2019-2020学年高三英语下学期期中试题及答案解析

2019-2020学年高三英语下学期期中试题及答案解析
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
On the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), red tourism has gained popularity among tourists who flood in to visit historic sites with a modern revolutionary heritage.
Jinggangshan
This is one of the most crucial and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well as a unique and wonderful ecosystem, which is covered with rich forest, rugged peaks and several memorials to the Red Army. The best time to visit is between April and October, with the most temperature timing April and May when the large azaleas (杜鹃花) bloom.
Open: 8:00-17:00 (Feb. 16-Nov. 15). 8:00-16:30 (Nov. 16-Feb. 15)
Xibaipo
It is an old revolutionary base where the leadership of the Communist Party of China was stationed, drawing up the blueprint for a new country. A memorial hall was built to honor the memory of this site. The lake and the hill here add brilliance and beauty to each other and form pleasant scenery.
Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 9:30-17:00 (Xibaipo Memorial Hall)
The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall
A new exhibition is held with updated display approaches, including phantom imaging (全息影像) and oil painting, which are used to improve visitors' experiences. The exhibition shows four stages of the CPC from its establishment to its achievements.
Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 8:30-18:00 (closed on Mondays)
Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew Youth
New Youthstarted the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement. The site was briefly based in Beijing but moved back to Shanghai in 1920 and also served as the office for the Communist Party of China Central Committee in the 1920s.
Open: Thursdays to Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:30, 13:30 - 16:30 (closed on Wednesdays)
1. Where would visitors learn more about the history of the Red Army?
A. Jinggangshan.
B. Xibaipo.
C. The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall.
D. Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew Youth.
2. What do we know about the Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall?
A. It focuses on Chinese achievements in art.
B. It mainly advertises the coming anniversary.
C. It applies modernized methods to the exhibition.
D. It briefly introduces the rise and fall of Nanhu.
3. When can tourists visit Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew Youth?
A. At 1:00 p.m. on Mondays.
B. At 9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays.
C. At 2:00 p.m. on Fridays.
D. At 5:00 p.m on Sundays.
B
Dragon boating is a team sport that has its root in ancient China. The boats are decorated with a dragon head and tail. In recent years cancer survivor groups have got involved in the sport to help make friends and help rebuild their lives.
On a recent Saturday morning, a group of 20 women were on a boat in the Anacostia River in Washington DC. They moved their paddles(船桨)in rhythm to the call of a coach. The women belong to the dragon boat team GoPink! DC, which trains weekly. It also races against other breast cancer survivor teams in dragon boat festivals. As a result, GoPink! DC won medals in this Washington dragon boat festival.
Lydia Collins joined five years ago after finding out she had breast cancer. “I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
I was demoralized because of my illness - I lost all interest in life and wouldn't even get out of bed to eat. But now I love the team spirit. I just love everything about it. It is like a floating support group on the water.”
The paddles are breast cancer survivors and their supporters. Annette Rothemel helped establish(建立)the group in 2006. She is a researcher with the National Institutes of Health as well as a breast cancer survivor. “It is sort of an easy entry sport because on the same boat people at different levels can be doing the same sport.” But Ms Rothemel saysdragon boating can be physically demanding, especially for someone who is sick and getting treatment for cancer.
“It’s hard but I think you have to challenge yourself in life. This is something I look forward to. I get to be out here with my sisters and supporters that understand what I’m going through and help motivate me. So it makes me stronger and it makes me feel better,” another cancer survivor Rhonda Hartzel said.
Annette Rothemel says the cancer survivors feel a sense of sisterhood and share good times when they paddle together. She says both feelings are treasured by the team.
4. What do the underline wordsdemoralizedIn para.3 probably mean?
A. depressed
B. anxious
C. astonished
D. awkward
5. What can we know about Lydia Collims from the text?
A. she helps establish Go Pink !DC
B. she tries to find a cure for the cancer
C. she benefits from the dragon boat race
D. she gives up hope because of her illness
6. How can the dragon boat race help the cancer survivors
A. forget their tough experiences
B. recover physically and mentally
C. get rid of the pains of their cancer
D. enjoy their rest life without sufferings
7. What does the text tell us about Annette Rothemel?
A. she is an expert in studying the cause of the cancer
B. she helps the cancer survivors in financial difficulties
C. she believes there is a healthful result from the dragon boat race
D. she thinks it unwise for the patient to join in the dragon boat race
C
I don’t want to talk about being a woman scientistagain. There was a time in my life when people asked constantly for stories about what it’s like to work in a field dominated (controlled) by men. I was never very good at telling those stories because truthfully I never found them interesting. What I do find interesting is the origin of the universe, the shape of space, time and the nature of black holes.
