2019-2020学年佛山华英学校高三英语期末试题及答案解析

2019-2020学年佛山华英学校高三英语期末试题及答案解析
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
Songkran, Thailand
This festival marks the Thai New Year, which is celebrated in the second week of April. This is the hottest time of the year in Thailand, so it makes sense that the biggest Songkran tradition is to throw water on people. Thais of all ages join in water fights, using buckets, hoses (软管)and water guns to celebrate the event.
Boryeong Mud Festival, South Korea
Don't expect to come home clean after experiencing the Boryeong Mud Festival in South Korea. Famous for its mineral-rich mudflats, visitors rush to Boryeong in July to make themselves in mud, swim in grey pools and enjoy the party. There are even mudslides and a mud skiing competition for those who are seeking the extreme mud adventure!
La Tomatina, Spain
The festival dates back to a parade in which some naughty teenagers knocked one performer off his stilts (高跷)and caused a fight of throwing vegetables accidentally. It was once banned until 1957 when the locals held a protest with a funeral. They carried a coffin containing a huge tomato as bands played a funeral march. In the following decades, La Tomatina has become a popular event. If you join the event, be aware that you squash (压扁) the tomato before throwing it. Have a great time but avoid causing any injury.
Dia de los Muertos, Mexico
Beginning at the midnight of October 31 and lasting through November 2,it is a festival when families gather together to remember those loved ones who have died, aiming to help them on their spiritual journey. On these days, Mexican families prepare special tables in their homes. On top of them they'll put photos of the dead and their favorite food. They also visit the graves of their beloved ones to show their respect to the dead.
1.If you want to experience a special new year in a country, you can choose to visit ________.
A.Thailand
B.South Korea
C.Spain
D.Mexico
2.What may happen to you as a visitor in La Tomatina?
A.You can perform stilts.
B.Your can play funeral music in bands.
C.You may be covered with mud.
D.You may be attacked with tomatoes.
3.Which festival is similar to the Tomb Sweeping Festival in China?
A.Songkran.
B.Boryeong Mud Festival.
Tomatina.
D.Dia de los Muertos.
B
The measurable threat to the environment has been worsened by the spread of COVID-19 that increases the need for plastic protective equipment. Most plastic is made from fossil fuels. Millions of tons of greenhouse gas are released from the development of these resources and plastic production and burning.
The end life of plastic is just worrisome. Less than 10% of the plastic produced has been recycled. Even more of it has been burned. But the vast majority of plastic has been buried inland, and it is increasingly polluting the environment. We hear mostly about ocean plastic and the harm done to sea creatures that mistake plastic bags and bits for food. But microplastic is even more worrisome. Plastic doesn't break down biologically but instead breaks down into tiny particles（a very small piece of something）, which have been found in every corner of the planet, on land and in the air, in drinking water and food sources.
Yet the public has not given this global environmental disaster the attention it requires. Instead, they have viewed single-use plastic—which makes up about 40% of plastic used each year—as a litter issue that can be solved through better recycling and waste management. That attitude must change because the recent global breakdown of the market for recycling has made it clear that it has never been, nor ever will be, able to keep up with plastic trash use.
California has been the forerunner of plastic waste reduction—it was the first state to ban single-use plastic bags and may be the first state to transform the way goods are packaged. The state also came close to passing an act which would have required that products sold in plastic packaging in the state have a proven recycling rate of 75% by 2032. California, though influential, can't solve this crisis alone. The US has long been producing a great amount of plastic trash and it should engage in reducing the use of plastic as well.
4. Why does the author mention the release of greenhouse gas in paragraph 1?
A. To show the harm of plastic
B. To warn of the climate change.
C. To call for the development of fossil fuels.
D. To highlight the importance of plastic equipment.
5. What's the author's attitude towards the public opinion on single-use plastic?
A. Favorable.
B. Tolerant.
C. Curious.
D. Opposed.
6. What's California's role in reducing plastic waste?
A. A pioneer.
B. A failure.
C. An objector.
D. A predictor.
7. What can be the best title for the text?
A. Microplastic Products Are Harmful
B. Waste Recycling Is an Urgent Matter
C. Plastic Waste Pollution Is a Wake-up Call
D. Global Environmental Disasters Are Increasing
C
A Hug from a Teenage Boy
Fifteen years spent in the field of education have provided Nancy Marra with many treasured moments. One of the most endearing happened when she was teaching second grade.
That year, she decided to plan something special for the children: a Mother’s Day tea. After all the preparations were made for it, each child took home an invitation.Nancywas surprised and relieved to see that every mother was planning to attend. She even invited her own mother.
Finally, the day arrived. That afternoon, each child lined up at the classroom door expecting the arrival of his or her mom. As it got closer to starting time,Nancylooked around and her eyes quickly found Jimmy. His mother hadn’t shown up and he was looking upset.
Nancytook her mother by the hand and walked over to Jimmy. “Jimmy,”Nancysaid, “I have a bit of a problem here and I was wondering if you could help out. Since I’m going to be really busy today, I was wondering if you could keep my mother company.”
Nancy’s mom and Jimmy sat at a table with two other mother-child pairs. Jimmy servedNancy’s mom her treats, presented her with the giftNancyhad made, and pulled out and pushed in her chair, just as they had practiced the day before. WheneverNancylooked over, her mom and Jimmy were in deep conversation Ten years later,Nancywas at a high school to take a senior class on a field trip, and there was Jimmy. On the way back,Nancyhad the students complete an evaluation form of their trip. She collected and checked the forms one by one.
When she came to Jimmy’s evaluation page, he had written, “Remember our Mother’s Day tea we had in second grade, Mrs. Marra? I do! Thanks for all you did for me, and thank your mother, too.”
As they began unloading at the school, Jimmy made sure he was the last one to go.Nancytold him she really enjoyed what he had written. He looked rather embarrassed, mumbled (咕哝) his own thanks, and then turned to walk away. As the bus driverbegan pulling the bus away, Jimmy ran back and knocked on the bus door. He jumped back on board and gaveNancya big hug. “Thanks again, Mrs. Marra. No one even knew my mom didn’t make it that day!”
She ended her workday with a hug from a teenage boy who had probably stopped hugging teachers years ago.
8. Why was Jimmy paired withNancy’s mother?
A. Nancy was too busy to spend time with her.
B. Jimmy’s mother didn’t come to the event.
C. Nancy wanted Jimmy to get to know her.
D. Jimmy could get along well with her.
9. Where did Jimmy meetNancyten years later?
A. Near Jimmy’s high school.
B. At a Mother’s Day tea.
C. In Nancy’s classroom.
D. On a field trip.
10. How did Jimmy feel about whatNancyhad done for him?
A. Upset.
B. Embarrassed.
C. Grateful.
D. Satisfied.
11. Which of the following best presents the theme of the passage?
A. No act of kindness is ever wasted.
B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C. A mother’s hug lasts long after she lets go.
D. The best teacher must be the best performer.
D
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne said yesterday he would use the autumn spending review to increase Britain’s￡12bn-a-year aid budget towards humanitarian(人道主义的) causes in the wake of the European refugee(难民) crisis.
Britainpromised to spend 0.7 percent of state general product on aid, meaning the budget could rise sharply by the end of the decade as the economy grows.
