2019-2020学年清华大学附属中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案

2019-2020学年清华大学附属中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参
考答案
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
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1. What do the classes mainly focus on?
A. Daily conversations.
B. Work - related topics.
C. Grammar rules.
D. Area - based accents.
2. Which is NOT offered to the students?
A. Native English - speaking teachers.
B. Personalized courses.
C. Choice of class time and teacher.
D. Offline learning materials.
3. What should a student do first if he decides on either of the packages?
A. Arrange a free class with LOI English.
B. Bargain with LOI English for lower fees.
C. Choose an experienced LOI English teacher.
D. Make a promise to sit through each class.
B
JIANLI, Hubei Province, June 2 (Xinhua) — A cruise ship carrying more than 450 people sank in the Yangtze River overnight, which could be China’s worst sinking disaster in decades. As of 6 p.m. Tuesday, 14 peoplehad been rescued from the capsized vessel, with five others confirmed dead. The rest are still missing, although rescuers said there could be more survivors. Strong winds and heavy rain are hampering rescue efforts.
The Eastern Star sank in only 15 meters of water “within one or two minutes” of being caught in freak weather in Jianli, according to the ship’s captain and chief engineer who survived the incident. The ship left the eastern Chinese city ofNanjingon May 28 bound forChongqingMunicipality.
The ship was carrying 403 passengers, five tour guides, and 46 crew, rather than the previously reported 47. Most passengers were tourists fromShanghaiand its neighboringprovinceofJiangsu, aged between 3 and 83, with most in their 60s and 70s.
The 76.5-meter-long and 11-meter-wide vessel has been in service for nearly 20 years and can carry up to 534 people. It is owned by Chongqing Dongfang Shipping. Waterway officials said they have no record of the company being involved in any previous sinking incidents.
According to weather forecast, most of the Yangtze basin will be subject to downpours over the next 10 days, with heavy rain expected in the area where the search is underway.
Police, waterway authorities and fire departments have sent more than 150 boats and over 4,000 personnel to the scene. The Chinese Navy has sent diving forces to search for the missing. The team is composed of soldiers from the navy’s fleets in the North Sea, East China Sea, andSouth China Sea, as well as students of the Naval University of Engineering. In addition, five helicopters were dispatched fromBeijingandHubei’s provincial capital ofWuhanon Tuesday morning, along with an IL-76 transport plane.
4. We can infer from the text that ________.
A. the incident was very sudden
B. the weather benefited the rescue
C. the ship had bad safety records
D. the ship’s captain was drowned
5. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Eastern Star?
A. It was overloaded.
B. It’s been launched recently.
C. It had 454 people on board.
D. Its owner met similar incidents.
6. What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. How people came to the rescue.
B. Why the rescue was quite difficult.
C. What the rescue force consisted of.
D. How the rescue operation went on.
7. The author’s purpose of writing the text is most likely to ________.
A. inform
B. explain
C. describe
D. entertain
C
As we all know, there are plenty of different parks to visit in theUK. All theme parks inBritainhave cafes, restaurants, picnic areas and gift shops, so you'll still have plenty to see and do when you and the kids have been on enough rides. There are usually smaller “funfair“ rides and games as well, so younger children won't get bored. Several theme parks also have other attractions next to them, e. g. water parks often open all year round, unlike the theme parks.
Whenever you are inBritain, there's likely to be a theme park within one or two hours,drive, bus ride or train journey. Several theme parks even have accommodation(膳宿)so you can stay for a day or two if you want to make a trip into a short holiday.
Prices forUKtheme parks vary considerably; some have an entrance price which allows you to go on all the rides, while in others you have to pay for every ride individually. It can also make a difference whether you go during peak time or not. For example, tickets always cost more during school holidays and weekends than they do during the weekdays.
Theme parks always get very busy during the summer months, so if you don't like crowds ifs usually a good idea to go earlier or later in the year!
If you're thinking of visiting aUKtheme park, it's worth having a look for special offers on tickets. Products such as chocolate bars and cereals sometimes have " buy one get one free" offers on theme park tickets, so keep a look out in shops and supermarkets.
8. This passage mainly talks about all the following EXCEPT.______.
A. things to do
B. prices for theme parks
C. rules to obey
D. special offers
9. If you go to the theme park during the weekdays, you'll probably.______.
A. have to spend more
B. save some money
C. win a big prize
D. get something free
10. According to the passage, what should you do if you are tired of crowds in the theme park?
A. Avoid the busiest months.
B. Go earlier or later in the daytime.
C. Choose one with few visitors.
D. Go there when no one is in it.
11. The best title for the text would be ______.
A. What to Do in the Theme Park
B. Theme Parks in theUK
C. Visiting the Theme Park
D. Introduction to Famous Theme Parks
D
Planned missions to the moon need to hurry up to avoid hitting one of the busiest periods for extreme space weather, according to scientists conducting the most in-depth ever research on solar storm timing.
Scientists at theUniversityofReadingstudied 150 years of space weather data to look into patterns in the timing of the most extreme events,which can be extremely dangerous to astronauts and satellites. This new research on space weather timing allows predictions to be made for extreme space weather. Therefore, it could be used to plan the timing of activities, which could be affected by extreme space weather, for example, major space missions.
The researchers found for the first time that extreme space weather events are more likely to occur early in or late solar cycles-such as the one just starting. The findings may have influences on the NASA-led Artemis mission. It plans to make humans return to the moon in 2024, but can be put off to the late 2020s.
Professor Mathew Owens, a space physicist at theUniversityofReading, said, “Until now, the most extreme space weather events were thought to berandomin their timing. Though there is no set pattern of the events, this
research suggests they are more predictable.”
