2019-2020学年浏阳市第二中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案

2019-2020学年浏阳市第二中学高三英语下学期期中考试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
What good films are coming out in March? Here are four films to watch this March.
Mulan
It’s another live-action remake of a classic Disney cartoon. It is based on an ancient Chinese girl who dresses up herself as a man so that she can join the army.Director Niki Caro and the actors show us wonderful battle scenes and Chinese Kung Fu.
Onward
Dragons, unicorns (独角兽) and other creatures are usually considered to only exist in ancient Greece, but in Onward, they are all still alive and kicking in the UStoday. Onward is about two brothers who go on a road trip in order to bring their father back from the dead. It is such a perfect film that it’s worth spending a few hours in the cinema.
Radioactive
Radioactive tells us about a famous Polish-French scientist, Marie Curie who won the Nobel Prize twice but was finally killed by the radiation she studied. In the film. Curie is played by Rosamund Pike alongside Sam Riley as her husband Pierre Curie and Anya Taylor-Joy as their daughter Irene.
Misbehavior
The Miss World Beauty Contest may be out of fashion, but it used to be one of television’s biggest events.Misbehaviortells what happened when the event was staged at the Royal Albert hall in London in 1970. There could hardly be a more interesting topic for a film, even if it was set 50 years ago.
1. What do we know about Onward?
A. It praises a woman fighter.
B. It is a Chinese story.
C. It focuses on animal protection.
D. It is a film about magic.
2. Who does Rosamund Pike play?
A. A soldier.
B. A killer.
C. A scientist.
D. A designer.
3. Which of the following films is set in the UK?
A. Misbehavior.
B. Onward.
C. Radioactive.
D. Mulan.
B
A smiling panda and a walking Chinese lantern will be the mascots of the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics (残奥会）in Beijing .
The mascots were known to the public on Sept.17, 2019 at a ceremony inBeijing. Beijing Mayor Chen Jining described them as adorable, unique , and exquisite (精致的）。

He said they shows Chinese people’s longing for the 2022 Beijing WinterOlympics in a visually appealing way and extends Chinese people’s warm invitation to friends throughout the world .
The panda, named Bing Dwen Dwen , is the Olympic mascot. Colourful circles around its face symbolize skating tracks and 5G technology, according to the website of theBeijingorganizing committee . Bing , the Chinese word for “ ice “, shows purity and strength, while Dwen Dwen means sincerity , liveliness, and health , the website said. The choice of the iconic animal , considered the national treasure , is not a surprise to people inChina. While many applaud Bing Dwen Dwen for its cuteness on social media , some are not favourably impressed by the lack of creativity in choosing a panda . The giant panda was one of the five mascots of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics , and it was also the symbol for the Asian Games inBeijingin 1990.
“Today is an important step on a milestone inBeijing’s journey to make history as the first ever , in Olympic history , to host both summer and winter editions of the Olympic Games , International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said at the ceremony .
Based on a traditional red lantern , Paralympic mascot Shuey Rhon Rhon creates a cheerful atmosphere of the Chinese Lunar New Year ,which will fall around the time of the Winter Games , the organizing committee said . It is sporting(穿戴）a yellow scarf, a circle of yellow doves around its head , and a traditional Chinese paper-cut . “Shuey “ means snow in Chinese and “Rhon Rhon” means “inclusiveness ”and “harmonization”, implying that the world civilizations communicate with each otherand live in harmony , the committee said .
The two mascots were selected from more than 5800 submission from 35 countries .
4. What does Chen Jining think of Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon ?
A. They represent the IOC.
B. They have great artistic value.
C. They show Chinese people’s hospitality.
D. They have much room for improvement.
5. Why are some people not satisfied with choosing Bing Dwen Dwen ?
A. Because pandas are the national treasure .
B. Because it is too colourful for the Olympics.
C. Because its design is lacking in creativity .
D. Because a panda has been chosen as a mascot three times .
6. What record willBeijingset after hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics ?
A. The most athletes joining in the event .
B. The first Asian city to host the Olympics .
C. The first city to host two editions of the Olympics .
D. The longest time in history.
7. What can we learn about Shuey Rhon Rhon from the text ?
A. It is symbol of Chinese culture .
B. It is designed by a foreign artist .
C. It is a representative of competition
D. It is a mixture of 35 different cultures.
C
Six Neanderthals who lived in what is now France were eaten by their fellow Neanderthals some 100,000 years ago, according to fearful evidence of the cannibalistic (食人的) event discovered by scientists in a cave in the 1990s. Now, researchersmay have figured out why the Neanderthals, including two children, became victims of cannibalism: Global warming.
