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1、20202020 届广汉市西高镇学校高三英语上学期期末考试试题及参考答案届广汉市西高镇学校高三英语上学期期末考试试题及参考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 Best Hikes in the WorldTheres nothing like getting out and getting some fresh air on a hike.No matter whether
2、 your idea of a hike isa leisure walk or climbing the highest mountain on Earth,weve got you covered.Below are four best hikes intheworld.Torres del Paine W CircuitLocation(位置):Patagonia.ChileDistance:37+milesTime:56 daysBest time to go:October to JanuaryThe W Circuit is one of the most recommended
3、hikes youll find.Not only will you appreciate the diverselandscapes and striking granite pillars(花岗岩柱子),but youll probably meet some new friends along the way.Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim HikeLocation:Arizona,the United StatesDistance:48 milesTime:13 daysBest time to go:May to June,September to OctoberTh
4、eres no better way to experience one of the greatest wonders in the world.Located in one of the USAsmost beautiful parks,the views are ly appealing.Just make sure youre prepared for the challenge.Trek to PetraLocation:JordanDistance:47 milesTime:5 6 daysBest time to go:October to AprilTake the road
5、less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and experience one of the seven wonders of theworld.Hike through canyons,gorges and ridges,and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoidingcrowds of tourists.Yosemite Grand TraverseLocation:California,the United StatesDistance:60 milesTime:67 day
6、sBest time to go:July to SeptemberKnown for some of the best hiking in the world,Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and hugesequoia(红杉)trees.Praised byNational Geographic,the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfallsand green mountaintops.1.Which of the following is the be
7、st time for the hike in Patagonia,Chile?A.AprilB.MayC.AugustD.December2.Where should you go for a less crowded hike?A.JordanB.Patagonia,ChileC.Arizona,the United StatesD.California,the United States3.What can you do along the Yosemite Grand Traverse?A.Plant sequoia treesB.Appreciate waterfallsC.Visi
8、t local templesD.Climb granite pillarsBDid you know people who live in different parts ofChinahave different habits and preferences?For example,people from southernChinaprefer to eat vegetables,while people from northChinalike to eat meat.According to anew study in a journal,gene variations(变异)might
9、 be responsible for these differences.Researchers fromChinasBGI collected genetic information from 141,431 Chinese women,who came from 31 provinces and consisted of 36ethnic minority groups.They found that natural selection has played an important role in the ways that people living in differentregi
10、ons of China have developed,affecting their food preferences,immunities(免疫力)to illness and physicalfeatures.A variation of the gene FADS2 is more commonly found in northern people.It helps people metabolize(新陈代谢)fatty acids,which suggests a diet that is rich in flesh.This is due to climate differenc
11、es.Northern Chinais at ahigher latitude.This weather is difficult to grow vegetables in.Therefore,northerners tend to eat more meat.The study also found differences in the immune systems of both groups.Most people in southernChinacarrythe gene CR1,which protects against malaria.Malaria was once quit
12、e common in southernChina.In order tosurvive,the genes of people in the south evolved to fight against this disease.However,people in the south arealso more sensitive to certain illnesses,as they lack the genes to stop them.Genes can also cause physical differences between northerners and southerner
13、s.Most northerners have theABCC11 gene,which causes dry earwax,less body smell and fewer sweats.These physical differences are alsomore beneficial to living in cold environments.Southerners are less likely to have this gene,as it did not develop intheir population.4.What did the new study focus on?A
14、.Regions.B.Eating habits.C.Gene variations.D.Ethnic minority groups.5.What is the main function of the gene FADS2?A.It helps store fat.B.It helps digest meat.C.It helps gain weight.D.It helps treat an illness.6.According to the study,most northerners _.A.sweat less frequentlyB.are immune to malariaC
15、.prefer vegetables to meatD.are more sensitive to climates7.How many differences did the study find related to genes?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.D.Five.CAs artificial intelligence(AI)systems become more advanced,we can expect them to be used more often inthe world of human medicine and healthcare.AI is des
16、igned to imitate(模仿）the human brain in decision makingand learning,so with the computing power to learn tasks in days or even hours,it is possible to create medical AIsthat rapidly outperform doctors in certain tasks.Data plays a hugely important role in helping AI systems learn about human medicine
17、.AI systems are trainedon large data sets gathered from real-life cases.Providing detailed patient information in quantities is a crucialfactor for their success.One of the most important areas for influencing global health is in the field of epidemiology(流行病学）。Predicting disease outbreaks can save
18、millions of lives by having resources ready should the worst happen.StartupAIME has successfully combined public health data with machine learning and AI to create a prediction enginecapable of anticipating epidemics months in advance with great accuracy.Another field where medical AIs are making ra
