2019-2020学年烟台经济技术开发区高级中学高三英语期中试题及参考答案

2019-2020学年烟台经济技术开发区高级中学高三英语期中试题及参
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
The COVID -19 pandemic has affected all aspects of life, including the way we travel. But for those who are looking to expand their horizons while still staying safe, the following three travel trends in 2021 may provide inspirations. Let’s take a look.
Staycation
With many travel restrictions during the pandemic, people preferred traveling to nearby places in 2020. This trend continues in 2021. According to search data, 62 percent of people are interested in taking a vacation within driving distance of home. People who live in large cities want to get back in touch with nature. Travelers are looking for places different from their everyday accommodations, for example, farm stays, villas and cottages.
Pod travel
While 2020 saw a rise in solo travel and isolated adventures, 2021 shows that people want to be more connected. “Pod travel”, or gathering in isolated spaces with loved ones, is growing in popularity. 85 percent of survey respondents favor traveling with family or friends, and over half of the trips searched include three or more people. Pod travel is here to stay for those who want to safely be together while reducing risks associated with socializing with others.
Remote working and traveling
Many people worked and learned from home in 2020 because of the pandemic. Remote working blurs the line between working and traveling. There was a 128 percent increase in the mention of phrases such as “relocation”, “relocate”, “remote work” and “trying a new neighborhood”. People are actively booking longer stays (e. g. two plus week trips) in small to mid—size cities with access to immersive natural surroundings and wide—open spaces.
1.What can we learn about Staycation?
A.Travelling to the countryside.
B.Taking an isolated adventure.
CHaving holidays in nearby places. D.Staying indoors all by oneself.
2.What’s special about Pod travel?
A.Traveling alone.
B.Traveling far away.
C.Traveling while working.
D.Traveling with loved ones.
3.Where might we find the text in a magazine?
A.Medicine.
cation.
C.Tourism
D.Career.
B
Imagine turning on the GPS and seeing an image of your car from above. As the car drives, the map follows along in real time, alarming you to any traffic, pedestrians,animals, or other things nearby. Routes and names of roads appear over the live stream. It's like the map has come to life.
This type of map isn't available yet. But it could be soon. In 2014, the Worldview-3 satellites was launched into space. Even though it orbits Earth at more than 370 miles（600 km）away, it can capture images of objects on Earth that are just 10 inches（25cm）across.Peeringall the way from outer space, it can make out a smartphone held in your hand. It can tell what types of cars are traveling down a road. But it can't identify your face or read the cars' license plate numbers . . . at least not openly.
According to some reports, this satellite and other US spy satellites have the technology to take even sharper images, with a resolution（分辨率）of up to around 4 inches（10cm）. ButUS law forbids making these super-sharp pictures public, to prevent enemies from using them. But the idea that anybody might be able to spy on the entire Earth in such detail may seem horrible. Live, high-detail satellite mapping could possibly be used to monitor anybody at any time. Ray Purdy of University College London told CNN that he is concerned about what this could mean for privacy. Most satellites are commercially owned, so if you have money you can buy that imagery. “It means anyone can spy on anyone,” he said.
At the same time, live, detailed maps of Earth's surface could be useful in amazing ways. Live maps of a disaster area could quickly discover people in need of rescue as well as the safest routes in or out. Satellite images are already helping catch illegal logging and fishing operations. Higher detail may make it possible to catch other criminals in the act. The images could also make it easier for farmers to watch over their crops.
What do you think? Do you wish everyone could access high-detail live maps of Earth's surface?
4. What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Seeing
B. Standing
C. Walking
D. Hearing
5. Why does US law forbid making super-sharp pictures public?
A. to protect the technology.
B. for the sake of safety.
C. to protect the environment.
D. to threat other countries.
6. Which of the following statements is true according to the text?
A. This super-sharp map hasn't been put into market.
B. Worldview-3 satellites orbits the Earth at 370 km away.
C. Personal privacy is safely protected if you use the super-sharp map.
D. The super-sharp map should be completely forbidden.
7. How is this technology used in agriculture?
A. It can help improve the production of crops.
B. It can help kill pests.
C. It can help farmer to watch over their crops from far away.
D. It can help increase farm land.
C
Ivrea is a town in the Piedmont province of northern Italy. It is known for its localcarnival（狂欢节）organized in February.
The main part of the carnival is the famous Battle of the Oranges (La battaglia delle arance). The Battle includes nine teams who throw oranges at each other during three carnival days – Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Oranges were not always used in the battle. In the middle ages people used beans. Twice a year the local feudal lord gave a pot of beans to the poor families who, as sign of rebellion, threw them out of their homes. Later beans became part of carnival as sort of “ammunition” for throwing at people passing by.
It is still not known why exactly people started using oranges. It is believed that the origin for this tradition is in the mid 19th century. The legend says that local girls, standing on balconies, started to throw some oranges, together with confetti,lupins(白羽扇豆)and flowers, onto the parade carriages. The girls actually wanted to draw attention of boysin the carriages. Boys “answered” by throwing some objects back at girls. Little battle started that way.
Battle of the Oranges got strict rules after the World War II. The battles are organized on town's squares. The battles are fought between teams in carriages (symbolizing local the guards of localtyrant(恶霸)) and the teams walking beside those carriages (symbolizing rebellious people of Ivrea).
Oranges for the event are brought from the island of Sicily. The oranges used are of low quality, not suitable for humans. About 270,000 kilograms of oranges are used each year.
The carnival ends with a silent march on the night of “Fat Tuesday”. The Carnival "general" says goodbye to
everyone with the phrase "See you next Fat Thursday at 1 p.m."
Special prizes are awarded to three best foot teams, three carriages drawn by two horses and three carriages drawn by four horses. Different elements are judged like for example throwing ability, fair play or decoration of carriages.
8. The word "ammunition" (paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to________.
A. decoration
B. bullets
C. advertisement
D. presents
9. In Battle of the Oranges, the teams walking beside carriages act as ________.
