2020-2021学年佛山市南海区桂城中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答案解析

2020-2021学年佛山市南海区桂城中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答
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
What good films are coming out in March? Here are four films to watch this March.
Mulan
It’s another live-action remake of a classic Disney cartoon. It is based on an ancient Chinese girl who dresses up herself as a man so that she can join the army.Director Niki Caro and the actors show us wonderful battle scenes and Chinese Kung Fu.
Onward
Dragons, unicorns (独角兽) and other creatures are usually considered to only exist in ancient Greece, but in Onward, they are all still alive and kicking in the UStoday. Onward is about two brothers who go on a road trip in order to bring their father back from the dead. It is such a perfect film that it’s worth spending a few hours in the cinema.
Radioactive
Radioactive tells us about a famous Polish-French scientist, Marie Curie who won the Nobel Prize twice but was finally killed by the radiation she studied. In the film. Curie is played by Rosamund Pike alongside Sam Riley as her husband Pierre Curie and Anya Taylor-Joy as their daughter Irene.
Misbehavior
The Miss World Beauty Contest may be out of fashion, but it used to be one of television’s biggest events.Misbehaviortells what happened when the event was staged at the Royal Albert hall in London in 1970. There could hardly be a more interesting topic for a film, even if it was set 50 years ago.
1. What do we know about Onward?
A. It praises a woman fighter.
B. It is a Chinese story.
C. It focuses on animal protection.
D. It is a film about magic.
2. Who does Rosamund Pike play?
A. A soldier.
B. A killer.
C. A scientist.
D. A designer.
3. Which of the following films is set in the UK?
A. Misbehavior.
B. Onward.
C. Radioactive.
D. Mulan.
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
Be it from the mouths of foreigners who have lived here for a few years or from stories on travel websites, one of the most common qualities that people list about Shanghai is the infectious energy that courses through the city.
For some, this energy is defined by the way of life—Shanghai is a city that never sleeps. In the day, the streets arc always bustling with people from all over the world. After all, the city has long been China’s most cosmopolitan city, having been the epicenter of trade and cultural exchange between Chinese and foreigners since the city was forced to open its door to the world in 1843 after the First Opium War (1840-42).
Shanghai’s ubiquitous delivery people can be found on the roads even past midnight, rushing from point to point on their trusty electric scooters to satiate the hunger of night owls. Even before the break of dawn, pensioners can be found gathering in parks, ready to kick start their day with a tai chi session.
For others, this energy is generated from the friction between the contrasts the city has. Indeed, it does not take long for one to realize that Shanghai's charmlies in it being a binary of old and new.
Here, charming neoclassical architecture and art deco structures stand alongside modem buildings with shimmering glass and metal facades, rustic (质朴的)lane houses and shikumen buildings. Humble mom-and-pop shops that look stuck in time can often be found right next tohipdining venues or industrial-chic fashion stores selling designer apparel.
One of the best places to get an overview of these surreal contrasts is none other than the tallest building in the city — the Shanghai Tower in Lujiazui. Measuring a dizzying 632 meters in height, this architectural marvel boasts having the world's highest observation deck within a building or structure. It also comes with the world's fastest elevators which would get you from the bottom to the top at 20.5 meters per second.
On the other side of the Huangpu River is where you would find the Bund, which is home to magnificent neoclassical buildings. The Bund is to Shanghai what Times Square is to New York or what the Champs-61ysees is to Paris. A trip to Shanghai would not be complete without exploring this iconic waterfront promenade.
Autumn is the best time to experience Shanghai on foot, not merely because the weather is conducive for walking, but because this is when the roads and sidewalks in many areas are blanketed with a layer of color1 ful fallen leaves.
8. Why is the example of delivery man mentioned?
A. To make a contrast with pensioners’ biological clock.
B. To illustrate the vibrant energy of modern Shanghai.
C. To highlight the diligence and consideration of delivery man.
D. To feature the courier delivery service in full swing.
9. Which of the following is TRUE about the contrast of Shanghai?
A. The contrast mainly arises from the First Opium War.
B. The design of the Shanghai Tower stands for a contrast.
C. A marked contrast is shown in the use of building materials.
D. The dishes served in mom-and-pop shops represent the outdated flavor.
10. The underlined word “hip” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to________.
A. photographic
B. modest
C. peculiar
D. stylish
11. Which of the following will be most probably discussed following the last paragraph?
A. Stunning views of the Shanghai skyline.
B. The best places to view the seasonal spectacle.
C. The walking path thathugs the Huangpu River.
D. Must-try dishes and food items typical of Shanghai.
D
There have been many fine films over the past several years aboutcharacters struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. But few of them have gone as deeply and frighteningly into the corners of adeterioratingmind as The
Father,a powerful new drama built around a spellbinding performance from Anthony Hopkins.
At this point in his long career,Hopkinswould seem to have exhausted his ability to surprise us, but his work here is nothing short of astonishing. His character, also named Anthony, is 80 years old and has dementia. At the beginning of the movie, his daughter, Anne — played by Olivia Colman — stops by hisLondonapartment to check on him. Her father's condition has taken a turn for the worse, and his temper has become severe enough to send his latest live in nurse packing. Anthony is stubborn and defiant and insists that he can manage on his own. But that's clearly not the case, given his habit of misplacing his things and his inability to remember names and faces, Anne's included.
As The Father goes on, the more it becomes clear that it's his own mind that's playing tricks on him. What makes the movie so unsettling is the way it wires us directly into his subjective experience, so that the foundations of the story seem to shift at random from scene to scene. A man suddenly appears in the apartment, claiming to be Anne's husband, which is odd, since just a few moments earlier, Anne seemed to be single. Anne goes out shopping for groceries, but when she returns, she's played not by Olivia Colman but by another actress, Olivia Williams. Even the apartment itself begins to shift. You notice puzzling differences-wasn't there a lamp on that hallway table just a moment ago?
