2020－2021学年度第一学期期末学业水平诊断
高三英语
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
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3．考试结束后，只交答题卡。
第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。
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Sitting on the edge of the world, Sydney is considered as one of the world’s greatest cities. Here are some things you should do and see in Sydney.
1. Explore Sydney’s hottest neighborhood
Many big-ticket attractions can be found in or around the Circular Quay area, right by the port. Here, you can get on ferries (渡轮) to faraway islands or go exploring on foot with the Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens and Museum of Contemporary all nearby.
2. Take side trips
Popular among outdoor types, the rough Blue Mountains — about two hours by train west of the city — promises winter skiing, excellent hiking and kangaroo sightings. Walking through the national park, travelers will watch forests, waterfalls, natural caves, small villages and rock formations.
The Hunter Valley, just a two-hour drive north of Sydney, is Australia’s oldest wine region. Most vineyards (葡萄园) are family-owned, focusing on small production. Wine is more personal here.
3. Stay in style
The classic Langham Hotel is located just west of Circular Quay, offering easy access to the famous port.
As you explore its beautiful corridors (走廊), look for contemporary artworks from around the world — The Langham Hotel has the largest art gathering (more than $1 million worth) in Australia.
Meanwhile, those seeking a more relaxed experience can go camping on Cockatoo Island — just a quick boat ride from Circular Quay.
4. Travel tips
● Leaving tips at the bar or for a taxi isn’t expected, but it’s appreciated.
● When riding in a taxi alone, it’s customary to sit in the front seat.
● Bring suncream, sunglasses and hat — whatever the season.
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● On Sundays, families enjoy discounted fares on Sydney’s ferries and trains.
1. What can you do in the Blue Mountains?
A. Explore the artificial caves.
B. Watch the lovely kangaroos.
C. Taste locally produced wine.
D. Admire the unique corridors.
2. What makes the Langham Hotel special?
A. Its ideal location.
B. Its first-class service.
C. Its big collection of artworks.
D. Its modern architectural style.
3. Which of the following is strongly suggested about touring Sydney?
A. Ensure sun protection. B. Offer bar tips.
C. Sit behind the driver in a taxi. D. Travel by train.
B
Experts have long predicted that 3D printing will revolutionize (变革) the construction industry. The world’s first two-story home printed in a single piece emerged in Antwerp, Belgium.
“What makes this house so unique is that we printed it with a fixed 3D concrete printer,” said Emiel Ascione, project manager at Kamp Construction Company, which pioneered the project. “Other houses that were printed around the world only have one floor. In many cases, the components were printed in a factory and were fitted together on-site. We, however, printed the entire building envelope in one piece on-site.”
The construction process began in November 2019 and took only 3 weeks, with the delivery of a massive 32-foot x 32-foot cement (水泥) 3D printer, known as BOD2. While it needed some human help to set up, once in operation, BOD2 was fully autonomous, requiring just one person to monitor the work from a nearby computer.
The two-story, 986-square-foot home, which has a small kitchen, two living rooms and a bathroom, as well as many human-installed eco-friendly features, such as underfloor heating and solar panels, was open from July 2020 to the end of September. It is aimed to encourage the construction industry to adopt emerging 3D printing technologies in its construction techniques.
“The 3D printed structure cost about 60 percent less than a typical brick home and was also much stronger,” Ascione said. “It shows the construction industry the accessibility and potential of this technique.”
This is not the only 3D printed housing project in the works. In Tabasco, Mexico, the world’s first 3D printed neighborhood has been built. The two-bedroom homes, designed to accommodate the homeless, are strong enough to withstand natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes. At this rate, 3D printers may soon become a fixture at construction sites worldwide.
4. What is BOD2 used for?
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A. Producing concrete.
B. Printing building outlines.
C. Making engineering drawings.
D. Putting together house components.
5. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. The construction process. B. The two-story house.
C. The cement 3D printer. D. The nearby computer.
6. Why was the two-story house open to the public?
A. To shelter the homeless.
B. To attract more investment.
C. To demonstrate its multi-functions.
D. To promote 3D printing in the building industry.
7. What can be the best title for the text?
A. 3D Printing: A Solution to Housing Problems
B. BOD2: New Trend of the Construction Industry
C. Mexico’s 3D Printed Neighborhood Is Well Received
D. World’s First Two-story Home Was Wholly-printed in Belgium
C
In the past few decades, parental fears over their children’s “fragile” egos (脆弱的自我) have dominated thinking. Rather than using failure to improve, participation and effort have become what is celebrated. Parents now see failure as a terrible disaster with negative consequences as opposed to something their children could recover and grow from.
