2020年南昌十中高三英语期中试卷及答案

2020年南昌十中高三英语期中试卷及答案
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
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security recommends having at least a two - week supply of water and food.
Potatoes
Shelf life：2 to 5 weeks if stored in a cool, dry, dark place
Yukon Gold, red, and fingerling potatoes will last from two to three weeks. Larger white potatoes can last for three to five weeks. Sweet potatoes have about the same shelf life. Don't store them next to onions, however. The two might go together well in cooking, but raw, each gives off gases and moisture that might cause the other to spoil faster.
Tea
※Shelf life：6 to 12 months past "sell - by" date
Dried tea leaves, whether loose (in a sealed container) or in teabags (in an unopened box) can easily last a year or more if they' re not subjected to damp or humidity. However, the tea does tend to lose flavor over time.
Peanuts
● Shelf life：1 to 2 months
Peanuts in their shell, especially when kept cool and dry, are perfectly happy in the cupboard for as long as two months.
Canned fruits and vegetables
● Shelf life：1 to 2 years past "sell - by” date
Canningis an extremely efficient means of preserving food. Generally speaking, if canned foods aren't subjected to extreme heat, their contents should stay good for two years or more. Be aware, however, of dented cans or those with swollen tops, which may indicate the presence of bacteria inside.
1. Which can go bad faster if stored with onions?
A. Potatoes.
B. Tea.
C. Peanuts.
D. Canned fruits and vegetables.
2. What is special about tea?
A. The flavor of tea can always remain the same.
B. Tea leaves are better to be preserved in an open jar.
C. Tea leaves should be kept away from the state of being wet.
D. The maximum length of time that tea can be stored is 6 months.
3. What may shorten the "sell - by” date of canned foods ?
A. Shapes of cans.
B. Categories of foods.
C. Decline of the temperature.
D. Exposure to high temperature.
B
Until quarantine (隔离期) ends, we are left picturing what sport we might do: working out at the gym, playing on a competitive sports team, swimming, biking, or rock climbing. However, we don’t often think of martial arts as possible activities; instead, we rule it out because we think it’s dangerous, uncommon, and even, impossible. Martial arts aren’t considered a sport, right?
Well, here’s some good news: you’re wrong! Martial arts aren’t much more common than people think, and you can start learning at any age. Practicing martial arts is a great way to keep in shape, both physically and mentally. They’re much less boring and much lessarduoussport than they’re usually described as in movies, so do not worry that they need a lot of effort.
Martial arts generally require you to focus on the position and movement of every one of your legs and arms, sometimes even your breathing too. Think about it: when you leave the gym, your mental state has improved and you are much calmer. This is because you’ve only paid attention to one activity. It is a great way to clear your head. Andpracticing it can help you learn to stay more focused, which is the greatest advantage of martial arts training.
Martial arts also improve your coordination (协调性), and greatly improve your posture (姿势). I have personally seen students go from slouching (没精打采) to walking tall with their shoulders back in just a couple of months.
There are many styles and countless kinds of martial arts. Whichever one you like better, know that all of them are good choices.
4. What can we know about martial arts from the first two paragraphs?
A. They often have people hurt.
B. They are difficult to practice.
C. People have a wrong view on it.
D. People practice them more often.
5. What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Interesting.
B. Difficult.
C. Friendly.
D. Exciting.
6. What is the biggest benefit of practicing martial arts?
A. Adjusting the breath.
B. Enjoying one’s free time.
C. Correcting the movement.
D. Keeping one’s attention.
7. What does the writer think of martial arts?
A. They are notsports.
B. They attracted many teenagers.
C. They are beneficial and helpful.
D. They were invented to protect others.
C
According to statistics published by the BPI (Buying Power Index) a couple of months ago, digital streaming (流媒体) now accounts for 80 percent of the music consumption in the UK. Despite the incredible growth of online streaming platforms like iTunes, Apple Music and Tidal over the past 15 years, a more traditional medium has also seen a return of interest and sales in the music industry. In 2020, almost one in five of all albums purchased in the UK is vinyl (黑胶唱片), and it has once again become the most popular physical musical medium.
With digital streaming so easy and convenient, why are so many peopledrawn to traditional records? Some experts claim that vinyl is a physical medium for experiencing music, something tangible (有形的) to hold and own. For most people, having something tangible and interacting with it gives depth to the experience of music. Listening to an album and touching it the way the artist intended can make them feel more connected to the music and the artist. Records are physical products that can be not only displayed but also gifted, shared, traded and passed down through generations.
Sound quality is another hot topic. A lot of music lovers feel that the analogue sound (模拟声音) vinyl offers is superior to modern digital audio, particularly with regards to the compressed formats streaming platforms use. There’s a common belief that old-school analogue audio has a warmer, fuller sound than digitised music. For vinyl followers, the very defect traditional recorders often have, such as the familiar crackle (劈啪作响) when the record starts, bring the music to life in a different way.
There’s aritualisticaspect to vinyl that a lot of people are drawn to, too. The act of putting a record on—carefully removing the record from the sleeve, placing it on the record player and gently dropping the needle on the right groove (凹槽)—is a more assiduous (一丝不苟的), mindful way of engaging with music. When you’re listening to vinyl, you can’t tap abutton and go about your day while the streaming service provides hours of music. You need to stay close to the record player to move the needle and flip the record over.
It’s clear that the vinyl interest is well underway, and vinyl records are truly making a comeback. In an increasingly digital society, there’s something to be said for analogue experiences. Perhaps one of the great things about being alive in the 21st century is our ability to have the best of both worlds—the timeless appeal of physical records alongside the easy access to vast music libraries that streaming offers.
8. What are the statistics published by the BPI used to show?
A. An increase in music consumption.
B. The recovery of music industry.
C. A comeback of a physical medium.
D. The acceptance of online streaming.
9. According to some experts, why does vinyl interest many people?
A. It attracts people by its realistic feel.
B. It offers simple access to different music.
C. It shares a new way to enjoy music.
D. It provides people with perfect sound effect.
10. The underlined word “ritualistic” in Para.4 means something ______.
A. Overlooked by society.
