1、高三英语期末 第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 40分） 第一节（共 15小题；满分 30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A54-year-old Abdul has a special job. He has been working as a living statue (活体雕像) for over three decades, standing perfectly still for six hours a day and resisting peoples attempts to make him move or
2、smile, anything that proves he is a living person.Abdul, known as “Indias Statue Man”, has been performing his daily routine ever since 1985, soon after getting a job as a security guard. His boss had recently traveled to the UK, where he was so impressed by the statue-like members of the Royal Guar
3、d outside Buckingham Palace that he wanted to do something similar back home. So he had his guards receive three months of training, where they would sit perfectly still for around four hours. They werent allowed to talk or smile, eat, drink, or even shoo away a fly if it sat on their faces. In the
4、end, Abdul proved the best of the group, so he got the strange job.Abdul isnt the only person in the world acting as a living statue, but what makes him special is the fact that he can do it for as long as six hours without even blinking his eyes. Once, a $ 155 prize was put up for anyone who can ma
5、ke him move a muscle. But try as they might, no one has ever succeeded. Actually, Abdul tries to move about as much as he can in his spare time, and only eats healthy home-cooked food, to keep his body in shape. But he claims yoga has been the biggest help. In the 32 years, Abdul has become a celebr
6、ity in India and other Asian countries. Many Bollywood celebrities have come to witness this living statue and try to finally make him move, but none have succeeded.Abdul earns about 10,000 rupees ($ 156) a month, which is enough to support his family, but definitely not enough to encourage his chil
7、dren to follow in his footsteps. Its just too stressful and taxing on the body. “Despite all the hardship and health problems, I love my job and I am thankful to people for the love and respect they have showered on me, he says. “When the time comes, I want to die playing a statue. ”21. What is Abdu
8、ls daily routine?A. Performing as a living statue. B. Proving to be a living person.C. Smiling at his customers. D. Keeping his body in shape.22. Why could Abdul get the strange job given by his boss?A. He had his special ambition. B. He was most familiar with the job.C. He stood out among the group
9、. D. He knew the boss more than others.23. What does Abdul do in his spare time?A. He eats a lot of snacks. B. He practices yoga for 12 hours a day.C. He cooks for his family. D. He always moves a lot.24. How does Abdul feel about his job according to the text?A. Its overpaid. B. Its satisfying. C.
10、Its boring. D. Its instructive.BKids Fun Activities in Sydney and AustraliaArt Gallery of New South WalesArt Gallery RoadPhone 61 2 9225-1744Cost: Free, except for special exhibitsHours: Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Every Sunday afternoon at 2:30, families can enjoy special performances on various topics,
11、including art appreciation, dance and storytelling. During school holidays, the museum schedules storytelling and performances, often in mime or Aboriginal dance, for children aged 6-12. Children can also participate in occasional hands-on art workshops.The Australian Museum6 College Street Phone 61
12、 2 9320-6000Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.For children under 5, Kids Island is decorated with a model hot-air balloon and features a slippery side and a shipwrecked boat with interesting cubbies to explore. The museums dinosaur exhibition appeals to children aged 5-12. A Science and Discover Room, wi
13、th microscopes, specimens and reference books, allows children to conduct their own research.Taronga Park ZooBradleys Head RoadPhone 61 2 9969-2777 !Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Admission chargedTaronga lets children visit up close with some of Australias most spectacular creatures - native koalas,
14、of course, but also kangaroos, dingoes, Tasmanian devils and wombats.Centennial ParkOxford Street, PaddingtonPhone 61 2 9331-5056Cost: FreeHours: Daily, but hours change seasonallyRent childrens bikes and rollerblades to help youngsters bum off excess energy in the parks beautiful setting. A nearby
15、Equestrian Center offers horseback rides, and guided nature walks are available during school holidays.25. Which activity is required to pay for except for special exhibits?A. Art Gallery of New South Wales. B. The Australian Museum.C. Taronga Park Zoo. D. Centennial Park.26. What can kids do in the
16、 Australian Museum?A. Carry on some research. B. Visit some native animals.C. Enjoy special performances. D. Participate in hands-on art workshops.27. Which number should people call to get information about nature walks?A. 61 2 9969-2777. B. 61 2 9331-5056.C. 61 29320-6000. D. 61 2 9225-1744.CPeopl
