2020年大同煤矿集团公司第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案

2020年大同煤矿集团公司第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答
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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
Each year, theLas Vegasconsumer electronics show, or CES, presents the latest developments in many areas of technology. The newest products are designed to make our lives easier, fun and more productive.
A car with legs
One of this year’s presentations was by South Korean carmaker Hyun-dai. The company introduced a small model of a “ walking car,” which is called Elevate. It has four movable legs that can raise the main part of the vehicle high off the ground. The electric-powered vehicle is designed to be used in search-and-rescue operations during emergencies or natural disasters.
Changeable people mover
Germany's Mercedes presented an experimental self-driving vehicle that it claims can revolutionize transportation for people and goods. The company says the vehicle, called Vision Urbanetic, will be able lo easily change bodies depending on its desired use. Mercedes says as a ride-sharing vehicle , the futuristic-looking car can seat 12 people.
Fully electric Harley
American manufacturer Harley-Davidson showed off its first fully electric motorcycle, called LiveWire. The company says the bike will be able to go 177 kilometers between charges. It can reach 96 kilometers per hour in under3.5 seconds. Although Harley is known for building powerful bikes with huge, loud motors, the LiveWire will be unusually quiet.
Personal robots
One of the new robots, called Temi, is really just a computer tablet on wheels. It is designed to be a personal electronic assistant. It moves around the home and performs commands when spoken to. It can link users to friends through voice or video, connect to video or place orders for food or goods.
1. Which do you probably use to search for the injured in an earthquake?
A. Elevate.
B. Vision Urbanetic.
C. LiveWire.
D. Temi.
2. What is the first fully electric motorcycle produced by Harley-Davidson?
A. Elevate
B. Hyun-dai
C. LiveWire .
D. Temi .
3. Why are the four products designed?
A. To ease traffic jam.
B. To help us socialize.
C. To improve our life.
D. To protect the environment.
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
It was New Year time, but I wasn’tlooking forward to it. That winter, my mother and my stepfather moved our family toSouthern California. My brother and I were leaving our ruralAlabamabehind. This would be our first New Year away fromAlabama. My mother took toCalifornialike a swan to a royal lake. My athletic little brother, Paul, was keyed up at a climate that allowed him to go to the beach whenever he wanted.
I, however, was a fat child with heavy southern pronunciation. My first day in the new class, I introduced myself in a low voice. The moment I opened my mouth to speak, the whole class burst into laughter, “He talks funny.” It was so frustrating that I went to place a call to Granny Smith after school, who was my biggest support, But I didn’t get through.
On Sunday evening, the phone rang. It was Granny. She often took advantage of the discounted long-distance rates on Sundays. She said she’d shipped a New Year package. Sure enough, it arrived. Surprised at the box, large enough to hold a small refrigerator, we eagerly tore it open. The smell of Granny’s house filled the room: a combination of fried meat, sausages, furniture polish and decorations. Her house was tiny and always filled withtackyholiday decorations and homemade food before New Year. But in my childhood eyes, it was precious and
fantastic.
There were countless tins and containers. We open hem to discover piles of holiday treats. She even included our traditional candy bats. The box was as bottomless as a magical box. There, beneath all these, was familiar holiday.
Every New Year that we spent inCalifornia, the postal service would call and say our package was arrived. Over the years, many treasures arrived in the box. For me, it’s always been the best part of the holiday.
8. How did the author’s brother feel when they were moving toCalifornia?
A. Indifferent.
B. Joyful.
C. Appreciative.
D. Disappointed.
9. Why did the author’s classmates laugh at him?
A. He spoke in a low voice.
B. He made a humorous talk.
C. He looked overweight.
D. He had a strong accent.
10. What does the underlined word “tacky” probably mean?
A. Suitable.
B. Expensive.
C. Cheap.
D. Attractive.
11. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?
A. Granny’s Care Package
B. An UnforgettableHoliday
C. Our Move toCalifornia
D. A Telephone Call from Granny
D
It is a question people have been asking for ages. Is there a way to turn back the aging process?
For centuries, people have been looking for a “fountain of youth”. The idea is that if you find a magical fountain, and drink from its waters, you will not age.
Researchers in New York did not find an actual fountain of youth, but they may have found a way to turn back the aging process. It appears the answer may be hidden right between your eyes, in an area called the hypothalamus (下丘脑). The hypothalamus is part of your brain. It controls important activities within the body.
Researchers at New York’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that hypothalamus neural (神经的) stem cells also influence how fast aging takes place in the body.
What are stem cells(干细胞)? They are simple cells that can develop into specialized cells, like blood or skin cells. Stem cells can also repair damaged tissues and organs.
Dongsheng Cai is a professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He was the lead researcher in a study on aging in mice. He and his team reported their findings in the journal Nature, Cai explained when hypothalamus function is in decline, particularly the loss of hypothalamus stem cells, and this protection against the aging
development is lost. it eventually leads to aging.
Using this information, the researchers began trying to activate, or energize, the hypothalamus laboratory mice. They did this by injecting the animals with stem cells, Later, the researchers examined tissues and tested for changes in behavior. They looked for changes in the strength and coordination (协调) of the animals muscles. They also studied the social behavior and cognitive ability of the mice. The researchers say the results show that the treatment slowed aging in the animals, Cai says injecting middle-aged mice with stem cells from younger mice helped the older animals live longer.
But these results were just from studying mice in a laboratory. If the mice can live longer, does that mean people could have longer lives? The next step is to see if the anti-aging effects also work in.
12. In Paragraph 2 a “fountain of youth” is mentioned to ________.
A. introduce the main topic
B. show a hidden secret.
C. describe scientists research
D. recommend a way to stay young
13. Aging takes place in the body when _______.
A. stem cells develop into specialized cells
B. there are important activities within the body
C. hypothalamus neural stem cells fail to protect against aging
D. the hypothalamus fails to repair damaged tissues and organs
14. What do we know about the researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine from the text?
A. They did experiments to see how stem cells work.
B. They studied mice to find their connection with humans.
C. They have found a possible way to slow the aging progress.
D. They have found no changes in mice s behavior during the experiment
15. What will the researchers probably do next?
A. They will help some animals live longer.
B. They will announce the fountain of youth doesn’t exist
C. They will develop products to help people live a longer life immediately
D. They will do research to see if what they have found in mice will apply to humans.
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
I will never forget the year when I was about twelve yearsold. My mother told us that we would not be___21___Christmas gifts because there was not enough money. I felt sad and thought, “What would I say when
the other kids asked what I’d___22___?” Just when I started to___23___that there would not be a Christmas that year, three women___24___at our house with gifts for all of us. For me they brought a doll. I felt such a sense of___25___, that I would no longer have to be embarrassed when I returned to school. I wasn't___26___Somebody had thought___27___of me to bring me a gift.
Years later, when I stood in the kitchen of my new house, thinking how I wanted to make my___28___Christmas there special and memorable, I___29___remembered the women’s visit. I decided that I wanted to create that same feeling of_____30_____for as many children as I could possibly reach.
So I_____31_____a plan and gathered forty people from my company to help.We gathered about 125 homeless children at the Christmas party. For every child, we wrapped (包裹) color1 ful packages filled with toys, clothes, and school supplies,_____32_____with a child's name. We wanted all of them to know they were_____33_____Before I called out their names and handed, them their gifts, I_____34_____them that they couldn’t opentheir presents_____35_____every child had come forward. Finally the_____36_____they had been waiting for came as I called out, “One, two, three. Open your presents!” As the children opened their packages, their faces lightened and their bright smiles_____37_____,up the room. The_____38_____in the room was obvious, and_____39_____wasn’t just about toys. It was a feeling — the feeling I knew_____40_____that Christmas so long ago when the women came to visit. I wasn’t forgotten. Somebody thought of me. I matter.
21. A. receiving B. sending C. making D. exchanging
22. A. got B. prepared C. found D. brought
23. A. hope B. doubt C. accept D. suggest
24. A. broke in B. turned up C. took off D. settled down
25. A. loss B. relief C. achievement D. commitment
26. A. loved B. blamed C. abandoned D. forgotten
27. A. highly B. poorly C. enough D. little
28. A. first B. present C. recent D. latter
29. A. rarely B. regularly C. instantly D. occasionally
30. A. strength B. importance C. independence D. responsibility
31. A. put up with B. kept up with C. caught up with D. came up with
32. A. none B. some C. few D. each
33. A. fine B. special C. helpful D. energetic
34. A. reminded B. recalled C. convinced D. guaranteed
35. A. until B. after C. when D. since
36. A. reward B. chance C. moment D. present
37. A. lit B. cleaned C. burned D. broke
38. A. belief B. calmness C. joy D. pity
39. A. everybody B. something C. such D. it
40. A. for B. from C. after D. by
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 student is learning___41.___（speak）British English. He wonders：Can I communicate___42.___Americans ? Can they understand me ? Learners of English often ask：What are the differences between British and American English?___43.___important are these differences ?
Certainly! There are some differences between British and American English. There are a few differences in grammar. For example,___44.___（speaker）of British English say “ in hospital ” and “ Have you a pen ?” while Americans say “ in the hospital !”___45.___“ Do you have a pen ?”___46.___（pronounce）is sometimes different. Americans___47.___（usual）sound theirs in words like “ bird ” and “ hurt ” .Speakers of British English do not sound theirs in these words. There are differences between British and American English in___48.___（spell）and vocabulary. For example,“ colour ” and “ honour ” are British ,“ color1 ” and “ honor ” are American.
These differences are not___49.___（importance）, however. For the most part, British and American English are____50.____same language.
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。

