2020届惠州市华罗庚中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案

2020届惠州市华罗庚中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案
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
There have been many great painters in the rich history of Chinese art. Here are four of the greatest painters from China.
Li Cheng (919—967, Five Dynasties and early Song Dynasty)
Li Cheng contributed greatly to one of the golden ages of landscape paintings in world history. During his time, he was considered the best landscape painter ever. He is remembered especially for the winter landscapes he created and for simple compositions of tall, old evergreens set against a dry landscape. Several of his paintings are in thin ink which gives them a foggy appearance.
Fan Kuan (990—1020 , Song Dynasty)
Fan Kuan began his career by modeling Li Cheng's work but later created his own style, claiming that the only true teacher was nature. His finest workTravelers among Mountains and Streamsis a masterpiece of landscape painting and many future artists turned to it for inspiration.
Qi Baishi (1864-1957)
One of the greatest contemporary Chinese painters, Qi Baishi is known for not being influenced by Western styles like most painters of his time. He can be considered as the last great traditional painter of China. He painted almost everything from insects to landscapes. He is regarded highly in Chinese art for the freshness that he brought to the familiar types of birds and flowers, insects and grass.
Wu Guanzhong (1919—2010)
Widely considered as the founder of modern Chinese painting , Wu Guanzhong has painted various aspects of China, like its architecture, plants, animals, people and landscapes. Wu went on to combine Western and Chinese styles to create a unique form of modem art. In 1992, he became the first living Chinese artist whose work was exhibited at the British Museum.
1.What do we know about Li Cheng?
A.He loved landscape paintings.
B.He copied many artists' work.
C.His work gained worldwide recognition.
D.He was considered as Fan Kuan's teacher.
2.What is the main feature of Qi Baishi's paintings?
A.They have foggy appearances.
B.They lack diversity in the theme.
C.They come under Western influence.
D.They show advanced traditional painting skills.
3.What did the four Chinese painters have in common?
A.They were all modern painters.
B.They all created landscape paintings.
C.They were all impacted by Western art.
D.They were all pioneers intraditional art history.
B
Someday soon an emoji (表情符号)might really save lives.
Hiroyuki Komatsu is a Google engineer who suggested adding a series of new emojis to the standard emoji library. It could help those with food allergies (过敏)understand what they are eating anywhere inthe world. Emojis should cover characters representing major food causing allergies. They make people understand what are used in foods even in foreign countries and safely select meals.
Emojis are universal because they are chosen and developed by the Unicode Consortium, a non-profit company that oversees, develops and maintains how text is represented. This is in regards to all software products and standards. It's thanks to the Unicode Standard that when you text a friend six pizza emojis, they’ll see those six pizza pieces on their phone. This is true regardless of whether they use an iPhone or an Android.
Because emojis are everywhere and visual(视觉的),they could be helpful for restaurants and food packaging designers. They can communicate whether a product is made with common causing-allergy food. But as Komatsu’s advice argues, many of the most common causing-allergy foods are missing or poorly represented by the present emoji library. For example, there is an emoji for octopus, but nothing for squid. There is a loaf of bread that could symbolize grain, but a picture of wheat could be clearer. The emojis can be more direct when symbolizing foods.
It’s not uncommon for the Unicode Consortium to add new emojis to the library: several food-related emojis were put into use last June, including some long-waited food emojis. Apple included support for multiracial emojis in a recent iOS update. An artist even recreated Moby-Dick in emoji characters. Some might be sorry for the continuing death of the written word if Komatsu’s suggestion is accepted, but look on the bright side: if you ever
see that happy poop on a box, you’ll know to stay away.
4. How will emojis save lives according to the text?
A. By showing what the food contains visually.
B. By telling the safest places in the world.
C. By teaching people how to treat allergies.
D. By adding standard emojis about safety.
5. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us?
