2020年北京市第二十四中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、20202020 年北京市第二十四中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案解析年北京市第二十四中学高三英语期中考试试卷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 AF the Art World competition.Prize-The winner of each type will get the chance to display their artworks in a week-long

2、 exhibitioninChelsea,New York.Eligibility-Open to artists all over the world.Entry Fee(参赛费)-$24 for a maximum of 3 submitted(提交的)photos.Date of Exhibition-From 25thApril to 2ndMay.F the Art World is an international art competition organized by which is quiteunusual,compared to other competitions.Th

3、e artworks are not judged on the basis of creativity and skill.Instead,theyre judged by the depth of the subject matter.The subject this year is“A Competition About Change”,whereartists can try and show how theyd like to change humanity in a good way.Notes*For this competition,there are three types

4、for submissions,namely:street art,fine art,and digital art.*Each type will have a winner as chosen by the organizers and all the winners will have the wonderful chanceto exhibit their works at the Unarthodox Gallery inNew Yorkin a week-long exhibition.*All the winners will also receive 100%of the sa

5、le price when any of their artworks are sold!Winners will also be displayed on the website and the entrants artworks will also be displayed in the openingceremony(仪式)as well.1.What is special about F the Art World Competition?AIt is free to attend.B.It lasts for over a week.C.It is open to artists i

6、nNew York.D.It centers on the depth of the artworks.2.What will the winners get?A.Prize money.B.A chance to visit an exhibition.C.A written judgement of their artworks.D.Money from the sale of their artworks.3.Where will the entrants artworks be shown?A.In the street.B.In the opening ceremony.C.On t

7、he website.D.At the market.BCoke was introduced by the Coca Cola company in 1886,making it a rather true andtested favorite ofgenerations of people in over 200 countries.This list should give you some ideas on how to get more from yourcoke than usual.Coca Cola is an excellent rust buster(除锈剂).If you

8、 have a bunch of small rusty objects,put them in cokeovernight and give them a goodscrubin the morning.Coke helps to break down the rust,making cleaning mucheasier.Be sure to throw out the used coke when you are done with it or you might be taking a trip to the doctor.Like the previous item,the citr

9、ic acid(柠檬酸)in coke makes for an excellent window cleaner.This isespecially useful for car windows.Pour a can of coke over the window and rub the window,then wipe it off with awet cloth to remove any sugary matter from the sugar in the drink.As coke is fullof sugar,you should clean thesticky matter

10、off the window glasses,or it will be not a cleaner but a dirt.For those of you who live in areas where skunk(臭鼬)smells can be an issue from time to time,one can ofcoke added to water with detergent(清洁剂)really helps to break the smell down.If you have been sprayed,stand in the shower and cover yourse

11、lf from head to toe with coke wait for a few minutes,then wash yourselfwith a shower.Coke is an excellent hair treatment so you get two tips for the price of one with this item!.Pots can sometimes get black on the bottom.The black is almost impossible to remove;this is caused byover-cooking.To remov

12、e the black and renew your pot,pour in a can of coke(or as much as you need to cover theblackened area by an inch)and put it on the stove on a low heat.After an hour or so,wash the pot as normal.4.What does the underlined word“scrub”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Start.B.Cleaning.C.Shake.D.Example.5

13、.What is important while using coke to clean car windows?A.Use a dry cloth.B.Rub the window lightly.C.Dont pour too much coke.D.Clean the sugary matter thoroughly.6.For which purpose does coke have to be mixed with other material?A.To get rid of the black on the pot.B.To breakdown the rust,C.To remo

14、ve smells.D.To clean windows.7.What type of writing is this text?A.An advertisement.B.A review.C.A news report.D.A practical guide.CEver wondered if dogs can learn new words?Yes,say researchers as they have found that talented dogs may havethe ability to grasp new words after hearing them only four

15、times.While previous evidence seems to show that most dogs do not learn words,unless eventually very well trained,afew individuals have shown some extraordinary abilities,according to a study published in the journal ScientificReports.“We wanted to know under which conditions the gifted dogs may lea

16、rn novel words”said researcher xuekwClaudia Fugazza from theEtvsLorndUniversityinHungary.For the study,the team involved two gifted dogs,Whisky and Vicky Nina.The team exposed the dogs to the new words in two different conditions.In the exclusion-based task,presented with seven known toys and one ne

17、w toy,the dogs were able to select thenew toy when presented with a new name.Researchers say this proves that dogs can choose by exclusion whenfaced with a new word,they selected the only toy which did not have a known name.However,this was not the way they would learn the name of the toy.In fact,wh

