2019-2020学年淄博市淄川区淄河中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案

2019-2020学年淄博市淄川区淄河中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题
及答案
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
In the 1994 filmForrest Gump, there’s a famous saying, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.” The surprise is part of the fun. Now blind box toys are bringing the magic of surprise to online shopping.
A blind box toy is hidden inside uniform packaging but invisible from the outside. You don’t know what will be inside, although the toys typically come from pop culture, ranging from movies to comics and cartoons.
Blind boxes have caught on since they were first introduced fromJapantoChinain 2014. According to a 2019 Tmall report, the mini-series of Labubu blind box, designed byHong Kong-born Kasing Lung, was named Champion of Unit Sales with 55,000 sold in just 9 seconds during the Singles Day shopping event. Most customers for blind boxes are young people aged 18 to 35.
According to The Paper, blind box toys are popular in part because of their cute appearances. The typically cute cartoon figurines come in miniature sizes, making them suitable for display almost anywhere.
Even if blind boxes are not their top choice for decorations, the mystery and uncertainty of the process also attracts people. It’s the main reason why people buy blind boxes one after another.
“Fear of the unknown is always a part of the box-opening process,” said Miss Cao, 24, who lives and works inShenyang. Speaking to Sina News, she said: “Until you open all the boxes, you cannot know what it is inside.”
Opening a blind box is a delightful little surprise for our mundane daily lives, something small but fun to wait for each day, week or month. When people open this simple little box, they may be disappointed, but the uncertainty is part of the fun. People will open more blind boxes and hope for a better outcome.
When someone re-makesForrest Gump, don't be surprised if he says, “Life is like a blind box...”
1. Why is the famous saying in the filmForrest Gumpquoted at the beginning?
A. To arouse the readers’ interest.
B. To present the writer’s view.
C. To introduce the topic.
D. To highlight the fun of blind boxes.
2. Which of the following is the main feature that makes blind box so popular?
A. Miniature sizes.
B. Cute appearances.
C. Fear of the unknown.
D. Mystery and uncertainty.
3. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Blind box became popular in 2019 after being first introduced fromJapantoChina.
B. Blind box toys typically originated in pop culture, varying from movies to cartoons.
C. Blind box toys was designed and named by Hong Kong-born Kasing Lung.
D. When people open this simple little box, they will feel disappointed.
B
Have you ever done something for someone else—knowing that your actions would solely benefit THEM and not YOU? Maybe you opened a door or donated blood or volunteered in a hospital’s ER during the pandemic. This is called a prosocial behavior. Humans engage in these types of behaviors all the time.
But a question remains in science: Are we the only species who do this? As one of out closest s, chimpanzees have long been studied for signs of this. So far, research has provided mixed results on the question.
Some studies show that chimps cooperatively hunt, share food and comfort each other. But one study came to a very different conclusion. The study used a controlled lab experiment where chimpanzees in enclosures were given two options: push a button to give food to themselves or push the button to give food to themselves AND a partner chimp. If they chose the latter, it was seen as a prosocial behavior. But the result is that chimps showed no special preferences for feeding themselves and a friend over feeding just themselves. Another study conducted by DeTroy, however, discovered a totally different result.
Compared to previous controlled lab-based experiments, the setup for DeTroy’s research was very naturalistic. “We installed a button and a fountain into the chimpanzees’ outer enclosures. When an individual pushes the button, it releases juice from the fountain. However, since the button and fountain are approximately five meters apart, the individual pushing cannot directly drink from the fountain. And if any other chimpanzees are at the fountain when the button is pushed, they, and not the pusher, will be able to drink the juice.
In this experiment, chimpanzees showed a willingness to act in the interest of others, with individual chimpanzees prepared to push the button without benefiting themselves.
“It is really fascinating to see that many of the chimpanzees were willing to prosocially provide valuable resources to the group members even if they couldn’t benefit themselves from their behavior.” said DeTroy.
Further research may reveal what lies behind their prosocial motivation. But for now, it’s safe to assume that chimpanzees are not simply aping human behavior.
