2020届揭阳市实验中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、20202020 届揭阳市实验中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案解析届揭阳市实验中学高三英语上学期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 AThe following 4 famous paintings,from Jan van Eycks portrait to Pablo Picassos masterpiece,have stood thetest of time.Th

2、e Arnolfini PortraitJan van Eycks Arnolfini Portrait,an oil painting on wood produced in 1434,is undoubtedly one of themasterpieces in the National Gallery,London.This painting is as visually interesting as it is famed.It is also aninformative document on fifteenth-century society,through van Eycks

3、heavy use of symbolism-while husbandswent out to engage in business,wives concerned themselves with domestic duties.The Starry NightVincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night,oil on canvas,a moderately abstract landscape painting of anexpressive night sky over a small hillside village,during his 12-m

4、onth stay at the mental hospitalnearSaint-Remy-de-Provence,Francebetween 1889 and 1890.When theMuseumofModern ArtinNew YorkCitypurchased the painting from a private collector in 1941,it was not well known,but it has since become one ofvan Goghs most famous works.The HarvestersThe Harvesters is an oi

5、l painting on wood completed by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1565.It depicts theharvest time which most commonly occurred within the months of August and September.Nicolaes Jonghelinck,amerchant banker and art collector fromAntwerp,commissioned this painting.The painting has been at theMetropolitan M

6、useum of Art inNew York Citysince 1919.GuernicaGuernica,a large black-and-white oil painting,was painted by the Cubist Spanish painter,Pablo Picasso in1937.The title Guernica refers to the city that was bombed by Nazi planes during the Spanish Civil War.Thepainting depicts the horrors of war and as

7、a result,has come to be an anti-war symbol and a reminder of thetragedies of war.Today,the painting is housed at the Museo National Centro de Arte ReinaSofiainMadrid.1.What do the four paintings have in common?A.They are oil paintings.B.They are kept inNew York.C.They show different peoples lives.D.

8、They are created during 10th century to 19th century.2.What do we know about The Starry Night?A.It shows the scenery of a small hillside village.B.Van Gogh produced it when living in his home.C.A private collector gave it away to the museum.D.It was not famous before 1941.3.Whose painting shows the

9、destruction of war?A.Jan van Eyck.B.Vincent van Gogh.C.Pieter Bruegel.D.PabloPicasso.BIs homeschooling good or bad?That is a question that many parents ask themselves.In my opinion,homeschooled kids can give reliable answers.Kayla Murray,who lives inGreensboroNorth Carolina,started homeschooling alm

10、ost eight years ago,afterattending two local schools.“Homeschooling is school at home,”like the name says,but its not just that/she says.“Youre able to learn more and do more.”Having experienced learning at both school and home,Kayla says that she prefers the latter.“Withhomeschooling,I can do schoo

11、lwork in my pajamas,and no one cares,”she says,“you also have more chances.Earlier this year,my family and I were able to take a short vacation and go to an air show.My siblings and I get totake the day off for our birthdays.This year,I spent that time reading and playing the piano and guitar.”There

12、 are,however,drawbacksof being homeschooled,Kayla says,especially“the lack of people”.While shedoesnt miss homework,al school,she did enjoy getting to see my friends every day.”Matthew Dimmette,also fromGreensboro,used to be a homeschooler.He now attends public high school.He says being homeschooled

13、 is quite different from going to public school.The differences depend on how you archomeschooled and the things you do.“For me,it wasnt really different in terms of the classes but the schoolenvironment was a big change atter hearting at home.says Matthew.Talking about his homeschooling experience,

14、Matthew says the best part of it was being able to learn whathe wanted to.Yet the main disadvantage was that he couldnt do many experiments in homeschooling unlesstaking classes at different places.“My interest in science has been growing quickly in recent years,so I chose to goto public school,”he

15、says.4.What does Kayla like about learning at home?A.She can spend her time more freely.B.She can always stay with her siblings.C.She can play the instruments she likes.D.She can celebrate her birthday at home.5.What does the underlined word“drawbacks”in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Concerns.B.Reason

16、s.C.Changes.D.Problem.6.Why did Matthew choose to go to public school?A.He wanted to make more friends.B.He wanted to do experiments in labs.C.He wanted to take all kinds of classesD.He wanted to experience the school environment7.What in the authors attitude cowards homeschooling?A.Supportive.B.Dou

17、btful.C.Uninterested.D.Unclear.CBe it from the mouths of foreigners who have lived here for a few years or from stories on travel websites,one of the most common qualities that people list about Shanghai is the infectious energy that courses throughthe city.For some,this energy is defined by the way

