2020年成都棠湖外国语学校高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案解析

2020年成都棠湖外国语学校高三英语下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
Some colleges have started offering their own gap year programs to support students who want to take a year off in a meaningful way. Below, we’ll look at four of these programs.
American University Gap Program
When to apply: By July 15 or November 15
Is there funding available? No.
In American University Gap Program, students spend three days per week with a government or business organization in the city. Students go on field trips, listen to guest speakers, take part in hands-on lessons and work on service projects as a group. Students who complete the program can earn seven credits.
Duke University Gap Year Program
When to apply: By early May of each year
Is there funding available? Yes, $5,000 to $15,000.
Though Duke University has no course of study or experience for its gap year program, it encourages students to have an independent plan for their year off, particularly one that promotes personal growth. Independent experiences may include community service, personalized experiential learning opportunities and others.
Florida State University Gap Year
When to apply: By February 24
Is there funding available? Yes, up to $5,000.
Florida State University offers gap year funding to students wishing to work or volunteer before starting college. In order to get the momey, students must explain their plans for their gap year. The experience must last over one year.
St Norbert College Bridge Year Experience
When to apply: not specified
Is there funding available? Not specified.
Students taking part in the Bridge Year Experience can travel to locations such as New Mexico, Wisconsin and Guatemala during the fall term, where they learn about the local cultures, take courses and get service
opportunities.
1.What does Duke University advise students to do during their gap year?
A.Focus on their personal growth.
B.Be independent of their parents.
C.Apply before the end of November.
D.Contact some off-campus organization.
2.How can students get gap year funding from Florida State University?
A.By having extra credits.
B.By organizing several projects.
C.By showing their gap plans.
D.By doing volunteer work.
3.If you are interested in travelling, you can choose ________.
A.Florida State University Gap Year
B.American University Gap Program
C.Duke University Gap Year Program
D.St. Norbert College Bridge Year Experience
B
Growing up as kids we are told to share our toys and notto be selfish. We also live in an age when discussing our feelings is encouraged. But when does it all become too much? With new crazes trending all the time, such as dance challenges and wearing a carpet as a dress, the question is: when can sharing become oversharing on social media?
“Oversharing” has become associated with social media, but it isn'texclusiveto this platform. Imagine you head to a party and meet x k w someone. Within five minutes they have revealed private details about their life. While some of us may try to escape these people, according to marriage advisor Carolyn Cole, this form of oversharing could come from a strong desire to connect with someone. But how does this translate to social media?
Dr. Christopher Hand, a lecturer in cyberpsychology (网络心理学），says the more details people disclose, the less sympathy we express when things go wrong. It seems that searching for sympathy by oversharing is generally considered as negative rather than the cry for help it could really be.
However, Dr. Hand's research also seems to suggest that the more we post on a platform, the more socially attractive we become-provided that the posts that we bang out are positive. Even back in 2015, Gwendolyn Seidman PhD said that we should avoid complaining and being negative online. We should also avoid showing off, especially about our love lives. It makes sense-if your date is going “that well", would you really have time to share a photo with text?
So, how can you know if you are oversharing? Well, why not ask your friends in real life. They would probably be happy to tell you if your posts about your breakfast or your complaints about your lack of money really are too much.
4. What does the underlined word “exclusive" in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Unique.
B. Similar.
C. Relevant.
D. Fundamental.
5. Why do some people prefer oversharing at parties?
A. To draw others' attention.
B. To satisfy others' curiosity.
C. To remove negative feelings.
D. To develop good relationships.
6. Which of the following may Dr. Hand agree with?
A. Sharing more details online can attract more sympathy.
B. Oversharing negative experiences is equal to crying for help.
C. Sharing negative posts can't help one become socially attractive.
D. Oversharing isn't likely to happen online when things go wrong.
7. According to the text, what should be avoided for online sharing?
A. Reflecting on past bad manners.
B. Showing a great many expensive goods.
C. Writing a recipe for a balanced breakfast.
D. Recording unforgettable moments with friends.
C
Did you know people who live in different parts ofChinahave different habits and preferences? For example, people from southernChinaprefer to eat vegetables, while people from northChinalike to eat meat. According to a new study in a journal, gene variations (变异) might be responsible for these differences. Researchers fromChina’s BGI collected genetic information from 141,431 Chinese women, who came from 31 provinces and consisted of 36 ethnic minority groups.
They found that natural selection has played an important role in the ways that people living in different
regions of China have developed, affecting their food preferences, immunities (免疫力) to illness and physical features.
A variation of the gene FADS2 is more commonly found in northern people. It helps people metabolize (新陈代谢) fatty acids, which suggests a diet that is rich in flesh. This is due to climate differences.Northern Chinais at a higher latitude. This weather is difficult to grow vegetables in. Therefore, northerners tend to eat more meat.
The study also found differences in the immune systems of both groups. Most people in southernChinacarry the gene CR1, which protects against malaria. Malaria was once quite common in southernChina. In order to survive, the genes of people in the south evolved to fight against this disease. However, people in the south are also more sensitive to certain illnesses, as they lack the genes to stop them.
Genes can also cause physical differences between northerners and southerners. Most northerners have the ABCC11 gene, which causes dry earwax, less body smell and fewer sweats. These physical differences are also more beneficial to living in cold environments. Southerners are less likely to have this gene, as it did not develop in their population.
8. What did the new study focus on?
A. Regions.
B. Eating habits.
C. Gene variations.
D. Ethnic minority groups.
9. What is the main function of the gene FADS2?
A. It helps store fat.
B. It helps digest meat.
C. It helps gain weight.
D. It helps treat an illness.
10. According to the study, most northerners ________.
A. sweat less frequently
B. are immune to malaria
C. prefer vegetables to meat
D. are more sensitive to climates
11. How many differences did the study find related to genes?
A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four.
D. Five.
D
In the Pacific Northwest during winter, 5:15 am might as well be the dead of night. The alarm goes off and the onlylight is the red glow from my clock. My body says, “Go back to bed.” But I don’t. I know my running partner will be waiting in the street and I’m not going to stand her up. Then I walk onto the road, complaining about the cold and wishing I were back under my warm covers.
