2020届肥城市实验中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案

2020届肥城市实验中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案
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
A
The Orchard
I had a very nice meal at the Orchard restaurant．The food was lovely and the service was quite good．We chose to eat in the garden which was full of beautiful flowers and very relaxing．The only disappointment was the dessert — the apple piewas far too sweet and it was cold too．Apart from that it was an enjoyable evening．As for the price — what a bargain，excellent value for money！
Park Inn
The best thing about Park Inn was the service — it was excellent．There was a warm welcome when we arrived and the waiters were very helpful all evening．However，the food wasn’t as good．The menu looked interesting but the meals were rather tasteless．It’s not a cheap restaurant and I wasn’t happy to pay so much for boring food．
Richard’s Place
When we enteredthe restaurant，we were surprised by the lovely interior (内部的) design of it．So stylish，so modern！This is one of the most popular restaurants in town and it’s very easy to see why．The food was great and excellent value for money but it was ruined by very，very poor service！
TheRiverside
It was lovely sitting outside and looking over the river．There were lots of little lanterns (灯笼) and color1 ed lights everywhere and it all looked very pretty．The food was good，nothing very special but quite tasty．The service was OK; we didn’t have to wait too long for our food but the waiter never looked very happy！It’s quite an expensive place but with the view I think it’s quite good value for money．
1. In which restaurant can customers eat in the garden？
A. Park Inn．
B. TheOrchard．
C. The Riverside．
D. Richard’s Place．
2. What makes the customers of Park Inn most satisfied？
A. The food．
B. The price．
C. The service．
D. The environment．
3. In Richard’s Place，customers can ________．
A. receive good service
B. enjoy its moderndesign
C. listen to wonderful music
D. enjoy the beauty of a river
B
A Chinese space mining company has designed a robot that can capture waste material left behind by spacecraft in outer space with a big net.
The state-run Xinhua news agency recently reported that the robot launched on the government's Long March 6 rocket along with several satellites. The robot will also investigate deep space to observe small objects in the universe. The 30-kilogram robot, called NEO-01 , was developed by Origin Space. Pounded in 2019 and based in the southern Chinese tech hub(技术中心)Shenzhen, Origin Space has been devoted to exploring and using space resources, according to the company. The company says the robot will lead the way for future technologies capable of mining on asteroids(小行星).
The world's first asteroid mining company, Planetary Resources, was established in 2009. Since then, more than 12 businesses around the world have entered the industry, including 3D Systems of the United States and Japan's Astroscale. Astroscale's technology uses magnets (磁铁)to gather up space waste. But a report on the Origin Space website says NEO-01 will use a net to capture waste and then bum it. Thousands of satellites have been launched worldwide. As they are used too long, many end up as waste and put other operating satellites at risk.
Su Meng is the founder of Origin Space. He said the company plans to launch many space telescopes and more spacecraft to begin the first for-profit mining of asteroids by 2045. Su added that NEO-01 will serve as a prototype (雏形)of future space mining robots, which can use rich mineral resources on asteroids to support the development of the space industry.
The Xinhua news agency reported that China was increasing efforts to land a spacecraft on a near-Earth asteroid to collectmaterials. China is also speeding up a plan to build a defense system against near-Earth asteroids. The country aims to follow Russia and the United States in becoming a major space power by 2030.
4. Which of the following can correctly describe NEO-01?
A. It weighs 60 kilograms.
B. It was created by Planetary Resources.
C. It will be burnt after finishing its mission.
D. It is mainly used to catch space waste.
5. What can be inferred from the text?
A. China will be the most powerful in space by 2030.
B. Origin Space will open more mines on asteroids.
C. It is those useless satellites that make space waste.
D. The robot will look into deep space for more waste.
6. What does Su Meng think of NEO-01 ?
A. It is promising and rewarding.
B. It has benefited the space industry.
C. It's a long way to produce it.
D. It'll help make money for the company.
7. What can be the best title for the text?
A. NEO-01 , A Smart Robot Used in Space
B. A Chinese Robot Can Catch Space Waste
C. A New Robot Makes China a SpacePower
D. NEO-01 , the Pioneer of Future Space Robots
C
Kenyan mother Beth Mwende heard her sleeping child cry out, but did not worry after the three-year-old quickly quietened down. The next morning, however, she found her daughter, Mercy, nearly unconscious with two bite marks in the neck. “I didn’t know that it was a snake,” Mwende said.
Although snakebites are common in her hometown, antivenom medication is difficult to get. Mwende lives about 160 kilometers east of Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. So she took her daughter to a traditional healer. He placed stones over the bites. Mercy died within hours. She was one of about 700 Kenyans killed by snakebites each year, notes a report in the scientific publicationToxicon.
The Kenya Snakebite Research and Intervention Center (KSRIC) is working to change that. The KSRIC hopes to have East Africa’s first antivenom medication on the market within five years. It estimates the cost will be about 30 percent of an imported product, which often sells for about US $ 30.
More than 70, 000 people are bitten in East Africa each year. Climate change and deforestation are worsening the problem as snakes get pushed out of natural surroundings into populated areas.
