2020届开封高中高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析

2020届开封高中高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析
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
I 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 family’s small grocery store. Often my dad wouldn’t 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 School’s Homebuilding class. I knew I wanted to teach the students skills that went beyond just being able to hammer nails or cut pieces of two-by-fours. The problem was that we didn’t 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 wheels 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 nonprofit Veteran’s 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 students 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 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 paragraph 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 popular with the students.
C. It has caused some safety concerns.
D. Its classroom environment is hard to manage.
B
Jack was born without eyes. He was very lucky as he grew up having other kittens (young cats) to socialize (交往)with, and was used to people from the moment he was born. However, when it came time to find the kittens homes, no one knew where Jack would end up.
That’s when I got an e-mail from my friend. All she asked was “Do you still want one of the kittens? There’s one here with no eyes and no one would like to take him”. Without thinking I told her that I did want the kitten.
When we first brought him home, Jack stayed mostly in my room. After about a day he had noissues running around and climbing on everything. At times he gets lost in the house, he’ll stop. But we just call his name and talk to him and it isn’t long before he finds his way back to us.
A few weeks after getting Jack, we got a new cat named Bear. Jack and Bear have become best friends. It doesn’t matter that he can’t see. He always knows when Bear is around. He’ll run across the yard straight to Bear and wrap his front legs around his neck in a big hug. They run after each other around and wrestle (摔跤). They’ll lie down in the grass together when tired.
Jack is truly an inspiration. I’ve owned lots of kittens in my life, but Jack is the happiest and most playful. He doesn’t feel sorry for himself. He doesn’t need pity. I think Jean, owner of Gumbo, another eyeless cat, said it best when she told me that cats don’t have disabilities; they have adaptability.
4. Why did Jack come to the author’s home?
A. The author cared for an eyeless cat.
B. The author didn’t mind whether he was blind.
C. No other young cats kept him company.
D. The author’s friend begged the author to take him home.
5. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Jack often wrestles with Bear indoors.
B. Jack likes to play with a new eyeless cat.
C. Jack quickly adapts to the new environment.
D. Jack is good at talking and playing with people.
6. What does the underlined word “issue” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Trouble.
B. Fun.
C. Luck.
D. Business.
7. What does the passage mainly tell us?
A. A cat has nine lives.
B. All is well that ends well.
C. God helps those who help themselves.
D. A good beginning makes a good ending.
C
Be it from the mouths of foreigners who have lived here for a few years or from stories on travel websites, one of the most common qualities that people list about Shanghai is the infectious energy that courses through the city.
For some, this energy is defined by the way of life—Shanghai is a city that never sleeps. In the day, the streets arc always bustling with people from all over the world. After all, the city has long been China’s most cosmopolitan city, having been the epicenter of trade and cultural exchange between Chinese and foreigners since the city was forced to open its door to the world in 1843 after the First Opium War (1840-42).
Shanghai’s ubiquitous delivery people can be found on the roads even past midnight, rushing from point to point on their trusty electric scooters to satiate the hunger of night owls. Even before the break of dawn, pensioners can be found gathering in parks, ready to kick start their day with a tai chi session.
For others, this energy is generated from the friction between the contrasts the city has. Indeed, it does not take long for one to realize that Shanghai's charmlies in it being a binary of old and new.
Here, charming neoclassical architecture and art deco structures stand alongside modem buildings with shimmering glass and metal facades, rustic (质朴的)lane houses and shikumen buildings. Humble mom-and-pop shops that look stuck in time can often be found right next tohipdining venues or industrial-chic fashion stores selling designer apparel.
One of the best places to get an overview of these surreal contrasts is none other than the tallest building in the city — the Shanghai Tower in Lujiazui. Measuring a dizzying 632 meters in height, this architectural marvel boasts having the world's highest observation deck within a building or structure. It also comes with the world's fastest elevators which would get you from the bottom to the top at 20.5 meters per second.
On the other side of the Huangpu River is where you would find the Bund, which is home to magnificent
neoclassical buildings. The Bund is to Shanghai what Times Square is to New York or what the Champs-61ysees is to Paris. A trip to Shanghai would not be complete without exploring this iconic waterfront promenade.
Autumn is the best time to experience Shanghai on foot, not merely because the weather is conducive for walking, but because this is when the roads and sidewalks in many areas are blanketed with a layer of color1 ful fallen leaves.
