2019-2020学年霞浦县第一中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案解析

2019-2020学年霞浦县第一中学高三英语下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
Stepping Out Into Nature
The classic road trip is more popular than ever. Here are several places to hit the open road.
Colo-road Trips
The Colorado Tourism Office has made it easy for road-trippers to explore the state’s 24 Scenic & Historic Byways.A new microsite includes-an interactive map that enables travelers to explore options by region, interest or season. Travelers seeking inspiration can also access insider tips and side-trip suggestions for historic attractions, active adventures and highlight cultural opportunities.
TheBeartooth Highway.
Visitors of this extraordinary byway experience the grand sights ofMontana,WyomingandYellowstonePark. The windy 68-mile stretch introduces road explorers to one of the most diverse ecosystems accessible by auto. Breathtakingly beautiful, this All-American Road showcases wide, high alpine plateaus（高原）, painted with ice blue lakes, forested valleys, waterfalls and wildlife.
SewardHighway,Alaska
The road that connectsAnchorageto Seward is 127-mile treasure of natural beauty, wildlife and stories of adventure. The drive begins at the base of theChugach Mountains, hugs the scenic shores of Turnagain Arm and winds through gold mining towns, national forests and fishing villages. Expect waterfalls, glaciers, eagles and some good bear stories.
The Lighthouse Trail,Maine
Travel the 375 miles betweenKitteryandCalais,Maine, visiting lighthouses along the way. Hear tales of shipwrecks（海难）and of the difficult and lonely life led by those who kept the lights burning brightly. If possible, visit theMaineLighthouseMuseum. where artifacts and hands-on exhibits for children provide an appealing break.
1.What makes Colo-road Tips special?
A.Good bear stories.
B.A scenic beach.
C.Hands-on exhibits.
D.An interactive map.
2.Where can you explore state of gold miners?
A.Colorado.
B.Montana.
C.Alaska.
D.Maine
3.Which place is suitable for a family with children?
A.Colo-road Trips.
B.TheBeartooth Highway.
C.Seward Highway.
D.The Lighthouse Trail.
B
One day when I was 5, my mother criticized me for not finishing my rice and I got angry. I wanted to play outside and not to be made to finish eating my old rice. In my angry motion to open the screen door (纱门) with my foot, I kicked back about a 12-inch part of the lower left hand corner of the new screen door. But I had no regret, for I was happy to be playing in the backyard with my toys.
Today, I know if my child had done what I did, I would have criticized my child, and told him about how expensive this new screen door was, and I would have delivered a spanking (打屁股) for it. But my parents never said a word. They left the corner of the screen door pushed out, creating an opening, a crack in the defense against unwanted insects.
For years, every time I saw that corner of the screen, it would remind me of my mistake from time to time. For years, I knew that everyone in my family would see that hole and remember who did it. For years, every time I saw a fly buzzing in the kitchen, I would wonder if it came in through the hole that I had created with my angry foot. I would wonder if my family members were thinking the same thing, silently blaming me every time a flying insectentered our home, making life more terrible for us all. My parents taught me a valuable lesson, one that a spanking or stern (严厉的) words perhaps could not deliver. Their silent punishment for what I had done delivered a hundred stern messages to me. Aboveall, it has helped me become a more patient person and not burst out so easily.
4. When the author damaged the door, his parents _______.
A. scolded him for what he had done
B. left the door unrepaired
C. told him how expensive it was
D. gave him a spanking
5. How did the author feel every time he saw the damaged door?
A. He felt ashamed of his uncontrolled anger at that time.
B. He found that his family members no longer liked him.
C. He found it destroyed the happy atmosphere at his home.
D. He felt he had to work hard to make up for (弥补) the damage.
6. The experience may cause the author _______.
A. to hide his anger away from others
B. not to go against his parents’ will
C. to have a better control of himself
D. not to make mistakes in the future
7. What of the following is the main idea of this passage?
A. Adults should ignore their children’s bad behavior.
B. Parents shouldn’t educate their children.
C. What is the best way to become a more patient person?
D. Silent punishment may have a better effect on educating people.
C
In June, 2021, a group of students from eight high schools in Winnipeg, the capital of Canada’s Manitoba province, will begin test-launching (试发射) a satellite the size of a Rubik’s cube.
The one-kilogram Win-Cube satellite, named for its home city and its shape, will be put into low orbit. Once in space, it can perform for a few months or up to several years, communicating information that could help find the signs of earthquakes.
There are 80 similar satellite projects worldwide, but this is the first high-school based program of its kind in Canada. 30 Manitoba high school students are having a hand in designing and building the satellite, in cooperation with aerospace (航空航天的) experts and 10 students from the University of Manitoba, and with support from two other organizations.
The Win-Cube project is not something that goes on a piece of paper; it is real-world engineering, allowing high school students to have an opportunity to learn more about the exciting world of engineering through their participation in this challenging program. It is also taken as a wonderful example of the unique partnerships within Manitoba. Designing, building and launching a satellite with high-school participation will bring this world-class educational project into reality and Manitoba closer to space
“These Manitoba high school students deserve congratulations for their enthusiasm, innovation (创新), and a strong love for discovery,” said Education, Citizenship and Youth Minister Peter Bjomson. “We want to make science more relevant, interesting and attractive to high school students by showing them how classroom studies can relate to practical experience in the workplace or, in this case, in space,” Bjomson added.
The Win-Cube program is mainly aimed at inspiring a strong desire for discovery on the part of the students.
It also shows Manitoba’s devotion to research and innovation and the development of a skilled workforce—all important drivers of knowledge-based economic growth.
8. What can we learn from Mr. Bjomson? .
A. Those Manitoba high school students are worth praising.
B. The study of space can be practically made in classrooms.
C. Manitoba high schools are famous for the study of space.
D. Scientific research is too far away from high school students.
9. What is the primary purpose of the project ? .
A. To find the early signs of earthquakes.
B. To relate studies to practical.
C. To help high school students study real-world engineering.
D. To inspire a strong desire for discovery among the students.
10. According to the passage, what can we know about the Win-Cube satellite? .
A. It is named after Manitoba and its shape.
B. It is intended for international communication.
C. It is designed like a Rubik’s cube both in shape and size.
D. It is challenged by university students around the world.
11. What may be the best title for the passage?
A. Manitoba School
B. Win-Cube Program
C. Space Co-operation
D. Satellite Launching
D
Dogs are often called as “man's best friend”, MacKenzie, a four-pound Chihuahua（吉娃娃）, was named winner of the 2020 American Hero Dog Competition on October 19, 2020.
In its tenth year in 2020 the annual contest is the brainchild of American Humane, the country's first national charitable organization founded for the safety and well-being of animals. Often called the “Oscars for dogs”, the award recognizes dogs who make extremely great contributions to society.
The competition of 2020 attracted over 400 entries（参赛者）from across the country. These heroic dogs have gone above the call of duty, saving lives, comforting the ill and aged and reminding us of the powerful, age-old ties between animals and people. While all were impressive, it was tiny MacKenzie who wonthe judges' hearts.
