2020届上海市控江高级中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案解析

2020届上海市控江高级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
It’s a tempting habit for them to look at their smartphone rather than make eye contact with someone. There is so much to look at: photographs, social media feeds, messages and emails. No wonder they are glued to their screens. But is it good for them?
There have been many claims about the damage looking at screens does to our eyesight. Some people feared staring at a small bright box could make us short-sighted. This is a particular concern for children and young people, who spend a higher percentage of time using electronic devices. BBC reporter, Rory Jones, says, “There is enough evidence that no matter how long teenagers are spending looking at screens, they come across information about issues such as anorexia and self-harm that could prove damaging to their mental health.”
But a new study says time in front of computers and phones might not be as bad for young people as many think. Research by the Oxford Internet Institute examined data from more than 17,000 teenagers in theUK,Irelandand theUnited States. Their study concluded that most links between life satisfaction and social media use were tiny, accounting for less than 1% of a teenager’s wellbeing. Professor Przybylski, director of research, said, “99.75% of a person’s life satisfaction has nothing to do with their use of social media.” The research found that family, friends and school life all had a greater impact on wellbeing.
So, does this mean young people can spend longer looking at social media? TheOxfordresearchers are confident about its findings and that any connection between screen time and mental health is very small. Dr. Max Davie, officer for health improvement at theRoyalCollege, calls the study a “small first step”, but he says there are other issues to explore, such as screen time’s interference(干预) with other important activities like sleep, exercise and time with family or friends. Perhaps for now, the “right” amount of screen time is only a matter of personal judgement.
1. What is people’s common belief concerning screen time?
A. Looking at screens does harm to young people.
B. Screen time provides a chance for teenagers to learn.
C. Most teenagers get near-sighted due to looking at screens.
D. A small amount of time online does little harm to teenagers.
2. What can we learn from the new study by the Oxford Internet Institute?
A. Screen time has a great influence on people’s daily activities.
B. The right amount of the screen time is related to its content.
C. There is a close link between social media and self-satisfaction.
D. Social bonds play a more significant role in people’s wellbeing than social media.
3. Where is the passage most probably taken from?
A. A science fiction.
B. A science magazine.
C. A research paper.
D. An economics book.
B
Online education has grown fast over the past ten years. The explosion of technology has made teaching outside the traditional classroom possible for teachers and has provided learners with easy access to course materials. Its attractiveness, benefits, and challenges are addressed.
In April, 2005, I was approached by a student who was interested in our doctoral program. However, the first question out of her mouth was, “Do you offer any online courses?” Later that day, as I was reading the conference program guide trying for interesting presentations, I noticed many workshops on web-based learning and online education. I later attended two of those workshops and met several professors from different universities who had either taught online courses for quite some time or who were discovering the best practice for teaching online. These experiences helped me realize at least to some extent the degree of growth in online education.
My responsibilities for the term included gaining more understanding of online education. Consequently, I made several attempts to enrich my knowledge of distance learning and online teaching. I consulted with my colleagues who were teaching online courses. This helped me recognize the importance of getting materials prepared even before the start of a term. I also learned that online courses may consume more time than regular classroom teaching. And I attended several workshops regarding online education and established a network with those who were involved in online programs at other universities. I will consider these people as my consultants as I begin to design my own online course. Also, I conducted a brief survey with 15 students and two faculty members who had taken or taught an online course before to understand their experience. Eventually I completed a literature review which gave me the foundation and the background of understanding the need for online education.
4. What benefits the development of online education?
A. Teachers’ good teaching ability.
B. Lack of traditional classrooms.
C. Learners’ access to free courses.
D. The rapid advance of technology.
5. Why did the author take a student for example?
A. To show students’ love for the doctoral program.
B. To persuade learners of traditional education.
C. To explain the growing trend of online education.
D. To predict the future of the teaching career.
6. What caused the author to know more about online education?
A. The appetite for knowledge.
B. The professional responsibilities.
C. The requirement of research.
D. The colleagues’ encouragement.
7. What is the author’s attitude to online education?
A. Carefree.
B. Doubtful.
C. Supportive.
D. Unwilling.
C
Cuckoos don’t bother building their own nests—they just lay eggs that perfectly imitate those of other birds and take over their nests. But other birds are wishing up, evolving some seriously impressive tricks to spot the cuckoo eggs.
