2020届江苏省盐城景山中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案

2020届江苏省盐城景山中学高三英语上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
Sheffield
Lincoln College of English
Classes for foreign students at all levels.
3 months, 6 months, 9 months and one year course.
Open all year.
Small class (at most 12 students).
Library, language laboratory and listening center.
Accommodation (住宿)with selected families.
25 minutes from London.
Course fees for English for one year are￡1,380 with reduction for shorter periods of study.
1.This passage is probably taken from _______.
A.an advertisement
B.a notice
C.a poster
D.a piece of news
2.Who will be accepted by this college?
A.Both foreign and native students.
B.Only foreign beginners and the advanced.
C.Foreign students from beginners to the advanced.
D.Only foreign students advanced.
3.While you stay there, who will take care of you?
A.Your parents.
B.Your classmates.
C.The school where you study.
D.The family you have chosen.
B
A man in Indonesia is walking backwards for 435 miles. He's making the trip to encourage the government and others to value and protect Indonesia's rainforests.
Medi Bastoni is 43 years old. He is an Indonesian. Indonesia is a large country in the world formed by a group
of islands. There are over 16, 000 islands there，and most of them are covered with rainforests. But on Java, where Mr. Bastoni lives, far more forests have been cleared.
Mr. Bastoni believes it's important to protect forests from being cut down, and to restore (恢复) them when they have been destroyed. Near his home, Mount Wilis is now being restored, but Mr. Bastoni wants to make the protection continue. That's how he came up with the idea of the 435-mile walk.
And walking backwards? Mr. Bastoni wants Indonesians to look back at their past. Walking backwards is a good way to get attention. Right now, Mr. Bastoni's backward walk is pretty big news in Indonesia.
Mr. Bastoni is wearing a frame(框架)that supports a large mirror in front of him, above his head. This allows Mr. Bastoni to look behind him while walking backwards. Besides, Mr. Bastoni is carrying a backpack with some clothes and a little food. He is planning on buying more meals from restaurants along the way. He has been sleeping at police stations, security posts, and even strangers homes during the trip. His plan is to cover about 19 miles a day. In early August he was in Sragen -- about 100 miles from his home. It's not clear whether Mr. Bastoni is still on track to arrive in Jakarta by August 17.
4. What do we know about rainforests in Indonesia?
A. Indonesia has the largest area of rainforests in the world.
B. The loss of rainforests is getting serious on Java.
C. The islands there are all covered by rainforests.
D Local people pay great attention to rainforests.
5. Why did Mr Bastoni want to take the 435-mile walk?
A With the purpose of fighting climate change.
B. With the aim of becoming a healthy person.
C. With the hope of rebuilding rainforests.
D. With deep love for traditional sports.
6. What's the function of the large mirror?
A. To make sure of Mr. Bastoni's safety.
B. To show Mr. Bastoni's position correctly.
C. To allow Mr. Bastoni to look forwards easily.
D. To help Mr. Bastoni enjoy views on the road.
7. What can be the best title for the text?
A. The difficulty of protecting rainforests in Indonesia.
B. The importance of rainforests to Indonesia.
C. A trip to recall history and attract attention.
D. A walking backwards trip to save rainforests.
C
Kids often admire well-known celebrities, putting posters of their favorite musicians, movie stars and athletes on their bedroom walls. But rarely does a young person get to meet or talk to their idol. Yet for one young tennis player - Coco Gauff - her chance to do just that happened in an amazing way!
Coco was born on March 13, 2004. At the age of 4, she developed an interest in tennis after watching Venus Williams win the Australian Open on TV. Coco began playing at 7 and showed a real talent for the sport. When young Coco turned 10, she began training at a tennis centre run by Venus's coach, Patrick Mouratoglou. He still remembers the first time he met Coco. He says, “She impressed me with her determination and fighting spirit. ” Convinced of her talent, Mouratoglou sponsored（资助）Coco to attend his academy in France. While she was preparing to go to the academy in 2019, she received a call that would change her plans and her life!
Wimbledon（温布尔顿网球比赛）organizers called and offered Gauff entry to the tournament（联赛）as a wildcard（外卡选手）.This madeher one of the youngest players to ever qualify. Before she knew it she was on her way to London. After arriving, she received another surprise. For her Wimbledon debut（首次登场），she would be playing her lifelong hero, Venus Williams! The tennis legend is 24years older than Gauff.
