2019-2020学年南昌市八一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案

2019-2020学年南昌市八一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考
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
Shopping centers，stadiums and universities may soon have a new tool to help fight crime.
ACaliforniacompany called Knightscope says its robots can predict and prevent crime. Knightscope says the goal is to reduce crime by half in areas the robots guard.
William Santana Li is the chief executive officer of Knightscope. He says，"These robot security guards will change the world. Our planet has more than seven billion people on it. It's going to quickly get to nine billion people. The security equipmentthat we have globally is just not going to develop that fast. The company's Autonomous Data Machines can become the eyes and ears of law enforcement（执法）."
"You want them to be machines plus humans. Let. the machines do the heavy and sometimes dangerous work and let the humans do the strategic decision-making work，so it's always working all together."
The machines do not carry weapons but they have day and night video cameras which are able to turn 360 degrees and can also sense chemical and biological weapons.
Some people may become concerned about their privacy, especially in connection with the video recordings. Some people may worry that such recordings will appear on the Internet. Eugene Volokh, a law professor at the UCLA School of Law, says the machines have to be used in the right way and it will be interesting to see how state laws deal with this kind of video.
William Santana Li says there is a long waiting list for the robots in theUS. Workers in the company are working overtime to meet the demands of the market. At least 25 other countries are also interested in these robot security guards.
1. What can this new tool do for humans?
A. Make strategic decisions.
B. Keep watching day and night.
C. Carry heavy weapons.
D. Stop crime autonomously.
2. Why are some people worried about the new robots?
A. Their privacy may be let out.
B. The robots are very expensive.
C. Robots will replace humans.
D. They will be out of work soon.
3. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?
A. Robots Are Becoming More Popular
B. Robots Contribute aLotto the World
C. Robots Are in Great Demand Now
D. Security Robots Could Help Cut Crime
B
YellowstoneNational ParkbecameAmerica's first national park in 1872. The National Park Service was formed 44 years later in 1916.Yellowstone, which is mostly in the state of Wyoming, is considered an example of the success of the National Park System.Humans have been present in Yellowstone for more than 11,000 years.
Yellowstone contains beautiful mountains, deep canyons(峡谷), lakes and rivers.The nameYellowstonecomes from the river running through the area. At first known as Rock Yellow River, it became known as theYellowstoneRiver.
Yellowstoneis host to many different species of plants. However, the park is most distinctive because of what lies underneath it. It sits on top of an ancient super volcano, known as The Yellowstone Caldera. The caldera is 48 by 72 kilometers. And it remains an active volcano.
It is believed that the last time the volcano erupted was one half million years ago. The area has had three major eruptions in the last three million years.Experts say it may erupt again in another 1,000 to 10,000 years. But each year, there are thousands of earthquakes atYellowstone. Most are too small to be felt by people visiting the park.
Yellowstoneis filled with the beauty of many hot water springs. hot water and gasses are trapped under the earth. they rush to the surface in the form of hot water and steam.Old Faithful is The most famous one .Iterupts about every hour or hour and a half. The eruption can last from one and a half minutes up to 5 minutes. The amount of hot water it expels（排出）in that time can be as much as 31,000 liters or more.
In addition to its beauty and wonder, Yellowstone is an animal sanctuary（保护区）. It is home to the largest group of wild animals in theUnited States. As you travel through the park, you can sometimes see them in their natural habitat and hear their calls .
4. What wasYellowstonenamed after?
A. RockYellow River
B. The amazing mountains.
C. The stones with yellow color1
D. The first discovery inwyoming.
5. What makesYellowstonequite unique?
A. The scenery is beautiful.
B. There are a lot of explorers.
C. It’s home to many plants.
D. Its location is very special.
6. What does the underlined word“It”in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A. The earth.
B. Yellowstone.
C.Old Faithful.
D. TheYellowstoneCaldera.
7. What can we infer from the text?
A. The Yellowstone Caldera has been dead for years.
B. Yellowstone is a shelter for the protected wildlife.
C. Big earthquakes happen frequently atYellowstone.
D.YellowstoneNational Parkhas attracted visitors for centuries.
C
Becoming famous is the dream of many, and Tian is getting closer to that dream.
Tian, 30, is a white-collar worker inBeijing. On short video application Douyin, Tian has more than 2,000 fans. So far, she has received more than 50,000 likes on the Dubsmash-like app. On her page on Douyin, Tian shares everything, from her son’s daily activities, to her pet dogs, to little skits (段子) made up by her and her husband. “Making funny videos, and combining them with music is really interesting,” Tian said. “Of course, I make the videos for fun because it is quite relaxing.”
China’s short video market has seen great growth, according to areport. The report said thatChina’s short video market was valued at 5.73 billion yuan ($900 million) in 2017, an increase of 184 percent. The industry value is expected to go up to the 30 billion mark in 2020. Companies like Tencent, Sohu and Iqiyi have all started providing short video content.
“Short videos are popular because they are an addition to traditional audio and video content on the internet,” said Sun Jiashan with the Chinese National Academy of Arts.
Fans say that the short videos help them “chill out” from a stressed-out lifestyle. “My favorite videos are all about pets,” said Zhou Na, a nurse inHefei, capital of East China’sAnhuiprovince. “After a whole day’s work, watching the 15-second videos makes me laugh, which reduces my pressure.”
8. Why does Tian make short videos in Douyin?
A. To get fun.
B. To become a well-known person.
C. To attract fans.
D. To record her family’s routine.
9. What’s Sun Jiashan’s opinion about short videos?
A. They have huge value.
B. They greatly reduce people’s pressure.
C. They make people’s star dreams come true.
D. They enrich internet audio and video content.
10. What does the underlined words “chill out” probably mean?
A. Catch a cold.
B. Feel cold.
C. Calm down.
D. Become concerned.
11. What does the passage mainly tell us?
A. Every Chinese is using Douyin.
B. China’s short video market is open.
C. Douyin brings the Chinese great happiness.
D.China’s short video market has developed rapidly.
D
Firefighters in Florida this week helped rescue a bald eagle with a fishing hook stuck in its beak（嘴）and the attached line wrapped around its wing and beak. Firefighters at Pasco County Fire Rescue Station 21 on Thursday were greeted by two children holding the injured bald eagle and seeking help, according to the station’s Facebook page.