19、pid advances is in diagnostics(诊断学）Doctors base a lot ofdecisions on information from X-ray,CT and MRI images.Speeding up.diagnoses from patient scans can rapidlyimprove patient care and outcomes.Computer vision AIs use pattern recognition to work through these imageswith incredible speed and accura
20、cy.They have been able to outperform junior doctors and even senior specialistsin some tests.Cardiologist(心脏科医生）Rima Arnaout developed an AI that beat human experts at correctly interpretingechocardiograms(超声心动图）by 92 percent to 79 percent.She said that despite the result there is no prospect ofAI r
21、eplacing human doctors any time soon.“As cardiologists,weread the images and then go to see the patient,”she said.“So were both reading images and practicing medicine.I dont think that the second piece will be takenover so quickly.”The acceptance of AI in medicine will continue to gather pace in the
22、 future as it becomes more widespread.8.What played a big role in helping AI systems know of human medicine?A.Certain tasks.B.Large data.C.The skill to imitate.D.The increasing demand.9.Why is Startup AIME mentioned in paragraph 3?A.To illustrate predicting disease is possible.B.To call on doctors t
23、o focus on public health data.C.To prove its a successful company in global health.D.To let readers realize the importance of early success.10.What do we know about computer vision AIs?A.They do better than doctors in some tests.B.They speed up diagnoses from patient scans.C.They can rapidly improve
24、 patients conditions.D.They analyze information from X-ray,CT and MRI images.11.What do Rima Arnaouts words in paragraph 5 imply?A.AIs are not so smart as human doctors.B Its not easy for AIs to take the place of human doctors.C.A cooperation between AIs and human doctors is a must.D.Human doctors a
25、re playing a big role in practicing medicine.DBefore moving to Stokholm,I did my research on Sweden and was confident about my move.However,Iquickly realized on my first day that so much of what I learnedwas so very wrong.There are many things that aGoogle search cannot show about Sweden.The first i
26、s fika.A fika is taking a break from whatever you are doing to enjoy a coffee with friends.Swedesvalue community highly so it makes sense that they would like to set aside time each day to reconnect with others.Fika is a great time to meet new people as well as catch up with friends.I grew up in the
27、 American South where everyone is very friendly.I found that little things like not being askedmy life story at the coffee shop by the waiter upset me.However,Swedish people are not rude.Instead,theypractice being logom,which means“just enough”.The winters can be very dark and cold,so the Swedish pe
28、ople do not take any sunny day for granted.Sincethe weather has been fine,I have found myself walking a lot around Stockholm.Often it is easiest to get fromplace to place by walking,which allows you to see so much of the city and enjoy the fresh air.Though it has beenvery tiring to get used to,it al
29、so has made me feel better about all of the kardemummabullar that I have beeneating!I think it is important for students who want to study abroad to know that it is hard to move to countries nomatter how“similar”you may think they may be.You have to jump in with both feet and be patient with yoursel
30、fas well as others.As long as you keep an open mind and are willing to learn,you will have a great experience.12.What do we know about fika?A.It is a waste of time.B.It is a way to balance life and work.C.It is all about drinking coffee.D.It is a Swedish social tradition.13.What does the author thin
31、k of Swedish people?A.They are friendly.B.They seem a bit cold.C.They appear really rude.D.They are interested in others life.14.Why does the author like walking?A.It is fun and not very tiring.B.It is good exercise on cold days.C It allows her to enjoy sunny days.D.It gives her the chance to eat th
32、e local food.15.Whats the authors advice for students going abroad?A.Be confident.B.Be careful.C.Be open-minded.D.Be hard-working.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 Support a Friend Struggling with Their Mental Health?Maybe youve notic
33、ed a friend is opening up to you for the first time about their anxiety._16_.Here iswhat you can do when supporting someone whos struggling with their mental health._17_Instead of making assumptions about what would be helpful to your loved one，ask them directly，“How canI support you?”Remember what
34、you may need when youre struggling maynot be what someone else needs whenhaving a hard time.Offer to help with everyday tasksMany people struggling with their mental health may find it difficult to make basic decisions.Instead of usinga common phrase“Im here if you need me”，try to be specific about
35、what youre offering._18_Celebrate their wins，including the small onesWhen a person is struggling with their mental health，every day can be full of challenges._19_.Thiscan help affirm their feelings of agency.This could look like thanking them for being so honest or congratulatingthem for going to wo
36、rk.Read up on what theyre struggling with_20_.Take the time to educate yourself on what theyre going through.For example，learning moreabout depression，so you can understand their lived experience and be aware of risky behaviors to look out for.A.Ask what they need from youB.Do check in with them reg
37、ularlyC.So cheer on their accomplishmentsD.You can learn about mental illnessE.Its challenging to know what to say or doF.Not all mental health challenges look the sameG.Visiting them，look round and see what you can dolike wedding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.
