2019-2020学年河北保定市第三中学高三英语期末试卷及参考答案

2019-2020学年河北保定市第三中学高三英语期末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
I once taught in a small private school. Each morning at nine o’clock all the students, ranging in age from three to seven years old, gathered in the Great Room for a warm-up in preparation for the day.
One morning the headmistress made an announcement to all the children gathered,“Today we begin a great experiment of the mind.” She held up two ivy(常春藤) plants, each potted in an identical container. She continued, “Do they look the same?”
All the children nodded. So did I, for, in this way, I was alsoa child.
“We will give the plants the same amount of light, the same amount of water, but not the same amount of attention,” She said. “Together we are going to see what will happen when we put one plant in the kitchen away from our attention and the other plant right here in this room. Each day for the next month, we shall sing to our plant in the Great Room and tell it how much we love it, and how beautiful it is. We will use our good minds to think good thoughts about it.”
Four weeks later my eyes were as wide and disbelieving as the children’s. The kitchen plant was leggy and sick-looking, and it hadn’t grown at all. But the Great Room plant, which had been sung to and surrounded by positive thoughts and words, had increased threefold in size with dark leaves that were filled with energy.
In order to prove the experiment, the kitchen ivy was brought to the Great Room to join the other ivy. Within three weeks, the second plant had caught up with the first ivy. Within four weeks, they could not be distinguished, one from the other.
I took this lesson to heart and made it my own.
1. Why did the headmistress do the experiment?
A. She wanted to teach me a lesson.
B. She expected the students to learn to grow plants.
C. She meant to prove the impact of good minds on growth.
D. She intended to show students how to save a sick-looking plant.
2. What happened to the ivy in the kitchen at last?
A. It stopped growing and died.
B. It was leggy and sick with dark leaves.
C. It looked almost the same as the other one.
D. It grew better than the one in the Great Room.
3. What can be a suitable title for the passage?
A. Life Means Growth
B. Things Grow with Love
C. Equality Makes a Difference
D. Positive Thoughts Really Count
B
A new study finds almost one third of the world’s population is overweight. Since 1980, obesity rates(肥胖率)in children and adults have doubled in 73 countries, making people more worried. And rates are increasing in many other countries. Obesity is increasing faster in children than adults in many nations, including Algeria, Turkey and Jordan, the report said. But the world's weight problem is growing in both rich and poor countries alike. Researchers say an increasing number of people are dying of related health problems in what they called a "disturbing global public health problem."
Researchers studied health information from 1980 through 2015. They examined obesity rates, average weight gain in 195 countries. They found that obesity rates are three times greater among youth and young adults in countries like China, Brazil and India. Almost 108 million children and more than 600 million adults were found to be overweight. Egypt had the highest number of overweight adults in 2015. Vietnam had the least. In the same year, the United States had the highest number of overweight children, and Bangladesh had the least.
Yet hunger remains a problem in many areas. The United Nations said that almost 800 million people, including 300 million children, go to bed hungry each night. Experts said poor diets and lack of physical activity are mainly to blame for the rising numbers of overweight people.
Growing populations have led to rising obesity rates in poor countries. Often, poor people will eat processed(加工的) foods instead of choosing a diet rich in vegetables.
The London-based Overseas Development Institute studied the price of food in five countries: Britain, Brazil, China, Mexico and South Korea. It found that the cost of processed foods like ice creamand hamburgers has fallen since 1990. But the cost of fresh fruits and vegetables has gone up.
4. What do we know about obesity in the world?
A. It is worrying
B. It is given no attention
C. It has been successfully solved
D. It is more serious among old people
5. Which country has the most overweight children in 2015?
A. America
B. Vietnam
C. Egypt
D. Bangladesh
6. What is one of the reasons why people get overweight?
A. Hunger
B. Poor diet
C. Diets with vegetables
D. Eating too much fruit
7. Which ofthe following can be the best title for the text?
A. It’s Important to Have a Balanced Diet
B. How Can We Lose Weight and Keep Fit?
C. Is It Necessary for Us to Eat Fresh Vegetables?
D. Nearly One Third of People in the World Are Overweight.
C
About a month after I joined Facebook, I got a call from Lori Goler, a highly regarded senior director of marketing at eBay. She made it clear this was a business call. “I want to apply to work with you at Facebook,” she said. “Instead of recommending myself, I want to ask you: What is your biggest problem, and how can I solve it?”
