2020-2021学年广州市大学附属中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答案

2020-2021学年广州市大学附属中学高三英语下学期期中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
Obesity (肥胖症) is becoming a problem in our busy society, and almost one in three American adults is now considered to be obese. Children obesity is alsoat an all-time high.
Obesity means being very overweight. If you are obese, you have too much bodyfat. If you eat more food than your body can use, this will make you put on weight. Food that your body does not need will be stored as fat by your body.
The following are the major factors that increase the risk of obesity.
What you eat plays a major role in weight gain. Eating a lot of fast food such as hamburgers, sweet drinks, ice creams and other sweet food can increase the risk of becoming obese.
If you do not do enough exercise, you will put on weight as the food you eat is not being used to make energy for physical activities.
The chances of you being obese are greater if your parents are obese.
There are many psychological factors that cause people to eat too much. People who are worried, unhappy or bored will often eat to make themselves feel better. This is known as comfort eating.
Age is another factor, as you tend (趋于) to be less active when you get older. When you get older, you need to eat less, and if you do not eat less, you will put on weight. Obesity can cause many health problems such as heart problems, high blood pressure and many other serious medical conditions.
1. The underlined sentence in paragraph 1 means that ____.
A. obesity does not do harm to health.
B. there are more obese children than before.
C. all the American children are obese.
D. there are less obese children in the USA.
2. According to the passage, there are ____ major factors that increase the risk of obesity.
A. three
B. four
C. five
D. six
3. What will the writer most probably talk about after the last paragraph?
A. How to avoid obesity.
B. How to live in the busy USA.
C. What illnesses are caused by obesity.
D. How doctors treat heart problems.
B
My entire life has been influenced by the fact that I stand way above the average height for both men and women. I was born two weeks late. When I finally entered the world I weighed 11 pounds 10 ounces and was 24 inches long. When my mom told my grandmother my measurements, she asked in amazement, "Are you okay?!"
I was healthy, but very shy as a child and into my teens. I'm from a small town, and I grew up and graduated with the same 50 people. I started playing basketball in third grade every Saturday, but I didn't have any control over my awkward body. (I didn't even score a point in a game until many years later.) I was 5-foot-10 in fourth grade. I had a small group of friends in elementary school, but sometimes the boys picked on me, calling me a bean pole or the Jolly Green Giant. I still remember my embarrassment when they laughed at me, and how badly I wanted to be invisible.
In high school I got more involved in sports, but I spent most days in the art room. By this time everyone at my school was used to my height (by ninth grade I was 6-foot-3), but if I went out of town people would stare at me and comment about my appearance.I was forced into the spotlight wherever I went.
With high school came more confidence. I had success in school, the arts and sports. I played basketball, but my true passion was track and field. During my senior year I was the conference champion in high jump and the 400-meter run. The friendships I gained through my involvement in high school boosted my confidence and helped me develop a sense of humor. Now when a stranger told me I was tall I would smile and nod or, if I was feeling determined, I would pretend to feel shocked and thank them for telling me. I had no idea!
Still, society keeps me aware of my status as something rare. And even though people tell me I'm beautiful and I should be a model, there are times when I would trade in my long legs for a small frame and tiny feet. I often wish people weren't so rude. I'm a minority only in the sense of height. I like to think that those who have insulted me didn't intend to. I do believe that most people are basically good, but they can be insensitive.
4. What can be inferred from Para.1?
A. The writer's height has something to do with her late birth.
B. Grandmother was unwilling to have the writer as her grandchild.
C. The writer failed to have a successful life because of her unusual height.
D. The writer was heavier and bigger compared with other babies when she was born.
5. By saying 'I was forced into the spotlight', the author probably means that she ________.
A.was criticized by others
B. caught public attention
C. was threatened
D. felt inferior
6. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned as the writer's experiences in high school?
A. She quit playing basketball and joined the track and field team.
B. She no longer felt upset when facing her height problem.
C. She had a passion for some sports events.
D. She built up more confidence.
7. What does the last sentence imply?
A. People enjoy making fun of others.
B. People are bad andcannot be trusted.
C. People tend to bully those who are weaker.
D. People sometimes care little about how others feel.
C
When I was trying to find a place where to spend my December holidays, I met by chance some cheap flights to Iceland. After checking just a few winter pictures of Iceland, I realized that the country, known as the land of fire and ice, during the cold months of the year could offer me experiences I had never had before.
For sure you can’t miss the chance to go to Iceland in winter if your traveling wish list includes at least one of the crazy experiences Iceland can offer. Iceland in the North Atlantic Ocean is a paradise (乐园) for all those who want to see the northern lights, experience cold weather conditions and put themselves in geothermal (地热的) baths while the snow is falling on their head.
The best way to move around Iceland is with a rental car. Distances are huge and public transport in winter is not really common out of the major towns. As we wanted to be even more convenient we decided to rent a small camper (野营车). Sleeping and cooking in a camper saved us a lot of driving, money and gave us the chance tobe always in the right place at the right time.
There were also no locals and in many cases no tourist facilities (设备). For us, as we slept in a camper, it was easier. But for tourists traveling by normal cars it is necessary to check the opening times ofhotels and restaurants as many of them run just from June to September.
It is amazing to experience how the weather is changing in Iceland. However, Icelanders prefer to stay inside their houses. They have even no time to complain about the weather in December. All they care about is
Christmas. They love to decorate their houses, sing Christmas songs and eat typical Christmas food.
8. Why is Iceland famous as the land of fire and ice?
A. Because tourists would like to play with fire on the ice.
B. Because it is too dry to easily cause fire to happen.
C. Because it is hot inside a house and cold outside.
D. Because there exist hot springs and freezing ice.
9. What did the author think of the rented camper?
A. It was not only practical but also economical.
B. It was convenient but cost them more money.
C. It provided the best chance to see the new country.
D. It was much faster than other public transport.
10. What does the last paragraph imply?
A. The Icelanders prefer to live with their family.
B. The joy of Christmas drives the freezing weather away.
C. December is the coldest month of the year.
D. The Icelanders are always positive and stay outside.
11. What does this passage most probably come from?
A. A textbook
B. A scientific report
C. A travel magazine
D. A news report
D
