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1、20202020 届广州市第十二中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案届广州市第十二中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案第一部分第一部分阅读（共两节，满分阅读（共两节，满分4 40 0 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项A ATry one of these amazing destinations on your next vacation.MallorcaOn the popular Spanish island of Mallorca,farmhouse inns
2、 focus more on providing isolation and quietnessthan offering hands-on farming experiences.With millions of visitors staying on the beaches of Mallorca and theother Balearic Islands each summer,a little bit of isolation is a good thing for aloneness-seeking travelers.Mainlylocated in the hills of in
3、land Mallorca,these inns range from rustic century-old farmhouses to luxury(奢侈的)villaswith spas and swimming pools.HawaiiPeople who dont want to dig out their passport but still want their farm adventure can head to the island ofHawaii.The 50th state talks much about the well-developed farm tourism
4、industry that can hold people withdifferent interests.Agritourism choices range from visiting coffee plantations(种植园)in the Big Islands Konaregion to exploring the plantations on Maui to staying on farms on the easily reachable island of Oahu.CaliforniaCalifornia is one ofthe best places in the U.S.
5、to enjoy a farm-stay,thanks to the diversity of crops and farms.Small family farms and large farms offer a more hands-on approach to agritourism.Many of them teachsmall-scale farming techniques and even offer strategies for organic growing.The University of California system,one of the largest state
6、-run higher education systems in the U.S.,has a small-farm program that helps growerscreate agritourism businesses.Philippine IslandsWith diverse conditions on different islands,the Philippine Islands are ideal places for visiting multipleagritourism sites or focusing on one product.Tourists can vis
7、it a huge pineapple plantation for a taste oflarge-scale agriculture,or they could focus on smaller operations such as bee farms,and even small plantationsthat specialize in growing tropical produce such as dragon fruit.1.What kind of people will choose to go to Mallorca?A.Those who prefer peace of
8、mind.B.Those who like lying on the beach.C.Those who enjoy the luxury of tourism.D.Those who want to experience farming.2.What can people do on the Philippine Islands?A.Live in farmhouses.B.Visit plantations.C.Learn farming techniques.D Take part in a farm program.3.What are the four places in the t
9、ext famous for?A.Locations.B.Environments.C.Local products.D.Tourism features.BI was checking out at the supermarket counter on Wednesday night,ready to pay for my bananas,when all ofa sudden,fear came upon me.My wallet was gone.And I could only have left it one place:the G9 bus,from whichI had gott
10、en off minutes earlier and which was now speeding to some stops.The moment of realizing it was gonewas followed by mental math.How much time and money would it cost to replace the credit cards,the driverslicense,the expensive lipstick($55!).Two hours after I was back at my house,I heard a knock on t
11、he door.My husband answered while I sat in thedining room on the phone with a credit card company.Does Jennifer live here?I heard someone say.In her handwas my wallet,without a penny missing.She left before I could offer my gratitude to her.After I posted the story,I heard from her boyfriend,who ide
12、ntified the good citizen as Erin Ball,a 26-year-oldgirl working for a trade organization.Once I figured out her,I called to thank her.She said she spotted my wallet and thought that its moredangerous to go to a strangers house than leaving the wallet with the driver,but she still decided to take the
13、chance.If I were in that situation,I would want someone to try to find me,she said.Ball doesnt find her actionsparticularly excellent.She added,Its not hard to do small things for people.After Ball found my wallet,she decided to post a picture of my drivers license online before going to myhouse,try
14、ing to see if anyone knew me.No sooner had she left my doorstep than I got emails from two neighborswho recognized my face,both offering to help me find my missing property.Ball found my house on a bitterly cold night for which I was extremely grateful.Looking back,Im notsurprised someone had wanted
15、 to help a stranger.A warm current of honesty and harmony is running through thistown.4.What do we know about the author according to paragraph 1?A.She missed the G9 bus.B.She paid for her bananas.C.She replaced the credit cards.D.She found she had left her wallet on the bus.5.Who helped the author
16、find Ball?A.The G9 driver.B.The girls boyfriend.C.The authors neighbors.D.The authors husband.6.What did Ball do first after finding the wallet?A.Ball called the author.B.Ball went to the authors house.C.Ball gave the wallet to the bus driver.D.Ball posted a photo of the authors driving license.7.Wh
17、ich of the following best describes Erin Ball?A.Humorous and kind.B.Generous and demanding.C.Honest and warm-hearted.D.Caring and outgoing.CThere are three of us in the laboratory:Jules,me and Dr.Leonards.Leonards asks me to sit in front of Jules.As I do,he looks me in the eye and starts to move his
