2020-2021学年唐山市开滦二中高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案

2020-2021学年唐山市开滦二中高三英语下学期期中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
If you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记) that will educate you, comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day, read on.
“Pride and Prejudice”by Jane Austen
A classic thatnever gets old. Set in ruralEnglandin the early 19th century, this tale centers around the Bennet family, a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match. Austen’s story focuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame, and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.
“Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the WorldWomen in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World”by Rachel Ignotofsky
It is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology, science, engineering and mathematics, from present day all the way back to 360 AD.
“Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls”by Elena Favilli
It tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day. With color1 portraits and biographies that are short and sweet, this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.
“Becoming”by Michelle Obama
We wouldn’t be able to write this list without including Michelle Obama’s memoir. “Becoming” has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood, family, motherhood, her own FLOTUS impact, the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now. And of course she writes all about meeting her husband and the many unique challenges they faced too.
1. What didthe Bennetsintend to do?
A.To marry their daughters to rich men.
B.To lessen pressure on their daughters.
C. To help their daughters marry for true love.
D. To make their daughters financially independent.
2. Whose book will attract a teen interested in science?
A. Jane Austen’s.
B.Rachel Ignotofsky’s.
C.Elena Favilli’s.
D.Michelle Obama’s.
3.What do the four books have in common?
A.They are all classics.
B.They are all biographies.
C.They are all related to the female.
D. They are all about heroes.
B
The Great Barrier Reef's outlook remains “very poor” despite coral (珊瑚) recovery over the past year, Australian government scientistssaid Monday, just days before a UNESCO ruling on the site's world heritage (遗产) status.
The United Nations cultural agency recommended last month that the world's largest reef (珊瑚礁) system be placed on its endangered list because of damage to the corals largely caused by climate change.
The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) said the corals were now in a “recovery window” after a decade of harmful heat stress and cyclones (旋风). But such opportunities were becoming rarer due to the influence ofclimate change, the government agency, which has monitored the reef for 35 years, said in its annual report released today. “The increasing emergence of climate-related extreme weather events and starfish outbreaks is causing more severe and frequent pressures, giving the reef fewer opportunities like this to recover,”CEO Paul Hardisty said. The scientists surveyed 127 reef sites in 2021 and found hard coral cover had increased at 69 of the 81 locations surveyed in the past two years.
Separate scientific research released last October found the 2, 300-kilometre (1, 400 miles) system had lost half its corals since 1995, with a series of ocean heatwaves causing mass coral death.
Britta Schaffelke, research program director at AIMS, said the latest findings provided a slight hope that the reef still has the power of recovering. But she added that its future is still very poor because of the dangers of climate change and other factors that are affecting the reef.
UNESCO has urged Australia to take urgent climate action but the government has long resisted calls to commit to net zero emissions (排放) by 2050. The government has said it hopes to meet the target “as soon as possible” without harming its economy, insisting dealing with climate change requires a global effort. The reef was worth about US $4. 8 billion a year in tourism for the Australian economy and there are fears that an “in danger” listing could weaken its tourist appeal.
4. What is the major cause of the damage to the corals?
A. The climate change.
B. Lack of money.
C. Over development.
D. Too many tourists.
5. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?
A. The result of the survey.
B. The efforts AIMS has made.
C. The slight chance of the recovery.
D. The terrible situation of the climate.
6. What is Britta Schaffelke's attitude towards the future of the reef?
A. Unclear.
B. Positive.
C Intolerant. D. Anxious.
7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Australia wants to put the reef on the endangered list.
B. The Australian government has ignored UNESCO's demand.
C. Australia hopes to keep a balance between emission target and its economy.
D. The Australian government refuses to take its share of responsibility of climate change.
C
Being an Olympian (奥运会选手) demands focus, determination, and a competitive spirit. Plus, representing your country is a lot of pressure. However, two athletes recently showed the world another quality that is definitely worth championing.
Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi were competing in the high jump on Sunday when they reached a stalemate (僵局). Both men had managed to jump over a surprising 2.37 meters with no faults along the way. However, after three attempts neither managed the next level of 2.39 meters.
An Olympic official suggested ajump-offbetween the two friends and rivals (竞争对手) to determine who would get the gold medal. But Barshim had another plan to reward their efforts.
“Can we have two golds?” he asked the official.
The official agreed and the two men jumped for joy. This was the first time a gold medal had been shared since 1912. “He is one of my best friends, not only on the track, but outside the track. We work together. This is a dream come true.” shared Barshim.
The decision to share the medal was particularly meaningful to Tamberi. The Italian had suffered an ankle injury that prevented him from competing in the Rio Olympics in 2016, and it nearly put an end to his career
altogether. So this year he brought along his cast to this year's Olympics with “Road to Tokyo 2021” to inspire him along the way.
For Barshim, the gold has topped off his already impressive medal collection, having received a bronze and a silver medal in 2012 and 2016 respectively.
