2020年德州中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案

2020年德州中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案
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
Located besideLake Geneva, the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics. Here are some of the museum’s most moving moments.
The Olympic Park
The journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park, an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and theAlps. The park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport.
The first Olympic Symbol
The “Olympic Rings” flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913. The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics: Africa, Asia,America,AustraliaandEurope. The six color1 s include at least one color1 that is represented on the flag of every country.
The Stadiums
The stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship. Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums’ past and present, including one of the games’ most attractive stadiums, the Bird’s Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.
The Olympic Medals
Have you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like? The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze, silver, and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896. Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in which the games were held.
1.Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?
A.The Olympic Park.
B.The first Olympic Symbol.
C.The Stadiums.
D.The Olympic Medals.
2.What can you do in the section of The Stadiums?
A.Celebrate the glory of a sportsman.
B.Meet the designers of the stadiums.
C.Explore the future stadiums.
D.Enjoy the model of the Bird’s Nest.
3.In which column of a newspaper may this text appear?
A.Entertainment.
B.Science.
C.Travel.
D.Business.
B
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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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
7. 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.
C
In May this year, as part of our 150th anniversary, we asked readers aged between18 and 25 to enter an essay competition. The task was to tell us, in no more than 1,000 words, what scientific advance they would most like to see in their lifetimes, and why it mattered to them.
The response was phenomenal: we received 661 entries. Some entrants hoped that science would make their lifetimes much longer than they can currently expect. Many looked forward to work that will end climate change. Others wanted to see advances in our understanding of human history, crop growth, space exploration, and medical technologies. The ideas were inspiring.
The winner is a compelling essay by Yasmin Ali, a PhD student at the University of Nottingham, UK. Ali submitted a piece on Beethoven, her brother’s hearing loss and the science which she hoped would one day cure it. It stood out to the judges as a reminder of why many scientists do research: to make the world better tomorrow than it is today.
All essays were judged by a group of Nature editors. The top ten submissions were then ranked by three members of a separate judging group: Magdalena Skipper, editor-in-chief of Nature; Faith Osier, a researcher; and Jess Wade, a physicist. All submissions were kept anonymous throughout the process.
We also selected two runners-up(非冠军的获奖者).Physicist Robert Schittkoat Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, proposes that nuclear fusion(核聚变) could offer a solution to the climate crisis, in a piece that effortlessly mixes grand ambition with gentle humour. And chemist Matthew Zajac at the University of Chicagoin Illinois wrote a powerful personal account of why he wants to see advances in the field of same-sex reproduction.
The results show that today’s young scientists have a wealth of ideas, talent and conviction that research can
transform their world. We look forward to seeing what they do next.
8. What’s the essay competition about?
A. The scientific expectation.
B. The fantastic scientific ideas.
C. The dreams of future life.
D. The celebration of anniversary.
9. Why Yasmin Ali was chosen the winner?
A. She showed great talent in music.
B. She found the cure for the loss of hearing.
C. She appealed for people to care about hearing loss problem.
D. She reminded people to remember the meaning of science development.
10. What can we learn about the result of the essay competition?
A. Robert Schittko won the second place.
B. There were two winners in the essay competition.
C. Matthew Zajac presented his view of same-sex reproduction.
D. The two runners-up were selected for the same field they chose.
11. What isthe author’s attitude to the competitors’ ideas about science expectations?
A. Doubtful.
B. Favorable.
C. Impossible.
D. Ignorant.
D
As we all know, there are plenty of different parks to visit in theUK. All theme parks inBritainhave cafes, restaurants, picnic areas and gift shops, so you'll still have plenty to see and do when you and the kids have been on enough rides. There are usually smaller “funfair“ rides and games as well, so younger children won't get bored. Several theme parks also have other attractions next to them, e. g. water parks often open all year round, unlike the theme parks.
