2020届徐州市第十三中学高三英语期中试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、20202020 届徐州市第十三中学高三英语期中试题及答案解析届徐州市第十三中学高三英语期中试题及答案解析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 AWashington D.C.SightseeingWith the information below,youre not missing anything in D.C.!Click Here to find the perfect hotel

2、 for yourstay as well.The Old Town Trolley TourIt offers something for the whole family.Not only will it give them something fun to do,but it will give them ahistory lesson.This tour will last about three hours and its proper for people of all ages.African American History TourBe sure to take this t

3、our because African Americans have had an important role in the making of our country.Take this historical four-hour tour,where you will visit some important sites including Museum of AfricanAmerican History and Culture.Comedy Walks Washington D.C.This is a great experience allowing you to enjoy the

4、 capital in a new way.The walking tour lasts for about onehour and thirty minutes,which takes place in less than a mile journey from the starting place.D.C.Twilight TourCheck out the D.C.Twilight Tour for a unique view of some of the most famous sites!What makes thistwo-hour guided tour truly unique

5、 is that you can view many wonderful sites at night time!1.Which tour is recommended to a tourist who is fond of hiking?A.The Old Town Trolley TourB.African American History TourC.Comedy Walks Washington D.C.D.D.C.Twilight Tour2.Which tour lasts longest?A.The Old Town Trolley TourB.African American

6、History TourC.Comedy Walks Washington D.C.D.D.C.Twilight Tour3.Where will you read this text most likely?A.In a guidebook.B.In a magazine.C.In a newspaper.D.On the Internet.BJoshua Nelson,18,fromMissouri,is graduating fromSt.CharlesWestHigh Schoolthis week and will beattendingSoutheastMissouriStatei

7、n the fall.He had saved upmoney to pay for his tuition,but when he receivedthe colleges Presidents Scholarship,he decided to take his savings and donate it to other students in need.“It comes from my family education and faith,Nelson said.Ive always lived by strong principles as far asbeing a cheerf

8、ul giver andhaving an open handwhen it comes to giving back so I feel like that really motivatedme.”SEMOs Presidents Scholarship is the schools most celebrated,and is only awarded to five top studentsannually.Nelsonsaid he sat down and outlined how a scholarship could work to help future students wh

9、o needfinancial assistance for college.Originally the plan was to give away$1,000 the one time,but then he met up withhis counselor(顾问),Yolanda Curry,to work outa game plan.“I wasnt expecting it at all!”Curry said.He told me he had a great idea and wanted to share it with me.Icould tell he was reall

10、y excited.Nelson,in association with his high school,set up the Joshua Nelson Leaders In Action Scholarship fund.Eachyear,$1,000 will be awarded to a senior.The money will come from donations,of which there have been$16,000so far for a total of$17,435 at last count,according to the school.With the m

11、oney already in the fund,theresenough to give out a scholarship each year for over a decade.The first scholarship was awarded on June 1 toDarrell Montalvo-Luna.As the first recipient,his scholarship was$2,000.“Joshua has the heart of a servant leader.He leads by example and hes genuinely excited whe

12、n good thingshappen for other people,Curry said.Hes an encouragement hes good at building others up and does whathe can to help encourage and motivate those around.4.What did Nelsons initial donation come from?A.His scholarship.B.His savings.C.His pocket money.D.His wages.5.What does the underlined

13、phrase having an open hand in paragraph 2 mean?A.Ambitious.B.Courageous.C.Generous.D.Cautious.6.How did Curry feel when hearing Nelsons idea?A.Shocked.B.Confused.C.Excited.D.Delighted.7.What can be inferred about the Joshua Nelson Leaders In Action Scholarship fund?A.It never supports high school st

14、udents.B.It was set up more than ten years ago.C.It was founded by Nelson and Curry.D.It is going very smoothly.CIn the old days,when you had to drive to a movie theater to get some entertainment,it was easy to see howyour actions could have an impact（影响）on the environment.After all,you were jumping

15、 into your car,drivingacross town,coughing out emissions（产生排放）and using gas all the way.But now that were used to staying athome and streaming movies,we might get a littleproud.After all,were just picking up our phones and maybeturning on the TV.Youre welcome.Mother Nature.Not so fast,says a recent

16、report from the French-based Shift Project.According to Climate Crisis:TheUnsustainable Use of Online Video,digital technologies are responsible for 4%of greenhouse gas emissions,andthat energy use is increasing by 9%a year.Watching a half-hour show would cause 1.6 kilograms of carbondioxide emissio