If you’d have asked me a year ago if I could see myself running at 5:15 on a winter morning, I’d have laughed.
Morning just wasn’t my thing and running in the morning was something I didn’t even consider. “I prefer to work out in the middle of the morning or in the afternoon,” I’d say to my friends who go to the gym before work.
Then, last fall I reconnected with an old neighborhood friend. She’d been running in the morning and taken off forty pounds that year. When I looked in the mirror, I knew I could benefit from the same kind of weight loss. I asked if I could join her. I knew I needed to change something if I was going to get back in shape.
The first two months were especially hard, because we ran twice a week at 5:15 am and I slept till 7:00 the other mornings. But as I’ve adjusted to the routine of running, I’ve discovered great joys that make it even more worthwhile than a little weight loss.
While I haven’t lost forty pounds yet, it’s amazing how much more energy I have and how much stronger I feel. Because of the morning run, the rest of my day is more productive. I wouldn’t say I’ve become a morning person, but I would say morning running is now my thing.
12. What can we know about the author from paragraph 1?
A. 5:15 is the ideal time for her to exercise.
B. She prefers to run without any company.
C. She takes the run with warm clothes on.
D. She goes for a run in spite of the cold and early rise.
13. What was the author’s attitude to morning running a year ago?
A. Scared.
B. Unfavorable.
C. Supportive.
D. Confused.
14. What made the author begin to run in the morning?
A. Her partner’s encouragement.
B. Her friend’s suggestion.
C. Realizing the benefits of running.
D. Realizing the harm of being fat.
15. What effect does morning runninghave on the author?
A. She has become slim again.
B. She has become more confident.
C. She has become more energetic.
D. She has become more exhausted.
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Being addicted to alcohol is harmful, which ruins your life, career and family. The following are several tips for helping people stop drinking.
First Step
The first step to stop drinking is to know why you want to stop drinking. Make a list of reasons for stopping drinking alcohol.___16___It would be better to display it in several places like on your fridge door and in your handbag to increase chances.
Reduce Drinking Alcohol Gradually
If you're a heavy drinker for a long time, it may not be possible for you to put a full stop to drinking within one day.___17___In addition, fix a date for a final complete stop.
Talk to Your Doctor
Alcohol addiction is a disease, and may have caused a few chemical changes inyour body system. It might have affected your important organs such as the liver, heart, kidneys, and so on.___18___
Join Support Groups
There are many support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (互助协会).___19___They provide practical tips and suggestionsbased on their own experience.
Learn to Say a Firm No
Friends at drinking clubs may invite you to drink with reasons.___20___You should learn to stay active by developing new hobbies and interests and spending that alcohol drinking time with your family and friends.
A. Turn down their invitations with polite yet firm Nos.
B. Alcohol can influence people's health and how they act.
C. You can also look for a friend's help to complete the list.
D. Usually, therefore, you need expert medical help for treatment.
E. The very best choice might be to drink less and then stop drinking gradually.
F. Their membership consists of previous alcohol addicts who have successfully given up their addiction.
G. For example, people may drink to deal with problems like boredom, stress and money troubles.
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 10-year-old Romeo Cox realized what he wanted more than anything else was a hug from his 77-year-old grandmother, he decided to make the journey. He did not let the 1,7000-mile distance and the fact that there were no flights___21___him.
“I hadn’t___22___her for a year and a half owing to the pandemic(流行病), so I___23___to go and see her in secret,” he said. “I meant it to be a(an)___24___.”
“I asked my___25___and they said no more than 50 times, but I___26___talked them into letting me do it,” he told The Daily Mail.
Romeo turned his plan into___27___.“I drew a map. I’d walk and take boats and do it naturally to___28___the planet,” he told The Times. “And I’d take Dad. It would be___29___to have an adult.”
Romeo and Phil_____30_____from Sicily, Italy on June 20. They trekked(跋涉)across Italy, Switzerland and France. They spent many nights beneath the stars. They were also_____31_____to fight off wild dogs, got lost a time or two,_____32_____sore feet and so on. But no matter how_____33_____the conditions were, they just kept going.
On September 21, they_____34_____London’s Trafalgar Square, where they spent a two-week mandatory isolation(强制隔离)before being_____35_____to make the final leg of journey to Grandma Rosemary’s_____36_____.
With his grandmother’s house eventually in sight, Romeo_____37_____a joyful run. And he ended up in the_____38_____he had been longing for.
“I can hardly imagine my grandson’s_____39_____trip yet,” she admitted frankly. But more than anything else, love and gratitude_____40_____her heart.
21. A. stop B. destroy C. trick D. challenge
22. A. written B. called C. missed D. seen
23. A. promised B. agreed C. planned D. offered
24. A. surprise B. present C. chance D. option
25. A. friends B. parents C. grandparents D. cousins
26. A. instantly B. shortly C. initially D. finally
27. A. wait B. action C. imagination D. fantasy
28. A. save B. monitor C. help D. explore
29. A. handy B. impressive C. stressful D. troublesome
30. A. walked away B. drove on C. moved out D. set off
31. A. urged B. expected C. forced D. ordered
32. A. sacrificed B. suffered C. enjoyed D. harvested
33. A. punishing B. boring C. favorable D. pleasant
34. A. visited B. passed C. located D. reached
35. A. required B. persuaded C. allowed D. forbidden
36. A. home B. block C. downtown D. district
37. A. thought of B. broke into C. took on D. tried out
38. A. sofa B. house C. welcome D. hug
39. A. arbitrary B. unbelievable C. ridiculous D. tentative
40. A. stole B. broke C. filled D. softened
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 Benefits of Learning by Involvement
There is nothing like the pressure of the classroom to make you feel nervous and even hold you back.
Learning by doing, by participating, is very effective. In fact, it____41.____(believe) that our athletic skills and language learning skills are located in____42.____same area of the brain and indeed, this is how children learn. Living with a family makes the language familiar, literally____43.____(bring) it home to you.
To really appreciate and understand another language, you need____44.____(understand) its culture and philosophy. The only way to do that is to put yourself in it. It will be an adventure,____45.____there, undoubtedly, will be some unexpected elements. But it will____46.____(certain) be memorable and you’ll have plenty of tales to tell on your return.
Your everyday life is lived in that language,____47.____it is peeling the potatoes or feeding the cat! The exchange is natural and meaningful. It’s a big difference from the grammar and structure in classroom____48.____(textbook). Every single interaction or conversation, from buying a bus ticket____49.____making new friends will be in this language. You give yourself no_____50._____(choose) but to learn it and every reason to learn it well!
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。

