河南省2020届高三上学期期末考试英语试卷
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第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
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1. What will the man probably do next?A.Watch TV.B. Go out for dinner.C. Do his homework.2. Why hasn't the man noticed the milk boiling over?A. His mind is wandering.B. He is not standing nearby.C. He is thinking of taking something to London.3. Who might the man go to see a movie with?A.The woman：B. His daughter.C. His wife.4. When did the man leave for home?A.At 10:00.B. At 10 ： 30.C. At 11:00.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Jerry’s acting in the play.B. Their dissatisfaction with Jerry.C. The man’s worry over his sickness.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman like about summer?A.The rain.B. The heat.C. The warm long days.7.What does the woman often do during the summer?A. Take a long holiday.B. Do outdoor activities.C. Bicycle with friends in the rain.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.Why do American people love to buy second-hand goodA. To earn money.B.To contribute to charity.C. To save money.9.What is usually sold in a yard sale?A. Used goods.B.Treasures and furniture.C. Books and food.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why did the first McDonald's restaurant have no seats?A. To reduce the costs.B. To avoid washing dishes.C. To make people eat quickly.11. Which McDonald’s sells the most h amburgers in the world every day?A.One in New York.B.The first McDonald's.C.The Hong Kong's.12. What do we learn from the conversation?A. Mac and Dick sold the business to McDonald.B. Ray Kroc bought McDonald’s from Mac and Dick.C. There are many ch ain stores of McDonald’s only in New York.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a lecture room.B. At a club.C.At a party.14.Why is the woman familiar with this area?A. She grew up here.B. She has studied the map.C. She often hangs out here.15. What might the man major in?A.Business.B. Computer science.C. Biology.16. How does the woman deal with the bad weather?A.By going to bars.B.By watching movies.C.By going downtown.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What is the function of hip hop?A. Freeing people from poverty.B. Ridding people of drug addiction.C. Helping people with emotional problems.18. Where was the report published?A.In a special newspaper.B.On the Internet.C.In a medical magazine.19. What do hip hop artists often describe in their music?A.Messages of hope.B.Darkness of the world.C.Mental illness.20. What did BIG’s teachers say about him?A. He could be successful.B. He would achieve nothing.C. He promised to be a superstar.第二部分阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AThe recent development in technology has led to better learning opportunitiesfor students. Learning is an ongoing process, and students can have fun and learn many things on the go with these apps.Exam Vocabulary BuilderLearning new English words is not difficult anymore when you have Exam Vocabulary Builder on your smartphone. Apart from learning new words with meaning, you can also find an example of using the word in a sentence. Moreover, you can test yourself in quiz mode comprised of challenging levels.QuizletQuizlet is a simple app that allows you to learn anything, create your own study sets, and improve your class grades by studying with flashcar ds. It’ 11 give you a whole new experience on how you learn things in a fun way. Next time you have a problem with learning a new chapter or topic，try Quizlet and see how things work out. Exam CountdownIf you’re feeling distracted (分心的）when the exams draw near, you might need Exam Countdown app. There might be a possibility that you forgot to submit your last assignment before the finals. The app acts like a scheduler where you can keep track of your assignments, exams, quizzes，and presentations.MyScript Smart NoteAren’t you quick enough to write notes in the classroom on your tablet's QWERTY keyboard? No problem, because MyScript Smart Note is the perfect solution for you to easily take notes on your tablet. It allows you to edit your handwriting with special gestures. Moreover, you can also add pictures to the text, math equations, PDF files, or sound. It also comes with downloadable language packs.21. What do Exam Vocabulary Builder and MyScript Smart Note have in common?A. They both can be used for note taking.B. They both can be used with hand gestures.C. They both can be used to test language skills.D. They both can be used for language learning.22. Which is a good choice for better managing and organizing your routine study?A.Quizlet.B.Exam Countdown.C.MyScript Smart Note.D.Exam Vocabulary Builder.23. What’s the text mainly intended to do?A. Introduce some wonderful learning methods for students.B. Provide some good learning opportunities for students.C. Introduce some useful learning apps for students.D. Promote some practical teaching apps for teachers.BRebecca Munkombwe, an 11 -year-old girl from Zimbabwe, is regarded as a hero for saving a 9-year-old friend from the jaws of a crocodile by jumping on the crocodile and gouging (挖）its eyes out.According to Zimbabwean media, Rebecca and her friends had just got back from a swim in a stream near their home village when they heard the screams coming from the water. She was shocked to see her 9-year-old friend Latoya Muwani being dragged into the water by a crocodile. While all the other children were running scared, Rebecca ran toward the water, jumped on top of the crocodile and started beating it with her bare fists. However, that didn't seem to bother the crocodile at all，so she then used her fingers to gouge its eyes out until it loosened its grasp of Latoya. Once she was free，Rebecca swam with her to the bank.Surprisingly, the 11 -year-old heroine managed to save her young friend without suffering any wounds, while Latoya was lucky to escape with just mild wounds that were later treated at a regional hospital. Latoya's parents praised Rebecca's courage and thanked her for saving their daughter's life. “I was at work when I learnt that my daughter had been attacked by a crocodile while swimming. For a moment I thought of the worst before I learnt that she’d survived after being saved by Rebecca,”Latoya’s father, Fortune Muwani, said. “I don’t know how she managed to do that, but I'm grateful to her. ”Local authorities confirmed the crocodile attack, adding that the number of such incidents was increasing. Apparently, the lack of easily accessible water sources ( 水源)is forcing women and children to use unprotected sources like this crocodile -infested (遍布鳄鱼的)stream.24. What made Rebecca Munkombwe a hero?A. Her catching a crocodile bare-handed.B. Her rescuing a drowning friend in time.C. Her helping a friend out of deadly danger.D. Her making friends with a wild crocodile.25. Which of the following words can best describe Rebecca? *A.Brave and smart.B. Calm and careful.C.Honest and considerate.D. Courageous and patient.26. What message do Fortune Muwani9 s words convey?A. He knew every detail about the rescuing process.toya’s c onditions were far better than expected.C. Latoya5 s being attacked by a crocodile sounded unbelievable.D. He regretted not accompanying Latoya while she was swimming.27. Why were crocodile attacks on the rise?A. Because people have poor awareness of safety.B. Because people enjoy getting close to animals in the wild.C. Because people have little knowledge of accessible water sources.D. Because people have to share limited water sources with wildanimals.CA team of farmers, .university researchers and environmentalists is busy at work in the wetlands of eastern England. They are digging into the area's wheat fields, looking for wet earth that could hide lost ponds underneath. It takes the group of diggers just a few hours to revive (使复活）one dying pond. It's near Hindolveston，a thousand-year-old village close to the North Sea.“As soon as the buried ponds get water and light, they just spring to life，” says Nick Anema, a farmer in nearby Dereham. He ’ s brought seven ponds on his farm back to life. “ Frogs and all the insects like dragonflies can be seen here again,” he said.But the battle for the wetlands is a struggle. While efforts to stop lossesare continuing, wetlands around the world are still being filled in and covered up. Over the past three centuries, almost 90% of the world’s wetlands have disappeared. The loss rate has increased since the 1970s, with wetlands now disappearing three times faster than the world's forests.Some 5,000 wetland -dependent animal species could die out because of such losses. Wetland loss can also affect human beings. Wetlands act as natural storage areas for water. Losing those areas could lead to more severe flooding in many parts of the world. And the act of removing water from wetlands can release huge amounts of carbon dioxide, a major contributor to climate change.Human-made wetlands, however, aren't decreasing in number. Rice fields, water reservoirs and agricultural stock ponds have all increased since the 1970s. Yet scientists are co ncerned about this phenomenon. “People brag (自夸)about the fact that there’s been no net loss (净损失)of wetlands. But what they’ve done is destroy natural wetlands and create artificial ones，” says Stuart Pimm，a Duke University professor. “ It makes it look like you ’ re doing no harm when the reality is very different.”28. What's the team's work in eastern England intended for?A. Digging wet earth for research.B. Researching into an old village.C. Bringing dying ponds back to life.D. Finding wetlands created by people.29. