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1、20202020 届无锡市江阴市敔山湾实验学校高三英语期中试卷及答案解析届无锡市江阴市敔山湾实验学校高三英语期中试卷及答案解析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 AThe Middlerby Kirsty ApplebaumEleven-year-old Maggie lives in Fennis Wick,enclosed and protected from the outside
2、world.Her brother Jedis the eldest,a hero.Her younger brother is Trigeveryone loves Trig.But Maggies just a middler；she is leftbehind.In this book,we experience the sadness of being the forgotten middle child,the child with no voice,evenin her own family.Dennis in Jurassic Barkby Nigel Auchterlounie
3、Beanotown is in trouble again,and this time the danger is Jurassic!Dennis，latest adventure is filled with fun,including Vikings,Victorians and soon,along with puzzles for you to finish.Can you help Dennis save Beanotownfrom the prehistoric invasion?Little Book for Big Changesby Karen Ng and Kirsten
4、LiepmannIncluding more than 100 activities,try-outs,games,puzzles and tips,Little Book for Big Changesoffers fun andcreative ways to bring people together to help change the world.Understand more about big problems in theworld such as inequality and climate change,and be empowered to help make the w
5、orld a better place.The Saga of Erik the Vikingby Terry JonesIn this illustrated story,Erik the Viking sets out with his trusty team of men in search of the land where theSun goes at night.On his journey,he will meet adventures that will put his courage to the test.1.Who told a story about an unseen
6、 child in a family?A.Terry Jones.B.Kirsty Applebaum.C.Nigel Auchterlounie.D.Karen Ng and Kirsten Liepmann.2.Which book is proper for kids who love prehistoric-related stories?A.The Middler.B.Little Book for Big Changes.C.Dennis in Jurassic Bark.D.The Saga of Erik the Viking.3.What is special aboutLi
7、ttle Book for Big Changes!A.It is about two people.B.It is an adventure book.C.It has picturesinside to help kids read.D.It teaches kids to care for the world.BWhat is the secret of happiness?A new study finds that happiness comes from exercise.People who exerciseactively bring themselves happiness
8、equal to earning an extra$25,000 ayear.Instead of recording extra hours at work in hopes of getting a raise,maybe you should hit the gym instead,asit could make you just as happy as that extra money.An interesting new study,published in the Lancet,found thatpeople who are physically active have a gr
9、eater sense of wellbeing than those who are inactive-and that activeindividuals feel as good as inactive people who earn$25,000 more per year.Researchers from Oxford and Yale Universities used data gathered from more than 1.2milion Americans.Theywere asked,“How many times have you felt mentally unwe
10、ll in the past30 days.for example,due to stress,depression,or emotional problems?”Participants were also asked about their exercise habits and were able tochoose from 75 diverse physical activities,including doing housework and childcare,running,weightlifting,andcycling.The researchers found that pe
11、ople who exercise regularly feel bad for an average of 35 days per year,while inactive people feel bad for an additional 18 days.All exercise types were associated with a lower mental health burden.Social physical activities（that is to say,team sports such as football,basketball,etc）had an even more
12、 positive effect,which can best help people relaxmind.It is possible for some to get too much exercise.From Business Insidersreport on the study.“The mentalhealth of those participants who exercised for longer than three hours a day suffered more than that of those whowerent particularly physically
13、active.”The ideal amount seems to be three to five training sessions per week.lasting 30 to 60 minutes each.But the conclusion should be that any amount helps,so dont stress about hitting that perfect balance:“Allexercise types were associated with a lower mental health burden than not exercising.”4
14、.The question asked in Paragraph one is meant to _.A.introduce the researchersB.tell the secretC.draw a conclusionD.lead to the topic5.Which exercise below can help us relax mind most effectively?A.RunningB.Walking alone.C.Playing footballD.Keeping fit in thegym.6.According to the passage,the follow
15、ing are true EXCEPT that _.A.people who exercise actively may feel bad for about 35 days per year.B.The more exercise you take,the higher mental health burden you will get.C.overdoing exercising will do harm to peoples mental health.D.doing exercise is better than not doing it.7.What is the main ide
16、a of the passage?A.Exercise can bring as much pleasure as an income rise.B.The secret of happiness has nothing to do with wealth.C.Choosing the right form of exercise is of vital importance.D.The key to keep young is to exercise regularly.CIf you struggle to fall asleep quickly,youre not alone!Fortu
17、nately,thereare plenty of solutions you can try.With a few changes,you can fall asleep fast every night!Keep your room dark.Turn off all the lights above your head when you go to bed.Any bright light can makeyou believe it is too early in the day for sleep.If you want to read or write before bed,try
