2020-2021学年嘉兴市高级中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案

2020-2021学年嘉兴市高级中学高三英语上学期期中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
My mother and her best friend Martha were in their mid-80s when they saw each other for the last time.
They had been friends since they were 18, both of them students atWesleyanCollegeinMacon,Georgia. My mother was the dreamy one, who loved to read and dream herself as an actress. Martha, however, was more practical. I’m not sure what they had in common except that they trusted each other, helped each other, and stayed in touch even when life separated them.
Martha spent most of her adulthood inAtlanta, where she raised three kids. My mother, meanwhile, raised eight children, and moved many times during her financially and emotionally troubled marriage, which included several months living with her family inseedymotels.
I sensed my mother hid her troubles from most people, but not from Martha, and I knew from my mother that Martha carried her own sorrows. Their willingness to share sorrow without judgment was part of what bond them.
The best friendships can also withstand (抵挡) periods without communication. They didn’t communicate a lot — this was before the ease of emails and texts and yet I knew they were always in each other’s minds.
One day in 2008, 1 drove my mother to Martha’s house for their final visit. The moment my mother hobbled (蹒跚) into Martha’s house, they threw their arms around each other and went to sit out in the garden, laughing until they were dizzy. I snapped a photo, and spotted something joyous, young and free on my mom, which existed only in the presence of her best friend.
Two years later, my mother died. Of all the people I had to tell, Martha was the hardest because I felt it erased her past. After that, we lost touch. But I still think of her and how that friendship strengthened my mother.
1. What does the underlined word “seedy” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. large
B. dirty
C. urban
D. bright
2. The author’s mother and Martha had a lasting friendship partly because they________.
A. were willing to share
B. were constantly in touch
C. had much in common
D. had a likeness in personality
3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To tell the importance of friendship.
B. To express his gratitude to his mother.
C. To share his standard of choosing a friend.
D. To praise the friendship between Martha and his mother.
B
The prevalence of melanoma (黑素瘤) has been rapidly rising around the world for nearly a century. While some of the increase may be due to better detection, researchers also believe it’s because we’re spending more time outdoors in the sun, vacationing to warmer climates during the winter and using tanning beds. That rise is concerning, since melanoma is the most dangerous kind of skin cancer.
Most of us know to cover up and apply sunscreen on hot, sunny days, but when fall arrives, we tend to drop those habits. Experts warn that’s a mistake. Though there’s less need for sun protection after summer ends, exposure to UV rays still adds up.
What precautions you should take to defend against melanoma during the cooler months depends on where you are in the world. That’s because the further away you are from the equator, the more UV rays weaken in the winter. “In southern England or Canada, the daily dose of UVA on a clear summer day is 6.5 times higher than on a clear winter day,” says Professor Brian Diffey of the British Association of Dermatologists. “People in those countries typically receive only about 5% of their annual UV exposure in the winter months.”
But no matter where you are, even during colder, lower risk months, it’s a mistake to put your sun-protection habits on ice. “It’s important to wear sun-screen when there is a lot of glare from the snow,” says Victoria Mar, director of the Victorian Melanoma Service at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.
Finally, you should monitor your moles(痣). “Early detection of melanoma is vital for successful treatment,” says Diffey. If it’s caught before it spreads to other parts of the body, the patient will have 99 % of chance to survive for five years. If it’s caught late, that can drop to 25%. Warning signs are a mole that’s changing size, shape or colour, or one that’s asymmetrical — sometimes referred to as “ugly duckling” moles. If you have concerns, talk to your doctor.
4. What’s the main cause of the rise ofmelanoma?
A. The climate change.
B. Better detection.
C. More exposure to the sun.
D. The increase ofskin cancer.
5.What’s a mistake according to experts?
A. Applying sunscreen in summer.
B. Wearing sun-screen when there is snow.
C. Using sunscreen during lower risk months.
D. Dropping sun-protection habits in winter.
6. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Prevention is better than cure.
B. Health is better than wealth.
C. A disease known is half cured.
D. When the sun comes in, the doctor comes out.
7. What is the best title of the text?
A. Detect Melanoma.
B. Beware Winter Rays.
C. Monitor Your Moles.
D. Spend Less Time Outdoors.
C
Alaska—The American city Anchorage is recovering from a powerful earthquake Friday that damaged public buildings, homes and roads.
The 7.0 earthquake caused buildings to slake. But there have been no reports of deaths, serious injuries or damage. Officials say the quake has not affected transportation of food and her supplies. “The ships are coming in on schedule, the supply lines are at this point working well,” the government told reporters Sunday.
The Glenn Highway was probably the road hit hardest by the earthquake. It connects the state's largest city to other parts in the north. Traffic has been heavy and slow—moving since the quake. Drivers are being guided. Groups of workers are trying to rebuild areas where the quake left large holes in the road.
People who are still nervous after the major quake have been more upset by more than 1, 700 aftershocks. “Anything that moves, you feel terrified”said David, whose home suffered structural(结构)damage, including a sunken foundation(地基). Actually, Alaska came up with strict building rules after a 9. 2 earthquake in 1964. That was the second most powerful earthquake on record.
Government officials said a public health center promises that moneyfor medical treatment will continue to come. Mental healthy service(心理健康服务)is also available for people hurt by the disaster.
Earthquake experts say there is a 4 percent chance of another 7. 0 earthquake or greater in the following week. "The chance is very small, but its not impossible, ” said the expert, Paul Caruso.
8. What was the result of the earthquake?
A. Buildings were damaged.
B. Food supply was cut off.
C. Many people were killed
D. The ships could not come in.
9. Why is the traffic slow on the Glenn Highway?
A. Because small quakes hit the city.
B. Because falling rocks are a danger.
C. Because the highway is badly damaged.
D. Because drivers are misled.
10. What can you learn from Paul Caruso?
A. Another greater earthquake is on the way.
B. Chances still exists of another earthquake.
C. It will be safe in the 1th week after the quake.
D. There is no possibility for more quakes.
11. Where can your possibly read the passage?
A. Ina story book.
B. In a travel journal.
C. In a poster.
D. In a newspaper.
D
To Rehan Staton, his childhood was a life of privilege — loving parents, a supportive big brother and a pleasant, private school education. Everything changed when his mother left the country and his father lost his job.
He had to sleep with a heavy jacket on when it was cold. He was always hungry. He said he couldn't concentrate at school and would sleep during class. He went from straight. As to near the bottom of his class. A teacher told him he needed special education, which made him hate school.