A. the Carnival general
B. the local feudal lord
C. the rebellious people of Ivrea
D. the guards of local tyrant(暴君)
10. Which of the following statements about Battle of the Oranges is NOT true?
A. In the middle ages, people threw beans out of homes as a sign of rebellion.
B. Girls throw oranges towards carriages in the parade to attract the attention of boys inside.
C. Tons of oranges are used every year to hold the festival.
D. People started to throw oranges because they are of low quality and not suitable to eat.
11. What is this passage mainly about?
A. A traditional activity in an Italian carnival
B. The origin of Battle of the Orange
C. How people enjoy themselves in the Orange Carnival
D. The rules of activities in carnivals in Italy
D
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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. What’s the author’s attitude towards combining science with satire?
A. Critical.
B. Objective.
C. Positive.
D. Negative.
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
Five Ways to Fight Depression
If you feel depressed, it’s best to do something about it. In addition to getting help from a doctor, here are five things you can do to feel better.
Exercise.___16___Or you can dance, jog, or bike ifyou prefer. People who are depressed may not feel much like being active. But make yourself do it anyway. Once you get in the exercise habit, it won’t take long to notice a difference in your mood.
Nurture yourself with good nutrition（营养）. One person maynot feel like eating at all, but another might overeat. If depression has affected your eating, you’ll need to be extra mindful of getting the right nutrition. Proper nutrition can influence a person’s mood and energy.___17___
Identify troubles. Try to identify any situations that have contributed to your depression.
___18___Talking is a way to release the feelings and to receive some understanding.
Express yourself. With depression, a person’s creativity and sense of fun may seem blocked. Exercise your imagination and you not only get those creative juices flowing, you also loosen up some positive emotions. Take time to play with a friend or a pet, or do something fun for yourself. Find something to laugh about — a funny movie, perhaps. ____19____
___20___Depression affects a person’s thoughts, making everything seem negative, and hopeless. If depression has you notice only the negative, make an effort to notice the good things in life. Try to notice one thing, then try to think of one more. Consider your strengths, gifts, or blessings. Most of all, don’t forget to be patient with yourself. Depression takes time to heal（治愈）.
ugh at it anyway.
B.Try to notice good things.
ughter helps lighten your mood.
D.Take a 15-30 minute walk every day.
E.So eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and get regular meals.
F.As we know, depression has a bad and lasting influence on us.
G.When you know what's got you feeling blue and why, talk about it with a caring friend.
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
I will never forget the year when I was about twelve yearsold. My mother told us that we would not
be___21___Christmas gifts because there was not enough money. I felt sad and thought, “What would I say when the other kids asked what I’d___22___?” Just when I started to___23___that there would not be a Christmas that year, three women___24___at our house with gifts for all of us. For me they brought a doll. I felt such a sense of___25___, that I would no longer have to be embarrassed when I returned to school. I wasn't___26___Somebody had thought___27___of me to bring me a gift.
Years later, when I stood in the kitchen of my new house, thinking how I wanted to make my___28___Christmas there special and memorable, I___29___remembered the women’s visit. I decided that I wanted to create that same feeling of_____30_____for as many children as I could possibly reach.
So I_____31_____a plan and gathered forty people from my company to help.We gathered about 125 homeless children at the Christmas party. For every child, we wrapped (包裹) color1 ful packages filled with toys, clothes, and school supplies,_____32_____with a child's name. We wanted all of them to know they were_____33_____Before I called out their names and handed, them their gifts, I_____34_____them that they couldn’t opentheir presents_____35_____every child had come forward. Finally the_____36_____they had been waiting for came as I called out, “One, two, three. Open your presents!” As the children opened their packages, their faces lightened and their bright smiles_____37_____,up the room. The_____38_____in the room was obvious, and_____39_____wasn’t just about toys. It was a feeling — the feeling I knew_____40_____that Christmas so long ago when the women came to visit. I wasn’t forgotten. Somebody thought of me. I matter.
21. A. receiving B. sending C. making D. exchanging
22. A. got B. prepared C. found D. brought
23. A. hope B. doubt C. accept D. suggest
24. A. broke in B. turned up C. took off D. settled down
25. A. loss B. relief C. achievement D. commitment
26. A. loved B. blamed C. abandoned D. forgotten
27. A. highly B. poorly C. enough D. little
28. A. first B. present C. recent D. latter
29. A. rarely B. regularly C. instantly D. occasionally
30. A. strength B. importance C. independence D. responsibility
31. A. put up with B. kept up with C. caught up with D. came up with
32. A. none B. some C. few D. each
33. A. fine B. special C. helpful D. energetic
34. A. reminded B. recalled C. convinced D. guaranteed
35. A. until B. after C. when D. since
36. A. reward B. chance C. moment D. present
37. A. lit B. cleaned C. burned D. broke
38. A. belief B. calmness C. joy D. pity
39. A. everybody B. something C. such D. it
40. A. for B. from C. after D. by
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
For those who love travel，particularly rail travel，China in 1987 was a can't﹣miss kind of place．In1987，China was still operating steam trains on some rail routes，___41.___made people from many countries amazed．Bruce Connolly，a photographer from Scotland，___42.___（be）one of them．Connolly first came to China in 1987，___43.___（start）his continuous travelling throughout China．Since then，he___44.___（travel）to most parts of China except Fujian，Zhejiang and Jiangxi．Wherever he went，his camera remained by his side．During his journeys in China，Connolly found China very different from___45.___he saw in photographs，which showed Chinese people very religious in the way they dressed and behaved．___46.___，what he saw was that people were___47.___（friend），welcoming and wore bright clothes．In the early years of his journey，most Chinese people were fascinated with foreigners visiting China，but now that has changed in cities such as Beijing and Shanghai，foreigners are no longer___48.___（curious）．
Another dramatic change that Connolly has felt in China is___49.___widespread use of new technology．China has become one of the most tech﹣savvy（懂技术的）societies．People now do everything with___50.___（they）smartphones，and use of cash is almost disappearing．
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。