The firefighters called Owl’s Nest Sanctuary（保护区）for Wildlife in Odessa for assistance and a volunteer came out to help. "It appears that the eagle was wrapped in the line for about two days, was underweight, and thirsty,” the post said.Floridahas one of the densest concentrations of nesting bald eagles in the lower 48 states with an estimated 1 ,500 nesting pairs according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.PascoCountyis located in the state's west central coast north ofTampa.
After the eagle was examined, it was placed in a container and taken to the sanctuary for treatment where Kris Potter, the sanctuary's director, successfully removed the hook.
The sanctuary posted on its Facebook page that the eagle is making up for lost time when it comes to food. "He's eating all his meals with great enthusiasm and doesn't leave a crumb（碎屑）behind,“ the post said. "In the
meantime, this big guy is resting and recovering ——he's already looking so much better!”
After the eagle is considered stable, it will be taken toBuschGardensinTampafor further treatment, according to the post.
“ Thankfully the eagle appears in good health and veterinarians（兽医）believe that the eagle will fully recover," the post said.
When the eagle is cleared for return to the wild, it will be released in the area around Station 21 , the station said in its post.
“A big thank-you to everyone who helped save this bald eagle's life! We are thankful for this happy outcome!” the post concluded. The sanctuary used the story to remind those who enjoy fishing to properly dispose of their garbage.
12. Who initially found the injured bald eagle?
A. Firefighters.
B. Two children.
C. The sanctuary's founder.
D. A volunteer.
13. Where will the eagle be set free?
A. AtPascoCounty Fire Rescue Station 21.
B. In the neighborhood around Station 21.
C. In the sanctuary inOdessa.
D. InBuschGardensinTampa.
14. Why did the sanctuary post the story?
A. To win a good reputation.
B. To praise those firefighters.
C. To appeal to people to protect bald eagles.
D. To remind fishing lovers to deal with rubbish properly.
15. What can we know about the outcome of the event?
A. It's unexpected.
B. It's beautiful.
C. It's humorous.
D. It's discouraging.
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
No matter how well you do in an interview, arriving more than a few minutes late for a job interview is likely to have a negative effect on an employer's impression of you.___16___In situations where you just can't avoid being late, use these tips as effectively as possible.
Call in Advance
___17___and if you're doubtful whether you'll arrive on time, always call in advance. Avoid making excuses. Inform whoever answers the phone that you're running late for a job interview.
___18___
Sincerely acknowledge(承认)your mistake and express regret over having made your interviewer wait. Then respectfully move on and don't focus on your delay. Nobody likes having to wait for somebody who's tardy(迟到的), especially employers who have busy schedules.
Have an Excellent Reason
Crazy traffic, defective(有缺陷的)alarm clocks, or work delays sound like weak excuses to an employer who set time aside specifically(特意)to talk to you about a job.___19___When arriving late to a job interview is unavoidable, honesty is better than excuses.
Put Your Game Face Back On
As tired as you might feel about being late,take a moment to breathe deeply, gather your thoughts, and regain(恢复)your calm before meeting the interviewer,___20___
A. Sincerely Apologize
B. Prepare for the Interview in Advance.
C.If you're running late for a job interview.
D. Don't let your tired face ruin the entire interview.
E. When you have to reschedule a time for the interview.
F. Your being late may infuence your chances of getting the job.
G. Anything but a family emergency(紧急情况)or a severe accident is unlikely to convince(说服)your interviewer.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
I goton the bus to go to school as normally do. Today, however, was quite____21____. As we approached the next stop, a little girl got on. She____22____into her wallet to find the $2 to pay the driver, but I could____23____by her expression that she didn’t have the correct____24____. Therefore, I stood up, took out $2 from my wallet, and paid____25____the girl. Then I walked back and sat down. The girl____26____me, sitting
down next to me. She said “thank you” in a sweet little voice and we began to chat. I found out that she was trying to get toState Street. I felt____27____to think about a girl in such a young age____28____around in the city with no money or parent. When my____29____approached, I instructed her to get off with me and she agreed. As we got to the_____30_____, the little girl took my hand, and I_____31_____ her across the street to safety._____32_____, I had some spare time, so I_____33_____the girl to State Street, gave her $5, told her how to get home, and said goodbye. As I_____34_____out my hand to shake, she ran to me and gave me the biggest and_____35_____hug. We waved each other goodbye and she looked at me with the sweetest blue eyes, and then she skipped away_____36_____the street.
Although my new friend, Emily, was just a 9 year old girl, she gave me_____37_____ that will take her many years to understand. As we hugged, none of us said a word;_____38_____, I knew that our hearts had met and a_____39_____was made. No age can limit the_____40_____of one’s kindness or the love they can give.
21. A. frightening B. disappointing C. different D. relaxing
22. A. observed B. touched C. reached D. searched
23. A. tell B. hear C. imagine D. base
24. A. ticket B. access C. permit D. fare
25. A. off B. for C. back D. to
26. A. followed B. pushed C. noticed D. excused
27. A. tired B. bored C. troubled D. inspired
28. A. chatting B. looking C. wandering D. playing
29. A. company B. store C. center D. stop
30. A. corner B. crossroads C. destination D. shop
31. A. forced B. hurried C. led D. freed
32. A. Usually B. Luckily C. Suddenly D. Personally
33. A. accompanied B. treated C. invited D. instructed
34. A. pulled B. carried C. made D. held
35. A. toughest B. slightest C. weakest D. strongest
36. A. across B. over C. off D. down
37. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything
38. A. otherwise B. however C. besides D. therefore
39. A. conclusion B. contribution C. connection D. collection
40. A. ability B. power C. force D. energy
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
Anyone can take part in a virtual choir from___41.___—all you need is a video camera and an Internet connection. You do not even need a studio. A virtual choir helps connect___42.___people together. Many people do not have close friends or contacts who have the same interest in music. Many others do not have the chance to join a local choir. A virtual choir___43.___them to add their voices to those of other individuals and become part of the___44.___community. It has proved to be a positive___45.___on the lives of many people. As one virtual choir member said, "Music helps me to ... forget my problems. With music, I become someone else.
Customs play a significant___46.___in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade___47.___and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of___48.___firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year.___49.___, many big cities have given up this custom in order to____50.____air pollution. Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.
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；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

