2019-2020学年绵阳中学实验学校高三英语上学期期中试卷及参考答案

2019-2020学年绵阳中学实验学校高三英语上学期期中试卷及参考答
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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
It looks like 2017 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year in movie History. Here is a list of some of the year’s biggest blockbusters so far.
Kong: Skull Island
A reboot (重启) of King Kong would normally get laughed at in this day and age, but it looks like this modem version of the story will be worth watching. With US actress Brie Larson and UK actor Tom Hiddleston in the mix, this film is set to be this year’s biggest monster tale.
Release Date:3/10/17
Beauty and the Beast
Director Bill Condon is bringing back a part of our childhood in live action, complete with the songs we all remember and love. With British stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens leading thecast, the classic Walt Disney story already sounds like it’ll be a delight for both children and adults.
Release Date:3/17/17
The Fate of the Furious
There was doubt that we’d even get a Fast 8, especially after the fitting ending US actor Paul Walker’s character was given at the end of Furious 7. Fans thought they’d never see Dom and the rest of the crew back in action, but thankfully, US star Vin Diesel himself confirmed that The Fate of the Furious is fueling up for another go.
Release Date:4/14/17
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Spider Man is heading home to Marvel Studios for the first time. The movie will show us Peter Parker’s high school days, and will continue the threads we saw formed during his initial appearance in Captain America: Civil War. We know that Michael Keaton is playing The Vulture in this story, and that both Happy Hogan and Tony Stark, played by US actors Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr., are along for the ride.
Release Date:7/7/17
1.Which of the following movies can’t you see on May Day?
A.Kong: Skull Island.
B.Beauty and the Beast.
C.The Fate of the Furious.
D.Spider-Man: Homecoming.
2.What can we know about Beauty and the Beast?
A.It is fueling up for another go.
B.It is produced by Marvel Studios
C.It’ll show us Peter Parker’s school days.
D.It’ll be enjoyable for both children and adults.
3.What does the underlined word “cast” probably mean?
A.Characters.
B.Actors.
C.Directors.
D.Teachers.
B
UK physicist Isaac Newton once said, ''Nature is pleased with simplicity and nature is no dummy (傻子). '' Indeed, Mother Nature can provide almost everything human beings need if we follow her rules. But if we break the rules, she is likely to be cruel andlash out at us.
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (新型冠状病毒肺炎, NCP) in China and some other countries at the beginning of this year is an example. According to Xinhua News Agency, the new coronavirus is similar to a virus found in a bat in 2017 and probably has an intermediate host (中间宿主). It's believed that the virus originated from the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, Hubei province, where live wild animals were sold.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Dr Peter Daszak, president of the US-based health organization EcoHealth Alliance, said, ''This outbreak is a lesson for us. On a global scale, human population density, wildlife diversity, and land use change are what drive new pandemics (流行病). ''
In ancient times, people needed to rely on nature to survive so they held it in awe (敬畏). For example, the American Indians believed that humans are a part of nature and nature is a part of humans. Chinese ancients always pursued the harmony between nature and human beings.
However, as human beings master more knowledge and make more advanced tools, people try to change and even conquer nature. They use more land to make buildings, genetically modify (改变) plants, capture some wild and rare animals to suit their own needs. In this process, humans gradually lose contact with nature and even throw it out of balance. For example, cutting a large number of forests means carbon dioxide must build up in the atmosphere and it contributes to global warming.
Although we don't know for sure what first caused the NCP outbreak, Brian Lamacraft at Medium said it's time for people to ''reflect on our relationship with our planet'' and ''reconnect with this world and everything that we've been given''. After all, according to US poet Gary Snyder, ''Nature is not the place to visit. It's our home. ''
4. What does the phrase ''lash out at'' in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. punish
B. control
C. test
D. challenge
5. What lesson did Daszak think human beings should learn from the NCP outbreak?
A. Bats are one of the most dangerous wild animals.
B. It's impossible to prevent new pandemics globally.
C. We should stop the wildlife trade around the world.
D. Humans should live peacefully with nature.
6. What is the main idea of Paragraph 5?
A. How human beings become their own masters.
B. How human activities cause global warming.
C. How human beings break the balance of nature.
D. How humans use technology to improve their lives.
7. What is the author's purpose in writing this article?
A. To reflect on the NCP outbreak.
B. To explain what led to the NCP outbreak.
C. To describe experts' predictions on new pandemics.
D. To compare ancient and modern attitudes toward nature.
C
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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. How does Si Luo feel about the foundational technology?