18、 using a small book light.Now that blue lights can keep you awake,red ones are a great choice.If you can,keep noise in and around your room the lowest at night.If you have an old clock that ticks loudlyand keeps you awake,replace it with a silent one.If you share your home with anyone else,request t
19、hat they keepnoises like talking,music,or TV shows at the lowest while you are trying to sleep.It is difficult to fall asleep if youlive near a busy road or hear other boring sounds after bedtime.You could get a white noise machine or playrecordings of nature sounds,like waves or whales singing.You
20、could also listen to soft,relaxing music.Read a book in bed if you have difficulty in falling asleep.Staying in bed doing nothing when youre havingtrouble falling asleep may keep you wide awake.While reading in bed may be slightly harmful to your eyes,it candistract(分散)you from your thoughts and hel
21、p you feel sleepy.But remember to read from a print book ratherthan something with a screen.The light from electronic screens can keep you awake.Lowering your body temperature helps you sleep,so set the room temperature between 15.5-21could dothe trick.8.What color1 book light should you choose tore
22、ad before bed?A.Red.B.Blue.C.White.D.Orange.9.What is the authors attitude towards reading in bed?A.Doubtful.B.Worried.C.Favorable.D.Uncaring.10.What can we inferred from the text?A.Reading on cellphones sometimes helps you fall asleep.B.The lower your temperature while sleeping is,the better.C.Brig
23、ht lights are better for your reading before going to bed.D.Playing recordings like birds singing can improve your sleep.11.How does the author organize the text?A.By givingexamples.B.By asking questions.C.By offering suggestions.D.By listing research results.DMost people around the world are right-
24、handed.This also seems to be true in history.In 1799,scientistsstudied works of art made at different times from 1,500 B.C.to the 1950s.Most of the people shown in theseworks are right-handed,so the scientists guessed that right-handedness has always been common through history.Today,only about 10%t
25、o 15%of the worlds population is left-handed.Why are there more right-handed people than left-handed ones?Scientists now know that a persons twohands each have their own jobs.For most people,the left hand is used to find things or hold things.The righthand is used to work with things.This is because
26、 of the different work of the two sides of the brain.The right sideof the brain,which makes a persons hands and eyes work together,controls the left hand.The left-side of thebrain,which controls the right hand,is the centre for thinking and doing problems.These findings show that moreartists should
27、be left-handed,and studies have found that left-handedness is twice as common among artists asamong people in other jobs.No one really knows what makes a person become right-handed instead of left-handed.Scientists have foundthat almost 40%of the people become left-handed because their main brain is
28、 damaged when they are born.However,this doesnt happen to everyone,so scientists guess there must be another reason why people becomeleft-handed.One idea is that people usually get right-handed from their parents.If a person does not receive thegene(基因)for right-handedness,he/she may become either r
29、ight-handed or left-handed according to thechance and the people they work or live with.Though right-handedness is more common than left-handedness,people no longer think left-handed peopleare strange or unusual.A long time ago,left-handed children were made to use their right hands like otherchildr
30、en,but today they dont have to.12.After studying works of art made at different times in history,the scientists found _.A.the art began from 1,500 B.C.B.the works of art ended in the 1950sC.most people shown in the works of art are right-handedD.most people shown in the works of art are left-handed1
31、3.What is the left hand for most people used to do?A.Its used to find or hold things.B.Its used to work with things.C.Its used to make a persons eyes work together.D.Its the centre for thinking and doing problems.14.According to the passage,which of the following is NOT true?A.No one really knows wh
32、at makes a person become right-handed.B.Left-handedness is cleverer than right-handedness.C.Today children are not made to use their right hands only.D.Scientists think there must be some reason why people become left-handed.15.The best title for this passage is _.A.Scientists New InventionsB.Left-h
33、anded PeopleC.Which HandD.Different Brains,Different Hands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出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项How to congratulate someoneJoyful time goes hand in hand with congratulations.When you address graduates,newly-weds,or anyonewith good news,a hearty