17、ns.Thats like driving 6.28 kilometers.And in the European Union,the Eureca project found thatdata centers（where videos are stored）there used 25%more energy in 2017 compared to just three years earlier,reports the BBC.Streaming is only expected to increase as webecome more enamored ofour digital devi

18、ces（设备）and thepossibility of enjoying entertainment where and when we want it increases.Online video use is expected toincrease by four times from 2017 to 2022 and account for 80%of all Internet traffic by 2022.By then,about 60%of the worlds population will be online.Youre probably not going to give

19、 up your streaming services,but therere things you can do to help lessenthe impact of your online use,experts say.For example,according to Lutz Stobbe,a researcher from theFraunhofer Institute in Berlin,we have no need to upload 25 pictures of the same thing to the cloud because itconsumes energy ev

20、ery time.If instead you delete a few things here and there,you can save energy.Moreover,itsalso a good idea to stream over Wi-Fi,watch on the smallest screen you can,and turn off your Wi-Fi in your homeif youre not using your devices.8.What topic is the first paragraph intended to lead in?A.The envi

21、ronmental effects of driving private cars.B.The improvements on environmental awareness.C.The change in the way people seek entertainment.D The environmental impacts of screaming services.9.What does the underlined phrase become more enamored of in paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Get more skeptical of.B

22、.Become more aware of.C.Feel much crazier about.D.Get more worried about.10.What can we infer about the use of streaming services?A.It is being reduced to protect the planet.B.Its environmental effects are worsening.C.It is easily available to almost everyone.D.Its side effects have drawn global att

23、ention.11.Which of the following is the most environmentally-friendly?A.Watching downloaded movies on a mobile phone.B.Downloading music on a personal computer.C.Uploading a lot of images of the same thing.D.Playing online games over mobile networks.DTaking an afternoon nap could keep your brain sha

24、rp,a new study has said.Adults ages 60 and older whotook afternoon naps showed signs of better mental ability compared to those who didnt nap,according to a studypublished in General Psychiatry earlier this week.Researchers analyzed napping habits in 2,214 older Chinese people and measured their cog

25、nitive abilitiesusing several cognitive tests.Participants took the Mini-Mental State Examination and theBeijingversion of theMontreal Cognitive Assessment,both of which test for memory,language and other cognitive abilities.In everycategory listed in the study,nappers tested statistically higher on

26、 average compared to their non-nappingcounterparts.Researchers did not gather data from people under 60,so a correlation cannot be drawn between nappingand younger generations.The study also noted that there are conflicting studies about the benefits and risks ofnapping.Sleeping behaviors can be aff

27、ected by a multitude of factors,said Dr.David Neubauer,associate professoratJohnsHopkinsUniversity.“Daily routines,medication use and sleep disorders can all play a role in how frequentlysomeone takes a nap.”he said.Neubauer recommended taking a shorter“power nap”of up to 20 minutes to decrease the

28、chances oftransitioning into slow-wave sleep,which makes people feel groggy when they wake up.“Napping can be ahealthy part of an older adults day”,Neubauer acknowledged,but make sure“sleepiness isnt due to a treatablenighttime sleep disorder.”Older individuals who want to do all they can to preserv

29、e their cognitive functioningshould put nighttime sleep first.12.What is the best way to keep a better cognitive ability for the old?A.Take a nap every day.B.Take sleep disorder seriously.C.Have a good sleep at night.D.Do exercise regularly.13.How did the researchers reach the conclusion?A.By taking

30、 the examinations and assessment.B.By analyzing napping habits and giving tests.C.By measuring nappers ability and analyzing them.D.By doing an experiment.14.Which has NO effect on ones sleeping behaviors?A.Taking a nap.B.Medicine treatmentC.Sleep problemsD.Everyday activities.15.What can we know ab

31、out“slow-wave sleep”?A.It appears in short nap up to 20 minutes.B.People should avoid it in their naps.C.It is a healthy part of an elders day.D.It was recommended by Neubauer.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Im terrible at giving myself gr

32、ace.Im a perfectionist,and I have unrealistic expectations for myself at times.Ican remember simple errors I made.So often,we let perfection dominate our lives without even realizingit._16_And I hope youll consider doing that,too.Realize that being burnt out doesnt mean that youre not good at what y

33、ou do.I want to do my best ineverything.The trouble starts when we overwork ourselves._17_Thats OK.Taking a break.Most of all,I hope you prioritize your mental health.Take care of yourself.Be gentle withyourself.No one is asking you to be perfect.Were all messy humans with strengths and weaknesses.E

34、mbrace yours,even when it isnt perfect.When you make mistakes,take responsibility and learn from them.Remember that thisisnt the first or the last mistake that youve made.Give in to grace.Something might be a huge issue for me,otherpeople probably wont notice or care._18_Write it on your heart that