A. Doubtful.
B. Worried.
C. Curious.
D. Confident.
11. 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.
D
Every racehorse has different abilities．Like humans，some are short- distance runners，while others are marathoners．Figuring out which is which and how to pace them can be the difference between failure in the finish and taking the award home．Jockeys（赛马骑师）and trainers have traditionally relied on centuries of
experience and data from previous races to plan their races．
Amandine Aftalion，a mathematician in Paris，thought she could add to that．Since 2013，she has been analyzing the performances of world champion runners like Usain Bolt．She has found that short-distance runners tend to win when they start strong and gradually slow down toward the finish line．Butin medium-distance races，runners perform better when they start strong，settle down，and finish with a burst of speed．Her model shows how those winning strategies maximize the energy output of muscles reliant on two different pathways：powerful aerobic（有氧的）ones that require oxygen，which can be in limited supply during a race，and anaerobic ones，which don't need oxygen but build up waste products that lead to tiredness．
Aftalion wondered which strategy would be best for horses．So she and Quentin Mercier，anothermathematician，took advantage of a new GPS tracking tool inserted in French racing saddles（马鞍）．The two studied patterns in many races at the Chantilly racetracks north of Paris and developed a model that accounted for winning strategies for three different races：a short one(1，300 meters)，a medium one (1,900 meters)，and a slightly longer one (2,100 meters)，all with different starting points on the same track．The model takes into account not just different race distances，but also the size or friction fromthe track surface．The results might surprise jockeys who hold horses back early for bursts of energy in the last finish．Instead，a strong start leads to a better finish，the team found．“That doesn't mean those jockeys are wrong，though．If the start is too strong，it can bedevastatingas well，leaving the horse tired by the end，” Aftalion says．
12. What should a runner do to get an award according to the text?
A. Make a good start．
B. Plan for the race early．
C. Run slowly on the starting line．
D. Try runningquickly all the time．
13. What formed the basis for Aftalion's studying horse race?
A The experience and data from previous horse races．
B. The benefit of knowing horses' different abilities．
C. The success in studying runners' winning strategies．
D. The performance of horses on different race distances．
14. What does the underlined word“devastating”in the last paragraph mean?
A. Boring．
B. Damaging．
C. Astonishing．
D. Puzling．
15. What can we infer from the text?
A. Runners have the same energy output of muscles．
B. Aftalion's findings may help horses to win the race．
C. What Jockeys and trainers do makes no sense to horses．
D. World champion runners made a contribution 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
The recent pandemic（疫情）has affected all aspects of life, including the way we live. Our homes are no longer single-purpose spaces.____16____No wonder many architects have predicted how apartment design may advance in the years ahead.
•____17____Entrance isn't necessarily a separate room. In smaller units,it might be created by a single wall that blocks views through the unit and creates a sense of enclosure（封闭）.But it needs to be accompanied bya front-hall closet.
• More Flexible Spaces will become a trend. When thoughtfully designed, the dining rooms can quickly change from dining mode to working mode.____18____For example, a windowless alcove（壁凹）can be closed off with sliding glass doors.It can be a space where you can set up a home office, a library, or a learning space for children.• Access to the outdoors will be welcome. After spending so much time indoors, having access to fresh air and nature at home is likely to become essential. One way to provide a closer connection to nature may be with larger courtyard gardens. Or it could be accomplished with more balconies.____19____
• Advanced technology will be adopted. A growing awareness of how people pick up viruses from the surfaces they touch will lead to more widespread adoption of smart-home technology. " Maybe it's going to become a new standard.____20____Or your door will unlock itself when you come home," an engineer said.
A. Public Spaces are needed.
B. A better entrance will catch on.
C. Homes could easily be like that.
D. You'll be able to talk to the elevator.
E. After all, fresh air is important for wellness.
F. Moreover, room sizes could also change to create more flexibility.
G. Instead they now serve as offices, gyms, workshops, classrooms, etc.
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
I grew up in a small town. There was a man named Joe, who was uneducated and couldn’t talk___21___. He was good natured but not very smart,___22___every one teased him.
One day when was sitting on the porch, he came walking by, I was about 12 and thought it would make me___23___grown up to play jokes on him as some___24___did.
