2020-2021学年武汉市第三十九中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及参考答案

2020-2021学年武汉市第三十九中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及
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
Shopping centers，stadiums and universities may soon have a new tool to help fight crime.
ACaliforniacompany called Knightscope says its robots can predict and prevent crime. Knightscope says the goal is to reduce crime by half in areas the robots guard.
William Santana Li is the chief executive officer of Knightscope. He says，"These robot security guards will change the world. Our planet has more than seven billion people on it. It's going to quickly get to nine billion people. The security equipmentthat we have globally is just not going to develop that fast. The company's Autonomous Data Machines can become the eyes and ears of law enforcement（执法）."
"You want them to be machines plus humans. Let. the machines do the heavy and sometimes dangerous work and let the humans do the strategic decision-making work，so it's always working all together."
The machines do not carry weapons but they have day and night video cameras which are able to turn 360 degrees and can also sense chemical and biological weapons.
Some people may become concerned about their privacy, especially in connection with the video recordings. Some people may worry that such recordings will appear on the Internet. Eugene Volokh, a law professor at the UCLA School of Law, says the machines have to be used in the right way and it will be interesting to see how state laws deal with this kind of video.
William Santana Li says there is a long waiting list for the robots in theUS. Workers in the company are working overtime to meet the demands of the market. At least 25 other countries are also interested in these robot security guards.
1. What can this new tool do for humans?
A. Make strategic decisions.
B. Keep watching day and night.
C. Carry heavy weapons.
D. Stop crime autonomously.
2. Why are some people worried about the new robots?
A. Their privacy may be let out.
B. The robots are very expensive.
C. Robots will replace humans.
D. They will be out of work soon.
3. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?
A. Robots Are Becoming More Popular
B. Robots Contribute aLotto the World
C. Robots Are in Great Demand Now
D. Security Robots Could Help Cut Crime
B
A smiling panda and a walking Chinese lantern will be the mascots of the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics (残奥会）in Beijing .
The mascots were known to the public on Sept.17, 2019 at a ceremony inBeijing. Beijing Mayor Chen Jining described them as adorable, unique , and exquisite (精致的）。

