2020届荆门市龙泉中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案

2020届荆门市龙泉中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案
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
Exciting Adventure Options to Choose From!
BIRD WALK(Any time of year)-Join us for a private bird walk through our sanctuary(保护区）。

The Bent's grasslands, trees and woods provide great habitat(栖息地）for birds moving from one place to another, such as Warblers, Vireos, Indigo Buntings, Thrushes, Orioles, and more. This walk will be made to the members in your party.
Suitable for ages 5 and up
Program Fee:$150
NATURE HIKE(Any time of year)-Take a private hike with Bent of the River! Your personal guide will show you notable habitats and wildlife around the center trails. Nature is exciting and always changing, so you never know what we will find along the way! This program is ideal for people who want to enjoy beautiful scenery while hiking.
Suitable for ages 8 and up
Program Fee:$150
POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION(June and July only)-Many fascinating creatures live in and around the Pomperaug River! During this recreational(休闲的)program, an Audubon naturalist will share the human and natural history of the river and teach you how to catch fish and animals. The Bent will supply you with necessary tools, such as nets, containers, and field guides. Once the animals are caught, we will observe and identify(确定身份)them and learn how they can help show the health of the river before we put them back to the wild.
Suitable for ages 8 and up
Program Fee:$150
OWL PROWL(January and February only)-Enjoy a special guided adventure in search of one of the most beloved groups of birds-owls(猫头鹰）！We will be prowling for owls on awalk through the grassland and forests in hopes of seeing one of the three owl species known to live in Connecticut: the Great-horned Owl, Barred Owl, or Eastern Screech-Owl.
Evening event
Suitable for ages 10 and up
Program Fee:$225
1.Which of the programs is suitable for the Browns with a girl of five years old?
A.BIRD WALK.
B.NATURE HIKE.
C.POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION.
D.OWL PROWL.
2.What will you do with the fish you catch in POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION?
A.Find out their health.
B.Do a scientific research.
C.Cook them as food on the table.
D.Set them free back to the river.
3.Whom is this text written for?
A.Students.
B.Teachers.
C.Scientists.
D.Adventurers.
B
When visitors enter Planet Word, a new museum in Washington, D. C , they will see Speaking Willow, a tall art piece representing a tree. As they pass under the artwork, they can hear recordings of speech in hundreds of languages coming from the tree. Most words sound foreign to the listeners. The different voices also speak at the same time. The resultingclamoris similar to that made in a crowded theater before a show begins.
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer completed the piece last year. On his website, the artist says that Speaking Willow “reminds us that language is what defines our specific communities and connects our many cultures.” Lozano-Hemmer made the piece specially for the museum.
It is the first of many immersive (身临其境的) experiences for visitors at Planet Word, a museum all about words and language. The exhibits playfully explore the lager and complex subject of language.
In one room, a video plays, showing babies saying their first words. Another room, called “Where Do Words Come From”, teaches the history of some common English words. The space includes a 22-foot-tali “Wall of Words”, where visitors speak into devices and learn about the roots of the English language.
Another room invites listeners to speak and learn about different languages. Native speakers of 28 languages and two sign languages teach people sayings in those languages. They also explain how language shapes their understanding of the world and how words cannot be separated from culture.
Other rooms explore the different ways language is used — from humor and song writing to public speaking and advertising. Visitors can sing karaoke while learning about song writing, record a famous speech, play a joke-telling game, and teach a computer how to make cartoons. Almost every exhibit is interactive and most ask visitors to speak aloud.
One exhibit room is all about books. It is designed to look like an old, rich library. Books line the shelves. When a book is placed on the table, a recorded reading begins and pictures appear.
4. What does the underlined word “clamor” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. Scene.
B. Noise.
C. Language.
D. Appearance.
5. The SpeakingWillowwas created ______.
A specially B. accidentally
C. on request
D. out of curiosity
6. What can we learn from the video in the room?
A. Words and cultures.
B. Different languages.
C. The history of words.
D. The first words newborns say.
7. In which paragraph can you find the methods of using languages?
A. 3.
B. 4.
C. 6.
D. 7.
C
It was New Year time, but I wasn’tlooking forward to it. That winter, my mother and my stepfather moved our family toSouthern California. My brother and I were leaving our ruralAlabamabehind. This would be our first New Year away fromAlabama. My mother took toCalifornialike a swan to a royal lake. My athletic little brother, Paul, was keyed up at a climate that allowed him to go to the beach whenever he wanted.
I, however, was a fat child with heavy southern pronunciation. My first day in the new class, I introduced myself in a low voice. The moment I opened my mouth to speak, the whole class burst into laughter, “He talks funny.” It was so frustrating that I went to place a call to Granny Smith after school, who was my biggest support, But I didn’t get through.