In a recent study, administrators at Harvard observed that despite awesome grades, the kids entering college seem unable to take care of themselves and think for themselves. The study points to the fact that for all their lives their parents have taken care of every need, told them what path to follow and if any difficulty occurs, have made sure to fix it for them. As a result, children have lost the ability to feel competent and to be in charge of their own lives.
I was a baseball player. When the opportunity to coach my son’s team came up, I was in two minds. I wanted my kids to do activities without their dad hanging around. But an old friend happened to be the head coach and he convinced me to help out. I coached it well, rarely having a hand in training my son. I found out the learning opportunities on and off the field were even better than I had imagined.
Last season, our team lost 0-13. In the post-game meeting, my message was, “You have to learn how to lose if you ever want to win.” When saying this to the team, I was met with blank stares. When I said it to the parents, there was some nodding but not everyone was on board. Shouldn’t I be praising the kids for their every action? Why didn’t I put only the best players at the “important” positions? How come I didn’t replace kids who were struggling with players who could do better?
Luckily, the parents eventually got my message and I didn’t get any push-back at all. They desired to learn more about life lessons that failure could teach their kids. And the team began to win games after
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early losses.
8. What does children’s failure mean to parents?
A. Children’s self-reflection.
B. Destructive effects on children.
C. A steppingstone to children’s success.
D. Parental irresponsibility in raising children.
9. What prevents children thinking independently based on the study?
A. The rapidly-developing society.
B. Parents’ high expectations of children.
C. Children’s wrong attitude towards failure.
D. Too much parental intervention in children’s life.
10. How did the author feel when offered the chance to coach his son’s team?
A. Excited. B. Confident. C. Hesitant. D. Uninterested.
11. What do the three questions in paragraph 4 imply?
A. Some parents doubted the author’s strategies.
B. The players felt confused about their failure.
C. The author was to blame for the team’s defeat.
D. The author ignored the head coach’s good advice.
D
While orcas (虎鲸) are known for their well-designed joint attacks on unsuspecting oceanic animals, they have never posed a threat to humans. However, since July 2020, the normally social animals have been intentionally attacking sailboats off the coasts of Spain. The unusual hostility is puzzling scientists worldwide.
The strange behavior first surfaced on July 29, when Victoria Morris, a biology graduate, noticed nine orcas circling the 46-foot boat she was crewing near the shores of the Strait of Gibraltar. She was initially cheerful to see the friendly animals, with which she had numerous encounters while teaching sailing in New Zealand. However, that changed when the orcas started striking the boat repeatedly for almost an hour. “They almost turned the boat over and the deafening noise was terrifying,” she said.
The continuous attacks broke the boat’s automatic rudder (船舵), leaving the boat disabled. Spanish biologist Rocío Espada says, “It is crazy. I’ve seen these whales grow from babies. I know their life stories. I’ve never seen or heard of attacks.”
Since then, over 30 more similar incidents have been reported. Some researchers believe the orcas’ unusual behavior could be a result of the overfishing of tuna — orcas’ primary food source — which has left the area’s orcas starving and unable to feed their babies. “I saw orcas look at boats carrying fish. The intelligent animals may know humans are somehow related to food shortages,” says Ken Balcomb, an American scientist.
However, Alfredo Lopez, a Spanish biology professor, thinks the attacks were preventative measures the orcas adopted to protect themselves against boat injuries. The researcher came to this conclusion after
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looking at the footage of a few incidents filmed on the scene and noticing that two of the young orcas involved had serious injuries. The scientist wasn’t sure if the orcas were hurt during or before the recent boat encounters. Lopez said, “Our interpretation is that they don’t have the slightest intention of attacking people.” Hopefully, the experts will find a way to restore the harmony between the animals and humans soon.
12. What does the underlined word “hostility” in paragraph 1 mean?
A. Unfriendliness. B. Defence. C. Cooperation. D. Impatience.
13. What do we know about Victoria Morris?
A. Her major led her to anticipate orcas’ intense attacks.
B. She rarely spotted orcas when working as a sailing coach.
C. Her joy gave way to fear after the orcas began attacking the boat.
D. She was doing research on the shore when she caught sight of nine orcas.
14. What did Rocío Espada think of the orcas’ behavior of attacking humans?
A. Predictable. B. Abnormal. C. Unavoidable. D. Natural.
15. Which of the following may Alfredo Lopez agree with?
A. Orcas frequently get hurt by boats.
B. Orcas enjoy playing tricks on humans.
C. Orcas are punishing humans for overfishing.
D. Orcas attack boats to safeguard against dangers.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In summer, teenagers are out of school and often looking for money to spend to go out with their friends. 16 Summer jobs for teenagers take advantage of the nice weather, long days, simple services and hard work teenagers are capable of.
