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浙江省绍兴县鲁迅中学2020学年度高三英语期中考试卷第I卷 (共100分)第一部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分50分)第一节 单项填空 （共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）1. Congratulations to you ! I hear you got the first place in the English Speech Contest._ .A. Dont mention it. I think thats only me past B. Thanks . But I think I could have done betterC. Theres nothing to cheer for. D. No, no. Its a piece of cake.2. What approach do you think of _ English?A. of learning B. to learn C. to learning D. learn3. At last the man had no choice but the computers from the office.A. admit to have stolen B. admit having stolenC. to admit to have stolen D. to admit having stolen4. We all feel it is Jack as well as his wife that _ for their sons bad performance at school.A. are to blame B. is to be blamed C. are to be blamed D. is to blame5.If it were not for the fact that you _ ill, I would ask you to do this right now.A. were B. had been C. are D. should be6. It was in the town _was named after a hero _ he fought for the peace.A. which, that B. where, where C. that, where D. which, where7. He is _ is known as a hacker-he likes to show off on the Internet and websites.A. who B. what C. that D. which8.-I havent seen you for weeks, Jim. -I_ _ill for some time last month.A. was B. have been C fell D .had been9.The professor was not a bit satisfied with the students paper, it couldnt have been_.A. a worse one B. a better one C. the worst one D. the best one10.Could you suggest a time _it would fit you to visit us and try out the machine?A. that B .when C. which D. where11. I shall never forget the day _ Shen Zhou V was launched, _ has a great effect on my life. A. that, whichB. when, which C. which, thatD. when, that12Whats that unpleasant noise?Oh, the road before the main gate .Ais repairingBis being repaired Cis repairedDhas been repaired13Under no circumstances _ such a silly decision.A. will we agree to B, we will agree to C, will we agree with D, we will agree with14The rich only themselves in making money and had no eye for the needsand welfare of their workersAoccupied Bconcerned Cenjoyed D. devoted15He looked at us hopefully and said“ all of you succeed this timeI will bewaiting for good news from you”Awish Bhope Cmay Dwill16After floods had destroyed crops and houses，the farmers in the village were foodand shelterAin favour of Bin hope of Cin charge of Din want of17I _the army since I graduated from school.A. have joined B. have been in C. joined D. was18Why she wants to go and live there alone is quite me.Aover Bout of C. beyond Dup to19Paper produced every year is three times the worlds production of vehicles.Aas heavier as Bmore heavier Cof the weight of Dthe weight of20. She is a strange girl and sometimes her ideas are hard _.A. to be understood B. to understand C. understanding D. understood第二节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)Scientists now believe the earths magnetic poles(地磁极) have changed many times. One 21 change may have taken place about 330000BC. This 22 is about when modern man first 23 on the earth.Many 24 now believe the magnetism(磁力现象) of the earth may have a 25 influence on life itself. In the 26 past many kinds of animals and plants died out suddenly, 27 the North and South magnetic Poles changed 28.Animals, birds and 29 people are to some degree controlled by magnetic forces. When there is a 30 increase in magnetic strength, many animals have 31 in finding their way. Mice, 32 near a strong magnet, lose their hair and die 33. And when the earths magnetism suddenly decreases,the 34 of men or women who kill themselves increases.How 35 does the earths magnetism 36 our lives? We cannot know for 37. We do know this magnetism is getting weaker and we know that in 2500 years the magnetic poles may change position 38. And we know when 39 happened in the past there were enormous(巨大的) 40 in life on Earth.21. A. similar B. such C. probable D. certain22. A. year B. century C. date D. moment23. A. appeared B. came C. produced D. made24. A. people B. scientists C. experts D. specialists25. A. surprising B. poor C. complete D. strong26. A. far B. distant C. long D. deep27. A. when B. if C. before D. after28. A. place B. direction C. position D. use29. A. also B. too C. some D. even30. A. slow B. weak C. quick D. sudden31. A. interest B. difficulty C. pride D. problem32. A. lain B. placed C. come D. stayed33. A. early B. late C. much D. quietly34. A. case B. fact C. number D. chance35. A. long B. much C. old D. weakly36. A. make B. cause C. connect D. control37. A. certain B. clear C. free D. ever38. A. too B. instead C. again D. often39. A. those B. this C. that D. these40. A. influences B. effects C. movements D. changes第二部分 阅读理解 (第一节20小题，第二节5小题；每小题2分，满分50分)第一节： 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的答案中选出最佳选项。ANEW MEXICOMake way for the final highrise project: the space elevator(梯). Long viewed as science story “imagineering, researchers are gathering strength in their search of something to push this uplifting imagination into actuality.The elevator would be a smooth 62,000-mile ride up a long cable. Payloads(货物)can shake up the Earthto space cable, experiencing no large launch forces, slowly climbing from one atmosphere to space.Science fiction writers have been mentioning space elevators for years. Some call it a “thought experiment, but others point out that space exploration B.C.