4. Which of the following belongs to prosocial behaviors?
A. Jack participated in voluntary work in the library just to earn credits.
B. Mark turned to his classmate for help when feeling stressful in study.
C. Tim guided a lost child back home on his way to an important job interview.
D. Rose often interrupted the teacher to ask questions actively in the math’s class.
5. What is the task of the chimpanzees in the lab-based study?
A. Sharing food.
B. Making a choice.
C. Comforting others.
D. Showing sympathy.
6. How is DeTroy’s study different from the previous ones?
A. It was based on controlled lab experiment.
B. It gave juice to the chimpanzees as a reward.
C. It offered the tested chimpanzees a natural surrounding.
D. It provided a chance for chimpanzees to help their partners.
7. What can we learn from DeTroy’s quotes?
A. Chimpanzees can develop abilities to help others.
B. Chimpanzees have acquired many human behaviors.
C. Chimpanzees in the wild is cleverer than those in the lab.
D. Chimpanzees displayed prosocial behaviors for certain rewards.
C
Why do you check social media? Is it to keep up with everything that your friends and family are doing? Is it to find new trendy spots to eat?Regardless of the reason, you may find yourself with different degrees of envy or discomfort after a quick look at your phone. Then you might be suffering from a phenomenon known as “Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). ”
While the phenomenon of FOMO can be traced back for centuries, it had never been the issue as it is today, causing widespread discussion and research. This rise in checking social media is naturally connected to the increasing leading position that social media holds over our lives. Every time someone opens their WeChat Moments, Facebook, Twitter... etc. , they are bombarded with the highlight reels of other peoples' lives. A sunny beach, delicious-looking food, a super cute kitten-they are all uplifting photos, yet they're very likely to bring about more unhappiness than joy. You see, the first thought to come out of your mind may be “Wow, that's so cool/delicious/cute”, but then it takes a hard U-turn. You're thinking: “I wish I were there” or “my life is so boring compared to his/hers.” The more you see, the more likely you are to have these negative feelings.
What's worse is the habit many people have of turning to social media in search of happiness when they are feeling down, not realizing that they are just going to end up in a negative cycle of endless disappointment. Montesquieu once said: “If one only wished to be happy, this could be easily accomplished; but we wish to be happier than other people, and this is always difficult, for we believe others to be happier than they are.”
FOMO will go hand in hand with dissatisfaction and envy. Appreciate what you already have, because someone else out there in the world would gladly give everything to be you.
8. What is the purpose of the questions in paragraph 1?
A. To introduce the topic of the passage.
B. To explain the function of FOMO.
C. To describe the features of FOMO.
D. To give the reasons for checking social media.
9. How might people feel seeing other's perfect life through social media?
A. Joyful.
B. Admiring.
C. Comfortable.
D. Envious.
10. What can we conclude from Montesquieu's words in paragraph 3?
A. We could turn to social media for happiness.
B. We couldn't realise our dream without hard work.
C. We couldn't harvest happiness through comparison.
D. We could live better than others by showing ourselves online.
11. What is the author's attitude towards FOMO?
A. Indifferent.
B. Objective.
C. Doubtful.
D. Hopeful.
D
I was so worried about handing my little boy over during his first week of school, but you made it easier. You smiled at him like a mother would at her own child.You showed warmth and your hugs were always on offer.After a day in class with you, Charlie would come home singing. Whenever I hear Do Your Ears Hang Low or see him stretching to the sky when singing about the days of the week, I will think of you.I didn't tell you at the time, but I loved your morning song so much that Iimplementedit in my own class (I'm a teacher, too).
When you saw I was troubled, you hugged me with your smile and I knew everything would be OK. You made parents feel as cared for as our children.In the short time I knew you; you taught me about the type of teacher I desire to be. You never seemed disturbed by the mountain of paperwork or impossible work-life balance that comes with the role. Instead, you appeared to embrace every minute.
I can't understand why you've been taken from us. Telling Charlie was one of the hardest things I've had to do.I'm not sure he fully understands, but he told me he loved you and has been asking whether your"robot
powers"will work in heaven.
