江西省南昌市外国语学校2020届高三英语寒假专题训练十(完形填空)

南昌市外国语学校2019——2020学年下学期高三英语寒假专题训练十二一、阅读理解AA good way to look at failure straight in the face is by writing a failure resume or CV. Like social media，there，we usually only see our friends’ “highlight part”. When we look at others’ resumes，we get scared and think how ours doesn’t measure up. But even the most accomplished people have plenty of failure behind them—we just don’t see it.Stefan felt this deeply as a scientist，so she wrote a different CV which of course boasted about her good grades，PhD，and published papers. But the way she deals with her failure CV is a model of what we could a11 do.“My CV does not reflect my great academic efforts—it does not mention the exams I failed，my unsuccessful PhD or scholarship applications，or the papers never accepted for publication. During the interviews，I talk about the one project that worked，not about the many that failed，”writes Stefan in a column for .Stefan suggests keeping a draft on which you log，casually but regularly，every unsuccessful application，refused grant proposal and rejected paper.And that’s the point：not to consider what we got wrong，but to use that information to both look at failure and realize it’s really okay，and also to use our failures for another purpose：as learning tools.The point is to be real—with ourselves and about how the world works. Being real means taking an honest，critical，but also kind look at what we didn’t get right，and then doing our best to change what we can. Instead of focusing on how that failure makes you feel，take the time to step back and analyze the practical，operational reasons that you failed.So，prctice being okay with failure，and turning your failures into lessons learned. And yes，sometimes we have to learn those lessons more than once，letting go of what you can’t change. And keep moving forward to success.1．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph One refer to?A．Plenty of failure B．A failure resume. C．Highlight part.D．Social media. 2．What did Stefan intend to tell us in paragraph 3?A．A11 her failures in her career.B．Benefits she got from her failures.C．The content of her own resume.D．The difference between her resume and others’. 3．What does Stefan advise us to do in our careers?A．Regard failures as part of our life.B．Keep a record of our failures.C．Value our achievements.D．Long for failures.4．Which of the following best describes the author’s opinion?A．No pains，no gains.B．A11 roads lead to Rome.C．Where there is a will，there is a way.D．Failure is the mother of success.BLike most people, you have probably lost count of the number of perfect-looking shoes you have thrown away simply because the rubber soles (橡胶鞋底) are broken. In addition to the expense, it is also harmful to our environment. Now, thanks to a revolutionary self-healing 3-D printed rubber material, broken shoe soles may be a thing of the past.The magical polymer (聚合物) is developed by the researchers at the University of Southern California’s (USC) and the University of Connecticut (UConn) . The team, led by USC Assistant Professor Qiming Wang, created it through a process called photopolymerization, which uses light to solidify the liquid used to create 3-D printed plastic. The researchers found that adding the right amount of oxidant (氧化剂) to the liquid allowed the 3-D polymer to heal without slowing down the hardening process.“When we gradually increase the oxidant, the self - healing behavior becomes stronger, but the photopolymerization behavior becomes weaker,” explained Wang. “There is competition between these two behaviors.”The team, who published the findings in the journal NPG Asia Materials on February 1st,2019, state that the repair time can be reduced by increasing the room temperature. “If you just put a broken shoe on a bench at room temperature, the rubber will heal itself in six to eight hours,” Wang said. “If you apply heat at maybe 60℃, that expedites the healing process to about two hours.”Given the material s huge potential, it is not surprising to hear that Wang and his team have been approached by several shoe-making companies eager to be the first to use the technology, which is still in the early stages. Once perfected, the scientists also hope to apply the technique to hard plastics that can be used to create self-healing toys, electronics, vehicle parts, and, if Wang has his way, even tires.5．How do the researchers make 3-D printed plastic self- heal?A．By changing the amount of light used.B．By raising the temperature at which it is used. C．By increasing the hardening speed of the liquid.D．By adding the proper amount of oxidant to the liquid. 6．What can be inferred from the text?A．The creation of 3-D printed plastic doesn’t need light.B．The surrounding temperature determines the speed of healing.C．Many shoe making companies got the right to use the technology.D．Throwing away broken shoe soles has been a thing of the past.7．What does the underlined word “expedites” mean?A．Strengthens.B．Delays.C．Accelerates.D．Worsens. 8．Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A．Self - healing shoes may be in our future.B．3-D printing technology makes a difference. C．Self - healing technology will serve many fields.D．A revolution of rubber soles has changed our life.COne step too farScientists have been trying to figure out how to alter the genes of humans for many years now, and it looks like they've finally cracked (破解) the code. But while this may seem like a great step forward in science, some also believe that it's one step back when it comes to ethics.In August, a group of scientists from the US and South Korea worked together to successfully edit a human embryo and remove a genetic mutation (突变) that would have led to heart disease, reported The Guardian.This was achieved with the help of CRISPR, a gene-editing tool that allows scientists to “cut and paste” human DNA．Although this was the first example of an embryo's genes being changed successfully, the benefits of gene editing have already been tested in living patients.In 2015, a five-month-old girl from the UK was saved after doctors used edited cells to fight off her cancer. As of today, she's alive and well.And in the US last year, scientists managed to remove HIV cells from several patients by editing the genes inside their bodies.Some people hope that in the future, diseases or birth detects could simply be “edited out”. However, others believe this could lead to so-called designer babies, giving parents the option to choose everything from eye color to intelligence.“You could find wealthy parents buying the latest ‘upgrades’ for their children, leading to even greater inequality than we already live with,” Marcy Darnovsky, director of the San Francisco Center for Genetics, told BBC News.In spite of these ethical concerns, experts say it’s not possible to create the “perfect” human being. Despite the progress scientists have made, we don’t understand human genes enough to give all unborn child great brainpower or amazing singing abilities.“Right now, we know nothing about genetic enhancement,” Hank Greely, a director of sciences at Stanford University, US, told The New York Times. “We’re never going to be able to say, honestly, ‘This embryo looks like it would score high on the two-part SAT.’”So it looks like if we want good exam results, or to impress people with our piano skills, we’ll have to stick with the old fashioned method of plain hard work — at least for now.9．The underlined word “alter” in Paragraph 1 probably means ______.A．record B．change C．remove D．increase10．Why do some people consider human gene editing a step backwards？______A．They don't think it is an effective way to light diseases.B．They are concerned that it could lead to genetic mutations.C．They think it could lead to designer babies and increased inequality.D．They worry that it could make parents abandon children with birth defects.11．What was the first successful example of human embryo gene editing？______A．A genetic mutation related to heart disease was removed by scientistsB．A newborn baby with cancer was saved by edited cells.C．HIV cells were removed from patients’ bodies.D．Some birth defects were simply edited out.12．What can we conclude from the text？______A．Gene editing is regarded as the perfect way to treat birth defects.B．There is still a long way to go to fully understand human genes.C．Gene editing could help enhance human intelligence in the near future.D．Scientists are pessimistic about the future of gene editing.DTry This at Home!Are you looking for a new pastime that will create a balance between physical activity and relaxation? Then yoga may be the perfect choice for you.13．It can also be done anywhere at any time. It's a great way to strengthen your muscles and become more flexible.In the 1930s, Indian Sri Tirumali and K. Pattabhi developed one of the most popular forms of yoga practised worldwide today. They worked together using an ancient Sansknt text called Yoga Korunta to create a set routine of yoga movements and breathing exercises.14．Ashtanga yoga is different from other forms of yoga. It is a very powerful form of aerobic (有氧的）exercise which creates deep heat in the body. 15．In other forms of yoga, however, the routine can change each time and the stretching exercises aren't aerobic.16．As well as making you stronger and more flexible, it can also help you to stay calm.By focusing on your breathing while doing physical exercise, you are able to get a balance between mind and body. In addition, yoga helps to make us healthier so we are less likely to get common illnesses like colds.Furthermore, yoga encourages you to think about what you're doing. Often you will close your eyes while doing certain movements.17．.After a few lessons you'll stop looking at what the others around you are doing. You will stop comparing yourself and start focusing on yourself.二、完形填空The idea came to him when he least expected it. Alvin Irby was at a 1 when he saw one of his former students sitting in the shop with a 2 look on his face. That’s when Irby realized that by 3 barbershops with books, he might be able to 4 young black boys to read.Irby, a former kindergarten and first grade 5 , knows how important it is for young children to read. He also knows that young black boys 6 often don’t have adult male role models who inspire them to read. That’s where the barbershops come in.Irby 7 Barbershop Books as a way to not just get books into the 8 of young black boys, but also create community reading spaces in a place where kids go 9 . Since its launch in 2013, the program has created kid-friendly reading spaces in 50 barbershops in 12 states 10 the United States.“Our belief is that if we can create positive reading 11 early and often for young black boys, then they will choose to read for 12 . Because they will 13 themselves as readers.” Irby noted, adding, “This is really 14 barbershop Books is about, getting young black boys to say three words: I’m a 15 .”Irby’s idea is 16 . And it will continue to 17 thanks in part to the National Book Foundation Barbershop Books recently won the organizations 2017 Innovations in Reeling prize. It is 18 to programs that use reading to make a social impact. The 19 comes with a S10,000 prize. Irby plans to use the prize money to bring Barbershop Books to more communities and to 20 training programs for barbers so that they can create their own community reading spaces.1．A．bookshop B．restaurant C．barbershop D．school2．A．surprised B．delighted C．excited D．bored3．A．combining B．distinguishing C．decorating D．enlarging4．A．make B．inspire C．suggest D．challenge5．A．student B．teacher C．coach D．friend6．A．in charge B．in public C．in exchange D．in particular7．A．promoted B．advertised C．launched D．prohibited8．A．heads B．arms C．eyes D．hands9．A．comfortably B．frequently C．consequently D．specially10．A．throughout B．by C．from D．beyond11．A．words B．results C．experiences D．distinctions12．A．fun B．work C．play D．sorrow13．A．serve B．design C．identify D．declare14．A．where B．why C．how D．what15．A．player B．reader C．competitor D．singer16．A．catching on B．carrying out C．taking over D．put down17．A．pass B．express C．provide D．leave18．A．shown B．delivered C．thrown D．given19．A．affection B．product C．award D．arrangement20．A．offer B．develop C．operate D．attend三、语法填空：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.AJapan to Resume Commercial Whaling, Defying(违抗) International Ban Japan said on Wednesday that it would withdraw 1.___________ an international agreement and resume commercial whaling, a defiant move to prop up(支持) an industry that still has cultural 2._____________(significant) there, despite plummeting(骤降) demand 3.___________ whale meat.The country would leave the International Whaling Commission, 4.____________ established a moratorium(暂停) on hunting whales that 5.____________ effect in 1986.The international agreement never stopped Japanese whaling, because it allowed the country6.______________(continue) killing whales for7._____________(science) research while selling the meat.In recent years, Japan 8._____________(have) an annual quota(年度份额) in the Antarctic of 333 minke whales, which in the 2017-2018 hunting season included 122 pregnant females.Whale meat was once popular in Japan but is far less so now. Japanese people ate more than 233,000 tons of whale meat in 1962, 9.______________ just 3,000 tons in 2016, according to government data.Still, 10._____________(defend) the industry carries a nationalist appeal(民族主义诉求), with international criticism of whaling sometimes seen as an imposition of Western values.BThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that all regions of the country are experiencing raised levels of flu activity, 1．(indicate) that flu season is here. In fact, the CDC estimates that there have already been 2.6 million flu illnesses, 1,300 deaths, including 2．(child), from the flu.This is a reminder of the power of the influenza virus. Americans need to be 3．(full) prepared for the rest of peak season, 4．will continue into next year. There is still plenty of time for people 5．(receive) the annual flu shot.Due 6．the nature of the vaccine.it takes a few weeks to build up immunity and offer full protection. Remember: Flu 7．(regard) as the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S.Currently. 37 states and Puerto Rico are experiencing widespread or regional flu activity, including New York. California. Maryland and so on. Last flu season, as many as 43 million people were infected with the influenza virus, with 650.000 hospitalized and 61.000 deaths. The previous year, we experienced one of the 8．（bad）seasons in modern history. with nearly 80.000 Americans dying and 49 million infected. You only have to look at the history of this virus io know we have 9．long way to go before the worst of this flu season 10．（be）behind us.四、短文改错假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

