2020届日照第一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届日照第一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案届日照第一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷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 ANothing beats live music,but the venue makes a difference.When youre able to score tickets to anincredible concert in

2、an incredible place,you wont forget the experience.Here are some of the coolest musicvenues from around the world.If you havent been to any of these,youve got some traveling to do.Red Rocks,Morrison,the United StatesRed Rocks might be the most beautiful and famous venue in the United States.At 6,450

3、 feet above sea level,Red Rocks is a geologically formed natural stage.Its massive sandstone provides a perfect stage for jam bands.Ifyoure into the blues and jazz,youll have no trouble finding something in line with your interests.Meet Factory,Prague,Czech RepublicSmallest venues on this list,Meet

4、Factory is an art gallery,theater,and music venue.The venue onlyaccommodates 1,000 people,so you wont see any huge names come through.Still,its a great place to seeup-and-coming local acts,and if youve got an eye for contemporary art,youll love your time here.Arena of Nmes,Nmes,FranceOriginally buil

5、t around A.D.70,the Arena of Nimes presents concertgoers with an interesting question:Should they enjoy the music,or marvel at the architecture?The Arena is,after all,one of the worldsbest-preserved Roman theaters.Many major touring acts plan stops at the Arena of Nimes,especially during thevenues a

6、nnual festival.Sydney Opera House,Sydney,AustraliaThe Sydney Opera House is one of the worlds most famous performing venues.Is also one of the mostdistinctive buildings in Sydney,thanks to the breathtaking design by Danish architect Utzon.It hosts about 40events per week,so whether youre into jazz,r

7、ock,classical music,or opera,youll find something to watch.1.Where can you enjoy music in natural beauty?A.At Red Rocks.B.At Meet Factory.C.At Arena of Nimes.D.AtSydney Opera House.2.What is special about Meet Factory?A.It enjoys breathtaking scenery.B.It hosts both musical and artistic events.C.It

8、is the largest venue of all.D.It is famous for contemporary music.3.What do the listed music venues have in common?A.They have a long history.B.They are built near the sea.C.They accommodate thousands of people.D.They are beautiful tourist attractions.BMy family and I never talked about school as th

9、e ticket to a future.I was in theclassroom,but I wasnt thereto learn to write,read or even speak.When it was my turn to read,I wanted to hide.I was 13 years old,but Ialready hated being who I was.I had an English teacher,Mr.Creech,who knew I couldnt read.In one of my first lessons the teacher said t

10、hatanyone who had a reading age below six had to stand up.I felt so embarrassed.But at the same time,it made merealize that I needed to change the situation.I was determined it wouldnt happen again.Later that day,Mr.Creechencouraged me and promised he would try his best to help me learn to read.From

11、 then on,I never gave uppracticing reading.Then when I was 41 years old,one day,I planned to fly back toTexasto visit my friends and family.On my wayfrom the airport,I saw Mr.Creech buying himself a drink.I rushed over and reached into my pocket to pay for him.“Do I know you？”he asked.“Yes,sir,you d

12、o know me，”I answered excitedly.“My name is Anthony Hamilton.You taught me English.”The look on his face told me that he remembered the boy hed once encouraged.“Im so glad I had a chance to see you，”I said.“And Mr.Creech,I have great news to share.”I told him I hadlearned to read.But that wasnt all.

13、I had become a published author and an active speaker.“The next time youget another Anthony Hamilton in your classroom,please encourage him to read as well，”I added.The experts say what once worried me has a name：dyslexia(诵读困难).But I can tell you it was a lack ofdesire for education.4.Why did the au

14、thor want to hide?A.Because he felt sorry for himself.B.Because he hated being laughed at.C.Because he couldnt read at all.D.Because he didnt have a ticket.5.Which of the following could best describe Mr.Creech?A.Considerate and dutiful.B.thoughtful and enthusiastic.C.Emotional and devoted.D.Friendl

15、y and wise.6.Why couldnt the author read before meeting Mr.Creech?A.Because his reading age was not long enough.B.Because his parents didnt teach him how to read.C.Because he was afraid of reading before the class.D.Because he didnt have inner driving force to learn to read.7.What can we infer from

16、the passage?A.Mr.Creech taught two students called Anthony Hamilton.B.The author had become a published author and an active speaker.C.Dyslexia was just the reason that made the author unable to read.D.The author was grateful to Mr.Creech.COne day when I was 5,my mother criticized me for not finishi

17、ng my rice and I got angry.I wanted to playoutside and not to be made to finish eating my old rice.In my angry motion to open the screen door(纱门)withmy foot,I kicked back about a 12-inch part of the lower left hand corner of the new screen door.But I had noregret,for I was happy to be playing in the