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A. Various functions of wetlands.B. Serious consequences of wetland loss.C. Wetlands’ key role in climate change.D. Wetlands ’ importance to living things.30. Which of the following reflects Stuart Pimm's opinion?A. Artificial wetlands can't replace natural ones.B. Creating artificial wetlands upsets the balance of nature.C. Keeping the total number of various kinds of wetlands is important.D. It's important to balance the numbers of natural wetlands and artificial ones.31. What can be the best title for the text?A. Seeking for More WetlandsB. Saving the World9 s WetlandsC. Causes of Wetlands’ DisappearanceD. Natural Wetlands vs. Artificial WetlandsD“If you don’t behave, I'11 call the police” is a lie that parents generally use to get their young children to behave. Parents, lies work in the short term, but a new study led by NTU Singapore suggests that they're associated with harmful effects when the child becomes an adult.The research team asked 379 Singaporean young adults whether their parents lied to them when they were children, how much they lie to their parents now,and how well they adjust to adulthood challenges.Adults who reported being lied to more as children were more likely to report deceiving their parents in their adulthood. They also said they faced greater difficulty in meeting psychological and social challenges.Lead author Assistant Professor Setoh Peipei from NTU Singapore ’ s School of Social Science s said, “ Parenting by lying can seem to save time especially when the real reasons behind why parents want children to do something is complicated to explain. When parents tell children that ‘ honesty is the best policy ', but display dishonesty by lying, such behaviour can send conflicting messages to their children. Parents’ dishonesty may eventually break trust and promote dishonesty in children. Our research suggests that parenting by lying is a practice that has bad consequences for children when they grow up. Parents should be aware of this and consider alternatives to lying, such as acknowledging children's feelings, giving information so children know what to expect, offering choices and problem -solving together, to help children develop good behav iour.”The analysis found that parenting by lying could place children at a greater risk of developing problems that the society disapproves, such as aggression andrule-breaking behaviour. Some limitations of the study include relying on what young adults report about their past experience of parents ’ lying. “ Future research can explore using more information providers，such as parents，to report on the same topic，” suggested Asst Prof Setoh.32. Why is a parental lie mentioned in the first paragraph?A. To introduce the topic for discussion.B. To tell a popular way to educate children.C. To prove the great influence of the police.D. To show the harmful effects of parental lies.33. The underlined word “deceiving” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “”.A.worryingB. abusingC. disappointingD. cheating34. According to the research, which of the following can parents do?A. Give children chances to choose.B. Force good behaviour on children.C. Let children solve problems alone.D. Stop children knowing what to expect.35. What does the last paragraph imply about the study?A.It is quite controversial.B. It is rather meaningless.C.It needs to be perfected.D.It demands honest responses.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2020届河南省平顶山市第一中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案
2020届河南省平顶山市第一中学高三英语期末考试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AFilms to watch in MarchGretaA lonely young waitress finds a handbag on aNew Yorksubway train. Luckily, the address is inside, so she returns it to the piano teacher who left it there. She then discovers that the piano teacher makes a habit of dropping bags around the city on purpose to make new friends. Directed by Neil Jordan, the actors are attractive. Grace Moretz is the waitress and Isabelle Huppert is the one who admires her. Thanks to them, Greta winds up being far more enjoyable than it has any right to be.The AftermathThe Aftermath is one of the few World WarⅡ-related films. Based on Rhidian Brook’s novel,this touching romantic movie is starred by Keira Knightley, who is the wife of a British officer. She hates the Germans because her son was killed in an air raid. But is there a chance that a tall, dark andhandsome man might persuade her to overcome her hate?Captain MarvelIt took Marvel Studios a decade to finally make a female superhero. It’s also the first Marvel film to be directed by a woman, who has directed Half Nelson and Missisippi Grind. Captain Marvel is set in the 1990s. The Oscar-winning Brie Larson stars as Carol Danvers, a US Air Force fighter pilot, while Samuel L Jackson, as usual, plays Nick Fury.DumboDumbo is a classic Disney cartoon, who has big ears and there have been plenty of those kind of movies in recent years.Burtonalways has inspirations to direct such kind of movies from Edward Scissorhands to Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Magical figures have always been his favorite characters.1. What makes Captain Marvel special?A. Winning Oscar.B. Its female director.C. Time setting.D. A woman pilot.2. Which film is better for a 7-year-old kid to watch?A. The AftermathB. Captain MarvelC. GreteD. Dumbo3. Where can you most probably read the text?A. Reader’s DigestB. NatureC. Scientific AmericanD. National GeographicBIn recent years,people have been focusing on the quality of food that children are fed in schools. Former First Lady Michelle Obama worked hard to make school lunches healthier, resulting in new menus that featured less fat and salt, more fruits and vegetables.But high-quality nutrients count for little when there is no time to eat them. Amy Ettinger reports, "There is no national standard on how much time kids get to eat that meal. " And with schools being occupied with test scores, teachers are using every available minute for lesson time, which often leaves kids without enough eating time.This is a problem because the length of the school lunch period is a key factor (因素) in how much nutrition children actually gel. Research has found that having less than 20 minutes for lunch results in children consuming much less of their lunch than those with more than 20 minutes.This is really terrible. For many low-income kids, that cafeteria lunch can represent half their daily energy intake. There's also another terrible message that it's acceptable to wolf down food as fast as possible before rushing off to your next class. Cafeteria time should be a chance to interact with friends, to learn important social skills, to observe and share varieties of food. It should be a break in day, a chance to relax before heading into the afternoon.As Ettinger explains,some parents are hoping the National Parent Teacher Association will address this issue. This, in turn, would help parents push their kids' schools for better lunch time standards. Meanwhile, if you have a kid in this situation, you can help by packing a healthy lunch to spare them the cafeteria lineup. Make the foods easy to eat, provide non-messy snacks that can be eaten in class, put great effort into serving a hearty breakfast, and sit down as a family for dinner whenever possible.4. What did Michelle Obama make efforts to improve?A. The quality of school lunches.B. The performance of school kids.C. The school lunch time kids have.D. The eating habits of school kids.5. What happens to children in American schools?A. They are occupied with many tests.B. They fail to get along with each other.C. They consume more meat than before.D. They have less lunch time than before.6. How are low-income kids influenced by the problem at school?A. They can't go to classes on time.B. They can't have enough energy.C. They can't share different kinds of food.D. They can't hold a positive attitude toward life.7.What can parents do to solve the problem?A. Prepare a better lunch for their kids.B. Stop their kids going to the cafeteria.C. Force schools to make adjustments to lunch.D. Guide their kids on how to pack their own lunch.CContrary to the long-held belief that plants in the natural world are always in competition, new research has found that in severe environments adult plants help smaller ones and grow well as a result.The research, led by Dr Rocio, studied adult and seedling (幼苗)plants in the ecological desert in the south-east of Spain. Dr Rocio said, “If you're a seedling in a poor land — the top of a mountain or a sand hill, for example-and you’re lucky enough to end up underneath a big plant, your chances of survival are certainly better than if you landed somewhere on your own. What we have found, which was surprising, is an established large plant, called a ‘nurse’, protects a seedling; it also produces more flowers than the same plants of similar large size growing on their own.”Other benefits of nurse-seedling partnerships include that more variety of plants growing together can have a positive effect on the environment. For example, vegetation areas with nurse plants with more flowers might be able to attract higher numbers of pollinators(传粉者)in an area, in turn supporting insect and soil life and even provide a greater range of different fruit types for birds and other animals.