2020年南阳市第一中学高三英语期末试题及答案解析

2020年南阳市第一中学高三英语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
Located in the beautiful Sichuan Basin, Chongqing is a magical 8D city. The natural history and cultural scenery of the area provide children with learning opportunities because they can enjoy the many wonders of this area.
Fengjie Tiankeng Ground Joint
Tiankeng Diqiao Scenic Area is located in the southern mountainous area of Fengjie County. The Tiankeng pit is 666 meters deep and is currently the deepest tiankeng in the world. The scenic spot is divided into ten areas including Xiaozhai Tiankeng, Tianjingxia Ground, Labyrinth River, and Longqiao River. There are many and weird karst cave shafts, and countless legends haunt them.
Youyang Peach Garden
Youyang Taohuayuan Scenic Area is a national forest park, a national 5A-level scenic spot, and a national outdoor sports training base. Located in the hinterland of Wuling Mountain. The Fuxi Cave in the scenic spot is about 3,000 meters long, with winding corridors, deep underground rivers, and color1 ful stalactites. The landscape is beautiful.
Jinyun Mountain National Nature Reserve
Jinyun Mountain is located in Beibei District of Chongqing City, about 45 kilometers away from the Central District of Chongqing City. The nine peaks of Jinyun Mountain stand upright and rise from the ground. The ancient trees on the mountain are towering, the green bamboos form the forest, the environment is quiet, and the scenery is beautiful, so it is called "Little Emei". Among them, Yujian Peak is the highest, 1050 meters above sea level; Lion Peak is the most precipitous and spectacular, and the other peaks are also unique.
Chongqing People's Square
Chongqing's Great Hall of the People, one of the landmarks of Chongqing, gives people the deepest impression than its magnificent appearance resembling the Temple of Heaven. It also uses the traditional method of central axis symmetry, with colonnade-style double wings and a tower ending, plus a large green glazed roof, large red pillars, white railings, double-eave bucket arches, and painted carved beams.
1.How deep is the Tiankeng Ground Joint?
A.666m
B.3,000m
C.45km
D.1050m
2.Which of the following rocks can you see in Youyang Peach Garden?
A.Limestone
B.Stalactite
C.Marble
D.Quartzite
3.Which attraction is closest to downtown Chongqing?
A.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground Joint
B.Jinyun Mountain National Nature Reserve
C.Chongqing People's Square
D.Youyang Peach Garden
B
Until quarantine (隔离期) ends, we are left picturing what sport we might do: working out at the gym, playing on a competitive sports team, swimming, biking, or rock climbing. However, we don’t often think of martial arts as possible activities; instead, we rule it out because we think it’s dangerous, uncommon, and even, impossible. Martial arts aren’t considered a sport, right?
Well, here’s some good news: you’re wrong! Martial arts aren’t much more common than people think, and you can start learning at any age. Practicing martial arts is a great way to keep in shape, both physically and mentally. They’re much less boring and much lessarduoussport than they’re usually described as in movies, so do not worry that they need a lot of effort.
Martial arts generally require you to focus on the position and movement of every one of your legs and arms, sometimes even your breathing too. Think about it: when you leave the gym, your mental state has improved and you are much calmer. This is because you’ve only paid attention to one activity. It is a great way to clear your head. Andpracticing it can help you learn to stay more focused, which is the greatest advantage of martial arts training.
Martial arts also improve your coordination (协调性), and greatly improve your posture (姿势). I have personally seen students go from slouching (没精打采) to walking tall with their shoulders back in just a couple of months.
There are many styles and countless kinds of martial arts. Whichever one you like better, know that all of them are good choices.
4. What can we know about martial arts from the first two paragraphs?
A. They often have people hurt.
B. They are difficult to practice.
C. People have a wrong view on it.
D. People practice them more often.
5. What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Interesting.
B. Difficult.
C. Friendly.
D. Exciting.
6. What is the biggest benefit of practicing martial arts?
A. Adjusting the breath.
B. Enjoying one’s free time.
C. Correcting the movement.
D. Keeping one’s attention.
7. What does the writer think of martial arts?
A. They are notsports.
B. They attracted many teenagers.
C. They are beneficial and helpful.
D. They were invented to protect others.
C
Some of the oldest art in human history is being damaged, scientists say. And climate change may be speeding up its loss. Newresearch reports that ancient rock art in Indonesian caves is degrading over time, as bits of rock slowly break off from the walls. It's a huge loss for human history.
Salt crystals（结晶）building up on the walls are a key part of the problem, the study suggests. These salt crystals go into the cave walls, changing sizes as temperatures rise and fall. This process causes the rock to slowly break down.
Salt crystals may become larger when exposed to repeated changes between wet conditions and periods of drought. These kinds of changes are expected to become more obvious as the climate continues to warm.
In particular, the researchers say, climate change may cause more intense El Nino（厄尔尼诺）events in the future. These events can strengthen the kinds of conditions that help salt crystals form Scientists are still debating the exact influence of climate change on El Nino, a natural climate cycle that drives changing patterns of warming and cooling in thePacific Ocean.
The new study, led by Jillian Huntley, examined 11 ancient cave art sites in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The researchers found evidence of salt formation at all 11 sites. It's merely a small part There are more than 300 known eave art sites around the region. The researchers note that salt crystals may indeed be part of the problem, adding that climate change is a growing threat, one that deserves more attention.
8. What is the main cause of the rocks breaking off from the wall?
A. Weather patterns.