While previous studies have examined Neanderthal remains to find proof of cannibalistic behavior, this is the first study to offer clues as to what may have led Neanderthals to become cannibals. Scientists found that rapid changes in local ecosystems as the planet warmed may have wiped out the animal species that Neanderthals ate, forcing them to look elsewhere to fill their stomachs.
The researchers examined a layer of sediment (沉积物) in a cave known as Baume Moula-Guercy, in southeastern France. In that layer, charcoal (碳) and animal bones were so well-preserved that scientists could reconstruct an environmental picture representing 120,000 to 130,000 years ago. They discovered that the climate in the area was likely even warmer than it is today, and that the change from a cold, dry climate to a warmer one happened quickly. “Maybe within a few generations”, study co-author Emmanuel said. As the animals that once populated the landscape disappeared, some Neanderthals ate what they could find — their neighbors.
Cannibalism is by no means unique to Neanderthals, and has been practiced by humans and their s “from the early Palaeolithic to theBronze Age and beyond,” the study authors reported. The behavior adopted by the starving Neanderthals in the Baume Moula-Guercy should therefore not be viewed as “a mark of bestiality (兽性) or sub-humanity”, but as an emergency adaptation to a period of severe environmental stress, according to the study.
8. What does the study mainly focus on?
A. The social behavior of Neanderthals.
B. The reason for cannibalism among Neanderthals.
C. The climate change in southeasternFrance.
D. The influence of global warming on ancient animals.
9. What can possibly be used to describe the climate in southeasternFrance120,000 to 130,000 years ago?
A. It was no warmer than it is today.
B. It was first warm while later cold and dry.
C. Its change was mild and went through quite a long process.
D. Its change is a chief factor contributing to cannibalism.
10. Which of the following might the study authors agree with?
A. Neanderthals’ cannibalism showed their bestiality.
B. Cannibalism was actually a measure the Neanderthals had to adopt to survive.
C. Neanderthals’ cannibalism guaranteed their rule over other tribes.
D. Only Neanderthals were found to have cannibalism in human history.
11. Where can you most possibly find this passage?
A. In a science journal.
B. In a travel brochure.
C. In a history book.
D. In a geography book.
D
In a recent survey of 2000 Americans, housecleaning was shown to have some mood-boosting effects — but that doesn't mean everybody is willing to do it.
The majority of respondents (受访者) said cleaning gave them a sense of accomplishment (65%) and helped them clear their mind (63%). Half of these adults said they are most often motivated to clean when they're happy. In fact, 63% of those surveyed find the experience of cleaning to be relaxing - even more so than getting fresh air (61%).
But that's not the only reason people clean. A big 70% admitted that tidying their home was a way of putting off having to do other things, with the average procrastinator (拖延者) using that trick four times a week. The survey showed that 86% of respondents do feel on top of their housework, but the last deep clean of their kitchen happened over a week and a half ago. That's no surprise because the kitchen is most terrible of all.
Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of DishFish, the survey investigated people's attitudes toward dirty dishes and how they get through tricky task. More than two-thirds of people (69%) let their dishes pile up between washings with 20% saying “always” letting them be placed in the sink, which left them feeling stressed. More than any other room, the kitchen was rated as “very difficult” to cope with. And most people enjoy cleaning their toilet or taking out the garbage more than washing dishes by hand.
How do they get through it? 66% listen to music while they clean. 72% have a best-loved song that they sounded while tidying up their home, with “Uptown Funk,”“Read All About It” and “Work” being the three favorite tunes on America's cleaning playlist.
