2020年河北衡水中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案

2020年河北衡水中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案
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
You might not expect it, but cows are a large source of the greenhouse gases that are driving climate change. Cows produce lots of methane by breaking down the grass, Now scientists have shown that the pollution from cows canbe reduced by adding a little seaweed to their food.
Scientists first discovered that seaweed could help control methane from cows several years ago. But this work was done in a laboratory, there were many questions about whether the idea could work in real life.
In the lab studies, the cows were given quite a bit of seaweed, and they would cause losing weight. That wasn't helpful, since cows are often sold by weight. It also wasn't clear if the seaweed would stop working if it was used for a longer period of time.
Now, scientists from the University of California, Davis have answered several of these questions.
The researchers studied 21 cows on a farm for about five months. They taught the cows to get their food from inside a special hood, which allowed the scientists to measure the methane that the cows were giving off. This time, they used a much smaller amount of seaweed, which they mixed with the cows' food.
The results were surprisingly good. In some cases, the cows produced 82% less methane. The improvement depended on the kind of food the cows were given, but even the worst-polluting cows produced 33% less methane.
Over the five months, the scientists didn't see any signs that the cows' stomachs were getting used to the seaweed and starting to produce more methane again.
Another surprise came when they looked at the weight of the cows. The cows that were fed seaweed gained just as much weight as the other cows, but they didn't need as much food.
But there are still some big problems with the idea of feeding cows seaweed. For one thing, there's notadequateseaweed to feed all of the cows in the world. So farmers would have to figure out a way to grow lots of seaweed.
A bigger problem is that for most of their lives, cows live in fields, where they eat the grass. That means there's no chance to feed them seaweed every day. These problems need to be taken seriously if the world is going to avoid the worst effects of the climate crisis.
Still, it's true that something as simple as feeding cows seaweed can help reduce some of the pollution causing the climate crisis.
1. Why did the scientists do the experiment on the farm?
A. To control the amount of seaweed.
B. To record the weight cows gained.
C. To confirm the effect of seaweed in real life.
D. To measure the amount of seaweed cows ale.
2. The underlined word “adequate” means ________ .
A. common
B. special
C. lacking
D. enough
3. The passage is written to ________ .
A. appeal to people not to raise the cows
B. encourage people to plant the seaweed
C. remind people of controlling cows' weight
D. call on people to take actions to reduce the pollution
B
In someareas ofCalifornia, it’s so dry that farmers aren’t willing to plant crops this season. Growers, north ofSan Francisco, have begun pulling out of local farmers markets.
CountyLineHarvest, which farms more than 30 acres inPetaluma, hasn’t had enough water to grow all the peppers, lettuces and other produce for a long time, according to a video on its Instagram page. Nearby farms arc saying the same, emphasizing (强调) the effect of theextendeddry periods.
Californiagrows a third of theUnited States' vegetables and two-thirds of the nation's fruits and nuts. If dry weather prevents farmers from growing plants, that could lead to pushing up the price of food that's already starting to affect theU.S.economy.
“Due to severe drought, for the first time in 21 years, we will not be able to grow this summer inPetaluma,"CountyLinesaid in its post.
Drew Lerner, president of World Weather Inc. inKansas, saidCalifornia“missed the rainy season" and won't see much moisture (水分) over the next several months.
A La Nina weather pattern in the Pacific pushed winter storms north and away from the state, leaving it with less moisture than usual. AsCaliforniagets most of its water from winter storms, little relief is expected before October.
That has left growers such as Shao Shan Fann in a bind. The business can’t offer the selection of Asian vegetables and Bay Area staples it usually grows at its Bolinas location, according to its website.
Nearby, Green Valley Community Farm has access to only about 5% of the water it usually relies on, owner
David Plescia said. He’s looking for new land with enough water to use, and also has a permit in the works to grow cannabis to make up for the lost income. If it doesn’t make it, he’ll leave the fields empty.
“It’s part of our generation’s cross to bear, figuring out how to run small — or medium-scale farm businesses in this kind of atmosphere of highly variable rainfall,” Andrew said.