He asked what I was doing, I told him that my father had .___25___his job and that we were short of money.
I could see my friends nearby___26___so I went on with the___27___. From his___28___expression, I’m convinced that I had fooled him___29___.
I knew he lived a_____30_____life with low income, SO it was funny when he asked_____31_____we needed anything. I told him that we didn’t know if we would have enough to_____32_____. he replied "you poor thing. "
That night I heard the door_____33_____softly. I thought it was the wind whipping against the door, so I_____34_____it. The next morning I found a small box of food outside my house, I knew it was from Bob. I looked into the box of canned food with_____35_____in my eyes. I felt ashamed for taking advantage of his_____36_____towards me, I_____37_____the whole story to my father and said I wanted to return the box. My father scolded me and_____38_____that I keep the box; otherwise it would hurt Joe’s feelings.
Although the good was not_____39_____, I knew Joe gave the best he had. I did not_____40_____the gift.
21. A. smoothly B. loudly C. publicly D. honestly
22. A. if B. when C. so D. but
23. A. feel B. appear C. sound D. smell
24. A. peers B. teenagers C. adults D. idiots
25. A. found B. lost C. quitted D. changed
26. A. playing B. cheering C. smiling D. laughing
27. A. report B. story C. tale D. legend
28. A. doubtful B. impatient C. puzzled D. concerned
29. A. ly B. easily C. completely D. finally
30. A. happy B. expensive C. simple D. tough
31. A. how B. whether C. why D. that
32. A. drink B. spend C. wear D. eat
33. A. knocked at B. broken into C. tom down D. closed up
34. A. opened B. shut C. ignored D. locked
35. A. thanks B. fear C. tears D. pride
36. A. stupidity B. kindness C. love D. sympathy
37. A. confessed B. translated C. repeated D. recommended
38. A. suggested B. insisted C. ordered D. decided
39. A. fresh B. cheap C. valuable D. tasty
40. A. appreciate B. give C. cherish D. deserve
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
China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism(MCT) has made public a list of 680 key villages for promoting rural tourism.
The selection of the villages____41.____(carry) out based on the development plan for tourism in the country’s____42.____(twelve) five-year plan, and a guideline of the State Council on the vitalization of rural industries.
To be listed, a village should be rich____43.____cultural and tourism resources, boast sound protection of rural traditional culture,____44.____have a mature and high-quality tourism product system. It should also boast____45.____appealing ecological environment with well-rounded infrastructure and public services, among other key requirements,____46.____(be) up to the standard, according to the ministry.
The MCT will support the villages in their infrastructure, public service____47.____(facility), and major tourist projects as well as market promotion, the ministry said,____48.____(encourage) local authorities to support the villages via____49.____(variety) funds and channels.
The list is the second of its kind,_____50._____320 villages made the first list exposed in July last year.
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。

注意将每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分些
Know you are so fond of Chinese handwriting, I would like to send you a book about this high-level form of art in an English edition, what is easy for you to understand. The book is entitled Appreciation of Chinese Handwriting, included a fascinating collection of masterpieces. It not only present a variety of handwriting styles,
but also provides beautiful pictures, expert explanations and useful comment, since one's handwriting is often viewed as a reflection of his and her personality. I am sure you will have a good knowledge of this form of art after reading it and more willing to give it in a try.
Could you please leave me your address so that I can mail them to you soon? I hope you will like the book and find it helpfully.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你校刚举办了一年一度的“英语文化节”（English Culture Festival），你的外国笔友Tom 对你们的节日很感兴趣，请你写一封电子邮件告诉他相关内容并邀请他参加明年的文化节。

内容包括：1）时间、地点；2）具体内容、意义；3）发出邀请。

注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Tom,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1. D
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. A
8. A 9. B 10. D 11. A
12. B 13. C 14. B 15. B
16. G 17. B 18. F 19. E 20. D
21. A 22. C 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. D 31. B 32.
D 33. A 34. C 35. C 36. D 37. A 38. B 39. D 40. D
41. was carried
42. twelfth
43. in/with
44. and 45. an
46. to be 47. facilities
48. encouraging
49. various
50. as/ for
51.(1).Know→Knowing；(2).what→which；(3). included→including；(4). present→presents；(5). comment→comments；(6).and→or；(7).在more前加be；(8).去掉in a try中的in；(9).them→it；(10). helpfully→helpful
52.略。