2020年厦门市第一中学高中高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及参考答案

2020年厦门市第一中学高中高三英语上学期期末考试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
“Why do I feel cold when I have a fever?” “Why does the sun rise in the east?” I knew the day would come when my little girl Sophie would learn to talk and inevitably (不可避免地) start askingthose questions. The questions themselves weren’t worrying me. I was actually looking forward to seeing where her curiosity would lie.
What was bothering (烦恼) me was whether or not I would know the answers. In the age of the smartphone, this may seem like a silly worry. The answers to almost everything would be just one Google away.
Still, I struggled with how I was going to prepare to become an all-knowing mother. Then one day, it struck me: I didn’t need to have all the answers. What a great example I could set if I let my daughter know that I, too, was still learning. And I realized how much more I could learn if I took another look at things I thought I already knew the answer to with the curiosity of a child. My little girl’s mind is a beginner’s mind--- curious, open to new ideas, eager to learn, and not based on knowledge that already exists. I decided that I would deal with her questions with a beginner’s mind, too.
Once I decided to become more curious, I started noticing that curiosity was becoming more important in the workplace, too. It seems that leaders don't need to have all the answers, but they do need to be curious.
Curious about curiosity, I searched for answers and found Albert Einstein’s famous words, “I have no special talent. I am only passionately (热情地) curious.” We mightquibble overthe view that Einstein had no special talent, but there is one thing for certain---he wouldn't have solved the puzzles of the universe without his passionate curiosity. Then I came across another Einstein quote, “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason or existence.”
1. The advantage of having a beginner’s mind is that ________.
A. people can learn much faster.
B. people won't be afraid to make mistakes.
C. people are willing to receive new things.
D. people won't be expected to answer all questions.
2. What does the example of Einstein’s words show?
A. Einstein was passionate about curiosity.
B. Einstein’s quotes are very famous.
C. Curiosity is of great significance.
D. Curiosity is more necessary than talent.
3. What does the underlined phrase “quibble over” in the last paragraph probably mean?
A. Fight against.
B. Argue about.
C. Work out.
D. Agree with
B
China's Mars probe Tianwen-1 successfully landed on the surface of the red planet on May 15, 2021, leaving a Chinese footprint on Mars for the first time and in its first attempt, becoming the only other nation besides theUSto get such an achievement. The Tianwen-1 probe touched down at its pre-selected landing area in the southern part of Utopia Planitia, a wide plain on Mars, at 7:18 a.m.(Beijing Time), after three months scanning the whole planet on Mars docking orbit, the China National Space Administration(CNSA) announced.
Tianwen-1, including an orbiter, a lander and a rover, was launched from the 'Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on the coast of southernChinas islandprovinceofHainanon July 23, 2020. It was the first step inChina's planetary exploration of the solar system, with the aim of completing orbiting, landing and roving on the red planet in one mission. According to the administration, the country's first Martian probe will conduct scientific investigations about the Martian soil, environment, atmosphere as well as water.
China's planetary exploration program has been named “Tianwen”, which was named after a long poem by the famous ancient poet Qu Yuan. The name represents the Chinese nation's willpower in pursuing truth, the country's cultural inheritance of its understanding of nature and universe, as well as the unending exploration in science and technology.
China's first Mars rover has been named “Zhurong”, which means the god of fire in an ancient Chinese story. The name indicates Chinese people's blessing for the rover to light the flame ofChina's planetary exploration. The rover has six wheels and four solar panels, and carries 13 scientific instruments. According to the CNSA, Zhurong has started its scientific exploration after moving from the landing platform onto the Red Planet's surface on May 22.
More than 40 Mars missions have been launched since the 1960s, but only about half have succeeded. It is the first time in the world that orbiting, landing and roving on Mars has been completed in one launch mission, andChinahas come to the forefront of Mars exploration in the world.
4. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?
