2019-2020学年上海格致中学奉贤校区高三英语上学期期末试题及答案

2019-2020学年上海格致中学奉贤校区高三英语上学期期末试题及答
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
When it comes to the greatest inventions of the world, China’s name is sure to be mentioned several times. There are hundreds of things which were invented by the Chinese.
Alcohol
Shocked? I was because when they said alcohol I thought about either the US or the UK. China had never crossed my mind. In China, alcohol was made by two legendary persons named Yi Di and Du Kang who belonged to the Xia Dynasty. This period was about 2000 BC - 1600 BC. Research says that in ancient China, beer with 4% alcoholic content was widely consumed by people.
Tea
China is the proud inventor of tea which was first drunk by Shen Nong, a Chinese emperor around 2737 BC. Tea production was rapidly developed, making tea a popular drink during the Tang and Song Dynasties.
The Mechanical Clock
Have you ever wondered what on earth we would be doing without any idea of time? A clock really is an invention without which things were incomplete. The credit of making the first mechanical clock goes to ancient China. The first mechanical clock was invented by Yi Xing in the Tang Dynasty. This was during 618 and 907.
Silk Fabric
Silk, the favorite fabric of many girls out there, is also a Chinese invention. Although we all know that silk is made by silkworms, it was Chinese people who first invented a way to harvest the silk and then use it to make clothes. The oldest silk which has been found so far is in Henan Province and dates back to 3630 BC.
1.We can learn from Paragraph 2 that ________.
A.people in the US like alcohol
B.beer was popular in the Xia Dynasty
C.Yi Di and Du Kang invented alcohol by accident
D.the author didn’t know alcohol is a Chinese invention
2.The author asks the question in Paragraph 4 to show ________.
A.ancient Chinese inventors were wiser
B.many things in our lives are incomplete
C.ancient Chinese people never wasted time
D.the invention of the mechanical clock is important
3.Which of the following invention has a longer history?
A.Tea.
B.Alcohol.
C.Silk fabric.
D.The mechanical clock.
B
Globally, people use roofs to dry out food, do their laundry and sleep. In Belfast, where we're based, there's a culture of enjoying looking down on the city from up high, because it's in a valley. But because we were a conflict area for a long time,many people didn't want to live, work or hang out in the city, and our roofs cape has been neglected.
Rooftop projects can be as big or as small as you want. They can be used as social or cultural spaces, for green or blue public facilities. But it's not just about commercial opportunities; it can be as simple as an individual turning his/her city balcony into a mini garden or vegetable patch. It's not just about doing it on a rooftop because it's “cool”.It's about giving up the deep-rooted thought that roofs are off limits and embracing their challenges as opportunities. That can make a huge difference. For instance, we're helping turn the rooftop car park of a city central shopping centre into an outdoor space for employees, due to restrictions they now face indoors because of COVID-19.
Using rooftops creatively allows us to cope with many of the challenges faced by cities today--be those environmental, social, technological, or cultural. At the moment,we're being forced to rethink how we use public spaces due to COVID-19. With lots of restrictions on enclosed areas, we should be acknowledging rooftops alternatives.For example,Rotterdam recently hosted a play that took place across its rooftops. Each roof lit up and hosted a different part of the drama, while residents sat and watched, listening to the action through headphones. Are there any challenges? Rain is one. Also is health and safety. But there are creative and practical solutions to all the barriers we face. In fact,the challenges are what make rooftops so exciting----because they give you even more opportunities to be creative and solve problems. It is always a matter of trial and error.
4. What can we learn about rooftops in the first two paragraphs?
A. People enjoy getting together on rooftops.
B. People can use rooftops to their own advantage.
C. Rooftops are made good use of by locals in Belfast.
D. Rooftops projects were launched for commercial reasons.
5. How can rooftops benefit people in their life?
A. Rooftops can be adapted to car parks.
B. Rooftops help solve environmental problems.
C. Rooftops can provide space for work and play.
D. People can exchange their thoughts on rooftops.
6. What will be possibly mentioned after the last paragraph?
A. The new challenges of the future.
B. Reasons for building rooftop projects.
C. Exciting development of rooftop projects.
D. Solutions to the challenges we are facing now.
7. What is the author's purpose in writing the text?
A. To introduce rooftop projects in Belfast.
B. To encourage people to start rooftop projects.
C. To analyze the current situation of rooftop projects.
D. To offer suggestions on long-term city development.
C
Some of the oldest art in human history is being damaged, scientists say. And climate change may be speeding up its loss. Newresearch reports that ancient rock art in Indonesian caves is degrading over time, as bits of rock slowly break off from the walls. It's a huge loss for human history.
Salt crystals（结晶）building up on the walls are a key part of the problem, the study suggests. These salt crystals go into the cave walls, changing sizes as temperatures rise and fall. This process causes the rock to slowly break down.
Salt crystals may become larger when exposed to repeated changes between wet conditions and periods of drought. These kinds of changes are expected to become more obvious as the climate continues to warm.
In particular, the researchers say, climate change may cause more intense El Nino（厄尔尼诺）events in the future. These events can strengthen the kinds of conditions that help salt crystals form Scientists are still debating the exact influence of climate change on El Nino, a natural climate cycle that drives changing patterns of warming and cooling in thePacific Ocean.
The new study, led by Jillian Huntley, examined 11 ancient cave art sites in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The researchers found evidence of salt formation at all 11 sites. It's merely a small part There are more than 300 known eave art sites around the region. The researchers note that salt crystals may indeed be part of the problem, adding that climate change is a growing threat, one that deserves more attention.
8. What is the main cause of the rocks breaking off from the wall?
A. Weather patterns.
B. Salt crystals.
C. Wet conditions.
D. Drought Periods.
9. Which of the following may researchers agree with?
A. El Nino events prevent salt crystals forming.
B. Climate change makes little difference to El Nino.
C.Salt crystals may become much larger in wet conditions.
D. Constant warm weather may cause salt crystals to change size.
10. Which word best describes Huntley's attitude to climate change?
A. Worried.
B. Curious.
C. Doubtful.
D. Positive.
11. What can we learn from thelast paragraph?
A. The formation and patterns of salt crystals.
B. The impact of climate change on ancient rock arts.
C. The historical value of ancient rock art in cave sites.
D. The threats of human activities to ancient eave art sites.
D
Jack was born without eyes. He was very lucky as he grew up having other kittens (young cats) to socialize (交往)with, and was used to people from the moment he was born. However, when it came time to find the kittens homes, no one knew where Jack would end up.
