1、衡阳市一中学2020年下学期高三期中考试英语试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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. Where does the man want to meet the woman?A. In the parking lot. B. At the main gate. C. In his office.2. Why does the woman call the ma
2、n?A. To express thanks. B. To give an explanation. C. To make an invitation.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. An opera. B. A singer. C. A dance.4. What will the man do next?A. Try some coffee. B. See his niece. C. Have a hot chocolate.5. What will the woman deal with first?A. The bike
3、. B. The football. C. The window.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What animal is new to the shelter?A. A tiger. B. A lion. C. A bear.7. How much will the woman pay to
4、 visit the shelter?A. $7. B. $12. C. $14.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What does the woman like about Stone Kastell?A. The size. B. The location. C. The facilities.9. Which place costs the most?A. The Sunset. B. Stone Kastell. C. La Guardia.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What particularly attracts the man to Midway?A.
5、Its mountain views. B. Its old buildings. C. Its Ice Castles.11. What will the man do at Soldier Hollow Resort?A. Go skiing. B. Go snowshoeing. C. Go snow tubing.12. How long will the man stay in Midway?A. For a week. B. For two weeks. C. For three weeks.请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. When will the man tour
6、the campus?A. On Monday morning. B. On Monday afternoon. C. On Tuesday afternoon.14. Which year of college are the speakers probably in now?A. The first year. B. The second year. C. The third year.15. What does the man suggest doing on Tuesday morning?A. Attending a lecture. B. Seeking legal advice.
7、 C. Visiting the library.16. What activity will the man take part in on Wednesday afternoon?A. Careers Lecture. B. Student Union Induction. C. Computer Lab Tour.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Why does the speaker recommend working in the computer game industry?A. Its popular. B. Its creative. C. Its well-pa
8、id.18. What did the speaker major in at university?A. Computer. B. Physics. C. History.19. Who inspired the speaker to find a job in the computer game industry?A. His mother. B. His father. C. His uncle.20. What did the speaker do at first at the games company?A. He tested games. B. He wrote program
9、s. C. He did research.第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。AReal Hotels Featured in MoviesTimberline LodgeFeatured in: The ShiningLocated on the south side of Mount Hood, Oregon, Timberline Lodge was used for some shots of the fictional Overlook H
10、otel in this 1980 horror film, based on Stephen Kings best-selling novel. Hotel management asked director Stanley Kubrick not to show room 217 (featured clearly in the book), concerned that future guests would avoid staying there. A nonexistent room number 237 was used instead. Surprisingly, room 21
11、7 is now requested more than any other room.Park Hyatt TokyoFeatured in: Lost in TranslationLocated in the lively Shinjuku district (地区), Park Hyatt Tokyo is a primary setting for Sofia Coppolas film Lost in Translation. Take a drink at the New York Bar on the hotels top floor (where Bill Murrays Bo
12、b Harris spends most of his evenings) and enjoy wonderful 360-degree views of the city and Mount Fuji.Juvet Landscape HotelFeatured in: Ex MachinaThis sci-fi thriller takes place at the remote, ultra-modern home of tech company CEO Nathan Bateman, the inventor of a highly advanced humanoid robot. Hi
13、samazing house is actually the Juvet Landscape Hotel in Valldalen, Norway. Designed to blend in with (与协调) the environment, the hotels rooms feature natural materials and floor-to-ceiling glass windows.The Plaza HotelFeatured in: Home Alone 2: Lost in New YorkAfter accidentally boarding a flight to
14、New York while the rest of his family heads to Florida, 10- year-old Kevin McCallister checks into the Plaza Hotel. For the 25th anniversary of Home Alone 2, the hotel is offering a special “Live Like Kevin” package, which includes an over-the-top ice cream sundae delivered to your room. The Plaza H
15、otel has been featured in several other films, including North by Northwest, Sleepless in Seattle and The Great Gatsby.21. Why was Stanley Kubrick required to use room number 237?A. For safety concerns. B. For welfare concerns.C. For a cultural reason. D. For an economic reason.22. Which hotel shoul
