2020年华东师范大学宝山区实验学校高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案

2020年华东师范大学宝山区实验学校高三英语下学期期中考试试题及
参考答案
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
You’re becoming an adult; your friends are changing; school is more challenging; and your life has more ups and downs than it used to. These books are just for you.
Say Goodbye to Stressby Dr Jeff Brown
Kindle Edition $11.79
Paperback $16.95
Many have trouble getting their stress (压力) under control and want help. This new book will encourage stressed-out readers with its stories from people like them about how they resolved or rethought the stress in their lives, learned to let go of anxiety and worry, and improved their lives by dealing with stress.
Find Your Inner Strengthby Amy Newmark
Kindle Edition $7.99
Paperback $12.75
This powerful collection of stories will inspire (激励) you and help you find the inner strength to do with the challenges in your own life. We are stronger than we think.... when we have to be. These brave. courageous people are the role models that show us all what is possible.
Random Acts of Kindnessby Amy Newmark
Kindle Edition $12.99
Paperback $17.77
Make miracles happen for yourself and others. It’s easy. Just think outside the box and look around. There are so many ways that you can help—and it turns out the biggest beneficiary (受益人) may be you! Scientific studies have shown that “doing good” is not only good for others but also for the person doing it, making that person happier and healthier.
Be the Best You Can Beby Amy Newmark
Kindle Edition $10. 99
Paperback $15.67
This collection shows kids positive role models to follow in its stories about making good choices, having confidence, and doing the right things. Parents and grandparents will enjoy discussing the stories with children, making it a family event.
1.How will you feel after reading Say Goodbye to Stress?
A.Anxious.
B.Awkward.
C.Relaxed.
D.Confused.
2.What is unique about Find Your Inner Strength?
A.It is written by a well-known author.
B.It is the cheapest of the four books.
C.It has role models for kids to follow.
D.It shows one how to do good deeds.
3.Which book is suitable for one who has no confidence?
A.Say Goodbye to Stress
B.Find Your Inner Strength
C.Random Acts of Kindness
D.Be the Best You Can Be
B
When I was trying to find a place where to spend my December holidays, I met by chance some cheap flights to Iceland. After checking just a few winter pictures of Iceland, I realized that the country, known as the land of fire and ice, during the cold months of the year could offer me experiences I had never had before.
For sure you can’t miss the chance to go to Iceland in winter if your traveling wish list includes at least one of the crazy experiences Iceland can offer. Iceland in the North Atlantic Ocean is a paradise (乐园) for all those who want to see the northern lights, experience cold weather conditions and put themselves in geothermal (地热的) baths while the snow is falling on their head.
The best way to move around Iceland is with a rental car. Distances are huge and public transport in winter is not really common out of the major towns. As we wanted to be even more convenient we decided to rent a small camper (野营车). Sleeping and cooking in a camper saved us a lot of driving, money and gave us the chance tobe always in the right place at the right time.
There were also no locals and in many cases no tourist facilities (设备). For us, as we slept in a camper, it was easier. But for tourists traveling by normal cars it is necessary to check the opening times ofhotels and restaurants as many of them run just from June to September.
It is amazing to experience how the weather is changing in Iceland. However, Icelanders prefer to stay inside their houses. They have even no time to complain about the weather in December. All they care about is
Christmas. They love to decorate their houses, sing Christmas songs and eat typical Christmas food.
4. Why is Iceland famous as the land of fire and ice?
A. Because tourists would like to play with fire on the ice.
B. Because it is too dry to easily cause fire to happen.
C. Because it is hot inside a house and cold outside.
D. Because there exist hot springs and freezing ice.
5. What did the author think of the rented camper?
A. It was not only practical but also economical.
B. It was convenient but cost them more money.
C. It provided the best chance to see the new country.
D. It was much faster than other public transport.
6. What does the last paragraph imply?
A. The Icelanders prefer to live with their family.
B. The joy of Christmas drives the freezing weather away.
C. December is the coldest month of the year.
D. The Icelanders are always positive and stay outside.
7. What does this passage most probably come from?
A. A textbook
B. A scientific report
C. A travel magazine
D. A news report
C
Back about 20 months ago I started college and just struggled with everything, such as classes and friends. I quickly became depressed and angry at myself for not being about to do better in school, in addition to lack of friends due to poor social and communication skills.
This went on for months until my 19th birthday. My parents sent me a cake, which was a great cake. But I remember having this large cake and ly no one to share it with. I ended throwing out the cake after having one piece, with about 90 % of it leftover. That night I was depressed that I decided to go outside to the freezing temperature of the winter and run. I put my earphones in, went outside and ran about 2 miles at 11 p.m. on my birthday.