34、Congratulations!is in order.To send congratulations more effectively,youdbetterobey the following three tips._16_When there is something to celebrate,dont skirt around the issue.Explain why you congratulatethe person right off the bat._17_Besides,you should set the right tone and send congratulation
35、s with theright words to share in the persons happiness more easily.Express how you feel about the subject._18_For instance,you may say that you adore the person whotries hard to achieve his or her goal,or merely say Im so happy for you.Remember that your tone of voice canreally carry weight._19_Try
36、 to make your congratulations sincere.You ought to make your words and actions heartfelt,for whateverreason you send congratulations to someone.Surely there will be moments when your compliments are not givenfrom the bottom of your heart._20_Remind yourself to congratulate other people rather than n
37、ursingjealousy,because there may come a time when its your turn to be in the spotlight.A.Spread the word.B.Be as expressive as you can.C.Bring up the subject.D.But youd better be as generous as possible.E.You can also tell him or her how you heard the news if necessary.F.You feel forced to congratul
38、ate someone when you are not really happy for them.G.You can further convey your feelings appropriately after saying“congratulations.”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The insistent knock on the door b
39、rought me quickly from my kitchen.With my children down for a nap,I_21_to answer before they were all awakened.We had just moved here and I couldnt_22_who itwould be.I openedthe door and a crack revealed an old man dressed in dirty clothing.“Can I help you?”I asked,hoping he had the wrong_23_.“Would
40、 you like to buy some fresh garden vegetables?”His voice was trembling but his eyeswere_24_.I wondered if he badly needed the bit of money he was asking for his_25_.“Im Mr.Locket living around the corner.My wife_26_and my children live far away,”he_27_.Later we knewthat the need for companionship ha
41、d sent him door to door_28_selling fruits and vegetables and ours wasthe only door opened to him.As days went on,Mr.Locket became a_29_visitor.Every day he read books in our big chair with mychildren curled up on his lap.When they took an afternoon nap,he would_30_his head on the back ofthe chair.In
42、 his quiet and gentle way,he endeared himself to each child._31_the name“Grandpa Locket”slipped into our conversations.Three years later,we had to move to Ontario.He arrived as usual that morning.“Mr.Locket,”I triedto_32_the news in a gentle way,“Youve become a(n)_33_part of this family,but.”Tearsgl
43、istened in the corners of his eyes.“I_34_to keep in touch with you and.”My throat tightened.He nodded_35_softly said“Thank you for all your kindness to an old man.When I needed a family,you_36_me.”With tears,we allhugged him_37_.About a year later,a small_38_from Mr.Lockets daughter was delivered to
44、 our home.She informedus that our dear old friend had died.“Im so grateful for your loving care for my father,”she wrote,“I can see howmuch you_39_to him,too.”Actually,were also grateful for the_40_love that swept into ourlives the moment we opened that door.21.A.hesitatedB.hurriedC.hatedD.happened2
45、2.A.imagineB.recognizeC.believeD.acknowledge23.A.numberB.roadC.directionD.address24.A.shiningB.understandingC.hopefulD.desperate25.A.produceB.foodC.clothesD.fruits26.A.went awayB.broke awayC.passed awayD.ran away27.A.complainedB.addedC.screamedD.roared28.A.in place ofB.by means ofC.in need ofD.by or
46、der of29.A.yearlyB.monthlyC.weeklyD.daily30.A.restB.putC.plantD.lower31.A.GraduallyB.SuddenlyC.GenerallyD.Quickly32.A.announceB.makeC.breakD.report33.A.naturalB.innerC.necessaryD.treasured34.A.wishB.tryC.promiseD.struggle35.A.butB.andC.yetD.so36.A.includedB.refusedC.toleratedD.received37.A.willingly
47、B.tightlyC.eagerlyD.faithfully38.A.bookB.billC.pictureD.envelope39.A.owedB.sentC.meantD.showed40.A.unexpectedB.deepC.permanentD.selfless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Between 139 and 126 BC,Zhang Qian traveled to Central Asia as a diplomat（外交家
48、）for the Han emperor.Asa result of his efforts,Changan became the starting place of the Silk Road,a network of trading routes that wentall the way to the Roman Empire.People who traveled on the Silk Road_41._(carry)more than just silk.Merchants also used the Silk Road_42._(bring)tea,spices,and Chine
49、se inventions such as paper toEurope._43._return,Chinese received fruits and vegetables,some of_44._were unknown in Asia beforethen,along with glass products and carpets._45._,in many ways,Changan was the most powerful during the Tang Dynasty(618-907).During thattime,_46._had as many as one million
50、people,and was in fact the_47._(large)city in the world.Meanwhile,Changan was also the center of Asia._48._(near)everything produced in the worldcould_49._(find)on the streets of Changan.A large percentage of the population:merchants,students,artists,and diplomats,came from other_50._(country),and t