1、1高三上学期高三上学期 1 1 月月期末考试期末考试英英 语语 试试 题题第第一一部分部分 阅读阅读(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。AMorocco Family JourneyDiscover the magic of Morocco on a seven-day journey that takes your family group frommarkets to the d
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8、gency.BI carried the flame in 1984 in the Torch Relay as it made its way across the country to theOlympics in Los Angeles.I wasnt an Olympic athlete.My dad did some voluntary work for theOlympics that year,for which I was able to carry the flame.Still it makes me realize that all sorts ofhonors can
9、come our way unexpectedly.On one May night,the flame had just begun its journey across America,covering around 15,000kilometers.It inched its way along the coast from New York,each runner carrying it for a kilometer.Some of the runners were famous and admired.Others were common people like me and su
10、pportersof the event.I had already been sent a uniform and the official torch.I held it as I stood waiting in the duskfor the flame to arrive.Part of me wondered if it would even arrive.Would they ever find enoughrunners to cover that ambitious distance?All at once it happened.A runner appeared and
11、lit my torch.I was sent on my way.People linedthe road,clapping and shouting as I passed,not for me,but for what I represented:the freeexpression of athletic skills and the celebration of talent,devotion,and discipline.Soon I passed theflame on to the next runner.I think we all have these opportunit
12、ies to carry the torch of our faith and3our values,because we can all be the light of this world.We might wonder if what we have to do orsay or show will even matter.But we should step out,lit by our faith and values,and meet peoplewaiting for us all along.4.What can we infer from the first two para
13、graphs?A.The Torch Relay begun in LosAngeles.B.Not all flame carriers are athletes.C.The authors experience made him stand out.D.Great honor came to the authors father.5.How did the author feel when waiting for the flame to arrive?A.Excited.B.Proud.C.Worried.D.Panicked.6.Why did the people on the ro
14、adside clap?A.To celebrate the Olympic spirits.B.To encourage the runners.C.To show their love for sports.D.To praise Olympic athletes.7.What does the author call on people to do in the end?A.Keep to their values.B.Attend the Olympics.C.Let their light shine.D.Carry Olympic torches.CWhile Disney ani
15、mations are successful in moving their audiences,their subsidiary（子公司）Pixar is expert at creating tear-jerking movies as well.At first sight,it is remarkable that these movies make us crythe main characters are cartooncharacters,in most cases not even human beings,who do things that could evidently
16、never happen intherealworld:toyscometolife,monstersaretoscaresleepingchildren,andhelium-balloon-powered houses travel the world.How can a story so unrealistic make us care somuch about their animated main characters?The Pixar creators explained that their stories often reflect their own personal liv
17、es.Whereas theanimated characters are far from real,their lives are relatable.The magical ingredient is the realisticportrayal of the complex emotional lives of the characters.As Pixar director Pete Doctor explains:“What youre trying to do,when you tell a story,is towrite about an event in your life
18、 that made you feel a particular way.And what youre trying to do,4when you tell a story,is to get the audience to have that same feeling.While this is true forstorytelling in general,it is especially important in Pixar movies,given that the basic plots of theirmovies cannot happen in real life.”What
19、 makes Pixars highly unrealistic stories believable is the fact that they address problemsthat are central to our own lives.Pixar addresses real human matters such as family,friendship,death,loss,and the highly realistic emotions that such events evoke in our life.The effect of the story thus depend
20、s on the human capacity to empathize with others:torecognize which emotions others experience,and to understand why others feel how they feel.Thefact that empathy is learned and developed through life may well be the reason why these movies areentertaining for kids but rather devastating and heart-c
21、rushing for adults.Every Pixar movie has the moment when we cry.We learn and feel with the characters throughthe realistic portrayal of their emotional lives.The stories appeal to our deepest emotions and,thus,make us cry.Because,essentially,Pixar stories are about us.8.Which real issue may not be d
