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1、20202020 届广州增城区郑中钧中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案解届广州增城区郑中钧中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案解析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 AIf you are planning to visit the historic capital city of Scotland,Edinburgh,a travel destination that peoplec
2、rowd to from around the world,and want to attend one Festival while you are there,keep on reading to discovermore information.AKA.Imaginate Festival When:22 May 2 June 2021Where:Traverse Theater,Assembly RoxyA festival where kids take overEdinburgh.With a whole range of free pop-up performances,take
3、 your kids tosee some of the most inspiring theatre and dance from a whole range of talented performers.EdinburghInternational Film Festival When:19 June 29 June 2021Where:Film House,Festival TheaterOriginally the very best in international film,it was established in 1947.The dynamic programme featu
4、reseverything from documentaries to shorts,along with a range of experimental cinema,in an attractive setting witha spray of red carpet charm.EdinburghArt Festival When:25 July 25 August 2021Where:City ArtCenter,The Scottish GalleryWith over 40 exhibitions to attend,the Edinburgh Art Festival is the
5、UKs largest visual arts event where youcan see everything from historical works to contemporary masterpieces.The RoyalEdinburghMilitary Tattoo When:2 24 August 2021Where:EdinburghCastleWith a different theme every year,over 200,000 visitors crowd toEdinburghto see the military bands and thesymbolic
6、piper set against the backdrop ofEdinburghCastle.1.Who is the AKA.Imaginate Festival intended for?A.Children.B.Talented performers.C.Parents.D.Dancers.2.Whats special about Edinburgh Art Festival?A.It includes all forms of arts.B.It is about great works in history.C.It is the largest festival in the
7、 world.D.It lasts for the longest time.3.Which Festival offers performances by soldiers?A.Edinburgh Art FestivalB.AKA.Imaginate FestivalC.The RoyalEdinburghMilitary TattooD.EdinburghInternational Film FestivalBJohn Montefiores path to graduation from theUniversityofTorontowas a little unusual.He rec
8、ently completedhis bachelors degree(学士学位)which he started in1995.Montefiore left university in 1996 and tried to tell himself that a degree wasnt necessary for personalsuccess.But it remained unfinished businessuntil he made the decision to return in 2018 at the age 42.At thattime,his job developmen
9、t stalled,so he made up his mind to go back to school in order to improve himself andwork well in future.The second time around,Montefiore never missed a class and always sat in the front row.He found manycourses invaluable and he received the Award of Excellence twice.He found support services play
10、ed an importantrole in his successful return.He said,“I hadnt written a paper for years,so I found the college writing centre to beof great use.Before I handed in a paper,they would give me feedback,which was really great.The university hasso much built in to help students succeed and Im so thankful
11、 for that.”But he also met difficulties this time.As astudent much older than others,he found it harder to make friends with classmates.However,no matter what had happened before,he finally got his bachelors degree.He said,“After all theseyears,I had thought it wouldnt mean anything,but it means a l
12、ot.I totally understand the value of education now.Its not necessarily the value that other people see in it,but the value it gives me as a person,for my confidenceand my self-esteem.It also helps me prepare well before I re-enter the workplace.”4.Why was Montefiores graduation unusual?A.He had achi
13、eved personal success before.B.He understood the importance of a degree.C.He finished his degree at a much older age.D.He began his university study at a young age.5.What does the underlined word stalled in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Stopped.B.Started.C.Survived.D.Succeeded.6.What can we learn abou
14、t Montefiore from the third paragraph?A.He got good grades very easily.B.He took his study seriously this timeC.He was thankful for his classmates helpD.He had difficulty using support services.7.What did Montefiore learn from his experience?A.Confidence is important in ones life.B.Others opinions o
15、n education matter a lot.C.Higher education is a must for personal success.D.Education makes one feel better about himself.CIn June,2021,a group of students from eight high schools in Winnipeg,the capital of Canadas Manitobaprovince,will begin test-launching(试发射)a satellite the size of a Rubiks cube
16、.The one-kilogram Win-Cube satellite,named for its home city and its shape,will be put into low orbit.Oncein space,it can perform for a few months or up to several years,communicating information that could help findthe signs of earthquakes.There are 80 similar satellite projects worldwide,but this
17、is the first high-school based program of its kind inCanada.30 Manitoba high school students are having a hand in designing and building the satellite,in cooperationwith aerospace(航空航天的)experts and 10 students from the University of Manitoba,and with support fromtwo other organizations.The Win-Cube
18、project is not something that goes on a piece of paper;it is real-world engineering,allowinghigh school students to have an opportunity to learn more about the exciting world of engineering through theirparticipation in this challenging program.It is also taken as a wonderful example of the unique p
19、artnerships withinManitoba.Designing,building and launching a satellite with high-school participation will bring this world-classeducational project into reality and Manitoba closer to space“These Manitoba high school students deserve congratulations for their enthusiasm,innovation(创新),and astrong
20、love for discovery,”said Education,Citizenship and Youth Minister Peter Bjomson.“We want to makescience more relevant,interesting and attractive to high school students by showing them how classroom studiescan relate to practical experience in the workplace or,in this case,in space,”Bjomson added.Th
21、e Win-Cube program is mainly aimed at inspiring a strong desire for discovery on the part of the students.It also shows Manitobas devotion to research and innovation and the development of a skilled workforceallimportant drivers of knowledge-based economic growth.8.What can we learn from Mr.Bjomson?
