2019-2020学年上海市奉贤中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案

2019-2020学年上海市奉贤中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案
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
On Friday morning when 53-year-old Thong Pham broke into the house through the unlocked back door, he took a steak knife from the kitchen.
It was dark, and the family didn't know what Marley was barking (吠) at. Taylor, Amber and their girls Finley, 6,and Sadie, 4, soon woke up and came downstairs, too. “Well, it was dark so we couldn't see anything, only could hear Marley,” Amber recalled, saying her husband then went for the lights. “And once he turned the hall light on, we realized that the guy was holed up in the corner trying to hide.”
“So I think he got to the front door and realized he couldn't get out, and by that point in time, Marley's got him cornered,”Taylorsaid. Pham slashed (砍) both Marley and Taylor, and blood went everywhere. Taylor shared a video summary to his Facebook page, where he said Marley was stabbed (刺) up to six times, mostly around the head and neck area. “And as I pulled back, blood shot out of my arm,”Taylorcontinued. “She got him pretty good and I got him pretty good in the face.”
“But it was really hard because I was trying to make sure that my husband wasn't going to die,” Amber explained, adding that she was trying to protect their two girls. “When he realized that the two girls were in the house, that's when he kind of backed up and started running. "
Taylorexpressed gratitude to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. And the family is thankful for their dog Marley.
“She's our hero,” Amber said. “If it hadn't been for her, that guy could have gone in the...he could have gone to their rooms or something.”Tayloradded, “Yeah, I mean, the story plays out very differently if Marley's not there.”
1. Why did the family come downstairs before daybreak?
A. To stop a break-in.
B. To lock the back door.
C. To check on Marley.
D. To turn the hall light on.
2. What happened during the fight?
A. Pham dug a hole in the corner.
B. Marley was injured but bit back.
C. Taylor had a backup from neighbors.
D. Amber fought back to protect her girls.
3. What doesTaylormainly express on his Facebook?
A. Forgiveness.
B. Concern.
C. Anger.
D. Appreciation.
B
We touch our faces all the time, and it had never seemed to be a big problem—until COVID-19 arrived. Touching our faces—the "T-zone" of our eyes, nose and mouth in particular—can mean giving ourselves the deadly virus.
This is why organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have suggested that we avoid touching our faces. "Just stop this simple behavior," William Sawyer, founder of Henry the Hand, a nonprofit organization that promotes hand hygiene (卫生), told The Washington Post. "It's the one behavior that would be better than any vaccine (疫苗) ever created."
Yet, stopping this "simple" behavior might be harder than you think because it's already hardwired (固定存在于) into our system.
Some face touchingis an automatic reflex (反射) —like when there is an itch (痒) on your nose, you'll scratch (挠) it without thinking. According to CNBC, a 2014 study found that touching your face also helps to reduce stress and regulate emotions. For example, you're more likely to do it when you feel awkward or embarrassed. According to Dacher Keltner, a psychologist at the University of California Berkeley, US, this action may also come with a social function: When you are talking to someone and want to change the subject, for example, touching your face is like "the curtains on a stage, closing up one act of the social drama, ushering (引导) in the next," Keltner told the BBC.
Moreover, face-touching in almost all of these occasions is subconscious, which means it's very hard to change "because you don't even know you're doing it", said Sawyer. But you're not alone. In a 2015 study, wherea group of medical students were filmed in class, it was found that they touched their faces an average of 23 times an hour—with 44 percent of the touches being in the "T-zones". That was particularly surprising since medical students were supposed to know better.
Since it's so hard to shake the habit, maybe the easiest way is to wash our hands more often. This way, we can be sure that our hands are free from the novel coronavirus.
4. What do the first two paragraphs talk about?
A. The best way to fight COVID-19
B. How organizations are fighting COVID-19.
C. Typical hand hygiene problems in the fight against COVID-19.
D. The necessity to avoid touching our faces to fight COVID-19.
5. Why is it hard for people to stop touching their faces?
A. It makes people feel more confident.
B. Many are unaware of this behavior's risks.
C. They usually do it automatically and subconsciously
D. Many think the action helps them express their emotions.
6. Which of the following is a social function of touching faces, according to the text?
A. Using it as a sign to change the topic
B. Bringing a conversation to an end.
C. Showing an interest in the ongoing subject.
D. Making others feel relaxed while talking.
7. What is the author's purpose in mentioning a 2015 study on a group of medical students?
A. To give tips on how to stop touching faces.
B. To prove that it is common for people to touch their faces.
C. To show it is impossible to shake the habit of touching your face.
D. To show how hygiene awareness helps people avoid touching their faces.
C
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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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
D
Some of the oldest art in human history is being damaged, scientists say. And climate change may be speeding up its loss. Newresearch reports that ancient rock art in Indonesian caves is degrading over time, as bits
of rock slowly break off from the walls. It's a huge loss for human history.