Always popular among the list of summer jobs for teenagers is the do-it-yourself lawn (草坪) cutting service. Involving little more than lawn cutting equipment, some fliers and an active participation, the lawn cutting service can make up to $15－$20 an hour. Depending on rates, a teenager can cut for neighbors and relatives. 17 Another new and effective approach is looking through Internet advertisements.
Many supermarkets and grocery stores offer teenagers jobs — pushing shopping carts (车), working cash registers, providing customer services, bagging groceries and unloading products. These jobs offer evening shifts, with early clock-out times around 9 pm. 18 Also, the sleep-loving high schoolers can remain in bed until the late afternoon.
With business increased as the weather improves, fast food chains look for help behind the counter or taking out garbage; restaurants look for hosts, hostesses and servers. These jobs might pay as low as $8－$9 an hour. 19 .
20 Take for example newspaper routes, car washes, assistants in offices and caddies (球童) at golf courses. The work is not too demanding and the hours are usually flexible, allowing teenagers to take
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on some responsibility while still enjoying their high school years.
A. That allows the teenagers to maintain a social life.
B. Summer jobs for teenagers also come in other forms.
C. It is not always easy for teenagers to find summer jobs.
D. Work places offer sufficient employment opportunities.
E. Some do include good tips and friendly customers, though.
F. The best way to do this is to find a summer job to occupy themselves.
G. They can find business through noticeboards and fliers around the neighborhood.
第二部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Kipp’s been working as a UPS delivery man for 28 years. He 21 what he does. “It’s not merely a job. It’s an extension of my life,” he says.
With the COVID-19 keeping so many at home, the demand for 22 has skyrocketed, giving Kipp opportunities to make even stronger relationships with those on his route.
Kipp makes frequent 23 at the home of Max, a 14-year-old boy with autism (自闭症) who 24 the visits from Kipp and sees Kipp as his hero.
For several years, Max has always 25 for Halloween as a UPS delivery man. And as the 2020 Halloween approached, Kipp had a deep 26 to give a special surprise to his biggest 27 !
He showed up at Max’s house with a big box, in which were all kinds of UPS branded gear (装备): a(n) 28 uniform, a hat, a vest, gloves and Max’s very own toy UPS truck.
“Max wants to be a UPS man, so why not just 29 him?” Kipp says.
The 30 from overjoyed Max was priceless. He was smiling from ear to ear, which is 31 for the boy with autism.
People don’t always 32 those who process the world differently. So Max’s family is grateful for the time Kipp 33 takes out of his day to 34 with Max. “Kipp’s thoughtfulness means the world to my son,” Max’s mother said.
However small, any act of kindness can have a huge impact. So never 35 the difference you can make.
21. A. keeps track of B. plays safe with C. has enough of D. takes pride in
22. A. examinations B. deliveries C. treatments D. appointments
23. A. requests B. surveys C. stops D. encounters
24. A. rejects B. treasures C. imagines D. ignores
25. A. dressed up B. tried out C. stayed up D. shown off
26. A. need B. mood C. desire D. concern
27. A. friend B. patient C. customer D. fan
28. A. newly-invented B. specially-made C. old-fashioned D. high-priced
29. A. convince B. appreciate C. recommend D. encourage
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30. A. reaction B. impression C. memory D. curiosity
31. A. rare B. funny C. common D. impossible
32. A. forgive B. remind C. accept D. identify
33. A. occasionally B. eventually C. gradually D. regularly
34. A. discuss B. cooperate C. interact D. compete
35. A. recognize B. underestimate C. emphasize D. misunderstand
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The National Center for Health Statistics of the United States found a significant rise in the number of severe obesity (肥胖) cases in very young children aged 2 to 5.
In an effort 36 (end) unhealthy food habits and raise awareness about proper nutrition, Roberta Falah, an Ohio entrepreneur (企业家), launched her snack bar company called Cure in June 2016.
37 idea came to her when she was teaching at school. “I would watch my students come into the classroom 38 (eat) chips, sugars and bad carbs. Anytime I asked them 39
they ate so poorly, a very common 40 (respond) was ‘Healthy food just doesn’t taste good,’” Falah recalls.