Cuckoos are often know asparasites, meaning that they hide their eggs in the nest of other species. To avoid detection, the cuckoos have evolved so that eggs seem reproduction of those of their preferred targets. If the host bird doesn’t notice the strange egg in its nest, the little cuckoo will actually take the entire nest for itself after it comes out, taking the other eggs on its back and dropping them out of the nest.
To avoid this unpleasant fate for their young, the other birds have evolved a few smart ways to spot the fakes, which we’re only now beginning to fully understand. One of the most amazing finds is that birds have an extra colour-sensitive cell in their eyes, which makes them far more sensitive to ultraviolet wavelengths and allows them to see a far greater range of colours than humans can. This allows cautious birds to detect a fake egg which might be exactly the same to our eyes.
Fascinatingly, we’re actually able to observe different bird species at very different points in their evolutionary war with the cuckoos. For instance, some cuckoos lay their eggs in the nests of the redstarts. The blue eggs these cuckoos lay are practically alike to those of the redstarts, and yet they are still sometimes rejected. Compare that with cuckoos who target dunnocks. While those birds lay perfectly blue eggs, their cuckoo invaders just lay white eggs with brown irregular shaped spots. And yet dunnocks barely ever seem to notice the obvious trick.
Biologists suspect these more easily fooled species like the dunnocks are on the same evolutionary path as the redstarts, but they have a long way to go until they evolve the same levels of suspicion. What’s remarkable is that the dunnocks fakes are so bad and the redstart ones so good, and yet cuckoos are still more successful with the former than the latter.
It speaks to just how thoroughly a species’ behavior can be changed by the pressures of natural selection, or it might just be a bit of strategic cooperation on the part of the dunnocks. Biologists have suggested that these birds are willing to tolerate a parasite every so often because they don’t want to risk accidentally getting rid of one of their own eggs.
8. This passage can be most likely found in a ________.
A. science survey
B. nature magazine
C. zoo advertisement
D. travel journal
9. What does the underlined word “parasite” in paragraph 2 most probably refer to?
A. Animals that work together to raise young.
B. Small harmful animals such as worms or mice.
C. Animals that can adapt to changing environments.
D. Animals which live on or inside other host animals.
10. Which of the following is TRUE about the dunnock according to the passage?
A. It is colour-blind and therefore cannot identify foreign eggs in the nest.
B. It can easily remove cuckoo eggs from the nest because fakes are so bad.
C. It is a host bird that is more likely to raise a cuckoo chick than the redstart.
D. It is unable to evolve and hence accepts cuckoo eggs that appear in the nest.
11. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Dunnocks may eventually learn to recognise foreign eggs.
B. Redstarts seem to be less suspicious compared to dunnocks.
C. Cuckoo birds are good at taking responsibility for their own young.
D. It is very easy for cuckoos to imitate the colouring of the dunnock’s egg.
D
Born in 1954, Oprah Winfrey is best known for her multi-award-winning talk show as the most influential woman in the world. It's no surprise that her recognition can bring overnight sales fortune that defeats most, if not all, marketing campaigns. The star features about 20 products each year on her "Favorite Things" show.
There's even a term for it: the Oprah Effect.
Her television career began unexpectedly. When she was 16 years old, she had the idea of being a journalist to tell other people's stories in a way that made a difference in their lives and the world. She was on television by the time she was 19 years old. And in 1986 she started her own television show with a continuous determination to succeed at first.
TIME magazine wrote, "People would have doubted Oprah Winfrey's swift rise to host of the most popular talk show on TV. In a field dominated by white males, she is a black female of big size. As interviewers go, she is no match for Phil Donahue. What she lacks in journalistic toughness, she makes up for in plainspoken curiosity, rich humor and, above all understanding. Guests with sad stories to tell tend to bring out a tear in Oprah's eye. They, in turn, often find themselves exposing things they would not imagine telling anyone, much less a national TV audience."
"I was nervous about the competition and then I became my own competition raising the bar every year, pushing, pushing, pushing myself as hard as I knew. It doesn't matter how far you might rise. At some point you are likely to fall if you' re constantly doing what we do, raising the bar. If you' re constantly pushing yourself higher, higher the law of averages, you will at some point fall. And when you do, I want you to know this, remember this: there is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction" as Oprah addressed graduates at Harvard on May 30.
