2020-2021学年杭州市求是高级中学高三英语期中试题及参考答案

2020-2021学年杭州市求是高级中学高三英语期中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
On Friday morning when 53-year-old Thong Pham broke into the house through the unlocked back door, he took a steak knife from the kitchen.
It was dark, and the family didn't know what Marley was barking (吠) at. Taylor, Amber and their girls Finley, 6,and Sadie, 4, soon woke up and came downstairs, too. “Well, it was dark so we couldn't see anything, only could hear Marley,” Amber recalled, saying her husband then went for the lights. “And once he turned the hall light on, we realized that the guy was holed up in the corner trying to hide.”
“So I think he got to the front door and realized he couldn't get out, and by that point in time, Marley's got him cornered,”Taylorsaid. Pham slashed (砍) both Marley and Taylor, and blood went everywhere. Taylor shared a video summary to his Facebook page, where he said Marley was stabbed (刺) up to six times, mostly around the head and neck area. “And as I pulled back, blood shot out of my arm,”Taylorcontinued. “She got him pretty good and I got him pretty good in the face.”
“But it was really hard because I was trying to make sure that my husband wasn't going to die,” Amber explained, adding that she was trying to protect their two girls. “When he realized that the two girls were in the house, that's when he kind of backed up and started running. "
Taylorexpressed gratitude to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. And the family is thankful for their dog Marley.
“She's our hero,” Amber said. “If it hadn't been for her, that guy could have gone in the...he could have gone to their rooms or something.”Tayloradded, “Yeah, I mean, the story plays out very differently if Marley's not there.”
1. Why did the family come downstairs before daybreak?
A. To stop a break-in.
B. To lock the back door.
C. To check on Marley.
D. To turn the hall light on.
2. What happened during the fight?
A. Pham dug a hole in the corner.
B. Marley was injured but bit back.
C. Taylor had a backup from neighbors.
D. Amber fought back to protect her girls.
3. What doesTaylormainly express on his Facebook?
A. Forgiveness.
B. Concern.
C. Anger.
D. Appreciation.
B
After years of releasing e-readers that compete directly with Amazon’s Kindle, Rakuten Kobo’s latest device offers something totally different: theability to draw and write directly on the screen.
With a large 10.3-inch E-ink display, the Kobo Elipsa looks more like an electronic clipboard than the standard paperpack-sized e-reader. Although the ability to write on the screen is no big deal — especially given its high price tag of $ 600 — the overall package is impressively functional.
In terms of reading, the Elipsa packs just about everything you’d expect in a Kobo. You can purchase and download books from the store, read web articles you’ve saved online via Pocket, and connect to your local library to borrow e-books and magazines. It’s known that Kindle basically requires you to buy books from Amazon. Unlike Kindles, Kobos are pretty open with the formats they support; you can connect the Elipsa to a computer and transfer over any PDF books you have bought or downloaded from stores like Booktopia or Google Books.
You can fill your virtual notepads with notes using brush and pen types, and export them as PDFs or images to a PC. There’s also an “advanced” notebook that can turn your writing into typed and editable text for exporting to Microsoft Word format. You can also write directly onto documents themselves, with all your word circling and underlining saved as you go to review later. This is especially handy when it comes to PDFs, as changes you make are synced（同步）automatically when you have Wi-Fi, so you can move between your Elipsa, PC and phone and keep your notes.
With all that said, we can see it really appealing to e-reader fans who also tend to do a lot of work on paper. If you ever print things out to mark them up, fill notepads with writing or drawing that you later have to transcribe or scan, or just wish you could write all over your library books, this could be the device for you.
4. Which of the following best describes the Elipsa?
A. Automatic.
B. Traditional.
C. Useful.
D. Standard.
5. How is a Kobo different from a Kindle in reading?
A. A Kindle has a larger screen.
B. A Kindle can support more formats.
C. A Kobo supports books from various sources.
D. A Kobo should be connected to local libraries.
6. What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about Kobos?
A Their function in syncing. B. Their function in typing.