38、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Anna was a 9-year-old girl from a small village.She_21_primary school till 4th grade at her village.Forthe 5th grade on,she had to get a(n)_22_to a school in a city nearby.She was very happy knowing that shewas_23_by a very famous school
39、 in a city.Today was the first day of her school.Anna went to her_24_after asking fellow students for _25_.Upon seeing her _26_clothing and knowing she is from a small village,other students started _27_her.Luckily,the teacher arrived in no _28_.She asked everyone to keep _29_.After that,theteacher_
40、30_Anna to the class.Then she told everyone to write down the 7 wonders of the world.Wheneveryone except Anna had _31_their answer paper,the teacher came and asked Anna,“What happened,dear?”Dont_32_.Just write what you know as other students have _33_learned about it.”Anna replied,“I was thinking th
41、at there are so many things,and which I should_34_to write?”When she handed in her answer paper,the teacher reading everyones answers and the majority(大多数)hadanswered it_35_.The teacher was_36_as the students had remembered what she had taught them.At last theteacher _37_Annas answer paper and start
42、ed reading.“The 7 Wonders are To be able to see;To beable to hear;To be able to feel;To laugh;To think;To be kind;To love!”The teacher stood_38_and the whole class was speechless.Today,a girl from a small village_39_us of the precious(珍贵的)gifts that God has given us,which is truly a_40_.21.A.visited
43、B.attendedC.avoidedD.left22.A.giftB.awardC.trialD.admission23.A.rejectedB.doubtedC.acceptedD.introduced24.A.classroomB.dormitoryC.libraryD.canteen25.A.adviceB.permissionC.protectionD.direction26.A.specialB.poorC.familiarD.tight27.A.laughing atB.playing withC.pointing atD.talking with28.A.wayB.caseC.
44、timeD.hurry29.A.calmB.quietC.safeD.friendly30.A.explainedB.announcedC.introducedD.mentioned31.A.submittedB.receivedC.preparedD.collected32.A.challengeB.sighC.pretendD.worry33.A.evenB.hardlyC.alreadyD.never34.A.chooseB.agreeC.expectD.manage35.A.timelyB.independentlyC.unwillinglyD.correctly36.A.determ
45、inedB.pleasedC.relaxedD.exhausted37.A.picked upB.made upC.relied onD.took in38.A.nervousB.worriedC.shockedD.delighted39.A.warnedB.remindedC.searchedD.persuaded40.A.trickB.lessonC.reliefD.wonder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A group of students
46、 ranging from Years 9 to 13 are benefiting from a schedule which is run by the ConfuciusInstitute（孔子学院）at Newcastle University,which aims_41._（build）closer academic,cultural and socialties between China and the North East of England.Staff at the institute work_42._（patient）with schools and the other
47、 day the pupils took part in weeklyafter-school sessions with teacher Qiang Xingdi_43._gave them an introduction to the Chinese languageand culture.Already the pupils_44._（award）certificates of achievement from the institute.They are making rapidprogress in learning Chinese now.Adam said,“I have alw
48、ays had an interest_45._Chinese culture and thiscourse has been a great way to teach me all about it.”The Confucius Institute are worldwide non-profit public institutions_46._（design）by the Chinesegovernment to promote its language and culture through teaching_47._（plan）and cultural exchangesConfuci
49、us Institute at the university was set up in 2013,and it is_48._first one in the North East.Student Voice_49._（say）last week,“Many thanks to the Confucius Institute at Newcastle Universityfor helping to arrange such a memorable experience for the students and Qiang Xingdi for her weekly enthusiasm,w
50、hich has certainly made a significant_50._（impress）on them.”第四部分第四部分写作（共两节，满分写作（共两节，满分4040 分）分）第一节短文改错（满分第一节短文改错（满分1010 分）分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许