2020届沈阳市青松中学高三英语期中考试试题及参考答案

2020届沈阳市青松中学高三英语期中考试试题及参考答案
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
Four Best Hikes in the World
There's nothing like getting out and getting some fresh air on a hike. No matter whether your idea of a hike is a leisure walk or climbing the highest mountain on Earth, we've got you covered. Below are four best hikes inthe world.
Torres del Paine W Circuit
Location (位置): Patagonia. Chile
Distance: 37 + miles
Time: 5~6 days
Best time to go: October to January
The W Circuit is one of the most recommended hikes you'll find. Not only will you appreciate the diverse landscapes and striking granite pillars (花岗岩柱子), but you'll probably meet some new friends along the way.
Grand Canyon Rim - to - Rim Hike
Location: Arizona, the United States
Distance: 48 miles
Time: 1~3 days
Best time to go: May to June, September to October
There's no better way to experience one of the greatest wonders in the world. Located in one of the USA's most beautiful parks, the views are ly appealing. Just make sure you're prepared for the challenge.
Trek to Petra
Location: Jordan
Distance: 47 miles
Time: 5~ 6 days
Best time to go: October to April
Take the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and experience one of the seven wonders of the world. Hike through canyons, gorges and ridges, and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoiding
crowds of tourists.
Yosemite Grand Traverse
Location: California, the United States
Distance: 60 miles
Time: 6~7 days
Best time to go: July to September
Known for some of the best hiking in the world, Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and huge sequoia (红杉) trees. Praised byNational Geographic, the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfalls and green mountaintops.
1.Which of the following is the best time for the hike in Patagonia, Chile?
A.April
B.May
C.August
D.December
2.Where should you go for a less crowded hike?
A.Jordan
B.Patagonia, Chile
C.Arizona, the United States
D.California, the United States
3.What can you do along the Yosemite Grand Traverse?
A.Plant sequoia trees
B.Appreciate waterfalls
C.Visit local temples
D.Climb granite pillars
B
The common use of Google Maps, a navigation(导航) app on smartphones, raises the age-old question we meet with any technology:What skills are we losing? But also, crucially: What capabilities are we gaining?
People who are good at finding their way around or good at using paper maps usually experience lots of confusion with digital maps. For example, they may mess up the direction of north and south, and you can see only a small section at a time. But consider what digital navigation aids have meant for someone like me. Despite being a frequent traveler, I’m so terrible at finding my way that I still use Google Maps almost every day in the small town where I have lived for many years. What seems unnecessary to some has been a significant expansion of my own capabilities.
Part of the problem is that reading paper maps requires a specific skill set. There is nothing natural about them. In many developed nations, street names and house numbers are meaningful, and instructions such as “go north for three blocks and then west” usually make sense. In Istanbul, in contrast, where I grew up, none of those hold true. For one thing, the locals rarely use street names, and house numbers often aren’tsequentialeither
because after buildings 1, 2 and 3 were built, someone squeezed in another house between 1 and 2, and now that’s 4. But then 5 will maybe get built after 3, and 6 will be between 2 and 3. Besides, the city is full of winding and ancient streets that meet with newer ones. Therefore, instructions as simple as “go north” would require a helicopter. I got lost all the time.
But since I used Google Maps, I travel with a lot more confidence, and my world has opened up. And because I go to more places more confidently, I believe my native navigation skills have somewhat improved, too.
That brings me back to my original question: while we often lose some skills after seeking convenience from technology, this new setup may also allow us to expand our capabilities and do something more confidently. Maybe when technology closes a door, we should also look for the doors it opens.
4. How does the author feel about Google Maps?
A Confusing. B. Unnecessary. C. Complicated. D. Helpful.
5. Which contributes to the difficulty of finding ways in Istanbul?
A. Strange street names.
B. Ordinary paper maps.
C. Complex road arrangements.
D. Lack of road instructions.
6. What does the underlined word “sequential” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. In a fixed order.
B. In good condition.
C. Of great importance.
D. Of the same kind.
7. What column of a newspaper may this passage belong to?
A. Fashion.
B. Opinion.
C. Society.
D. Geography.
C
If you believe in thermometers (温度计), you should believe in global warming. And if you believe in eating French fries with your hamburger, you should worry more about carbonemission.
