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1、20202020 届廉江一中高三英语上学期期末试题及答案解析届廉江一中高三英语上学期期末试题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 AHottest Travel DestinationsSometimes figuring out the best place to go can be difficult.Here are some hottest travel destinati
2、ons thatoffer some of the most beautiful,artistic,and fashionable places on the globe.Ibiza,SpainWhile Ibiza is knownas a party city,there is far more to do in this historic town than simply drink and danceunder the stars.Built mainly in the second century,its a world heritage site with architecture
3、 dating back to asearly as the 7th century.Dont miss Charo Ruiz,Ibizas most famous fashion brand.Plus,the Ibiza Fashion Festivaltakes place every June.Tangier,MoroccoKnown as the“door to Africa”,Tangier has a rich and complex history dating back thirty centuries.It has allthe beauty of the natural w
4、orld.After spending a morning sunbathing by the Mediterranean Sea,get in someamazing shopping and discover great deals on everything.Before you head home,stop off in Marakesh to visitsome of the top Moroccan designers.Havana,CubaStepping onto the streets of Havana feels like stepping back in time.Fo
5、r a day of sightseeing,check out theremaining architecture of Old Havana,which was built ten centuries ago.You can easily do it with one of the areasmany walking tours.Or visit the Museum of Rum for a taste of the islands most popular wine.You might comeacross a clothing shop offering some classic f
6、inds!Melbourne AustraliaBuilt largely during the 1850s gold rush,Melbourne remains as alive as ever.Make sure to check out thehottest Australian brands.Moreover,visit the Block Arcade in Collins Street to see some of the 19th centuryarchitectural details the world has to offer.And,if you want to cat
7、ch the largest consumer fashion festival in theworld,grab tickets for the yearly Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival.1.What can visitors do in both Ibiza and Havana?A.Taste local wine.B.Visit modern Museums.C.Appreciate ancient buildings.D.Enjoy parties under the stars.2.To attend the global
8、ly largest consumer fashion festival,you have to go to _.A.SpainB.MoroccoC.Havana.D.Australia3.Which of the following cities is the oldest?A.Ibiza.B.Tangier.C.Havana.D.Melbourne.BIt is not only praise or punishment that determines a childs level of confidence.There are some otherimportant ways we sh
9、ape our kids particularly by giving instructions and commands in a negative or positivechoice of words.For example,we can say to a child“Dont run into traffic！”or“Stay on the footpath close to me.”In using the latter,you will be helping your kids to think and act positively,and to feel competent in
10、a wide rangeof situations,because they know what to do,and arent scaring themselves with what not to do.Actually,it is all in the way the human mind works.What we think,we automatically rehearse.For example,ifsomeone offered you a million dollars not to think of a blue monkey for two minutes,you wou
11、ldnt be able to doit.When a child is told“Dont fall off the tree，”he will think of two things：“dont”and“fall off the tree”.That is,hewill automatically create the picture of falling off the tree in his mind.A child who is vividly imagining falling off thetree is much more likely to fall off.So it is
12、 far better to use“Hold on to the tree carefully.”Clear,positive instructions help kids to understand the right way to do things.Kids do not always know how tobe safe,or how to react to the warning of the danger in negative words.So parents should make their commandspositive.“Sam,hold on firmly to t
13、he side of the boat”is much more useful than“Dont you dare to fall out of theboat？”or“How do you think Ill feel if you drown？”The changes are small but the difference is obvious.Children learn how to guide and organize themselves from the way we guide them with our words,so it paysto be positive.4.P
14、ositive choice of words helps kids to _.A.learn in different situationsB.do things carefullyC.build up their confidenceD.improve their imagination5.What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A.A child will act on what is instructed.B.One cant help imagining what is heard.C.A child will fall off the tree whe
15、n told not to.D.One wont think of a blue monkey when given money.6.Which of the following commands helps kids to be safe?A.How do you think Ill feel if you get hurt?B.Dont play by the lake.C.Dont you dare to walk through the red light?D.Fasten your seat belt.7.The main idea of the passage is that _.
