2019-2020学年成都市双流县棠湖中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及参考答案

2019-2020学年成都市双流县棠湖中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及参
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
East Yorkshire has typical unpredictable British weather. So here are some ideas to keep everybody happy when the weather is not the most ideal.
William's Den, North Cave
The outdoor and indoor areas are suitable for children of all ages to have fun.There are nests to explore, rope bridges to cross, a tree-house and a slide. The attached Kitchen provides fresh food made from locally sourced ingredients serving a selection of treats.
East Riding Leisure Centres
Known for a fun learner pool alongside an incredible fun zone with two slides as well, it is perfect for kids to find their feet in the water, have fun and explore. Its 6 climbing walls offer a different challenge on each. This place is suitable for anyone over the age of 4 and you can refuel at cafe with fresh food, snacks and cakes.
Sewerby Hall and Gardens
When the weather’s not sure, take cover in the Hall and learn how life was in the early 1900’s for the residents and workers of the house. Then explore the zoo and meet the pigs, parrots and penguins! Kids of all ages are welcome.
Withernsea Lighthouse
There’s no limitation to the age of kids to climb Withernsea Lighthouse, which is 144 steps to the top, with full views of the East Yorkshire Coast at the top of it. Enjoy the museum on the ground floor and learn what life is like working and living in a lighthouse. The souvenir shop provides attractive gifts for visitors at a fair price.
1.Which one is unsuitable for kids of all ages?
A.William’s Den, North Cave.
B.East Riding Leisure Centres.
C.Sewerby Hall and Gardens.
D.Withernsea Lighthouse.
2.Where can kids enjoy food?
A.In William’s Den, North Cave and Sewerby Hall and Gardens.
B.In East Riding Leisure Centres and Withernsea Lighthouse
C.In William’s Den, North Cave and East RidingLeisure Centres.
D.In Sewerby Hall and Gardens and Withernsea Lighthouse.
3.Where does this passage probably come from?
A.A geography textbook.
B.A science report.
C.A finance magazine.
D.A travel brochure.
B
Many of us in China enjoy adding chilies (辣椒) toour food, but did you know that this spicy vegetable could also be dangerous? A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaper—the spiciest chili in the world. After taking just a single bite of one, the man suffered from serious headaches in the following few days, reported BBC News.
In fact, reports of stomachache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual. But if chilies are harmful, why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable? According to the website Huanqiu, about 600 million Chinese people—almost half of the national population—are chili eaters. So what makes people love chilies so much? The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that “produce a sense of happiness” , noted BBC News.
And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment. A survey conducted by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week. The number decreased to 14 percent for those who eat spicy food six to seven times a week. And another study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to a similar conclusion. “The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,” Liu Qi, a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, told BBC News.
Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the ability to increase our metabolism (新陈代谢). So, don't worry if you love spicy food. It seems that chilies are actually good for us—except for the Carolina Reaper, perhaps.
4. The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove ________.
A. chiliescan be beneficial
B. chilies are popular inAmerica
C. chilies can be dangerous
D. serious headaches can be dangerous
5. Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_______.
A. decreasing death rate
B. releasing natural chemicals
C. curing serious headaches
D. providing enough nutrition
6. Which of the following statement is TRUE?
A. Human are the only animals to eat chilies.
B. Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies is something unusual.
C. The more chilies you eat, the healthier you are.
D. Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it can't increase our metabolism.
7. The writer wrote the passage to ________.
A. warn people of the dangers of chilies
B. ask people to eat Carolina Reaper
C. encourage people to eat more chilies
D. tell people the benefits of chilies
C
Why doesHaitiso tend to have fatal earthquakes? Earthquakes have been causing huge damage inHaitisince at least the 18th century. The capital city has been destroyed twice in 19 years. The 21st century has beenno more kind.
The Earth’s outer shell is made tip of tectonic plates (构造板块) that move.Haitisits near the crossing of two tectonic plaits that make up the Earth’s outer shell. Earthquakes can occur when those plates move against each other and create friction (摩擦力).
Haitiis also overpopulated. Plus, many of its buildings are designed to resist hurricanes but not earthquakes. Those buildings can survive strong winds bat are easy to fail down when the ground shrikes. Poor building practices can also play arole.
“I think it’s important to recognize that there’s no such thing as a natural disaster,” said Wendy Bohon, a geologist. “What you have is a natural disaster that comes with a weak architecture system. We do know that earthquakes like this can cause huge damage because ofthefault,” said Wendy. “And it’s quite a significant risk in places that don’t have the construction practices to resist the shaking.”
Construction of more earthquake-resistant buildings remains a challenge inHaiti, which is the poorest nation in theWestern Hemisphere. “While there have been some success stories of Haitians building more earthquake-resistant structures, the country has lacked a centralized effort to do so,” said Mark Schuller, a professor of anthropology and nonprofit and NGO studies atNorthernIllinoisUniversity.Haiti’s government has become increasingly weak, while non-governmental organizations only focus on their own projects.
“There is technical knowledge inHaiti, There are trained architects. There are cityplanners. That’s not the problem,” Schuller said. “The problem is a lack of funding for coordination (协调), and lack of political will from donors to organizations providing aid.”
8. Which factor causing the huge damage is highlighted?
A. Its overpopulation.
B. Its weak government.
C. Its geographical location.
D. Its weak architecture system.
9. What does the underlined part “the fault” in paragraph 4 refer to?
A Lacking political will to provide aid.
B. Lacking hurricane-resistant; buildings.
C. Lacking earthquake-resistant buildings.
D. Sitting on the crossing of two tectonic plates.
10. What’s Schuller’s attitude towardsHaiti’s government?
A Supportive. B. Critical.
C. Indifferent.
D. Interested.
11. Which of the following can be a problem according tothe last paragraph?
A. Fund and will.
B. Skilled architects.
C. Urban designers.
D. Technology and money.
D
Some years ago I was offered a writing assignment that would require three months of travel through Europe.
I had been abroad a couple of times, but I could hardly claim to know my way around the continent. Moreover, my knowledge of foreign languages was limited to a little college French.
