2019-2020学年大连市第二十高级中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案解析

2019-2020学年大连市第二十高级中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答
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
Three Things to Do Before You Are 18
Are you bored with your daily life? Here are some things you should try before you are 18.
★Learn to swim
Seriously, this is so important that it can save your life. If you can’t swim well, you won’t be able to dowater sports like waterskiing, surfing and diving. Even taking a boat trip will be dangerous for you. Make sure you do it.
★Try at least one kind of team sports
Being a good team player is an important skill in life. You can’t just think of yourself, but have to work well with other people. Other advantages of team sports like basketball, football and baseball are that they keep you fit and healthy, and they are also great fun. Teams usually have a good social life too—you’ll go to lots of parties and make many friends.
★Collect something
One of the best hobbies for under-18s is collecting things. You could collect kinds of stamps, or you could collect things that make you remember what you have done, like cinema tickets for films you have seen or letters from friends. The best way to collect is to have a special album to put your collection in and to write what each thing means to you. That way you won’t forget.
1. The most important reason for learning to swim is that ________.
A. you might feel well
B. it can make you healthy
C. you might easily do lots of things
D. it can save your life
2. The writer tells us that one of the best hobbies is to ________ .
A. collect something
B. do some water sports
C. send letters to your friends
D. play basketball with your friends
23. The passage is mainly about ________before you are 18.
A. good habits to keep
B. skills to have
C. things to do
D. sports to play
B
To stay healthy and fit, Chinesestudents do group exercises every day at school. Most of you probably do the same set of exercises. But some school exercises have grown popular online due to their local and innovative designs.
Singing in Sichuan dialects with energetic movements and unique mask-changing is not just a Sichuan Opera performance. It’s the routine exercise for students of Mianyang Foreign Languages Experimental School in Sichuan province.
“Sichuan Opera is a local opera, and it is now facing a gap in inheritance (传承). Therefore, we cooperated with Mianyang Intangible Cultural Heritage Center to create a simple and easy-to-learn Sichuan Opera exercise,” said Shen Junhua, who is in charge of organizing the school’s exercise between classes.
According to Shen, this new type of exercise has been practiced since 2017 and has been popular among students. When students enroll (入学), they will spend several weeks practicing it. At present, almost all of the students and teachers have mastered it.
“In fact, we had hardly heard of Sichuan Opera before teachers taught us how to do the Sichuan Opera exercise,” said Li Yangwenwen, 14, an eighth grade student who also joined the school’s Sichuan Opera club out of interest. “It’s very different from normal exercises. After practicing it, we found it very beautiful and became interested in it. Now, almost all of the students look forward to our daily exercise time and feel excited to do it.”
“By combining opera with daily exercise, the daily class activity allows students to perceive and understand Sichuan Opera’s culture”, Shen said. “After years of continuous effort to spread the seeds of traditional culture, the younger generation is finally catching on.”
4. What do students in Shen’s school do during the group exercise?
A. They do normal exercise .
B. They sing pop songs in Sichuan dialects.
C. They do mask-changing in a Sichuan Opera performance.
D. They combine group exercise with Sichuan Opera.
5. Why do they adopt the new type of exercise?
A. To attract new students to the school.
B. To inherit local culture.
C. To create an easy-to-learn exercise.
D. To make the school’s group exercise popular.
6. How do teachers and students react to the group exercise?
A. Calm.
B. Indifferent.
C. Enthusiastic.
D. Uninterested.
7. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Shen’s continuous effort is highly praised.
B. The younger generation will have a stronger body.
C. The students can better understand their local culture.
D. Students help to spread the seeds of traditional culture toyounger generation.
C
If you’ve ever had a dog, you know just how deep a connection you can develop with “man’s best friend”. But a dog has a much shorter life span — about 12 to 15 years long — than humans, which means every dog owner has to go through the heartbreaking moment when their loving pet passes away.
Why not make a clone of that dog then? This is the solution offered by a South Korean company, Sooam Biotech Research Foundation. The company has successfully cloned at least 400 dogs, mostly for US customers, ever since it pioneered the technique in 2005. Now, Sooam Biotech is planning to introduce their business toUKdog owners, offering them dogs that look just like their lost ones.
Meanwhile, another dog is selected to supply an egg.Researchers then replace the DNA in the egg with that from the skin cell and implant the egg into the womb (子宫) of a female dog. The egg grows into a puppy over the following two months. To clone a dog, researchers first need to take a skin cell from a living dog or one that has just died.
The whole process takes less than a day, but it comes at a shockingly high price — around £63,000 (614,000 yuan). But if you can’t afford it now, you can also save the cells in a laboratory and access them at a later date. Just like identical twins of humans, they share the exact same DNA but there will still be small differences between them. “The spots on a Dalmatian clone will be different, for example,” Insung Hwang, head of Sooam Biotech, toldThe Guardian. However, as magical as cloning might sound, there is no guarantee that the cloned dog will be a perfect replica of the original one.
Dog owners will also have to accept the fact that personality is not “clone-able”. Apart from genes, personality is also determined by upbringing and environment, which are both “random elements [that] cloning technologies simply cannot overcome”, Professor Tom Kirkwood atNewcastle University,UK, toldThe Telegraph.
Perhaps bringing our dogs back with cloning is not the best way to remember them after all.
Kirkwood, a dog owner himself, pointed out: “An important aspect of our relationship with them is coming to terms with the pain of letting go.”
8. According to the article, Sooam Biotech Research Foundation is ______.
A. working on plans to help dog owners enjoy their pets longer
B. offering a way to help dogs give birth to more puppies
C. providing a service that will make copies of pet dogs
D. introducing a completely new technique to clone dogs
9. Which of the following statements about dog cloning is TRUE according to the article?
A. Dog cloning technology hadn’t been put into practice until recently.
B. Dog cloning is very expensive and usually takes several months to complete.
C. Dog cloning is very popular among US andUKpet owners.
D. Cloned dogs might develop different habits and characteristics even though they look very similar.
10. Which of the following shows the correct order of the dog cloning process?
a. an egg is taken from another dog
b. a skin cell is taken from the pet dog and saved in a laboratory
c. the egg is placed in the womb of a female dog
d. the DNA of the egg is replaced by the DNA from the skin cell
e. the egg grows into a puppy in two months
A. acbde.
B. adbce.
C. bacde.
D. badce.
11. We can learn from the article thatKirkwood______ dog cloning.
A. disapproves of
B. supports
C. is afraid of
D. is curious about
D
People from Britain and Ireland first came to live in Australia in 1788. They brought different dialects (方言) of English with them. These different kinds of English began to mix and change. The newcomers soon began to speak with their own typical accent (口音) and vocabulary. More and more people came to Australia during the Gold Rush in the 19th and 20th centuries. Some came from Britain and Ireland; others came from non-English speaking countries. Australian English continued to grow and change.