Mr Osborne also said more of the aid budget could be given to help local government with housing costs for incomers, without breaking international guidelines.
“We will use the foreign aid budget to help with the costs of these refugees. People ask about the pressure on public services; we’ll have extra money to help with that.”
The government was unable to give a figure for how much aid money could be handed to local authorities: it would depend on how many refugees are accepted.
David Cameron, Prime Minister, will set out his position on aid for refugees today. It is reported thatBritainwill accept at least 10,000 extra people from camps on theSyriaborder. He will use a statement in the House of Commons to flesh out plans — announced inMadridon Friday — to take more people.
A report inThe Sunday Timesthat the UK would take 15,000 Syrians, not far from the 18,000 figure demanded by the EU, was described by “Downing Street” as a “guess”.
TheUKwill offer to resettle Syrians directly from refugee camps inJordan,LebanonandTurkey— but not those who have already reached the EU.
12. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Britain tried to help refugees.
B. People doubtBritain’s kindness.
C. Britain tried to explain its behavior.
D. Refugees like to live inBritain.
13. What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?
A. Britain’s economy grows rapidly.
B. Britain will use little of its money to help refugees.
C. Most countries are not willing to help refugees.
D.Britainwill use more money to help refugees.
14. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Britain will use foreign money to help refugees.
B. Britain helps refugees following international guidelines.
C. Britain will use foreign money to develop themselves.
D. People ask to use public service money to help refugees.
15. What can we know from the passage?
A. Britain can hold 10,000 refugees at most.
B. The number of refugees to be received is uncertain.
C. House of Commons declare a general plan.
D.Britaincan hold 15,000 refugees at most.
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Why do people take “selfies(自拍)?”
Researchers atSyracuseUniversityinNew Yorktried to answer that question.______16______People who post selfies and use editing software to make themselves look better show behavior connected to admiring themselves too much, theSyracuseresearchers said.______17______As social media can be shallow, it is a good place for people to “work towards satisfying their own overmuch pride.”
___18___People who post group selfies show a need for popularity and a need to belong to a group, theSyracuseUniversityresearch found.
Other findings from the study include: There are no major differences on how often men and women post selfies and how often they use editing software.______19______
TheNewhouseSchool’s Associate Professor Makana Chock worked on the study. She said, posting selfies on social media is not all that different from what people have done for many years. On trips, our parents and grandparents used cameras to take photos. Before social media, people would bring back photos to show friends and family. You had no choice but to look at them. If you are a nice person, you commented about how nice everyone in the photos looked, especially children and the person showing the photos.______20______ On social media, it is a different experience. People can decide not to look at photos of their friends and family even if they click “like” or even “love” under the Facebook selfie.
A. That was the old way of “clicking” like.
B. They came up with some surprising answers.
C. Different people have different opinions about it.
D. Such people think very highly of themselves, especially how they look.
E. Both cameras and phones are useful tools to record people’s experiences.
F. There are other reasons, besides admiring themselves, why people post selfies.
G. But men desire to be seen as popular more than women when posting selfies.
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
I was walking home from school one day and it happened to be a particularly cold and windy day. It was____21____and I was crazy enough to forget my hats and scarf. You can imagine my cheeks were rosy____22____and my hands were as numb as they can be.
All of a sudden, an old lady____23____up beside me and asked if I would like a ride____24____. I said it was OK and her____25____smile melted (融化) away the thought that I should never talk to____26____! We had an amazing chat and she was just____27____a good woman. She told me her____28____and she dropped me off.
I didn’t see her or talk to her for about a month and one night as I____29____herkind gesture, I decided to return the favor. So, I made a lot of______30______and walked down to her house with my friend. At first I was a bit______31______she wouldn’t remember me or think that I was a bad man who poisoned cookies but luckily, I was______32______wrong. She was so happy, and she hugged me and kissed me and seemed so______33______that someone would do something like that!
When I got home my mom told me that she______34______and told my mom on the phone that she______35______because she was so touched. She said she would never______36______the kindness that was given to her! That filled me with such______37______! There really is nothing else joyful like helping______38______and making someone’s day______39______!
Let us never______40______the joy we get by giving others a hand!
21. A. blowing B. freezing C. flowing D. flying
22. A. red B. pure C. white D. pale
23. A. picked B. turned C. drove D. took
24. A. hospital B. family C. school D. home
25. A. warm B. easy C. simple D. strange
26. A. women B. drivers C. strangers D. neighbors
27. A. so B. such C. that D. as
28. A. numbers B. car C. family D. address
29. A. remembered B. forgot C. repeated D. regretted
30. A. bread B. salad C. cookies D. sweets
31. A. upset B. disappointed C. confused D. worried
32. A. generally B. completely C. hardly D. usually
33. A. puzzled B. surprised C. satisfied D. fearful
34. A. visited B. came C. drove D. called
35. A. cried B. slept C. left D. laughed
36. A. permit B. pardon C. forget D. imagine
37. A. sadness B. interest C. puzzle D. happiness
38. A. others B. the other C. another D. other
39. A. busier B. brighter C. easier D. harder
40. A. expect B. take C. forget D. misunderstand
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
In the ancient times,there used to be so many myths about the moon, and all of___41.___made the moon more attractive. On the moon, according to the Chinese myth, lived a goddess named Chang 'e who led a lonely life. In the west, up to now, scientists____42.____(study) the moon for many years. I wonder if you have received an___43.___(invite) to spend a Moon Day, which is officially celebrated on July 20 every year. Moon Day marks the first human landing on the moon______44.______(success) that occurred on July 20, 1969. That explains it! Ever since 1969, Moon Day has been celebrated in the US to mark one of the______45.______(great) achievements in human history.
Moon Day is largely celebrated by NASA and space fans. One way to celebrate Moon Day is to make something about the moon,like cutting paper moons. Children are made to bake cookies and cut them in the shape of the moon. They also consider_____46._____(learn) some facts about the moon on this occasion. Exploring the moon on Google Moon is a great idea to get familiar with our natural satellite. It is especially important that we celebrate Moon Day with children.___47.___this way, children can learn about____48.____happened on July 20, 1969, and understand the importance of this event in the future. It can be said with certainty that humans will devote all their___49.___(life) to the research into the moon. As for young people, they must go to all lengths to study hard for the future even if there is a long way to go!
Should there be a chance for you to go to the moon, who would you like to have_____50._____(go ) with you ?
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学们交换修改作文，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。