A. Emojis have the same meanings around the world.
B. The Unicode Consortium is a non-profit company.
C. What emojis represent is different in different places.
D. Different mobile operating systems have different emojis.
6. What can be the reason for Komatsu’s advice?
A. Emojis are easy to mix up.
B. Present emojis are not enough.
C. Emojis can't interest most users.
D. Emojis can't represent foods directly.
7. What is the author’s attitude to Komatsu's suggestion?
A. Doubtful.
B. Worried.
C. Supportive.
D. Uninterested.
C
Hardware in general,and smartphones in particular,have become a huge environmental and health problem in the Global South's landfill sites(垃圾填埋场).
Electronic waste(e-waste) currently takes up 5 percent of all global waste,and it is set to increase rapidly as more of us own more than one smartphone,laptop and power bank They end up in places like Agbogbloshie on theoutskirts of Ghana's capital,Accra. It is the biggest e-waste dump in the world,where 10,000 informal workers walk through tons of abandoned goods as part of an informal recycling process.They risk their health searching for the precious metals that are found in abandoned smartphones.
But Agbogbloshie should not exist.The Basel Convention,a 1989 treaty,aims to prevent developed nations from unauthorized dumping of e-waste in less developed countries.The e-waste industry,however,circumventsregulations by exporting e-waste labelled as "secondhand goods' to poor countries like Ghana,knowing full well hat it is heading for a landfill site.
A recent report found Agbogbloshie contained some of the most dangerous chemicals.This is not surprising:
smartphones contain chemicals like mercury（水银）,lead and even arsenic(砷).Reportedly, one egg from a free-range chicken in Agbogbloshie contained a certain
chemical which can cause cancer and damage the immune system at a level that's about 220 times greater than a limit set by the European Food Safety Authority(EFSA).Most worryingly,these poisonous chemicals are free to pollute the broader soil and water system.This should concern us all, since some ofGhana's top exports are cocoa and nuts.
Some governments have started to take responsibility for their consumers' waste.For example,Germanyhas started a project that includes a sustainable recycling system at Agbogbloshie,along with a health clinic for workers.However,governments cannot solve the problem alone, as there is an almost limitless consumer demand for hardware,especially when governments' green policies are focused on issues like climate change.
Only the manufacturers can fix this.A more economically sustainable and politically possible solution is through encouraging hardware manufacturers to make the repair, reuse and recycling of hardware profitable,or at least cost-neutral
8. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?
A. Electronic waste requires more landfill sites acrossGhana.
B. Electronic waste is too complex to get fully recycle
C. Electronic products need to be improved urgently
D. Electronic pollution is a burning question in Agbogbloshie
9. What does the underlined word "circumvents"in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Abolishes
B. Tightens
C. Brings in
D. Gets around
10. What should be the best concern according to the text?
A. The thread of polluted food around the world
B. The damage of chicken’s immune system
C. The lack of diversity inGhana's exports
D. The violation of EFSA's standards
11. What does the author think is the best solution to the e-waste problem?
A. Manufacturers' developing a sustainable hardware economy
B. Governments’ adjusting their green policies about e-waste.
C. Reducing customers' demands for electronic products
D. Manufacturers’ urging the government to make effective policies to ensure more profit.
D
Growing up as kids we are told to share our toys and notto be selfish. We also live in an age when discussing our feelings is encouraged. But when does it all become too much? With new crazes trending all the time, such as dance challenges and wearing a carpet as a dress, the question is: when can sharing become oversharing on social media?
“Oversharing” has become associated with social media, but it isn'texclusiveto this platform. Imagine you head to a party and meet x k w someone. Within five minutes they have revealed private details about their life. While some of us may try to escape these people, according to marriage advisor Carolyn Cole, this form of oversharing could come from a strong desire to connect with someone. But how does this translate to social media?
Dr. Christopher Hand, a lecturer in cyberpsychology (网络心理学），says the more details people disclose, the less sympathy we express when things go wrong. It seems that searching for sympathy by oversharing is generally considered as negative rather than the cry for help it could really be.
However, Dr. Hand's research also seems to suggest that the more we post on a platform, the more socially attractive we become-provided that the posts that we bang out are positive. Even back in 2015, Gwendolyn Seidman PhD said that we should avoid complaining and being negative online. We should also avoid showing off, especially about our love lives. It makes sense-if your date is going “that well", would you really have time to share a photo with text?
