2020-2021学年山东省青州第二中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析

2020-2021学年山东省青州第二中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及
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
Last summer, Katie Steller pulled off the freeway on her way to work inMinneapolis. She stopped at a traffic light, where a man was sitting with a sign asking for help. She rolled down her window and shouted. “Hey. I’m driving around giving free haircuts. Do you want one right now?” The man laughed, then paused. “Actually,” he said, “I was really hoping to get a haircut.” Steller pulled out a red chair from her car and helped the man cut his hair immediately. After the work was done, the man looked in a mirror. “I look good!” he said.
Up to now, Steller has given 30 or so such haircuts around the city to people with little influence, and she is strongly aware of the power of her cleanup job.
As a teen, she suffered from a severe disease, causing her hair to get thinned, so her mother arranged for Steller’s first professional haircut. “To sit down and have somebody look at me and talk to me like a person and not just an illness, it helped me feel cared about and less alone,” she says. After that, Steller knew she wanted to have her own barbershop so she could help people feel the way she’d felt that day. Not long after finishing cosmetology (美容术) school in 2009, she began what she now calls her Red Chair Project, reaching out to people on the streets. Her aim was that by doing some kind acts, others would be inspired to spread their own.
“Part of what broke my heart was just how lonely peoplelooked,” she said. “I thought maybe I’d go around and ask if people want free haircuts. I can’t fix their problems, but maybe I can help them feel less alone for a moment.”
It all began with a belief in simple acts of kindness, such as a free haircut. “The way you show up in the world matters,” said Steller. “You have no idea what people are going to do with the kindness that you give them.”
1. How does the writer begin the passage?
A. By making a comparison.
B. By giving a reason.
C. By raising a question.
D. By describing a scene.
2. What made Stellar start the Red Chair Project?
A. Her mother’s love for her.
B. Her interest in cosmetology.
C. Her care for those in need.
D. Her wish to fight severe diseases.
3. What did Stellar expect from the project?
A. To spread kindness.
B. To solve social problems.
C. To deal with relationships.
D. To make people look smarter.
B
Some people take their holiday decoration very seriously. And some take it to the next level. The Griffith family in Kenova, West Virginia, is in this camp. They put on a display that shows they’re just filled with Halloween spirit.
Each year, this family displays 3,000 pumpkins (南瓜) in front of their home for the Halloween season. Yes, you readthatright. Ric Griffith puts out one jack-o’ -lantern (南瓜灯) for every person who lives in Kenova.
Of course he doesn’t do it all on his own. He has a lot of help from his family, and also from members of the community who are super-proud of what has become quite the tourist attraction over the years. More than 30,000 people stop by to see the amazing display, which includes jack‑o’‑lanterns cut to look like the faces of famous people, animals, cartoon characters, and other creative designs. It’s certainly a must-see as part of the area’s Ceredo-Kenova Autumnfest.
To fit in all 3,000 pumpkins, Griffith and his helpers spread them across the home’s garden and front porch (门廊), as well as on the roof!
Griffith began the tradition back in 1978 with just fivepumpkins and, many years later, it’s much bigger and better. People can’t help but come to the area, walking along the sidewalk outside the house to get that perfect Halloween experience.
“Locals take great pride in it, and then there are people from around the country who plan fall trips and include it in their trips so they can see it,” said Tyson Compton, president of the Cabell‑Huntington Convention and Visitors Bureau. “It’s really something.”
“It’s become a tradition for many people in our area, and it feels good to keep that going,” Griffith said.
4. What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. The Griffiths selling 3,000 pumpkins a day.
B. Ric Griffith giving 3,000 jack-o’‑lanterns to tourists.
C. Ric Griffith teaching 3,000 people how to display jack-o’‑lanterns.
D. The Griffiths decorating their house with 3,000 pumpkins.
5. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?
A. Ric Griffith’s idea has received support from his community.
B. There are only two kinds of jack-o’‑lanterns.
C. Ric Griffith dislikes asking for help from others.
D. There are 30,000 people in Kenova.
6. What do we know about the tradition?
A. It began with 1,978 pumpkins.
B. It has lasted more than 40 years.
C. It includes five pumpkin competitions.
D. It encourages people to do more exercise.
7. What’s Tyson Compton’s attitude towards the tradition?
A. Worried.
B. Uncaring.
C. Favorable.
D. Uncertain.
C
Sleep problems in early childhood may be linked to the development of certain mental health disorders in adolescence, according to a new research.