4. What does the underlined word “extended” in the second paragraph mean?
A. Hot.
B. Short.
C. Long.
D. Wonderful.
5. Which is the result if the dry weather stops famers from planting crops?
A. Theincreaseinthe priceof food.
B. The growth of economy inU.S.
C.Lessmoisture than usual.
D. The low price of Asian vegetables.
6. From what Andrew said, we can infer (推断) all of the following statements EXCEPT that________.
A. The climate is not very good
B. It is part of the burden for people of his generation
C. It is hard for him to run his farm businesses insuch bad climate
D. He is sure that the serious drought will come to an end soon
7. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. How do the famers run businesses inCalifornia.
B. How does the owner look for new land with enough water
C. California farmers facing drought choose not to plant crops.
D. The farm economy of theUnited Stateshas changed a lot.
C
I once had my Chinese MBA students brainstorming on “two-hour business plans.” I separated them into six groups and gave them an example: a restaurant chain. The more original their ideas, the better, I said. Finally, five of the six groups presented plans for restaurant chains. The sixth proposed a catering service. Though I admitted the time limit had been difficult, I expressed my disappointment.
My students were middle managers, financial analysts and financiers from state-owned enterprises and global companies. They were without talent or opinions, but they had been shaped by an educational system that rarely stressed or rewarded critical thinking or inventiveness. The scene I just described came in different forms during my two years teaching at the school. Papers were often copied from the Web and the Harvard Business Review. Case study debates were written up and just memorized. Students frequently said that copying is a superior business strategy, better than inventing and creating.
InChina, every product you can imagine has been made and sold. But so few well-developed marketing and management minds have been raised that it will be a long time before most people in the world can name a Chinese brand.
With this problem in mind, partnerships with institutions like Yale and MIT have been established. And then there's the “thousand talent scheme.” this new government program is intended to improve technological modernization by attracting top foreign-trained scientists to the mainland with big money. But there are worries aboutChina's research environment. It's hardly known for producing independent thinking and openness, and even big salary offers may not be attractive enough to overcome this.
At last, forChina, becoming a major world creator is not just about setting up partnership with top western universities. Nor is it about gathering a group of well-educated people and telling them to think creatively. It's about establishing a rich learning environment for young minds. It's not that simple.
8. Why does the writer feel disappointed at his students?
A. Because there is one group presenting a catering service.
B. Because the six groups did not cooperate well in the brainstorm.
C. Because all the students copied a case for the difficult topic.
D. Because the students' ideas were lacking in creativeness.
9. Which of the following scenes is NOT considered as lack of creation?
A. Papers were often downloaded from the Internet.
B. Students often said that copying is a preferable business strategy.
C. Students combine knowledge and critical thoughts to solve a problem.
D. Case study debates were written up as well as recited.
10. We can infer form the passage that ________.
A. China can make and sell any product all over the world from its own creation.
B. high pay may not solve the problem ofChina's research environment.
C. cooperation with institutions has been set up to make a Chinese brand.
D. the new government program is aimed at encouraging imagination.
11. Which is the best title for the passage?
A Look for a new way of learning B. Reward creative thinking
C. How to become a creator
D. Establish a technical environment
D
To Rehan Staton, his childhood was a life of privilege — loving parents, a supportive big brother and a pleasant, private school education. Everything changed when his mother left the country and his father lost his job.
He had to sleep with a heavy jacket on when it was cold. He was always hungry. He said he couldn't concentrate at school and would sleep during class. He went from straight. As to near the bottom of his class. A teacher told him he needed special education, which made him hate school.
Staton spent his high school years as an excellent athlete, raining to become a professional boxer. He had won a lot of martial arts competitions.But a tragedy struck him in his senior year when Staton suffered serious tendonitis (肌腱炎), in both shoulders. He couldn’t lift either arm for months. His dream of becoming a professional player failed. He struggled to apply to colleges but was refused byall of them.
