2019-2020学年天津市芦台第一中学高三英语下学期期末试题及答案解析

2019-2020学年天津市芦台第一中学高三英语下学期期末试题及答案
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
Book reading is certainly one of the most absorbing habits. For young adults who love to read, finding some good books to read is very essential. Writing a book review can help you to improve your language and writing skills.
The Book Thief
Listed onThe New York Times Children’s Best Seller List for over 100 weeks, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is the story of a young girl in the Nazi camps set during World War II. So, if you love history and wish to learn how the life was during Adolf Hitler’s time, read this historic book.
The Diary of Young Girl
Even Anne Frank can not have imagined that her personal diary written during World War II would become such a popular book. It’s a must read that describes the situation of a family in the evils of wars through the eyes of a teenager.
Animal Farm
Animal Farm is one of the most popular books by George Orwell. It is just a reflection of the Stalin and World War II period that has been so creatively presented in this book. It is an interesting example of how literature can be used to present conditions common in the society.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the great American novels in history, and is certainly a great pick for young adults. Young Huck Finn and his mischief along with the color1 ful description of people around theMississippi Rivermake this novel a great book to read.
1.Which book describes the author’s own experiences according to this passage?
A.The Book Thief
B.The Diary of Young Girl
C.Animal Farm
D.Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
2.What do the first three books have in common?
A.All of them are about wars.
B.All of them are about farms.
C.All of them are intended for history lovers.
D.All of them were written during World War II.
3.The purpose of this passage is to _________.
A.instruct youngsters how to improve skills
B.tell youngsters some wonderful reading habits
C.introduce several good books to youngsters
D.give youngsters advice on writing a book review
B
As is commonly known,Antarcticais an icy continent with extreme environment. However, a new study provides evidence that the area had a rainforest in the past.
The researchers collected a piece of Earth sediment from under the seafloor off the coast ofAntarctica. In the sediment, they discovered forest material that was estimated to be about 90 million years old. At that period, dinosaurs were the ruler animals of the land.
Johann Klages, a German geologist, was the lead writer of a study on the findings, published in the journalNature. He said the sediment was collected from a depth of about 30 meters below the ocean floor. Klages said an examination showed that the material didn’t form in the ocean.
The researchers estimate that the area — about 900 kilometers from the South Pole — had average yearly temperatures of about12°Cto13°C. The soil included fine dirt particles and hard clay, as well as substances linked to at least 65 different kinds of plants, the study found. Although no animal remains were found, Klages said there were likely dinosaurs, flying reptiles and many insects in the environment.
The research represents new evidence of the major climate changes Earth experienced in the past — and is currently undergoing today. The soil in the sediment dates back to the planet’s warmest period of the past 140 million years, with sea level about 170 meters higher than today. The researchers said that the rainforest environment inAntarcticawas especially surprising because each year, the area experiences a four-month polar night when there is no sunlight to fuel plant life. Klages said no ice sheets were present during the time, but seasonal snowfall was likely.
4. What can we learn about the sediment collected?
A. It formed in the age of dinosaurs.
B. It was found on theAntarcticaland.
C. Ancient forest material was found in it.
D. Some dinosaur remains were found in it.
5. How did the researchers reach their findings?
A. By analyzing the Earth sediment.
B. By exploring ice inAntarctica.
C. By collecting data on climate.
D. By researching special plants.
6. What can be indicated in the last paragraph?
A. Seasonal snowfall made the forest disappear.
B. Antarctica was much colder 140 million years ago.
C. Antarctica’s natural environment has changed greatly.
D. Polar nights inAntarcticaare getting shorter than before.
7. What is the main idea of the text?
A. Rainforest disappeared fromAntarctica.
B. Antarctica had a different history of climate.
C. Researchers studied a piece of Earth sediment ofAntarctica.
D.Antarcticahad an extreme environment containing ice and snow.
C
It all happened one afternoon in Carl's backyard a few years ago. We had just finished playing stickball, and I was about to go home.
“Wait a minute,” Carl yelled. He ran into his house and cameback with a book for me to take home and read. All he said was, “See if you like it.”
I said ly nothing. I kept the book for a couple of weeks and then returned it unread. Carl never asked me if I liked it or not. During the following two years Carl lent me three more books. Each time I returned them unread.
A few days after graduating from high school, Carl asked, “Benny, which college are you going to?”
“I'm not going to college.” I said.
“Why not?” he asked.
“Because my father can't afford the tuition (学费).” I answered.
“Is that it?” Carl asked. “Yes,” I said.