A study of 7,155 children in theUnited Kingdomfound that waking up frequently during the night and irregular sleep routines as babies and toddlers was linked to psychotic experiences in children aged 12 and 13. Also, children who slept for shorter periods at night were more likely to be associated with borderline personality disorder at ages 11 and 12.
The research, published in the journalJAMA Psychiatry, was the first time possible links between early childhood sleep problems and adolescent psychotic experiences and borderline personality disorder (BPD) symptoms have been examined.
“We know from previous research that persistent nightmares in children have been associated with both psychosis and borderline personality disorder,” said lead author Isabel at theInstituteofMental Healthat theUniversityofBirmingham.
“But nightmares don’t tell the whole story. We’ve found that, in fact, a number of behavioral sleep problems in childhood can point towards these problems in adolescence,” she said.
Adolescence, typically defined as the ages between 10 and 19, is a key period in human development because of brain and hormonal changes, anditis now thought to be when many mental health problems start.
Prior research inAustraliafound that babies with persistent severe sleep problems in their first year were at greater risk for anxiety and emotional issues in later childhood. Sleep problems in children and adolescents have
been shown to predict the development of various emotional and behavioral problems, including depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, risk-taking and aggression. However, findings have been inconsistent, especially when based on objective measurements of sleep, rather than parental reports.
Sleep and mental health are closely connected in adults, with sleep problems increasing the risk for developing particular mental illnesses as well as resulting in mental health issues.
8. What can we know from paragraph 3?
A. Childhood sleep problems probably cause youth mental health problems.
B. Severe sleep problems in childhood lead to emotional issues.
C. Persistent nightmares in children are closely related to psychosis.
D. The research has not been known to the public.
9. What does “it” refer to in paragraph 6?
A. Adolescence.
B. Key period.
C. Human development
D. Hormonal change.
10. According to the Australian research, older children who had long-term serious sleep issues at one year old are more likely to ________.
A. grow slowly
B. develop attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
C. do badly in lessons
D. suffer from anxiety
11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. A Study About Childhood Sleep Problems Is Under Progress
B. Pay Attention to Children Who Lack Sleep
C. Childhood Sleep Issues Linked to Adolescent Mental Health Problems
D. How to Help Children Develop a Good Sleep Habit
D
Japan has announced emergency Covid measures in Tokyo and three other areas in order to control rising infections (传染病), just three months before the country is set to host the Olympics. The government said the state of emergency — set to last for about two weeks— would be “short and powerful”. Under the measures, bars will be required to close and big sporting events will be held without audience. The government has insisted that the Olympics will go ahead in July.
Prime minister Yoshihide Suga announced the measures on Friday, saying they would begin on Sunday and remain in place until 11 May. In addition to to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo will be affected. It has marked the
third state of emergency in japan since the pandemic began. “I sincerely apologize for causing trouble for many people again,” he said. “It is feared that infection in major cities will spread across the whole country if we take no measures.”
Under the rules, major facilities like department stores will close, as well as restaurants, bars, and KTV rooms serving alcohol. Restaurants that do not serve alcohol are being told to close early, and companies are being asked to make arrangements for people to work remotely. Schools will remain open. Besides, the emergency measurescoincide withthe country’s “Golden Week” holiday, which runs from late April to the first week of May and is the busiest travel period of the year. Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike urged residents to start taking precautions immediately. In an effort to discourage people from going out at night. She said neon signs (霓虹灯) would be turned off.
The coronavirus toll in Japan has been much lower than that in many other countries, with about 558,000 cases and fewer than 10,000 deaths, according to figures collected by Johns Hopkins University. But there are concerns over the latest rise in infections, with reports of hospital bed shortages in some areas.
Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto said at a news conference on Friday that organizers were not considering canceling the event. “I hope the coronavirus situation improves with the prevention measures the government, Tokyo, and other regional governments have put into place,” she said. “We, as Tokyo 2020, continue to wish for the swift return to normal and will continue to work closely to make sure a safe and secure Olympics can happen.”
