2019-2020学年厦门市第二外国语学校高三英语期中考试试题及答案

2019-2020学年厦门市第二外国语学校高三英语期中考试试题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
If you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记) that will educate you, comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day, read on.
“Pride and Prejudice”by Jane Austen
A classic thatnever gets old. Set in ruralEnglandin the early 19th century, this tale centers around the Bennet family, a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match. Austen’s story focuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame, and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.
“Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the WorldWomen in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World”by Rachel Ignotofsky
It is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology, science, engineering and mathematics, from present day all the way back to 360 AD.
“Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls”by Elena Favilli
It tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day. With color1 portraits and biographies that are short and sweet, this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.
“Becoming”by Michelle Obama
We wouldn’t be able to write this list without including Michelle Obama’s memoir. “Becoming” has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood, family, motherhood, her own FLOTUS impact, the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now. And of course she writes all about meeting her husband and the many unique challenges they faced too.
1. What didthe Bennetsintend to do?
A.To marry their daughters to rich men.
B.To lessen pressure on their daughters.
C. To help their daughters marry for true love.
D. To make their daughters financially independent.
2. Whose book will attract a teen interested in science?
A. Jane Austen’s.
B.Rachel Ignotofsky’s.
C.Elena Favilli’s.
D.Michelle Obama’s.
3.What do the four books have in common?
A.They are all classics.
B.They are all biographies.
C.They are all related to the female.
D. They are all about heroes.
B
It might have been Jimmy Kimmel, or any other sharp-tongued talk show hosts of late-night TV. In this instance, it was Samantha Bee, stating her opposition to childhood vaccinations humorously. “Who are you going to believe?” she asked. “Leading authorities on medical science, or 800 comments on your cousin’s Facebook page?”
Joking about science can have serious effects, according to studies by communication scholars. Accordingly, since 2013, Paul, a psychological professor, has conducted studies of how satire (讥讽) can influence people’s beliefs about science, which have shown that if you want to interest people in science and shape their views on hot-button science issues, satirical humor can work better.
Many Americans pay little attention to science. Even people who regularly watch TV news receive only scraps of science information in their media diet, because mainstream media outlets devote so little airtime to the subject. On top of that, some Americans may regard science as inaccessible.
Yet satirical humor can reach viewers who would never watch NOVA or read — well, National Geographic. Millions of people watch late-night television programs live, and videos of these shows get millions of views on streaming services. In 2016, a vote conducted by the University of Delaware Center indicated that nearly one in 10 said they learned about science from late-night television shows.
Late-night hosts may occasionally poke fun at scientists. More often, however, the hosts promote a positive image of science. By making science entertaining to audience with little knowledge of the topic, late-night television could spark science engagement. Furthermore, the researchers concluded that satirical shows had the biggest impact among the least educated viewers, thus helping to narrow a gap in attention to science. Though late-night satirical humor can boost science interest and awareness, it has its limits. Science is complex, and conveying that complexity in a few minutes while telling jokes can be a challenge.
4. What does Paul’s studies of joking about science indicate?
A. It may do serious damage to science.
B. It can effectively popularize science.
C. It totally changes people’s attitude to science.
D. It will shift people’s attention from entertainment to science.
5. Why do TV watchers receive a little science information?
A. Because they enjoy watching entertainments.
B. Because science is not easy to come up with.
C. Because they find no interest in science issues.
D. Because science is scarcely seen on mainstream media.
6. What do we know about the late-night shows involving science?
A. The hosts get used to playing tricks on scientists.
B. The hosts’ aim is to build a positive image of science.
C. Education gap can be bridged through late-night shows.
D. Science participation can be promoted among their viewers.
7. What’s the author’s attitude towards combining science with satire?
A. Critical.
B. Objective.
C. Positive.
D. Negative.
C
There are many useful things we can do each day to feel better. It may take some efforts and time to make a habit of drinking 8 glasses of water daily or thinking more positively, but it is well worth it. What things do you do every day to feel better?
Probably the healthiest thing you can do to feel better each day is to exercise early in the morning. You don't have to run the whole morning or spend a few hours in the gym. Even doing some easy exercise like walking, sit-ups or jumping the rope will help you feel better in no time!
Again, due to our busy schedules, we don't get enough sleep each night. If you have trouble falling asleep, avoid watching TV or surfing the Internet right before bed. Also, try to make healthy bedtime snack choices and don't drink tea or coffee too late in the day.
If you drink 3 glasses of water, 4 glasses of coffee or tea and a glass of soda each day and think that you drink enough water, think again. Your body needs water (not coffee or soda!) to function properly. Aiming to drink 7-8 glasses of water each day can make you feel better.
Being positive is the key to a longer life. Positive thoughts can help improve your overall heath. Life is full of
stressful situations and it's hard to stay cheerful when everything goes wrong, but your positive attitude can help you solve any problem and fight any stress faster and easier. Your positive attitude is especially good for your heart health. Smile, stay positive and live a longer life!
8. In the author's opinion which can benefit us most in order that we feel better?
A. Sleeping enough.
B. Drinking enough water.
C. Thinking more positively.
D. Taking morning exercise.
9. Which of the following agrees with what is said in Paragraph 3?
A. Drinking tea or coffee makes us sleep less.
B. Drinking tea before bed makes it harder to fall asleep.
C. Watching TV or surfing the Internet leads to less sleep.
D. Our busy schedules cause more difficulty in falling asleep.
10. Why is water necessary to our body?
A. Because it can make us feel better.
B. Because it can have our body work smoothly.
C. Because in can do more good to our body thancoffee.
D. Because it can hep avoid feeling thirsty.
11. What do we need most when everything goes wrong?
A. Thinking positively.
B. Thinking out wise ways.
C. Having a right attitude.
D. Staying cheerful.
D
Simply being quiet is a growing appeal. Lots of business have appeared to meet a rising demand for quiet time, from silent weekend getaways to silent dining, silent reading parties and even silent dating. Silence can mean different things to different people. We are usually silent only with those closest to us. So there is something almost radical(不同凡响的)about the recent trend towards enjoying silence with strangers.