Staton’s body slowly recovered from martial arts and he got a job as a rubbish collector. Many co-workers couldn't help but ask him a simple question, “What are you doing here? You’re smart. You are too young to be here. Go to college.” It was the first time someone outside his family had spoken highly of his intelligence. It was the co-workers thatem enedhim to return to school.
Several co-workers put Staton in touch with a professor atBowieStateUniversity. The professor was impressed with their conversation and persuaded the admissions board to change its former decision.
Going to college forced Staton’s older brother, Reggie, to drop out. They both knew someone had to be working full time along with their dad. It was a decision Reggie made on his own.
After receiving a 4.0, Staton succeeded in becoming a student at theUniversityofMaryland. But he still had a long way to go to attend Harvard Law eventually...
12. What finally changed Rehan Staton’s happy childhood?
A. His brother’s losing the job.
B. His serious health problem.
C. His father’s sudden death.
D. His mother’s leaving the country.
13. What does the underlined word “em ened” in the fourth paragraph mean?
A. Force.
B. Direct.
C. Encourage.
D. Accompany.
14. Why did Staton’s elder brother have to drop out of school?
A. He wanted his brother to study further.
B. His father asked him to leave school.
C. He had lost interest in most lessons.
D. He had to go out to find his mother.
15. What will the writer mainly talk about next?
A. What Rehan Staton planned to do after entering Harvard.
B. How Rehan Staton managed to be admitted to Harvard.
C. Why Rehan Staton decided to choose to go to Harvard.
D. When Rehan Staton would be successful in Harvard Law.
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There are two types of people in this world: those who can sleep on flights, and those who can’t. If you happen to be one of these unfortunate souls, you may fail to enjoy a long trip. Being sleep-deprived and jet-lagged, you’re unable to function for at least 72 hours.___16___
Grab a row
We all know the vital part of sleep is managing to lie down to create the illusion of being in a bed.___17___If you’re limited to economy class, give yourself a fighting chance by choosing a middle seat when booking. Couples and families are unlikely to go either side of you, preferring to stick together.
___18___
It might seem silly, but preparing for “bed” the way you usually do at home means you’re more psychologically ready for sleep. Changing into pyjamas, brushing your teeth and removing your make-up can all get you in the right mindset. If you normally always read before bed, do it now too. These are signals to your brain that the “being awake” portion of the day is officially over.
Switch off
___19___Plan when you ideally want to sleep and half an hour beforehand shut down the electronics. Instead, do a bit of reading or, better yet, indulge in a 20-minute meditation (冥想) to really calm the neurons.
No pressure
Try not to put too much pressure on yourself; instead, just see it as a chance to rest your eyes for a bit.___20___If you do, it’s a bonus. If you don’t ... well, just hope they’ll accept your answer of “bleisure”(商务休闲旅游)as you walk unsteadily through security.
A. Stick to your routine
B. Get the right sleeping mask
C. But fear not-there are ways of securing more sleep.
D. Obviously, you can guarantee this by paying money for business class.
E. Using devices just before bed means your brain is all lit up like a Christmas tree.
F. It’s easier said than done, but stressing about not being able to sleep is a certain way of not being able to sleep.
G. Get comfortable and relaxed, and remind yourself that it’s not the end of the world if you fail to get some shuteye.
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On my way home from coaching basketball yesterday, I was listening to WGN,my favorite talk radio station. What___21___me was that Bob Collins, the morning show man for WGN, had been killed in an accident. He was a man who was___22___by many. The radio told story after story,___23___him as the best friend. True love and feelings___24___in from all over the country. The more I listened about how this man had influenced those around him, the more___25___I became.
I was upset because I wanted to know___26___we wait until somebody has passed away___27___we tell them how much we love them?
I now have a stronger determination to tell those around me how much they___28___to me. I am going to let my wife know just how loved and___29___she is, not only by my words, but also by my____30____. I am going to play Batman with my son more often, and in the middle of our romping（嬉戏）, I am going to grab him, hug him tightly, and tell him how____31____I am that he is my son.