When I got back inside I was content. I was proud of what I was able to do. The next night I did the same. I wasn’t quick or fit but you know that I went outside and did something. This continued for about 2 months until I
finally worked up the courage to go to the gym, where I started swimming again as I used to in high school. A month went by and I started lifting weights and continually running.
Looking back I can see that exercise helped cure my depression but it didn’t only do that. At the gym I met new friends and back at my dorm I grew confidence to go to the end of the hall seeing people playing Super Smash Brothers and ask if I could join.
So go forward to present now. I exercise every day and look forward to that hour and a half I get daily to do what I love with people who love it as well. I hope this helps someone who may be or have been in a similar situation.
8. What made the author decide to run at night?
A. His l9th birthday.
B. His parents’ cake.
C. His loneliness.
D. His friends.
9. Which of the following best describes the author?
A. Traditional.
B. Determined.
C. Humorous.
D. Generous.
10. What is the biggest benefit of the author’s running?
A. Regaining his confidence.
B. Losing his weight.
C. Playing with his brothers.
D. Joining other activities.
11. Why do you think the author wrote this passage?
A. To recall his life in college.
B. To show his gratitude to his parents.
C. To emphasize the importance of friendship.
D. To share his experience of dealing with hardship.
D
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!
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. What does the author propose?
A. Punishing the act of cutting trees.
B. Recycling paper.
C. Improving recycling system.
D. Promoting paper industry.
15. 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.
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
Possibly the funniest day of the year is April Fools’ Day.___16___On that day, people usually play tricks and jokes on friends and family, and sometimes strangers. The phrase to use is “April Fools!” after you complete a trick or joke. But there is much more to this day than these common facts. There is a mysterious history of this celebration.
There is no real consensus (共识) on when the holiday officially or unofficially began.
The earliest possible mention of April Fools’ Day is in Geoffrey Chaucer’sThe Canterbury Tales, written in 1392. In the story “Nun’s Priest’s Tale” it is mentioned that “Syn March bigan thritty dayes and two”.___17___However, modern scholars believe there was a misprint.
The next piece of evidence about April Fools’ Day comes from the French poet Eloy d’Amerval. He wrote about “poisson d’avril”.___18___Some scholars say that April Fools’ Day started in the Middle Ages inEurope, where some people celebrated the New Year on April 1st. Those who had New Year’s Day on January 1st made fun of those who partook (共享) in the celebration on April 1st by sending people fish.
___19___In 1686, writer and philosopher John Aubrey wrote about a celebration called “Fooles Holy Day”. It is certain that the celebration became popular throughGreat Britainin the 18th. InScotland, the tradition became a two-day event. As time went on and the celebration became more widespread, it became a one-day holiday.
As you might have noticed, April Fools’ Day has a confusing history. There are multiple theories about its origins. It variously started in many different places. It may also have different meanings.___20___
A. It means “fish of April”.
B. This origin comes fromScotland.
C. Lastly, we come back toGreat Britain.
D. Accepting it or not depends on your interest.
E. It happenson the first day of April every year.
F. One would have to be a fool to accept one theory.
G. This seems like a jokey way of saying the first of April.
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One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw Kyle from my class walking home from school. He was___21___with masses of books. I thought to myself, "Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? Nerd!" I had quite a weekend planned, so I ___22___my shoulders and went on.
As I was walking, a bunch of kids bumped into him purposely and ___23___him. His glasses went flying. He looked up and I saw terrible ___24___in his eyes. Out of sympathy I jogged over to him and as he ___25___looking for his glasses,tears welled up.
Handing him his glasses, I said, "Those guys are jerks." He looked at me and said, "Hey, thanks!" There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real ___26___. We talked all the way
home,delighted.He even___27___my invitation to play football occasionally.
Over the next four years, Kyle and I became close friends. When we were seniors, he became the___28___in the class and was___29___to give a speech at the graduation ceremony. I___30___him all the time about being a nerd with no malice.Kyle wasvaledictorian（荣誉致辞生）of our class, so he had to prepare the speech for graduation.
On graduation day,as he started his speech, he____31____his throat, and began. "Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those____32____years. Yourparents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach…, but mostly your friends. I am here to tell you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give him or here.
I just_____33_____at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. Kyle had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker(寄存柜),____34____,his Mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home. "____35____, I was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable." I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this boy told us all about his____36____moment. Whenhis eyes_____37_____mine, I was able to see tears shimmering in his smiling eyes.
I smiled back in tears. Kyle finished his speech and walked towards me. With no more words, he gave me a firm hug. Not until that moment did I realize what a big difference one small_____38_____had made to my friend Kyle.
Not until that moment did I realize its depth. It_____39_____me that never should we underestimate the power of our random act of kindness. With one small gesture, we can change a person's life. For better or for worse. No act of kindness, however small, will ever_____40_____.
