2019-2020学年江苏省盐城中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案

2019-2020学年江苏省盐城中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（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
The question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts in higher education isn’t an either / or one, although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)-related fields can make it seem that way.
The latest congressional report acknowledges the critical importance of technical training, but also insists that the study of the humanities and social sciences must remain central elements of America’s educational system at all levels. Both areas are the key to producing citizens who can participate effectively in our democratic society, become innovative leaders, and benefit from the spiritual enrichment that the reflection on the great ideas of mankind over time provides.
Parents and students who have invested heavily in higher education worry about graduates’ job prospects as technological advances and changes in domestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs. Under these circumstances, it’s natural to look for what may appear to be the most “practical” way out of the problem; “major in a subject designed to get you a job” seems the obvious answer to some, though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as “soft” often, in fact, lead to employment and success in the long run. Indeed, according to surveys, employers have expressed a preference for students who have received a broadly-based education that has taught them to write well, think critically, research creatively, and communicate easily.
Moreover, students should be prepared not just for their first job, but for their 4th and 5th jobs, as there’s little reason to doubt that people entering the workforce today will be called upon to play many different roles over the course of their careers. The ones who will do the best in this new environment will be those whose educations have prepared them to be flexible. The ability to take advantage of every available tool and insight—picked up from science, arts, and technology—to solve the problems of the future, and seize the opportunities, will be helpful to them and the nation.
1. What does the latest congressional report suggest?
A. STEM-related subjects help students find jobs in the information society.
B. The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance.
C. The liberal arts in higher education help enrich students’ spiritual life.
D. Higher education should be adjusted to the practical needs of society.
2. What is the main concern of students when they choose a major?
A. Their interest in relevant subjects.
B. The academic value of the courses.
C. The quality of education to receive.
D. Their chances of getting a good job.
3. What does the author say about the so called “soft” subjects?
A. They benefit students in their future life.
B. They broaden students’ range of interests.
C. They just improve students’ communication skills.
D. They are essential to students’ healthy growth.
B
Hi, Momis a hit inChina. Since its release in early February the movie has earned more than 5 billion yuan at the box office. It is currently the second-highest-grossing film ever released in the country, and may yet overtakeWolf Worrior2, an action film from 2017.
Written and directed by Jia Ling, the film is adapted from her comedy routine from 2016 which explored her relationship with her mother, who died in an accident when Ms. Jia was 19. At a time when many people have been separated from their families, the themes of grief and filial piety (孝道) inHi, Mombring agreement.
The film’s impressive box office income is also a reminder of the health of the industry inChinacompared withHollywood. In the West cinemas remain closed due to lockdown or operate at limited capacity; inChina, where many restrictions have been lifted, between 50% and 75% of seats are available to book. During the Spring Festival, Chinese cinemas made an estimated $1.5 billion in ticket sales – 71% of takings at the American box office in all of 2020.
With cinemas shut, film-sales agent stopped bringingHollywoodmovies to market. That has given locally made films a chance to excel. Since 2013, domestic films have taken around 60% of total box office earnings. In 2021, that number may get closer to 100%.
4. What can be inferred from the first paragraph aboutHi, Mom?
A. It will be a success.
B.Wolf Worrior2 will be released after it.
C. It is better than Wolf Worrior 2.
D. It may be the first-highest-grossing film inChina.
5. Which statement is NOT true according to the text?
A. The film industry inChinais developing better than that inHollywood.
B. The film is based on a real story.
C. You can’t go to cinema because there are many restrictions.
D. Many people can’t see their families often nowadays.
6. What is the author’s attitude towards local films?
A. Negative
B. Positive
C. Indifferent
D. Skeptical
7. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Local Movies Arise.
B. China Film Industry.
C. Comedy Time.
D.Hi, Mom-China’s Latest Hit.
