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1、20202020 届广东省东莞市厚街中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及参考答届广东省东莞市厚街中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及参考答案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 AIts time to put your two-wheeler to good use on these fun bike paths each varying in distance anddifficulty.Ju
2、st choose one fit for you.Paulinskill Valley TrailCheck out Paulinskill Valley Trail,filled with forests,wetlands,and small townsalong this 25-mile route.While thetrail is mostly flat,you can do a quick ride.Youre likely to catch sight of beautiful birds,considering more than 100species find a home
3、in the land near the path.Check out the trail in the fall-prime time for pretty sights.AlaHele MakalaeOn theislandofKaui,youll find a bike path with lots of beachy views thatll leave you feeling accomplished yetcalm.The name translates to“The Path that Goes By Coast,”and,as you might guess,the seven
4、-mile path hugsthe shoreline.Start early enough and youll witness an incredible sunrise to make it even more amazing,TheCheaha RouteThis ride covers up to 126 miles,with steep climbs and extreme downhills along the way.So prepare for athrilling ride-one thats not necessarily for the inexperienced or
5、 those looking for an easy,casual ride.Along theroute,youll pedal through five towns.The journey is worth it,though,because you get some of the most scenicviews in the state.The Whitefish TrailFamous for its countless route options,whether youre a new biker looking for smooth tracks or you havemore
6、experience and want to play around on rocky,more technical land,this bike path brings in lots of visitors.The 43-mile route offers beautiful green scenery.Around every comer,youll see a new jaw-dropping landscape,from glassy lakes to green mountains.1.When is the best time to visit Paulinskill Valle
7、y Trail?A.In Autumn.B.All year round.C.On early mornings.D.On sunny days.2.Which route is not fit for someone new to cycling?A.The Whitefish Trail.B.Ala Hele Makalae.C.Paulinskill Valley Trail.D.TheCheaha Route.3.Whats the common feature of the four routes?A.They are full of challenges.B.Various rou
8、te options are offered.C.They have beautiful scenery.D.Different species can be found there.BThis is a true story.Tristin Saghin enjoyed themovie“Black Hawk Down”very much,which is about theconflict inSomalia.The battle scenes and the exciting rescues of people who are dying interested him greatly.T
9、here was just one problem:Tristin was only 9 years old,and it was thought that movie was not for children.When his parents caught him watching it on TV,they made him turn it off,though he had finished his homeworkand it was not late.Then one day,Tristin and his family were visiting his grandmother i
10、nMesa,Arizona.Tristins2-year-old sister got out of the house and fell in the backyard pool.Realizing the little girl was missing,the familyran outside,only to find the girl had fallen into the water.Pulled from the pool and placed on the ground,the child wasnt breathing.The family called the ambulan
11、ce,but no one knew how to do first aid.No one,that is,except for Tristin.A scene in“Black Hawk Down”describes adoctor giving first aid.Tristin remembered it.Then the 9-year-old gave first aid to his sister at once and saved herlife.His parents dont stop him seeing the movies he likes any more.Tristi
12、n taught himself how to do first aid buthe had never thought he could use it to save his little sisters life.Any skill can be used in time,so you shouldalways learn.4.According to the text,Tristin Saghin _.A.lived inMesa,ArizonaB.disliked studying very muchC.was always ready to help othersD.was nine
13、 years old5.Why did Tristin Saghins parents order him to turn off the TV?A.They wanted him to help look after his sister.B.He often spent too much time watching films.C.They thought the film was not good for children.D.He was asked to finish his homework first.6.How was Tristins sister saved?A.Trist
14、in gave first aid to her.B.The ambulance arrived in time.C.A doctor passing by gave a hand.D.Her parents sent her to hospital at once.7.The authors purpose in writing the text is to advise readers to _.A.see more moviesB.learn more skillsC.save others bravelyD.do what they likeCThe market for touris
15、m in remote areas is booming as never before.Countries all across the world areactively promoting their wilderness regions-such as mountains,Arctic lands,deserts,small islands and wetlandsto high-spending tourists.The attraction of these areas is obvious:by definition,wilderness tourism requires lit
16、tleor no initial investment.But that does not mean that there is no cost.Once a location is established as a main tourist destination,the effects on the local community are profound.Hill-farmers can make more money from foreign travellers than working in their fields.It is not surprising thatmany o
