2020届邯郸县第一中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及参考答案

2020届邯郸县第一中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及参考答案
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
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
True friend from a distant land
International friends can come in many shapes and sizes. However they arrive on the scene, they are always appreciated, especially in times ofturbulence. Michael Lindsay (1909 — 94) is a case in point.
After graduating from the University of Oxford in 1931, Lindsay arrived in China in 1937 on a ship from Canada intending merely to teach economics at Beiping Yenching University, the current Peking University. He traveled with Norman Bethune the Canadian doctor who dedicated his life to medicine in China during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931 — 45).
Lindsay left Beijing at the end of 1941, and went to the Communist-led Jinchaji base(晋察冀边区)together with his wife Li Xiaoli, who was a Shanxi local and a former student of his.
“Lindsay was inspired by the hard work local Chinesepeople made in fighting against Japanese aggression. After learning that Chinese armies on the frontlines were suffering supply shortages, Lindsay was determined to lend a hand," says Yan Juhai, a retired official from Shanxi's Lyuliang city. "In the Jinchaji base, NieRongzhen( 1899 — 1992), the base's top commander, appointed him to work as the communications expert, where he became a full-time radio technician contributing greatly in communication technology innovation and training," says Yan.
In 1944 Lindsay and his wife arrived in Yan'an in Shaanxi province and helped fix its telecommunication equipment. They stayed for 18 months in Yan'an, and after the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, they decided to return to the United Kingdom to visit their parents.
4. Which word in the following can best replace the underlined word?
A. peace
B. war
C. stress
D. sorrow
5. Why did Lindsay go to the Communist-led Jinchaji base according to Yan Juhai?
A. Because his wife was a Shanxi local.
B. Because he was warmly invited by NieRongzhen.
C. Because he was touched by Chinese people's efforts
D. Because he was more interested in communications.
6. What can we learn from the article?
A. Lindsay and his wife stayed in China for over 8 years.
B. Lindsay's wife was also skilled in communication technology.
C. Lindsay was appointed as the communications consultant in Shanxi province.
D. Lindsay taught economics in the Jinchaji base besides his work as a radio expert.
7. Where is the text probably from?
A. a guidebook
B. a novel
C. a diary
D. a newspaper
C
Thermoelectric generators turn waste heat into electricity without producing greenhouse gas emissions, like a free lunch. But the high cost of these devices has prevented their widespread use. Now, researchers have found a way to make cheap thermae-lectrices that work just as well. The work could pave the way for greener car engines, and other energy-generating devices.
“This looks like a very smart way to realize high performance,” says Li-Dong Zhao, a materials scientist. He notes there are still a few more steps before these materials can become high-performing. However, he says, “This will be used in the not too far future.”
Thermoelectrics are semiconductor devices placed on a hot surface. That gives them a hot side and a cool side. If a device allows the hot side to warm up the cool side, the electricity stops flowing. A device’s success at preventing this, as well as its ability to conduct electrons, feeds into a score known as the figure of merit, or ZT.
Researchers have produced thermoelectric materials with increasing ZTs. The record came in 2014 when Mercouri Kanatzidis came up with a tin selenide with a ZT of 3.1. Yet the material was too fragile to work with. “For practical applications, it’s a non-star-ter,” Kanatzidis says.
Getting through that door will still take some time. The tin selenide the team makes is mixed with Na, creating a “p-type” material that conducts positive charges. To make working devices, researchers also need an “n-type” version to conduct negative charges.
Zhao’s team is now working on making an n-type version. Once successful, researchers should have a clear path to making a new generation of super-efficient thermoelectric genera-tors. Those could be installed everywhere from automobile exhaust pipes to water heaters and industrial smelters toscavengesome of the 65% of fossil fuel energy that winds up as waste heat.
8. The first paragraph wants to tell us________.
A. The wide use of thermoelectric generators
B. The devices of current thermoelectric generators
C. The reason why researchers make cheap thermoelectrics
D. The greener car engines that contribute to environmental protection
9. How does Li-Dong Zhao feel about cheap thermoelectric generators?
A. Indifferent.
B. Optimistic.
C. Critical.
D. Worried.
10. What do you know about the research in 2014 from paragraph 4 and 5?
A. It was far from a success for practical applications.
B. A tin selenide with a ZT of 3.1 can be easy to work with.
C. Researchers made an “n-type” version to make working devices
D. A “p-type” material made from the tin selenide conducts negative charges
11. What does the underlined word “scavenge” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Recycle.
B. Produce.
C. Clean.
D. Increase.
D
Jules Verne was born on 8 February1828 inthe French city of Nantes. From an early age, he had a fascination with exploration and discovery. When he was six, his teacher, Madame Sambin, told him stories about her husband, who disappeared while traveling the world on a ship 30 years before. She told her class that he was like Robinson Crusoe, a fictional castaway who lived on a desert island. Verne would later write stories about similar characters.
In 1847, Verne was sent by his family to study law at a university in Paris, but he preferred to write novels, poems and plays. After graduating, he realized he wanted to write adventure stories based on science and technology.Thishad never been done before, but Verne was sure that it would be a success. His first story, Five Weeks in a Balloon, was published in September 1862. His career lasted for more than 40 years, during which time he wrote more than 60 gripping stories.
To begin with, Verne wrote positive and optimistic books. Many of these were to be his most popular creations. Although some included fantastical elements, they were usually based in scientific fact, making them believable. These happy stories weren’t to last. As he got older, Verne became less confident in the idea that science and technology were always good for the planet. His books started to include more scientists who used technology for their own-sometimes evil - purposes. Verne died on 24 March 1905, but new books continued to be published until 1919. These stories were based on ideas Verne had written about while he was still alive, but featured new characters and plots created by his son, Michel.