My jaw hit the floor. I had hired thousands of people over the previous decade and no one had ever said anything remotely like that. People usually focus on finding the right role for themselves, with the implication that their skills will help the company. Lori put Facebook’s needs front and center. It was a killer approach. I responded, “Recruiting is my biggest problem. And, yes, you can solve it.”
Lori never dreamed she would work in recruiting, but she jumped in. She even agreed to trade earnings for acquiring new skills in a new field. Lori did a great job running recruiting and within months was promoted to her current job, leading People@Facebook.
The most common metaphor for careers is a ladder, but this concept no longer applies to most workers. As of 2010, the average American had eleven jobs from the ages of eighteen to forty-six alone. Lori often quotes Pattie Sellers, who came up with a much better metaphor: “Careers are a jungle gym, not a ladder.”
As Lori describes it, there’s only one way to get to the top of a ladder, but there are many ways to get to the top of a jungle gym. The jungle gym model benefits everyone, but especially women who might be starting careers,
switching careers, getting blocked by external barriers, or reentering the workforce after taking time off. The ability to create a unique path with occasional dips, detours (弯路), and even dead ends presents great views of many people, not just those at the top. On a ladder, most climbers are stuck staring at the butt of the person above.
8. Why did Lori make the call?
A. She helped Facebook to solve the biggest problem.
B. She wanted to make a business deal with Facebook.
C. She tried to ask for a pay rise in Facebook.
D. She wanted to become an employee in Facebook.
9. What impressed “I” by Lori?
A. Lori was good at running recruiting.
B. Lori attached great importance to Facebook’s needs.
C. Lori jumped in Facebook with no adequate experience.
D. Lori was skilled in marketing at eBay.
10. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Now all people don’t tend to climb the ladder.
B. None on the ladder can enjoy the great views.
C. Jungle gyms offer limited exploration for employees.
D. A pregnant woman, jobless, benefits little from the jungle gyms.
11. What is the best title of the passage?
A. It’s a Jungle Gym, Not a Ladder.
B. Facebook’s Biggest Problem.
C. Applying for a Job in Facebook.
D. A Jungle Gym is Better than a Ladder.
D
Summer is quickly passing by—but not without the ultimate meteor（流星）shower event!
The2021 Perseids Meteor Shower, which is considered to be the best meteor shower of the year, is expected to start lighting up skies on this Wednesday, according to NASA. Known for fireballs, the Perseids typically light up skies on warm summer nights, leaving “long wake（尾迹）of light and color1 behind them.”
Under ideal conditions, sky watchers may see approximately 50-100 meteors per hour with each meteor
traveling at 37 miles per second. .
Because the meteors appear in all parts of the sky, it will be pretty easy to witness the celestial（天上的）event from anywhere in the world. To get the best show, it is advised to view the Perseids from the Northern Hemisphere（半球）during the pre- dawn hours, ideally between 2 a.m. and dawn. In some cases, sky gazers may be able to seemeteors during this shower as early as 9 or 10 p. m.
“If it's not cloudy, pick an observing spot away from bright lights, lie on your back, and look up! You don't need any special equipment to view the Perseids—just your eyes,” NASA wrote on their site, adding that telescopes or binoculars are not recommended due to their small fields of view.
Remember to let your eyes become adjusted to the dark. Try to stay off of your phone too, as looking at devices with bright screens will negatively affect your night vision and thus reduce the number of meteors you see!
For those who may be unable to view the Perseids in person, a live broadcast will be streaming from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, starting around 8 p. m. on Aug. 11 and continuing through sunrise on Aug. 12.
