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1、20202020 届无锡市广丰中学高三英语下学期期末试题及答案届无锡市广丰中学高三英语下学期期末试题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 AThe Middlerby Kirsty ApplebaumEleven-year-old Maggie lives in Fennis Wick,enclosed and protected from the outside world.Her
2、brother Jedis the eldest,a hero.Her younger brother is Trigeveryone loves Trig.But Maggies just a middler；she is leftbehind.In this book,we experience the sadness of being the forgotten middle child,the child with no voice,evenin her own family.Dennis in Jurassic Barkby Nigel AuchterlounieBeanotown
3、is in trouble again,and this time the danger is Jurassic!Dennis，latest adventure is filled with fun,including Vikings,Victorians and soon,along with puzzles for you to finish.Can you help Dennis save Beanotownfrom the prehistoric invasion?Little Book for Big Changesby Karen Ng and Kirsten LiepmannIn
4、cluding more than 100 activities,try-outs,games,puzzles and tips,Little Book for Big Changesoffers fun andcreative ways to bring people together to help change the world.Understand more about big problems in theworld such as inequality and climate change,and be empowered to help make the world a bet
5、ter place.The Saga of Erik the Vikingby Terry JonesIn this illustrated story,Erik the Viking sets out with his trusty team of men in search of the land where theSun goes at night.On his journey,he will meet adventures that will put his courage to the test.1.Who told a story about an unseen child in
6、a family?A.Terry Jones.B.Kirsty Applebaum.C.Nigel Auchterlounie.D.Karen Ng and Kirsten Liepmann.2.Which book is proper for kids who love prehistoric-related stories?A.The Middler.B.Little Book for Big Changes.C.Dennis in Jurassic Bark.D.The Saga of Erik the Viking.3.What is special aboutLittle Book
7、for Big Changes!A.It is about two people.B.It is an adventure book.C.It has picturesinside to help kids read.D.It teaches kids to care for the world.BMost teenagers are still trying to find their passion and purposes in life.However,not Gitanjali Rao.The15-year-old girl has been coming up with innov
8、ative solutions to worldwide problems since she was ten.It is,therefore,not surprising that the teenager has won the honor of“Americas Top Young Scientist”.In the third grade,Rao was inspired to build a device after witnessing the shocking story unfold in Flint,Michigan,where cost-cutting measures l
9、ed to the use of a polluted river as the citys primary water supply andincredibly high levels of lead made their way into peoples drinking water.After two months research,Rao designed a small and portable device that used sensors to instantly detectlead in water.Called Tethys,after the Greek Goddess
10、(女神)of freshwater,it attaches to a cellphone and informsthe residents via an app if their drinking water contains lead.The design earned her the 3M Young ScientistChallenge in 2017.She is currently working with scientists and medical professionals to test Tethys potential andhopes the device will be
11、 ready for commercial use by 2022.Later,Rao took on another social issue-drug addiction.Her app,called Epione,which won the Health PillarPrize at the TCS Ignite Innovation Student Challenge in May 2019,is designed to catch drug addiction in youngadults before its too late.More recently,the teenager
12、has developed an app named Kindly,which usesartificial intelligence technologyto detect possible signs of cyberbullying(网上欺凌).When users type in a word or phrase,Kindly is able to pick itup if its bullying,and then it gives the option to edit it or send it the way it is.It gives them the chance to r
13、ethinkwhat they are saying so that they know what to do next time.All kinds of awesome,Gitanjali Rao has been selected from 5,000 equally impressive nominees(被提名人)forTIME Magazines first-ever“Kid of the Year”.4.What gave Rao the idea of inventing the device Tethys?A.The incident of lead pollution.B.
