2020届南昌市第一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案解析

2020届南昌市第一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案解析
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
Returns & Refund Guarantee（保证；保证书）
The “Returns & Refund Guarantee” is a promise provided by sellers for every item they sell on DHgate. com. When you receive an item that was bought and paid for on our site, and you find it is not as described or isof low quality, you can contact the seller to resolve these problems. DHgate will offer additional assistance if the seller is not cooperative.
Scope（范围）
The following points should not be included in the “Returns & Refund Guarantee”：
▲The seller didn't make any promise.
▲The seller can provide evidence to prove the items are as described.
▲You didn't contact the seller within the promised time.
▲You have released the payment to the seller before asking DHgate for help.
Sellers are able to set up the following promises：
Returning items for any reason
Buyers can return items for a refund within a specific date which has been set up by sellers, such as 3 days, and 7 days from the day when the items are received. The items' receiving date is the date that is indicated on the shipping carrier's official website. Buyers should prepay any return shipping cost, which will be given back to the buyers after the seller receives the items as long as the items are returned in the same exact condition as when they were delivered.
Returns or Refunds accepted if the product has quality issues
Buyers can return the items for a refund when they are not as described or possess quality issues by communicating directly with the seller. The seller is responsible for the return shipping cost.
Buyers can get a refund and keep the items when the items are not as described or possess quality issues by negotiating directly with sellers.
1.Who can get additional assistance from DHgate in the guarantee?
A.The buyers in physical stores.
B.The buyers on DHgate. com.
C.The sellers on DHgate. com.
D.Both the buyers and the sellers.
2.Which situation is within the scope of the guarantee?
A.The seller didn't make any promise.
B.The buyer has paid the seller in advance.
C.The buyer asked for help within the promised time.
D.The seller proves that there is nothing wrong with the item.
3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A.Not all the sellers make promises.
B.DHgate sometimes will pay the buyers.
C.Sellers should prepay return shipping cost.
D.The buyer can't keep the items after getting a refund.
B
Hardware in general,and smartphones in particular,have become a huge environmental and health problem in the Global South's landfill sites(垃圾填埋场).
Electronic waste(e-waste) currently takes up 5 percent of all global waste,and it is set to increase rapidly as more of us own more than one smartphone,laptop and power bank They end up in places like Agbogbloshie on theoutskirts of Ghana's capital,Accra. It is the biggest e-waste dump in the world,where 10,000 informal workers walk through tons of abandoned goods as part of an informal recycling process.They risk their health searching for the precious metals that are found in abandoned smartphones.
But Agbogbloshie should not exist.The Basel Convention,a 1989 treaty,aims to prevent developed nations from unauthorized dumping of e-waste in less developed countries.The e-waste industry,however,circumventsregulations by exporting e-waste labelled as "secondhand goods' to poor countries like Ghana,knowing full well hat it is heading for a landfill site.
A recent report found Agbogbloshie contained some of the most dangerous chemicals.This is not surprising: smartphones contain chemicals like mercury（水银）,lead and even arsenic(砷).Reportedly, one egg from a free-range chicken in Agbogbloshie contained a certain
chemical which can cause cancer and damage the immune system at a level that's about 220 times greater than a limit set by the European Food Safety Authority(EFSA).Most worryingly,these poisonous chemicals are free to pollute the broader soil and water system.This should concern us all, since some ofGhana's top exports are cocoa and nuts.
Some governments have started to take responsibility for their consumers' waste.For example,Germanyhas started a project that includes a sustainable recycling system at Agbogbloshie,along with a health clinic for workers.However,governments cannot solve the problem alone, as there is an almost limitless consumer demand for hardware,especially when governments' green policies are focused on issues like climate change.
Only the manufacturers can fix this.A more economically sustainable and politically possible solution is through encouraging hardware manufacturers to make the repair, reuse and recycling of hardware profitable,or at least cost-neutral
4. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?
