2020届昆明市第一中学高三英语期末试卷及参考答案

2020届昆明市第一中学高三英语期末试卷及参考答案
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
Last summer, Katie Steller pulled off the freeway on her way to work inMinneapolis. She stopped at a traffic light, where a man was sitting with a sign asking for help. She rolled down her window and shouted. “Hey. I’m driving around giving free haircuts. Do you want one right now?” The man laughed, then paused. “Actually,” he said, “I was really hoping to get a haircut.” Steller pulled out a red chair from her car and helped the man cut his hair immediately. After the work was done, the man looked in a mirror. “I look good!” he said.
Up to now, Steller has given 30 or so such haircuts around the city to people with little influence, and she is strongly aware of the power of her cleanup job.
As a teen, she suffered from a severe disease, causing her hair to get thinned, so her mother arranged for Steller’s first professional haircut. “To sit down and have somebody look at me and talk to me like a person and not just an illness, it helped me feel cared about and less alone,” she says. After that, Steller knew she wanted to have her own barbershop so she could help people feel the way she’d felt that day. Not long after finishing cosmetology (美容术) school in 2009, she began what she now calls her Red Chair Project, reaching out to people on the streets. Her aim was that by doing some kind acts, others would be inspired to spread their own.
“Part of what broke my heart was just how lonely peoplelooked,” she said. “I thought maybe I’d go around and ask if people want free haircuts. I can’t fix their problems, but maybe I can help them feel less alone for a moment.”
It all began with a belief in simple acts of kindness, such as a free haircut. “The way you show up in the world matters,” said Steller. “You have no idea what people are going to do with the kindness that you give them.”
1. How does the writer begin the passage?
A. By making a comparison.
B. By giving a reason.
C. By raising a question.
D. By describing a scene.
2. What made Stellar start the Red Chair Project?
A. Her mother’s love for her.
B. Her interest in cosmetology.
C. Her care for those in need.
D. Her wish to fight severe diseases.
3. What did Stellar expect from the project?
A. To spread kindness.
B. To solve social problems.
C. To deal with relationships.
D. To make people look smarter.
B
Nextdoor，an online social network for neighbors，says it has attracted $60 million from early backers of technology giants，Google，Amazon and Facebook.
The new investment，1ed by venture firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and investment firm Tiger Global Management，values Nextdoor at more than $500 million，said a personfamiliar with the matter.
Nextdoor members make Facebook-style postings，giving or seeking recommendations for services such as babysitters and yard maintenance or local retailers and restaurants. They also post about community issues such as parking，crimeand safety，or items for sale or loan.
The investment sum emphasizes the appeal of businesses that can tap into the growing use of mobile devices，as well as social networking Perhaps the best current example is Twitter，which is preparing for an initial public offering that values the company at up to about $11 billion.
“We’re all spending more time with our screens，more engaged，but I think data shows we’re less connected，”said John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins，mentioning his own experience of knowing few of his neighbors. Nextdoor，with its ability to introduce neighbors to each other，helps people regain the sense of connection，he said.
Early next year，Nextdoor plans to expand to Canada，followed by Great Britain，Australia，and South Africa，chief executive NiravTolia said. While Nextdoor has not yet have made any profit after two years of operations，Tolia said he is not worried.
“If we look at the great companies at this stage，none of them started to monetize this early in their evolution. ”Tolia said. “It’s all about getting the product right. ”Eventually，Nextdoor plans to tap into local advertising，he said.
Nextdoor is currently used in 22，527 neighborhoods across the United States，up from 5，694 a year ago. Including the latest funding round，it has raised just over $100 million.
4. What attitude do the early backers of technology grant hold towards Nextdoor?
A. They doubt its value.
B. They think poorly of it.
C. They are in favor of it.
D. They are worried about it.
5. What is mainly discussed about Nextdoor in Paragraph 3?
A. Its members.
B. Its service.
C. Its value.
D. Its location.
6. What is the author’s purpose of mentioning Twitter in Paragraph 4?
A. To support his viewpoint.
B. To post an advertisement.
C. To introduce a network.
D. To makea public offer.
7. How does Nirav Tolia feel about the future of Nextdoor?
A. Curious.
B. Upset.
C. Cautious.
D. Optimistic.
C
If you’re looking for a reason to care about tree loss, this summer’s record-breaking heat waves might be it. Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to arecent study. But tree cover in US cities is shrinking (缩减). A study published last year by the US Forest Service found that we lost 36 million trees annually from urban and rural communities over a five-year period. “If we continue on this path, cities will become warmer, more polluted and generally unhealthier for inhabitants,” said David Nowak, a senior US Forest Service scientist and co-author of the study. Nowak says there are many reasons why our tree cover is declining, including hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, insects and disease. But the one reason for tree loss that humans can control is sensible development.
