2020-2021学年临沂市临沭第一中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案

2020-2021学年临沂市临沭第一中学高三英语上学期期末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
The Orchard
I had a very nice meal at the Orchard restaurant．The food was lovely and the service was quite good．We chose to eat in the garden which was full of beautiful flowers and very relaxing．The only disappointment was the dessert — the apple piewas far too sweet and it was cold too．Apart from that it was an enjoyable evening．As for the price — what a bargain，excellent value for money！
Park Inn
The best thing about Park Inn was the service — it was excellent．There was a warm welcome when we arrived and the waiters were very helpful all evening．However，the food wasn’t as good．The menu looked interesting but the meals were rather tasteless．It’s not a cheap restaurant and I wasn’t happy to pay so much for boring food．
Richard’s Place
When we enteredthe restaurant，we were surprised by the lovely interior (内部的) design of it．So stylish，so modern！This is one of the most popular restaurants in town and it’s very easy to see why．The food was great and excellent value for money but it was ruined by very，very poor service！
TheRiverside
It was lovely sitting outside and looking over the river．There were lots of little lanterns (灯笼) and color1 ed lights everywhere and it all looked very pretty．The food was good，nothing very special but quite tasty．The service was OK; we didn’t have to wait too long for our food but the waiter never looked very happy！It’s quite an expensive place but with the view I think it’s quite good value for money．
1. In which restaurant can customers eat in the garden？
A. Park Inn．
B. TheOrchard．
C. The Riverside．
D. Richard’s Place．
2. What makes the customers of Park Inn most satisfied？
A. The food．
B. The price．
C. The service．
D. The environment．
3. In Richard’s Place，customers can ________．
A. receive good service
B. enjoy its moderndesign
C. listen to wonderful music
D. enjoy the beauty of a river
B
Even plant can run a fever，especially when they're under attack by insects or disease．But unlike human，plants can have their temperature taken from 3，000 feet away straight up．A decade ago，adopting the infrared （红外线）scanning technology developed for military purposes and other satellites，physicist Stephen Paley came up with a quick wayto take the temperature of crops to determine which ones are under stress．The goal was to let farmers precisely（精确的）target pesticide（杀虫剂）spraying rather than rain poison on a whole field，which always includes plants that don't have pest problems．
Evenbetter，Paley's Remote Scanning Services Company could detect crop problems before they became visible to the eye．Fixed on a plane flown at 3，000 feet at night，an infrared scanner measured the heat sent out by crops．The data were transformed into a color﹣coded map showing where plants were running "fevers"．Farmers could then spot﹣spray，using 50 to 70 percent less pesticide that they otherwise would．The bad news is that Paley's company closed down in 1984，after only three years．Farmers resisted thenew technology and long﹣term supporters were hard to find．But with the renewed concern about pesticides on produce and refinements（改进）in infrared scanning，Paley hopes to get back into operation．Agriculture experts have no doubt that the technology works．"This technique can be used on 75 percent of agricultural land in the United States，" says George Oerther of Texas A& M，who recently retired from the Department of Agriculture，thinks remote infrared crop scanning could be adopted by the end of the decade．But only if Paley finds the financial support which he failed to obtain 10years ago．
4. Plants will give out an increased amount of heat when they are ．
A. facing an infrared scanner
B. sprayed with pesticides
C. exposed to extreme sun rays
D. inpoor physical condition
5. In order to apply pesticide spraying precisely，we can use infrared scanning to ．
A draw a color1﹣coded map
B evaluate the damage to the crops
C. locate the problem area
D. measure the size of the affected area
6. The application of infrared scanning technology to agriculture met with some difficulties of ．
A. the lack of official support
B. its high cost
C. the lack of financial support
D. its failure to help increase production
7. Infrared scanning technology may be brought back into operation because of ．
A. full support from agricultural experts
B. the forceful promotion by the Department of Agriculture
C. the desire of farmers to improve the quality of their produce
D. growing concern about the over use of pesticides on crops
C
It’s easy to do easy things, but they don’t carry the challenges and rewards of doing something difficult. Scott Kelly said he tried to express that view everywhere he went. And he spoke from experience, having spent a career that included the time as a NASA astronaut, US Navy captain, fighter pilot, and engineer.
