2019-2020学年河北唐山市第二中学高三英语上学期期中试题及参考答案

2019-2020学年河北唐山市第二中学高三英语上学期期中试题及参考
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 the 1994 filmForrest Gump, there’s a famous saying, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.” The surprise is part of the fun. Now blind box toys are bringing the magic of surprise to online shopping.
A blind box toy is hidden inside uniform packaging but invisible from the outside. You don’t know what will be inside, although the toys typically come from pop culture, ranging from movies to comics and cartoons.
Blind boxes have caught on since they were first introduced fromJapantoChinain 2014. According to a 2019 Tmall report, the mini-series of Labubu blind box, designed byHong Kong-born Kasing Lung, was named Champion of Unit Sales with 55,000 sold in just 9 seconds during the Singles Day shopping event. Most customers for blind boxes are young people aged 18 to 35.
According to The Paper, blind box toys are popular in part because of their cute appearances. The typically cute cartoon figurines come in miniature sizes, making them suitable for display almost anywhere.
Even if blind boxes are not their top choice for decorations, the mystery and uncertainty of the process also attracts people. It’s the main reason why people buy blind boxes one after another.
“Fear of the unknown is always a part of the box-opening process,” said Miss Cao, 24, who lives and works inShenyang. Speaking to Sina News, she said: “Until you open all the boxes, you cannot know what it is inside.”
Opening a blind box is a delightful little surprise for our mundane daily lives, something small but fun to wait for each day, week or month. When people open this simple little box, they may be disappointed, but the uncertainty is part of the fun. People will open more blind boxes and hope for a better outcome.
When someone re-makesForrest Gump, don't be surprised if he says, “Life is like a blind box...”
1. Why is the famous saying in the filmForrest Gumpquoted at the beginning?
A. To arouse the readers’ interest.
B. To present the writer’s view.
C. To introduce the topic.
D. To highlight the fun of blind boxes.
2. Which of the following is the main feature that makes blind box so popular?
A. Miniature sizes.
B. Cute appearances.
C. Fear of the unknown.
D. Mystery and uncertainty.
3. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Blind box became popular in 2019 after being first introduced fromJapantoChina.
B. Blind box toys typically originated in pop culture, varying from movies to cartoons.
C. Blind box toys was designed and named by Hong Kong-born Kasing Lung.
D. When people open this simple little box, they will feel disappointed.
B
When an animal species is considered endangered, it means that the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has evaluatedit as nearly extinct, which means that a majority of its population has already died off and the rate of birth is lower than the species’death rate. Today, more and more animal and plant species are on the way to extinction because of a variety of major factors that cause a species to become endangered, and as you might expect, humans play a role in quite a few of them — in fact, the biggest threat to endangered animals is human encroachment (侵入) on their habitats.
Every species needs a habitat, where an animal finds food, raises its young. Unfortunately, humans destroy animal habitats in a number of different ways: building houses, clearing forests to getlumberand to plant crops, draining rivers to bring water to those crops, and making streets and parking lots.
In addition, human development pollutes the environment with all kinds of chemicals, which destroys food sources and shelters for the creatures and plants of that area. As a result, some species die out while others are pushed into areas where they can’t find food and shelters — to make matters worse, when one animal population suffers, it affects many other species in its food web, so more than one species’population is likely to decrease.
Habitat destruction is the number one reason for animal endangerment, which is why conservation groups work hard to repair the effects of human developments — many non-profit groups like the Nature Conservancy are taking measures to clean up coastlines and establish nature preserves to prevent further harm to native environments and species around the world.
4. A species is considered endangered________.
A. when the IUCN has noticed its population change
B. when most of its population has died off
C. when the species’ birth rate is close to its death rate
D. when the species is losing its habitat
5. What does the underlined word “lumber” probably mean?
A. Gas.
B. Food.
C. Chemicals.
D. Wood.
6. What is being done to protect the endangered species?
A. Calling for human development.
B. Raising money.
C. Establishing nature preserves.
D. Educating people.
7. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Habitat destruction causes animal endangerment.
B. Animals die out due to environment pollution.
C. Measures need to be taken to increase species.
D. Non-profit groups are making great contributions.
C
Tourism is often about seeking deeper emotional and personal connections with the world around us. Not all travel experiences, however, need to take place in the real world. With the evolution of virtual reality(VR) technology, tourism will increasingly become a combination of physical and virtual worlds. VR may even remove the need to travel entirely.
