1、试卷第 1页，共 11页2020 级高三上学期期末校际联合考试英语试题级高三上学期期末校际联合考试英语试题第一部分 阅读第一部分 阅读(共两节，满分共两节，满分 50 分分)第一节第一节(共共 15 小题小题;每小题每小题 2.5 分，满分分，满分 37.5 分分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。四个选项中选出最佳选项。AHigh school programs at the National Gallery ofArt value depth over breadth,exploringoriginal works of art
2、through a single specific question or theme.High School Studio WorkshopsSingle museum visit,2.5 hoursThese half-day art workshops include an in-depth examination and discussion of works of artin the galleries,followed by behind-the-scenes access to the Education Studio,where studentscreate a related
3、 art project.During the workshop,National Gallery ofArt educators will encourage students to lookcarefully at works of art and then share their responses and develop theories based on theirobservations.Students will have the opportunity to create a work of art in the studio inspired by what theyhave
4、 in the galleries.Museum Marker:Exploring Art and MuseumsThe Museum Makers program explains how museums operate and what they have to offer.Itgives upper-level high school students the tools to experience,understand and interpret art.Participants will gain an insiders view of how and art museum work
5、s.Students meet for seven Saturday sessions from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.Completion of theprogram requires attendance of all seven sessions.Creative Writing in the GalleriesStudents will provide a voice for their personal responses to art through creative writingwhile looking at a selection of artworks
6、in the galleries.Using close observation,group discussion,and personal reflection,they will be guided through exercises that use different writing forms,including free-form poetry.试卷第 2页，共 11页Amaximum of 30 students will be accommodated at each session.1What can students do at High School Studio Wor
7、kshops?ADiscuss with artists about their works.BGet basic graining as an artist.CPut forward their own art theories.DDeliver lectures on artistic works.2What can students get from Museum Makers?ATools to create artworks.BKnowledge about how museums work.CFull credits for all sessionsDChances to voic
8、e their personal responses.3What is the text?AAn art program introduction.BAplan for an art tour.CAn ad for an art companyDAschedule for art classes.BKieran Moise,18,started growing out his hair in the eighth grade,after losing a friend tobrain cancer.He had seen people donate their hair to children
9、 who had lost theirs during medicaltreatment and wanted to do same.“Kieran has always been known for his hair.It was a big part of his personality and who hewas,”said his mother,Kelly Moise.“But he has always been the most compassionate and caringperson.Since he was 6 years old,he somehow had the mi
10、ndset of raising money and giving it topeople who need it,and that never changed.”In May,Moise graduated from high school with an impressive 19-inch Afro(非洲发式).Butwith him set to enter the U.S.Air Force Academy,it was finally time for the big cut.To maximize his impact,Moise organized a live event a
11、t a local brewery in Huntsville and anonline fundraising campaign called“Kierans Curls for Cancer”,where he aimed to raise$1,000per inch cut.On May 29,nearly 100 people attended the event,where they watched Moise get his hairbraided and snipped off.His hair was donated to Children With Hair Loss,a n
12、on-profitorganization in Michigan that makes free wigs for kids and young adults facing medically relatedhair loss.By the end of the day,the event raised$20,000 for St.Jude Childrens Research Hospital andhas continued to raise money online.As of Saturday,it was more than$39,000.试卷第 3页，共 11页“Charitab
13、le giving comes in many forms,from direct acts of kindness to impactful publicstatements that motivate others to come together to support a cause,”Richard CShadyac Jr.,President and CEO for St.Jude Childrens Research Hospital,told CNN,“Kierans simple act ofkindness exemplifies(例证)the power of younge
14、r generations and is something to celebrate,aselfless decision that will make a direct impact on the lives of the kids at St.Jude ChildrensResearch Hospital and children everywhere for years to come.”4What contributed to Kieran Moises starting growing out his hair?AHis high-quality fine hair.BThe de
15、ath of one of his friends.CHis witness of childrens painDThe encouragement from his mother5Why does Kieran Moises mother mention his childhood?ATo introduce his kind deeds in the past.BTo prove his unique personalityCTo praise him for his contributionsDTo show that he is kind from an early age6Whats
16、 mainly talked about in the last paragraph?AKierans kindness benefited himselfBKierans love will be richly rewardedCKierans deeds will inspire more kindnessDKierans behavior showed a new form ofcharity7Which of the following can best describe Kieran Moise?AKind-hearted and creativeBKind-natured and
17、tolerantCGood-natured and ambitious.DGood-tempered and considerateCModern life is full of things that can influence your ability to be sensitive and responsive toyour child.These include extra work,lack of sleep,and things like mobile devices.Some expertsare concerned about the effects that distract
18、ed(分心)parenting may have on emotional bondingand childrens language development,social interaction,and safety.If parents are inconsistently available,kids can get distressed and feel hurt,rejected,orignored.They may have more emotional outbursts and feel alone.They may even stop trying tocompete for
19、 their parents attention and start to lose emotional connections to their parents.“There are times when kids really do need your attention and want your recognition,”explains Crnic,a psychologist.“Parents need to communicate that their kids are valuable and试卷第 4页，共 11页important,and children need to
20、know that parents care what theyre doing,”he says.It can be tough to respond with sensitivity during tantrums,arguments,or other challengingtimes with your kids.“If parents respond by being bad-tempered or aggressive themselves,children can copy that behavior,and a negative cycle then continues to u
21、pgrade,”explains Dr.Carol Metzler,who studies parenting at the Oregon Research Institute.According to Crnic,kids start to regulate their own emotions and behavior around age three.Up until then,they depend more on you to help them regulate their emotions,whether to calmthem or help get them excited.
