2019-2020学年湖南省衡阳市第八中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案

2019-2020学年湖南省衡阳市第八中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题
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
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a global stage where the world’s next-generation inventions are introduced towards the marketplace, and lots of companies are participating. Here are several of the amazing inventions that were introduced at the showin 2020.
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock
It's an intelligent door lock to protect your home, and it works on Wi-Fi. The lock doesn’t require any additional hardware to attach to it and can be used with the existing door lock. The owner can remotely access the door from anywhere to lock or unlock and can provide guest keys to family or friends. It keeps statistics and records of your door’s “lock”, “unlock”, and who have visited.
Motion Pillow
It’s a pillow developed for anyone who has a snoring (打鼾) problem. The solution box detects, records, and analyses the sleeping person’s snoring patterns. By changing the internal airbag’s pressure, it fixes the position of the sleeping person’s neck and head gently to improve his breathing. Three layers of noise-reducing material minimize the user’s sleeping disturbance.
Ao Air
It’s a high-tech face-covering wearable air purifier with no tight seal on the mouth and nose. The purifier pulls air inside through a filtration (过滤) process and uses fans to createa clean area in front of the device. It’s designed in such a way that it can clean more than 98 % of PM2.5 through filtration.
Transparent Hood
The company Continental showed off this revolutionary invention at CES 2020 that got the Best Vehicle Intelligence and Transportation Award. It’s a technology that gives the driver the ability to see barriers and blind spots from the driving seat. Four cameras take surrounding pictures so that the driver can see the real-time blind spots and prevent even parking damage too.
1.Who is the text mainly intended for?
A.The general public.
B.The science lovers.
C.The electronic companies.
D.The college students.
2.Which of the following descriptions of Motion pillow is correct?
A.It’s intended for all those who can’t sleep well.
B.It can help sleepers breathe smoothly.
C.It can remove the noise around to help people sleep.
D.Its pressure is changed by sleepers themselves.
3.What can we infer from the text?
A.August Wi-Fi Smart Lock helps improve the safety of homes.
B.Ao Air produces fresh air for its users.
C.Motion Pillow reduces material to minimize sleeping disturbance.
D.Transparent Hood helps make driving safer and easier.
B
When 36-year-old J Andy Duran decided to return to his favorite high school hobby—skateboarding, the only trouble he expected to have was his own ability to get back on the skateboard after such a long time. However, the 340-pound skateboarder soon realizedthatwas the least of his problems.
Duran's problems began before he even stepped on a skateboard. He couldn't find anything for fat skaters. What Duran did find was a belief that plus-size people should not be skating. Determined to do something to change the image(形象) of plus-size people in sports, Duran set up Chub Rollz—a skating and skateboarding community for overweight skaters. He knew that not only did he need to get back into it to prove people wrong, but he needed to create a safe space where others can haverepresentation as well.
To encourage plus-size people to take part in the fun sport, Duran created a list of recommended products for fat skaters. He also hosted roller skating and skateboarding classes to teach beginners.
After an article about his thoughts in the San Francisco Chronicle, Duran received lots of messages from strangers thanking him for giving them the courage to take up skateboarding. He has also been contacted by some skateboarding brands offering to create larger clothing sizes and beenoffered free equipment by skating organizations like "Skate Like a Giri ".
Though encouraged, Duran believes a lot more needs to be done to remove body image stereotypes(刻板印象).“I want to see more changes in communities. Maybe skate shops create a more welcoming environment for all types of skaters. Or boards are made in a variety of strengths and sizes—everyone is making thinner, lighter products, but sometimes we need those heavy-duty choices to stay available," he explains.
For those hesitant of taking up their desired activity due to their body size, Duran has this to say:“Be kind to yourself. Just because you don't see it doesn't mean you can't be it.”
4. What does the underlined word "that" in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. The skateboard.
B. His hobby.
C. His ability.
D. The time.
5. Why did Duran found Chub Rollz?
A. To realize his childhood dream.
B. To help plus-size people lose weight.
C. To fight for the equal right for fat people.
D. To change people's impression of the fat in sports.
6. Which word can best describe Duran?
A. Generous.
B. Inspiring.
C. Adaptable.
D. Talented.
7. Which is most likely Duran's belief?
A. Everyone has a gift for sports.
B.No one is too fat to enjoy sports.
