2020年西城实验学校高三英语期末试题及答案

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

National Disability Insurance Scheme (方案)

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will transform the way Queenslanders with disability are supported and change the way disability services are funded and delivered.

Under the scheme, Queenslanders with disability will have choice and control over how they access support and who delivers them. They will also have certainty that they will be supported throughout their lifetime to achieve their personal goals.

The NDIS will have an effect on the following programs. School Transport Assistance Program for Students with Disability

The NDIS will not disrupt existing services for qualified students. The Queensland Government will also continue to provide school transport assistance for students with disability who are not qualified to receive funding via the NDIS.

For more information about the School Transport Assistance Program, and to check your qualification, visit the Education and Training website. Taxi Subsidy (补助金) Scheme

The Queensland Governmenthas lengthened the Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) membership for NDIS qualified members to 31 October, 2022. This will allow more time to solve transport support arrangements under the Commonwealth’s NDIS.

You can find more information about the TSS and your qualification on the TransLink website. Disability Parking Permit Scheme

No changes will be made to the Disability parking permit scheme when the NDIS is introduced inQueensland. Current arrangements for this scheme will be maintained.

You can find more information on this scheme, and check your qualification, on the Queensland Government website.

Public Transport Concessions for People with Disability

There will be no change to concessions on public transport for people with disability when the NDIS is

introduced inQueensland. TransLink will continue to ensure concessions are provided for disabled persons travelling on public transport inQueenslandwhen the NDIS is introduced.

You can find more information about public transport discounts for people with disability, and check your qualification, on the TransLink website,

1.Which program helps drive the disabled to and from school? A.Taxi Subsidy Scheme.

B.Disability Parking Permit Scheme.

C.Public Transport Concessions for People with Disability.

D.School Transport Assistance Program for Students with Disability. 2.What can we learn about Taxi Subsidy Scheme? A.The scheme is for parking permit.

B.The existing membership can be effective for longer time. C.There is no change to current arrangements for the scheme. D.The NDIS will not break off existing services for qualified students. 3.What do the four programs have in common? A.They are all related to transport. B.They are all largely affected by NDIS. C.They all can be checked on the same website. D.They all provide discounts for disabled persons.

B

Music is said to be a universal language. But for Chase Burton, a deaf filmmaker fromTexas, music has always been a totally different experience.

“When I was a kid, I’d lie on the floor so I could feel the vibrations (震动，颤动) from my brother’s band rocking out below my body, ” the 33-year-old man said. “That was one of the first times I began building a relationship with music.”

In 2016, his ability to experience music changed dramatically, thanks to California-based technology company Not Impossible Labs. It designed a vibrating suit that enables deaf people to “feel” music through their skin. Consisting of a body harness (背带), ankle and wrist belts, the suit translates audio into a range of vibrating pulses that are felt at 24 contact points.Burtonhas been trialing the suit for four years.

“The sound hits different parts of your body, ” saidBurton. “Maybe it will strikeme down in my ankles first.

And then I’ll start to feel the vibrations in my back. And then I’ll feel some pulsations in my wrist.”

The creators want to extends the tactile (触觉) musical experience beyond the deaf community. In 2018, they gave out 150 of the suits at a rock concert inLas Vegaswhere half the audience members were deaf and half were able to hear.

Since then, Not Impossible Labs has been working to improve the technology and says it’s ready to go to market soon. Eventually, the creators want the suit to become a consumer product, accessible to all. The company’s talent and business development director, Jordan Richardson, said that the technology could be used in live sports broadcasts, video games and theme parks.

As a writer and director who’s been working to make the movie world more accessible,Burtonhopes that the vibrating suit will be available to his film audiences in the future. He believes the suit canenhanceemotions while watching a movie – for hearing as well as deaf people. “I see the tech as a real opportunity to help people understand that music for movies doesn’t always need to be enjoyed through the ears”. 4. Why would Chase Burton lie on the floor when he was a kid? A. To feel some pulsations in his wrist.