Do you love someone? Then____32____them! Has someone been an influence in your life? Then give them a call! Has someone had a positive effect on you in your life? Then write them a letter or send them an e-mail! Don’t let another day____33____without letting that person know. There is something____34____about a written letter that____35____feelings of love towards another. I don’t know about you, but I have letters and cards from people that I have_____36_____for years, and____37____, I get them out and reread them. They can turn a depressing day into one when you____38____just how blessed and loved you are.
Life is too____39____to leave kind words unsaid. The words you say, or the letter you write, might just make all the____40____in the world.
21. A. shocked B. excited C. worried D. confused
22. A. loved B. hated C. judged D. criticized
23. A. explaining B. describing C. advising D. thinking
24. A. threw B. poured C. filled D. crowded
25. A. comfortable B. disappointed C. discouraged D. cheerful
26. A. what B. how C. where D. why
27. A. when B. because C. after D. before
28. A. mean B. symbolize C. refer D. represent
29. A. admired B. appreciated C. accepted D. affected
30. A. sounds B. actions C. opinions D. ideas
31. A. useful B. hopeful C. thankful D. wonderful
32. A. inform B. notice C. tell D. ask
33. A. go by B. go over C. go out D. go off
34. A. special B. strange C. difficult D. funny
35. A. indicates B. expresses C. displays D. discovers
36. A. bought B. written C. sent D. saved
37. A. first of all B. in the end C. now and then D. at a time
38. A. realize B. recognize C. recall D. remember
39. A. long B. short C. hard D. easy
40. A. effect B. influence C. difference D. function
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
A creative person without a sense of humor has a serious problem
A physicist, doctor, accountant, lawyer, garbage collector, etc. without a sense of humor can still be terrific at what they do. But a creative person____41.____is humorless could never produce consistently great work in communication with warmth and humanity to the vast majority of the people. Humor in____42.____(creative) is like humor in life. People often ask me, “Does humor work in advertising?” but that’s a stupid question. Does anyone____43.____ask, “Does humor work in life?” If humor is appropriate and funny, it should “work.” The question should be, “How can you___44.___(possible) create without humor?” Certainly, in all forms of communication, humor is a ____45.____(nature) way to win____46.____(someone) heart. In examining my work, lectures, and books I have written over the years, it’s difficult to isolate “humor” as a category because it____47.____(run) through almost everything I do—and through most of my____48.____(wake) hours. Humor disarms and makes one more accepting of____49.____(thought) and images that could be hard to take in serious
discourse. Say something serious in a funny way,_____50._____you can win over people every time.
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，多改（从第11处起）不计分。

I have been collecting the songs of the Beatles for a long time. The first time when I saw them on the television , I was immediately attracting by them. Actual, the reason why I love the songs is because my favourite songYesterdayis among them,which conveys sadness. Besides, not all their songs were like that song. Some are funny; others are cheerful and express original idea and have lovely tunes.
The Beatles seemed to have a ability to describe the hopes and fears of young people and communicate them. I’m sure our music will be remembered forever.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你的英国笔友David下周三将来你所在的城市旅游，但你有事无法去机场接他。

请你给他发一封电子邮件，要点如下：
1.表示歉意并说明理由；
2.安排他人接机。

注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总次数。

Dear David，
I am very happy to know that you are coming to visit my city next Wednesday.___________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Hua
参考答案
1. C
2. D
3. D
4. C
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. D 9. A 10. B 11. C
12. D 13. C 14. A 15. B
16. C 17. D 18. A 19. E 20. G
21. A 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. B 31. C 32.
C 33. A 34. A 35. B 36.
D 37. C 38. A 39. B 40. C
41. who##that
42. creativity
43. ever 44. possibly
45. natural
46. someone’s
47. runs 48. waking
49. thoughts
50. and
51.(1).去掉when
(2).attracting→ attracted
(3). Actual→ Actually
(4).because→ that
(5).Besides→ However
(6).were→ are
(7).idea→ ideas
(8).a→ an/ the
(9). communicate后加with
(10).our→ their
52.略。