2020届西安市长安区第一中学高三英语下学期期末试题及参考答案

2020届西安市长安区第一中学高三英语下学期期末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
Kate Humble: Books that changed my life
Kate Humble is a writer and broadcaster specializing in science, wildlife and rural affairs. Together with her husband site runs Humble by Nature, a rural skills education centre on working farm near Monmouth intheWyeValley.
Winnie the Pooh
by A A Milne
My father used to read this to me when I was very young — he used different voices for all the animals. The characterization (角色设定) was so clever; we all know someone just like each inhabitant of the HundredAcre Wood: gloomy Eeyore; thick but loyal Pooh; enthusiastic Tigger.
A A Milne was masterful in exploring the way they got along together, opening my eyes to how society really works.
Last Chance to See
by Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine
This book tells of the authors, adventures as they set out to find the rarest of animals, those on the edge of extinction.
Their travels are rather exciting and they share a wonderful humour, which really appealed to me. Yet underpinning (支撑) everything is the realization that we can't just sit back and allow species to disappear. PicturePalace
by Paul Theroux
I've always loved Theroux's travel writing, but this novel took my breath away. The words aren't long or complicated but, fromthat first paragraph, his writing grabs you by the nose hairs and drags you along. I had an art teacher who told me, “You're only an artist when you've found your own style, not when you're copying someone else, and Theroux represents this.”
1. Why did the author mention the characterization ofWinnie the Pooh?
A. To indicate the book has realistic values.
B. To show how adorable the characters are.
C. To persuade people to learn from the characters.
D. To prove the writer is good at creating characters.
2. What didLast Chance to Seestrike into Kate's heart?
A. Curiosity.
B. Responsibility.
C. Exploration.
D. Devotion.
3. Which writer does Kate Humble like for his original writing?
A. A A Milne.
B. Douglas Adams.
C. Mark Carwardine.
D. Paul Theroux.
B
Older adults with a better sense of smell may live longer than thosewho have a poor sense of smell, a new study suggests. The study was a project of researchers in theUnited Statesthat was ongoing for over 13 years. They asked nearly 2,300 men and women to identify 12 common smells. All the subjects were from 71 to 82 years of age. The researchers gave the adults scores, from 0 to as high as 12, based on how many smells they identified correctly.
During the years of follow-up investigation, over 1,200 of the subjects died. When the study was launched, none of the adults were weak. They could walk a little under half a kilometer, climb 10 steps and independently complete daily activities. In the latest findings, the researchers noted that those with a weak nose were 30 percent more likely to die than people with a good sense of smell. The findings were reported last month in the scientific publication Annals of Internal Medicine.
Honglei Chen, a doctor withMichiganStateUniversityinEast Lansing,Michigan, was the lead writer of a report on the study. He said the connection between a poor sense of smell and an increased risk of dying was limited to adults who first reported good-to-excellent health. This suggests that a poor sense of smell is an early and sensitive sign for worsening health before it is recognizable in medical tests. With a poor sense of smell, people are more likely to die of brain and heart diseases, but not of cancer or breathing disorders.
The results also suggest that a poor sense of smell may be an early warning for poor health in older age that goesbeyond dementia or other neurodegenerative(神经变性的) diseases. These often signal the beginning of a weakening of the mind or body.
4. What do you know about the study mentioned?
A. The study involved researchers from the world.
B. All the participants were of different ages.
C. The study began to be performed about 13 years ago.
D. 2 ,300 men and women were young and healthy.
5. What was the situation like at the beginning of the study?
A. More than 1,200 of the participants passed away.
B. Many of the subjects were found with health problems.
C. All the subjects were independent of others when walking.
D. One third of the participants had a poor smell sense.
6. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?
A. People with a poor sense of smell have heart disease.
B. You should be careful with your health if you smell poorly.
C. People with a poor sense of smell won't suffer from cancer.
D. Most of the elder people may have the dementia disease.
7. Which is the best title for the passage?
A. Strong Sense of Smell May Be Linked to Longer Life
B. Old People Tend to Have a Poor Sense of Smell
C. A Number of Factors Result in Longer Life
D. Being Ill Means Losing the Sense of Smell
C
More than 10,000 people were made homeless in Ternang when the Sungai Mas overflowed its banks yesterday after six days of continuous heavy rain.