B. To feel the vibrations from his brother’s band. C. To expand the tactile musical experience. D. To begin building a bond with films.

5. What do we know about Not Impossible Labs from the passage? A. It was started by Chase Burton in 2016.

B. Its products have been used in live sports broadcasts. C. It is a technology company based inCalifornia. D. Its administrative director is Jordan Richardson.

6. Which can replace the underlined word “enhance” in the last paragraph?

A. create B. express C. cover D. strengthen 7. What is the best title for the passage?

A. Vibrating Suit Allows Deaf People to “Feel” Music B. Tech Company Provides Free Suits for Deaf People C. Deaf People Enjoy Rock Music with Free Suit D. Movies Need to Be Enjoyed Through the Ears

C

Over 180 teenage girls from LixianCounty No. 1 Middle School in Longnan city, Gansu province, listened carefully to a lecture about neuroscience (神经科学). It was delivered by a director of the experimental surgery department at The Second Affiliated Hospital of the Air Force Medical University in Xi’an.

The students also joined a science class to make paper rockets to launch into the sky. A plastic bottle was connected with a long pipe joined to the end of the rocket, and students stepped heavily on the middle of the bottle so hard that the air pressure shot the rocket upward.

The program started in 2016 as a one-week summer camp in Beijing that invited female students to take science courses and to interact with women in science. It aims to stir (激发) an interest in science and technology among female students.

“I’m excited to take the opportunity because it’s been my biggest wish to popularize science among students. They can broaden their eyes and hopefully some of them will devote themselves to the field of neuroscience,” the director says. “It’s necessary to bring more of these activities on campus. I’m willing to communicate with teenagers, some of whom ask deep and thoughtful questions that I would never think of.”

The key to science popularization is to imbue (灌输) others with the spirit of science. Some scientific and technological workers have devoted themselves to a job in a certain field and they enjoy the pleasure of scientific research. Female Chinese scientific and technological workers sometimes have to double their efforts to receive the same treatment or recognition as those male scientific workers. However, after years of continued effort, the situation will improve, showing the increasing number of female scientists in China. 8. What is the purpose of the program? A. To praise the efforts of women scientists. B. To find out how much girls love science. C. To develop interest in science among girls. D. To show love for students in Western China. 9. How does the director think of the program?

A. Important. B. Challenging. C. Confusing. D. Serious. 10. What is the most important in science popularization? A. Enjoying the fun of scientific research. B. Filling people with the spirit of science. C. Holding more scientific activities on campus. D. Forcing students to choose scientific subjects.

11. What can we learn from the text?

A. One can go anywhere if he/she learns science well. B. People have a stronger sense of science than before. C. Male scientists are much easily recognized than female ones. D. Thedirector graduated from Lixian County No. 1 Middle School.

D

Back about 20 months ago I started college and just struggled with everything, such as classes and friends. I quickly became depressed and angry at myself for not being about to do better in school, in addition to lack of friends due to poor social and communication skills.

This went on for months until my 19th birthday. My parents sent me a cake, which was a great cake. But I remember having this large cake and ly no one to share it with. I ended throwing out the cake after having one piece, with about 90 % of it leftover. That night I was depressed that I decided to go outside to the freezing temperature of the winter and run. I put my earphones in, went outside and ran about 2 miles at 11 p.m. on my birthday.

When I got back inside I was content. I was proud of what I was able to do. The next night I did the same. I wasn’t quick or fit but you know that I went outside and did something. This continued for about 2 months until I finally worked up the courage to go to the gym, where I started swimming again as I used to in high school. A month went by and I started lifting weights and continually running.

Looking back I can see that exercise helped cure my depression but it didn’t only do that. At the gym I met new friends and back at my dorm I grew confidence to go to the end of the hall seeing people playing Super Smash Brothers and ask if I could join.

So go forward to present now. I exercise every day and look forward to that hour and a half I get daily to do what I love with people who love it as well. I hope this helps someone who may be or have been in a similar situation.

