2020年中国旅游学院附属中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案

2020年中国旅游学院附属中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（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
In theUnited States, the word "holiday" is synonymous with celebration. The following tenholidaysper year are proclaimed by the federal government.
Independence Day
Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4 and is often known as "the Fourthof July”. It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence fromGreat Britainin 1776. Now it is celebrated in all the states. The army marks the occasion by firing a 13-gun salute every year. Ceremonies may include parades, official speeches, visits to historic monuments and fireworks displays.
Memorial Day
This holiday, on the fourth Monday of every May, is a day on which Americans honor the dead. Originally a day on which flags and flowers were placed on graves of soldiers who died in the American Civil War, now it has become a day on which the dead of all wars and all other dead are remembered the same way.
Veterans Day
Veterans Day was established to honor Americans who had served in World War I. It falls on November 11, the day when that war ended in 1918, but it now honors veterans of all wars in which the United States has fought Veterans' organizations hold parades or other special ceremonies, and the US president customarily places a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. It has been an annual tradition in theUnited Statessince 1863. Today, people celebrate Thanksgiving to remember these early days. The most important part of the celebration is a traditional dinner. Thanksgiving dinner almost always includes some of the foods served at the first feast: roast turkey, cranberry sauce potatoes pumpkin pies. Before the meal begins, families often pause to give thanks.
1. When isIndependence Day?
A. May 14，
B. July 13.
C. July 14.
D. July 4.
2. Which holiday honors dead soliders?
A. Independence Day.
B. Memorial Day.
C. Veterans Day.
D. Thanksgiving.
3. What will Americans do on Thanksgiving Day?
A. They say thanks.
B. They havefriend gatherings.
C. They go on holiday.
D. They buy many cards.
B
A young female athlete in thePhilippinesrecently won many gold medals during a sports meet despite not having proper running shoes. Rhea Ballos, an 11-year-old student ofSalvationElementary Schoolin Balason,Iloilo, wasonly wearing bandages around her feet when she competed at the Iloilo Schools Sports Meet.
Facebook user Valenzuela posted pictures of the girl with her feet wrapped in bandages bearing the famous Nike logo. Ballos even wrote the word “NIKE” on the sides of her “shoe” to complete the “Nike running shoes” look. The bandages were tightly wrapped around her feet, creating a thin protective layer against the track. While she was actually barefoot during the races, she was still able to defeat her competitors who all more proper footwear intended for running,
According to the post, Ballos bagged the top awards in the 400-meter dash, the 800-meter run, and the 1500-meter run in the girls' categories in the inter school sporting event held in Iloilo, central Philippines.
When pictures of her “Nike” footwear become popular, Flipinos on social media praised her. Many noted that instead of falling into self-pity, she was even able to make light of the situation by drawing the Nike logo on her “running shoes”. Some of the commenters of Valenzuela's post expressed how the girl deserved to be recognized by Nike and that the brand should actually give her a new pair of real Nike shoes. Others started getting in touch with the American sports brand, as well as local basketball specialty store Titan 22.
It did not take long for Titan co-founder and Alaska Aces head coach Jeffrey Cariaso to take notice of Ballos' outstanding achievement. Cariaso immediately made an effort to get in touch with the young track runner. The seven-time PBA champion has since talked to the student as well as her coaches in an apparent bid to help her out.
4. Why did Ballos wear bandages around her feet to compete?
A. She couldn't afford to buy shoes.
B. She wished to be noticed by Nike.
C. She wanted to draw public's attention.
D. She thought it fashionable and unique.
5. What's people's attitude to Ballos' story?
A. Surprised.
B. Confused.
C. Favorable.
D. Doubtful.
6. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Ballos will be recognized by Nike.
B. Ballos will be probably helped by Cariaso.
C. Ballos is bound to win more champions.
D. Ballos will become a great basketball player.
7. Which of the following can best describe Ballos?
A. Shy and lucky.
B. Kind and brave.
C. Clever and outstanding.
D. Gifted and optimistic.
C
Naomi Cooke was walking with a friend and their dogs through her local park in Burnside, on Tuesday when she heard someone shout to watch out. Cooke turned and hardly had time to react before a flying disc hit her in the face with a "big bang”, leaving her right cheek swollen almost to the size of a golfball.
Two men playing disc golf at the course in Jellie Park were about 20 metres fromthe pairwhen one of them threw the disc hard, aiming for a nearby goal.
After being hit Cooke immediately went to the emergency department, where two CT scans on her face and cheek found she had escaped any broken bones. "I'm lucky it didn't hit my eye because I think I would have lost it." Cooke said.
Cooke often walks her dog at the park and said it was always busy with people playing disc golf, but it was not until after Tuesday that she became concerned about public safety there.
