2020届上海市进才中学北校羽山路校区高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案解析

2020届上海市进才中学北校羽山路校区高三英语下学期期末试卷及答
案解析
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
What are you waiting for? A new series of movies shown this year can’t be missed. Have you enjoyed them already?
Frozen II
Frozen was the highest grossing (票房) animated film ever. In Frozen II Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Krist left off Arendelle to seek thesource of Elsa’s icy magic. Although the millions of children who loved the first film are older now, they might give it a reception.
Last Christmas
A festive romantic comedy, Emilia Clarke stars in Last Christmas as Bridget Jonesy , a shop assistant, whose life in London is a mess, and Henry Golding as the eligible bachelor(黄金单身汉)who tidies it up. The film’s director, Paul Feig, and co-writer, Emma Thompson, promise that the film is worth expecting.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Tom Hanks stars in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood as the only American celebrity(名人) more famous than he is. As the host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for more than 30 years, Fred Rogers is a legend of pre-school children’s television, which appeals to a large audience.
Charlie’s Angels
Hollywoodaction movies starring women are rare. But have you seen a movie starred, written and directed by women, too? Charlie’s Angels is one of the first. A reboot (翻拍) of the 1970s TV series, not to mention the two films from 2000 and 2003, the new version is directed by Elizabeth Banks. She also plays Bosley, one of the female detectives who are employed by Charles Townsend to go on global adventures.
1. Which moviebecame the most popular cartoon film this year?
A. Frozen II.
B. Last Christmas.
C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
D. Charlie’s Angels.
2. Which character works on a TV station?
A. Krist.
B. Emilia Clarke.
C. Fred Rogers.
D. Bosley.
3. Which action movie was directed and starred by a woman?
A. Frozen II.
B. Last Christmas.
C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
D. Charlie’s Angels.
B
Kids often admire well-known celebrities, putting posters of their favorite musicians, movie stars and athletes on their bedroom walls. But rarely does a young person get to meet or talk to their idol. Yet for one young tennis player - Coco Gauff - her chance to do just that happened in an amazing way!
Coco was born on March 13, 2004. At the age of 4, she developed an interest in tennis after watching Venus Williams win the Australian Open on TV. Coco began playing at 7 and showed a real talent for the sport. When young Coco turned 10, she began training at a tennis centre run by Venus's coach, Patrick Mouratoglou. He still remembers the first time he met Coco. He says, “She impressed me with her determination and fighting spirit. ” Convinced of her talent, Mouratoglou sponsored（资助）Coco to attend his academy in France. While she was preparing to go to the academy in 2019, she received a call that would change her plans and her life!
Wimbledon（温布尔顿网球比赛）organizers called and offered Gauff entry to the tournament（联赛）as a wildcard（外卡选手）.This madeher one of the youngest players to ever qualify. Before she knew it she was on her way to London. After arriving, she received another surprise. For her Wimbledon debut（首次登场），she would be playing her lifelong hero, Venus Williams! The tennis legend is 24years older than Gauff.
The world watched with amazement as young Gauff beat Venus in two straight sets! Afterwards, Gauff shook Venus's hand, thanked her and said, “I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. " After the match, Venus said of Gauff, “I think the sky is the limit；it really is. " Venus said, “I feel honored that I was on her wall [as a poster] at some point in her life. Soon she will be on other girls' walls. It's nice because it will keep going from the next generation to the next generation. "
4. What can we learn about Coco from the text?
A. She took up tennis as career at the age of 4.
B. She went to academy at the age of 7.
C. She had played against William before 10.
D. She beat William at the age of 15
5. Which of the following can best describe Coco?
A. Talented and modest.
B. Lucky and responsible.
C. Proud and hard-working.
D. Respectful and cheerful.
6. What can we infer from Venus's words?
A. Coco had reached her limits.
B. Coco would rise to fame after the match.
C. Coco's poster would be passed on.
D. Coco had once visited her home.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text ?
A. Coco Gauff：Tennis's Next Superstar.
B. Coco Gauff：A Poster on the Wall.
C. What Posters Mean to a Young Girl.
D. The Significance of Admiring an Idol.
C
ANew Zealandcouncil has announced a month-long road closure in order to allow a sea lion and her pup to reach the ocean safely.
John Wilson Ocean Drive in Dunedin will be closed after the New Zealand sea lions made their home at a nearby golf course and started "regularly crossing the road to get to the beach," according to a Facebook post from Dunedin City Council.
"You can still visit the area on foot or by bicycle, but please give the sea lions lots of space," continued the post.
Locals applauded the decision, and one even called for the closure to be made permanent.
"No dogs should be on the beach, either," wrote Gaylene Smith. "We need to protect our beautiful sea life."
