2020-2021学年北京市第一二五中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及答案解析

2020-2021学年北京市第一二五中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及
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
The Orchard
I had a very nice meal at the Orchard restaurant．The food was lovely and the service was quite good．We chose to eat in the garden which was full of beautiful flowers and very relaxing．The only disappointment was the dessert — the apple piewas far too sweet and it was cold too．Apart from that it was an enjoyable evening．As for the price — what a bargain，excellent value for money！
Park Inn
The best thing about Park Inn was the service — it was excellent．There was a warm welcome when we arrived and the waiters were very helpful all evening．However，the food wasn’t as good．The menu looked interesting but the meals were rather tasteless．It’s not a cheap restaurant and I wasn’t happy to pay so much for boring food．
Richard’s Place
When we enteredthe restaurant，we were surprised by the lovely interior (内部的) design of it．So stylish，so modern！This is one of the most popular restaurants in town and it’s very easy to see why．The food was great and excellent value for money but it was ruined by very，very poor service！
TheRiverside
It was lovely sitting outside and looking over the river．There were lots of little lanterns (灯笼) and color1 ed lights everywhere and it all looked very pretty．The food was good，nothing very special but quite tasty．The service was OK; we didn’t have to wait too long for our food but the waiter never looked very happy！It’s quite an expensive place but with the view I think it’s quite good value for money．
1. In which restaurant can customers eat in the garden？
A. Park Inn．
B. TheOrchard．
C. The Riverside．
D. Richard’s Place．
2. What makes the customers of Park Inn most satisfied？
A. The food．
B. The price．
C. The service．
D. The environment．
3. In Richard’s Place，customers can ________．
A. receive good service
B. enjoy its moderndesign
C. listen to wonderful music
D. enjoy the beauty of a river
B
“They’re harming your brain.” “They’re ruining your eyes.” “They’re turning you into a violent person.” The words said publicly against video games are so common, but are these worries founded on actual science? Countless studies have offered different opinions on whether video games are bad for you. We’ve rounded up the most notable reports and studies below, so you can weigh up the evidence for yourself.
In 2013,psychologist(心理学家) Simone Kuhn studied the influences of spending long hours on video games on the brains of young adults and found that several areas became bigger than before. These areas are connected with highercognitive functions(认知功能), memory formation andfinemotor(精细运动) function.
Last year, psychologists said that video game players who favour violent games are more likely to be violent when offline. Dr. Mark Appelbaum of the American Psychological Association said that there was a relation between violent video game use and increases in violent behaviour.
Dr. Daphne Bavelier is an expert in the field of Brain & Cognitive Sciences. Bavelier presented the audience with a colour-word test, where non-gamers are easily puzzled by the test, and those who spend long periods playing on their computers are more likely to pass the test with flying colours.
“Actually, those video game players have many other advantages in terms of attention,” said Bavelier, “and one part of attention which is also improved for the better is our ability to follow the movements of objects.”
“So, in a sense, when we think about the influence of video games on the brain, it’s very similar to the influence of wine on the health. There are some very poor uses of wine. There are some very poor uses of video games. But when drunk in reasonable amounts, and at the right age, wine can be very good for health,” said Bavelier.
4. What can be learned from Simone Kuhn’s study？
A. Video games make you happier.
B. Video games make your brain grow.
C. Video games play a key role in memory.
D. Video games teach you how to learn fast.
5. What was Dr. Mark Appelbaum’s attitude towards video games？
A. He was against them.
B. He was hopeful of them.
C.He was in favour of them.
D. He was uncertain about them.
6. Which of the following may Dr. Daphne Bavelier agree with？
A. Video games fix attention problems.
B. Video games make kids do well in exams.
C. Video games encourage violent behaviour.
D. Video games help increase colour knowledge.
7. Why are the uses of wine mentioned in the last paragraph？
A. To remind people to avoid video games.
B. To show the disadvantages of video games.
C. To help people learn more about video games.
D.To ask people to make good use of video games.
C
Thereare two days that set you on your path in life: the day you’re born, and the day you realize why you were born.
Growing up south of Chicago in Harvey, Illinois, most people just had their heads down trying to make it from point A to point B. I was the same way, just going with the flow. I played basketball in high school because I was good at it and because other people thought I should until I discovered my talent.
I give up basketball and started doing speeches. It wasn’t a popular decision but my grandfather told me to do what made me happy. I fell in love with comedy and performing. And when I discovered the passion, I realized why I was born.
I knew I had something to offer —I knew that not only am I powerful, but I can make a difference.
I realized a long time ago that my dream is not to be famous or rich. My talent is to entertain. But it’s more than that. I have the chance to reach people, to brighten days, to bring laughter and positive energy into lives and inspire. And I am grateful forit.
Acting putting myself out there and having doors closed on me time and time again has taught me a lot about myself. I have learned to trust what I have to offer the world over momentary doubt. I’ve learned to put my faith over my feelings. And I've grown a tough skin. More importantly, I have learned there is a long way towards our goals and that when we put our talents and passion to work, we determine our value.
Like a lot of places across the country, there’s poverty, crime, violence and unemployment in Harvey. And growing up there, a lot of people have tragically low expectations for life. But I know that with the right
opportunity and with help along the way, everyone can find their passion and go after it. My life is proof.
8. What was the author born to do according to the text?
A. Be a basketball player.
B. Act and perform.
C. Make speeches.
D. Teach people.
9. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A. Chance.
B. Energy.
C. Days.
D. Laughter.
10. What is the author’s purpose of writing this text?
A. To help others find their talents.
B. To prove his decision was right.
C. To inspire people to follow their dreams.
D. To encourage people to set a goal.
