1、2020-2021学年第一学期高三年级期中考试英语试卷 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，共12页。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信 息条形码粘贴区。 2选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书 写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。3请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效； 在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。4作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。5. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。第一部分 听力（
2、共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1分，满分5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What will the man buy?A. A tie. B. A wallet. C. A pen. 2. Why does the man refuse the invitation?A. To have a rest. B. To write a paper. C. To take a class. 3. What
3、will the man do next?A. Clean the yard. B. Watch a movie. C. Wash his clothes. 4. Who plays tennis best in the womans opinion? A. David. B. Mike. C. Steven. 5. What is the woman doing?A. Making a request. B. Making a complaint. C. Making a suggestion. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,
4、从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟；听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。 6. Where does the man want to go first?A. A cinema. B. A square. C. A hotel. 7. How does the woman suggest the man go to the mall?A. By subway. B. By bus. C. On foot. 听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。 8.
5、 What is the man going to attend?A. A wedding. B. A business event. C. An anniversary party. 9. What does the man agree to adjust?A. The color of his jacket. B. The style of his shirt buttons. C. The sleeve length of his jacket. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What do the mans parents want him to be?A. A histo
6、rian. B. A scientist.C. A doctor. 11. In what subject did the man get an A?A. French. B. History. C. Science. 12. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Study medicine. B. Talk to his parents. C. Take the exam again. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Which place did the man visit first?A. A castle. B. A mus
7、eum. C. A church. 14. What did the man like in the museum?A. Old paintings. B. Old stamps. C. Old clocks. 15. What does the man think of the castle?A. Its dangerous. B. Its boring. C. Its special. 16. What did the man buy?A. A book. B. Some postcards. C. A model church. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Why is
8、the speaker giving the talk?A. To introduce a club. B. To invite the listeners to a party. C. To inform the listeners of a change. 18. Where will the party be held?A. At the Irish Club. B. At the LaFleur Club. C. At the Rodolfo Club. 19. What do the listeners have to pay for themselves? A. A buffet.
9、 B. Soft drinks. C. Wine. 20. How does the speaker suggest going to the party? A. By bus. B. By car. C. By subway.第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AMother Nature is a cruel mistress. Why? Read on to find the answer.VeniceThis iconic city is sinking rapid
10、ly. The canals that make up the streets of Venice rise 2mm every year, making relics of history go under the surface of water and destroying architecture. Experts warn that without intervention (干预) , this city will disappear back into the water at an even faster rate, consumed by rising sea level f
11、rom melting polar ice caps.Machu PicchuThese iconic ruins have drawn adventurous tourists into the mountains of South America. The forces of natural erosion (侵蚀) have been accelerated by tourism and this landmark faces severe influence from increasing foot traffic. The Peruviar government recently s
12、uggested a cable car that would cut out the intense hike up to the ruins, making the site instantly accessible to millions, but the future of Machu Picchu remains uncertain.Glacier National ParkPerhaps youve heard that the ice caps are melting. But nowhere is more apparent in the United States than
13、in Glacier National Park. Estimates indicate that the glaciers that are part of the beauty of this national landmark will disappear entirely in the next two decades.The Great Barrier ReefHidden from view beneath the waves, the Great Barrier Reef has been rapidly dying off. Nearly fifty percent of co
14、ral which once occupied a large area is gone, destroyed by pollution and disease.21.What can we learn about Machu Picchu?A. Its famous for cable cars. B. It will soon turn away all visitors.C. It bears a heavy burden of tourism. D. Its well preserved by the locals.22. Which place probably needs visi
15、tors to dive into the water to enjoy its beauty?A. The Great Barrier Reef. B. Machu Picchu.C. Glacier National Park. D. Venice. 23. What do the above attractions have in common?A. They all have a long history. B. Theyre all threatened by climate.C. Theyre all in danger of disappearing. D. Theyre all
16、 well-known for natural scenery.B All Ric O Barry wanted was to stop the dolphin-killing, so he headed to this seaside Japanese town, Taiji. The American activist, who is the star of a new award-winning documentary that portrays the dolphin-killing here, got an unwelcome reception when he showed up
17、here this week for the start of the annual hunt. His movie, The Cove (海豚湾), directed by National Geographic photographer Louie Psihoyos, was released in the United States a month ago but has not yet to come out in Japan. Scenes in the film, some of which were shot secretly, show fishermen banging on
