2020届华中师范大学第一附属中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案_

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2020届华中师范大学第一附属中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案

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A

What are you waiting for? A new series of movies shown this year can’t be missed. Have you enjoyed them

already?

Frozen II

Frozen was the highest grossing (票房) animated film ever. In Frozen II Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Krist left off

Arendelle to seek thesource of Elsa’s icy magic. Although the millions of children who loved the first film are older

now, they might give it a reception.

Last Christmas

A festive romantic comedy, Emilia Clarke stars in Last Christmas as Bridget Jonesy , a shop assistant, whose

life in London is a mess, and Henry Golding as the eligible bachelor(黄金单身汉)who tidies it up. The film’s

director, Paul Feig, and co-writer, Emma Thompson, promise that the film is worth expecting.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Tom Hanks stars in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood as the only American celebrity(名人) more famous

than he is. As the host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for more than 30 years, Fred Rogers is a legend of

pre-school children’s television, which appeals to a large audience.

Charlie’s Angels

Hollywoodaction movies starring women are rare. But have you seen a movie starred, written and directed by

women, too? Charlie’s Angels is one of the first. A reboot (翻拍) of the 1970s TV series, not to mention the two

films from 2000 and 2003, the new version is directed by Elizabeth Banks. She also plays Bosley, one of the female

detectives who are employed by Charles Townsend to go on global adventures.

1. Which moviebecame the most popular cartoon film this year?

A. Frozen II. B. Last Christmas.

C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. D. Charlie’s Angels.

2. Which character works on a TV station?

A. Krist. B. Emilia Clarke.

C. Fred Rogers. D. Bosley.

3. Which action movie was directed and starred by a woman?

A. Frozen II. B. Last Christmas.

C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. D. Charlie’s Angels.

B

I don’t want to talk about being a woman scientistagain. There was a time in my life when people asked

constantly for stories about what it’s like to work in a field dominated (controlled) by men. I was never very good

at telling those stories because truthfully I never found them interesting. What I do find interesting is the origin of

the universe, the shape of space, time and the nature of black holes.

At 19, when I began studying astrophysics (天体物理学), it did not bother me in the least to be the only

woman in the classroom. But while earning my Ph.D. at MIT and then as a post-doctor doing space research, the

issue started to bother me. My every achievement — jobs, research papers, awards — was viewed through the

lens (镜片) of gender (性别) politics. So were my failures. Sometimes, when I was pushed into an argument on left

brain versus (相对于) right brain, or nature versus nurture (培育), I would instantly fight fiercely on my behalf and

all womankind.

Then one day a few years ago, out of my mouth came a sentence that would eventually become my reply to

any and all provocations (挑衅): I don’t talk about that anymore. It took me 10 years to get back the confidence I

had at 19 and to realize that I didn’t want to deal with gender issues. Why should curing sexism be yet another

terrible burden on every female scientist? After all, I don’t study sociology or political theory.

Today I research and teach at Barnard, a women’s college in New York City. Recently, someone asked me how

many of the 45 students in my class were women. You cannot imagine my satisfaction at being able to answer, 45.

I know some of my students worry how they will manage their scientific research and a desire for children. And I

don’t dismiss those concerns. Still, I don’t tell them “war” stories. Instead, I have given them this: the visual of

their physics professor heavily pregnant doing physics experiments. And in turn they have given me the image of

45 women driven by a love of science. And that’s a sight worth talking about.

4. Why doesn’t the author want to talk about being a woman scientist again?

A. She is fed up with the issue of gender discrimination (歧视).

B. She feels unhappy working in male-dominated fields.

C. She is not good at telling stories of the kind.

D. She finds space research more important.

5. From Paragraph 2, we can infer that people would attribute (把……归因于) the author’s failures to ________.

A. the burden she bears in a male-dominated society

B. her involvement in gender politics

C. her over-confidence as a female astrophysicist

D. the very fact that she is a woman

6. What did the author constantly fight against while doing her Ph.D. and post-doctoral research?

A. Lack of confidence in succeeding in space science.

B. Unfair accusations from both inside and outside her circle.

C. People’s fixed attitude toward female scientists.

D. Widespread misconceptions about nature and nurtured.

7. What does the image the author presents to her students suggest?

A. Women students needn’t have the concerns of her generation.

B. Women can balance a career in science and having a family.

C. Women have more barriers on their way to academic success.

D. Women now have fewer problems pursuing a science career.

C

Do you ever listen to the songs that your parents like? Chances are that you don’t. You probably think the

music that they like is old and boring and that the songs on your playlist are muchcooler. But scientists found that

people’s music taste changes as time goes by. So it is likely that your own musical preferences will follow a similar

path to your parents’, whether you like it or not.