On Sunday evening, the phone rang. It was Granny. She often took advantage of the discounted long-distance rates on Sundays. She said she’d shipped a New Year package. Sure enough, it arrived. Surprised at the box, large enough to hold a small refrigerator, we eagerly tore it open. The smell of Granny’s house filled the room: a combination of fried meat, sausages, furniture polish and decorations. Her house was tiny and always filled withtackyholiday decorations and homemade food before New Year. But in my childhood eyes, it was precious and fantastic.
There were countless tins and containers. We open hem to discover piles of holiday treats. She even included
our traditional candy bats. The box was as bottomless as a magical box. There, beneath all these, was familiar holiday.
Every New Year that we spent inCalifornia, the postal service would call and say our package was arrived. Over the years, many treasures arrived in the box. For me, it’s always been the best part of the holiday.
8. How did the author’s brother feel when they were moving toCalifornia?
A. Indifferent.
B. Joyful.
C. Appreciative.
D. Disappointed.
9. Why did the author’s classmates laugh at him?
A. He spoke in a low voice.
B. He made a humorous talk.
C. He looked overweight.
D. He had a strong accent.
10. What does the underlined word “tacky” probably mean?
A. Suitable.
B. Expensive.
C. Cheap.
D. Attractive.
11. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?
A. Granny’s Care Package
B. An UnforgettableHoliday
C. Our Move toCalifornia
D. A Telephone Call from Granny
D
To hear people talk about Internet friendships, you would think it was one giant web of cat-fishing and e-crime. While we all undoubtedly have to take measures to remain safe online, assuming every friendship or connection made on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook is cheating or insincere would be a mistake.
As a woman who works in the creative industry, I have found real joy in seeking out a community I couldn’t find elsewhere, and making some great friends along the way. My first online friendship was on Twitter with my(now) best friend, during the university exam period. We exchanged study notes in dozens of direct messages, set a study date, and haven’t looked back since.
Drawn to each other by similar circumstances, friendships online are similar to offline in that they tend to begin because of shared interest or common ground-maybe they’ve read the post on Instagram. Maybe they have the same taste in food or politics. Or maybe they just love memes too. If online friendships start similar to friendships offline, they grow in the same way, too. Often through mutual support: apart from calling a friend to congratulate him on that new job, you also re-tweet his jokes and praise his Instagram story.
Despite my positive experiences when I tell people, most are still suspicious. Eyebrows are raised higher when I explain not only have I found a community online but have made friendships with people I meet face-to-face too. Actually, these are just as valid as other friendships, according to behavioural psychologist Jo
Hemmings, who says online friendships can be real.
So how do you know if people are there for the real you or just because you’re popular on Instagram? Hemmings has simple rules. She tells me “You have to equally feel comfortable that you’re getting something of each other instead of being used to enable something that isn’t friendship.”
Therefore, if all a “friend” online is asking you to do is to promote their work or personal brand and rarely takes an interest in you, then there may be room to question the basis of the friendship. On that note it is worth remembering that just because someone has a lot of followers, it doesn’t necessarily mean they have lots of friends.
12. What is most people’s attitude towards online friendship?
A. Negative.
B. Positive.
C. Objective.
D. Neutral.
13. Why does the writer share her own experience in paragraph 2?
A. To introduce the background information of the text.
B. To convey the writer’s attitude and give the related example.
C. To prove the likely risk for people to develop friendship online.
D. To remind people of the various benefits of making friends online.
14. How can online and offline friendships be deepened?
A. They should be based on shared interest.
B. They need to have common ground.
C. They require support from each other.
D. They can’t live without social media.
15. According to the author, what’s the golden rule to make friends online?
A. A friend to all is a friend to none.
B. Without confidence there is no friendship.
C. A friend without faults will never be found.
D. Friendship cannot stand always on one side.
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
InYangzhou, a morning tea experience has a complete set of accompanying rules that needs to be observed. In fact, it is a miniature Formal banquet because it includes a variety of food, ranging from cold dishes to various dim sum, staple food, fruits, and seasoning dishes.
___16___and the delicacies are served slowly one after another. The variety of dishes and dim sum as well as the preparations reflect the laid-back lifestyle ofYangzhoulocals.
Tea, of course, is an essential part of every morning tea.___17___. With a soft taste, the green tea is what makes the whole experience. It helps clean your mouth after finishing dim sum, whether it is a meat bun or a steamed dumpling.
Traditionally, the broth used in cooking the dish is made from a variety of nutritious food, including chicken, duck, and pork bones. The fresh and tasty chicken, aromatic duck, and nutritious pork bone all contribute to the final dish.___18___and you can find nothing but shredded bean curd, dried shrimps, and the thick soup.
___19___. The most famous include those with fillings made from three or five types of sliced ingredients, respectively. Buns with vegetable fillings and sweetened bean paste are also popular.
In this fast-developing society, generations ofYangzhouresidents still maintain the morning tea tradition.___20___.
A. “Liu Yangchuan” is a local tea brand inYangzhou
B. It has long become an essential part of their lifestyle
