2020年厦门市第一中学高中高三英语期中试题及答案解析

2020年厦门市第一中学高中高三英语期中试题及答案解析
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
Speaking with people on the phone is pretty rare these days. Most people use e-mail or messaging apps when they need to communicate with someone. Sometimes, though, making a call is unavoidable. This simple act can actually be a nightmare for some people. Their hearts race and their hands sweat at the very thought. If this sounds familiar to you, you might be one of the millions of people who suffer from telephobia—the fear of speaking over the phone.
Telephobia is a form of social anxiety, although people who feel perfectly comfortable in social situations may also experience telephobia. When speaking face-to-face, we give off lots of facial or bodily cues that help each other follow the conversation. This is not the case over the phone. And the idea of speaking into this void（真空）makes people terrified that they will freeze up, stumble over their words（失言）, or lose control of the conversation and look foolish In fact, telephobia is very similar to thefear people feel before putting on a performance in front of a big audience. However, there are things that one suffering from thin condition can do to reduce this fear and make phone calls at least somewhat bearable.
One thing that those with telephobia can do before a call in smile. It may sound silly, but smiling before doing something stressful can help you feel more relaxed. It won't delete the anxiety altogether, but it will take the edge off it.
Similarly, imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly. Running through a positive conversation in your head will make you feel less nervous and may help you predict any possible problems. There's no need to spend hours on this, just a few minutes thinking up a general idea of what you want to say. You can even write down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points. This is particularly useful for dealing with the fear of not being able to express yourself naturally.
And finally, when faced with receiving a call, you don't always have to pick up. There's nothing wrong with calling the person back later when you feel more comfortable.
So the next time your phone starts ringing, remember—speaking on the phone doesn't have to make you sweat. The important thing is to be aware of your fear and take steps to deal with it.
1. According to the article, which situation can cause a feeling similar lo telephobia?
A.Speaking face-to-face to a good friend.
B. Performing in front of a large audience.
C. Running in a race without proper shoes.
D. Using a messaging app while on the subway.
2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with telephobia?
A.Imagining how the call will go before you make it.
B. Standing on the edge of a tall building while making a call.
C. Calling someone back later instead of answering their phone calls right away.
D. Writing down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.
3. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To present ways to ease telephobia.
B. To explain the development of telephobia
C. To introduce the influence of telephobia.
D. To give the reason why someone suffers from telephobia.
B
When my friend suggested going to the op shop (二手商店)，instantly I thought “I hope no one I know sees me”. It was the same when my cousin commented on my new furniture and Japanese, fine-bone-china bowls and asked where I got them. They were from the local op shop but instead I said “from the antique shop”.
Many people in my Greek-Cypriot community would look down on me if I said I shopped at the op shop. They may pity me, consider me poor, a failure. Immigrants sacrificed their families and homes for a better life. Buying a house and having enough money to live comfortably, to educate your children and see them also live comfortably, are a big part of the immigrant dream, But has this dream made us materialistic at the cost of our own planet?
Our love for purchasing the latest trendy clothes or furniture, then donating them when we are tired of them has become normal. I was once like this. But after watching the documentaryThe True CostI learned donated clothes that don’t get sold are sent to developing nations, many of them ending up in landfills (垃圾填埋地). In addition, your new dress requires electricity and materials to make. But if you buy a second-hand dress, that’s one less dress in a landfill and one less new dress to be made.
A friend introduced me to op shopping only a few years ago. My firstitem was a dress she gifted me. It was lovely and I loved it. Nobody could tell it was second-hand. This opened me up to purchasing more second-hand high quality branded clothes. Once I visited a friend and was impressed by how she decorated her apartment. “It’s
all second-hand,” she said. I couldn’t believe it. The truth is a lot of things sold at the op shop are in new or almost new condition. That’s when I made the decision to only buy second-hand things.
Selling second-hand things isn’t anything new butwhat the planet needs is more buyers. There is so much excess (过量) production in the world. So stop feeling ashamed, and let’s get shopping.
4. What kind of feeling is expressed in Paragraph 1?
A. Pride.
B. Embarrassment.
C. Delight.
D. Sympathy.
5. Whatare many people in the author’s community like?
A. They are probably materialistic.
B. They care about the environment.
C. They think highly of op shopping.
D. They look down upon immigrants.
6. What was the author encouraged to do after visiting her friend’s apartment?
A. Watch the documentaryThe True Cost.
B. Donate more to local charities.
C. Avoid shopping too much.
D. Stop buying new things.
7. What’s the purpose of the text?
A. To entertain.
B. To advertise.
C. To persuade.
D. To describe.
C
When I was a child, I attained high grades in my academic study. However, I was physically uncoordinated because I was running too slowly. But for future college application, sport was a must. So I took up fencing (击剑) because I thought it required more strategy than athletic ability.
Then I joined the school’s fencing team. My movements were clumsy compared to the seniors. One afternoon after a whole lesson’s failure, tears of frustration welled up in my eyes. One of my teammates approached me, “Could you tell me where your blade (剑) hit me?” She asked. I pointed to her right shoulder. She nodded and patted my stomach, “That’s where I hit you.” She had begun to walk away when I blurted out, “Want to practice together? Again?”