It won't happen overnight, but as the planet’s climate changes, the growth cycles of main crops will all be heavily affected. Here are three of the crops that might not beat the heat.
The potato actually needs a great deal of beauty rest to develop properly. “They need a cool nighttime temperature in order to start growing the tuber, the part that we eat,” Nelson says.
Temperature and altitude are two primary concerns in coffee growth, and farmers are stuck between a rock and a hard place. “We know that coffee grows in a certain temperature range,” Nelson says. “They've been moving up the mountains, but at some point you run out of mountains to move up.” Higher-grade strains of Arabica coffee in Central American regions are at particular risk due to the need for lower growing temperature, especially since
diseases and pests are also becoming more of a factor as temperatures rise.
Even if you're looking at the direct effects of temperature alone, rice is in trouble. “As nighttime temperatures go up, the rice is going to have a problem flowering and won't make as many seeds,” Nelson says. In addition to this direct heat consequence, rising sea levels will flood many rice paddies and destroy water salinity levels, while droughts will lower production, raise prices, and further shame westerners who are clumsy with chopsticks to be able to clear their plates once a new grain is adopted.
8. What is the closest meaning to the underlined word “emission” in Paragraph 1?
A. Mixture.
B. Pollution.
C. Giving off.
D. Going down.
9. What does the potatoes' development need according to Nelson?
A. Cool temperature at night.
B. Sudden rise of the temperature.
C. Enough water and salt.
D. Much sunshine and fresh air.
10. The rice is difficult to flower,probably because ________.
A. sea levels go up suddenly
B. many seeds can't be produced
C. the temperature rises at night
D. both temperature and altitude rise
11. What is the best title for the text?
A. How Does Global Warming Affect Westerners
B. How Does the Cool Temperature Affect Rice
C. What Is the Real Reason For Crops’ Growth
D. Three Crops That Won't Survive Climate Changes
D
When the COVID-19 hit and supermarket shelves were empty, Chris Hall and Stefanny Lowey decided they no longer wanted to rely on others for food. The couple, who live on Pender Island in BritishColumbia, Canada, decided to start a year-long challenge where they wouldn't buy a single thing to eat. Instead they would grow, raise or catch everything—right down to sugar, salt and flour. Now, five months in, they say the challenge has changed their lives.
Chris, 38, said, “It has always been something that we have wanted to do. We have had a garden and grown vegetables for a long time already. When the COVID-19 hit, it gave us that extra push that we needed to do it. We were both out of work when we started, and with the reality check of grocery stores running out of items, it gave us even more motivation to see if we could look after ourselves.”
The pair spent the months before building a house for chickens, ducks and turkey as well as studying as much as possible to figure out where they would get all the things they needed. Chris adds, “We had to learn so many new things like how to grow mushrooms, process our Stevia plants, and harvest salt from the ocean. We spent a lot of time reading and studying online to figure out all the things we were going to need to do.”
Now after five months, they both feel its been going well but Chris admits the first few weeks were difficult. “The first three weeks were very challenging as our bodies adjusted to cutting out coffee, wine and sugar all on the same day,” he says. “After three weeks our energy levels balanced out and our wishes reduced and now we feel great.” Now February has ended. As they come through winter, they feel positive about continuing with this way of living, with their challenge officially ending in August.
12. Why did the pair decide to produce foods on their own?
A. They were isolated by Pender Island.
B. They couldn't afford to buy them because they were out of work.
C. They believed it's good for their health.
D. They could hardly buy them in shops.
13. Which words can be used to describe the couple?
A. Rich and generous.
B. Helpful and positive.
C. Optimistic and self-dependent.
D. Motivated and brave.
14. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Their challenge may last about eleven months in total.