2020届南昌市外国语学校高三英语月考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AWe are proud to present a showcase for kid inventions from children chosen from the Kid's Forum at Blue Print Earth. We hope you enjoy the ideas expressed here and join us in supporting the next generation.Eater of Natural DisastersMy invention cansave your home by sucking up all-natural disasters. The government will not own this machine, but by you so there will be no taxes on it. Order Now! The Eater of Natural Disasters will run on renewable batteries. It will cost 50 dollars to make and I will sell it for just $ 75.Created by Matthew Szekeresh —Mt.WashingtonElementary, 5th Grade.Pick-up-Pollution BombMy invention is called the Pick-up-Pollution Bomb. It will just pick up pollution and it won't hurt anything else like people, animals, property, playgrounds, and parks. The reason why I made it is that I think there is too much pollution on the Earth. It sells for $100 apiece, and if you buy this now, I will send you another one for free.Created gratefully by Lauren Newberry — Mt. Washington Elementary, 5th GradeFlying HouseMy invention is a home that will blast off in space. For example, if there were an earthquake people would immediately blast off, or if there were a flood it would take off. Only for $ 400.99.Created by David Turner —Mt.WashingtonElementary, 5th GradeBug RobotMy invention is a robot that catches little bugs, eats little bugs, sucks up pollution, sucks up natural disasters, and turns them into food solving the problems of too many little bugs, natural disasters, pollution and starvation. My product is worth $500. My invention works on 2 triple — A batteries. And if you order one today I'll throw in 4 rechargeable triple-A batteries.Created by Cassie Courtey —Mt.WashingtonElementary, 5th Grade1. Why is the Flying House created?A. To explore the space.B. To clean the air.C. To prepare people for earthquakes.D. To help people escape from natural disasters.2. Which invention can turn pollution into food?A. The Bug Robot.B. The Pick-up-Pollution Bomb.C. The Flying House.D. The Eater of Natural Disasters.3. What can we infer about the four inventions?A. They are very easy to build.B. They are ideas from kids in the same school.C. They are expensive but of practical use.D. They are being used by people.BAs is commonly known,Antarcticais an icy continent with extreme environment. However, a new study provides evidence that the area had a rainforest in the past.The researchers collected a piece of Earth sediment from under the seafloor off the coast ofAntarctica. In the sediment, they discovered forest material that was estimated to be about 90 million years old. At that period, dinosaurs were the ruler animals of the land.Johann Klages, a German geologist, was the lead writer of a study on the findings, published in the journalNature. He said the sediment was collected from a depth of about 30 meters below the ocean floor. Klages said an examination showed that the material didn’t form in the ocean.The researchers estimate that the area — about 900 kilometers from the South Pole — had average yearly temperatures of about12°Cto13°C. The soil included fine dirt particles and hard clay, as well as substances linked to at least 65 different kinds of plants, the study found. Although no animal remains were found, Klages said there were likely dinosaurs, flying reptiles and many insects in the environment.The research represents new evidence of the major climate changes Earth experienced in the past — and is currently undergoing today. The soil in the sediment dates back to the planet’s warmest period of the past 140 million years, with sea level about 170 meters higher than today. The researchers said that the rainforest environment inAntarcticawas especially surprising because each year, the area experiences a four-month polar night when there is no sunlight to fuel plant life. Klages said no ice sheets were present during the time, but seasonal snowfall was likely.4. What can we learn about the sediment collected?A. It formed in the age of dinosaurs.B. It was found on theAntarcticaland.C. Ancient forest material was found in it.D. Some dinosaur remains were found in it.5. How did the researchers reach their findings?A. By analyzing the Earth sediment.B. By exploring ice inAntarctica.C. By collecting data on climate.D. By researching special plants.6. What can be indicated in the last paragraph?A. Seasonal snowfall made the forest disappear.B. Antarctica was much colder 140 million years ago.C. Antarctica’s natural environment has changed greatly.D. Polar nights inAntarcticaare getting shorter than before.7. What is the main idea of the text?A. Rainforest disappeared fromAntarctica.B. Antarctica had a different history of climate.C. Researchers studied a piece of Earth sediment ofAntarctica.D.Antarcticahad an extreme environment containing ice and snow.CIt was once considered an important status symbol ---but having a home phone is increasingly seen asa white elephant. New figures show that one in five households no longer bother with a landline（固定电话），and almost a third of those that do never actually use it.The vast majority of people who still have a home phone ——72 percent ——say they only have it because it is part of their broadband package.But that's not the only reason to desert the home phone - 20 percent of those surveyed said that they were fed up with the number of cold calls and would-be scammers（诈骗者）.Digital media expert Dr. Elinor Carmi said there was a generational and social divide in phone use. She explained："If you,re young and have the mobility to go outside, you would rely on a mobile phone. But if you are older, disabled and perhaps poorer, our research shows you're more likely to use a landline. If you are richer, you will have access to more smart devices --- a smart TV, smartphone or laptop. But the poorer you are --- or if you are older, your use of these devices is more limited.”Last year, research from regulator Ofcom found that the amount of time spent on landline calls annually in theUKhad halved over just six years, to 54 billion minutes. The new study also showed that more than a quarter of households have decided to find a broadband provider that does not charge for their unused landline, but only six percent have done so.8. The underlined part “ a white elephant" in Paragraph 1 probably refers to something that isA. costly but effectiveB. useful and beautifulC. expensive but uselessD. cheap and necessary9. What's the main reason why some people still have a home phone?A. Their broadband package contains it.B. Their family can only afford to use it.C. They are used to using a home phone.D. They consider it an important status symbol.10. Which of the following is more likely to use a landline?A. A young adventurer.B. An old poor gardener.C. An outdoor photographer.D. A famous indoor designer.11. What's the best title of the text?A. End of the landline?B. Fed up with cold calls?C. The history of phonesD. Different choices of phonesD“We are running out of space and the only places to go to are other worlds... Spreading out may be the only thing that saves us from ourselves. I am convinced that humans need to leave Earth.” These are the words of the famous scientist Stephen Hawking, spoken at a science festival inNorwayin 2017, a year before his death.Hawking was not alone in this view. Many experts feel that the only way for humanity to last far into the future is to colonize other planets. That way, if an asteroid, a terrible disease, nuclear war, or some other disaster strikes Earth, civilization as we know it would still have a chance. Mars is one of the most tempting destinations. NASA, theUnited Arab Emirates, the private company SpaceX, and the organization Mars One all have plans to send humans there. “Either we spread Earth to other planets, or we risk going extinct, SpaceX founder Elon Musk said at a conference in 2013.But not everyone agrees that colonizing Mars or any other planet is such a great plan. The most common argument against going is that it’s just too expensive or dangerous. It will take huge amounts of money and other resources just to get people there, let alone set up a place for them to live. It’s not even clear if humans could survive on Mars. One of the biggest dangers there is deadly radiation that bombards the planet.Maybe all the time and money people would pour into a Mars mission would be better spent on more urgentprojects here on Earth, like dealing with poverty or climate change. Some experts argue that handling a problem like an asteroid strike or disease outbreak while staying here on Earth would be much easier and less expensive than surviving on a new planet.In addition, moving to a new planet could harm or destroy anything that already lives there. Mars seems uninhabited, but it could possibly host microbial life. Human visitors may destroy this life or permanently change or damage the Martian environment. Some feel that’s too much of a risk to take.What do you think? Should humans colonize outer space or stay home?12. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Many experts insist that humans should take the risk.B. Mars is the most attractive destinations for human beings.C. Hawking firmly believes the only way to save humans is moving to Mars.D. All the other experts don’t agree with Hawking’s idea.13. Why do some experts disagree with the plan to colonize Mars?A. It will cost much more money to settle on Mars than on Earth.B. It is too long a distance from the Earth to the Mars.C. Human visitors will bring diseases to Martian environment.D. The deadly radiation that bombards the planet is the biggest danger.14. What’s the writing purpose of the passage?A. To raise people’s awareness of protecting the environment.B. To present different opinions on whether to move to the Mars.C. To arouse readers’ reflection on whether to colonize outer space.D. To inspire people to deal with the environmental problems.15. In which section of a magazine is the passage most likely from?A. Fiction.B. Current affairs.C. Social Studies.D. Science.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年南昌市外国语学校高三英语月考试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（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ABest of British：Outdoor CinemasLuna Beach Cinema, BrightonOn the beaches of Brighton this summer, you can enjoy the lapping of waves as you take inFinding Dory, Moana and Sharknadoover a month-long residency. This spot boasts the highest definition outdoor LED screen in the country. stretching to an impressive 33 feet!Moonlight Flicks, ChesterThe biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England, Moonlight Flicks will be showing some serious blockbusters（大片）this summer, including A Star Is Born and singalong crowd-pleaser, The Greatest Showman. Cinephiles can gather on the lawn and plug into wireless headphones to ensure perfect sound quality.Rooftop Film Club, LondonEnjoy cult classics and family favorites while looking out on a view of London's skyline with the city's unique Rooftop Film Club. The current programme only runs until June 30 and our top picks include The Breakfast Club, Fargo and a special 65th anniversary showing of Rear Window.Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North WalesThe 11th-century Chirk Castle was first built under the reign o£ Edward I, but now it's the destination for Silly Walk superfans, as they put on screenings of the cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Has there ever been a more perfect surrounding to enjoy the comedy capers of King Arthur and his dozy squire?1. What can you enjoy in the biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England?A.Finding DoryB.A Star Is BornC.The Breakfast ClubD.Monty Python and the Holy Grail.2. Where can you enjoy a special anniversary show?A. Luna Beach Cinema, Brighton.B. Moonlight Flicks, Chester.C. Rooftop Film Club, London.D. Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North Wales3. What's the purpose of writing the text?A. To encourage summer activities.B. To advertise several cult classics.C. To recommend some blockbusters.D. To introduce outdoor cinemas.BWhen rescuers were called to rescue a “little owl”, they did not expect to find one that was too fat to fly. A concerned citizen first spotted the poor bird lying helplessly. Even Rufus Samkin, whose team then took the team in on Jan.3, believed the bird to be injured. There were no wounds to be found, however, causing experts to believe the female owl was simply too wet to fly.But it was only after a thorough drying-off and complete checkup that they noted the real issue. The rescuers weighed the owl and concluded that she was “simply extremely obese” and couldn’t take off. This additional weight left her unable to fly, though experts began to wonder how she got so fat in the first place. Because it’s rather unusual for wild birds to reach such a state, they decided to keep her a few weeks and monitor her.In the end, the rescuers assessed that it was simply a case of “natural obesity”. December 2019 was quite warm, which meant that there were many insects for the bird to feast upon. Indeed, the owl was discovered in a field that was “filled with field mice” due to the usual climate. “It’s been very mild here, and the owl is able to find foods easily,” Samkin explained. With the sudden food, “she ly ate much and got very fat. She had a lovely time, but went too far.”The researchers consequently put the owl on a “strict diet” so she could shrink to a more “natural weight”. She was even put on a bit of exercise and encouraged to fly around. In the end, the bird was sent flying gracefully off into the British countryside at a much healthier and happier weight. Hopefully, this owl won’t come upon another feast of field mice—unless she wants another few weeks at the fat camp.4. What did people think happened to the owl at first?A. She was hurt.B. She was trapped.C. She was hungry.D. She was wet.5. Why was the bird unable to fly?A. She needed a thorough checkup.B. She should be given a drying-off.C. She was completed overweight.D. She was simply extremely strong.6. What made the owl have enough foods?A. The especially warm weather.B. The reducing number of insects.C. The rich fields growing crops.D. The lovely time the bird enjoyed.7. How did the owl loseits weight?A. Going on a diet and exercising.B. Flying in the British countryside.C. Visiting that fat camp again.D. Enjoying her wonderful feast freely.CIn order to develop the pandemic-stricken economy, China recovered the street vendors（商贩）in a new nation-wide method known as “street stall economy'', allowing residents to set up open-air shops on the sidewalks or other available public spaces.Street vendors were once an important part ofChina's economy and urban landscape. However, sinceChina's economy took off in the last decade, street vendors have gradually disappeared from the streets and many of them opened shops of their own.Fast forward to today, street vendors have come into our sight again after cities such asChengduand Yantai succeeded in creating hundreds of thousands of jobs by giving street stalls permission to operate.China's tech industry was quick to jump on the street vendor trend, with tech giants including Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan and flocking todish outcheap loans, offer support and payment solutions to millions of owners of newly established small businesses.Ant Financial, Alibaba's fintech arm, promised its mobile wallet app Alipay will give interest-free loans to 30 million vendors, and 70 billion RMB of interest-free credit line to consumers to make purchases everywhere, including street vendors. provided 50 billion RMB worth of quality goods for street vendors, and provided each one of them with a maximum 100,000 RMB interest-free loan to stock up.Tencent's WeChat announced to offer payment solutions, marketing supports and even training for up to 50 million street vendors, with the end goal of digitally transforming them to increase their income.Guangzhoucity partnered with WeChat this month to hold a live streaming shopping festival to improve sales of local produce. In attempts to promote various live streaming platforms, many tech CEOs also made their own live streamed e-commerce debuts（首次亮相）selling goods coming from all over the country.8. What does the underlined part “dish out" in Paragraph 3 mean?A. turn down.B. provide with.C. pay off.D. apply for.9. Compared with and Tencent, what unique measure did Ant Financial take?A. It provides interest-free loans for vendors.B. It offers interest-free credit line to customers.C. It provides quality goods for street vendors.D. It offers marketing support to businessmen.10. What's the purpose of the cooperation between WeChat andGuangzhoucity?A. To volunteer to train street vendors.B. To give away free goods to the poor.C. To promote to develop the local economy.D. To help CEOs make their own streaming platforms.11. What can be the best title for the text?A. Chengdu and Yantai Succeeded in Creating Job OpportunitiesB. "Street Vendor Economy” Greatly Increases People's IncomeC. The Whole Nation Are Involved in a New Economy ModelD.China's Major Tech Companies Are Helping With "Street Vendor Economy”DThere is an old Chinese proverb that states “One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade,” and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and a daughter is sometimes confusing. The relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include responsibilities and unconditional love, whichprecludemothers and daughters from being best friends.Marina, 27 years old, said, “I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldn’t consider her my best friend. Best friends don’t pay for your wedding. Best friends don’t remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friends don’t tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.” This doesn’t mean that the mother and daughter relationship can’t be very close and satisfying. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common, which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining(保持) and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of work and technology, which may bring them even closer together.Best friends may ormay not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse; the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if for some unfortunate reason they aren’t speaking. Sometimes this is not an equal relationship. Daughters don’t always feel responsible for their mother’s emotional well-being. But mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable byany other. Mothers always “trump(胜过)” friends.12. What does the underlined word “preclude” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. differ.B. benefit.C. prevent.D. change.13. What can we learn from what Marina said?A. Best friends will not spend money on her wedding.B. Best friends will not remind her of important issues in life.C. Her mother is wiser on account of her age.D. Her mother is definitely not her best friend.14. Why can a mother and a daughter build a even closer relationship today?A. Because they share advanced technology with each other.B. Because they work together to support the whole family.C. Because they experience the same values and traditions.D. Because they have common experience in life and work.15. What is the text mainly about?A. How to build a good mother and daughter relationship.B. A mother-daughter relationship is irreplaceable.C. Mothers want to be daughters’ friends.D. A daughter is a mother’s best friend.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。

江西省南昌市外国语学校2019——2020学年下学期高三英语寒假专题训练八（综合训练）一、阅读理解AScientists have discovered a "monster black hole" so massive that, in theory, it shouldn't existIt’s a stellar black hole---the type that forms after stars die, collapse, and explode. Researchers had previously believed that the size limit was no more than 20 times the mass of our sun because 8S these stars die, they lose most of their mass through explosions that expel matter and gas swept away by stellar winds This theory has now been toppled by LB-1, the newly discovered black hole. Located about 15.000 light years away, it has a mass 70 times greater than our sun, according to a press release from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.The findings were published by Chinese researchers in the journal Nature on Wednesday."Black boles of such mass should not even exist in our galaxy, according to most of the current models of stellar evolution," said Liu Jifeng, head of the team that made the discovery. "LB-1 is twice as massive as what we thought possible. Now theorists will have to take up the challenge of explaining its formation."Scientists are now scratching their heads at how LB-1 got so huge.The Chinese team has proposed a number of theories. LB-1' sheer size suggests that it “was not formed from the collapse of only one star," the study said--- instead, it could potentially be two smaller black holes orbiting each other.Another possibility is that it formed from “fallback supermova.” This is when a supernoma---the last stage of an exploding star---ejects material during the explosion, which then falls back into the supernova, creating a black hole.This fallback formation is theoretically possible, but scientists have never been able to prove or observe it. If this is how LB-1 formed, then we may have "direct evidence for this process” for the first time, the study said.There are several types of black holes and stellar black holes like LB-1 are on the smaller side, according to NASA．Supermassive black holes are much bigger---they can be billions of times the mass of our sun, Scientists believe supermassive black holes may be connected to the formation of galaxies, as they often exist at the center of the mass star stems but it is still not clear exactly how, or which form first.1．Why does the writer write the article?A．To report the great achievement Chinese scientists have made in black hole theory,B．To inform the readers of the basic knowledge about the black hole,C．To share with the readers the new development of the black hole discovery,D．To demonstrate the significance of discovering new black holes for science.2．Which of the following about LB-1 is true to the passage?A．It is the biggest black hole ever discovered,B．It lost only a small part of its mass through explosion.C．It couldn't have been formed from the collapse of one star,D．Its discovery may lead to some breakthrough in the “fallback formation theory".3．Which of the following is right according to the passage?A．If the sun in our galaxy dies some of its mass will be taken away by stellar winds.B．A massive supernova will be formed and then exploded if the sun in our galaxy dies.C．"The Milky Way" was formed after a supermassive black hole collapsed and exploded.D．If “the Milky Way" dies, a supermassive black hole will be formed after its death.BBlue Planet II's latest episode (情节) focuses on how plastic is having a destructive effect on the ocean andslowly poisoning our sea creatures. Researchers recently also found that sea creatures living in the deepest place on Earth, the Mariana Trench, have plastic in their stomachs. Indeed, oceans are drowning in plastic.Though it seems that the world couldn't possibly function without plastics, plastics are a remarkably recent invention. The first plastic bags were introduced in the 1950s, the same decade that plastic packaging began gaining popularity in the United States. This growth has happened so fast that science is still catching up with the change. Plastics pollution research, for instance, is still a very early science.We put all these plastics into the environment, but we still don't really know what the outcomes are going to be. What we do know, though, is disturbing. Ocean plastic is estimated to kill millions of marine animals every year. Nearly 700 species, including endangered ones, are known to have been affected by it. One in three leatherback turtles, which often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, have been found with plastic in their bellies. Ninety percent of seabirds are now eating plastics on a regular basis. By 2050, that figure is expected to rise to 100 percent.And it's not just wildlife that is threatened by the plastics in our seas. Humans are consuming plastics through the seafood we eat. I could understand why some people see ocean plastic as a disaster, worth mentioning in the same breath as climate change. But ocean plastic is not as complicated as climate change. There are no ocean trash deniers , at least so far. To do something about it, we don't have to remake our planet energy system.This is not a problem where we don' t know what the solution is. We know how to pick up garbage. Anyone can do it. We know how to deal with it. We know how to recycle. We can all start by thinking twice before we use single-use plastic products. Things that may seem ordinary, like using a reusable bottle or a reusable bag-when taken collectively, these choices really do make a difference.4．Why is plastics pollution research still a very early science?A．The plastics pollution research is too difficult.B．Plastics have produced less pollution than coal.C．Plastics have gained popularity too fast for science to catch up.D．The world couldn't possibly function without plastics.5．How did the author support his opinion in Paragraph 3?A．