Mariel started a regular silent reading party inDundeejust under a year ago. Readers bring their books and meet in a bar, where they read together in silence for an hour or sometimes two and then put their books away to chat and have a drink. “When the reading party starts, everything goes quiet,” says Mariel, “ It’s a little bit surreal (超现实的), especially in what is usually a noisy bar. However, there is something special about sharing the silence with others. It offers a chance to escape from reality; everyone is so busy with work and with technology being ever present. An event like thisgives people the opportunity to escape these things for a while.”
Honi Ryan is an artist based inBerlinwho began hosting silent dinner back in 2006. The rules of the dinner are: no talking, no using your voice, no reading or writing, trying to make as little noise as possible, not connecting with technology, and staying for at least two hours. So far she has taken her silent dinner project toMexico, theUS,AustraliaandChina. “It’s evident that the age-old connections we make over food do not depend on the words around it. Silence creates the space for the people and places involved to fill with whatever is needed;itis quite different from our usual social behaviors.”
12. Why have lots of silent businesses appeared?
A. To satisfy people’s demand for silence.
B. To make people get close to each other.
C. To appeal to young people.
D. To change people’s old way of life.
13. What can we learn about Mariel’s silent reading parties?
A. Readers can use their voice while reading.
B. Readers can be busy with their work.
C. Readers can connect with technology.
D. Readers can chat and drink after reading.
14. The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to .
A. noise
B. space
C. silence
D. food
15. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Escape from Reality.
B. Enjoying Being Quiet.
C. Silent Reading Parties.
D. Silent Dining Projects.
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
A Diet Without Enough Protein Can Cause Depression
Depression is a condition so common, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls it “a leading cause of disability.”
Difficulty in falling asleep, loss of appetite, and loss of ability to concentrate are just a few of the other effects of depression. WHO estimates that worldwide, at any one time, 350 million people suffer from the condition. While life events such as the loss of a spouse or a job may create a happening of depression, many cases come from within and are not caused by a life event.
Now scientists are working on a new aspect of cure: nutrition.___16___The Indian Journal of Psychiartryreports that both before and during a happening of depression, those with the condition will show a “poor appetite…”___17___Many cases of depression, if not most cases, affect those who don’t eat properly.
So what does protein have to do with all this? It all comes down to amino acids (氨基酸). Proteins are made up of amino acids, chemicals known as the “building blocks of life.” There are 20 different amino acids.___18___
Both the human brain and nervous system use amino acids as a substance that creates a signal from one brain cell to another or one nerve cell to another, thus relaying information between the cells. What the final result then?___19___
Since amino acids make up protein, a diet which lacks in protein will cause weaker communication between the brain cells. This lessens the signal being sent from one brain cell to the next during a thought.___20___This is why depression can often express itself as anger or aggression.
A.The ultimate effect is how we think.
B.Don't ruin your appetite by eating between meals.
C.Skipping meals itself can create a depressed mood.
D.A new research suggests that nutrition can lessen some of the risks of depression.
E.India is perhaps the world’s leader in researching the connection between diet and depression.
F.Many of them are made by the human body, but nine others, the “essential” amino acids, must be eaten in one’s diet.
G.The process can lead to twisted signals, which can not only lead to depression, but also, according to many scientists, aggression.
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This heartwarming story began unfolding on Father's Day. It might have been a(n)___21___for dads across theU.S.,___22___for Don Rosario, it was “another day at the office.” The 70-year-old,___23___his traditional suit, cowboy hat and leather belt,was___24___a cart around aChicagoneighborhood- hard work for anyone on a hot summer day. However, thanks to some___25___customers and the kindness that spread widely, he___26___had the opportunity to enjoy___27___.
Rosario Del Real had been working as a carpenter (木匠) from home. But an injury___28___him to take a break from his profession. He started to sell paletas (棒冰) to the___29___.
Since Oscar Gonzalez and his friend Victor Dominguez were____30____a Father's Day barbecue for their
families, they invited the paleta salesman to____31____them. Everyone bonded quickly, and before long, they decided to buy all of the paletas inRosario's____32____so that he could go home and rest.
One of their friends____33____a video of the heartwarming sale and____34____it on the social sharing app TikTok. The video drew attention from the public, and then the family set up a fundraiser to____35____Rosarioretire. The first____36____was to raise $10,000 for their new friend, but____37____strangers from all over the world ended up____38____more than $62,000.
Even before learning that his new friends had____39____a huge amount for his retirement,Rosariowas moved to tears by their generosity that day -although he was____40____to have the opportunity to work. “I don't like to sit at home doing nothing and without a purpose.” he said.
21. A. stage B. holiday C. accident D. challenge
22. A. or B. so C. but D. and
23. A. packing B. cleaning C. wearing D. trying
24. A. pushing B. selling C. repairing D. observing
25. A. calm B. sweet C. energetic D. graceful
26. A. finally B. actually C. extremely D. usually
27. A. shelter B. success C. company D. retirement
28. A. forced B. requested C. enabled D. permitted
29. A. partners B. carpenters C. neighbors D. colleagues
30. A. hosting B. donating C. visiting D. filming
31. A. hire B. join C. support D. represent
32. A. cart B. office C. apartment D. neighborhood
33. A. found B. explored C. attracted D. recorded
34. A. sent B. tapped C. posted D. updated
35. A. see B. help C. hear D. make
36. A. goal B. reaction C. process D. impact
37. A. honest B. confident C. generous D. humorous
38. A. owning B. saving C. borrowing D. contributing
39. A. selected B. collected C. rejected D. expected
40. A. capable B. powerful C. suitable D. grateful
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
Have you ever yelled angrily at someone when you____41.____(be) hungry? If so, you’ve experienced “hangry”—some people get bad-tempered when they are overdue for a feed.
But where does hanger come from? Everything you eat is digested into various nutrients____42.____will go into your bloodstream. And they are then distributed to your organs and tissues and used for energy. As time____43.____(pass) after your last meal, the amount of these nutrients in your bloodstream starts to drop. If its levels fall far enough, your brain will consider it____44.____a life-threatening situation.
Simple things can become difficult when you’re really hungry. You may find____45.____hard to concentrate, or you may make silly____46.____(decide). You might also find that your words tend to become sharp and unclear. Another thing that may be more difficult when you’re hungry is behaving within socially acceptable norms.
The_____47._____(easy) way to handle hanger is to eat something before you get too hungry.____48.____you may have a strong desire for quick-fix foods, such as chocolate and potato chips, these foods generally may cause you_____49._____(feel) hangrier soon. So go for nutrient-rich, natural foods that help satisfy hunger for as long as possible, without excess calories.
A final way of handling hanger is to suggest that difficult situations_______50._______(deal) with after a meal, not before.
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。

