2020届福州第十六中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案解析

2020届福州第十六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
A
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1.Who would most potentially apply for Summer Program?
A.Employees in companies.
B.International undergraduate and graduate students.
C.High school graduates.
D.Undergraduate and graduate students.
2.What can students do if they take Summer Courses?
A.Go on a field trip.
B.Visit famous artists.
C.Make some friends.
D.Earn some credits.
3.What are students required to do if they take Summer Start?
A.Live on one of the campuses.
B.Pay school fees in advance.
C.Read as many books as possible.
plete the courses on time.
B
A nurse has fulfilled (实现) a promise she made to her patient four years ago to one day attend her daughter's graduation from nursing school.
Edina Habibovic, 22, graduated from Chamberlain University's College of Nursing in 2020. Her mother, Sevala Habibovic, 46, died in2017 after a two year fight with breast cancer.
“I thought the medical field wasn't for me. Then, my mom got sick and I had all the experience going in and out of the hospital, ” Edina toldGood MorningAmerica. “When my mom passed away, I thought, ‘I want to dothis.’”she said.
Sanja Josipovic, who at the time worked as a home health nurse with Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, Illinois, cared for Sevala inside her home. They often chatted and shared the latest news with each other over six months of care.
“She was most worried about Edina because she was young and hadn't finished school yet, ” Sanja said. “We are like sisters; we care about and trust each other. She was a powerful and strong minded woman. She wasn't
scared to die; she was just worried about her kids and husband.”
Edina said her mother lived for being with her family and taking care of people. “When Sanja was working, my mom would still try to make her something to eat, no matter how sick she was, ” Edina added. When Sevala's life was coming to an end, she asked Sanja to take her place at her youngest daughter's nursing school graduation. “That was the only thing she was going to miss. Edina's graduation, ” said Sanja, who is a mother of three herself. She agreed.
Due to COVID -19, there was no graduation or pinning ceremony. Edina's manager at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital decided to host a pinning ceremony for her and have Sanja present the pin. “Sanja has fulfilled her promise, ” Edina said.
Edina and Sanja are now caring for patients alongside one another as colleagues at Marianjoy.
4. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Leaving the hospital
B. Working as a nurse
C. Facing death positively
D. Caring for Edina's mother
5. What can be learned about Sanja and Sevala?
A. They enjoyed volunteering
B. They were cancer survivors
C. They had unhappy marriages
D. They developed a close bond
6. What would be Sevala's regret?
A. The loss of the chance to study medicine
B. Her absence from Edina's school graduation
C. Failing to keep the promise made to Sanja
D. Never cooking a good meal for her husband
7. How did Sanja fulfill her promise?
A. By taking care of Edina and her family
B. By helping Edina enter her dream hospital
C. By attending a special ceremony for Edina
D. By managing to become Edina's colleague
C
A nurse has fulfilled (实现) a promise she made to her patient four years ago to one day attend her daughter's graduation from nursing school.
Edina Habibovic, 22, graduated from Chamberlain University's College of Nursing in 2020. Her mother, Sevala
Habibovic, 46, died in2017 after a two year fight with breast cancer.
“I thought the medical field wasn't for me. Then, my mom got sick and I had all the experience going in and out of the hospital, ” Edina toldGood MorningAmerica. “When my mom passed away, I thought, ‘I want to dothis.’”she said.
Sanja Josipovic, who at the time worked as a home health nurse with Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, Illinois, cared for Sevala inside her home. They often chatted and shared the latest news with each other over six months of care.
“She was most worried about Edina because she was young and hadn't finished school yet, ” Sanja said. “We are like sisters; we care about and trust each other. She was a powerful and strong minded woman. She wasn't scared to die; she was just worried about her kids and husband.”
Edina said her mother lived for being with her family and taking care of people. “When Sanja was working, my mom would still try to make her something to eat, no matter how sick she was, ” Edina added. When Sevala's life was coming to an end, she asked Sanja to take her place at her youngest daughter's nursing school graduation. “That was the only thing she was going to miss. Edina's graduation, ” said Sanja, who is a mother of three herself. She agreed.
Due to COVID -19, there was no graduation or pinning ceremony. Edina's manager at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital decided to host a pinning ceremony for her and have Sanja present the pin. “Sanja has fulfilled her promise, ” Edina said.
Edina and Sanja are now caring for patients alongside one another as colleagues at Marianjoy.
8. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Leaving the hospital
B. Working as a nurse
C. Facing death positively
D. Caring for Edina's mother
9. What can be learned about Sanja and Sevala?
A. They enjoyed volunteering
B. They were cancer survivors
C. They had unhappy marriages
D. They developed a close bond
10. What would be Sevala's regret?
A. The loss of the chance to study medicine
B. Her absence from Edina's school graduation
C. Failing to keep the promise made to Sanja
D. Never cooking a good meal for her husband
11. How did Sanja fulfill her promise?
A. By taking care of Edina and her family
B. By helping Edina enter her dream hospital
C. By attending a special ceremony for Edina
D. By managing to become Edina's colleague
D
Scientists have made great discoveries. But how have they influenced our personal lives? Do kids in your classroom even know when Einstein lived? You may be wondering: but why is it important to teachkids about modern-day scientists?
First, stories of scientists can encourage kids. Chris Hadfield is a Canadian who went to space, and he’s a real, guitar-playing person. He makes singing videos on YouTube! His story can make kids think scientists are also common people. Hearing scientists’ stories makes kids think “I can do that too!”
But not only that, the stories of famous scientists can encourage kids to never give up. Bill Nye was always refused when trying to be an astronaut. But today, he’s made a lot of successes in his role as a popular science educator and engineer. Besides, it’s no secret that scientific discoveries require trying, and trying again.
Another way some scientists can encourage kids is through their diversity. Neil deGrasse Tyson, for example, is an African-American, which is not common in his field. Such stories can make kids think anyone can be a scientist.
It’s important to know that scientists don’t need to be “gifted” or “good” at school. Often we consider a scientist as being an extremely smart kid at school. That doesn’t have to be true. They just need to have a great interest in science. Telling students stories of scientists can encourage them to show interest in science. As long as they’re interested, they are likely to become a scientist in the future.
Modern scientists teach kids that knowledge builds upon the foundation others have laid. This is important — no one can do it alone. Scientists’ stories can encourage today’s young scientists to keep trying. They’ll be encouraged not to give up on the dream of making discoveries. Even if they haven’t made important discoveries, their research may help the following scientists.
12. What can Chris Hadfield’s story tell students?
A. Scientists are interested in different things.
B. Students should have a hobby of their own.
C. Scientists can be ordinary like people around us.
D. Students should consider scientists as their models.
13. Which of the following would the author agree with?
A. African-Americans are more likely to become scientists.
B. Scientists are not necessarily very smart at school.
C. Not all scientists really show interest in science.
D. Scientists are usually good at their schooling.
14. The last paragraph shows us that ________.
A. scientists should help each other
B. a scientist should never give up trying
C. making discoveries is necessary for scientists
D. new scientific discoveries may be based on others’ findings
15. What is the text mainly about?
A. Why scientists are important to us.
B. Why students should be taught about scientists.
C. Why students love stories of scientists.
D. Why scientists can encourage students.
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
Lifelong learning is good for you
It is impossible for everyone to have access to additional formal education.____16____For example, books, online courses, MOOCs and so on are available. The following points are reasons why you should stick to lifelong learning.
Educational level influences your work performance. In 2015 some researchers found people with a bachelor’s degree can mean much more than those just with a high school degree.
_____17_____New technology changes the nature of work and we need continuous learning and personal growth to adapt to ourselves to the changes.
___18___People who enjoy learning are more than active at work than those who don’t. Now think of the most admirable colleagues you know. Do they tend to be knowledgeable about almost any topic of interest? Do they make insightful speeches of the topics they know best? Do they seem open-minded and intellectually? Those you admire most are those who seem most devoted to learning and personal growth.
Our ability to learn is a keystone of human motivation. Have you ever sat in a quiet place and finished a great novel? Do you remember the feelings of accomplishment when you solve a challenging task?___19___Education may not always have influence on wealth, health, or career. But it would obviously contribute to the special qualities and uniqueness of each one.
There are many reasons why we should continue learning. Lifelong learning isn’t just an economic necessity but a physical ,emotional ,and social one. We live in an age full of opportunities for learning.____20____
A. Once you catch them, you will get one of the most rewarding things.
B. Have you managed to conduct difficult experiments or create something new?
C. Educational input determines your competitiveness.
D. Open-mindedness and curiosity are beneficial to your career.
E. In 2014 a reported said that 50% of jobs would become unnecessary by 2025 due to technological development.
F. But it would obviously contribute to the special qualities and uniqueness of each one.
G. Fortunately, many educational resources have made it easier for people to develop a habit of lifelong learning.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Mobile phones are everywhere in big cities. It seems that___21___can live without one. Mobile phones are a great___22___to stay connected with friends and family.___23___, it is important to remember that there are certain times___24___you should not be using your phone, especially as a student, during school.