So, how can you know if you are oversharing? Well, why not ask your friends in real life. They would probably be happy to tell you if your posts about your breakfast or your complaints about your lack of money really are too much.
12. What does the underlined word “exclusive" in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Unique.
B. Similar.
C. Relevant.
D. Fundamental.
13. Why do some people prefer oversharing at parties?
A. To draw others' attention.
B. To satisfy others' curiosity.
C. To remove negative feelings.
D. To develop good relationships.
14. Which of the following may Dr. Hand agree with?
A. Sharing more details online can attract more sympathy.
B. Oversharing negative experiences is equal to crying for help.
C. Sharing negative posts can't help one become socially attractive.
D. Oversharing isn't likely to happen online when things go wrong.
15. According to the text, what should be avoided for online sharing?
A. Reflecting on past bad manners.
B. Showing a great many expensive goods.
C. Writing a recipe for a balanced breakfast.
D. Recording unforgettable moments with friends.
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For students of all ages, final exams can cause anxiety. The key to easing that anxiety is to plan ahead and to use proper learning techniques in the weeks ahead ofthe exams.___16___
Underline key terms and concepts in notes and textbooks and then consider putting them into thinking maps.___17___But the practice of writing the information will help you remember them.
___18___Studying in a small group can allow the members to compare notes and share learning strategies. And quizzing each other can be a fun way to cover course information. Belonging to a study group will also help you to get explanations of concepts that you do not understand.
Study independently the night before the exam.___19___By preparing for the exam weeks in advance, the final night should be devoted to going over the learning tips and other notes. It should be a time of refreshing your mind, not trying to understand information.
Get a good night’s sleep and have a healthy breakfast on the morning of the exam. Try doing some relaxation activities.___20___This will help you start the exam with a calm, focused mind.
A. It may seem like spending a lot of time.
B. Form a study group with fellow students.
C. Share notes in small groups before exams.
D. Actually, it is not difficult to get rid of anxiety.
E. This is not the time to make efforts at the last moment.
F. These could be deep breaths, yoga or listening to music.
G. The following steps will help you prepare for the exams.
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At 10 am, I was sitting in a large hotel. I got to meet my___21___, Tony Hawk. I woke up early in the morning.
I was excited but also a little___22___. Tony Hawk was considered to be one of the most successful pioneers of modern skateboarding and I had___23___him since I first saw him on television. I left my home___24___what it would be like to meet him. I arrived at Tony’s hotel and___25___two teens. I learnt that they were also Tony’s fans and would attend this interview.___26___, we had taken part in the same group — the world was small. After a short talk, we started to____27____, going over all the questions we would ask Tony.
Shortly after we_____28_____and organized the most important questions, there was a knock at the door. I started to___29___. I could not get over the_____30_____that I was about to meet the best skateboarder. Tony Hawk walked in and sat down. I was very nervous____31____somehow was able to introduce myself. He was____32____and gave us honest answers to all our questions.Throughout the interview I kept_______33_______, wow, he was so cool. Most people in his position might be proud but he was______34______down-to-earth (朴实的). He also told us if we never______35______and worked hard, our dreams would come true.
After the interview, he left. He was_____36_____because he had to attend an important meeting. I was so happy to have had this____37____to interview this great skateboarder, who had got so many____38____in the world. I would never forget this_____39_____and could not wait to get home and_____40_____it with my family and friends.