The story in The Father may be complicated but it's also heartbreakingly simple: man grows old and loses his memory, and his daughter, after lifetime of love and devotion, must begin the long painful process of saying goodbye.Hopkinsshows us Anthony's struggle to keep his sense about him. It's a striking performance-and an impossible one to forget.
12. What does the underlined word “deteriorating” mean in the first paragraph?
A. Worsening.
B. Narrowing.
C. Recovering.
D. Improving.
13. What do we learn about the character Anthony in the movie?
A. He can take care of himself
B. He drives away the nurses.
C. He is easy-going and forgetful.
D. He lives with his daughter all the time.
14. The shift of scenes in the movie is designed to .
A. build the dramatic tension in the family.
B. show off the well-designed story line.
C. frighten the movie-goers with mysterious plot.
D. involve the viewers into thedisordered memories.
15. What does the author think ofHopkins?
A. He has run out of his talent.
B. He is not suitable for the role
C. He masterly plays the old man.
D. He presents an odd performance.
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As you get older, you'll meet a wider range of people from different cultures. Culture is an idea that isn't easy to understand. People often use the term to refer to things like food, holidays, clothing and music.____16____Religion, customs, beliefs and values are also part of your culture. So when meeting people from different backgrounds, you can sometimes find that there're huge differences in how you see the world.
____17____For example, when you meet people from a different culture, ask them about their lives. It is one of the best ways to understand the culture. But be polite about it and remember they don't owe you an answer, and might not want to give it—not everyone wants to explain everything about their culture.
Maybe you've recently met someone from a different culture you find interesting.____18____Get to know his/her families and see how their customs and traditions differ from yours. You might be surprised to find how culturally different two people living even in the same town can be!
Read books by and about people who are different from you. Reading memoirs (回忆录), biographies and other nonfiction books is an obvious way to learn about a country or someone's life.____19____Like with books, you can also watch movies to learn more about a culture. What's more, keeping yourself in a different culture through travel is also an amazing way to understand another culture.
____20____So accept and respect the differences between yourself and your friends from different cultures—remember that what is a difference to you is just their normal life!
A. Make friends with him/her.
B. But it also goes much deeper than that.
C. Show respect towards people from other cultures.
D. You may think you know a lot about a culture or place.
E. Differences between us are what makes life so interesting.
F. There are many ways to understandother people's cultures.
G. Also don't ignore novels that have been translated from other languages.
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
Right after the Second World War, aUSarmy officer and his wife lived inJapan. Unemployment____21____60%. People came to the army wife's door daily seeking employment. One man said that he could do wonders for her garden if she would only give him a(an)____22____. So, for the first time in her life, this young army wife____23____a gardener. He spoke no English, but the wife gave him____24____through sign language, pencil and paper. He listened politely and___25___her directions exactly. The garden became a(an)____26____one in the neighborhood.
When she finally____27____that her new gardener knew far more about the matter than she, the wife____28____giving him directions and let him____29____take care of the garden. It was wonderful, indeed. Then one day the gardener came with an interpreter（口译译员）who expressed the____30____and the regrets of the gardener. "He will no longer be able to____31____your garden. He must leave."
The wife expressed her____32____and thanked him through the interpreter for making her garden such a fine one. Out of____33____, she asked the interpreter, "Where is he going?"
"He is____34____to his previous job as the professor of horticulture at theUniversityofTokyo," the interpreter____35____.
Can you imagine the____36____look that must have been on that army wife's face when she____37____that her gardener was the university professor of horticulture? No wonder he was____38____in gardening! Imagine taking advantage of having someone at your____39____with that amount of knowledge! What an attractive garden you could have! What a(an)____40____life you could have!
And yet, we have something far greater than what we often take for granted.
21. A. gathered B. approached C. gained D. deserved
22. A. purpose B. conclusion C. promise D. opportunity
23. A. employed B. greeted C. supported D. convinced
24. A. praise B. blame C. instructions D. commands
25. A. circulated B. explored C. analyzed D. followed
26. A. unique B. hopeful C. ordinary D. familiar
27. A. suspected B. realized C. admitted D. foresaw
28. A. forgot B. continued C. stopped D. regretted
29. A. freely B. privately C. roughly D. constantly
30. A. embarrassment B. depression C. enjoyment D. appreciation
31. A. sweep B. defend C. attend D. dispose
32. A. congratulations B. regrets C. disbelief D. displeasure
33. A. politeness B. habit C. pity D. mind
34. A. looking forward B. living up C. returning D. referring
35. A. argued B. complained C. whispered D. responded
36. A. surprised B. disappointed C. confused D. frustrated
37. A. announced B. discovered C. stated D. concluded
38. A. modest B. expert C. occupied D. absorbed
39. A. door B. entrance C. garden D. house
40. A. exhausting B. unsettled C. peaceful D. beautiful
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
No culture in the world has produced a longer continuous tradition of garden design than___41.___of China. Originally, a typical Chinese garden merely___42.___(consist) of useful trees planted with the walls around a farmhouse.
In a Chinese garden, a strong belief___43.___a sense of unity with nature is required. The concept of its___44.___(compose) is to "bring out the rhythm of nature." It is a place___45.___visitors can appreciate the classic beauty with an educated mind and eye.
Plants are not essential to the integrity of a Chinese garden. Rocks and water come first,___46.___(follow) by architecture, plants, trees and flowers. To the Chinese, their associations were far___47.___(important) than looks. Bamboo, which bends in the wind and doesn't break, symbolizes___48.___honorable man.
Irregularity of design is the key to the success of a garden. Just as all other art forms in the Chinese culture___49.___(affect) by Confucianism or Daoism, two main____50.____(philosophy) in China, so has the Chinese garden. This is reflected in the importance placed on its siting.
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。

