2020届昆明市第五中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案.pdf

20202020 届昆明市第五中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案届昆明市第五中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案第一部分第一部分阅读（共两节，满分阅读（共两节，满分4 40 0 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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 AFour Best Hikes in the WorldTheres nothing like getting out and getting some fresh air on a hike.No matter whether your idea of a hike isa leisure walk or climbing the highest mountain on Earth,weve got you covered.Below are four best hikes intheworld.Torres del Paine W CircuitLocation(位置):Patagonia.ChileDistance:37+milesTime:56 daysBest time to go:October to JanuaryThe W Circuit is one of the most recommended hikes youll find.Not only will you appreciate the diverselandscapes and striking granite pillars(花岗岩柱子),but youll probably meet some new friends along the way.Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim HikeLocation:Arizona,the United StatesDistance:48 milesTime:13 daysBest time to go:May to June,September to OctoberTheres no better way to experience one of the greatest wonders in the world.Located in one of the USAsmost beautiful parks,the views are ly appealing.Just make sure youre prepared for the challenge.Trek to PetraLocation:JordanDistance:47 milesTime:5 6 daysBest time to go:October to AprilTake the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and experience one of the seven wonders of theworld.Hike through canyons,gorges and ridges,and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoidingcrowds of tourists.Yosemite Grand TraverseLocation:California,the United StatesDistance:60 milesTime:67 daysBest time to go:July to SeptemberKnown for some of the best hiking in the world,Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and hugesequoia(红杉)trees.Praised byNational Geographic,the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfallsand green mountaintops.1.Which of the following is the best time for the hike in Patagonia,Chile?A.AprilB.MayC.AugustD.December2.Where should you go for a less crowded hike?A.JordanB.Patagonia,ChileC.Arizona,the United StatesD.California,the United States3.What can you do along the Yosemite Grand Traverse?A.Plant sequoia treesB.Appreciate waterfallsC.Visit local templesD.Climb granite pillarsBHundreds of children are being treated for sleep problems in Wales every year.In some cases，babies，infants(婴儿)and teenagers have been admitted to hospital in north Wales alone.The Childrens Sleep Charity said many children were suffering from lack of sleep mainly because oftechnology use.Public Health Wales said sleep was as important to a childs health as healthy eating and exercise，and children with poor sleep patterns were more likely to be fat.Statistics obtained(获得)under the Freedom of Information Act by BBC Wales found at least 408 childrenhave been admitted to hospitals across Wales suffering from sleep disorders since March 2013.Children aged between 0 and 4 made up the highest number of inpatients(住院病人)，with some newbornsbeing treated for sleep-related problems from the day of birth.Vicki Dawson，who set up the Childrens Sleep Charity(CSC)，said sleepless nights were putting both childrenand parents in anxiety.“Their weight and growth may also be affected as well as their mental health，”she said.Teachers said children showing signs of sleep shortage and tiredness in class were a concern as they couldntconcentrate for long periods.Psychologist Amy McClelland，of Sleep Wales，saida common problem was that children were“overexcited”before bed and that families should get back to basics.“Think 1950s family home.Dinner as a family，read，chat，a film maybe，lights off and then bed.”She added.4.Whats the mainreason why children are short of sleep？A.Less exercise.B.Eating habits.C.Technology use.D.Sleep patterns.5.Who are the majority of the inpatients with sleep-related disorders？A.Infants.B.Teenagers.C.Teachers.D.Parents.6.What can we infer from what Amy McClelland said？A.Chatting and films make children sleep more.B.It is difficult for children to read before bed.C.Being too excitedis good for sleep habits.D.Relaxation has a bad effect on children.7.What is the best title forthe text？A.Ways to Treat Sleep ProblemsB.Sleep Problems of Welsh ChildrenC.Sleep Habits of Welsh ChildrenD.The Problems of Welsh ChildrenC“Heavy hearts,like heavy clouds in the sky,are best relieved by the letting of a little water,the French writerAntoine de Rivarol wrote.This love letter to the cleansing beauty of a good cry is a comforting thought at atimewhen the continuing stress of the COVID-19 has added heaviness to each of our lives.Scientifically,de Rivarols poetic image doesnt,if youll forgive the words used in the poem,hold water.Theres limited research on crying,partly because of the difficulty of copying the behavior of real crying in a lab.But even within the previous studies,theres little evidence to suggest that crying provides a physiologicalcleansing of poisons in peoples body.Psychologists believe the relief of a good cry connects with a different emotional process.