2019-2020学年广州市培英实验中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案解析

2019-2020学年广州市培英实验中学高三英语上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
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When a fire broke out in my home in the middle of the night, I knew I'd do anything I could to save my family. The medicine that I take for my rheumatoid arthritis causes me to wake up inthe middle of the night with a dry mouth. January 15, 2016, was no different. I, Indiana, US, awoke at 2:30am needing water.
I was walking back upstairs from the kitchen when I heard my bulldog , Rock. Whatever Rock was doing down there, it made enough noise for me to go to him. By the time I made it to the bottom of the stairs, he was running up, and he never came up the stairs, no matter what. I think that was his way of telling me, "We've got to go back up. "When I got to the top of the stairs, I turned around and saw a light on, but I didn't remember leaving one on. I walked downstairs again, and that's when I saw fire. I immediately shouted to my wife to wake up and get our three kids. I grabbed a knife and cut out the plastic that covered the window to the porch roof. I then pried open the window and kicked out the screen. I started screaming for help. But help never came. I got everybody out on the roof and threw a blanket out there so we wouldn't slip off. It was cold, January cold. Then I started screaming for help. But help never came.
Now, I'm scared of heights and have physical issues, what with my rheumatoid arthritis, but I couldn't let my family burn up. So I jumped off the roof. I didn't scoot to the edge; I just jumped and got the wind knocked out of me when I landed. I found our ladder, placed it against the house, and climbed back up to the roof. I wrapped my arms around my daughter and carried my nine - month - old with my teeth, by his little sleeper. Then I climbed down the ladder. Once on the ground, I had my little girl hold her brother, and I went back up to the roof to get my other daughter. Then I went back up again and got my wife. I tried to get my dog, but he just disappeared in the black smoke. I never saw him alive again,
I'm no hero. I'm just an ordinary person who'd help anybody. This happened to be the time when I helped my own family. I live to protect my family. Just likeRock—he lived to protect us.
4. What made the author wake up at 2:30am?
A. My dog's barking
B. The medicine's effect
C. A burning fire
D. A noise downstairs
5. How did Rock tell the author the danger downstairs?
A. He turned on a light downstairs.
B. He ran to the author's room upstairs.
C. He kept barking and running up to stairs.
D. He made some noise at the bottom of the stairs.
6. What did the author do after his family all stood on the roof?
A. He placed a blanket to keep warm.
B. He started screaming for help.
C. He jumped off the roof.
D. He broke open the window and kicked out the screen
7. Which ofthe following best describe the author?
A. Courageous and responsible
B. Caring and selfish
C. Loyal and brave
D. Strong and considerate
C
It was five years ago that something unforgettable happened. My wife and I celebrated our 40thwedding anniversary that year. It was a lovely event hosted by our sons for us. My wonderful friends from the past surprised us with gifts and congratulations. Our gift to each other was a driving trip out west. We drove fromOntariointoAlberta, then southward intoGlacierNational ParkinMontana, and continued toYellowstoneNational Park.
It was a cold spring day, and theBeartooth Highwayhad opened for the season just days before. Alongside the road, there was still a great amount of snow there. The scenery was so impressive that we made lots of stops to record memories with my camera. At the highest point of the highway, I stopped at a lookout to catch the amazing views, with my wife in the centre of my camera lens.
There were not many cars on the road. Sometimes, cars with energetic young tourists passed by. And then we heard a motorcycle in the distance. The driver of the motorcycle, who wore dirty clothes, parked behind our cars. As he approached us, his only words were, “Give me your camera and get over there with your wife.” I must admit I felt nervous that we might be robbed where we just created some beautiful memories. Surprisingly, he just took a picture of us, handed back my camera and rode off before we could express our gratitude. The photo he took is one of the most valuable and prized of our trip.