C
In order to develop the pandemic-stricken economy, China recovered the street vendors（商贩）in a new nation-wide method known as “street stall economy'', allowing residents to set up open-air shops on the sidewalks or other available public spaces.
Street vendors were once an important part ofChina's economy and urban landscape. However, sinceChina's economy took off in the last decade, street vendors have gradually disappeared from the streets and many of them opened shops of their own.
Fast forward to today, street vendors have come into our sight again after cities such asChengduand Yantai succeeded in creating hundreds of thousands of jobs by giving street stalls permission to operate.China's tech industry was quick to jump on the street vendor trend, with tech giants including Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan and flocking todish outcheap loans, offer support and payment solutions to millions of owners of newly established small businesses.
Ant Financial, Alibaba's fintech arm, promised its mobile wallet app Alipay will give interest-free loans to 30 million vendors, and 70 billion RMB of interest-free credit line to consumers to make purchases everywhere, including street vendors.
provided 50 billion RMB worth of quality goods for street vendors, and provided each one of them with a maximum 100,000 RMB interest-free loan to stock up.
Tencent's WeChat announced to offer payment solutions, marketing supports and even training for up to 50 million street vendors, with the end goal of digitally transforming them to increase their income.
Guangzhoucity partnered with WeChat this month to hold a live streaming shopping festival to improve sales of local produce. In attempts to promote various live streaming platforms, many tech CEOs also made their own live streamed e-commerce debuts（首次亮相）selling goods coming from all over the country.
8. What does the underlined part “dish out" in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. turn down.
B. provide with.
C. pay off.
D. apply for.
9. Compared with and Tencent, what unique measure did Ant Financial take?
A. It provides interest-free loans for vendors.
B. It offers interest-free credit line to customers.
C. It provides quality goods for street vendors.
D. It offers marketing support to businessmen.
10. What's the purpose of the cooperation between WeChat andGuangzhoucity?
A. To volunteer to train street vendors.
B. To give away free goods to the poor.
C. To promote to develop the local economy.
D. To help CEOs make their own streaming platforms.
11. What can be the best title for the text?
A. Chengdu and Yantai Succeeded in Creating Job Opportunities
B. "Street Vendor Economy” Greatly Increases People's Income
C. The Whole Nation Are Involved in a New Economy Model
D.China's Major Tech Companies Are Helping With "Street Vendor Economy”
D
There is an old Chinese proverb that states “One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade,” and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and a daughter is sometimes confusing. The relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include responsibilities and unconditional love, whichprecludemothers and daughters from being best friends.
Marina, 27 years old, said, “I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldn’t consider her my best friend. Best friends don’t pay for your wedding. Best friends don’t remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friends don’t tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer
than you.” This doesn’t mean that the mother and daughter relationship can’t be very close and satisfying. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common, which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining(保持) and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of work and technology, which may bring them even closer together.
Best friends may ormay not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse; the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if for some unfortunate reason they aren’t speaking. Sometimes this is not an equal relationship. Daughters don’t always feel responsible for their mother’s emotional well-being. But mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers always “trump(胜过)” friends.
12. What does the underlined word “preclude” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. differ.
B. benefit.
C. prevent.
D. change.
13. What can we learn from what Marina said?
A. Best friends will not spend money on her wedding.
B. Best friends will not remind her of important issues in life.
C. Her mother is wiser on account of her age.
D. Her mother is definitely not her best friend.
14. Why can a mother and a daughter build a even closer relationship today?
A. Because they share advanced technology with each other.
B. Because they work together to support the whole family.
C. Because they experience the same values and traditions.
D. Because they have common experience in life and work.
15. What is the text mainly about?
A. How to build a good mother and daughter relationship.
B. A mother-daughter relationship is irreplaceable.
C. Mothers want to be daughters’ friends.
D. A daughter is a mother’s best friend.
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
How much physical activity do you do in a week? Are you getting enough exercise? Adults who do exercise for just 150 minutes a week can reduce their risk of serious illness by 50%. Regular exercise reduces the risk of early death by 30%.____16____Today, we are much less active than in the past. In fact many adults spend seven hours or more on a chair each day.