Staton spent his high school years as an excellent athlete, raining to become a professional boxer. He had won a lot of martial arts competitions.But a tragedy struck him in his senior year when Staton suffered serious tendonitis (肌腱炎), in both shoulders. He couldn’t lift either arm for months. His dream of becoming a professional player failed. He struggled to apply to colleges but was refused byall of them.
Staton’s body slowly recovered from martial arts and he got a job as a rubbish collector. Many co-workers couldn't help but ask him a simple question, “What are you doing here? You’re smart. You are too young to be here. Go to college.” It was the first time someone outside his family had spoken highly of his intelligence. It was the co-workers thatem enedhim to return to school.
Several co-workers put Staton in touch with a professor atBowieStateUniversity. The professor was impressed with their conversation and persuaded the admissions board to change its former decision.
Going to college forced Staton’s older brother, Reggie, to drop out. They both knew someone had to be
working full time along with their dad. It was a decision Reggie made on his own.
After receiving a 4.0, Staton succeeded in becoming a student at theUniversityofMaryland. But he still had a long way to go to attend Harvard Law eventually...
12. What finally changed Rehan Staton’s happy childhood?
A. His brother’s losing the job.
B. His serious health problem.
C. His father’s sudden death.
D. His mother’s leaving the country.
13. What does the underlined word “em ened” in the fourth paragraph mean?
A. Force.
B. Direct.
C. Encourage.
D. Accompany.
14. Why did Staton’s elder brother have to drop out of school?
A. He wanted his brother to study further.
B. His father asked him to leave school.
C. He had lost interest in most lessons.
D. He had to go out to find his mother.
15. What will the writer mainly talk about next?
A. What Rehan Staton planned to do after entering Harvard.
B. How Rehan Staton managed to be admitted to Harvard.
C. Why Rehan Staton decided to choose to go to Harvard.
D. When Rehan Staton would be successful in Harvard Law.
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Even if you are really busy, as long as you try, the following suggestions will help you to show your parents that you love them and make them happier.
____16____
Parents are people who are watching you every step of the way. They will be very happy to talk to and share with about everything in life. And for them, there is no greater gift than understanding you.____17____, or you will inadvertently hurt them a lot.
Do your best to help your parents and family
Help here does not necessarily mean financial help, but sometimes it is just an encouragement, visit or a
sincere advice when someone in the familys encounters a difficult situation.____18____.
Spend time with your family
Many people are often engaged in work, with private lives only having experiences with their friends, but forgetting about family, where there are always fathers and mothers waiting for them every day.____19____. Simply having a family mean together, going on a picnic somewhere is enough to make parents extremely happy and feel this life is meaningful.
Express your gratitude and give your parents meaningful gifts on special days
On special days, sending gifts and expressing your love and gratitude will be a great source of spiritual encouragement, helping parents to be happy and proud of their child’s filial piety and thoughtfulness.____20____, such as a shirt, purse, handbag, belt, pottery, souvenir, etc.
A. So, however busy you are, you should arrange proper hours and stay with your family.
B. Not relying on your parents, you can decide your own life.
C. Your attention and giving a hand to family will make your parents extremely proud.
D. Spend time caring, talking and sharing with your parents.
E. Sometimes small things are enough to make your parents happy.
F. Respect yourparents.
G. Never create barriers with your parents.
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Any dog’s love can feel like a miracle(奇迹). Mason is a strong____21____, and he may be the kind one that can bring happy surprise on Earth. He____22____a storm last spring. His family thought he would be____23____there, but the storm broke the garage door and Mason____24____.
That day a lot of people____25____a lot. Mason’s family was____26____that they were just to be alive,____27____the storm had left their home broken. But they were____28____at the thought that their sweet friend had died. They____29____the neighbourhood, hoping to find him, but Mason didn’t______30______up.
Three weeks after the______31______, Mason’s family stopped by the house to collect some things that once______32______to them. There Mason sat on the front door, so______33______to see his family that his entire body was shaking. Where had Mason stayed during the storm? What did he eat for those long weeks? How did he______34______his way back home without any help from the others? There was no answer to those______35______and no time to think. Mason was thin and couldn’t stand well. The family quickly found
the______36______and learned their dog had returned home on broken front legs. “He was______37______badly,” says Doster, who had spent days helping pets with their owners. He also got in touch with Dr. William, who______38______to perform the operation for free.
Mason was hurt so bad that he needed weeks to______39______. By the time he returned home to his family in September, he was jumping around like a______40______dog again. “It is really a miracle!” Doster says.
21. A. cat B. by C. dog D. horse
22. A. went through B. looked for C. died from D. fell into
23. A. safe B. lovely C. lonely D. brave
24. A. woke B. escaped C. disappeared D. starved
25. A. gained B. found C. enjoyed D. suffered
26. A. upset B. calm C. grateful D. dangerous
27. A. so that B. even though C. as if D. now that
28. A. honest B. certain C. special D. sorry
29. A. designed B. searched C. protected D. solved
30. A. get B. turn C. end D. pick
31. A. disaster B. miracle C. festival D. celebration
32. A. belonged B. went C. got D. fell
33. A. tired B. excited C. frightened D. determined
34. A. find B. decide C. prepare D. keep
35. A. stories B. reasons C. experiences D. questions
36. A. rest B. medicine C. result D. help
37. A. beaten B. hurt C. paid D. fixed
38. A. volunteered B. tried C. continued D. struggled
39. A. leave B. count C. recover D. develop
40. A. weak B. healthy C. clever D. hopeful
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 launch of an English translation ofConfidence Comes from Effectiveness: A Foreigner's Wuhan Diary____41.____(hold) last Friday. The book, first____42.____(publish) in Arabic and then in Chinese, tells how the author Adham Sayed, a Lebanese exchange student in China,____43.____(throw) himself into working with
Chinese people during the city's lockdown last year.
In Sayed's view,China's putting the____44.____(safe) and health of its people first is the reason for winning the battle. His foreign perspective,____45.____(globe) vision and Western way of thinking make a consistent narration. He weaves in the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind and revealsChina____46.____a responsible country. It also shows the world how people inHubeihave made great sacrifices forChina____47.____(overcome) the pandemic.
This book,____48.____original intention was to help people remember the history of the pandemic and to carry forward the spirit, is described as a record of____49.____the author saw, heard and thought during the terrible moments of the crisis._____50._____(it) English version will play a positive role in tellingChina's story to the world.
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。