We practiced until we both felt more confident. But it wasn’t just the two of us. All these girls were entirely willing to share their knowledge with everyone, helping each other to grow.
That afternoon, I watched a senior fencer execute a flawless attack admiringly. Something inside me suddenly
bloomed. I realized later that it was love for both fencing and the fencing team.
During the city championship, I was selected to fence. My opponent was the best fencer on her school’s team. “Ready, fence.” The match began. Suddenly, my opponent’s blade hit me. The score was 1-0.
At the moment I could hear my teammates shouting, “Keep distance!” And the team captain’s voice was clear and commanding, “Parry, then disengage!”
Fencing, unlike academics, wasn’t something I could succeed in by myself—even during an individual match, my teammates were still giving me advice. Unathletic as I was, I was proud to be an athlete and a teammate.
I saw my blade tip bury itself into my opponent’s shoulder and the judge signaling that it was my point. I could taste the sweat on my lips, which were breaking out into a smile.
8. Why did the author start to learn fencing?
A. Because she needed to train her coordination.
B. Because she thought it would be easier for her.
C. Because she could not succeed in any other sport.
D. Because she wanted to enter the school fencing team.
9. How did the girls improve their fencing skills?
A. By observing flawless attacks.
B. By practicing on their own.
C. By offering guidance to each other.
D. By competing with other teams.
10. What distinguishes fencing from academics according to the author?
A. Strong determination.
B. Hard work.
C. Athletic strategy.
D. Team support.
11. How did the author feel when she got her point?
A. Unbeatable and respectful.
B. Sweaty and ashamed.
C. Energetic and secure.
D. Proud and thankful.
D
An ancient tomb was recently discovered in southern Siberia in which there may be treasure, priceless objects, and the 3, 000-year-old remains of an ice mummy.
Swiss scientist Gino Caspari with the University of Bern was looking carefully at the pictures of the area in the Russian Tuva Republic, when he came across what appeared to be a tomb. It is a tomb of the Scythians, an ancient group of Eurasians.
This summer, together with researchers from the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Hermitage Museum,
a dig at the site not only proved Caspari's idea, but told us the site is the largest and oldest of its kind ever discovered in what's increasingly known as the “Siberian Valley of the Kings.”
While any discovery dating back to a period between the Iron Age and Bronze Age is exciting, it's the nature of this site that makes scientists want to begin carefully clearing away the layers of rock and earth. First, the tomb appears to have never been dug, because it is in a Siberian wetland faraway from the nearest place where people live. Second, and most important, is its possible resting place under a thick layer of permafrost.
“There's permafrost in the area,” Caspari said. “There are really only a handful of permafrost tombs and very few that have not been damaged, where there have been ice mummies in good condition, and all the things in the tomb are untouched.”
While not as large, other tombs discovered in the area have produced fantastical treasures and objects, including thousands of gold objects and other things about the past. By studying all these tombs, researchers hope to have a better understanding of the Scythian people.
Caspari said his team is in a race against time to uncover the tomb and find out its secrets. “We now have to act fast,” he said, “because with the rising temperatures, the permafrost could melt and damage all the things in that tomb. And these are things that are over 3,000 years old, that look like new, like they were put there yesterday.”
12. How did Caspari discover the tomb?
A. By studying pictures.
B. By visiting a Russian area.
C. By talking with Russian researchers.
D. By comparing other scientists,ideas.
13. Why has the tomb remained untouched?
A. It is covered by a lot of rocks.
B. It is well kept by the Scythians.
C. It is too small to draw attention.
D. It is hidden in a wild cold place.
14. Why do scientists want to uncover the tomb?
A. To better protect the tomb.
B. To save the treasures inside.
C. To learn more about the Scythians.
D. To have a good understanding of mummies.
15. Why is Caspari's team racing against time to dig the tomb?
A. The tomb is too old.
B. It is getting hotter and hotter.
C. Some treasures are being damaged.
D. They want to save time for other tombs.
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
Being a leader can be exhausting. Serving as a role model can leave leaders feeling tired and in need of refreshment.____16____. Fortunately, research provides the answer.
In their leisure time, leaders need to stop drawing on the resources they used up at work.____17____. For example, Bill Gates takes regular “Think Weeks”, during which he stays alone in a remote cabin.
____18____. Needs come in two forms—physical and psychological. Physical needs include things like sleep. An adequate amount of sleep may be the most important recovery mechanism. Leaders also have the psychological needs to feel competent and to have satisfying relationships. Reshma Saujani, the CEO of Girls Who Code, satisfies her needs to freely select activities by scheduling “me time” with herself.
Leaders need to relax.____19____. If leaders are away from the office but still answering emails and responding to texts, they can’t get psychologically relaxed and won’t be fully refreshed. Mark Cuban accomplishes this by putting away his phone when he’s at home. This allows him to distance himself from work.