I lied. I had no intention of going back to school now that I was out. The following day, Carl knocked on my door and handed me a check for seventy-five dollars from his father along with the bookMartin Eden.“I think that should do it.” he said.
Once again I was in shock. I was working full-time in my brother's bakery. I attended two classes atWayneUniversitypart-time at night. Halfway through the semester, after receiving failing grades on exams and
essays, I decided there was no way I would ever become a good student and get satisfactory grades. I dropped out of college.
One day, curious, I picked up the book, thinking Carl was trying to tell me something. Despite difficulty, I pressed on. By the time I finished the book, I understood why: the main character, Martin Eden, had my own poor educational background, but managed to educate himself and become a published author.
8. What do we know about the author?
A. He often told lies.
B. He quit school unwillingly.
C. He had thought little of education before.
D. He became a published author.
9. What kind of person is Carl?
A. Caring.
B. Emotional.
C. Stubborn.
D. Cautious.
10. What message does Carl want to convey?
A. Reading makes a rich man.
B. Reading is the journey of the soul.
C. Reading makes a person better known.
D.Readingopens up new opportunities.
11. What is the best title for the text?
A. A strong desire for college
B. A wish for better education
C. A wise friend
D. A wise book
D
The outbreak of the novel corona virus pneumonia (NCP) has disrupted the lives and work of nearly every Chinese person. However, a new trend has been on the rise: many have turned themselves into livestreaming users orfollowers.
According to Questmobile, a professional big data intelligence services provider in China, the audience for Douyin, Kuaishou and other livestreaming platforms surged to 574 million during the Spring Festival holiday, up 35 percent from 2019.
Confined at home, away from their friends and loved ones, people turn to livestreaming to reach out to the world. For them livestreaming can help them share their lives and interest with a global audience, which will give
them the sense of being “in the moment”. Even as viewers, they can also engage immediately with livestreamers by commenting and making suggestions.
“When I comment on the livestreaming videos, I’m not simply an audience member, but also an active part of the program. That gives me a sense of engagement,” an Internet user named Wang Hao told People’s Daily.
Livestreaming is not only for fun, but also a new tool for many businesses. Affected by the pandemic, many businesses had to stop their sales in physical stores. To meet their business goals and survive during these trying times, many chose to livestream to revive their businesses.
Joyoung, a leading maker of small kitchen appliances, is a good example. The company not only added a number of broadcasts each day to advertise their products, but also shared the menus that were beneficial to health. “The responses to our livestreaming shows have been well beyond expectations,” Kang Li, who oversees the company’s livestreaming unit, told China daily. “It’s a natural opportunity to truly bond with our followers.”
Like it or not, livestreaming is likely to go mainstream in China for both entertainment and business.
12. What is the purpose of writing the second paragraph?
A. To introduce some popular livestreaming platforms in China.
B. To report data on the development of livestreaming in 2019.
C. To show that Chinese people spend too much time on livestreaming apps.
D. To prove that livestreaming are becoming increasingly popular in China.
13. What does Wang Hao think of commenting on livestreaming?
A. It is boring to make comments.
B. It is the only way to share viewers’ lives.
C. It makes people feel involved in the stream.
D. It helps livestreamers improve themselves.
14. What do paragraphs 5&6 mainly talk about?
A. Livestreaming replaced physical stores in many areas.
B. Many businesses turned to livestreaming platform for marketing.
C. Livestreaming platforms faced challenges during the pandemic.
D. Livestreaming platforms made changes to their services.
15. How does the author feel about thefuture of livestreaming？
A. Positive.
B. Uncertain.
C. Disappointed.
D. Confused.
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Every child should know some basic first aid skills. This is true whether your child is four or fourteen.____16____
Calling for help
Once your child reaches the age of four, he should know all about calling 911 in the event of an emergency.
____17____For example, he should call 911 if an adult asks him to, if an adult passes out and cannot be woken, if there is a fire and he can’t findan adult, or if people are hurt.
As I am typing this, I just realized that although my kids are taught about 911, the telephones inthe house are out of reach for all but my oldest child (to prevent the other two from playing with the phone). Don’t make this mistake yourself. You do hope your children can get in touch with the police intime.
____18____
Teach children about basic care for cuts and scrapes. In my house, the kids all know that cuts must be cleaned and know where the bandages are.____19____Asking an adult for help is necessary. Also they should know a bit about self-care. Believe it or not, I had to help a teenage neighbor once who had no idea what todo when he cut his hand on broken glass. He just ran around in a circle.
Burns
Tell your child that ifhe ever gets aburn, he should immediately call for help. Meanwhile, he should run the cool but not cold water for the burn. Getting a burn cooled down quickly can reduce the damage to the skin.____20____
