2020届赣州市宁都中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及参考答案

2020届赣州市宁都中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及参考答案
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
One day when I was 5, my mother blamed me for not finishing my rice and I got angry. I wanted to play outside and not to be made to finish eating my old rice. When angrily opening the screen door (纱门) with my foot, I kicked back about a 12-inch part of the lower left hand corner of the new screen door. But I had no regret, for I was happy to be playing in the backyard with my toys.
Today, I know if my child had done what I did, I would have blamed my child, and told him about how expensive this new screen door was, and I would have delivered a spanking (打屁股) for it. However, my parents never said a word. They left the corner of the screen door pushed out, creating an opening, in the defense against unwanted insects.
For years, every time I saw that corner of the screen, it would constantly make me think about my mistake. For years, I knew that everyone in my family would see that hole and remember who did it. For years, every time I saw a fly buzzing (嗡嗡) in the kitchen, I would wonder if it came in through the hole that I had created with my angry foot. Iwould wonder if my family members were thinking the same thing, silently blaming me every time a flying insect entered our home, making life more terrible for us all. My parents taught me a valuable lesson, one that a spanking or stern (严厉的) words perhapscould not deliver. Their silent punishment for what I had done delivered a hundred stern messages to me. Above all, it has helped me become a more patient person and not burst out so easily.
1. When the author damaged the door, his parents _______.
A. gave him a spanking
B. left the door unrepaired
C. told him how expensive it was
D. blamed him for what he had done
2. The experience may cause the author _______.
A. not to go against his parents’ will
B. to have a better control of himself
C. not to make mistakes in the future
D. to hide his anger away from others
3. What is the main idea of this text?
A. Parents is the best way to solve problems.
B. Parents are the best teachers of their children.
C. Adults should ignore their children’s bad behavior.
D. Silent punishment may have a better effect on educating people.
B
One billion people in the world are short of water. How can this problem be solved. Some suggestions have been to desalinate ocean water or to build enormous water pipelines from areas where water is abundant. (Suggestions such as these prove extremely expensive when they are actually used.) One possibility that scientists are considering is pulling icebergs from either the North Pole or the South Pole to parts of the world with a water shortage. Although many questions must be answered before such a project could be tried, moving icebergs seems a reasonable possibility in the future.
Engineers, mathematicians, and glaciologists from a dozen countries have been considering the iceberg as a future source of water. Saudi Arabia is particularly interested in this project because it has a great water shortage. Scientists estimate that it would take 128 days to transport a large iceberg (about 1/2 square mile) to Saudi Arabia. Yet the iceberg would be completely melted by the 104th day. Therefore, insulation would be essential, but how to insulate the iceberg remains an unsolved problem.
The problems in transporting an iceberg are numerous. The first problem is choosing the iceberg to pull. The icebergs that form in the North Pole are quite difficult to handle because of their shape. Only a small portion extends above the water — most of the iceberg is below the surface, which would make it difficult to pull. South Pole icebergs, on the other hand, are flat and float like table tops. Thus they would be much easier to move.
How can a 200-million-ton iceberg be moved. No ship is strong enough to pull such enormous weight through the water. Perhaps several ships could be used. Attaching ropes to an iceberg this size is also an enormous problem. Engineers think that large nails or long metal rods could be driven into the ice. What would happen if the iceberg splits into several pieces during the pulling. Even if an iceberg with very few cracks were chosen, how could it be pulled through stormy waters. Furthermore, once the iceberg reached its destination, very few ports would be deep enough to store it.
All of these problems must be solved before icebergs can become a reasonable source of water. Yet scientists estimate that it will be possible to transport them in the near future. Each year, enough icebergs form to supply the whole world with fresh water for a full year. In addition, icebergs are free and nonpolluting. As a solution to the world’s water problems, icebergs may be a workable possibility.