8. Why is the example of delivery man mentioned?
A. To make a contrast with pensioners’ biological clock.
B. To illustrate the vibrant energy of modern Shanghai.
C. To highlight the diligence and consideration of delivery man.
D. To feature the courier delivery service in full swing.
9. Which of the following is TRUE about the contrast of Shanghai?
A. The contrast mainly arises from the First Opium War.
B. The design of the Shanghai Tower stands for a contrast.
C. A marked contrast is shown in the use of building materials.
D. The dishes served in mom-and-pop shops represent the outdated flavor.
10. The underlined word “hip” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to________.
A. photographic
B. modest
C. peculiar
D. stylish
11. Which of the following will be most probably discussed following the last paragraph?
A. Stunning views of the Shanghai skyline.
B. The best places to view the seasonal spectacle.
C. The walking path thathugs the Huangpu River.
D. Must-try dishes and food items typical of Shanghai.
D
Last summer, Maria and her mother moved from their house in the countryside to a flat building in Chicago. Maria really liked some things about the city, but she missed her house and yard in the countryside.
One day, Maria was in her flat building when she noticed her neighbor, Mrs. Garcia, carrying a gardening tool and a bag of soil. Maria wondered how Mrs. Garcia was able to garden in the city.
“My mom used to grow the most delicious vegetables, and I know she misses her garden now that we don’t have a yard,” said Maria.
Mrs. Garcia laughed. “I’ll show you,” she said.
Maria thought that Mrs. Garcia would take her to the park, but she took her to the roof. When the door opened, Maria was surprised to see rows of flowers and vegetables on the roof.
“What a wonderful garden!” said Maria.
Mrs. Garcia told Maria that for a long time the roof was just an empty space. Then some of the people in the building asked the owners to turn it into a community garden. The building owners liked the idea because the plants not only helped to keep the air clean, but they also helped to keep the building cooler during warmer weather.
“I plant flowers in my own place,” Mrs. Garcia said, “but you would be surprised by how different the plants are up here. Some people grow vegetables just like your mom. You can do some of the same things in the city as in the countryside. You just have to be creative!”
12. Where did Mrs. Garcia take Maria to one day?
A. The park.
B. The roof.
C. The garden in front of her house.
D. The countryside.
13. Which of the following is NOT the good side of the community garden?
A. It made the building stronger.
B. It helped keep the air clean.
C. It helped keep the building cooler.
D. It used the empty space well.
14. After Maria visited the garden, she would most probably ask her mom to ________.
A. go back to the countryside
B. pick flowers from the garden
C show her around the park D. grow vegetables on the roof
15. What is the best title for this passage?
A. A Creative Lady
B. An Empty Roof
C. A Rooftop Garden
D. A Special Building
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
七选五（每题2分，共5个，共10分）
What Can We See in a Logo?
We see hundreds of logos on signs, vehicles, websites, and even on the clothes we wear. All of these logos are designed to attract our attention.____16____However, recently research supports the idea that remembering what a logo looks like is a very difficult task.
Researchers gave 85 students a simple assignment to draw the Apple logo purely from memory. Surprisingly,
only one student in the study could accurately draw the logo from memory.____17____Researchers have developed a theory that they think might help to explain this blind spot in our memories.
Logos are typically designed to be simple and easy to recognize with a quick glance. Yet the frequent exposure to these logos can actually make our brains overlook them. This process is known as “attentional saturation (注意力饱和).”____18____
Even though the brain is accustomed to ignoring unnecessary details, it is also programmed for recognition. When we see images such as logos over and over again, we become familiar with them. This constant exposure leads to something scientists refer to as gist (梗概) memory.____19____This general sense of memory has its own benefits. In fact, familiarity with a popular logo can even make people feel more comfortable about purchasing or using certain products.
Logos are everywhere we look today. A fancy design or a thoughtful color1 combination may be a good start for a logo concept, but there are other factors to consider.____20____A clever design may be interesting, but most people will forget the details—especially if our brains have anything to say about it.
A. This may be inspiring to logo designers.
B. People will know the product behind the logo.
C. So why is it so difficult for people to recall the details of images?
D. They also help us remember a product or service connected to that image.
E. It means that our brain remembers the basic idea without all of the details.
F. Our brains actually signal us to ignore information we don’t think we will need to remember.
G. Logo designers need to know that people will only remember what they believe is worthwhile.
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This morning, I started very late in my car to office, I was in a___21___to reach my office as my clients (客户)were waiting for me there. Unfortunately, I got___22___in a traffic jam. All the vehicles stood up in a long line, and drivers were___23___blowing horns to get rid of their___24___. I gotdown from my car and moved forward in search of the___25___of the traffic jam. At a turning a young man was struggling hard to move forward his car, which might___26___.