Salt crystals（结晶）building up on the walls are a key part of the problem, the study suggests. These salt crystals go into the cave walls, changing sizes as temperatures rise and fall. This process causes the rock to slowly break down.
Salt crystals may become larger when exposed to repeated changes between wet conditions and periods of drought. These kinds of changes are expected to become more obvious as the climate continues to warm.
In particular, the researchers say, climate change may cause more intense El Nino（厄尔尼诺）events in the future. These events can strengthen the kinds of conditions that help salt crystals form Scientists are still debating the exact influence of climate change on El Nino, a natural climate cycle that drives changing patterns of warming and cooling in thePacific Ocean.
The new study, led by Jillian Huntley, examined 11 ancient cave art sites in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The researchers found evidence of salt formation at all 11 sites. It's merely a small part There are more than 300 known eave art sites around the region. The researchers note that salt crystals may indeed be part of the problem, adding that climate change is a growing threat, one that deserves more attention.
12. What is the main cause of the rocks breaking off from the wall?
A. Weather patterns.
B. Salt crystals.
C. Wet conditions.
D. Drought Periods.
13. Which of the following may researchers agree with?
A. El Nino events prevent salt crystals forming.
B. Climate change makes little difference to El Nino.
C.Salt crystals may become much larger in wet conditions.
D. Constant warm weather may cause salt crystals to change size.
14. Which word best describes Huntley's attitude to climate change?
A. Worried.
B. Curious.
C. Doubtful.
D. Positive.
15. What can we learn from thelast paragraph?
A. The formation and patterns of salt crystals.
B. The impact of climate change on ancient rock arts.
C. The historical value of ancient rock art in cave sites.
D. The threats of human activities to ancient eave art sites.
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Home libraries can be a dynamic expression of the owner'spersonality. Creating a home library is a fun way to display your interests while establishing a special space for reading.
While there's no right or wrong way to design a library, the questions can be puzzling, especially to someone with hundreds or thousands of books. How do I organize?___16___We'll discuss how to build a home library that works for you.
What room should I use for my home library?___17___While reading in a room with big windows and lots of light is refreshing, storing books in naturallight is harmful to them. Basements heavy withhumidity（湿气）will cause mold (霉菌) and attract insects.___18___
When you started using the public library, you probably learned about Melvil Dewey and his system for ordering libraries. The Dewey Decimal Classification System has ten broad categories for organizing books, including philosophy, religion and the arts.___19___For example, when you want a book on modern art, you head to the 700th block. Larger libraries, such as those at universities, tend to use the Library of Congress Classification System, because it offers a more specific array of subjects for categorization, adding subjects such as medicine and law for a total of 21categories.
___20___Your home library may or may not be as large as your local public library, but a good system of organization will still help you find the book you want quickly. You could take a page from Dewey and the Library of Congress and sort books by subject matter. Sections for subjects such as history, technology or fiction might make theirretrieval(检索) easier. This system will also allow you to highlight a particular passion, such as an extensive collection of World War II history,
A.How do I get everything to fit?
B.Each category is assigned a number.
C.Almost everybody wants a home library.
D.Agood system of organization is the key.
E.In addition, basements are likely to be flooded.
F.Almost any room will do with a few exceptions.
G.The size of a home library depends on how much space you can spare.
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
A post that shows University of Northern Iowa staff (全体员工) giving a student her own graduation
ceremony after she experienced a flight delay has been spreading online, along with___21___about “Iowa nice”. On Saturday evening, Carley Johnston of Altoona was to___22___across the stage with 2,000 students to___23___her Master of Arts in the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls. But while she was___24___hunting out in Gettysburg, Pa., the students learned that her flight was delayed. She was___25___to fly back to Iowa that day to___26___it to the graduation ceremony at 6 p.m.
___27___she arrived, the other students had___28___lined up to walk across the stage. Though the ceremony in Cedar Falls___29___around 7 p.m., after hearing about Johnston’s plane issues, President Bill Ruud, along with other teachers and staff,____30____to wait nearly an hour for her arrival. And they could give Johnston her own personal____31____with her family present. “We talk a lot about being a(n)____32____,” Johnston said. “That they can take 45 minutes of this evening, it just____33____so much.” As soon as Ruud heard that a student’s flight was____34____, Scott Ketelsen said there was no hesitation for them to____35____Johnston .
“It was a____36____whether everybody would stay. However, all of them agreed,” Ketelsen said. On Reddit, over 900 comments were made on the post,____37____ Midwestern kindness, saying, “This is Iowa nice.” Eric Boisen, who wrote the post, said he appreciated the____38____comments. “I thought it was perfect for posting it because it’s very____39____and unexpected,” Boisen said. “I have never heard of that____40____at a university before.” And luckily Carley Johnston was told later that she was given the job.