Despite all the glory of receiving a gold medal for their countries, their achievement means so much more. These two individuals, trying to do their very best for their countries, have provided a wonderful example to all those competing in sports. They've summed up exactly what it means to take part in a global event with a generous and compassionate (有同情心的) spirit.
8. What happened to Barshim and Tamberi in the competition?
A. They ended in a tie.
B. They quit the competition.
C. They set a new record.
D. They ran out of strength.
9. What does the underlined word “jump-off” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Debate.
B. Vote.
C. Celebration.
D. Extra round.
10. Why was the gold medal particularly meaningful to Tamberi?
A. It could bring him a lot of money.
B. It may make up for his regret in 2016.
C. It was a glory for his country.
D. It could complete his medal collection.
11. What does the author mainly want to convey in the text?
A. The importance of sharing.
B. The glory of winning gold medals.
C. The valuable and special team spirit.
D. The considerate and sharing Olympic spirit.
D
Jake Oldershaw and his daughter Mollie from Birmingham, Britain have asthma (哮喘). Mollie, 11, has required hospital treatment several times while Jake Says he always finds breathing more difficult when there is heavy traffic. Air quality has an enormous impact on their lives and both noticed a marked improvement during the spring lockdown because of the epidemic (疫情). Jake said, “During lockdown there was a noticeable difference in air quality. I didn't suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period. These days you can feel the effects.”
However, under current COVID-19 restrictions in the UK this winter, many people probably will have to work
from home. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) says while emissions (排放) have dropped this year because we've been travelling less and doing less, the expected use ofgas boilers to provide heating and hot water could rise by more than half.
Heating accounts for nearly 37% of the UK's total carbon emissions. Modelling by the ECIU suggests a 56% increase in boiler usage this winter resulting in a 12% increase in emissions of carbon. The ECIU says that's enough to offset the last two years' worth of progress on reducing traffic emissions.
Jess Ralston, author of the analysis for the ECIU, said, “Working from home and having increased gas use in the home could be really critical for air pollution and also climate change. The way we heat our homes needs to change if we are to get to net zero by 2050.”
Jess Ralston said, “The increase in pollution from gas boilers expected this winter provides a graphic illustration (图解) of their forgotten role in air pollution. And it is a role set to continue without practical policies to decarbonize home heating. ”
The government is set to publish its Heat and Buildings Decarbonisation Strategy in a few weeks which is expected to give details on plans to try to switch British homes to cleaner sources of heat.
12. How did the spring lockdown in the UK affect Jake?
A. He was cured of his asthma.
B. He had to go to hospital for retreatment.
C. He suffered a noticeable difficulty in study.
D. He didn't suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period.
13. What is concerning the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit?
A. The epidemic will become worse.
B. Air pollution will get worse this winter.
C. People may have to work from home longer.
D. There is less energy for gas boilers in winter.
14. What would Jess Ralston agree with?
A. People prefer to work from home in winter.
B. The government failed to protect the environment.
C. People tend to ignore the harmful effect of home heating.
D. The climate has suffered a lot from the epidemic this year.
15. How to improve air quality during winter according to Jess Ralston?
A. A warmer winter season.
B. Less and less gas boilers.
C. Practical plans from the government.
D. Improved awareness of cutting down pollution.
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2021 is the Year of the Ox according to Chinese zodiac(中国生肖). InChinayou will find various ox figures made of gold, wood, plastic, paper, shell andstone on sale in stores and on streets to celebrate the return.____16____.
Centuries ago, most people earned their living through farming. For example, the ox was used to help plow, cultivate (耕) and carry heavy goods. Besides, the ox has long had a significant place in Chinese culture.____17____Inthe Classic of Poetry, the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry, the animal was mentioned in nine out of the 305 pieces.
____18____To this day, the phrase “the spirit of ox” still refers to controlling anything that may present itself as an obstacle(障碍，阻碍).____19____When someone achieves a great achievement through hard work, people often use “niu”, meaning “awesome”, to describe him or her.
Oxen seldom bully (欺负) the weak or fear the strong.____20____This is reflected in a couplet from a poem by LuXun (1881-1936), “Fierce-browed, I coolly defy a thousand pointing fingers; Head bowed, like a willing ox I serve the children”, which fully expresses the poet’s loyalty (忠诚) to the people.
So naturally, those who were born in the Year of the Ox are oftenexpected to be hardworking, reliable and loyal. “They never seek to be the center of attention and do not look for praise,” the websiteChinaHighlights noted.
A. They are loyal and work hard.
B. But why was the ox chosen to be one of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs?
C. They never like to be the center of attention and enjoy being praised.
D. The spirit is highly praised and many people follow it as their work rules.
E. Ancient Chinese poets and writers frequently described the ox in literature.
F. Those who were born in the Year of the Ox like to farm and carry heavy goods.
G. The ox is considered a symbol of diligence and earnestness (认真) in Chinese culture.
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
I was standing in the checkout line behind a young woman. When it was her____21____today, the cashier called her name and asked her how she was going. It looked as if they were____22____with each other.