12. What can we learn about the Perseids Meteor Shower?
A. It will be the best meteor shower in history.
B. The ultimate shower only happens on this Wednesday.
C. We can observe 50- 100 meteors per hour in any place.
D. The Meteors usually have long and bright trails behind them.
13. Which of the following may be the best time to view the shower?
A. At 4 a. m. on the Northern Hemisphere.
B. At 2 p. m. on the Northern Hemisphere.
C. At sunrise on the Southern Hemisphere.
D. At dawn on the Southern Hemisphere.
14. What can be inferred about the observation of Meteors?
A. If you use a telescope, you will see more meteors.
B. You can use smartphones to record the grand scene.
C. The brighter the moon is, the more meteors you can see. .
D. Bright lights will reduce the visibility of meteors.
15. If you are not available to watch the Perseids personally, you can ________.
A. browse the unofficial website of NASA
B. watch a video recorded by a flight center
C. stream a live show on Aug. 11 night
D. use special devices to connect with the shower
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
Tricks to fight post-holiday fatigue
"After any big event - a vacation, a wedding or the holidays - there can be a breakafter, "says psychologist Linda Smith. Here, she shares her tips on fighting post-holiday- fatigue（疲劳）：
Plan something to look forward to.Getting back to daily boring work,especially in the darker days of winter, may cause seasonal upset to sink in.___16___This will give your brain something positive to focus on and can help overcome sadness and post-holiday tiredness.
Organize your desk.Nothing can make you feel more stressed than staring at a mountain of paperwork upon returning to the office. While it's best to organize your desk before leaving for a holiday, take a couple of hours to clear your desk before settling in.___17___
Meditate(冥想).Taking a timeout to simply listen to your breath go in and out can re — energize you. If you find yourself feeling very tired, take a five-minute break to breathe deeply or take a walk outdoors.___18___ Make a to-do list.Before stepping back into theoffice, make a to-do list to help focus your mind. That said, Smith warns against making a list the night before returning to the office.___19___"A lack of sleep will affect how you feel and perform the next day," she says.
Put up a new picture.Decorate your office with a new photo of your family or a trip you took during the holidays.___20___And this will help improve your energy levels.
A. It's back to your normal routine.
B. You may find yourself feeling less energized
C. Starting with a clean desk can help your mind focus on the tasks.
D. That's because it can then be difficult to turn off your brain and go to sleep
E. Many studies have shown breathing in fresh air can help re — energize the brain.
F. To relieve these blues, walk into the office with a plan for a party or a challenge.
G. You will be reminded of the positive thoughts you had when you look at the picture.
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
Michael felt hot. Why was it so hard to breathe? They had rehearsed（预演）the play, and Michaelknew his part.___21___he was still nervous.___22___filled his head. What if I say the wrong thing? What if I trip（绊倒）and fall?
Michael tried to think of___23___things. Tomorrow he'd enjoy a delicious dinner with his family. But first he had to get through today, with a roomful of strangers___24___him. His family was in the audience（观众）. He tried to imagine that the family were all___25___around the dining room table right now. That always made him feel___26___.
Michael___27___the play. It wasthe story of how the early Pilgrims had survived in the new land with the help of the people who lived there.
"Piece of cake," Jake had said. "Jake, you're___28___" Michael thought. "Nothing to be___29___about".
"You have a（n）___30___role to play, "Mr. Murray, the play's director, had told him. Michael felt as if the whole___31___depended on him.
"Everyone in place”, said Mr. Murray.
Michael found that the theater was___32___. He was very nervous.
Michael felt a hand on his shoulder and turned to see Serene giving him a（n）___33___smile. "You can do it", she said.
The play___34___.
"This is not a plant I've ever seen before, said Jake.
It was Michael's turn to___35___something. But his mouth went dry. The audience was___36___. But he was frozen in place. And then heheard Serene say, "How will we survive if we don't grow food?"Wait. That wasn't Serene's___37___. She must have made that up to___38___him to remember what he was going to say.
"We must ask for help with the plants, "Michael said.
