2020届漳州一中分校高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析

2020届漳州一中分校高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析
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
San Francisco Bay Area is a great place if you're a sports fan as you'll find several events all year round and plenty of team pride. If you are anywhere close to the area during a game,these fantastic sports events are here for you.
San Francisco Giants Baseball
The San Francisco Giants baseball team plays in SF at Oracle Park. This is a fun ballpark because it's always packed with great energy and offers views of the bay. It's one of the most popular San Francisco sports events. The Giants are part of the National League West Division. Since their arrival here in 1958,they have been World Series Champions three times.
Golden State Warriors Basketball
The fan base of the Golden State Warriors distributes the whole San Francisco Bay Area as this region's only NBA team.Their regular season runs from late October through mid-April, and all home games are played at the Chase Center in San Francisco.In total, the Warriors has won six NBA championships.
San Francisco 49ers Football
The 49ers are San Francisco's NFL team, though they have recently moved to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, about an hour south of SF. The football team was named for the prospectors (探矿者) who arrived in the area in 1849 for the Gold Rush. They’ve won 5 Super Bowl championships, all between 1981 and 1994.
San Jose Sharks Hockey
The San Jose Sharks represent the Bay Area in hockey (冰球).They were founded in 1991 as the only Bay Area team to compete in the NHL. Sharks fans love going to these San Francisco sports events at the SAP Center,which they call the Shark Tank,located about an hour southeast of SF.
1.Where can a sports fan have a good view of the area?
A.The Oracle Park.
B.The Chase Center.
C.Levi's Stadium.
D.The SAP Center
2.Which team has claimed the most titles according to the text?
A.The Giants.
B.The Golden State Warriors.
C.The 49ers.
D.The San Jose Sharks.
3.Where is the passage probably taken from?
A.A book review.
B.A news report.
C.A science fiction.
D.A tourist magazine.
B
When you say the word donkey, whatthings come to your mind? A few people might say they’re cute, but the majority think they’re stubborn, dumb and all-round less capable than their horse s.
However, this wasn’t the case for a recently unearthed ancient Chinese noblewoman who was unexpectedly found buried with her donkeys. Published in the journal Antiquity in March, Chinese archaeologists (考古学家) first discovered the tomb in Xi’an, Shaanxi, in 2012. The team examined the remains and identified the body as Cui Shi, a Tang Dynasty high-born lady who died in 878 AD.
Speaking to Science Magazine in 2012, the study’s co-author, Fiona Marshall, said the finding caused confusion as “donkeys … are not associated with high-status people”.
However, following years of further research, the team discovered artworks and artifacts that showed a sport known as “Lvju”. This was similar to modern-day polo (马球)and was popular among noble (高贵的) women at the time. They preferred to use donkeys instead of full-sized horses for safety reasons, due to their smaller size and slower speed.
Speaking to CNN, Marshall later said, “Historical documents also showed that ladies of the late Tang court loved to play donkey polo.”
At that time in Chinese history, animals were often placed in tombs so that they could be used for a specific purpose in the afterlife. The study determined that Cui Shi likely requested that her beloved donkeys be buried with her, so that she could continue her favorite sport after death. In total, three donkeys were found inside her tomb with riding gear (装备), including stirrups (马镫). “This context provides evidence that the donkeys in her tomb were for polo, not transport,” lead author Hu Songmei of the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology told Science Magazine.
Before the study, it was believed that donkeys were only used to carry loads, but now it may be time to see them as a sign of achieving high social status(地位), well, in ancient times.
4. What do most people think of donkeys, according to the text?
A. They are as adorable(可爱的) as horses.
B. They are stubborn and not so capable.
C. They were necessary in ancient sports.
D. They were a sign of high social status.
5. Why did Fiona Marshall feel confused when she discovered the donkeys?
A. She didn’t connect donkeys with nobles.
B. She hadn’t seen donkeys in ancient tombs before.
C. She didn’t expect to find donkeys in a woman’s tomb.
D. She didn’t understand why animals were in human tombs.
6. What do we know about the sport “Lvju” from the text?
A. Horses were preferred in Lvju.
B Lvju was similar to modern-day soccer.
C. Lvju was popular among common people.
D. Donkeys were preferred in the sport for safety.
7. The donkeys were found in the tomb of Cui Shi probably because _______.
A. she intended to use them for transport after death
B. her family didn’t want her to be lonely after death
C. she wanted to continue to play Lvju after death
D. noble women needed donkeys to maintain their dignity
C
Nostalgia (怀旧) has become increasingly common in our current climate of accelerated, unexpected change. More and more Americans are turning back with longing towhat feels like simpler, sweeter times. They collect cassette tapes, manual typewriters even decades-old video games.