Nowak says there is a downside to trees too, such as pollen allergy (花粉过敏) or large tailing branches in storms, and people don’t like sweeping leaves. But, he says, there are ways cities and counties can manage trees to help communities thrive (繁荣). Urban forests especially need our help to replace fallen trees. Unlike rural areas, it is very difficult for trees to repopulate themselves in a city environment with so much pavement and asphalt (沥青). “A lot of our native trees can’t actually find a place to drop a seed so they can regenerate,” explains Greg Levine, co-executivedirector of Trees Atlanta. “That’s why the community has to go in and actually plant a tree because the areas just aren’t natural anymore.”
Nowak says the first step is caring for the trees on your own property (财产). “We think we pay for our house, and sowe must maintain it. But because we don’t pay for nature, we don’t need to. And that’s not necessarily true.”
8. Why does the author mention “trees can lower summer daytime temperatures”?
A. To tell the temperatures in summer are high.
B. To explain the reason of tree loss.
C. To tell trees are helpful.
D. To introduce the topic.
9. How can humans control tree loss according to Nowak?
A. Develop cities in reasonable ways.
B. Prevent fires form damaging trees.
C. Improve climate to let trees grow.
D. Decrease insects in cities.
10. Why do forests in cities need our help?
A. Because trees don’t grow in a city environment.
B. Because native trees don’t drop seeds any more.
C. Because trees in urban areas can’t regenerate naturally.
D. Because humans want to plant more trees.
11. What is the purpose of this passage?
A. Describe the importance of trees in cities.
B. Appeal people to protect trees in their surroundings.
C. Ask people to plant trees with the author.
D. Show the number of trees in theUSis declining.
D
Once a rich and clever boy had practically everything a boy could want, so he was not interested in most toys. But he couldn't get a very old mirror, and heconvinced his parents to buy it from mysterious（神秘的）old man. When the mirror arrived home, the boy went to see his reflection in it. His face looked very sad indeed. He tried smiling and making funny faces, but his reflection continued with its sad expression. "What a terrible mirror! It's the first time I've seen a mirror that didn't work properly!" the boy jumped violently.
That same afternoon he went into the street to play and bought a few toys, but on his way to the park he saw a little girl who was crying her heart out. The girl was crying so much and looked so lonely that the rich boy went over to help her and to see what had happened. The little girl told him that she had lost her parents.
Together the two set off in search of the parents. As the little girl wouldn't stop crying, the boy spent his money buying her sweets to cheer her up. Finally, after much walking, they found her parents who were much
worried and were looking for her everywhere.
The rich boy said goodbye to them. As it was getting late, he decided to head for home, without being able to play. At home, he went to his room, and noticed a shining light in the corner, the same corner he had left the mirror in. Seeing this, he went over to the mirror, and realised that the light was coming from his own body, so radiant（闪亮的）with happiness he had become.
And so he understood the mystery of that mirror, the only mirror which could faithfully reflect the true joy of its owner. He realised it was true. He felt very happy at having helped that little girl. And since then, each morning when he looked in that mirror and failed to see a special shine, he knew what he had to do to bring it back.
12. How did the boy feel when he first looked into the mirror?
A. Embarrassed.
B. Angry.
C. Worried.
D. Delighted.
13. Why was the little girl crying so hard?
A. She couldn't find her parents.
B. She couldn't get the mysterious mirror.
C. Her parents couldn't buy toys for her.
D. The boy refused to give his toys to her.
14. What could the boy see in the mirror after he went back from the park?
A. A shining toy.
B. A broken mirror.
C. His happy face.
D. The lovely girl.
15. What is the purpose of this text?
A. To tell us a horrible story.
B. To introduce to us a strange mirror.
C. To warn us not to be selfish.
D. To encourage us to help others.
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There are several factors that may determine why a country chooses a particular passport colour.___16___Some countries attempt to fit in with nations or political groups they’d like to join. Governments can choose the overall design and colour for their passports from one of the four basic color1 s: red, blue, green, or black.
Red Passports
Red, the most common passport colour, not only has religious meanings, but also may point to a country’s history or politics.___17___
Blue Passports
___18___Traditionally, the colour blue is meant to represent the “New World” nations in North and South
America, andOceania. TheU.S.passport has been blue since 1976.
Green passports
Green is the most common colour of choice for Arab countries.___19___The citizens of several West African countries also have travel documents that are different shades of green, which means they belong to the Economic Community of West African States.
Black Passports
Black passports are not as common as brighter color1 s, though dark shades tend to make a document look more official.___20___NewZealand’s passport is black since it’s the country’s national colour.
In all, the reasons why passports are different color1 s often have important and deep meanings to each government.
A. What do the different passport color1 s mean?
B. The second most common passport colour is blue.
C. People tend to dislike black because it is not beautiful.
D. These factors include religious, geographical, historical or cultural concerns.
E. Considered as a sign of nature and life, it is important for Arabian religions.
F. Only 10 countries have black passports, all unconnected with geography or religion.
G. Northern European countries generally hold red passports.
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It is every kid's worst nightmare (噩梦). A six-year-old boy, Jaden Hayes, has____21____it twice. First, he lost his dad when he was four and then last month his mom____22____unexpectedly in her sleep.