But can a VR experience really equal a real world one? Many experts believe it can. Studies have shown that our brains have an inbuilt VR-like mechanism that enables us to live imagined experiences. Much of our waking life is spent thinking about either the past or the future. This is known as" mind wandering". During these events we' re not paying attention to the current world around us. Instead, we' re recalling memories, or creating and processing imagined futures.
When engaged in mind wandering, our brains process these mental images using the same pathways used to receive inputs from the real world. So, the imagined past or future can create emotions and feelings similar to how we react to everyday life. VR can create these same feelings.
While critics might argue that a virtual experience will never match reality, there are several ways VR tourism could make a positive contribution. Firstly it could help protect sensitive locations from over-tourism. In recent years famous sites such as Maya Bay in Thailand, and Cambodia's Angkor Wat Temples have had to limit the number of visitors because of their negative impact. These places are now producing their own VR experiences that will allow tourists to pass through virtual models of the sites.
Virtual reality may also allow people back in time, to experience historical events, visit ancient cities, and even to walk among dinosaurs.
Finally, in a world where many people suffer from stress and depression due to overwork, virtual tourism may provide a cheap and convenient way for people to take brief holidays to otherwise unreachable destinations and recharge their batteries, without ever leaving their homes.
It sounds like science fiction but it's already happening. As virtual technology improves and as people continue to demand new and interesting experiences, expect more virtual tourism, both in combination with the real world and instead of it.
8. What is driving the development of virtual tourism?
A. Companies seeking to make more money.
B. Improvements in virtual reality technology.
C. People's demand for more shared experiences.
D. People's deeper understanding of the physical world.
9. Which of the following best describes "mind wandering"?
A. The brain processes which help people think VR is real.
B. The way the brain processes inputs from the real world.
C. Brain activities focusing on past or future events.
D. Experiences coming from a person's imagination.
10. What does the underlined word "it" in the last paragraph refer to?
A. Science fiction.
B. Virtual technology.
C. Virtual tourism.
D. The real world.
11. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To describe the advantages of VR tourism.
B. To give suggestions for reducing over-tourism.
C. To encourage people to develop VR technology.
D. To argue VR tourism will replace the real world travel.
D
“They’re harming your brain.” “They’re ruining your eyes.” “They’re turning you into a violent person.” The words said publicly against video games are so common, but are these worries founded on actual science? Countless studies have offered different opinions on whether video games are bad for you. We’ve rounded up the most notable reports and studies below, so you can weigh up the evidence for yourself.
In 2013,psychologist(心理学家) Simone Kuhn studied the influences of spending long hours on video games on the brains of young adults and found that several areas became bigger than before. These areas are connected
with highercognitive functions(认知功能), memory formation andfinemotor(精细运动) function.
Last year, psychologists said that video game players who favour violent games are more likely to be violent when offline. Dr. Mark Appelbaum of the American Psychological Association said that there was a relation between violent video game use and increases in violent behaviour.
Dr. Daphne Bavelier is an expert in the field of Brain & Cognitive Sciences. Bavelier presented the audience with a colour-word test, where non-gamers are easily puzzled by the test, and those who spend long periods playing on their computers are more likely to pass the test with flying colours.
“Actually, those video game players have many other advantages in terms of attention,” said Bavelier, “and one part of attention which is also improved for the better is our ability to follow the movements of objects.”
“So, in a sense, when we think about the influence of video games on the brain, it’s very similar to the influence of wine on the health. There are some very poor uses of wine. There are some very poor uses of video games. But when drunk in reasonable amounts, and at the right age, wine can be very good for health,” said Bavelier.
12. What can be learned from Simone Kuhn’s study？
A. Video games make you happier.
B. Video games make your brain grow.
C. Video games play a key role in memory.
D. Video games teach you how to learn fast.
13. What was Dr. Mark Appelbaum’s attitude towards video games？
A. He was against them.
B. He was hopeful of them.
C.He was in favour of them.
D. He was uncertain about them.
14. Which of the following may Dr. Daphne Bavelier agree with？
A. Video games fix attention problems.
B. Video games make kids do well in exams.
C. Video games encourage violent behaviour.
D. Video games help increase colour knowledge.
15. Why are the uses of wine mentioned in the last paragraph？
A. To remind people to avoid video games.
B. To show the disadvantages of video games.
C. To help people learn more about video games.
D.To ask people to make good use of video games.