12. What is the result of the survey?
A. Housecleaning may contribute to a good mood to some extent.
B. Housecleaning may strengthen people's willingness to volunteer.
C. Housecleaning may cause anxiety and concern for some people.
D. Housecleaning may improve people's motivation to other housework.
13. What is the top reason why people undertake housecleaning?
A. They can entertain themselves.
B. They can take in fresh air.
C. They get a sense of achievement.
D. They can delay other things.
14. What are respondents' attitudes to dirty dishes?
A. Many would rather wash dishes than throw out the rubbish.
B. Half are under pressure with dirty dishes lying in the sink.
C. A quarter will let dirty dishes pile up after their meals.
D. Most prefer cleaning their toiletto washing dishes by hand.
15. What column does the text belong to?
A. Feature Story.
B. Family Life.
C. Scientific Hotspot.
D. Finance Focus.
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Learning should never stop. The same way applies for self-improvement,____16____. Here are four reasons why self-improvement is important regardless of your age.
Increase self-awareness
Self-awareness is an ongoing journey.____17____, which make you more aware of your personality, thoughts and feelings. So, in order to be on the path of self-improvement, it is important to never lose touch with yourself.
Enhance strengths
Self-improvement lets you identify your personal strengths, from relationships to careers—knowing your strengths is important for every aspect of your life. It gives you a better understanding of what you are seeking and where you are likely to be more excellent.____18____. After all, you can only achieve what you want when you know what you want.
Overcome weaknesses
____19____, you should come to terms with your weaknesses. Don’t be ashamed of them, look at them as areas of improvement. We all have strengths and weaknesses that shape our personality. It is these imperfections that make us humans.
____20____
Choosing to work on improving yourself requires you to take your trip out of comfortable areas. It lets you face your fears, try new things, take risks and challenge yourself. There will be times when you will discover a new side of your personality but there will also be times when you will fail.
A. Improve mental health
B. Step out of comfort zone
C. It also helps you set life goals and make them happen
D. When you refuse to improve yourself in your daily life
E. Though identifying strengths is an important aspect of self-improvement
F. As life progresses, you are met with different experiences and challenges
G. That’s to say, self improvement is of great importance no matter how old you are
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When I was five years, I was far away from my___21___. I was just living with my aunt, uncle, grandma and my sister. Most of them said that I was___22___.
When I was six years old, I started the grade school(小学). No matter what others___23___my ability(能力), I knew___24___I should do. With my hard work, I got the top 3 at the end of the school year. No one was___25___of it in myfamily. And still my parents were away. I___26___that they would be home soon to even just___27___my achievements. Though I had no___28___during these days, in the second grade I still___29___my grades. I decided to continue the things that made me____30____. I was not that smart but I had____31____to do something great.
____32____my high school days I was a bit naughty(淘气的). so I was thought to belong to lower section(部分) of____33____in our school. My teacher lost hope and so did my mom. But I____34____them that they were wrong. In the last year of high school, I made my name on the list of the Academic(学术的)____35____. Our school has a lot of excellent students,____36____I studied hard and got the fourth.
I’m a college student now. There are still some problems around that give me____37____. But as it has been in the past, I tell myself, “This is just a____38____OF LIFE. I have to get through this.” I have problems and weakness but it doesn’t mean I have no____39____to be better. Life is always a test on how____40____we are to live.
21. A. school B. country C. home D. parents
22. A. lazy B. stupid C. believable D. reasonable
23. A. told B. explained C. bothered D. estimated(评估)
24. A. whether B. how C. what D. why
25. A. proud B. tired C. afraid D. fond
26. A. thought B. hoped C. called D. said
27. A. see B. forget C. remember D. refuse
28. A. progress B. supports C. chance D. skill
29. A. stood B. pushed C. developed D. kept
30. A. best B. happy C. hardworking D. tired
31. A. plan B. idea C. strength D. courage(勇气)
32. A. Along B. During C. Near D. Between
33. A. future B. study C. intelligence(智力) D. journey
34. A. wrote B. showed C. proved D. told
35. A. Awardees(受奖者) B. Students C. Teenagers D. Volunteers
36. A. because B. but C. so D. as
37. A. patience B. tradition C. difficulty D. challenge
38. A. TEST B. DEVERLOPMENT C. GROWTH D. EFFORT
39. A. plan B. heart C. right D. education
40. A. happy B. naughty C. strong D. crazy
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
Scientists have exposed that around two-fifths of the world’s plants are at risk of extinction. A top botanist, Professor Alexandre Antonelli, said, “We are living in_____41._____age of extinction.”