____25____you are in class, you should not be sending your friends text messages___26___taking phone calls. Your classmates and teacher should not have to deal with this rude___27___. Aren’t you at school to learn? In the United States, students would never be allowed to___28___their mobile phones during class. If you were to send or___29___a text message you would probably be kicked____30____class. It is very disturbing to hear a lot of tones and ringing during____31____There are many more rules for mobile phone use in America and it is to____32____respect for those around you.
As a teacher in China, I have to____33____students using mobile phones every day. I have told my class to____34____their phones, but many students do not listen. The____35____to be connected all the time seems to be more____36____than the desire to learn.
It’s easy to understand____37____it is so tempting(诱惑人的) to have your phone on during class. It seems so easy just to send a short text message; it’s not hurting anyone, is it? But you may actually be
hurting____38____when you do this. Your teacher knows when you use yourphone and may give you a____39____grade. Sending a text message also takes your attention away from what’s going on in class, you may____40____something important.
21. A. one B. somebody C. someone D. no one
22. A. way B. road C. method D. path
23. A. But B. However C. So D. Therefore
24. A. which B. that C. when D. where
25. A. After B. Before C. Because D. If
26. A. or B. and C. as well as D. instead of
27. A. act B. action C. habit D. behavior
28. A. have B. take C. use D. send
29. A. receive B. accept C. make D. get
30. A. of B. off C. out D. out of
31. A. school B. class C. office D. home
32. A. ask B. suggest C. show D. answer
33. A. do B. deal C. do with D. deal with
34. A. turn on B. turn down C. turn off D. turn in
35. A. desire B. wish C. hope D. expect
36. A. possible B. important C. necessary D. interesting
37. A. why B. what C. that D. whether
38. A. himself B. herself C. ourselves D. yourself
39. A. lower B. higher C. better D. upper
40. A. forget B. remember C. miss D. leave
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
People like to be considered humorous, but few of us___41.___( actual) have the sense of humor we hope we have. Some people, on the___42.___hand, may wonder why we should bother to be humorous. These people, I am afraid, do not know the power of humor.
A sense of humor can help you become an____43.____(admire)speaker. We can notice that there is no great speaker in the world who is not humorous. One or two humorous remarks can make the audience laugh, making
your lecture___44.___enjoyable one. A sense of humor can help you win a lot of friends. A lot of people will____45.____(attract) around you if you are humorous. A sense of humor can help to ease the____46.____(tense) between people. When people are about to quarrel, a humorous remark____47.____(lead) to laughter can help settle the problem.
There are many ways____48.____( learn)how to be humorous. Being together with someone who is humorous is one way. Reading some books which contain humor or humorous____49.____( story) is another. But the most important way is____50.____we should try to be optimistic about our life at present and, moreover, our life in the future.
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。

Last year, Zhang Pingyu paid visit to London. Worried about the time available, Zhang Pingyu had made a list of the site she wanted to see. It was the Tower which she visited first. Fancy! This solid stone, square tower had been remained standing for one thousand years. Many new buildings had expanded around it. Therefore, it was still part of a royal palace and prison combined. There followed St Paul’s Cathedral built after the terrible fire of London in 1666. It looked splendidly when first built. Westminster Abbey, too, was very interesting. Then just as he came out of the abbey, Pingyu heard the famous sound of the clock Big Ben, ring out the hour.
The next day Pingyu was leaving London to Windsor Castle.“Perhaps I will see the Queen？”she wondered as she fall asleep.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Jack来信询问你校学生体育运动情况。

请给他回信，内容包括：1.学校的体育场馆；2.主要的运动项目；3.你喜欢的项目。

注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Jack,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. D
6. B
7. C
8. B 9. D 10. B 11. C
12. C 13. B 14. D 15. B
16. G 17. E 18. D 19. B 20. A
21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B 32.
C 33.
D 34. C 35. A 36. B 37. A 38. D 39. A 40. C
41. actually
42. other 43. admirable
44. an 45. be attracted
46. tension
47. leading
48. to learn
49. stories
50. that
51.(1).paid后加a
(2).site →sites
(3).which →that
(4).去掉been
(5).Therefore →However
(6).splendidly →splendid
(7).he →she
(8).ring →ringing
(9).to →for
(10).fall→fell
52.略。