2020届大连市第二十四中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案解析

2020届大连市第二十四中学高三英语上学期期末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
The Costa Book Awards consistently pick winners that are both of the moment and subsequently endure. It's our pleasure to confirm this year’s Category Winners.
First Novel Award Winner
Book: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
Author: Gail Honeyman
Eleanor is 31 years old; work finishes on a Friday and begins again on a Monday. Between, her only company will be two bottles of vodka and her own solitary, unique wit (机智). It is contentment, of a kind, but an unexpected shared experience suddenly opens the door to possibility. Challenging reader expectations with a living, breathing character, Gail Honeyman’s debut (初次登台、开张)is a funny and moving diamond.
Biography Award Winner
Book: In the Days of Rain
Author: Rebecca Stott
The Exclusive Brethren were aclosed community who believed the world is ruled by Satan. Into this is born Rebecca. Her father had been an influential Brethren Minister. As her father lay dying, he begged her to help him write the memoir. He wanted to tell the story of their family who for generations had all been members of a fundamentalist Christian sect.
Poetry Award Winner
Book: Inside the Wave
Author: Helen Dunmore
To be alive is to be inside the wave, always travelling until it breaks and is gone. These poems are concerned with the borderline between the living and the dead — the underworld and the human living world – and the acutely intense being of both.
Children's Award Winner
Book:The Explorer
Author: Katherine Rundell, Hannah Horn
Four children survive their aircraft plunging into the Amazon jungle, but for Fred and his friends it’s only the beginning of a cruel battle for survival. Brimming with adventure and a real command of character and incident, Rundell has few peers in superb children's fiction.
1.What kind of life does Eleanor lead?
A.boring and lonely.
B.funny and touching.
C.exciting and complex.
D.ordinary and happy.
2.Why did Rebecca Stott writeIn the Days of Rain?
A.To introduce beliefs of the Exclusive Brethren.
B.To help her father fulfill his last wish.
CTo share the life of fundamentalist Christians.
D.To pass on her family traditions.
3.For a young adventurous soul, which book seems more appealing?
A.Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
B.In the Days of Rain
C.Inside the Wave
D.The Explorer
B
Happiness is not a warm phone, according to a new study exploring the link between young life satisfaction and screen time. The study was led by professor of psychology Jean M. Twenge at San Diego State University (SDSU).
To research this link, Twenge, along with colleagues Gabrielle Martin at SDSU and W. Keith Campbell at the University of Georgia, dealt with data from the Monitoring the Future (MtF) study, a nationally representative survey of more than a million U. S. 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-graders. The survey asked students questions about how often they spent time on their Phones, tablets and computers, as well as questions about their face-to-face social interactions and their overall happiness.
On average found that teens who spent more time in front of screen devices — playing computer games, using social media, texting and video chatting — were less happy than those who invested more time in non-screen activities like sports, reading newspapers and magazines, and face-to-face social interactions.
"The key to digital media use and happiness is limited use," Twenge said. "Aim to spend no more than two hours a day on digital media, and try to increase the amount of time you spend seeing friends face-to-face and exercising — two activities reliably linked to greater happiness."
Looking at historical trends from the same age groups since the 1990s, it's easy to find that the increase of
screen devices over time happened at the same time as a general drop-off in reported happiness inU. S.teens. Specifically, young peopled life satisfaction and happiness declined sharply after 2012. That's the year when the percentage of Americans who owned a smartphone rose above 50 percent. By far the largest change in teens' lives between 2012 and 2016 was the increase in the amount of time they spent on digital media, and the following decline in in-person social activities and sleep.
4. Which method did Twenge's team use for the study?
A. Calculating students' happiness.
B. Asking students certain questions.
C. Analyzing data from a survey.
D. Doing experiments on screen time.
5. How does the author develop the finding of the study in paragraph 3?
A. By making a comparison.
B. By giving an example.
C. By making an argument.
D. By introducing a concept.
6. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?
A To draw a conclusion from the study.