I learned my lesson somewhere I least expected it. We should never judge a man by his appearance. If the motorcycle driver reads this story and remembers the situation, we would like to say “Thank you” to him.
8. According to the passage, what do we know about the trip?
A. It was taken by train to the west.
B. It was a suggestion from their friends.
C. It was in the late autumn five years ago.
D. It was a gift for their wedding anniversary.
9. Why was the author nervous when the motorcycle driver offered to take a picture?
A. He could have lost the camera.
B. His wife might not be satisfied with the view there.
C. The motorcycle driver would borrow the camera.
D. The motorcycle driver might not be good at the taking pictures.
10. Which of the following best describes the driver of the motorcycle?
A. Kind and straightforward.
B. Rich and generous.
C. Creative and capable.
D. Careful and admirable.
11. Which of the following can be concluded from the passage?
A. No pains, no gains.
B. Seeing is believing.
C. Don’t judge a book by its cover.
D. The longest journey begins with the first step.
D
A study has found that a lifetime of regular exercise and activity can slow down the aging process (衰老过程). Researchers say that getting older should not necessarily mean becoming more weak or sick. Their research shows that a devotion to a life of movement and exercise may help us live not only longer, but also healthier.
For their study, the researchers looked at two groups. The first group was made up of 125 non-professional cyclists between the ages of 55 to 79. This group included 84 healthy men and 41 healthy women. We will call this group the “cyclists”.
Researchers then found 130 people to make up a second group. Within this group, 75 people were aged from 57 to 80. The other 55 were between the ages of 20 and 36. The people in this group were also healthy, but they did not exercise regularly. We will call this group the “non-exercisers”. Smokers, heavy drinkers of alcohol and people with other health issues were not included in the study.
Then, researchers gave both groups a series of tests. They tested their muscle mass (肌肉质量), muscular strength, percentage of body fat and the strength of their immune (免疫的) systems. Then the researchers compared the results of the two groups.
Results showed that the cyclists did not experience body changes usually regarded as a normal aging process. For example, they did not lose muscle mass or muscular strength. Also, their body fat did not increase with age.
The researchers also found something they had not expected. The study showed that the immune systems of the cyclists did not age either.
The researchers advise us all to find an exercise that we like in our lives.
12. How did the researchers carry out the study?
A. By comparing.
B. By discussing.
C. By imagining.
D. By reasoning.
13. Which of the following is a result of the research?
A. The cyclists kept a thin body shape.
B. The non-exercisers gained weight easily.
C. The cyclists’ muscles remained strong with age.
D. The non-exercisers usually had health problems.
14. Which is an unexpected result for the researchers?
A. The cyclists had normal aging process.
B. The cyclists’ immune systems didn’t age.
C. The cyclists lost nearly all their fat.
D. Everyone needed an exercise in their lives.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Healthy People Need More Exercise
B. Take an Exercise, the Harder, the Better
C. Cycling Is the Best Way to Prevent Aging
D. A Lifetime of Exercise Slows Aging Process
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How far would you go to help a friend? Jeremy Savage, aged 17, and Ian Marshall, aged 16, both fromCanada, had their friendship tested to the limit on a recent trip to theRocky Mountainswith their parents.
On Saturday morning, the two boys decided to___21___CathedralMountainby themselves while their parents relaxed at the___22___. After three hours, they reached the___23___and enjoyed the beautiful view from the mountaintop.
___24___, trouble began when they started the climb down. On one very dangerous part of the mountain, Ian___25___three metres off the side of the path. Jeremy climbed down to where Ian was and found him badly injured and not able to___26___. Jeremy had to decide what to do. He needed help but he did not want to leave his friend. He___27___the dirt and blood from Ian's face and hands, and then tried to help Ian stand up, but Ian's
right leg was hurting too much. They had to___28___and hope that help would come.
Meanwhile, as darkness started to fall, their parents back at the campsite became very___29___that the boys had not returned. They got in touch with park workers and began____30____for the boys. Soon more than 20 people were looking for them onCathedralMountain.
