2020年无锡市第三高级中学高三英语期中试题及答案解析

2020年无锡市第三高级中学高三英语期中试题及答案解析
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
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Have you ever been sad because of failure? Please remember, for quite often achieving what you set out to do is not the most important thing.
A boy decided to dig a deep hole behind his house. As he was working, a couple of older boys stopped by to watch. “What are you doing?” asked one of the visitors. “I want to dig a hole all the way through the earth!” the boy answered excitedly. The older boys began to laugh, telling him that digging a hole all the way through the earth was impossible. After a while, the boy picked up a jar. He showed it to the visitors. It was full of all kinds of stones and insects. Then he said calmly and confidently, “Maybe I can’t finish digging all the way through the earth, but look at what I’ve found during this period!”
Theboy’s goal was far too difficult, but it did cause him to go on. And that is what a goal is for－to cause us to move in the direction we have chosen, in other words, to cause us to keep working!
Not every goal will be fully achieved. Not every job will endup with a success. Not every dream will come true. But when you fall short of your aim, maybe you can say, “Yes, but look at what I’ve found along the way! There are so many wonderful things having come into my life because I tried to do something!” It is in the digging that life is lived. It is the unexpected joy on the journey that really makes sense.
4. The older boys laughed at the boy because he was thought to be______.
A. brave
B. impolite
C. foolish
D. warm-hearted
5. Why did the boy show the jar to the older boys?
A. To drive them away.
B. To show what he had found in digging.
C. To show how beautiful the jar was.
D. To attract them to join him in the work.
6. What can be learnt from the fourth paragraph of the text?
A. No dream can come true.
B. All work will end successfully.
C. Goals shouldn’t be set too high.
D. Goals will make us work harder.
7. The best title for the text should be______.
A. A Boy Dug a Hole
B. Joy in the Journey
C. No Pain, No Gains
D. Failure Is the Mother of Success
C
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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
D
Paper is one of our oldest, simplest and most important inventions. But it also presents a danger to the world in two important ways. First, the making of paper requires the loss of many millions of trees each year. And worldwide use of paper is expected to double in the next 40 years. Clearly, the planet cannot stand such a high rate of forest loss. The second great problem with paper is what happens once it is no longer useful. A large amount of wastepaper ends up in landfills, where it can produce harmful gases and finally contribute to global climate change.
One simple solution can greatly reduce both of these problems: paper recycling. Instead of cutting down trees, recycle existing paper to feed the paper-making process.
Paper is mainly made from cellulose (纤维素)，which can be used repeatedly in papermaking. Unfortunately, it also means that paper waste takes a surprisingly long time to break down in landfills. So far, trees are the only source(来源) of cellulose that can fill the great demand for paper products. Therefore, recycling paper is simply one of the best ways to save trees. Thanks to advances in processing, recycled paper need not be the dark-color1
edstuff many of us are familiar with. It now can offer the same print performance as non-recycled paper.
Effective recycling requires a continuous effort from everyone at all levels of society. The way to begin is with education and understanding. Once enough people realize the need for recycling, more effective recycling systems can be developed.
The need is real. The massive loss of trees affects everybody on earth. Everyone should do their part to recycle paper and encourage government and industry to do the same. The world will be a better place for it!
12. What can we infer from the text?
A. The use of recycled paper will double in 40 years.
B. Recycling paper helps relieve global climate change.
C. Wastepaper can easily break down in landfills.
D. There are not enough landfills for wastepaper.
13. What makes recycled paper more acceptable?
A. The great demand of trees.
B. The low processing cost.
C. Its dark-color1 ed feature.
D. Its improved print performance.
14. What does the author propose?
A. Punishing the act of cutting trees.
B. Recycling paper.
C. Improving recycling system.
D. Promoting paper industry.
15. How is the text mainly developed?
A. By analyzing causes and effects.
B. By offering research plans and data.
C. By discussing problems and solutions.
D. By comparing strengths and weaknesses.
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
How to keep yourselfsafe from new virus?
After a new-type coronavirus was found in viral pneumonia（肺炎）cases,more cases have been reported in recent days.____16____:
Wear masks outdoors
●Wearing a mask is one of the most effective ways to protect you from getting infected.
●Make sure to wear it properly by tightening up the nose clip and pulling the bottom of it over your chin (下巴).
●____17____, a mask is also needed to prevent you from spreading germs to others.
Cover your coughs and sneeze with tissue (纸巾)
Cover your mouthand nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or you can cough or sneeze into your sleeve, but avoid covering with your hands directly.
____18____
Wash your hands with soap and running water thoroughly for at least 15 seconds.
● Before eating and afterusing the toilet
● After returning home
● After touching trash or garbage
● After contacting with animals or handling animal wastes
Strengthen your immune system and exercise regularly
● Exercise regularly is one of the most important ways to help you stayaway from catching any infections.