14、The issue with drug addiction.C.The shortage of water supplies.D.The high cost of purifying water.5.What is Rao expecting of Tethys?A.Itll remove metal from water.B.Itll make it to market soon.C.Itll win her a higher prize.D.Itll be fitted to cellphones.6.What will Kindly allow users to do?A.Receive
15、 pre-warning signals of threat.B.Input words into a computer automatically.C.Choose from secure social networking sites.D.Weigh their words before posting them online.7.Which of the following can best describe Gitanjali Rao as a young scientist?A.Ambitious and humble.B.Optimistic and adventurous.C.T
16、alkative and outstanding.D.Creative and productive.CIt is a question people have been asking for ages.Is there a way to turn back the aging process?For centuries,people have been looking for a“fountain of youth”.The idea is that if you find a magicalfountain,and drink from its waters,you will not ag
17、e.Researchers in New York did not find an actual fountain of youth,but they may have found a way to turn backthe aging process.It appears the answer may be hidden right between your eyes,in an area called thehypothalamus(下丘脑).The hypothalamus is part of your brain.It controls important activities wi
18、thin the body.Researchers at New Yorks Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that hypothalamus neural(神经的)stemcells also influence how fast aging takes place in the body.What are stem cells(干细胞)?They are simple cells that can develop into specialized cells,like blood or skincells.Stem cells can
19、also repair damaged tissues and organs.Dongsheng Cai is a professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.He was the lead researcher in a studyon aging in mice.He and his team reported their findings in the journal Nature,Cai explained when hypothalamusfunction is in decline,particularly the lo
20、ss of hypothalamus stem cells,and this protection against the agingdevelopment is lost.it eventually leads to aging.Using this information,the researchers began trying to activate,or energize,the hypothalamus laboratorymice.They did this by injecting the animals with stem cells,Later,the researchers
21、 examined tissues and tested forchanges in behavior.They looked for changes in the strength and coordination(协调)of the animals muscles.Theyalso studied the social behavior and cognitive ability of the mice.The researchers say the results show that thetreatment slowed aging in the animals,Cai says in
22、jecting middle-aged mice with stem cells from younger micehelped the older animals live longer.But these results were just from studying mice in a laboratory.If the mice can live longer,does that meanpeople could have longer lives?The next step is to see if the anti-aging effects also work in.8.In P
23、aragraph 2 a“fountain of youth”is mentioned to _.A.introduce the main topicB.show a hidden secret.C.describe scientists researchD.recommend a way to stay young9.Aging takes place in the body when _.A.stem cells develop into specialized cellsB.there are important activities within the bodyC.hypothala
24、mus neural stem cells fail to protect against agingD.the hypothalamus fails to repair damaged tissues and organs10.What do we know about the researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine from the text?A.They did experiments to see how stem cells work.B.They studied mice to find their connection
25、 with humans.C.They have found a possible way to slow the aging progress.D.They have found no changes in mice s behavior during the experiment11.What will the researchers probably do next?A.They will help some animals live longer.B.They will announce the fountain of youth doesnt existC.They will dev
26、elop products to help people live a longer life immediatelyD.They will do research to see if what they have found in mice will apply to humans.DA Virginia teen is doing his part to make sure frontline health care workers are getting the meals they need tohelp them take care of themselves and others.
27、Arul Nigam,17,of Tysons Corner,Va.,has had to make several adjustments since his school year endedabruptly in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic(新冠疫情).“We didnthave any classes for like over amonth and then after that there were a lot of technical difficulties.So I started to have a lot more
28、free time,”hetells Yahoo Life.“It was really saddening,but it was also something that really surprised me,that our health careworkers are facing something like that,”Nigam says.“So I wanted to see what I could do to help them becauseobviously,theyre sacrificing so much and giving so much for all of
29、us.”In late March,the teen started fundraising efforts with the help of friends and family to help these healthcare workers receive much-needed meals.He also began doing research about what hospitals had the mostamount of coronavirus cases,so he could prioritize those places first.He was also arrang
30、ing for the orders to befulfilled at local family-owned restaurants impacted by shutdown orders.So far,Nigam has delivered over 1,000meals to 22 hospitals in 13 states,including New York,Massachusetts and Maryland.Nigams efforts have not only helped health care workers,but restaurants as well.With q
31、uarantinerestrictionstaking a toll onthe food industry,places like Best Coast Burrito in Oakland,Calif.,have lost businessover the last few weeks.Best Coasts owner,Alvin Shen,tells Yahoo Life that being able to partner with Arul andothers in efforts to feed those on the frontline has been a big help