17、them give up their farm-work.In some hill-regions,this has led to a serious decline in farm output and achange in the local diet,because there is lacking labour to maintain terraces and irrigation systems.The result hasbeen that many people in these regions have turned to outside supplies of rice an
18、d other foods.InArcticand desert societies,year-round survival has traditionally depended on hunting animals and fish andcollecting fruit over a ly short season.However,as some inhabitants become involved in tourism,they no longerhave time to collect wild food;this has led to increasing dependence o
19、n bought food and stores.What should theydo if these new sources of income dry up?The physical impact of visitors is another serious problem associated with the growth in adventure tourism.Much attention has focused on erosion along major roads,but perhaps more important are the forest destructionan
20、d impacts on water supplies arising from the need to provide tourists with cooked food and hot showers.Inboth mountains and deserts,slow-growing trees are often the main sources of fuel and water supplies may belimited through heavy use.8.Why are some countries promoting the wilderness regions to to
21、urists?A.The wildness regions are accessible to tourists.B.The landscapes there are beautiful and unique.C.Developing tourism there doesnt need much investment.D.Lots of high-spending tourists prefer such remote regions.9.What is the effect of tourism on the local community?A.Many hill farmers have
22、turned to outside supplies of foods.B.There is enough labour to maintain terraces and irrigation systems.C.Farm output there has increased and local diet has changed.D.The local peoples new sources of income will dry up soon.10.Which might be the best title of the passage?A.The future of wilderness
23、tourism.B.The impacts of wilderness tourism.C.The destruction of wilderness tourism.D.The disadvantages of wilderness tourism.11.If there is one more paragraph following the last paragraph,what will it talk about?A.The effects on local people.B.The solutions tothese problems.C.The choices of adventu
24、re tourists.D.The reasons for visiting remote areas.DThe United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)included on December 17,2020 Chinas Tai Chi on the RepresentativeList of the Intangible（无形的）Cultural Heritage of Humanity.Thedecision was announced during the online meetin
25、g of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for theSafeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held from December 14 to19 inKingston,capital ofJamaica.“Born in the mid-17th century in a small village named Chenjiagou located in Central Chinas Henan province,Tai Chi is not only a kind of traditi
26、onal Wushu integrated with slow movements and deep breathing,but is alsodeeply rooted in many areas of Chinese culture,such as medicine and philosophy,”Zhu Xianghua says,who is theson of the famous Tai Chi master Zhu Tiancai.Although it has spread to more than 150 countries and regions,attracting mo
27、re than 100 million people topractice,the idea that Tai Chi is for the elderly has stopped many young people practicing the ancient Wushu.They think of it as a slow exercise,which is specially made and better suited for their grandparents.Instead,manyyoung people are turning to the Indian practice o
28、f yoga（瑜伽）to relieve stress,which was placed on the UNESCOsList in 2019.In order to promote Tai Chi,joint efforts have been made from individuals and the Chinese government in thelast decades.Xian Jiaotong University requires students to learn Tai Chi.Wang Yunbing,a professor in theuniversitys sport
29、s center,stressed that Tai Chi is not only good physical exercise-researchers from the AmericanCollege of Rheumatology find that it can help manage several diseases but is also conned ted to ancient Chineseeivilization.Since 2014,the World Tai Chi Championships have been held every two years by the
30、InternationalWushu Federation.It provides a platform for communication and learning between the Tai Chi masters and Tai Chilovers around the globe.In January 2020,Tai Chi became an official event in the 2026 Dakar Youth OlympicGames.12.What does Zhu Xianghua say about Tai Chi in paragraph 2?A.It ori
31、ginated from fast Kung Fu action.B.It was born around the 1750s in a village.C.It is related to other cultural fields ofChina.D.It integrates Chinese medicine and western philosophy.13.Why do some young people choose to practice yoga instead of Tai Chi?A.They think it easier to practice yoga to keep
32、 fit.B.The elderly stop young people practicing Tai Chi.C.They consider Tai Chi is custom-built for old people.D.Yoga was included in the world culture earlier than Tai Chi.14.What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?A.To promote contemporary Chinese civilization.B.To show many efforts made to
33、 popularize Tai Chi.C.To stress the importance of Chinese Tai Chi masters.D.To advise people to practise Tai Chi to cure diseases.15.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Tai Chi Steps on the UNESCOs List.B.Tai Chi is Competing against Yoga.C.Tai Chi Has Regained populate Global