18、 metal poles stuck in the water to create a wall of sound that scares the dolphins, which have supersensitive sonar (声纳系统) , and sends them fleeing into a cove. There, the fishermen sometimes pick a few to be sold for aquarium shows, for as much as $150, 000. They kill the others, spearing the anima
19、ls repeatedly until the water turns red. The meat from one dolphin is worth about 50, 000 yen, and is sold at supermarkets across Japan. Greenpeace and other groups have tried to stop the hunt for years. Activists hope The Cove will bring the issue to more people internationally, and eventually in J
20、apan. Already, the Australian town of Broome dropped its 28-year sister-city relationship with Taiji last month, partly because of the movie. “Some regions have a tradition of eating dolphin meat,” said fisheries official Toshinori Uoya. “Dolphin-killing may be negative for our international image,
21、but it is not something orders can stop.”The town government in Taiji, which has made whales and dolphins its trademark, refused to comment about The Cove, or the growing international criticism against dolphin-killing. Many in Taiji take the dolphin hunt for granted as part of everyday life. They a
22、re defensive about The Cove, seeing themselves as powerless victims of overseas pressure to end a simple and honest way of making a living. 24. Viewers can learn from The Cove _. A. the beautiful Japanese seaside town Taiji B. the advanced techniques to catch dolphins C. the sale of dolphin meat aro
23、und the world D. the cruel and bloody dolphin-killing25. What is the response to The Cove on the Japanese side? A. Japanese officials decided to ban dolphin-killing. B. The town government in Taiji kept silent on criticism. C. Taiji broke up with its western sister-city Broome. D. Most Japanese peop
24、le were against eating dolphin meat. 26. What does the underlined word “defensive” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Protecting themselves against criticism. B. Making the determination to change. C. Attacking those against dolphin-killing. D. Feeling guilty for killing dolphins. 27. What can
25、we infer from the passage? A. The Cove has not influenced Japans international image. B. The Cove has brought international attention to dolphin-killing.C. Taijis dolphin-killing industry has been seriously damaged. D. Many people in Japan have seen The Cove in the cinema.CRainforestsarehometoarichv
26、arietyofmedicinalplants,food,birdsandanimals.Can you believe that a single bush in the Amazon may have more species of ants than those of the whole of Britain? About 480 varieties of trees may be found in just one hectare of rainforest. Rainforests are the lungs of the planet, storing vast quantitie
27、s of carbon dioxide and producing a significant amount of the worlds oxygen. Rainforests have their own perfect system for ensuring their own survival. The tall trees makea canopy (树冠层) of branches and leaves which protect themselves, smaller plants, and the forest animals from heavy rain, intense d
28、ry heat from the sun and strong winds. Amazingly, the trees grow in such a way that their leaves and branches, although close together, never actually touch those of another tree. Scientists think this is the plants way to prevent the spread of any tree diseases and make life more difficult for leaf
29、-eating insects like caterpillars. To survive in the forest, animalsmust climb, jump or fly across the gaps. The ground floor of the forest is not alltangled leaves and bushes, like in films, but is actually fairly clear. It is where dead leaves turn into food for the trees and other forest life.The
30、y are not called rainforests for nothing! Rainforests can generate 75% of their own rain. At least 80 inches of rain a year is normal and in some areas there may be as much as 430 inches of rain annually. In just two hours, streams can riseten to twenty feet. The humidity of large rainforests contri
31、butes to the formation of rainclouds that may travel to other countries in need of rain.28. What can we learn about rainforests from the first paragraph? A. They produce oxygen.B. They cover a vast area.C. They are well managed.D. They are rich in wildlife.29.Which of the following contributes most
32、to the survival of rainforests?A. Heavy rain. B. Big trees. C. Small plants. D. Forest animals.30. Why do the leaves and branches of different trees avoid touching each other?A. For more sunlight.B. For more growing space.C. For self-protection.D. For the detection of insects.31.What can be a suitab
33、le title for the text?A. Weather in RainforestsB. The Law of the JungleC. Animals in the AmazonD. Life-Giving RainforestsD Parents around the world often urge children to wash their hands over and over again. It can be difficult, however, to get children to remember to wash. But what if washing hand
34、s was connected to a fun, creative activity? What if instead of simply reaching for the soap, a machine could drop it right into your hands?Well, such a machine was recently built by a boy and his sister in the U. S. state of Maryland as part of a creative competition. The not-for-profit Rube Goldbe
35、rg Organization is holding the competition.Every year, the Rube Goldberg competition assigns a specific task, considering inventions that use complex systems to carry out a simple everyday task. At first, the task for 2020 was supposed to be “turn on a light.” But when the COVID-19 broke out, the ta