A friend once told me white feathers are angels telling us that loved ones in heaven are well. On the first day collecting the children without you，a white feather floated through the sleet (雨夹雪). Watching the younger ones bounce and gigle as they tried to catch it was beautiful.
I wish I had told you all of this when you were with us.I hope that you knew how you brought happiness to everyone you met and how loved you were. Goodbye, Dear Friend.
12. What does the underlined word "implemented" in Paragraph l probably mean?
A. Looked back on.
B. Looked forward to.
C. Thought highly of.
D. Made use of.
13. What can we learn from the passage about parents?
A. They need to sing songs before children.
B. They need to feel the affection as well.
C. They find it hard to handle their kids.
D. They find it necessary to hug the teachers.
14. The writer mentioned "white feather" in Paragraph 4 mainly to ______.
rm us of the loved one's death
B. remind us it's time for a snowball fight
C. tell us the teacher stays in our mind after death
D. warn us of the falling snow when collecting children
15. What's the writer's main purpose in writing this article?
A. To make a remark on Charlie's teacher.
B.To say goodbye to her fellow teacher.
C. To take pity on her fellow teacher.
D. To recall and show respect for Charlie's teacher.
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Today we discuss what to wear asa wedding guest. Basically, your goal is to make the wedding couple shine and to highlight your personal style.
____16____It's their day. They're the center of attention and you're there to celebrate it with them, not to outshine them or outdo them. So what does that mean? Basically, you tone it down. You don't wear wild color1 s,
and you don't wear (大胆的)patterns or accessories like a top hat or something that makes other people uncomfortable.
You should dress within the requested dress code.____17____As a man, you can wear a dark suit, either a navy blue suit or a dark grey suit to fit in such a situation. I will stay clear of black unless it's a tuxedo.
Traditionally, you should always have some forms of neckwear.____18____Bow ties can be a bit too flashy unless the groom loves bow ties and he wants you to wear one as well.
Definitely avoid monochrome(单色的)looks of a black shirt, a black tie, and a black suit or any other color1 s that are very similar.____19____Your best bet for a wedding is a white dress shirt although light blue may work as well. Of course, if you're at a beach wedding or if the couple's style is very relaxed, then these rules don't apply.
These are guidelines you can use to look well-dressed. When in doubt, always communicate with the people that invited you.____20____
A. That looks strange and there's not enough contrast.
B. As a result, you may be overdressed or underdressed.
C. If the wedding is an indoor event, you can wear lighter color1 s.
D. You never ever want to overshadow either the bride or the groom.
E. Personally, I think a necktie that is long is the best, but there is exception.
F. If the wedding is an evening event, it's going to be more formal than a day event.
G. That will ensure you look great, and that you honor them, and they will remember you very fondly.
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One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw Kyle from my class walking home from school. He was___21___with masses of books. I thought to myself, "Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? Nerd!" I had quite a weekend planned, so I ___22___my shoulders and went on.
As I was walking, a bunch of kids bumped into him purposely and ___23___him. His glasses went flying. He looked up and I saw terrible ___24___in his eyes. Out of sympathy I jogged over to him and as he ___25___looking for his glasses,tears welled up.
Handing him his glasses, I said, "Those guys are jerks." He looked at me and said, "Hey, thanks!" There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real ___26___. We talked all the way home,delighted.He even___27___my invitation to play football occasionally.
Over the next four years, Kyle and I became close friends. When we were seniors, he became the___28___in
the class and was___29___to give a speech at the graduation ceremony. I___30___him all the time about being a nerd with no malice.Kyle wasvaledictorian（荣誉致辞生）of our class, so he had to prepare the speech for graduation.
On graduation day,as he started his speech, he____31____his throat, and began. "Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those____32____years. Yourparents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach…, but mostly your friends. I am here to tell you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give him or here.
I just_____33_____at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. Kyle had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker(寄存柜),____34____,his Mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home. "____35____, I was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable." I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this boy told us all about his____36____moment. Whenhis eyes_____37_____mine, I was able to see tears shimmering in his smiling eyes.
I smiled back in tears. Kyle finished his speech and walked towards me. With no more words, he gave me a firm hug. Not until that moment did I realize what a big difference one small_____38_____had made to my friend Kyle.