● Make sure that shared spaces have good air flow and avoid going to crowded places such as hospitals, railway stations and airports.____19____.
● Seek medical attention immediately if you have symptoms(症状) of fever andrespiratory(呼吸的) infection.
● Avoid close contact with people who have flu or cold-like symptoms.
●____20____. Avoid contact with wild animals or farmed livestock(牲畜) without any protection.
A.If your hands are not visibly dirty
B.Eat thoroughly cookedmeat and eggs
C.Wash your hands frequently and properly
D.If you are not feeling well or having a fever
E.Wear a mask if transport or movement is necessary
F.Visit your friends and s often as usual.
G.To prevent catching the infection, here’s what you can do
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 mother battlingbreast cancer is feeling grateful for the kindness she received by a complete stranger. Amy Pettenato was____21____breakfast with her family at the Metropolis Diner when she noticed another family kept looking at her and smiling. Pettenato____22____they were looking at her because of her shaved head.
“I got____23____, and teared up. I went into self-conscious mode about my____24____. It was the first time I’d been out since I’d shaved my head,” she said. “But then came the moment that changed the meaning of those
glances____25____. The mom____26____and sits next to us and told me she was a 13 year breast cancer survivor. So we____27____for a bit and she wished me luck with everything I’m going through and____28____me to stay positive.”
Pettenato and her family finished____29____and asked for the check, but learned it had been paid by the kind____30____. They all looked at the waitress_____31_____and she said the woman next to them had paid their bill. The_____32_____woman who took five minutes out of her time to_____33_____Pettenato and share her experience.
After the_____34_____had been shared in the Sachem moms’ Facebook group, a friend called and said he found her_____35_____. The woman wrote Pettenato and said_____36_____they might not know each other, they were “bonded as pink sisters” and she’d paid it forward because she knew how_____37_____the struggle is for Pettenato right now.
Pettenato says she_____38_____her story so others would know they are not facing the_____39_____alone. “My journey,” she said, “is going to be somebody else’s support system. And positivity is_____40_____.”
21. A. cooking B. ordering C. preparing D. enjoying
22. A. suggested B. assumed C. announced D. confirmed
23. A. sad B. disappointed C. angry D. exhausted
24. A. beauty B. hair C. clothes D. body
25. A. fortunately B. similarly C. completely D. generally
26. A. puts up B. makes up C. takes up D. gets up
27. A. argued B. discussed C. explained D. talked
28. A. reminded B. scolded C. warned D. persuaded
29. A. visiting B. talking C. eating D. imagining
30. A. manager B. stranger C. director D. host
31. A. puzzled B. embarrassed C. frightened D. shocked
32. A. usual B. extra C. ordinary D. same
33. A. admire B. comfort C. comment D. ignore
34. A. example B. message C. story D. adventure
35. A. angel B. companion C. partner D. assistant
36. A. while B. when C. if D. as
37. A. impossible B. necessary C. hard D. dangerous
38. A. published B. explained C. shared D. created
39. A. race B. campaign C. competition D. battle
40. A. wealth B. key C. title D. benefit
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
How do native speakers truly feel when speaking with non-native English speakers?It seems that___41.___(break) English annoys them. However, they keep being really nice when speaking with non-native speakers. I wonder___42.___they really feel when doing so. I think it would depend on the native English speakers. Some people are just___43.___(easy) annoyed.
Personally, I study Spanish. When I hear someone___44.___(try) English, I am patient with them because I know how difficult it is to talk in a non-native tongue. I also know English is very difficult___45.___(learn), and that increases my respect___46.___their efforts. I’m a patient person by nature.
The situation___47.___(matter) too. If I were a waiter on a super crowded day and really needed to do about a dozen different things, I might become upset at having to wait for someone to struggle while ordering___48.___(he) meal.
There also exists the___49.___( possible) that what is considered as annoyance is not truly annoyance. I might frown while listening to a non-native speaker,____50.____that would be because I am concentrating and listening hard to understand him. It wouldn't mean I'm at all annoyed.
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。

There may be two mainly reasons for the popularity of English in China in recent year: the economic reform and the open policy. With the development of international trade and co-operation, English as the international language play a more and more important role. The demand for people known English is increasing. The labor market needs you to do business with foreign companies, to open foreign markets, and to learn to use up
advanced technology from abroad. They are also needed to participate international affairs. University students who English level is high are easily employed and well pay. This encourages people to learn English.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假设你是李华，你的美国朋友Sophia正在中国做交换生，她计划国庆期间到重庆旅游。

请你写一封邮件给她，推荐你的朋友Tom做她的导游。

要点如下：
1.写信的目的；
2.推荐Tom的理由；
3.期待回复。

注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Sophia,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. C 9. B 10. C 11. A
12. B 13. D 14. B 15. C
16. G 17. D 18. C 19. E 20. B
21. D 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. A 32.
D 33. B 34. C 35. A 36. A 37. C 38. C 39. D 40. B
41. broken
42 how 42. easily
43. trying 44. to learn
45. for 46. matters
47. his 48. possibility
49. but
51.(1).mainly→main
(2).year→years
(3).the→an
(4).play→plays
(5).known→knowing
(6).you→ them
(7).去掉use后的up
(8).international前面加上in
(9).who→whose
(10).pay→paid
52.略。