The wooden bridge across the river has been washed away. The town is cut off by flood waters. At the fifth mile, Jalan Tengkn, the water is two meters deep. It is closed to all traffic. Flooding first happened at mid-afternoon yesterday along the river banks. People trying to get to higher ground were just in time to escape the destroying of the flood. Most of the flood victims(受害者) had to leave all their things behind.
The National Flood Relief(救济) Center was reported to give its help and by early evening the whole town was moved out, helped by the army, police, Red Cross Society and volunteers(志愿者).
The flood victims are now housed in different simple relief centers in the nearby town of Ternang. “Everything possible is being done to help the unlucky people,” a government spokesman said, “In fact, money, food and clothing have begun to come in from public organizations and helpful people. A Disaster Relief Fund(救
灾基金会) will be started as soon as possible.”
According to the latest reports it is still raining heavily at Ternang. The whole town is expected to be wholly covered by the water. So far no deaths have been reported.
8. This passage is probably taken from______.
A. a storybook
B. a textbook
C. a magazine
D. a newspaper
9. It seems that the flood happened just because ______.
A. the banks were too low
B. the wooden bridge is solid (坚固)
C. the river was too narrow
D. they had had wet days for some time
10.From the passage we know that ______.
A. though the town was flooded, you could still go there by bus
B. as soon as the water flowed over the banks, people began to go to higher lands
C. the government and the whole society are taking great care of the flood victims
D. the flood hasn't brought a large loss to the town as nobody died in the flood
11. What is the best title for this passage?
A. A Big Flood
B. Ternang Is destroyed
C. Over 10,000 People Are Homeless
D. Rescue Team Arrived
D
UK physicist Isaac Newton once said, ''Nature is pleased with simplicity and nature is no dummy (傻子). '' Indeed, Mother Nature can provide almost everything human beings need if we follow her rules. But if we break the rules, she is likely to be cruel andlash out at us.
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (新型冠状病毒肺炎, NCP) in China and some other countries at the beginning of this year is an example. According to Xinhua News Agency, the new coronavirus is similar to a virus found in a bat in 2017 and probably has an intermediate host (中间宿主). It's believed that the virus originated from the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, Hubei province, where live wild animals were sold.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Dr Peter Daszak, president of the US-based health organization EcoHealth Alliance, said, ''This outbreak is a lesson for us. On a global scale, human population density, wildlife diversity, and land use change are what drive new pandemics (流行病). ''
In ancient times, people needed to rely on nature to survive so they held it in awe (敬畏). For example, the American Indians believed that humans are a part of nature and nature is a part of humans. Chinese ancients
always pursued the harmony between nature and human beings.
However, as human beings master more knowledge and make more advanced tools, people try to change and even conquer nature. They use more land to make buildings, genetically modify (改变) plants, capture some wild and rare animals to suit their own needs. In this process, humans gradually lose contact with nature and even throw it out of balance. For example, cutting a large number of forests means carbon dioxide must build up in the atmosphere and it contributes to global warming.
Although we don't know for sure what first caused the NCP outbreak, Brian Lamacraft at Medium said it's time for people to ''reflect on our relationship with our planet'' and ''reconnect with this world and everything that we've been given''. After all, according to US poet Gary Snyder, ''Nature is not the place to visit. It's our home. ''
12. What does the phrase ''lash out at'' in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. punish
B. control
C. test
D. challenge
13. What lesson did Daszak think human beings should learn from the NCP outbreak?
A. Bats are one of the most dangerous wild animals.
B. It's impossible to prevent new pandemics globally.
C. We should stop the wildlife trade around the world.
D. Humans should live peacefully with nature.
14. What is the main idea of Paragraph 5?
A. How human beings become their own masters.
B. How human activities cause global warming.
C. How human beings break the balance of nature.
D. How humans use technology to improve their lives.
15. What is the author's purpose in writing this article?
A. To reflect on the NCP outbreak.
B. To explain what led to the NCP outbreak.
C. To describe experts' predictions on new pandemics.
D. To compare ancient and modern attitudes toward nature.
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
Responsibility is an admirable character that makes life better for everyone around you. It isn’t only about doing your homework or feeding the dog.____16____Showing responsibility isn’t always easy, but practicing and making an effort will help you improve over time.
