2020届南京市金陵中学河西分校高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案解析

2020届南京市金陵中学河西分校高三英语上学期期中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
In the age of social distancing, using robots for some health care interactions is a promising way to reduce in-person contact between health care workers and sick patients. However, a key question is how patients will react to a robot entering the room. Researchers from MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital recently set out to answer that question.
In a study, the team found that a large majority of patients reported that interacting with a health care provider through a video screen fixed on a robot was similar to an in-person interaction with a health care worker.
“We’re working on robots that can help provide care to ensure the safety of the patient and the health care workforce. The results of this study give us some confidence that people are ready and willing to join us. In a larger online survey carried out nationwide, we also found that a majority of respondents were open to having robots perform small tasks such as taking a nose swab (拭子).” says Giovanni Traverso, an MIT assistant professor and the senior author of the study.
After the COVID-19 pandemic began early last year, Traverso and his colleagues turned their attention toward new strategies to reduce interactions between potentially sick patients and health care workers. To that end, they created a mobile robot that could interact with patients as they waited in the emergency department. The robots were equipped with sensors that allow them to measure vital signs, including skin temperature, breathing rate, and pulse(脉搏) rate. The robots also carried an iPad for remote video communication with a health care provider.
The study suggests that it could be worthwhile to develop robots that can perform tasks that currently require a lot of human effort, such as turning a patient over in bed. These days, turning COVID-19 patients onto their stomachs requires several people. Doing Covid-19 tests is another task that takes a lot of time and effort from health care workers, who could be arranged for other tasks if robots could help.
1. Why did the researchers from MIT and BWH carry out the studies?
A. To shorten the social distance between doctors and patients.
B. To figure out the response of patients to robotic doctors.
C. To reduce the risk of being infected with coronavirus.
D. To ensure the safety of patients during the pandemic.
2. What could be learned from the study?
A. Robots are not welcomed by patients.
B. Robots will soon replace doctors.
C. Robots may help to deal with Covid-19 patients.
D. Robots can operate on different patients.
3. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. StrengthsAnd Weaknesses In Robot Care
B. The Robotic Doctor Will See You Now
C. The Robots Speed Up COVID-19 Testing
D. The Development Of Robots In Hospitals
B
Growing up as kids we are told to share our toys and notto be selfish. We also live in an age when discussing our feelings is encouraged. But when does it all become too much? With new crazes trending all the time, such as dance challenges and wearing a carpet as a dress, the question is: when can sharing become oversharing on social media?
“Oversharing” has become associated with social media, but it isn'texclusiveto this platform. Imagine you head to a party and meet x k w someone. Within five minutes they have revealed private details about their life. While some of us may try to escape these people, according to marriage advisor Carolyn Cole, this form of oversharing could come from a strong desire to connect with someone. But how does this translate to social media?
Dr. Christopher Hand, a lecturer in cyberpsychology (网络心理学），says the more details people disclose, the less sympathy we express when things go wrong. It seems that searching for sympathy by oversharing is generally considered as negative rather than the cry for help it could really be.
However, Dr. Hand's research also seems to suggest that the more we post on a platform, the more socially attractive we become-provided that the posts that we bang out are positive. Even back in 2015, Gwendolyn Seidman PhD said that we should avoid complaining and being negative online. We should also avoid showing off, especially about our love lives. It makes sense-if your date is going “that well", would you really have time to share a photo with text?
So, how can you know if you are oversharing? Well, why not ask your friends in real life. They would probably be happy to tell you if your posts about your breakfast or your complaints about your lack of money really are too
much.
4. What does the underlined word “exclusive" in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Unique.
B. Similar.
C. Relevant.
D. Fundamental.
5. Why do some people prefer oversharing at parties?
A. To draw others' attention.
B. To satisfy others' curiosity.
C. To remove negative feelings.
D. To develop good relationships.
6. Which of the following may Dr. Hand agree with?
A. Sharing more details online can attract more sympathy.
B. Oversharing negative experiences is equal to crying for help.
C. Sharing negative posts can't help one become socially attractive.
D. Oversharing isn't likely to happen online when things go wrong.
7. According to the text, what should be avoided for online sharing?
A. Reflecting on past bad manners.
B. Showing a great many expensive goods.
C. Writing a recipe for a balanced breakfast.
D. Recording unforgettable moments with friends.
C
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) included on December 17, 2020 China's Tai Chi on the Representative List of the Intangible（无形的）Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was announced during the online meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held from December 14 to19 inKingston, capital ofJamaica.