Is it a mistake to get too obsessed with the past? Some psychologists warn that too much devotion to the so-called good old days is an escape from reality; it can indicate loneliness or that a person is having a difficult time coping in the present. Psychologist Stephanie Coontz argues that nostalgia distracts us from addressing the problems of modern life and contribute to anxiety, depression , insomnia etc.
But new studies suggest that a modest dose of nostalgia is not only harmless, but actually beneficial. They suggest it helps strengthen our sense of identity and makes us feel more optimistic and inspired. It is also a tool for self — discovery and memories are a psychological immune response that is triggered when you want to take a break from negativity. Interestingly, those happy memories can be particularly beneficial both to kids in their teens and to society's elders. Recalling our childhood reminds us of “the times when we were accepted and loved unconditionally," says Krystine Batcho, a psychologist. "That is such a powerfully comforting phenomenon, knowing that there was a time in life when we didn't have to earn our love." Nostalgia can transform even the
most ordinary past into legends which warms the heart and the body. Let's not forget that nostalgia has been a source of inspiration to innumerable American writers. Mark Twain recalled his boyhood, writing, "after all these years, I can picture that old time to myself now, just as it was then：The white town drowsing in the sunshine of a summer's morning."
So go ahead, daydream a little about your best childhood friend, your first car, a long - gone family pct. As Dr. Sedikidessays，"Nostalgia is ly central to human experience. "But at the same time, keep these words of wisdom from the great inventor Charles Kettering in mind as well："You can't have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time. "
38. What did some psychologists in paragraph 2 probably agree?
A. Nostalgia will cause some mental problems.
B. Nostalgia makes us devoted to the good old days.
C. Nostalgia shows you are trying to get rid of loneliness.
D. Nostalgia helps us cope with the difficult time we are going through.
9. There are many benefits of nostalgia except ________
A. It can enable us to know ourselves better.
B. It can bring us some comfort when we recall.
C. We are likely to gain attention if we recall the happy childhood.
D. We can sometimes break away from negativity with happy memories.
10. What will be talked about in the following paragraph?
A. The bad influence of too much devotion to nostalgia.
B. The reasons why we should avoid nostalgia.
C. The bad memories that always stick around you.
D. The great changes nostalgia will bring to you.
11. What's the best title of the passage?
A. We all have a soft spot for nostalgia.
B. Nostalgia is actually good for you.
C. Don't be carried away by nostalgia.
D. There are many times when we like to recall.
D
One billion people in the world are short of water. How can this problem be solved. Some suggestions have
been to desalinate ocean water or to build enormous water pipelines from areas where water is abundant. (Suggestions such as these prove extremely expensive when they are actually used.) One possibility that scientists are considering is pulling icebergs from either the North Pole or the South Pole to parts of the world with a water shortage. Although many questions must be answered before such a project could be tried, moving icebergs seems a reasonable possibility in the future.
Engineers, mathematicians, and glaciologists from a dozen countries have been considering the iceberg as a future source of water. Saudi Arabia is particularly interested in this project because it has a great water shortage. Scientists estimate that it would take 128 days to transport a large iceberg (about 1/2 square mile) to Saudi Arabia. Yet the iceberg would be completely melted by the 104th day. Therefore, insulation would be essential, but how to insulate the iceberg remains an unsolved problem.
The problems in transporting an iceberg are numerous. The first problem is choosing the iceberg to pull. The icebergs that form in the North Pole are quite difficult to handle because of their shape. Only a small portion extends above the water — most of the iceberg is below the surface, which would make it difficult to pull. South Pole icebergs, on the other hand, are flat and float like table tops. Thus they would be much easier to move.
How can a 200-million-ton iceberg be moved. No ship is strong enough to pull such enormous weight through the water. Perhaps several ships could be used. Attaching ropes to an iceberg this size is also an enormous problem. Engineers think that large nails or long metal rods could be driven into the ice. What would happen if the iceberg splits into several pieces during the pulling. Even if an iceberg with very few cracks were chosen, how could it be pulled through stormy waters. Furthermore, once the iceberg reached its destination, very few ports would be deep enough to store it.