12. According to the passage, what does Japanese government advise people to do?
A. To watch a live game.
B. To work at home.
C. To hang out in the evening.
D. To study at home.
13. What is the aim of bringing in emergency Covid measures?
A. To relieve people's fear of the the pandemic.
B. To settle the problem of hospital bed shortages.
C. To test government’s management of emergency.
D. To ensure the smooth running of the upcoming Olympics.
14. Which words can best describe the government’s action?
A. generous and brilliant.
B. costly but useless.
C. positive and considerate.
D. accidental but efficient.
15. What does the underlined phrase “coincide with” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. meet with
B. deal with
C. make up
D. set up
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Everyone wants to be nice to their own pets! Here are a few tips.
Feed them not too little, but not too much either. You have to tell the difference between the times they’re hungry and the times they’re just trying to get food. Clean their food and drink bowls at least once a day.____16____You wouldn’t eat off the same plate for one whole week or drink out of the same glass for a month!
____17____Pets want as much of your attention as possible, dogs especially. In general, admit your pets’ existence; even say “Hi, how are you doing?” Clearly they won’t understand what you’re saying, but it shows that you care for them.
Take dogs on walks. Most dogs don’t like to be kept in a house all day long.____18____They can also meet other dogs this way. Dogs like the company of other dogs.
Take them to the vet regularly. Your pet may not like it.____19____Reward it once in a while and he will be happy with what he gets.
If you had to take your dog to the hospital, he might be afraid of riding in cars.____20____Your dog will finally realize that not all car rides end at the hospital.
A. Ask others to share.
B. It’s the same with us.
C. Give your pets attention.
D. Make sure it hasa warm place to live in.
E. They like to get out and enjoy the flesh air.
F. In that case, take very short car rides that lead somewhere pleasant.
G. But it’s better to cause a little discomfort now than to find out later that it has a disease.
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James Cook and his wife Samantha Jones started their beekeeping work eight years ago and have gained much experience. They are___21___at solving the problems their bees face. The year 2020 was their year togo into business___22___after working several___23___for other beekeepers, when they were in California's huge farms.
In the spring, the farms were full of white flowers that___24___into nuts. The crop was possible because of the many beekeepers who___25___with their hives (蜂巢) to pollinate (授粉) the nation's crops.
Then the coronavirus (冠状病毒) health crisis hit. Cook and Jones became___26___. “Do we stay? Do we go?” they asked each other. By that time, they had taken their___27___from California's San Joaquin Valley to another temporary home. Their plan was to let the bees___28___the agricultural work and their contact with farm chemicals. So, they decided to___29___the coronavirus restrictions in California. There, they set out to create their___30___, Bird and the Bees Honey.
This summer, Cook and Jones and their small crew worked day and night to build a honey ___31___. They were___32___tired and in debt because they took___33___to get the business up and running. But they were also___34___. Unlike other agricultural crops, honey can be___35___for a long time. That is a good thing for Cook and Jones, because coronavirus restrictions have left them with___36___places to sell their products.
Cook, who is 35, said, “Starting a business in these___37___times is hard but it___38___to do it. The experience will make us___39___. I think beekeeping sort of taught me —you kind of need to look for the___40___ and the beauty that you can find, ” he says.
21. A. sad B. expert C. amazed D. confused
22. A. on a large scale B. for fun C. on their own D. as usual
23. A. years B. days C. months D. minutes
24. A. turn B. break C. get D. put
25. A. admitted B. declined C. refused D. travelled
26. A. occupied B. impressed C. concerned D. inspired
27. A. hives B. flowers C. questions D. decisions
28. A. get into B. recover from C. suffer from D. bring about
29. A. get rid of B. lay down C. put off D. wait out
30. A. fame B. brand C. solution D. life
31. A. factory B. honor C. family D. food
32. A. rarely B. extremely C. merely D. gradually
33. A. notes B. medicines C. loans D. breaks
34. A. hopeful B. stressed C. regretful D. vengeful
35. A. harvested B. made C. picked D. stored
36. A. dangerous B. safer C. better D. fewer
37. A. unique B. difficult C. magical D. unforgettable
38. A. appreciates B. aims C. pays D. practises
39. A. healthier B. happier C. tougher D. poorer
40. A. comfort B. honey C. money D. optimism
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.改错（共10小题；每小题2分,满分20分）
注意：
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（‑），并在右边横线上写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词写在右边横线上并用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在右边横线上写出修改后的词。