“The biggest winner for this system of nursing a plant is biodiversity(生物多样性),” Dr Rocio said. “The more biodiversean area, the greater number of species of plants, insect life, mammals and birds, and the better the chances of long-term healthy functioning of the environment and ecosystems. ” This system is win-win for adult and seedling plants in unfavorable environments.The research is of value to those who manage and protect plants in tough environments. Most home gardeners and farmers plan to ensure their soil and conditions are the best they can be for plant growth, but thefindings might be of value to those who garden in bare places.8. What is a common understanding of plants?A. They can help each other.B. They can survive ill conditions.C. They compete with each other.D. They grow well on their own.9. What will happen to seedling plants if they grow under adult plants?A. They will produce more flowers.B. They will die owing to competition.C. They will make adult plants larger.D. They will get support from adult plants.10. What is the effect of the nurse-seedling partnership?A. It leads to unfavorable environments.B. It produces long-term healthy chances.C. It attracts higher and larger pollinators.D It provides a more variety of plant types.11. Who will benefit from the new research?A. People studying organic farming.B. People protecting plants on sand hills.C. People wanting to change biodiversity.D. People keeping more animals on the farm.DThis is a true story. Tristin Saghin enjoyed themovie “Black Hawk Down” very much, which is about the conflict inSomalia. The battle scenes and the exciting rescues of people who are dying interested him greatly.There was just one problem: Tristin was only 9 years old, and it was thought that movie was not for children. When his parents caught him watching it on TV, they made him turn it off, though he had finished his homework and it was not late. Then one day, Tristin and his family were visiting his grandmother inMesa,Arizona. Tristin’s 2-year-old sister got out of the house and fell in the backyard pool. Realizing the little girl was missing, the family ran outside, only to find the girl had fallen into the water.Pulled from the pool and placed on the ground, the child wasn’t breathing. The family called the ambulance, but no one knew how to do first aid. No one, that is, except for Tristin. A scene in “Black Hawk Down” describes a doctor giving first aid. Tristin remembered it. Then the 9-year-old gave first aid to his sister at once and saved her life.His parents don’t stop him seeing the movies he likes any more.Tristin taught himself how to do first aid buthe had never thought he could use it to save his little sister’s life. Any skill can be used in time, so you should always learn.12. According to the text, Tristin Saghin ________.A. lived inMesa,ArizonaB. disliked studying very muchC. was always ready to help othersD. was nine years old13. Why did Tristin Saghin’s parents order him to turn off the TV?A. They wanted him to help look after his sister.B. He often spent too much time watching films.C. They thought the film was not good for children.D. He was asked to finish his homework first.14. How was Tristin’s sister saved?A. Tristin gave first aid to her.B. The ambulance arrived in time.C. A doctor passing by gave a hand.D. Her parents sent her to hospital at once.15. The author’s purpose in writing the text is to advise readers to ________.A. see more moviesB. learn more skillsC. save others bravelyD. do what they like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。
2020届郑州市第十九中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案解析
2020届郑州市第十九中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（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AMy mother and her best friend Martha were in their mid-80s when they saw each other for the last time.They had been friends since they were 18, both of them students atWesleyanCollegeinMacon,Georgia. My mother was the dreamy one, who loved to read and dream herself as an actress. Martha, however, was more practical. I’m not sure what they had in common except that they trusted each other, helped each other, and stayed in touch even when life separated them.Martha spent most of her adulthood inAtlanta, where she raised three kids. My mother, meanwhile, raised eight children, and moved many times during her financially and emotionally troubled marriage, which included several months living with her family inseedymotels.I sensed my mother hid her troubles from most people, but not from Martha, and I knew from my mother that Martha carried her own sorrows. Their willingness to share sorrow without judgment was part of what bond them.The best friendships can also withstand (抵挡) periods without communication. They didn’t communicate a lot — this was before the ease of emails and texts and yet I knew they were always in each other’s minds.One day in 2008, 1 drove my mother to Martha’s house for their final visit. The moment my mother hobbled (蹒跚) into Martha’s house, they threw their arms around each other and went to sit out in the garden, laughing until they were dizzy. I snapped a photo, and spotted something joyous, young and free on my mom, which existed only in the presence of her best friend.Two years later, my mother died. Of all the people I had to tell, Martha was the hardest because I felt it erased her past. After that, we lost touch. But I still think of her and how that friendship strengthened my mother.1. What does the underlined word “seedy” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. largeB. dirtyC. urbanD. bright2. The author’s mother and Martha had a lasting friendship partly because they________.A. were willing to shareB. were constantly in touchC. had much in commonD. had a likeness in personality3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To tell the importance of friendship.B. To express his gratitude to his mother.C. To share his standard of choosing a friend.D. To praise the friendship between Martha and his mother.BVietnammade preparations for theLunar New Year with a fish release on Thursday. The tradition involves releasing fish called carps into rivers and lakes in the country a week before the holiday known as Tet officially begins.The tradition comes from an ancient story of three “Kitchen Gods”. The three, two males and a female, take a ride on the brightly color1 ed carp at the end of the year. They go to Heaven to meet with the Jade Emperor, the God who rules there. The “Kitchen Gods” report news about the families they represent to seek the emperor's care and protection. Their efforts help to keep the kitchen fires burning, and families happy and healthy.As the Gods go to Heaven, families clean their houses in preparation to celebrate Tet. A clean house, Vietnamese believe, will bring luck in the new year. On Lunar New Year's Eve, the Gods will return to Earth and their duties in the kitchen of the house.Thursday's event inVietnamthis year was more controlled than ever before because of COVID-19. It is spreading in several northern areas of the country. However,Vietnamhas increased contact examination, mass testing, and quarantine measures to slow the spread. The aggressive action has limited infections and deaths in the country.“Vietnamese will still follow the tradition of releasing the fish, but COVID-19 has made people keep a safe distance,” said Tran Van Toi as he released a carp from a plastic bag atHanoi'sWestLake.This year, due to COVID-19, there were fewer people releasing fish there, but there was a major change in attitude towards plastic bags. After years of persuasion, now they don't throw the plastic bags into the water anymore but collect them to be recycled.4. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. Kitchen fires inVietnam.B. Traditional customs ofVietnam.C. A report on family activities inVietnam.D. A tale about Vietnamese Lunar New Year.5. What's the author's attitude towards theVietnam's actions to control COVID-19?A. Critical.B. Positive.C. Doubtful.D. Unconcerned.6. What was the change about fish release inVietnamthis year?A. It required few lake fish.B. It was more interesting and diverse.C. It was more environmentally friendly.D. It required more people and plastic bags.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. Vietnamese Respect Gods During the Festive TimeB. Vietnamese Mark Lunar New Year with Fish ReleaseC. Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebrations Are FunnyD. Traditional Lunar New Year Promotes Animal ProtectionCAvi Loeb, a scientist, believes that we are not alone in the universe. The belief fits withLoeb's alien spaceship theory that at least one alien spaceship might be flying over the orbit of Jupiter, which won the international attention last year.Astronomers inHawaiifound the first known interstellar object in late 2017. It was a bit of light moving so fast past the sun that it could only have come from another star. Almost every astronomer on the planet was trying to figure out how the object, called “Oumuamua” got to our far-away part of the Milky way galaxy. “One possibility is that ‘Oumuamua’ is debris from an advanced technological equipment,” Loeb said. “Technology comes from another solar system just showed up at our door. ”“‘Oumuamua’ is not an alien spaceship,” Paul Sutter, another scientist wrote. He suggested Loeb was seeking publicity. Most scientists think “Oumuamua” is some sort of rock. They think it could be an icy wandering comet.Loeb says that “Oumuamua's” behavior means it can't be a block of rock shaped like a long photo. He thinks it's more likely an object that's very long and thin, perhaps like a long pancake or a ship's sail. Loeb says that if someone shows him evidence thatcontradictshis beliefs, he will immediately give in.Loeb believes himself a truth-teller and risk-taker in an age of very safe, too-quiet scientists. “The worst thing that can happen to me is that I would be relieved of my management duties, and that would give me even more time to focus on science,” Loeb says. He said he wouldn't mind giving up all the titles he had and returning to the Israeli farming village where he grew up.8. What does Loeb say about “Oumuamua”?A. It is an icy comet.B. It looks like a long photo.C. It is actually some sort of rock.D. It may come from another alien civilization.9. What does the underlined word “contradicts” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Goes against.B. Relies on.C. Turns to.D. Searches for.10. What do you think of Loeb?A. He is foolish.B. He is unsatisfied with his titles.C. He is a firm believer in scientific truth.D. He is uncertain about his career future.11. What's the best title for the text?A. Have Aliens Paid a Visit in Spaceships?B. Do We Really Know about Space Theory?C. Scientists Are Working on High TechnologyD. Astronomers Are Encouraging Space TravelDThe relationship between humans and the Amazon Rainforest has not always been a harmonious one. However, recent research suggests that the native peoples ofthe Putumayo region helped to protect the rainforest, leaving it unchanged for 5,000 years. Perhaps humans’ coexisting with nature is possible after all.The study, published in PNAS, looked at soil samples in the Putumayo region of the Amazon in Peru to find how humans influenced the land. The researchers found that the trees still growing in the region today have been growing there for the last 5,000 years — evidence that the area has not been home to cities and farmland in that time. Traces of charcoal(木炭) found in the, soil, however, indicate that people did live there; they just did so in a way that had minimum influence on their environment.To come to these conclusions the team dug a 0.6-0.9 meter deep column into the ground, taking samples of soilfrom different heights along the column. Back in the lab, samples were carbon- dated to determine their age and then sorted under a microscope to look for microscopic mineral particles, known as phytoliths (植硅体). Phytoliths are essential evidence of plants— they remained in the soil thousands of years after the plant died. So researchers can use them to tell which plants have grown in an area in the past.Over 5,000 years’ worth of samples, no species loss was detected. These findings suggest that contrary to common belief, the Amazon is not untouched by humans, but rather has been protected by them for thousands of years. The management of the rainforest by native peoples appears to have been vital in preserving its biodiversity and will continue to be important in the fight to prevent it from acollapse.As Nigel Pitman, a co-author on the paper, said: “Since this particular forest is still being protected by native peoples, I hope this study reminds us all how important it is to support their work.”12. How did native peoples deal with the rainforest in the region of Putumayo?A. They always destroyed the rainforest.B. They had a side effect on the rainforest.C. They never lived in the area of the forest.D. They had been in harmony with the forest.13. What did the researchers try to find in the Amazon forest in Peru?A. The diversity of the plants in the rainforest.B. The evidence of human influence on the forest.C. The nutrition of the soil samples in the rainforest.D. The survival age of growing trees in the rainforest.14. What does the underlined word “collapse” mean in Paragraph 4?A. Sudden decrease.B. Bad management.C. Poor preservation.D. Over development.15. What can be inferred from Nigel Pitman's words?A. Native peoples should protectthe rainforest.B. We should help protect the Amazon Rainforest.C. More science research should be done on rainforest.D We should make good use of the Amazon Rainforest.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。
2020届河南省濮阳市外国语学校高三上学期期末考试英语测试试题
2020届河南省濮阳市外国语学校高三上学期期末考试英语测试试题注意：1、本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分。
考试时间：120分钟。
答卷前，考生务必将条形码、姓名和考号张贴和填写答题卷指定的位置。
2、选择题答案用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案；不能答在试题卷上。
3、主观题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卷上作答，答案必须写在答题卷各题目指定区域内的相应位置上，超出指定区域的答案无效；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案。
第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节(共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a market.B. In the kitchen.C. In a restaurant.2. Where is Mr. Johnson now?A. At his office.B. At a restaurant.C. At a travel agency.3. What doesn’t the man like about Professor Hawkng’s class?A. He thinks his lectures are boring.B. He thinks his tests are too long.C. He does not like his choice of test questions.4. What color is the carpet?A. Red.B. Green.C. Yellow.5. When does the conversation take place?A. On Friday.B. On Saturday.C. On Sunday.第二节（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2020届河南省南阳市高三年级上学期期末质量评估英语试题及答案
七选五36-40 CEDBF
完形填空（共20小题，满分30分）
41-45 BCADC 46-50 ABBCD 51-55 ADBBC 56-60 AACDD
导读：文章介绍了以Blumberg为负责人的科学家探索研究出供聋哑人交流的手势语，以架起聋哑人与正常人之间的沟通桥梁。
31. C解推理判断题。根据文章最后一段That being said，the study does offer some more promising insights(见解) into the healing effects of hot water.可知作者认为，尽管这项研究有不足之处，但它确实为热水的治疗效果提供了一些更有前景的见解。故选C项。
43.A考查熟词生义。station派驻；把某人安置到某地；符合语境。can将…装入密封;cup使成杯形;cap覆盖。
44.Dcover足以支付，符合语境。
45.C根据下文。
46.A carry out完成；执行，符合语境。carry on继续进行。make out辨别；理解。make up构成；弥补；化妆
D篇32-35CABB
32. C由文中Paper，plastic，glass，metal and textiles(纺织品) are counted as recyclable waste.可知old coats是可回收利用的废品。
34. B根据“We should do this from a pig’s angle，”可知网民是用一种调侃的口气来说的。
河南省南阳市2020届高三年级上学期期末质量评估
河南省南阳市2020届高三年级上学期期末质量评估
河南省2020届高三上学期期末英语试卷精选汇编：七选五专题
七选五专题河南省南阳市2020届高三上学期期终质量评估英语试题第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
选项中有两项为多余选项。
Almost 200 graduate students and postdoctoral（博士后）researchers gathered April 21 for a career-development event at the annual meeting of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology where they learned about varieties of scientific careers, participated in skill-building workshops and networked with peers and speakers. The entire event was full of useful information 36Your career path is less like a ladder and more like a jungle gym.We're all programmed to see our career path as a series of linear（直线型）steps up to a final goal一 undergraduate, graduate, postdoctor, forever job — but this rarely happens. 37 Don't be afraid to take a risk when opportunities present themselves if they will help you build your unique career.Create a “skills toolbox" and use it.The skills you develop as a trainee help you stand out in the job market. When you're in the lab, talk to your colleagues about their experiments. Challenge yourself to learn new techniques both in and out of your field. Work on developing critical thinking skills, which will help you however your career evolves.And acquire skills outside the lab. Explore entrepreneurship, science writing and communication, policy, outreach, education, even art — whatever resonates with you. 38Communication skills are critical to success. Less jargon（行话）,more passion.Science is a language most people don't speak fluently. When communicating with diverse audiences, think of yourself as a translator. Eliminate jargon and create analogies（类推）to make your research accessible. Work on making your science story relevant to the audience, which may mean that you don't share every piece of data you have collected. Most importantly, practice.Training courses like the ASBMB's Art of Science Communication are available to help you develop these skills.39In professional interactions, be confident and remember that your skills and knowledge got you where you are today. Don't be frightened by people who question what you know, and don't let negative experiences diminish your self confidence.Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. You don't need to see the entire staircase to take the next step.With these words in mind, explore your options, network and talk to people in fields that interest you. Don't know where to start? Start with videos under the heading "Career Paths” at asbmb.o rg and the career section of the ASBMB Today website. 40 . For the price of a cup of coffee, you can get started on the path to career success.A. Don't be afraid of new challenges.B. Work on believing that you belong in the room.C. Below are five tips for career success that struck me.D. This will help build you into a well-rounded candidate.E. You may move sideways in your career or even take a step or two back before moving up the ladder again.F. Once you find a job that interests you, identify people in the field and ask for informational interviews.G. Imposter（冒名顶替者）syndrome is a reality for many people in the sciences, especially those from underrepresented groups.七选五36-40 CEDBF河南省郑州市2020届高三英语上学期第一次质量(期末)预测试题第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