21. A. struggling B. discriminating C. associating D. purchasing
22. A. stoked B. shrugged C. spotted D. shared
23. A. disrupted B. interrupted C. sneered D. tripped
24. A. annoyance B. sorrow C. enthusiasm D. aspiration
25. A. turned around B. wandered about C. crawled around D. stood rooted
26. A. apology B. contentment C. determination D. appreciation
27. A. approved B. discouraged C. opposed D. abolished
28. A. most brilliant B. most gorgeous C. most fashionable D. most suspicious
29. A. voted B. prized C. selected D. begged
30. A. sniffed B. endured C. knew D. teased
31. A. cleared B. hurt C. swept D. raised
32. A. rewarding B. tough C. contradictory D. idyllic
33. A. gazed B. scoffed C. glanced D. winked
34. A. however B. though C. hence D. admittedly
35. A. Fortunately B. Miraculously C. Apparently D. Promptly
36. A. weakest B. maturest C. smallest D. truest
37. A. promoted B. caught C. searched D. stung
38. A. hesitation B. empathy C. gesture D. incident
39. A. dawned on B. drew upon C. mattered with D. accounted for
40. A. came along B. faded away C. fallen apart D. go wasted
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
Paper-cutting was recognized as a national cultural heritage(遗产)in 2006.According to experts，paper-cutting conveys the culture shared between China___41.___the West to wish for family reunions and maintain links with loved ones，alive or dead.
In the movie Coco，for instance，the 12-year-old Miguel and his family dance and sing to celebrate the Day of the Dead，a ___42.___(tradition)festival in Mexico，when color1 ful paper-cuts are hung on the street.Chinese people also cut images of small figures___43.___(call) back the spirits of the dead.The difference is that most Chinese paper-cuts are red，while those in other countries ___44.___(be)often made in many other color1 s.
Fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen liked to cut___45.___(character)，such as princesses and angels，out of paper while___46.___(tell)stories to children.In China，female friends and family members used to chat and make paper-cuts together.
“___47.___the patterns and color1 s may be different，paper-cuts share the same function of maintaining emotional ties among people，”says Yang Huizi，___48.___art teacher at Beijing Union.
Yang___49.___(study)and performed the art for over a decade.Besides routine university courses，she also organizes nonprofit paper-cutting activities___50.___are open to the public in Beijing to promote basic knowledge of paper-cutting.
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；
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Virtues are jewel of great price. I find honesty is most valuable virtue in my heart. And it is always accompany my growth.
As a child, I was constantly told the story namingThe Wolf Is Coming, which obviously has a lasting influence. Over time, I've increasing realized the importance of honesty and try to carry it out. Only then I'm honest and reliable, will I be trusted with others.
Actually. being honest . I've found it more easier to make friends. The virtue of honesty will help me open the door to success of our career and life.
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。

Jackson, now a successful architect in New York City, comes back to his father’s small wooden house that is on the island in the middle of the lake. Jackson is fond of fishing. And he often takes his son and daughters fishing in the same place, where he used to fish when he was a child. His children are addicted to the fishing joy, which reminds him of the day 34 years ago.
34 years ago, Jackson was 11 years old and lived with his family on an island in the middle of a lake in New Hampshire. On the day before the bass season opened, Jackson and his father were fishing early in the evening, catching sunfish. When his fishing rod doubled over, he knew something huge was on the other end.
He very carefully lifted the fish from the water. It was the largest one he had ever seen, but it was a bass.
The boy and his father looked at the handsome fish, its gills playing back and forth in the moonlight. The father lit a match and looked at his watch. It was 10 pm — two hours before the season opened. He looked at the huge fish, then at the boy.
"You'll have to put the fish back, son," he said.
"Dad!" cried the boy.
“There will be other fish," said his father.
“Not as big as this one,” the boy cried and shouted.
He looked around the lake. No other fishermen or boats were anywhere around in the moonlight. He looked again at his father. Even though no one had seen them, nor could anyone ever know what time he caught the fish, the boy could tell from his father's voice clearly that the decision couldn't be changed.
The father patted him slightly on his shoulder and sincerely taught him,” My boy, rules are simple matters of right and wrong. It is the practice of rules that is difficult, but it's your choice.”
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
Jackson found himself in a difficult situation.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Do we do right when no one is looking?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. C 9. B 10. A 11. D
12. B 13. D 14. B 15. C
16. E 17. G 18. A 19. C 20. F
21. A 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. A 32.
B 33. A 34.
C 35. A 36. A 37. B 38. C 39. A 40. D
41. and
42. traditional
43. to call
44. are 45. characters
46. telling
47. Though/While/Although
48. an 49. has studied 50. that/which
51.(1).jewel→jewels
(2).most前加the
(3).accompany→accompanying
(4).naming→named
(5).increasing→increasingly
(6).try→tried
(7).then→if
(8).with→by
(9).去掉more
(10).our→my
52.略。