12. What made the author decide to run at night? A. His l9th birthday. B. His parents’ cake. C. His loneliness. D. His friends. 13. Which of the following best describes the author? A. Traditional. B. Determined. C. Humorous. D. Generous.

14. What is the biggest benefit of the author’s running? A. Regaining his confidence. B. Losing his weight. C. Playing with his brothers. D. Joining other activities. 15. Why do you think the author wrote this passage? A. To recall his life in college.

B. To show his gratitude to his parents. C. To emphasize the importance of friendship. D. To share his experience of dealing with hardship. 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

You may have grown up living with sisters and brothers, or this may be your first time sharing your living space with someone else.___16___However, it can also be a great part of your college experience. Follow these tips to make sure you and your roommate keep things pleasant and supportive throughout the year. Be clear from the beginning.

Maybe you hate it when someone interrupts you when you are sleeping every morning. Maybe you need ten minutes to yourself before talking to anyone after you wake up.___17___It's not fair to expect him or her to accept them right away, and communicating what you need is one of the best ways to get rid of problems before they become problems. ___18___

This may seem simple, but it's probably one of the biggest reasons why roommates experience conflicts. Don't you think he’ll mind if you borrow his shoes for a quick soccer game? For all you know, you just stepped over an uncrossable line. Don't borrow, use, or take anything without getting permission first. Be open to change.

You should expect to learn and grow and change during your time at school.___19___As the term progresses, realize things will change for both of you. Be comfortable dealing with things that unexpectedly come up, setting new rules, and being flexible to your changing environment. Follow the Golden Rule.

___20___No matter what your relationship is at the end of the year, you can take comfort knowing you acted like an adult and treated your roommate with respect. A. Respect your roommate's things.

B. You should correct your bad habits first.

C. Let your roommate know about your preferences. D. Having a roommate surely has its challenges. E. Treat your roommate like you'd like to be treated. F. Living with a roommate is really a wonderful thing.

G. And the same should happen to your roommate, if all goes well.

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

Recently, the idea that listening to classical music can increase intelligence, especially in___21___, has caught the attention of the media, researchers, and parents around the globe.In the early 1990s, researchers from France and the US published articles that said___22___Mozart for 10 minutes temporarily___23___performance on IQ tests and challenging tasks.

___24___, the media quickly began reporting on the “Mozart effect”.

In 1997, Don Campbell published a book about this___25___phenomenon.Campbell said that classical___26___could improve health and memory, prevent mental and physical disorders, and___27___stress and depression.He soon___28___withThe Mozart Effect for Children, as well as CDs and products for parents of young children.Today, a wide selection of similar products is___29___, includingBaby MozartandBaby Bach, two bestselling DVDs in the popularBaby Einsteinseries.There are even music players specially___30___for expectant (预产期的) mothers to wear on their stomachs.___31___, babies can listen to classical music before they're even___32___.

___33___, there is some doubt surrounding the “Mozart effect”.Parents___34___whether it is a proven reality or just a fad (潮流) designed to make money.Frances H.Rauscher, a psychologist and author of one of the original studies, is___35___.Much of the original___36___pointed to temporary improvements on specific tasks.She___37___these findings have been incorrectly described as a general increase in___38___.“I don't think it can hurt,” Rauscher said.Yet she added that___39___may still want to think twice___40___spending a fortune trying to make a genius (天才) out of their baby.

21. A. scientists B. musicians C. adults D. babies

22. A. joining in B. dreaming of C. talking about D. listening to 23. A. improved B. measured C. provided D. enjoyed

24. A. On the whole B. As a result C. On the contrary D. In other

words

25. A. common B. natural C. interesting D. alarming 26. A. literature B. music C. world D. education 27. A. cause B. place C. reduce D. limit 28. A. began B. dealt C. agreed D. followed 29. A. useless B. priceless C. available D. changeable 30. A. tested B. designed C. searched D. collected