Think of the consequences before speaking or acting. Bad decisions often lead to a lot of new problems. Many times, you can avoid these problems by thinking about what you’re about to do before you go through with it. Irresponsible people often make decisions without realizing how they are affecting others.____17____
Pause and reflect on your actions to see what you can do better. Take a time out to look back on what you have said or done, especially after a difficult decision.____18____Consider what goes right, what goes wrong, and what you can do differently next time. Use what you learn to become wiser and more responsible.
____19____If you’re honest, people will believe you are a responsible person. Try to be as honest as possible. Lying leads to deeper holes in the long run, so admit when you do something wrong. This can be very tough to do at times, but it’s something you can handle when you’re a responsible person.
Apologize for any mistake you make. No one is perfect, and no matter how responsible you try to be, you might mess up sometimes.____20____If you hurt someone, tell them you are sorry and will do better next time.
A. Tell the truth to be honest with others.
B. Instead of hiding your mistakes, own them.
C. Find solutions for problems instead of blaming others.
D. It’s also about making proper choices and doing what is right.
E. By reflecting, you give yourself a chance to make better decisions.
F. Avoid big lies hurting one’s feelings if you want people to trust you.
G. Most decisions affect other people, so be responsible for your choices.
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
完形填空(20%)
This is a simple T-shirt, but it has taught me the significance of___21___. Looking at it, I go back into the past.
It wasa warm day when I___22___my elementary school. It made me quite___23___. I lay in my front yard in the warm sun. As I fell into sleep, I vaguely heard my mother’s steps approaching. Then, I sat up,___24___lemonade or some apples. But she was carrying___25___, and her face was just as___26___. There must be something wrong. “Simon is in___27___,” she said.
Simon was my stepfather’s nephew.___28___we were not related by blood, Simon in some way meant more
to me than any blood . Being both___29____, we always went hiking and surfing together. I really enjoyed his___30___I wished to attend middle school with him, too.
“He has cancer,” my mom added. When I heard that, my stomach got heavier. “But he will ___31___, right?” I asked. “Because he has a rare case, it’s not clear whether he can defeat it.” My mom replied.
Day by day, Simon seemed to be getting weaker and his___32___was bad, making him lack nutrition (营养). Throughout his___33___, Simon suffered allergic shock (过敏) due to the medicine’s side effects. Somehow, Simon was having a (an)___34___later. The whole family were thrilled.___35___, Simon’s improvement turned out to be a flash in a pan (昙花一现).
Itwas around then that I___36___the “Simon Says…” T-shirt, which was designed with letters, “Simon Says…Cancer is a detour (绕行), instead of a stop sign.” I proudly wore Simon’s present in the summer vacation and___37___wearing it when later attending middle school. That sentence taught me however that challenge fought against us, we shouldn’t___38___.
At last, Simon didn’t___39___it. But his T-shirt would have a lasting positive impact on the world. Simon___40___and inspired countless people with his spirits.
21. A.courage B.understanding C.self-respect D.devotion
22. A.finished B.attended C.visited D.skipped
23. A.amused B.curious C.relaxed D.frightened
24. A.seeing B.presenting C.carrying D.expecting
25. A.something B.anything C.everything D.nothing
26. A.blank B.sour C.confused D.surprised
27. A.relief B.trouble C.sight D.shape
28. A.While B.Because C.As D.If
29. A.kind B.clever C.optimistic D.energetic
30. A.honesty B.encouragement pany D.trust
31. A.live B.succeed C.insist D.struggle
32. A.spirit B.appetite C.look D.behavior
33. A.learning B.exercise C.treatment D.dieting
34. A.disaster B.recovery C.examination D.wish
35. A.Sadly B.Undoubtedly C.Naturally D.Especially
36. A.designed B.received C.bought D.washed
37. A.loved B.started C.stopped D.continued
38. A.show off B.set off C.give up D.take over
39. A.face B.sense C.take D.make
40. A.appreciated B.challenged C.touched D.funded
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
Fu Xuewei, a 25-year-old girl from Chengdu, China____41.____（recent）shared a beautiful set of wedding photos on the Internet. However, there's a debate on the photographs____42.____no groom（新郎）seems to be found in the photos. In fact, the only people featured in the photos are Ms. Fu and her 87-year-old grandfather.