We used to think that culture and personality (个性) are the only reasons for different music choices. But

researchers at the University of Cambridge noticed that as people enter into different age groups, their social

environment changes, and so does their music taste. There are some musical periods that people go through in

their life.

The first period comes in the teenage years, during which people like strong music such as punk and rock,

because teenagers tend to be aggressive or want to be independent.

But as people move into early adulthood, their lifestyles change they want to build close relationships with

others. As a result, they become fonder of contemporary music, such as pop and R&.B, which is usually uplifting

and danceable.

When middle age comes, most people have settled down. During this period, people prefer music, such as

jazz and classical, as well as music like country, folk and blues.

As for old people, they prefer old songs in their childhoods. They generally listen to relaxing music, such as

country music and jazz music. But you must be questioning. “Aren’t there old people who are still interested in or

even crazy about rock music?” Of course there are. But their reasons for listening to rock music may have changed.

At that age people may listen to remind themselves of their youth.

8. What do young people usually think of the songs their parents enjoy?

A. They are actually less cool. B. They are worth listening to.

C. They are especially serious. D. They are hard to understand.

9. How many musical periods are there that people go through in their life?

A. Two. B. Three.

C. Four. D. Five.

10. People who want to make friends mostly prefer ________.

A. jazz music B. country music

C. rock music D. pop music

11. What is the best title for the text?

A. People Have Different Opinions on Music

B. People Listen to Music for the Same Reason

C. People’s Taste in Music Changes with Time

D. People’s Lifestyle Can Be Changed by Music

D

Brian Hamilton's life changed in a prison when he went there with his friend, Reverend Robert J. Harris, who

often went to local prisons to do ministry work. During the visit,Hamiltonstarted talking to one of the prisoners

and asked what he was going to do when he got out. “He said he was going to get a job,”Hamiltonrecalls. “I

thought to myself, wow, that’s going to be difficult with a criminal background.”

The conversation madeHamiltonconsider how to help those who came out from prison. Finally in 2008, 16

years after that initial conversation,Hamiltoncreated Inmates to Entrepreneurs, a nonprofit organization that helps

people with criminal backgrounds start their own small businesses.

At the time,Hamiltonwas building his own company, a software technology company for the banking industry.

As his company grew, so didHamilton’s time devoted to giving lessons to prisoners. He averaged three to four

courses a month at prisons throughoutNorth Carolina.

Eventually,Hamiltondecided to shift his focus to his true passion. In May 2019, he sold his company and

focused on helping those who were imprisoned. His online courses will be set next year. “By March 1, 2022,

anyone will be able to access the courses, either to become a certificated instructor or to access it for themselves

as a prisoner or part of the general population,”Hamiltonexplained. In addition, he visits middle schools and

presents the course to at-risk students as a preventative measure against crime.

The free course is funded by the recently established Brian Hamilton Foundation, which offers assistance to

military members as they return to civilian life and provides loans o small businesses. “Starting up a business isn't

for everyone, but if we make opportunities available, and let people know that other people care about them, it

makes a difference.”Hamiltonsaid.

12. Why did Brian Hamilton went to a prison?

A. He accompanied his friend. B. He took lessons in the prison.

C. He wanted to get a job in the prison. D. He had a friend who was in prison.

13. What can be inferred about Inmates to Entrepreneurs?

A. It often assists military members.

B It provides loans to small businesses.

C. Its course has been largely broadened.

D. It is an organization intended for business men.

14. According to the author, which of the following best describesHamilton?

A. He is a man who always changes his mind. B. He has a sense of social responsibility.

C. He is good at running a big company. D. He makes money by giving lessons.

15. What is the main idea of the text?

A. A man made a fruitless visit to the prison.

B. A man sold his business to teach prisoners.

C. A man realized his dream of being a teacher.

D. A man successfully created two organizations.

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Help your child look forward to school

Your child says that he is sick whenever the alarm clock goes off. Your child hides under the covers and cries,

“ I hateschool” when it’s time to get ready in the morning.___16___If he behaves like that , there could be more

than book reports and tests making him want to stay at home.