2020-2021学年邢台二中高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案解析

2020-2021学年邢台二中高三英语上学期期末考试试卷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
Washington D.C. Sightseeing
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The Old Town Trolley Tour
It offers something for the whole family. Not only will it give them something fun to do, but it will give them a history lesson. This tour will last about three hours and it’s proper for people of all ages.
African American History Tour
Be sure to take this tour because African Americans have had an important role in the making of our country. Take this historical four-hour tour, where you will visit some important sites including Museum of African American History and Culture.
Comedy Walks Washington D.C.
This is a great experience allowing you to enjoy the capital in a new way. The walking tour lasts for about one hour and thirty minutes, which takes place in less than a mile journey from the starting place.
D.C. Twilight Tour
Check out the D.C. Twilight Tour for a unique view of some of the most famous sites! What makes this two-hour guided tour truly unique is that you can view many wonderful sites at night time!
1.Which tour is recommended to a tourist who is fond of hiking?
A.The Old Town Trolley Tour
B.African American History Tour
edy Walks Washington
D.C. D.D.C. Twilight Tour
2.Which tour lasts longest?
A.The Old Town Trolley Tour
B.African American History Tour
edy Walks Washington
D.C. D.D.C. Twilight Tour
3.Where will you read this text most likely?
A.In a guidebook.
B.In a magazine.
C.In a newspaper.
D.On the Internet.
B
You must have read "The Tortoise and the Hare(《龟兔赛跑》)" when you were younger. So which animal are you? The tortoise or the hare? Do you rush around trying to do things as quickly as possible? Or do you deal your work at a slow , but steady(稳定的)pace? Whether you approach life like the tortoise or the hare can make a difference in the results you'll see.
Some will say that you should avoid being like the hare. After all. he was overconfident and finally lost the race. You mayalso have heard teachers say from time to time that "haste makes waste”. But what does that mean? Most people think it meant that the faster you do something,the more likely it is that you'll make mistakes. Many teaches wantyouto approach your schoolwork thoughtfully and carefully.
But does haste always make waste? Not necessarily ! Some people are able to work quickly while also maintaining(保持)a high level of quality in all that they do. Recent research, however, is making the idea of haste making waste seem more believable
Researchers found that the brain changes into a special mode(模式)when forced to make rapid decisions. Overall, there appears to be a trade-off between speed and correctness. As the brain makes decisions more quickly, those decisions are usually built on less information, which often leads to a greater likelihood of mistakes.
When you approach things like the tortoise. you methodically and steadily work towards your goal. You might not arrive there first, but then again you might! In any case, you're likely to make fewer mistakes and you might just enjoy the journey more than the bare.
Goals are great to work towards, but often the achievements aren't what we remember. In the end, the most meaningful and important parts of our lives are the journeys we went on , not the destination we reached. So be the hare when you have to, but always remember that the slow and steady journey is what you’ll remember and treasure the most.
4. Why does the author mention the story in the first paragraph?
A. To introduce the topic.
B. To show its popularity.
C. To suggest its importance.
D. To advise readers to read it.
5. For what purpose do teachers often say “haste makes waste to students?
A. To ask them not to waste their time.
B. To tell them it is OK to make mistakes.
C. To ask them to avoid making silly mistakes.
D. To tell them they should check their schoolwork.
6. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. How the brain collects the information it needs.
B. When the decision made by the brain is correct.
C. Why the quickly-made decision is often unwise.
D. What the relationship between lime and results is.
7. Which of the following may the author agree with?
A. Finishing the race is often a victory for everyone.
B. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.
C. The journey to every destination starts with a small step.
D. A destination is important because it guides us on the journey.
C
Imaginary friends in childhood refer to the invisible beings that a child gives a personality to and plays with for over three months.
Crabbycrab（蟹）appeared on a holiday in Norway by running out of my four-year-old son Fisher's ear after a night of tears from an earache. Like other childhood imaginary friends, Crabby should be a sign thatFisher's mind is growing and developing positively. Indeed, research shows that imaginary friends can help develop children's social skills.