B. They were discouraged by the difficulty at first.
C. They had difficulty because they wanted more.
D. They couldn't adjust their bodies to the hard work after three weeks.
15. In which column may you read such a passage?
A. Sports.
B. Agriculture.
C. Lifestyle.
D. Business.
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Feeding bread to the ducks is a fond pastime for many of us, reminding us of happy childhood trips to the local park.____16____Eating it can cause our feathered friends to develop a condition called Angel Wing, which is when too much bread makes birds’ feathers grow too quickly. This additional weight puts a strain on their muscles,
causing their wings to twist and drop open, and if not treated fast, they can lose the ability to fly.
“Angel Wing can be cured if we reach birds before it has developed too severely,” says Caroline Simpson, a trustee ofUKcharity Swan Lifeline. “____17____” Over the last 20 yearsUKcharity Swan Lifeline has rescued and treated more than 30,000 birds. Adult birds can develop heart disease by eating much bread, so it’s important that we do our best to prevent this by feeding then with the right kind of food.
____18____Rotten (腐烂的) bread at the bottom of rivers and lakes allows bacteria to produce, spreading disease and attracting rats and other pests to our waterways, which can result in the presence of a mould (霉菌) called Aspergillus. It has the potential to kill waterfowl (水禽) and other wildlife if it gets into their lungs.
____19____Giving birds the right food — like frozen peas, sweetcorn and some other plants — is good for both them and the environment. They can float on the water surface, and birds can enjoy them.____20____
A. So we must stop feeding the ducks.
B. But did you know that bread actually puts birds in danger?
C. This doesn’t mean we have to stop fun trips to feed the ducks.
D. Bread can also cause harmful changes to the natural ecosystem (生态系统).
E. What a scene it is to watch ducks eating bread loating on the river.
F. Otherwise the results can be serious — such as the loss of the wing.
G. So next time take a healthier alternative and do your bit to protect our precious wildlife.
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
完形填空(共20小题，每小题21.5分，满分30分)
There are all kinds of enemies, and one of the arts of living is to learn to tell them apart. There is a kind of enemy who___21___meant to be an enemy at all. He’s not mad at you; he’s mad at the world, and you are wandering around on his lonely battlefield and___22___lines of fire.
Let me tell you about one of them. Years ago, I___23___my two girls from South America and put them in school. They talked a___24___language that was neither English nor Spanish, and their___25___gave them a hard time, especially Lolla.
Pat and Peggy came home___26___almost every day, so I decided to cheer them up by___27___a party. Their tears dried___28___. Right away they got___29___and offered many ideas. However, when I___30___which friends to invite, the tears started again. They said they had nothing but_______31_______. Then I had one of my rare___32___. “Let’s invite all your enemies and we’ll fill them up with ice cream and cake.” Little Pat and
Peggy___33___knowing looks.
The party was a(n)___34___, and the best time was had by the___35___enemy, Lolla, who rolled on the floor and screamed with___36___. Pat and Peggy never came home crying from school anymore.
One day Lolla’s father___37___and said, “I came to thank you for asking my little girl to the party.___38___ever did it before.” His___39___left me deep in thought. Are the Lollas left out because they are enemies, or do they become enemies because they are left out? Love your enemies and do good to them, because___40___, it works!
22. A.only B.ever C.still D.never
23. A.jumping at B.getting into paring with D.running after
24. A.adopted B.examined C.adored D.prevented
25. A.formal B.beautiful C.strange D.modern
26. A.classmates B.tutors C.doctors D.neighbors
27. A.sleeping B.crying C.quarreling D.playing
28. A.attending B.requiring C.throwing D.supporting
29. A.magically B.hardly C.frequently D.casually
30. A.pretty B.grateful C.cautious D.creative
31. A.recalled B.mentioned C.recommended D.controlled
32. A.guests B.thoughts C.enemies D.thanks
33. A.illnesses B.inspirations C.excuses D.opportunities
34. A.exchanged bined C.discovered D.improved
35. A.explanation B.business C.attempt D.success
36. A.furthest B.slowest C.biggest D.newest
37. A.terror B.pride C.surprise D.delight
38. A.dropped in B.showed off C.gave up D.set out
39. A.Somebody B.Anybody C.Everybody D.Nobody
40. A.dreams B.words C.characters D.jokes
41. A.initially B.traditionally C.amazingly D.officially
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
Threatened by Arctic changes
Climate change may wipe out polar bears by the end of this century,___41.___recent report in the journalNature Climate Changesaid. However, unless more is done, their extinction is likely___42.___(come) earlier as their home may disappear.