21. A. comments B. debates C. suggestions D. summaries
22. A. track B. walk C. slide D. advance
23. A. receive B. host C. win D. register
24. A. goal B. semester C. job D. chance
25. A. allowed B. requested C. advised D. supposed
26. A. set B. pack C. make D. carry
27. A. Before B. Despite C. Though D. Unless
28. A. still B. actually C. always D. already
29. A. failed B. finished C. stopped D. changed
30. A. preferred B. referred C. decided D. struggled
31. A. invitation B. champion C. solution D. ceremony
32. A. family B. organization C. partner D. empire
33. A. mattered B. meant C. rescued D. impressed
34. A. missed B. delayed C. cancelled D. quit
35. A. relate to B. look forward to C. wait for D. focus on
36. A. question B. challenge C. belief D. event
37. A. providing B. downloading C. thanking D. flashing
38. A. active B. positive C. effective D. creative
39. A. demanding B. confusing C. frightening D. encouraging
40. A. organizing B. striking C. erupting D. happening
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
Some people fear that robots will replace humans in the workplace, but at DAWN Cafe that couldn’t be further from the truth. These robots,____41.____(equip) with cameras and speakers, can____42.____(control) from a distance, which allows people with disabilities to work. The employees control the robots from home, using the Internet. For example, if someone can’t move or speak, they can use advanced software to type____43.____wide range of messages with their____44.____(eye). Once the robots receive those messages, they are communicated to the customers. The employees also have access____45.____a live video feed(实时视频馈送) so they can see what is going on.
“There are many people____46.____are eager to work even though they can’t move. If they have an opportunity____47.____(get) a job, it gives them confidence”, said the inventor.
While DAWN Cafe was____48.____(original) only open for a trial run,____49.____(it) goal is to found a permanent location soon. After all, they brought in over 900 customers in less than two weeks! We hope this____50.____(amaze) idea will be popular all around the world.
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 went to Turkey last summer, where I saw many place of interest. The weather was very nice and the people here were friendly. What I especial enjoyed was the Turkish food which was delicious. I caught the early ferry to
cross from one side of the city to other side, take many pictures with my camera. The cost of the whole trip was a bit of high, but I thought it was worth it. The Turkish people did not speak much English, and I managed to get to where I plan to go. During the trip, I went to the traditional Turkish baths, what were very cheap and relaxed.
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。

Everything about moving day was a puzzle. I didn't know anything about our new building on a new street. Our old life was broken into pieces and packed up in piled boxes. I wondered if it would ever fit back together again.
Mom introduced me to our new neighbours, the Chens. Mrs Chen worked with Mom at the job she'd just started. Mr Chen was a famous craftsman(匠人) from China.
Mom said it was a fresh start, but it felt broken to me. I just wanted things to go back to how they had been before.
After the first day at my new school, I walked home alone. Mom had told me she had to work. I was still hoping she'd meet me after the bell. I had to open the door myself with the new key. I felt a bit hungry and went straight into the kitchen, ripping tape from the packed boxes while I searched for a clean plate. My fingers slipped, and something went crashing to the ground.
“Benjamin” cried Mom from the doorway. I didn't hear her come in. “What just broke?” she asked, kneeling to pick up the pieces. In her hands, I recognized the shattered pieces. It was Grandma's bowl. “I can't believe you broke this,” she said.
“Well, I can't believe we have to live here now! I can't believe I have to switch schools, and I can't believe you didn't even meet me after my first day” I ran into my room, slamming the door behind me.
The broom swept across the kitchen floor. Then the click of Mom's bedroom door closed behind her. I sneaked out into the kitchen and found the fragments in the dustbin. There were so many pieces in here, but maybe I could put them back together. Turning the pieces, I tried to match them,but this bowl would never look the same again.
“I'm sorry I yelled,” said Mom, as she opened her door. “Please just throw out the pieces. We can't make a fresh start with broken things.”
As I wandered down the hall Mr Chen was emptying his garbage.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。

Paragraph 1：
“Are you sure you want to throw that out?” he asked.
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Paragraph 2：
I brought the repaired bowl into her room.
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参考答案
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. D
5. C
6. A
7. B
8. D 9. A 10. D 11. C
12. B 13. D 14. A 15. B
16. A 17. F 18. E 19. B 20. D
21. A 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. D 32.
A 33.
B 34. B 35.
C 36. A 37. C 38. B 39.
D 40. D
41. equipped
42. be controlled
43. a 44. eyes
45. to 46. who/ that
47. to get 48. originally
49. its 50. amazing
51.(1).place→places
(2).here→there
(3).especial→especially
(4).other前添加the
(5).take→taking
(6).bit后的of删掉
(7).and→but
(8).plan→planned
(9).what→which
(10).relaxed→relaxing 52.略。