16、d you choose if you want to enjoy a mountain view?A. The Plaza Hotel. B. Park Hyatt Tokyo.C. Timberline Lodge. D. Juvet Landscape Hotel.23. How is the Plaza Hotel different from the other three hotels?A. It is located in a big city. B. It has branches all over the world.C. It has appeared in more th
17、an one film.D. It is designed in harmony with nature.BAll Luciano Faggiano wanted when he purchased the seemingly unremarkable building was to open a restaurant. The only problem was the toilet. Sewage (污物) kept backing up. So Mr. Faggiano asked his two sons to help him dig a trench (沟) and uncover
18、the problem. He predicted the job would take about a week.“We found some underground rooms, so we kept digging, ”said Mr. Faggiano, 60.One week quickly passed, as the father and sons discovered a tomb of the Messapians, who lived centuries ago. Soon, the family discovered a room used to store grain
19、by the ancient Romans. Mr. Faggiano did not initially tell his wife about the extent of the work. His wife soon became suspicious (怀疑的).“We had all these dirty clothes, every day,” she said.“I didnt understand what was going on.”After watching the Faggiano men pull away debris (碎片) in the back seat
20、of the family car, neighbors also became suspicious and informed the authorities. Officials arrived and stopped the digging, warning Mr. Faggiano against operating an unapproved archaeological (考古的) work site. Mr. Faggiano responded that he was just looking for a sewage pipe.A year passed. Finally,
21、Mr. Faggiano was allowed to continue his search for the sewage pipe on condition that officials observed the work. An underground treasure house came into view, as the family uncovered ancient vases, an ancient ring with symbols and more. Today, the building is the Faggiano Museum, an independent ar
22、chaeological museum authorized by the government.Mr. Faggiano is now satisfied with his museum, but he has not forgotten about the restaurant. A few years later, he finally found his sewage pipe. It was, indeed, broken. He has since bought another building and is again planning for a restaurant.“I s
23、till want it, ”he said of the restaurant. “Im very stubborn.”24. Why did Faggiano dig the trench?A. To repair the toilet. B. To lay a sewage pipe.C. To find ancient treasure. D. To bury some dirty clothes.25. What did Faggiano find underground?A. Groundwater. B. A rough shelter.C. An ancient tomb. D
24、. An old Roman city.26. Why did Faggiano have to stop the digging for some time?A. His wife didnt allow him to do it.B. He was unsatisfied with his sons work.C. He didnt get permission from the government.D. His neighbors were annoyed about the noise pollution.27. How did Faggiano deal with the firs
25、t building he bought?A. He sold it. B. He repaired it.C. He donated it to a charity. D. He changed it into a museum.C Electric cars are getting cheaper and their sales are on the rise, but their future success may depend on abandoning a key ingredient: the heavy metal cobalt (钴). The mineral is used
26、 in lithium-ion (锂离子) batteries that power most electric cars, and demand for it is steadily increasing. A new analysis by Elsa Olivetti at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has found that there may be cobalt shortages if we dont start refining (提炼) and recycling it more efficiently or in gr
27、eater quantities. She estimates that global demand for cobalt will rise to between 235,000 and 430,000 tonnes by 2030 an amount that is at least 1.6 times the worlds current ability to refine the metal, as of 2016 figures. Cobalt is often produced as a by-product of copper or nickel mining. It is ex
28、pensive, at around $33,000 per tonne, and also comes with a human cost. Most of the worlds supply 60 per cent comes from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where mining has been linked to child labour and deaths. The new analysis suggests short-term cobalt supply is adequate, but that more mining
29、 exploration, such as in the ocean, is required. In addition, we will need to speed up cobalt recycling by recovering it from batteries in unusable electric cars, laptops and mobile phones. Another option is to shift to batteries that use less cobalt, or none at all. Elon Musks car firm Tesla is in
30、talks with battery manufacturer CATL to use entirely cobalt-free batteries in its China-made cars.Lithium-ion batteries in electric cars commonly use either lithium nickel cobalt aluminium oxide or lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide for their ability to provide a high energy density a key factor
31、in how far an electric car can go on a single charge. For short-range cars made and sold in China, Tesla claims that it will instead use lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO 4 ) (磷酸铁锂) batteries, which are much cheaper and have a longer lifespan (寿命). Besides, they have less of an environmental impact com
