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1、20202020 20212021 学年江苏省徐州财经高等职业技术学校高三英语下学期期学年江苏省徐州财经高等职业技术学校高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案中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 AOne day when I was 12,my mother gave me an order:I was to walk to the public library,and
2、borrow at leastone book for the summer.This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange problem inability to read.In the library,I found my way into the Childrens Room.I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books offthe shelf at random.The cover of a book caught my eye.It presented a picture
3、of a beagle.I had recently had abeagle,the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child.He was my secret sharer,but one morning,hewas gone,given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him.I never forgot my beagle.Without opening the bookAmos,the Beagle with a Plan,1 bor
4、rowed it from the library for the summer.Under the shade of a bush,I started to read about Amos.I read very,very slowly with difficulty.Though pageswere turned slowly,I got the main idea of the story about a dog who,like mine,had been separated from hisfamily and who finally found his way back home.
5、That dog was my dog,and I was the little boy in the book.At theend of the story,my mind continued the final scene of reunion,on and on,until my own lost dog and I were,in mymind,running together.My mothers call returned me to the real world.I suddenly realized something:I had read a book,and I hadlo
6、ved reading that book.I never told my mother about my“miraculous”experience that summer,but she saw a slow but remarkableimprovement in my classroom performance during the next year.And years later,she was proud that her son hadread thousands of books,was awarded a PhD in literature,and authored his
7、 own books,articles,poetry andfiction.The power of the words has held.1.The authors mother told him to borrow a book in order to _.A.let him spend a meaningful summerB.encourage him to do more walkingC.help cure him of his reading problemD.make him learn more about weapons2.The book caught the autho
8、rs eye because.A.it reminded him of his own dogB.he found its title easy to understandC.it contained pretty pictures of animalsD.he liked childrens stories very much3.Which one could be the best title of the passage?A.Mums Strict Order.B.My Passion forReading.C.Reunion with My Beagle.D.The Charm of
9、a Book.BJules Verne was born on 8 February1828 inthe French city of Nantes.From an early age,he had a fascinationwith exploration and discovery.When he was six,his teacher,Madame Sambin,told him stories about herhusband,who disappeared while traveling the world on a ship 30 years before.She told her
10、 class that he was likeRobinson Crusoe,a fictional castaway who lived on a desert island.Verne would later write stories about similarcharacters.In 1847,Verne was sent by his family to study law at a university in Paris,but he preferred to write novels,poems and plays.After graduating,he realized he
11、 wanted to write adventure stories based on science andtechnology.Thishad never been done before,but Verne was sure that it would be a success.His first story,FiveWeeks in a Balloon,was published in September 1862.His career lasted for more than 40 years,during which timehe wrote more than 60 grippi
12、ng stories.To begin with,Verne wrote positive and optimistic books.Many of these were to be his most popularcreations.Although some included fantastical elements,they were usually based in scientific fact,making thembelievable.These happy stories werent to last.As he got older,Verne became less conf
13、ident in the idea thatscience and technology were always good for the planet.His books started to include more scientists who usedtechnology for their own-sometimes evil-purposes.Verne died on 24 March 1905,but new books continued tobe published until 1919.These stories were based on ideas Verne had
14、 written about while he was still alive,butfeatured new characters and plots created by his son,Michel.In the 20th century,his books were translated into more than 140 languages and several successful filmversions were released.His creations have been recognized as an inspiration for many scientists
15、 and inventors.Many of the futuristic ideas from his most popular books have since come true.4.What is the purpose of Paragraph 1?A To show Vernes discovery.B.To offer the background information of Verne.C.To tell of the adventure of Sambins husband.D.To explain how Verne began his writing career.5.