B. To offer some advice to the readers.
C. To prove social activities' importance.
D. To support the researchers' finding.
7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Quitting Phones Equals Happiness
B. Screen Time Should Be Banned
C. Teens' Lives Have Changed Sharply
D. Screen-addicted Teens Are Unhappier
C
Happiness is not a warm phone, according to a new study exploring the link between young life satisfaction and screen time. The study was led by professor of psychology Jean M. Twenge at San Diego State University (SDSU).
To research this link, Twenge, along with colleagues Gabrielle Martin at SDSU and W. Keith Campbell at the
University of Georgia, dealt with data from the Monitoring the Future (MtF) study, a nationally representative survey of more than a million U. S. 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-graders. The survey asked students questions about how often they spent time on their Phones, tablets and computers, as well as questions about their face-to-face social interactions and their overall happiness.
On average found that teens who spent more time in front of screen devices — playing computer games, using social media, texting and video chatting — were less happy than those who invested more time in non-screen activities like sports, reading newspapers and magazines, and face-to-face social interactions.
"The key to digital media use and happiness is limited use," Twenge said. "Aim to spend no more than two hours a day on digital media, and try to increase the amount of time you spend seeing friends face-to-face and exercising — two activities reliably linked to greater happiness."
Looking at historical trends from the same age groups since the 1990s, it's easy to find that the increase of screen devices over time happened at the same time as a general drop-off in reported happiness inU. S.teens. Specifically, young peopled life satisfaction and happiness declined sharply after 2012. That's the year when the percentage of Americans who owned a smartphone rose above 50 percent. By far the largest change in teens' lives between 2012 and 2016 was the increase in the amount of time they spent on digital media, and the following decline in in-person social activities and sleep.
8. Which method did Twenge's team use for the study?
A. Calculating students' happiness.
B. Asking students certain questions.
C. Analyzing data from a survey.
D. Doing experiments on screen time.
9. How does the author develop the finding of the study in paragraph 3?
A. By making a comparison.
B. By giving an example.
C. By making an argument.
D. By introducing a concept.
10. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?
A To draw a conclusion from the study.
B. To offer some advice to the readers.
C. To prove social activities' importance.
D. To support the researchers' finding.
11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Quitting Phones Equals Happiness
B. Screen Time Should Be Banned
C. Teens' Lives Have Changed Sharply
D. Screen-addicted Teens Are Unhappier
D
Taking an afternoon nap could keep your brain sharp, a new study has said. Adults ages 60 and older who took afternoon naps showed signs of better mental ability compared to those who didn’t nap, according to a study published in General Psychiatry earlier this week.
Researchers analyzed napping habits in 2, 214 older Chinese people and measured their cognitive abilities using several cognitive tests. Participants took the Mini-Mental State Examination and theBeijingversion of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, both of which test for memory, language and other cognitive abilities. In every category listed in the study, nappers tested statistically higher on average compared to their non-napping counterparts.
Researchers did not gather data from people under 60, so a correlation cannot be drawn between napping and younger generations. The study also noted that there are conflicting studies about the benefits and risks of napping.
Sleeping behaviors can be affected by a multitude of factors, said Dr. David Neubauer, associate professor atJohnsHopkinsUniversity. “Daily routines, medication use and sleep disorders can all play a role in how frequently someone takes a nap.” he said.
Neubauer recommended taking a shorter “power nap” of up to 20 minutes to decrease the chances of transitioning into slow-wave sleep, which makes people feel groggy when they wake up. “Napping can be a healthy part of an older adult’s day”, Neubauer acknowledged, but make sure “sleepiness isn’t due to a treatable nighttime sleep disorder.” Older individuals who want to do all they can to preserve their cognitive functioning should put nighttime sleep first.
12. What is the best way to keep a better cognitive ability for the old?
A. Take a nap every day.
B. Take sleep disorder seriously.
C. Have a good sleep at night.
D. Do exercise regularly.
13. How did the researchers reach the conclusion?
A. By taking the examinations and assessment.
B. By analyzing napping habits and giving tests.
C. By measuring nappers’ ability and analyzing them.
D. By doing an experiment.
14. Which has NO effect on one’s sleeping behaviors?
A. Taking a nap.
B. Medicine treatment
C. Sleep problems
D. Everyday activities.
15. What can we know about “slow-wave sleep”?
A. It appears in short nap up to 20 minutes.
B. People should avoid it in their naps.
C. It is a healthy part of an elder’s day.
D. It was recommended by Neubauer.
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
How to be successful in college
Nearly every college student hates cram (填鸭式) sessions.____16____And while there’s no guaranteed roadmap to success in college, changing your study habits and adjusting your approach to your classes canmake a big difference. The following tips are a great place to start.