Research has shown that the positive effects of having imaginary friends as a child continue into adulthood. Adolescents who remember their imaginary playmates have been found to use more activecoping（应对）styles, such as seeking advice from loved ones rather than bottle things up inside. Even adolescents with behavioral problems who had imaginary friends as children have been found to have better coping skills through the teenage years.
Scientists thinkthis could be because these teens have been able to adjust themselves to the social world with imagination rather than choose to be involved in relationships with more difficult classmates. It could also be because the imaginary friends help to reduce these adolescents,loneliness.
These teens are also more likely to seek out social connections -they tend to turn to others for advice. Current research by Tori Watson is taking this evidence and looking at how adolescents who have imaginary friends as children deal withbullying（欺凌）at school. It is found that teens who remember their imaginary friends are better at dealing with bullying.
While we know a lot about childhood imaginary friends such as Crabby Crab and the positive effects they can
have, there is still a lot to learn about imaginary friends.
8. What is Crabby crab?
A. It is a crab Fisher caught inNorway.
B. It is Fisher's imaginary friend.
C. It is a toy Fisher like much.
D. It is a cause of earache.
9. Why do children with imaginary friends have better coping skills?
A. Imaginary friends help improve their adjustment.
B. Having imaginary friends makes them smarter.
C. They have rich imagination.
D. They are no longer alone.
10. What will a child with imaginary friends probably do if he is bullied?
A. Escape from the bully.
B. Fight with the bully bravely.
C. Keep silent about being bullied.
D. Ask a parent or a teacher for help.
11. What is the author's attitude towards the effect of imaginary friends?
A. Concerned.
B. Doubtful.
C. Optimistic.
D. Indifferent.
D
What do you think of 80s pop music? Do the names George Michael, Madonna and Michael Jackson sound familiar? Well, these are just some of the names that were well-known in the music scene of the 80s and early 90s. The 80s pop musicscene was an important step to the popularity (普及) of present-day music. A new wave in the music scene was introduced, which made such music styles as punk rock, rap music and the MTV popular. Although it was an end to the old 60s and 70s styles, it was also the beginning of something big. The popularity of music videos meant that artists now replaced their guitar-based music with visual displays. A new wave of artists came on the scene and the entire industry developed quickly.
The most famous 80s pop music video is Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Introduced in 1982, few people can forget the video not only because of its never-be-foreseen images, but also because of the popularity it received. Think of how 80s pop music changed the lives of people who grew up in the 80s. Ask a young man today to tell you the
names of the “New Kids on the Block” and he will start talking about the neighbor kids who just moved in. These are not the answers you might have heard in the 80s. Though today’s young men do not recognize how cool 80s pop music was, most people will always remember it for what it was and these are happy memories they will always love.
Some of the 80s pop music legends (传奇人物) include Madonna, U2, AeroSmith and of course the King of Pop Michael Jackson. Let’s not forget Prince, Tina Turner, Phil Collins and Motown’s Lionel Ritchie. Some of these musicians played music that has stood the test of time. Undoubtedly, the 80s pop music scene will live on for many more years to come.
12. What is the text mainly about?
A. The characters of 80s pop music.
B. What made 80s pop music popular.
C. 80s pop music’s steps to popularity.
D. The effects of 80s pop music.
13. 80s pop music mainly includes the following styles EXCEPT ________.
A. guitar-based music
B. the MTV
C. rap music
D. punk rock
14. Michael Jackson’s Thriller impressed people so deeply mainly because ________.
A. it changed the lives of people
B. he sang it in a special style
C. it was made into a music video
D. it left people with happy memories
15. The purpose of the last paragraph is to tell readers that ________.
A. 80s pop music is and will remain popular
B. 80s pop music has many faults
C. 80s pop music is now out of date
D. we shouldn’t forget the great musicians of the 80s
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
Poor Study Habits
Studying is an art. Many students do not know how to do it properly, though. It seems as if they are always behind schedule when it comes to handing in homework, or preparing for a test.___16___Besides, we also show students how to deal with these problems.