A. Electronic waste requires more landfill sites acrossGhana.
B. Electronic waste is too complex to get fully recycle
C. Electronic products need to be improved urgently
D. Electronic pollution is a burning question in Agbogbloshie
5. What does the underlined word "circumvents"in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Abolishes
B. Tightens
C. Brings in
D. Gets around
6. What should be the best concern according to the text?
A. The thread of polluted food around the world
B. The damage of chicken’s immune system
C. The lack of diversity inGhana's exports
D. The violation of EFSA's standards
7. What does the author think is the best solution to the e-waste problem?
A. Manufacturers' developing a sustainable hardware economy
B. Governments’ adjusting their green policies about e-waste.
C. Reducing customers' demands for electronic products
D. Manufacturers’ urging the government to make effective policies to ensure more profit.
C
My friend and I went traveling inTasmania,Australialast December. We settled in our Airbnb accommodation, a cozy apartment, not long after we arrived inHobart, the capital city.
After briefing us on the kitchen's facilities and the whereabouts of the bedroom and bathroom, our hostess Geraldine resumed her ironing work, which seemed to have been interrupted by our arrival.
She was ironing what looked like security guard uniforms, and we soon found out that she worked in a local prison. And when she detected the curiosity in our tones, she offered a tour at the prison in her SUV. My friend and I exchanged a “this is incredible” look and said “yes” immediately.
As we drove, she told us about the buildings that we were passing, the local market and how to get to MONA,Tasmania's well-known contemporary art gallery.
And of course we got to hear some background information about the prison. According to our hostess, it currently holds Martin Bryant, a notorious criminal who cheated 35 people out of their property. We could see the high level of security from the layers upon layers of wires surrounding the gray structure inside.
Getting to know a city in such a local way is something I would never be able to do by talking to a hotel receptionist, and this is what I like best about the apartment-sharing experience, not to mention the fact that it's usually cheaper than hotel rooms.
But I'm fully aware of the risks of Airbnb, which is why I did my homework before booking online—I checked the reviews of the accommodation to avoid possible safety problems.
That said, it is the mutual trust between a host and a guest that fascinates me—the interesting feeling of building a bond with a total stranger.
8. Why did the hostess drive us to the prison?
A. She planned to send the uniform to the prison.
B. She found our curiosity about the prison.
C. She wanted to show off her SUV.
D. She needed to offer a tour for us.
9. Which of the following can best explain the word “notorious” in Paragraph 5?
A. Unfamiliar to everyone.
B. Particularly disappointing.
C. Well known for being bad.
D. Extremely generous to others.
10. Compared with hotels, what is the writer's favorite of the Airbnb accommodation?
A. It is cheaper in most cases.
B. It supplies a better living condition.
C. It offers a much safer accommodation.
D. It provides a chance to know local culture.
11. What does the author think of finding accommodation on Airbnb?
A. Disapproving.
B. Supportive.
C. Neutral.
D. Doubtful.
D
On March 18, 34-year-old Lance Karlson was walking on the beach and looking for somewhere toswim in Geographe Bay when he saw what he thought was a stingray (黄貂鱼) leap from the water.
Realizing the creature was, in fact, an octopus (章鱼), he started filming it — just in time for the angry octopus to launch itself at him. He immediately felt a sharp pain across his left arm, followed by a second strike across his neck and upper back. His goggles (护目镜) fogged and the water around him turned dark with what he thought might have been octopus ink as he struggled back toward the shore.
"I was confused — it was more of a shock than a fright," said Karlson, "I might have hit on its home." Within a minute, a perfect imprint of an octopus tentacle (触手) appeared on Karlson's neck and back.
A former volunteer lifeguard, Karlson rushed back to his hotelroom to find something acidic to put on the wound. All his family could grab was Coca-Cola, which his wife poured over his back and the pain disappeared.
"The pain went away and more than anything since then, it's been more the physical hit that was painful.... The imprint on my neck is more from the physical hit, and I guess it makes complete sense when you look at the video I took," he said.
Karlson said he'd never seen an octopus that close before and watched Netflix documentary "My Octopus Teacher" after the incident to learn more about the species.
"They are beautiful creatures and I really hope this promotes more interest in octopuses as opposed to fear of them. I think this is a fascinating creature with clearly some very strong emotions just like we do as humans," he added.
