2019-2020学年抚州一中高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案解析

2019-2020学年抚州一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
Each year, theLas Vegasconsumer electronics show, or CES, presents the latest developments in many areas of technology. The newest products are designed to make our lives easier, fun and more productive.
A car with legs
One of this year’s presentations was by South Korean carmaker Hyun-dai. The company introduced a small model of a “ walking car,” which is called Elevate. It has four movable legs that can raise the main part of the vehicle high off the ground. The electric-powered vehicle is designed to be used in search-and-rescue operations during emergencies or natural disasters.
Changeable people mover
Germany's Mercedes presented an experimental self-driving vehicle that it claims can revolutionize transportation for people and goods. The company says the vehicle, called Vision Urbanetic, will be able lo easily change bodies depending on its desired use. Mercedes says as a ride-sharing vehicle , the futuristic-looking car can seat 12 people.
Fully electric Harley
American manufacturer Harley-Davidson showed off its first fully electric motorcycle, called LiveWire. The company says the bike will be able to go 177 kilometers between charges. It can reach 96 kilometers per hour in under3.5 seconds. Although Harley is known for building powerful bikes with huge, loud motors, the LiveWire will be unusually quiet.
Personal robots
One of the new robots, called Temi, is really just a computer tablet on wheels. It is designed to be a personal electronic assistant. It moves around the home and performs commands when spoken to. It can link users to friends through voice or video, connect to video or place orders for food or goods.
1. Which do you probably use to search for the injured in an earthquake?
A. Elevate.
B. Vision Urbanetic.
C. LiveWire.
D. Temi.
2. What is the first fully electric motorcycle produced by Harley-Davidson?
A. Elevate
B. Hyun-dai
C. LiveWire .
D. Temi .
3. Why are the four products designed?
A. To ease traffic jam.
B. To help us socialize.
C. To improve our life.
D. To protect the environment.
B
Taking an afternoon nap could keep your brain sharp, a new study has said. Adults ages 60 and older who took afternoon naps showed signs of better mental ability compared to those who didn’t nap, according to a study published in General Psychiatry earlier this week.
Researchers analyzed napping habits in 2, 214 older Chinese people and measured their cognitive abilities using several cognitive tests. Participants took the Mini-Mental State Examination and theBeijingversion of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, both of which test for memory, language and other cognitive abilities. In every category listed in the study, nappers tested statistically higher on average compared to their non-napping counterparts.
Researchers did not gather data from people under 60, so a correlation cannot be drawn between napping and younger generations. The study also noted that there are conflicting studies about the benefits and risks of napping.
Sleeping behaviors can be affected by a multitude of factors, said Dr. David Neubauer, associate professor atJohnsHopkinsUniversity. “Daily routines, medication use and sleep disorders can all play a role in how frequently someone takes a nap.” he said.
Neubauer recommended taking a shorter “power nap” of up to 20 minutes to decrease the chances of transitioning into slow-wave sleep, which makes people feel groggy when they wake up. “Napping can be a healthy part of an older adult’s day”, Neubauer acknowledged, but make sure “sleepiness isn’t due to a treatable nighttime sleep disorder.” Older individuals who want to do all they can to preserve their cognitive functioning should put nighttime sleep first.
4. What is the best way to keep a better cognitive ability for the old?
A. Take a nap every day.
B. Take sleep disorder seriously.
C. Have a good sleep at night.
D. Do exercise regularly.
5. How did the researchers reach the conclusion?
A. By taking the examinations and assessment.
B. By analyzing napping habits and giving tests.
C. By measuring nappers’ ability and analyzing them.
D. By doing an experiment.
6. Which has NO effect on one’s sleeping behaviors?
A. Taking a nap.
B. Medicine treatment
C. Sleep problems
D. Everyday activities.
7. What can we know about “slow-wave sleep”?
A. It appears in short nap up to 20 minutes.
B. People should avoid it in their naps.
C. It is a healthy part of an elder’s day.
D. It was recommended by Neubauer.
C
Globally, people use roofs to dry out food, do their laundry and sleep. In Belfast, where we're based, there's a culture of enjoying looking down on the city from up high, because it's in a valley. But because we were a conflict area for a long time,many people didn't want to live, work or hang out in the city, and our roofs cape has been neglected.
Rooftop projects can be as big or as small as you want. They can be used as social or cultural spaces, for green or blue public facilities. But it's not just about commercial opportunities; it can be as simple as an individual turning his/her city balcony into a mini garden or vegetable patch. It's not just about doing it on a rooftop because it's “cool”.It's about giving up the deep-rooted thought that roofs are off limits and embracing their challenges as opportunities. That can make a huge difference. For instance, we're helping turn the rooftop car park of a city central shopping centre into an outdoor space for employees, due to restrictions they now face indoors because of COVID-19.
Using rooftops creatively allows us to cope with many of the challenges faced by cities today--be those environmental, social, technological, or cultural. At the moment,we're being forced to rethink how we use public spaces due to COVID-19. With lots of restrictions on enclosed areas, we should be acknowledging rooftops alternatives.For example,Rotterdam recently hosted a play that took place across its rooftops. Each roof lit up and hosted a different part of the drama, while residents sat and watched, listening to the action through headphones.
Are there any challenges? Rain is one. Also is health and safety. But there are creative and practical solutions to all the barriers we face. In fact,the challenges are what make rooftops so exciting----because they give you even more opportunities to be creative and solve problems. It is always a matter of trial and error.
8. What can we learn about rooftops in the first two paragraphs?
A. People enjoy getting together on rooftops.
B. People can use rooftops to their own advantage.
C. Rooftops are made good use of by locals in Belfast.
D. Rooftops projects were launched for commercial reasons.
9. How can rooftops benefit people in their life?
A. Rooftops can be adapted to car parks.
B. Rooftops help solve environmental problems.