18、en they were presented with onemore equally new name to test their ability to recognize the toy by its name,the dogs got totally confused andfailed.The other condition,the social one,where the dogs played with their owners who pronounced the name of thetoy while playing with the dog,proved to be the

19、 successful way to learn the name of the toy,even after hearing itonly 4 times.“The rapid learning that we observed seems to equal childrens ability to learn many new words at afast rate around the age of 18 months,”Fugazza says.“But we do not know whether the learning mechanisms(机制)behind this lear

20、ning are the same for humans and dogs.”To test whether most dogs would learn words this way,20 other dogs were tested in the same condition,but noneof them showed any evidence of learning the toy names,confirming that the abilityto learn words rapidly in theabsence of formal training is very rare an

21、d is only present in a few gifted dogs.8.What was the purpose of the study published in Scientific Reports?A.To better train dogs ability to learn new words.B.To further confirm previous evidence about dogs.C.To prove extraordinary memory abilities of gifted dogs.D.To explore favorable conditions fo

22、r gifted dogs new-word learning.9.How did the dogs react when exposed to two new names in the first condition?A.Slow to understand.B.Quick to learn.C.At a loss.D.In a panic.10.What was found about dogs new-word learning in the social condition?A.Learning through playing applied to most dogs.B.The so

23、cial condition helped dogs learn new words.CDogs new-word learning turned out to be less effective.D.Dogs shared similar learning mechanisms with children.11.Which of the following is the best title for the text?A.Gifted Dogs Can Learn New Words Rapidly.B.Dogs Identify Newly-named Toys by Exclusion.

24、C.Dogs Can Acquire Vocabulary through Tons of Training.D.Gifted Dogs Have Similar Learning Abilities to Humans.DPeople saved a 20-foot orca(虎鲸)that was stuck between rocks on an Alaskan shore by continuouslypouring water over it and protecting it from birds who circled above the defenseless whale.Th

25、e whale was ultimately saved after a six-hour,labor-intensive life-saving operation.Someone spotted thelarge whale on the Prince of Wales Island near the coast of British Columbia on the morning of July 29th.TheCoast Guard was called around 9 a.m.local time.Chance Strickland,the captain of a private

26、 yacht in Alaska,andhis crew anchored and began life-saving action that were videoed by Aroon Melane and posted on the Internet.Strickland could hear the orca calling out to killer whales swimming in the area.People on other boatsstopped with water and buckets to pour water over the animal.“There we

27、re tears coming out of its eyes,”Mr.Strickland told the local newspaper.“It was pretty sad.”The group of people formed a chain that passed buckets of seawater back and forth and poured the water onthe orca,which seemed to liven it up.It made a noise and raised its tail when it got water.The National

28、 Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA)was called in,which can be seen on the videousing a machine to spray amist of seawater on the orca,which doubled as a way to keep the whale cool and scarethe large group of birds that were hoping to feast on the beast.Melane said in her video that the orc

29、a was stranded(搁浅)for about six hours until the tide came inandswept it back into the ocean.The group efforts of Stricklands crew and the NOAA saved the 13-year-old killerwhale.12.Why did birds circle above the orca?A.They were eager to eat it.B.They wished to protect it.C.They were attracted by the

30、 people.D.They wanted to find a place to rest.13.What did Strickland do immediately after finding the whale?A.Posted pictures online.B.Called friends for help.C.Took action to save it.D.Videoed the trapped animal.14.Why did the whale make a noise and raise its tail?A.To express its eager for water.B

31、.To extend its thanks to people.C.To call out to its fellow whales.D.To show its power and sadness.15.Which can be the best title for the text?A.Killer Whale Got SavedB.The Orca Inspired KindnessC.Combined Efforts WantedD.Animals and Humans United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

32、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 can be difficult to start a hobby.You may not know where to begin or you may have come across one thatneeds expensive equipment(装备)._16_It doesnt need a lot of materials and is available(可获得的)to youin your area to find a low-cost hobby,and pick something th

33、at is interesting to you.Begin a collection.Many different collections can be started with little or no cost._17_Look for rocks,plant leaves and flowers,or insects you can keep.Another way is to begin to collect something in your house,suchas saving bottle-caps._18_YouTube contains varieties of musi

34、c you can listen to for free.Besides,you can discover musicyou like by using online radio stations or services including Pandora and Spotify.By exposing(使接触)yourself tonew music,you can turn music into a relaxing hobby without having to buy albums.Learn a game.Games are like sports and often benefit