“Before Cable”will pale compared with whats possible within ten to fifteen years.Eards told SPACE. Com that hes been wrapped up in space elevator work for some three years, supported by NIAC program.“Im convinced that the space elevator is practical and doable. In 15 years we could have a dozen cables running at top speed putting 50 tons in space every day for even less, including upper middle class individuals wanting a joyride(观光) into space.For a space elevator to function, a cable with one end attached(锚定)to the Earths surface stretches upwards, reaching beyond Earth orbit. The cable remains unmoving over a single position on Earth. This cable, once in position, can be lifted from Earth by machines, right into Earth orbit. The hardest challenge has been finding a super strong cable material. “Thats what has kept this idea in science fiction for 40 years, Eards said. “But the right cable stuff is no longer thought of as unoainium (无法得到),” he said. “The answer is carbon nanotube composite ribbon.(碳纳米管合成缆绳).”41.What is the space elevator mentioned in this text?A. It is a means of imaginary transportation by which people could reach space.B. It is a smooth 62,000-mile cable with which people carry goods to space now.C. It is a thought experiment which scientists are now doing.D. It is something that people are now searching for.42. What is the meaning of “wrapped up in as the words are used in the text?A. Contained. B. Surrounded by. C. Deeply devoted to. D. Covered with.43. The main purpose of writing this text is _.A. to announce the realization of space elevator B. to introduce the future space elevatorC. to attract more people to go sightseeing in spaceD. to show the difficulty in building space elevatorBThere are two kinds of people in the world. Those of the first kind are born idles(游手好闲者),taking interest in nothing. It seems what they live for is to pass time idly. They simply dont know why they have to do so, nor will they bother to ask. The other kind are those who take things seriously and never wish to idle away their life. But only a part of the second group are eager enough to make success. All the others fail to make enough effort to make their dreams come true.Why things so happen to them? What are the reasons?I later find out that some people are determined. They are “igniters” that catch fire of their own, giving light and heat. But thats not the case with others. They may be fuels but not igniters. As pieces of wood or coal, they need a match or a lighter to make them burn so that their energy can be released to give off light and heat.The majority of people need some igniter to light them. Thus igniter becomes a must for those people to succeed. Unless a suitable igniter comes their way, they will always remain idle like cold unused firewood or coal.Fortunately , such an igniter is not difficult to meet. One may find it in an instructive book, a film story ,a few words of a close friend, some advice of a good teacher, a pleasant journey, or an unexpected love.Any of these, coming at the right time, can serve as an igniter to start ones enthusiasm for learning or for a better career, to turn him from a passive state of waiting to an active state of pursuing, to lend him strength to go ahead bravely. In that case, what he has prepared for years will be quickly turned into fruitful reality.Such an igniter may turn up of itself , but most likely we have to find it ourselves. Never let a chance slide away, for it is the key to your success.44.Who take things seriously but may not be able to succeed in this passage?A. IdlersB. IgnitersC. FuelsD. Lighters45.What does the writer value most in order to succeed?A. Storing a lot of energyB. Great interest in everythingC. An igniter coming at the right timeD. Wonderful dreams about a bright future46.What is the writers purpose in writing this article?A. The writer describes two kinds of peopleB. The writer encourages people to find chances to succeed.C. The writer praises those who work hard.D. The writer tries to make fun of idlers47.Whats the meaning of the underlined word “pursuing” in the sixth paragraph?A. Dreaming about success. B. Trying to achieve something .C. Preparing fort the worst D. Hoping to be a leaderCThis will be a happy spring for students at Chengdu No 7 Yucai High School, Sichuan. They were promised a group outing organized by the school.The good news came right after a protest letter signed by all 3,000 students was presented to school leaders last Monday. Ye Na, chairman of the student Union, composed the letter: Return spring outings to us!“Spring is in the air, rape seed flowers are blooming, kites and birds are flying, but were still caged in classrooms”wrote the Senior 2 girl.The school responded with a public hearing(听证会). Last Wednesday, students, parents and teachers were invited to campus to discuss the issue. Surprisingly, all participants agreed on a spring outing.“I understand the students, but its hard to make decisions as we have to consider security and parents worries. Im happy that I supported it.” Said Zhang Feng, dean of student affairs.“As some accidents happen to students on organized trips, many schools have not planned spring outings since 2000. This years expectation is bringing cheerful smiles.“As boarding students, we have few opportunities to go out. If no group outings are organized, how can we enjoy friendships outside school? Its a long time since my last spring outing in primary school,” said Dai Junhao,15.Teenagers in other countries are also expecting spring to come as their schools plan seasonal outings every year.