C. Rooftops can provide space for work and play.
D. People can exchange their thoughts on rooftops.
10. What will be possibly mentioned after the last paragraph?
A. The new challenges of the future.
B. Reasons for building rooftop projects.
C. Exciting development of rooftop projects.
D. Solutions to the challenges we are facing now.
11. What is the author's purpose in writing the text?
A. To introduce rooftop projects in Belfast.
B. To encourage people to start rooftop projects.
C. To analyze the current situation of rooftop projects.
D. To offer suggestions on long-term city development.
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Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for cardiovascular disease, bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, and potential social and psychological problems.___16___
Of course, the CDC recommends healthy lifestyle choices—healthy eating, physical exercise.___17___That is to provide a safe and supportive environment where healthy lifestyle choices can be made.
What don't kids need?___18___Too much focus on overweight leads toward more weight gain.
A new data analysis of two studies found that children whose parents considered them to be “overweight" tended to gain more weight over 10 years than children whose parents considered them “normal weight". Children whose parents label them as “overweight" had a negative self-perception about their bodies. They were engaged in more attempts to lose weight.___19___
The clear message from this study is that dieting is more likely to lead to weight gain, not weight loss, in both children and adults. Psychology researchers Eric Robinson and Angelina Sutin argue that the stigma of being labeled overweight as a child might actually gain weight in the future.
___20___For the study, children's height and weight were measured at age 4 or 5, and parents were asked to describe whether they thought the children were best described as underweight, normal weight, overweight or very overweight. When the children were 12 or 13, they used images to best depict what they perceived their bodies to look like and were asked whether or not they engaged in any dieting behavior. Height and weight measurements were taken again when the children were 14 or 15 years old.
A. Labels and pressure around weight and weight gain.
B. Left untreated, these problems can continue into adulthood.
C. They also point out another important way to keep kids healthy.
D. The researchers cannot be certain about what is driving.
E. They analyzed the data from a study of Australian children.
F. But it actually contributed to weight gain over the 10-year period.
G. A number of mothers in this study suffer from depression and anxiety.
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Early in my career,I was always shocked by the fact that “expensive” hotels charged extra money for things
like Internet access and movies. At the same time, many___21___hotels included everything. Although these less expensive hotels did not have___22___lobbies(大堂), they did offer the things that a young and tired___23___would want: a clean room and a quiet environment.
For the high prices you pay at nice hotels, everything should be___24___. They should give refunds(退款)for the things you don’t___25___instead of tricking their customers.
I once read an article about a government officer who was invited to a very expensive restaurant inWashington. The restaurant’s food and service were both___26___. But there was something that ruined his___27___: the officer was charged＄1 for the ice in his＄7 mixed drink. The fact that he was charged the extra dollar___28___----instead of just being charged＄8---made him so___29___that instead of talking about how wonderful everything was at the restaurant, he___30___talked about the＄21.___31___, he never went back to that restaurant again.
I see the___32___thing is starting to happen in the airline industry. For example, American Airlines is charging＄22. 50 for snacks and＄7 for meals. Unbelievably, sodas and water are still___33___. The airline should just charge a___34___price and give you a refund for what you don’t want or use. This will put more power in the hands of a___35___----the airline might be surprised to find that people are willing to____36____extra services. Just imagine what could happen if you just trust your customers to make their own___37___?
So remember, don't___38___your customers. Instead, charge what you think your service or product is worth and take it from there. This way, you can remove___39___services in exchange for lower prices. It becomes a win-win for you and your customers by sharing buying decisions and therefore giving your customers more___40___.
23. A. brilliant B. affordable C. comfortable D. international
24. A. well-developed B. well-organized C. well-decorated D. well-known
25. A. businessman B. explorer C. student D. traveler
26. A. charged B. accepted C. included D. improved
27. A. use B. buy C. eat D. like
28. A. tasty B. ordinary C. disappointing D. excellent
29. A. activity B. excitement C. adventure D. experience
30. A. completely B. exactly C. separately D. totally
31. A. annoyed B. satisfied C. ashamed D. stressed
32. A. still B. indeed C. hardly D. only
33. A. After all B. As a result C. So far D. To be honest
34. A. same B. different C. funny D. strange
35. A. fresh B. average C. free D. available
36. A. higher B. lower C. better D. cheaper
37. A. employer B. customer C. visitor D. manager
38. A. ask for B. prepare for C. apply for D. pay for
39. A. plans B. minds C. choices D. changes
40. A. embarrass B. cheat C. lose D. puzzles
41. A. terrible B. basic C. unnecessary D. public
42. A. freedom B. support C. warmth D. discount
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
One act of kindness is leading to another. And as kindness___41.___(pass) to another, new friendships are forming and existing ones are strengthening.
My elderly neighbor called my daughter and me___42.___(pick) fruits from her tree as the fruits were high and it was required to step on a huge ladder to get them. After an hour spent___43.___(chat) and picking the fruits, she treated us to a glass of fruit juice.___44.___addition, she gave us plenty of fruits to hand out to___45.___(we) friends.
I then gave them to three other senior friends of mine. One of them gave me a hot tomato soup. I tasted it. It was so delicious___46.___I couldn't help asking her about it. She told me that her mom and grandma were both top___47.___(cook) and she learned it from them when she was helping them in her youth.
This was___48.___(total) unexpected and interesting to know. Besides, she invited me again and agreed that we would prepare the dish together,___49.___was the best part of all. I feel very____50.____(thank) for these friendships and connections. Kindness and friendship always go hand in hand.
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。