With some creative ideas in her mind, Falah started experimenting on a unique recipe 41 ingredients (原料) include a mixture of nuts, seeds and honey. Finally, she created some organic healthy bars. Her business 42 (take) off soon and now she meets four to six thousand orders a month.
In fact, Falah doesn’t just want to change people’s health but also to tackle hunger. “We have a mission behind the company: for every bar 43 (sell), we will donate a bar to the homeless. We are 44 (actual) donating a percentage of our profits towards reducing world hunger. We 45 (give) help to over 200,000 people in the US and abroad in the past four years,” Falah said in a TV interview.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假如你是李华，打算寒假期间参加社区组织的志愿者活动。请给你的留学生朋友Jack写封邮件，邀请他一起参加，内容包括：
1. 活动的时间和内容；
2. 活动的意义；
3. 你的希望。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
Dear Jack,
Yours,
Li Hua
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
第二节 （
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满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In 1967, when I was 6 years old, my family moved to the small town of Oanaca, Nevada. My parents worked hard to feed us five girls. Though the community was small, everyone welcomed us and we soon made many friends. One family we grew to admire was the Wadsworths.
The first two years were filled with friendship and joy. But then disaster struck: Mrs. Wadsworth died, leaving her husband with eight children that hadn’t grown up. One year later, Mr. Wadsworth also passed away.
The entire town was heartbroken. Preparations were made to send the kids to their relatives, but the Wadsworth children had different plans. The oldest son, Brent, gathered all his brothers and sisters and held a family meeting. “Our parents taught us to be responsible for each other. They wouldn’t want us to be separated and unable to see each other frequently from now on,” he said seriously and firmly. The children all agreed and decided to make it on their own.
With their own efforts and the community’s care and help, the Wadsworth children grew healthily and happily. Grateful for the love from the community during their hardships, they were always ready to serve others and return the favor they had received. One such time was the Christmas of 1972.
Typically, on Christmas Eve all the children from the community would gather in the church building to attend the Christmas party, the highlight of which was a visit from Santa Claus. Our bishop (主教) heightened the experience by leaving the hall from time to time to check on the progress of Santa Claus. He was so convincing that all of us kids were close to exploding with excitement. A few moments later, Santa Claus would burst into the hall, shouting “Ho, ho, ho!” Then he’d sit in front of the stage, take each child on his lap to listen to their Christmas wishes, and give each a paper bag filled with peanuts, an orange and a large candy cane. It was an event we eagerly looked forward to all year long.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
But this Christmas would be different with the flu spreading through the town.
Unexpectedly, on Christmas Eve, a knock came at our front door.
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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2020－2021学年度第一学期期末学业水平诊断
高三英语参考答案
第一部分 阅读（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
1－5 BCABC 6－10 DDBDC 11－15 AACBD 16－20 FGAEB
第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
21－25 DBCBA 26－30 CDBDA 31－35 ACDCB
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
36. to end 37. The 38. eating 39. why 40. response
41. whose 42. took 43. sold 44. actually 45. have given
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分） (One possible version)
Dear Jack,
I’m writing to invite you to join us in the voluntary activities to be held by our community this winter vacation.
Scheduled from February 5 to 8, the activities include some rewarding events, ranging from taking care of the old people in the nursing home, tutoring children to collecting waste in the parks. There will be more than 30 people working together, which will provide an opportunity for us to promote friendship and teamwork. Also, we’ll develop our practical skills and sense of responsibility.
I sincerely hope you will participate in the activities.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分） (One possible version)
But this Christmas would be different with the flu spreading through the town. The flu occurred about ten days before Christmas. Unfortunately, all five of us girls came down with the virus. With Christmas Day drawing near, we just didn’t show any sign of recovery. So our parents warned us not to attend the Christmas party in case we would spread the flu to more people. We had no choice but to stay at home, feeling upset and depressed. We were awfully afraid that we’d have to go without Santa Claus and the long-expected event this Christmas.
Unexpectedly, on Christmas Eve, a knock came at our front door. I opened the door, only to find a Santa Claus standing right before me with several big paper bags in his arms! “Ho, ho, ho!” He shouted merrily with shining eyes. “I’ve heard there are some sick kids in this house. We can’t have them missing out on Christmas.” The voice sounded so young and familiar! Looking closer, we were shocked to discover that our personal Santa was Brent Wadsworth! Thanks to his special visit, we had the most memorable Christmas ever.
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