31. A. By the way B. In this way C. On the way D. All the way 32. A. born B. lost C. trained D. invited

33. A. Besides B. Therefore C. Instead D. However 34. A. check B. question C. determine D. evaluate 35. A. real B. right C. normal D. doubtful 36. A. anxiety B. material C. research D. argument 37. A. cheers B. expects C. remembers D. believes 38. A. costs B. health C. disorders D. intelligence 39. A. teachers B. experts C. parents D. players 40. A. after B. unless C. before D. as 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

Before highspeed rail, it took around 34 hours to travel more than l,600 kilometers by train from Beijing to Lanzhou via Baotou. For railway fans, the trip was, and still is, really___41.___treat. After___42.___(leave) at night from Beijing, you wake up the next morning to be greeted by the sight of the plains of Inner Mongolia. In the distance, to the north you see low mountains, and to the south, hills. The plains themselves are mostly empty, except for grass and periodically sheep, or___43.___(end) fields of wheat or sunflowers shining in all___44.___(they) glory in the summer sun. Within the sleeper carriage,___45.___little else to do, people talk or play cards, and soon a small community___46.___(develop) among the passengers. Near Baotou the Yellow River winds along the hills south of the rail line. Its waters___47.___(fill) with the characteristic silt（淤泥）that gives it its light brownish color1 .___48.___the sky grows dark once more, you return to your bed and go to sleep, to be awakened early the next morning___49.___(happy) by the sight of a deep desert valley just outside Lanzhou. The train crosses the Yellow River, bidding it goodbye,____50.____pulls into Lanzhou Station.

第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节短文改错（满分10分）

51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写以下作文。文有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；

2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Dear Joe,

Thanks for you mail. I’m glad to know you are interesting in the Winter Camp. It will be held from January 27 to February 13, during that time you will get the wonderful experience. You will have chances to improve your speaking English in the courses provided. Also, activities arranged for you to spend weekends together with your host family, so you can learn American English in authentic situations. Beside, a trip to the local Disneyland will certain add to the fun of the camp.

Join in the camp and you will know more about American culture and life. You are sure to benefit to it.

Yours truly,

Li Hua

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

52.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

I had moved to Arizona about two weeks before the start of my junior year of high school, so not only was this a new school for me, but also a new state and I did not know anyone.

On the first day of school at lunch after getting my meal, I sat down at a table in the courtyard. As I began to eat, I looked around at the other tables and saw another girl sitting alone, so I decided to go and sit with her. Anyway, there was no reason for me to have a whole table to myself, and who knew maybe I could make a friend. I walked to check and said, “Excuse me, do you mind if I sit with you?” She was surprised at first, but then smiled and said, “No, I don't!”

We hit it off immediately and became close friends throughout the next two years. Towards the end of our senior year, she told me that she had been accepted to an out - of - state college and would be moving away after graduation. I was sad that I would miss her but at the same time was really happy for her.

She then shared with me something very moving. “Do you remember the first day of school when you came over and sat down with me during lunch?” she asked. “Of course! Why do you ask?” I replied.

She continued, “I want to let you know how special you are and that you make a difference. I was severely depressed that day, because something unhappy had happened to me that morning. I had been being sad since the morning and nobody realized my sadness. It had just broken me down. If you hadn't appeared, I would be probably in deep sadness for a long time after I got home from school.”

注意：

1.续写词数应为150左右；

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Then, she told me something more I hadn't known before.

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Both of us gained a lot from the incident.

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1. D 2. B 3. A

4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A

8. C 9. A 10. B 11. C

12. C 13. B 14. A 15. D

16. D 17. C 18. A 19. G 20. E

21. D 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. D 36. C 37. D 38. D 39. C 40. C

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44. their 45. with 46. develops 47. are filled

48. As/when 49. happily 50. and

51.(1). you→your

(2). interesting→interested (3). that→which (4). the→a

(5). speaking→spoken (6). 在arranged前加are (7). Beside→Besides (8). certain→certainly

(9). 去掉in (10). 第二个to→from 52.略