18、 backyard with my toys.Today,I know if my child had done what I did,I would have criticized my child,and told him about howexpensive this new screen door was,and I would have delivered a spanking(打屁股)for it.But my parents neversaid a word.They left the corner of the screen door pushed out,creating a

19、n opening,a crack in the defenseagainst unwanted insects.For years,every time I saw that corner of the screen,it would remind me of my mistake from time to time.For years,I knew that everyone in my family would see that hole and remember who did it.For years,every time Isaw a fly buzzing in the kitc

20、hen,I would wonder if it came in through the hole that I had created with my angryfoot.I would wonder if my family members were thinking the same thing,silently blaming me every time a flyinginsectentered our home,making life more terrible for us all.My parents taught me a valuable lesson,one that a

21、spanking or stern(严厉的)words perhaps could not deliver.Their silent punishment for what I had done delivereda hundred stern messages to me.Aboveall,it has helped me become a more patient person and not burst out soeasily.8.When the author damaged the door,his parents _.A.scolded him for what he had d

22、oneB.left the door unrepairedC.told him how expensive it wasD.gave him a spanking9.How did the author feel every time he saw the damaged door?A.He felt ashamed of his uncontrolled anger at that time.B.He found that his family members no longer liked him.C.He found it destroyed the happy atmosphere a

23、t his home.D.He felt he had to work hard to make up for(弥补)the damage.10.The experience may cause the author _.A.to hide his anger away from othersB.not to go against his parents willC.to have a better control of himselfD.not to make mistakes in the future11.What of the following is the main idea of

24、 this passage?A.Adults should ignore their childrens bad behavior.B.Parents shouldnt educate their children.C.What is the best way to become a more patient person?D.Silent punishment may have a better effect on educating people.DAvi Loeb,a scientist,believes that we are not alone in the universe.The

25、 belief fits withLoebs alien spaceshiptheory that at least one alien spaceship might be flying over the orbit of Jupiter,which won the internationalattention last year.Astronomers inHawaiifound the first known interstellar object in late 2017.It was a bit of light moving so fastpast the sun that it

26、could only have come from another star.Almost every astronomer on the planet was trying tofigure out how the object,called“Oumuamua”got to our far-away part of the Milky way galaxy.“One possibility isthat Oumuamua is debris from an advanced technological equipment,”Loeb said.“Technology comes froman

27、other solar system just showed up at our door.”“Oumuamua is not an alien spaceship,”Paul Sutter,another scientist wrote.He suggested Loeb was seekingpublicity.Most scientists think“Oumuamua”is some sort of rock.They think it could be an icy wandering comet.Loeb says that“Oumuamuas”behavior means it

28、cant be a block of rock shaped like a long photo.He thinksits more likely an object thats very long and thin,perhaps like a long pancake or a ships sail.Loeb says that ifsomeone shows him evidence thatcontradictshis beliefs,he will immediately give in.Loeb believes himself a truth-teller and risk-ta

29、ker in an age of very safe,too-quiet scientists.“The worst thingthat can happen to me is that I would be relieved of my management duties,and that would give me even moretime to focus on science,”Loeb says.He said he wouldnt mind giving up all the titles he had and returning to theIsraeli farming vi

30、llage where he grew up.12.What does Loeb say about“Oumuamua”?A.It is an icy comet.B.It looks like a long photo.C.It is actually some sort of rock.D.It may come from another alien civilization.13.What does the underlined word“contradicts”in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Goes against.B.Relies on.C.Turns

31、 to.D.Searches for.14.What do you think of Loeb?A.He is foolish.B.He is unsatisfied with his titles.C.He is a firm believer in scientific truth.D.He is uncertain about his career future.15.Whats the best title for the text?A.Have Aliens Paid a Visit in Spaceships?B.Do We Really Know about Space Theo

32、ry?C.Scientists Are Working on High TechnologyD.Astronomers Are Encouraging Space Travel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Cuddling and hugging arent for everyone.Some people feel uncomfortable when others touchthem,butnearly90percent ofparti

33、cipants intheTouch Test reported likingphysical affection fromtheirpartners._16_We are born as cuddlers,and we never really outgrow it.People who got regular cuddles were less likely to get sick when exposed to a cold virus.Snuggles(依偎)caneven reduce physical pain,especially if the person you are to

34、uching is someone you feel close to._17_Thechemical triggered by touch helps reduce the fight-or-flight impulses that stress produces,helping you fall asleepfaster.It also aidsdigestion,making for a more restful sleep._18_It can be lying next to each other in bed,or other types of loving touches.If