18、 face through a series of emotions-happy,confused,surprised,glaring.Im attracted by his display,feeling delight when hegrinsand feeling serious when his eyes narrow angrily.None of this would be a surprise,of course,if Jules were a human.But hes a robot head on a table.The most special thing is that
19、,consciously(有意识地),theres no mistaking Jules for a real person.Althoughhe has surprisingly realistic skin,his eyes dont fit firmly against his lids,and he has a terrible hairpiece.Yet,as Iwalk into the room,I experience a complex worry of feeling in his direction.Its not at all like entering an empt
20、yspace.Its a bit awkward for Jules shining false hair.Some unconscious part of me is responding to him as if hesreal.This matters,because if were to one day live comfortably along with robots,an understanding of how weinstinctively(本能地)react to them is significant.The study of these issues is the fr
21、ontier of a new scientificresearch;human-robot interaction.Jules was built as part of an attempt to understand the emotions that can be communicated by a human.“Allthe robots wevebuilt so far dont have that rich emotions.We wanted to build a robotic face,with small motorsthat mimic(模仿)all the muscle
22、s you have,so we could discover what it could express.Such research is becomingincreasingly important,says Dr.Leonards,partly because our rapidly ageing population will soon need the help ofrobots with which they can effortlessly interact.8.What does the author think of Jules?A.He ignored him in his
23、 place.B.He didnt treat him as only a robot.C.He was afraid of his being there.D.He mistook him for a real person.9.What is the purpose to build such a robot?A.To help humans of old ages.B.To carry out a scientific research.C.To take the place of human labour.D.To make an interaction with human.10.W
24、hat doesthe underlined word“grins”mean in Paragraph1?A.Smiles.B.Shakes.C.Worries.D.Cries.11.What may be the best title for the text?A.Human And RobotB.Success Of Making A RobotC.Robot Will Replace ManD.Difference Between Man And RobotDTeenagers from low-income families in particular are more likely
25、than their middle-class peers（同龄人）to doless well in schoolwork and to drop out of school.Studies have shown,however,that a positive attitude towardsschoolwork and the support and encouragement from their parents can help at-risk youngsters to overcome theeconomic barriersand lack of resources they f
26、ace.Most of the evidence about the effects of parental involvement（参与）comes from research on mothers.Little is known,however,about how teenagers experience their fatherswarmth and the beliefs and behavior that are most affected by it.This new study is part of a large one focusing on low-income famil
27、ies conducted in four middle schools in thesouthwestern United States.Researchers asked 183 sixth-graders about how optimistic and motivated they wereabout their school work,and how they experienced their fathers warmth.The students maths and language artsgrades were also gained.The research team to
28、ok into account the influence that mothers have on their childrenswell-being in their analyses.Their findings show how fathers can support their teenagers in ways that result in greater optimism andhigher achievement at school.“Low-income fathers affect their teenagers beliefs about themselves and t
29、heirfuture,and these beliefs influence their achievement by increasing their determination to complete school tasks,“says Dr,Marie-Anne.These positive effects extend to both sons and daughters,although in different ways.Experiencing theirfathers warmth first influences daughterssense of optimism,and
30、 thenspills overinto their feeling moredetermined and certain about their academic abilities.This in turn leads to better maths grades.There is a moredirect link between their fathers,love and boys belief in their ability to succeed in academy.12.What is more likely to happen to teenagers from low-i
31、ncome families?A.They will be more determined to struggle.B.They will have fewer happy things to share.C.They will fail in their studies and quit school.D.They will receive less love from their parents.13.How is the new research different from the previous ones?A.It only researches families in the n
32、orth of America.B.It only studies low-education families in the world.C.It combines questionnaire data and students,grades.D.It mainly focuses on the effects of fathers involvement.14.What can we know about fathers warmth?A.It is less effective than that of mothers.B.It affects girls and boys in dif
33、ferent ways.C.It mainly applies to girls rather than boys.D.It has a more direct effect on girls thanon boys.15.Which of the following best explains spills over underlined in the last paragraph?A.Spreads.B.Changes.C.Bursts.D.Checks.第二节（共第二节（共 5 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 1 10 0 分）分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选