22、.A.Those Manitoba high school students are worth praising.B.The study of space can be practically made in classrooms.C.Manitoba high schools are famous for the study of space.D.Scientific research is too far away from high school students.9.What is the primary purpose of the project?.A.To find the e
23、arly signs of earthquakes.B.To relate studies to practical.C.To help high school students study real-world engineering.D.To inspire a strong desire for discovery among the students.10.According to the passage,what can we know about the Win-Cube satellite?.A.It is named after Manitoba and its shape.B
24、.It is intended for international communication.C.It is designed like a Rubiks cube both in shape and size.D.It is challenged by university students around the world.11.What may be the best title for the passage?A.Manitoba SchoolB.Win-Cube ProgramC.Space Co-operationD.Satellite LaunchingDAt Aizo Chu
25、o Hospital in Japan,employees greet newcomers,guide patients to and from the surgery area,and print out maps of the hospital for confused visitors.They dont take lunch breaks or even get paid.Why?Theyre robots!Robots have long worked in factories,helping to build cars and electronic appliances.But t
26、odays robots dontjust do the jobs of peoplethey actually look and act a lot like people.Kansei,arobot from Japan,has a plastic face covering 19 movable parts.The robot can make 36 facialexpressions in response to different words.Kansei shakes in fear at the word“war”and smiles when it hears theword“
27、dinner”.Researchers in Europe are going even further with iCub,a“baby”robot.They are teaching it to speak andhold conversations.The ability to interact is crucial for robots that will one day work closely with humans says robotics professorChrisAtkeson.“This will require robots to understand what yo
28、u say and how you are feeling and respond withappropriate emotions,”he told WR News.Japanese scientist Minoru Asada agrees.He is building a robot called CB2 that acts like a real baby.“Rightnow,it only goes,Ah,ah.But as we develop its learning function,it will start saying more complex sentencesand
29、moving on its own,”Asada says.“Next-generation robots need to be able to learn and develop bythemselves.”Intelligent robot will become more important in the future,as populations age and the number of humanworkers declines in many countries.“Were going to have many more old people and not enough you
30、ng people tocare for them,”says robot researcher Matthew Mason.“Technology can help the old people live at home longer,instead of going to nursing homes.”12.According to the passage,what jobs have robots already performed?A.Giving advice,answering customer questions and planning events.B.Producing f
31、actory goods,building cars and greeting customers.C.Greeting customers,producing factory goods and performing surgery.D.Building cars,driving passengers and providing directions.13.The second paragraph in this passage is mainly about?A.To explain how a robot works.B.To define what a robot is.C.To de
32、scribe the functions of modern robots.D.To predict the future uses of robots.14.How does the Kansei robot react on the word“fire”?A.Use languages to warn nearby humans.B Back up its memory files.C.Activate an automatic fire alarm.D.Produce a worried look on his face.15.In Asadas opinion,the next ste
33、p for robots will be to develop_.A.the ability to learn independentlyB.the ability to understand human commandsC.the capacity to interact with humansD.the willingness to work together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Be on time.Its a simple
34、command,and one youve probably heard since you were a child._16_But,asan adult,if youre habitually late,you run the risk of ruining your professional reputation-no matter how smart,competent,or capable you might be._17_Here are some reasons why it definitely doesalong with mytips for making punctual
35、ity a priority.It Shows You CareWe live in an extraordinarily busy world.We schedule meetings and appointments back-to-back,constantlysurrounded by phone calls,emails,and texts that need to be answered immediately.Getting to a meeting orappointment on time shows that its important to you,and somethi
36、ng for which youve planned._18_It Shows Youre ResponsibleYour co-workers,clients,and partners want to know that they can trust you to get the job done-and beingpunctual is an easy way to demonstrate that you can._19_Conversely,flying down the hallway,showing upbreathless to a meeting,then hurrying f
37、or your papers and notes gives an impression of chaos and disorder-notexactly the message you want to send.It Reduces StressYou know how stressful being late can be.But constantly rushing and scrambling to catch up not only makesyou feel being in a panic_20_Making sure that you show up on time preve
38、nts all that anxiety in the firstplace(yours and theirs!).Instead of panicking about the clock,you can focus your attention on what reallymattersyour job.A.Being late can cost you friends.B.And,of course,one youve likely ignored before.C.it also makes everyone around you anxious and uncomfortable.D.