C. Their function in writing.
D. Their function in reading.
7. In which section of a newspaper can the text probably be found?
A. Education.
B. Technology.
C. Lifestyle.
D. Business.
C
Bill Gates on how to fight future pandemics
WHEN HISTORIANS write the book on the covid-19 pandemic, what we've lived through so far will probably take up only the first third or so.The bulk of the story will be what happens next.
I believe that humanity will beat this pandemic, but only when most of the population is vaccinated(接种疫苗）.Until then, life will not return to normal.
As the pandemic slows in developed nations,itwill accelerate in developing ones.Their experience,however,will be worse.In poorer countries,where fewer jobs can be done remotely,distancing measures won't work as well.The virus will spread quickly,and health systems won't be able to care for the infected.
Wealthy nations can help.But people in rich and poor places alike will be safe only once we have an effective medical solution for this virus,which means a vaccine.
My hope is that,by the second half of 2021,facilities around the world will be manufacturing a vaccine.If that's the case,it will be a history-making achievement: the fastest humankind has ever gone from recognizing a new disease to immunizing（免疫）against it.
Apart from this progress in vaccines,two other big medical breakthroughs will emerge from the pandemic.One will be in the field of diagnostics.The next time a novel virus crops up,people will probably be able to test for it at home.Researchers could have such a test ready within a few months of identifying a new disease.
The third breakthrough will be in antiviral drugs.We haven't been as effective at developing drugs to fight viruses as we have those to fight bacteria.But that will Researchers will develop large diverse libraries of antivirals,which they'll be able to scan trough and quickly find effective treatments for novel viruses.
All three technologies will prepare us for the next pandemic by allowing us to intervene(干预）early when the number of cases is still very low.
Our progress won't be in science alone.It will also be in our ability to make sure everyone benefits from that science.In the years after 2021,I think we'll learn from the years after 1945. With the end of the Second World War, leaders built international institutions like the UN to prevent more conflicts.After covid-19, leaders will prepare institutions to prevent the next pandemic.
These will be a mix of national,regional and global organizations.I expect they will participate in regular"germ games”in the same way as armed forces take part in War games.These will keep us ready for the next time a novel virus jumps from bats or birds to humans.
I hope wealthy nations include poorer ones in these preparations,especially by devoting more foreign aid to building up their primary health-care systems.This pandemic has shown us that viruses don't obey border laws and that we are all connected biologically by a network of microscopic germs,whether we like it or not.
The best analogy(类比）for today might be November 10th 1942.Britainhad just won its first land victory of the war,and Winston Churchill declared in a speech: “This is not the end.It is not even the beginning of the end.But it is,perhaps,the end of the beginning.”
8. What are the three technologies that will prepare us for the next pandemic?
①manufacturing a vaccine fast
②diagnosing a virus at home
③developing antiviral drugs
④allowing us to intervene early
A. ①②③
B. ①②④
C. ①③④
D. ②③④
9. As far as poorer countries areconcerned,which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?
A. pandemic disease is more likely to begin in poorer countries
B. Working from home can work well in poorer countries.
C. Health systems are sufficient to care for the infected in poorer countries.
D. Virus will cross borders if poorer countries fail to contain it.
10. Why is the Second World War mentioned in Para.8?
A. The fight against the COVID-19 is similar to the Second World War.
B. People are suffering just as they were in the Second World War.
C. We should cooperate globally just as we did after the Second World War.
D. Countries are fighting each other like in the Second World War.
11. What is the tone of this passage?
A. pessimistic
B. optimistic
C. neutral
D. indifferent
D
Have you ever been on social media and seen your favorite celebrity talking about a product? These promotions might not be totally random, and are actually seen as a vital part of the marketing process. The question is: How do social media influencers ‘influence’ what you buy?
Human desire for status and making friends, combined with our need to belong to a group, makes us receptive to being ‘socially influenced’. Companies often use that desire to have a similar lifestyle to a celebrity we admire to sell or launch a product. So, what do these promotions actually do?
