学年惠州市河南岸中学高三英语期末试题及参考答案.docx

1、学年惠州市河南岸中学高三英语期末试题及参考答案2020-2021学年惠州市河南岸中学高三英语期末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AI started working with my hands at a young age. The youngest of five brothers, I took on the role as a “maintenance (维修) man” at an early age for our familys small grocery s

2、tore. Often my dad wouldnt give me a clear idea of how something shouldbe done, so I just had to figure it out by researching or through trial and error.Fast forward to 2016 and those problem-solving skills would become the focus of Tippecanoe High Schools Homebuilding class. I knew I wanted to teac

3、h the students skills that went beyond just being able to hammer nails or cut pieces of two-by-fours. The problem was that we didnt have the resources at the time to do much else. The idea of attracting some type of funding seemed very important. Designing, building and selling a tiny house on wheel

4、s seemed like the perfect project to accomplishthe task. I reached out to a number of local businesses and most of them responded with the greatest support for what x k w we were doing.This year we added a new element to the program. Through one of our partners, we were able to connect with the nonp

5、rofit Veterans Ananda Incorporated. Students in the Homebuilding class are leading the design and production of micro houses to be donated to this organization. The new partnership gives the students another focus to consider when designing and building the houses.There has been no shortage of stude

6、nts since our first year. Three years ago we had 41 students, the next 191, and this year it was limited to just over 160 students so we could have a safe and manageable classroom environment. The number of girls taking the class has risen steadily over the last few years as well. This class offers

7、something for everyone and the skills are universal.1. How can we describe the young author?A. He opened a small grocery store.B. He did a lot of research in the lab.C. He enjoyed doing hands-on activities.D. He learnt about maintenance from his father.2. What do the underlined words “the task” in p

8、aragraph 2 refer to?A. Getting some financial support.B. Selling a tiny house on wheels.C. Reaching out to many local businesses.D. Offering the students some problem-solving skills.3. What can be inferred about the Homebuilding class from the last paragraph?A. Its size needs increasing.B. Itis popu

9、lar with the students.C. It has caused some safety concerns.D. Its classroom environment is hard to manage.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 marketin

10、g 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 a

11、dmire 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 i

12、mage, but sparks their followers interests in a product they might never have seen before.Secondly, influencers can improve a company or products relationship with their customer base. According to InMoments 2018 US Retail CX Trends Report on customer loyalty, 77% of buyers have been brand loyal for

13、 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 li

14、kely 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 work

15、ed-out marketing strategy designed to target your core needs. If you find yourself examining a product youve 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 con

16、sumers 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. Improvin

17、g relationship with the company. D. Taking advantage of their popularity.6. To customers, the recommendations of influencers seem to be _.A. offensive B. subjective C. objective D. misleading7. The passage is mainly about _.A. how social media make ads B. how social media influence our lifestyleC. h

18、ow social influencers affect our buying D. how celebrities earn fameCPhotographer Rebecca Douglas has always been fascinated by the night sky. Her love for stars has taken theU.K.resident on “star walking” trips toIcelandand into theArctic, where she steps out onto darkened trails to capture twinkli

19、ng stars and glowing planets in her images.Hiking at night isnt uncommon. Plenty of people hike after dark to get to campsites or watch the sunrise from a mountaintop. Star walking goes a step further by blending hiking with stargazing. Rather than heading to an observatory or setting up a telescope

20、 in your backyard,star walking takes you on a brief journey to look at the stars from different viewpoints.Whether youre in the mountainside or by the lake with stars reflecting on the water, star walking is often much more dynamic than traditional stargazing.Whats more, star walking is good for you

21、. There are plenty of studies that show the health benefits of being in nature. Spending at least two hours a week outdoors, particularly while engaging in what involves “effortless attention”, can decrease blood pressure, heart rate, and stress levels.So how does an aspiring star walker get started

22、? It doesnt take much more than a sturdy pair of boots.While telescopes and binoculars obviously have their uses, people are encouraged to start with naked-eye stargazing. Using only the eyes allows one to get lost in the infinite expanse of space and lets the mind go.It is advised that one read up

23、on the night sky before heading out. Free mobile apps, such as Star Walk 2, can help identify celestial bodies（天体）and are easy to usesimply point your phone at the sky to reveal a map. Websites like Sky & Telescope and NASAs Space Place cover the basics, have in-depth explanations on stars, and offe

24、r advice on equipment. Space Place posts monthly skywatching updates, so you can plan outings around events such as meteor showers.In the United States, national parks are great options for inexperienced night hikers. Many offer guided outings that explain the importance of protecting night skies. T

25、hose with a good number of walks under their belt may want to try GlacierNational Park in Montana.If national parks and other dark-sky designated areas are out of range, check local astronomy clubs and observatories for guided sessions. Sites like the International Astronomical Union are useful for

26、finding resources by area.At the end of the day, the best advice is to take it slow and enjoy the journey.“With all of the chaos（混乱）thats happening around us, the one constant has been the night sky,” explains Douglas, who hasbeen exploring popular places nearby, long after the crowds have gone home

27、 for the day. “Walking is quite a mindful way of looking up and being reminded that, although everything feels so different, some things are still the same.”8. According to the passage, star walking refers to _.A. going to an observatoryB. looking at stars in mountainsC. combining hiking and stargaz

28、ingD. setting up a telescope in the backyard9. One of the reasons why people go on a star walking is that _.A. its easier to identify celestial bodiesB. it is good for physical and mental healthC. they can enjoy the journey without crowdsD. they can raise awareness of protecting night skies10. Accor

29、ding to the passage, a star walking beginner is advised to _.A. prepare a pair of strong bootsB. start by observing with telescopesC. join an astronomy club or an observatoryD. find guided outings with the help of mobile apps11. The main purpose of the passage is to _.A. excite peoples interest in s

30、tar walkingB. recommend some places for star walkingC. explain the health benefits of star walkingD. introduce the preparations for star walkingDIt was very cold and I had been watching a homeless man make himself comfortable in a “shelter” on the river bank. His “shelter” was a tarpaulin (油布)tied t

31、o rocks to keep the wind from blowing it away. He had been living there for over a month. I never saw him with warm clothing or food. I knew what I wanted to do.When I told my parents what I wanted to do they werealarmed. They said I could be putting myself at risk, taking a box to a homeless person

32、 at night! But I knew, in my deep heart, that I would be safe.I got a box. My parents watched as I added warm gloves, a heavy blanket . into the box until it was full! Then, I put a Christmas card on top. It said, “Even though we hardly know each other, I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!” I put ten one-dollar bills inside it as well.My father insisted he went there with me as it was 10 pm on Christmas Eve. I said he could drive me but he had to stay in the car