12. When did the octopus attack Karlson?
A. When he was swimming in the bay.
B. When he was shooting the octopus.
C. When he was looking for some fish.
D. When he was fighting against the octopus.
13. What plays an essential role in reducing Karlson's pain?
A. The lifeguard's timely help.
B. Karson's wife's quick action.
C. The family members' efforts.
D. Karlson’s knowledge of first aid.
14. What does Karlson learn from his experience?
A. The octopus is dangerous.
B. People should get away from the octopus.
C. People need know more about the octopus.
D. The physical hit from the octopus is painful.
15. Which of the following might be the best title?
A. Pain from Strong Attack
B. First Aid for Octopus' Strike
C. Face to Face with Angry Octopus
D. Under Sea with Dangerous Creature
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Is college really worth the cost? Let’s explore some of the pros and cons．It takes money to make money．Do college graduates make a higher salary? In general, yes．Those with a bachelor’s degree make nearly twice the income of someone with only a high school diploma．
___16___Among the majors that make the most money out of college are engineering, math and computer science．Not surprisingly, some of the lowest include art, religious studies, and early childhood andelementary education．
___17___
The average cost of a year of tuition (学费) in the United States is more than $30,000．That’s just one year．Because of that, many college graduates come out with debt that annoys them for years after they graduate．For many tradesmen, a special skill in their specific field is all that’s needed to make not only a fairly good living, but a comfortable one．The average electrician, for example, makes $58,933, whereas the average preschool teacher, after college, makes around $30,000．___18___
College grads have higher job satisfaction．
Another plus for going to college? In general, college graduates are more satisfied with their jobs — 57 percent of college graduates are satisfied in their careers as compared to 37 percent of people with just a high school diploma．What’s more, college graduates are less affected by job cuts when economy is weak．___19___ They also have a better social network．
College also provides numbers of social benefits, providing social networks that stay withpeople throughout their lives．___20___The college years are formative years in our lives．
A.But college tuition is pricy．
B.Better universities cost more but bring more．
C.That being said, not all college majors are created equal．
D.They really havea better sense of achievement in their career．
E.They are more marketable and can generally find another job more easily．
F.How many people do you know who met their future wife or husband in college?
G.And that salary doesn’t factor in the cost to payback student loans from four years of college．
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The insistent knock on the door brought me quickly from my kitchen. With my children down for a nap, I____21____to answer before they were all awakened. We had just moved here and I couldn’t____22____who it would be. I openedthe door and a crack revealed an old man dressed in dirty clothing.
“Can I help you?” I asked, hoping he had the wrong____23____.
“Would you like to buy some fresh garden vegetables?” His voice was trembling but his eyes were____24____. I wondered if he badly needed the bit of money he was asking for his____25____. “I’m Mr. Locket living around the corner. My wife____26____and my children live far away,” he____27____. Later we knew that the need for companionship had sent him door to door____28____selling fruits and vegetables and ours was the only door opened to him.
As days went on, Mr. Locket became a____29____visitor. Every day he read books in our big chair with my children curled up on his lap. When they took an afternoon nap, he would_____30_____his head on the back of the chair. In his quiet and gentle way, he endeared himself to each child._____31_____the name “Grandpa Locket” slipped into our conversations.
Three years later, we had to move to Ontario. He arrived as usual that morning. “Mr. Locket,” I tried to_____32_____the news in a gentle way, “You’ve become a (n)_____33_____part of this family, but ...” Tears glistened in the corners of his eyes.
“I_____34_____to keep in touch with you and ...” My throat tightened. He nodded_____35_____softly said “Thank you for all your kindness to an old man. When I needed a family, you_____36_____me.” With tears, we all hugged him_____37_____.
About a year later, a small_____38_____from Mr. Locket’s daughter was delivered to our home. She informed us that our dear old friend had died. “I’m so grateful for your loving care for my father,” she wrote, “I can see how
much you_____39_____to him, too.” Actually, we’re also grateful for the_____40_____love that swept into our lives the moment we opened that door.
