2020年北京市第六十七中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、20202020 年北京市第六十七中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案年北京市第六十七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 ABook reading is certainly one of the most absorbing habits.For young adults who love to read,finding somegood bo

2、oks to read is very essential.Writing a book review can help you to improve your language and writingskills.The Book ThiefListed onThe New York Times Childrens Best Seller List for over 100 weeks,The Book Thief by Markus Zusak isthe story of a young girl in the Nazi camps set during World War II.So,

3、if you love history and wish to learn howthe life was during Adolf Hitlers time,read this historic book.The Diary of Young GirlEven Anne Frank can not have imagined that her personal diary written during World War II would becomesuch a popular book.Its a must read that describes the situation of a f

4、amily in the evils of wars through the eyesof a teenager.Animal FarmAnimal Farm is one of the most popular books by George Orwell.It is just a reflection of the Stalin and WorldWar II period that has been so creatively presented in this book.It is an interesting example of how literature canbe used

5、to present conditions common in the society.Adventures of Huckleberry FinnMark Twains Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the great American novels in history,and is certainly agreat pick for young adults.Young Huck Finn and his mischief along with the color1 ful description of peoplearound the

6、Mississippi Rivermake this novel a great book to read.1.Which book describes the authors own experiences according to this passage?A.The Book ThiefB.The Diary of Young GirlC.Animal FarmD.Adventures of Huckleberry Finn2.What do the first three books have in common?A.All of them are about wars.B.All o

7、f them are about farms.C.All of them are intended for history lovers.D.All of them were written during World War II.3.The purpose of this passage is to _.A.instruct youngsters how to improve skillsB.tell youngsters some wonderful reading habitsC.introduce several good books to youngstersD.give young

8、sters advice on writing a book reviewBThe COVID-19 vaccination（接种疫苗）rate in the US has fallen to newlows in recent weeks,threateningPresident Joe Bidens goal of having 70 percent of American adults with at least one shot by July 4.With just less than one month from July 4,the current vaccination rat

9、e will put the US at somewherebetween 67 percent and 68 percent of the adult population with at least one dose（剂量）by Independence Day.Toreach 70 percent by July 4,around 1.6 percent of the population needs to get their first dose per week from nowuntil July 4.The Centers for Disease Control and Prev

10、ention（CDC）reported last week that 63 percent of adultshadreceived their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.That was up slightly from 62 percent from the report a weekbefore.The additional 1 percent of adults completing their first dose is the lowest since the CDC started trackingthe vaccination rate

11、in mid-February.On average,fewer than 1 million shots are given out per day,a decline of more than two-thirds from the peakof 3.4 million in April,The Washington Post reported.In South Carolina,about 71,000 residents got a shot in theweek leading up to June 3,compared to a high of nearly 300,000 in

12、one week in early April,according to data fromthe CDC.The slowdown is moreprominentacross the South and Midwest.Twelve states have seen vaccinations fall to15 daily shots per 10,000 residents.Less than a quarter of black Americans had received their first COVID-19 shotas of June 7.James Hildreth,CEO

13、 of Meharry Medical College,told Politico,“We need to make a stronger effort to bringthe vaccine to the communities,rather than relying on the communities to come to vaccination centers.”The sharp decline in vaccination began in mid-April when federal officials temporarily stopped the use of theJohn

14、sonJohnson vaccine while they investigated rare blood-clotting（凝血）reactions.The“low-hanging fruitthosepeople who ly want to get vaccinated without you telling them anything”havealready been vaccinated,which has led to the slowdown,Dr Anthony Fauci,director of the National Institute ofAllergy and Inf

15、ectious Diseases,said on a White House-organized call with community leaders last week,accordingto the Post.4.What can we learn from the text?A.Dr Anthony Fauci is in charge of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.B.In South Carolina,about 300,000 residents got a shot in the week leading u

16、p to June 3C.In mid-April federal officials temporarily suspended the JohnsonJohnson vaccine.D.Less than one fourth of Americans had received their first COVID-19 shot by June 7.5.Which of the following can replace the underlined word“prominent”in Para.5?A.Meaningful.B.Obvious.C.Inspiring.D.Complex.