32、pared with those needing cobalt. The disadvantage is that they tend to have a lower energy density, reducing how far a car can travel without needing to be charged. LiFePO 4 batteries are already widely used by other Chinese firms , including BYD, the worlds biggest electric car manufacturer.If othe
33、r electric car manufacturers follow internationally, we may be able to reduce our dependence on a limited mineral resource.28. What is Elsa Olivettis prediction? A. Cobalt will be needed badly. B. Cobalt will be recycled efficiently. C. Cobalt will be refined in a different way. D. Cobalt will be re
34、placed by other heavy metals.29. What is a suggested solution to cobalt shortages? A. Turning to renewable energy sources. B. Choosing batteries produced by Tesla. C. Decreasing the number of private vehicles. D. Making the best use of abandoned batteries.30. Compared with lithium-ion batteries, LiF
35、ePO 4 batteries _. A. are more expensive B. are more eco-friendly C. have fewer life cycles D. offer more usable energy31. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Cobalt: a new choice for batteries B. How do lithium-ion batteries work? C. Tesla vs. BYD: a tough competition D. Can electric cars
36、 kick the cobalt habit? D Teenage sailors have been making headlines. A young person alone in a dangerous situation attracts attention and sponsors. Young sailors also attract divided opinions. For example, Jessica Watson was asked by the local government to cancel her voyage; yet the Prime Minister
37、 called her “a hero for young Australians ”when she returned. It seems there is confusion about the competence and independence of young people. One misunderstanding at least should be cleared up: children are not going to sea in an unregulated way. Consider the case of the Dutch girl, Laura Dekker.
38、 When her father agreed to her making a solo (独自的) voyage at age 13, the Dutch Council for Child Care prevented it. The World Sailing Speed Record Council also moved to discourage very young sailors by abolishing their age-based records in early 2009. So community control of children under 16 years
39、already happens. But the case for controlling older teenagers as if they were children is weak. Teenage brains, so the popular psychologists tell us, are likely to make faulty judgements. But such generalisations often do not apply to specific individuals. Between the ages of 14 and 18, teenagers va
40、ry greatly in their abilities. The amount of independence each is allowed should be determined not simply by their age but by negotiations with the relevant, responsible adults. Some teens are certainly inexperienced and capable of childish mistakes, but the ones who attempt dangerous journeys norma
41、lly do so by winning the confidence of hard-headed and well-qualified adult supporters. But it is also wrong to think that any 16-year-old can gain achievements as unusual as Jessica Watsons. Watson seems to suggest they can when she calls herself “an ordinary girl who had a dream”. Her intention is
42、 to encourage teenagers but this can have the opposite effect of making them feel incapable because remarkable accomplishments are beyond them. Should all teens have such dreams? In reality, individuals face varying circumstances that restrict their dreams. Teenage sailors should not be judged by pr
43、econceived (事 先 形 成 的) views about young people. But nor should “ordinary” teenagers feel pressure to achieve extraordinary personal goals. In fact, I believe the example of solo sailing over stresses individualism. The teenage years are when most of us “ordinary” people learn that we can achieve gr
44、eat things in cooperation with others.32. What do we know about Jessica Watson? A. She made a voyage successfully. B. She wants to attract potential sponsors. C. She was discouraged by the Prime Minister. D. She works as a sailor for the local government.33. Why does the author mention the Dutch gir
45、l? A. To praise her for her bravery. B. To stress she was overprotected. C. To show community control of teenage sailors. D. To explain why there is a misunderstanding of teenage sailors.34. What does the author think of teenagers independence? A. It is closely related to their age. B. It often lead
46、s to faulty judgements. C. It is developed through independent journeys. D. It differs hugely from individual to individual.35. What does the author encourage teenagers to do? A. Be engaged in teamwork. B. Work under certain pressure. C. Avoid having preconceived views. D. Make every effort to achie