16、What does the underlined word“This”refer to in Paragraph 2:A.Writing novels,poems and plays.B.Studying law.C.Graduating from university.D.Wring adventure stories.6.What can be learned about Vernes late works?A.They covered happy elements.B.They were unbelievable stories.C.They revealed Vernes doubt
17、on science.D.They were partly written by Bernes son.7.Which of the following best describes Verne?A.Talented and productive.B.Popular and caring.C.Optimistic and generous.D.Friendly and honest.CThere are many useful things we can do each day to feel better.It may take some efforts and time to make a
18、habit of drinking 8 glasses of water daily or thinking more positively,but it is well worth it.What things do you doevery day to feel better?Probably the healthiest thing you can do to feel better each day is to exercise early in the morning.You donthave to run the whole morning or spend a few hours
19、 in the gym.Even doing some easy exercise like walking,sit-ups or jumping the rope will help you feel better in no time!Again,due to our busy schedules,we dont get enough sleep each night.If you have trouble falling asleep,avoid watching TV or surfing the Internet right before bed.Also,try to make h
20、ealthy bedtime snack choices anddont drink tea or coffee too late in the day.If you drink 3 glasses of water,4 glasses of coffee or tea and a glass of soda each day and think that you drinkenough water,think again.Your body needs water(not coffee or soda!)to function properly.Aiming to drink 7-8glas
21、ses of water each day can make you feel better.Being positive is the key to a longer life.Positive thoughts can help improve your overall heath.Life is full ofstressful situations and its hard to stay cheerful when everything goes wrong,but your positive attitude can helpyou solve any problem and fi
22、ght any stress faster and easier.Your positive attitude is especially good for your hearthealth.Smile,stay positive and live a longer life!8.In the authors opinion which can benefit us most in order that we feel better?A.Sleeping enough.B.Drinking enough water.C.Thinking more positively.D.Taking mor
23、ning exercise.9.Which of the following agrees with what is said in Paragraph 3?A.Drinking tea or coffee makes us sleep less.B.Drinking tea before bed makes it harder to fall asleep.C.Watching TV or surfing the Internet leads to less sleep.D.Our busy schedules cause more difficulty in falling asleep.
24、10.Why is water necessary to our body?A.Because it can make us feel better.B.Because it can have our body work smoothly.C.Because in can do more good to our body thancoffee.D.Because it can hep avoid feeling thirsty.11.What do we need most when everything goes wrong?A.Thinking positively.B.Thinking
25、out wise ways.C.Having a right attitude.D.Staying cheerful.DMany of us in China enjoy adding chilies(辣椒)toour food,but did you know that this spicy vegetable couldalso be dangerous?A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaperthe spiciestchili in the world.After tak
26、ing just a single bite of one,the man suffered from serious headaches in the followingfew days,reported BBC News.In fact,reports of stomachache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual.But ifchilies are harmful,why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this ve
27、getable?According to thewebsite Huanqiu,about 600 million Chinese peoplealmost half of the national populationare chili eaters.Sowhat makes people love chilies so much?The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eatingchilies by releasing natural chemicals that“produce a sense of ha
28、ppiness”,noted BBC News.And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment.A survey conducted by the Chinese Academyof Medical Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percentlower than those who eat it less than once a week.The number decr
29、eased to 14 percent for those who eat spicyfood six to seven times a week.And another study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to a similar conclusion.“The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,”LiuQi,a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Ch
30、an School of Public Health,told BBC News.Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the ability to increase our metabolism(新陈代谢).So,dont worry if youlove spicy food.It seems that chilies are actually good for usexcept for the Carolina Reaper,perhaps.12.The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in
31、 Paragraph 1 to prove _.A.chiliescan be beneficialB.chilies are popular inAmericaC.chilies can be dangerousD.serious headaches can be dangerous13.Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_.A.decreasing death rateB.releasing natural chemicalsC.curing serious headachesD.providing enough nutr
32、ition14.Which of the following statement is TRUE?A.Human are the only animals to eat chilies.B.Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies is something unusual.C.The more chilies you eat,the healthier you are.D.Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it cant increase our metabolism.15.The writer wrote