35、one way doesnt feelright,try something else.Foot rubs,head rubs,hand-holding,laying your head or someones chest,sitting side byside on the couch with legs touchingall these things countThere are even different types of hugs.For people who arent fully comfortable with physical touch,itsimportant to s

36、tart slow,both in the quantity and quality of physical contact.Take the time to find out what yourhug partner likes,and what your friends and loved ones enjoy._19_Dont focus only on snuggling with your partner.Children are natural cuddlers in view of their strong sense ofsecurity and warmth.Appropri

37、ate cuddling between parents and kids helps form tight,loving bonds._20_Petsare awesome snuggle buddies.Theres a reason why therapy animals existpetting and loving animals can helpyou feel better.This can be especially important for people who dont have a human companion to cuddle with.A.Body langua

38、ge is often harder to fakeB.Cuddlers and snugglers also sleep betterC.Learn to speak their physical love language.D.While doing it,say something loving to increase your affection.E.You can also look beyond humans to meet your cuddling needsF.The instinct to seek out human touch is stronger than most

39、 of us realize.G.Not all cuddling is created equal,and there is more than one way to do it.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I used to hate running.It seemed too hard,and being pushed outside my comfor

40、t zone was not what Iwas_21_to do.My husband Charles had been a serious competitive_22_for many years.Afterourmarriage,he wouldnt_23_talking about how much he missed it.So he picked it up again,and after about ayear,I started to_24_him at the track.Just a few weeks later,Charles_25_us both up for af

41、ive-kilometer race.I_26_about doing it.It was too soon.But on the race day,there I was.The gun_27_.Thousands of runners pushed forward.The firstkilometer was tough.“I dont think Im gonna make it.”I was already breathing_28_and painfully aware ofthegroup of runners pounding past me.“No,youre doing gr

42、eat,”said Charles.He was trying to encourage me,toget me focused on something else_29_my discomfort.“I cant,”I said,barely audibly(听得见地).He trieda_30_way to persuade me.“Just make it to that house and lets see how you_31_.”After another minute I saw the three-kilometer mark.All I could think of was

43、that I was dying and that myhusband made me_32_.“Miserable”doesnt even begin to describe how I felt.“Youll be fine.Youve gotless than a kilometer to go.”I rounded a corner,and saw both sides of the street_33_with people watchingthe race,all cheering the runners on.I willed my_34_to keep going.Then I

44、 looked up and saw the clock.The seconds ticking away gave me_35_.I knew that if I_36_finished this race I would achievesomething._37_,I straightened up and kicked it.I had my arms held higher when I passed through thefinish line.A volunteer_38_a medal around my neck.“You did great!Im so proud of yo

45、u!”Charles was_39_that Id made it.“That was AMAZING!I want todo another race.This running stuff is amazing!”I proudly_40_my medal on our way to the post-racefestivities.My lungs and my comfort zone both expanded.21.A.acceptedB.permittedC.pushedD.raised22.A.runnerB.policemanC.doctorD.lawyer23.A.regre

46、tB.mindC.stopD.forget24.A.followB.attendC.joinD.urge25.A.signedB.pickedC.turnedD.looked26.A.caredB.hesitatedC.wonderedD.inquired27.A.went offB.went outC.broke offD.broke out28.A.smoothlyB.heavilyC.quicklyD.abruptly29.A.or ratherB.more thanC.rather thanD.better than30.A.pleasantB.reasonableC.casualD.

47、different31.A.reactB.describeC.feelD.realize32.A.ashamedB.painfulC.embarrassedD.nervous33.A.busyB.popularC.readyD.thick34.A.armsB.mindC.heartD.legs35.A.strengthB.patienceC.expectationD.wisdom36.A.formallyB.immediatelyC.normallyD.actually37.A.HoweverB.ThereforeC.YetD.Instead38.A.rewardedB.handedC.put

48、D.presented39.A.thrilledB.amusedC.shockedD.frozen40.A.enjoyedB.kissedC.keptD.ignored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Bacolod,the_41._(five)largest city of the Philippines,is called the City of Smiles.It reflects the localspositive attitude towar

49、ds daily life.Tourists from all over the world_42._(welcome)by local people.Bacolod,one of the cities with the best quality of life in the Philippines,has fresh air and wonderful urban greenery space.MassKara Festival appeared_43._the first time in the early 1980s.And it takes place in October every

50、year.There are various celebrations,such as street performances,mask-making_44._(compete)and parades.During the festival,people_45._(put)on masks and color1 ful folk costumes spill into the streets,which_46._(transform)narrow streets into a sea of joy.If you pay a little attention,you will find that