By citing quotes from leading experts.B．By making a comparison and contrast.C．By listing examples from his own experience.D．By presenting solid statistics.6．What does the author intend to tell us in the last paragraph?A．We reap what we sow.B．The shortest answer is doing.C．All things are difficult before they are easy.D．Actions speak louder than words.7．What is the main idea of the passage?A．The oceans become choked with plastic.B．Ocean plastic is a global issue.C．Blue Planet II has left viewers heartbroken.D．Plastics gain in popularity all over the world.CFor top students from low-income families，the challenge of applying to colleges is particularly difficult. 1 in 4 deal with all of that—the writing，the studying，the researching and applying—completely on their own. One approach to make this whole process easier? Pair students up with an adviser.That’s the idea behind CollegePoint，an initiative to help gifted students go to schools that match their intellectual ability. When a high school student takes a standardized test—the PSAT，SAT or ACT——and they score in the 90th percentile，and their families make less than$80，000 a year，they get an email from the program offering them a free adviser. The advisers listen，guide and answer students’questions.Connor Rechtzigel，an adviser in Minnesota，sees the importance of his role，for research shows that low-income students are far more likely to undermatch because they don’t think they have what it takes to get in and because many don’t even know what schools are out there. He helped high school senior Justice Benjamin，the first in his family to apply to college，think about what his ideal learning experience was. Finally，Justice narrowed in on smaller schools where he could study environmental science and made his final choice：SkidmoreCollege in New York. He felt empowered by the process.Figuring out how to pay for college is a major part of what，CollegePoint advisers do. Nakhle，an adviser in North Carolina，is working with Hensley，an Ohio high school senior who can’t get extra financial help from her family. They spent a lot of time comparing and analyzing her financial-aid award letters，which made her decision much clearer. Finally，the Ohio State University offered an option where she would pay nothing. Staying in-state wasn’t her first choice，but it was the best option for her.8．What is the second paragraph mainly about?A．How CollegePoint works.B．The goal of CollegePoint.C．Ways to apply for a free adviser.D．The challenge of choosing colleges.9．What prevents low-income students from attending proper colleges?A．Overestimating their abilities.B．Knowing little about colleges.C．Lack of enough learning experience.D．Failure to get support from their families.10．Why did Hensley finally choose the Ohio State University?A．She didn’t want to stay far from home.B．Her favorite major was provided there.C．She would show her talents to the full.D．The university met her financial needs.11．What is the best title for the text?A．How to Be a Financial Adviser B．Steps for Top Students to Select Ideal Colleges C．Advisers Help Poor Students Apply to Suitable CollegesD．CollegePoint—a Program Helping Students Score HighDMicroplastics are everywhere in our environment. It's hardly surprising that the tiny fragments have also been found in humans. A new study shows that Americans are consuming as many as 121,000 particles each year.Measuring 50 to 500 microns in length, microplastics come from a variety of sources, including large plastics that break down into smaller and smaller pieces. Therefore, much remains unknown about the common existence of these materials within the human body, as well as their impact on human health.Hoping to fill in some of these gaps, a research team led by Kieran Cox, a PhD candidate at the University of Victoria, looked at 26 papers assessing the amount of microplastics in commonly consumed food items, among which are seafood, sugars, salts, honey, alcohol and water. The team also evaluated the potential consumption of microplastics through inhalation （吸入）using previously reported data on microplastic concentrations in the air and the Environmental Protection Agency's reported respiration rates. Based on these data, the researchers calculated that our annual consumption of microplastics via food and drink ranges from 39,000 to 52,000 particles. When microplastics taken in through inhalation are taken into account, the range jumps to between 74,000 and 121,000 particles per year.The authors of the study found that people who drink exclusively from plastic water bottles absorb an additional 90,000 microplastics each year, compared to 4,000 among those who only consume tap water. "This shows that small decisions, over the course of a year, really matter and have an impact." Cox says. The new study, according to its authors, was the first to investigate "the accumulative human exposure" to microplastics. But in all likelihood, the research tells only a small part of the entire story. Collectively, the food and drink that the researchers analyzed represent 15 percent of Americans' caloric intake. The team could not account for food groups like fruits, vegetables and grains because there simply is not enough data on their microplastic content.For those worried about microplastic consumption, cutting down bottled water is a good place to start. But to the heart of the problem, we have to stop producing and using so much plastic.12．What makes it difficult to know microplastics commonly exist in the human body?A．The quality.B．The quantity.C．The shape.D．The size.13．How did Kieran Cox's team calculate the potential consumption of microplastics?A．By studying papers.B．By comparing the impacts.C．By analyzing the data.D．By conducting experiments.14．Which of the following is true according to the text?A．Drinking less plastic bottled water helps to take in fewer microplastics.B．The study is among the earliest to investigate human exposure to microplastics.C．Cox's team gained comprehensive information of microplastics taken in by humans.D．People consume 74,000 to 121,000 particles of microplastics per year from food and drink.15．What is the best title for the text?A．The Potential Problems of MicroplasticsB．Microplastics Coming From Various SourcesC．Microplastics Found Within Human BodiesD．The Impact of Microplastics on Human HealthEWhile plenty of birds-such as swallows, hawks and hummingbirds-migrate during the day, the majority of land birds travel at night.Migration at night has at least three advantages. 16．Secondly, the air in the atmosphere is usually more stable than during the day. Lastly the air is cooler at night. A migrating bird produces a huge amount of heat that needs to be released. Most of the heat is lost from the unfeathered legs. 17．Nighttime migrators include sparrows, warblers, flycatchers, thrushes, orioles and cuckoos. Most of them don't live in vast open places.18．They aren't the best fliers, so they need the thick coverage to avoid enemies.But flying at night is becoming more dangerous than it used to be.19． A well-lit high- rise can kill hundreds of migrating birds in a single night, an issue that has started to attract more public concern. In cities like New York, Chicago and Houston, some skyscrapers and other landmarks now have "lights out" programs during key bird migration times in the fall and spring.20． A protein called cryptochrome, which is sensitive to blue light 9 is thought to be the key to making this happen. Cryptochromes from migratory birds have evolved to require less light and to allow their recognition of blue light to sense and respond to magnetic fields.二、完形填空ProjectArt is an arts program providing free arts classes to children at public libraries in major US cities.21 to the arts encourages children's self-worth, helps them communicate and improves their 22 in academic areas. Yet, since the 1980s, access to arts education for American school children has been on the 23But where the American public school system is 24 children, non-profits are 25 to fill the emptiness, and one organization in particular has 26 plans to become the largest free art school for children in the country.ProjectArt, founded by AdarshAlphons in Harlem in 2011, is 27 to New Orleans and San Francisco, two cities with many homeless young people and giving the organisation a(n) 28 in a total of eight cities across the US.Its executive director, Diana Buckley Muchmore 29 with ProjectArt in its early days, and oneexperience impressed on her the 30 that art can make on a child's development. 31 her friend Alphons in teaching in a Harlem community center, Buckley Muchmore met a boy. "He was very quiet, but I 32 with him through a sculpture he was making 33 wood, and he slowly started to 34 to describe his work," she remembers.Since then, Buckley Muchmore has watched as ProjectArt has embraced a model of 35 with the country's public library systems. The libraries give them 36 space, access to existing communities and materials to 37 the children's creations.In the meantime, the organization is working to serve the particular needs and take 38 of the resources of its newest cities. In San Francisco, Buckley Muchmore has an eye on big companies like Airtbnb and Adobe, which she hopes to 39 for funding. The organization also receives 40 from foundations and individuals.“In terms of less populated communities, we'll get there too," says Buckley Muchmore. "Eventually, we'll be in all the cities that have libraries."21．A．Exposure B．Entrance C．Invitation D．Addiction22．A．popularity B．expectation C．performance D．identity23．A．decline B．account C．way D．rise24．A．satisfying B．transforming C．supporting D．failing25．A．letting of B．stepping in C．taking up D．falling out26．A．great B．strange C．difficult D．secret27．A．moving B．allocating C．returning D．expanding28．A．evidence B．guidance C．presence D．reference29．A．separated B．volunteered C．toyed D．conflicted30．A．impact B．remark C．barrier D．progress31．A．Appealing B．Including C．Joining D．Watching32．A．dealt B．connected C．played D．compared33．A．in between B．up to C．out of D．away from34．A．hold out B．stand up C．figure out D．open up35．A．partnering B．struggling C．exchanging D．consulting36．A．parking B．green C．living D．free37．A．respect B．inspire C．reward D．challenge38．A．charge B．advantage C．notice D．control39．A．arrange B．prepare C．trade D．approach40．A．invitations B．appreciations C．donations D．congratulations三、语法填空：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。

江西省南昌市外国语学校2019——2020学年下学期高三英语寒假专题训练七（七选五+完型+语填+作文）一、七选五。

ASurveillance (监视) is a fact of life. Your boss is monitoring your performance at work. Supermarkets are collecting data on your grocery shopping. 1．In a few months, European Union law-makers are due to approve proposals that will make driver assistance systems mandatory (强制的) in cars within three years. All new models of car will come with black boxes (event data recorders), intelligent speed assistance, lane-keeping assistance and more besides.A large number of technologies will soon be monitoring a driver’s every move. Are we prepared for devices that watch how we drive and try to help us do it better?2．In a report published in April 2018, it found that the suite of changes could save at least 7,300 lives by 2030, and reduce the number of serious injuries from car crashes by 38,900. “We can have the same kind of impact as when safety belts were first introduced,” says Oliver Carsten, who studies transport safety at the University of Leeds, UK.3．The black box is the most controversial (有争议的) tech because of fears that the tech encourages surveillance. It would be easy to worry about being watched in your car. But the EU rules say the system is only checked in the event of an accident to help with insurance claims and police investigation. The point is to provide for a fair allocation (分配) of responsibility when a crash occurs. Some people choose to have a black box because it can reduce their individual insurance premium (保险费). 4．What’s more, the data collected in human-driven cars will help train automated driving systems to the point that they could be ready for large-scale deployment in the future.5．Drivers should think of it as an extra layer of protection, rather than the vehicle trying to take over driving from you.A．Now there is a new field: the automobile.B．There is concern about these technologies, however.C．The tech is reducing costs because it’s reducing the number of crashes.D．Safety isn't much discussed, principally because cars are already very safe.E. While the EU is taking the boldest steps, these technologies aren't far behind in other parts of the world.F. As a result, what may at first glance seem like a surveillance technology is actually a benefit for society.G. The European Commission says that introducing these advanced driver assistance systems will make driving safer.BCompetition is a common phenomenon in our social life. 6．There is constant competition for academic degrees, jobs, customers, money and so forth. In a sense, competition is one of the motive forces to the development of society.7．Therefore, the only way to survive is to be competitive. Growing in a competitive environment is important for a child because future adult life is difficult. Finding a good job, for example, is an extremely competitive activity.Today, most people obtain knowledge through various ways and a large number of people get good education. 8．