35、 from being shared in the community.Game groups willoften supply board games at no cost to you.In addition,libraries and schools may have video game groups forchildren and adults.You can also play a wide variety of free online games with people around you._19_.If these things fail to attract you,ask

36、 experts about how to begin.Find hobbyists and ask those who areexperienced in your possible hobby for the least cost of materials you need to start._20_Youll be surprisedthat you dont need as much equipment as you imagined.A.Listen to music.B.One way to do this is to go outside.C.Ask yourself what

37、your favorite music is.D.How and where to find one collection is up to you.E.Use the site M to see what groups are in your area.F.The truth is that many hobbies can be started without much money.G.This will help you figure out whether or not a hobby fits into your budget(预算).第二部分第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分语言运用（

38、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A little girl,named Starry,was playing outside her grandmothers apartment building.Her mom,Marina,keptan eye on the_21_from a window.At about 4 pm,Starry walked around the cornerof the buildi

39、ng to get herbike and_22_.“I took my eyes_23_her for five minutes,and she was gone,”says Marina.“I knew somethingwas_24_,”she adds,_25_when she saw that Starrys bike was_26_here and found an old credit cardher daughter had been playing with_27_near the bike.Marina called 911.Policemen came soon,bloc

40、king off streets and_28_the neighborhood.Officers handed out a photo ofthe blond(金发)girl.Many people joined in.Temar Boggs,15,was with some friends helping his elderly neighbor when one searcher_29_them andasked if theyd seen the girl._30_the boys,none of them had seen her.Temar was approached with

41、a photoof Starry.“I_31_that I was going to find her,”he says.He borrowed a bike from a friend and sped away.Theboy searched without a plan,_32_keeping a sharp eye out as he rode on.Then Temar_33_a car driving down a side street and turning back,_34_the driver wasunfamiliar with the neighborhood.He f

42、ollowed it.The car pulled an_35_U-turn at the top of a hilla groupof policemen had gathered there.The car passed the boy as it circled back_36_the hill.Temar madeeye contact(接触)with the manbehind the wheel,and spied a tiny blond girl in the passenger seat.Temar_37_knew“it was her,for sure.”The boy_3

43、8_fast after the car,but the driver kept moving,slowly winding his way through theneighborhood._39_,the driver pulled the car to the street side a few hundred feet ahead of him andpushed open the passenger-side door.Starry_40_out of the car.The kidnapper(绑架者)sped away butwas caught by the police the

44、 next day.21.A.buildingB.girlC.bikeD.policeman22.A.hidB.escapedC.disappearedD.left23.A.offB.forC.toD.above24.A.wrongB.difficultC.specialD.dangerous25.A.unfortunatelyB.formallyC.especiallyD.probably26.A.yetB.evenC.alsoD.still27.A.envelopedB.abandonedC.broughtD.presented28.A.disturbingB.enteringC.sear

45、chingD.exploring29.A.annoyedB.invitedC.inspiredD.approached30.A.According toB.As a result ofC.In spite ofD.Depending on31.A.learnedB.agreedC.feltD.proved32.A.hurriedlyB.carefullyC.properlyD.simply33.A.passedB.spottedC.missedD.followed34.A.so thatB.even thoughC.as ifD.in case35.A.sharpB.majorC.awfulD

46、.vast36.A.alongB.aroundC.downD.toward37.A.certainlyB.lyC.immediatelyD.nearly38.A.circledB.droveC.ranD.rode39.A.CautiouslyB.FinallyC.GraduallyD.Wildly40.A.slippedB.ranC.cycledD.walked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Many of us are raised with the

47、 saying“Waste not,want not.”None of us,however,can_41._(complete)avoid waste in our life.Whether we waste our potential talents,our own time,our_42._(limit)natural resource,ourmoney_43._other peoples time,each of us can become more aware and careful.The smallest good habitscan make a big_44._(differ

48、).Its a good feeling to know in our hearts we are doing our best in theworld_45._is in serious trouble.By focusing on_46._(save)oil,water,paper,food and clothing,we areplaying_47._vital part in cutting down on waste.We must keep reminding_48._(we)that it is easier to get into something than to get o

49、ut of it.Actually,sever damage_49._(do)to our land is fairly recent in the history of our evolution.Its time for us to say no towaste so that our grandchildrens children_50._(be)able to develop well.We cant solve all the problemsof waste,but we can encourage mindfulness.第四部分第四部分写作（共两节，满分写作（共两节，满分404

50、0 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；2只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。Dear Joe,Thanks for you mail.Im glad to know you are interesting i