2020届威海市第三中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案

2020届威海市第三中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案
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
On a rainy afternoon, maybe one of the following books will keep you company leisurely, allowing you to spend your time alone as well as stepping into a different world.
Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets,by Patricio Pron
In April 1945,Italy, a writer disappeared at a conference and was found dead at another place. Thirty years later, a young man interviewed survivors from the conference, trying to uncover the truth about what happened and its consequences. This novel, by a well-known Argentine writer, explores art, crime and politics.
When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul Kalanithi
At thirty-six, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed (诊断) with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient. This autobiography finds hope and beauty in the face of death as Kalanithi attempts to answer the question “What makes a life worth living?”.
To Killa Mockingbird, by Harper Lee
Set in a smallAlabamatown in the 1930s, the story focuses on honest, highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch who puts his career on the line when he agrees to represent Tom Robinson, a black man accused of committing a crime.
Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) storyby Bess Kalb
Bess Kalb saved every voicemail from her grandmother Bobby Bell who died at ninety. In this book, Bobby is speaking to Bess once more, in a voice as loving as it ever was in life and brings us several generations of brave women. They include Bobby’s mother, who traveled alone fromBelarustoAmericato survive, and Bess’s mother, who always fought against convention.
1.What type of book is the first novel?
A.Sci-fi.
B.Biography.
C.Detective books.
D.History books.
2.Which book explores life and death?
A.To Kill a Mockingbird
B.When Breath Becomes Air
C.Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets
D.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) story
3.Who is the main character in the last novel?
A.Bobby Bell.
B.Bess Kalb.
C.Bess’s mother.
D.Bobby’s mother.
B
Jon Pedley is making a big change. He is giving up his life as a businessman for a life of helping others. He is trading his beautiful farmhouse in England for life in a mud hut in Uganda, East Africa.
Pedley admits that he has notalways led a very positive life. At times he drank too much and got in trouble with the law. “I’ve always put the pursuit of money in front of everything else. As long as I was all right, I didn’t care who I was hurting, ” says Pedley.
But a visit to Uganda in 2007 gave Pedley a new outlook on life. He was amazed at what he saw and how much the people there appreciated the work he was doing. “I worked there for a few days and these people who have nothing were thanking me by giving me bags of potatoes, which are a fortune for them,” he said.
Now Pedley is selling his business, his $1.5 million farmhouse, and his expensive car — and moving into a hut made of mud and boards in a small Ugandan village. There he will help run an organization that hopes to improve the quality of life for people in the village of Kigazi. He will help to build schoolrooms for children and tanks to hold clean water for villagers. Today, people in Kigazi must walk two miles to a hospital, so Pedley will help to build doctors’ offices, too.
Pedley’s organization will also work with English teenagers who are in trouble. The teens will be sent to a “camp” in Uganda that Pedley will run. The teens will live in mud huts and help to build water, health, and education facilities for kids in Kigazi, many of whom have lost their parents to poverty or disease. Pedley hopes the teens will see a side of life that might help them turn around their own lives and set them on a new and more positive path.
4. Which of the following best describes Pedley’s life in the past?
A. Negative.
B. Colorful.
C. Independent.
D. Selfish.
5. What will Pedley do in the small Ugandan village?
A. Do business with the local people.
B. Help farmers increase potato output.
C. Assist villagers with construction work.
D. Introduce tools to improve English teaching.
6. Why will Pedley work with English teenagers in trouble?
A. To encourage them to make friends with locals.
B. To inspire them to live a more positive life.
C. To train them to become doctors in the future.
D. To make them learn about different cultures.
7. What is the best title for the text?
A. From millionaire to mud hut
B. A life-changing adventure
C. A rich man becoming homeless
D. More money, more worries
C
Paper is one of our oldest, simplest and most important inventions. But it also presents a danger to the world in two important ways. First, the making of paper requires the loss of many millions of trees each year. And worldwide use of paper is expected to double in the next 40 years. Clearly, the planet cannot stand such a high rate of forest loss. The second great problem with paper is what happens once it is no longer useful. A large amount of wastepaper ends up in landfills, where it can produce harmful gases and finally contribute to global climate change.
One simple solution can greatly reduce both of these problems: paper recycling. Instead of cutting down trees, recycle existing paper to feed the paper-making process.
Paper is mainly made from cellulose (纤维素)，which can be used repeatedly in papermaking. Unfortunately, it also means that paper waste takes a surprisingly long time to break down in landfills. So far, trees are the only source(来源) of cellulose that can fill the great demand for paper products. Therefore, recycling paper is simply one of the best ways to save trees. Thanks to advances in processing, recycled paper need not be the dark-color1 edstuff many of us are familiar with. It now can offer the same print performance as non-recycled paper.
Effective recycling requires a continuous effort from everyone at all levels of society. The way to begin is with education and understanding. Once enough people realize the need for recycling, more effective recycling systems can be developed.
The need is real. The massive loss of trees affects everybody on earth. Everyone should do their part to recycle paper and encourage government and industry to do the same. The world will be a better place for it!
8. What can we infer from the text?
A. The use of recycled paper will double in 40 years.
B. Recycling paper helps relieve global climate change.
C. Wastepaper can easily break down in landfills.
D. There are not enough landfills for wastepaper.
9. What makes recycled paper more acceptable?
A. The great demand of trees.
B. The low processing cost.
C. Its dark-color1 ed feature.
D. Its improved print performance.
10. What does the author propose?
A. Punishing the act of cutting trees.
B. Recycling paper.
C. Improving recycling system.
D. Promoting paper industry.
11. How is the text mainly developed?
A. By analyzing causes and effects.
B. By offering research plans and data.
C. By discussing problems and solutions.
D. By comparing strengths and weaknesses.
D
I cried the first time I saw the Notre Dame（巴黎圣母院）years ago. I'd waited my entire life to see this great French architecture, and experienced it in its full glory on a bright sunny day. Last night, I again cried for the centuries-old church while watching it burn.
I hadn't expected to spend my evening that way. My friend and I were having dinner at a cafe a block or so away from the Notre Dame, choosing to skip going inside with the intention to go back the next day.