12. What does the Oprah Effect refer to in the first paragraph?
A. the influence on talk show hosts
B. the power of Oprah's opinions.
C. the effect on a business.
D. the audience of Oprah's talk show.
13. What can be inferred about Oprah's television career?
A. She must have been challenged a lot
B. She gained fame as planned.
C. It lives up to her parents' expectation.
D. She once gave up on her choice.
14. What message did Oprah give to Harvard graduates?
A. Success comes after failure.
B. Pushing physical limits makes no sense
C. Aiming higher hurts
D. Failure is part of life.
15. Which of the following best describes Oprah Winfrey?
A. Friendly.
B. Humorous
C. Determined.
D. Patient
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Eyes not only let you see shapes and millions of color1 s, but also help manage the light signals that keep your body’s internal clock running properly. Your eyes are among your most important organs, but you shouldn’t take your eyes for granted._____16_____.
Protect against eye strain. Sometimes you pose the greatest danger to your eyes._____17_____. To help protect your eyesight and keep healthy eyes, you should take a 15-minute break away from your computer every two hours, and rest your eyes every twenty minutes by looking around the room. Your eyes also need sufficient light to read, write and work on the computer or watch TV. In low light or dark, your eyes have to work harder than usual, causing strain.
___18___. Healthy eyes start with the food on your plate. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help prevent age-related vision problems like macular degeneration (黄斑变性) and cataracts (白内障). To get them, fill your plate with green leafy vegetables and other nonmeat protein sources.
Wear sunglasses with UV (紫外线) Protection. The right pair of shades will help protect your eyes from the sun’s UV rays. Too much UV exposure boosts your chances of cataracts and macular degeneration. Choose a pair of sunglasses that blocks 99% to 100% of UVA and UVB rays. Wraparound lenses help protect your eyes from the side. And Polarized lenses reduce glare while you drive. If you wear contact lenses (隐形眼镜), some offer UV protection._____19_____.
Use safety eyewear.If you use dangerous materials that can be transported by air on the job or at home, wear safety glasses or protective goggles (护目镜)._____20_____. Helmets with protective face masks or sports goggles will protect your eyes.
Be smart! Visit your eye doctor periodically and take care of your eyes to keep them healthy.
A. Take in enough vitamins.
B. Eat well for good eye health.
C. Take these easy steps to keep your eyes healthy.
D. Sports like ice hockey can also lead to eye injury.
E. But it’s still a good idea to wear sunglasses for an extra layer.
F. Overworked eyes lead to short-term and long-term eye and vision problems.
G. So wear sunglasses when you’re outside or driving to protect youreyes from UV rays.
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
When I was thirteen, I was diagnosed(诊断)with a kind of attention disorder. It made school___21___for me. When everyone else in the class was___22___tasks, I could not.
In my first___23___class, Mrs. Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within forty-five minutes. I raised my hand___24___and said, "Mrs. Smith, you see, the doctor said I have___25___problems. I might not he able to do it."
She___26___at me through her glasses, "You are no different from your classmates, young man."
I tried, but I even didn't finish the___27___when the hell rang. I had to take it home.
In the quietness of my___28___, the story suddenly all became___29___to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time____30____the blind couldn't get much education. But Louis didn't____31____. Instead, he invented a reading system of raised dots, which opened up a whole new world of____32____to the blind.
Wasn't I the "blind" in my class, being made to learn like the "sighted" students? My thoughts spilled out and my pen started to____33____. I completed the____34____within 40 minutes.____35____, I was no different from others; I just needed a____36____place. Why should I ever give up____37____Louis could find his way out of his problems?
I didn't expect____38____when I handed in my paper to Mrs. Smith, so it was quite a____39____when it came hack to me the next day with an "A" on it. At the bottom of the paper were these words: "See what you can do when you keep____40____."
21. A.suitable B.challenging fortable D.affordable
22. A.focusing on B.waiting for C.talking about D.asking for
23. A.PE B.drawing C.cooking D.literature
24. A.in time B.now and then C.right away D.as expected
25. A.hearing B.sight C.attention D.taste
26. A.came back B.turned around C.stepped back D.glanced down
27. A.listening B.writing C.spelling D.reading
28. A.classroom B.hotel C.bedroom D.office
29. A.important B.clear C.abstract D.attractive
30. A.which B.what C.that D.when
31. A.give off B.give out C.give up D.give away
32. A.knowledge B.light C.imagination D.music
33. A.rest B.dance C.change D.function
34. A.task B.essay C.story D.system
35. A.Therefore B.Indeed C.Also D.However
36. A.quieter B.busier rger D.farther
37. A.though B.so that C.as though D.if
38. A.something B.anything C.nothing D.everything
39. A.excitement B.surprise C.puzzle D.chance
40. A.imagining B.praying C.trying D.thinking
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 chain Shaxian Delicacies, originating in Shaxian county, Fujian Province,____41.____(be) a success across the country to date. According to local officials, there are over 80,000 restaurants serving Shaxian____42.____(tradition) snacks nationwide. But it is also____43.____global hit with eateries in 61 foreign countries and regions beloved by foreigners.