21. A. hesitated B. hurried C. hated D. happened
22. A. imagine B. recognize C. believe D. acknowledge
23. A. number B. road C. direction D. address
24. A. shining B. understanding C. hopeful D. desperate
25. A. produce B. food C. clothes D. fruits
26. A. went away B. broke away C. passed away D. ran away
27. A. complained B. added C. screamed D. roared
28. A. in place of B. by means of C. in need of D. by order of
29. A. yearly B. monthly C. weekly D. daily
30. A. rest B. put C. plant D. lower
31. A. Gradually B. Suddenly C. Generally D. Quickly
32. A. announce B. make C. break D. report
33. A. natural B. inner C. necessary D. treasured
34. A. wish B. try C. promise D. struggle
35. A. but B. and C. yet D. so
36. A. included B. refused C. tolerated D. received
37. A. willingly B. tightly C. eagerly D. faithfully
38. A. book B. bill C. picture D. envelope
39. A. owed B. sent C. meant D. showed
40. A. unexpected B. deep C. permanent D. selfless
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
Some people believe that the Internet is____41.____(harm) to friendships. Talking to people on line or____42.____(communicate) through a screen makes it more difficult to concentrate or show____43.____(kind) to others. While it can connect you with other people____44.____use social media, face-to-face contact with others is important to help you build lifelong friendships. This is thought-provoking because it shows that people still need face-to-face communication with others today.____45.____(spend) too much time on the Internet can also make you self-centred, because you can become obsessed with____46.____(popular) and gaining “followers”.
Finally you need to be careful with various online relationships, because you can never be 100 percent sure that____47.____you read online is true.
However others believe that the Internet can help develop friendships in many ways. Firstly, the Internet makes communication much____48.____(convenient). Secondly, the Internet has also made communication more fun. You can share photos, videos, news stories and website____49.____your friends online. Thirdly, online communication can_____50._____(actual) bring people closer to each other.
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；
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Patience is of great importance in our daily life. Once I waited a bus to come at a stop. 30 minutes past, but no bus came. Both upset and annoyed, I decided to walk on feet. But no sooner had I left when the bus arrived. I thought if I had waited for one more minute, I would have caught it. If I chose to take a next bus, I would have to wait for other 30 minutes. Only then do I realize my problem. Being impatient will possible waste all the effort that we have put it in. Now whenever I am close to lose my patience, I’ll think of this experience.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

School mornings were always busy. The first sentence I usually heard was. "It's time to rise and shine!" It was my mother's loudest voice. and there was no way I could ignore it or hide from it.
"Okay, Mom. I am getting up and dressed!" When I got up. Mon's loudest voice rose again as she announced, " Breakfast is ready!" By then, the house was filled with the good smell of breakfast and I couldn't help getting to the kitchen fast enough.
“Thanks, Mom! This is my favorite,” I said, enjoying the dishes.
Mom replied, “You are welcome, my dear. Now grab your lunch bag and books. The school bus will be here any minute!" My sisters and I ran out to the bus stop as we grabbed our lunch bags that contained a sandwich, fruit and dessert.
Then one day, to my surprise, there was no dessert in my lunch bag. I looked through every part of my lunch bag, and even turned it upside down. My dessert just wasn't there. What could have happened to it? Did Mom forget to make it? “Well," I thought, "it's only one time, so it's no big deal." But for the next several days, my lunch bag contained no dessert. So one day as soon as I got home from school, I asked Mom if she forgot to put a dessert in my lunch bag.
Mom was surprised and responded, “Why? I have been including a dessert in your lunch bag every day. If you are not getting them, then who is?"
Soon when I reviewed my activities and schedules in school, I found Carl-the terror of the third grade. No one liked him in his class because he was rough, often fighting with other boys. Now even worse-he was a thief. "He must be punished," I said angrily. But my Mom seemed to be not angry at all.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

After knowing everything about Carl, my Mom told me her way to solve this problem.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Carl was touched and asked me if he could visit my house and thank my mother.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. D
6. A
7. A
8. B 9. C 10. D 11. B
12. B 13. D 14. C 15. C
16. C 17. A 18. G 19. E 20. F
21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. A 32.
C 33.
D 34. C 35. B 36. A 37. B 38. D 39. C 40. A
41. harmful
42. communicating
43. kindness
44. who 45. Spending
46. popularity
47. what 48. more convenient 49. with 50. actually
51.(1).waited 和a 之间加for
(2). past →passed
(3). feet →foot
(4).when →than
(5). a →the
(6).other →another
(7). do →did
(8).possible →possibly
(9).去掉it
(10).lose →losing
52.略。