2019-2020学年陕西宝鸡中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案

2019-2020学年陕西宝鸡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
Electric Shocks Can Be Fatal
Government statistics recently showed that in theUK, more than 3,000 people a year experience electric shocks in their homes. A smaller number of people are killed after they touch the power lines outside their homes. Electric shocks can cause a person's heart or breath to stop and are potentially fatal. It is essential for people to learn basic techniques to deal with such emergencies.
What to do?
● If you are the first person to reach someone who has an electric shock, don't touch him or her!
● If the victim is still holding the appliance that gives him or her the shock (e.g. a hair dryer), unplug it or turn off the power at its source.Under no circumstances can you try to move the appliance with your hands!
● Ifyou can't turn off the power, use a piece of wood, like a broom handle or a chair, to separate the victim from the appliance or the power source. You may even be able to do this with a folded newspaper.
● The victim must remain lying down. If he or she isunconscious, the victim should be placed on his or her side. But he or she should not be moved if there is a possibility of neck or spine injuries unless it is ly necessary.
● It is essential to maintain the victim's body heat, so make sure you cover him or her with a blanket before you do anything else. If the victim is not breathing, apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (人工呼吸). Keep the victim's head low until professional help arrives.
● If the electric shock has been caused by an external power line, the dangers to the victim and to anybody providing first aid are much greater.
1. What kind of passage is it?
A. An advertisement.
B. A horror story.
C. A news report.
D. First aid emergency advice.
2. The underlined sentence implies that ________.
A. you should move the appliance
B. you should pick up the appliance and turn off the electricity
C. it is very dangerous to touch the appliance with your hands
D. it is unnecessary to unplug the appliance with your hands
3. When a person has got an electric shock, you should ________.
A. separate the victim from the appliance and let him sit up
B. keep the victim warm and help him or her breathe again
C. move the victim onto his or her side if he or she has got neck injuries
D. keep the victim's head high until professional help arrives
B
Mark Twain,the famous American writer,was once traveling in France.He went by trainto Dijon.He was very tired and wanted to sleep.He therefore asked the conductor to wake him up when the train came to Dijon.
But first he explained he was a very heavy sleeper,“I may possibly protest(抗议)loudly when you try to wake me up,” he said to the conductor.“But don’t take any notice of what I say.Just put me off the train anyway.”
Then Mark Twain went to ter,when he woke up it was night time and the train had reached Paris already.He realized at once that the conductor had forgotten to wake him up at Dijon.He was so angry that he ran to the conductor and began to shout at him.
“I have never been so angry in my life,” Mark Twain said.
The conductor looked at him calmly(平静地).“You are not half so angry as the American whom I put off the train atDijon,” he said.
4. Mark Twain knew that he was a heavy sleeper,so ________.
A. he protested loudly to the conductor
B. he did not sleep before he arrived inDijon
C. he told the conductor to wake him up no matter how loudly he might protest
D. he slept lightly that time
5. The conductor didn’t wake up Mark Twain atDijonbecause ________.
A. he didn’t take Mark Twain’s words seriously
B. he forgot Mark Twain’s words when the train came toDijon
C. he did not want to bear his protest
D. he mistook another American traveler for Mark Twain
6. The American whom the conductor put off the train ________.
A. did not want to get off atDijon
B. wanted to get off atParis
C. wanted to get off atDijon
D. did not want to get off atParis
7. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The conductor didn’t take Mark Twain’s words seriously.
B. The conductor did take Mark Twain’s words seriously.
C. The conductor was a heavy sleeper.
D. Mark Twain must get off atParis.
C
On the night of September 19, 1961, Betty Hill and her husband Barney were driving home through the White Mountains from Niagara Falls. They were travelling on anearly deserted two-lane highway when Betty noticed a steady light in the sky that was getting bigger and brighter.
She thought it was a planet or a star. Barney, stimulated at her excitement, said it was probably just a wandering aeroplane. Whatever it was, it appeared to be following them.
They stopped their car for a closer look. What they said happened next, changed their lives. The flying object was noiseless. It appeared to be spinning. It was as big as a jet but shaped like a pancake.
So formed the tale of Betty Hill, a New Hampshire social worker who, with Barney, a postal worker, claimed to be kidnapped by aliens, who were from outer space, on a moonlit night about 60 years ago.
After reluctantly going public with her experience, Hill, who died of cancer at her New Hampshire home, aged 85, became a celebrity on the UFO circuit and was known as the “first lady of UFOs”.
Intriguingly, at the time of the incident, the Hills remembered nothing except that they had spied a strange object in the sky. Later, troubled by nightmares and other stress-related pains, the couple underwenthypnosis(催眠) where the full story came out with the aid of Boston psychiatrist Benjamin Simon, an expert in medical hypnosis.
On their night of contact the Hills arrived homeat 5 a.m., unable to account for two lost hours. They were also confused by the odd marks on their telescopes, deep signs on the tops of Barney’s best shoes, Betty’s torn dress and strange circular markings on their car that made the needle of a compass jump wildly.
After seeing them for six months, the psychiatrist concluded the Hills’ lost memory about the hours they lost on that night in 1961 “appeared to involve an amazing experience on the part of both of the Hills”. Whether the experience had been fantasy or reality, Simon could not say, but he said he was convinced they had not been lying. He guessed that it had been a kind of shared dream.
Reports of aliens capturing humans and taking them aboard oddly shaped spacecraft were “comparatively rare” before 1975. After a movie, “The UFO Incident”, about the Hills came out, however, such stories increased.
8. When they saw the strange object in the sky, Barney and Betty Hill ______________.
A. were astonished at its strange flight and noise
B. regarded it as just a wandering car following them
C. realized immediately what the danger it might cause
D. showed curiosity in discovering what it really was
9. The word “Intriguingly” in paragraph 6 most probably means “______________”.
A. Ridiculously
B. Temporarily
C. Remarkably
D. Mysteriously
10. The Hills later sought the help of a psychiatrist because ______________.
A. they had lots of secrets in their lives after the strange experience
B. their lives were greatly disturbed by the unexpected experience
C. they wanted to share their unforgettable experience with the expert
D. they hoped to forget completely what had happened to them
11. This article was written in order to ______________.
A. describe an unusual event to the readers
B. convince readers of the existence of UFOs
C. record how people were caught by aliens
D. warn people of the dangers the UFOs cause
D
A former UPS driver and his wife have made history by donating $20 million to Morgan State University – the largest gift any historically black college or university (HBCU) has ever received from a former student. The money, pledged by Calvin Tyler Jr and his wife Tina, will fund scholarships that were established under the Tylers’ name in 2002.
