2020届广州市萝岗区东区中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案.pdf
20202020 届广州市萝岗区东区中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案届广州市萝岗区东区中学高三英语上学期期中试题及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 AThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of life,including the way we travel.But for those who arelooking to expand their horizons while still staying safe,the following three travel trends in 2021 may provideinspirations.Lets take a look.StaycationWith many travel restrictions during the pandemic,people preferred traveling to nearby places in 2020.Thistrend continues in 2021.According to search data,62 percent of people are interested in taking a vacation withindriving distance of home.People who live in large cities want to get back in touch with nature.Travelers arelooking for places different from their everyday accommodations,for example,farm stays,villas and cottages.Pod travelWhile 2020 saw a rise in solo travel and isolated adventures,2021 shows that people want to be moreconnected.“Pod travel”,or gathering in isolated spaces with loved ones,is growing in popularity.85 percent ofsurvey respondents favor traveling with family or friends,and over half of the trips searched include three or morepeople.Pod travel is here to stay for those who want to safely be together while reducing risks associated withsocializing with others.Remote working and travelingMany people worked and learned from home in 2020 because of the pandemic.Remote working blurs theline between working and traveling.There was a 128 percent increase in the mention of phrases such as“relocation”,“relocate”,“remote work”and“trying a new neighborhood”.People are actively booking longer stays(e.g.two plus week trips)in small to midsize cities with access to immersive natural surroundings andwideopen spaces.1.What can we learn about Staycation?A.Travelling to the countryside.B.Taking an isolated adventure.CHaving holidays in nearby places.D.Staying indoors all by oneself.2.Whats special about Pod travel?A.Traveling alone.B.Traveling far away.C.Traveling while working.D.Traveling with loved ones.3.Where might we find the text in a magazine?A.Medicine.B.Education.C.TourismD.Career.BBarred owls(大林鸮猫头鹰)are a large species native to eastern North America,but they began moving westat the start of the 20th century.By 1973,large numbers of barred owls had arrived in the western stateofWashington.Later they moved south intoOregonandCalifornia.In parts of thePacific Northwest,the owls are now believed to be causing a drop in the population of asmaller,less aggressive bird:the northern spotted owl.In many ways,the barred owl is the spotted owls worstenemy.The barred owl has more babies per year and eats the same animals,like squirrels and wood rats.Andtheir numbers are now larger in many parts of the spotted owls traditional territory.David Wiens is a biologist with the U.S.Geological Survey,a federal agency that studies the Earth and itsnatural resources.He and other officials are doing something unusual to protect spotted owls:killing barred owls.It is a controversial,experimental program.More than 2,400 barred owls have already been shot.Wiens is the son of a well-known bird expert and grew up with the fascination for birds.He has mixed feelingsabout the program.Its a little distasteful,I think,to go out killing barred owls to save another owl species,hesays.But he adds,“We knew that barred owls were out competing spotted owls and their numbers were growingtoo fast.To catch barred owls,officials put digital bird callers on the ground.Then they step back and wait as severalsounds from the devices fill the air.All of this happens in the dark of night.Barred owls dislike other birds in theirterritory,so they will fly down and chase other owls out.That is when Wiens and his team try to shoot them.4.Whats the main problem with spotted owls?A.They are being starved to death.B.They have more babies each year.C.They are invaded by another bird.D.They are hunted by man.5.Why are barred owls being killed?A.They are eating the spotted owls.B.They are killing each other to survive.C.They are putting the spotted owls in danger.D.They are destroying large areas of forests.6.Why did the officials release the bird sounds?A.To kill barred owls.B.To puzzle barred owls.C.To protect barred owls.D.To frighten barred owls.7.What can be the best title for the text?A.Killing One Animal to Save Another.B.Keeping the Balance of Nature.C.Protecting Birds in Danger.D.Preventing Birds from Playing Fair.CThere are 8.8 million blind people in India.In fact,there are 36 million blind people worldwide and a quarterof them are in India;however,many cases of blindness in India are curable.The poor in India have limited accessto primary eye healthcare and often do not eat foods rich in micronutrients,like vitamins and minerals,which playan important