22、“Theyre watching you to see how you do it and listening to howyou talk to them about it,”he explains.“Parents need to be good self-regulators.Youre not onlytrying to regulate your own emotions in the moment,but helping your child learn to manage theiremotions and behavior.”As kids become better at m
23、anaging their feelings and behavior,its important to help themdevelop coping skills,like active problem solving.Such skills can help them feel confident inhandling what comes their way.“When parents engage positively with their children,teaching them the behaviors and skillsthat they need to cope wi
24、th the world,children learn to follow rules and regulate their ownfeelings,”Metzler says.8What may distract parenting according to the text?AWorking overtime.BToo much sleep.CNegative emotions.DSocial interactions.9What is the second paragraph mainly about?ABad habits of ignored children.BBad effect
25、s of parentsabsence.CThe outcome of parentsavailability.DThe behavior of emotional children.10What does the underlined word“tantrums”in paragraph 4 probably mean?AMental relaxation.BExtreme anger.CHeated discussions.DDesperate hunger.11Which of the following can be the best title for the text?ABe st
26、rict with your childrenBRegulate your emotionsCStay available to your childrenDSet a good example for childrenDInsurance companies are starting to use smartbox technology,so good drivers can benefit试卷第 5页，共 11页from cheap insurance rates.The smartbox,similar to a black box for airplanes,records detai
27、ls about how your car isdriven,which can result in cheap car insurance for responsible drivers.The device is connected tothe electronics in your car and collects a wide criterion of information such as time,speed,braking,cornering,acceleration and location.Its like having an insurance agent sitting
28、beside you whiledriving.The smartbox data is wireless transferred in real time to the insurance company and providesa profile of when,where and how you drive.This profile is then used to compare insurance ratesand to reward low-risk driving behavior with cheap insurance rates.Drivers are high-risk w
29、hen they drive irresponsibly such as speeding,frequent lane changing,driving in high-risk locations or at high-risk times such as in heavy traffic or late at night.These new electronic inventions are intended to replace the standard practice of categorizingdrivers into group behavior to determine in
30、surance coverage and premium(保费)payments.Forexample,young drivers are more likely to drive fast,drive at night and use a cell phone whiledriving.Statistically,young drivers are more likely to cause an accident,so insurance companiescharge them higher rates to cover the costs of accident claims.So ev
31、en if youre a young,responsible driver,you will pay high insurance rates because of group behavior.This technology allows you to provide proof that your driving behavior doesnt fit the patternof your demographic(统计)group.All the information collected about your driving can be viewed online including
32、 whatyoure doing well and what could be improved.Your insurance premium is then calculatedaccording to your driving profile.12What will a good driver benefit from the smartbox?AFewer traffic accidents.BBetter traffic order.CLower insurance payment.DLess petrol used in driving.13How does the insuranc
33、e company monitor the driving?ABy checking the device in the car.BBy sitting beside the driver.CBy watching the traffic on the roads.DBy collecting the driving data online.14What will the use of smartboxes bring about?ABetter service for cars.BLower prices of petrol.试卷第 6页，共 11页CMore convenient tran
34、sport.DMore reasonable insurance charge.15What can we infer about the smartbox from the text?AIt requires better driving habits.BIt saves the drivers a lot of time.CIt helps the drivers use less energy.DIt takes the place of the traffic police.第二节第二节(共共 5 小题小题;每小题每小题 2.5 分，满分分，满分 12.5 分分)阅读下面短文，从短文后
35、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。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。Public transport is in deep water in some countries.To those who have to squeeze onto thenumber 25 bus in London,or the A-train in New York,the change might not be noticeable._16_Although transport agencies blame it on things l
36、ike roadworks and broken signals,it seemsmore likely that they are being outcompeted._17_ Other upstarts like dock-less bicyclesand battery powered“e-bikes”are also spreading.Mass transport,on the other hand,is much lessflexible.This is a headache for the operators of public transport systems._18_ B