He took a deep___39___, and started to focus. Serene and Jake wanted to help him. He wasn't in this before. But he survived the rest of the play. Michael felt___40___for his friends' help.
21. A. So B. But C. And D. Or
22. A. Worries B. Lies C. Difficulties D. Choices
23. A. bad B. possible C. frightening D. pleasant
24. A. searching for B. caring for C. looking at D. laughing at
25. A. sitting B. standing C. exploring D. fixing
26. A. strange B. surprised C. proud D. relaxed
27. A. watched B. directed C. debated D. understood
28. A. sorry B. right C. no D. perfect
29. A. shy B. excited C. worried D. regretful
30. A. important B. easy C. normal D. different
31. A. program B. school C. play D. plan
32. A. dirty B. full C. old D. small
33. A. polite B. weak C. encouraging D. winning
34. A. began B. changed C. finished D. continued
35. A. show B. say C. buy D. explain
36. A. waiting B. thinking C. asking D. working
37. A. opinion B. voice C. duty D. line
38. A. allow B. help C. stop D. invite
39. A. breath B. sleep C. look D. interest
40. A. peaceful B. angry C. disappointed D. thankful
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
Online shopping is coming into fashion in most cities, where people are able to make full use of the rapidly-developed Internet technology. Nowadays, can we find a person___41.___has not experienced online shopping? Definitely not.
Online shopping____42.____(welcome) by most people due to various reasons. From the perspective of consumer, it can save some time for people who don't have much spare time. Just click the mouse, they can get whatever they want while staying at home. For the retailers, it can cut some costs for those who don't have much circulating funds.___43.___(compare) with the traditional trade mode, they don't have to spend money in renting a house. However, there are still some_____44._____(disadvantage) in online shopping. First, a face-to-face deal makes online shopping less____45.____(rely) and trustworthy. Second, people will lose___46.___fun of bargain.
_____47._____is undeniable that shopping on the Internet has become an irresistible trend in modern society. It's____48.____(true) urgency that we need to make the laws with the rapid growth of online shopping. Only in this way can we enjoy the pleasure and_____49._____(convenient) of online shopping without the concern of_____50._____(cheat).
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 still remember how awkwardly I was the first time when I made dumplings. After making the dumpling filling, my mother taught me what to make a “cup” out of the dumpling wrapper. Then I spooned some filling on the “cup” and pressed the edges together form a “half-moon” dumpling shape. My first few tries didn't work out — it just wouldn't stand up! I never expected make dumplings would be so hard. And I quickly learned to do it the right way. Enjoying the dumpling made by myself, I feel joyful and happy.
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。

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man called Ben was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man, Leo, had to spend all his time flat on his back.
The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation.
And every afternoon when Ben could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window. Leo began to live for those one-hour periods where his world would be broadened and lightened by all the activity and color1 of the world outside.
The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm among flowers of every color1 of the rainbow. Grand old trees graced the landscape, and a fine view of the city could be seen in the distance. As Ben described all this in detail, Leo would close his eyes and imagine the beautiful scene.
One warm afternoon Ben described a parade passing by. Although Leo couldn't hear the band — he could see it in his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window described it with descriptive words. Each time the nurse saw the warm and touching scene, she was always struck by devoted friendship between these two men. Days and
weeks passed.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右。

2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。

One morning, the nurse arrived to check the two men, only to find the lifeless body of Ben.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ However, he could see nothing but a blank wall of another building.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1. C
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. D 9. B 10. A 11. A
12. D 13. A 14. D 15. C
16. F 17. C 18. E 19. D 20. G
21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. C 32.
B 33.
C 34. A 35. B 36. A 37.
D 38. B 39. A 40. D
41. who/that
42. is welcomed
43. Compared
44. disadvantages
45. reliable
46. the 47. It
48. truly 49. convenience
50. being cheated
51.(1).awkwardly→awkward (2).when删除(3).what→how (4).on→into (5).form前加to (6).it→they (7).make→making (8).And→But (9).dumpling→dumplings (10).feel→felt
52.略。