Everyone there was just___27___the man without coming to offer___28___to him. Meanwhile, they were___29___the man for the traffic jam. The number of vehicles was gradually increasing. The man looked_____30_____as everyone put him to the scorn (奚落) for creating this public_____31_____.Nobody was in
the mood of_____32_____the man for his error.
Seeing this, I_____33_____rushed to help the man, followed by other four drivers. We_____34_____to push the car. Very soon it started with a loud sound. The man smiled in_____35_____the moment his car worked again. Then he thanked us and_____36_____to everyone there and moved off.
After that I went into deep thinking over the human_____37_____in the times of crisis. Every human on this earth unavoidably makes errors. When other people do that we blame, but when we are in the same condition, we desire to gain_____38_____. In the times of crisis we should tryto _____39_____them together instead of blaming others. Forgiving is a_____40_____choice，as it not only avoids conflicts further, but also spreads universal love.
21. A. fashion B. mess C. hurry D. way
22. A. injured B. stuck C. lost D. removed
23. A. properly B. awkwardly C. considerately D. constantly
24. A. anxiety B. concern C. anger D. sadness
25. A. cause B. evidence C. influence D. effort
26. A. break down B. turn off C. set off D. pull up
27. A. comforting B. directing C. watching D. checking
28. A. admission B. opportunities C. trust D. assistance
29. A. observing B. blaming C. inspiring D. punishing
30. A. satisfied B. impatient C. frightened D. embarrassed
31. A. progress B. focus C. practice D. inconvenience
32. A. forgiving B. criticizing C. persuading D. encouraging
33. A. tiredly B. immediately C. purposely D. steadily
34. A. pretended B. cooperated C. hesitated D. promised
35. A. vain B. secret C. relief D. private
36. A. apologized B. shouted C. explained D. complained
37. A. intelligence B. relationship C. attitude D. practice
38. A. satisfaction B. sympathy C. benefit D. trust
39. A. neglect B. estimate C. simplify D. overcome
40. A. wise B. similar C. painful D. common
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
Last week Meituan co-published a suggestion with a number of business organizations, calling on restaurants___41.___（stop）food waste and help form new____42.____（eat）habits for customers（顾客）.They suggest that consumers___43.___（offer）guidance to help them avoid food waste.
On Friday the China Cuisine（餐饮）Association____44.____（announce）that it had teamed up____45.____Ele.me, the Alibaba-owned food delivery platform, to launch a “half-dish plan”,____46.____（encourage）restaurants to provide customers with the choice to order smaller portions（份）.Now if users search certain key words like “eating show”，a message appears to remind them to value food and keep____47.____reasonable diet.
Across the country, about 40% of all the food____48.____Americans buy ends up in the trash. That food waste costs the average family of four about $1,500 a year.
The state of Vermont has long been a____49.____（lead）in environmental problems. Now it has tried even_____50._____（hard）to get Vermonters to rethink their relationship with food and waste.
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：1.在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Once I came across a middle-aged man whom was accompanying his old father to the Beijing Astronomical Museum. As the old man slowly stepped out of the car, he suddenly lost his balances. But his son immediate grasped his hand and supported him before his falling. Catch hold of his son's hand, the old man breathed a deep sigh. “When you were kid, I was holding your hand to support you. Now, you are holding my hand to support mine," he said in an unhappy voice. "How time flies!" Hearing from his dad's words, the son unconsciously tighten his dad's hand. "Nothing new, Papa!" he replied softly. "Just let nature takes its course as it is or we will live a happy life."
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假设你是李华，红星中学的一名高三学生。

你校因疫情延期开学，你的美国朋友George发邮件来表示关心，并询问你的新学年规划。

请你给他回邮件告知，内容包括：
1.感谢他的关心；
2.你的新学年规划；
3.询问他的新学年规划。

注意:
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear George,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Hua
参考答案
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. C
8. B 9. B 10. D 11. B
12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C
16. D 17. C 18. F 19. E 20. G
21. C 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. D 31. D 32.
A 33.
B 34. B 35.
C 36. A 37. C 38. B 39.
D 40. A
41. to stop
42. eating 43. （should）be offered
44. announced
45. with 46. encouraging
47. a 48. that
49. leader 50. harder
51.(1). whom→who/that
(2).balances→balance
(3).immediate→immediately
(4).Catch→Catching
(5).kid前加a
(6).mine→me
(7).去掉from
(8).tighten→tightened
(9).takes→take
(10).or→and 52.略。