The world watched with amazement as young Gauff beat Venus in two straight sets! Afterwards, Gauff shook Venus's hand, thanked her and said, “I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. " After the match, Venus said of Gauff, “I think the sky is the limit；it really is. " Venus said, “I feel honored that I was on her wall [as a poster] at some point in her life. Soon she will be on other girls' walls. It's nice because it will keep going from the next generation to the next generation. "
8. What can we learn about Coco from the text?
A. She took up tennis as career at the age of 4.
B. She went to academy at the age of 7.
C. She had played against William before 10.
D. She beat William at the age of 15
9. Which of the following can best describe Coco?
A. Talented and modest.
B. Lucky and responsible.
C. Proud and hard-working.
D. Respectful and cheerful.
10. What can we infer from Venus's words?
A. Coco had reached her limits.
B. Coco would rise to fame after the match.
C. Coco's poster would be passed on.
D. Coco had once visited her home.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text ?
A. Coco Gauff：Tennis's Next Superstar.
B. Coco Gauff：A Poster on the Wall.
C. What Posters Mean to a Young Girl.
D. The Significance of Admiring an Idol.
D
It might have been Jimmy Kimmel, or any other sharp-tongued talk show hosts of late-night TV. In this instance, it was Samantha Bee, stating her opposition to childhood vaccinations humorously. “Who are you going to believe?” she asked. “Leading authorities on medical science, or 800 comments on your cousin’s Facebook page?”
Joking about science can have serious effects, according to studies by communication scholars. Accordingly, since 2013, Paul, a psychological professor, has conducted studies of how satire (讥讽) can influence people’s beliefs about science, which have shown that if you want to interest people in science and shape their views on hot-button science issues, satirical humor can work better.
Many Americans pay little attention to science. Even people who regularly watch TV news receive only scraps of science information in their media diet, because mainstream media outlets devote so little airtime to the subject. On top of that, some Americans may regard science as inaccessible.
Yet satirical humor can reach viewers who would never watch NOVA or read — well, National Geographic. Millions of people watch late-night television programs live, and videos of these shows get millions of views on streaming services. In 2016, a vote conducted by the University of Delaware Center indicated that nearly one in 10 said they learned about science from late-night television shows.
Late-night hosts may occasionally poke fun at scientists. More often, however, the hosts promote a positive image of science. By making science entertaining to audience with little knowledge of the topic, late-night television could spark science engagement. Furthermore, the researchers concluded that satirical shows had the biggest impact among the least educated viewers, thus helping to narrow a gap in attention to science. Though late-night satirical humor can boost science interest and awareness, it has its limits. Science is complex, and conveying that complexity in a few minutes while telling jokes can be a challenge.
12. What does Paul’s studies of joking about science indicate?
A. It may do serious damage to science.
B. It can effectively popularize science.
C. It totally changes people’s attitude to science.
D. It will shift people’s attention from entertainment to science.
13. Why do TV watchers receive a little science information?
A. Because they enjoy watching entertainments.
B. Because science is not easy to come up with.
C. Because they find no interest in science issues.
D. Because science is scarcely seen on mainstream media.
14. What do we know about the late-night shows involving science?
A. The hosts get used to playing tricks on scientists.
B. The hosts’ aim is to build a positive image of science.
C. Education gap can be bridged through late-night shows.
D. Science participation can be promoted among their viewers.
15. What’s the author’s attitude towards combining science with satire?
A. Critical.
B. Objective.
C. Positive.
D. Negative.
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If you only had one minute, or even just 20 seconds, to establish a good relationship with someone youˈve never met before, how would you do it? Here are three Aˈs that you may find helpful.
Awareness
Getting along with others requires an awareness of three things-the environment, time, and the person you are meeting. ______16______. The setting (e.g., a church versus a gym) decides how you communicate and even what you should wear. Time is also important. Do you have hours, minutes, or just seconds? The less you have, the more you need to think about what you will say and how you will say it.
While an awareness of the setting and time is important, so is our awareness of others. Our immediate assessment of others, their mood and emotional state, contributes to getting along. Approaching someone when they are stressed may not be the best thing to do. ______17______.
Acceptance
Since ancient times, the wise have said, "When inRome, do as the Romans do." This is especially true in
foreign countries. ______18______. Change how you do things, how you dress, how you greet, how you talk, so that you will fit in. Donˈt resist and donˈt insist that you have things your way, or that you know better. It is, once more, not about you. It is about two things-the setting and fitting in with others. Respect the beliefs, norms, customs, and practices of those you wish to engage. Mirror those around you. Itˈs the secret that wise men have used since ancient times. ______19______.
Approachable
___20___. Smiling works to a point, but you must make welcoming eye contact. Your body language should say, "I am friendly and approachable."
A. It is no different today
B. You need to respond with a smile
C. And it also applies in the other settings
D. An awareness of the environment gives you a head start
E. Instead, waiting just a half-hour can make all the difference
F. If you want to be liked or fit in, you must be both accessible and friendly
G. But we canˈt expect others to do for us what we should be doing for ourselves
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 fed a large group of stray cats (流浪猫). I loved them all, but I did have a____21____, Butterball. Often, Butterball would jump in my____22____when I arrived home. I wished that I could bring him inside, but it was not____23____in the place where I lived.