“Born in the mid-17th century in a small village named Chenjiagou located in Central China's Henan province, Tai Chi is not only a kind of traditional Wushu integrated with slow movements and deep breathing, but is also deeply rooted in many areas of Chinese culture, such as medicine and philosophy,”Zhu Xianghua says, who is the son of the famous Tai Chi master Zhu Tiancai.
Although it has spread to more than 150 countries and regions, attracting more than 100 million people to practice, the idea that Tai Chi is for the elderly has stopped many young people practicing the ancient Wushu. They think of it as a slow exercise, which is specially made and better suited for their grandparents. Instead, many young people are turning to the Indian practice of yoga（瑜伽）to relieve stress, which was placed on the UNESCO's List in 2019.
In order to promote Tai Chi, joint efforts have been made from individuals and the Chinese government in the last decades. Xi'an Jiaotong University requires students to learn Tai Chi. Wang Yunbing, a professor in the university's sports center, stressed that Tai Chi is not only good physical exercise-researchers from the American College of Rheumatology find that it can help manage several diseases but is also conned ted to ancient Chinese eivilization. Since 2014, the World Tai Chi Championships have been held every two years by the International Wushu Federation. It provides a platform for communication and learning between the Tai Chi masters and Tai Chi lovers around the globe. In January 2020, Tai Chi became an official event in the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.
8. What does Zhu Xianghua say about Tai Chi in paragraph 2?
A. It originated from fast Kung Fu action.
B. It was born around the 1750s in a village.
C. It is related to other cultural fields ofChina.
D. It integrates Chinese medicine and western philosophy.
9. Why do some young people choose to practice yoga instead of Tai Chi?
A. They think it easier to practice yoga to keep fit.
B. The elderly stop young people practicing Tai Chi.
C. They consider Tai Chi is custom-built for old people.
D. Yoga was included in the world culture earlier than Tai Chi.
10. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?
A. To promote contemporary Chinese civilization.
B. To show many efforts made to popularize Tai Chi.
C. To stress the importance of Chinese Tai Chi masters.
D. To advise people to practise Tai Chi to cure diseases.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Tai Chi Steps on the UNESCO's List.
B. Tai Chi isCompeting against Yoga.
C. Tai Chi Has Regained populate Globally.
D. Opinions Greatly Differ on Tai Chi and Yoga.
D
Guangzhououtbreak linked to strains inIndia
The gene sequencing of the COVID-19 outbreak inGuangzhou.Guangdongprovince, indicates it is very similar in structure to the mutatedstrains detected inIndia, a senior health official from the city said on Sunday.
“And it has the characteristic of quick spread.” Chen Bin, deputy director of the city's health commission, said at a news conference inGuangzhouon Sunday.
She urged relevant departments and medical staff to act quickly to block the chain of infection and control the spread of the coronavirus in the southern metropolis.
Zhang Zhoubin, deputy director of theGuangzhoucenter for disease control and prevention, said the strain of coronavirus spreads easily.
“The virus can be spread through a meal or through a short period of indirect contact,” he said.
The city reported five confirmed eases and 21 asymptomatic carriers as of 2 pm Sunday after the first con finned case was detected in the city's Liwan district on May 21, Chen said.
To prevent the virus from spreading, the city government tightened its disease control and prevention measures over the weekend. Six communities and housing estates previously designated as low-risk areas were raised to medium-risk ones, Chen said.
In addition to asking local residents to get vaccinated, the city has organized nucleic acid testing in Haizhu and Yuexiu districts starting from Sunday. Residents in specific areas of Tianhe, Baiyun and Panyu districts have also been required to take nucleic acid tests to expand the screening of suspected patients and asymptomatic carriers.
Liwan previously required all its residents to take nucleic acid tests.
As of Saturday, more than 2-25 million residents of the city have had samples collected for nucleic acid tests, Chen said. More than 10,000 medical workers from the entire city have been sent to Liwan to help vaccinate locals against COVID-19 and collect samples for nucleic acid testing.
Deng Wenjun, director of circulation section with Guangzhou Supply and Marketing Cooperative, said there are sufficient supplies of food and daily necessities in the medium-risk areas.
