2019-2020学年洛阳市新安县第一高级中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案

2019-2020学年洛阳市新安县第一高级中学高三英语上学期期中考试
试题及答案
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
In Sweden, McDonald’s is building “bee hotels” on the back of its roadside billboards (广告牌) to help save the country’s decreasing bee population. It launched the campaign together with outdoor advertising giant JCDecaux. Six large wooden bee hotels, with drilled holes on the front, first appeared on the back of a north-facing billboard in Jarfalla in September.
“Without pollination (授粉) from bees, a thirdof the food we eat would be threatened.” McDonald’s said. But it turns out that at least 30 percent of the country’s wild bee population is endangered, according to the fast-food chain. A big problem is that they lack places to live. Based on data released by Chalmers University of Technology, we know Sweden owns 274 species of bees, of which 37 species are bumblebees, and more than a third are decreasing or face the risk of decreasing. Their natural habitats have been damaged by factors including the changes of agricultural activities and fast urbanization (城市化). Fortunately, most bees are able to survive in urban habitats, like the bee hotels.
Every McDonald’s authorized restaurant in Sweden will be allowed to order their own bee hotel billboards and design the messages by themselves, as the fast-food chain says. It is their hope that the number of hotels could grow to a greater extent in the near future. Great efforts in addition to that have been made by the company. On World Bee Day, May 20, it introduced “the world’s smallest McDonald’s”. McHive, which could function as an actual beehive (蜂箱). Designed by set designer Nilsson himself, the creation was sold for $10,000 at a charity fundraiser held for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Beehives can be found on the rooftops of some McDonald’s restaurants in Sweden, too. This took place in certain areas but is now followed by an increasing number of participants. More McDonald’s restaurants are making an effort to improve the living conditions of wild bees by removing the grass round their restaurants to grow flowers and plants instead.
1. According to the passage, the challenge that wild bees are facing is ________
A. the fast process of industry.
B. the world's Large amount of trash.
C. the rapid development of urbanization.
D. the sharp growth of population.
2. How does McDonald's help wild bees in Sweden?
A. By providing shelters for bees.
B. By offering food to bees.
C. By advertising rescue activities.
D. By putting up more billboards.
3. What is the best title for the text?
A. Wild bees in danger
B. The loss of bees’ habitats
C McDonald’s bee hotels
D. The protection of wild bees
B
In May this year, as part of our 150th anniversary, we asked readers aged between18 and 25 to enter an essay competition. The task was to tell us, in no more than 1,000 words, what scientific advance they would most like to see in their lifetimes, and why it mattered to them.
The response was phenomenal: we received 661 entries. Some entrants hoped that science would make their lifetimes much longer than they can currently expect. Many looked forward to work that will end climate change. Others wanted to see advances in our understanding of human history, crop growth, space exploration, and medical technologies. The ideas were inspiring.
The winner is a compelling essay by Yasmin Ali, a PhD student at the University of Nottingham, UK. Ali submitted a piece on Beethoven, her brother’s hearing loss and the science which she hoped would one day cure it. It stood out to the judges as a reminder of why many scientists do research: to make the world better tomorrow than it is today.
All essays were judged by a group of Nature editors. The top ten submissions were then ranked by three members of a separate judging group: Magdalena Skipper, editor-in-chief of Nature; Faith Osier, a researcher; and Jess Wade, a physicist. All submissions were kept anonymous throughout the process.
We also selected two runners-up(非冠军的获奖者).Physicist Robert Schittkoat Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, proposes that nuclear fusion(核聚变) could offer a solution to the climate crisis, in a piece that effortlessly mixes grand ambition with gentle humour. And chemist Matthew Zajac at the University of
Chicagoin Illinois wrote a powerful personal account of why he wants to see advances in the field of same-sex reproduction.
The results show that today’s young scientists have a wealth of ideas, talent and conviction that research can transform their world. We look forward to seeing what they do next.
4. What’s the essay competition about?
A. The scientific expectation.
B. The fantastic scientific ideas.
C. The dreams of future life.
D. The celebration of anniversary.
5. Why Yasmin Ali was chosen the winner?
A. She showed great talent in music.
B. She found the cure for the loss of hearing.
C. She appealed for people to care about hearing loss problem.
D. She reminded people to remember the meaning of science development.
6. What can we learn about the result of the essay competition?
A. Robert Schittko won the second place.
B. There were two winners in the essay competition.
C. Matthew Zajac presented his view of same-sex reproduction.
D. The two runners-up were selected for the same field they chose.
7. What isthe author’s attitude to the competitors’ ideas about science expectations?
A. Doubtful.
B. Favorable.
C. Impossible.
D. Ignorant.
C
The prevalence of melanoma (黑素瘤) has been rapidly rising around the world for nearly a century. While some of the increase may be due to better detection, researchers also believe it’s because we’re spending more time outdoors in the sun, vacationing to warmer climates during the winter and using tanning beds. That rise is concerning, since melanoma is the most dangerous kind of skin cancer.