17、6.How can America increase the COVID-19 vaccination rate according to James Hildreth?A.By giving the vaccine shot at the communities.B.By offering the vaccine to the public for free.C.By frequently informing the public of the vaccine.D.By urging the communities to come to vaccination centers.7.What

18、can be the best title for the text?A.Biden wishes to have 70%of adults with one shot by July 4B.CDC has been trackingthe vaccination rate since mid-FebruaryC.Some Americans need to get vaccinated without telling them toD.Bidens July 4th vaccine goal may be missedCMore than 10,000 people were made ho

19、meless in Ternang when the Sungai Mas overflowed its banksyesterday after six days of continuous heavy rain.The wooden bridge across the river has been washed away.The town is cut off by flood waters.At the fifthmile,Jalan Tengkn,the water is two meters deep.It is closed to all traffic.Flooding firs

20、t happened atmid-afternoon yesterday along the river banks.People trying to get to higher ground were just in time to escapethe destroying of the flood.Most of the flood victims(受害者)had to leave all their things behind.The National Flood Relief(救济)Center was reported to give its help and by early ev

21、ening the whole townwas moved out,helped by the army,police,Red Cross Society and volunteers(志愿者).The flood victims are now housed in different simple relief centers in the nearby town of Ternang.“Everything possible is being done to help the unlucky people,”a government spokesman said,“In fact,mone

22、y,food and clothing have begun to come in from public organizations and helpful people.A Disaster Relief Fund(救灾基金会)will be started as soon as possible.”According to the latest reports it is still raining heavily at Ternang.The whole town is expected to be whollycovered by the water.So far no deaths

23、 have been reported.8.This passage is probably taken from_.A.a storybookB.a textbookC.a magazineD.a newspaper9.It seems that the flood happened just because _.A.the banks were too lowB.the wooden bridge is solid(坚固)C.the river was too narrowD.they had had wet days for some time10.From the passage we

24、 know that _.A.though the town was flooded,you could still go there by busB.as soon as the water flowed over the banks,people began to go to higher landsC.the government and the whole society are taking great care of the flood victimsD.the flood hasnt brought a large loss to the town as nobody died

25、in the flood11.What is the best title for this passage?A.A Big FloodB.Ternang Is destroyedC.Over 10,000 People Are HomelessD.Rescue Team ArrivedDIn this day and age,there seems to be a move towards secondary school subjects.For that reason,someparents and some students feel that the compulsory study

26、 of English literature is misguided and disadvantageousto students,particularly if they are second language learners of English.However,there are still good reasons forthe study of English literature.Students of English language sometimes fail to see the point of studying English literature,especial

27、ly if theyhave no plans to study English or translation at university.But English literature can introduce students to a rangeof aspects,not only of the English language but also the culture of English-speaking countries.There are aspects of English culture that are summarised by English literature.

28、Of course,this is quite obviouswhen studying the works of Shakespeare or of writers,poets and playwrights of the eighteenth and nineteenthcenturies.It is,however,also true when studying other works of English literature.Students can learn about goodstories and references to different aspects of Engl

29、ish culture.They can also learn the context and meanings offamous quotes and phrases.Studying literature does not confine the students to the traditions ofEnglandbut includes the possibility ofintroducing them to traditions which inform English literature,such as the study of Ancient Greek drama,and

30、 toliterature in other contexts,such as American literature.An enjoyment and appreciation of literature will give students the ability to develop this into an interest inbooks and reading as they move away from their studies and into the adult lives.They will have the confidence toapproach and cope

31、with new forms of books and writing,since they were exposed to a range of literature duringtheir school days.When studying literature,students can learn not only language aspects such as vocabulary items but also thelanguage aspects which can be used for specific purposes.For example,if the students

32、 are familiar with theconcepts of beat and rhythm of English poems,they can improve their own writing as they are able to appreciateand apply these ideas.Finally,the study of literature can provide students with a fresh and creative angle,from which the studentscan approach their studies in particul

33、ar and their lives in general.So the next time you are reading a newspaper article complaining of the lack of creativity and initiative in thelocal workforce,remember that in a small way the study of English literature can help to add a refreshing andfurther dimension to a persons life.12.The author

34、 may agree that the study of English literature_.A.has a long-lasting influence on studentsB.is misguided and has more disadvantagesC.is not necessary for second language learnersD.only allows the students to learn the traditions ofEngland13.We can learn from the passage that _.A.schools fail to car

35、e about students needsB.learning English literature makes students smarterC.English culture is closely related to English literatureD.the more you read literary works,the more you complain14.Whats the authors attitude towards the study of English literature?A.Critical.B.Cautious.C.Supportive.D.Anxio

