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1、2020 届建瓯第四中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案 第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 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 Our Teen Summer Spanish Program is two weeks of fun,educational excitement that helps students learn Spanish fast.Our Spanish summer program allows our students to learn from highly train
2、ed,certified teachers and be absorbed in the language and theculture of Costa Rica.Features include:*Intensive(强化的)daily Spanish classes*Extracurricular classes in dance,cooking,music,and handiwork*Outdoor activities including hiking,camping,rafting,and ziplining(高空滑索)*Homestay with a local Costa Ri
3、can family*Volunteer work in needy neighborhoods Our Teaching Methods:We are proud to use TPRS-Total Physical Response Storytelling-in our curriculum.This innovative method uses strange and amusing stories to teach new vocabulary,increase fluency,and get students involved by giving them the opportun
4、ity to alter the details themselves.Because of the silliness,creativity,and repetition involved,TPRS allows students to learn easily and remember information effortlessly Memorizing vocabulary and listening to lectures on grammar are slow,inefficient ways to learn a new language.The best way to trul
5、y learn and commit new material to memory is through conversation.In our Spanish classes,students can expect to speak up to 80%of each class.By speaking in the new language freely and consistently,students can see progress faster because they are using the new grammar and vocabulary that they have l
6、earned at the same time.This helps the brain remember the new words and grammar structures for future use,making it much easier to progress.1.What does the program do?A.It offers weekly Spanish classes B.It focuses more on outdoor activities C.It gives teachers a chance to receive training D.It prov
7、ides activities about the Spanish culture 2.What is the best way to learn a language according to the text?A.Memorizing a larger vocabulary B.Speaking more in the new language.C.Mastering more grammar structures D.Writing stories to share with others 3.What is the purpose of the text?A.To employexpe
8、rienced Spanish teacher B.To hire foreign volunteers for a program C.To attract teen foreigners to a program D.To introduce language learning methods B A Hug from a Teenage Boy Fifteen years spent in the field of education have provided Nancy Marra with many treasured moments.One of the most endeari
9、ng happened when she was teaching second grade.That year,she decided to plan something special for the children:a Mothers Day tea.After all the preparations were made for it,each child took home an invitation.Nancywas surprised and relieved to see that every mother was planning to attend.She even in
10、vited her own mother.Finally,the day arrived.That afternoon,each child lined up at the classroom door expecting the arrival of his or her mom.As it got closer to starting time,Nancylooked around and her eyes quickly found Jimmy.His mother hadnt shown up and he was looking upset.Nancytook her mother
11、by the hand and walked over to Jimmy.“Jimmy,”Nancysaid,“I have a bit of a problem here and I was wondering if you could help out.Since Im going to be really busy today,I was wondering if you could keep my mother company.”Nancys mom and Jimmy sat at a table with two other mother-child pairs.Jimmy ser
12、vedNancys mom her treats,presented her with the giftNancyhad made,and pulled out and pushed in her chair,just as they had practiced the day before.WheneverNancylooked over,her mom and Jimmy were in deep conversation Ten years later,Nancywas at a high school to take a senior class on a field trip,and
13、 there was Jimmy.On the way back,Nancyhad the students complete an evaluation form of their trip.She collected and checked the forms one by one.When she came to Jimmys evaluation page,he had written,“Remember our Mothers Day tea we had in second grade,Mrs.Marra?I do!Thanks for all you did for me,and
14、 thank your mother,too.”As they began unloading at the school,Jimmy made sure he was the last one to go.Nancytold him she really enjoyed what he had written.He looked rather embarrassed,mumbled(咕哝)his own thanks,and then turned to walk away.As the bus driverbegan pulling the bus away,Jimmy ran back
15、and knocked on the bus door.He jumped back on board and gaveNancya big hug.“Thanks again,Mrs.Marra.No one even knew my mom didnt make it that day!”She ended her workday with a hug from a teenage boy who had probably stopped hugging teachers years ago.4.Why was Jimmy paired withNancys mother?A.Nancy
16、was too busy to spend time with her.B.Jimmys mother didnt come to the event.C.Nancy wanted Jimmy to get to know her.D.Jimmy could get along well with her.5.Where did Jimmy meetNancyten years later?A.Near Jimmys high school.B.At a Mothers Day tea.C.In Nancys classroom.D.On a field trip.6.How did Jimm
17、y feel about whatNancyhad done for him?A.Upset.B.Embarrassed.C.Grateful.D.Satisfied.7.Which of the following best presents the theme of the passage?A.No act of kindness is ever wasted.B.A friend in need is a friend indeed.C.A mothers hug lasts long after she lets go.D.The best teacher must be the be