34、ly.D.Opinions Greatly Differ on Tai Chi and Yoga.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Hotels should be as good as their guests think they are.Guest satisfaction is quite important to anyhotel._16_And even in many cases they will haveto go above
35、 and beyond to impress the guests._17_In todays world where everything is available on the Internet,customers tend to get their first informationabout the hotels online.The guest experience begins long before they arrive at the front desk to check in.Know your customers.Customer satisfaction is more
36、 than just a smile when you greet them.Knowing the customer base is whatmatters the most.Connect with your guests before they arrive at the front desk._18_It will help the hotel toadd some touches and details that personalize the guest experience.Train your staff._19_A staff well-trained in dealing
37、with the complaints,but more importantly avoiding them in the firstplace,will do better overall.Your employees must be friendly,welcoming and approachable.Respond to guest feedback(反馈).The hotel industry can be a tough one with requests and complaints coming in online,by email,phone or inperson.So i
38、ts important to actively respond to guest feedback._20_A.Use social media to learn more about them.B.A good website improves the customer experience.C.Hotels need to provide the guests experience as promised.D.Its a must-have service that all guests expect when they arrive.E.Every member of the hote
39、l plays a significant role in the guest experience.F.You cant make each person who stays in the hotel feel like they are at home.G.When you do this,you are showing other travelers that you value the opinion of your guests.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
40、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I used to hate running.It seemed too hard,and pushing outside my comfort_21_was not something Iwas raised to do.In fact,I wouldnt have become a(n)_22_if it werent for my husband Charles He had beena_23_competitive runner for many years.After our
41、 marriage,he wouldnt stop talking about how muchhe_24_it.So he picked it up again,and after about a year,I started to join him at the_25_.Just a few weeks later,Charles signed us both up for a five-kilometer race.I_26_about doing it.It was too soon.But on race day,there I was.The gun went off Thousa
42、nds of runners_27_.The first kilometer was tough.I was already breathing_28_and painfully aware of the group ofrunners_29_past me.After another minute I saw the three-kilometer_30_.All I could think of was that I was_31_.I rounded a comer,and saw both sides of the street_32_with people watching the
43、race,all cheering therunners on.I_33_my legs to keep going.Then I looked up and sawthe clock.The_34_ticking away gave me an incentive(助力).I knew that if Ihad_35_finished this race I would have achieved something So,I_36_up,and kicked it.I had my arms_37_higher when I passed through the finish line.A
44、 volunteer put a(n)_38_aroundmy neck.“You did great!Im so proud of you!”Charles was thrilled that Id_39_.“That was amazing!I want to do another race.”I proudly hugged my medal as we started to walk to thepost-race festivities.My lungs and my comfort zone both_40_.21.A.blockB.lineC.emotionD.zone22.A.
45、wifeB.coachC.expertD.runner23.A.seriousB.commonC.casualD.sharp24.A.hatedB.missedC.admiredD.trained25.A.raceB.departmentC.trackD.ceremony26.A.hesitatedB.puzzledC.caredD.brought27.A.slipped awayB.backed offC.pushed forwardD.came over28.A.mildlyB.shallowlyC.gentlyD.heavily29.A.runningB.bendingC.reachin
46、gD.pacing30.A.symbolB.markC.patternD.campaign31.A.hopefulB.speechlessC.dyingD.moving32.A.stuckB.crowdedC.providedD.directed33.A.sunkB.bentC.shookD.willed34.A.secondsB.titlesC.criteriaD.competitors35.A.alsoB.actuallyC.justD.unfortunately36.A.dressedB.cameC.stayedD.straightened37.A.keptB.crossedC.held
47、D.tied38.A.ropeB.medalC.necklaceD.award39.A.got itB.meant itC.made itD.defeated it40.A.trembledB.expandedC.achedD.erupted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To some people,staying in a hotel is the whole point of travelling.But what if you are look
48、ing for somethingmore adventurous?A new type of_41._(accommodate)may catch your attention.That is spending a night ina cave.The Enchanted Cave,_42._is located in the Blue Mountains in Australia,is an attractivedestination._43._(design)toexcitethesenses,theCavehangsoversomeofthemostbeautiful_44._(nat
49、ure)sights.A table,cupboard and sink carved out of stone_45._(lay)inside.Modernfacilities in the cave include a mini kitchen,_46._most comfortable bed in the world,a fireplace and a hotbath.Outdoor lovers can take full advantage of the Cave by hiking through the paths and_47._(put)their toesin the n
50、earby river.The Enchanted Cave in the west of Sydney is_48._(true)an once-in-a-lifetime experience.It is a perfect way for couples_49._(enjoy)a romantic night under the twinkling stars.You can enjoy all of thisfor the reasonable price of$500 per person each night.Keep a close eye_50._the schedule si