That’s when I got an e-mail from my friend. All she asked was “Do you still want one of the kittens? There’s one here with no eyes and no one would like to take him”. Without thinking I told her that I did want the kitten.
When we first brought him home, Jack stayed mostly in my room. After about a day he had noissues running around and climbing on everything. At times he gets lost in the house, he’ll stop. But we just call his name and talk to him and it isn’t long before he finds his way back to us.
A few weeks after getting Jack, we got a new cat named Bear. Jack and Bear have become best friends. It doesn’t matter that he can’t see. He always knows when Bear is around. He’ll run across the yard straight to Bear
and wrap his front legs around his neck in a big hug. They run after each other around and wrestle (摔跤). They’ll lie down in the grass together when tired.
Jack is truly an inspiration. I’ve owned lots of kittens in my life, but Jack is the happiest and most playful. He doesn’t feel sorry for himself. He doesn’t need pity. I think Jean, owner of Gumbo, another eyeless cat, said it best when she told me that cats don’t have disabilities; they have adaptability.
12. Why did Jack come to the author’s home?
A. The author cared for an eyeless cat.
B. The author didn’t mind whether he was blind.
C. No other young cats kept him company.
D. The author’s friend begged the author to take him home.
13. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Jack often wrestles with Bear indoors.
B. Jack likes to play with a new eyeless cat.
C. Jack quickly adapts to the new environment.
D. Jack is good at talking and playing with people.
14. What does the underlined word “issue” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Trouble.
B. Fun.
C. Luck.
D. Business.
15. What does the passage mainly tell us?
A. A cat has nine lives.
B. All is well that ends well.
C. God helps those who help themselves.
D. A good beginning makes a good ending.
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 Pass an Important Test
Whether it’s a first grade science test or college entrance exam, all tests have one thing in common: you have to pass.____16____. Stuck in a situation where you don’t know how to? These tips can help.
★Once you get the study guide, make plans right away to study as soon as possible. No excuses! Killing time with friends isn’t worth it，since you can alwayshang out with them any other day.
★Get plenty of rest.____17____. If you walk into the classroom sleepily, you’ll most likely not finish the test because of how tired you are.
★____18____. That one piece of cheese probably won’t last until test time. Afew healthy good breakfast
suggestions are oatmeal (燕麦片) , whole grain and high fiber food, grapefruit with fresh fruit salad.
★Bring all necessary materials. Showing up without something as simple as a pencil can make a big effect on your test.____19____.
★____20____Showing up late cuts back the time you’ll have to take the test if it’s already testing hours. You’ll probably miss any important information needed in completing the test. In some tests，late comers are not allowed to take the test.
A.Theexam tests vocabulary, reading and math skills.
B.Eat a good meal for breakfast.
C.Don’t forget to set your alarm clock and show up on test day on time.
D.Studies show that if you get enough sleep, your brain will be much more efficient.
E.Bring pencils, pens, pencil sharpeners, snacks (if allowed) , erasers, calculator（计算器）
(if allowed) and anything else you’ll need for the test.
F.Failing the test won’t help you in the long run,so it’s important to know how to prepare to pass that big test.
G.This test is a challenging one and every year many students are unable toqualify it just because of lack of guidance.
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 goal of the Egg Drop Challenge was simple --you built a____21____container to keep an egg from breaking when____22____over the stadium wall.
We worked alone or with a(n)____23____. My best friend, Cassie, and I always worked on projects together. She is____24____; I'm brainy. We are the perfect____25____.
I made my sandwich while waiting for Cassie to come and____26____the container. Spreading the marshmallow(棉花软糖)cream____27____me an idea -cushion the egg with some marshmallow creams to____28____the shock of the impact(撞击力). I told Cassie my brilliant____29____when she arrived. Then, Cassie said,“Actually. I have a_____30_____idea. We put the egg in a basket with a parachute(降落伞)_____31_____. It will simply float to safety.” We agreed. Neither was_____32_____and Cassie stormed out.
This is how the_____33_____worked: all the kids carried their egg containers up three stairs and dropped them. If your egg broke, you were out. If the egg_____34_____, you walked up three more_____35_____and dropped it again. This went on until the last egg broke.
Finally. only Cassie and I were left.
“Good luck, Laura.” Cassie said, turning to me. I didn’t_____36_____，figured winning would be sweeter revenge(复仇). The class called out the count of three and I let go of my box. I_____37_____down the steps. The sidewalk was already_____38_____, with egg shells from previous failed drops. I found my brave egg broken. I looked at Cassie's basket, Empty. Cassie looked at me_____39_____and we laughed. It was a(n)_____40_____. But we had won something more important. Our friendship can survive a little bouncing.
21. A. sealed B. protective C. metal D. plastic
22. A. placed B. taken C. dropped D. carried
23. A. parent B. friend C. athlete D. partner
24. A. creative B. strict C. outgoing D. stubborn
25. A. competitors B. candidates C. combination D. communication
26. A. watch over B. turn up C. work on D. think of
27. A. gave B. made C. taught D. showed
28. A. cause B. suffer C. absorb D. withdraw
29. A. achievement B. performance C. intelligence D. design
30. A. common B. better C. strange D. contrary
31. A. attached B. surrounded C. hung D. lowered
32. A. passed B. persuaded C. permitted D. amused
33. A. quarrel B. class C. competition D. relationship
34. A. burst B. fell C. won D. survived
35. A. containers B. steps. C. walls D. meters
36. A. care B. recover C. hear D. respond
37. A. raced B. turned C. put D. brought
38. A. mixed B. dotted C. decorated D. broken
39. A. angrily B. seriously C. badly D. softly
40. A. tie B. failure C. test D. end
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
Teenagers develop in many ways, including their physical changes like gaining weight, growing taller, getting___41.___(deep) voices, and gaining weight.
As to mental changes, they feel lonely as if nobody could understand___42.___(they). On one hand, some
teenagers struggle to be___43.___(independence) of their parents, take responsibility, and make their own___44.___(decision). On the other hand, they still need their parents’ love and support, and want to be a part of the group. As___45.___result, a broken relationship often happens between teenagers and parents,___46.___(lead) to a lot of tensions. So___47.___(deal) with such problems, they should communicate more with each other regularly and___48.___(honest).
Just remember that it is completely normal to struggle with the stress___49.___parent-child tensions create. The good news is that the growing pains don’t last long and in the end everything____50.____(turn) out all right.
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（\）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。