河南省2020届高三上学期期末英语试卷精选汇编：书面表达专题
书面表达专题河南省南阳市2020届高三上学期期终质量评估英语试题第二节书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你朋友张帅在美国学习，你们经常用英文通信。
他即将完成学业，前不久他来信就是否回国工作征求你的意见。
请根据下列提示回信。
1.建议他回国。
2.你的理由是国内形势好、学有所用、就业机会多、便于照顾父母、报效祖国等。
注意：1.词数120左右：2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Zhangshuai,Yours,Li Hua 书面表达（满分25分）Dear ZhangshuaiI'm very glad to have received the letter you sent me days ago.I've been thinking about the question you asked me. In my opinion, you should come back after you finish your studies abroad. For one reason, what you are studying is badly needed nowadays in China. It will be quite easy for you to find a good job. In fact, I know a few big companies in our city are hoping to employ people like you. For another reason, I think it will be much more convenient for you to look after your parents as they are getting old. Therefore, I think it's a good idea for you to return. So what are you waitingfor?Best wishesYours,LiHua河南省郑州市2020届高三英语上学期第一次质量(期末)预测试题第二节书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，在你校学习汉语的美国交换生Peter发邮件说他想参加你校即将举办的中华经典文学朗诵比赛（Chinese Classics Recital Contest），但不知如何准备，请根据以下要点用英语给他回复。
河南省2020届高三上学期期末英语试卷精选汇编：语法填空专题
语法填空专题河南省南阳市2020届高三上学期期终质量评估英语试题第二节（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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
Twelve animal head statues of the Chinese zodiac（生肖）are well-known treasures from Yuanmingyuan, or the Oldheritage of our country better.”rooster, a dragon, a sheep and a snake.语法填空（共10小题，满分15分）61. into 62. were taken 63. which 64. broken 65. confidence66. to preserve 67. the 68. have spared 69. seventh 70. remaining河南省郑州市2020届高三英语上学期第一次质量(期末)预测试题第二节（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，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。
If you’ve ever ridden public transport, you’ve probably heard snoring（打鼾）and found someone sleeping in the seat across from you. The natural vibration（震动）of buses and subways __61 （make）us feelsleepy, according to a new study in Science Alert.Why? It’s all about sensory input - information going to your brain. On a bus, your senses give you 62 （continue）and repeating information. For example, the air conditioner and engine create constant white noise. Meanwhile, you’re sitting still and your 63 （surrounding）don’t change. The vibrations of the engine are also ongoing. Your brain has almost no new information to process.Repeating information will be 64 _（ignore）eventually and your brain will enter a low-energy state. The fact that you fall asleep quickly with your eyes 65 （close）on a bus is because your brain gets used to all the repeat.“When you’re tired, it doesn’t take much time 66 （start）nodding off and we’ve found that the gentle vibrations made by car seats 67 you drive can lull（使放松）your brain and body,” said Stephen Robinson, 68 researcher from the RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. Robinson’s team monitored 15 volunteers’ heart rate variability（心率变异性）– a well-known indicator of sleepiness. This line of research can assist in the development of practical and relevant guidelines for limiting 69 （expose）to vibrations in the car industry. Robinson believed that the research could be helpful 70 improving road safety. “We hope that future car seat designs can build in features to disturb this lulling effect and fight vibration-induced（震动引起的）sleepiness,” he said.语言知识运用第二节（61-70）：61. makes 62. continuous / continuing / continued / continual 63. surroundings 64. ignored 65. closed 66. to start 67. when / as / while 68. a 69. exposure 70. for / in河南省中原名校2020届高三上学期期末联考英语试题第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
河南省2020届高三英语上学期期末考试试题
河南省2020届高三英语上学期期末考试试题考生注意：1.本试卷共150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.请将各题答案填写在答题卡上。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9. 18.C. £9.15.答案是C。
1. What can we learn about the man from the conversation?A. He won’t help others.B. He is a stranger in the place.C. He will go to the London bridge.2. Where will the woman go?A. To the hospital.B. To the school.C. To the airport.3. What's the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Close friends.C. Strangers.4. Why does the man make the call?A. To repair his freezer.B. To buy a freezer.C. To sell his freezer.5. What will the man take to the zoo?A. A bus.B. A car.C. A boat.第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
河南省普通高中2020┄2021届高三上学期期末考试 英语试卷
英语试卷1第I卷（105分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections： In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. He’s living on the farm.C. He’s driving his new car.B. He is going to leave in 15 minutes.D. He’s leaving his country this year2. A. One hour B. Two hours C. Three hours D. Four hours3. A. The movie is not good. B. The movie is excellent.C. He wants to see the movie again.D. He doesn’t want to stay home.4. A. The wind stopped, but it’s stillraining.B. The rain stopped.C. It’s still raining, and the wind is blowing.D. Both the rain and the wind stopped.5. A. He has already spoken to the technician.B. The woman should make the repairs herself.C. The woman should explain what needs to be repaired.D. The technician has already arrived.6. A. Spend some time with the man.C. Pass out the names.B. Make a list of the names.D. Let someo ne else call the names.7. A. He ’s willing to help her.B. He ’s too busy to help her.C. He will help her after he finishes his assignment.D. His car broke down.8. A. There is going to be a party. B. Big dances are the most fun.C. More people like dancing.D. More people should learn dancing.9. A. She does not like the class. B. It is not a required class.C. She has already taken the class.D. The man will have to take the class.10.A. Study together.B. Prepare for an oral final.C. Review the quizzes.D. T ake the professor’s advice.Section BDirections：In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. An uncle of the speaker’s. B. A neighbor of the spe aker’s.C. A teacher of the speaker’s.D. An old friend of the speaker’s.12. A. He thought his idea much better than anyone else’s.B. He respected the ideas of his parents only.C. He listened to what the neighbours said to him.D. He accepted what his teachers told him about everything.13. A. One should listen to the others before he makes up his mind.B. One should be careful when people want his advice.C. Some people have ideas on everything.D. Some people have no idea about anything.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following speech.14. A. A Childhood Dream. B. A Mother’s Love.C.A Graduation Party.D. A Special Birthday.15. A. Because she could take care of thi ngs herself.B. Because she hoped she would find a boyfriend.C. Because she wanted her to be happy and strong.D. Because she thought education was most important.16. A. A boy the narrator（叙述者）had run into.B. One of the narrator’s neighbors.C. One of the narrator’s classmates.D. The narrator’s mother.Section CDirections：In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each co nversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form . Write ONE WORD for each answer. Blanks 21through 24 are based on the following conversation. What did the man show to the woman ？He gave the woman their 21 .How many did the woman want toorder and what is the qualitydiscount of that number ？The woman wanted to order 22 and got a discount of 23 . How will the woman pay ？ She can transfer the payment into theman ’s24 or open a letter of credit. Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections ：Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C andD. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.An InterviewThe food the man usually orders: hamburgers, sandwiches andsometimes a17 .When does he usually have fastfood ？On 18 . Why does he have fast food ？Because it is 19 . What does he think of the fastfood ？ It is 20 .25.With the economic crisis ___________hand, and the unemployment rate on the rise,careerplanning will definitely benefit you.A. inB. onC. byD. at26.Although house prices are unpredictable, most people believe that they will not riseby morethan ___________five percent.A. any otherB. the otherC. anotherD. other27. ---Mrs. White looks old for her age.---Yes. It worries her most___________her hair is turning gray.A. whileB. ifC. thatD. for28. ___________, the more severe the winters are.A. The more north you goB. The farther you go the northC. The more you go northD. The farther north you go29.Despite a lot of research, scientists can not figure out ___________quite a number of insects,birds and animals are dying out.A. thatB. asC. whyD. when30.Mary, born of a poor family, can’t be admitted to a university next fall ___________she canafford her further study.A. unlessB. forC. asD. if31. Educators claim that children ___________to English-speaking environment will learn thelanguage more quickly.A. being exposedB. to be exposedC. having exposedD. exposed32. You will know what it is like ___________most of your time listening to dull reports in ameeting room.A. spendingB. having spentC. to spendD. to have spent33.