At 19, when I began studying astrophysics (天体物理学), it did not bother me in the least to be the only woman in the classroom. But while earning my Ph.D. at MIT and then as a post-doctor doing space research, the issue started to bother me. My every achievement — jobs, research papers, awards — was viewed through the lens (镜片) of gender (性别) politics. So were my failures. Sometimes, when I was pushed into an argument on left brain versus (相对于) right brain, or nature versus nurture (培育), I would instantly fight fiercely on my behalf and all womankind.
Then one day a few years ago, out of my mouth came a sentence that would eventually become my reply to any and all provocations (挑衅): I don’t talk about that anymore. It took me 10 years to get back the confidence I had at 19 and to realize that I didn’t want to deal with gender issues. Why should curing sexism be yet another terrible burden on every female scientist? After all, I don’t study sociology or political theory.
Today I research and teach at Barnard, a women’s college in New York City. Recently, someone asked me how many of the 45 students in my class were women. You cannot imagine my satisfaction at being able to answer, 45.
I know some of my students worry how they will manage their scientific research and a desire for children. And I don’t dismiss those concerns. Still, I don’t tell them “war” stories. Instead, I have given them this: the visual of their physics professor heavily pregnant doing physics experiments. And in turn they have given me the image of 45 women driven by a love of science. And that’s a sight worth talking about.
8. Why doesn’t the author want to talk about being a woman scientist again?
A. She is fed up with the issue of gender discrimination (歧视).
B. She feels unhappy working in male-dominated fields.
C. She is not good at telling stories of the kind.
D. She finds space research more important.
9. From Paragraph 2, we can infer that people would attribute (把……归因于) the author’s failures to ________.
A. the burden she bears in a male-dominated society
B. her involvement in gender politics
C. her over-confidence as a female astrophysicist
D. the very fact that she is a woman
10. What did the author constantly fight against while doing her Ph.D. and post-doctoral research?
A. Lack of confidence in succeeding in space science.
B. Unfair accusations from both inside and outside her circle.
C. People’s fixed attitude toward female scientists.
D. Widespread misconceptions about nature and nurtured.
11. What does the image the author presents to her students suggest?
A. Women students needn’t have the concerns of her generation.
B. Women can balance a career in science and having a family.
C. Women have more barriers on their way to academic success.
D. Women now have fewer problems pursuing a science career.
D
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.
12. What does the underlined word “exclusive" in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Unique.
B. Similar.
C. Relevant.
D. Fundamental.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
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Fast fashion is clothing's equivalent (等同物）to fast food - cheaply made, with low-cost materials, that are not built to last.___16___However, the popular styles and low prices make us want to consume more, so we fill our closets with too many of those items which may end up in the trash before long. It's clear we need to rethink how we shop and dress. So what should we do?
Spend more to buy less. Consider setting a minimum price for the clothing you buy, in order to value it more. You'll save up, think long and hard before buying, and then be more likely to wear it for longer.___17___ Shop secondhand. The resale market is developing fast and it has much to offer. The item already exists, and you're doing good by buying it, especially if you wear it for years.___18___Secondhand stores are where you can pick up items like leather jackets, boots and cashmere sweaters.
___19___Read the care labels, hand wash when necessary, hang dry most of the time, wash less (“airing out” as needed), learn basic repairs, deal with stains as soon as they appear.
Consider the end. Donate your clothes, sell them on an online marketplace, organize a swap with friends, or turn old outfits into cleaning rags.___20___The businesses or charities receiving them are better positioned than you may be to sort, fix, and recycle as needed.
A.Take care of your clothes.
B.Like fast food, it's unhealthy all around.
C.Deal with the fast-fashion problem properly.
D.It's OK to give away less-than-perfect clothes.
E.There are many wonderful companies producing good and durable clothing.
F.You're extending the lifespan of clothing that would otherwise havebeen thrown away.
G.If you're an eager shopper, try skipping a week just to slow your consumption somewhat.
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
The Story of A Wandering Wallet
A few years ago, I was given a wallet. It was small, with only a single pocket for___21___, cards and coins. A zipper kept everything inside from___22___out. The wallet came to me all the way fromTanzania,___23___to me by a close friend. I fell in love with it immediately, which was the perfect size and came from a place I hoped to someday visit. I___24___it everywhere; it was always uncertainly hanging out of one pocket or___25___.