16、A.positive instructions guide kidsB.praise makes kids confidentC right instructions keep kids safeD.clear commands make kids differentCIsraeli PaintingsIsraeli artist Menashe Kadishman will hold a personal show named Flock of Sheep fromNovember 26 to December 20 at the China National Art Museum On s
17、how are 550 colourful oil paintings of sheepheads.His works have been on show inthe Metropolitan Museum in New York and Tate Gallery in London over thepast 30 years.Time:9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.,November 26December 20.Place:China National Art Museum,1 Wusi Dajie,Dongcheng District,Beijing.Tel:6401-2252Rus
18、sian BalletThe Kremlin Ballet from Russia will perform two immortal classical balletsSwan Lake andThe Nutcrackerat the Beijing Beizhan Theatre.Set up in 1990,the theatre has a number of first-class balletdancers.Most of their performances are classical.Time:7:15 p.m.,December 5 and 6(Swan Lake);7:15
19、 p.m.,December 7(The Nutcracker)Place:Beizhan Theatre,Xiwai Dajie,Xicheng District,Beijing.Tel:6605-3388Folk ConcertThe Central Conservatory of Music will hold a folk concert in memory of the late musician SituHuacheng.On the programme are many popular folks such as Moon Night on the Bamboo Tower,Ce
20、lebratingHarvest,Deep and Lasting Friendship,Golden Snake Dances Wildly and Childrens Holiday.Time:7:30 p.m.,November 25.Place:Beijing Concert Hall,1 Beixinhuajie,Xicheng District,Beijing.Tel:6605-58128.If a child is very fond of dancing,his parents should take him to _.A.China National Art MuseumB.
21、Beizhan TheatreC.Beijing Concert HallD.1 Wusi Dajie9.Menashe Kadishman is well known for painting _.A.deerB.birdsC.sheepD.flowers10.Which of the following is TRUE?A.The folk concert will last three days.B.The ballet The Nutcracker will be put on once.C.The Israeli paintings will be on show for a mon
22、th.D.China National Art Museum lies in Xicheng District.11.If you dial the telephone number 6605-3388 on Dec.8,you can _.A.go to the folk concertB.visit the Art MuseumC.watch the balletD.none of the aboveDI once had my Chinese MBA students brainstorming on“two-hour business plans.”I separated them i
23、nto sixgroups and gave them an example:a restaurant chain.The more original their ideas,the better,I said.Finally,fiveof the six groups presented plans for restaurant chains.The sixth proposed a catering service.Though I admittedthe time limit had been difficult,I expressed my disappointment.My stud
24、ents were middle managers,financial analysts and financiers from state-owned enterprises andglobal companies.They were without talent or opinions,but they had been shaped by an educational system thatrarely stressed or rewarded critical thinking or inventiveness.The scene I just described came in di
25、fferent formsduring my two years teaching at the school.Papers were often copied from the Web and the Harvard BusinessReview.Case study debates were written up and just memorized.Students frequently said that copying is asuperior business strategy,better than inventing and creating.InChina,every pro
26、duct you can imagine has been made and sold.But so few well-developed marketing andmanagement minds have been raised that it will be a long time before most people in the world can name aChinese brand.With this problem in mind,partnerships with institutions like Yale and MIT have been established.An
27、d thentheres the“thousand talent scheme.”this new government program is intended to improve technologicalmodernization by attracting top foreign-trained scientists to the mainland with big money.But there are worriesaboutChinas research environment.Its hardly known for producing independent thinking
28、 and openness,andeven big salary offers may not be attractive enough to overcome this.At last,forChina,becoming a major world creator is not just about setting up partnership with top westernuniversities.Nor is it about gathering a group of well-educated people and telling them to think creatively.I
29、tsabout establishing a rich learning environment for young minds.Its not that simple.12.Why does the writer feel disappointed at his students?A.Because there is one group presenting a catering service.B.Because the six groups did not cooperate well in the brainstorm.C.Because all the students copied
30、 a case for the difficult topic.D.Because the students ideas were lacking in creativeness.13.Which of the following scenes is NOT considered as lack of creation?A.Papers were often downloaded from the Internet.B.Students often said that copying is a preferable business strategy.C.Students combine kn
31、owledge and critical thoughts to solve a problem.D.Case study debates were written up as well as recited.14.We can infer form the passage that _.A.China can make and sell any product all over the world from its own creation.B.high pay may not solve the problem ofChinas research environment.C.coopera
32、tion with institutions has been set up to make a Chinese brand.D.the new government program is aimed at encouraging imagination.15.Which is the best title for the passage?A Look for a new way of learningB.Reward creative thinkingC.How to become a creatorD.Establish a technical environment第二节（共第二节（共
