2020年武汉市第三十九中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案

2020年武汉市第三十九中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案
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
Overnight French Toast
What You’ll Need
•16-ounce loaf of French bread
•5 eggs
•1 1 /2 cups milk
•1/2 cup half-and-half
•1/3 cup maple syrup（枫糖浆）
•1/2 teaspoon salt
•foil（锡箔纸）
•2 tablespoons melted butter（for topping）
•2 tablespoons maple syrup（for topping）
What to Do
•With an adult’s help, cut the bread into 1-inch slices.
•Place the eggs, milk, half-and-half, maple syrup, and salt into a large bowl. Stir（揽拌）the mixture until blended（混合均匀）.
•Place the sliced bread into a baking dish. Pour the mixtureover the bread and press the slices into it. Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight.
•Remove the dish from the refrigerator at least one hour before baking. Ask an adult for help to preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the French toast for 35 minutes or until golden brown.
•For the topping, combine the melted butter and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Pour it over the French toast before serving.
1.How much salt will you need to make a French toast?
A.1/3 cup.
B.1/2 teaspoon.
C.2 tablespoons.
D.16 ounces.
2.How will you use foil?
A.Place the sliced bread
B.Cover the dish.
C.Remove the dish.
D.Eat the French toast.
3.Who is the passage written for?
A.Teachers.
B.Parents.
C.Cooks.
D.Kids.
B
Now most of the workers work from 9 am to 5 pm. However, according to the global Internet survey done by the UK Sleep Council, thesiesta（午睡）was the right idea all along. The UK Sleep Council called on the country'sbosses to end nine-to-five working in favor of more flexible hours. They believe what would really increase the workers' productivity is a nice afternoon nap, rather than those bonuses.
Forty-one percent of the 12,000 people who responded to the council's survey said they were most productive in the morning, while 38 percent said theyhit their stridein the evening. "This means most of them cannot fully pay attention to what they do in the middle of the day," said sleep expert Dr. Chris Idzikowskii. "We must conclude from this survey that the traditional nine-to-five working day does not suit most workers." He suggested that allowing workers to follow their natural sleeping habits would actually benefit employers by allowing them to expand their working hours and be more productive.
Fortunately, being a college lecturer, I don't have to go to work everyday. I only work three days a week, but during the three days I work really long hours and have no time for a little siesta. I'm usually so tired and sleepy in the afternoon, which really affects thevitality（活力）of my classes.
I think Dr. Chris Idzikowskii's idea is worthwhile. When people have flexible working hours they could reach their highest productivity. On top of that, flexible working hours mean thatpeople don't have to work all at the same time. That way we could avoid traffic jams. Therefore, it's really killing two birds with one stone!
4. What can improve the workers' productivity, according to the UK Sleep Council?
A. More bonuses.
B. The flexible working time.
C. Working for long hours.
D. Working in a relaxing way.
5. What does the underlined part probably mean in Paragraph 2?
A. Were most sleepy.
B. Were most flexible.
C. Worked at their own pace.
D. Worked at their best.
6. What did the UK Sleep Council's survey find?
A. Few people are suitable to work at noon.
B. People are more productive in the morning.
C. Some people like to expand their working hours.
D. More and more people prefer to work in the evening.
7. Why does the author support Dr. Chris Idzikowskii's idea?
A. It could solve most of the traffic problems.
B. He finds Dr. Chris Idzikowskii respectable.
C. He thinks the idea can benefit the society.
D. It allows him to work for fewer hours.
C
If there is no difference in general intelligence between boys and girls, what can explain girls’ poor performance in science and math?
It hasbeen suggested that girls do not take math courses, not because they are difficult, but for social reasons. Girls do not want to be in open competition with boys because they are afraid to appear less feminine (女性的) and attractive (有魅力的).
However, there are still more high-achieving boys than girls when taking math exams. This difference appears to be worldwide. Biological explanations have been offered for this, but there are other explanations too.