47、ve their personal goals.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。 Nordic Walking Started in Finland in the early 20th century, Nordic walking used to be a summer training exercise for cross-country skiers. 36_ In that year, a Finnish company invented a new wrist strap (腕带)
48、 system to make the present-day Nordic walking technique possible. Outside of Finland, Nordic walking has been well received in Austria, Germany, Norway and Sweden. 37_ Nordic walking is great for people who are looking for a smart physical activity with maximum health benefits, combined with fun an
49、d convenience. Nordic walking takes fitness walking to a new level by adding poles to produce an incredible upper body workout. 38_ Besides, it also takes stress off your ankles, knees and hip joints (髋关节). 39_ Nordic walking is no different. For best fitness results and physical safety, ensure that
50、 you use only Nordic walking poles which have been specifically designed for this sport. Dont try to use skiing or hiking poles which are designed and meant to be for a totally different purpose. When you walk normally and carry poles with you, it is called the “2-wheel drive”. As soon as you hold t
51、he poles properly and start using your upper body, youre now in the 4-wheel drive. Every step should begin with the heel touching the ground. 40_ Just hold them tightly every time when they hit the ground, and let them go as they are drawn back behind your body, finishing up with an open hand. A. Ju
52、st remember to choose lightweight walking shoes. B. Your hands should always be in a “hold-n-go” state with the poles. C. As with any sport, it is always important to have the right equipment. D. There are also many Nordic walking clubs that offer regular weekly walks. E. This strengthens your arms,
53、 chest, back and makes your body more flexible. F. The real breakthrough of Nordic walking as a practiced exercise came in 1997. G. It is now progressing well into other countries such as Japan, Australia, the UK and the USA.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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
54、以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。My husband came out into the front yard, where I was 41 his clothes.“Is the dryer broken?” he asked.“Theres nothing wrong with it, but it costs money to 42 and it is bad for the environment ,”I said. I 43 this recently while traveling in Italy, where clotheslines are everywhe
55、re.“Try to think of it as an art exhibition ,”I said.“I doubt if our 44 will consider it to be art, ”he said. He had a point . Americans have a reputation for being anti-clothesline. No one else has a clothesline in my neighborhood. After a week of 45 the laundry in the front yard, I was 46 that non
56、e of my neighbors even mentioned my clothesline. I 47 a particularly artistic photo of a T-shirt online, which looked as if one sleeve were waving hello. Afterward , I received plenty of 48 comments such as “beautiful” or “lovely”. A few days later, I asked one of my neighbors about her opinion of f
57、ront yard clotheslines.“Well, do you have a 49 ?”she asked.“Yes,” I replied.“Why not move them behind your house?” she added. What do experts have to say on the topic? I 50 Anne Lawrence, a clothesline expert in Michigan, who speaks regularly to schoolchildren about the importance of keeping the pra
58、ctice 51 .“How do you feel about a front yard clothesline?” I asked her.“It is considered a bit 52 because people cant avoid seeing it,” she admitted.“It would be better if you had a backyard.” After I got off the phone with Ms. Lawrence, I 53 the front yard line with a longer one in back, offering
59、more 54 for artistic freedom. I could have a colorful laundry display with an army of my pink, yellow and white socks marching in a row. When the sun hits just right, what a(n) 55 scene it would be! 41. A. washing B. ironing C. hanging D. mending 42. A. run B. build C. decorate D. change 43. A. shar
60、ed B. realized C. discussed D. remembered 44. A. children B. parents C. friends D. neighbors 45. A. drying B. folding C. separating D. providing 46. A. afraid B. annoyed C. surprised D. concerned 47. A. took B. posted C. printed D. found 48. A. unfair B. strange C. positive D. interesting 49. A. bas
61、ement B. backyard C. balcony D. clothesline 50. A. phoned B. visited C. admired D. challenged 51. A. proper B. simple C. formal D. alive 52. A. confusing B. dangerous C. complicated D. embarrassing 53. A. replaced B. compared C. connected D. balanced 54. A. guidance B. protection C. requirements D.