18、st performer.C Elizabeth Bishop is considered one of the best American poets of the 20th century.She was born in Worcester,Massachusetts in 1911.Her dad died when she was just a baby and her mom never recovered from the loss.She went to live with her grandparents in Nova Scotia,Canada when she was f
19、ive.Eventually Bishop attended Vassar College,where she began to write poetry.At Vassar she discovered Marianne Moores poetry and met Ms Moore and began their life-long friendship.She later met poet Robert Lowell.She wrote tons and tons of letters to both of them,which is good for us because we woul
20、d otherwise know very little of her personal life.Bishop published her first book of poetry in 1946 and wrote until her death in 1979.She would spend years working on a single poem.Her poems are not the result of hasty scribbling(匆忙乱写)on paper while eating breakfast.She would look through drafts of
21、poems again and again and improve them until they were as close to perfect as she could get them.Reading Elizabeth Bishop is like being transported to the very place,the very moment shes writing about.She leads us to a microscope so we can see every smallest part of the scene.It seems that shes alwa
22、ys asking us to notice more,and more until the poem is so clear in our minds that its almost painfullike a light thats too bright.8.What do we know about Bishops early life?A.She was mainly brought up by her grandparents.B.She spent her childhood mainly in Worcester.C.She was always encouraged by he
23、r parents.D.She started to write poems at five.9.Why are Bishops letters to Moore and Lowell important?A.They have a deep influence on other poets.B.They offer much information about her life.C.They help us study Moore and Lowells poetry.D.They prove she had friendships with famous poets.10.What can
24、 we say about Bishops poetic creation?A.She liked to write in the morning.B.She could write poems at high speed.C.She tried her best to achieve perfection.D.She published hundreds of books of poetry.11.Which word can be used to best describe the style of Bishops poems?A.Enthusiastic.B.Romantic.C.Hum
25、orous.D.Exact.D 36-year-old Juan Dual likes to joke that hes empty inside.Juans story began when he was only 13.It was then that he was diagnosed with a terrible disease,which left him with a 99.8%chance of developing cancer of the digestive system.At age 19,right after finishing high-school,Juan un
26、derwent a tough operation to take away his colon and rectum.Sadly,it was only the beginning.By age 28,Juans disease had affected his stomach and gallbladder so he had to go under the knife again.Having just recovered from several serious surgeries,Juan Dual decided to accept the invitation of some f
27、riends of his parents and travel to Japan.It was there that things started to change for the better.He didnt speak a word of Japanese,so he spent most of his time walking his dog.One day,the dog pulled harder,and Juan realized that he was still able to jog,and he started to do just that.Months later
28、,he found himself working in a small,peaceful town in England.There was little in terms of entertainment,but the town was surrounded by hills,so he devoted even more of his time to running.He befriended some like-minded folks and told them what hed been through,and they seemed amazed at the fact tha
29、t he was still alive,let alone that he was pushing himself to exercise.Thats when the idea of focusing on motivating others took root in his mind.With the help of Pepa,a nutritionist,Juan Dual slowly relearned how to eat to keep his energy level high enough to sustain him during physical activity.Ei
30、ght months after his last operation,he finished the Barcelona half marathon in two hours.He then started training for mountain running and ultra-marathons.12.Why does Juan Dual say he is empty inside?A.Because he has no desire for anything.B.Because he doesnt have much knowledge.C.Because he always
31、suffers from great hunger.D.Because many of his organs have been removed.13.What made Juan Dual aware that he could still run?A.His parents support.B.A walk with his dog.C.The idea of challenging himself.D.His quick recovery from surgeries.14.When did Juan Dual decide to inspire others with his stor
32、y?A.After finishing the Barcelona half marathon.B After being introduced to a nutritionist named Pepa.C.After sharing it with his friends in an English town.D.After making friends with people with similar sufferings.15.Which of the following words can best describe Juan Dual?A.Ambitious and intellig
33、ent.B.Inspiring and responsible.C.Unfortunate but determined.D.Confident but stubborn.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 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 Cuddling and hugging arent for everyone.Some people feel uncomfortable when others touchthem,but nearly 90 percent of participants in the Touch T