Nearly 100 snakes live at the research center in a forest near Nairobi. Researchers take venom from snakes and study it before injecting small amounts into other animals, such as sheep. The animals then create antibodies that can be made into antivenom.
“Up to now, no one has made any kind of antivenom in Kenya,’’ said Geoffrey Maranga Kepha, a senior snake handler.
Two effective antivenoms are available in Kenya, from India and Mexico, the center says.
The center is teaching communities that using antivenom immediately after receiving a snakebite can save lives, said head researcher George Adinoh.
“After seeing how people died in Kenya from snakebites I decided to devote my life to coming up with a rescue measure that will help or prevent people from dying from snakebites,” snake handler Kepha added.
8. How does the author introduce the topic of the text?
A. By telling a story.
B. By listing figures.
C. By referririg to documents.
D. By making a comparison.
9. Why did Mwende take her daughter to a traditional healer?
A. She couldn’t afford any modern treatment.
B. She lived where antivenom medication is not available.
C. The traditional way is very effective to treat snakebites.
D. She believed a traditional healer could cure her daughter.
10. What is causing more snakebites to happen in East Africa?
A. Lack of antivenom medication.
B. Environmental damage and climate change.
C. People’s low awareness of the danger of snakes.
D. People’s pursuit of traditional cures for snakebites.
11. What do we know about antivenom in Kenya from the text?
A. Itis taken from antibodies of sheep.
B. There is only one effective antivenom available.
C. KSRIC is trying to develop a local antivenom now.
D. People refuse to use antivenom after being bitten by snakes.
D
Being an Olympian (奥运会选手) demands focus, determination, and a competitive spirit. Plus, representing your country is a lot of pressure. However, two athletes recently showed the world another quality that is definitely worth championing.
Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi were competing in the high jump on Sunday when they reached a stalemate (僵局). Both men had managed to jump over a surprising 2.37 meters with no faults along the way. However, after three attempts neither managed the next level of 2.39 meters.
An Olympic official suggested ajump-offbetween the two friends and rivals (竞争对手) to determine who would get the gold medal. But Barshim had another plan to reward their efforts.
“Can we have two golds?” he asked the official.
The official agreed and the two men jumped for joy. This was the first time a gold medal had been shared since 1912. “He is one of my best friends, not only on the track, but outside the track. We work together. This is a dream come true.” shared Barshim.
The decision to share the medal was particularly meaningful to Tamberi. The Italian had suffered an ankle injury that prevented him from competing in the Rio Olympics in 2016, and it nearly put an end to his career altogether. So this year he brought along his cast to this year's Olympics with “Road to Tokyo 2021” to inspire him along the way.
For Barshim, the gold has topped off his already impressive medal collection, having received a bronze and a silver medal in 2012 and 2016 respectively.
Despite all the glory of receiving a gold medal for their countries, their achievement means so much more. These two individuals, trying to do their very best for their countries, have provided a wonderful example to all those competing in sports. They've summed up exactly what it means to take part in a global event with a generous and compassionate (有同情心的) spirit.
12. What happened to Barshim and Tamberi in the competition?
A. They ended in a tie.
B. They quit the competition.
C. They set a new record.
D. They ran out of strength.
13. What does the underlined word “jump-off” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Debate.
B. Vote.
C. Celebration.
D. Extra round.
14. Why was the gold medal particularly meaningful to Tamberi?
A. It could bring him a lot of money.
B. It may make up for his regret in 2016.
C. It was a glory for his country.
D. It could complete his medal collection.
15. What does the author mainly want to convey in the text?
A. The importance of sharing.
B. The glory of winning gold medals.
C. The valuable and special team spirit.
D. The considerate and sharing Olympic spirit.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项
Nordic Walking
Started inFinlandin the early 20th century, Nordic walking used to be a summer training exercise for cross-country skiers.___16___In that year, a Finnish company invented a new wrist strap (腕带) system to make the present-day Nordic walking technique possible. Outside ofFinland, Nordic walking has been well received inAustria,Germany,NorwayandSweden.____17____
Nordic walking is great for people who are looking for a smart physical activity with maximum health benefits, combined with fun and convenience. Nordic walking takes fitness walking to a new level by adding poles to produce an incredible upper body workout.___18___Besides, it also takes stress off your ankles, knees and hip joints (髋关节).
___19___Nordic walking is no different. For best fitness results and physical safety, ensure that you use only Nordic walking poles which have been specifically designed for this sport. Don't try to use skiing or hiking poles which are designed andmeant to be for a totally different purpose.
When you walk normally and carry poles with you, it is called the “2-wheel drive”. As soon as you hold the poles properly and start using your upper body, you're now in the "4-wheel drive". Every step should begin with the heel touching the ground.___20___Just hold them tightly every time when they hit the ground, and let them go as they are drawn back behind your body, finishing up with an open hand.