I hesitated. How would I, unable to speak the language, totally unfamiliar with local geography or transportation system？It seemed impossible, and with considerable regret. Suddenly a thought ran through my mind: you can't learn if you don't try. So I accepted the assignment.
There were some bad moments. But by the time I had finished the trip I was an experienced traveler. And ever since, I have never hesitated to head for even the most remote of places, without guides or even advanced bookings, confident that somehow I will manage.
The point is that the new, along with the different, is almost scary by definition. But each time you try something, you learn, and as the learning piles up, the world opens to you.
I've learned to ski at 40, and flown up the Rhine River in a balloon. And I know I'll go on doing such things. It's not because I'm braver or more daring than others. I'm not. But I'll accept anxiety as another name for challenge and I believe I can accomplish wonders.
12. The author accepted the assignment because_________.
A. he had never travelled abroad before
B. he hardly knew any foreign languages
C. he was familiar with any other country in Europe
D. he would learn something new and different by trying
13. Which of the following statements is TRUE？
A. The author had been abroad only twice.
B. The author thought the trip was hard but worthwhile.
C. The author admitted that anything different was terrible.
D. The author must be good at doing research and making interviews.
14. We can infer from the text that the author is_______.
A. awkward
B. generous
C. stubborn
D. brave
15. What's the best title of the text？
A. An Interesting Trip Abroad
B. My First Writing Assignment
C. Ready to Try and Challenge
D. How to Be Daring and Brave.
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Personal development doesn't just happen.___16___Self-development requires hard work, devotionand an ever-growing skill. So，what new skills do you need to power forward?
On your journey toward your best self, you need to set goals. The key is balance : If your goals are too high, you'll get discouraged when you fall short.___17___The better approach is to think in milestones. If you want to be a novelist, don't set a goal to finish a book in a week. Focus on getting a couple of pages done each day, or on writing a chapter each week. This measurable progress is more sustainable and fulfilling.
___18___To keep going when times are tough, you have to learn how to manage your stress levels. If light walks help you keep your head on straight, schedule one for your lunch period every day. If you need to take Sundays off to recharge for the next week, it's more than acceptable to do so.
Organization is a skill that comes more naturally to some people than others. If you're a naturally messy person, start small. Otherwise, you'll be at a loss.___19___Clean up your bedroom or your car. If physical cleaning is stressful, start by cutting out files from your computer. Believe it or not, one clean space can set the tone for the rest of your life.
On the road of personal development, you'll run into some barriers. Nobody but you can remove these from your path.___20___Perhaps anxiety is keeping you from doing your best work. Instead of struggling through it,
quietly take a mental health day.
A. Personal growth needs stress management.
B. Focus on the places where you spend the most time.
C. You can't expect to wake up the next day with new skills.
D. Don't let personal challenges stand in the way of your growth.
E. That's why problem solving is a vital skill for self-development.
F. You ly don't need to disclose why you're taking a sick day.
G. Start too small, and you'll become satisfied with your progress too early.
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In the process of celebratingmy 60th birthday with a 60 day kindness challenge, I got the greatest birthday surprise from my daughters. When they asked me what I___21___for my birthday, I said," please do a___22___act for someone in my ___23___"They took it way___24___
They got in___25___with all my friends and family members and asked them to do the___26___thing I had asked of them, as my birthday___27___. Then they asked them to___28___them after they had done their___29___and tell them what they had done. They also askedtheir friends to do the same.
On my birthday,I was presented with a___30___scrapbook(剪贴簿）filled with pictures and all the kindness acts written out in their own words,___31___me what they had done and how it made them feel.
The "acts" ranged from___32___frequent flyer miles(飞行积分）so someone could visit their mom, shortening showers' duration(长度）to help with the water___33___,bringing an elderly neighbor coffee in the morning, stopping to buy a___34___person lunch,___35___at a Red Cross blood drive, to many, many other beautiful gestures.
I cannot tell you how___36___I was by this gift, and even more touched that their young adult friends would___37___with such love and enthusiasm. I cannot____38____a better gift. I share this story with the___39___that many a beautiful "someone” passes on this idea. The joy of it is___40___！
21. A. wanted B. planned C. recommended D. suspected
22. A. brightness B. kindness C. happiness D. politeness
23. A. reputation B. belief C. honor D. trust
24. A. farther B. deeper C. bigger D. greater
25. A. trouble B. agreement C. touch D. tune
26. A.various B. precious C. meaningful D. same
27. A. present B. promise C. contribution D. sacrifice
28. A. talk to B. write to C. stare at D. look after
29. A. behaviour B. responsibility C. matter D. act
30. A. simple B. complicated C. gorgeous D. various
31. A. warning B. reminding C. telling D. explaining
32. A. providing B. donating C. lending D. buying
33. A. shortage B. pollution C. influence D. disaster
34. A. fearless B. homeless C. selfless D. careless
35. A. practising B. instructing C. observing D. volunteering
36. A. disturbed B. satisfied C. touched D. disappointed
37. A. celebrate B. explain C. suggest D. participate
38. A. look into B. think of C. make out D. pick up
39. A. hope B. decision C. fact D. opinion
40. A. challenging B. attractive C. interesting D. astonishing
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
The Yangtze River is the third longest river in the world. However, rapid development and___41.___(increase) population have meant that the amount of water___42.___(take) from the river___43.___(be) rising, and the waste being put back into the river has been increasing.
___44.___(luck), the health of the Yangtze River has raised concern___45.___in China and abroad. Many people have recognized the importance of protecting it and many environmental___46.___(organize) and projects have been set up. The Green River organization, for example, educates people on the importance of protecting this great river. Besides, two special government projects are on___47.___way. One is the water and soil preservation project,___48.___resulted in farmers___49.___(replace) their crops with trees or grass. The other includes nature reserves for white-flag dolphins.
Because of this, the environmental situation of the Yangtze River is improving, but we still have a long way to go____50.____(solve) all the problems.
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，并在该词下而写出修改后的词。

