2020年北京八中高中部高三英语第二次联考试卷及参考答案

2020年北京八中高中部高三英语第二次联考试卷及参考答案
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
In his 402nd anniversary year, Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great language master and writer. But he was not the only great master of play writing to die in 1616, and he is certainly not the only writer to have left a lasting influence on theater.
While less known worldwide, Tang Xianzu is considered one of Chinas greatest playwrights and is highly spoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.
Tang was born in 1550 inLinchuan,Jiangxiprovince. Unlike Shakespeare's large body of plays,poems and sonnets (十四行诗), Tang wrote only four major plays: The Purple Hairpin, Peony Pavilion (《牡丹亭》), A Dream under the Southern bough, and Dream of Handan. The latter three were constructed around a dream narrative, a way through which Tang unlocked the emotional dimension of human desires and ambitions and explored human nature beyond the social and political limits of that time.
Similar to Shakespeare, Tang's success rode the wave of a renaissance (复兴) in theater as an artistic practice. As in Shakespeare'sEngland, Tang's works became hugely popular inChinatoo. During Tang'sChina, his plays were enjoyed performed, and changed. Kunqu Opera, a form of musical drama, spread from southernChinato the whole nation and became a symbol of Chinese culture. Combining northern tune and southern music, kunqu Opera was known for its poetic language, music, dance movements and gestures. Tang's works benefited greatly from the popularity of kunqu Opera, and his plays are considered classics of kunqu Opera.
While Tang and Shakespeare lived in a world away from each other, there are many things they share in common, such e humanity of their drama, their heroic figures, their love for poetic language, a lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.
1. Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the first paragraph?
A. To describe Shakespeare's anniversary.
B. To introduce the existence of Tang Xianzu.
C. To explain the importance of Shakespeare.
D. To suggest the less popularity of Tang Xianzu.
2. What's possibly one of the main theme of Tang's works?
A. Social reality.
B. Female dreams.
C. Human emotions.
D. Political environment.
3. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 4?
A. The influence of Kunqu Opera on Tang's works.
B. Tang's success in copying Shakespeare's styles.
C. The way Kunqu Opera became a symbol of Chinese culture.
D. Tang's popularity for his poetic language and music.
B
In June, 2021, a group of students from eight high schools in Winnipeg, the capital of Canada’s Manitoba province, will begin test-launching (试发射) a satellite the size of a Rubik’s cube.
The one-kilogram Win-Cube satellite, named for its home city and its shape, will be put into low orbit. Once in space, it can perform for a few months or up to several years, communicating information that could help find the signs of earthquakes.
There are 80 similar satellite projects worldwide, but this is the first high-school based program of its kind in Canada. 30 Manitoba high school students are having a hand in designing and building the satellite, in cooperation with aerospace (航空航天的) experts and 10 students from the University of Manitoba, and with support from two other organizations.
The Win-Cube project is not something that goes on a piece of paper; it is real-world engineering, allowing high school students to have an opportunity to learn more about the exciting world of engineering through their participation in this challenging program. It is also taken as a wonderful example of the unique partnerships within Manitoba. Designing, building and launching a satellite with high-school participation will bring this world-class educational project into reality and Manitoba closer to space
“These Manitoba high school students deserve congratulations for their enthusiasm, innovation (创新), and a strong love for discovery,” said Education, Citizenship and Youth Minister Peter Bjomson. “We want to make science more relevant, interesting and attractive to high school students by showing them how classroom studies can relate to practical experience in the workplace or, in this case, in space,” Bjomson added.
The Win-Cube program is mainly aimed at inspiring a strong desire for discovery on the part of the students. It also shows Manitoba’s devotion to research and innovation and the development of a skilled workforce—all important drivers of knowledge-based economic growth.