B. Updated very frequently.
C. Performed as part of a ceremony.
D. Kept for a long time without changing.
11. How does the writer feel about the future development of music medium?
A. Traditional records will get underway.
B. The analogue experiences may matter more.
C. Vinyl sales will boom with technological advance.
D. There should be a good mix of old and new.
D
I was so worried about handing my little boy over during his first week of school, but you made it easier. You smiled at him like a mother would at her own child.You showed warmth and your hugs were always on offer.After a day in class with you, Charlie would come home singing. Whenever I hear Do Your Ears Hang Low or see him stretching to the sky when singing about the days of the week, I will think of you.I didn't tell you at the time, but I loved your morning song so much that Iimplementedit in my own class (I'm a teacher, too).
When you saw I was troubled, you hugged me with your smile and I knew everything would be OK. You made parents feel as cared for as our children.In the short time I knew you; you taught me about the type of teacher I desire to be. You never seemed disturbed by the mountain of paperwork or impossible work-life balance that comes with the role. Instead, you appeared to embrace every minute.
I can't understand why you've been taken from us. Telling Charlie was one of the hardest things I've had to do.I'm not sure he fully understands, but he told me he loved you and has been asking whether your"robot powers"will work in heaven.
A friend once told me white feathers are angels telling us that loved ones in heaven are well. On the first day collecting the children without you，a white feather floated through the sleet (雨夹雪). Watching the younger ones bounce and gigle as they tried to catch it was beautiful.
I wish I had told you all of this when you were with us.I hope that you knew how you brought happiness to everyone you met and how loved you were. Goodbye, Dear Friend.
12. What does the underlined word "implemented" in Paragraph l probably mean?
A. Looked back on.
B. Looked forward to.
C. Thought highly of.
D. Made use of.
13. What can we learn from the passage about parents?
A. They need to sing songs before children.
B. They need to feel the affection as well.
C. They find it hard to handle their kids.
D. They find it necessary to hug the teachers.
14. The writer mentioned "white feather" in Paragraph 4 mainly to ______.
rm us of the loved one's death
B. remind us it's time for a snowball fight
C. tell us the teacher stays in our mind after death
D. warn us of the falling snow when collecting children
15. What's the writer's main purpose in writing this article?
A. To make a remark on Charlie's teacher.
B.To say goodbye to her fellow teacher.
C. To take pity on her fellow teacher.
D. To recall and show respect for Charlie's teacher.
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The word "emoji" comes from Japanese, literally meaning "picture character".___16___They come in different categories, such as faces and people, plants and animals, and food and drink.
When first introduced inJapanin 1999, emojis were limited to 176 simple designs. Now there are more than 3,000 emojis. Due to their popularity, the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year in 2015 was a pictograph instead of a traditional word.
In today’s world, emojis have become more and more popular.___17___People like them because they add emotional meanings, and are quick and easy to use. With a smiling or sad face added to a message or post, your reader can "see" your facial expression while reading your words.
___18___For instance, if your friend is moving across the country, you may just send them a string of crying faces to express your sadness over your separation.
___19___A Shakespeare series for young readers has taken William Shakespeare’s popular plays and replaced some words with textspeak and emojis. The intention of these adaptations is to make the classics more accessible to young readers. Some people, however, believe that these new versions have taken away the heart and soul of Shakespeare’s plays.
As we can see, emojis have a tendency to pop up all over the place. Users of emojis say that they facilitate the way we communicate and express ourselves. But this makes others, especially educators, worry that we are losing the ability to communicate properly using the written word, or even the spoken word. After all, how many of us today would rather send a message packed with emojis than make a telephone call?___20___On that day, emojis will have become a real pictorial "language". But, for now, maybe it’s best that we just enjoy using them.
A. Maybe emojis’ best days are ahead.
B. The most popular emojis are classics.
C. The use of emojis has even spread to classical literature.
D. Perhaps people will one day choose to communicate in pictures.
E. It seems that emojis have clear advantages over written language.
F. Emojis are small symbols representing ideas, emotions or feelings.
G. Emojis can also help people express their feelings when they can’t find the appropriate words.
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
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
The PopularMobileLibrary
Around the world, the mobile library projects are bringing books and even advice to communities with serious and urgent needs.
Every week, two modified blue buses___41.___(stock) with children’s books carefully run down the streets ofKabul. These travelling libraries stop off at schools in different parts of the city,___42.___(deliver) a wealth of reading materials directly to the youngsters who have limited access to books. “A lot of schools in our city don’t have access to something as basic as a library,” says Rim, a 27-year-oldOxfordUniversitygraduate who___43.___(inspire) to start Charm, a non-profit organization, in her home city having grown up without many books herself. “We were trying to understand___44.___we could do to promote critical thinking in our country.”
For many people a bus or train journey presents a rare opportunity to get stuck into a book, and in some cities public transport is being regarded as means of getting books to communities that need___45.___most. The vehicle was rebuilt not only to spread the joy of reading, but also to improve people’s life.
Comic books were left on trains, buses and underground systems in the cities around theUK___46.___(early) this month to mark 80 years of Marvel Comics.
Carriages on the two subway trains inBeijingwere turned into audio book libraries, where passengers were able to download books. To give the train a library feel, the walls are decorated with books,___47.___covers look like bookshelves.
People in theNetherlandsget to travel on trains for free during the country’s annual book week celebrations. Passengers can present a novel___48.___a rail ticket.
In the Greek city ofThessaloniki, the transport ministry installed mini libraries at bus stops___49.___(allow) passengers to read as they wait for the bus, or borrow and read on their journey to be returned at a later date.
Passengers onNew York’s subway_____50._____download free short stories, poems, essays and so on to their devices.
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短文。