The quality of people is rapidly increasing. Competition is more violent than what we thought it should be. The potentially successful job applicant has to be prepared in stronger position by gaining more qualifications and experience. In the sports contests, the strongest will come out as winners. In the business world, to beat your competitors, you must be better than the other employees. 9．Though the only way our world rewards people is to give honor to the winners, not to the losers, byattempting to compete at different activities, we can still learn to win and lose, gain experience and know our strengths and weaknesses. Competition prepares us for the tough things in life.Whether in games, in study or in business alike, the aim is to win the game, the degree, the trophy, and the contract. 10．A．Otherwise, you will be defeated.B．Modern society demands high-quality talents.C．Learning to be competitive is clearly the best preparation for life.D．There are also many people who have higher degrees in their special fields.E. Children have to learn to be competitive in order to adapt to modern society.F. In the natural world, the weak will be replaced by the strong and the fittest can live.G. We compete when we play games and when we try to do better than others in our study.CBeginning with Chinese efforts to explore and connect with Central Asia, the Silk Road consisted of massive small routes and was named after the silk cloth the Chinese produced. 11．Through these routes, Chinese silk, porcelain, lacquer work and ironware were shipped to the West, while pepper, flax, spices, grape and pomegranate entered China.12．They promoted flow of knowledge as well. Arab astronomy, calendar and medicine found their way to China, while China’s four great inventions and silkworm breeding spread to other parts of the world. 13．For example, Buddhism originated in India, blossomed in China and was enriched in Southeast Asia. Confucianism, which was born in China, gained appreciation by European thinkers such as Leibniz and V oltaire. Herein lies the appeal of mutual learning.The ancient silk routes witnessed the busy scenes of visits and trade over land and ships calling at ports. Along these major routes, capital, technology and people flowed freely. 14．The ancient prosperous cities and ports developed, so did the Roman Empire as well as Parthia and Kushan Kingdoms. The Han and Tang Dynasties of China entered the golden age. The ancient silk routes brought prosperity to these regions and contributed to their development.Some regions along the ancient Silk Road used to be a land of milk and honey. Yet today, these places are often associated with conflict, crisis and challenge. 15．Now, the Belt and Road Initiative intends to build an open platform of cooperation and a broad community of shared interests. It will not only achieve economic growth and balanced development, but also connect different civilizations. Mutual understanding, mutual respect, and mutual trust among different countries will be boosted.A．More importantly ideas were also exchanged.B．The ancient silk routes were not only for trade.C．Goods, resources and benefits were widely shared.D．Such state of affairs should not be allowed to continue.E. However, silk was just one of many goods traded on these routes.F. Large empires provided stability and protection for the trade routes.G. The Silk Road was never an actual road, or even a single massive trade route.二、完形填空“Are you going to the audition (试镜)?” Someone asked Connie, as we came out of ballet class.“What audition?” I asked.“Oh, nothing,” said Connie. “It’s for The Ed Sullivan Show. You wouldn’t be 16 .”The Ed Sullivan Show was a famous one-hour show on CBS. They constantly needed performers for their new shows. This time they were looking for six dancers to support the star performer Jimmy Durante.“Why not? I’d love to go!” I 17 .Connie smiled at me and said, “I don’t think you are 18 yet, Eva.”Later that night, I couldn’t fall asleep. It 19 me. Who said I shouldn’t go to the audition? Onlybecause I was a young novice (新手)? How would I know if I didn’t try?The next morning, I 20 I was going to the audition. I packed my dancing shoes, and put on bright red lipstick. As I looked at my 21 in the mirror, I saw one thing missing. I put on a smile.I took the subway to the Eighth Avenue and walked to the rehearsal studio. I 22 and took my place nervously.Connie and five of my other friends were there. “What are you doing here?” one asked.I said simply, “Well, I have nothing to lose by 23 .”The look I got said, “Okay. 24 .”The audition began. All the other dancers had confident but expressions. I had a smile. 25More and more dancers were knocked out. I was still there with my friends. Then we were asked to do a jeté en l’air 26 : stand on one leg, kick the other one up and out as close to a split as possible, and then do a turn in the air. Hopefully, you’d land on both feet.All the other candidates did the jeté beautifully. It was my turn. I took the preparatory step, and with that never-ending smile, I leaped up into the air, turned in mid-air and 27 flat on my back. But even then, the smile never 28 my face.When everything settled down, my friends were instructed to go to the right. When I was told to go to the left, their faces told they felt 29 for me.I picked up my belongings and prepared to leave when the choreographer called out to me, “Where are you going? You’ve got the 30 if you want it.”Did I want it? I certainly did. I thought I had been 31 !There were no jetés in the 32 . I made my first appearance on national TV. I never stopped 33 , and I always landed on my feet.Had I not believed I could do it, and had I not tried, I would have 34 out on a thoroughly enjoyable experience.It proved once again that a smile will get one 35 than a frown ever will.16．A．qualified B．interested C．available D．suitable17．A．declared B．complained C．requested D．suggested18．A．stable B．flexible C．ready D．mature19．A．inspired B．bothered C．discouraged D．shocked20．A．admitted B．promised C．confirmed D．decided21．A．costume B．shadow C．reflection D．reaction22．A．called in B．signed in C．logged in D．joined in 23．A．consulting B．fighting C．training D．trying24．A．Whoever B．Whatever C．Wherever D．Whenever 25．A．delighted B．proud C．impatient D．serious 26．A．immediately B．formally C．gradually D．individually27．A．landed B．stayed C．lay D．hung28．A．approached B．changed C．left D．covered29．A．puzzled B．relieved C．nervous D．sorry30．A．job B．gift C．dance D．reward31．A．dismissed B．cheated C．rejected D．ignored32．A．show B．contest C．interview D．play33．A．smiling B．acting C．laughing D．leaping34．A．stood B．taken C．missed D．come35．A．freer B．further C．faster D．fitter三、语法填空：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。

2020届南昌市外国语学校高三英语期末试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWhen you grow up in Voss, outdoor adventures become a way of living. This is why visitors will find outdoor activities for all ages and levels. Many people get the impression that such activities as river sports, air sports and other extreme sports are only for the experts. Actually, you will find many outdoor adventures for those who simply want a taste of these elements in Voss.◆River KayakingThe river in Voss are great for river kayaking. If you are a beginner, we advise you to try an introduction course of 3 hours. A course of 2 days can be tested out if you really want to learn the sport of kayaking. Get a totally new experience with one of the best kayak centers inNorway.Prices From NOK 850 per person◆RaftingThe most popular summer activity in Voss. Thrilling, fun and suitable for beginners as well as those with experience! Includes transportation, safety instruction, swim test and about8kmof breathtaking rafting starting off in softer steams before getting on to the more exciting streams.Season Daily May—OctoberPrices From NOK 1,120Info All necessary equipment is provided. Please bring your own swimwear and towel.◆Bavallsekspressen Chair LiftExplore the mountain by riding the Bavallsekpressen chair lift all the way to the top to get immediate access to a great variety of hiking trails in beautiful scenery. The lift is also open for those who want to bring their bike or paraglider. Start and end: From Bavallen to Hangurstoppen.Season: Sat/Sun 24 June—06 August 12:00-16:00Prices Single trip: NOK 100 Day pass: NOK 250◆HusdyrparkenAt Husdyrparken, visitors get to experience Norwegian farm animals. You can participate in animal feeding and farm competitions, or simply relax with an organic ice cream in the café. You can also visit a small museumwith old farming equipment.Season: Daily 18 June—21 AugustPrices: Adults NOK 120 Children NOK 60 Senior NOK 60Family Pass NOK 200 (For up to two adults and two kids)1. Who are the intended readers of the passage?A. Local residents.B. Professional athletes.C. Travel experts.D. Common Tourists.2. Which of the following activities provide instructions for beginners?A. River Kayaking and Rafting.B. Husdyrparken and River Kayaking.C. Rafting and Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift.D. Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift and Husdyrparken.3. How much should Jan pay for a farm trip with her little son and her mother in Voss?A. NOK 240.B. NOK 200.C. NOK 180.D. NOK 120.BHave you ever been on social media and seen your favorite celebrity talking about a product? These promotions might not be totally random, and are actually seen as a vital part of the marketing process. The question is: How do social media influencers ‘influence’ what you buy?Human desire for status and making friends, combined with our need to belong to a group, makes us receptive to being ‘socially influenced’. Companies often use that desire to have a similar lifestyle to a celebrity we admire to sell or launch a product. So, what do these promotions actually do?Firstly, they can be used to build brand awareness. A social media influencer should have a strong understanding of the platform they operate on, and therefore can create appealing content that not only sticks to the brand image, but sparks their followers’ interests in a product they might never have seen before.Secondly, influencers can improve a company or product’s relationship with their customer base. According to InMoment’s 2018 US Retail CX Trends Report on customer loyalty, 77% of buyers have been brand loyal for more than ten years. This is also true of 60% of millennials. A popular celebrity can target key customers and talk or blog about a product, which can create an instant and lasting bond with them.Lastly, influencers can improve customer buying habits with seemingly ‘unbiased opinions’. We are more likely to respond to ‘peer recommendation’ than traditional ads, meaning the fact we see an influencer as a ‘friend’ can make us less likely to be doubtful about what we are seeing.So, the next time you see a celebrity talking about a product, you might want to consider that this could be a carefully worked-out marketing strategy designed to target your core needs. If you find yourself examining a product you’ve seen on social media, you may well have been influenced.4. Why do companies invite celebrities to launch products?A. Because celebrities can improve the companies’ public images.B. Because consumers like to share similarity with celebrities.C. Because celebrities want to make more money.D. Because consumers can make friends with celebrities.5. According to the passage, which strategy is often used by influencers?A. Setting up operation platforms.B. Sending gifts to customers.C. Improving relationship with the company.D. Taking advantage of their popularity.6. To customers, the recommendations of influencers seem to be ________.A. offensiveB. subjectiveC. objectiveD. misleading7. The passage is mainly about ________.A. how social media make adsB. how social media influence our lifestyleC. how social influencers affect our buyingD. how celebrities earn fameC"Long time no see." is a very interesting sentence. When I first read this sentence from an American friend's e-mail, I laughed. I thought it was a perfect example of Chinglish.Obviously, it is a word-by-word literal translation of the Chinese greeting with wrong English grammar and structure! Later on, my friend told me that it is a standard American greeting. I was too surprised to believe her. Her words were unbelievable at all. So I did research onGoogle. com. To my surprise, there are over 60 thousand web pages containing "Long time no see." Though it is sort of informal, it is part of the language that Americans use daily. Interestingly, if you type this phrase in Microsoft Word, the software will tell you that the grammar needs to be corrected.Nobody knows the origin of this Chinglish sentence. Some people believe that it came from Charlie Chan's movies. In the 1930s, Hollywood moviemakers successfully created a worldwide famous Chinese detective named "Charlie Chan" on wide screens. Detective Chan liked to teach Americans some Chinese wisdom by quoting Confucius. "Long time no see." was his symbol. Soon after Charlie Chan, "Long time no see." became a popular expression in America thanks to the popularity of these movies.Some scholars compare America to a hugemelting pot. All kinds of cultures are mixed in the pot together, and they change the colour and taste of each other. Language is usually the first thing to be influenced in the mixed pot.You can have some examples from other countries such as pizza from Italian, sushi from Japanese, and déjà vu from French etc. There is a long list! Since Americans admire Chinese culture more and more nowadays, I believe more Chinese words will become American English in the future. In this way, the American's melting pot keeps adding richness and flavour.8. What did the writer himself feel surprised at?A. The Chinglish expression "Long time no see."B. So many literal translations of the expressions used in America.C. "Long time no see." is used as a standard American English greeting.D. Finding out Americans use the expression every day.9. What do the underlined words "melting pot" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Confucius's words.B. Culture mixture.C. A kind of cooked dish.D. American changing cultures.10. According to the passage, what can be inferred?A. Detectives translated the phrase "Long time no see."B. Cultures cannot be changed in the huge melting pot.C. The huge melting pot greatly affects all kinds of languages.D. Hollywood made "Long time no see." popular.11. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Some Chinese expressions are introduced into English.B. You'll not be surprised at a tofu and peanut butter hamburger in a restaurant in America.C. Some American expressions can be used in China.D. American English keeps being enriched by different cultures.DWho is a genius? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us? And who are they?In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color1 or belief—they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.A study recently published bySciencefound that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别)are “really, really smart.” Even worse, the study found thatgirls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart.” Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: ly not.Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors(因素)like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance(毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world.”12. What does the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club?A. They're unfair.B. They're conservative.C. They're objective.D. They're strict.13. What can we infer about girls from the study inScience?A. They think themselves smart.B. They look up to great thinkers.C. They see gender differences earlier than boys.D. They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs14. Why are more geniuses known to the public?A. Improved global communication.B. Less discrimination against women.C. Acceptance of victors' concepts.D. Changes in people's social positions.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Geniuses Think AlikeB. Genius Takes Many FormsC. Genius and IntelligenceD. Genius and Luck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届南昌市外国语学校高三英语模拟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ATop Four Places to Visit in and aroundBaliUbudUbud is pretty away from the beaches. It is considered the cultural center of Bali, where you will discover the art and spirit ofBaliand learn about Balinese religion through paintings, dance, and other art forms. You could drink a beer while watching a local band perform, but most people come here for the cultural appreciation.Nusa LembonganThis tiny island off the coast of Bali is where many people miss their journey plans, but it is a must-see, It is the perfect place to stay for a couple of nights, The roads are not good, but the island itself is so beautiful and quiet.SanurSanur is an especially relaxing beach town. It's close to the airport and Kuta. It's also the starting place to explore Nusa Lembongan.KutaThebeachofKutais great for surfing. It is crowded and you won't get far without someone trying to get you to rent a surfboard or buy something. The main town is a mixture of market stands and shopping malls containing the biggest brands, from Zara to Ralph Lauren. The familiarity of the western style shops and restaurants won't give anyone too much of a culture shock.1. Which place are you probably advised to experience Balinese culture?A. Nusa Lembongan.B. Sanur.C. Ubud.D. Kuta.2. What is special about Kuta?A. It is a beach town near the airport.B. It has a convenient transportation means on it.C. It is a shopping center and famous for surfing.D. It is a place where you can learn Balinese history.3. Where is the text probably taken from?A. An official document.B. A travel magazine.C. A science report.D. A history book.BI dropped out of college after my first year. Three years later, I returned to college after having been stuck in a dead-end job, working at a department store. I saw school as my way out. But I quickly found myself up against the same problems that had caused me to give up before. I was in over my head with college-level algebra (代数) and a heavy workload of reading and writing homework. In addition, I was still unsure of my career (职业) direction。

2020届南昌市外国语学校高三英语下学期期末考试试卷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AAs a nation, we are getting bigger and eating more. But there are effective ways to control your appetite and eat only as much as you need.Keep away from low-nutrition snacksThat means ice cream, sweets, chips biscuits, cakes and any other salty orsugary snacks you eat between meals. Although we have a tendency to eat them, you can learn to live without these unhealthy-and-fattening-additions to your diet. Try to make it a habit to eat them only when offered at social events or as a special treat.Leave half an hour between main course and dessertHaving a break between courses gives your brain time to receive the fullness signal and make you more likely to refuse the sweet stuff. And, in fact, as soon as you feel the first signals of fullness, remove your plate from the table. That will tell your brain that food time is over.Make yours a small helpingPut an end to super-sized portions. You won’t be missing out—today’s small was the medium or large of a few decade ago. Select or serve yourself a modest portion and eat it slowly enjoying the flavors. Before you know it, small will feel just right. What’s more, ordering the smaller size leads to wearing the smaller size.Distract yourselfWhen you find yourself hunting down food, even though you’re even hungry, do something else for 20 minutes. Drink a large glass of water as thirst is often confused with a desire for food. Choose something that engages your brain as well as your hands, such as writing a letter or listening to a song. You could also go for a short walk or do something that you enjoy. If you think you really are hungry, set an alarm for 20 minutes’ time and if you still want to eat when it rings, fine. If not, the urge will have passed.1. Which way suits you better if you tend to order a large portion of food?A. Distract yourself.B. Make yours a small helping.C. Keep away from low-nutrition snacks.D. Leave half an hour between main course and dessert.2. Why should you have a break between main course and dessert?A. To give people time to chat.B. To have a good appetite for sweet stuff.C. To reduce appetite for dessert.D. To give the host time to remove your plate.3. When you find yourself pursuing for food, what should you do?A. Eat some biscuits.B. Eat some sugary snacks.C. Have some soft drinks.D. Listen to a lovely melody.BTeenagers from low-income families in particular are more likely than their middle-class peers（同龄人）to do less well in schoolwork and to drop out of school. Studies have shown, however, that a positive attitude towards schoolwork and the support and encouragement from their parents can help at-risk youngsters to overcome the economic barriersand lack of resources they face. Most of the evidence about the effects of parental involvement （参与）comes from research on mothers. Little is known, however, about how teenagers experience their fathers’ warmth and the beliefs and behavior that are most affected by it.This new study is part of a large one focusing on low-income families conducted in four middle schools in the southwestern United States. Researchers asked 183 sixth-graders about how optimistic and motivated they were about their school work, and how they experienced their fathers' warmth. The students' maths and language arts grades were also gained. The research team took into account the influence that mothers have on their children’s well-being in their analyses.Their findings show how fathers can support their teenagers in ways that result in greater optimism and higher achievement at school. “Low-income fathers affect their teenagers’ beliefs about themselves and their future, and these beliefs influence their achievement by increasing their determination to complete school tasks, “says Dr, Marie-Anne.These positive effects extend to both sons and daughters, although in different ways. Experiencing their fathers’ warmth first influences daughters’sense of optimism, and thenspills overinto their feeling more determined and certain about their academic abilities. This in turn leads to better maths grades. There is a more direct link between their fathers, love and boys' belief in their ability to succeed in academy.4. What is more likely to happen to teenagers from low-income families?A. They will be more determined to struggle.B. They will have fewer happy things to share.C. They will fail in their studies and quit school.D. They will receive less love from their parents.5. How is the new research different from the previous ones?A. It only researches families in the north of America.B. It only studies low-education families in the world.C. It combines questionnaire data and students, grades.D. It mainly focuses on the effects of fathers' involvement.6. What can we know about fathers' warmth?A. It is less effective than that of mothers.B. It affects girls and boys in different ways.C. It mainly applies to girls rather than boys.D. It has a more direct effect on girls thanon boys.7. Which of the following best explains "spills over" underlined in the last paragraph?A. Spreads.B. Changes.C. Bursts.D. Checks.CIf you’re looking for a reason to care about tree loss, this summer’s record-breaking heat waves might be it. Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to arecent study. But tree cover in US cities is shrinking (缩减). A study published last year by the US Forest Service found that we lost 36 million trees annually from urban and rural communities over a five-year period. “If we continue on this path, cities will become warmer, more polluted and generally unhealthier for inhabitants,” said David Nowak, a senior US Forest Service scientist and co-author of the study. Nowak says there are many reasons why our tree cover is declining, including hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, insects and disease. But the one reason for tree loss that humans can control is sensible development.Nowak says there is a downside to trees too, such as pollen allergy (花粉过敏) or large tailing branches in storms, and people don’t like sweeping leaves. But, he says, there are ways cities and counties can manage trees to help communities thrive (繁荣). Urban forests especially need our help to replace fallen trees. Unlike rural areas, it is very difficult for trees to repopulate themselves in a city environment with so much pavement and asphalt (沥青). “A lot of our native trees can’t actually find a place to drop a seed so they can regenerate,” explainsGreg Levine, co-executivedirector of Trees Atlanta. “That’s why the community has to go in and actually plant a tree because the areas just aren’t natural anymore.”Nowak says the first step is caring for the trees on your own property (财产). “We think we pay for our house, and sowe must maintain it. But because we don’t pay for nature, we don’t need to. And that’s not necessarily true.”8. Why does the author mention “trees can lower summer daytime temperatures”?A. To tell the temperatures in summer are high.B. To explain the reason of tree loss.C. To tell trees are helpful.D. To introduce the topic.9. How can humans control tree loss according to Nowak?A. Develop cities in reasonable ways.B. Prevent fires form damaging trees.C. Improve climate to let trees grow.D. Decrease insects in cities.10. Why do forests in cities need our help?A. Because trees don’t grow in a city environment.B. Because native trees don’t drop seeds any more.C. Because trees in urban areas can’t regenerate naturally.D. Because humans want to plant more trees.11. What is the purpose of this passage?A. Describe the importance of trees in cities.B. Appeal people to protect trees in their surroundings.C. Ask people to plant trees with the author.D. Show the number of trees in theUSis declining.DWhy do you check social media? Is it to keep up with everything that your friends and family are doing? Is it to find new trendy spots to eat?Regardless of the reason, you may find yourself with different degrees of envy or discomfort after a quick look at your phone. Then you might be suffering from a phenomenon known as “Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). ”While the phenomenon of FOMO can be traced back for centuries, it had never been the issue as it is today, causing widespread discussion and research. This rise in checking social media is naturally connected to the increasing leading position that social media holds over our lives. Every time someone opens their WeChat Moments, Facebook, Twitter... etc. , they are bombarded with the highlight reels of other peoples' lives. A sunny beach, delicious-looking food, a super cute kitten-they are all uplifting photos, yet they're very likely to bring about more unhappiness than joy. You see, the first thought to come out of your mind may be “Wow, that's so cool/delicious/cute”, but then it takes a hard U-turn. You're thinking: “I wish I were there” or “my life is so boring compared to his/hers.” The more you see, the more likely you are to have these negative feelings.What's worse is the habit many people have of turning to social media in search of happiness when they are feeling down, not realizing that they are just going to end up in a negative cycle of endless disappointment. Montesquieu once said: “If one only wished to be happy, this could be easily accomplished; but we wish to be happier than other people, and this is always difficult, for we believe others to be happier than they are.”FOMO will go hand in hand with dissatisfaction and envy. Appreciate what you already have, because someone else out there in the world would gladly give everything to be you.12. What is the purpose of the questions in paragraph 1?A. To introduce the topic of the passage.B. To explain the function of FOMO.C. To describe the features of FOMO.D. To give the reasons for checking social media.13. How might people feel seeing other's perfect life through social media?A. Joyful.B. Admiring.C. Comfortable.D. Envious.14. What can we conclude from Montesquieu's words in paragraph 3?A. We could turn to social media for happiness.B. We couldn't realise our dream without hard work.C. We couldn't harvest happiness through comparison.D. We could live better than others by showing ourselves online.15. What is the author's attitude towards FOMO?A. Indifferent.B. Objective.C. Doubtful.D. Hopeful.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。