Australian English has also been influenced by American English. During the Second World War, there were many American soldiers staying in Australia. More importantly, American television shows and music have been popular in Australia since the 1950s.
Australians use many words that other English speakers do not use. The famous Australian greeting, for example, is G’day! A native forest is called the bush and central Australia is called the outback. Many words were brought to Australia from Britain and Ireland. For example, mate means “friend”, and it is still used in Britain. Some of these words have changed in meaning. Some words have come from Australian original languages, many of which are names for animals, plants and places, like dingo and kangaroo.
Australian spelling comes from British spelling. In words like organise and realise, -ise is the expected and taught spelling method. In words like colour, favourite, -ouris the normal, but nouns such as the Labor Party and Victor Harbor are spelled with -or. Program, on the other hand, is more common than programme.
There are also differences in the definition (定义) of words Australians use in different parts of the country. For example, football means “rugby” in New South Wales and Queensland, but “Australian rules football" in everywhere else in Australia. In New South Wales, a swimming costume is called a cossie or swimmers, while in Queensland it is called togs and bathers in Victoria.
12. What does paragraph 1 mainly talk about?
A. Reasons why English is important.
B. Different dialects of Australian English.
C. Various aspects that Australian English has been influenced.
D. Changes of the accent and vocabulary in English.
13. According to the text, which of the following is spoken only by Australians?
A. Mate.
B. Outback.
C. Program.
D. Rugby.
14. Which is the following can best describe Australian English?
A. Confusing and interesting.
B. Multicultural and creative.
C. Crazy and boring.
D. Unchangeable and mixed.
15. What might be the best title for the text?
A. The History of Australia
B. The Birth of Australian English
C. The Development of Australian English
D Different Kinds of English Across the World
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Many people want to read books because they think books will improve their health. Others find it rewarding to read books. Whatever your motivation, books just sit quietly and wait for us.___16___
Read more than one book at a time
___17___Sometimes I need something that helps me escape my world and at other times I want to dive deep into a subject I don’t know much about. Having choices means I’m less likely to pick up my phone or to reach for the TV remote.
Schedule it
Many people read in bed for 20 minutes before going to sleep. This is a great time to read, since you want to calm your mind from your day and a book can definitely help with that.___18___I love starting my day slowly, and reading a book rather than the news is more enjoyable for me.
Make full use of reading time
There are a lot of 10- to 20-minute gaps in the day that you could use to read or listen to an audio book. I read when I’m waiting at the bank or when I’m taking the train.___19___I always carry a book with me, so I never waste time on my phone when I could be reading.
Become a browser
I’m always on the hunt for new books even if I have a few I’m enjoying. I’ll randomly stop by the library or the book store for a quick look to see if there’s anything new. This way there’s always something new in my reading queue.___20___
A. How do you know what you want to read?
B. Here is how to give them more of your time.
C. Keep books that you’ll always pick up close at hand.
D. I’m not always in the mood for the same kind of books.
E. I listen when I clean up the kitchen at the end of the night.
F. I actually read firstthing in the morning in bed for 15 minutes.
G. Finding books hurriedly when you are out can lead to bad choices.
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 lost most of my hair due to a disease. When my grandchildren visited me, I wore my wig (假发). Since it looked____21____to my natural hair, the kids weren't aware of the____22____.
All went well until my four-year-old granddaughter____23____walked into my bedroom one morning. She saw a(n)____24____creature and her grandma's wig on the table. She screamed in____25____.
My grandson, who was seven, had heard about my disease and tried to____26____his sister, but she was too upset to recognize me. I finally made her believe after much____27____that I was truly her grandmother.
Several weeks after my grandchildren retuned home, a small____28____arrived in the mail. I felt surprised because I hadn't____29____anything. Then I found my grandson's name and address in the upper left-hand comer!
Although______30______to receive something from him, I couldn't______31______why he would have sent me a gift. Then, without______32______to bring it indoors, I tore the parcel (包裹) open. I reached inside and______33______a handmade hat.
When I placed this______34______on my head, I let out a satisfied sigh. It was so______35______as if someone were giving me a warm hug. And the______36______was perfect: tight enough to stay on my head, but loose enough to______37______comfortably.
Later, I learned that my grandson had been troubled during his visit. As soon as he returned home, he______38______several days of play to create something his grandmother______39______.
My hair has grown back now and I don't need to wear that hat anymore. However, this__________40__________present is one I will always value.
21. A. familiar B. useful C. necessary D. similar
22. A. disease B. difficulty C. difference D. possibility
23. A. finally B. unexpectedly C. formally D. frequently
24. A. hairless B. lovely C. little D. expressionless
25. A. excitement B. regret C. sadness D. terror
26. A. encourage B. calm C. observe D. protect
27. A. explanation B. argument C. thought D. discussion
28. A. hat B. wig C. package D. box
29. A. borrowed B. ordered C. lost D. made
30. A. surprised B. nervous C. delighted D. fortunate
31. A. remember B. imagine C. describe D. believe
32. A. waiting B. rising C. helping D. agreeing
33. A. put in B. passed on C. picked out D. pulled out
34. A. container B. creation C. parcel D. tool
35. A. beautiful B. modern C. popular D. soft
36. A. color1 B. design C. model D. size
37. A. wear B. tie C. adjust D. take
38. A. valued B. recorded C. gave up D. found out
39. A. needed B. asked C. missed D. appreciated
40. A. expensive B. free C. natural D. thoughtful
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
Nowadays , every family produces electronic rubbish ( e-rubbish)----___41.___old TV or computer printer , or an out-of-date mobile phone we no longer need. But when we throw these everyday things away, not many of___42.___( we) know where these objects go. The reporter, Peter Essick , decided___43.___( follow) this e-rubbish to several different countries around the world.
Later, Essick found a lot of e-rubbish had gone to Ghana,___44.___he saw mountains of old computers. In the local markets, he___45.___( discover) the sellers resell some of the computers , and of course most of them don't work. They recycle the broken computers by melting(融化) the parts inside. These parts have a little metal such as copper or even gold sometimes. However , this process of___46.___( recycle) is dangerous for the workers because it produces a lot of poisonous chemicals.
As a result of his journey , Peter Essick thinks it is important to stop exporting e-rubbish. It is___47.___( harm) to the environment and it is bad for___48.___( people ) health. Peter Essick believes factories need to produce more eco-friendly electronics in the future.___49.___other words , they should produce electronic products which people can recycle____50.____(cheap) and in the country where they were made.
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：在错的词下画一横线，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。