His parents earn the living by farming.
Many people go to big cities in the hope of find a good job.
He got up early so as to getting there in time .
By now his restaurant ought to being full of people .
We should not judge a person at his appearance .
His carelessness resulted from the accident .
As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by an accident.
Tom helped the girl . She gave him a gift as return.
He was about to go out then it began to rain.
I am will to help those in trouble .
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你们学校为响应政府倡导的“公筷、公勺(serving chopsticks and spoons)”的文明饮食习惯，向全校发出了“公筷行动，从我做起”的倡议并组织了相关活动。

你的英国朋友John想了解有关情况，请你用英语写一封回信给John，内容包括：
1.活动内容；
2.活动目的；
3.活动意义。

注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考答案
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. A 9. A 10. D 11. C
12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
16. B 17. C 18. E 19. G 20. F
21. B 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. B 31. A 32.
B 33.
C 34. A 35.
D 36. D 37. B 38. C 39. C 40. D
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). the→a
(2). find→finding
(3). getting→get
(4). being→be
(5). at→by (6). from→in
(7). an去掉(8). as→in
(9). then→when
(10). will→willing
【56题详解】
考查冠词。

句意：他的父母靠务农谋生。

根据固定搭配earn a living“谋生”，可知把the改为a。

【57题详解】
考查非谓语动词。

句意：许多人去大城市希望找到一份好工作。

介词of后应用动词find动名词形式做宾语，故把find改为finding。

【58题详解】
考查固定搭配。

句意：他起得很早以便及时赶到那里。

固定搭配so as to后面跟动词原形，表示“是为了；以便”，故把getting改为get。

【59题详解】
考查情态动词。

句意：到现在，他的餐馆应该已经挤满了人。

ought to“应该”，是情态动词，后接动词原形，故把being改为be。

【60题详解】
考查固定搭配。

句意：我们不应该以貌取人。

固定搭配judge by “以……来判断，以……来看”，主要表示从音容，笑貌，衣着等进行判断，故把at改为by。

【61题详解】
考查固定搭配。

句意：他的粗心造成了这次事故。

固定搭配result in“造成；导致”，符合句意，故把from改为in。

【62题详解】
考查固定搭配。

句意：事实上，我是意外地在英国着陆的。

固定搭配by accident“意外地”符合句意，故把an去掉。

【63题详解】
考查固定搭配。

句意：Tom帮助了那个女孩。

她给了他一件礼物作为报答。

固定搭配in return“作为报答”，符合句意，故把as改为in。

【64题详解】
考查连词。

句意：他正要出去，这时突然开始下雨了。

固定句型be about to do sth....when“正在做某事时突然……”，符合句意，故把then改为when。

【65题详解】
考查形容词。

句意：我愿意帮助那些有困难的人。

be willing to do“愿意做某事”，此短语中willing是形容词作表语，表示“愿意；乐意”，故把will改为willing。

52.略。