role in maintaining good eye health.Many people worldwide are not even aware that they may have a vision(视力)problem simply because theydo not get their eyes tested every year with a doctor,who tests for the functioning of the eye muscles(肌肉),aswell as common diseases like night blindness.This exam is strongly recommended by experts because somechanges in vision,which the patient may take longer to notice,can be found easily in this way.Certain simple changes in diet and lifestyle can ensure better eye health for you.These include drinkingplenty-of water,not smoking,and eating brightly color1 ed and leafy fruit and vegetables.Wearing sunglassesprotects your eyes from the sun,which damages otherwise healthy eyes.Learn about your familys eye diseasehistory,and be on the lookout for any problem about your vision.Make sure that you see a doctor immediately forearly intervention(干预)if you see any of these signs of worsening eye health.If you or a loved one needs to cure blindness or other eye diseases,turn to a crowdfunding(众筹)platform.Agroup of eye health caregivers have fundraised with crowdfunding platform ImpactGuru to raise money toperform operations on the eyes of blind women in south Asia.Running an online fundraiser enables both doctorsand patients to find a way out of the dark.If you want eye care to develop,start a fundraiser today.8.Why are there so many blind people in India?A.There is a lack of eye hospitals in India.B.People pay no attention to their eyes at all.C.Poor Indians lack food good for eye health.D.The environment damages their eyes.9.What does the author suggest in Paragraph 2?A.Examining your eyes annually.B.Strengthening muscles every day.C.Raising the awareness of physical health.D.Attaching importance to self-examination.10.Which of the following may do harm to your eyes?A.Smoking a lot.B.Wearing sunglasses.C.Drinking much water.D.Watching brightly-color1 ed pictures.11.What does the author want to show in the last paragraph?A.How to start a fundraiser online.B.The importance of raising money.C.The role of crowdfunding in eye care.D.What should bedone to raise money.DInAsia,there are special competitions where kites have complex designs and are fitted with instruments that makemusical sounds as the wind blows through them.Although all kites have a similar structure(结构),they are widelydifferent in size and shape.Kite-fighting competitions are also held,in which competitors use their kites to attackand bring down their opponents(对手)kites or cut their strings(线).For more than 15 years,the Big Wind Kite Factory has been giving kite-making and kite-flying classes for thechildren on an island inHawaii.In its kite-making lessons,students can make kites in as little as 20 minutes!Children as young as four years old can learn how to fly a kite.Jonathan Socher and his wife Daphne started thekite factory in 1980.Their kites are made of nylon(尼龙).Their designs are Hawaiian themes created by Daphne.The designs are cut out of the nylon with a hot knife that seals the edges and then fastened directly onto the kite.The kite that is used to give lessons is a regular diamond kite with a rainbow pattern.The difference between thiskite and the ones they make during the lessons is that it is a two-string controllable kite.Big Wind employees flythe kite and for a few minutes show students how pulling on one line and then on the other controls the directionthe kite goes in.Then the controls are given to the students.Jonathan insists that it is not necessary to make a huge impressive kite to have fun making and flying kites.Eventhe simplest structure can work,and can give hours of fun.Go on,give it a try!12.Which of the following is true according to the text?A.A hot knife is used to iron the nylon.B.Children never fly kites on their own in flying lessons.C.Kite strings must not be cut in kite-fighting competitions.D.Daphne designs kites for the Big Wind Kite Factory.13.What is different about the kite used for flying lessons?A.It has two strings.B.It is simple in design.C.It has a rainbow pattern.D.It is shaped like a diamond.14.According to Jonathan,what do you need to have fun with kites?A.A large kite.B.Any type of kite.C.A complex structure.D.A kite that impresses others.15.What is mainly described in the text?A.A kite factory.B.Kite-flying lessons.C.Special competitions.D.The kite-making process.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We expect the technology in our life to work every time we turn a machine on.Its terrible when they dontwork,especially when we dont know how to solve the problem.You turn the machine on,but see the blackscreen._16_A computer screen that doesnt turn on may be a sign of a broken screen or a bad connection between thecomputer and the monitor（显示器）.Trying another monitor or connecting line is a simple way to see if one or theotheris broken-down._17_For windows users，they could face a system files corruption（损坏）.Turning on your computer，you mightsee the black screen and words on the screen remind you the corruption.In that case，you may need to restartyour computer andenter the recovery mode（恢复模式）。