Dear Chris,
I learn that some people laugh at me for being overweight. Don’t be so worried about your figure.
I know a group calling HOOP from the Internet, which is established to be the voice of the overweight persons. It made up of a group of friendly and supportive people, all understanding the struggle of being overweight. So you will not feel lonely when you exercise. There are a plenty of activities and trainer who don’t push you to do what you dislike. With their support and encourage it’s easy for you to leave your comfort zone and try something new.
I would high recommend HOOP to you. Whether it’s to complete a personal challenge and start a healthier lifestyle, HOOP can really help you become the best version of you. Although you keep exercising, your figure will be good than before. Best wishes!
Yours,
Vivian 第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文.
A little boy almost thought of himself as the unluckiest child in the world because poliomyelitis（小儿麻痹症）made him unable to walk like normal people. He seldom played with his classmates, and when the teacher asked him to answer questions, he always lowered his head without a word.
One spring, the boy's father asked for some young trees from the neighbor. He wanted to plant them in the front of the house. He told his children to plant a tree each person. The father said to the children, "Whose tree grows best, I will buy him or her a favorite gift" The boy also wanted to get his father's gift. But seeing his brothers and sisters carrying water to water the trees happily, he had a terrible idea: he hoped the tree he planted would die soon. So he never attended to it.
A few days later, when the little boy went to see his tree again, he was surprised to find it not only didn't die, but also grew some fresh leaves, and compared with the trees of his brother and sister, his appeared greener and more vital. His father kept his promise, bought the little boy his favorite gift and said to him, "from the tree you planted, you will become a great person when you grow up."
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2,请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Paragraph 1:
One day, the little boy lay on the bed, wondering why his tree can grow so well
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Since then, the little boy became different
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
参考答案
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. C
8. C 9. D 10. D 11. A
12. C 13. B 14. B 15. C
16. B 17. D 18. F 19. E 20. G
21. D 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. C 31. B 32.
A 33. D 34.
B 35. D 36. D 37. A 38.
C 39. A 40. D
41. an 42. us
43. to follow
44. where 45. discovered
46. recycling
47. harmful
48. people's
49. In 50. cheaply
51.(1).me→you.考查代词。