Please take a few seconds and think of your personal biggest goal. Imagine telling someone you meet today what you’re going to do. Imagine their congratulations and their high image of you. Doesn’t it feel good to say it out loud? Don’t you feel one step closer already? Well, bad news: you should have kept your mouth shut, because that good feeling will make you less likely to do it.
Any time you have a goal, there is some work that needs to be done to achieve it. Ideally, you would not be satisfied until you’d actually done the work. But when you tell someone your goal and he acknowledges(认可) it, psychologists have found it’s called a “social reality”. The mind is kind of tricked into feeling that it’s already done. And then, because you’ve felt that satisfaction, you’re less motivated to do the actual hard work necessary. This goes againstthe traditional wisdom that we should tell our friends our goals, right?
In 1982, Peter Gollwitzer, a Professor of Psychology, wrote a whole book about this. And in 2009, he did some
new tests that were published. It goes like this: 163 people across four separate tests—everyone wrote down their personal goal. Then half of them announced their commitment(许诺) to this goal to the room, and half didn’t. Then everyone was given 45 minutes of work that would directly lead them towards their goal, but they were told that they could stop at any time. Now those who kept their mouths shut worked the entire 45 minutes on average, and when asked afterwards, said they felt they had a long way to go to achieve their goal. But those who had announced it quit after only 33 minutes on average, and when asked afterwards, said that they felt much closer to achieving their goal.
12. What do the words “social reality” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Completion of the goal.
B. Necessary hard work.
C. People's acknowledgement.
D. A sense of satisfaction.
13. What does Peter Gollwitzer try to tell us?
A. Writing down the goal is very helpful.
B. Achieving personal goal needs more time.
C. Keeping the goal secret makes people work harder.
D. Making the goal public makes people less satisfied.
14. How did Peter Gollwitzer prove his idea about people’s goal?
A. By giving figures.
B. By giving examples.
C. By making a survey.
D. By making comparison tests.
15. What will probably happen if you tell your friends your goal?
A. You will be more confident.
B. You will not gain satisfaction.
C. You are less likely to realize it.
D. You’ll be much moremotivated.
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What brings you happiness?___16___Instead of just focusing on getting your wants, ifs much easier to find happiness by ridding yourself of the things that don't serve a beneficial purpose. Here are things you should let go of if you want to lead a happy life.
Pride isn't necessarily a terrible thing. It can bring you confidence and self-assurance, which are two great qualities that can help you lead a happy life.___17___It's essential to keep your pride in check and get rid of any overload that is no longer serving you.
___18___It often arises from judgment or criticism of yourself and other people. It causes unhappiness and
becomes a burden on your life. As long as you are the most honest and authentic version of yourself, no one has the right to judge you for it and that goes for you, too.
When you think about addiction, you might think of alcohol or drug addiction. But there are countless other forms of addiction, too. You could be addicted to work, sugar, video games, drama, or even a harmful relationship.___19___If you want to be happier, think about dropping your addictions.
It's also important to recognize that leaving your comfort zone is a good, although often unwanted idea. If you never leave your comfort zone, you'll never grow. Even though something can make you feel uncomfortable at first, it will benefit you in the long run.___20___
A.If you're in this situation, you,ll be much happier.
B.Always keep in mind that self-doubt has no benefits.
C.Drop the belief that your past will always be better than the future.
D.Whatever your desire is, it will always be a barrier to your happiness.
E.Many people believe if they fulfilled their desires,they would be satisfied.
F.However, your extreme pride can ruin your personal and professional relationships.
G.Ultimately, you'll expand your horizons on who you can be and what you can achieve.
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
Clara Dalywas____21____on an Alaska Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles when an air hostess asked a(n)____22____question over the loudspeaker, “Does anyone on board____23____American Sign Language?” Clara, 15 at the time,____24____the call button. The air hostess came by and explained the situation, “we have a passenger on the plane who’s____25____and deaf,” she said. The passenger seemed to want something, but he was travelling____26____and the air hostesses couldn’t understand what he needed.
Clara had been studying ASL for the past years,____27____she unfastened her seat belt, walked toward the front of the plane, and____28____by the aisle seat of Tim Cook, who was in his sixties. Gently taking his hand, she____29____, “How are you? Are you OK?” Cook asked for some water. When it arrived, Clara returned to her seat. She_______30_______again a bit later because he wanted to know the time. On her_______31_______visit, she stopped and stayed a while.
“He didn’t need anything. He was________32________and wanted to talk,” Clara says. So for the next hour, she talked about her family and her________33________for the future. She wanted to be a politician. Cook told Clara how he had________34________become blind over time and shared stories of his days________35________a
travelling salesman. Even though he couldn’t see her, she looked________36________at his face with such kindness.
“Clara was________37________,” the air hostess told Alaska Airlines in a blog________38________. “You could tell Tim was very excited to________39________someone he could speak to, and she was such an angel.” And for Cook, it was________40________the best trip he’d ever had.
21. A.placed B.seated C.boarded D.taken
22. A.anxious B.dangerous C.urgent D.important
23. A.know B.tell C.speak D.study
24. A.removed B.spotted C.found D.pressed
25. A.blind B.disabled C.sick D.unconscious
26. A.along B.apart C.alone D.aside
27. A.but B.so C.and D.for
28. A.knelt B.stood C.sat y
29. A.showed B.whispered C.expressed D.signed
30. A.marched on B.came by C.walked about D.wandered through
31. A.third B.second C.other D.extra
32. A.shy B.anxious C.painful D.lonely
33. A.opinions B.preparations C.plans D.views
34. A.suddenly B.gradually C.abruptly D.unbelievably
35. A.as B.like C.for D.by
36. A.directly B.curiously C.attentively D.cautiously
37. ual B.awful C.ordinary D.amazing
38. A.event B.interview C.meeting D.activity
39. A.get B.accompany C.have D.face
40. A.indeed B.naturally C.simply D.extremely
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
My dad is an enthusiastic(狂热的) runner who___41.___(great) influenced me when I was young. So I was very sporty before the age of 14. However, when my family moved, my new school didn’t pay much attention___42.___sports and had no after­school activities like football or running. Over the next few years, I
stopped exercising apart from during Physical Education lessons at school. I looked like I was___43.___(health); however, I was not.
One day, I was late for a bus, tried to run after it and in under a minute was out of breath! This made me realize how unfit I was.___44.___(help) myself get in shape again, I made a(n)___45.___(decide) that I would take up a kind of sport.
A friend of___46.___(I) suggested a swimming pool close to my house___47.___she goes to a few times a week. Now, I’m a swimming lover! I find swimming in the pool very___48.___(relax). I swim for an hour three times a week. I hope___49.___I will soon start to feel the benefits of regular exercise, and will become____50.____(fit) than before.
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.文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。