Perhaps the difference which comes out during the teenage years has its roots in much earlier experiences. From their first days in kindergarten, boys are encouraged to work on their own and to complete tasks. Facts show that outstanding mathematicians and scientists have not had teachers who gave answers.
Besides, there can be little doubt that teachers of math and science expect their boy students to do better at these subjects than their girl students. They even appear to encourage the difference between boys and girls. They spend more time with the boy students, giving them more time to answer questions and working harder to get correct answers from them. They are more likely to call on boys for answers and to allow them to take the lead in classroom discussion. They also praise boys more frequently. All of this seems to encourage boys to work harder in science and math and to give them confidence that they are able to succeed.
Such a way of teaching is not likely to encourage girls to take many math and science courses, nor is it likely to support girls who do. When it comes to these subjects it seems certain that school widens the difference between boys and girls.
8. Why does the author raise a question in paragraph 1?
A. To find differences between boys and girls.
B. To explain the poor performance of girls.
C. To ask readers a question.
D. To introduce the topic.
9. The text mainly discusses ________ reasons for the difference between boys and girls in scientific achievements.
A. biological
B. personal
C. social
D. historical
10. What does the text say about great mathematicians?
A. Their teachers did not offer answers to them.
B. They started learning math at an earlier age.
C. They showed mathematical abilities in their teenage years.
D. Their success resulted from their strong interest in math.
11. The author would probably agree that ________.
A. boys and girls learn in the same way
B. boys and girls are equal in general intelligence
C. girls are more confident in themselves than before
D. girls should take fewer science courses than boys
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
How to think outside the box
Being open to dissenting（持异议的）opinions is not the only way to think outside the box.___16___
A break in our everyday life may provide the force needed to shift the direction of our thinking. So we can change environments.___17___，for example, reorganizing our desk or taking a new route to work. However, for others , bigger changes such as a new job or a marriage are required,
A famous concept is approaching routine situations as if we met or saw them for the first time. In other words, we should look at them as if we'd never seen them.____18____For instance, when we brush our teeth, take a moment to look at the toothbrush as if we never laid eyes on such an object and noticed its color1 and shape. Think about the flavor of the toothpaste and notice how our mouth feels as we move the brush back and forth.
___19___. The mere presence of a group of people with diverse experiences, views and backgrounds in our everyday life creates an atmosphere in which people can better respond to change. Why? Because they are key drivers of the development of new ideas and solutions.
Unlike negative emotions (情感）that cause specific reactions(for example, fear drives us to flee) ,positive emotions help us broaden our attention, explore our environment, and open ourselves to absorbing information.
___20___. They can be those that are going well or for which we are grateful. This shifting — into — positivity process will automatically brighten our mood—and free our brain.
A. It's also helpful to seek for the difference
B. For some people, small changes might work
C. We should show respect for different cultures too
D Some small techniques could help broaden the way we think
E. Take a few moments to think about the beautiful things in our life
F. Positive emotions play an important part in unfreezing our thinking
G. "Beginners' mind" allows us to remain open to experiences despite any knowledge we may have
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As she pulled herself over the summit of EI Capitan, Emily Harrington knew she had made history.
It wasn't____21____.The US climber had powered on through the dark and dealt with a deep cut to her head to become the first woman to free____22____the difficult route in under 24 hours."
"I'd just____23____what it would be like and it was pretty much exactly what l pictured, “Harrington said excitedly.
"It was incredibly quiet. It was super____24____.All the stars were out. It was just this really peaceful experience. I keep telling people that when great sporting____25____happen, a lot of times there's an____26____or there's a stadium. With climbing, it’s not so much like that. It was just this really____27____special moment in this magical place. And it’s something I'll never____28____."
Free climbers use just their hands and feet to climb, with a rope to____29____them if they fall. Such a dangerous and_____30_____life-threatening_____31_____requires years of preparation, both mentally and physically.
Harrington had climbed this particular_____32_____over the course of six days in 2015 and had,_____33_____tried three times to complete it within 24 hours.
However an attempt last year ended in_____34_____after Harrington, fell 50 feet, hit her head on a ledge (岩架), and_____35_____concussion (脑震荡).