C. It usually takes an hour or two to finish the whole experience
D. This time-honored cultural heritage dates back to the Qing Dynasty
E. There are a variety of steamed stuffed buns on the morning tea table
F. When the dish is served, there is no sign of chicken, duck, or pork bones
G. When steamed, they must be prepared with unique cutting and cooking skills
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My grandpa was not tall. But to me, a five-year-old child, he was a giant. We would sit side by side, watching the sun go down behindthe gas station across the busy street, a street that I was never____21____to cross____22____accompanied(陪伴) by an adult.
One day we sat____23____the traffic, counting cars and trying to guess the color1 of the next one to turn the corner.
Suddenly Grandpa asked, “____24____?"
"Yes," was my reply." How would you like to run over to the gas station there and get____25____a bottle of Coke?"
I couldn't believe my____26____. Had I heard right? Was he talking to me? On my family's modest（卑微的）income, Cokewas not a part of our diet. A few sips(小口抿) was all I had ever had, and certainly never my own bottle.
I replied shyly, "Okay," already wondering how I would get across the____27____. I thought Grandpa was going to go with me.____28____, after he gave mea dime(硬币), he said to me, "Okay, I'm going to stay____29____and tell you when it's safe to cross. You go over to the Coke machine, get your Coke and walk back._____30_____me to tell you when it's safe to cross back."
I was very both excited and nervous when Grandpa_____31_____my hand tightly. Together we looked_____32_____the street and down, and up again. When he told me it was safe to cross, he_____33_____my hand and I ran. I ran faster than I had ever run before. The street seemed_____34_____. I wondered if I would_____35_____it to the other side. Reaching the other side, I_____36_____to find Grandpa still standing exactly where I had left him,_____37_____proudly.
……
Coke in hand, I proudly marched back out into the early evening dusk, seeing Grandpa was waiting_____38_____.
"Stop right there!" he yelled(喊). One or two cars sped by me, and once again, Grandpa yelled, "Come on now, run!" At last I crossed the street safely. "Don't ever do that_____39_____," he warned.
One long swallow(吞，咽)of the cold Coke cooled my sweating body. I_____40_____felt so proud.
21. A. hoped B. expected C. dared D. allowed
22. A. if B. when C. unless D. whether
23. A. watching B. noticing C. seeing D. finding
24. A. Happy B. Funny C. Hungry D. Thirsty
25. A. you B. ourselves C. me D. yourself
26. A. eyes B. ears C. brain D. words
27. A. Coke B. station C. cars D. street
28. A. Though B. However C. Because D. Therefore
29. A. home B. here C. in D. there
30. A. Ask for B. Search for C. Wait for D. Look for
31. A. took B. shook C. held D. put
32. A. down B. back C. up D. upwards
33. A. took hold of B. let go of C. lost hold of D. controlled over
34. A. narrow B. smooth C. long D. wide
35. A. take B. make C. have D. see
36. A. turned B. had C. began D. came
37. A. smiling B. singing C. crying D. calling
38. A. angrily B. impatiently C. carefully D. patiently
39. A. again B. once C. alone D. though
40. A. never B. still C. ever D. also
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 Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in Canada has organized a group of doctors to help sick people in the past few months. The doctors will send patients to art galleries, instead of___41.___(give) them medicine. The museum is involved in ten experiments on patients to find out how art has an effect____42.____health. The patients include people with breast cancer (乳腺癌), eating disorders and mental health____43.____(problem). Thomas Bastien, director of education and wellness at the museum, believes that art can heal. He said, “We saw that the museum was good for people, so we____44.____(decide) to start this program with the doctors a few months ago. If you have breast cancer, you can come to the museum and you might feel much____45.____(well)”.
Dr Helene Boyer,____46.____has a lot of experience in helping to heal people with art treatment, spoke about its advantages. She said, “There’s more and more scientific evidence that art treatment is good for your physical health.” She said that looking at art increases____47.____same kinds of hormones (激素) in____48.____(we) bodies that are produced when we exercise. The museum’s director-general said, “I am____49.____(complete) sure that in the 21st century, art will be what physical activity was for health in the 20th century. I am very____50.____(confidence) in it.”
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.短文改错
One of my hobbies are running. I really like running, so first of all it's very cheap. It doesn't cost you some money. You can do it anywhere, as example, on a city street. If you run a lot, maybe three or four time a week, you will definitely stay in shape. After you run, it's very important drink some water. You should drink a little the water
before you run and maybe you should drink a little as well when you run, especial if you ran for more than 30 minutes. Naturally, stretches are very important. Most people actually stretch before they run and I like to stretch after I run.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假如你是李华，为了缅怀中国杂交水稻之父袁隆平，你们学校上周五组织全体学生收看了电影《袁隆平》，并以班级为单位交流了观后感。

请你给学校英文报写一篇文章介绍这次活动。

内容包括：
1.活动简介；
2.同学们的感受。

注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：杂交水稻之父Father of Hybrid Rice
参考答案
1. A
2. D
3. D
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A
12. A 13. B 14. C 15. D
16. C 17. A 18. F 19. E 20. B
21. D 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. C 31. C 32.
C 33. B 34.
D 35. B 36. A 37. A 38. D 39. C 40. A
41. giving
42. on 43. problems
44. decided
45. better 46. who
47. the 48. our
49. completely
50. confident
51.(1).are→is
(2).so→because
(3).some→any
(4).as→for
(5).time→times
(6).在drink前面加to
(7).去掉the
(8).especial→especially
(9).ran→run
(10).and→but
52.略。