12. What is the characteristic of the COVID-19 which broke out inGuangzhou?
A. It disappears quickly.
B. It spreads fast.
C. It has a lot to do with temperature.
D. It has the same nature as the seasonal flu.
13. Which district have residents who have not been required to take nucleic acid tests?
A. Tianhe.
B. Haizhu.
C. Panyu.
D. Zengcheng.
14. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The virus can hardly be spread through a short period of indirect contact.
B. There are 21 symptomatic carriers in the Liwan district as of 2 pm Sunday.
C. All the people living in Liwan district arc previously asked to take nucleic acid tests.
D. Supplies of food and daily necessities in the medium-risk areas arc still not enough.
15. Where can you probably find this article?
A. On a news website.
B. In a fashion magazine.
C. In a history book.
D. In a travel journal.
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
Policies, measures introduce to fight against epidemic
Since he outbreak of the novel corona-virus, the authorities have introduced policies and measures to respond to the epidemic and help people get through difficult times. Here we list some of the policies and measures that have been rolled out.
16. Treatment bills of the infected subsidized (补贴)
___17___. Apart from confirmed patient, suspected patients are also able to get subsidies to cover medical costs related to the novel corona-virus after payments by medical insurance and assistance programs.
18. Power supply guaranteed.
The State Grid,the country's largest power company, took measures to ensure 24/7 power supply in hospitals and command centers for epidemic control inHubeiprovince, epicenter of the outbreak._____19_____.
20. Simplified funerals, no wedding parties
The Ministry of Civil Affairs advise the public to simplify funerals and cancel wedding dinner parties to reduce possible transmission of the novel corona-virus. The ministry said local authorities should guide the public to make funeral arrangements simple and fast, and avoid gatherings._____21_____.
22._____23_____.
To address anxiety and mental health concerns caused by the disease, the National Health Commission has issued a guideline, requiring regions to provide psychological support. Confirmed patients, front-line medical
workers and disease prevention and management staff are placed on the highest level.
5.Online learning resources offered
The Ministry of Education has require schools and universities nationwide to offer online teaching and learning resources following the postponement of the spring semester._____24_____. The MOE opened a national cloud learning platform on Feb 17, which offers free education resources for students in middle school and high school. At the same time, it has stared broadcasting class for primary school students on China Education Television Channel.
A. Mental support for patients
B. Psychological aid provided
C. It also said power won't be cut off due to payment overdue.
D. Internet and TV channel have been used to deal with semester delay.
E. Employees who are infected should still get paid while being treated.
F. Financial aid will be offered to confirmed and suspected patients alike.
G. Meanwhile, marriage registration centers have stopped services as required.
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
Sharing a sense of style
When I woke up on Aug 4, 2016, there was only one thing on my mind: what to wear. A billion___21___raced through my brain in the closet. I didn't want to come off as trying too hard, but I also didn't want to be seen as a lazy and___22___girl. Not only was it my first day of high school, but it was my first. day of school in a new state; first impressions are___23___and it was important for me to___24___the people who I would spend the next four years with..
This was my third time being the___25___kid. But this time was___26___because my dad promised that I would start and___27___high school in the same place. This time mattered, and that made me___28___.
After carefully___29___my closet, I proudly came out in a____30____from Target. The soft cotton was____31____and the ruffled shoulders added a hint of fun. Yes, this outfit was the one. An hour later, I felt powerful as I____32____toward room 1136. But as I entered class, my jaw____33____to the floor.
Sitting at her desk was Mrs Hutfilz, my English teacher,____34____exactly the same dress as me. I kept my head____35____and walked to my seat silently. I made it through my brief introduction____36____until Mrs Hutfilz stood up, jokingly adding that she liked my style. Although this was the moment I had
been____37____from the moment I walked in, all my anxiety surprisingly____38____, and the students paid attention as I shared my story. My smile grew as I laughed with the students. After class, I stayed behind and talked to Mrs Hutfilz, relieved to make a humorous and real connection.
Looking back four years later, the ten minutes I spent afraid of giving my speech were really not worth it. My first period of high school certainly made the day____39____in the best way and taught me that Mrs Hutfilz has an awesome sense of____40____!