According to Science Daily, theArctic, the only natural habitat for polar bears,___43.___(be) in danger. Sea ice in the area could disappear___44.___(complete) by 2035. This is undoubtedly bad news for this animal, as they use the___45.___(float) sea ice to hunt.
Scientists made this___46.___(predict) by using theUKclimate model. According to Science Daily, this model allowed researchers to compare Arctic sea ice conditions during the last interglacial period(间冰期)___47.___present day conditions. Researchers found that during the last interglacial period many shallow___48.___(pool) of water formed on the surface of the Arctic sea ice during spring and summer. These pools, known as melt ponds, played a key role in the melting of the sea ice. This is because___49.___there are larger areas of melt ponds, more heat is absorbed by sea ice, which causes it to melt___50.___(far). To save the northern-most region of Earth, what we should be doing is "focusing all our minds on achieving a low-carbon 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.During the National Day, we had our first visit to the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, Hubei Province. After arriving, we put our luggage in the hotel room and booked one-day tour. A taxi took us to the destination, and it was crowded with tourist. Having prepared well, we begin our sail in the Yangtze River. The more exciting moment of all was when we passed Gezhouba Dam. It was there where our ship got to a higher position and kept on sail in the great river again. As I was getting off the ship, I suddenly found out my camera missing. Fortunately, a kind passenger picked it up and gave it to him. How impressive I was by the scenery or people there.
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。

Walter John was a 20-year-old college student from Homewood, Alabama. As a young man in college far away from home, he didn’t have much money. He had to work part-time to cover his living costs.
Recently he gave up his part-time job in the fast-food business and found a new one at a home-moving company called Bellhops. The pay for his new job was higher, and John gained more flexibility with his hours, which allowed him to focus on his studies a bit more. He wanted to do everything he could to secure this new employment opportunity, so he thought he had to try his best to make sure that everything would go well on his first day!
But sometimes, life hits you unexpectedly. A day before John began his new job, his car broke down! With little
money to his name, he couldn’t have his car repaired at the garage. None of his friends were able to take him to work. What was worse, the public transportation was not running at his working time. If he took a taxi, it would cost him half his salary.
Therefore, he decided to walk to the company.
In order to get there by six in the morning, he thought that the safest way would be to leave at midnight. John even challenged himself to arrive there one hour earlier. Even though it seemed like such a far walk, John knew he was fit enough to do it. This was challenging, but John knew it was possible.
He grabbed his wallet and his phone and left his apartment. As soon as he stepped out of the door, he realized that walking alone in the dark at midnight can be dangerous. Moreover, he had to walk through a large wood as well as many blocks of the city. Therefore, he went back to take a bat (球棒) and a kitchen knife for safety purposes. In case a wild animal or some bad person attacked him, at least he would have something for protection.
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。

Finally John started his long walk.
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At that time, a car was drawing closer.
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参考答案
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. A
7. B
8. C 9. A 10. C 11. D
12. D 13. C 14. A 15. C
16. B 17. F 18. D 19. C 20. G
21. D 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. C 32.
B 33. A 34. D 35.
C 36.
D 37. A 38. D 39. B 40. C
41. a 42. to come 43. is 44. completely
45. floating
46. prediction
47. to 48. pools 49. if 50. further
51.(1).booked后加a
(2).tourist--tourists
(3).begin--began
(4).more--most
(5).where--that
(6).sail--sailing
(7).found后的out去掉
(8).him--me
(9).impressive--impressed
(10).or--and
52.略。