My name is Ma Lili, an survivor of theTangshanearthquake in 1976. Many strange things had happened before the earthquake , but we didn't take them serious. Fifteen seconds late, the large city lay in ruin. My family and I were buried under the building. Luckily, soldiers came to our rescue in time. It was reported thatTangshanwas the centre of the earthquake but tens of thousands of people died, what shocked the world! At that time, some people were thoughtTangshanwould disappear from the world. However,Tangshansoon begin to
breathe again. We all devoted ourselves to rebuild it and now the city is becoming even beautiful than before.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假设你是李华。

你的英国朋友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他对中国历史很感兴趣，并请你介绍一位你喜欢的中国历史人物。

请你给Jim回信，内容包括：
1、该人物是谁；
2、该人物的主要贡献；
3、该人物对你的影响。

注意： 1.词数不少于100；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jim,
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Lihua
参考答案
1. A
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. C 9. B 10. A 11. B
12. D 13. B 14. C 15. C
16. C 17. E 18. D 19. F 20. A
21. A 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. C 32.
B 33. A 34. D 35.
C 36. A 37. B 38.
D 39. B 40. C
41. is believed
42. the 43. bringing
44. to understand
45. where 46. certainly
47. whether
48. textbooks
49. to 50. choice
51.(1). an→a
(2). serious→seriously
(3). late→later
(4). ruin→ruins
(5). but→and
(6). what→which
(7). 删除thought前的were
(8). begin→began
(9). rebuild→rebuilding
(10). 在even和beautiful之间添加more 52.略。