____17____They put off their tasks until it is almost impossible to do well on them. There are many ways you can use, for example, better time management. However, for no delay, personal inner motivation(动力) is more important than outer motivation.
Following motivation, each person studies better in certain places. Libraries, cafes, studying rooms in schools, and more, are often referred to as good places to devote yourself to your tasks.____18____In thisway, you can see
what works best for your brain. You will never know for sure where you study best until you try out many different locations.
Along the same lines with atmosphere, you should know how to get rid of distractions(分心) when studying. There isnothing worse than something breaking your flow when you working on your tasks.___19___When you study, you need to get into a certain mind state and space helpful for studying.
Apart from the above, you should take neat notes.____20____Also, you can memorize data yourbrain needs to use for tests. Taking good notes during class keeps you focused on the learning process rather than on your friend' s jokes, for instance. Having good attention during class can change your grade.
A. Managing time well is of great importance.
B. You can practice studying in various places.
C. The following will discuss several bad study habits.
D. In fact, students need to have peace inside and out.
E. With great notes, you can recall information from class.
F. Delay is perhaps the most dangerous habit students develop.
G. Students need to learnto avoid distractions when they study.
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
The Story of A Wandering Wallet
A few years ago, I was given a wallet. It was small, with only a single pocket for___21___, cards and coins. A zipper kept everything inside from___22___out. The wallet came to me all the way fromTanzania,___23___to me by a close friend. I fell in love with it immediately, which was the perfect size and came from a place I hoped to someday visit. I___24___it everywhere; it was always uncertainly hanging out of one pocket or___25___.
I seem to have a habit of___26___things-jackets,water bottles, text books, even my favorite wallet; I lost it almost weekly. Fortunately the most common___27___for me to lose it was in my own house, so of course I would___28___find it.
One day, however, as I was___29___a football stadium at a school, the wallet once again leaped from my pocket. I___30___the loss when I got home that evening. I___31___the house and prayed as usual. Nothing.
Around a week later, my parents___32___a message on their business voicemail. A___33___stranger was calling with___34___of my wallet. I couldn't believe it. This man, in an attempt to find who the wallet___35___, looked inside of it, and found a___36___which my parents had written to me. It happened to have
their___37___phone number on it.
I don't know if I believe in luck, but I do know I believe in the___38___acts of kindness, which filled my life. Every day my hope for the world is renewed___39___I remember people who go out of their way to___40___whomever they can.
21. A. books B. bill C. cases D. cash
22. A. falling B. finding C. breaking D. running
23. A. lent B. gifted C. borrowed D. purchased
24. A. showed B. saw C. carried D. felt
25. A. another B. others C. else D. above
26. A. hiding B. losing C. forgetting D. handling
27. A. reason B. way C. time D. place
28. A. eventually B. generally C. never D. seldom
29. A. leaving B. arriving C. approaching D. heading
30. A. understood B. expected C. missed D. discovered
31. A. visited B. searched C. changed D. cleaned
32. A. sent B. cancelled C. received D. ignored
33. A. different B. complete C. perfect D. familiar
34. A. paper B. comment C. news D. picture
35. A. turned to B. turned off C. dropped off D. belonged to
36. A. check B.call C. account D. document
37. A. personal B. work C. business D. local
38. A. special B. careful C. shameless D. selfless
39. A. as B. when C. because D. once
40. A. believe B. lead C. help D. beat
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
For years , many adventurers have travelled to theRocky Mountainsin search of hidden treasure. They were on the hunt for a bronze (铜) chest. It was said to be filled___41.___diamonds and gold. On June 6, 2020, news broke that the chest was___42.___(final) found. The person who found it has chosen___43.___(remain) unidentified.