A. Cuts and scrapes
B. Tell them what 911 is about.
C. Set an example for your children.
D. Explain all about what a real emergency is.
E.You should teach your children something useful.
F. This is important if no adult is with your child when a burn occurs.
G. They also know how to put pressure on a cut to make it stop bleeding.
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Dale Carnegie rose from the unknown of a Missouri farm to internationalfame because he found a way to fill
a universal human need.
It was a need that he first____21____back in 1906 when young Dale was a junior at State Teachers College in Warrensburg. To get an___22___, he was struggling against many difficulties. His family was poor. His Dad couldn't afford the___23___ at college, so Dale had to ride horseback 12 miles to attend classes. Study had to be done___24___his farm-work routines. He withdrew from many school activities____25____he didn't have the time or the____26____. He had only one good suit. He tried___27___the football team. but the coach turned him down for being too___28___. During this period Dale was slowly___29___an inferiority complex (自卑感) , which his mother knew could____30____him from achieving his real potential. She___31___that Dale join the debating team, believing that___32___in speaking could give him the confidence and recognition that he needed.
Dale took his mother's advice, tried desperately and after several attempts___33___made it. This proved to be a ___34___point in his life. Speaking before groups did help him gain the____35____he needed. By the time Dale was a senior, he had won every top honor in____36____. Now other students were coming to him for coaching and they.___37___, were winning contests.
Out of this early struggle to___38___his feelings of inferiority, Dale came to understand that the ability to___39___an idea to an audience builds a person's confidence. And,___40___it, Dale knew he could do anything he wanted to do-and so could others.
21. A. admitted B. filled C. recognized D. supplied
22. A. assignment B. instruction C. advantage D. education
23. A. board B. training C. teaching D. equipment
24. A. during B. between C. over D. through
25. A. while B. once C. though D. because
26. A. permits B. preparation C. clothes D. exploration
27. A. for B. on C. in D. With
28. A. flexible B. light C. Optimistic D. cautious
29. A. gaining B. achieving C. obtaining D. developing
30. A. protect B. prevent C. promote D. predict
31. A. demanded B. suggested C. inspected D. insisted
32. A. practice B. presence C. passion D. potential
33. A. hopefully B. immediately C. naturally D. finally
34. A. key B. breaking C. turning D. basic
35. A. progress B. experience C. confidence D. competence
36. A. speech B. football C. horse-riding D. farming
37. A. in return B. in turn C. in brief D. in fact
38. A. overcome B. convey C. approach D. possess
39. A. recommend B. stress C. contribute D. express
40. A. besides B. beyond C. with D. around
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
Many of us are raised with the saying “Waste not, want not.” None of us, however, can___41.___(complete) avoid waste in our life.
Whether we waste our potential talents, our own time, our___42.___(limit) natural resource ,our money___43.___other people’s time, each of us can become more aware and careful. The smallest good habits can make a big___44.___(differ). It’s a good feeling to know in our hearts we are doing our best in the world___45.___is in serious trouble. By focusing on___46.___(save) oil, water, paper, food and clothing, we are playing___47.___vital part in cutting down on waste..
We must keep reminding___48.___(we) that it is easier to get into something than to get out of it. Actually, sever damage___49.___(do) to our land is fairly recent in the history of our evolution. It’s time for us to say no to waste so that our grandchildren’s children_____50._____(be) able to develop well. We can’t solve all the problems of waste, but we can encourage mindfulness.
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.短文改错
Some people think a hero must be a person who had made great contributions to the country or the world. However, in my heart, who is helpful and brave in daily life is a hero, but my father is among them. Last summer, our family was on the holiday at the beach. My father was watching my brother and I playing in the water when a woman ran him. She shouted that two children in the deeper water appeared to being in danger. Hearing this, he immediately swam to the struggling kid. After rescuing them, my father was very tiring, but when interviewed, he said what he did was real normal.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，最近你校举办了一次用废旧物品进行艺术创作的手工大赛。

请你为校英语角黑板报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.比赛目的；2 .比赛过程；3 .你的感想。

注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

A Handicraft Competition
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. C 9. A 10. D 11. C
12. D 13. C 14. B 15. A
16. E 17. D 18. A 19. G 20. F
21. C 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. B 31. B 32.
A 33. D 34. C 35. C 36. A 37.
B 38. A 39. D 40. C
41. completely
42. limited
43. or 44. difference
45. that/which
46. saving 47. a
48. ourselves
49. done 50. will be
51.(1).had → has。

(2).who → whoever。

(3).but → and。

(4).删除holiday 前的the。

(5).I → me。

(6).ran 后加to/toward/towards。

(7).being → be。

(8).kid → kids。

(9).tiring → tired。

(10).real → really。

52.略。