“My school plans a wide variety of outings, such as performances, picnic, swimming and museum trips. But we have to have our parents sign a form legal, health and security problems so the school can do what they think is in our best interest. We are always accompanied by adults.”- Lauren Bly, 16, US“In Italian schools everybody waits for the good reason because they have the opportunity to go on a seven-day trip to a famous and old European city like Prague, Berlin, London, Rome, Madrid If our parents allow us to go theyll sign releases, pay for our trip and pay for insurance. A teacher is present for every 10 students, assuring (使确信)parents that their sons and daughters are safe.”-Cristiana Girolimetto, 18, Italy48.Which of the statement is true?A. Ye Na, chairman of the student Union came from Grade II, Yucai High School.B. Most of the participants at the public hearing agreed on a spring outing.C. This may the first spring outing for the students in Yucai High School.D. In the USA, teenagers at school can enjoy organized seasonal outing as they like.49. In Italy, parents should do the following if they allow their children to go outing except_.A. sign releases B. accompany their children to places of interestC. provide enough money D. make sure that their children will be safe50. The main reason why lots of schools forbid spring outing is that_.A. it will cost a lot of money B. the students parents dont support itC. too many terrible accidents happened to students on organized tripsD. the problem of security of the students while outing51. We can infer that_.A. Chengdu No. 7 High School cares for the voice of the studentsB. The school decides important matters always by holding a public hearing of their studentsC. The students in Grade III wont be allowed to go outing as they are too busy preparing for the coming college entrance examsD. The school is unable to collect money to support the students to go on the organized group outingDFor hundreds of years humans have dreamt of finding life on distant planets. Now the hope of discovering real evidence of life has greatly increased.NASNs Mars detector(探测器), Opportunity, succeeded in finding signs that water once existed on the planet. Opportunity landed on Mars in January. Scientists now believe that the planet could once have supported life .This discovery was chosen by Science, one of the worlds leading magazines, as the most important scientific achievement of 2020 last Friday.“This little , wheeled, onearmed box went around another planet and has done something no human has ever managed,” according to Science. “It has discovered another place in the universe where life could once have existed.”Although we still cant say that life could have existed in this environment, it is now certain that there was water on Mars,” said Steve Squyres, one of the scientists working on the Mars mission.The evidence comes from pictures and chemical readings taken by Opportunity. It includes marks on rocks like those caused by flowing water on Earth and salty chemicals like those found in driedout seabeds. Scientists said the new evidence proved beyond doubt that water has been existed on Mars. But it is still unknown whether the water on Mars was like an ocean or just ice.While Opportunity has not found any signs of life, the presence of water means life is possible. “In everything we know about life on Earth, there is no example without liquid water,” Squyres said. “So water is important for the search or life on Mars.”Researchers agree that a future mission should bring back physical samples. But some scientists worry about the risk that this could introduce dangerous foreign creatures to Earth.“The problem here is how to get the samples back,” Squyre replied. “I think it is our responsibility to limit any risk.”52.According to the scientists in the passage , the sign of water means_.A. the existence of lieB. the existence of foreign creaturesC. the possibility of lifeD. the research has achieved greatly53.The title of the passage should be_A. Water Means Life B.A New Finding on Mars C. Water on MarsD. The Sign of Water54.We can infer from the passage that_A .humans will find new creature on Mars in the near futureB. physical samples will surely be brought back to earth someday in a way without any riskC. human beings can fight against the dangerous creatures from the MarsD. more responsible researchers are wanted to carry out the mission55.Which of the following statements is true?A. The Opportunity has collected all the evidence of life on MarsB. We have had enough evidence that water has been existing on MarsC. There was once an ocean on MarsD. Scientists have found a way to bring back physical samples nowEI had just gone to bed after a very hard day when the phone rang.It was an eccentric (怪僻的) farmer. I had never met him before although I had often heard people talk about him.He sounded quite nervous and he had been talking for a minute or so before I understood anything.Even then all I could make out was that someone called Milly had had a very bad accident.I hadnt the slightest idea who she was but I obviously had to go. It had been snowing heavily that day and I didnt know the way.I had been driving for at least an hour when I finally found his place.He was standing there waiting for me.It seemed Milly had died.She meant more to me than anyone . even my own wife. he said.I could see that he had been crying.I thought something terrible had taken place, a possible scandal ( 丑闻 ).I was ev