C. Fat people do deserve social concern.
D. Skateboarding is most suitable for fat people.
C
Zaki was small for his twelve years, and he was angry being treated as a child. Farid, his older brother, had been looked upon as a man long before he was Zaki’s age. Every day Farid and the other young Bahraini men went out in their wooden boats to dive for oysters (牡蛎). Many times Zaki begged to go along, but Faridalways refused to let him.
So every day Zaki would go to the shallow water to practice. His grandfather, a former diver, would watch him and advise him. All morning, Zaki would practice diving beneath the waves. Every afternoon, again and again he would go underwater and hold his breath. With each day’s practice, his diving improved and he could hold his breath a little while longer. Soon Zaki felt as much at home in the water as he did out of it.
Zaki rose early one day. He wanted to compete with his brother. They dived beneath the waves. Zaki opened his eyes and found himself looking into his brother’s face. Farid was smiling with confidence. Slowly, the smile was disappearing from Farid’s face. As more seconds passed, a worried look appeared on Farid’s face. Farid was
realizing that Zaki could possibly beat him. Looking into Farid’s eyes, Zaki suddenly understood what losing could mean to his brother. Never would the villagers allow him to live it down. He would be laughed at by losing to a little child. Almost without thinking, Zaki kicked his feet and rose to the surface of the water a second before Farid’s head appeared beside him.
The men around them cheered and patted Farid on the back. Farid, however, put his arm around Zaki’s shoulders. “Today,” Farid announced, “we shall have a new diver among us.” Then quietly, for Zaki’s ears alone, he said “Thank you, my brother.” And Zaki knew that they both had learned that it takes more than strength to make
a man.
8. What is the second paragraph mainly about?
A. Zaki’s grandfather was a good diver.
B. Zaki liked staying at home every day.
C. Zaki practised hard in the water daily.
D. Zaki’s grandfather encouraged him to dive.
9. Which of the following best describes Zaki according to paragraph 3?
A. Considerate.
B. Ambitious.
C. Confident.
D. Adventurous.
10. What can we infer from the last sentence of the text?
A. Farid beat his little brother easily.
B. Zaki was as strong as his brother.
C. Zaki regretted losing the competition.
D. Both Farid and Zaki had grown up.
11. What is the best title for the text?
A. Farid’s Pride
B. Zaki’s Challenge
C. Brothers’ Competition
D. Grandfather’s Advice
D
Dragon boating is a team sport that has its root in ancient China. The boats are decorated with a dragon head and tail. In recent years cancer survivor groups have got involved in the sport to help make friends and help rebuild their lives.
On a recent Saturday morning, a group of 20 women were on a boat in the Anacostia River in Washington DC. They moved their paddles(船桨)in rhythm to the call of a coach. The women belong to the dragon boat team
GoPink! DC, which trains weekly. It also races against other breast cancer survivor teams in dragon boat festivals. As a result, GoPink! DC won medals in this Washington dragon boat festival.
Lydia Collins joined five years ago after finding out she had breast cancer. “I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
I was demoralized because of my illness - I lost all interest in life and wouldn't even get out of bed to eat. But now I love the team spirit. I just love everything about it. It is like a floating support group on the water.”
The paddles are breast cancer survivors and their supporters. Annette Rothemel helped establish(建立)the group in 2006. She is a researcher with the National Institutes of Health as well as a breast cancer survivor. “It is sort of an easy entry sport because on the same boat people at different levels can be doing the same sport.” But Ms Rothemel saysdragon boating can be physically demanding, especially for someone who is sick and getting treatment for cancer.
“It’s hard but I think you have to challenge yourself in life. This is something I look forward to. I get to be out here with my sisters and supporters that understand what I’m going through and help motivate me. So it makes me stronger and it makes me feel better,” another cancer survivor Rhonda Hartzel said.
Annette Rothemel says the cancer survivors feel a sense of sisterhood and share good times when they paddle together. She says both feelings are treasured by the team.