4. What can we learn from Mr. Bjomson? .
A. Those Manitoba high school students are worth praising.
B. The study of space can be practically made in classrooms.
C. Manitoba high schools are famous for the study of space.
D. Scientific research is too far away from high school students.
5. What is the primary purpose of the project ? .
A. To find the early signs of earthquakes.
B. To relate studies to practical.
C. To help high school students study real-world engineering.
D. To inspire a strong desire for discovery among the students.
6. According to the passage, what can we know about the Win-Cube satellite? .
A. It is named after Manitoba and its shape.
B. It is intended for international communication.
C. It is designed like a Rubik’s cube both in shape and size.
D. It is challenged by university students around the world.
7. What may be the best title for the passage?
A. Manitoba School
B. Win-Cube Program
C. Space Co-operation
D. Satellite Launching
C
Sophie became friends with the gray squirrels during her first week atPennState, after spotting them running around and wondering what they would look like with tiny hats on their heads. Today, everyone at the university knows her as the “Squirrel Girl”.
Sophie tried bringing them food, and gradually they began to trust her. She managed to put a hat on a squirrel and take a picture. Thinking that her colleagues could do with something to lift their spirits, she started posting similar photos on Facebook. The response was greatly positive, and before long Sophie and her squirrels became an Internetsensation.
Growing up in a neighborhood outside ofState College, Sophie was always fond of birds and animals around her home, but she didn't interact with people very much. She was later diagnosed (诊断) with Asperger's syndrome, but the squirrels changed that. “The squirrels help me break the ice, because I'll be sitting here patting a squirrel and other people will come over and well just start like feeding the squirrels together and chatting about them,” she said, “I am a lot more outgoing.”
And in case you're wondering how Sophie is able to get the squirrels to do what she wants for her photos, it has a lot to do with food. For example, whenever she wants them to hold or play with something, she puts peanut butter on the prop (道具), and they'll grab it. In the beginning, she would throw peanuts up the trees on campus and invite the squirrels to come down and get them, but they hesitated to approach her. She had the patience to earn their trust, though.
This year, Sophie is graduating with a degree in English and wildlife sciences. She wants to be a science writer and educate people on how to preserve the environment. As for her furry friends, Sophie plans to stay in the area and visit them as often as she can.
8. What does the underlined word “sensation” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Event.
B. Hit.
C. Service.
D. Addiction.
9. What can we learn about Sophie according to paragraph 3?
A. She got lots of friends due to squirrels.
B. She used to be a popular girl in her childhood.
C. She lived in the far countryside when young.
D. She was more outgoing than before.
10. How did Mary manage to take photos of squirrels wearing hats?
A. By attracting them with food.
B. By putting them in cages.
C. By playing music to them.
D. By dressing like squirrels.
11. What do you think of Sophie?
A. Tolerant and capable.
B. Sociable and aggressive.
C. Patient and caring.
D. Indifferent and appreciative.
D
As an old saying inChinagoes, “The days of the Sanjiu periodare the coldest days.” “Sanjiu period” , which is in Minor Cold, refers to the third nine-day period (the l9th to the 27th day) after the day of the Winter Solstice(冬至). There are many different customs related to Minor Cold inChina.
Eating hotpot
DuringMinor Cold people should eat some hot food to benefit the body and defend against the cold weather. Winter is the best time to have hotpot and braised mutton with soy sauce. But it is important to notice that too much spicy food may cause health problems.
Eating huangyacai
InTianjin, there is a custom to have huangyacai, a kind of Chinese cabbage, during Minor Cold. There are large amounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai. As huangyacai is fresh and tender, it is fit for frying, roasting and braising.
Eating glutinous rice (糯米饭)
According to tradition, the Cantonese eat glutinous rice in the morning during Minor Cold. Cantonese people add some fried preserved pork, sausages and peanuts and mix them into the rice.
Eating vegetable rice
In ancient times, people inNanjingtook Minor Cold quite seriously, but as time went by, the celebration of Minor Cold gradually disappeared. However, the custom of eating vegetable rice is still followed today. The rice is steamed and is unspeakably delicious. Among the ingredients (原料), aijiaohuang (a kind of green vegetable), sausages and salted duck are the specialties in Nanjing.