____20____. Hobbies let us take advantage of resources that are different from those we use at work, satisfy our needs to feel competent and freely choose how to spend our time, and mentally absorb ourselves so we forget about our work roles and obligations. Any hobby will do.
A. Put work out of their mind
B. Scientists have carried out some research
C. Hobbies are the only solution to the question
D. Leaders should give those resources a break to get back to their best
E. One activity that can satisfy all of these requirements is a hobby
F. Leaders need to satisfy their needs
G. The question is what is the best way for leaders to refresh themselves
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We have allheard how time is more valuable than money, but is it_____21_____ to have too much time?
I_____22_____back in high school I spent most of my day at school since I also_____23_____a team sport. By the time I got home, I only had a few hours to do my homework, and I had to do it_____24_____.
When I got into college, things_____25_____. I suddenly found myself out of class before noon time. Because of all this_____26_____time there was no sense of_____27_____to do my school work immediately. I was performing this action of waiting until it later became a _____28_____.Once that happened, I just kept_____29_____my studying further and further back in my day. Then I got to the point where I
was______30______really late at night to get my work done.
One day I______31______a former classmate of mine who was______32______a lot of money running a sideline (副业). Since his regular job was______33______, I asked him why he just didn't do his sideline full-time. He said without the job, he would______34______have too much time and would just do what I did back in_____35_____.He said that if he______36______the job, he would lose his______37______ to work and succeed.
So, try______38______your time with other work. This is why there is a______39______ that if you want something done, ask a______40______person to do it.
21. A. true B. fair C. strange D. possible
22. A. remember B. admit C. understand D. expect
23. A. watched B. loved C. coached D. played
24. A. at last B. right away C. of course D. as usual
25. A. happened B. repeated C. changed D. mattered
26. A. extra B. difficult C. valuable D. limited
27. A. duty B. achievement C. urgency D. direction
28. A. burden B. relief C. risk D. habit
29. A. pushing B. taking C. setting D. calling
30. A. hanging out B. staying up C. jogging round D. showing off
31. A. met B. helped C. treated D. hired
32. A. raising B. wasting C. demanding D. making
33. A. safe B. important C. boring D. rewarding
34. A. luckily B. hardly C. hopefully D. simply
35. A. childhood B. college C. town D. business
36. A. quit B. found C. accepted D. kept
37. A. heart B. chance C. drive D. way
38.A. saving B. filling up C. giving up D. trading
39. A. message B. story C. saying D. fact
40. A. careful B. busy C. reliable D. kind
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
Humans have been eager to travel to space to learn more about the universe. They make diverse kinds of____41.____(vehicle) to carry brave people into space to explore the universe. On October 1957, the Sputnik I satellite____42.____(launch) by theUSSRand successfully orbited around the Earth. Afterwards, theUSSRfocused on____43.____(send) people into space, and on 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world____44.____(go) into space. Over eight years later, American astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon.
Despite the huge successes, exploring the universe can be dangerous and____45.____(challenge). Some astronauts even lost their lives during their missions to the space.____46.____it is risky, people will continue to explore the final frontier.
China’s space programme started____47.____(late) than those ofRussiaand theUS, but it has made rapid progress in a short time.Chinabecame the third country in the world to____48.____(independent) send humans into space in 2003,____49.____Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft. Since then,Chinahas made_____50._____series of achievements in the field of space technology. It’s hoped that future discoveries will make us understand how the universe began and also help us survive well into 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：在错的词下画一横线，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。

In my last piano class, each student was required play two tunes on the piano, according to that the teacher, a pretty lady, was going to give us marks. Soon it was my turn. In spite of all the prepare I had done, I was still very nervous. I say at the beginning, “Although as a new learner I don’t play well, but I want to express my love to my parents through the two tunes.” Lucky, everything went all right. But a teacher commented, “Actually, Julie, you did great! Therefore, I will just give you 9.5, hopes that you will always remember to believe in yourself.” His words are still reminding me to be self-confident.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你校将于近期举办庆祝建党100周年活动。

请写一封邮件邀请外教Smith前来参加
加，内容包括：
1.活动时间，目的；
2.活动安排（如参观小平故居，唱红歌等）；
3.活动意义。

注意：1.词数100左右（开头结尾已给出，不计入词数）；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3.参考词汇：中国共产党the Communist Party of China小平故居Xiaoping's Former residence
Dear Smith,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
Yours.
Li Hua
参考答案
1. B
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. B 9. C 10. D 11. D
12. A 13. D 14. C 15. B
16. G 17. D 18. F 19. A 20. E
21. D 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. A 32.
D 33. C 34. D 35. B 36. A 37. C 38. B 39. C 40. B
41. vehicles
42. was launched
43. sending
44. to go 45. challenging
46. Though/Although
47. later 48. independently
49. when 50. a
51.(1).在required后面加to (2).that→which (3). prepare →preparation(s) (4). say→said (5). 去掉but (6). Lucky→Luckily (7).a→the (8).Therefore→However (9). hopes→hoping (10). His→Her
52.略。