作文中共有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：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。

Dear Bill,
How time flies! I went back to school and begin my lesson last month. It will be ten months before I attend the College Entrance Examination, that makes me worried. I failed pass the English test last term because of I had difficulty with it. I will never give up and determine to give myself the second chance to pass them. I will ask my teachers and friends for advices on how to improve it and work out a detailed plan. Besides, I will make fully use of time. Do you have any good ideas? Tell me or I will be grateful to you.
I'm looking forward to hear from you.
Yours ,
Li Hua 第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是学生会主席李华，你所在的城市刚发布了《电动自行车安全管理条例》。

请你代表学生会写一封倡议书，呼吁同学们在骑电动自行车时佩戴头盔。

内容包括：
1.骑行者缺乏安全意识；
2.说明佩戴头盔的好处；
3.呼吁同学们在骑电动车时佩戴头盔。

注意：1.词数100左右，可以适当增加细节，行文连贯；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear fellow students,
A regulation has been issued recently that all citizens shall wear a helmet while riding an electric bicycle.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________
Thank you!
The Student Union
参考答案
A B C
[语篇导读]
1. B
2. D
3. D
4. B
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. C
9. A 10. D 11. C 12. B
16. E 17. C 18. F 19. A 20. G
21. B 22. C 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. B 32.
A 33. D 34. C 35.
B 36. A 37.
C 38.
D 39. B 40. D
41. were
42. which##that
43. passes 44. as
45. it 46. decisions
47. easiest
48. Though##Although
49. to feel
50. should be dealt## be dealt
51.(1). begin→began
(2). that→which
(3). 在failed后加to
(4). 删除of
(5).the→a
(6). them→it
(7). advices→advice
(8). fully→full
(9).or→and
(10).hear→hearing
52.略。