All of these problems must be solved before icebergs can become a reasonable source of water. Yet scientists estimate that it will be possible to transport them in the near future. Each year, enough icebergs form to supply the whole world with fresh water for a full year. In addition, icebergs are free and nonpolluting. As a solution to the world’s water problems, icebergs may be a workable possibility.
12. What is a problem in transporting iceberg?
A. The size of the iceberg.
B. The colour of the iceberg.
C. The salt in the iceberg.
D. The movement of air and water.
13. What is the author’ attitude towards transporting iceberg?
A. Pessimistic.
B. Objective.
C. Optimistic.
D. Unconcerned.
14. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?
A. It is hard to use iceberg.
B. Iceberg are a good choice.
C. There are problems with iceberg.
D. Man finds no other ways to solve water shortage.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Shortage of water.
B. Icebergs for water.
C. Scientists and icebergs.
D. Iceberg—scientists headache.
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If you've ever considered training for a marathon, but you are a bit scared by the idea of 26. 2 miles, here is some motivation.
A slow and steady six-month training program designed to gradually build up endurance, gave a group of novice (新手) runners , ages 21 to 69, an impressive boost to their heart health.____16____Using these images, researchers documented reductions in aortic artery stiffness (大动脉僵硬).
“As you get older, the normal aging process causes changes in your heart and your vessels,"the study author Dr. Bhuva says.“And hardening of the arteries increases the risk of many diseases."____17____Many studies have shown that exercise over a lifetime reduces aortic stiffness.
The training program was a slow build-up over six months. But it turned out that the older, slower runners saw the most benefits, in terms of reducing blood pressure and arterial stiffness. Even among people with existing heart disease, regular physical activity can help improve heart health.____18____
Ready to go? 2 tips to get started with your running goals.
Tip 1: Commit to a specific race or event.
18 million people in the U. S. participated in road races last year. If a marathon sounds frightening, aim for a half or a 5K.____19____Parkrun USA organizes timed 5K races around the country that are free and open to everyone.
Tip 2:____20____
“We normally tell our patients, look, you need to run or exercise, 150 minutes a week. But, of course, that's very boring for people to follow," Bhuva says. When you find a group or a partner to train with, it will be more likely that you'll stick with it.
A. The value of the new marathon study is to show how people can make improvements.
B. Each of the 138 runners received a scan at the beginning and end of the training.
C. And research shows that exercise can help ease anxiety，depression, even sleep disorders.
D. Most people can find a way to be more physically active, whether it is cycling or rowing,
E. But your lifestyle and habits can modify the rate and extent of these changes
F. Find a group or a partner.
G. The simple actof registering may motivate you to start training.
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Mobile phones are everywhere in big cities. It seems that___21___can live without one. Mobile phones are a great___22___to stay connected with friends and family.___23___, it is important to remember that there are certain times___24___you should not be using your phone, especially as a student, during school.
____25____you are in class, you should not be sending your friends text messages___26___taking phone calls. Your classmates and teacher should not have to deal with this rude___27___. Aren’t you at school to learn? In the United States, students would never be allowed to___28___their mobile phones during class. If you were to send or___29___a text message you would probably be kicked____30____class. It is very disturbing to hear a lot of tones and ringing during____31____There are many more rules for mobile phone use in America and it is to____32____respect for those around you.
As a teacher in China, I have to____33____students using mobile phones every day. I have told my class to____34____their phones, but many students do not listen. The____35____to be connected all the time seems to be more____36____than the desire to learn.
It’s easy to understand____37____it is so tempting(诱惑人的) to have your phone on during class. It seems so easy just to send a short text message; it’s not hurting anyone, is it? But you may actually be hurting____38____when you do this. Your teacher knows when you use yourphone and may give you a____39____grade. Sending a text message also takes your attention away from what’s going on in class, you may____40____something important.
21. A. one B. somebody C. someone D. no one
22. A. way B. road C. method D. path
23. A. But B. However C. So D. Therefore
24. A. which B. that C. when D. where
25. A. After B. Before C. Because D. If
26. A. or B. and C. as well as D. instead of
27. A. act B. action C. habit D. behavior
28. A. have B. take C. use D. send
29. A. receive B. accept C. make D. get
30. A. of B. off C. out D. out of
31. A. school B. class C. office D. home
32. A. ask B. suggest C. show D. answer
33. A. do B. deal C. do with D. deal with
34. A. turn on B. turn down C. turn off D. turn in
35. A. desire B. wish C. hope D. expect
36. A. possible B. important C. necessary D. interesting
37. A. why B. what C. that D. whether
38. A. himself B. herself C. ourselves D. yourself
39. A. lower B. higher C. better D. upper
40. A. forget B. remember C. miss D. leave
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
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Eating jellyfish could save endangered fish
According to the IUCN Red List 32,000 species are threatened with extinction — everything from birds and mammals. Despite national and international efforts being gathered to protect threatened species, we actively fish for many of them. For those of us who enjoy the odd fish and chips, this isn't great news,___41.___the researchers have come up with an unusual way we can help while still enjoying seafood — and it involves eating jellyfish.