22、ealt with in Pixars movies?A.Family conflicts.B.Romantic love.C.Apolitical issue.D.The betrayal of a friend.9.What can be inferred from the passage?A.The Pixars movies are not only entertaining for kids but also heart-breaking for adults.B.Pixar can create touching movies because of the support from
23、 Disney.C.Both the realistic emotions and real human matters are shown vividly in Pixars tear-jerkingmovies.D.People can find empathy more easily in animation movies than in any other movies.10.The key reason for the success of Pixars movies lies in _.A.empathy of the audienceB.the delicate film des
24、ignC.the adorable cartoon charactersD.good taste of the audience11.Whats the best title of the passage?A.How to Make Unrealistic Stories Believable?B.How Do Disney Pixar Movies Make Us Cry?5C.Why Are Human EasilyAttracted by Movies?D.What Makes Disney Pixar Movies Successful?DLiving in a city is a w
25、ell-known risk factor for developing a mental disorder,while living closeto nature is largely beneficial for mental health and the brain.A central brain region,the amygdala(大脑杏仁核)involved in stress processing,has been shown to be less activated during stress inpeople living in rural areas,compared t
26、o those who live in cities,hinting at the potential benefits ofnature.“But so far the hen-and-egg problem could not be resolved,namely whether nature actuallycaused the effects in the brain or whether the particular individuals chose to live in rural or urbanregions,”says Sonja Sudimac.To achieve ca
27、usal evidence,the researchers from the group examined brain activity in regionsinvolved in stress processing in 63 healthy volunteers before and after a one-hour walk in Grunewaldforest or a shopping street with traffic in Berlin.The results revealed that activity in the amygdaladecreased after the
28、walk in nature,suggesting that nature elicits beneficial effects on brain regionsrelated to stress.“The results support the previously assumed positive relationship between nature and brainhealth,but this is the first study to prove the causal link.Interestingly,the brain activity after theurban wal
29、k in these regions remained stable and showed no increases,which argues against acommonly held view that urban exposure causes additional stress,”explains Simone Khn,head ofthe group.The authors show that nature has a positive impact on brain regions involved in stress processingand that it can alre
30、ady be observed after a one-hour walk.This contributes to the understanding ofhow our physical living environment affects brain and mental health.Even a short exposure to naturedecreases amygdala activity,suggesting that a walk in nature could serve as a preventive measureagainst developing mental h
31、ealth problems and reducing the potentially disadvantageous impact ofthe city on the brain.In order to investigate beneficial effects of nature in different populations and age groups,theresearchers are currently working on a study examining how a one-hour walk in natural versus urbanenvironments im
32、pacts stress in mothers and their babies.12.What does the hen-and-egg problem mean by Sonja Sudimac?6A.Living in rural areas actually affects brain activity.B.People in cities tend to have a higher risk of mental problems.C.Its unnecessary to work out the complex issue of stress and health.D.Its har
33、d to clarify the impact of living environment on mental health.13.How did researchers collect evidence for the study?A.By quoting authoritative experts.B.By interviewing healthy volunteers.C.By researching on a previous theory.D.By comparing volunteersamygdala activities.14.What contribution did Sim
34、one Khn and his team mainly make?A.Confirming the assumption of natures benefits to brain health.B.Supporting a commonly held view of urban exposure.C.Revealing the link between age and mental health.D.Identifying the causes of mental health problems.15.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
35、?A.Benefits of a regular walk in nature.B.The focus of the follow-up research.C.An appeal for living in urban regions.D.Natures positive effects on women and children.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，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。有两项为多余选项。阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。有两项为多余选项。It now seems