Use two notebooks. Bring one notebook with you to class and use it to write down everything you can. After class, copy your notes into your second notebook. Take your time with these notes like highlighting key points. The two-notebook method will help you memorize information you might otherwise forget within days. Reviewing all the new materials immediately after the lecture will keep it fresh in your mind.____17____
Find a study partner. Make friends with someone in your class and schedule a regular study session.____18____Think of the process like storytelling--turn your homework into stories and tell those stories to each other. In addition to making a new friend, you and your study partner will keep each other accountable all term long.
____19____And not just when you’re struggling. Open lines of communication with your professor early so that when questions arise, your professor will know you have a great interest in the class and the material. Developing strong relationships with teachers will also help you if you are considering applying for scholarships.
Consider a part-time job. If you are having trouble managing your study time, you might think getting a job will only worsen the problem.____20____That's because the experience improves time management skills.
A.Change locations.
B.Go to office hours.
C.Review complex information and explain it to each other.
D.Besides, short study breaks are known to improve concentration.
E.Plus, writing things down instead of typing them leads to better memory.
F.High-stress study sessions can have harmful effects on both your grades and your health.
G.However, research suggests that students who work part time while in school tend to get better grades.
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Last year I decided to do some volunteer work. I began to____21____on the Internet and discovered Volunteer USA. Three months later I____22____myself on a plane toPhoenix,Arizona. I was____23____at the thought of living with loads of new people for three months. However, within fifteen minutes of____24____, my worries had gone. Everyone was so____25____and like-minded that it was very____26____to feel at home.
I was sent to theCoronadoNational Forestfor my first 8-day____27____. We had to____28____everything we needed and walk three miles to where we worked. It may not seem like a____29____way but in 35℃heat and with a heavy pack, my legs were on fire.
My job was to____30____a stairway out of rock. This____31____climbing up and down the side of a mountain inhabited (栖息) by mountain lions, although I should say they were only heard,never____32____.
Three days later,a beautiful stairway came into being. The____33____of knowing that my____34____will be on that mountainside for years to come is massive.
But on the last night we were____35____in a thunderstorm. I woke up at midnight to find a swimming pool in my tent. The temperature was close to____36____. I had to spend the rest of the night trembling in the only____37____part of my tent.
____38____, I suffered a lot. But I know whatever I have to face in my life I was there and I____39____. I think I am much____40____for having taken part in the project.
21. A. calculate B. negotiate C. advertise D. research
22. A. imagined B. introduced C. enjoyed D. found
23. A. annoyed B. surprised C. scared D. excited
24. A. arriving B. sleeping C. thinking D. walking
25. A. confident B. friendly C. energetic D. curious
26. A. funny B. good C. lucky D. easy
27. A. tour B. project C. campaign D. course
28. A. drop B. make C. carry D. buy
29. A. nice B. safe C. long D. quick
30. A. build B. test C. clean D. guard
31. A. helped B. ended C. allowed D. meant
32. A. hunted B. trained C. seen D. fed
33. A. satisfaction B. ambition C. expectation D. intention
34. A. work B. memory C. record D. story
35. A. left B. caught C. attacked D. separated
36. A. boiling B. average C. normal D. freezing
37. A. tidy B. dry C. new D. soft
38. A. By the way B. Regardless of that C. Needless to say D. In either case
39. A. survived B. resisted C. escaped D. recovered
40. A. smarter B. stronger C. happier D. busier
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 postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for a year has raised concerns over a_______41._______(reduce) marketing period for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, but analysts believe the impact will be limited.