While they waited for____31____, Jeremy gave Ian his food and water and let him lie on his jacket. As the evening grew____32____and the temperature dropped, Ian told Jeremy to leave him and go back to their parents but Jeremy____33____did not leave. He thought it was too dangerous for Ian to be____34____on such a cold, windy night. Jeremy used his jacket and an extra shirt to keep Ian____35____and they rested together through the night.
At sunrise, Jeremy____36____that the only way to help his friend was to carry him down the mountain. So, they started the long climb back to the campsite. Sometimes Jeremy carried Ian on his back. Sometimes he carried him in his arms.____37____, after four long and tiring hours, they came____38____their relieved parents, who were still looking for them on the mountain. “I will always remember what Jeremy did for me,” said Ian____39____. “He saved my life. That is the greatest thing that a person can do for his____40____.”
21. A. jump B. climb C. travel D. walk
22. A. campsite B. hotel C. restroom D. mountain
23. A. edge B. bottom C. top D. side
24. A. However B. Therefore C. Often D. Usually
25. A. lost B. broke C. went D. fell
26. A. turn B. run C. move D. keep
27. A. washed B. cleaned C. repaired D. moved
28. A. wait B. sit C. leave D. try
29. A. scared B. worried C. disappointed D. amazed
30. A. working B. setting C. entering D. searching
31. A. help B. advice C. information D. service
32. A. colder B. shorter C. darker D. longer
33. A. always B. also C. still D. even
34. A. homeless B. useless C. caring D. alone
35. A. hot B. warm C. cool D. bright
36. A. wondered B. wanted C. asked D. decided
37. A. Quickly B. Finally C. Shortly D. Immediately
38. A. across B. along C. away D. after
39. A. again B. recently C. afterwards D. simply
40. A. family B. member C. man D. friend
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
Chang’e 5 probe has finished gathering subsurface samples and packed them in a container, ___41.___(become) the third spacecraft to successfully land on the lunar surface this century. Designed to collect about 2 kilograms of samples, the probe has already___42.___(equip) with two types of collection devices in hopes of obtaining various sorts of samples. Having two types of collection devices also reduces the risk of failure and improves the___43.___(probable) of success. Chinese space engineers’ skills are being greatly tested by the Chang’e 5 mission. As the mission will involve the first sample collection, it will be___44.___comprehensive, tough test of the researchers’ abilities in different fields. Over the long term, some of Chang’e 5’s operations___45.___(help) to accumulate and demonstrate cutting-edge technologies for future Chinese manned lunar travel.___46.___the mission is successful, Chang’e 5 will be the first spacecraft___47.___(take) samples from the moon since August, 1976, which is a___48.___(true) historic event for China’s space program: for the first time in the country’s space research history, China National Space Administration performed a landing of a robotic sample-return mission to the Moon. When the samples___49.___(collect) on the Moon are returned to Earth, everyone will benefit____50.____being able to study this precious samples that could advance the international science community.
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。

There lived a hunter who was extreme lazy and poor. He didn’t want to hunt something but dreamed of being rich one day. One morning, he find a pot of milk at his gate. He was too happy that he tasted it quickly and left
some in the pot. Then she went on with his dream. “I will make butter from the milk and sell it to make some money, with that I can buy a hen and it will lay many egg. Then I will sell them to buy big house. Then I can marry with a beautiful girl.” Unluckily, he broke the pot by accident, wake him up from his day dream.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假设你是李华，昨天你参加了学校组织的英语演讲比赛，并获得了一等奖。

由于刚回美国度假的外籍教师Broke为你的参赛提供了许多帮助，现在你想用英语给他写一封电子邮件。

要点包括：
1.介绍参赛情况；
2.告知获奖；
3.表达获奖感受。

注意：1.词数80左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Brooke,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. D 9. A 10. A 11. C
12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D
16. F 17. E 18. C 19. B 20. G
21. B 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. A 32.
C 33. C 34.
D 35. B 36. D 37. B 38. A 39. C 40. D
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