In the 20th century, his books were translated into more than 140 languages and several successful film
versions were released. His creations have been recognized as an inspiration for many scientists and inventors. Many of the futuristic ideas from his most popular books have since come true.
12. What is the purpose of Paragraph 1?
A To show Verne’s discovery.
B. To offer the background information of Verne.
C. To tell of the adventure of Sambin’s husband.
D. To explain how Verne began his writing career.
13. What does the underlined word “This” refer to in Paragraph 2:
A. Writing novels, poems and plays.
B. Studying law.
C. Graduating from university.
D. Wring adventure stories.
14. What can be learned about Verne’s late works?
A. They covered happy elements.
B. They were unbelievable stories.
C. They revealed Verne’s doubt on science.
D. They were partly written by Berne’s son.
15. Which of the following best describes Verne?
A. Talented and productive.
B. Popular and caring.
C. Optimistic and generous.
D. Friendly and honest.
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Mobile phones have become a large part of people’s lives. No matter where they’re heading, people will take their mobile phones with them and use them when eating, going to and from work, and before going to bed.____16____It’s clear that mobile phones have completely changed our lives.
Mobile phones have experienced great changes.____17____However, compared with other methods of contact（联系）, such as public telephones or writing letters, mobile phones enabled people to communicate in real time while moving about. Later, it was realized that these large mobiles weren’t suitable to carry around. With
the continuous development of technology, the size of mobile phones is being gradually reduced.
____18____After solving the problem of size, people began to think about how to make mobile phones more convenient to operate. After all, with change in size, the style of mobiles has also changed. Most phones were designed to have fewer keys, and then no keys at all.
The invention of touch-screen phones came with even more changes.____19____However, it was the first iPhone developed decades later that really promoted touch-screen phones and formed a trend. This mobile phone brought the development of mobile phones to a new stage.
Nowadays, mobile phones are palm-sized. Touch screens have long been standard on most smartphones and there are added functions. For example, you can surf the Internet, watch videos, listen to music, play games, and much more. It’s because of these functions that mobile phones have become a big part of our lives.____20____
A. The human desire to explore is endless.
B. The earliest touch-screen mobile phone was produced in 1993.
C. At first, mobile phones were all large, heavy and inconvenient.
D. Most people can hardly imagine living without their mobile phones.
E. There were no other functions included in mobile phones at that time.
F. Some people will even look down at their mobile phones when walking.
G. Mobile phones were invented so we could contact others anytime and anywhere.
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Burdon decided to host an improvised(临时安排的)graduation ceremony (典礼) for her daughter Angela in their backyard. After hers was___21___due to COVID-19(新冠病毒)，Burdon wanted to make it up to his sorrow-stricken daughter in some way. Best of all, his daughter didn't___22___about it beforehand.
Angela wasn't the only one___23___by the cancellation; her father Burdon could hardly___24___his daughter's sadness. The devoted dad___25___to host his own graduation ceremony for Angela in her___26___in Memphis rather than see his daughter's sorrow.
Over six weeks, Burdon___27___to reserve a photographer and a stage when his daughter knew nothing about it, which___28___her greatly.
When the___29___day finally came, Angela was shocked to find a full-sized stage waiting for her in her yard.
40 people____30____the ceremony, and it met COVID-19 prevention guidelines (防疫要求), all sitting six feet apart with____31____on, and her father even played sacred(神圣的)music as she walked up to get her
____32____.
"Angela never saw anything until she came out to____33____," Burdon said. "At that moment, I didn't have any worries. I was____34____. To see my baby walk across the____35____and all her friends, family, neighbors and people that we don't even know____36____in the street to witness this. I couldn't____37____anything better. "
"My daughter couldn’t have her official____38____due to the pandemic(流行病)so I____39____one for her !" "Now I am____40____that I made it happen!"
21. A. arranged B. celebrated C. cancelled D. delayed
22. A. know B. argue C. think D. care
23. A. spoiled B. upset C. frightened D. confused
24. A. believe B. sense C. know D. bear
25. A. determined B. promised C. hesitated D. preferred
26. A. classroom B. dormitory C. home D. hospital
27. A. claimed B. managed C. attempted D. failed
28. A. disappointed B. troubled C. annoyed D. surprised
29. A. busy B. final C. big D. common
30. A. attended B. expected C. admired D. hosted
31. A. dresses B. masks C. uniform D. make-up
32. A. cake B. prize C. offer D. diploma
33. A. wander B. walk C. greet D. examine
34. A. anxious B. cautious C. helpless D. satisfied
35. A. stage B. room C. street D. campus
36. A. travelled B. volunteered C. stopped D. waited
37. A. give away B. ask for C. agree with D. work out
38. A. welcome B. organization C. treatment D. graduation
39. A. created B. registered C. joined D. accepted
40. A. guilty B. confident C. proud D. optimistic
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
Researchers have found that people who unplug over the weekend have____41.____(high) satisfaction with
life than people who spend their Saturdays stuck in their electronic____42.____(equip).
When social networking sites emerged, we____43.____(believe) them to be only advantageous and not at all harmful, as they aimed to connect everyone around the world. But now we____44.____(addict). We have become a “connected” society____45.____almost every way these days. Some people are so connected that even before brushing their teeth____46.____making coffee, they will roll over to check____47.____(they) phones.
____48.____technology has certainly fostered (促进) more rapid and instant communication, the consequence from this has the potential____49.____(be) catastrophic over the next several generations. The potential for addiction and loss of human interaction_____50._____(connect) with digital communication seems evident now more than ever in our current society.
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、删减或修改。