Tyler grew up in a low-income family and was forced to drop out of Morgan State University in 1963 because he could no longer afford to study. The following year, Tyler saw a job advertisement in a Baltimore newspaper from United Parcel Service and got a job with the company as a driver. He rose through the ranks during his 34-year career at the global shipping company to become its senior vice president of US operations and a member of the board of directors before retiring in 1998.
Tyler and his wife, also a Baltimore native, have lived all across the country but he said they have never forgotten their humble beginnings.
Their latest pledge follows a $5million commitment they made in 2016 for the fund, which to date has
supported 222 students with full or partial scholarships.
Marybeth Gasman, a professor at Rutgers University who studies HBCUs, said the gift is significant because public HBCU’s like Morgan State University tend to have a lower alumni giving rate compared to private ones.
“For a long time, they weren’t asking alumni to give,” she said. But that has changed in the past couple of decades, she added, and the schools have “started asking alumni to give and creating a culture of philanthropy (慈善) on campus.”
David K. Wilson, the president of Morgan State University, said the money will help students for years to come. “Morgan is so proud to call this son and daughter of the great city of Baltimore our own,” he said in a statement. “Through their historic giving, the doors of higher education will most certainly be kept open for generations of aspiring leaders whose financial shortfalls may have kept them from realizing their academic dreams.”
“We are forever indebted to the Tylers”.
12. Why is Tyler’s donation historic?
A. He was a former UPS driver.
B. The donation is large enough.
C. The donation will fund his scholarships.
D. He used to be a student at the university.
13. What is a driving force of Tyler’s donation?
A. His working experiences.
B. His career achievements.
C. His promise to the university.
D. His past embarrassing situations.
14. Which is true about HBCUs according to Gasman?
A. They are mainly public universities.
B. They are encouraging alumni to donate.
C. They rarely accept help from the alumni.
D. They have changed little over the decades.
15. What can be inferred about Tyler from Wilson’s comments?
A. He’s helped many city leaders.
B. He’s grateful to his university.
C. He’s made great contributions.
D. He’s proud of his son and daughter.
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
Most people believe in the right to express their own opinion without fear of punishment. This value, however, is coming under fire in an unlikely place—the public school classroom. The issue is school uniforms. Should public school students be allowed to make individual decisions about clothing?___16___I think school uniforms are the better choice for students.
Wearing school uniforms would help make students’ lives simpler. They would no longer have to decide what to wear every morning, sometimes trying on outfit after outfit in an effort to choose.___17___ School uniforms influence students to act responsibly in groups and as individuals. Uniforms give students the message that school is a special place for learning.___18___For example, when students do something as a group, such as attending meetings in the auditorium or eating lunch in the cafeteria, the fact that they all wear the same uniform gives them a sense of unity.
___19___Students’ standards of living differ greatly from family to family, and some people are well-off while others are not. People sometimes forget that school is a place to get an education, not to promote a “fashion show”. Carrying out mandatory school uniforms would make all the students look the same regardless of their financial status.
There are many well-documented benefits of carrying out mandatory school uniforms for students. Many relevant studies have proved that.___20___
A. Schools had better do more further studies.
B. Uniforms would help save much time and trouble.
C. School uniforms help make all the students feel equal.
D. Or should all the students be required to wear a uniform?
E. School uniformshelp bridge the economic gap among students.
F. In addition, uniforms create a feeling of community among students.
G. Public schools should require uniforms to benefit both the students and society.
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
Taking Chances
My mother recently read me a speech, hoping to___21___my endless quest（追求）for answers to everything.
Ever since I was very young,___22___of making mistakes, I’ve asked countless times, “What should I do?" I don't remember clearly when I___23___only to do things the “right" way. However, sometime during my high school years, I___24___.I decided to act inBeauty and the Beast.Though I had to memorize___25___,I would take
the chance that I might___26___. On the day of tryouts（预选）,my hands were___27___badly when I got up to sing. But when I opened my mouth, the sound was loud and___28___. I reached for the high notes that sometimes were___29___my reach. I was trying to do my best even though I might fail.___30___I didn't!
The audition（试镜）was an___31___part of the process. I realized if I wanted to live life to the fullest, I had to take___32___. Now, I do take these chances every day: voicing my opinions in class discussions or debates,___33___for a high note in church choir, etc.
Three years ago, I broke my back. The___34___meant I couldn't try out for my favorite basketball. And, the day I___35___out for track was the first day my doctor allowed me to exercise. I started running with my mom, because I didn't___36___the track team.
I have finally learned to___37___myself. And I have come to realize that even though my parents and teachers don't always have the___38___to “What should I do?", they will be there to___39___me when I try. "Life is learning to deal with Plan B," my mother___40___in her speech. But I now know that the Plan As I make for my life will become easier and easier with every chance.
21. A. satisfy B. seek C. excite D. stand
22. A. aware B. afraid C. certain D. free
23. A. afforded B. agreed C. promised D. decided
24. A. survived B. learned C. changed D. quitted
25. A. lines B. texts C. lessons D. roles
26. A. stay B. leave C. fail D. join
27. A. hurting B. shaking C. suffering D. struggling
28. A. distant B. gentle C. innocent D. powerful
29. A. beyond B. within C. outside D. against
30. A. Otherwise B. Thus C. But D. Therefore
31. A. ordinary B. independent C. additional D. important
32. A. turns B. chances C. measures D. sides
33. A. looking B. waiting C. hoping D. reaching
34. A. injury B. event C. disease D. experience
35. A. worked B. tried C. looked D. held
36. A. make B. admire C. take D. visit
37. A. help B. enjoy C. push D. save
38. A. action B. way C. response D. answer
39. A. teach B. watch C. support D. trust
40. A. planned B. stated C. expected D. discussed
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
I’m writing to invite you to the community lecture____41.____(concern) garbage classification. Given that most neighbors fail to classify garbage properly____42.____they really try to, our community____43.____(organize) this lecture in an attempt to guide this deed. Garbage classification is____44.____great significance. First, not only can it cope with pollution issue____45.____(effective) but more space originally____46.____(occupy) by wasteland will be spared. Second, we can undeniably make____47.____difference by taking advantage of recyclable garbage. To fulfill your____48.____(responsible) to live an eco-life, come and join in the lecture that is expected____49.____(give) at 3 p.m. next Sunday on the playground. Only with combined efforts can we make_____50._____(we) neighborhood better.
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。