34、出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项Guilt is one of the most painful emotions that humans experience but also one of the most common.Nobodyenjoys feeling guilty,but this emotion serves an importantpurpose:it alerts a person when he or she has donesomething wrong.This enables the person to make amends and work
35、to heal relationships that were damaged bytheir actions._16_Nevertheless,guilt can be destructive if it is not dealt with in the right way.It can cause people to avoidothers because they are too embarrassed to apologize for their actions or inaction.Some try to avoid the pain ofguilt by turning to o
36、ther worse habits._17_The proper response to guilt depends on what kind of guilt youre dealing with.For false guilt,its importantto recognize that the guilt does not reflect an actual ethical failure.For example,some false guilt focuses on failing to meet expectations you had for yourself._18_No one
37、is perfect,and no one can do everything,so admitting your limits is actually a sign of humility._19_Even when you dont need to feel guilty,these feelings are real and normal.Try to balancethem with positive thoughts,but realize that it often takes time for feelings to change._20_If so,dont try to co
38、nceal it.Apologize and ask for forgiveness.Learn from your mistakes,andtry to avoid committing the same acts again.Getting on well with the person you hurt should make your guiltyfeelings fade.Guilt is painful,but it can serve a good purpose if you use it well.A.Other people experience false guilt b
39、ecause of high expectations for themselves.B.Its possible that you feel guilty because you actually did something wrong.C.Others try to cover up their guilt by blaming others or becoming angry.D.It can also motivate people to avoid making similar mistakes later.E.In this case,its important to remind
40、 yourself that you have limits.F.Moreover,guilt can result in physical and mental discomforts meanwhile.G.Its also important to acknowledge what you are feeling.第二部分第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分语言运用（共两节，满分4545 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 2020 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项Once t
41、here was a farmer with a wife and two sons.He became quite_21_through hardworking.Hewanted his children to have a(n)_22_life,so he and his wife did all the work and_23_made them doanything.After some time,his wife died and_24_he didnt want his children to_25_,so he did the fieldlabor and all the hou
42、sework.But as time went on,he became old and_26_,and started to worry abouthis_27_when he died.So he thought about this for a long time and he_28_his sons and said,“Look,my inheritance(遗产)toyou is a lot of gold.Ive_29_all my gold in the fields,so its up to you to plough(耕作)themand_30_the gold.”And h
43、e called his neighbors and said,“Im going to_31_and my children dont know howto_32_themselves.So please cook for them until they can take care of themselves.”So the neighbors provided them with_33_for some time.Certainly the brothers didnt want to be robbed of the_34_so they did the digging themselv
44、es.They_35_one field after another and after they had dug all the fields,they found no gold.So the brothers sat down and one_36_the other,“Do you think our father_37_us?”But the other brother said,“No,I think our father was saying that the_38_is a golden profession.Andif we dig up all the_39_we can
45、become rich.”So like all the other_40_,they sowed wheat in the fields they had dug and became very rich in theend.21.A.richB.strongC.cleverD.busy22.A.hardB.easyC.differentD.ordinary23.A.alwaysB.oftenC.neverD.sometimes24.A.alsoB.thusC.everD.still25.A.workB.moveC.studyD.play26.A.healthyB.sickC.foolish
46、D.wise27.A.brothersB.friendsC.childrenD.s28.A.showedB.taughtC.visitedD.called29.A.lostB.hiddenC.plantedD.put30.A.harvestB.findC.buyD.use31.A.leaveB.travelC.dieD.disappear32.A.look atB.look outC.look afterD.look for33.A.reliefB.moneyC.waterD.food34.A.goldB.silverC.oilD.coal35.A.dugB.piledC.operatedD.
47、searched36.A.advisedB.askedC.followedD.doubted37.A.lovedB.caredC.understoodD.cheated38.A.gardeningB.fishingC.buildingD.farming39.A.rootsB.stonesC.fieldsD.pipes40.A.farmersB.workersC.fishersD.builders第二节（共第二节（共 1 10 0 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 1515 分）分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式The last time
48、 Tokyo hosting the Summer Olympic Games was in 1964._41._(welcome)athletes andfans from around the world,some75,000people roared with applause at the opening ceremonies.The athletessnaked through crowds of fans_42._(wave)flags during the torch relay(火炬传递).But this year,Tokyolooked and felt nothing_4
49、3._those Gamesor any other Olympics of the past.There were no spectators in_44._Tokyo area.For the first time,an Olympics_45._(postpone)due tothe coronavirus pandemic(流行病)_46._has spread throughout the world.The 2020 Tokyo Olympics,as it isstill branded despite being held in summer2021,was_47._(larg
50、e)a virtual and muted（无声的）affair.With asummer resurgence(复苏)of COVID cases in Tokyo and the global rise of the delta variant(变异),Olympics officialsin early July decided no ticketed spectators would be allowed at_48._(compete)in and around Tokyo.Brand new Olympic venues remained vacant of fans as ath