12. What do the underline wordsdemoralizedIn para.3 probably mean?
A. depressed
B. anxious
C. astonished
D. awkward
13. What can we know about Lydia Collims from the text?
A. she helps establish Go Pink !DC
B. she tries to find a cure for the cancer
C. she benefits from the dragon boat race
D. she gives up hope because of her illness
14. How can the dragon boat race help the cancer survivors
A. forget their tough experiences
B. recover physically and mentally
C. get rid of the pains of their cancer
D. enjoy their rest life without sufferings
15. What does the text tell us about Annette Rothemel?
A. she is an expert in studying the cause of the cancer
B. she helps the cancer survivors in financial difficulties
C. she believes there is a healthful result from the dragon boat race
D. she thinks it unwise for the patient to join in the dragon boat race
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The Qingming Festival is celebrated with a three-day national holiday, whose name originates from the saying “Plants start to revive and prosper at Qingming in a clean and bright way. Thus, the festival is called Qingming,” which means clean and bright.___16___. Tomb sweeping aims to commemorate family ancestors while going on a spring outing allows everyone the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy the season.
Traditional customs
Tomb sweeping.___17___on this day, the whole family gathers in front of their ancestral tombs. They offer fruit and wine to their ancestors and clean the weeds from around the tomb. Finally, they kowtow and pray, hoping for their ancestors' blessing for the rest of the year.
Spring outing. The time around the Qingming Festival is one of the most suitable seasons fora spring outing, as plants are thriving and flowers are blooming. People can have a great time outdoors with their friends and family.___18___
Traditional food
Qingtuan, a green rice ball tiny enough to fit into your hand, is also called Qingmingguo or Aiguo.___19___It is a mixture of sticky rice powder and green vegetable juice. stuffed with sweetened bean paste, Qingtuan tastes sweet with the fresh fragrance of Aicao, a green spring vegetable, In celebration of Qingming, people fromShaanximake steamed buns, known as Huamo, made into different shapes.___20___Some are for peaceful family life while others represent the wish for health.
A. With each different look comes a good blessing.
B. The tradition of tomb sweeping originates from the Qin Dynasty.
C. The two main activities over the festival include tomb sweeping and going on a spring outing.
D. Family members gather together to celebrate and taste the food.
E. Playing football and flying kites are popular activities.
F. Many traditional customs are practiced to show respect for our ancestors.
G. It is popular in the southern regions of theYangtze River.
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
All my life, I have been overweight and never imagined I will start running. One night, surfing through Facebook, I____21____a picture of an old school friend. Obesity（肥胖）was no____22____to him back in the day. So imagine my____23____when I saw thathe had shrunk to half the size I remembered.
I started my process of____24____myself the next day. I started____25____and began with walks, circling the shortest blocks I could find. In a while, my body burned and____26____, and nothing excited me more than the thought of quitting.____27____, I didn't give up and my walks expanded to several blocks’ worth.
On the fifth day, I thought I probably could run. I____28____“far” down the road, about a tenth of a mile in length. “Way too far to run, my aching body told me.____29____, another voice spoke, “I can do this. ” My feet______30______without a second thought. Right away, familiar______31______pulsed through them, all the way up my legs. Soon, I was breathless, and desperate for______32______.I wanted to quit. "I can do this, the______33______spoke again.
In the end, I came up a little short. Thirty feet or so______34______me from my goal. But when I looked back, I couldn't believe my eyes. The______35______seemed farther then, after almost crossing it all.______36______the thirty feet, I had almost achieved my desire to be better in less than a______37______. The next morning, I was ready to take on the______38______again. While I haven't completely______39______thoughts of giving up, they're quieter now. Quieter than the voice that______40______me forward—“I can do this. ”
21. A. searched B. found C. figured D. realized
22. A. stranger B. wonder C. need D. good
23. A. sorrow B. excitement C. surprise D. delight
24. A. believing B. denying C. comforting D. bettering
25. A. slow B. fast C. right D. normal
26. A. waked B. moved C. ached D. trembled
27. A. Gradually B. Immediately C. Fortunately D. Abruptly
28. A. measured B. sensed C. walked D. stared
29. A. However B. Therefore C. Besides D. Otherwise
30. A. came out B. took off C. paid off D. fell out
31. A. burning B. breaking C. emotion D. passion
32. A. help B. water C. food D. air
33. A. coach B. voice C. mind D. body
34. A. threw B. interrupted C. connected D. kept
35. A. target B. dream C. distance D. task
36. A. Ignoring B. Considering C. Achieving D. Adding
37. A. month B. day C. week D. second
38. A. game B. challenge C. adventure D. duty
39. A. formed B. escaped C. accepted D. trapped
40. A. informed B. persuaded C. forced D. encouraged
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
Hi! My name is Adam and I'm a___41.___at senior high school. Going from junior high school to senior high school is a really big___42.___. The first week was a little confusing.