Most of us know to cover up and apply sunscreen on hot, sunny days, but when fall arrives, we tend to drop
those habits. Experts warn that’s a mistake. Though there’s less need for sun protection after summer ends, exposure to UV rays still adds up.
What precautions you should take to defend against melanoma during the cooler months depends on where you are in the world. That’s because the further away you are from the equator, the more UV rays weaken in the winter. “In southern England or Canada, the daily dose of UVA on a clear summer day is 6.5 times higher than on a clear winter day,” says Professor Brian Diffey of the British Association of Dermatologists. “People in those countries typically receive only about 5% of their annual UV exposure in the winter months.”
But no matter where you are, even during colder, lower risk months, it’s a mistake to put your sun-protection habits on ice. “It’s important to wear sun-screen when there is a lot of glare from the snow,” says Victoria Mar, director of the Victorian Melanoma Service at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.
Finally, you should monitor your moles(痣). “Early detection of melanoma is vital for successful treatment,” says Diffey. If it’s caught before it spreads to other parts of the body, the patient will have 99 % of chance to survive for five years. If it’s caught late, that can drop to 25%. Warning signs are a mole that’s changing size, shape or colour, or one that’s asymmetrical — sometimes referred to as “ugly duckling” moles. If you have concerns, talk to your doctor.
8. What’s the main cause of the rise ofmelanoma?
A. The climate change.
B. Better detection.
C. More exposure to the sun.
D. The increase ofskin cancer.
9.What’s a mistake according to experts?
A. Applying sunscreen in summer.
B. Wearing sun-screen when there is snow.
C. Using sunscreen during lower risk months.
D. Dropping sun-protection habits in winter.
10. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Prevention is better than cure.
B. Health is better than wealth.
C. A disease known is half cured.
D. When the sun comes in, the doctor comes out.
11. What is the best title of the text?
A. Detect Melanoma.
B. Beware Winter Rays.
C. Monitor Your Moles.
D. Spend Less Time Outdoors.
D
Thereare two days that set you on your path in life: the day you’re born, and the day you realize why you were born.
Growing up south of Chicago in Harvey, Illinois, most people just had their heads down trying to make it from point A to point B. I was the same way, just going with the flow. I played basketball in high school because I was good at it and because other people thought I should until I discovered my talent.
I give up basketball and started doing speeches. It wasn’t a popular decision but my grandfather told me to do what made me happy. I fell in love with comedy and performing. And when I discovered the passion, I realized why I was born.
I knew I had something to offer —I knew that not only am I powerful, but I can make a difference.
I realized a long time ago that my dream is not to be famous or rich. My talent is to entertain. But it’s more than that. I have the chance to reach people, to brighten days, to bring laughter and positive energy into lives and inspire. And I am grateful forit.
Acting putting myself out there and having doors closed on me time and time again has taught me a lot about myself. I have learned to trust what I have to offer the world over momentary doubt. I’ve learned to put my faith over my feelings. And I've grown a tough skin. More importantly, I have learned there is a long way towards our goals and that when we put our talents and passion to work, we determine our value.
Like a lot of places across the country, there’s poverty, crime, violence and unemployment in Harvey. And growing up there, a lot of people have tragically low expectations for life. But I know that with the right opportunity and with help along the way, everyone can find their passion and go after it. My life is proof.
12. What was the author born to do according to the text?
A. Be a basketball player.
B. Act and perform.
C. Make speeches.
D. Teach people.
13. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A. Chance.
B. Energy.
C. Days.
D. Laughter.
14. What is the author’s purpose of writing this text?
A. To help others find their talents.
B. To prove his decision was right.
C. To inspire people to follow their dreams.
D. To encourage people to set a goal.
15. What can be the best tile for the text?
A. Success Lies in Hard Work.
B. How to Achieve the Dream Is Important.
C. The Two Important Days in Life.
D. The Day I Realized What I Was Born to Do.
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Both men and women usually smile and shake hands when greeting. Good friends and family members may hug when they meet, especially after a long absence.____16____
Americans may greet strangers on the street by saying “Hello” or“Good morning”, although they may pass without any greeting.
Except on formal occasions, people usually address one another by their first names once they know each other, and often do so on first meeting.____17____When greeting someone for the first time, Americans commonly say, “Please to meet you” or “how do you do?” A simple “Hello” or “Hi” is also common.____18____Americans do not usually except any further answer to the question unless there is a close relationship. Visiting friends and family plays a big part of social life in American. People will travel long distances by car, bus, train, or plane to do so. People are generally expected to be on time for appointments or when they are invited to someone’s home.____19____But the visitor should make a call in advance to inform them of the delay. Guests are expected to sit where they like, and to enjoy themselves. It usually does not cause anger if a guest refuses refreshment. Gifts are not expected when visiting.____20____Close friends may offer, or be asked, to bring an items of food to serve with the meal.