错误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（^）。

并在其下面写出修改后的词。

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．每处错误及修改均仅限一词;
只允许修改10处,多者（从第11处起）不记分。

My mother is a pretty woman of long hair. He likes sports and eating. Her most favorite sports is tennis and badminton. She also likes listen to pop music. My mother is a computer engineer who works very hard and does very better in the company. My mother is also concerning about how well I study. She always helps me study and play piano. She is very glad when I made progress. My mother loves me very much. She is one of the best mother in the world.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是你们班研究项目“Making a Travel Brochure about Our Country”的负责人，上周该项目获得了学校表彰，请你给校《英语报》写一篇稿件，介绍如何做好该项目的经验，内容包括：
1.项目的目的；
2.分享成功的经验；
3.你的祝愿。

注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。

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How to Do the Project “Making a Travel Brochure about Our Country”
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参考答案
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. D 9. A 10. B 11. C
12. A 13. C 14. D 15. C
16. E 17. F 18. B 19. D 20. G
21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. A 32.
D 33. C 34. B 35. A 36. C 37. D 38. B 39. C 40. A
41. greatly
42. to 43. healthy
44. To help
45. decision
46. mine 47. that/which
48. relaxing
49. that 50. fitter
51.(1). of→with (2). He→She (3).去掉most (4). is→are (5). listen→listening (6). better→well (7). concerning→concerned (8). play后加the (9). made→make
(10). mother→mothers
52.略。