36、 like years ago that Silicon Valleys hoodie(连帽衫)culture made male executiveswardrobes more casual across most industries.From financial companies to insurance companies,from insurers to automakers,traditional dress codes transformed into“dress appropriately”.Now executive men in more traditional off
37、ices are figuring out how to dress down but still lookprofessional,and those at tech firms are growing up and wondering how to dress up but-still lookcool.“_16_ People shouldnt be able to point out exactly why you look as good as you do,”said Nick Hart,founder of Spencer Hart._17_The sneakersSneaker
38、s have gone totally exclusive,with eye-opening price tags to match._18_ So its7commonly seen that Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel have shown apreference for wearing Salomon sneakers._19_Of course,great jeans with a blazer and smart loafers,if not sneakers,is a modern classic look
39、.Some handsome main brands include the JBrand Kane fit jeans,the AG Graduate fit,and the FrameLHomme,said Jacci J aye of Wall Street Stylist.The glasses_20_ Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is often seen in a striking pair.For colorful framesthat are not overly priced,you might try Eyebobs.The company ha
40、s noted that top executives likeRevlon chairman Ron Perelman have been spotted in them.A.The loafersB.The jeansC.It should look effortless.D.Many people like the expensive ones.E.If you have to wear glasses,theres no reason why they cant add a touch of style.F.Here are some items high-powered men ar
41、e wearing when dressing for work and weekends.G.Some executives even will throw down more than$1,000 for a pair.第二部分第二部分 语言运用语言运用(共两节，满分共两节，满分 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。Last summer,my fiance Eugeniu and
42、I decided to drive to Provence for a holiday.The weatherwas beautiful,but then,about 700km into the journey,it suddenly _21_.Id never seen the skygo so dark;the rain was heavy.We _22_ a tunnel and when we came out onto a _23_,thevisibility was so bad that we could hardly see a meter in front of us._
43、24_,we had the odd sensation that the car was lifting at the front.The next second,wewere _25_ into nothing.On the way down,I could hear rock pieces hitting the car and my heartpounding to my chest.After that,there was _26_Our car ended up landing on a road below the bridge.We were still _27_,but I
44、was inshock.I hadnt _28_ what was happening and was still thinking about my holiday.I had no idea8the bridge had _29_ thought it might have been an earthquake.At first we shouted,but then stopped because we didnt want to lose _30_ and pass out.We tried calling an ambulance,but there was no _31_ unde
45、r the rock pieces.My leg wasbleeding and I was too tense because of the _32_ I didnt feel pain.My fianc had brokenhis neck.Rescue workers eventually found us while saving a man whose van was _33_ fromanother section of the bridge above us.Wed been down there for four hours by the time we werepulled
46、out.It was only afterwards in the hospital that I realized the _34_ of the tragedy 43 peoplehad died.Before,we had focused on earning money.When we went on this holiday,I had lovelyclothes and shoes in my suitcase,and they were all buried under the ruin.Maybe that was a sign thatthese things dont re
47、ally _35_.21.A.clearedB.switchedC.warmedD.worsened22.A.crawled inB.went throughC.looked forD.emerged from23.A.roadB.stageC.beachD.bridge24.A.At any priceB.From side to side C.Back and forthD.Out of nowhere25.A.fallingB.runningC.turningD.disappearing26.A.surpriseB.reliefC.silenceD.luck27.A.consciousB
48、.excitedC.curiousD.panicked28.A.feltB.noticedC.processedD.expected29.A.landedB.reopenedC.collapsedD.disappeared30.A.faceB.confidenceC.weightD.strength31.A.signalB.assistanceC.feelingD.demand32.A.medicationB.rescueC.stressD.hunger33.A.missingB.hangingC.escapingD.calling34.A.scaleB.urgencyC.originD.pr
49、ocess35.A.differB.functionC.hurtD.matter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。At an indoor soccer field,two Frisbee(飞 盘)teams are engaging in a competition.“Bycooperating with team members,the players _36_ catch the frisbee in the assigned area can9score for t
50、heir team,”said 22-year-old player Rui.Chinas craze with Frisbee started last year in Shanghai,but it _37_(spread)to many othercities across the country ever since.On Xiaohongshu,a social media platform,there have been morethan 80,000 posts _38_(feature)Frisbee,reflecting Chinese youngsters _39_(ent