37、ut like it ornot,public transport does some things very well.It provides a service for people who are too old,too young,too fearful or too drunk to drive or ride a bike.Trains and subways cause less pollutionthan cars and move people at far higher densities(密度).So,how to deal with the problem?_19_ S
38、ome cities have created congestion(拥堵)charging zones,but that is a hopelessly crude tool.Most congestion zones in effect sell dailytickets to drive around as much as you like within the zoneand charge vehicles such as taxis andminicabs nothing._20_Although new forms of transport often compete with o
39、ld ones,they ought togo well with each other.Taxi services and app-based cars could get people to and from airportsand ports,which are often far from the urban core.AIt is also a problem for cities.BIt is probably the secret to keeping cities moving.CTransport agencies should also accept the upstart
40、s.试卷第 7页，共 11页DTo some extent,pricing road use properly can be a solution.EBut passenger numbers are flat or falling in many countries.FApp-based taxi services are more convenient than trains or buses.GBuilding a platform to allow that is hard,and requires joint efforts.第二部分语言运用第二部分语言运用(共两节，满分共两节，满分
41、 30 分分)第一节第一节(共共 15 小题小题;每小题每小题 1 分，满分分，满分 15 分分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的阅读下面短文，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。四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。As the foreign English teacher at my school in Japan,I have a weekly English musicbroadcast where I showcase different English songs.I try to get the students to _21_ songsto m
42、e for the broadcast.At the broadcast,I usually announce who recommended the song and thenplay it for everyone to _22_ during lunch time.I give everyone a chance to sharethemselves through their music,including one _23_ student of mine.This studentconstantly gets into _24_ with the other students,doe
43、snt study,and brings down theenergy of the class.Most of the other teachers and students push him away.I knew though that hejust needed a friend,_25_ at least someone he can connect with.I could tell he was warming up to me over the last year.I told him to think of a song he likesthat has some Engli
44、sh words in it and that Ill _26_ it on the broadcast for him.He_27_ recommended a song.I actually really liked the song so I put in on the broadcast andmade sure to announce his _28_,so everyone knew that he contributed and recommendedsuch a great song.Needless to say,the boy was extremely _29_,and
45、hes been muchhappier and _30_ in English class ever since.While everyone else _31_ himand pushed him away,I saw right through and knew that he just needed someone who_32_ him and gave him a chance.Theres still a language barrier between us,but wordsarent needed,you can always _33_ where youre at wit
46、h someone.He recently walkedby me and gave me the most genuine _34_ that Ive ever seen.“I gave him a(n)_35_,through just one song.”I told my coworkers.21AcomposeBrecommendCsingDperform试卷第 8页，共 11页22AreadBactCenjoyDfollow23AcruelBslowCcleverDtough24AfightsBdebtsCchaosDconnections25AbutBorCandDso26Apl
47、ayBsingCexplainDintroduce27AunwillinglyBrandomlyCeventuallyDhurriedly28AworkBstruggleCsongDname29AinterestedBfrightenedCannoyedDexcited30AacceptedBaccustomedCfocusedDdetermined31AdesertedBmisunderstoodCcriticizedDenvied32Aacknowledged BsupportedClovedDhelped33ArememberBsenseCpredictDvalue34AsmileBki
48、ssCglanceDnod35AexperienceBjobCchanceDposition第二节第二节(共共 10 小题小题;每小题每小题 1.5 分，满分分，满分 15 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。The drum _36_(accompany)Chinese civilization for thousands of years and has adeep spiritual meaning which takes its existence far beyond a musical instrument.Confuciusregarded
49、the“Drum Dance”_37_(high).It is also the origin of the Chinese phrase“guwu”_38_ means“embolden”in English.The earliest reference to the drum in China is in the Pottery Age.The Zhou dynasty_39_(establish)the drum music institution that was responsible for the management ofofficials known _40_“drum me
50、n”and developed a complete drum music system.Fromthen on,drums came to be used in ancient Chinese _41_(practice)such as sacrifice,military,labor and other activities.In ancient China,agriculture was the main form of production and drums _42_(consider)inseparable for a good harvest.Since the sound of