It's a very_____42._____(worry) picture of risk and urgent need for action. We’re losing the race against time as species are disappearing faster_____43._____we can find and name them. Many of them could hold important clues for solving some of the most pressing_____44._____(challenge) of medicine and even perhaps of the emerging and current pandemics we are seeing today.”
There_____45._____(be) positive signs in the past few years. More than 4, 000 species of plants and fungi (菌类)______46.______(discover) in 2019, among which are potential future foods that could be a lifeline to millions of people on Earth suffering from_____47._____(poor) and food insecurity. Professor Antonelli stressed_____48._____(firm) the importance of protecting these and all plant life on Earth. He said, “We would not be able_____49._____(survive) without plants and fungi — all life depends on them. Every time we lose a species, we lose an opportunity_______50._______humankind.” Leading scientists will demand that the world leaders act against biodiversity loss.
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。

A woman which has recently had plastic surgery on her face now regrets the decision. The surgery takes place more than a month ago, but Ella Edwards still suffers from daily pain. This is stopping him from returning to a normal life. She has been to several hospitals and all the doctor say that the pain is unlikely stop any time soon. She may need to take painkillers for a long time. In an addition, Miss Edwards says the surgery makes her look unnaturally and that she is unable to make certain facial expressions.
Miss Edwards is unhappy with the results of the surgery. “I wanted to become more beautiful, and it hasn’t turned out well at all. I really regret have the surgery,” she said. “I’m very anxious for it.”
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。

In our kitchen, there was a wooden table and three chairs — one for Dad, one for Mom, and one for me. In the cellar (地窖), the very last jar of apple jam lay quietly on the shelf, waiting to be turned into an apple pie when Dad came back. Mom sat at one end of the table. I sat in the middle between her and Dad. I tried not to look at Dad’s empty place. Dad had gone to the city to look for work for a long time.
Every night, I lay awake in bed and waited for the train to stop. Waited to hear the creaky (嘎吱作响的) gate Dad’s going to fix when he came home. Waited to hear the sound of his work boots dropping on the step by the kitchen door, and his voice calling, “I’m home!”
Every night, as I lay there, I stared at the window and the curtains Mom made from empty flour sacks (麻布袋).
Every night, Mom came to kiss me good-night — after the train’s gone by. She had been listening, too. “Go to sleep. Your dad will be home soon. Maybe for Thanksgiving.”
Time dragging by, it finally came the day before Thanksgiving. I went to sleep with the sound of train wheels in my head, whispering, “Maybe tomorrow, maybe tomorrow.”
Early the next morning, the smell of coffee woke me. I ran into the kitchen. There he was! Dad lifted me onto his shoulders and pretended to stagger from my weight. “How’s my boy? You’ve gotten so big that I can barely lift you up anymore.”
He put me down, and I stared at the two sacks on the table. One said FLOUR — I knew that word. I tried reading the other: S-U-G-A-R. Dad whistled admiringly and winked at me. Mom and I had been practicing my letters most days. I could see that Mom was pleased with me. “I’m going to bake a pie for your dad’s homecoming dinner. Jimmy, bring me that jar of apple jam from the shelf in the cellar.” Mom smiled at me.
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。

Hearing this, I took the steps two at a time to the cellar.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________“Never mind, boy, accidents happen,” Dad said and wiped my tears.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. D
6. C
7. A
8. B 9. D 10. B 11. A
12. A 13. D 14. D 15. B
16. G 17. F 18. C 19. E 20. B
21. D 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. D 32.
B 33.
C 34. C 35. A 36. B 37.
D 38. A 39. C 40. C
41. an 42. worrying
43. than 44. challenges
45. have been
46. were discovered
47. poverty
48. firmly 49. to survive
50. for
51.(1). which→who/that (2).takes →took (3).him →her (4). doctor→doctors (5). 在unlikely后面加to（或在stop前加to）(6). 去掉an (7). unnaturally→unnatural (8). and→but (9).have→having (10). for→about
52.略。