He said they shows Chinese people’s longing for the 2022 Beijing WinterOlympics in a visually appealing way and extends Chinese people’s warm invitation to friends throughout the world .
The panda, named Bing Dwen Dwen , is the Olympic mascot. Colourful circles around its face symbolize skating tracks and 5G technology, according to the website of theBeijingorganizing committee . Bing , the Chinese word for “ ice “, shows purity and strength, while Dwen Dwen means sincerity , liveliness, and health , the website said. The choice of the iconic animal , considered the national treasure , is not a surprise to people inChina. While many applaud Bing Dwen Dwen for its cuteness on social media , some are not favourably impressed by the lack of creativity in choosing a panda . The giant panda was one of the five mascots of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics , and it was also the symbol for the Asian Games inBeijingin 1990.
“Today is an important step on a milestone inBeijing’s journey to make history as the first ever , in Olympic history , to host both summer and winter editions of the Olympic Games , International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said at the ceremony .
Based on a traditional red lantern , Paralympic mascot Shuey Rhon Rhon creates a cheerful atmosphere of the Chinese Lunar New Year ,which will fall around the time of the Winter Games , the organizing committee said . It is sporting(穿戴）a yellow scarf, a circle of yellow doves around its head , and a traditional Chinese paper-cut . “Shuey “ means snow in Chinese and “Rhon Rhon” means “inclusiveness ”and “harmonization”, implying that the
world civilizations communicate with each otherand live in harmony , the committee said .
The two mascots were selected from more than 5800 submission from 35 countries .
4. What does Chen Jining think of Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon ?
A. They represent the IOC.
B. They have great artistic value.
C. They show Chinese people’s hospitality.
D. They have much room for improvement.
5. Why are some people not satisfied with choosing Bing Dwen Dwen ?
A. Because pandas are the national treasure .
B. Because it is too colourful for the Olympics.
C. Because its design is lacking in creativity .
D. Because a panda has been chosen as a mascot three times .
6. What record willBeijingset after hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics ?
A. The most athletes joining in the event .
B. The first Asian city to host the Olympics .
C. The first city to host two editions of the Olympics .
D. The longest time in history.
7. What can we learn about Shuey Rhon Rhon from the text ?
A. It is symbol of Chinese culture .
B. It is designed by a foreign artist .
C. It is a representative of competition
D. It is a mixture of 35 different cultures.
C
Firefighters in Florida this week helped rescue a bald eagle with a fishing hook stuck in its beak（嘴）and the attached line wrapped around its wing and beak. Firefighters at Pasco County Fire Rescue Station 21 on Thursday were greeted by two children holding the injured bald eagle and seeking help, according to the station’s Facebook page.
The firefighters called Owl’s Nest Sanctuary（保护区）for Wildlife in Odessa for assistance and a volunteer came out to help. "It appears that the eagle was wrapped in the line for about two days, was underweight, and thirsty,” the post said.Floridahas one of the densest concentrations of nesting bald eagles in the lower 48 states
with an estimated 1 ,500 nesting pairs according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.PascoCountyis located in the state's west central coast north ofTampa.
After the eagle was examined, it was placed in a container and taken to the sanctuary for treatment where Kris Potter, the sanctuary's director, successfully removed the hook.
The sanctuary posted on its Facebook page that the eagle is making up for lost time when it comes to food. "He's eating all his meals with great enthusiasm and doesn't leave a crumb（碎屑）behind,“ the post said. "In the meantime, this big guy is resting and recovering ——he's already looking so much better!”
After the eagle is considered stable, it will be taken toBuschGardensinTampafor further treatment, according to the post.
“ Thankfully the eagle appears in good health and veterinarians（兽医）believe that the eagle will fully recover," the post said.
When the eagle is cleared for return to the wild, it will be released in the area around Station 21 , the station said in its post.
“A big thank-you to everyone who helped save this bald eagle's life! We are thankful for this happy outcome!” the post concluded. The sanctuary used the story to remind those who enjoy fishing to properly dispose of their garbage.
8. Who initially found the injured bald eagle?
A. Firefighters.
B. Two children.
C. The sanctuary's founder.
D. A volunteer.
9. Where will the eagle be set free?
A. AtPascoCounty Fire Rescue Station 21.
B. In the neighborhood around Station 21.
C. In the sanctuary inOdessa.
D. InBuschGardensinTampa.
10. Why did the sanctuary post the story?
A. To win a good reputation.
B. To praise those firefighters.
C. To appeal to people to protect bald eagles.
D. To remind fishing lovers to deal with rubbish properly.
11. What can we know about the outcome of the event?
A. It's unexpected.
B. It's beautiful.
C. It's humorous.
D. It's discouraging.
D
Have you ever thrown a camel? Camels are large and heavy animals so it would be hard to throw. But in the French-speaking Democratic Republic ofthe Congo, “to throw a camel” is a way of saying “to make a spelling mistake”.
In the past, a phrase like that was not accepted by the French government as an official French term. But recently, the French Ministry of Culture worked on a new kind of dictionary that accepts the idea that many people outside of France speak the language. The language has changed over time and is different in places like Ivory Coast in West Africa or Quebec in Cana-da, compared to how it is in Paris
A new online dictionary, called the French speakers’ dictionary, includes new French words from around the world. It was released on March 18—just in time for International French Speaker’s Day on March 20.
Supporters say the new Internet dictionary is more democratic than earlier French dictionaries that only showed the way highly educated French people spoke. The new dictionary includes unofficial words like “pourriel”, which means an unwanted email if you are in Canada. It is a word based on “courriel”, which just means an email.
French President Emmanuel Macron proposed the idea of the dictionary in 2018. It now contains about 600.000 terms, Roselyne Bachelot is the French Culture Minister. She said the dictionary is not just for France's 67 million citizens, but for the 300 million French speakers worldwide.
The aim, supporters say, is to recognize the way language changes. Words and expressions included in the dictionary come from over 50 countries—even from the United States Some people in the southern U. S. state of Louisiana speak French.
People can see the dictionary on a website or with an app. Users can also send in new words they think should be included. Official dictionaries produced by the French Academy in Paris were first published hundreds of years ago and are regularly updated.
12. What do we mean if we say a man “throws a camel” in French?
A. He talks big.
B. He is very strong.
C. He makes a joke.
D. He misspells a word.
13. What is the purpose of the publication date of the new online dictionary?
A. To celebrate an event.
B. To honor foreign users.
C. To draw more attention.
D. To meet an urgent need.
14. Where does the word “pourriel” come from?
A. French.
B. An email.
C. A holiday.
D. Canada.
15. What can people do with the new dictionary?
A. Update it regularly.
B. Recommend new words to it.
C. Change the meaning of its words.
D. Regard it as an official dictionary.
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Fishing is a great family sport，and a fun summertime activity.___16___. If you have never fished before it can seem very complicated. Expert fishers know when and where to find certain fish and the best technique to catch each fish. Expert knowledge comes from years of experience.___17___.
As a beginner you will want to use a technique called“Bait(鱼饵)Fishing”. This type of fishing is probably the easiest technique for catching fish. You will need some basic fishing equipment，which you can get at almost any outdoor gear store. You will have to have a rod and fishing line，hooks，some bait and if you are planning on keeping the fish，you will need something to store the fish.
The best way to learn how to fish is to learn fromsomeone who already knows，so when planning your fishing trip，be sure to bring along someone who has fished before.___18___，you will need to decide where to go fishing. Probably for the first time you will want to go to a local lake，where the water is calm and there are plenty of fish. You should also try to research the different types of fish that live in the place you decide to fish，so you know what types of bait they like to eat and what you want to do with the fish once you have caught it.
___19___，you probably want to clean the fish，then store it before continuing fishing. If you want to release the fish，be extra careful when removing the hook，so it doesn’t get hurt too badly，then gently hold the fish in the water and allow it to swim away out of your hands.
___20___Take some time to learn from an expert and you will be able to catch all types of fish using a wide variety of methods.
A. If you want to keep the fish
B. After you have decided to go fishing
C. Once your hook and bait is in the water
D. Now you have a very basic understanding of fishing
E. There are many different species of fish and types of fishing
F. Here are a few simple and basic fishing tips to get you started
G. At this point you will need to determine if you want to keep the fish
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
Taking back my life
I received a private message on Facebook. It began harmlessly enough："Hey, girl. Wanted to invite you to____21____my next challenge group--- we'll be focusing on fitting in 30 minutes.”
It was all becoming too much. Facebook was____22____my life? not me. But what killed Facebook for me was when I____23____a photo and five minutes later my four—year—old son asked me how many “likes“ it had got. His question was a____24____call.
“Likes“ are signs of____25____. I had forgotten that it need to come from within and I had____26____set my son a bad example.
At that moment, I set up my mind to____27____my Facebook account.
I'd been in the____28____of checking Facebook many times a day, so I had to____29____some new habits. I carried a novel, rediscovered knitting（针织）and took yoga classes.
I started to remember a few things. I have friends who will help me out when I'm in____30____. Our son is happy and____31____. And we are very lucky to be able to____32____two vacations a year.
I stopped looking at the world through my cellphone. I felt completely____33____in the moment. The break____34____me feeling better about my life.
After a few weeks, I____35____Facebook. Now I keep my____36____on the photos of my friends' kids growing up and____37____how social media allows me to keep in touch with family____38____and wide. I am____39____with the desire to post updates. It is not an____40____anymore.
21. A. celebrate B. join C. check D. hold
22. A. developing B. running C. ruining D. improving
23. A. described B. took C. posted D. saw
24. A. wake-up B. warm-up C. mind-up D. hold-up
25. A. reality B. power C. identity D. acceptance
26. A. unlikely B. impossibly C. unknowingly D. unusually
27. A. close B. fix C. lose D. load
28. A. form B. shape C. habit D. way
29. A. run out B. result from C. make use of D. come up with
30. A. class B. trouble C. silence D. advance
31. A. ordinary B. healthy C. weak D. famous
32. A. imagine B. waste C. afford D. miss
33. A. present B. lost C. absent D. blank
34. A. blocked B. encouraged C. forced D. left
35. A. broke through B. returned to C. ended up D. dated from
36. A. impression B. opinion C. balance D. eyes
37. A. value B. predict C. examine D. search
38. A. heavy B. high C. long D. far
39. A. more often B. no longer C. right now D. once in a while
40. A. dream B. doubt C. addiction D. inspiration
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.假如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c每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧）,并在其下面写出该加的同。