短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。

错误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（※），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

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。

My parents were singers but none of them played a musical instrument.There was an old piano in my school.I loved it so much that I could keep my hands off,but it was clear that I didn’t know how I was doing.One day,a teacher realized that I wanted to learn how to play a piano.She ended up gave me lessons after school.At the end of the term,I performed at the school concert.Two years late,my music teacher said to me,“There's nothing much more to teach you.From now on,you needed a better teacher and a better piano.”I did as told.Eventual,I was admitted into a school of music for student.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，本周末你校英语俱乐部将组织果园采摘活动。

请你用英文写则通知，内容包括：
1.活动信息；
2.准备事项；
3.表达期待。

注意：
1 .写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Notice
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English Club
参考答案
1. A
2. C
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. C 9. A 10. C 11. D
12. D 13. B 14. C 15. D
16. F 17. E 18. G 19. C 20. D
21. A 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. A 32.
B 33.
C 34. B 35. A 36. B 37.
D 38. C 39. D 40. C
41. stocked
42. delivering
43. was inspired
44. what 45. them
46. earlier
47. whose 48. instead of / rather than
49. to allow
50. can
51.(1).none 改为neither
考查不定代词。

我的父母都不会乐器。

我的父母是两个人，“两者都不”，要用neither,而none是三者及以上“都不”，故要把none 改为neither。

(2).添加not
考查语境。

根据上文可知虽然作者的父母都不会乐器，但作者却非常喜欢学校里的那架旧钢琴以致于我手离不开它。

分析句子可知是不能离开，而不是能离开，故要加not。

(3).how 改为what
考查连词。

but it was clear that I didn’t know how I was doing本句中doing缺少宾语，所以不能用how,而要用what.。

因此要把how改为what。

(4).a 改为the.
考查定冠词。

Play the piano是固定用法，“弹钢琴”，故要把a 改为the。

(5).gave 改为giving.
考查固定用法。

End up doing sth，最终处于….状态。

最终在我放学后给我上钢琴课。

因此要把gave改为giving。

(6).late 改为later
考查固定用法。

Two years later为固定用法，“两年后”。

故把late改为later。

(7).删除much
考查语境。

我再没有什么可以教你了。

根据句意可知much多余，因此去掉。

(8).needed 改need
考查谓语动词的时态。

你现在需要一个更好的老师和一架更好的钢琴。

是现在而不是过去需要，故要用一般现在时，因此要把needed改为need.
(9).Eventual 改为Eventually
考查副词。

根据句意是最后我被一所音乐学校录取了。

可知是作状语的，故要用副词Eventually。

(10). students.
考查名词的复数。

我是音乐学院里的其中的一个学生。

是许多学生。

故要用students
52.略。