However, we heard that it caught fire, so we left the cafe and ran towards the church, following heavy smoke from it, and soon we joined a nearly silent crowd. Some were praying, some were crying, but most were staring in disbelief at the disaster happening before us. The fire continued to get worse. About 400 firefighters were working to control the fire. We could see their flashlights shining as they inspected the front from a balcony.
The Notre Dame is part of the heartbeat ofParis, I reflected on the experiences I've had there, from attending a bread market out front to admiring the beautiful windows and architecture inside. It is a spot that helps makeParismagical. And here we were, watching it burn down. It was too much to handle, but it was impossible to look away.
About 9：30 pm, the gathered crowd spontaneously（自发地）began to sing Hymns（圣歌）to the church. We sang along with the group, feeling at once less like tourists and more like members of them. I hadn't imagined all that before.
For hundreds of years, the Notre Dame hasseen the most joyous and the most terrible moments in the lives of both France and her people. And when everyone was able to become one emotional force, it showed that even in her darkest hour, the Notre Dame was still there to bring us all together.
12. Why did the author cry for the Notre Dame for the first time?
A. She was touched by its greatness.
B. She was sorrowful to watch it burn.
C. She was regretful for missing its glory.
D. She was excited about French cultures.
13. What was the author doing when the Notre Dame caught fire?
A. Heading for a faraway cafe.
B. Visiting a church with a friend.
C. Eating nearby with a friend.
D. Wandering along the street alone.
14. What can we know about the fire scene?
A. People expressed their sadness in different ways.
B. People were nervously rushing in different directions.
C. Hundreds of volunteers joined in putting out the fire.
D. Firefighters kept people away with shining flashlights.
15. What impressed the author most?
A. The church allowed visitors to gaingreat experiences.
B. Many foreign tourists became members of the church.
C. The church survived disasters for hundreds of years.
D. People were brought together to sing to the church.
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
How to congratulate someone
Joyful time goes hand in hand with congratulations. When you address graduates, newly-weds, or anyone with good news, a hearty "Congratulations!" is in order. To send congratulations more effectively, you'd betterobey the following three tips.
___16___When there is something to celebrate, don't skirt around the issue. Explain why you congratulate the person right off the bat.____17____Besides, you should set the right tone and send congratulations with the right words to share in the person's happiness more easily.
Express how you feel about the subject.____18____For instance, you may say that you adore the person who tries hard to achieve his or her goal, or merely say "I'm so happy for you". Remember that your tone of voice can really carry weight.___19___
Try to make your congratulations sincere. You ought to make your words and actions heartfelt, for whatever reason you send congratulations to someone. Surely there will be moments when your compliments are not given from the bottom of your heart.____20____Remind yourself to congratulate other people rather than nursing jealousy, because there may come a time when it's your turn to be in the spotlight.
A.Spread the word.
B.Be as expressive as you can.
C.Bring up the subject.
D.But you'd better be as generous as possible.
E.You can also tell him or her how you heard the news if necessary.
F.You feel forced to congratulate someone when you are not really happy for them.
G.You can further convey your feelings appropriately after saying “congratulations.”
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
完形填空（共20小题；每小题21.5分，满分30分）
Bringing a baby home is always a special moment, but it was made even sweeter for Dustin and Caren Moore on a Southwest Airlines flight. When the new parents flew home with their adopted newborn daughter, they were___21___to a special baby shower(迎婴派对).
Sharing details of what happened, Dustin___22___to bring some positivityto Twitter and remind people there is___23___in this world.
On Nov. 8. 2019, theMooresflew fromColoradotoCalifornia. As first-time parents, they felt___24___but determined in their new___25___. When their daughter needed a diaper (尿布)change, a flight attendant named Jenny___26___space in the back of the plane to make it___27___for them. Then, Jenny and another passenger praised their beautiful daughter and___28___asked why they took such a(n)___29___baby on the plane. Dustin gave them the shortened adoption story, to which they offered____30____, and shared a few more kind____31____. Suddenly, they heard the____32____, “Ladies and gentlemen, there’s a very special guest on the flight today. She’s only 8 days old and she’s____33____home with her parents.”
Flight attendants then____34____napkins(餐巾纸) and asked passengers to share any words of____35____they may have for the new parents. Finally, 60 napkins were handed to the Moores, who were____36____by the kindness of strangers. And someof the tips have already been____37____.
Dustin really likes the one that says get sleep when the baby sleeps. Another____38____that the family adopt a dog, which is something Dustin would love to do.
“Those____39____helped us realize everything will be____40____,” Dustin said. “We believe our daughter will live a good life and be a wonderful person.”
22. A. delivered B. referred C. treated D. interrupted
23. A. hesitated B. intended C. demanded D. regretted
24. A. desire B. sorrow C. burden D. goodness
25. A. depressed B. threatened C. nervous D. guilty
26. A. role B. edge C. skill D. record
27. A. occupied B. cleared C. displayed D. explored
28. A. obvious B. different C. worthwhile D. convenient
29. A. thankfully B. hopefully C. politely D. definitely
30. A. young B. ordinary C. sick D. moody
31. A. congratulations B. chances C. rewards D. codes
32. A. reviews B. remarks C. choices D. programs
33. A. explanation B. protest C. argument D. announcement
34. A. accompanying B. contacting C. leaving D. traveling
35. A. passed out B. knock out C. hold out D. find out
36. A. forgiveness B. wisdom C. justice D. welcome
37. A. relieved B. confused C. impressed D. abandoned
38. A. enough B. shocking C. optional D. helpful
39. A. suggested B. determined C. required D. replied
40. A. attendants B. strangers C. s D. audiences
41. A. messy B. ready C. fine D. true
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
The polar bear is found in the Arctic Circle and some big land masses as far south as Newfoundland. While they are rare north of 88°, there is evidence___41.___they range all the way across the Arctic, and as far south as James Bay in Canada. It is difficult to figure out a global population of polar bears as much of the range has been___42.___(poor) studied; however, biologists calculate that there are about 20,000-25,000 polar bears worldwide.
Modern methods___43.___tracking polar bear populations have been employed only since the mid-1980s, and are expensive___44.___(perform) consistently over a large area. In recent years some Inuit people in Nunavut___45.___(report) increases in bear sightings around human settlements, leading to a___46.___(believe) that populations are increasing. Scientists have responded by___47.___(note) that hungry bears may be congregating(聚集) around human settlements, leading to the illusion(错觉) that populations are___48.___(high)
than they actually are. Of___49.___nineteen recognized polar bear subpopulations, three are declining, six____50.____(be) stable, one is increasing, and nine lack enough data.
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处语言错误，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（Λ），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；
(2).只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