A. China is the only nation to launch a probe to Mars.
B. Tianwen-1 landed in the northern part of the planet.
C. Tianwen-1 scanned the southern part of the planet.
D. The Mars probe will carry out scientific investigations.
5. How did the planetary exploration program get its name?
A. From a long poem by Qu Yuan.
B. From an ancient Chinese story.
C. From Chinese nation's willpower.
D. From theChinaNational Space Administration.
6. Why does the author sayChinahas come to the leading position of Mars exploration?
A. The rover carried many scientific instruments.
B. China completed three tasks in one attempt.
C. The rover successfully moved from the landing platform onto Mars.
D. The CNSA is continuously exploring science and technology.
7. What is the text mainly about?
A. Tianwen-1 completed its mission.
B. Tianwen-1 represented the god of fire.
C. Tianwen-1 successfully landed on Mars.
D. Tianwen-1 was launched from Wenchang.
C
Hidden beneath the surface in the roots of Earths astonishing and diverse plant life, there exists a biological superhighway linking together the members of the plant kingdom in what researchers call the "wood wide web".
The network is comprised of thin threads of fungus (真菌) that grow outwards underground up to a few meters from its partnering plant, meaning that all of the plant life within a region likely connected to one another. The partnership is beneficial for both parties involved, plants provide carbohydrates (碳水化合物) to the funguses and in exchange, the funguses aid in gathering water and providing nutrients to its partnering plant.
A study conducted by Rensen Zeng of theSouthChinaAgriculturalUniversityfound that this also allowed for plants to warn one another of potential harm. The study showed Broad Beans used the fungal network to spy on one another for upcoming danger.
Like our Internet, this fungal connectivity is also full of crime. Some plants, such as Golden Marigolds have been found to release poisons into the network to slow down the growth of surrounding plants in the fight for water and light. Other plants, such as the Phantom Orchid, do not have the chlorophyll (叶绿素) and must get the
necessary nutrients from surrounding plants.
Research suggests that animals such as insects and worms may be able to detect slight exchanges of nutrients through the network, allowing them to more easily find delicious roots to feed on; however, this has not been conclusively made clear in experimentation. The more we learn about this phenomenon, the more our understanding of the plant life of our planet will continue to change. Perhaps one day, we may be able to map out these complex networks entirely.
8. What is the function of the first paragraph?
A.To explain the aim of the web.
B. To introduce the main topic.
C. To give definition of diverse life.
D. To show the importance of plants.
9. The criminal behavior of plants can be seen as a way to________.
A. compete for survival
B. gather more water
C. take in sunlight
D. break natural rules
10. What does the last paragraph suggest?
A. Animals can also feed on the fungus.
B. Nutrient exchanges are too slight to detect.
C. No experiment can prove the phenomenon.
D. More needs to be done to work out the network.
11. Which can be the best title for the text?
A. The Partnership between Plants
B. The Unknown Roots of the Earth
C. The Superhighway Linking the Plants
D. The Mysterious Map Changing the World
D
Brain cells work to actively forget memories during a specific period of sleep. When we sleep our brains clear out the memories we’ve made while we’re awake, deciding what to keep and what to get rid of. Forgetting is an active process, explained the authors of the study published in the journal Science. But less is known about this
process during the different periods of sleep.
They found that during the rapid eye movement (REM ) sleep period — or active sleep when we are thought to dream — special nerve cells appear to actively contribute to forgetting. What are known as melanin-concentrating hormone-producing (MCH) neurons (神经元) sit in the hypothalamus (下丘脑): a part of the brain which helps with a range of functions such as sleep, appetite and emotions. Past research has suggested these cells help to control REM sleep patterns: activating the MCH neurons increasing time spentin this period, while preventingthemreducing changes into this period.
The scientists looked at MCH cells in mice, and found 52.8 percent were active during REM sleep, compared with 35 percent when the mice were awake. Study co-author Thomas Kilduff, director of the Center for Neuroscience at SRI International, told Newsweek the team was surprised to find that mice performed better on learning and memory tasks when the MCH cells were prevented. “This result suggests that activation of the MCH neurons may affect memory — that is, MCH neurons may facilitate forgetting,” Kilduff explained.