B. Salt crystals.
C. Wet conditions.
D. Drought Periods.
9. Which of the following may researchers agree with?
A. El Nino events prevent salt crystals forming.
B. Climate change makes little difference to El Nino.
C.Salt crystals may become much larger in wet conditions.
D. Constant warm weather may cause salt crystals to change size.
10. Which word best describes Huntley's attitude to climate change?
A. Worried.
B. Curious.
C. Doubtful.
D. Positive.
11. What can we learn from thelast paragraph?
A. The formation and patterns of salt crystals.
B. The impact of climate change on ancient rock arts.
C. The historical value of ancient rock art in cave sites.
D. The threats of human activities to ancient eave art sites.
D
A teenager in Georgia will no longer have to walk 7 miles to work after school thanks to one woman’s act of kindness.
Jayden Sutton, a high school senior, went on foot each day from school to his job at a restaurant and then back home. Sutton was determined to work and make enough money to eventually buy his own vehicle.
Sutton said he’d leave school at 3:30 pm, then walk miles to his job at the restaurant. After his work, which usually lasted six to eight hours, he walked home, sometimes not arriving back until almost midnight.
That all changed when Myers saw him walking down the road in the rain in December. “The young man was insistently in a rush walking to work, saying ‘I can’t be late,’” Myers said. “He begged me to give him a ride. I told him I could take him as far as I was going. I began to create small talk along the way. It wasrevealedto me that his name was Jayden, 12th grader, worked 40 hours a week, walked 5 miles to work immediately after school, got off at 10:30 pm at night and walked back home another 5 miles if co-workers didn’t offer a ride.”
After dropping Sutton off, Myers said his heart and determination filled her with tears. “He was smiling in good spirits and that’s a child worth blessing,” she told Fox News. So, Myers shared Sutton’s story on the GoFundMe page, which raised more than $ 9, 000 from 186 donors.
She surprised Sutton with a new car after she managed to convince the general manager to drop the price of the vehicle to meet the budget.
12. Why did Sutton work so hard in his spare time?
A. To gain working experience.
B. To pay for his education.
C. To own a car.
D. To support his family.
13. What difficulty did Sutton have in his work at the restaurant?
A. He worked longer than other workers.
B. His work was too tiring.
C. His job was much less paid.
D. He had to walk to work.
14. What does the underlined word “revealed” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Known.
B. Attached.
C. Believed.
D. Limited.
15. What do we know about the money donated online?
A. It could buy more than a new car.
B. It was not enough to buy a new car.
C. It was given to Myers to buy herself a new car.
D It mainly came from a car sales manager.
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Although people value intelligence—understanding, reasoning, the ability to learn—they also respect wisdom, or the knowledge and experience that we gain over a lifetime. In some ways, wisdom is like beauty: we value it, we desire it, and we know it when we see it. However, it is nearly impossible to define such a quality.___16___
1.Work at being social.
Studies show that people who stay connected to others show higher levels of wisdom than those who remain alone.____17____Next time you're at a party or gathering, single out someone who's standing alone and strike up
a conversation.
18. Practice being open-minded.
Wisdom involves understanding an issue without letting emotions get in the way.____19____During the course of every day, make a note of the issues that bother you, and take a moment to see them from the other side.
20. Learn how to say “I could be wrong”.
A wise person understands that it is impossible to know everything and that life is capable of taking unexpected turns.____21____Admitting that there are times when you could be mistaken will go a long way in solidifying your fame.
22. Read the news.
___23___If you don’t already read a daily paper or news online, start by going through a single front-page
article from a major respected news source.
Almost everyone has the potential to become wiser, particularly if you strengthen these habits.
A. Recognizing your errors can lead only to greater wisdom.
B. But researchers have tried and here’s what they’ve found.
C. Sharing interesting news can always be a good start of a friendship.
D. Make an effort to join a new club, or invite an old friend for coffee.
E. You do not have to admit your mistakes if you are really unwilling to.
F. You cannot make balanced choices unless you understand world circumstances.
G. Opening your mind means realizing that there is a life story behind everyone’s actions.
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
China has been selected to host the World Skills Competition in Shanghai in 2021 an event it hopes to us for building a stronger team of skilled workers nationwide and to improve international______41.______(exchange) in technical skills. Hosting the event will help guide the whole society_____42._____(respect) the spirit of skilled workmanship. It will also help create___43.___social atmosphere of respecting labor and admiring skill. China has 165 million skilled workers, including 47.9 million who are classed as highly skilled. They were first classified by the
government in 2003. They____44.____(include) as one of the major State-level talent groups along with theoretical scientists in 2015,____45.____(mark) a significant rise in their social status.
China’s____46.____(early) modern skills training can date back to the Qing Dynasty. It was in 1866____47.____the Foochow Shipbuilding Institution in Fujian province was established. In 1978, the adoption of the reform ad opening-up policy highlighted a shortage of____48.____(talent) technicians. As a result, the number of students at technical institutes rose sharply. More recently, technical education____49.____(receive) greater support from the central government to help shape the nation’s producing power. Every year, more than 100 million people have access_____50._____technical education and training.
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。