増加: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；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

My mother is really concerning about the health of everyone in our family. However, to keep healthy, she often gives us a balance diet.
Besides, she thinks it is important to have a good habit. She often tells us not to spit (吐痰) in the public places or throw litter around. My brother is naughty and doesn’t like washing hands. My mother often reminds him wash his hands before meals and before toilets. She also tells us it is necessary to go to bed early and get up early, that will keep during the day. Under her instructions, we have known that do morning exercises every day is good for our health. More important , we keep our hearts in a good state. The happy we are, the healthier we will be.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你受学生会委托为校宣传栏“英语天地”写一份倡议书，题目为：Reduce screen time to protect our eyesight。

内容包括：
1.分析现状；
2.提出建议。

注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear fellow students,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________
The Students’ Union
参考答案
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. D
8. C 9. B 10. A 11. A
12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
16. F 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. D
21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B 32.
D 33. B 34. D 35. A 36. C 37. B 38. D 39. A 40. C
41. higher
42. equipment
43. believed
44. are addicted##have been addicted
45. in 46. or
47. their 48. While##Although##Though
49. to be 50. connected
51.(1). concerning →concerned
(2). balance →balanced
(3). the去掉
(4). around →about
(5). him后面加to
(6). before →after
(7). that →which
(8). do →doing
(9). important →importantly
(10). happy →happier
52.略。