33、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 Become a More Positive PersonEveryonewants to be happy.We all wish to live fruitful,meaningful,and positive lives._16_Too often,our daily habits become self-defeating and lead to disappointing results which leav
34、e us unhappy and unfulfilled.This leads to a general sense of negativity within us.The good news is that once you understand youre yourmagnificent mind works,you can take control of your thinking,your subconscious(潜意识的)program,andultimately your results.You can build a beautiful life filled with joy
35、,rewarding relationships,and experiences.This all begins with six very powerful words:you become what you think about.Repetition of thought willeventually imprint on your subconscious hard drive.Once you master this process,you will be in the driversseat._17_Think positive thoughts,and you will auto
36、matically adopt positive behaviors.You will see and feelthe effects almost immediately.You must also surround yourself with enthusiastic and productive people,Let their positivity shine on you likea beacon(灯塔)of light.Avoid unnecessary contact with negative people from your past.When you do need toi
37、nteract with them,limit the time you spend together._18_Watch TV shows that are uplifting and inspirational.Avoid the news.I call it the bad news.Stay away from itas much as you can._19_Read positive books,articles,and magazines.Visit inspirational websites formotivation quotes and listen to educati
38、onal podcasts that have real value in your life._20_Therefore,rid your life as completely as possible of mental junk food,It has been said that youbecome the average of the five people with whom you spend the most time.I believe thats true.Choose yourfriends and associates carefully.Stand guard at t
39、he gateway to your precious mind.Avoid pessimists(悲观主义者).They will pollute your thinking and destroy your chances to be your best self.A.You will be in control.B.Its poison for your mind.C.It occurs without our knowledge.D.Unfortunately,this isnt always the case.E.Avoiding contacting too much is imp
40、ortant.F.The vast majority of our behavior is habitual.G.Remember you become what you think about.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I used to believe in the American Dream,which meant a job,a mortgage(
41、按揭),credit cards,success.Iwanted it and worked toward it like everyone else,allof us_21_chasing the same thing.One year,through a series of unhappy events,it all_22_down I found myself homeless and alone.I onlyowned my truck and$56.I_23_the countryside for some place I could rent for the _24_possibl
42、eamount.I came upon a shabby house four miles up a winding mountain road_25_the Potomac River inWestVirginia.It was _26_,full of broken glass and rubbish.I found the owner,rented it,and_27_ a corner tocamp in.The locals knew nothing about me,_28_slowly,they started teaching me the_29_of being aneigh
43、bor.They dropped off blankets,candles,and tools,and began_30_to chat.They started to teach me abelief in a _31_American Dreamnot the one of individual achievement but of_32_.What I had believed in,all those things I thought were_33_for a civilized life,were nonexistent in thisplace._34_on the mounta
44、in,my most valuable possessions were my _35_with my neighbors.Four years later,I moved back into_36_.I saw many people were having a really hard time,_37_their jobs and homes.I managed to rent a big enough house to_38_a handful of people.There arefour of us now in the house,but over time Ive had nin
45、e people come in and move on to other places.Wed all bein_39_if we hadnt banded together.The American Dream I believe in now is a_40_one.Its not so much about what I can get for myself;itsabout what we can all get by together.21.A.violentlyB.equallyC.separatelyD.naturally22.A.brokeB.goC.failD.cut23.
46、A.crossedB.leftC.touredD.searched24.A.fullestB.cheapestC.fairestD.largest25.A.alongB.throughC.overD.round26.A.occupiedB.robbedC.emptiedD.abandoned27.A.turnedB.clearedC.approachedD.took28.A.butB.althoughC.otherwiseD.for29.A.benefitB.lessonC.natureD.art30.A.pausingB.workingC.learningD.moving31.A.diffe
47、rentB.realC.wild.D.remote32.A.friendlinessB.happinessC.neighborlinessD.kindness33.A.uniqueB.expensiveC.rareD.necessary34.A.UpB.DownC.DeepD.Along35.A.cooperationB.relationshipsC.satisfactionD.appointments36.A.realityB.societyC.townD.life37.A.creatingB.losingC.quittingD.offering38.A.put inB.turn inC.t
48、ake inD.get in39.A.yardsB.sheltersC.campsD.cottages40.A.individualB.successfulC.unhappyD.shared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Removing foreign objects from ears and noses costs England almost 3 million a year,a study suggests.Children were res
49、ponsible for_41._vast majority of cases95%of objects from noses and 85%ears.Every year,an average of 1,218 nose and 2,479 ear removals_42._(occur)between 2010 and 2019.According to statistics,children aged one to four were the most likely to need help from doctors for a foreignobject in their nose_4
50、3._five to nine year olds came to the hospital with something in their ear the most.Jewelry items accounted for up to 40%of cases in both the ears and noses of children.Paper and plastic toys werethe items_44._(come)next.Cotton buds and pencils were also found in ears.Accordingtothestudy,theaccident