Dogs are known to attack sea lions, and Chisholm Links Golf Course, where the sea lions have made their home, also posted advice to dog walkers in a Facebook update.
"We're lucky to have sea lions on our coastline and we need to share the space with them,as this is what makes our coastline so unique!" wrote the course on Facebook.
The council went on to explain thatNew Zealandsea lions are endangered, and are one of the world's rarest species of sea lion.
There are an estimated 12,000New Zealandsea lions left, according to the Department of Conservation. Under local law, anyone who kills a sea lion could face up to two years in prison or a fine of up to NZ$250,000(US$178,000).
8. What decision has the Dunedin City Council made?
A. Closing an ocean drive for a month.
B. Forbidding entry into a golf course.
C. Forbidding walking dogs outside.
D. Closing the nearby beach temporarily.
9. How did the City Council announce the decision?
A. By informing on TV.
B. By sending out notices.
C. By posting on Facebook.
D. By advertising in a newspaper.
10. What is the attitude of the local people toward the closure?
A. Doubtful.
B. Supportive.
C. Uncaring.
D. Critical.
11. What can we learn aboutNew Zealandsea lions from the text?
A. They are afraid of humans.
B. They are a common species.
C. They are being killed by dogs.
D. They are under legal protection.
D
A cheap printed sensor could transmit wildfire warnings. Wildfires have recently destroyed regions across the world, and theirgravityis increasing. Hoping to reduce harm, researchersled by Yapei Wang, a Chinese chemist ofRenminUniversity, say they have developed an inexpensive sensor to detect such fires earlier with less effort.
Current detection methods rely heavily on human watchfulness, which can delay an effective response. Most wildfires are reported by the general public, and other alerts come from routine foot patrols and watchtower observers. Passing planes and satellites also occasionally spot something, but “the fire first appears on the ground," Wang says. “ When you see the fire from the sky, it is too late. ”
The team says its new sensor can be placed near tree trunks' bases and send a wireless signal to a nearby receiver if there is a dramatic temperature increase. That heat also powers the sensor itself, without replacing batteries. The team printed the substances onto ordinary paper to create a sensor for just $ 0.40.
But improving coordination among the different agencies involved in firefighting is even more crucial to address, says Graham Kent, an earthquake expert at theUniversityofNevada,Reno, who was not part of the study.Kentis director of ALERTWildfire, a network that uses cameras and crowd sourcing to watch for fires inCalifornia,NevadaandOregon. “The whole way that you respond to a fire until it's put out is like a ballet," he says. “You'd have to choreograph (设计) it just so, with resources precisely used at the right time and place and in the right order from detection to confirmation to assignment to extinguishment (熄灭).Fire detection is just step one.
Wang says his team's next steps are to extend the device'ssignal range beyond the current 100 meters, which can limit practical use, and to develop a protective shield for it. The transmitter's effectiveness, he notes, will also need to be examined in the field ahead.
12. What does the underlined word “gravity” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. Pull.
B. Extinction.
C. Popularity.
D. Severity.
13. What do we know about the sensor?
A. Its price remains high.
B. Its batteries are replaceable.
C. It can detect fires earlier and easier.
D. It can reduce firefighters' pain.
14. What doesKentmean in paragraph 4?
A. Firefighting is easy but crucial.
B. Fire detection resources are rich.
C. Putting out a fire is an orderly activity.
D. Technology is the key to extinguishing a fire.
15. What's the plan for the new sensor according to Wang?
A. Improving and testing it.
B. Limiting its use and transmission.
C. Examing and reducing its signal range.
D. Getting it on the market ahead of time.
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It can be difficult to start a hobby. You may not know where to begin or you may have come across one that requires costly equipment.____16____To find a low-cost hobby, pick something that is interestingto you, doesn't require a lot of materials, and is available to you in your area.
Begin a collection. Many different collections can be started with little or no cost.____17____Look for rocks, plant leaves and flowers, or insects you can preserve and keep. Another way is to begin to collect an object in your house, such as saving bottle-caps.
___18___Youtube contains quantities of music you can listen to for free. Besides, you can discover music you like by using online radio stations or services includingPandora and Spotify. By exposing yourself to new music, you can turn music into a relaxing hobby without having to buy albums.
Learn a game. Games are similar to sports and often benefit from being shared in the community (团体). Game groups will often supply board games at no cost to you. In addition, libraries and schools may have video game groups for children and adults. You can also play a wide variety of free online games with people around you.___19___
If these things fail to attract you, ask experts about how to begin. Find hobbyists and ask those who are experienced in your potential hobby for the minimum cost of materials you need to start.____20____You'll be surprised that you don't need as much equipment as you imagined.