36、sk was changed to “ drop a bar of soap into someones hand.”Those taking part in the competition are schoolchildren. But with schools closed to slow the spread of the virus, organizers changed the rules. This year, the team can include any family members and people were asked to send in recordings of
37、 the machines to compete. One thing has not changed. The machine must complete the task in less than 10 steps.In Maryland, the Diel family wanted to enter. So, Caitlin and her brother Ben designed and built their own Rube Goldberg machine. Next, they had to demonstrate that it could complete the tas
38、k, involving throwing the soap just right to be caught in someones hand. After 106 failed attempts, they finally had success. With their video demonstration, they can now enter the competition.Dr. Anne Glowinski teaches child psychiatry（精神病学）at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
39、She said that “creativity and play” connects with children. It is better than the message. “We have to wash our hands because of this horrible virus”, Glowinski added.32.What might be a task of inventions assigned by the Rube Goldberg competition?A. Writing a novel.B. Exploring nature.C. Sweeping th
40、e floor.D. Painting the house.33.What change has been made to the rules of the competition this year?A. All kinds of inventions are admitted.B. A video of the entry is qualified to enter.C. Teachers are encouraged to get involved.D. The task must be finished within 10 steps.34.What does Glowinski th
41、ink of the invention?A. Practical.B. Unnecessary.C. Economical. D. Complicated.35.Whats the purpose of the text?A. To advocate the habit of washing hands.B. To call on schoolchildren to compete in a contest.C. To encourage more inventions from everyday items.D. To introduce a contest making hand-was
42、hing fun for kids.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Talking with your doctorTalking freely with your doctor can make you feel better and give your doctor the information she or he needs to give you the best care. Dont be afraid or embarrassed to discuss something that i
43、s bothering you. 36 Stay positive.Go to your doctors visits with a good attitude. 37 Think teamwork! Think positive! Keep track of how you are feeling. 38 This will make it easier for you to answer questions about your symptoms and how medicines make you feel. It also makes it easier for you to brin
44、g up anything that you are worried about. Make sure to be honest about how you feel and how long youve felt that way. 39 Your medical history is a list of your illness, treatments, what the doctors told you to do, and anything else you think your doctor should know. Also, if you are allergic to any
45、medicine, be sure to mention that to your doctor. Ask questions.Do not be afraid to ask your doctor any questions you have. To remember all the questions you have when you are not in the doctors office, write them down and bring the list with you to your appointment. 40 Remember - theres no such thi
46、ng as a stupid question. If you dont understand the answer to a question ask the doctor to explain it again until you do understand.A. This will make getting answers easier.B. Here are some tips for talking with your doctor.C. You can talk to another doctor if the treatments dont work.D. Before your
47、 doctors visit, keep notes on how you are feeling.E. Remember, your doctor and other caregivers are on your side.F. Bring your medical history including a list of your current medicines.G. Writing down what the doctor says will help you remember important information. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 （共20小
48、题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A, B, C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Jazz is a popular form of music. But no one knows exactly when it came into 41 . In contrast to classical music, which follows formal European traditions, Jazz is 42 and free-form.The 43 of this music are as interesting as the music itse
49、lf. Jazz was 44 by American blacks, who were brought to the Southern states as slaves. They were sold to plantation owners and forced to work long hours in the cotton and tobacco fields. This work was hard and life was 45 . When a black died, his friends and relatives formed a procession to 46 the b
50、ody to the cemetery.A band often 47 the procession. On the way to the cemetery the band played slow, solemn music suited to the 48 . But on the way home the 49 changed. Spirits lifted. Everybody was happy. Death had removed one of their members, 50 the living were glad to be alive. The band played 5
51、1 music, improvising on both the harmony and the melody of the tunes presented at the funeral. This music made everyone want to dance. It was an early form of Jazz.Music has always been 52 in black peoples life. Coming mainly from West Africa, those who were brought to America already 53 a rich musi
52、cal tradition. This music 54 on religious ceremonies 55 dancing, singing, clapping, and stamping to the 56 of a drum were important forms of musical and rhythmic 57 . As these people settled 58 their new life in the plantations of the South, music 59 its importance. In the fields, they 60 work songs
53、. Singing made the hard work go faster.41. A. powerB. beingC. conflictD. effect42. A. simultaneousB. continuousC. spontaneousD. adventurous43.A. generationsB. sourcesC. causesD. origins44. A. contributedB. discoveredC. inventedD. generated45. A. littleB. shortC. slight D. small46. A. fetchB. carryC.