33、the passage to _.A.warn people of the dangers of chiliesB.ask people to eat Carolina ReaperC.encourage people to eat more chiliesD.tell people the benefits of chilies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This Way to Dreamland Daydreaming means p
34、eople think about something pleasant,especially when this makesthem forget what they should be doingDaydreamers have a bad reputation for being unaware of whatshappening around themThey can seem forgetful and clumsy_16_They annoy us because they seem to beignoring us and missing the important things
35、 But daydreamers are also responsible for some of the greatest ideasand achievements in human history_17_Can you imagine what kind of world we would have without suchideas and inventions?So how can you come up with brilliant daydreams and avoid falling over tree roots orotherwise looking like a fool
36、?First,understand that some opportunities(机会)for daydreaming are better thanothersFeeling safe and relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams_18_And if you want to improve yourchances of having a creative idea while youre daydreaming,try to do it while you are involved in anothertaskpreferably som
37、ething simple,like taking a shower or walking,or even making meaningless drawingsItsalsoimportanttoknowhowtoavoiddaydreamsforthosetimeswhenyoureallyneedtoconcerntrate“Mindfulness”,being focused,is a tool that some people use to avoid falling asleep _19_Finally,you never know what wonderful idea migh
38、t strike while your mind has moved slowly away_20_Alwaysremember that your best ideas might come when your head is actually in the clouds A.Having interesting things to think about also helpsB.They stare off into space and wander by themselves C.Without wandering minds,we wouldnt have ly,Coke or Pos
39、t-it notesD.At one time,daydreaming was thought to be a cause of some mental illnesses E.It involves slow,steady breathing for self-control that helps people stay calm and attentive F.Daydreams are often very simple and direct,quite unlike sleep dreams,which may be hard to understand G.Therefore,its
40、 a good idea to keep a notebook or voice recorder nearby when youre in the daydream zone 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In 2007,Jamie Whitmore was considered one of the most successful athletes in A
41、merica.She was a six-timeUSA_21_for XTERRA racing,and held a world title.Everything_22_during an event that seemed like so many others she had experienced.Asa_23_athlete,Jamie Whitmore was used to_24_,but she never imagined the pain in her leg couldbe a deadly cancer!When she heard the terrible_25_f
42、or the first time,Whitmore felt she couldnt_26_.“Theywere talking about treatment and I just started_27_and saying I dont want to die.”Finally,the_28_got the help of several specialists to remove the tumor.Whitmore developed sepsis(败血症)fromthesurgeryandgotthrougha_29_two-monthrecovery.Whenshebeganto
43、feel_30_again,Whitmore wascertainhercancerwasback.Instead,doctorsgaveherunexpected_31_:She was pregnantwith twins.Jamie Whitmore isnt used to slowing down.She has never met a(n)_32_she couldnt overcome,whether it was a mountain bike race or a_33_.Today,Whitmore is a mother of two sons andcancer-free
44、.Shes_34_again,and has_35_a gold medal in the Paralympics and set twoworld records.She travels as an_36_speaker when shes not spending time with her sons.Whitmorehas some_37_for others with limitations:“Never let anyone tell you what you can and cannot do.Some doctors_38_me I would never ride anythi
45、ng more than a stationary(静 止 不 动 的)bike._39_I rode my mountain bike 104 miles climbing from 9,000 feet to 14,000 feet.You justcant_40_.”21.A.presidentB.managerC.championD.professor22.A.changedB.happenedC.disappearedD.stopped23.A.professionalB.foreignC.commonD.shy24.A.practisingB.waitingC.leavingD.s
46、uffering25.A.reasonB.resultC.questionD.suggestion26.A.quarrelB.drawC.breatheD.shout27.A.smilingB.runningC.jumpingD.crying28.A.doctorsB.readersC.neighborsD.volunteers29.A.valuableB.difficultC.happyD.relaxing30.A.fitB.tiredC.curiousD.sick31.A.freedomB.courageC.newsD.attention32.A.challengeB.excuseC.mi
47、stakeD.order33.A.headacheB.feverC.cancerD.cold34.A.tremblingB.competingC.fallingD.performing35.A.madeB.boughtC.lentD.won36.A.angryB.inspiringC.expensiveD.annoying37.A.adviceB.informationC.sadnessD.help38.A.askedB.calledC.encouragedD.told39.A.SoB.YetC.UnlessD.If40.A.set offB.look outC.give upD.work o
48、ut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We all create too much trash but no one was showing much interest in taking out the trash every day.In myfamily,we usually argue over things like_41._turn it is to take out the trash.However,this kind of_42._（b
49、ore）housework might be filled with fun.According to a piece of online news,a dad in Puertollano,Spain,takesthe trash out_43._his daughter in different costumes every day.Videos of the two have got many likesonline_44._（recent）.In the video,in order to entertain his daughter Mara,3 years old,JaimeCor
50、onel_45._（catch）the opportunity to take the trash from his home to the streetdressing up asa_46._（differ）character.When it came time to celebrate Halloween last year,I thought why not go out incostume to put the garbage out?,the father said.Since then,they have appeared in costume of_47._（figure）,su