There were no signs about the disc golf course in the park, she said, and the area is shared with children and people walking their dogs.
“If it had hit one of the kids in the head, it could have killed them.” Cooke did not think she was the only person who had been hit before, and said there would be others who share her concerns.
Cooke planned to go to the council, saying it needed to realise how dangerous it was for the space to be shared by everyone and to provide disc golfers with a space where they can play safely. "There should be rules about how it's done, making it safe for everyone.”
8. What happened to Cooke on Tuesday?
A. She was struck by a golf ball.
B. She was hit by a flying disc.
C. She was beaten by two men.
D. She was frightened by a mad dog.
9. What do the underlined words "the pair" in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Cooke and her friend.
B. Cooke and her dog.
C. The two disc golfers.
D. The two CT scans.
10. How did Cooke feel about people playing disc golf in the park?
A. Acceptable.
B. Shocked.
C. Angry.
D. Worried.
11. Why did Cooke plan to go to the council?
A. To get the two men in trouble.
B. To call for a ban on disc golf.
C. To ask for personal protection.
D. To call for safer places for disc golf.
D
I waschecking out at the supermarket counter on Wednesday night, ready to pay for my bananas, when all of
a sudden, fear came upon me. My wallet was gone. And I could only have left it one place: the G9 bus, from which I had gotten off minutes earlier and which was now speeding to some stops. The moment of realizing it was gone was followed by mental math. How much time and money would it cost to replace the credit cards, the driver's license, the expensive lipstick ($ 55!).
Two hours after I was back at my house, I heard a knock on the door. My husband answered while I sat in the dining room on the phone with a credit card company. "Does Jennifer live here?" I heard someone say. In her hand was my wallet, without a penny missing. She left before I could offer my gratitude to her.
After I posted the story, I heard from her boyfriend, who identified the good citizen as Erin Ball, a 26-year-old girl working for a trade organization.
Once I figured out her, I called to thank her. She said she spotted my wallet and thought that it's more dangerous to go to a stranger's house than leaving the wallet with the driver, but she still decided to take the chance. "If I were in that situation, I would want someone to try to find me," she said. Ball doesn't find her actions particularly excellent. She added, "It's not hard to do small things for people."
After Ball found my wallet, she decided to post a picture of my driver's license online before going to my house, trying to see if anyone knew me. No sooner had she left my doorstep than I got emails from two neighbors who recognized my face, both offering to help me find my missing property.
Ball found my house on a bitterly cold night,for which I was extremely grateful. Looking back, I'm not surprised someone had wanted to help a stranger. A warm current of honesty and harmony is running through this town.
12. What do we know about the author according to paragraph 1?
A. She missed the G9 bus.
B. She paid for her bananas.
C. She replaced the credit cards.
D. She found she had left her wallet on the bus.
13. Who helped the author find Ball?
A. The G9 driver.
B. The girl's boyfriend.
C. The author's neighbors.
D. The author's husband.
14. What did Ball do first after finding the wallet?
A. Ball called the author.
B. Ball went to the author's house.
C. Ball gave the wallet to the bus driver.
D. Ball posted a photo of the author's driving license.
15. Which of the following best describes Erin Ball?
A. Humorous and kind.
B. Generous and demanding.
C. Honest and warm-hearted.
D. Caring and outgoing.
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 Deal With Stress
Life can be stressful；sometimes you'll have to deal with ongoing stress positively. It is important to recognize the causes.____16____.
Get enough sleep.
Give your body the sleep it wants, and your stress levels will take a nosedive（下降）. Sleep is a mechanism by which your body recoversand restores its energy reserves.____17____, your body will use stress to keep you active and alert in the absence of stored energy.
Exercise regularly.
Targeted exercise goes a long way towards freeing your body of stress hormones and increasing your endorphin（内啡肽）levels.____18____. By doing so, you can keep your body healthy as a natural outlet（释放）for your stress. You should notice the difference.
____19____.
Although you could technically consider yoga your daily exercise, practicing the deep stretches andslow body movements will help you to clear your mind. Meditating while practicing gentle yoga will double the relaxation effect to ease your stress.
Learn to relax.
Relaxing your body, by whatever natural means, is a great way to reduce stress. Don't expect your stress to immediately disappear；it can take time. In most cases, try not to fix on the stress itself while you're relaxing. Think of something quiet and peaceful or think of nothing in particular.____20____.