Whenever you are inBritain, there's likely to be a theme park within one or two hours,drive, bus ride or train journey. Several theme parks even have accommodation(膳宿)so you can stay for a day or two if you want to make a trip into a short holiday.
Prices forUKtheme parks vary considerably; some have an entrance price which allows you to go on all the rides, while in others you have to pay for every ride individually. It can also make a difference whether you go during peak time or not. For example, tickets always cost more during school holidays and weekends than they do during the weekdays.
Theme parks always get very busy during the summer months, so if you don't like crowds ifs usually a good idea to go earlier or later in the year!
If you're thinking of visiting aUKtheme park, it's worth having a look for special offers on tickets. Products such as chocolate bars and cereals sometimes have " buy one get one free" offers on theme park tickets, so keep a look out in shops and supermarkets.
12. This passage mainly talks about all the following EXCEPT.______.
A. things to do
B. prices for theme parks
C. rules to obey
D. special offers
13. If you go to the theme park during the weekdays, you'll probably.______.
A. have to spend more
B. save some money
C. win a big prize
D. get something free
14. According to the passage, what should you do if you are tired of crowds in the theme park?
A. Avoid the busiest months.
B. Go earlier or later in the daytime.
C. Choose one with few visitors.
D. Go there when no one is in it.
15. The best title for the text would be ______.
A. What to Do in the Theme Park
B. Theme Parks in theUK
C. Visiting the Theme Park
D. Introduction to Famous Theme Parks
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Have you ever woken up worrying about an unfinished project, an email that you forgot to send, or a meeting which you didn't have a chance to schedule?____16____It turns out that we just need to tell our brains when we will do what we need to do so they don't annoy us.
Researchers used to think that this low-level worry about unfinished tasks was our unconscious mind trying to get things done by reminding us of what we still needed to do.____17____
But recent research suggests that simply making a plan to deal with an unfinished task makes a huge difference in our ability to focus. When we don't know when or how we will finish the things on our task lists,
what will happen?____18____This is because undone tasks impress us more. As it turns out, our unconscious mind isn't actually urging us to do an undone task right now, but rather to make a plan for when we will get it done. To handle this, you can schedule a task on your calendar.____19____It seems that our brain needs to let something go.
____20____So stop worrying about an undone to-do list of things that you hope to accomplish in a given day or week. Instead. you should avoid being distracted by starting each day with a concrete plan for what you will work on and when. You don't have to constantly make choices about what to concentrate on: Just follow your schedule.
A. It is more about making lists.
B. It is vital to stay focused while making plans.
C. Or you can list it as an action task or a quick task.
D. When we have no specific plans, distractions certainly take over.
E. If your answer is yes, your brain is bothered by those undone lists.
F. The belief was that the reminders wouldn't stop until the tasks were done.
G. Our thoughts will typically wander from our present task to our undone tasks.
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More than 30,000 runners, selected from 160,000 applicants both in and out of China, took part in this year's Beijing Marathon on Nov. 3.
Wearing color1 ful T-shirts and posing for photos, they___21___at Tiananmen Square before taking their___22___at the starting line.
Nearly a decade ago, Chinese marathon___23___struggled to make full preparations. Now, at big___24___like the Beijing Marathon, runners must win a lottery to enter.
This is___25___of the world’s running boom. For millions of runners around the world, the real reason they___26___to pound the roads until their legs hurt is more than weight loss or fitness.
Chasing records like the three-hour___27___, for example, is important, but it’s not the reason people run mile after mile, up hills, in wind and rain, when they could just stay___28___in their beds. Record times are___29___the carrots they hang in front of themselves.
Last year, a runner in the United Kingdom_____30_____with the goal of running a marathon in less than three hours. In the end, he_____31_____in three hours and two minutes. However, he
was_____32_____afterward.
If I’d done it, that would be it, Mie told the Guardian. “Now I've still got my_____33_____, I can try again next year.”
Although running is_____34_____and requires effort, it also brings joy._____35_____children. When they are excited, they can’t stop running back and forth,_____36_____.