36、us.15.Whats the best title of the passage?A.Parents and Students DemandsB.Why We Learn English LiteratureC.English Culture and English LiteratureD.Suitable Courses for Secondary Schools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Slash(斜杠)CareersWhat i

37、s your job?Are you a teacher or a businessperson?Or maybe you are a lawyer/writer or ateacher/photographer._16_Theterm“slash career”comes from the punctuation mark(标识符)a slashthat comes between job titles.People with slash careers often have a primary job that provides for most of their needs.The pr

38、imary jobusually comes before the slash._17_This secondary job can help supplement the persons income.Why would anyone want more than one job?Some people look to their jobs for opportunities to developtheir interests.But most people have too many interests for one job.Secondary jobs can be enjoyable

39、 if theyinclude interests that the primary job doesnt touch.Some people who encourage slash careers say they actuallyhelp with work-life balance._18_On the other hand,a slash career can be dangerous for work-life balance._19_One might give upnecessary things like relaxation,exercise or time with one

40、s family.People with slash careers need to thinkcarefully about how they use their time.This includes knowing when to stop working.The clear advantage to slash careers is the extra income that secondary jobs provide.Its always helpful tohave a little extra money to spend or to save._20_With a slash

41、career losing ones job does not mean losing ones entire income.Or a secondary jobmay be so successful that it can turn into ones primary job.If your interests stretch beyond your ordinary job,a slash career may work for you.A.Slash careers provide extra money.B.Slash careers also make ones life more

42、 stable.C.Working more than one job can fill up all of your time.D.If you have more than one job,you have a slash career.E.It shows the person is creative and willing to work hard.F.The job after the slash is often based on a persons interests.G.Thats because they can give people an opportunity to e

43、xpress themselves.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Mary and her husband had a dog named“Lucky”.Whenever their friends came for a weekend visit,theywould warn them notto leave the_21_open because Lucky

44、 would_22_whatever he likes.However,someone would forget and something would come up_23_.Mary or Jim would go to Luckys toy box inthe_24_.There the_25_would be,among Luckys other toys.It happened that Mary found out that she had cancer.Something told her she was going to_26_.Thenight before she was

45、to go to the hospital,a thought_27_her that she had to leave Lucky.The thought madeher_28_than thinking of her own death._29_the day came for Mary to leave the hospital.When she arrived home,Mary was so_30_thatshe couldnt even go to her bedroom.Jim left her to_31_on the sofa.When Mary woke up,she co

46、uldntunderstand what was wrong.She couldnt_32_her head and her body.But panic soon gave wayto_33_when Mary realized the problem.She was_34_with some toys!While she had slept,thesorrowing dog had made trip after trip to the basement_35_his beloved hostess all his favorite things in life.He had covere

47、d her with his_36_.Mary forgot about dying._37_she and Lucky began living again,_38_further and furthertogether every day.Its been 12 years now and Mary is still_39_.Lucky still steals treasures and hides themin his toy box and Mary remains his greatest treasure.Never forget the people who make a(n)

48、_40_in our lives are the ones that care for us.If you seesomeone without a smile today,give them one!Live simply.Love seriously!21.A.boxB.luggageC.walletD.door22.A.stealB.swallowC.playD.protect23.A.brokenB.dirtyC.missingD.present24.A.bedroomB.kitchenC.yardD.basement25.A.treasureB.foodC.giftD.blanket

49、26.A.recoverB.dieC.surviveD.suffer27.A.defeatedB.preventedC.struckD.influenced28.A.prouderB.happierC.angrierD.sadder29.A.FinallyB.GraduallyC.ParticularlyD.Normally30.A.excitedB.sadC.tiredD.frightened31.A.restB.sleepC.waitD.calm32.A.moveB.controlC.feelD.shake33.A.angerB.disappointmentC.excitementD.la

50、ughter34.A.surroundedB.coveredC.providedD.moved35.A.returningB.hidingC.bringingD.taking36.A.lifeB.loveC.joyD.sadness37.A.InsteadB.ThereforeC.MeanwhileD.Thus38.A.livingB.walkingC.rushingD.studying39.A.weakB.humorousC.healthyD.hopeful40.A.differenceB.agreementC.promiseD.decision第二节（共第二节（共 1 10 0 小题；每小