18、 of lifeShanghai is a city that never sleeps.In the day,the streetsarc always bustling with people from all over the world.After all,the city has long been Chinas most cosmopolitancity,having been the epicenter of trade and cultural exchange between Chinese and foreigners since the city wasforced to

19、 open its door to the world in 1843 after the First Opium War(1840-42).Shanghais ubiquitous delivery people can be found on the roads even past midnight,rushing from point topoint on their trusty electric scooters to satiate the hunger of night owls.Even before the break of dawn,pensioners can be fo

20、und gathering in parks,ready to kick start their day with a tai chi session.For others,this energy is generated from the friction between the contrasts the city has.Indeed,it does nottake long for one to realize that Shanghais charmlies in it being a binary of old and new.Here,charming neoclassical

21、architecture and art deco structures stand alongside modem buildings withshimmering glass and metal facades,rustic(质朴的)lane houses and shikumen buildings.Humble mom-and-popshops that look stuck in time can often be found right next tohipdining venues or industrial-chic fashion storesselling designer

22、 apparel.One of the best places to get an overview of these surreal contrasts is none other than the tallest building inthe city the Shanghai Tower in Lujiazui.Measuring a dizzying 632 meters in height,this architectural marvelboasts having the worlds highest observation deck within a building or st

23、ructure.It also comes with the worldsfastest elevators which would get you from the bottom to the top at 20.5 meters per second.On the other side of the Huangpu River is where you would find the Bund,which is home to magnificentneoclassical buildings.The Bund is to Shanghai what Times Square is to N

24、ew York or what the Champs-61ysees isto Paris.A trip to Shanghai would not be complete without exploring this iconic waterfront promenade.Autumn is the best time to experience Shanghai on foot,not merely because the weather is conducive forwalking,but because this is when the roads and sidewalks in

25、many areas are blanketed with a layer of color1 fulfallen leaves.8.Why is the example of delivery man mentioned?A.To make a contrast with pensioners biological clock.B.To illustrate the vibrant energy of modern Shanghai.C.To highlight the diligence and consideration of delivery man.D.To feature the

26、courier delivery service in full swing.9.Which of the following is TRUE about the contrast of Shanghai?A.The contrast mainly arises from the First Opium War.B.The design of the Shanghai Tower stands for a contrast.C.A marked contrast is shown in the use of building materials.D.The dishes served in m

27、om-and-pop shops represent the outdated flavor.10.The underlined word“hip”in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to_.A.photographicB.modestC.peculiarD.stylish11.Which of the following will be most probably discussed following the last paragraph?A.Stunning views of the Shanghai skyline.B.The best place

28、s to view the seasonal spectacle.C.The walking path thathugs the Huangpu River.D.Must-try dishes and food items typical of Shanghai.DNew Yorkis among the slowest cities during rush hour in the world,according to a report published in January.Crossing midtown by car is soul-destroying.The average spe

29、ed is 4.7 miles per hour,not much quicker than a quickwalk.But relief is in sight.On April 1st,state lawmakers agreed to introduce road charges,makingNew Yorkthe firstbig American city to do so.By next year vehicles will have to pay to enterManhattansouth of60th Street.The details of the new rule,in

30、cluding how much drivers will have to pay,how they will pay and how oftenthey will pay,haveyet to be decided.A“traffic mobility review board will be set up to work all this out.NewYorkers living in the fee zone who make less than$60,000 a year will be exempt(获豁免).Other drivers,includingmotorcyclists

31、,the city s civil servants,disabled drivers and the trucking industry,all want discounts or exemptions,which might not be a good sign.If done right,road pricing could be expanded beyondManhattan.New Yorkcan learn from othercities.Singapore,for instance,which has had pricing for decades,adjusts price

32、s regularly.It can also learn frommistakes.London,which rolled out its pricing in 2003,is only starting to charge on-demand car hires like Uber.Stockholm exempted too many vehicles,which caused a drop in revenues(收入).Other cities considering road charges,includingLos Angeles,Philadelphia Portland,Sa

33、n FranciscoandSeattle,are watchingNew York.We really have t1o make a good example,says Nicole Gelinas of the Manhattan Institute,aNew Yorkthink tank.12.What does the report find?A.New Yorkhas terrible road traffic.B.New Yorkoften introduces new laws.C.New Yorkers prefer walking to driving.D.New York

34、ers face an increased cost of living.13.What can be inferred about the new rule from paragraph 2?A.It faces some potential problems.B.It has clear and detailed fee standards.C.It favors New Yorkers living in the fee zone.D.It fails to win a traffic mobility review board s approval.14.What doLondonan