删除:把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改:在错的词下面划一横线，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。

An insect once bit my right hand. I run to my mom for help. But instead taking me to a doctor, my mom covered my hands with some cotton dipping in wine. Then she put a chopstick into my mouth and lit the cotton. Heat quickly began to roast my hand through the cotton. The sharply pain made me want to scream, and the chopstick prevented it. All we could do was to watch the fire unless my mom put it out. Ten years has been passed and my hand is fine. It's cool how the folk cure works, doesn't it?
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Amanda was disheartened when she looked across the table at her three-year-old sister. Li sat on a seat, drinking from her sippy cup. Wondering why Li was still afraid of her, Amanda took a cookie off her plate and held it out to Li, “Want a bite?”
As soon as Li saw Amanda reaching over, her eyes widened. She jumped down from her seat and raced to her room. What an annoyance! Amanda complained to Mom that she had thought being a big sister would be fun. Mom took Amanda’s hand reminding her that Li was in a new country with a new family and how scared she might be.
“Honey, she is still getting used to you,” Mom added. “It’s only been two weeks.”
Over a year ago, Amanda’s parents said that they were adopting a daughter from China, and Amanda had danced with excitement. She’d dreamed of taking her sister to the park, reading books to her, and teaching her to ride a bicycle. That hadn’t happened, though. In the weeks since their trip to China, Li had only let their mom and dad near her. Amanda had drawn pictures for her, read to her, and made funny faces, but none had worked. Whenever she got close, Li ran away.
“I just wish I knew how to help her,” Amanda said to herself, thinking of Li’s frightened eyes. As she sat onto the couch, she turned on the TV and began to watch a cartoon about a dog and a cat. After a few seconds,
Amanda realized that the cartoon was in another language. The show looked funny, but she didn’t understand any of it. Sighing deeply, she remembered the days when they were in China. She had got frustrated when people talked in Mandarin, the language spoken in Li’s province.
注意：
1.续写的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

Paragraph 1:
“That’s it.” Amanda sped to Li’s room.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2:
Mom came to the door and found them sitting side by side.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. D
6. C
7. A
8. B 9. B 10. D 11. B
12. D 13. A 14. D 15. B
16. E 17. F 18. B 19. A 20. D
21. B 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. B 32.
C 33. A 34.
D 35. B 36. D 37. A 38. D 39. B 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). run→ran (2). 在instead 后加of (3). hands→hand
(4). dipping→dipped (5). sharply→sharp (6). and→but/yet
(7). we→I (8). unless→until/till (9). 去掉been (10). doesn't→isn't 52.略。