In the new study, the scientists used a new method applying statistical modelling to storm timing for the first time. Previous research generally focused on how big extreme space weather events can be, based on observations of previous events. Predicting their timing is far more difficult because extreme events are rare, so there is ly little historic data to identify patterns. The findings suggest that any major planned space missions , which is beyond the next five years, will have to consider the higher probability of extreme space weather late in the present solar cycle between 2026 and 2030.
12. What can we learn about the study from the first two paragraphs?
A. It has lasted just 150 years.
B. It doesn't refer to space weather data.
C. It shows space weather has no effect on astronauts.
D. It makes it possible to predict extreme space weather.
13. Why might the NASA-led Artemis mission be put off?
A. To research solar cycles.
B. To avoid effects of space weather.
C. To meet the needs of the astronauts.
D. To make humans return to Earth in 2024.
14. What does the underlined word “random“ in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Irregular.
B. Easy.
C. Limited.
D. Changeless.
15. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. The study is useful for future space missions.
B. The planned space missions should be put off.
C. Extreme space weather will happen before 2026.
D. Previous observations make no difference to the study.
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Whether you’re attending a dinner party or spending a few nights with afamily member or friend, knowing and following proper manners for guests is necessary.
____16____. If you receive the invitation in writing, follow up with a reply in writing. A verbal invitation can be answered either with a note or phone call. Get in touch with the host as soon as possible.
It’s always a good idea to arrive within 10 to 15 minutes of the appointed time on the invitation. If you get
there too early, you might be in the way during party preparations. Conversely, if you get there an hour late, you might miss something important.____17____, such as a concert, wedding, funeral or graduation.
Respect your host’s personal space. This means you should never break into a room with a closed door or interrupt a conversation. Don’t expect your host to want to spend the entire day with you.____18____. And that includes your generous host.
All parties, personal visits, and overnight stays should end while you’re still having a nice time. Therefore, you should know to leave. Besides, you should always send a thank-you note after a party, long visit, or overnight stay. Do this as soon as you get home. Thank the host, make a positive comment about some aspect of the visit, and end with a note about looking forward to seeing him or her again.____19____.
Being a guest with good manners means much more than just showing up and being the life of the party.____20____, so you need to show your appreciation by being kind and polite.
A. Everyone needs a little time alone
B. The host tries to invite and entertainyou
C. You should always respond to an invitation
D. Awkward situations happen from time to time
E. You might even offer an invitation to your home
F. Always be thoughtful and keep your host in mind
G. There are times when it’s necessary to be on time
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After my husband's Chinese kung fu school was open for about a week, my daughters and I decided to see how it was going. We were deeply_____21_____to see there wasn't a single student in the school. My husband was standing_____22_____in the school waiting for customers.
We had to_____23_____! We decided to be his_____24_____until he got some "real" ones. We thought it was better to have five people in the school_____25_____just him if a passerby looked in the window. He started teaching us_____26_____and forms. We found that some of them actually were_____27_____to ballet moves but much more difficult. It was kind of fun but_____28_____, too! We
were attracted by then, so we_____29_____as learners.
___30___, we got actual students in our school. There were many men and teenage boys, and we___31___lots of other girls and women as well. One special student was a_____32_____sevenyear-old girl. She
was going_____33_____and had other health problems. With my daughters' help and_____34_____, this little girl got to be a real kung fu kid. Although she is now a sightless, grown adult, I'm confident she can_____35_____herself if she needs to.
I am_____36_____to say my daughters are more confident in every area of their lives. This experience taught me to_____37_____things I never would have_____38_____before kung fu. I haven't been_____39_____in all of my efforts, but I'll give almost_____40_____of niceness a try!
21. A. bored B. upset C. nervous D. moved
22. A. cheerfully B. aggressively C. alone D. forever
23. A. act B. joke C. appear D. learn
24. A. families B. workmates C. consultants D. students
25. A. more than B. in place of C. rather than D. in case of
26. A. speeches B. moves C. manners D. designs
27. A. useful B. accessible C. similar D. comparable
28. A. challenging B. astonishing C. relaxing D. inspiring
29. A. got together B. signed up C. broke away D. stayed on
30. A. Eventually B. Unfortunately C. Obviously D. Regularly
31. A. discovered B. joined C. united D. attracted
32. A. traditional B. homeless C. disabled D. typical
33. A. blind B. deaf C. lame D. stupid
34. A. threat B. encouragement C. adjustment D. approval
35. A. protect B. recognize C. feed D. educate
36. A. stubborn B. proud C. sensitive D. tentative
37. A. apply to B. give up C. try out D. hold back
38. A. appreciated B. predicted C. ignored D. considered
39. A. helpful B. successful C. cheerful D. enthusiastic
40. A. some B. either C. none D. any
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
Climate change has been a hot topic nowadays. There is little doubt_____41._____ the Earth is getting warmer and warmer. Evidence has shown that it has had_____42._____ (great) affected the Earth’s
ecology,_____43._____ (cause) both serious damage and human death. Thus, it is our______44.______ (responsible) to take immediate measures to deal with it.
Although I______45.______ (turn) down by Captain Shackleton, I decided to go aboard his ship secretly. I hid myself in the cupboard on the ship. After I was discovered three days later, Captain Shackleton hired me___46.___a steward to serve meals for the crew. I felt very honored to work for Shackleton,____47.____a reputation as an explorer was widely recognized.
___48.___(understand)Western art better, we need to spend some time looking at the development of Western painting over the centuries. During the Middle Ages, there were many famous artists, Giotto di Bondone was a______49.______(represent). He began to care more about real people instead of religious contents.
____50.____, his paintings were set apart from the paintings in the early stage of the Middle Ages.
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.
单句改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
以下句子中每句有一处错误，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。