此处是给朋友Chris的信，别人嘲笑Chris因为他胖。

指代Chris用you,故me→you.
(2). calling →called.考查非谓语动词。

句中a group和动词call是被动关系用过去分词表被动，指这个团队被叫做HOOP.故calling →called.
(3).it后加is/was.考查动词。

此处指HOOP由一群友好支持的人组成，此处表被动，be made up of“由…组成”，故it后加is/was.
(4).去掉a.考查固定短语。

plenty of “许多，大量”是固定短语，前面不加冠词a，故去掉a.
(5). trainer →trainers.考查名词。

根据There are 和plenty of可知都表示复数，名词也用复数。

故trainer →trainers.
(6). encourage →encouragement.考查名词。

由their修饰，和and前的support并列用名词，故encourage →encouragement.
(7). high →highly.考查副词。

此处修饰动词recommend用副词，表示强力推荐，故high →highly.
(8). and →or.考查连词。

此处指是要完成个人挑战还是开始一个更健康的生活方式，Whether …or…表示“是…还是…”，故and →or.
(9). Although →Once/If/When.考查连词。

此处指一旦/如果/当你不断地锻炼时，你的体形会比以前好许多。

不是“尽管”应该用“一旦/如果/当…时”，故Although →Once/If/When.
(10).good→better.考查形容词最高级。

根据句中than before可知是含有比较的意思，指比以前更好，所以用比较级。

故good→better
52.略。