MacKenzie's growth was not easy. Born with a mouth disability, she had to be fed through a tube（管子）for
the first year of her life. Despite her own struggles, she always seemed to think more of other animals in need. “Never have I seen such a will to live. Though sick, she carefully looked after the baby animals at the rescue（救助）center,” said her caretaker.
A life-saving operation performed in 2014 gave MacKenzie the ability to eat independently. The seven-year-old chihuahua is now working for the Mia Foundation, an organization that rescues and nurses animals with inborn disabilities. The chihuahua does an excellent job and has raised various animals. She plays nurse, cleans, comforts and hugs them, acting as their mother and teaching them how to socialize, play and have good manners.
In addition to her role as an animal caretaker, MacKenzie also visits schools to educate kids about the importance of accepting physical differences in both animals and people. Her heartwarming and inspiring story makes MacKenzie a worthy receiver ofAmerica's top dog honor.
12. What can we infer about the American Hero Dog Competition?
A. It was first held in 2010
B. It was held to honor caretakers of dogs.
C. It takes place every ten years.
D. It was started by a charitable organization.
13. With what quality did MacKenzie win the award?
A. Talent and bravery
B. Friendliness and care.
C. Courage and selflessness.
D. Confidence and independence.
14. In which aspect can students benefit from MacKenzie's visits?
A. Learning from failures.
B. Understanding the disabled.
C. Valuing physical health.
D. Developing practical ability.
15. What's the best title for the text?
A. Dogs Are Man's Best Friends.
B. Treat Dogs the Way We Want to Be Treated.
C. Touching Stories between MacKenzie and People
D. 2020 American Hero Dog: A TinyChihuahua.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To further improve your productivity and keep a better balancebetween work and life, you should be aware of how important downtime is. It always enables you to achieve the most ideal work efficiency.___16___ Making the time
For those who are not used to taking time off work and having a rest, the best way is to set a schedule for downtime.___17___Then set your alarm so that you will be reminded when it’s time to have a break, as you can
easily ignore the passage of time when you are absorbed in work.
Treating your downtime strictly
___18___Without rules you may easily give up downtime and your attention can be distracted by other things, so you are recommended to set rules that prevent you from crossing the boundaries.
Take using computer as an example.___19___If you are fond of surfing the Internet or playing games during a break, you should include the use of computer in your schedule, yet there needs to be a line between what to do and what not to do with it, and why and why not to use it.
Optimizing your downtime
How long did your last week’s breaks last? Is the duration longer or shorter than the scheduled time? Was your work efficiency affected because you lost control and spent a bit too much time enjoying your breaks? Or did you lack sufficient downtime? Modify your plans based on your situations. Once you find the problem lies in carrying out the plan rather than the plan itself, you’d better crack open a book on self-discipline.
___20___Self-discipline takes a place here, and it’s essential to keep in mind that downtime isn’t equal to a waste of time. Your continued productivity and happiness really depend on it to a great extent.
A. Pay attention to the rules.
B. Have your downtime attached to rules.
C. Below are some tips for planning these breaks.
D. Highlight the needed time in black and white.
E. Following your plan could be difficult at the beginning.
F. You’d better close it if you’re not self-disciplined enough.
G. You can measure whether it is necessary in your downtime.
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Mattew Shifrin has been building with Legos (乐高积木) since he was 5 withthe help of his friends. When he turned 13, he got a___21___birthday present from his friend, Lilya Finkel. It was an 843-piece Middle Eastern Lego palace. And with it were___22___that Finkel made specially for it. Finkel___23___a unique name for every one of the more than 800 pieces in the palace set. Then she spent countless hours___24___building instructions in Braille (盲文) that spelled out how to___25___them all together.
His mind was blown. As a___26___person, Shifrin had never before been able to complete a Lego set___27___. Shifrin knew immediately that he had to help other blind children find the same___28___. Shifrin
says, ''For blind people, Lego sets act as small 3D___29___for real-life buildings instead of two-dimensional photographs. Lego bricks____30____me to see things that are____31____to explore by touch.'' For years after that incredible Lego____32____, he together with Finkel created similar instructions for about 45 other Lego sets, all____33____on a website they created, ''Lego for the Blind.''
Shifrin began____34____the Lego company several years ago to discuss his work, but it was in 2017, when Finkel died of cancer, that he finally connected with the____35____person. His years-long efforts____36____when the Lego company released its first audio and Braille building instructions. The project is a high-tech version of what Shifrin and Finkel did for their____37____. It couldn’t have been completed without Shifrin's____38____– or without his determination.
He just____39____Finkel had been here to see it. ''I think she'd be very glad that we came this____40____,'' Shifrin said.
21. A.time-saving B.life-changing C.world-shaking D.heart-breaking
22. A.instructions B.rules C.skills D.requirements
23. A.invented B.remembered C.mentioned D.knew
24. A.getting B.practicing C.ignoring D.typing
25. A.mix B.fix C.mend D.gather
26. A.blind B.deaf C.poor D.rich
27. A.in his favour B.in his turn C.on his own D.at his convenience
28. A.truth B.connection C.balance D.independence
29. A.patterns B.designs C.replacements D.arrangements
30. A.warn B.allow C.force D.trouble
31. A.impossible B.dangerous C.easy D.safe
32. A.experiment B.performance C.practice D.experience
33. A.published B.selected C.identified D.canceled
34. A.putting up with B.catching up with C.reaching out to
D.keeping away from
35. A.previous B.missing C.smart D.right
36. A.spread out B.blew up C.faded away D.paid off
37. pany B.website C.buildings D.children
38. A.encouragement B.preparation C.involvement
D.recommendation
39. A.predicted B.wished C.assumed D.expected
40. A.long B.far C.deep D.fast
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
I was reading a blog the other day when I_____41._____(find) a list of fundamental skills American kids should learn before graduating from high school._____42._____number of skills were included, like how to do the washing and change a tire.I’d add to the list that young people should be taught what it takes_____43._____(get) their food from the farm to the dinner table.
Agricultural education often gets_____44._____(drop) from curricula.This leaves a gaping hole (漏洞) in a student’s education_____45._____they can learn practical lessons that will benefit them throughout their adult lives.As a result, today’s_____46._____(consume) in our nation is more disconnected from the farm than his or her parents.
Agricultural education isn’t_____47._____(mere) for rural (乡村的) school kids; it should be a requirement in every urban school.Kids should be outside, working_____48._____hands and learning the meaning of hard work.Besides, agriculture should be included into main subjects like science.
Schools are great places to share real stories and create educated individuals.Keeping agriculture in schools, whether they are in rural or urban areas,_____49._____(strengthen) what our kids are learning and offers experiences outside of the classroom which make teaching main subjects more enjoyable and_____50._____(easy) for teachers.
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。