A cosmetic company's quirky(古怪的) video advert has backfired with customer saying they will refuse to buy its products.
Purcotton, the Chinese company owned by Winner Medical Co., released the video on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok. The video starts with a woman walking along and being followed by a man who face is covered. Looking concerned, the woman produces a Purcotton wet wipe and removes his makeup. When the man taps her shoulder, she turns out and a man's face is shown.
"What’s up, brother?” asks the woman, in a manly voice. Vomiting sounds and visual effects have been added.
More than 3,000 commented, mainly offended by how acceptable the video is, stated it’s appalling that they
should normalize stalking(骚扰). A female Weibo user said it was really not funny that a woman’s looks were being made fun.
China Women’s News condemned Purcotton and comment that the video was full of bias, gender stereotypes and ignorance.
Purcotton has withdrawn the video and apologized for the discomfort caused to women, saying future advertising content will be strict examined.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假如你是李华，本周末要去参加课外英语角。

要介绍三个刚学的、印象深刻的英文单词。

请写一个发言稿。

内容包括：
1.三个单词的含义；
2.印象深刻的原因；
3.学习英语的信心.
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答.
Hi everyone，
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________
参考答案
1. D
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. D 9. D 10. B 11. A
12. B 13. D 14. B 15. C
16. D 17. B 18. F 19. C 20. G
21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. D 32.
B 33. D 34. A 35. B 36. A 37.
C 38.
D 39. C 40. B
41. concerning
42. although
43. will organize
44. of 45. effectively
46. occupied
47. a 48. responsibility
49. to be given
50. our
51.(1). customer→customers
(2). the→a
(3). who→whose
(4). his→her
(5). 删除out
(6). acceptable→unacceptable
(7). stated改为stating
(8). fun后加of
(9). comment→commented
(10). strict→strictly
52.略。