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1、20202020 届晋州市第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案届晋州市第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷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 AFour remarkable inventionsFor more than half a century,the Consumer Electronics Show(CES)has been the place for companie
2、s andinventors to display their newest and coolest gadgets.Here are our picks for some of the most interesting and creative inventions.The Sweet Little Rolling RobotSamsung has released Ballie,a tennis-sized robot that can follow you around the house,answer yourquestions,and entertain your pets.Sinc
3、e its equipped with a camera,it can keep an eye on your home whileyoure away.Its like a smart assistant that goes wherever you do,rolling into your bedroom to ring your wake-upalarm,rolling to the kitchen to turn on the toaster and giving you the weather report as you brush your teeth.The Insoles to
4、 Pick Up Your PactAny runner knows the right shoes are key to your speed.But Nurvv insoles promise more than merecushioning.The insoles transmit data to a coaching app,which offers information on your technique andperformance.It measures your foot strike and assesses your injury risk.The app then ge
5、nerates personalizedworkouts to set targets and help you beat your best speeds.Half marathon,here you come!The No-Studio-Needed Yoga ClassCant keep up your commitment to a yoga studio membership?The Yoganotch personal yoga assistant letsyou drop into a virtual class any time you want.Follow along wi
6、th a set series while 3-D sensors tell you whetheryou need to straighten your legs a bit more.The idea it that it improves your form while reducing the risk of injury.The Dau-Enhanced GrillWhile working by sight,smell and feel,a chef may appreciate Webers new Smart Grilling Hub.It can monitoryour po
7、rk and turkey while an app gives advice about cooking technique and safe temperatures.1.What can the Sweet Little Rolling Robot do?A.Feed your pets.B.Hay tennis with you.C.Take you wherever you want.D.Assist you to do your housework.2.Which of the following is suitable for a runner?A.Ballie.B.Nurvv.
8、C.Yoganotch.D.Smart Grilling Hub.3.What do we know about the Webers invention?A.It uses virtual reality.B.It is convenient for cooking.C.It makes meals for you automatically.D.It helps you do wellin your yoga exercises.BAccording to Oxford Dictionaries,morality means:“Principles concerning the disti
9、nction between right andwrong or good and bad behavior.”Though morality is a rather subjective subject,there are some principles thatare universal across all cultures found by an Oxford University study:“help your family,help your group,returnfavors,be brave,obey superiors,divide resources fairly,an
10、d respect others property”.The fact that these moralsare found across 60 cultures from around the world demonstrates that morality,though subjective,is thecornerstone of keeping our societies together.Here are some reasons to be moral:without morality,a social life isalmost impossible to maintain;ha
11、ving a good reputation and having a clear conscience is psychologically healthy;and most philosophies regard unselfish and principled behavior as important.There is no doubt that without morals,a society cannot function effectively.A confused situation wouldappear,According to the Society of Moralit
12、y,“We are social animals,and the actions we take-the things we do andthe things we dont do-have consequences on our environments and on the others around us.As a result,weneed to be able to govern our behavior in the near term so as not to injure ourselves or our community in the longterm.This syste
13、m of controlling our actions and our thoughts in order to operate in a community is what we oftenrefer to as morality”.Therefore,we need aset of morals in order to operate within a social circle and a socialenvironment.Acting immoral usually results in being excluded from social activities or being
14、avoided by a societybased on laws and cultural standards.Besides acting moral having a sociological need,it also has a psychologicalbasis.Most people are concerned to some extent about their reputation.According to PsyPost,“A lot of economicmodels of human behavior assume that people are only ration
15、al(理性的)when they narrowly pursue their ownself-interest,but history shows us that people are also tremendously concerned with being and appearing moral”.So,the fear of ones reputation being damaged is often a strong motivator to be moral.And if someonehas beenimmoral,most people go out of their way
16、to make sure no one finds out,or to correct the behavior in order to notbe caught.This goes in line with conscience as well.People generally feel in a better psychological state if they feelthat their conscience is clean.A dirty conscience can result in a lack of sleep,anxiety,internal stress,and ev
17、enillness.On the side of philosophy,the study of ethics(伦理)comes into play.Most philosophers agree that oneshould rationally choose a set of standards of behavior in order to function.Though there is moral relativism,there are universal anthropological(人类学的)morals,as mentioned in the introduction.By