A. Listen to music.
B. One way to do this is to go outside.
C. Ask yourself what your favorite music is.
D. How and where to find one collection is up to you.
E. Use the site to see what groups are in your area.
F. The truth is that many hobbies can be started without much money.
G. This will help you judge whether or not a hobby fits into your budget.
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
Yassin Terou owns a restaurant in downtown Knoxville. One morning, he___21___early, only to find someone had attempted to rob his shop. A rock was___22___thrown through the window and broken pieces were seen everywhere. But since the food is made___23___each morning and the cash registers are___24___every night, the thief went away empty-handed.
After realizing the person who broke in was probably___25___in some way, Yassin, instead of being___26___, put up a sign that read “If you are hungry or need emergency money, just___27___till we open! We are more than happy to___28___you when weare open!”
Sounds unbelievable, right? But to people who know Yassin, it is not___29___at all.
When he first arrived in the U.S. as a refugee（难民）, he struggled to find his_____30_____because of discrimination. But he quickly discovered the best way tofight the_____31_____he felt was to be loving. With the help of local community（社区）,Yassin_____32_____a restaurant. He welcomes everyone into his restaurant, regardless of their_____33_____. He knows and greets hundreds of_____34_____by name daily,and the relaxed and_____35_____atmosphere makes visiting feel like seeing family. At one point, Yassin was accused of “stealing_____36_____from Americans” by someone who was laid off. Despite the fact that he is a_____37_____citizen of this country and that he should just have ignored him, he calmly offered to_____38_____the man who charged him.
Yassin’s restaurant was_____39_____with the title of “Nicest Place of America” by Reader s Digest in 2018. His success comes from the kindness, love and_____40_____he shows in everything he does. And of course, the food
is delicious too!
21. A.dropped in B.slipped away C.showed up D.moved out
22. A.apparently B.carelessly C.casually D.narrowly
23. A.delicious B.fresh C.attractive D.healthy
24. A.checked B.cleaned C.removed D.emptied
25. A.hiding promising C.suffering D.cheating
26. A.disappointed B.annoyed C.relieved D.delighted
27. A.wait B.continue C.escape D.search
28. A.forgive B.accompany C.treat D.help
29. A.satisfying B.amusing C.surprising D.challenging
30. A.place B.strength C.interest D.style
31. A.sympathy B.hate C.loneliness D.anxiety
32. A.inspected B.visited C.decorated D.started
33. A.appearances B.ages C.differences D.characters
34. A.residents B.customers C.tourists D.neighbours
35. A.friendly rmal C.traditional D.quiet
36. A.money B.food C.dreams D.jobs
37. A.foreign B.legal C.former D.wealthy
38. A.promote B.understand C.employ D.praise
39. A.presented B.associated C.equipped D.covered
40. A.courage B.enthusiasm C.confidence D.acceptance
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 do humans laugh? That question increasingly____41.____(interest) scientists around the globe. People of all ages and cultures laugh spontaneously(不由自主地), and they spend quite a bit of time____42.____(do) it. Laughter is a feature that we share___43.___other great apes such as the chimpanzee and gorilla, which suggests that it is an ancient____44.____(behave).
So this leads us to suggest that we are dealing here with a____45.____(biology) adaptation, a character that gives humans some sort of evolutionary benefit. What could that be? There are different assumptions. One is that laughter signals social interest, especially in a romantic atmosphere. Not___46.___(surprise), scientists find that a
sense of humor is one of the most____47.____(desire) characters in a partner.
Yet there are other reasons too___48.___we laugh. For instance, laughter causes positive effect on people which will improve their abilities to learn new things. That’s why laughter and play go hand in hand. Especially for children, playful activities are an excellent way to learn new skills. And what laughter does____49.____(be) to signal that they are in an environment_____50._____they are safe and they can play and learn.
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。

I'm Li hua, the local high school student. I'm writing to apply the job as a volunteer to work in the museum. I've been learning English for ten years, so I can communicate with other in English fluently. Beside, I'm outgoing and warm-hearted, that makes it easy for me to offer service to visitors from other countries. On top of that, I am strong interested in Chinese culture and had a good knowledge of Chinese relics. Therefore, I am confident in that I am qualified for the job. I would appreciate an interview at your convenient. I'm looking forward to receive your early reply.
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. C
3. D
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. A
8. A 9. C 10. B 11. D
12. D 13. C 14. C 15. A
16. F 17. B 18. A 19. E 20. G
21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B 32.
D 33. C 34. B 35. A 36. D 37. B 38. C 39. A 40. D
41. interests
42. doing 43. with
44. behavior
45. biological
46. surprisingly
47. desired/desirable
48. why 49. is
50. where
51.(1). the→a；(2).在apply后加for；(3). other→others；(4). Beside→Besides；(5). that→which；(6). strong→strongly；(7).had→have；(8).去掉confident 后的in；(9). convenient→convenience；(10). receive→receiving
52.略。