My father took me out camping for the first time when I was seven. He wanted teach me about animals, insects and trees. My uncles all come along with bows and arrows for hunting.
One evening at sunset, we sat by the fire, having our barbecue. Just then a bird was flying over us. My uncles immediate jumped up and shot their arrows on the bird. Neither of the arrows hit the target. Suddenly the arrows was flying down at us from the sky — they were looked like rain! We ran to escape but fortunately no one was injured.
That day I didn’t learn many about animals, insects or trees, but I learnt a impressive lesson about gravity!
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假设你是李津，你们学校英语俱乐部将举行一次以“弘扬中国优秀传统文化”为主题的英语演讲比赛。

请根据以下提示完成一篇演讲发言稿
①弘扬中国传统文化的原因（如历史悠久、中外驰名、意义重大等）
②介绍你喜欢的中国传统文化并说明理由（从节日、风俗、文学、艺术、民族道德中选择其一）。

③表达你的希望。

注意：1.词数不少于100，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

2.必须包含提示内容；
3.可适当加入细节，以使内容充实、行文连贯。

Good morning. Today I’d like to talk about the topic of carrying forward Chinese traditional culture.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you.
参考答案
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. C
7. B
8. B 9. B 10. D 11. B
12. A 13. B 14. D 15. C
16. B 17. F 18. A 19. G 20. E
21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. C 32.
B 33. A 34.
C 35.
D 36. A 37. B 38. B 39. C 40. D
41. that
42. consisted
43. in 44. composition
45. where 46. followed
47. more important
48. an 49. have been affected
50. philosophies
51.(1).在wanted后面加to
(2).come→came
(3).immediate→immediately
(4).on→at
(5).Neither→None
(6).was→were
(7).将were删除或者将looked删除
(8).but→and
(9).many→much
(10).a→an
52.略。