， .， (南昌市外国语学校 2019——2020 学年下学期高三英语寒假专题训练十二一、阅读理解AA good way to look at failure straight in the face is by writing a failure resume or CV . Like social media ， there ，we usually only see our friends’ “highlight part”. When we look at others’ resumes we get scared and think how ours doesn’t measure up. But even the most accomplished people have plenty of failure behind them—we just don’t see itStefan felt this deeply as a scientist ，so she wrote a different CV which of course boasted about her good grades ，PhD ，and published papers. But the way she deals with her failure CV is a model of what we could a11 do.“My CV does not reflect my great academic efforts—it does not mention the exams I failed my unsuccessful PhD or scholarship applications ，or the papers never accepted for publication. During the interviews ，I talk about the one project that worked ，not about the many that failed ，”writes Stefan in a column for . Stefan suggests keeping a draft on which you log ，casually but regularly ，every unsuccessful application ， refused grant proposal and rejected paper.And that’s the point ：not to consider what we got wrong ，but to use that information to both look at failure and realize it’s really okay ，and also to use our failures for another purpose ：as learning tools.The point is to be real—with ourselves and about how the world works. Being real means taking an honest ， critical ，but also kind look at what we didn’t get right ，and then doing our best to change what we can. Instead of focusing on how that failure makes you feel ，take the time to step back and analyze the practical ，operational reasons that you failed.So ，prctice being okay with failure ，and turning your failures into lessons learned. And yes ，sometimes we have to learn those lessons more than once ，letting go of what you can’t change. And keep moving forward to success.1．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph One refer to?A ．Plenty of failureB ．A failure resume.C ．Highlight part.D ．Social media.2．What did Stefan intend to tell us in paragraph 3?A ．A11 her failures in her career.B ．Benefits she got from her failures.C ．The content of her own resume.D ．The difference between her resume and others’.3．What does Stefan advise us to do in our careers?A ．Regard failures as part of our life.B ．Keep a record of our failures.C ．Value our achievements.D ．Long for failures.4．Which of the following best describes the author’s opinion?A ．No pains ，no gains.B ．A11 roads lead to Rome.C ．Where there is a will ，there is a way.D ．Failure is the mother of success.BLike most people, you have probably lost count of the number of perfect -looking shoes you have thrown away simply because the rubber soles (橡胶鞋底 ) are broken. In addition to the expense, it is also harmful to our environment. Now, thanks to a revolutionary self -healing 3-D printed rubber material, broken shoe soles may be a thing of the past.The magical polymer 聚合物) is developed by the researchers at the University of Southern California’s (USC) and the University of Connecticut (UConn) . The team, led by USC Assistant Professor Qiming Wang, created it through a process called photopolymerization, which uses light to solidify the liquid used to create 3-D printed plastic. The researchers found that adding the right amount of oxidant (氧化剂) to the liquid allowed the 3-D polymer to heal without slowing down the hardening process.“When we gradually increase the oxidant,the self-healing behavior becomes stronger,but the photopolymerization behavior becomes weaker,”explained Wang.“There is competition between these two behaviors.”The team,who published the findings in the journal NPG Asia Materials on February1st,2019,state that the repair time can be reduced by increasing the room temperature.“If you just put a broken shoe on a bench at room temperature,the rubber will heal itself in six to eight hours,”Wang said.“If you apply heat at maybe60℃,that expedites the healing process to about two hours.”Given the material s huge potential,it is not surprising to hear that Wang and his team have been approached by several shoe-making companies eager to be the first to use the technology,which is still in the early stages.Once perfected,the scientists also hope to apply the technique to hard plastics that can be used to create self-healing toys, electronics,vehicle parts,and,if Wang has his way,even tires.5．How do the researchers make3-D printed plastic self-heal?A．By changing the amount of light used.B．By raising the temperature at which it is used. C．By increasing the hardening speed of the liquid.D．By adding the proper amount of oxidant to the liquid. 6．What can be inferred from the text?A．The creation of3-D printed plastic doesn’t need light.B．The surrounding temperature determines the speed of healing.C．Many shoe making companies got the right to use the technology.D．Throwing away broken shoe soles has been a thing of the past.7．What does the underlined word“expedites”mean?A．Strengthens.B．Delays.C．Accelerates.D．Worsens. 8．Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A．Self-healing shoes may be in our future.B．3-D printing technology makes a difference. C．Self-healing technology will serve many fields.D．A revolution of rubber soles has changed our life.COne step too farScientists have been trying to figure out how to alter the genes of humans for many years now,and it looks like they've finally cracked(破解)the code.But while this may seem like a great step forward in science,some also believe that it's one step back when it comes to ethics.In August,a group of scientists from the US and South Korea worked together to successfully edit a human embryo and remove a genetic mutation(突变)that would have led to heart disease,reported The Guardian.This was achieved with the help of CRISPR,a gene-editing tool that allows scientists to“cut and paste”human DNA．Although this was the first example of an embryo's genes being changed successfully,the benefits of gene editing have already been tested in living patients.In2015,a five-month-old girl from the UK was saved after doctors used edited cells to fight off her cancer.As of today,she's alive and well.And in the US last year,scientists managed to remove HIV cells from several patients by editing the genes inside their bodies.Some people hope that in the future,diseases or birth detects could simply be“edited out”.However,others believe this could lead to so-called designer babies,giving parents the option to choose everything from eye color to intelligence.“You could find wealthy parents buying the latest‘upgrades’for their children,leading to even greater inequality than we already live with,”Marcy Darnovsky,director of the San Francisco Center for Genetics,told BBC News.In spite of these ethical concerns,experts say it’s not possible to create the“perfect”human being.Despite the progress scientists have made,we don’t understand human genes enough to give all unborn child great brainpower or amazing singing abilities.“Right now,we know nothing about genetic enhancement,”Hank Greely,a director of sciences at Stanford University,US,told The New York Times.“We’re never going to be able to say,honestly,‘This embryo looks like it would score high on the two-part SAT.’”So it looks like if we want good exam results,or to impress people with our piano skills,we’ll have to stick with the old fashioned method of plain hard work—at least for now.9．The underlined word“alter”in Paragraph1probably means______.A．record B．change C．remove D．increase10．Why do some people consider human gene editing a step backwards？______A．They don't think it is an effective way to light diseases.B．They are concerned that it could lead to genetic mutations.C．They think it could lead to designer babies and increased inequality.D．They worry that it could make parents abandon children with birth defects.11．What was the first successful example of human embryo gene editing？______A．A genetic mutation related to heart disease was removed by scientistsB．A newborn baby with cancer was saved by edited cells.C．HIV cells were removed from patients’bodies.D．Some birth defects were simply edited out.12．What can we conclude from the text？______A．Gene editing is regarded as the perfect way to treat birth defects.B．There is still a long way to go to fully understand human genes.C．Gene editing could help enhance human intelligence in the near future.D．Scientists are pessimistic about the future of gene editing.DTry This at Home!Are you looking for a new pastime that will create a balance between physical activity and relaxation?Then yoga may be the perfect choice for you.13．It can also be done anywhere at any time.It's a great way to strengthen your muscles and become more flexible.In the1930s,Indian Sri Tirumali and K.Pattabhi developed one of the most popular forms of yoga practised worldwide today.They worked together using an ancient Sansknt text called Yoga Korunta to create a set routine of yoga movements and breathing exercises.14．Ashtanga yoga is different from other forms of yoga.It is a very powerful form of aerobic(有氧的）exercise which creates deep heat in the body.15．In other forms of yoga,however,the routine can change each time and the stretching exercises aren't aerobic.16．As well as making you stronger and more flexible,it can also help you to stay calm.By focusing on your breathing while doing physical exercise,you are able to get a balance between mind and body.In addition, yoga helps to make us healthier so we are less likely to get common illnesses like colds.Furthermore,yoga encourages you to think about what you're doing.Often you will close your eyes while doing certain movements.17．.After a few lessons you'll stop looking at what the others around you are doing.You will stop comparing yourself and start focusing on yourself.A．Yoga can be practiced by people of all ages and levels of fitness.B．The result of their co-operation was ashtanga yoga.C．Whatever kind of yoga you choose,there are many long-term benefits.D．This allows you to concentrate better and it makes you less competitive.E.Every time someone practices ashtanga,he or she does exactly the same movements.F.If you're interested in yoga,but cannot find a class near you,then it might be an excuse to travel.G.Recently,it has become extremely common for beginners as well as advanced yoga students to go on yoga holidays.二、完形填空The idea came to him when he least expected it.Alvin Irby was at a1when he saw one of his former students sitting in the shop with a2look on his face.That’s when Irby realized that by3 barbershops with books,he might be able to4young black boys to read.Irby,a former kindergarten and first grade5,knows how important it is for young children to read.He also knows that young black boys6often don’t have adult male role models who inspire them to read. That’s where the barbershops come in.Irby7Barbershop Books as a way to not just get books into the8of young black boys,but also create community reading spaces in a place where kids go9.Since its launch in2013,the program has created kid-friendly reading spaces in50barbershops in12states10the United States.“Our belief is that if we can create positive reading11early and often for young black boys,then they will choose to read for12.Because they will13themselves as readers.”Irby noted,adding,“This is really14barbershop Books is about,getting young black boys to say three words:I’m a15.”Irby’s idea is16.And it will continue to17thanks in part to the National Book Foundation Barbershop Books recently won the organizations2017Innovations in Reeling prize.It is18to programs that use reading to make a social impact.The19comes with a S10,000prize.Irby plans to use the prize money to bring Barbershop Books to more communities and to20training programs for barbers so that they can create their own community reading spaces.1．