Indeed, when we race through the streets of a city, splashing through puddles (水洼), getting_____37_____in the rain and ruffled in the wind, we can_____38_____that childish joy again. As Holden Caulfield, the main_____39_____of the novelThe catchertheRye(《麦田里的守望者》), said, “I don’t_____40_____know what I was running for — Iguess I just felt like it.”
21. A.worked B.picked C.gathered D.speeded
22. A.places B.businesses C.charges D.suggestions
23. A.teachers anizers C.students D.teammates
24. A.events B.incidents C.shows D.things
25. A.part B.significance C.task D.benefit
26. A.think out B.head out C.cry out D.bring out
27. A.peace B.study C.progress D.mark
28. A.calm fortable C.healthy D.hopeless
29. A.only B.hardly pletely D.particularly
30. A.hiked B.injured C.refreshed D.trained
31. A.finished B.occurred C.failed D.attempted
32. A.astonished B.pleased C.worried D.upset
33. A.prize B.love C.target D.future
34. A.hard B.flexible C.exciting D.reasonable
35. A.Depend on B.Think about C.Believe in e to
36. A.up and down B.in a way C.from time to time D.on the contrary
37. A.happy B.wet C.sad D.scared
38. A.sense B.convince C.promise D.suspect
39. A.expert B.character C.reader D.assistant
40. A.still B.rather C.ever D.even
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
Why____41.____Britons and Americans have different spellings for the same words?
Noah Webster must be____42.____(responsibility) for this — at least in part. He believed it was important for America____43.____(show) its difference fromBritainthrough language. He wrote the first American spelling, grammar____44.____schoolbooks. He also thought words should be spelled more like how they sound.
Many years before he published his well-known American Dictionary of theEnglish Language, he published a much____45.____(small) and more radical (激进的) dictionary called ACompendious Dictionary. It included spellings such as w-i-m-m-e-n for “women”add t-u-n-g for “tongue”. That dictionary turned out to be a failure. However, he succeeded in introducing words such as “favor” “theater” instead____46.____“favour” “theatre” in his next dictionary years later.
There are some word differences we can’t blame Webster. For example, “while” and “whilst” mean the same thing, but nobody really____47.____(know) why “whilst” survived in Britain but disappeared in America. According to World Wide Words, “whilst”____48.____(think) to be more formal than “while”, even in Britain.____49.____(Obvious), “whilst” is not accepted in America because we are a less formal nation.
Geographic separation of the two______50.______(population) also let the language change differently in the two countries.
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：在错词下划一横线，并在该词的下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

This weekend, I watched a film namingDangal, which tells the story of a father and his two daughters. After that the father finds the girls have a gift for wrestling, he trains them hardly. People can't understand him, because they think wrestling is for men only. So the father ignores their strange look. Finally, when the elder sister wins an international match and realize her father's dream, exciting tears run down her cheeks. Her achievement encourages more India girls to learn wrestling. The film was great and I deeply moved by the love the father shows his daughters. I think it is worth seeing the second time.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假设你是李华，你的爱尔兰笔友Martin即将作为交换生来你校学习，担心不太适应中国的生活。

请你给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1.表示欢迎；
2.给出建议(至少2条)；
3.表达祝愿。

注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考答案
1. A
2. D
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. A 9. D 10. C 11. B
12. C 13. B 14. A 15. B
16. E 17. F 18. G 19. C 20. D
21. C 22. A 23. B 24. A 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. A 32.
B 33.
C 34. A 35. B 36. A 37. B 38. A 39. B 40. D
41. do 42. responsible
43. to show
44. and 45. smaller
46. of 47. knows
48. is thought
49. Obviously
50. populations
51.(1). naming → named
(2). 去掉that
(3). hardly → hard
(4). So → But / Yet
(5). look → looks
(6). realize → realizes
(7). exciting → excited
(8). India → Indian
(9). I后加was
(10). the → a
52.略。