Scott spoke at the University of North Alabama, sharing stories about his experience of spending a year on the International Space Station (ISS). He said the physical pressure of living in weightlessness for a year was hard to describe and that the fluids(积水) in his head sometimes made him feel like he was standing on his head. It also needed some time to recover when he returned home. “My legs were weak and it would be uncomfortable to sit for a while because my body hadn’t had that pressure so long,” Scott said.
He discussed life aboard including spending time with Russian astronauts. They came from different cultures. He had managed to get along well with everyone aboard as they lived together, worked together, and had to rely on each other. He thought it was one of the most rewarding things in his life.
Though life there was not easy, Scott never regretted being an astronaut and going to space. He also discussed experiences growing up, admitting that he wasn’t always the greatest student but was able to overcome that through hard work and determination.
“Never give up or lower your dreams. If you work for it, all things are possible. There is a zero percent chance of succeeding if you don’t even try. And when you succeed after trying hard, you’ll find it really rewarding,” Scott said in the end.
8. Scott mentioned his experience in the ISS mainly to show ________.
A. he enjoyed making speeches
B. he was a responsible astronaut
C. his life in space was challenging
D. the daily life of an astronaut can be boring
9. What may benefit Scott most when he lived with Russian astronauts?
A. He won some awards through teamwork.
B. He found the fun of living in the Space Station.
C. He learned to develop close relationships with others.
D. He picked up some knowledge of Russian culture.
10. Which of the following can best describe Scott?
A. Kind and thoughtful.
B. Curious and humorous.
C. Easygoing and sociable.
D. Hardworking and determined.
11. What does the author intend to tell us from Scott’s story?
A. It’s importantto have a dream
B. Easy things are also worth doing
C. A suitable career leads one to success.
D. Difficult things are demanding but rewarding
D
The Gata used to look annoyed when they received power bills that routinely topped $200. Last September the couple moved into a 1,500-square-foot home in Premier Gardens, an area of 95 “zero-energy homes” (ZEH) just outside town. Now they're actually eager to see their electricity bills. The grand total over the 10 months they've lived in the three-bedroom house: $75. For the past two months, they haven’t paid a cent.
ZEH communities are the leading edge of technologies that might someday create houses that produce as much energy as they consume. Premier Gardens is one of a half-dozen subdivisions (住宅开发项目) in California where every home cuts power consumption by 50%, mostly by using low power appliances and solar panels.
Aside from the panels on the roof, Premier Gardens looks like a community of traditional homes. But inside, special windows cut power bills by blocking solar heat in summer and keeping indoor warmth winter.
The rest of the energy savings comes from the solar units. They don't just feed the home they serve. If they generate more power than the home is using, the excess flows into the utility's power grid(电网). The residents are billed by “net metering”: they pay for the amount of power that they get from the grid, minus the kilowatts(千瓦) they feed into it. If a home generates more power than it uses, the bill is zero.
That sounds like a bad deal for the power company, but it's not. Solar homes produce the most power on the hot sunny afternoons when everyone rushes home to turn up the air conditioner. "It helps us lower usage at peak power times," says solar expert Mike Keesee. “That lets us avoid building costly plants or buying expensive power at peak usage time.”
What’s not to like? Mostly the costs. The special features can add $25,000 or more to the purchase price of a house. Tax breaks bring the cost down, especially in California, but in many states ZEHs can be extremely expensive. For the consumer, it's a matter of paying now for the hardware to save later on the power bill.
12. Why is the Gata eager to see their electricity bills now?
A. They want to cut down their utility' expenses.
B. They want to know if they are able to pay.
C. They want to see how much they have saved.
D. They want to avoid being overcharged.
13. What is special about the ZEH communities?
A. They are built in harmony with the environment.
B. They have created cutting edge technologies.
C. They are subdivided into half a dozen sections.
D. They aim to be independent in power supply.
14. What does the "net metering" practice mean to the power company?
A. More pressure at peak time
B. Reduced operational costs.
C. Increased electricity output.
D. Less profits in the short term.
15. The author believes that buying a house in a ZEH community __________.
A. is a worthy investment in the long run
B. is but a dream for average consumers
C. gives the owner great tax benefits
D. contributes toenvironmental protection
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
Things Polite People Don't Do While Shopping
We all wantto be polite. But sometimes we may have some bad manners in the store. Where do you start? Here are some things you shouldn’t do while shopping.