The woman looked____23____and said, "Not so good. My husband has just____24____his job and has nothing to do at home. My son is up to his old____25____again and often makes trouble at school. I don't know how to____26____the difficult time.” Then she paid for her food.
I was____27____to hear that. I wanted to help but didn't know how. Should I____28____some cash for her or find a job for her husband? The woman left the store before I could do anything.
When I returned to the parking lot, I____29____the woman at a distance, and I remembered something that could help her in a different but hopefully____30____way. Then I said, “Excuse me? I'm so sorry that I heard something____31____you said to the cashier____32____. I'd like to give you something.” I handed her a(n)____33____.
When she opened it and read the only two____34____in the letter, she began to cry. Then she smiled through____35____,“You have no idea how much this means to me.”
All I could think to____36____was, “Would it be OK to give you a(n)____37____?” She agreed. After we hugged, I walked back to my car and began to____38____too. Do you know the words in the letter? “You Matter.”
I think telling other people that they matter also matters. We starve for____39____but feel more helpless than ever.____40____, we are always needed by each other.
21. A. habit B. turn C. idea D. joy
22. A. familiar B. pleased C. impatient D. satisfied
23. A. powerful B. modest C. sad D. foolish
24. A. determined B. supported C. balanced D. lost
25. A. responsibility B. tricks C. promise D. expectations
26. A. set down B. refer to C. account for D. get through
27. A. relieved B. sorry C. entertained D. curious
28. A. provide B. print C. pick D. pay
29. A. reminded B. appreciated C. rescued D. spotted
30. A. strange B. thankful C. beneficial D. fortunate
31. A. unhappy B. impossible C. sick D. confusing
32. A. in the distance B. by all means C. in fun D. by chance
33. A. device B. medal C. envelope D. advertisement
34. A. stories B. notes C. words D. sentences
35. A. tears B. manners C. signals D. cheers
36. A. apologize B. respond C. defend D. suffer
37. A. lift B. topic C. excuse D. hug
38. A. communicate B. listen C. cry D. work
39. A. connection B. freedom C. fashion D. peace
40. A. Quickly B. Actually C. Accidentally D. Unluckily
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
Cloning is producing an exact copy of a plant or an animal using its cells. The first mammal___41.___(clone) successfully from an adult cell was Dolly the sheep. She was born in 1996 and died in early 2003, at a much younger age___42.___normal. When she was born, many people were worried that cloning would lead to more diseases in the animal world.___43.___, in general the scientists were praised for___44.___(they) wonderful scientific advance.
Ian Wilmut, the Scottish scientist who created Dolly,___45.___(shock) that some scientists are now considering cloning human beings.___46.___he researches cloning, his intention has never been to create___47.___(copy) of humans. Instead, he thinks research efforts should concentrate on___48.___(create) new tissues and organs that can be used to cure diseases like cancer. However, some people believe that cloning human embryos with the intention of destroying them___49.___(show) no respect for human life.
Even though human cloning is causing a lot of_____50._____(anxious), it is good news for Faye Wilson, a 41­year­old saleswoman who cannot have a baby.
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。

Today I was glad to participate in an activity, which theme is Chinese weaving art, making me to have a taste of traditional Chinese culture deeply.
This activity held in my school library where I appreciated numerous art works, ranging from chairs to decoration. In addition, I was lucky enough to get a opportunity to learn what to weave Chinese knotting on the spot. During that time I was very enjoyable that I fell in love with the magical work immediate.
As far as I am concerned, not only do such activity make me further feel the beauty of the weaving art, but also it is beneficial to arise people’s aware of carrying forward traditional Chinese culture.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你的美国网友Peter对“中国成人礼（Chinese coming-of-age ceremony）”很感兴趣。

请用英语给他写一封信，以中国传统的“冠笄之礼”为例向他做一个简要介绍，内容包括：
1.在18岁，中国男孩要行“冠礼Guan Li”，女孩行“笄礼JiLi”；
2.“冠笄之礼”上，青少年要宣誓爱国家，爱人民，爱家人；
3.通过仪式，青少年感悟中国传统文化，提升个人精神素养。

注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Peter,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____
Looking forward to your letter about the coming of age of the United States.
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
A B C
[语篇导读]
1. A
2. C
3. D
4. C
5. A
6. D
7. B
8. D
9. D 10. B 11. C 12. C
16. B 17. E 18. G 19. D 20. A
21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. A 32.
D 33. C 34. C 35. A 36. B 37. D 38. C 39. A 40. B
41. to be cloned
42. than 43. However
44. their 45. is shocked
46. Although
47. copies 48. creating
49. shows 50. anxiety
51.(1). theme前的which→whose
(2).去掉have前的to
(3).held前加was
(4). decoration→decorations
(5). opportunity前的a→an
(6). learn后的what→how
(7).very→so
(8). immediate→immediately
(9).such前的do→does
(10). aware→awareness
52.略。