4. What is a problem in transporting iceberg?
A. The size of the iceberg.
B. The colour of the iceberg.
C. The salt in the iceberg.
D. The movement of air and water.
5. What is the author’ attitude towards transporting iceberg?
A. Pessimistic.
B. Objective.
C. Optimistic.
D. Unconcerned.
6. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?
A. It is hard to use iceberg.
B. Iceberg are a good choice.
C. There are problems with iceberg.
D. Man finds no other ways to solve water shortage.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Shortage of water.
B. Icebergs for water.
C. Scientists and icebergs.
D. Iceberg—scientists headache.
C
You must have read "The Tortoise and the Hare(《龟兔赛跑》)" when you were younger. So which animal are you? The tortoise or the hare? Do you rush around trying to do things as quickly as possible? Or do you deal your work at a slow , but steady(稳定的)pace? Whether you approach life like the tortoise or the hare can make a difference in the results you'll see.
Some will say that you should avoid being like the hare. After all. he was overconfident and finally lost the race. You mayalso have heard teachers say from time to time that "haste makes waste”. But what does that mean? Most people think it meant that the faster you do something,the more likely it is that you'll make mistakes. Many teaches wantyouto approach your schoolwork thoughtfully and carefully.
But does haste always make waste? Not necessarily ! Some people are able to work quickly while also maintaining(保持)a high level of quality in all that they do. Recent research, however, is making the idea of haste making waste seem more believable
Researchers found that the brain changes into a special mode(模式)when forced to make rapid decisions. Overall, there appears to be a trade-off between speed and correctness. As the brain makes decisions more quickly, those decisions are usually built on less information, which often leads to a greater likelihood of mistakes.
When you approach things like the tortoise. you methodically and steadily work towards your goal. You might not arrive there first, but then again you might! In any case, you're likely to make fewer mistakes and you might just enjoy the journey more than the bare.
Goals are great to work towards, but often the achievements aren't what we remember. In the end, the most meaningful and important parts of our lives are the journeys we went on , not the destination we reached. So be the hare when you have to, but always remember that the slow and steady journey is what you’ll remember and treasure the most.
8. Why does the author mention the story in the first paragraph?
A. To introduce the topic.
B. To show its popularity.
C. To suggest its importance.
D. To advise readers to read it.
9. For what purpose do teachers often say “haste makes waste to students?
A. To ask them not to waste their time.
B. To tell them it is OK to make mistakes.
C. To ask them to avoid making silly mistakes.
D. To tell them they should check their schoolwork.
10. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. How the brain collects the information it needs.
B. When the decision made by the brain is correct.
C. Why the quickly-made decision is often unwise.
D. What the relationship between lime and results is.
11. Which of the following may the author agree with?
A. Finishing the race is often a victory for everyone.
B. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.
C. The journey to every destination starts with a small step.
D. A destination is important because it guides us on the journey.
D
Taking an afternoon nap could keep your brain sharp, a new study has said. Adults ages 60 and older who took afternoon naps showed signs of better mental ability compared to those who didn’t nap, according to a study published in General Psychiatry earlier this week.
Researchers analyzed napping habits in 2, 214 older Chinese people and measured their cognitive abilities using several cognitive tests. Participants took the Mini-Mental State Examination and theBeijingversion of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, both of which test for memory, language and other cognitive abilities. In every category listed in the study, nappers tested statistically higher on average compared to their non-napping
counterparts.
Researchers did not gather data from people under 60, so a correlation cannot be drawn between napping and younger generations. The study also noted that there are conflicting studies about the benefits and risks of napping.
Sleeping behaviors can be affected by a multitude of factors, said Dr. David Neubauer, associate professor atJohnsHopkinsUniversity. “Daily routines, medication use and sleep disorders can all play a role in how frequently someone takes a nap.” he said.
Neubauer recommended taking a shorter “power nap” of up to 20 minutes to decrease the chances of transitioning into slow-wave sleep, which makes people feel groggy when they wake up. “Napping can be a healthy part of an older adult’s day”, Neubauer acknowledged, but make sure “sleepiness isn’t due to a treatable nighttime sleep disorder.” Older individuals who want to do all they can to preserve their cognitive functioning should put nighttime sleep first.