●Text and shop. Everyone is trying to accomplish the same thing—surviving holiday shopping in one piece and inpeace. So focus on the shopping plan, not sending texts._____16_____If you're texting while shopping. you may be disrupting the flow of other shoppers.
●Be angry with staff. Don't take any built up anger or stress out on staff during your shopping trip.____17____You all would like to get everything on your list as quickly as possible, but remember that being rude will not get you where you need to go any quicker,
●Cut the line._____18_____Always be polite to other shoppers because they're also just trying to pay for their purchases, Don't try 10 cut the line to leave sooner or get the answer to a question. Be respectful of all the other shoppers patiently waiting in line for their turn, .
●____19____Rude shoppers, in general, tend to act out, but donot to take this personally. Even though the holidays can cause the stress of loss, or even money，shoppers shouldn't argue as there could be a risk of anger. So if someone rudely skips the line or acts like a crazy, impatient shopper. don't add to the anger with your own rude behavior._____20_____
A. Argue with other shoppers.
B. Run the risk of losing money.
C. Say thank you to the shoppers who help you.
D. Polite shoppers don't text and shop at the same time,
E. It's attractive to steal into an open place ahead of the line, but it 's rude.
F. Kindness and thankfulness are keys to getting through the hard situation.
G. They try to ensure each shopper has a pleasant holiday shopping experience.
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Growing flowers from seeds needs both physical work and self-control.One must take care of the seeds, and make sure they get watered on___21___basis and believe they will actually produce flowers beautifully. Thus,___22___beautiful flowers without mistakes is a miracle（奇迹），which needs to be fed,___23___and hard work.How does the same thing___24___in life?
The miracle I dreamed of was to become an excellent___25___.I would, to be honest, sit in front motivational speakers as they spoke,___26___one of them would spot something valuable in me and encourage me to follow my___27___.I neither said anything nor did anything____28____wish. Then one day, I met a professional speaker at a conference I attended. He told me the National Speakers Association___29___helps whoever makes up his mind to start professional speaking businesses. Their club was two hours' drive away from my home, and expensive, but I was very____30____to hear of it. Frankly, it didn't matter to be____31____or to pay it. I joined it and made my first speech but I____32____halfway. I got so angry at myself that after getting home I locked myself in my home to____33____making speeches for three days. And I____34____figured out what I would speak on and then tried to improve my speaking_____35_____.I stuck to it and sincerely said thanks to whoever____36____my shortcomings. All the time, I stopped the negative voice in my head from____37____me.
Now five years passed, and a(n）____38____was worked. At the age of 53, I became a professional speaker at last. What miracle are you hoping for? What seed do you mean to____39____and then water it, to grow your miracle? If you haven't started, remember to do it now, and the____40____, the better.
21. A. new B. regular C. enjoyable D. firm
22. A. watering B. enjoying C. observing D. harvesting
23. A. cared for B. swept up C. put aside D. picked out
24. A. achieve B. appear C. live D. improve
25. A. receiver B. representative C. speaker D. editor
26. A. informing B. foreseeing C. arranging D. wishing
27. A. task B. dream C. heart D. bravery
28. A. until B. so C. but D. as
29. A. really B. partly C. seriously D. perfectly
30. A. excited B. eager C. unwilling D. positive
31. A. difficult B. anxious C. unreasonable D. inconvenient
32. A. lost B. started C. quitted D. fastened
33. A. practice B. finish C. enjoy D. approve
34. A. slowly B. finally C. instantly D. constantly
35. A. skills B. impressions C. energies D. opportunities
36. A. took up B. pointed out C. left out D. broke down
37. A. rejecting B. applying C. approving D. disturbing
38. A. miracle B. description C. collection D. barrier
39. A. use B. conclude C. handle D. plant
40. A. easier B. more C. sooner D. shorter
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
Acupuncture, a component of traditional Chinese medicine, appeared in China more than 2,000 years ago and is one of the____41.____(treasure) of Chinese medicine. It functions by improving the smooth flow of life force energy,____42.____(know) in Chinese as qi. The channels, through____43.____qi flows from the body’s primary organs to body tissues of the skin, muscles and bones, are called meridians (经络), where most acupuncture needle points____44.____(locate). In other words, the needles work by repairing damage to the
basic structure of our bodies____45.____(ensure) that the life force energy of qi can flow smoothly.____46.____acupuncture is not enough to cure all illnesses, at least it creates a good starting point to build a healthy body.