In 2018, a Shaxian Delicacies restaurant opened in New York City, only____44.____(close) three hours later after all the dishes sold out. "It is amazing that the Shaxian Delicacies can open its eatery near my house in America. The____45.____(flavor)of the food here are just the same as I remember. "Ms Zheng, who was born in Fuzhou city, told China Daily.
It has kept the “taste of home”,____46.____the Shaxian Delicacies chain is always creating tastes tailored to different local needs. For example, the owner of its chain in France uses green tea powder,____47.____is very popular there, rather than spinach (菠菜) seeds in the flour wrappers. Wu Shaohua, owner of the Shaxian Delicacies eatery in Portugal,____48.____(special) prepares "fried meat” and "fried spring rolls" for local residents who like fried food.
Besides the delicious food, a clean environment also keeps customers____49.____(come) back. The owner of the Shaxian Delicacies eatery in New York. Shao Binfang, designed an open kitchen in her restaurant. When the customers can see the cooking process, it puts them_____50._____ease over food safety, Shao told People's Daily.
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：在错的词下画一横线，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。

The traffic problem in our city has caused wide concern. To solve this problem, the experts had held a meeting recently and had a fully discussion on the matter. They point out that the number of private cars are increasing these years. So they suggest that government should call on people use public transportation. Another problem what deserves our serious consideration is that too many cars from other city park along the roadside. To avoid so inconvenience, these cars should not be admitted into a city center in the daytime. Transportation is important for the development of your city, which cannot be stressed on too much.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

The Magical Gift
The night had prepared its starry suit for the duty. Anayah's house was decorated with lights, balloons and other fancy things. Today was Anayah's seventh birthday. The best part of her birthday's celebration she liked was that she got lots of gifts from her friends and s. When all the guests left the house, Anayah unwrapped (打开) the gifts, full of surprise and joy. Finally she found an unnamed diary and something was written on the first page of it. It said, “Dear Anayah, happy birthday. I am a magical diary. You can call me Mr. Dodo. Each day before you go to sleep, you can put one wish that can't be greedy on me. I will fulfill it until your next birthday, but in return you have to do one task of mine for each wish.”
Anayah exclaimed in joy, “Wow! This is wonderful.” Without thinking much, she wrote down in it, “Dear Mr. Dodo, I wish if I could meet my grandmother soon, please.” Next day Anayah's mother woke her up early in the morning. She told her that her grandmother was coming there in half an hour. Anayah got amazed by the news. Her wish was about to be fulfilled. It was a magical diary. He had assigned (安排) her one task. He told her that she would take care of her grandmother.
Her final exams would be coming only one month later. That night she made a wish that if she could remember all her courses in one night. In reply, Mr. Dodo told her, “I can't help you in that. Anyway you have to do my task. You will teach me your lessons from your books daily.” Anayah got tensed after reading it. It was one of the most difficult tasks assigned to her ever. But she didn't want to hurt Mr. Dodo's feelings by rejecting his task. She started reciting the lessons to him daily.
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。

Month ended and exam started, but the question papers seemed very easy to her.
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With Anayah's next birthday coming that night, her father stepped into the room, turned the light on, picked up Anayah's magical diary, and started writing in it.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________
参考答案
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. D
6. A
7. C
8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A
12. C 13. A 14. D 15. C
16. C 17. F 18. B 19. E 20. D
21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. C 26. D 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. C 32.
A 33.
B 34. A 35. B 36. A 37. D 38. B 39. B 40. C
41. has been
42. traditional
43. a 44. to close
45. flavors
46. but 47. which
48. specially
49. coming 50. at
51.(1).had→have
(2).fully→full
(3).are→is
(4).people后添加to
(5).what→that/which
(6).city→cities
(7).so→such
(8).a→the
(9).your→our
(10).去掉on 52.略。