2020届南宁市第十五中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答案

2020届南宁市第十五中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答案
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
Ashish, the 48-year-old surgeon encourages others to do the same through Bloodline, a nonprofit association he founded in 2017. Besides this, he donates blood regularly.
According to Ashish, who has been a doctor at a United Family Healthcare hospital in Shanghai since 2007, Bloodline is aimed at creating a blood bank that can help the community as well as individuals with rare blood types who face an urgent need for blood.
“My father, a doctor who specialized in treating chest infections, only charged those who could afford the medical treatment. For those who couldn’t pay, he never mentioned money and instead gave them the drugs for free.” he says.
During his growing up years, Ashish was also exposed to social services, helping collect food and money for a local children’s hospital.
Ashish first donated blood when he was 18. After arriving in China in 2003, Ashish learned mandarin at Fudan University in Shanghai before becoming a graduate student in general surgery at Shanghai Huashan Hospital. Here, he continued participating in blood donation drives as his way of giving back to society. In 2011, he became a volunteer at the Shanghai Blood Center where he helped raise public awareness about blood donations.
The idea of setting up an online community for this cause came in 2013 as he believed that there should be a group of expats who get together voluntarily to work with patients and organize regular gatherings to raise public awareness. In 2017, this community was officially registered as Bloodline.
“Our organization currently has a presence in 14 cities, including Beijing, Dalian, and Guangzhou. It’s often a small group of people in each city but they can help a great deal.” says Ashish, who holds the roles of ambassador and director of the foreign volunteers group at the Shanghai Blood Center.
Ashish has also emphasize the importance of raising awareness of their causes in children, noting that people from the younger generations are more receptive to the idea of donating blood. Bloodline is currently planning to launch a junior club within the organization where youth will get to tour blood donation centers, witness how the blood is dealt, who the end users are, and the difference that they can make to the lives of those in need of blood.
“We come from different countries and have different skin color1 s, but the blood streaming through our
bodies is the same. When there is a need to roll up sleeves and save lives, we will step forward bravely.” he says.
1. The goal of Bloodline is to ________.
A. set up a blood bank that can help the community
B. raise money for the charity
C. assist children in local hospitals
D. help poor people reduce their financial burden
2. What can we infer about Ashish through the whole passage? He ________.
A. benefited from blood donation himself
B. got his medical degree in FuDan University
C. got the idea of founding Bloodline from his father
D. helped collect food and money for a local children’s hospital
3. What message does the passage convey to us?
A. Giving is receiving
B. Hard work leads to success.
C. One needs to return the favor.
D. Love is without boundaries.
B
The AI research arm of Alibaba created a machine learning model that received a higher score on the Stanford Question Answering Dataset than humans. The database consists of more than 100,000 questions to test reading comprehension.
In early January this year the Alibaba AI software machine scored 82.44 on the test while humans scored 82.304. Besides, computers and AI have already defeated humans, for example in games such as chess. However, it seemed that language skills were superior in humans as machines find languages hard to master.
A large number of call center employees, often in developing countries, may be out of work soon if the AI robots are cheaper and as effective as human labor. Soon when you phone a company for information the conversation will go like this: “ We are sorry but all our robots are busy right now. We value your call. Please stay on the line until a robot is free to serve you. There are just 12 callers ahead of you.” A robot will serve you some popular tunes while you wait.
Si Luo, who is a chief scientist of natural language processing at Alibaba’s AI research group noted that questions such as “What causes rain?” can now be answered with a high degree of accuracy by robots. Si Luo said, “ We believe the foundational technology can be gradually applied to a lot of applications such as customer service, museum tutorials, and online responses to inquiries from patients, freeing human efforts in a new way.”
Si Luo’s team is working closely with Ali Xiaomi, a mobile customer service chatbot. Ali Xiaomi can be customized to be used on Alibaba’s platforms such as Taobao and Tmall. The new AI robots could answer consumers’ questions as they did the Stanford questions. The robots would look for the answers from prepared information. However, there are limits to what the system will be able to do. If questions do not have clear-cut answers, or the questions asked are too unclear or ungrammatical, the robot may not be able to deal with them.