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Tiny homes are being used for housing in costly areas of theUnited States. InLos Angeles,California, tiny homes are now being used as temporary shelters for people, serving as a welfare for citizens.___16___Similar projects went up in otherCaliforniacities, includingSan JoseandSacramento, and also across theUnited StatesinSeattle,Washington;Minneapolis,Minnesota; andDes Moines,Iowa.
___17___That number is an increase of more than 12 percent from a year earlier. Over 150,000 people are homeless across the state ofCalifornia. The pandemic has forced even more people onto the streets. Homeless shelters had to turn away people to maintain social distancing rules. Thus, it’s urgent for officials to find a way out.
City officials selected the land onChandler Streetfor the tiny home village, because it could not be used for anything else.___18___The officials had to promise nearby neighbors that the village would be safe and clean. Ken Craft is head of the non-profit Hope of the Valley which operatesChandler Streetvillage. He asked worried neighbors if they would rather have the tents or the tiny homes on the land. He said the village offers services that can help people out of homelessness.___19___
The tiny homes cost $7,500 each. And the cost for the entire project was $5 million. Hope of the Valley is building two more villages inNorth Hollywood.___20___AtChandler Street, the housing is temporary, whose goal is for people to stay a few months and then move on to permanent housing.
A. More are planned in other neighborhoods.
B. The locals are in crucial need of tiny homes.
C. However, not everyone supported the plan.
D. In 2020, there were about 66,400 homeless people inLos Angeles.
E. They include mental health treatment, legal aid, and help with job searches.
F. A large number of citizens were recorded homeless in the country the year before.
G. The project is part of an emergency effort to solve the worsening homelessness crisis.
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For most people, having things stolen feels like an offence. Robbie Pruitt admitted that he got___21___when he discovered the theft of his mountain bike last September. But soon enough, his___22___took a turn. After letting go of his anger and frustration, he found himself on a road to sympathy___23___.
For Pruitt, a keen bicyclist, the first thing to do was___24___his stolen bike. But when he went bike shopping, he found few available, which got him thinking: What if the___25___of bikes was Covid-19 related, and what if the person who’d taken his bike really needed___26___to get to work?
With that thought in mind, Pruitt___27___a plan and posted it on the community website. He___28___to fix bikes free of charge for anyone who needed it. He also asked for unwanted bikes, which he would repair again___29___. And then he would donate them to folks who could truly use them but didn’t have the
___30___to buy one.
The day the post went live, Pruitt received thirty___31___bicycles. Then came more than 500___32___for detailed information. By the end of 2020, Pruitt had repaired more than 140 for donation or to be___33___to their owners.
Pruitt tries to give his donations to families that are___34___struggling.___35___simply satisfying a material need, he has provided an opportunity for kids in his neighborhood to learn how to fix their own bikes.
In addition to___36___skills, Pruitt’s lessons teach teamwork, encourage self-worth, and promote feelings of community.___37___, the kids have gained a sense of accomplishment.
“It’s a really great___38___for kids, ” said a neighbor in an interview with the local newspaper. “Pruitt is certainly providing a___39___, but it’s not just the bikes. It’s the relationships in the community. It’s the___40___that he can make on people. ”
21. A. mad B. frightened C. curious D. amazed
22. A. career B. emotions C. route D. opinions
23. A. yet B. together C. instead D. ever
24. A. ride B. lock C. repair D. replace
25. A. lack B. variety C. quality D. increase
26. A. permission B. qualification C. transportation D. instruction
27. A. came up with B. stuck to C. gave up D. broke away from
28. A. hesitated B. refused C. remembered D. offered
29. A. on credit B. in advance C. for free D. by accident
30. A. excuse B. budget C. courage D. profit
31. A. expensive B. used C. shared D. modern
32. A. notices B. announcements C. advertisements D. enquiries
33. A. returned B. sold C. lent D. exported
34. A. slightly B. hardly C. truly D. instantly
35. A. Among B. Upon C. Beyond D. Without
36. A. practical B. mathematical C. commercial D. social
37. A. However B. Otherwise C. Somehow D. Meanwhile
38. A. comfort B. celebration C. promise D. experience
39. A. suggestion B. service C. ceremony D. competition
40. A. compromise B. impact C. impression D. progress
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 best time to see____41.____(beauty) lanterns is during the Lantern Festival,____42.____falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month. This year it is on Feb. 11th,____43.____(mark) the end of Spring Festival celebrations.