____17____It means that we need to do something extra to burn more calories and use up all our energy. Adults need to do two and a half hours of moderate exercise per week. In addition, you should do exercise to strengthen muscles twice a week.
____18____Team sports such as football, rugby or cricket can be cheap because all the players share the cost of the pitch. Joining a sports club is usually a cheap way of getting exercise and can be very sociable, too.
Alternatively, if you don't want to spend any money at all, go for a run. The only equipment needed for this is a pair of trainers____19____Go to the park. Try getting a group of friends or family together and have a game of football there.
Although adults should do two and a half hours of exercise a week, you don't have to do it all at one time.____20____If you do ten minutes before work ten minutes during your lunch break and ten minutes after work, five days a week, you've achieved the target! There are many ways of getting fit and we should all recognize the value of doing this, because we will live longer and be more healthy.
A. Divide the time into ten-minute periods!
B. You can do a range of activities to keep fit.
C. Exercise can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be.
D. This lack of regular physical activity is a big concern.
E. It also improves your mood, self-esteem and sleep quality.
F. Besides, booking a court at off- peak times saves money too
G. Similarly, getting off the bus one stop early and walking the extra distance helps.
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My dad believed in responsibility, independence and new experience ! One day, he came from work early and saw me watching a local TV show Talent Sprouts（天才萌芽）．It didn't___21___Dad long to look into my eyes, "You can___22___Ave Marie, thinking of it as an unforgettable experience to be on TV". I withdrew（退缩）．I didn't want to. But I knew it would be___23___to argue. When my musical teacher agreed that I could___24___the show, I mailed my___25___with the required information.
I decided not to tell anyone outside my family about my show. Soon arrived the day when it was my___26___to perform. The first two players performed smoothly. I was next.___27___, I went to the piano, and began to play. Easy, so easy. Right to the end of performance, I suddenly realized I should not be at the end. My heart jumped to my mouth. I had___28___a part, a huge part. How did that happen? How can I___29___a solution fast enough to get smoothly back and fill in the missing part? However, I didn't.____30____, I had the courage to smile at the camera____31____the light went off. Finally, I was presented a certification（证书）of____32____
On my way back home, I felt more relieved than____33____. In truth, the other three were far____34____. I was glad I hadn't told my friends my appearance on TV. I would avoid sympathy or being____35____ The next day, my classmate, Chard Larson, came to me. "I saw you on TV", he said. Uh-oh, my____36____was about to be broadcast to my classmates. The____37____I feared would follow. But before I could defend myself or____38____for my performance, he continued. "You should have told people you were going to be on TV. You were good. "
His generosity touchedme and almost shocked me. He played the piano and we shared the same teacher. I knew he was several levels higher than me.
I got some composure（镇静）, and self-confidence from the experience on Talent Sprouts. But fromChad's words I got more than I would have from____39____playing or winning the competition.