文中有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅设计一个单词的增加、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：在错的词下面画一条横线，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。

During the summer holidays this year, I thought I should do anything meaningful instead of staying at home, so I was got a job at a KFC fast food restaurant, worked there as a cleaner. I worked seven hours a day for three
weeks.
The job was hard and bored and seemed endless, which made me so tired that I nearly gave it down half way, but I stuck to it with determinations. Every day I started off for work early in the morning and got home lately in the evening. Finally I finished the job before the new term begins.
Now, I understand that labor means. I think it is really successful experience.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假设你是李明,你遗失了美国好友Tom借给你的一本书,请根据以下提示给他写一封电子邮件表示道歉。

包括以下内容:
1.表示歉意;
2.说明原因;
3.提出补救措施
注意:
1.词数80词左右;
2.可适当加入细节,使内容充实、行文连贯;
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参考答案
1. A
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A
12. D 13. C 14. B 15. D
16. G 17. F 18. C 19. E 20. B
21. A 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. D 32.
D 33. B 34. A 35. A 36. C 37. A 38. C 39. D 40. B
41. to speak
42. with 43. How
44. speakers
45. and 46. Pronunciation
47. usually
48. spelling
49. important
50. the
51.(1).anything→something
(2).删除was
(3).worked→working
(4).bored→boring
(5).down→up
(6).determinations→determination
(7). lately →late
(8).begins→began
(9). that →what
(10).successful前加a
52.略。