Forrest Fenn is an antiques___44.___(collect). He lives inSanta Fe,New Mexico. Fenn created the treasure hunt more than 10 years ago,___45.___(hope) it would inspire people to have fun and explore nature. Fenn___46.___(publish) a book called The Thrill of the Chase in 2010. In the book, he dropped some tips about___47.___the treasure chest was located. The clues (线索) were in a form of a 24-verse poem. Readers had to use the poem to settle the puzzle. This led many explorers down___48.___(danger) roads in search of the chest’s location. Fenn says the end of the hunt is bittersweet. “I feel halfway kind of glad, halfway kind of sad because the hunt is over," he says.“I congratulate the___49.___(thousand) of people who participated in the search_____50._____hope they will continue to be drawn by the promise of other discoveries.”
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.假定英语课上要求同桌之间修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。

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，并在其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。

Last month my family made about a trip to Brazil. We fly to Rio first. There we stayed at the Green Park Hotel, that was about one kilometre from the beach. It was very comfortable and really cheap. I could swam every day. There was music festival and a lot of famous musicians went to play there. We were such lucky to be able to go to some free concerts. Then we drove south to a city calling Paraty. The weather there were great and the people were friendly and nicely. The only problem was the food. There weren't many types of food to choose from and I got boring eating the same things every day. But all in all, it was a wonderful holiday.
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。

“What’s this? — Ben Caruthers is trying out for Mr. Zuckerman?” My ears burned at hearing my name. It was Lindsey Stanton, the most popular eighth-grader in Bellworth Middle School, talking to her friends.
I held my breath. She obviously had no clue that my locker was next to Mrs. Stevens’s room, where the tryout schedule forCharlotte’s Webwas posted. It sounded that they were worrying that I would ruin the whole play, because I had never acted before. My stomach tightened into a big knot.
Who was I kidding? Lindsey was right. I’d never been in a play. At lunch I told Trevor, my best friend, that I’d
changed my mind. I’d join the technical crew instead. That fit my quiet-kid image better anyway. Trevor was surprised to my descision. He was keen on acting and expected my company in the play. He shook his head, but he didn’t try to change my mind. It wouldn’t have made a difference anyway — I was starting to look forward to being on the tech crew.
On Friday I checked the final cast list, just for fun. Trevor was Templeton, and Lindsey Stanton was Mrs. Zuckerman.
Rehearsals (排练) started, and I spent Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at school. It was fun to learn all the technical stuff and to watch the actors from backstage. By the third week I’d memorized everyone’s lines. Trevor and I talked all about the play and the rehearsals during our lunch time.
And then, only a week before the performance, everything fell apart. The eighth-grader who was supposed to play Mr. Zuckerman, crashed his bike and broke his leg. Then his understudy (替角) came down with the flu. Things like this weren’t supposed to happen in real life.
Mrs. Stevens called the cast together. She told us we couldn’t get someone else ready by the next week and that we would have to postpone the play. She frowned and continued, “If the auditorium (礼堂) is booked for later, we may even have to cancel.” For once the cast was silent.
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。

Then I heard Trevor’s voice. “Ben Caruthers can do it. He knows all the lines.”
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ When the rehearsal began, I spew (喷出) my lines too quickly and I trembled my body.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. C
6. C
7. B
8. B 9. A 10. D 11. C
12. B 13. A 14. C 15. A
16. C 17. F 18. B 19. D 20. E
21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. A 30. D 31. B 32.
C 33. B 34. C 35.
D 36. A 37. C 38. D 39. B 40. C
41. with
42. finally
43. to remain
44. collector
45. hoping 46. published
47. where 48. dangerous
49. thousands
50. and
51.(1).去掉about
(2).fly→flew
(3). that→which
(4). swam→swim
(5). 在music前添加a
(6). such→so
(7). calling→called
(8). were→was
(9).nicely→nice
(10). boring→bored
52.略。