32、.12.What would Nigam probably do according to his words?A.Study at home by himself.B.Spend the more free time playing.C.Donate some money to health care workers.D.Do something helpful for health care workers.13.What is Nigams priority when delivering food?A.The urgency of meals.B.The severity of the
33、 virus.C.The number of doctors.D.The position of hospitals.14.What does the phrase“taking a toll on”in the last paragraph mean?A.Turning a blind eye to.B.Keeping an eye on.C Causing lots of damage to.D.Answering completely for.15.Where can you probably read this text?A.Science fiction.B.Fashion maga
34、zine.C.Life magazine.D.Entertainment newspaper.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You probably know that exercise is good for you.Studies show that it can prevent many major healthconditions,including cognitive decline,diabetes,certain cancer
35、s and more._16_Our lives are completely full.We may have children,aging parents,jobs,partners,and community,saysBarbara Hannah Grufferman,author of The Best of Everything After 50.If you dont have a regular exercise plan,dont worry!There are simple things you can do to get more exercise,no gym membe
36、rship or hours of commitment required.Walk-and make it countEven if youre not in shape,you can likely walk.And thats good news,because many studies illustrate that itsone of the best things we can do for our bodies.Grufferman suggests getting a pedometer(计步器），whether its asimple mechanical one,or a
37、FitBit or Jawbone._17_And then,start walking faster and longer-most expertsrecommend walking 10,000 steps a day.Reduce sittingYouve probably heard,sitting is the new smoking.Well,this means that loads of research has shown thatsitting for extended periods of time can have serious health consequences
38、 that range from obesity to diabetes andmore._18_Its also essential to take breaks from your sit-down desk.Run if you canIt might seem out of reach,but if you can add some light running into your daily walk,youll be better for it.Runningcanmakeyouhappier,strengthenyourjoints,improvehearthealth,andim
39、proveyourmemory!_19_Then,go for longer distances gradually.Make it a habitTo truly make exercise-even the basics-a part of your life youll need to make it a habit.The good news isthat its never too late to start,says Grufferman._20_A.Track your steps because its very motivating.B.But finding time to
40、 get more exercise can be challenging.C.Make sure you are more active and have a more enjoyable life.D.Experts suggest using a standing desk at least some of the time.E.Like brushing your teeth,you have to build exercise into your life.F.Some experts suggest altermating jogging and walking to get st
41、arted.G.Get the recommended amount of exercise for your age to get the most benefit.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Yassin Terou owns a restaurant in downtown Knoxville.One morning,he_21_early,only t
42、o find someone hadattempted to rob his shop.A rock was_22_thrown through the window and broken pieces were seeneverywhere.But since the food is made_23_each morning and the cash registers are_24_every night,the thief went away empty-handed.After realizing the person who broke in was probably_25_in s
43、ome way,Yassin,instead of being_26_,putup a sign that read“If you are hungry or need emergency money,just_27_till we open!We are more thanhappy to_28_you when weare open!”Sounds unbelievable,right?But to people who know Yassin,it is not_29_at all.When he first arrived in the U.S.as a refugee（难民）,he
44、struggled to find his_30_because ofdiscrimination.But he quickly discovered the best way tofight the_31_he felt was to be loving.With thehelp of local community（社区）,Yassin_32_arestaurant.He welcomes everyone into his restaurant,regardless of their_33_.He knows and greets hundreds of_34_by name daily
45、,and the relaxedand_35_atmosphere makes visiting feel like seeing family.At one point,Yassin was accused of“stealing_36_from Americans”by someone who was laid off.Despite the fact that he isa_37_citizen of this country and that he should just have ignored him,he calmly offeredto_38_the man who charg
46、ed him.Yassins restaurant was_39_with the title of“Nicest Place of America”by Reader s Digest in 2018.Hissuccess comes from the kindness,love and_40_he shows in everything he does.And of course,the foodis delicious too!21.A.dropped inB.slipped awayC.showed upD.moved out22.A.apparentlyB.carelesslyC.c
47、asuallyD.narrowly23.A.deliciousB.freshC.attractiveD.healthy24.A.checkedB.cleanedC.removedD.emptied25.A.hidingB.compromisingC.sufferingD.cheating26.A.disappointedB.annoyedC.relievedD.delighted27.A.waitB.continueC.escapeD.search28.A.forgiveB.accompanyC.treatD.help29.A.satisfyingB.amusingC.surprisingD.
48、challenging30.A.placeB.strengthC.interestD.style31.A.sympathyB.hateC.lonelinessD.anxiety32.A.inspectedB.visitedC.decoratedD.started33.A.appearancesB.agesC.differencesD.characters34.A.residentsB.customersC.touristsD.neighbours35.A.friendlyB.informalC.traditionalD.quiet36.A.moneyB.foodC.dreamsD.jobs37
49、.A.foreignB.legalC.formerD.wealthy38.A.promoteB.understandC.employD.praise39.A.presentedB.associatedC.equippedD.covered40.A.courageB.enthusiasmC.confidenceD.acceptance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Michael Collins,the Apollo 11 command module（
50、舱）pilot and first astronaut_41._(travel)the far sideof the moon alone,has died of cancer at the age of 90.“Today the nation lost a true pioneer and lifelong advocate for_42._(explore)in astronautics,”NASAAdministrator Steve Jurczyk said in a statement published on Wednesday.“As the pilot of the Apol