My favorite inventor is Alexander Graham Bell. When he was a small kid, Bell started to show much interest helping deaf people communicate, so his mother was almost entirely deaf. This interest led to his invention of the microphone. Beside, he also invents the telephone in 1876. However, at the beginning, that he actually tried to design was not a telephone but a multiple telegraph. During his search to improve the telegraph, Bell invented the first telephone. One of his most famous saying is: “Leave the beaten track occasional and dive into the woods. Every time you do so you will be certain to find something which is completely new in your life.” Indeed, what it was his acute curiosity that made his success. Bell was an inventor all his life. He made his first invention at 11 but his last invention at 75.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华。

为弘扬传统文化，你校特举办“翰墨书香”书法大赛，邀请外教Peter作英语书法组的评委。

请写一封邀请函。

要点如下：
1.书法比赛的目的；
2.书法比赛的时间及地点。

注意：1.词数100左右。

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：翰墨书香brush and ink
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参考答案
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. B 9. D 10. B 11. C
12. A 13. C 14. A 15. D
16. C 17. E 18. G 19. B 20. D
21. C 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. A 31. B 32.
D 33. D 34. A 35. B 36. C 37. D 38. A 39. B 40. C
41. that
42. poorly 43. of/for
44. to perform
45. have reported
46. belief 47. noting
48. higher 49. the
50. are
51.(1).在interest后加in
(2).so→because
(3).beside→besides
(4).invents→invented
(5).that→what
(6).saying→sayings
(7).occasional→occasionally
(8).which→that
(9).去掉what
(10).but→and
52.略。