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。

Good morning everyone! Today I want to say something about my parent. My father is a honest businessman and has to support the whole family. He laugh so much that he can even give me a smile at the most difficult time in her life. He always tells me to taking a positive attitude towards everything because it's useless to cry. My mother is the most busiest person in the family, which always has a lot of housework to do. But she never complains. She treats another people with respect, so everybody likes her. Ordinarily as they are, they are truly my best teachers and I am very proud them.
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。

My sister Megan always felt a little afraid while babysitting（临时照看小孩）at the Quinns' house. It was set back from the road by a long, winding driveway, and the yard was filled with so many pine trees that she couldn't see any of the neighbors' lights.
On this particular night, the snow was falling heavily outside. The girls begged her to read them their favorite story, and afterward they fell asleep. Megan settled on the sofa to watch an old movie on television.
Around ten o'clock, a loud knock on the door surprised her. Megan spied through the peephole（窥视孔）and saw a middle-aged man standing in the entryway.
"Who is it?" she asked.
"Your brother Ben."
Megan realized the man had mistaken her for his sister. She replied, "Mrs. Quinn can't come to the door right now. "She thought of her mother's warming: Never open the door for a stranger while you' re babysitting.
"The truth is I'm babysitting," she said through the screen. The words were out of her mouth before she remembered her mother's second warning: Don't advertise that you're alone. Megan quickly added, "Mrs. Quinn will be home soon.”
"It's awfully cold out here. Can I wait inside?" The man asked.
Megan hesitated. "Couldn't you come back in a little while?"
"I drove all the way fromNewport. I don't have anywhere else to go." The man smiled.
"Please let me in. I promise I won't bother you."
"Mrs. Quinn left a number for me to contact her," Megan said. "I'll call her and see what she says."
The smile disappeared from the man's face. "You're going to leave me outside to freeze to death in the meantime? Wait until she finds out you wouldn't let me in! You'll be in so much trouble!" With the words he left.
Megan trembled. Maybe it was true. Maybe she would get in trouble. What if Mrs. Quinn asked her why she didn't let her brother in? How could Megan explain that he was ly rude? Would Mrs. Quinn think she was not mature enough to babysit? Maybe she'd never call her again.
注意：1.续写的词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

A little after eleven, Mrs. Quinn came back.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________
Mrs. Quinn frowned. "My brother? I don't have a brother!"
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________
参考答案
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A
12. D 13. B 14. D 15. C
16. C 17. G 18. A 19. B 20. E
21. A 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. C 32.
B 33. A 34. B 35. D 36.
C 37.
D 38. B 39. A 40. D
41. increasing
42. taken 43. is
44. Luckily
45. both 46. organizations
47. their 48. which
49. replacing
50. to solve
51.(1).parent→parents
(2).a→an
(3).laugh→laughs
(4).her→his/our
(5).taking→take
(6).将most去掉
(7).which→who
(8).another→other
(9).Ordinarily→Ordinary
(10).在proud后面加of 52.略。