Leaving a store, I returned to my car only to find I have locked my keys and cell phone inside. The teenager riding his bike learnt about my embarrassed situation. I told him that even if I could call my wife, she wouldn’t bring him the car key because this was our only car. He handed me with his cell phone, “Calling your wife and tell her I’m going to get the key.” “That’s a ten-miles round trip,” I said. But he told me not worry about it. An hour late, he returned with the key. I offered him some money, so he refused, “Let’s just say I needed the exercise.”
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你的英国网友Peter上周在邮件中提到想阅读中国著名的小说，就此请你用英语给他写封回信。

内容包括：
1.推荐一本小说；
2.此书内容简介；
3.给出阅读建议。

注意:1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Peter,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. C
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. D 9. B 10. A 11. A
12. B 13. D 14. D 15. B
16. D 17. E 18. G 19. C 20. B
21. A 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. D 32.
D 33. B 34. A 35. A 36. C 37. A 38. C 39. D 40. B
41. which
42. was 43. starting
44. has travel（l）ed
45. what 46. Instead
47. friendly
48. curiosities
49. the 50. their
51.(1). have—had.考查动词时态。

我把钥匙和手机锁在车里了，发生在谓语returned之前，谓语是一般过去时，比它发生的早的用过去完成时，故have—had.
(2). The—A.考查冠词。

此处指一个骑自行车的青少年遇到我，表示数量一个用不定冠词a，故The—A.
(3). embarrassed—embarrassing.考查形容词。

embarrassed “尴尬的”用来修饰人；embarrassing表示令人尴尬的，修饰物。

此处指我尴尬的境况，修饰物用embarrassing.故embarrassed—embarrassing.
(4). him—me.考查代词。

句意：即使我能给妻子打电话，她也不能给我带钥匙来，因为这是唯一一辆车。

表示给我带钥匙，故him—me.
(5).删除with.考查及物动词。

句中hand表示递给，是及物动词，后面加双宾语，即hand sb. sth.不用加介词，故删除with.
(6). Calling—Call.考查动词形式。

此处是祈使句，动词用原形。

故Calling—Call.
(7). ten-miles—ten-mile.考查形容词。

表示10英里可以用ten miles或ten-mile，有连字符号时名词用单数，故ten-miles—ten-mile.
(8). not后加to.考查动词形式。

表示告诉某人做某事用tell sb.to do sth.用动词不定式，故not后加to.
(9). late—later.考查副词。

late晚，迟；later稍后，随后。

此处指一个小时后，用an hour later, 故late—later.
(10). so—but.考查连词。

因为这个男孩帮助了我，我给他一些钱，但他拒绝了。

前后句是转折关系，不是因果。

故so—but
52.略。