Despite having no plans of getting married anytime soon, Fu decided____43.____（wear）the wedding dress for her grandfather. The man fell seriously ill last September, with doctors warning that he could pass away____44.____any time.____45.____(fear) he might never get to fulfill the dream of walking her down to the Mr. Right, Fu arranged the surprise photoshoot. Keeping her plans a secret, she took____46.____（she）grandfather for a regular hospital check-up, only to reveal that they were going to take pictures later and he agreed.
Ms. Fu____47.____（raise）by her grandparents from the age of ten,____48.____makes them mean a lot to her. She insists on taking care of them in return. The young woman even____49.____（have）a tattoo（纹身）of her grandfather. “I had my grandfather's appearance tattooed on my arm because I want all my new____50.____（friend）to know what he looks like in the future,” she said.
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。

When reading, I used to skip some parts of a story what were unattractive to me. As a result, I failed ,to find fun or became impatient. To solve the problem, I forced myself to reading every paragraph with a patience, trying to follow the plot. To my delight, I even finishJane Eyresmoothly. I could see the world through the eyes of different
role in the book. This was great progress to her. Now, I have harvested a lol from reading. It provides me knowledge, and convinces me entire that being alone is not lonely. With books in my hand, I’ve got a color1 ful world belonged to me.
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。

It was somewhere between spring and summer my mom and I were driving through the countryside. Back then I was 13 years old and always felt unhappy with Mom. But little did I know that this trip was going to be a special one.
A pot of flowers sat in the back seat, whose heavenly scent filled the car. Suddenly, in the middle of nowhere, my mom pulled over. “What are you doing？” I cried, fearing that the car had broken down and we’d be stuck there, so far from home. But that wasn’t the case. My mom hopped out (快速跳出来) of the car, grabbing the flowers from the back seat. “It’ll just be a minute，” she called back through the open windows.
My eyes impatiently skimmed the edge of the road before settling on a little sign showing that it was a nursing home. I looked back to the building, somewhat annoyed, as my mom reappeared—empty-handed.
Before she started the car, curiosity drove me to ask, “Do you know someone there？” She shook her head. “Then what did you do with the flowers？” She smiled slightly, “I gave them to the receptionist(前台接待员).” “What？” She laughed at my confusion. “I told the receptionist to give the flowers to whoever needed them, especially who hasn’t gotten any in a while.”
I kept silent for a moment. Not long after we continued our driving, I spoke again, “Did you leave your name? ”To this she answered instantly, “No. Leaving flowers there for someone who will appreciate them makes me feel good, which is enough of a thank for me.”
Suddenly, still thinking about Mom’s deeds, I heard something burst loudly. It was our car that broke down! Nothing could be worse, because neither my mom nor I understood how to repair it, and we didn’t know where the garage was. It also seemed impossible to wait for any passer-by, since we had seen so few along the way.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应的位置作答。

Paragraph 1：
We were worrying about what could be done._____________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________
Paragraph 2：
As we drove along, a flower shop came into sight on the road.______________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________
参考答案
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3. D
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. D 9. D 10. C 11. A
12. A 13. D 14. C 15. A
16. D 17. G 18. E 19. A 20. B
21. A 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. A 32.
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C 34. B 35. A 36. B 37.
D 38. C 39. D 40. C
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42. because
43. to wear
44. at 45. Fearing
46. her 47. was raised
48. which 49. has
50. friends
51.(1).what→that/which；(2).or→and；(3).reading→read；(4).去掉patience前面的a；(5).finish→finished；
(6).role→roles；(7).her→me；(8).在knowledge前加with；(9).entire→entirely；(10).belonged→belonging 52.略。