Between 2006 and 2014, 92 vulnerable or endangered species of seafood were being caught, recorded, and sold. When they are sold, it is rare that fish and invertebrate (无脊椎的) species___42.___(require) to be labelled according to species, so consumers haveno way of knowing____43.____they're eating.
The research team stresses the fact___44.___this is only a brief view of the real problem. "A lot of the seafood catch and import records are listed in groups like ‘marine fish'. Here we didn't look at those vague records, we only looked at records___45.___the actual species was listed — so we've made a huge underestimate of the actual catch of endangered species."
There are some ways to untie the mess we're creating in the world's oceans, including____46.____(expand) our idea of seafood to include jellyfish. That might sound a little off the theme, but it's not the first time scientists have suggested____47.____as a food source. It makes a lot of sense because Jellyfish is considered a minor species of wild animals and scientists might think its number is increasing worldwide.
Of course, there are other ways to help keep endangered species___48.___the menu. "We need to improve the labelling of seafood___49.___the consumers can have all of the information to make an informed choice," UQ conservation scientist Carissa Klein told ScienceAlert.
And the informed choice, at least in some places, is____50.____(easy) than you might imagine. InAustralia, where the researchers are based, there's the Sustainable Seafood Guide to provide the best choices for seafood. There's also Seafood Watch in theUS, which is run by the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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（\）画掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。

It is well known that good habits do us good all our life. Entered high school, I took delight in having fast food and often eat too much. In the end, I was so serious overweight that I suffered a lot from my awkward appearance. It made matters worse was the fact that my classmates made a fun of me at times. From now on, I made up my mind to avoiding snacks. In the meanwhile, I took off jogging to lose weight. To my surprise, it was not long until I did succeed in changing my appearance. Only then I realize the importance of developing a good habit.
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。

Ericthrew himself on the sofa, sighing. Mother's Day was approaching, but he didn't have apresent. “How can
I buy a present without any money?” he thought.
Eric picked up thenewspaperthat was lying on the couch. He noticed a large advertisement on the front page. The local department store was sponsoring a contest (比赛). "Tell us why your mom is special and win ashopping spree(疯狂购物) for her," said the advertisement.
"This is perfect!" thought Eric. He ran to his room with the newspaper. Taking a pencil and a blank piece of paper from his desk, he started to write.
"My mom isthe best motherin the world. She always makes lunch for me to take to school, and she never forgets my dessert. She reads as many books to me before bed as I want. She always remembers to check under the bed for monsters. And she gives me the besthug, but never in front of my friends, who would laugh at me for hugging my mom."
Eric liked what he had written. He copied it neatly and gotan envelopeand a stamp from his bed. He ran to the mailbox with hisentry(参赛作品) . "Mom will love having a shopping spree," he thought.
Eric checked the mailbox every day forhis prize. Days went by, and then weeks. Soon it was the day before Mother's Day. Eric still hadn't heard anything about the contest.
"What am I going to do now?" he wondered. He didn't have a present, and he didn't have a shopping spree. And he still didn't havemoney.
He had to think of something. Eric closed his eyes and curled his toes and thought hard.
注意：
1）所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2）至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3）续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4）续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph1:
Suddenly he had an idea.
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Paragraph 2:
The next morning Eric handed his present to his mom.
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参考答案
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. A 9. C 10. A 11. B
12. A 13. C 14. B 15. B
16. B 17. E 18. C 19. G 20. F
21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B 32.
C 33.
D 34. C 35. A 36. B 37. A 38. D 39. A 40. C
41. but 42. are required
43. what 44. that
45. where 46. expanding
47. it 48. off
49. so that 50. easier
51.(1).Entered→Entering
(2).eat→ate
(3).serious→seriously
(4).It→What
(5).made a fun 删除a
(6).now→then
(7).avoiding → avoid
(8).off→up
(9).until→before
(10).then后面加did
52.略。