Terry Fox, is born in 1958, studied physical education in university. At 19, his right leg was fitted with a artificial leg due to bone cancer. In 1980, he decided to run the “Marathon of Hope” across Canada, hoped to let people know about the suffering of cancer patients and to raise money for cancer research. On April 12, he start his run in Newfoundland. It was a difficult run, and he was very determined and kept running. Soon people were gathering along his route to cheer her on and to give money to his cause. The media began to report on his progresses. Terry had covered 5,373 kilometers before he had to stop because the spread of cancer. He dead in 1981, which great saddened the nation.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.人们对失败持有不同的态度。

面对失败，有人能够经得起考验，从失败中汲取教训，并努力去完成他们下定决心要做的事情。

然而，另一些人却丧失信心并退却了。

请你用几句话对此进行阐述，并谈谈你自己的看法。

There are successes and failures, which can hardly be avoided in people’s lives. Faced with failure, _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
参考答案
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. B 9. D 10. A 11. B
12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B
16. B 17. D 18. G 19. A 20. F
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. exchanges
42. to respect
43. a 44. were included
45. marking
46. earliest
47. that 48. talented
49. has received
50. to
51.(1).删除is (2).a→ an (3). hoped→ hoping或者在hoped前面加上and (4). start→ started
(5). and→ but (6). her →him (7). progresses→ progress (8). because后面增加of (9). dead→ died (10). great→ greatly
52.略。