When asked what motivated the study, Kilduff said, “We hope the work could deepen our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease. Understanding the neural basis of learning and memory is a huge area of neuroscience research because of its effects on our everyday lives, as well as diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. Prior to this work, no one suspected that MCH neurons had anything to do with forgetting,” said Kilduff.
12. What can we infer from paragraph 1?
A. Forgetting is a passive process.
B. The forgetting process is known to us.
C. Some memories are forgotten while we are awake.
D. Certain memories are removed while we are asleep.
13. What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. REM sleep patterns.
B. Past researches.
C. MCH neurons.
D. A range of functions.
14. Why did Kilduff’s team conduct the research?
A. To publish the study in the journal Science.
B. To know more about Alzheimer’s disease.
C. To contribute to human’s forgetting.
D. To explore our everyday lives.
15. What can we know about MCH?
A. MCH cells takes control of REM sleep patterns .
B. MCH neurons may disturb memory consolidation.
C. MCH neurons have nothing to do with forgetting.
D. MCH cells help mice performing better on learning.
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Critical（批判的）thinking is the art of using reason to analyze ideas and dig deeper to get to our true potential. It doesn’t mean you’re thinking harder or longer.____16____Here are some tips and ideas to help you build a foundation for critical thinking.
Question your assumptions. We make a lot of assumptions about almost everything. It’s how our brain processes certain pieces of information, and how we get along in everyday life. You could say they are the foundation of our critical framework.____17____Then the whole foundation needs to be rebuilt, from the bottom up.
Don’t take information on authority until you've investigated it yourself. Instead of double-checking everything anyone says, we tend to label information as either coming from a trustworthy or not trustworthy source. This keeps us from double-checking every piece of information that comes our way, saving time and energy. But it also keeps us from getting to the bottom of things we think of as coming from a trustworthy source, even when they don’t.___18___
Put yourself in other people’s shoes. Empathy can also help you develop your critical thinking skills.____19____You may find that a little understanding facilitates a deeper insight into other people and their behavior. The deeper your insight into yourself and others, the wiser your decisions will be.
___20___There is no way to learn better than learning from your friends. If you only want to be a big fish swimming in the little pond just because your ego（自负）feels good, keep this part. If you are wondering about how to develop critical skills, make friends with smart people and throw away your ego.
A. Actually, it’s about thinking better.
B. Surround yourself with people smarter than you.
C. Be someone that people know that they can count on.
D. You should not judge others until you fully understand their situation.
E. But what if they turned out to be wrong, or at least not entirely truthful?
F. The reason is that understanding does not always go with the right action.
G. So what is published in a magazine or online doesn’t mean it’s necessarily true.
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 was working on a novel based on the lives of chimpanzees(黑猩猩). To___21___them, I read every book written by Dr. Jane Goodall. One day, while visiting the website about chimpanzees, I___22___the chance to complete a six month internship(实习) with the Jane Goodall Institute(JGI) in Tanzania.___23___having a full time job, I knew I had to go. I was offered an unpaid internship after___24___.
But then my logical mind jumped in, “You can't___25___. What are you going to do with your house and your life?” The___26___were continuous, so I hesitated. I wanted answers to my questions about why this trip___27___so much to me, why I had so much___28___and what would happen if I let go of my___29___version of life.
I did have answers in my heart that helped me walk through my fear and take on a new____30____. So after several weeks' struggle, I____31____made my decision. I drove to my company headquarters and____32____.Soon I boarded a plane toTanzania. On the trip, my heart pounded with____33____— unsure of what I'd find at my____34____.
During my six-month internship, I slowly____35____my soul. I met wonderful friends and completed several community projects for JGI. I also visited Gombe which is home to chimpanzees and the____36____staff there who offered to take us for chimpanzee tracking.
So much happened during my stay and all of it____37____the most wonderful unfolding of life lessons. I'll always carry the lessons and the light of those____38____in my heart. I experienced immeasurable____39____in learning how to listen to the desires of my soul and how to defeat fear, and being____40____to something new.