_18_In that case?you need to open the computer case and clean the fan._19_Apples iOS users might need to restart their phones,though the method differs depending on themodel.If you are a owner of the iPhone 11 or a newer model，you can press and let go of the volume-up and dothe same to the volume-down button,then press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.If the problem keeps occurring,youd better have a professional（专业人员）take a look atit._20_A.A choice is to use a DVD.B.Phone users also face the black screen.C.What should you do when it happens?D.If it is useless?you need to do a further check.E.Another cause might be a problem with the cooling fan.F.Youd better not deal with it yourself in case your machine is broken.G.Android users should hold down the power button for about five seconds.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完形填空（每小题 21.5 分，共 30 分)Many years ago Iwas onabicycle tripthrough thebeautiful countryside.Suddenly，darkclouds_21_overhead and rain began to fall，but several hundred yards_22_，the sun shone brilliantly.Riding，_23_，as rapidly as I could，I found it_24_to get into the clear.The clouds with their rain keptadvancing faster than I could race forward.I continued this unequal competition for an exhausting halfhour_25_realizing that I could not win my way to the bright area in front of me.Then it_26_me that I was wasting my strength in unimportant hurry，while paying no attention to thescenery for the sake of which I was making the trip.The storm could not last forever and the discomfort wasnot_27_.Indeed，there was much to look at which might_28_have escaped me.As I looked around withsharpened_29_，I discovered the rain mists(薄雾)which now_30_the wooded hills and the freshclearness of the different greens were fascinating(迷人的).My_31_at the rain was gone and my eagernessto_32_it disappeared.It had provided mewith a new view and helped me realized that the_33_ofbeauty and satisfaction may be found close at hand.I understand there is no sense in my_34_ever to flee from circumstances which cannot be avoided butwhich I might bravely_35_and turn to something good.I know that half the battle is_36_if I can facetrouble with courage，_37_with high spirit,and triumph with humility.It has become ever_38_tome that danger is far from disaster，that temporary defeat may come as a sign of final_39_，and that，in thelast analysis，all achievement is beyond your_40_unless you are willing to go through various challengesand difficulties in life.22.A.piled upB.cleared upC.broke upD.picked up23.A.behindB.aheadC.aboveD.beneath24.A.thereforeB.howeverC.besidesD.meanwhile25.A.unnecessaryB.likelyC.toughD.comfortable26.A.beforeB.afterC.whileD.as27.A.warnedB.suspectedC.hitD.noticed28.A.unbearableB.acceptableC.valuableD.reliable29.A.thereforeB.consequentlyC.accordinglyD.otherwise30.A.confusionB.appreciationC.wisdomD.courage31.A.crownedB.rolledC.sweptD.floated32.A.annoyanceB.surpriseC.excitementD.curiosity33.A.enjoyB.embraceC.stopD.escape34.A.secretsB.sourcesC.causesD.advantages35.A.requestingB.waitingC.attemptingD.expecting36.A.meetB.avoidC.declineD.guarantee37.A.wonB.joinedC.changedD.ignored38.A.happinessB.joyC.disappointmentD.anger39.A.worseB.strangerC.clearerD.funnier40.A.failureB.decisionC.reliefD.victory41.A.controlB.reachC.praiseD.description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Living in a city can be stressful.But some people inBogota,Colombiahave found a place to help reduce stressand get a break from busy life._41._place is a park for hummingbirds(蜂鸟).The park_42._(sit)at the top of Monserrate Hill in a place known as the Paramuno corridor.The areacontains a forest that has turned into a peaceful place for both people and birds.As the hummingbirds fly from flower_43._flower,some scientists concentrate on(集中于)the animalsand study them,while others would like_44._(take)pictures with their phones.Camilo Cantor is a worker inthe park,_45._job is to mix water and sugar along a 300 meter path.Cantor explains,“You can hear noisefrom the city,the producer of_46._(pollute).”But,he adds,the park is a special place.It is aplace_47._people can go to reduce stress and forget about the pressure of city life.Ten years ago,the hill_48._(destroy)completely,meaning there were not any trees left on it.Butworkers began to plant local trees and flowers again to bring the forest back to life.At present,there are a numberof birds,_49._(include)18 kinds of hummingbirds and some migratory(迁徙的)species.Hummingbirds are only found on the American continent andColombiais home to_50._(vary)kinds ofbirds.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。Th