17、e usually visit cafes to ease themselves of their tiredness and keep themselves from falling asleep, but Mr. Healing, a popular cafe chain in South Korea actually does the opposite. Customers can come in, order a drink, lie down a comfortable massage chair, and take a nap.Many Koreans suffer from a
18、lack of sleep as a result of overworking, so any opportunity to relax and even take a nap is greatly appreciated. Mr. Healing is the perfect place to go when youre on a short work or school break and you need to catch up on sleep. The cafe offers massage periods in various modes, depending on how mu
19、ch time you have and how you choose to spend it.The 20-minute session is priced at $ 3.5, the 30-minute massage costs $ 7, and the 50-minute session is $ 9, all of which also include a drink. Once you make your choice, you are taken to the “healing center”. You are asked to take off your shoes as we
20、ll as any jewelry that might damage the chairs, after which you can choose a massage mode, from “stretch” or “sleep”. You can start with stretch for a few minutes, and then switch to sleep if you want to take a short nap. After it comes to an end, you are taken back to the cafe area to enjoy a coffe
21、e or one of the many other refreshing drinks on the menu.Mr. Healing cafes are so popular in Korea that customers are advised to make reservations in advance to be sure that a massage chair is available. “I have to sit on a chair and stare at a computer monitor all day due to my job, the healing roo
22、m was truly effective to relieve tiredness and stress from weekdays,” said Park Hye-sun, a 24-year-old officer.Some have described Mr. Healing and other similar relaxation cafes in South Korea as simple fashions, but others see them as a sustainable business model, because they offer a service that
23、Koreans really need.28. Why do customers come to Mr. Healing?A. To drink specialty coffee. B. To have themselves checked.C. To have a relaxation. D. To sleep before work.29. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A. The price of the service. B. The process of the service.C. The tips for cus
24、tomers. D. The choices for customers.30. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Your choice. B. A sound sleep.C. The coffee. D. The massage.31. What is Parks attitude towards Mr. Healing?A. Positive. B. Critical.C. Neutral D. Negative.DUS scientists say they have poured cold w
25、ater on the theory that washing hands with hot water kills more germs (细菌) than unheated water. The small study of 20 people found using water at 15 left hands as clean as water heated to 38.National Health Service (NHS) recommends that people wash their hands in either cold or warm water. In this s
26、tudy, scientists at Rutgers University-New Brunswick wanted to find out if popular assumptions about the benefits of warm or hot water and official guidance on hot watergiven to the food industry in the USheld true. They asked 20 people to wash their hands 20 times each with water that was 15, 26 or
27、 38. Volunteers were also asked to experiment with varying amounts of soap. Before they started the tests, their hands were covered in harmless germ. Researchers say there was no difference in the amount of germ removed as the temperature of the water or the amount of soap changed.Prof Donald Schaff
28、ner said, “People need to feel comfortable when they are washing their hands but as far as effectiveness goes, this study shows us that the temperature of the water used did not matter.”However, the researchers accept their study is small and say more work is needed to determine the best ways to rem
29、ove harmful bacteria.In the UK, NHS experts say people can use cold or hot water to wash their hands. They say hands should be washed for at least 20 seconds and stress the importance of using enough soap to cover the whole surface of the hands. Their guidance focuses on rubbing hands together in va
30、rious ways to make sure each surface of each hand is clean.32. What does the underlined phrase “poured cold water on” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Proved B. Created C. disapproved D. Accepted33. After they washed their hands with either hot or cold water, .A. volunteers all talked about American
31、food industryB. volunteers nearly had the same amount of germ removedC. volunteers still had much germ on their handsD. volunteers all didnt feel very comfortable34. How does researchers feel about their study?A. It is incomplete. B. It is popular. C. It is convincing. D. It is excellent.35. Which o
32、f the following is the best title for the text?A. Using Cold Water Instead of Hot WaterB. How to Use Cold Water to Wash HandsC. It Is Better to Wash Hands in Cold WaterD. Washing Hands in Cold Water as Good as Hot第二节（共 5小题；每小题 2分，满分 10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。有两项为多余选项。How to Make FriendsIt can
33、 be difficult to make friends living in a big city, especially when you dont know many people. However, over years of experience and studying social skills, I have discovered that its possible to make friends without even trying. 36 1. Be seen without trying to get attention.You dont have to say any