The forest of my hometown is beautiful no matter how the season is. I was driving this morning while I saw a deer live in the woods appear in the middle of the road. I came to the full stop, and we stared each other. He seemed clever. He had been in this world for some month and I didn’t want to end in his life. Finally, I waved my hand for him to go on. Having seen anything to fear, he jumped across the road. I drive on smiling at the magic of this moment and was thankful that I had been going slow not to hit this beautiful creature.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。

你的英国好友Jim听说外卖点餐(ordering meals online)在中国很流行，发来邮件询问相关信息。

请你给他回复邮件，内容包括:
1.你是否经常外卖点餐；
2.你对外卖点餐的看法或感受。

注意: 1.词数100左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jim,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. D
2. D
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. B 9. D 10. A 11. B
12. B 13. C 14. A 15. C
16. F 17. D 18. B 19. E 20. C
21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. C 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. A 32.
B 33.
C 34.
D 35. B 36. D 37. A 38. B 39. D 40. A
41. deeper
42. them 43. independent
44. decisions
45. a 46. leading
47. to deal
48. honestly
49. which/ that
50. will turn
51.(1).how→what
(2).while→when
(3).live→living
(4).the→a
(5).stared后添加at
(6).month→months
(7).去掉end后in
(8).anything→nothing
(9).drive→drove
(10).slow→slowly
52.略。