___________the prices and functions of different types of cameras before you make up yourmind which to buy.A. CompareB. ComparingC. ComparedD. T o compare34.What a beautiful sight! Wild flowers of different colors spread all over the hills and around thelake, ___________ to the beauty of the valley.A. to addB. being addedC. addingD. added35. Henry set up a club for football fans, ___________ he invited all his friends.A. to whichB. to whomC. for whomD. from which36.The children in Sichuan look forward with hope ___________a chance to receive furthereducation in their rebuilt hometown.A. for gettingB. of gettingC. to getD. to getting37. ---I didn’t see her last night at the party.--- You ___________. But you came too late.A. could haveB. can’t haveC. must haveD. ought have38. The customers complained that not only ___________high, but he didn’t do a good repair job.A. he chargedB. was he chargedC. did he chargeD. he was charged39.Because the farmland ___________quickly, the government is considering starting a programto solve the problem.A. is being lostB. is lostC. is losingD. loses40. ___________a large group, your tone should be clear and loud.A. When addressedB. While addressingC. When you addressD. On addressingSection BDirections：Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.The Tokyo Women’s Medical University study shows blood pressure readings（读数、指数） are higher than at any other time of the week.It may explain why deaths from heart attacks and stroke tend to 41 on a Monday morning. There are 20% more heart attacks on Mondays than on any other day.Heart disease is Britain’s biggest killer. Around 270,000 people suffer a heart attack every year and nearly one in three die before they even reach hospital.High blood pressure, or hypertension, 42 one in five people in the UK and is a major risk 43 for heart disease. The higher it climbs, the greater the force exerted（施加） by blood onthe walls of the arteries（动脉）when the heart beats.To see how it changed over the course of a week, researchers from Tokyo Women’s Medical University in Japan, fitted 175 men and women with a device that would measure their blood pressure round-the-clock. A week later, the volunteers returned the devices so that researchers could 44 how blood pressure had changed.The results, published in the American Journal of Hypertension, showed a surge（振荡） in readings in those getting ready to go back to work on a Monday morning. Volunteers who stayed asleep did not experience an increase, which 45 work-related stress is most likely to 46 .“Most people are free of the mental and physical 47 of work on Sundays and experience a more stressful change from weekend 48 activities to work activities on Mondays, ”said Dr. Murakami, who led the research.. “But anyway, there was a 49 peak on Mondays.”III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections：For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.I was a rotten teenager, sharp-tongued and eager to control others. At an early age I could make things go my way with just a few small changes. The writers for today’s hottest soap opera could not have created a 50 character than me.I don’t know how long it took me to realize how I was 51 so many others. Not only did I succeed in 52 many of my closest friends by trying to control them; I also managed todestroy the most 53 relationship in my life：my relationship with my mother.My mother, who gave birth to me at age 54 her doctor’s wishes, would cry to me, “I waited so long for you. Don’t ignore my help!” I would reply 55 , “I never wanted you to care about me! Leave me alone and forget I ever lived!”My mother began to believe I really 56 it. Like many young girls in high school, the boys who I knew were 57 were always the first ones I had to date. I would try to find any way to draw attention to myself while at the same time trying to be 58 . I had also been heavy into drugs then to chang e my personality. And my only pleasure was to make people feel 59 .But then I asked myself why. Why the need to hurt？ Why the attacks on my mother？I would drive myself mad with all the whys until one day I couldn’t 60 it any longer and jump from a car moving at 80 miles per hour.Lying awake the following night at the hospital, I saw my mother’s pained face, tired brown eyes filled with nothing but thanks for her daughter’s rebirth of life.61 all the horrible things I did to her, she still loved me. I cried and asked why. She just looked down at me and said frankly, “Because you are my daughter.”62 love is the most precious gift we can give. Being 63 for the past is the most precious gift we can receive. I want to 64 the gift my mother gave me to all the “rotten teenagers” in the world.50. A. better B. worse C. happier D. clever51. A. loving B. hating C. hurting D. shocking52. A. putting off B. breaking into C. keeping up D. pushingaway53. A. curious B. precious C. nervous D. obvious54. A. against B. for C. according to D. with55. A. gently B. suddenly C. sharply D. unwillingly56. A. said B. knew C. hoped D. meant57. A. available B. impatient C. impossible D. believable58. A. attractive B. invisible C. imaginative D. noticeable59. A. fright B. confusion C. excitement D. pain60. A. explain B. control C. stand D. accept61. A. Since B. Although C. As D. DespiteB. SlowC. QuickD. Real62. A.Unconditional63. A. loved B. forgiven C. hated D. forgotten64. A. tell B. provide C. supply D. extendSection BDirections：Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A）Children in Bosnia-Herzegovina all know the ancient story of the poor woman who caught a golden fish, released it, and in return gained wealth and happiness. According to a 1998 Associated Press story, this Balkan fairy tale turned into reality for one poor family. Before the start of the Bosni an war, the Malkoc family lived next to a small lake in the northwestern village of Jezero. One day in 1990, Smajo Malkoc returned from a trip to Austria with an unusual giftfor his teenage sons, Dzevad and Catib：an aquarium（鱼缸）with two goldfish. Two years passed before Bosnian Serb forces advanced on Jezero.The women and children fled, and the men stayed back to resist the attacking soldiers. Smajo Malkoc was killed. When his wife, Fehima, sneaked back into the destroyed village to bury her husband and rescue what remained of their belongings, she took pity on the fish in the aquarium. She let them out into the nearby lake, saying to herself, “This way, they might be more fortunate than us.” Fast-forward to 1995, Fehima Malkoc returned with her sons to Jezero. Nothing but ruins remained of their home and their village. Through misty eyes she looked toward the lake. Glimpsing something strange, she walked over to the shore. “The whole lake was shining from the thousands o f golden fish in it,” she said. “It made me immediately think of my husband. This was something he left me that I never hoped for.”During the years of killing all around the lake, life underwater had flourished. After their return, Fehima Malkoc and her sons started caring for and selling the goldfish. By 1998, homes, stores, and coffee shops all over the region feature aquariums containing fish from Jezero. The Malkoc house, reb uilt on its original site, is one of the biggest in the village. Two new cars are parked in front, and the family says it has enough money to quit worrying about the future. “It was a special kind of gift from our father,” Dzevad Malkoc said. Whenever one gives, one can never underestimate what a gift of love or an act of kindness might produce.65. Why did the woman let the fish out into the lake？A .She thought of the fairy tale. B. She did so in memory of her husband.C. She showed mercy to them.D. She intended to get reward from them.66. What is the correct order of the following events according to the passage？a. The woman set the golden fish freeb. The woman buried her husbandc. The woman slipped back homed. The family rebuilt the housee. The family sold the goldfishA. c, b, a, e, dB. c, a, b, e, dC. b, c, a, d, eD. b, d, a, c, e67. What does the author intend to tell us？A .The more golden fish, the wealthier you’ll be. B. Golden fish promise a good fortune.C .No pains, no gains. D. Give, and it will be given to you.（B）Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture（针灸）Author：Angela Hicks, John Hicks, Peter MoleItem Regular Price AAMA Practice Member Price95—53$69．95$59．45Description：This exciting textbook gives a clear,detailed, and presentation of the main features ofconstitutional five element acupuncturetreatment． It covers the context and history of thisform of acupuncture, as well as the relevant Chinesemedicine theory．After examining the elementsthemselves, and the functions of the organs, the book explores the basis of diagnosis in five element acupuncture, possible blocks to treatment, and the treatment itself． It puts this style of treatment into the context of other styles of acupuncture treatment especially Traditional Chinese Medicine （TCM） as it isused in the West today．68. The above table and passage is mainly_______________．