I seem to have a habit of___26___things-jackets,water bottles, text books, even my favorite wallet; I lost it almost weekly. Fortunately the most common___27___for me to lose it was in my own house, so of course I would___28___find it.
One day, however, as I was___29___a football stadium at a school, the wallet once again leaped from my pocket. I___30___the loss when I got home that evening. I___31___the house and prayed as usual. Nothing.
Around a week later, my parents___32___a message on their business voicemail. A___33___stranger was calling with___34___of my wallet. I couldn't believe it. This man, in an attempt to find who the wallet___35___, looked inside of it, and found a___36___which my parents had written to me. It happened to have their___37___phone number on it.
I don't know if I believe in luck, but I do know I believe in the___38___acts of kindness, which filled my life. Every day my hope for the world is renewed___39___I remember people who go out of their way to___40___whomever they can.
21. A. books B. bill C. cases D. cash
22. A. falling B. finding C. breaking D. running
23. A. lent B. gifted C. borrowed D. purchased
24. A. showed B. saw C. carried D. felt
25. A. another B. others C. else D. above
26. A. hiding B. losing C. forgetting D. handling
27. A. reason B. way C. time D. place
28. A. eventually B. generally C. never D. seldom
29. A. leaving B. arriving C. approaching D. heading
30. A. understood B. expected C. missed D. discovered
31. A. visited B. searched C. changed D. cleaned
32. A. sent B. cancelled C. received D. ignored
33. A. different B. complete C. perfect D. familiar
34. A. paper B. comment C. news D. picture
35. A. turned to B. turned off C. dropped off D. belonged to
36. A. check B.call C. account D. document
37. A. personal B. work C. business D. local
38. A. special B. careful C. shameless D. selfless
39. A. as B. when C. because D. once
40. A. believe B. lead C. help D. beat
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
Earth Day___41.___(found) in 1970 as a day of education about environmental problems, and Earth Day 2020 occurred on Wednesday, April 22—the holiday’s 50th anniversary. The holiday is now a global celebration that's sometimes extended into Earth Week, a full seven days of______42.______(event) which focused on green living.
___43.___(elect) to the U. S. Senate (参议院)in 1962, Senator Gaylord Nelson was determined to convince the federal government that the planet was______44.______risk. In 1969, Nelson developed the idea for Earth Day after______45.______(inspire) by the anti-Vietnam War “teach--ins” that were taking place on college campuses around the United States.
Denis Hayes, a young activist______46.______had served as student president at Stanford University, was selected as Earth Day’s national coordinator (协调者), and he worked with______47.______group of student volunteers and several staff members from Nelson’s Senate office______48.______(organize) the project.
The first Earth Day was effective at raising_____49._____(aware) about environmental problems and transforming public attitudes. Earth Day kicked off the “Environmental decade with a bang,” as Senator Nelson later put it. The theme of Earth Day 2020 was “climate action”. Earth Day. org hoped it would be the_______50._______(large) volunteer event in history.
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.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。

增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧)，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.每处错误及修改均仅限一词;
Anne is my best friend in high school. Honest and friendly, she gets along well to other students. She always lend a helping hand until someone needs help. Anne is as old as me but tall than me. Basketball is her favorite sport though she is girl. Because Anne studies very hard, so she often gets high grades in exams. I’m not good at English, so he often helps me with my English after school. With her help, I have made great progresses in English. And I also help her as many as I can. I hope our friendship will last as long as we lived.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假如你是李华，请你给在北京就读的英国朋友Tony写一封信，向他介绍你校本周六要举行的中国古诗词朗诵会。

信内容包括：
1.时间、地点；
2.活动内容；
3.发出邀请。

注意：1.词数不少于120；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.信件的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear Tony,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____
Yours
Li Hua
参考答案
1. A
2. C
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. A 9. D 10. C 11. B
12. A 13. D 14. C 15. B
16. B 17. G 18. F 19. A 20. D
21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. A 30. D 31. B 32.
C 33. B 34. C 35.
D 36. A 37. C 38. D 39. B 40. C
41. was founded
42. events 43. Elected
44. at 45. being inspired
46. who / that
47. a 48. to organize
49. awareness
50. largest
51.(1).to→with(2).lend→lends(3).until→if(4).tall→taller(5).is后加a(6).删掉so(7).he→she(8).progresses→progress(9).many→much(10).lived→live
52.略。