"It was very_____36_____. It was very serious initially and it_____37_____that I got really lucky and I did not suffer any long-term_____38_____，”she added.
"I's definitely a mental struggle, coming over that hurdle, coming back into this year and_____39_____again." Finally she_____40_____it.
21. A. crazy B. easy C. skeptical D. casual
22.A. climb B. run C. cycle D. walk
23. A. studied B. planned C. scheduled D. imagined
24. A. cheerful B. exciting C. dark D. fearful
25. A. improvements B. achievements C. surroundings D. reports
26. A. actor B. organizer C. official D. audience
27. A. quiet B. calm C. silent D. still
28. A. predict B. discover C. experience D. forget
29. A. throw B. fetch C. catch D. move
30. A. consequently B. potentially C. hardly D. finally
31. A. challenge B. obstacle C. trouble D. barrier
32. A. route B. corner C. rock D. road
33. A. frequently B. subsequently C. smoothly D. rarely
34. A. sadness B. doubt C. disaster D. anxiety
35. A. obtained B. acquired C. affected D. suffered
36. A. scary B. disappointed C. active D. funny
37. A. figured out B. found out C. turned out D. brought out
38. A. failures B. wounds C. damages D. injuries
39. A. defeating B. trying C. exploring D. competing
40. A. abandoned B. missed C. made D. controlled
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
Lots of cats love having cat companions, but if yours doesn't, it might act out by showing fear or aggression.
This doesn’t____41.____(necessary) mean you have to give one up! "Cats show great flexibility in____42.____(they) social behavior,” says Kristyn Vitale, a researcher at the Human-Animal Interaction Lab at Oregon State University, US.
She suggests____43.____(separate) the cats into different areas of the house and slowly reintroducing them to one another using a method____44.____(call) "Scent, Sight (遗臭)，Touch”：Take a toy or blanket from each cat and exchange them. Give each cat the other cat's scent item along____45.____lots of praise and rewards so they connect the smell with good things. After doing this a few times, set up a space____46.____the cats will be able to see one another through a physical barrier, like a screen door or gate. Then feed them, so they start to connect positive____47.____(feeling) with the sight of the other cat. After a few____48.____(success) feeding periods, you can try to introduce the cats without a barrier (障碍)——distract each cat with toys during their first meeting in the same room, so they have less time____49.____(worry).
“If owners go slow and give lots of rewards, many cats can learn to accept_____50._____companion cat," Vitale says.
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。

I often cook delicious food for those who were homeless. But last Saturday my only stove suddenly broke down, leaving me unable to continuing my act of kindness.
One of my good friends found it out about that. Yesterday afternoon he bought new stove and delivered it to my house. It was something total unexpected from him. I kept expressing my thank to him. Therefore, he just said, “You have done so much for others, including me. This is the least thing which I can do to repay you to all your kindness.” His words made me deeply moving.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假如你是学校英语社团的一名成员，为了增进友谊，英语社团上周日(6月13日)组织社团成员去人民公园进行了一次郊游活动。

请你写一篇英文稿件记录这次郊游活动，并且向校报投稿。

稿件内容包括：
1.活动的目的
2.集合的时间、地点、交通方式以及郊游期间的活动
3.你的感受
注意：1.词数100左右
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：一次郊游活动an outing
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参考答案
1. B
2. B
3. D
4. B
5. D
6. A
7. C
8. D 9. C 10. A 11. B
12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
16. D 17. B 18. G 19. A 20. E
21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. A 32.
A 33.
B 34.
C 35.
D 36. A 37. C 38. D 39. B 40. C
41. necessarily
42. their 43. separating
44. called 45. with 46. where 47. feelings
48. successful
49. to worry
50. a
51.(1).were→are；
(2).continuing→continue；
(3).删除it；
(4).在new前面加a/one；
(5).total→totally；
(6).thank→thanks；
(7).Therefore→However；
(8).which→that；
(9).to→for；
(10).moving→moved
52.略。