A. an advertisement to persuade people to buy the bookB. a comparison between the five elements and TCMC. an introduction to the author writing this bookD. an introduction to the book on five elements69. The book mentions all the following but___________．A. the basis of diagnosis in five element acupunctureB. the relevant Chinese medicine theoryC. the fact people in China know constitutional acupunctureD. the context and history of acupuncture70. People who read the book may find it visually appealing in that_______．A. it is published in traditional ChineseB. the book has the advantage of two colors in printingC. overall revisions keep the material in this book up-to-dateD. Practice Member Price is lower than Regular Price71. Supposing Jack is an AAMA Practice Member and he has bought ten books, how much has hesaved compared with Regular Price？A. 215 dollars．B. 105 dollars．C. 195 dollars．D. 150 dollars．（C）Warning：reading too much Cinderella to your daughter may damage her emotional health in later life. A paper to be developed at the international congress of cognitive psychotherapy （认知心理疗法）in Gothenburg suggests a link between the attitudes of women abused by their parents and early exposure to the wrong sort of fairy tales. It says girls who identified with Cinderella, Rapunzel and Beauty in Beauty and the Beast were more likely to say in destructive relationships as adults.The theory was developed by Susan Darker Smith, a psychotherapist at the University of Derby. She interviewed 67 female abuse survivors and found that 61 put up with serial abusebecause they believed they could change their partners and with patience, composition and love. Hardly any of the women in a control group, who had not experienced abuse, thought they could change their partners in this way.The same view was taken by male survivors who had been abused as children. These women and men said they would leave a relationship rather than put up with abuse from a partner. Ms Darker Smith found the abused women were much more likely to identify with Cinderella and other submissive female characters in fairytales, who were later rescued by a stranger prince or hero.Although most girls heard the stories, damage appeared to be done to those who adopted the submissive characters as role models. “They believe if their love is strong enough they can change their parents’behaviors, she said.”Overexposure in children to stories that emphasize the transformational qualities of love may make women believe they can damage their partners.”For example, they might never have understood the obvious flaw（缺点）in the story of Rapunzel, who remained locked in a high tower until rescued by a knight on a white horse, who broke the door down. “The question,” said Ms Darker Smith, “is why she did not break the door down herself.”72. The passage is especially intended for _________.A. parents with young daughtersB. girls who like reading fairy storiesC. girls who think they can change their partnersD. parents with grown-up daughters73. Cinderella, Rapunzel and Beauty in Beauty and the Beast are similar in that _________.A. they all married some princesB. they all changed their partners with loveC. they were all abused by their partnersD. they all put up with abuse74. Which of the following statements is true of the women in a control group？A. They don’t believe in fairy tales.B. They don’t believe in the transformational qualities of love.C. They have also experienced abuse.D. They survived abuse.75. What does the underlined word “submissive” in the 3rd paragraph probably mean？A. kind-heartedB. obedientC. gentleD. easy-goingSection CDirections：Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.Every living thing has what scientists call a biological clock that controls behavior. The biological clock tells plants when to form flowers and when the flowers should open. It tells insects when to leave the protective cocoon and fly away, and it tells animals and human beings when to eat, sleep and wake.Events outside the plant and animal affect the actions of some biological clock. Scientists recently found, for example, that a tiny animal changes the color of its fur because of the number of hours of daylight. In the short days of winter, its fur becomes white. The fur becomes gray brown in color in the longer hours of daylight in summer.Inner signals control other biological clocks. German scientists found that some kind of internal clock seems to order birds to begin their long migration flight twice each year. Birds prevented from flying become restless when it is time for the trip. But they become calm again when the time of flight has ended.Scientist say they are beginning to learn which parts of the brain contain biological clock. An American researcher, Martin Moorhead, said a small group of cells near the front of the brain seems to control the timing of some of our actions. These cells tell a person when to awake, when to sleep and when to seek food. Scientists say there probably are other biological clock cells that control other body activities.80.Dr. Moorhead is studying how our biological clocks affect the way we do our work. Forexample, most of us have great difficulty if we often change to different work hours. It can take many days for a human body to accept the major change in work hours. Dr. Moorhead said industrials officials should have a better understanding of biological clocks and how they affect workers. He said such understanding could cut sickness and accidents at work and would help increase a factory’s production.Section DDirections：Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions and complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Booklovers, most of them, will tell you what a pleasure it is to lend a favorite read to a friend – the novel you stayed up all night to get to the end of; the travel book that made you feel as if you yourself were on a train ride through India. For a while it seemed that e-book users were to be denied this pleasure of lending to friends. You could buy a book or magazine for your reading device, but you couldn’t lend it out.But now, with the Nook, the US book chain Barnes and Noble’s response to Amazon’s Kindle, electronic readers will be able to press their latest literary enthusiasm on their friends, just like readers of physical books can. You simply email the book from your Nook and your friend can read it for two weeks, using any device with the Barnes & Noble e-book reader software. It’s a big impro vement from previous e-book readers.The Nook offers other features too. You read in black and white on the main screen, just like with Kindle. The difference is that on the lower part of the device there’s a color touchscreen. It allows you to browse thr ough a book or magazine, but goes black when you’re not using it so that you save power.Another exciting thing about the Nook is that it offers Wi-Fi （无线上网服务）, arguably a big advance on previous e-book readers. Customers in the United States can use the Internet connection to read whole e-books at Barnes and Noble’s hundreds of bookstores for free. None of Barnes and Noble’s competitors can come close to this.But the Nook, ironically, might just turn out to be a money-loser for Barnes and Noble, or at least a job-loser for Barnes and Noble’s employees. According to Marian Maneker at The Big Money Website, if the Nook is successful it mi ght take sales from the company’s bookstores, eventually forcing their closure and the loss of thousands of jobs.81. What do booklovers take pleasure in, according to the passage？82. According to Paragraph 2, your friend will be able to ___________________ with the Nook.83. According to the passage, the three new features of the Nook are：lending books to yourfriends, a color touch screen and ___________________ in Barnes and Noble’s stores.84. What might happen to Barnes and Noble’s bookstores if the Nook is successful？（Note：Answer the questions and complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS）第II卷（45分）I. TranslationDirections：Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1．现在很多人服用维生素C来抵御感冒。
河南省2020届高三英语上学期期末考试试题
高三英语上学期期末考试试题注意事项：1. 本试卷分I卷和II卷两部分，满分120分；考试时间100分钟；2. 第I卷的答案请用2B铅笔涂在答题卡上；第II卷请用0.5毫米黑色签字笔写在指定位置上。