“I tried and I tried and I tried to get her____23____, but I couldn't.” said Jaden. No one could imagine how____24____Jaden was. But there's another side to his darkness. A few weeks ago he told his aunt Barbara that he was sick and tired of seeing everyone around____25____all the time. And an idea crossed his mind. He had a /an____26____to solve it.
“And that was the start of it," said Barbara. "That's where the adventure____27____. Jaden asked his aunt Barbara to buy a bunch of____28____and bring him to downtownSavannah,Georgianear where he lives, so he could____29____them away. "I'm trying to make people_____30_____," said Jaden.
Jaden_____31_____people who aren't already smiling and then turns their_____32_____around. So far he’s gone out on four different occasions, collecting nearly 500 smiles. He is always_____33_____, even if sometimes
he doesn't get exactly what he was hoping_____34_____. It is just difficult for some people to_____35_____a six-year-old orphan (孤儿)who would offer a toy-expecting nothing_____36_____—except a smile.
"I'm counting on it to be 33,000," said Jaden. When asked if he could make that_____37_____and have any influence on the world, he answered: "I think I can. I don't have to change the_____38_____greatly, but it's enough to help_____39_____it a little. Only if I carry it on can I make a big_____40_____to others."
21. A. predicted B. experienced C. avoided D. escaped
22. A. wandered B. disappeared C. wept D. died
23. A. moved B. relaxed C. awake D. energetic
24. A. painstaking B. embarrassed C. conscious D. heartbroken
25. A. busy B. sad C. nervous D. exhausted
26. A. plan B. analysis C. arrangement D. discussion
27. A. existed B. began C. arrived D. focused
28. A. goods B. gifts C. toys D. sweets
29. A. put B. pack C. take D. give
30. A. smile B. communicate C. reform D. reflect
31. A. runs after B. seeks for C. depends on D. believes in
32. A. nightmare B. adventure C. future D. day
33. A. optimistic B. painful C. sensitive D. anxious
34. A. to B. from C. for D. of
35. A. approach B. adopt C. disturb D. refuse
36. A. in return B. in common C. for sure D. for free
37. A. goal B. schedule C. standard D. conclusion
38. A. problem B. world C. idea D. relationship
39. A. construct B. protect C. sweeten D. broaden
40. A. wish B. promise C. difference D. challenge
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
A supermarket employee in Illinois is being called a hero after____41.____(run) across the store’s parking lot to save a baby____42.____was in a runaway shopping cart(购物车).
Ben Mazur, who was a worker at a Schnucks supermarket in Alton, was pushing shopping
carts____43.____he heard a car horn honking(喇叭鸣响) repeatedly. “It turns out, the owner of the car was trying to get someone’s attention because there was a runaway cart____44.____(roll) down the store’s parking lot,” according to the supermarket manager.
Mazur quickly noticed it wasn’t just a cart—there was also a baby placed in the child seat.
“The mom was putting her other kids in the car and didn’t realize____45.____was happening,” Mazur explained. “I stopped what I was doing,____46.____(run) across the lot and pulled the cart back before it rolled into a stop sign.”
Now, both the manager____47.____customers speak highly of Mazur.
“We have a slanting(倾斜的) parking lot so carts can get rolling fast,” said Alton Co-Manager Tom Moore. “Quick thinking on Ben’s part saved the baby. Congrats, Ben, you’re____48.____brave man!”
“Not all____49.____(hero) wear capes(披肩),”a customer added.
“You ran_____50._____(fast) than a speeding baby!” another joked. “Good job, Ben.”
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.
Michael, who now studied in our school, is my good friend. On the morning of last Saturday he asked me spend the weekend together with himself. It was such fine weather that we had decided to hang around in the town. There were lots of people walk here and there. Michael looked interesting in everything he saw. Three hours went by before we both felt hungrily, but all the restaurant were full of guests. To our excitement, we were about to give up while two guests rose and left. We immediately sat down for our lunch and about an hour later we took the taxi home.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华,你的英国笔友Jack来信告诉你，他学习效率很低。

请你给Jack回信，提供一些你提高学习效率的方法。

主要内容包括：
1.安静的学习地点；
2.上课集中注意力（记笔记，回答老师问题……）；
3.适当的运动和休息。

注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Jack,
I have received your letter
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____
Yours
Li Hua
参考答案
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. D 9. A 10. C 11. B
12. B 13. A 14. C 15. D
16. D 17. G 18. B 19. E 20. F
21. B 22. D 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. B 32.
D 33. A 34. C 35. D 36. A 37. A 38. B 39. C 40. C
41. running
42. who##that
43. when 44. rolling
45. what 46. ran
47. and 48. a
49. heroes 50. faster
51.(1). studied→studies
(2). me前∧to
(3). himself→him
(4).去掉had
(5). walk→walking
(6). interesting→interested
(7). hungrily→hungry
(8).restaurant→restaurants.
(9). while→when
(10). the→a
52.略。