34、est reported liking physical affection from their partners._16_We are born as cuddlers,and we never really outgrow it.People who got regular cuddles were less likely to get sick when exposed to a cold virus.Snuggles(依偎)can even reduce physical pain,especially if the person you are touching is someon
35、e you feel close to._17_The chemical triggered by touch helps reduce the fight-or-flight impulses that stress produces,helping you fall asleep faster.It also aidsdigestion,making for a more restful sleep._18_It can be lying next to each other in bed,or other types of loving touches.If one way doesnt
36、 feel right,try something else.Foot rubs,head rubs,hand-holding,laying your head or someones chest,sitting side by side on the couch with legs touchingall these things count There are even different types of hugs.For people who arent fully comfortable with physical touch,its important to start slow,
37、both in the quantity and quality of physical contact.Take the time to find out what your hug partner likes,and what your friends and loved ones enjoy._19_ Dont focus only on snuggling with your partner.Children are natural cuddlers in view of their strong sense of security and warmth.Appropriate cud
38、dling between parents and kids helps form tight,loving bonds._20_Pets are awesome snuggle buddies.Theres a reason why therapy animals existpetting and loving animals can help you feel better.This can be especially important for people who dont have a human companion to cuddle with.A.Body language is
39、 often harder to fake B.Cuddlers and snugglers also sleep better C.Learn to speak their physical love language.D.While doing it,say something loving to increase your affection.E.You can also look beyond humans to meet your cuddling needs F.The instinct to seek out human touch is stronger than most o
40、f us realize.G.Not all cuddling is created equal,and there is more than one way to do it.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 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 16 years oldand on a weeklong trip to visit a Seminary college inIowa.On the_21_,our group had stopped inChicag
41、ofor a few days.We were staying in a building_22_by the church on the south side of the city and had been_23_not to go out alone.It wasnt long,though,before I was feeling_24_and decided to sneak out(溜出去)for a short walk.I was_25_down a street when I saw a man_26_on the sidewalk,whose clothes were wo
42、rn(破旧的)and skin was_27_.I had never seen a_28_person before.Then my mind flashed back and I realized I had_29_a homeless person once before:Me.It was a summer night in my 11th year when the home where I_30_caught fire in the middle of the night.I can still remember all of us standing outside while t
43、he_31_destroyed everything we owned._32_,our small town community helped us,offering us_33_and care.They fed us,brought us_34_,and within a few days helped our dad to_35_a temporary(暂时的)house.A few months later our community helped us to finance a_36_home.I could remember feeling loved and blessed e
44、ven after_37_so much.The homeless man sitting in front of me,however,had no one to love and help him.I could see the_38_and despair in his eyes.I only had a few dollars left in my_39_but I didnt hesitate.I bent down and_40_it to him,talked with him,touched his hand,and wished him well before I left.
45、21.A.street B.route C.way D.path 22.A.owned B.designed C.selected D.decorated 23.A.forced B.warned C.informed D.led 24.A.bored B.disappointed C.nervous D.excited 25.A.running B.driving C.jumping D.walking 26.A.standing B.lying C.sitting D.dancing 27.A.sensitive B.smooth C.soft D.dirty 28.A.hopeless
46、B.homeless C.careless D.selfless 29.A.seen B.dreamed C.rescued D.performed 30.A.thought over B.ran around C.fell down D.grew up 31.A.fire B.rain C.storm D.earthquake 32.A.Gradually B.Actually C.Thankfully D.Properly 33.A.pity B.love C.source D.finance 34.A.food B.clothes C.water D.fruit 35.A.rent B.
47、buy C.check D.search 36.A.personal B.mobile C.secure D.new 37.A.devoting B.charging C.losing D.requesting 38.A.determination B.relief C.tiredness D.sadness 39.A.hand B.box C.wallet D.room 40.A.sent B.handed C.packed D.rewarded 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 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 The young
48、 Perce Blackborow_41._(desperate)anticipated an adventure._42._(join)the expedition,he secretly hid himself in a cupboard after Sir Ernest Shackleton turned down his request.As they approached Antarctic,the shipEndurancegot_43._(stick)in the ice.They had to abandon the ship and reached the uninhabit
49、ed Elephant Island.Later,they got into a difficult situation_44._they were crowded together under a boat on the rocky shore of the miserable place.To seek help,Shackleton departed,_45._(lead)a team in a lifeboat.For the remaining crew,staying alive took all their time and energy.While they were bore
50、d_46._all meat of sea creatures,they knew if_47._hadnt been for sea animals,they would all have starved.It was four months before they were finally rescued.It was Shackletons perseverance and_48._(commit)that saved them from a slow but_49._(pain)death.The expedition_50._(consider)a successful failur