21. A. thoughts B. reasons C. causes D. substitutes
22. A. particular B. untidy C. serious D. unkind
23. A. much B. nothing C. little D. everything
24. A. hit B. know C. recognize D. impress
25. A. new B. old C. ordinary D. special
26. A. similar B. difficult C. different D. easy
27. A. study B. finish C. drop out of D. end up in
28. A. happy B. relieved C. nervous D. excited.
29. A. searching B. tidying C. fixing D. ranging
30. A. skirt B. shirt C. coat D. dress
31. A. convincing B. comfortable C. heavy D. slight
32. A. drove B. slipped C. headed D. slid
33. A. dropped B. picked up C. opened D. faded away
34. A. sporting B. ironing C. putting on D. taking off
35. A. away B. up C. down D. off
36. A. paper B. speech C. lecture D. class
37. A. preparing B. proud of C. expecting D. afraid of
38. A. went up B. melted away C. Accelerated D. grew
39. A. lonesome B. embarrassing C. troublesome D. unforgettable
40. A. responsibility B. justice C. style D. humour
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 young couple moved into a new neighborhood. The next morning, they___41.___(eat) breakfast, when the young wife saw her neighbor hang the wash outside.
“That laundry(洗衣物) is not very clean,” she said to her husband. “The neighbor doesn't know how to wash correctly. Perhaps she needs___42.___(good) laundry soap.” Her husband looked on, but remained___43.___(silence). Every time her neighbor hung her wash___44.___(dry), the young woman would make___45.___same comments. About one month___46.___(late), the young woman was surprised to see a nice clean wash on her neighbor's line and said to her husband, “Look! She has learned how to wash correctly. I wonder___47.___taught her this?”
The husband said, “I got up early this morning and cleaned our windows!”
Can you see how it might be a good idea to check first to see if your windows are clean? What we see when___48.___(watch) others depends on the purity(清洁) of the windows through___49.___we look.
Before we give any criticism(批评), it might be a good idea to check our state of mind and ask___50.___(we) if we are ready to see the good rather than just look for something wrong in the people we met.
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，并在该词下而写出修改后的词。

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。

Good morning everyone! Today I want to say something about my parent. My father is a honest businessman and has to support the whole family. He laugh so much that he can even give me a smile at the most difficult time in her life. He always tells me to taking a positive attitude towards everything because it's useless to cry. My mother is the most busiest person in the family, which always has a lot of housework to do. But she never complains. She treats another people with respect, so everybody likes her. Ordinarily as they are, they are truly my best teachers and I am very proud them.
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。

At noon on a brilliant Tuesday in March, my 12-year-old son Kai and I are a mile and a half into a four-day, 27-mile walk through the Grand Canyon—his first backpacking trip — when he asks: “Are we almost to camp?”
Um, no. Camp, at Hermit Creek, is seven miles and nearly 2,500 feet below, which will take us several more
hours. We’re going down a poorly maintained path off the canyon, across which we can see many of the canyon’s layers. This is on display in cliffs hundreds of feet tall, a reminder of how far we have to go.
We are here largely because of a birthday note Kai wrote me two years ago in which he declared, “You used to be a wild 10-year-old like me and now you’re a wild 53-year-old. We can do so many things together! I am excited for when I’m old enough for the Grand Canyon!”
There are, I suppose, dads who could resist that, just as there are fathers who would plan an experience-appropriate trip for their sons. I am neither, so here we are. Never mind that; aside from simply being 12, Kai has done almost nothing to physically prepare for this. Or that I haven’t backpacked for 13 years.
We head on past twisty trees and brush. Soon the view broadens, and the layers grow deeper, down to the shadowy, 1.8 billion-year-old Vishnu, a panorama(全景) that leaves Kai excited. “This place is amazing,” he says.
Nightfall in the canyon can be magical. Darkness surrounds us, pressed by cool air. We navigate a narrow path to the stream and, hearing the sound of a waterfall, lie down to take in the stars. Twice I suggest we turn in. “Not yet,” Kai says. “This is too unbelievable.”
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

The last day’s plan is to travel the three miles to the Colorado River, which is the most challenging.
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After the backpacking trip, I also write a note to my son.
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参考答案
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. C 9. C 10. B 11. A
12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
16. F 17. C 18. G 19. B 20. D
21. A 22. B 23. D 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B 32.
C 33. A 34. A 35. C 36. B 37.
D 38. B 39. D 40. C
41. were eating
42. better 43. silent
44. to dry 45. the
46. later 47. who
48. watching
49. which 50. ourselves
51.(1).parent→parents
(2).a→an
(3).laugh→laughs
(4).her→his/our
(5).taking→take
(6).将most去掉
(7).which→who
(8).another→other
(9).Ordinarily→Ordinary
(10).在proud后面加of
52.略。