The school adviser helped me chooses the___43.___ones: math, English, chemistry, world history, and Chinese. I know that Chinese is a very difficult language, but I hope to be fluent when I graduate. My adviser___44.___that I should sign up for advanced literature because I like English and I'm good at it.
I tried to join the school football team, but the coach told me that I didn't play well enough.___45.___, I was unhappy, but I won't quit. I'll find a way to improve on my own so that I can___46.___the team next year. I joined a volunteer club instead. Every Wednesday, we work at a soup kitchen and___47.___out food to homeless people in the community.
I know I'll have to study harder as a senior high school student and get used to___48.___responsible for a lot more. I'm a bit worried about keeping up with the other students in my advanced course, and it'll be quite difficult to get used to all the homework.___49.___, I'm happy to be here. Studying hard isn't' always fun, but I'll be well____50.____for university or whatever else comes 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:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意:L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 twelve birthday was the most unforgettable and special one. On that day, I received a life-changing gift for my grandmother. It was a pair of roller skates. I couldn't believe my eyes when I opened a box. The shoes were so beautiful. The shoes, like a spell, total changed my life. I was used to be shy and had no friends, because I was scared to talk with others. The moment I learn how to skate, I became confidence and outgoing. I made plenty friends by doing this. I'm thankful to my grandmother. Now I'm a happy girl and believe in me. I smile after I meet new people.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文，续写的词数应为150左右。

It was a cold December day. After saying goodbye to his neighbour, David, Tom set out for a run with his dog, Taz. As a professional athlete, Tom often went for training runs by himself and had done this particular route many times before, but that day something unusual happened to him.
About an hour later, Tom hit some black ice. He found himself slipping down the rock face, which became steeper（陡峭的）and steeper until suddenly he was in free fall. He fell 60 feet into the canyon（峡谷）, landing on grass and dry branches. If he'd missed them, there was, no way he would have survived. He could feel his legs, so he knew he wasn't paralyzed（瘫痪的）but he was in great pain. Taz had managed to find his way back to Tom, so Tom knew there must be a way out of the canyon, but he couldn't stand or even crawl（爬）. He later learned that he had broken his right leg.
Tom shouted for help, and tried to pull himself forward. Every inch was an effort. It took him five hours to go a quarter of a mile. Eventually it got so dark that he couldn't see where he was going. He decided to stay next to a river which he could drink some water from. All he had on him were his jogging clothes, a water bottle, two boxes of medicine, a bar of chocolate, and a shower cap which adventure racers often wear to prevent heat loss.
At night, the temperature dropped below freezing. Tom couldn't go to sleep or he would die, so he stayed awake lifting his head a few inches over and over. Throughout the night, Taz curled up next to him and kept him company. The next morning, he couldn't move any more. He tried to stay positive. He was sure somebody would find he was missing or hear him screaming for help. But there was nobody around.
Paragraph 1:
As time went by, Tom felt himself growing weaker and he knew he must take action.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
About three hours later, Taz returned and Tom heard an engine in the distance.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. B
8. C 9. A 10. D 11. B
12. D 13. B 14. B 15. A
16. C 17. B 18. E 19. G 20. A
21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. A 32.
D 33. B 34. D 35. C 36. A 37. C 38. B 39. B 40. D
41. freshman
42. challenge
43. suitable
44. recommended
45. Obviously
46. make 47. hand
48. being 49. However
50. prepared
51.(1). twelve→ twelfth
(2). for→ from
(3). a→ the
(4). total→ totally
(5). 删去第一个was
(6). learn→ learned/learnt
(7). confidence→ confident
(8).在plenty后加of
(9). me→ myself
(10). after→ when/as
52.略。