18、 the nature of oursocieties and cultures,we choose what we believe is right and wrong.But surprising,this rational behavior comesto a general agreement on morals.So,there is a fine line between moral relativism and moral absolutism.But themain thing to take away from this discussion is that philosop
19、hers generally believe that each individual has theright to rationally come up with a set of ethics to live by,and that it is healthy to do so.4.The author discusses morality(paragraph 1)in order to _.A.explain the relationship between morality and cultureB.describe the moral rules found all around
20、the worldC.contrast the distinction between right and wrongD.introduce the definition,principles and reasons of morality5.It can be inferred from the passage that _.A.acting moral allows us to fit into group betterB.morality brings the system of controlling behaviorC.contrast the distinction between
21、 right and wrongD.introduce the definition,principles and reasons of morality6.Which of the following is the psychological basis for acting moral?A pursuit of self-interest.B.a clean conscience.C.The concern about reputation.D.a dirty conscience.7.What does the author advise us to do according to th
22、e last paragraph?A.To reach a general agreement on morals based on ethics.B.to carve ones own sense of ethics to operate in this world.C.To choose between moral relativism and moral absolutism.D.To exclude philosophers beliefs and solution as well.CZaki was small for his twelve years,and he was angr
23、y being treated as a child.Farid,his older brother,hadbeen looked upon as a man long before he was Zakis age.Every day Farid and the other young Bahraini men wentout in their wooden boats to dive for oysters(牡蛎).Many times Zaki begged to go along,but Faridalways refusedto let him.So every day Zaki w
24、ould go to the shallow water to practice.His grandfather,a former diver,would watch himand advise him.All morning,Zaki would practice diving beneath the waves.Every afternoon,again and again hewould go underwater and hold his breath.With each days practice,his diving improved and he could hold hisbr
25、eath a little while longer.Soon Zaki felt as much at home in the water as he did out of it.Zaki rose early one day.He wanted to compete with his brother.They dived beneath the waves.Zaki openedhis eyes and found himself looking into his brothers face.Farid was smiling with confidence.Slowly,the smil
26、e wasdisappearing from Farids face.As more seconds passed,a worried look appeared on Farids face.Farid wasrealizing that Zaki could possibly beat him.Looking into Farids eyes,Zaki suddenly understood what losing couldmean to his brother.Never would the villagers allow him to live it down.He would be
27、 laughed at by losing to alittle child.Almost without thinking,Zaki kicked his feet and rose to the surface of the water a second beforeFarids head appeared beside him.The men around them cheered and patted Farid on the back.Farid,however,put his arm around Zakisshoulders.“Today,”Farid announced,“we
28、 shall have a new diver among us.”Then quietly,for Zakis ears alone,hesaid“Thank you,my brother.”And Zaki knew that they both had learned that it takes more than strength to makea man.8.What is the second paragraph mainly about?A.Zakis grandfather was a good diver.B.Zaki liked staying at home every
29、day.C.Zaki practised hard in the water daily.D.Zakis grandfather encouraged him to dive.9.Which of the following best describes Zaki according to paragraph 3?A.Considerate.B.Ambitious.C.Confident.D.Adventurous.10.What can we infer from the last sentence of the text?A.Farid beat his little brother ea
30、sily.B.Zaki was as strong as his brother.C.Zaki regretted losing the competition.D.Both Farid and Zaki had grown up.11.What is the best title for the text?A.Farids PrideB.Zakis ChallengeC.Brothers CompetitionD.Grandfathers AdviceDJoy Mangano is now an American inventor.She was divorced and had three
31、 kids under age 7 when she was33,and was barely keeping up payments on her small two-bedroom home by working extra hours as a waitress.“There were times when I would lie in bed and think.I didnt know how I was going to pay that bill,”Manganosays.But she had a special ability for seeing the obvious t
32、hing.She knew how hard it was to mop the floor.“I wastired,of bending down,putting my hands in dirty water,wringing(拧)out a mop,”Mangano says.“So,Theresgotta be a better way.”How about a“self-wringing”mop?She designed a special tool you could twist in two directions at once,andstill keep your hands
33、clean and dry.She set out to sell it,first a few at flea markets.Then Mangano met with the media.But would couch potatoes(电视迷)buy a mop?The experts on shoppingTV were less than certain.They gave it a try,and it failed Mangano was sure it would sell if theyd let her do theon-camera display.She said,“