Mostly____24____, none of the stray cats wanted to be touched. They would eat in a hurry and leave, but not Butterball. He would____25____there for head scratches (抓挠). I noticed that he was always in the____26____of a spotted cat, Callie. Though not as____27____, she was touchable.
One day, I bought my own____28____. The cats,____29____Butterball, watched anxiously as I started moving my things. Butterball seemed to know I was leaving and tried to get in extra
____30____. I told him that I would come back for him but he turned away as if he didn’t____31____me.
The next day, I returned to take him to my new home. He____32____over and jumped into my car as usual. But when I tried to close the door, he jumped out and walked off toward the____33____. I followed,____34____to catch him. When he reached the bushes, Callie came out to____35____ him and they both looked at me. I____36____that Butterball was not going anywhere without Callie. Gently, I____37____the
Callie. Butterball____38____me.
I____39____pictures of my cats online. I was surprised when I read a____40____from my former neighbor, “I am so glad that you took in the big cat and his mama, too.”
21. A. reason B. favorite C. purpose D. concern
22. A. home B. room C. yard D. car
23. A. forbidden B. required C. tolerated D. allowed
24. A. silent B. soft C. wild D. eager
25. A. looked B. wait C. ran D. danced
26. A. company B. face C. name D. form
27. A. friendly B. deadly C. brotherly D. lovely
28. A. office B. shelter C. restaurant D. house
29. A. actually B. especially C. generally D. probably
30. A. trust B. comfort C. food D. sympathy
31. A. ignore B. remember C. believe D. recognize
32. A. flew B. took C. wandered D. handed
33. A. trees B. buildings C. bushes D. caves
34. A. scared B. determined C. excited D. prepared
35. A. join B. bite C. protect D. support
36. A. realized B. admitted C. insisted D. predicted
37. A. picked up B. drove away C. turned down D. held back
38. A. persuaded B. guided C. followed D. attacked
39. A. took B. collected C. sold D. posted
40. A. story B. suggestion C. warning D. comment
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
The Wolong Panda Reserve Research Center was set up in 1958___41.___（save）the declining panda population. The Panda Reserve is a three-hour drive from Chengdu. It’s a natural reserve___42.___（cover）over 200,000 hectares. As___43.___（large）panda reserve of all in China, Wolong___44.___（add）to UNESCO in 1980.
In 2003 Wolong Panda Reserve opened up wildlife observation areas, and it___45.___（attract）over 100,000 visitors each year. The Wolong Giant Panda Reserve is also home to other rare and endangered wild animals such
as the golden monkey, red panda, and more.
The Giant Panda is___46.___（usual）classified in the bear family, and is native to central and southern China. Pandas’ main food is bamboo, but they also eat foods such as fish, eggs, and honey.
Adult pandas have a___47.___（long）of 1.6m to 1.8m, and weight between 176 to 275 pounds. Giant pandas have a large head___48.___obvious black patches around the eyes, ears, and the body.
Giant pandas are found in mountainous regions___49.___are thick with bamboo trees in Sichuan and Tibet. Pandas reproduce very slowly, and infant mortality（死亡率）is high---these are major reasons why it’s such_____50._____endangered species.
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；
只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Dear Jack,
Welcome to my school! Upon your arrival, there will be a party for you organizing by my classmates. You may attend to English classes to feel a differently learning style. After that, you can go to your host family that you can experience the Chinese way of life. You can have meals together chatting about whatever interest you.
The host family will also show you off some famous scenic spots. You can see people selling kites everywhere because our city was home to kites．There are varieties of kites to choose. So isn’t that a good idea to buy some for your friends? Write to me unless you have any questions about the schedule．
Yours,
Li Hua 第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假如你是李华，你的英国笔友George发现他身边的中国留学生越来越多，请你给他写一封信，就国内学生出国学习这件事谈谈你自己的看法。

内容包括：
1.表明你的观点；
2.说明理由。

注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。

Dear George,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________
Yours,
LiHua
参考答案
1. A
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. D
8. D 9. A 10. B 11. A
12. B 13. D 14. D 15. B
16. D 17. E 18. C 19. A 20. F
21. B 22. D 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. B 31. C 32.
C 33. C 34. B 35. A 36. A 37. A 38. C 39.
D 40. D
41. to save
42. covering
43. the largest
44. was added
45. attracts
46. usually
47. length 48. with
49. that/which
50. an
51.(1).organizing→organized
(2).attend 去掉to
(3).differently→different
(4).that→where
(5).interest→interests
(6).off→around
(7).was→is
(8). choose 后加from
(9). that→it
(10). unless→if/when 52.略。