4. What can we learn about the Alibaba AI software machine?
A. It has been tested in some areas.
B. It has become popular since January.
C. It has offered a special learning style.
D. It has made people interested in reading.
5. What does the example in paragraph 3 show about the AI robots?
A. They should have better language skills.
B. They may replace humans in some fields.
C. They need to be customized to serve customers.
D. They will be widely used in developing countries.
6. How does Si Luo feel about the foundational technology?
A. Doubtful.
B. Worried.
C. Curious.
D. Confident.
7. What can we infer from the lastparagraph about Ali Xiaomi?
A. It needs to improve in some ways.
B. It is connected with another system.
C. It is a platform to show good service.
D. It can answer any questions accordingly.
C
It was five years ago that something unforgettable happened. My wife and I celebrated our 40thwedding anniversary that year. It was a lovely event hosted by our sons for us. My wonderful friends from the past surprised us with gifts and congratulations. Our gift to each other was a driving trip out west. We drove fromOntariointoAlberta, then southward intoGlacierNational ParkinMontana, and continued toYellowstoneNational Park.
It was a cold spring day, and theBeartooth Highwayhad opened for the season just days before. Alongside the road, there was still a great amount of snow there. The scenery was so impressive that we made lots of stops to record memories with my camera. At the highest point of the highway, I stopped at a lookout to catch the amazing views, with my wife in the centre of my camera lens.
There were not many cars on the road. Sometimes, cars with energetic young tourists passed by. And then we heard a motorcycle in the distance. The driver of the motorcycle, who wore dirty clothes, parked behind our
cars. As he approached us, his only words were, “Give me your camera and get over there with your wife.” I must admit I felt nervous that we might be robbed where we just created some beautiful memories. Surprisingly, he just took a picture of us, handed back my camera and rode off before we could express our gratitude. The photo he took is one of the most valuable and prized of our trip.
I learned my lesson somewhere I least expected it. We should never judge a man by his appearance. If the motorcycle driver reads this story and remembers the situation, we would like to say “Thank you” to him.
8. According to the passage, what do we know about the trip?
A. It was taken by train to the west.
B. It was a suggestion from their friends.
C. It was in the late autumn five years ago.
D. It was a gift for their wedding anniversary.
9. Why was the author nervous when the motorcycle driver offered to take a picture?
A. He could have lost the camera.
B. His wife might not be satisfied with the view there.
C. The motorcycle driver would borrow the camera.
D. The motorcycle driver might not be good at the taking pictures.
10. Which of the following best describes the driver of the motorcycle?
A. Kind and straightforward.
B. Rich and generous.
C. Creative and capable.
D. Careful and admirable.
11. Which of the following can be concluded from the passage?
A. No pains, no gains.
B. Seeing is believing.
C. Don’t judge a book by its cover.
D. The longest journey begins with the first step.
D
A Hug from a Teenage Boy
Fifteen years spent in the field of education have provided Nancy Marra with many treasured moments. One of the most endearing happened when she was teaching second grade.
That year, she decided to plan something special for the children: a Mother’s Day tea. After all the preparations were made for it, each child took home an invitation.Nancywas surprised and relieved to see that
every mother was planning to attend. She even invited her own mother.
Finally, the day arrived. That afternoon, each child lined up at the classroom door expecting the arrival of his or her mom. As it got closer to starting time,Nancylooked around and her eyes quickly found Jimmy. His mother hadn’t shown up and he was looking upset.
Nancytook her mother by the hand and walked over to Jimmy. “Jimmy,”Nancysaid, “I have a bit of a problem here and I was wondering if you could help out. Since I’m going to be really busy today, I was wondering if you could keep my mother company.”