11. What can be the best tile for the text?
A. Success Lies in Hard Work.
B. How to Achieve the Dream Is Important.
C. The Two Important Days in Life.
D. The Day I Realized What I Was Born to Do.
D
Who is a genius? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.
Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us? And who are they?
In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color1 or belief—they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.
A study recently published bySciencefound that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别)are “really, really smart.” Even worse, the study found thatgirls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart.” Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: ly not.
Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors(因素)like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance(毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the
world.”
12. What does the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club?
A. They're unfair.
B. They're conservative.
C. They're objective.
D. They're strict.
13. What can we infer about girls from the study inScience?
A. They think themselves smart.
B. They look up to great thinkers.
C. They see gender differences earlier than boys.
D. They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs
14. Why are more geniuses known to the public?
A. Improved global communication.
B. Less discrimination against women.
C. Acceptance of victors' concepts.
D. Changes in people's social positions.
15. What is the best title for the text?
A. Geniuses Think Alike
B. Genius Takes Many Forms
C. Genius and Intelligence
D. Genius and Luck
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
七选五: (共5小题，每题16.5分，满分17.5分)
The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where we've never been before. But just as in face - to - face communication, there are some rules of behavior that should be followed when on - line.___18___Imagine how you'd feel if you were in the other person's shoes.
For anything you re about to send: ask yourself, ''Would I say this to the person's face?'' If the answer is no, rewrite and reread.___19___
If someone in the chat room is rude to you, your instinct (本能) is to fire back in the same manner. But try not to do so.___20___If it was caused by a disagreement with another member, try to fix the situation by politely discussing it. Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room.
___21___Offer advice when asked by newcomers, as they may not be sure what to do or how to communicate. When someone makes a mistake, whether it& a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about it.
If it's a small mistake, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think twice before saying anything. Having good manners yourself doesn't give you license (特许) to correct everyone else.___22___At the same time, if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended.
It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age, sex and marital status(婚姻状况). Unless you know the person very well, and you are both comfortable with sharing personal information, don't ask such questions.
A. Everyone was new to the network once.
B. If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake, point it out politely.
C. It's natural that there are some people who speak rudely or make mistakes online.
D. The basic rule is simple: treat others in the same way you would want to be treated.
E. You should either ignore the person, or use your chat software to block their messages.
F. When you send short messages to a person online, you must say something beautiful to Hear.
G. Repeat the process till you feel sure that you'd feel comfortable saying the words to the persons face.
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At the age of 14, Harvey Bay teenager Mark Farrell took a dive into a swimming pool that would____21____his life forever.
“I jumped into the pool and broke my____22____,” he says. “It's a very unusual story____23____I jumped into the deep end, not the shallow end where most spinal (脊柱)____24____occur.”
Mark has been in a wheelchair ever since and now, at 27, is very calm about any____25____life might throw at him. In fact, he finds it____26____toname any challenge. “I just live my life and____27____it day by day,” he says.
For the past few years, Mark has____28____with the Spinal Education Awareness Team (SEAT), telling his____29____to young people in the Harvey Bay region. He also works as a whale______30______, taking photos for various publications and calendars. “If I can______31______one kid's life, it makes every single______32______I do worthwhile,” he says.
The aim of the SEAT programme is to______33______students to prevent spinal injuries and help them to______34______understand the challenges faced by people who______35______with a spinal injury.
Mark discusses the importance of checking the______36______of water before diving in and being
more______37______. He has told thousands of school students his story over the years and says that if his______38______can prevent one spinal injury in a young person, he's______39______. Mark's contribution to preventing spinal injuries was______40______in 2017, when he was named Young Australian of the Year.
21. A.end B.change C.benefit D.shorten
22. A.ankle B.arm C.wrist D.spine
23. A.because B.if C.though D.while
24. A.symptoms B.analyses C.injuries D.treatment
25. A.challenge B.success C.responsibility D.curiosity
26. A.strange B.necessary C.difficult D.important
27. B.take plete D.realize
28. A.worked B.agreed peted D.argued
29. A.preference B.doubt C.anxiety D.story
30. A.keeper B.photographer C.doctor D.trainer
31. A.save B.report C.understand D.satisfy
32. A.promotion parison C.presentation D.response
33. A.force cate C.beg D.allow
34. A.poorly B.less C.newly D.better
35. A.learn B.swim C.live D.travel
36. A.length B.width C.height D.depth
37. A.patient B.cautious C.curious D.brave
38. plaints ments C.talks D.feelings
39. A.delighted B.calm C.faithful D.confident
40. A.convinced B.suspected C.limited D.recognized
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
I like my new teachers very much because they are kind and___41.___(patience). Several days ago___42.___(want) to do some revision for my English class. I usually enjoy___43.___(do) that but I couldn't understand the text I was reading. I felt___44.___sad that I nearly cried. Then I remembered that Mr. Smith,___45.___new English teacher, had told us that we could ask him about things we didn't understand at any time. I wrote down___46.___couple of questions and put them to Mr. Smith and he gave me a really
clear___47.___(explain).
I really appreciated___48.___(have) so many good teachers like Mr. Smith. They made me feel cared___49.___(immediate) I entered the school. I'm sure everyone of us has shown respect___50.___them.
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。