39、it also makes you earn a reputation of being someone others can count on.E.It indicates that youre organized,responsible,and in control of your time.F.If you think punctuality doesnt matter,think again.G.Being late,however,sends the message that your time is more valuable than everyone elses.第二部分第二部
40、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I was at the market at 5 p.m.to pick up a few essentials:Cream forcoffee,eggs for breakfast and Advil formy_21_.After rushing all day doing jobs,I did not want to be_22_,to s
41、ay the least.But I told myself itwas my_23_stop before going home to put my feet up.So I_24_a parking place,grabbed a bag from the trunk and found a shopping cart.Thats when I saw her.She was_25_in a shopping cart.She looked to be maybe 9-months old,short blond curls,blue eyes.I couldnttake my_26_of
42、f her.Then I did what I always do with_27_:I gave her my best smile.It may have looked abit mad,_28_it comes from my heart.Thats a(an)_29_I formed long ago when I became a mother.It started with my child,in that_30_,life-changing moment of her birth.At times,my smile would fade to a look of_31_or wo
43、rry,but it never left my face for long.Ive learnedthat everyone needs a_32_sometimes,young and old,friends and_33_,even those at the market in arush to get home.She took her_34_deciding just what to make of my smile.But finally,she_35_.I wish you couldhave seen her.I laughed and waved goodbye.And sh
44、e_36_me a kiss.That put a smile on my face that got asmile_37_from every shopper I passed.I was_38_smiling when I got home and realized Id forgotten toget Advil._39_,I didnt need it.My headache was gone.Somehow,in that simple_40_of smiles,this weary old world becomes a better place.If youre lucky,ma
45、ybe theyll even blow you a kiss and make your headache go away.21.A.headacheB.toothacheC.coughD.cold22.A.walkingB.workingC.drivingD.shopping23.A.firstB.bestC.lastD.worst24.A.spottedB.boughtC.gotD.drew25.A.sittingB.sleepingC.lyingD.standing26.A.breathB.eyesC.handsD.bag27.A.shoppersB.childrenC.girlsD.
46、strangers28.A.becauseB.soC.andD.but29.A.hobbyB.memoryC.experienceD.habit30.A.familiarB.imaginaryC.unforgettableD.bitter31.A.fearB.warmthC.curiousnessD.fantasy32.A.comfortB.smileC.greetingD.respect33.A.strangersB.familiesC.enemiesD.s34.A.turnB.toysC.courageD.time35.A.spoke upB.lit upC.stood upD.backe
47、d up36.A.blewB.wavedC.huggedD.gave37.A.in surpriseB.with careC.with fearD.in return38.A.alwaysB.everC.stillD.just39.A.RegularlyB.SadlyC.LuckilyD.Frankly40.A.discussionB.exchangeC.creationD.bargain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With smiling eye
48、s,a quick wit and a good sense of humor,Jia Ling has long been a well-known femalecomedian for her_41._(extreme)funny performances.But recently,she has gained another title.Jia starred in and directed the filmHi,Mom,_42._a time-travel story is told.The film_43._(consider)as the leading dark horse am
49、ong the movies released(上映)during the seven-day Spring Festival holiday is inmemory_44._her late mother Li Huanying,who encouraged Jia to pursue her artistic dreams.By Feb 23,2021,it_45._(earn)more than 4 billion yuan,enabling Jia to become the top box office grossing female film directorin China.No
50、w she is on the path to_46._(become)an international name in the filmmaking industry.So what is the secret behind Jias success?One factor may be her passion for comedy.Jia_47._(admit)toBeijings Central Academy of Drama in 2001.In the last 20 years,she has performed crosstalk(相声)in_48._(vary)competit