12. What is the best way to keep a better cognitive ability for the old?
A. Take a nap every day.
B. Take sleep disorder seriously.
C. Have a good sleep at night.
D. Do exercise regularly.
13. How did the researchers reach the conclusion?
A. By taking the examinations and assessment.
B. By analyzing napping habits and giving tests.
C. By measuring nappers’ ability and analyzing them.
D. By doing an experiment.
14. Which has NO effect on one’s sleeping behaviors?
A. Taking a nap.
B. Medicine treatment
C. Sleep problems
D. Everyday activities.
15. What can we know about “slow-wave sleep”?
A. It appears in short nap up to 20 minutes.
B. People should avoid it in their naps.
C. It is a healthy part of an elder’s day.
D. It was recommended by Neubauer.
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
School phobia is a type of illness which causes the students, typically between theages of 8-13, to be afraid to go to school. Symptoms include stomachaches, tiredness, shaking, a racing heart and frequent trips to the toilet.
___16___. Most commonly it is the result of separation anxiety, but it can also be caused by different kinds of stress. A child who has recently moved, suffered a loss, or gone through a divorce may develop school phobia, and phobias can also develop in response to an unrecognized learning disability, and poor self-image.
___17___. He or she may become physically ill when ordered to school, or pretend to be sick to avoid going. When the child arrives at school, he or she may run away, or develop behavioral problems in class. When school is discussed, the child can become impatient, upset or angry.
Many techniques can be used to manage school phobia. But research suggests that much more effective treatment is required for school phobia to prevent problems developing in later life. Children with this condition usually benefit from seeing a psychologist or doctor.___18___. As soon as a school phobia is identified, parents should take action too. Like other phobias, school phobia gets worse if it is left untreated, and it can prevent the child from succeeding in school.___19___. If bullying (child abuse) is a cause, for example, the bullying situation should be solved. A teacher can meet the child at the door and take him or her to class, and provide support so that the child feels a friendly adult is always available.
Changes at home can include supportive language from parents, along with support like assistance with homework. If a child lacks confidence, parents may encourage the child to take up new hobbies.___20___. Parents might also talk to their children about their own fears of school and how they got over them, and their own enjoyment of school and school-like activities.
A.It will help children to feel good about themselves.
B.But a child with phobia refuses to accept adults’ support.
C.A child with school phobia usually refuses to go to school.
D.Adjustments can be made at home and in the classroom to help.
E.This common phobia is associated with a wide variety of causes.
F.The most effective treatment is to help the child have a sense of success.
G.And the assistance can help parents and school officials support the child.
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 believe in miracles because I’ve seen so many of them. One day,a patient was referred to(被引荐) me who was one hundred and two years old. "There’s a____21____in my upper jaw." she said. "I told my own dentist it’s nothing, but he____22____I come to see you".
Her eighty-year-old son accompanied her. He would____23____to add something, but she stopped him. She wanted to tell everything herself. I found a large cancer that spread over much of the____24____of her mouth. A careful examination later____25____that it was a bad sort of cancer.
During her next appointment I explained to her the____26____of the problem. She held my hand firmly in hers and said, "I know you’re worried about me, but I’m just____27____.
I thought otherwise. After considerable____28____on my part, and kindness on her part because she wanted to____29____me, she agreed to have me refer her to a cancer surgeon. She saw him, but as I expected,_____30_____treatment.
About six months later she returned to my office, still energetic and_____31_____, "How are you?" I asked. "I’m just fine, honey," she responded_____32_____high spirits. "When can I get started on fixing my dentures(假牙)?”
_____33_____to see her at all, I answered confusedly, "Let me take a look in your mouth and we’ll see about it."
I couldn’t believe my eyes. The cancer that had_____34_____nearly the entire roof of her mouth was gone-only one small area of redness_____35_____.