54、 liftD. drop47. A. ledB. accompaniedC. conductedD. guided48. A. deedB. gatheringC. occasionD. assembly49.A. attitudeB. feelingC. emotionD. mood50. A. butB. andC. soD. even51. A. happyB. negativeC. sympatheticD. pessimistic52. A. inferiorB. terribleC. perfectD. important53. A. possessedB. experienced
55、C. acquiredD. encountered54. A. directedB. specializedC. centeredD. majored55. A. thatB. whatC. in thatD. in which56. A. beatB. poundC. pulseD. crack57. A. conductB. introductionC. expressionD. behavior58. A. onB. forC. down D. into59. A. retrievedB. recycledC. repelledD. regained60. A. made upB. br
56、oke upC. took upD. came up第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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。In any major Indian city, people are seen with an arm outstretched, mobile phone in hand, 61 (smile) widely and clicking away. Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi is said 62 (love) the selfie (自拍), posting pictures onlin
57、e that he has taken with 63 (variety) world leaders.But the pursuit of selfie can sometimes have deadly consequences. India is home to 64 highest number of people who have died while taking photos of 65 (they), with 19 of the worlds 49 recorded selfie-linked deaths since 2014. 66 (early) this month,
58、 an 18-year-old college student on a class picnic lost his balance while taking a selfie 67 top of a rock near a dam. He fell into the water and drowned, along with a classmate 68 jumped in to save him.Since then, the Indian government 69 (declare) 16 no selfie zones across Mumbai, warning people ag
59、ainst taking unnecessary risks. Police have declared “no selfie” in areas considered to be 70 (risk), particularly along the coastline in spots with no railings or fences. Anyone coming into “no selfie” areas, even if they take no photos, will risk a fine of 1,200 rupees ($17.50).第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第
60、一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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：在错的词下画一横线，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。ProtecttraditionalChinesecultureplaysaveryimportantroleinthediversityandinheri
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63、aluableculture.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是学生会主席，受学生会委托，围绕“垃圾分类，保护环境”这一主题，为校宣传栏“英语天地”写一封倡议书，内容包括：1. 倡议的原因和目的；2. 倡议的的具体内容；3. 发出倡议。注意： 1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：垃圾分类garbagesorting区分differentiateDear friends,_ The Students Union听力答案：15CACCB 610AAACC 1115ABACC 1620BCBCA阅读CACDBABDBCDCBAD七选五BEDFA完型 B C D
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67、 usvaluableculture.书面表达参考答案Dear friends,Our school produces a lot of rubbishevery day, such as leftover food, waste paperand plastic bottles, which brings a wide range of environmental problems as well as the waste of resources. Therefore, its time we took immediate action to change the situation. F
68、irst of all, it is necessary for us to raiseawareness of environmental protection and develop the good habit of garbagesorting.Whats more, we should voluntarily differentiate recyclable rubbish from non-recyclablesin our daily life. In a word, if everyone does his / her bit responsibly in garbagesorting, our school will becomebetter and better.The Students Union