34、thing interesting to get peoples attention. 37 This can be done anywhere you go, such as the supermarket or your yoga studio.2. 38 Theres an interesting phenomenon that occurs when you listen to other people. They will keep talking. Just keep giving them good eye contact and show with your body lang
35、uage that you care. Listening is an instant way to build trust and likeability.3. Think about what you can give to the other people.We often think about what we can get from others when we try to make friends. 39 Try offering a piece of helpful advice or invite someone you just met to grab coffee or
36、 lunch with you the following week.4. Always have some good stories to tell other people.When you have at least a few stories to share with others, youll never run out of things to talk about. Try to be honest to share your stories with others. 40 5. Smile like theres no tomorrow.It may not be natur
37、al for some of us to smile, but a smile is one of the most attractive things that someone can display when theyre meeting new people.A. However, that thinking needs to be changed.B. All you have to do is place yourself in environments where people will see you.C. Dont ever stop thinking about how yo
38、u can add value to yourself.D. There are just a few strategies that you have to use on a consistent basis.E. Try to be involved in conversation.F. Use the power of listening.G. For example, you can share a story about a struggle or challenge. 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面
39、短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Jake was born healthy, but his parents noticed there was something wrong when he was 4. Jake 41 about 20 pounds in just six months. He kept putting on weight 42 eating only salad. In 2015, Jake was diagnosed with ROHHAD, a 43 condition that af
40、fects the brain and causes rapid weight gain. Only 75 cases have ever been reported, and 44 of the sufferers is known to have survived twenty years.But Jake wants to fight for his 45 . Although there is no way to fully 46 the weight gain, he does everything he can to slow it down, including 47 compe
41、ting in triathlons (铁人三项 ). Triathlons help him keep fit and active. Its good for his 48 and also gives him a chance to socialize with other kids. He 49 with the Malta Youth Triathlon Association three times a week.“He is extremely 50 . He never misses a training session without valid 51 and is cons
42、tantly eager to train,” Jakes trainer said. “Jake is very lovable and steals the heart of all who know him. Its heartbreaking to see what he has to 52 . I look at his family with a mixture of 53 despite the hardship they try their best to ensure that Jake gets as 54 a life as possible.”Everybody is
43、more than happy to help Jake, and they 55 change event dates and training schedules just to make it easier for him to 56 . He is always very determined, but due to his condition, he cant 57 himself to push his heart rate too high.Jakes 58 is to meet two famous British Triathlon players, 59 due to hi
44、s disease, he cannot travel. After Jakes story was made public, someone 60 that hell do everything he can to make the boys dream a reality.41. A. gained B. collected C. reduced D. recovered42. A. for B. without C. despite D. beyond43. A. difficult B. rare C. poor D. deadly44. A. each B. one C. neith
45、er D. none45. A. goal B. life C. career D. future46. A. affect B. reduce C. stop D. influence47. A. regularly B. strongly C. faithfully D. truly48. A. mind B. growth C. heart D. health49. A. competes B. plays C. trains D. works50. A. proud B. positive C. smart D. caring51. A. result B. evidence C. r
46、eason D. date52. A. go through B. get across C. see through D. put down53. A. expressions B. ideas C. tastes D. feelings54. A. impressive B. regretful C. crazy D. normal55. A. luckily B. gladly C. impatiently D. unwillingly56. A. organize B. join C. attend D. believe57. A. allow B. stop C. pretend D
47、. protect58. A. dream B. task C. intention D. story59. A. so B. or C. and D. but60. A. explained B. announced C. predicted D. warned第二节（共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于 3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。83-year-old Antonio has made a _61. (contribute) to reforestation(重新造林) in the last four decades of
48、his life. Today, his efforts are being rewarded, because the _62._ (complete) deserted land has become a beautiful jungle with wildlife again.It was 1973 when Antonio began his work _63_ a weekend hobby. However, it soon became a permanent way of life. Antonio spent whole days and nights in his youn
49、g jungle, _64. (surround) by rats and foxes, and eating banana sandwiches for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Over the last 40 years, he _65. (plant) about 50,000 trees on his land. As the forest grew, the water returned. Then the animals started making a home there. Today, the forest is alive with _66_ sounds of birds and insects living there, and more species are settling in every year. “If you ask me _67. my family are, I would say each