12. What do we know about Minor Cold?
A. It refers to the Winter Solstice.
B. The Sanjiu period is in this period.
C. It lasts twenty-seven days.
D. It marks the first day of winter.
13. What is a special custom in Tianjin in Minor Cold？
A. Eating hotpot.
B. Having vitamin A and B pills.
C. Having huangyacai.
D. Buying cabbage.
14. How do the Cantonese eat glutinous rice?
A. They fry and toast it.
B. They eatit for dinner.
C. They mix it with many other things.
D. They steam it with soy sauce.
15. This text may be taken from the ________ column (栏目) of a newspaper.
A. travel
B. culture
C. fashion
D. science
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What do you want to bewhen you grow up?____16____When you are asked the question, did you have an
answer at the ready, or did you need a few minutes to think about it? We all have dreams of becoming something great, like a fireman, a teacher, or a rock star. Well, how did you do? Maybe you never desire to be what you set out to be or said that you would become.____17____The older we get, our tastes change, our view of the world changes, even our goals change.
One of the most important lessons I've learned during my career path is to do something you love to do. I feel that if you enjoy what you make a living at, you end up being happy in more ways than one._____18_____ While no job or business is perfect the important thing is to enjoy it, even learn from it. If you are unhappy in your current situation, why not take steps now to change it?____19____If you are already there, I applaud (鼓掌) you. If not, realize that it may take some time to figure out what you really want to do, and even more time to actually get there. That’s all right! I can tell you from experience that finding and doing what you love are ly worth it. All of the research, training, and hands-on experience have made me a stronger, happier person.
____20____You'll be happier for it. Trust me. I promise you will never look back.
A. But then again, things change.
B. Do what you love and love what you do.
C. Life itself becomes much more interesting and fun.
D. Perhaps you've been asked the question some times.
E. You must have met with such situation as a little child.
F. Maybe you will find that the new job is more suitable for you.
G. Somewhere out there is a job or business that is perfect for you.
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Under the Christmas tree, I saw it — a blue tea cup set that had been on my____21____for Santa. The red gift note____22____: “To Susan from Santa.” It wasn’t china, simply a____23____toy, but I loved it as if it were the real thing.
That Christmas morning I thought I would surprise Dad by____24____him a cup of coffee with my new gift. With tea cups in hand, I____25____to the kitchen.
As a 5-year-old kid, I wasn’t allowed to touch anything hot on the stove. I broke the___26___and got the coffee pot. I carefully____27____the coffee, then added a bit of milk and sugar. I also poured myself a drop of coffee with a lot of milk, so we could have a “tea party”.
Carefully carrying the tray with our tea cups to the living room, I found Dad____28____in his favorite chair
reading a newspaper. I____29____served him his coffee. “Daddy, your coffee is OK,” I announced.
Dad_____30_____up at his little girl. “How nice, young lady,” he thanked me and____31____his tea cup.
I noticed the tea cup seemed too_____32_____for him, though it was just the right size for me. I drank my milk with coffee as Dad sipped (抿) his coffee. I could_____33_____the plastic tea cup had a_____34_____plastic taste as I sipped.
But Dad didn’t seem to mind — he just continued drinking his coffee, down to the last____35____. He smiled as he placed the_____36_____cup on the tray saying, “That’s good.” I____37____he was just being nice, drinking the bitter-tasting coffee because he didn’t want to hurt my_____38_____.
That morning I learned a_____39_____from Dad: Sometimes we need to be nice and act in good_____40_____even if life, in the moment, doesn’t really taste good.