“It seems thatcrying occurs just after the peak of the emotional experience,and crying is associated with this return tohomeostasis:the process of maintaining a stable psychological state,”said Lauren Bylsma.He also said holdingback tears can have negative physical consequences,including headaches and muscle tension.Such restriction canalso limit our experiences of joy,gratitude and other positive emotions if we avoid acknowledging our feelings.For me crying has been easier said than done during the COVID-19.Psychologists say its normal to feelstopped up by the stresses of the past year.We should find opportunities to release and process our emotions.Watching a tear-jerking movie,having an emotional conversation with a close friend,and writing in a journalare healthy ways toelicita cry.Physical activity like light-footed walking or even dancing can also signal our bodiesto release some emotional tightness.We can then open up to the flow of feelings that leave us feeling lighter andrefreshedlike a clearsky after a soaking rain.8.What is the weakness of the studies ever clone on crying?A.They were clone in a laboratory setting.B.They cared little about different forms of crying.C.They were always concentrated on peoples daily life.D.They showed little about the positive physical effect of crying.9.What is the function of crying according to Lauren Bylsma?A.Curing people of their diseases.B.Keeping emotionally balanced.C.Producing negative mental results.D.Expanding peoples experience of joy.10.What does the underlined word“elicit”in the last paragraph mean?A.Produce.B.Postpone.C.Control.D.Repeat.11.What are people advised to do according to the text?A.Learn to hold back their tears wisely.B.Share their emotion with their colleagues.C.Have a good cry when necessary.D.Try to avoid admitting our feelings.DTwo years ago,I decided to study at theUniversityofSt.Edwardsin the city ofAustin,Texas.When I was on myresearch to find the perfect place to study in,I considered many aspects:a safe place,a city where there werecompanies devoted to marketing or technology,a place where speaking Spanish and English was an advantageand a school where I could learn about digital strategies(数字策略).After comparing and evaluating many citiesand universities.I finally decided onAustin.Since I arrived inAustin,Texas.I had been living inside the university where I had a private room and sharedcommon areas with more students.University life was not very different from the life inMexicoand classesweresemblableand the way of socializing too.However,in theUnited States,the classes were more practical andteachers encouraged you to be self-responsible and complete your tasks.The classes that I was taking were related to social media,digital marketing and advertising.I was veryexcited to be able to study technology-related courses.What I liked most about the experience was being able to live with students from many places,which allowedme to learn from other cultures and to share mine with other students.Also,international student services usuallyorganized events and tours that helped me to get to know the city and the school.I certainly think that studying abroad is a beneficial experience.It makes us capable of understanding culturaldifferences and accepting diversity.Personally,I would suggest that you first determine what your goals are bygoing abroad,research the opportunities and lifestyle,evaluate your universities,and finally decide on the onewhere you feel more comfortable,connecting with your values and way of seeing life.12.Which of the following can best describe the author according to paragraph 1？A.Casual.B.Cautious.C.Changeable.D.Adventurous.13.What does the underlined word“semblable”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Worthwhile.B.Practical.C.Same.D.Similar.14.What made the author most pleased?A.Speaking Spanish and English inAustin,Texas.B.Working as a designer in a technology company.C.Having a chance to learn about different cultures.D.Organizing many events and tours independently.15.What are the students who intend to study abroad advised to do?A.Be careful to choose the university to study in.B.Set no limits on theiracademic performances.C.Study where theyre familiar with everything.D.Adjust personal lifestyles for the university.第二节（共第二节（共 5 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 1 10 0 分）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It is breakfast time.Just when you reach for the delicious piece of fruit on your counter,you see somethingthat makes you much less hungry:a swarm of fruit flies!Fruit flies are tiny insects that are attracted by ripe or rotting fruits and vegetables.The flies not only eat thefruit,but also lay their eggs there._16_Most people want to get rid of these bugs as quickly as possible.Some people use pesticide sprays on the fruit flies._17_Luckily,there is a safe way for you to get rid of fruitflies in your house._18_Clean up any spilled juice or bits of food that might be on the floor.Doing all of these things willstop new fruit flies finding food or places to lay their