Firstly, they can be used to build brand awareness. A social media influencer should have a strong understanding of the platform they operate on, and therefore can create appealing content that not only sticks to the brand image, but sparks their followers’ interests in a product they might never have seen before.
Secondly, influencers can improve a company or product’s relationship with their customer base. According to InMoment’s 2018 US Retail CX Trends Report on customer loyalty, 77% of buyers have been brand loyal for more than ten years. This is also true of 60% of millennials. A popular celebrity can target key customers and talk or blog about a product, which can create an instant and lasting bond with them.
Lastly, influencers can improve customer buying habits with seemingly ‘unbiased opinions’. We are more likely to respond to ‘peer recommendation’ than traditional ads, meaning the fact we see an influencer as a ‘friend’ can make us less likely to be doubtful about what we are seeing.
So, the next time you see a celebrity talking about a product, you might want to consider that this could be a carefully worked-out marketing strategy designed to target your core needs. If you find yourself examining a product you’ve seen on social media, you may well have been influenced.
12. Why do companies invite celebrities to launch products?
A. Because celebrities can improve the companies’ public images.
B. Because consumers like to share similarity with celebrities.
C. Because celebrities want to make more money.
D. Because consumers can make friends with celebrities.
13. According to the passage, which strategy is often used by influencers?
A. Setting up operation platforms.
B. Sending gifts to customers.
C. Improving relationship with the company.
D. Taking advantage of their popularity.
14. To customers, the recommendations of influencers seem to be ________.
A. offensive
B. subjective
C. objective
D. misleading
15. The passage is mainly about ________.
A. how social media make ads
B. how social media influence our lifestyle
C. how social influencers affect our buying
D. how celebrities earn fame
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
How to be successful in college
Nearly every college student hates cram (填鸭式) sessions.____16____And while there’s no guaranteed roadmap to success in college, changing your study habits and adjusting your approach to your classes canmake a big difference. The following tips are a great place to start.
Use two notebooks. Bring one notebook with you to class and use it to write down everything you can. After class, copy your notes into your second notebook. Take your time with these notes like highlighting key points. The two-notebook method will help you memorize information you might otherwise forget within days. Reviewing all the new materials immediately after the lecture will keep it fresh in your mind.____17____
Find a study partner. Make friends with someone in your class and schedule a regular study session.____18____Think of the process like storytelling--turn your homework into stories and tell those stories to each other. In addition to making a new friend, you and your study partner will keep each other accountable all term long.
____19____And not just when you’re struggling. Open lines of communication with your professor early so that when questions arise, your professor will know you have a great interest in the class and the material. Developing strong relationships with teachers will also help you if you are considering applying for scholarships.
Consider a part-time job. If you are having trouble managing your study time, you might think getting a job will only worsen the problem.____20____That's because the experience improves time management skills.
A.Change locations.
B.Go to office hours.
C.Review complex information and explain it to each other.
D.Besides, short study breaks are known to improve concentration.
E.Plus, writing things down instead of typing them leads to better memory.
F.High-stress study sessions can have harmful effects on both your grades and your health.
G.However, research suggests that students who work part time while in school tend to get better grades.
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Many evolution coaches seem to agree that great things happen the minute we step outside of our comfort zone. For me, one of the most important things we should always remember is that growthand___21___can’t coexist.
Personal development expert Napoleon Hill once said, “Whatever the mind can believe, it can achieve___22___how many times you may have___23___in the past or how great your aims and hopes may be.” This statement is___24___because it reminds us that we’re the only ones who can be___25___for how far we’ll go. To reach any___26___, we’re usually required to___27___the way we do things.
However, stepping outside of our comfort zone is probably the most important step toward___28___real changes. But persistence (坚持) and continuing to move forward are___29___important, as it’s extremely easy to slide back into old____30____without realizing it.