21. A. understand B. accept C. comfort D. accompany
22. A. gave up B. came across C. put forward D. broke down
23. A. By comparison with B. Instead of C. In addition to D. Regardless of
24. A. struggling B. promising C. applying D. begging
25. A. leave B. escape C. refuse D. hesitate
26. A. predictions B. answers C. comments D. whispers
27. A. introduced B. lent C. meant D. explained
28. A. regret B. fear C. disappointment D. shyness
29. A. unique B. uncertain C. important D. present
30. A. scene B. debate C. adventure D. habit
31. A. eventually B. instantly C. suddenly D. randomly
32. A. apologized B. resigned C. applauded D. swore
33. A. curiosity B. relief C. shame D. nervousness
34. A. destination B. heart C. home D. situation
35. A. recognized B. evaluated C. filled D. confirmed
36. A. smart B. kind C. clumsy D. selfish
37. A. dealt with B. mixed up C. disagreed with D. contributed to
38. A. memories B. wishes C. choices D. sufferings
39. A. interest B. difficulty C. growth D. desire
40. A. equal B. open C. true D. blind
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
Originally Double 11___41.___(know) as “Singles’ Day”. Since 2009, e-commerce platforms___42.___(transform) it from the celebration of being single to a nationwide___43.___even worldwide shopping festival, overshadowing Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined.
Double 11 sees records___44.___(break) each year and customers waiting eagerly for the clock to strike at midnight on November 11. And in 2020,___45.___China’s social life basically returning to normal, Chinese consumers were willing to reward___46.___(they). Not only the sales figures but the delivery companies had a 50 percent jump.
Double-11 in 2020 had many highlights. E-commerce live streaming (直播) gained great___47.___(popular) and became the most eye-catching feature. A large number of celebrities flooded into studios,___48.___hosts gave viewers flash deals in real time from lipsticks to tissue paper.
Besides, the year 2020 witnessed the largest pre-orders. The sales actually started on October 21, thus making the Double 11 journey a marathon rather___49.___a 24-hour flash sale. And complicated discounts also made the festival quite different.
Undoubtedly, Double 11 festival in 2020 did demonstrateChina’s____50.____(sustain) consumption recovery
after the COVID-19 hit.
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.假定英语课上英语老师要求同桌之间互相修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在该词下面写出该加的词。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1、每处错误及修改均仅限一词。

2、只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不计分。

只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。

I'm worried that you've been addicted to share pictures in WeChat circle recently. You even share all sort of photos in your daily life. Of course, WeChat makes better to understand each other and makes our life more color1 ful, which is very convenient for us to communicate with. However, there exist some potential trouble if we overshare. One serious problem is leaking privacy, that may cause a lot of trouble. Besides, oversharing can make others uncomfortably, for they think you are showing off.
Thus, neither should we post our personal information, or should we blindly add strangers to a list of friends. It's much wise to set aside some time to accompany parents or do something more meaningful, such as reading books or taking exercise.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.Directions:Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
学校图书馆正在改造，拟添置打印机、扫描仪和咖啡机这三项设备中的一项，并打算购买一些装饰物品来美化环境，目前学生会在广泛征求意见。

假设你是该校学生王佳，请给学生会发封邮件，给出你的建议，内容须包括：
●你建议图书馆添置的设备及理由（三选一）；
●你建议图书馆购买的装饰物品及理由（两件）。

参考答案
1. C
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A
12. D 13. C 14. B 15. B
16. A 17. E 18. G 19. D 20. B
21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. A 32.
B 33. D 34. A 35.
C 36. B 37.
D 38. A 39. C 40. B
41. was known
42. have transformed
43. and 44. broken
45. with 46. themselves
47. popularity
48. where 49. than
50. sustainable
51.(1).share→sharing
(2).sort → sorts
(3).在makes和better之间加上it
(4).去掉communicate后面的with
(5).exist→exists
(6).that→which
(7).uncomfortably→uncomfortable
(8).or →nor
(9).a→the
(10).wise→wiser
52.略。