Acupuncture can serve as____47.____effective introduction to TCM therapies in other countries. It is now____48.____(wide) practiced throughout the world, having reached 103 countries besides China. So far, eighteen countries have covered acupuncture under their health insurance plans, indicating wide____49.____(recognize) of its effectiveness. This_____50._____(grow) worldwide acceptance has proved the strength of acupuncture, and this wisdom of the Chinese tradition is expected to bring health and happiness to more friends here and after in the future.
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.短文改错
After shopping, Mother and I went to a restaurant for lunch. I notice Mother looking at a nearby table occupy by an elderly woman and young couple. They were silent, and it was clearly that things were not going well. As we left, Mother stopped on their table. “Excuse me,” she said, put her arm around the unhappy old woman. “You remind me so many of my mother. May I hug you?” The woman smiled happily as she accepted to it. After we left, I said, “That was very nice of you, Mother. So I didn’t think she looked like Grandma.” “Neither did me.” said Mother cheerfully.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Michael goes to his grandparents once or twice every month, and he decided to go round to see them when he had a free evening the week before they went for a holiday.
“Come in, Michael,” his grandfather said. “I’m glad you’ve come round. Take your coat off and sit down for a minute. Let’s see the end of this programme on TV. Your grandmother and I watch it every week at this time of night.” So Michael sat in a comfortable chair, quietly waiting for the TV detective（侦探）to find out who the thief was.
Finally, his grandmother got up and turned the TV off. Then, she said, “I’m sorry, Michael, but I must go and see a friend for a few minutes. I’ll come back soon. But while I’m out, perhaps you can help your grandfather to bring down the big blue case from the attic（阁楼）.We want it for the holiday.”
They watched her going by. “Let’s go round to the pub（小店）for a drink, ” grandfather said. “That’s a good idea,” Michael answered, “but let me give you a hand with the case. Tell me where it is and I’ll get it out for you.
It’s in the attic, isn’t it?”
Grandfather pulled down the corners of his mouth. “That’s the trouble. It’s not there. You can go up and look, but you won’t find it. Perhaps, I lend it to somebody, but I can’t remember. Your grandmother doesn’t know, but she’ll find out this week that we’ve lost our best case.” Michael laughed, “Don’t worry. You can use mine. If I go home now I can bring it back in half an hour.” And he went home quickly before the old man could say no.
When he got home, his father called, “What are you looking for, Michael? You’re throwing your things about, aren’t you?”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

But when Michael explained why he would lend his case to grandfather, his father suddenly felt ashamed.
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Michael’s grandmother came back from her friend’s at that moment.
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参考答案
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. C
7. D
8. C 9. C 10. D 11. D
12. C 13. D 14. B 15. A
16. D 17. G 18. E 19. A 20. F
21. B 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. A 31. D 32.
C 33. A 34. B 35. A 36. B 37.
D 38. A 39. D 40. C
41. treasures
42. known 43. which
44. are located
45. to ensure
46. Although##Though##While
47. an 48. widely
49. recognition
50. growing
51.(1).notice →noticed
(2).occupy→occupied
(3).young前加a
(4).clearly→clear
(5).on →by/at
(6).put→putting
(7).many→much
(8).删除to
(9).So→But
(10).me→I
52.略。