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（∧），并在其下面写上该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。

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

As is well know, reading teaches us to learn life, truth, science and many other useful things. It increase our knowledge, broadens our minds and strengthens our character. In another words, reading can make us wisely and help us enjoy our life. This is the reason why our teachers always encourage us read more books. Reading is a good thing, but we must pay great attentions to the choice of books. Good books are such helpful that they can inspire of our imagination and creativity. We can benefit from it all through life. In my opinion, it is of great important to read more good books.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
最近你们学校打算在每个教室安装CCTV系统（闭路电视监控系统）以更好了解学生的课堂行为。

校长在学校的网站公布了此事，并征求学生的意见。

请你给校方写封信，对此事发表看法，说明理由。

参考答案
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2. D
3. D
4. A
5. D
6. A
7. C
8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A
12. A 13. D 14. B 15. B
16. B 17. D 18. F 19. G 20. A
21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. D 32.
B 33. B 34. D 35. A 36.
C 37.
D 38. A 39. B 40. C
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42. have studied
43. invitation
44. successfully
45. greatest
46. learning
47. In 48. what
49. lives 50. go
51.(1). know→known
(2). increase→increases
(3). another→other
(4). wisely→wise
(5). read前加to
(6). attentions→attention
(7). such→so
(8). 删除of
(9). it→them
(10). important→importance 52.略。