A. Clear your mind
B. Practice yoga and meditation
C. If you're not getting enough sleep
D. If you are feeling much too pressured
E. Take steps to deal with the root of the problem
F. Set aside time during your busy day to exercise
G. Let your body tell your mind that everything is okay.
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James Cook and his wife Samantha Jones started their beekeeping work eight years ago and have gained much experience. They are___21___at solving the problems their bees face, which____22____harmful insect-killing farm chemicals. The year 2020 was their year to___23___their own business after working several___24___for other beekeepers, when they were in California's farms. The farm was always full of white flowers that could____25____into nuts or fruits in the fall. It was____26____because the many beekeepers travelled with their bees to pollinate (授粉)the crops in the summer.
Then the coronavirus health crisis hit. Cook and Jones became____27____. Did they stay or did they go? They were stuck in____28____. Actually by that time, they had planned to____29____their hives(蜂巢)to a valley friendly to beesso as to let the bees_____30_____their contact with farm chemicals. They know agricultural workers are of importance and honey also can be_____31_____on normal condition for a long time. So after
struggles, they_____32_____to stay and set out to create their_____33_____Bird and the Bees Honey.
Now, Cook and Jones and their small crew are working day and night in order that they can build their honey____34____. They are____35____tired and in debt because they took a____36____to get the business up and running. But they were also hopeful.
Cook, who is 35, said starting a business in the_____37_____times will he hard. However, they think it____38____to do it and the_____39_____is teaching them a lesson to look for the____40____and appreciate the beauty that you can find.
21. A. confused B. amazed C. sad D. expert
22. A. gather B. avoid C. involve D. focus
23. A. get down to B. get rid of C. give up D. put off
24. A. months B. years C. days D. minutes
25. A. get B. put C. break D. change
26. A. possible B. necessary C. important D. rare
27. A. inspired B. impressed C. concerned D. occupied
28. A. trap B. difficulty C. exam D. mood
29. A. donate B. contribute C. hand D. take
30. A. suffer from B. bring about C. recover from D. get into
31. A. made B. stored C. harvested D. picked
32. A. pretended B. decided C. happened D. promised
33. A. brand B. fame C. solution D. product
34. A. family B. food C. honor D. factory
35. A. merely B. rarely C. extremely D. gradually
36. A. break B. bow C. jog D. loan
37. A. magical B. unique C. stressful D. unforgettable
38. A. practices B. aims C. appreciates D. pays
39. A. tale B. experience C. fact D. truth
40. A. comfort B. optimism C. honey D. dream
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 history of Chinese Teachers5Day___41.___(date) back to the Han Dynasty. It is a day of respecting teachers
and education. In the past, on August 27 each year, the birthday of Confucius, the emperor,___42.___(follow) by court officials, would go to Confucius' temple in honor of the ancient philosopher and would also invite royal teachers to the court for a feast. And on this day, teachers around the nation enjoyed___43.___day's break and___44.___(give) dried meat as gifts.
Excellent teachers would be chosen from academies and___45.___(institution) across the country to report___46.___(they) deeds to the royal court and be presented with 500liangsilver coins as awards. In the Qing Dynasty, well-performing teachers would be promoted to___47.___(high) positions than before or obtain a salary rise.
The customs to show respect to teachers varied from region to region. Today, the goal of Teachers5Day is to form a social climate___48.___teachers are respected and knowledge is valued. And its date is___49.___（official）set at the beginning of the school year. The celebration includes congratulations____50.____students, recommending outstanding teachers, the exchange of ideas among teachers, and so on.
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.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Over five thousands people have come together in our city to take part this year's Kite Festival. The sky is blue but the wind is gentle, which is ideal for fly kites. This event is good for us to understand our culture. The annually kite festival is not only a local event but also a big chance for people to visit your city. The event attracts to kite flyers aged from 2 to 70. There were all kinds of kites in the sky, such as terrible dragons and beautiful eagles. Apart from kites, a festival also includes other activities such as Chinese singing and dancing, as well as Kung Fu shows. People can spent the day happily in the festival.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。

你校英国交换生Jim给你发了一封邮件，告诉你暑假他想留在北京做志愿者工作（a volunteering job），希望你给他一些建议。

请你给他回封邮件，邮件内容需包括以下几点:
1.你所推荐的志愿者工作；
2.推荐的理由；
3.建议他做哪些准备
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jim,
I am happy to hear from you.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________
……
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. B 9. A 10. D 11. D
12. D 13. B 14. D 15. C
16. E 17. C 18. F 19. B 20. G
21. D 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. B 32.
B 33. A 34. D 35.
C 36.
D 37. C 38. D 39. B 40. B
41. dates
42. followed
43. a 44. were given
45. institutions
46. their 47. higher
48. where 49. officially
50. from
51.(1).thousands→thousand
(2).part后添加in
(3).but→and
(4).fly→flying
(5).annually→annual
(6).your→our
(7).去掉attracts后to
(8).were→are
(9).a→the
(10).spent→spend 52.略。