Not until that moment did I realize its depth. It_____39_____me that never should we underestimate the power of our random act of kindness. With one small gesture, we can change a person's life. For better or for worse. No act of kindness, however small, will ever_____40_____.
21. A. struggling B. discriminating C. associating D. purchasing
22. A. stoked B. shrugged C. spotted D. shared
23. A. disrupted B. interrupted C. sneered D. tripped
24. A. annoyance B. sorrow C. enthusiasm D. aspiration
25. A. turned around B. wandered about C. crawled around D. stood rooted
26. A. apology B. contentment C. determination D. appreciation
27. A. approved B. discouraged C. opposed D. abolished
28. A. most brilliant B. most gorgeous C. most fashionable D. most suspicious
29. A. voted B. prized C. selected D. begged
30. A. sniffed B. endured C. knew D. teased
31. A. cleared B. hurt C. swept D. raised
32. A. rewarding B. tough C. contradictory D. idyllic
33. A. gazed B. scoffed C. glanced D. winked
34. A. however B. though C. hence D. admittedly
35. A. Fortunately B. Miraculously C. Apparently D. Promptly
36. A. weakest B. maturest C. smallest D. truest
37. A. promoted B. caught C. searched D. stung
38. A. hesitation B. empathy C. gesture D. incident
39. A. dawned on B. drew upon C. mattered with D. accounted for
40. A. came along B. faded away C. fallen apart D. go wasted
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
The Temple of Heaven Park, Tiantan in Chinese, is located in the Dongcheng District,Beijing. It is the___41.___(large) and most representative existing masterpiece amongChina’s ancient sacrificial buildings.___42.___(original), theTempleofHeavenwas the place where emperors of the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty held the Heaven Worship Ceremony. First___43.___(build) in 1420, the 18th year of the reign of Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty, the Temple of Heaven was enlarged and rebuilt during the reigns of the Ming emperor Jiajing and the Qing emperor Qianlong. In 1988, it___44.___(open) to the public as a park, showing ancient philosophy, history and religion. Its grand architectural style and profound cultural implication give___45.___insight into the practices of the ancient Eastern civilization.
Covering an area of 2,700,000 square meters, it is larger than theForbidden City,___46.___is enclosed by a long wall.___47.___(it) northern part within the wall is semicircular symbolizing the heavens and the southern part is square symbolizing the earth,___48.___(reflect) an ancient Chinese thought of “the heaven is round and the earth is square”. The main buildings lie___49.___the south and north ends of the middle axis of the inner part. The most significant is the Circular Mound Altar (Huanqiutan) to hold many____50.____(ceremony).
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：在错的词下画一横线，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。

It fills my heart with two feelings until I pick up my pen to write to you. One is the great joy of having landed a foreign country for post-graduation. The other, obviously, is the sadness of be away from you all.
I actually felt tired after having travelled by air for such many hours. Then getting settling also exhausted me. Although the college and the lecturers are the second to none in perfectness, at several moments I felt like bursting into tear. I felt extreme homesick. Finally, that has not been overcome totally, so far. Yes, one had to be strong, in the end.
There is a number of things to share but I will stop myself here.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Mike下学期将作为交换生来你校学习。

最近他在来信中表达了对中国画的浓厚兴趣，想请你就学习国画这一主题，给出建议。

请你用英语回信，要点如下：
1.介绍国画；
2.提出建议至少两条；
3.表达祝愿。

注意：
1.词数80左右。

2.可以适当添加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Mike,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. A
8. A 9. D 10. C 11. B
12. D 13. B 14. C 15. D
16. D 17. F 18. E 19. A 20. G
21. A 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. A 32.
B 33. A 34.
C 35. A 36. A 37. B 38. C 39. A 40. D
41. largest
42. Originally
43. built 44. was opened
45. an 46. which
47. Its 48. reflecting
49. at 50. ceremonies
51.(1).until→when
(2).在a前面加on
(3).be→being
(4).such→so
(5).settling→settled
(6).将second前面的the去掉
(7).tear→tears
(8).extreme→extremely
(9).had→has
(10).is→are
52.略。