____40____like talent, begins with sprouts.
21. A. take B. bring C. last D. continue
22. A. operate B. perform C. appreciate D. watch
23. A. regardless B. useless C. powerless D. thoughtless
24. A. fail B. discover C. handle D. cancel
25. A. postcard B. parcel C. invitation D. application
26. A. turn B. duty C. order D. charge
27. A. Anxious B. Curious C. Confident D. Delighted
28. A. left B. jumped C. slid D. missed
29. A. pick out B. set out C. work out D. break out
30. A. At most B. At least C. At once D. At present
31. A. if B. because C. while D. before
32. A. education B. reaction C. graduation D. participation
33. A. disappointed B. guilty C. shocked D. disturbed
34. A. better B. intelligent C. considerate D. worse
35. A. ignored B. teased C. respected D. marked
36. A. experience B. tale C. failure D. legend
37. A. pity B. shame C. regret D. depression
38. A. forgive B. bargain C. apologize D. appreciate
39. A. perfect B. terrible C. broken D. messy
40. A. Responsibility B. Struggle C. Determination D. Kindness
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
Recently, a girl has won a great number of fans with her short___41.___(video)about cooking Chinese food in___42.___unique way, traditional Chinese handicrafts(手工艺)and living a rural life in China. She is Li Ziqi who has 7 million watchers on YouTube and more than 2 million micro bloggers on Sina Weibo. A netizen commented___43.___one video of making wine: "This girl is inspiring millions___44.___(return)to their roots and live with the earth." Another netizen commented: "In today's world, I am sure that her home is the most___45.___(peace)place on Earth." In 2017, Li posted her first video on YouTube in___46.___she explained how to dye a dress using the skins of grapes. On July 16th last year, she had 11.4 million followers on YouTube,___47.___(break)the Guinness record at that time. She___48.___(increase)the record again on Jan 25, 2021. Experts say she___49.___(successful)teaches people to appreciate Chinese culture worldwide. Just like the name of her series, The Spring Kitchen, Chinese culture___50.___(expect)to be more and more popular in the future.
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（\）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。

Last term, our school holds a math competition. To my surprise, I got the highest mark. To be honest, I felt
very proudly. I was overjoyed. When one of my classmate asked me a question, I thought it was too easy but I was impatient with explaining them. As result, some of my classmates began to thinking badly of me. When I was having classes, I was absent-minded. By and by, I fell behind. When I became aware for this, I felt regretful. As a saying goes, pride goes before a fall. This experience made me to realize we should be modest, no matter whatever progress we make.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

The eight-year-old Carol lived with her father David, Mother May and elder brother Rob. The little family happily lived in a beautiful village surrounded with beautiful nature. The village was at the foot of a mountain, with beautiful views of the snowy mountain. The family survived on growing seasonal plants and trees. Their life is totally surrounded by nature and beauty.
While they lived a very happy life, Carol did not love the beautiful atmosphere of the village. She really wanted to move into the city and enjoy the city life. She wanted to shop, move around the city, watch movies, and eat in fantastic restaurants and cafes, etc.
However, there was hardly any chance that Carol's family moved to the city as they had everything in the village.
One day, Carol fell asleep during the early noon and she had a sound sleep. Of course, she had a strange dream. She saw her grandmother in her dream as a fairy and her deceased grandmother granted her a wish. Carol requested her that she should love to enjoy the city life as she always desired.
Grandmother understood the desire of Carol but still wanted to convince her that the peaceful village life is better than the city life.
She told Carol, “Baby, you cannot have access to fresh fruits and vegetables from plants as you have at your home. You cannot breathe fresh air. You cannot play with animals. You can hardly find any trees. You will not find peace as you see here! Do you still want to go to the city?”
Without hearing the concerns, Carol asked her grandmother to grant the wish. Grandmother granted her wish, but with a condition. Carol was told that she would only have 6 hours to spend in the city. Later, she would return to the village. Carol agreed.
注意：
1)所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2)续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

Paragraph 1:
Carol then found herself in the city with her friends.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Carol's brother Rob was calling her for lunch and Carol woke up.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________
参考答案
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. B 9. B 10. C 11. D
12. C 13. D 14. D 15. B
16. E 17. D 18. C 19. G 20. A
21. A 22. B 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. D 32.
D 33. A 34. A 35. B 36. C 37. B 38. C 39. A 40. D
41. videos
42. a 43. on/about
44. to return
45. peaceful
46. which 47. breaking
48. increased
49. successfully
50. is expected
51.(1). holds → held.
(2). proudly → proud.
(3). classmate → classmates.
(4). but → and.
(5). them → it.
(6). As后加a.
(7). thinking → think.
(8). for→ of.
(9).去掉to.
(10). whatever→ what.
52.略。