21. A. wish B. list C. will D. plan
22. A. read B. wrote C. printed D. drew
23. A. fancy B. real C. fake D. plastic
24. A. making B. buying C. serving D. exchanging
25. A. went back B. gave away C. held on D. rushed off
26. A. rules B. door C. cups D. cupboard
27. A. boiled B. poured C. drank D. ordered
28. A. working B. sleeping C. singing D. relaxing
29. A. shyly B. proudly C. patiently D. happily
30. A. stood B. took C. looked D. put
31. A. held out B. dropped off C. turned down D. reached for
32. A. hot B. small C. cold D. light
33. A. smell B. see C. tell D. hear
34. A. bitter B. pleasant C. salty D. sweet
35. A. drop B. chance C. hope D. time
36. A. used B. dirty C. empty D. new
37. A. worried B. guessed C. hoped D. realized
38. A. mind B. feelings C. face D. behavior
39. A. trick B. skill C. lesson D. trade
40. A. taste B. faith C. interest D. attitude
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
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Living a Life Full of Wild Adventures
Helen Skelton was brought up on a remote farm, and her family wasn't full of "runners and rock climbers". However, she has since travelled the world on____41.____series of record breaking adventures. The former Blue Peter presenter has kayaked（划皮划艇）down the Amazon River, cycled to the South Pole and done a tightrope walk between the chimneys of Batter-sea Power Station in London. Now, Skelton____42.____(share) the secrets of her success in a new book called Wild Girl: How to Have Incredible Outdoor Adventures.
____43.____she's got plenty of stamps in her passport, Skelton says you don't need to go to the Amazon or Antarctica in order to have an adventure - there's plenty to do here in theUK. She grew up inCumbria, and would go bike-riding and skateboarding with her mum, as well as building rafts. She hopes to pass on these adventures to her own children.
Despite the title, Skelton says that the book isn't just for girls. She believes adventure is a leveller -an activity____44.____men and women are equal. Adventures____45.____also be educational. Skelton says when you're at the mercy of the elements you have to adapt and be flexible, which is a great lesson for life.
Of all the places she____46.____(be) to, Skelton says the South Pole was particularly hard. "It's like living in a freezer. It's the windiest, driest, coldest place on Earth." Skelton explains, "You can't even put up your tent, which is your only shelter,____47.____putting on huge gloves, otherwise you'll get a frostbite.____48.____(put) up a tent in oven gloves isn't easy."
Her advice to any aspiring adventurers would be to "not worry about____49.____comments other people might make. When I said I'm going to kayak the Amazon, people told me that's madness. And, if I had listened to them, I never would have done_____50._____of it. So just try."
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：在错的词下面划一横线，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。

只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Learning a foreign language is a challenged task, but it can be a very enjoyable experience. Here is a few tips on how to learn a foreign language well. Firstly, work at your own pace.
You'll find more effective to study for half an hour rather than try to do a whole unit at once. Secondly, using the language to communicate. Don’t worry about getting things wrong. The important thing is to build up your confident in speaking. Thirdly, build up our vocabulary. You should learn vocabulary by topics or in sentences, that is very effective. However, get used to listening to everyday language in normal speed. Listening to the course recordings frequently is a good choice. And above all, have a fun learning a foreign language.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假设你是红星中学高一学生李华。

你的英国朋友Jim在给你的邮件中询问你所钦佩的人。

请你给Jim 回信，内容包括：
1.你钦佩的人是谁；
2.你钦佩他/她的理由；
注意：开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear Jim,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. B 9. D 10. A 11. C
12. B 13. C 14. C 15. B
16. D 17. A 18. C 19. G 20. B
21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. D 32.
B 33.
C 34. A 35. A 36. C 37.
D 38. B 39. C 40. A
41. a 42. is sharing
43. Although/ Though
44. where 45. can
46. had been
47. without 48. Putting
49. what 50. any
51.(1). challenged →challenging
(2). is → are
(3). find 后面加it
(4). using → use
(5). confident → confidence
(6). our → your
(7). that → which
(8). However → Besides/Furthermore/ Moreover/Additionally
(9). in → at /with
(10). a去掉
52.略。