Nancy’s mom and Jimmy sat at a table with two other mother-child pairs. Jimmy servedNancy’s mom her treats, presented her with the giftNancyhad made, and pulled out and pushed in her chair, just as they had practiced the day before. WheneverNancylooked over, her mom and Jimmy were in deep conversation Ten years later,Nancywas at a high school to take a senior class on a field trip, and there was Jimmy. On the way back,Nancyhad the students complete an evaluation form of their trip. She collected and checked the forms one by one.
When she came to Jimmy’s evaluation page, he had written, “Remember our Mother’s Day tea we had in second grade, Mrs. Marra? I do! Thanks for all you did for me, and thank your mother, too.”
As they began unloading at the school, Jimmy made sure he was the last one to go.Nancytold him she really enjoyed what he had written. He looked rather embarrassed, mumbled (咕哝) his own thanks, and then turned to walk away. As the bus driverbegan pulling the bus away, Jimmy ran back and knocked on the bus door. He jumped back on board and gaveNancya big hug. “Thanks again, Mrs. Marra. No one even knew my mom didn’t make it that day!”
She ended her workday with a hug from a teenage boy who had probably stopped hugging teachers years ago.
12. Why was Jimmy paired withNancy’s mother?
A. Nancy was too busy to spend time with her.
B. Jimmy’s mother didn’t come to the event.
C. Nancy wanted Jimmy to get to know her.
D. Jimmy could get along well with her.
13. Where did Jimmy meetNancyten years later?
A. Near Jimmy’s high school.
B. At a Mother’s Day tea.
C. In Nancy’s classroom.
D. On a field trip.
14. How did Jimmy feel about whatNancyhad done for him?
A. Upset.
B. Embarrassed.
C. Grateful.
D. Satisfied.
15. Which of the following best presents the theme of the passage?
A. No act of kindness is ever wasted.
B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C. A mother’s hug lasts long after she lets go.
D. The best teacher must be the best performer.
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____16____, depending on age, family size and other characteristics , there are still some easy things that all shoppers can do to keep more money in their bank accounts.
____17____
When you shop, a best way to save money is to have a plan in mind to help you avoid impulse（冲动）purchases (购买). For instance, you might leave your credit cards at home and only carry the exact amount of cash that you will need for your planned purchase. Some shoppers agree to discuss any purchases over a certain dollar amount with their spouses（配偶）first.
Know When to Pay for Quality
Sometimes the best way to save money in the long terms to spend a little more money right now.
____18____. A high-quality pair of shoes will last longer than a bargain and prevent foot pain. Leaner cuts of meat and organic produce provide health benefits for your family.
Buy Secondhand
Check classified ads, thrift stores and garage sales for used clothing, toys, furniture, and much more available at a part of their original cost.____19____, check out groups like Freecycle where members offer unwanted items for free to anyone willing to pick them up.
Borrow Instead of Buy
If you're only going to use something once, try to borrow it instead of spending your money on it.
____20____. Swap(交换) books with a friend. Check out the resources at your local library . You’ll also be reducing disorder in your home.
A. Turn to your friends for help
B. Although the best way to save money can vary from person to person
C. A good piece of furniture canstay in the family for decades
D. For the most secondhand savings
E. Buy items that are well packaged
F. Borrow a tool from your neighbor
G. Avoid impulse purchases
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When I was two years old, I lost my father forever, who had a traffic accident and passed away. Three years later, my mother____21____from serious health problems, leaving me to care for her. This____22____reversed (翻转)our roles as child and caretaker. While I knew my mother was sick, I____23____that everything would be okay.____24____, in 1997 everything went terribly____25____, and my life changed forever.
Adoption(收养) is a(n)____26____word to a five-year-old child, but when I realized that my mother had signed me over to____27____, I felt it was the ultimate betrayal(背叛). I suffered from shock,____28____, and confusion as I attempted to____29____my new family. I did learn to love my new parents though I couldn't_____30_____my mother for betraying me. Hearing people tell me that she did it in my best interest and that she actually loved me, I felt even bitter. I firmly believed that_____31_____she had truly loved me she would have made it work for our little family.
However, the older I got, the more I began to understand how_____32_____our situation had been. We had been_____33_____boxes of noodles. I have started to understand the_____34_____she put me up for adoption, and that she really did save me.