A. Just remember to choose lightweight walking shoes.
B. Your hands should always be in a “hold-n-go” state with the poles.
C. As with any sport, it is always important to have the right equipment.
D. There are also many Nordic walking clubs that offer regular weekly walks.
E. This strengthens your arms, chest, back and makes your body more flexible.
F. The real breakthrough of Nordic walking as a practiced exercise came in 1997.
G. It is now progressing well into other countries such asJapan,Australia, theUKand theUSA.
第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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Watching my son Nathan play basketball for his school team, I felt___21___for myself and him. His team was___22___adversity (困境) on the court,___23___for three quarters of the game. As for me, I had just been___24___from my job.
Earlier in the day，I___25___up everything in a box, saying goodbye to my colleagues. During the drive home, I kept telling myself that I will find___26___again—I am___27___in my experience and abilities,___28___self-doubt was still sticking its foot in the door.
The game___29___the fourth quarter with Nathan’s team still trailing (落后的). I saw the___30___on his and his teammates’ faces as they fought back to go ahead by three___31___. Then, a player from the other team made a(n)___32___shot and tied the game! With the___33___game and seconds on the clock, Nathan found himself with the ball and with___34___and confidence, he___35___the basket with a defender hanging all over him. The defender was called for a foul(犯规).
With Nathan preparing for a shot to put his team up by three points, I saw his determination again, no___36___for self-doubt. After he made the free___37___, his team stopped the other team from___38___, winning the game and moving on to the finals.
As I sat there, my heart burst with pride. That___39___moment of self-doubt and feeling sorry for myself was___40___away by the actions of my son on the basketball court. At this moment, we both won!
21. A. ready B. eager C. responsible D. sorry
22. A. making B. solving C. facing D. getting
23. A. going ahead B. fighting back C. playing hard D. falling behind
24. A. dismissed B. prevented C. separated D. discouraged
25. A. gave B. packed C. showed D. brought
26. A. change B. money C. work D. hobby
27. A. confident B. poor C. interested D. lost
28. A. as B. so C. if D. but
29. A. held B. entered C. lasted D. won
30. A. smile B. determination C. strength D. sweat
31. A. seconds B. times C. points D. quarters
32. A. clear B. awful C. reasonable D. unbelievable
33. A. tie B. school C. season D. year
34. A. rule B. order C. skill D. hesitation
35. A. watched B. made C. designed D. changed
36. A. room B. court C. hope D. effort
37. A. break B. throw C. activity D. area
38. A. scoring B. performing C. hanging D. playing
39. A. busy B. happy C. brief D. tiring
40. A. beaten B. given C. scared D. blown
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
China plans to establish a scientific station on the moon and has started preparatory research, according to a key figure in the country’s lunar exploration program.
“The next steps in our lunar exploration endeavor will be challenging and demanding as we aim to set up a ____41.____(science) outpost on the moon’s south pole. In the near future, we will also send our____42.____(astronaut) to land on the moon,” said Wu Weiren, chief designer of China’s lunar exploration program and____43.____ academician (院士) of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, on Tuesday. He is now working on the planning and research ____44.____ the proposed station and the lunar program’s fourth step.
In China’s____45.____(late) lunar mission, the Chang’e 4 robotic probe(探测器),____46.____consists of an unmovable lander and a rover(流浪者) named Yutu 2, was lifted on top of a Long March 3B carrier rocket in December 2018 at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest China’s Sichuan province,____47.____(mark) the country’s fourth lunar exploration and the world’s first expedition to the far side of the moon.
The probe made a landing____48.____ (soft) on the far side on Jan 3, 2019, and then released Yutu 2 ____49.____(survey) the landing site in the South Pole. So far, the lander and rover_____50._____(operate) for more than 610 days. Yutu 2 has traveled about 520 meters on the lunar soil.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线( \ )划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Cantonese is a variety of Chinese. It dated back to more than 2000 years ago. The term “Cantonese” came from Canton, a name formerly used for Guangzhou, that is the capital of Guangdong Province. In China, Cantonese is mainly speaking in Guangdong Province, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Hong Kong, or Macau. It is also
wide used by Chinese people living in Southeast Asia and Western country.
Cantonese is ancient variety and it is also modern. Compared with other Chinese varieties, Cantonese is more difficult to understand it. So it sometimes causes puzzlement and even misunderstanding among people. But, many people show great interest to it.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华。

你校阅读俱乐部定于下周三举办英文阅读交流会。

请你写封邮件，邀请你校外教Adam 参加。

内容包括：
1.活动时间、地点；
2.活动目的；
3.活动安排。

注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Adam
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ __
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. A
7. B
8. A 9. B 10. B 11. C
12. A 13. D 14. B 15. D
16. F 17. G 18. E 19. C 20. B
21. D 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. B 31. C 32.
D 33. A 34. C 35. B 36. A 37. B 38. A 39. C 40. D
41. scientific
42. astronauts
43. an 44. for
45. latest 46. which
47. marking
48. softly 49. to survey 50. have operated
51.(1). dated→dates
(2). that→which
(3). speaking→spoken
(4). or→and
(5). wide→widely
(6). country→countries
(7). ancient前加an
(8).去掉it
(9). But→However
(10). to→in
52.略。