A．bookshop B．restaurant C．barbershop D．school2．A．surprised B．delighted C．excited D．bored3．A．combining B．distinguishing C．decorating D．enlarging4．A．make B．inspire C．suggest D．challenge5．A．student B．teacher C．coach D．friend6．A．in charge B．in public C．in exchange D．in particular7．A．promoted B．advertised C．launched D．prohibited8．A．heads B．arms C．eyes D．hands9．A．comfortably B．frequently C．consequently D．specially10．A．throughout B．by C．from D．beyond11．A．words B．results C．experiences D．distinctions12．A．fun B．work C．play D．sorrow13．A．serve B．design C．identify D．declare14．A．where B．why C．how D．what15．A．player B．reader C．competitor D．singer16．A．catching on B．carrying out C．taking over D．put down17．A．pass B．express C．provide D．leave18．A．shown B．delivered C．thrown D．given19．A．affection B．product C．award D．arrangement20．A．offer B．develop C．operate D．attend三、语法填空：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.AJapan to Resume Commercial Whaling,Defying(违抗)International Ban Japan said on Wednesday that it would withdraw1.___________an international agreement and resume commercial whaling,a defiant move to prop up(支持)an industry that still has cultural 2._____________(significant)there,despite plummeting(骤降)demand3.___________whale meat.The country would leave the International Whaling Commission, 4.____________established a moratorium(暂停)on hunting whales that5.____________effect in1986.The international agreement never stopped Japanese whaling,because it allowed the country(1 86.______________(continue) killing whales for 7._____________(science) research while selling the meat.In recent years, Japan 8._____________(have) an annual quota(年度份额 ) in the Antarctic of 333 minke whales, which in the 2017-2018 hunting season included 122 pregnant females.Whale meat was once popular in Japan but is far less so now. Japanese people ate more than 233,000 tons of whale meat in 1962, 9.______________ just 3,000 tons in 2016, according to government data.Still, 10._____________(defend) the industry carries a nationalist appeal 民族主义诉求), with international criticism of whaling sometimes seen as an imposition of Western values.BThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that all regions of the country are experiencing raised levels of flu activity, ．(indicate) that flu season is here. In fact, the CDC estimates that there have already been 2.6 million flu illnesses, 1,300 deaths, including 2． (child), from the flu.This is a reminder of the power of the influenza virus. Americans need to be 3 ． (full) prepared for the rest of peak season, 4 ． will continue into next year. There is still plenty of time for people 5． (receive) the annual flu shot.Due 6． the nature of the vaccine.it takes a few weeks to build up immunity and offer full protection. Remember: Flu 7． (regard) as the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S.Currently. 37 states and Puerto Rico are experiencing widespread or regional flu activity, including New York. California. Maryland and so on. Last flu season, as many as 43 million people were infected with the influenza virus,with 650.000 hospitalized and 61.000 deaths. The previous year, we experienced one of the ． （bad ） seasons in modern history. with nearly 80.000 Americans dying and 49 million infected. You only have to look at the history of this virus io know we have 9． long way to go before the worst of this flu season 10． （be ） behind us.四、短文改错假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

2020届南昌市外国语学校高三英语上学期期末考试试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（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AMany workers have had no choice but to adapt to working from home in recent months since offices shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic (新冠疫情). And the noisy situation and endless housework may result in a terrible emotion. A new option is waiting foryou. That is WFH: work from a hotel.Hotel FigueroA special program titled Work Perks aims to reposition some of 94-year-old Hotel Figuero’s 268 rooms as day-use offices.According to Managing Director Connie Wang, the set-up launched in June and is a great opportunity to get out of their houses with high-speed Wi-Fi, unlimited printing privileges and free parking. The 350-square-foot rooms sell for $ 129 per day, with an option to extend to an overnight stay for an additional $ 20.The WytheA boutique hotel inBrooklyn. The hotel recently announced a partnership with co-working office space company Industrious through which it is recycling 13 second-story guest rooms to serve as offices for up to four people.Each of the rooms has a small outdoor platform, and dogs are welcome. Pricing starts at $ 200 and goes up to $ 275, depending on how many people use the space.The SawyerThe Sawyer, in Sacramento, California, is offering pool cabanas (更衣室) for use as outdoor offices, complete with fast Wi-Fi, free parking and catered lunch for $ 150 per day.HotelsByDayYannis Moati founded HotelsByDay back in 2015. That company has grown to include more than 1,500 hotels, and has seen a significant increase in the number of inquiries for day-use bookings lately.Moati said the current situation will force hotels to upgrade themselves to stay alive, and he predicted that offering rooms for day-use only is one of the directions they will go.1. How much should one pay for a 24-hour stay in Hotel Figuero?A. $ 129.B. $ 149.C. $ 150.D. $ 200.2. Which hotel allows pets in?A. The Wythe.B. The Sawyer.C. HotelsByDay.D. Hotel Figuero.3. What do we know about Yannis Moati?A. He started a program titledWork Perks.B. He has upgraded at least 1,500 rooms.C. He usually predicts everything correctly.D. He is optimistic about the WFH trend.B“Heavy hearts, like heavy clouds in the sky, are best relieved by the letting of a little water, the French writer Antoine de Rivarol wrote. This love letter to the cleansing beauty of a good cry is a comforting thought at atime when the continuing stress of the COVID-19 has added heaviness to each of our lives.Scientifically, de Rivarol's poetic image doesn't, if you'll forgive the words used in the poem, hold water. There's limited research on crying, partly because of the difficulty of copying the behavior of real crying in a lab. But even within the previous studies, there's little evidence to suggest that crying provides a physiological cleansing of poisons in people's body.Psychologists believe the relief of a good cry connects with a different emotional process. “It seems that crying occurs just after the peak of the emotional experience, and crying is associated with this return to homeostasis: the process of maintaining a stable psychological state,” said Lauren Bylsma. He also said holding back tears can have negative physical consequences, including headaches and muscle tension. Such restriction can also limit our experiences of joy, gratitude and other positive emotions if we avoid acknowledging our feelings.For me crying has been easier said than done during the COVID-19. Psychologists say it's normal to feel stopped up by the stresses of the past year. We should find opportunities to release and process our emotions.Watching a tear-jerking movie, having an emotional conversation with a close friend, and writing in a journal are healthy ways toelicita cry. Physical activity like light-footed walking or even dancing can also signal our bodies to release some emotional tightness. We can then open up to the flow of feelings that leave us feeling lighter and refreshed—like a clear sky after a soaking rain.4. What is the weakness of the studies ever clone on crying?A. They were clone in a laboratory setting.B. They cared little about different forms of crying.C. They were always concentrated on people's daily life.D. They showed little about the positive physical effect of crying.5. What is the function of crying according to Lauren Bylsma?A. Curing people of their diseases.B. Keeping emotionally balanced.C. Producing negative mental results.D. Expanding people's experience of joy.6. What does the underlined word “elicit” in the last paragraph mean?A. Produce.B. Postpone.C. Control.D. Repeat.7. What are people advised to do according to the text?A. Learn to hold back their tears wisely.B. Share their emotion with their colleagues.C. Have a good cry when necessary.D. Try to avoid admitting our feelings.CIt’s a little before8 a.m. when Mathias Schergen pushes open the side door at Chicago’s Jenner Elementary Academy for the Arts. He walks down the hall toward the office to sign in. It’s the same routine he’s had as Jenner’s art teacher for nearly a quarter century. “It’s going to be a good day,” a colleague calls out. “It’s a good day.” They hug. It seems like a typical Friday. Except it’s not. After 23 years at Jenner Elementary, Schergen is retiring. Even on his last day, there are still art projects to finish.Schergen leaves behind a richlegacyat this school. He’s won grants (拨款) for art projects. He turned an empty classroom into a museum. He’s pushed his students to make art about their lives. And he was awarded a Golden Apple — the most honorable teaching award in Chicago. But it wasn’t always easy. For years, Schergen taught in one of the city’s toughest neighborhoods. “When I first got my room, I noticed there were bullet holes in the window. That made me nervous,” he says. So he stuffed Beanie Babies in the holes to make it “look kind of funny”. “I didn’t even tell my wife for a whole year,” he says. “I didn’t want her to know.”With one hour to go, Schergen piles the chairs and sweeps the floor. He cleans out the sink for the last time. Fifth-grader Deontae Barnes, one of his best helpers, has watched him say goodbye all day. He wanders in the doorway. “Ah, come here, son,” Schergen says, signaling him over. He bends down for a hug. “Thank you for making these last days special and being a help to me.”When Deontae leaves, a reporter asks Schergen: When your kids ask why you’re retiring, what do you tell them? “I just tell them that grown people have dreams too,” he says. “I have other things in my life I have to do.It’s time. It’s just time.”8. Why is it a special Friday for Schergen?A. He was retiring on that day.B. He won an honor for his school.C. He was interviewed by a reporter.D. He received a Golden Apple award.9. What does the underlined word “legacy” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Art projects.B. Great achievements.C. Respect from students.D. Change in teaching.10. What made Schergen nervous when he first got to the school?A. Safety concerns in the school.B. The poorly-equipped classroom.C. Being misunderstood by his family.D. Students’ poor academic performance.11. What is the best title for the text?A.A Typical Day for an Art TeacherB. Time for Art ProjectsC. A Teacher’s Final Day at SchoolD. The Last Art ClassDSusan Scott, 71, is glad that she didn't think about her age when she took up bodybuilding at the age of 59.“I reinvent myself every ten years. I started my 60s as a bodybuilderand now I'm beginning my 70s as a writer,” she said. “People usually limit themselves by age, and it's discouraging. With age, I remain young at heart.”Dr Susan started bodybuilding at an age when most are considering retirement though she was an athlete from an early age. As a child in Venezuela, she took to gymnastics and later graduated with a physical education degree.Then she obtained a master's degree in education and later a Ph. D. in Adult Personal Development. She taught at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for 16 years, while raising two daughters.“I started bodybuilding when I met Steve Pfiester, a gym guy who practiced yoga. He invited me to his gym and offered to train me. I started in January and in June he took me to my first competition in Bradenton, Florida,” she recalled.Dr Susan's photos show that she has devoted long hours to taking care of her body. But she also develops her mind and spirit. On any given day, she gets up at 3 am to read books. At 4:30 am she's out to walk three miles and run another three. This is followed by yoga and a swim at the beach while the sun rises. After writing her journal and working on her book between 8 and 10 am, she hits the gym for at least two hours. “I don't lose track of time,”she said.Dr Susan's war on ageism has rubbed off on her two daughters, both in their early thirties. “They both take care of their bodies and minds. If you give them a good foundation as a parent, you know that they will always come back to their roots. I tried to remind myself of that during their difficult teen years.”12. What's Dr Susan's opinion on age?A. Age cannot be hidden.B. Age is a state of mind.C. Every age has its pains and sorrows.D. Old age is not suitable for further study.13. What made Dr Susan start bodybuilding?A. The need of her job.B. Her youthful dream.C. Steve Pfiester's influence.D. Her daughters' encouragement.14. Which of the following best describes Dr Susan's morning schedule?A. Dull.B. Tight.C. Flexible.D. Controversial.15. What can be inferred about Dr Susan from the last paragraph?A. She will set up a fitness foundation.B. She will soon return to retirement.C. She often thinks of her teenage years.D. She sets an example to her daughters.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。