35、dStockholmhave in common?A.They learn a lot fromSingapore.B.They have greatly increased revenues.C.They charge on-demand car hires heavily.D.They are bad examples of placing road charges.15.What is the best title for the text?A.How much does it cost to drive intoManhattan?B.New Yorkapproves road pri

36、cing forManhattanC.Drivers fear crossingManhattansouth of60th StreetD.Who will be exempt from road charges inManhattan?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TheU.K.has lots of strange traditions._16_This racing is on Pancake Day which falls on t

37、he last Tuesday ofFebruary.On this day,people across theU.K.make and eat pancakes._17_As they run,they have to throw the pancake in the air so that it flips and lands back in the pan.Thewinner is the first to reach the finish line.One of the most famous pancake races is the Rehab Parliamentary Panca

38、ke Race.This takes place on themorning of Pancake Day inLondon,outside the Houses of Parliament._18_One team is made up of membersof parliament,and the other is made up of journalists.The race is shown on the news and is reported onTV._19_It raises money for the charity Rehab,which works with people

39、 with disabilities in theUK.Another important aspect of the race is the official starter.The starter is seen as a respectable role and isusually given to a British news host._20_A.One of those is pancake racing.B.The race is a competition between two teams.C.But the starter usually has a hard time c

40、ontrolling the race.D.Besides a bit of fun,the race is also held for a good cause.E.Some schools orbusinesses hold special Pancake Day events.F.The racers have to run holding a frying pan with a pancake in it.G.Pancakes in theUKare large and thin and can be topped with juice.第二部分第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分语言运用（

41、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I was at the market at 5 p.m.to pick up a few essentials:Cream forcoffee,eggs for breakfast and Advil formy_21_.After rushing all day doing jobs,I did not want to be_22_,to say the least.But

42、I told myself itwas my_23_stop before going home to put my feet up.So I_24_a parking place,grabbed a bag from the trunk and found a shopping cart.Thats when I saw her.She was_25_in a shopping cart.She looked to be maybe 9-months old,short blond curls,blue eyes.I couldnttake my_26_off her.Then I did

43、what I always do with_27_:I gave her my best smile.It may have looked abit mad,_28_it comes from my heart.Thats a(an)_29_I formed long ago when I became a mother.It started with my child,in that_30_,life-changing moment of her birth.At times,my smile would fade to a look of_31_or worry,but it never

44、left my face for long.Ive learnedthat everyone needs a_32_sometimes,young and old,friends and_33_,even those at the market in arush to get home.She took her_34_deciding just what to make of my smile.But finally,she_35_.I wish you couldhave seen her.I laughed and waved goodbye.And she_36_me a kiss.Th

45、at put a smile on my face that got asmile_37_from every shopper I passed.I was_38_smiling when I got home and realized Id forgotten toget Advil._39_,I didnt need it.My headache was gone.Somehow,in that simple_40_of smiles,this weary old world becomes a better place.If youre lucky,maybe theyll even b

46、low you a kiss and make your headache go away.21.A.headacheB.toothacheC.coughD.cold22.A.walkingB.workingC.drivingD.shopping23.A.firstB.bestC.lastD.worst24.A.spottedB.boughtC.gotD.drew25.A.sittingB.sleepingC.lyingD.standing26.A.breathB.eyesC.handsD.bag27.A.shoppersB.childrenC.girlsD.strangers28.A.bec

47、auseB.soC.andD.but29.A.hobbyB.memoryC.experienceD.habit30.A.familiarB.imaginaryC.unforgettableD.bitter31.A.fearB.warmthC.curiousnessD.fantasy32.A.comfortB.smileC.greetingD.respect33.A.strangersB.familiesC.enemiesD.s34.A.turnB.toysC.courageD.time35.A.spoke upB.lit upC.stood upD.backed up36.A.blewB.wa

48、vedC.huggedD.gave37.A.in surpriseB.with careC.with fearD.in return38.A.alwaysB.everC.stillD.just39.A.RegularlyB.SadlyC.LuckilyD.Frankly40.A.discussionB.exchangeC.creationD.bargain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No culture in the world has produ

49、ced a longer continuous tradition of garden design than_41._of China.Originally,a typical Chinese garden merely_42._(consist)of useful trees planted with the walls around afarmhouse.In a Chinese garden,a strong belief_43._a sense of unity with nature is required.The concept ofits_44._(compose)is to

50、bring out the rhythm of nature.It is a place_45._visitors can appreciate theclassic beauty with an educated mind and eye.Plants are not essential to the integrity of a Chinese garden.Rocks and water come first,_46._(follow)byarchitecture,plants,trees and flowers.To the Chinese,their associations wer