Only recently have I begun to_____35_____how a mother could give her child to strangers, and Irealize now what a sacrifice(牺牲) it must have been for her to let me go. She was_____36_____, but even in her state she understood that she was pulling me down with her. She loved me_____37_____anything, so she wanted me to have a chance in life, one she realized she could no longer_____38_____me. When I look back now, I am_____39_____to her. Even though I hated her for a long time, I now know my life has been a special gift only because she was_____40_____enough to give me up.
21. A. recovered B. suffered C. benefited D. prevented
22. A. connection B. direction C. occupation D. situation
23. A. recognized B. explained C. admitted D. believed
24. A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. However D. Besides
25. A. well B. wrong C. mad D. common
26. A. exact B. right C. warm D. foreign
27. A. strangers B. cousins C. friends D. neighbors
28. A. cold B. hunger C. tiredness D. anger
29. A. adjust to B. worry about C. give up D. search for
30. A. forgive B. convince C. represent D. consult
31. A. although B. If C. since D. unless
32. A. familiar B. simple C. terrible D. independent
33. A. throwing away B. charging for C. surviving on D. dreaming of
34. A. reasons B. risks C. rules D. results
35. A. remember B. understand C. ignore D. describe
36. A. upset B. polite C. sick D. calm
37. A. other than B. rather than C. more than D. less than
38. A. offer B. lend C. control D. teach
39. A. similar B. grateful C. equal D. rude
40. A. curious B. patient C. modest D. selfless
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
The New York Times published an article recently that shows great regret for the "death of conversation". It suggests that____41.____technology such as cell phones, e-mails, and Internet posting makes us feel more____42.____(connect) than ever, they’re also driving us away from people around us.
Users get final connectivity____43.____price of face-to-face conversation. Lan Guo, 19, a freshman English major from Changsha University, said that she would like to hear people’s tone of voice and see their faces in a conversation. She mentions that____44.____(lose) ourselves in mobile technology reduces our chance of starting conversations with strangers and____45.____(meet) people．
The concept of “I share, therefore I am” among this generation. Young people are so busy creating or polishing their online persona (网络人格) that they forget____46.____to live a real life. For example, they may care more about blogging about attending a party rather than enjoying being there.
However, experts remind us that it’s____47.____(fair) to blame mobile technology. Chen Chen, a sociology expert at China Youth and Children Research Center,____48.____(point) out that it is still owners of mobile technology that are avoiding personal contact. We take advantage of these devices____49.____(hide) ourselves from others. Texting messages or calling may be an excuse to avoid contact with others, such as having eye contact. “When____50.____(strengthen) conversation, we can understand each other. Simply throwing away the mobile phones is not a solution.”she said.
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；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

My English teacher, Mr Li, nearly fifty years old, comes to our school in 1998. As he has been working very hardly all these years, he has praised for his excellent work many times. He has many knowledge and is good at teaching. All of us enjoy his lessons which is lively and interested. He gets on well with us, so he is strict with us. He often encourages us to do our best as the benefit of our country. With his help, we have made a great progress. Mr Li is not only our good teacher but also our good friend. He is my favorite teacher and we all love and respect her.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，近日你校举办了以“中国传统文化之美”为主题的首届校园文化节。

请你根据以下要点，给校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.举办时间；
2.活动内容；
3.师生反响。

注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考答案
1. A
2. D
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. D 9. A 10. A 11. C
12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
16. B 17. G 18. C 19. D 20. F
21. B 22. D 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. A 31. B 32.
C 33. C 34. A 35. B 36. C 37. C 38. A 39. B 40. D
41. while##though##although
42. connected
43. at 44. losing
45. meeting
46. how 47. unfair
48. points 49. to hide
50. strengthening
51.(1).comes→came (2). hardly →hard (3).has 后加been
(4).many →much
(5).is→ are (6).interested →interesting (7).so →but (8).as→ for
(9).删除made后的a (10).her→ him
52.略。