For long, I wanted to live inArgentina, so halfway through my bachelor’s degree, I bought a one-way ticket there. While I was there, I was able to____31____the last two years of my degree online before flying home for graduation. I still live inArgentinanow, and I can proudly say that taking the____32____steps to make it a____33____was one of the most important things I ever did. Certainly, I’m not suggesting we should all buy one-way tickets to foreign countries and just see what____34____. But it’s important for us to____35____what we want and try to bring our____36____to life.
Living in a comfort zone can trick us into____37____we have enough time, when years can fly by without us having accomplished what we really wanted to. We won’t____38____have tomorrow to do what we could have done today. So, accept the discomfort and allow it to____39____you to try new things. You never know what you could be missing out on by remaining____40____.
21. A. hope B. safety C. comfort D. happiness
22. A. regardless of B. in terms of C. as a result of D. in consideration of
23. A. struggled B. succeeded C. missed D. failed
24. A. consistent B. powerful C. plain D. challenging
25. A. ready B. intended C. suitable D. responsible
26. A. level B. state C. goal D. destination
27. A. change B. know C. discover D. follow
28. A. comparing B. experiencing C. accepting D. confirming
29. A. equally B. normally C. slightly D. potentially
30. A. times B. memories C. habits D. concepts
31. A. plan B. value C. complete D. require
32. A. direct B. effective C. quick D. necessary
33. A. motivation B. reality C. wonder D. possibility
34. A. happens B. exists C. helps D. matters
35. A. recognize B. create C. appreciate D. gain
36. A. thoughts B. chances C. efforts D. dreams
37. A. expecting B. admitting C. believing D. understanding
38. A. eventually B. always C. even D. certainly
39. A. encourage B. teach C. guide D. remind
40. A. modest B. self-confident C. independent D. self-content
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
Classics are the antiques of the literary world, including novels, plays and poems. Currently, it is often mistaken that classics are boring and hard to read as most of them____41.____(write) long ago and their language characteristics are not the same____42.____those of modern works. The fact is that classics are examples of great writing and wisdom and they still have something____43.____(do) with contemporary life.
As we all know, Charles Dickens is one of the____44.____(great) writers in England, whose best-known works may beOliver Twist, David CopperfieldandGreat Expectations.Just set hisGreat Expectationsas an example,____45.____(tell) a story in the early 1800s in England. There are many____46.____(symbol) in the novel. For example, mist is a symbol of danger while Estella is a symbol of____47.____(educate) and money. There is a twist in the plot – a very generous stranger gives Pip a large fortune, which____48.____(change) him a lot. Its theme is “What does it really mean to be____49.____gentleman?” Pip finally realizes that wealth doesn’t equal happiness and friends should be placed above a fancy education,_____50._____is also the character development.
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限一词。

只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Several days before New Year’s Day, when my dad and I went to a calendar store. We ended up bought two calendars, with each costing ten dollar. The store offered a discount, which allowed customers buy two calendars and get one freely. The old woman standing behind us was buying one. My dad noticed that but offered to pay for her calendar. She refused, feeling confused at the kindness shown by my dad who she has never met before. The salesgirl told the old woman that my dad could get it with her for nothing. She agreed and gave hers to my dad. When my dad handed them back to the woman, she said it was a surprised New Year gift.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华你受外教Tony之邀,将于本周末去市郊森林公园骑行,但你还有一些情况不清楚请你给他发一封邮件询问一下。

具体内容如下:
1.出发和返回时间；
2.可否带同伴；
3.午餐安排
注意:1.词数100左右
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。

Dear Tonny,
I'm Li Hua._________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. C
6. C
7. B
8. A 9. D 10. C 11. B
12. B 13. D 14. C 15. C
16. F 17. E 18. C 19. B 20. G
21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. C 32.
D 33. B 34. A 35. A 36. D 37. C 38. B 39. A 40. D
41. were written
42. as 43. to do
44. greatest
45. telling
46. symbols
47. education
48. changes .
49. a 50. which
51.(1). 去掉when
(2). bought → buying
(3). dollar → dollars
(4). customers后加to
(5). freely → free
(6). but → and
(7). has→ had
(8). with → for
(9). them → it
(10). surprised → surprising
52.略。