21. A.teacher B.hero C.friend D.guide
22. A.puzzled B.frightened C.nervous D.sad
23. A.recognized B.missed C.admired D.called
24. A.warning B.doubting C.proving D.wondering
25. A.came across B.looked after C.turned to D.watched out
26. A.Hopefully B.Amazingly C.Finally D.Obviously
27. A.leave B.perform C.move D.work
28. A.answered B.picked C.threw D.faced
29. A.ask B.shout C.shake ugh
30. A.project B.suggestion C.fact D.news
31. A.but B.as C.so D.and
32. A.shy B.simple C.friendly D.cold
33. A.discussing B.thinking C.guessing D.reporting
34. A.partly B.hardly C.normally D.really
35. A.continued on B.gave up C.turned up D.came back
36. A.busy B.quiet C.lonely D.stressed
37. A.excuse B.reason C.chance D.plan
38. A.smiles B.gifts C.friends D.awards
39. A.game B.idea C.experience D.lesson
40. A.replace B.share C.exchange D.spread
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 origins of carnival are ancient. People___41.___(hold) festivals similar to carnival before the Christian era. They celebrated the return of spring after winter. In the Roman period the date of the festival was decided by the Christian calendar. People wanted to enjoy___42.___(they) because carnival was followed by forty days without meat.
When the new world was discovered, the___43.___(Spain) and Portuguese settlers brought carnival with them. But in the New World, many elements of African culture, such as music and costume were added___44.___the festival by people of African origin.
Today, carnival has become a___45.___(true) international festival.
In Venice the carnival___46.___(celebrate) for five days in February. It begins on Thursday with a ceremony___47.___is known as the volo della colombina—the___48.___(fly) of the dove. A young woman___49.___(dress) up as a dove climbs to the top of the bell tower in St. Mark’s Square, and flies to the ground. This event is watched by thousands of masked people in the square. When the dove lands, two big guns are fired. It is a signal for the celebrations____50.____(begin).
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.Nowadays more and more people lives in cities like to keep dogs as pets. Some of my friend believe people can get comfort and develop their patient and love by keeping dogs as pets. Personally, I don’t really like
dogs, and sometime I do hate some dog owners. They can be so annoying. They talk about their dogs as if they are actually their little babies. Some dogs make too much noise at night, that makes it hard for people living nearby fall asleep. Beside, not all dog owners think of others while they are walking their dogs. As really makes me angry, though, is the way they let their dogs get out of the control.
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。

“Once there was a ship travelling on the tough sea and on the ship there was a pair of couple. All of a sudden, the ship met with an accident and the couple had no choice but to run to the life boat without delay. After reaching there, they realized that there was space only for one person. At that very moment, the husband pushed his wife behind him and jumped onto the lifeboat himself, leaving his wife standing on the sinking ship, shouting something desperately to her husband eyes filled with tears.”
The teacher stopped her story-telling and asked her students, “Guys, guess what it was that she shouted.”
Most students answered. “I hate you!”
After listening to all this reply, the teacher glanced through the whole class again and noticed that there was a boy sitting silently throughout. Then she asked him the same question.
The boy answered, “I believe she would have shouted-Take care of our child.”
Listening to his remarks, the teacher was surprised and asked the boy doubtfully. “Have you heard of this story before?”
Shaking his head, the boy said softly and sadly, “No, I haven’t. But that’s what my mother said to my father before she died of a deadly disease.”
Moved and feeling sad, the teacher replied. “Your answer is ly right!”
Then she continued, “Let’s take up the story. The ship sank eventually and the husband went home and brought up their daughter alone. Many years later after the death of the man, their daughter was tidying up all his belongings when she found his diary. In his diary she found that when her parents were on the ship, her mother had already been diagnosed (诊断) with advanced illness and at the critical moment, the father rushed to the only chance of survival.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。

In his diary, the man mentioned he wished to sink to the ocean with his wife but for their daughter he had to
live.
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The story was finished and the class was silent.
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参考答案
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. D 9. D 10. A 11. A
12. A 13. D 14. C 15. B
16. G 17. A 18. B 19. E 20. F
21. B 22. C 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. C 31. A 32.
C 33. B 34.
D 35. B 36. A 37. C 38. D 39. C 40. B
41. held/had held
42. themselves
43. Spanish
44. to 45. truly
46. is celebrated
47. which/that
48. flight 49. dressed
50. to begin
51.(1). lives→living (2). friend→friends (3). patient→patience (4). sometime→sometimes (5). are→were (6). that→which (7). 在fall前加to (8). Beside→Besides
(9). As→What (10). 删除control 前的the
52.略。