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第I卷第一部分阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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ALooking for work?Tutors Wanted: Math / Science / Humanities + Test PreparationJob Posted: 2 days agoWage: $27 – 30 per hourJob Type: Part-timeSchedule: Afternoons, evenings, weekdays, weekendsJob description:We're looking for tutors to join us before the next school year starts.Our suitable candidate will be able to assist middle and high school students with test preparation and academic work in Math, Science and / or Humanities.We'll pay for your training before this fall and can also offer flexible summer tutoring chances, including teaching group classes.Once our fall semester starts on August 21, we’ll have even higher demand for tutoring sessions on Sundays from 1 p. m. to 8 p.m. as well as from3 p. m. to 9 p. m. Monday-Thursday.What we offer:※ Flexibl e scheduling. Tutors work from 15 to 30 hours per week depending on availability and student demand.※ Free Sunday dinners during the academic year.※ Fun staff gatherings※ Health insurance reimbursement (补偿) for staff working over 30 hours per week.※ We are 5 minutes’ walking distance from the Menlo Park Caltrain Station.Applicants must：※ Have a good command of the subjects they tutor.※ Be willing to tutor students through the full academic year.Application instructions:※ Email us your resu me (简历)※Tell us why you want to join Academic Trainers and describe your experience of tutoring students if you have any.※ Let us know your scheduling preferences and potential start date.※ Tell us which of the subjects you are able to tutor-Math, Science and / or Humanities.21. Which period of time needs the most tutors during the academic year?A. Sunday afternoons and evenings.B. Friday afternoons and evenings.C. Monday and Thursday mornings.D. Saturday and Sunday mornings.22. What can a tutor enjoy who works more than 30 hours per week?A. Comfortable accommodation.B. Free job training every month.C. Health insurance reimbursement.D. Free meals during the academic year.23.What qualification should a suitable candidate have?A. He / She must tutor all the subjects part-time.B. He / She must be good at the subjects they tutor.C. He / She must have a previous tutoring experience.D. He / She must work every evening through the academic year.BThe Right Thing“Hi, Mrs. Grady,” said Mark when their neighbor opened her door. “Would you like us to shovel (铲除) your sidewalk and driveway?” Shoveling was Jamie’s idea, a way to earn enough money for the new Ocean Kingdom video game that came out the next day.Mrs. Grady wa s happy, “That would be wonderful, boys. I think the job is getting to be too much for me.”“It will cost 10 dollars,” Jamie said, “If that’s OK,” Mark added.“Oh dear,” Mrs. Grady said disappointedly, “I haven’t been able to get to the bank. I can o ffer homemade cookies, but I realize that’s not what you had in mind.” Mark was going to say that Mrs. Grady could pay them another time, but Jamie cut him off. “We’ll come back later.”Jamie hesitated but Mark remembered what happened last summer wh en Mr. Dunn’s collie (牧羊犬), Goldie had just wanted to play, but Mark didn’t feel comfortable around big dogs. He wanted to call for help, but his tongue seemed locked behind his teeth. Then Mrs. Grady’s front door had flown open. She must have seen him fro m across the street. “Hold on, Mark. I’m coming !” “Goldie” she’d called. As soon as Goldie had turned her head, Mrs. Grady had slipped between Mark and the dog. She wasn’t much taller than Mark, but she’d stood from as a rock in front of him. “Goldie, go home!” Then she’d swept her broom to hurry the dog along. “Get!” Goldie had obeyed.When Mark showed thanks to Mrs. Grady, Mrs. Grady laughed, “It was nothing. Good neighbors watch out for each other, don’t they?”And now Mrs. Grady needed Mark as m uch as he’d needed her last summer. He smiled and waved at Mrs. Grady, then his shovel deep into the snow.“Hey!” Jamie shouted. “What are you doing?” Mark couldn’t explain about Goldie and watching out for neighbors. “I like Mrs. Grady’s cookies,” he s aid.24. Why did Jamie and Mark plan to clear the snow for Mrs. Grady at first?A. To help the lady.B. To do volunteer work.C. To earn pocket money.D. To visit New Kingdom.25. Mrs. Grady couldn’t pay them most probabl y because _____.A. she didn’t have enough cashB. she couldn’t find the bankC. she thought it was worthlessD. she couldn’t afford it26. According to the story, which of the following words can be used to describe Mrs.Grady?A. GreedyB. IndifferentC. MeanD. Helpful27. Which of the following proverb can best summarize the story?A. A penny saved is a penny earned.B. Kindness is repaid with kindness.C. A clear conscience is a sure card.D. Actions speak louder than words.CAll networks like 3G and 4G will be things of the past, because 5G will be reachable in the near future. So, what’s so special about a 5G future? First of all, its download speed can be as fast as 20 GB/s, which is 100 to 200 times that of 4G. but what’s more impressive is 5G’s low delay rate. Now, 4G takes an average of 200 milliseconds (毫秒) to send and receive information. But 5G will get it down to 1 millisecond.5G is a great breakthrough. It’s going to change the way equipment connects to the Internet, and more importantly, to each other. And self-driving cars may be one of the biggest breakthroughs to come out of 5G. human reaction time is 200 milliseconds, yet we still have accidents every day. The self-driving car under a 5G network could react and communicate its reaction to hundreds of cars around it, all within 1 millisecond. It’ll play a great role in preventing car accidents and ending traffic jams completely.5G can benefit us in many other ways. Operations could be performed by robots controlled by experts from the other side of the world. Therefore, more lives will be saved in time. Factories can be staffed by robots that can communicate their tasks to each other, and they can do more work efficiently over a 5G network. Imagine a group of drones (无人机) flying over a field of crops, using sensors (传感器) on the ground to sort, pick, feed, and water plants all on their own. Then farmers won’t have to work so hard anymore.But, 5G is not perfect. One major disadvantage has to do with why it’s so fast. 5G uses the millimeter waves, while 4G uses the 15 to 40 centimeter-long waves. And shorter waves go fast but not very far. On 4G networks, the signal can go 10 kilometers. But the 5G signal can go at most 300 meters, and it can’t even go through walls or rain. So, what does that mean? Having such a short signal distance means we need to build a lot of transmitters (信号发射塔) in the future?28.How does the author show us 5G’s advantages in Paragraph 1?A.By giving examples of the uses of 5G.B.By analyzing 5G’s development from 4G.C.By explaining the scientific principles of 5G.D.By making comparisons between 4G and 5G.29.According to the author, the self-driving cars will _______.A.cause more car accidentsB.slow down 5G’s developmentC.run without being connected to the InternetD.have a much faster reaction speed than humans30.What does the underlined part “be staffed by robots” in Paragraph 3 mean?A.Be built by robots.B. Have robots as workers.C.Offer employees home robots.D. Produce more medical robots.31.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A.The main weakness of 5G networks.B.How to make 4G networks more perfect.C.The types of long waves and short waves.D.How to improve the signal of mobile phones.DScientists say they have found high levels of small plastic particles (颗粒) in Arctic snow. A German-Swiss research team collected snow samples (样本) from the Arctic and other areas. They included northern Germany, the Bavarian and Swiss Alps, and the North Sea island of Heligoland. When the researchers examined the samples in a laboratory, they were surprised to find very high levels of microplastics.Microplastics are very small pieces of plastic. These plastic particles are generally smaller than 5 millimeters in length. They come from the breakdown of man-made plastic products and industrial waste.The study found the highest levels of microplastics came from the Bavarian Alps. One snow sample from the area had 154,000 microplastic particles per liter. Samples collected from the Arctic had much lower levels. However, even samples from the Arctic contained up to 14,000 particles per liter.The study also attempted to explore how some of the material could have been carried in the atmosphere. A limited number of earlier studies did find microplastics in the air of some cities, including Paris, Tehran and Dongguan, China.Bergmann Melanie co-wrote the report on the new study. She believes the new study clearly shows that “the majority of the microplastic in the snow comes from the air.” The new study suggests that much of the microplastic found in Europe and the Arctic comes from the atmosphere and snow.While there is growing concern about the effect of microplastics on the environment, scientists are still studying their possible harmful effects on humans and animals. “I hope the new study will lead to more research on this issue. I think microscopic plastic particles should be included in worldwide observations of air pollution levels. We really need to know what effects microplastics have on humans, especially if inhaled with the air that we breathe.” Bergmann said.32. Why did scientists collect samples from so many places in Paragragh 1?A. To make the research convincing.B. To attract people to explore there.C. To measure the length of microplastics.D. To examine the samples easily in the lab.33. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The risks of microplastics.B. The transport of microplastics.C. The breakdown of plastic products.D. The description of microplastics.34. What did the research team find about microplastics?A. Many people threw them away at the Alps.B. They were delivered to remote areas through air.C. They could be caught sight of in the air.D. They had no great effect on the environment.35. What can be inferred from what Bergmann said in the last paragraph?A. Scientists are worried about the the influence of microplastics.B. We have found a practical solution to the environment problem.C. The effect of microplastics on human must be urgently researched.D. There is no need to change observations of air pollution levels.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。