It cannot tell us much about the Chinese. On the other hand, it do tell us a lot about Americans.
Tired, hungry, and not knew a word of Chinese, we had no idea how to order.
With this, we had the pleasure of experiencing an entire new taste: Sichuan peppercorns.
As result, their traditional foods are what you can cook over an open fire—usually boiled or roasted meat.
In fact, one of the largest shopping mall in North America is in Edmonton.
They went through two wheat-growing provinces, which they saw quantities of farms covering a large area.
The cousins chatted with Lin Fei, that had moved to Canada many years earlier.
The food was wonderful, but it was even more important was the friendship offered by Chinese people.
The blue water literally took them breath away with its exceptional beauty.
It was not until 9:30 a.m. that they finally reached to the capital of Ontario, Toronto.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假如你是某中学学生会主席李津。

请结合最近网上广为流传的“珠峰大本营将无限期关闭”的消息以及官方最新“珠穆朗玛峰自然保护区将继续有条件开放，依法合规的登山活动仍可进行”的回应，以学生会身
份，用英文在学校英文周刊上写一封倡议书，号召大家做文明登山者，关爱珠峰脆弱的自然环境。

内容须包括：
∧不乱扔垃圾，注意垃圾分类。

∧保护动植物，拒绝买卖野生动物制品。

∧未获登山许可，不要擅自前往。

注意：
∧请使用规范英语，词数不少于100词，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
∧可适当增加细节，以使内容充实、行文连贯。

参考词汇：珠穆朗玛峰自然保护区Mount Qomolangma Nature Reserve
Dear Schoolmates,
Local authorities have recently denied the claim that Mount Qomolangma Nature Reserve was permanently closed. Meanwhile the government has called on everyone’s attention to the present situation.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________
Thank you！
The Students’ Union
参考答案
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. C 9. B 10. A 11. B
12. D 13. B 14. A 15. A
16. C 17. G 18. A 19. E 20. B
21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. A 31. D 32.
C 33. A 34. B 35. A 36. B 37. C 38.
D 39. B 40. D
41. that
42. greatly
43. causing
44. responsibility
45. was turned
46. as 47. because
48. To understand
49. representative
50. Therefore
51.(1). do→ does
(2). knew→ knowing
(3). entire→ entirely
(4). 在As后加a (5). mall→ malls
(6). which→ where
(7). that→ who
(8). it→ what
(9). them→ their
(10). 去掉to
52.略。