Hello, Mr Smith, I was glad that you are interested in Chinese tea culture as a foreigner. I'll give you a brief introduction, It is known to all,Chinais the hometown of tea but Chinese tea has been widespread all over the
world. Tea culture has a history of about five thousands years. It is a custom to serve tea to guests inChina. Drink tea every day can help us keep fit. What's much, some kinds of tea can even help us lose the weight. If it is conveniently for you, I would like invite you to drink tea in my house this weekend. Then more tea culture will be introducing to you.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你的英国笔友John得知你所在的班级每节英语课前都轮流由一名同学做“Two-minute presentation”，特发来邮件询问情况。

请给他回复一封邮件，介绍相关情况。

内容包括：
1.活动情况；
2.对英语学习的帮助；
3.你的建议。

注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.信的开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear John,
How are you going?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. D
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. A
6. C
7. D
8. A 9. D 10. C 11. B
12. D 13. C 14. B 15. D
16. C 17. D 18. B 19. G 20. E
21. B 22. A 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. A 32.
D 33. A 34. C 35. D 36. D 37. B 38. C 39. B 40. B
41. found
42. A 43. to get
44. dropped
45. where 46. consumer 47. merely 48. with
49. strengthens
50. easier
51.(1). was→ am
(2).It→ As
(3).but→and
(4).thousands→thousand
(5).Drink→Drinking
(6).much→more
(7).去掉the
(8).conveniently→convenient
(9).invite前面加to
(10).introducing→introduced 52.略。