I had read of such things happening but had_____36_____seen them with my own eyes. That was my first miracle. Since then, I’ve seen many others, because they keep getting_____37_____to see. In fact, miracles are daily events for me now. And people are a miracle,_____38_____through them we have a chance to know ourselves and to_____39_____the miracles of one another.
Since my first miracle, I’ve come to understand that a miracle exists_____40_____we choose to find it.
21. A. cut B. pain C. wound D. cancer
22. A. declared B. suspected C. promised D. insisted
23. A. hesitated B. continued C. attempted D. managed
24. A. roof B. comer C. bottom D. surface
25. A. confirmed B. convinced C. considered D. concluded
26. A. possibility B. importance C. seriousness D. resolution
27. A. old B. sick C. fine D. glad
28. A. permission B. support C. approval D. effort
29. A. persuade B. please C. impress D. astonish
30. A. refused B. provided C. received D. required
31. A. healthy B. elegant C. optimistic D. humorous
32. A. to B. in C. with D. by
33. A. Determined B. Surprised C. Frightened D. Intended
34. A. covered B. reached C. focused D. grown
35. A. cured B. faded C. expanded D. remained
36. A. ever B. also C. never D. already
37. A. easier B. rarer C. happier D. closer
38. A. or B. so C. yet D. for
39. A. read B. make C. keep D. see
40. A. whatever B. wherever C. whoever D. whichever
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
A Sweet Art— Sugar Painting
In and aroundChina’s southwesternSichuanprovince, one can often find folk artists producing sugar____41.____(painting) with liquid sugar along the streets and in the parks.
According to some academic studies, sugar painting originated from the Ming Dynasty when sugar animals and figures____42.____(make) in molds (模具) as part of a sacrifice in religious ceremony. In the Qing Dynasty, sugar painting gained more____43.____(popular). The production techniques were upgraded and the patterns became more various, most of____44.____stood for good luck such as fish, dragon and monkey. Afterward, the folk artists inSichuan____45.____(develop) this art by adding techniques of Chinese shadow puppet and Chinese paper cutting. The molds were also replaced____46.____a small bronze spoon. As time passed by, the contemporary form of sugar painting has____47.____(gradual) evolved.
Although the number of sugar painters has decreased, due to its unique charm, a certain number of artists are making efforts____48.____(preserve) it by offering classes, holding relevant activities such as sugar painting contests and applying for the National Non-material Cultural Heritage.
Nowadays, this art is getting support again from the general public____49.____it has already been listed as Provincial Non-Material Culture Heritage by the Sichuan Government. Moreover, the sugar painting artists have gained_____50._____(increase) recognition.
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。

Running is fun. I enjoy running three time a week in the neighborhood. I keep it up until the weather makes it impossible to do so. I suppose that we can gain a lot of from running. To begin with, running strengthen oneself physically and mentally. It is one of best ways for us to relax from their study or work. What’s worse, running proves to help us to sleep better at night. Wherever you are, you can always start running immediate. This is my idea on running. Meanwhile, experts suggest that we going for three to four runs every week in order to feel energy.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Peter发邮件告诉你他的家乡刚刚发生一场地震。

这场地震不仅造成了很大的损失，也给Peter留下了心理阴影。

请根据以下要点，写一封信安慰他。

内容包括：
1.写信的目的；
2.提出具体的建议；
3.你的愿望。

注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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参考答案
1. B
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. A 9. C 10. C 11. B
12. A 13. B 14. A 15. B
16. E 17. C 18. G 19. D 20. A
21. B 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. A 26. C 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. C 32.
B 33. B 34. A 35. D 36.
C 37. A 38.
D 39. D 40. B
41. paintings
42. were made
43. popularity
44. which 45. developed
46. with 47. gradually
48. to preserve
49. and 50. increasin
51.(1). time→times；
(2). until→unless；
(3).删除of；
(4). strengthen→strengthens；
(5). best前加the；
(6). their→our；
(7). worse→more；
(8). immediate→immediately；
(9). going→go；
(10). energy→energetic；
52.略。