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics,_____42._____sponsorship revenue has exceeded $3.1 billion, has been rescheduled to be held from July 23 to August 8 in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic,______43.______(shorten) the Olympic marketing period for the Beijing Winter Olympics ---______44.______(hold) in February 2022 --- by a year.
Ren Hai, a professor at the Olympic Research Center of theBeijingSportsUniversity, claimed on Tuesday, "There will of course be an impact, but I think the impact will be limited, as the Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics are different in terms of sports and disciplines," Ren said. "Historically, the two different Olympics______45.______(host) very close together." Ren was referring to the period from 1924 to 1992,_____46._____both the Winter and Summer Olympics were held in the same year.
He Wenyi, executive director of the China Institute for Sports Value,PekingUniversity, said the reason_____47._____the limited impact on Winter Olympics marketing is thatChinahas ly few winter sports stars.Chinahas won 224 gold medals in the Summer Olympics since 1980, compared with only 13 champions in the Winter Games. The last Winter Olympics inPyeongchang,South Korea, sawChina_____48._____(bag) only one gold medal, in short track speed skating. Summer Olympics sports are widely popular inChinawhile winter sports are yet to enjoy the same kind of popularity, though the country has vowed to get 300 million people to participate in winter sports by the year 2022.
"But the promotional events of Beijing 2022 are unlikely_____49._____(affect), as the novel coronavirus epidemic is under control in China," He Wenyi said, adding the virus spread might lead to a change in____50.____sports sponsorship is done worldwide.
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：
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。

Dear Lucy,
I am glad to receive your e-mail ask me about my future career plan. Here I want to share them with you.
As the matter of fact, I want to be a translator. To begin with, I am fond of the languages, of that my English is always second to none. I appreciate the beauty hiding in literature. In addition, literature is like a bridge which helps people understand the world better. I did hope the classical Chinese literature works can be conveyed every
corner of the world with my efforts.
So what do you find my plan? Please reply to me in your convenience.
Yours,
Karo 第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Imagine what's in your closet. There might be an old pair of shoes, a worn jacket and a box of junk you wouldn't know how to get rid of. And that's exactly as it should be.
A closet is messy, unorganized, years-long collection of exactly what makes you the person you are. So the tension rose in my chest when my mom recently decided to move because it meant we would have to clean out Dad's closet, nearly a decade after his death. A brain tumor ate away at the parts of the mind and changed the special person—smart, warm and brave into the one who was bound to a chair in hospital. But when your body goes, your closet stays.
In the years after his death, I would sometimes walk into that closet when I was home visiting for the holidays.
I had moved into a city many miles away from my mom, starting a life as my mom took pains to slowly evolve her home—upgrading the decorations, sweeping away the dust of grief, and making it once again a place for warmth and gathering.
When I opened the door to Dad's closet last Christmas, I saw so many ties, shirts, and more shoes than I had remembered. And there were the vital things: a handkerchief I'd pull out of his jacket pocket when he lifted me up after arriving home from work, the bright red jacket he'd wear golfing and on family vacations. In the closet, I could remember every detail between us. I worried that would go away when my mom moved. I rolled around nervously in bed in my home. Could I stand to see this closet one last time before Mom moved? Would I find the strength to help clear that stuff out? Then, a shock—I got a call from my mom saying "I cleaned out the closet already." The announcement shocked me completely. What had she thrown out?
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。

I flew home shortly afterwards, trying hard to ease my tension on the way home.
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I pulled the door open. To my surprise, the empty closet caused me no panic—just peace.
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参考答案
1. D
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. A
6. D
7. D
8. C 9. A 10. D 11. D
12. A 13. B 14. A 15. B
16. F 17. E 18. C 19. B 20. G
21. D 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. C 30. A 31. D 32.
C 33. A 34. A 35. B 36.
D 37. B 38. C 39. A 40. B
41. reduced
42. whose 43. shortening
44. to be held
45. were hosted
46. when 47. for
48. bag 49. to be affected
50. how
51.(1). ask→asking
(2). them →it
(3). the→a
(4).去掉the
(5). that →which
(6). hiding→hidden
(7). did→do
(8). conveyed 后加上to
(9). what→how
(10). in→at
52.略。