A woman which has recently had plastic surgery on her face now regrets the decision. The surgery takes place more than a month ago, but Ella Edwards still suffers from daily pain. This is stopping him from returning to a normal life. She has been to several hospitals and all the doctor say that the pain is unlikely stop any time soon. She may need to take painkillers for a long time. In an addition, Miss Edwards says the surgery makes her look unnaturally and that she is unable to make certain facial expressions.
Miss Edwards is unhappy with the results of the surgery. “I wanted to become more beautiful, and it hasn’t turned out well at all. I really regret have the surgery,” she said. “I’m very anxious for it.”
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假如你是李华，你的美国笔友Peter计划来中国参观故宫博物馆，但由于新冠疫情的影响，请你给Peter 写封电子邮件建议他最好利用互联网“云游博物馆”。

内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.推荐“云游博物馆”的理由（至少两点）；
3.期待接受推荐。

注意：
1.词数应为80左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.参考用词：故宫博物馆the Palace Museum；新冠疫情the COVID-19 epidemic；云游博物馆visiting museums online。

Dear Peter,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. A 9. D 10. C 11. D
12. B 13. B 14. D 15. B
16. F 17. C 18. A 19. G 20. D
21. C 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. C 32.
B 33. A 34. D 35. D 36. D 37. A 38. B 39.
C 40. B
41. anywhere
42. ordinary
43. enables
44. global 45. influence
46. role 47. away
48. lighting
49. Nowadays
50. avoid
51.(1). which→who/that (2).takes →took (3).him →her (4). doctor→doctors (5). 在unlikely后面加to（或在stop前加to）(6). 去掉an (7). unnaturally→unnatural (8). and→but (9).have→having (10). for→about
52.略。