Yesterday my classmates and me gathered at the school gate on 7: 40 in the morning to go to the South Lake Park. It is sunny and warm, so we were all very happily to be back into nature. Some of us went boating, some flew their kites and some played card and other games. I like play football, but I joined the boys in the football game. At noon, we gathered at the lakeside which we made our picnic. After lunch we had a walk along the lake and started to climb to the hill by the lake at about 3pm. We had good time.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.你班将进行一场关于中国高铁(high-speed railway)的作用及意义的班会，班主任请你做一个简单发言。

现请你结合以下要点写一篇英语发言稿。

1.高铁让出行更加方便快捷；
2.高铁让世界变小。

注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考答案
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. A
7. D
8. B 9. A 10. C 11. D
12. A 13. D 14. A 15. B
16. D 17. G 18. E 19. A 20. B
21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. A 32.
C 33. B 34.
D 35. C 36. D 37. B 38. C 39. A 40. D
41. patient
42. wanted 43. doing
44. so 45. our/my
46. a 47. explanation
48. having 49. immediately
50. for
51.(1).me →I；(2).on→at；(3).is→was；(4).happily→happy；(5).card→cards；(6).play→playing；(7).but→and/so；
(8).which→where；(9).把climb后的to去掉；(10).在good前加a。

52.略。