35、whatever you do today is enough.It is easy to emphasize what weve yet to doinstead of what weve already done.Yes,there is always room for growth and improvement._19_Maybeyou made your bed.Maybe you made it to work on time.Those things might not seem big,but theyre stillvictories._20_If you messed up

36、 today,you can try again tomorrow.If you succeeded today,you can try againtomorrow.You have to keep moving on into the rest of your story or youll miss the train to bigger things than this.Start in your worry or your fear or your joy.Start wherever you are and keep going.Start with grace.A.Your stor

37、y isnt finished just yet.B.That is meant much of our struggle is internal.C.Then Ive realized I need a little bit more rest.D.You are supposed to aim high and work for it.E.But there is room to celebrate the little victories.F.Ive decided to change that and give myself grace.G.Remember that you can

38、be perfect through your efforts.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Chris Rosati gave away donuts(甜甜圈)and honored kids for their random acts of kindness.He still wantedto make the world a_21_place.His la

39、test finding is about the butterfly effect.The butterfly effect is that asingle butterfly flapping(拍动)its_22_on one side of the globe can,in_23_,start a hurricane on theother.Its a_24_concept,but Rosati wondered if it could be_25_to kindness as well.A few months ago he decidedto_26_the theory at a d

40、iner in his hometown.He saw two girls at the tablenext to his and gave them each$50 with one simple_27_do some thing kind.Rosati left the diner andforgot all about it_28_he got an email.It_29_pictures from a village inAfricawith people holding signsthat_30_,Thanks a lot for spreading_31_Chris Rosati

41、.It was the butterfly effect,said Rosati.The two girls said they couldnt_32_it when a stranger gave them each$50 dollars.That makes you wantto do something_33_with that money.The girls said they already knew about this village where the people there had been working hardto_34_Ebola(埃博拉病毒),so the gir

42、ls paid for a_35_to help them celebrate being Ebola-free.They said it felt great to help.It_36_us that we would definitely encourage other people to doit,_37_they.To that end,Rosati_38_his latest campaign last month to_39_lots of littlebutterfly grants(拨款)一$50 eachto any kid who wants to start_40_th

43、e world.21.A.cleanerB.betterC.quieterD.neater22.A.wingsB.legsC.eyesD.cheeks23.A.factB.advanceC.theoryD.brief24.A.politicsB.chemistryC.biochemistryD.physics25.A.addictedB.appliedC.attainedD.attached26.A.describeB.trackC.testD.teach27.A.instructionB.constructionC.designD.translation28.A.whileB.thoughC

44、.unlessD.until29.A.obtainedB.includedC.appointedD.guaranteed30.A.whisperedB.sawC.readD.exhibited31.A.kindnessB.lonelinessC.witnessD.weakness32.A.begB.behaveC.beatD.believe33.A.goodB.randomC.fairD.cautious34.A.sufferB.wasteC.matterD.fight35.A.dealB.feastC.feeD.match36.A.warnedB.freedC.inspiredD.alarm

45、ed37.A.exchangedB.complainedC.repliedD.added38.A.launchedB.repeatedC.cooperatedD.connected39.A.take outB.give outC.come outD.hang out40.A.travellingB.controllingC.changingD.cycling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Until recently,Shade Ajayi had n

46、ever gone to school.Now 50,the businesswoman is learning to read andwrite alongside students nearly 40 years_41._(young)than she is.Ajayi attends a school in Ilorin,inNigerias western Kwara state.She wears the same school clothing as hundreds of girls do at her school:a pinkdress and head covering.A

47、s a child,Ajayi worked in her aunts shop instead_42._attending school.She now runs her ownbusiness_43._(make)and selling purses and bags.But she believes her inability to read or write is holdingher back.She sits in a class with students aged 11 to 13_44._raises her hand to answer questions.Ajayiste

48、acher said she did not appear worried about the age_45._(different)with other students.Ajayisdaughter,SholaAdeboye,saidatfirst,shefeltawkwardthathermotherattendedschoolalongside_46._(child).But later,she supported her mothers efforts.Ajayi still makes bags and purses after finishing classes.A helper

49、_47._(serve)her customers duringschoolhours.Sheplans_48._(continue)hereducationforfourmoreyears,sayingitwillbe_49._(help)to her business.And she does not seem to care_50._others may say about her.Ajayi said,“Its my duty not to pay attention to what theyre saying.”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

50、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学们交换修改作文，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。错误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.每处错误及修改仅限一词只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分I love reading.So the library is my favorite place in my spare time.Whenever I a