Watching lanterns is a great activity. You see lanterns in any____44.____(size) and shapes that you can imagine, from animals____45.____plants and flowers. To make it more fun, people paste riddles on the lanterns.
In some places, people like releasing sky lanterns, which____46.____(call) Kongming lanterns. A sky lantern is a small hot air balloon made of paper, with an opening at the bottom where there is a small fire source. When the bright lights fly high in____47.____sky, people bless family members and make wishes.
In old times, the Lantern Festival was also romantic. At that time, young girls were not allowed____48.____(go) out very often except during certain festivals. Therefore, looking at lanterns gave young people a chance to meet each other.
A line from Xin Qiji, a poet during the Song Dynasty, shows this, “Restlessly, I searched for____49.____(she) in thousands, hundreds of ways._____50._____(sudden) I turned, and there she was in the receding light.”
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
Yesterday I met a young student, that came from the USA, in the Palace Museum. It was first time that I had
met a foreigner, so I went to greet her in English. He told me that he was a college student travel in China and he liked China very much. I volunteered to show him around to the museum. He was impressed by the Chinese buildings and busy taking photo all the time. He said he hadn't seen so beautiful buildings before. After that, we go boating on a lake but had good time together. I was very glad to have the chance to improve my speaking English.
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语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

The Littlest Hero
Angela Shymanski was in a hurry to hit the road. It was 8.30 am, the kids were fed and the car was packed with all the necessities for a road trip: a pop-up tent, toys and snacks for five-year-old Lexi, and, for ten-week-old Peter, a pink blanket and seven days'worth of clothes, all of which had been worn. No matter, thought Angela. It was 26∧in central Alberta, the hottest June 8 on record, so her baby would be fine for the eight hours home to Prince George in nappies (纸尿裤)only.
The 28-year-old Canadian had driven these nearly 800 kilometers alone before to visit friends and family. Her husband of eight years, Travis, a worker at an oil factory, couldn't come on the week-long holiday, but Angela, a swimming and first-aid instructor, was eager to show off Peter to her friends.
It was an important trip for Lexi, too. The morning they had left Prince George on June 1, 2015 marked the beginning of the 100-day countdown (倒计时)to kindergarten.
Exactly one year earlier, Lexi received the most important lesson of her young life, preparing for a future emergency. Lexi absorbed every instruction. She knew how to react in an unexpected accident.
As she was driving along the Icefields Parkway, Angela missed her first turnoff (岔道)，but decided to continue west on a slightly longer, more scenic route. The lost time would have been insignificant had it not been for a 30-minute stretch of road construction. The stops and starts had begun to bother Peter, who was now screaming in the back-facing car seat next to Lexi's. This calls for a nursery rhyme, Angela thought. She inserted a CD and hoped for the best.
“Zoom, zoom, zoom. We're going to the moon. Zoom, zoom, zoom. We're going to the moon.”
In no time, both children were napping in their car seats. Once out of the construction zone, Angela sped to just below the 100 km/h speed limit along the evergreen-lined road. The warmth of the sun, combined with the calming music, soon began to have a relaxing effect and made her sleepy, so Angela opened the window, hoping the breath of wind would keep her alert. She began searching for a rest stop.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Suddenly, in front of her appeared a sharp turn.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Lexi finally climbed to the highway her mother had driven off and spotted Jim.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. D
6. C
7. A
8. B 9. A 10. D 11. C
12. B 13. A 14. A 15. D
16. G 17. D 18. C 19. E 20. A
21. A 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. B 32.
D 33. A 34. C 35. C 36. A 37. D 38. D 39. B 40. B
41. beautiful
42. which 43. marking
44. sizes 45. to
46. are called
47. the 48. to go
49. her 50. Suddenly
51.(1).that→who
(2).first前面加上the
(3).her→him
(4).travel→traveling/travelling
(5).around后面的to去掉
(6).photo→photos
(7).so→such
(8).go→went
(9).but→and
(10).speaking→spoken 52.略。