eggs._19_First,fill a small bowl with a few spoons of vinegar.Then,put a piece of very ripe or rotting fruitinto the vinegar.Cover the bowl very tightly with a sheet of plastic wrap and poke a few very small holes in thewrap with a fork.If all goes according to plan,the flies will enter the trap through the holes._20_You can either killthese flies or release them outdoors.A.They are so disgusting.B.It will catch all of the remaining fruit flies.C.So how did these fruit flies end up in your kitchen?D.A small fruit fly problem can become serious very quickly.E.The first step is to remove all fruits or vegetables from your counter.F.This will kill the flies but spread harmful poison all over your kitchen.G.You can also make a trap to catch the remaining fruit flies in your house.第二部分第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分语言运用（共两节，满分4545 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 2020 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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Scott,72,an elderly woman lives inMassachusettswhose home was in badly need of repairs.Therewere_21_in the ceiling,and some wild animalswere getting in,”Kinney,the electrician_22_,adding thelady also didnt have running water and her kitchen sink was_23_and leaking.After_24_the job,Kinney went home,but he kept thinking about Scott,and that she lived alone andcouldnt_25_other repairs.So the electrician decided to_26_-first,by working on Scotts home by himself for free.But hedidnt_27_there.After cleaning upand doing aton ofyard work for Scott,Kinney decidedto_28_Facebook fundraiser（资金募集）to offer more_29_.Within hours,the fundraiser received morethan$3500.Today,since their_30_first began,more than$105,000 has been_31_to helpKinney pay for materials.“The_32_kept growing and support kept pouring in,“he told CNN,adding that local restaurantshave even donated_33_to the skilled volunteers.So far,the volunteers have managed to fix a（an）_34_electricalsystem,heatingsystem,roof；windows,paintjobinScottshome,andalso_35_new grasses in her backyard.“Shes been here by herself for over 10 years,so Im_36_its a big change for her,but sheswarmed up to everybody,he explained.Shes so_37_;she got all types of new friends.Shes outhere making lunch for us,laughing joking.Its just a_38_to witness.Theelectrician saidhe_39_wants to offer servicesto otherelderlypeopleinthesame_40_and hopefully,around the country.21.A.holesB.roofsC.nestsD.windows22.A.hesitatedB.sobbedC.rememberedD.understood23.A.cheapB.brokenC.plasticD.different24.A.forgettingB.refusingC.slowingD.completing25.A.likeB.allowC.affordD.require26.A.make a dealB.set a goalC.take notesD.take measures27.A.stopB.checkC.regretD.wait28.A.findB.createC.mendD.tell29.A.materialsB.waterC.helpD.volunteers30.A.meetingsB.discussionsC.repairsD.wishes31.A.raisedB.spentC.wastedD.lent32.A.ambitionB.officialC.projectD.mood33.A.moneyB.clothesC.powerD.meals34.A.advancedB.newC.expensiveD.stainless35.A.plantedB.cutC.boughtD.painted36.A.worriedB.sureC.excitedD.embarrassed37.A.happyB.upsetC.sickD.confused38.A.storyB.testC.playD.wonder39.A.hardlyB.evenC.alwaysD.fortunately40.A.websiteB.nationC.communityD.house第二节（共第二节（共 1 10 0 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 1515 分）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There are many elective courses for students to choose_41._at my university,_42._(range)from art to zoology.For instance,I took a course on the harmonica this semester.I think the elective courses give me a feeling that I cant get from compulsory courses.For example,when Iam bored with learning English,I take out the harmonica and play for a while,and immediately allmy_43._(bore)will go away.One of my roommates chose to take Japanese as an elective,_44._she believes_45._(prove)useful to her career.After all,_46._second language can make her resume more attractive.She is morepractical than I am,but Id say that the_47._(major)of students choose their electives out of personalinterests.There is no_48._(deny)the fact that elective courses can_49._(broad)our horizon.However,asthe saying goes“You cant have your cake and eat it,too.”We shouldnt neglect the major course we are studyingwhile immersing ourselves in the_50._(please)we find in elective courses.第四部分第四部分写作（共两节，满分写作（共两节，满分4040 分）分）第一节短文改错（满分第一节短文改错（满分1010 分）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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（）,并在其下面写出该加词。删除：把多余词用斜线（）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。Last summer,my friend and I went to his hometown in bus to spend the vacation.It was a seaside village,oneof the more popular tourist attractions in the area.When we arrived there,I deeply impressed by its beauty.In themorning,we got up early and took a walk on the beach,which a lot of tourists were taking photo.In the afternoon,we often go swimming and played the volleyball with some local kids.In the evening,we always sat on the softlysand,watching waves coming and going.It was quite a relaxed holiday.We enjoyed us very much.第二节书面表达（满分第二节书面表达（满分2525 分）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