With the Spring Festival approached, my classmates and I decided to do something special to give our motherland a precious gift. After a heating discussion, we agreed on carrying out a flash mob singing the song “My Motherland and Me” at a local railway station.
On the earlier morning of the day,we set out for the station. After setting up the equipments, I took deep breath and began to sing. Meanwhile, my classmates sing together with me, playing the musical instruments, what got the atmosphere warmed up. Many passers-by also joined in us, waving national flags. The flash mob lit everyone’s love for their country. It was really a meaningful but unforgettable gift.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.上周你校举办了英语戏剧The Million Pound Bank Note的表演，听说非常成功，你是整个剧的负责人。

请你为学校写一篇短文，介绍这次活动，内容包括：
1．剧本简介；
2．表演过程（时间地点、演员表现、观众反应等）；
3．个人感受。

注意：词数100左右；题目已为你写好。

题目：An Unforgettable Drama Show
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参考答案
1. B
2. A
3. D
C D C B
[语篇解读]
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. D 9. C 10. A 11. B
16. D 17. G 18. C 19. A 20. E
21. C 22. A 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. B 30. B 31. A 32.
A 33.
B 34. A 35. D 36. D 37. B 38. A 39.
C 40. B
41. was held
42. published
43. threw 44. safety
45. global 46. as
47. to overcome
48. whose 49. what
50. Its
51.(1).approached →approaching 或With →As
(2).heating→heated
(3).earlier→early
(4). equipments →equipment
(5). 在deep前加a
(6). sing→sang
(7). what→which
(8). 删除joined后的in
(9). their→our
(10).but→and
52.略。