34、Get me on that stage,and I will sell this mop because its a great item.”So QVC,a multinational corporation specializing in televised home shopping,took a chance on her.“I gotonstage and the phones went crazy.We sold every mop in minutes.”Today shes president of Ingenious Designs,a multimillion-dolla
35、r company,and one of the stars of HSN,theHome Shopping Network.Talking about the household invention,Mangano says,“It is as natural for me as it is fora parent to talk about their child.”12.What is the first paragraph mainly about?A.Manganos small home.B.Manganos work experience.C.Manganos unhappy m
36、arriage.D.Manganos hard living conditions.13.Mangano sold the mop successfully with the help of _.A.HSNB.QVCC.couch potatoesD.experts on shopping TV14.What does Mangano think of her invention?A.Normal.B.Special.C.Unsatisfactory.D.Unbelievable.15.What can we learn from the text?A.HSN is a business or
37、ganization that sells goods on the Internet.B.The experts on shopping TV were confident about Manganos mop.C.Mangano got the idea of self-wringing mop from her own experience.D Mangano once had to work seven days a week to support her family.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
38、，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Rejection doesnt have to be about the big stuff like not getting into your top college.Everyday situations canlead to feelings of rejection,too,like if your joke didnt get a laugh,if no one remembered to save you a seat at thelunch table,or if the person you really
39、 like talks to everyone but you.Rejection hurts.But its impossible to avoid italtogether.The only thing we should do is to learn to handle it._16_.So how can you build that ability?Be Honest About Your FeelingsIf you get rejected,admit how intense your feelings are.Dont try to brush off the hurt or
40、pretend its notpainful.Then,move on to name what youre feeling.For example:“I feel really disappointed that I didnt getchosen for the school play.I wanted it so badly and I tried so hard.I feel left out because my friends made it and Ididnt.”_17_.Examine Your Thought SoundtrackWhen you are rejected,
41、its natural to wonder,“Why did this happen?”When you give yourself anexplanation,be careful to stick to the facts.Tell yourself:“I got turned down for prom because the person didntwant to go with me.”Dont tell yourself:“I got turned down because Im not attractive”or“Im such aloser.”_18_.Next time,if
42、 put-down thoughts start creeping into your mind,shut them down._19_A rejection is chance to consider if there are things we can work on.Its OK to think about whether theresroom for improvement or if your goals were higher than your skills._20_.But if you approach it right,it couldhelp nudge you in
43、a direction that turns out to be the perfect fit for your talents,personality,and all the reallygreat things that make you who you are.A.Acknowledging feelings helps you move beyond painful emotions.B.This kind of thinking crowds out hope and a belief in ourselves.C.Be Patient When Rejected.D.Dwelli
44、ng on the negative feelings can feel like living the experience over and over again.E.Sometimes a rejection is a harsh reality check.F.The better we get at dealing with rejection,the less it affects us.G.Use Rejection to Your Advantage.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；
45、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It was a Sunday morning on a subway in New York.People were sitting_21_ some reading newspapers,some lost in thought,some resting with their eyes closed.It was a calm,peaceful scene.Then_22_,a manand his children entered the subway
46、 car.The children were so_23_and active that the whole_24_ofthe car instantly changed.The man sat down next to me and closed his eyes,apparently（显然）_25_of the situation.The childrenwere yelling and_26_things,and yet,the man sitting next to me did nothing.It was difficult not to feel_27_.I couldnt be
47、lieve that he was_28_his children to run wild like that,and was taking no_29_at all.It was easy to see that_30_else on the subway felt annoyed.So finally,I turned to him and said,Sir,your children are really_31_a lot of people.Couldyou_32_them a little more?The man lifted his gaze and said softly,Oh
48、,youre_33_;I guess I should do something about it.Wejust came from the hospital where their mother_34_about an hour ago.I dont know what to think,andI guess they dont know how to_35_it either.Can you_36_what I felt at that moment?Suddenly,I saw things differently；my anger was_37_.I didnt have to wor
49、ry about controlling my attitude or my behavior;my heart was filled with themans_38_.Now,instead of frustration（沮丧）,feelings of_39_filled my heart.Your wife just died?Oh,Im so sorry.Can you tell me about it?What can I do to help?”Everything_40_in an instant.21.A.nervouslyB.quietlyC.seriouslyD.patien
50、tly22.A.suddenlyB.finallyC.carefullyD.immediately23.A.happyB.cuteC.noisyD.funny24.A.moodB.viewC.conditionD.position25.A.afraidB.sureC.proudD.unaware26.A.readingB.throwingC.foldingD.drawing27.A.worriedB.discouragedC.annoyedD.ashamed28.A.expectingB.guidingC.warningD.allowing29.A.risksB.notesC.effectD.