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限一词;
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Is it necessary to practise handwriting? Some students consider handwriting least important than before. They preferred the keyboard to the pen now, for it is fast, convenient an clear. They think it is waste of time practising handwriting. However, others think Chinese handwriting is an important part of our traditional culture. Though computers are very convenient, but handwriting still plays an important role in the modern world. Beside, beautiful handwriting makes a good impression in others. It shows your attitude to do things. Chinese character are very beautiful and rich in culture. As for me, when reading a neat written article, you will feel pleased and relaxed.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假如你是李华，你的英国朋友David是你校的一名交换生，六一儿童节期间他准备参加当地帮助残疾儿童的志愿者活动，他想给一些残疾儿童送一些礼物，发来邮件询问什么礼物合适。

请你根据下列要点回复，并表示感激。

1.感谢他尽己所能去帮助残疾儿童；
2.说明自己决定和他一起去；
3.建议送些水果或儿童书籍等，并说明理由。

注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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参考答案
1. A
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. B 9. C 10. D 11. B
12. D 13. C 14. A 15. B
16. B 17. C 18. A 19. F 20. E
21. B 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B 32.
A 33. C 34. A 35.
B 36. D 37.
C 38. B 39. C 40. A
41. is passed/ is being passed
42. to pick
43. chatting
44. In 45. our
46. that 47. cooks
48. totally
49. which 50. thankful
51.(1).least→less
(2).preferred→prefer
(3).在waste前加a
(4).but去掉
(5).Beside→Besides
(6).in→on
(7).do→doing或将do去掉
(8).character→characters
(9).neat→neatly
(10).you→I
52.略。