A. however if a guest is late, Americans will not be angry.
B. It is very impolite for you to visit your friends unexpectedly.
C. But many guests bring flowers or wine when invited for a meal.
D. On informal occasions, a wave may be used instead of a handshake.
E. Friends often greet each other with “How are you?” and respond “Fine, thanks”.
F. However, combing a title (such as “Dr.” or “Ms.”) with a family name shows respect.
G. Most Americans are friendly and helpful, so they are ready to offer their help when asked for.
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“Nobody else knows what they are doing either.” I read this quote about six years ago when I was in college．
I lived through college life without any____21____. When professors said it was time to hand in my homework, I handed it in. When I was told that I hadn’t enough____22____to get my degree, I studied hard
to____23____examinations to complete several courses．
One day, I was having dinner with some classmates. One said suddenly, “Iplan to buy a____24____within three years after graduation.”
I almost____25____, “Really? Do you know how____26____it is to buy one house?”
He said leisurely,“Mortgage (抵押贷款).”
Another added, “Great! I____27____to pass the examination of CharteredFinancial Analyst and get the certificate within five years after graduation.”
I just seemed to hear something____28____.
I____29____like this way. I worked at a bar. Unhappily! Every day, I got up hurriedly and got on the bus to work. After work, I slept, again and again. I didn’t know why I led such a_____30_____life that I had_____31_____wanted, and where my life would_____32_____.
Like 90% of my peers, I still had no_____33_____what I wanted to do with my life or who I wanted to become. At the exact same time Instagram (一款社交软件) was becoming really big. I started_____34_____bloggers and world travelers who seemed to have it all together. How had they_____35_____it out? What had they been given that I hadn’t?
We were totally_____36_____; the only thing_____37_____us was that they had plans or_____38_____, and they had taken action. All of a sudden, I came down to earth,_____39_____that if I took things into my own hands, I would figure it out. I began to think my_____40_____and just do something. Then three years later, I became a freelance writer.
21. A. experiences B. concerns C. failures D. tests
22. A. grades B. credits C. achievements D. missions
23. A. prepare B. sit C. pass D. read
24. A. car B. school C. pet D. house
25. A. approved B. denied C. quieted D. choked
26. A. hard B. fantastic C. realistic D. important
27. A. manage B. expect C. learn D. rush
28. A. funny B. normal C. real D. inspiring
29. A. moved B. succeeded C. graduated D. dreamed
30. A. meaningful B. fruitful C. economical D. miserable
31. A. never B. formally C. clearly D. always
32. A. end B. begin C. change D. lead
33. A. direction B. trip C. idea D. effort
34. A. questioning B. following C. understanding D. contacting
35. A. figured B. shown C. thought D. printed
36. A. different B. calm C. unique D. equal
37. A. separating B. freeing C. connecting D. warning
38. A. sponsors B. aims C. courses D. faults
39. A. searching B. remembering C. realizing D. doubting
40. A. misfortunes B. friends C. advantages D. stories
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
Most of us already know that attending a universal college means getting advantages and opportunities_____41._____a better future. In this Buzzle post, we will____42.____(discuss) some important points all the time on why we all should attend a college.
Many parents and high school____43.____( student) often want to know why college is important, and what can be gained from it. After all, a college education is not something____44.____comes cheap and it____45.____(do) take a few years before an individual can start to earn his/her own income. However, this is thinking about the future career education that becomes important. We know the purpose of a college education is to live____46.____better life.
Education is, after all, an____47.____(invest) and the more time invested in it, you will____48.____(eventual) translate it into a greater return. It is said that a person with a degree has the ability____49.____(earn) more than twice the amount that a person with a high school diploma will earn, in their lifetimes. Moreover, a degree gives one the option of_____50._____(enjoy) greater health benefits, tax benefits, and also garner respect in the society.
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。

错误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。

Last summer, to my delight, I got a chance to go to the United Kingdom. I was eager to see how England was like. Although my parents objected to my decision at first, but finally they were persuaded. It was the first time that I have travelled abroad alone. Felt excited, I boarded the plane. Suddenly, however, I found my luggages gone and felt helplessly. It was on that moment that the airhostess came to my assistance. After helping me find it back, she suggested that I attached a label to my suitcase on my next journey. I was thankful to the kind lady for his help! What unforgettable trip!
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. C
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. B
C D C B
[语篇解读]
8. B 9. A 10. C 11. D
16. D 17. F 18. E 19. A 20. C
21. B 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. A 32.
D 33. C 34. B 35. A 36. D 37. A 38. B 39. C 40. C
41. for
42. discuss
43. students
44. that 45. does 46. a 47. investment
48. eventually
49. to earn
50. enjoying
51.(1).how→what
(2).删除but
(3).have→had
(4).Felt→Feeling
(5). luggages→luggage
(6).helplessly→helpless
(7).on→at
(8).attached→attach
(9).his→her
(10).What后加an
52.略。