62、opportunities 55. A. familiar B. extraordinary C. horrible D. successful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。Each year, 25 million tons of seaweed 56 _ (harvest), most of which is used for human consumption. But what about using it to power our vehicles? Danish scientists recentl
63、y announced they had used a seaweed fuel to power an automobile, 57. _ (achieve) speeds of 80 kph.One of the 58. _ (large) sources of clean renewable energy used today is biofuels. 59. _ (produce) from garbage or the agricultural by-products from growing crops like sugar and corn, they contribute to
64、 energy 60. _ (secure) while also reducing carbon emissions. Within Europes transportation sector 61. _ vast quantity of renewable energy-powered solutions use these land-based sources of biofuels. However, they require land, fertilizer (肥 料), and irrigation resources 62. _(make) these biofuels, so
65、Europe is looking largely towards ocean-based sources of biofuels namely algae and seaweed, 63. _ need nothing more than saltwater and sun to grow incredibly fast.Van Hal, the scientific coordinator for EU-funded MacroFuels, says learning to manage a 10-acre seaweed farm is similar to managing a 1,0
66、00-acre farm. To turn seaweed fuel 64. _ a reality, though, requires a supply on a “huge scale”. He aims to create an entire industry around seaweed biofuels that includes farming, producing and testing 65. _ (specific) for heavy machinery like trucks and ships.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （满分15分）假定你是李华，你的
67、英国留学生朋友John没有进入“汉语才艺大赛”的决赛，感到非常沮丧。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 表示理解； 2. 给予安慰； 3. 鼓励继续努力。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。 Iwassittingatthedinnertablewithmyfamily.Withoutwarning,mybrothersmiledandturneddownthekitchenlightssoweallweresittingindarkness.Th
68、enmymomwalkedover,carryingabig,chocolatecakedecoratedwithredicing.Thecakewaslitupwithtenbirthdaycandles,andeveryonestartedsingingtome! Myfavoritepartofbirthdaysisgettingthechancetomakeawish.Sometimeswishescometrue,andsometimestheydont,butthefunofwaitingandhopingmakesmehappy.Itslikemagicisintheairors
69、omething.MaybeImtoooldtobelieveinmagicandwishes,butIdontcare.Istilldoit. Iclosedmyeyes,madeawish,andblew.Mygrandparentsclappedandmylittlesisterstuckherfingerintothecloudsoficing.Shesalwaysdoingstupidthingslikethat.Momtookthecakeawaytocutitintoslices.Shegavemethefirstpiece,andit wasawesome.Chocolatew
70、ithvanilla (香草味的）creaminthemiddle-delicious. Ding-dong!Thedoorbellrang.Wewerentexpectinganybodyelse.Why dontyougoanswerthe door,kiddo?suggestedDad.Helikescallingmekiddo.Momsaysitsbecausehes alwayscallinguskidsbythewrongnames. Ifrowned (皱眉) tryingtothink. Wasthisatrick? WasIabouttobemadefunof? Okay,I
71、saidslowlyandheadedforthedoor.Icouldntseeanybodythrough the glass window.CautiouslyIopenedthedoor.Therewasalargeboxonthedoorstepdecoratedwith anoteonitthatread, HappyBirthday!Openme! Whatsthis?NowIwasconfused, butexcited. Theboxwasntvery heavy, so I bought it inside.Myfamilycrowdedallaroundme.Whatis
72、it?askedmy grandma. Open it! My brotherwasimpatient,asusual.Box,box!yelledmy littlesister, tryingtogetherhandsonit.Paragraph1:Holdon,everybody,Isaid._Paragraph2:MyheartmeltedasIpickeditup._ _1-5 CAACB 6-10 CBBCC 11-15ABBAC 16-20 CBBCA 21-23DBC24-27 ACCD 28-31 ADBD 32-35 ACDA 36-40 FGECB 41-45CABDA46
73、-50 CBCBA 51-55 DDADB56.isharvested 57.achieving 58.largest 59.Produced 60.security61.a 62.tomake 63.which 64.into/to 65.specifically书面表达第一节DearMartin,IamsorrytoknowthatyoudidntmakeittothefinaloftheChineseTalentShow.IwastoldthatyouareinlowspiritsandIunderstandhowyoufeel.However,Ithinkyoushouldcheeru
74、p.Youhavetriedyourbest,sothereisnothingtoregret.AndhaveyounoticedthatyouhavemadegreatprogressinChineseandsingingsinceyoutookpartinthetalentshow?Thisiswhatyouhavegainedandwhatreallymatters.Moreover,itscommonforustoexperiencefailure,whichwillencourageustogofurther.Keepontryingandyouwillsucceedsooneror
75、later.Iwishyouhappyeveryday. Yours, LiHua第二节Hold on, everybody, I said. I took a deep breath to calm myself down. I carefully put the box on the floor and slowly opened it. At first sight, it looked like the box was empty. As I moved closer to the box, I suddenly found there were a pair of big, beau
76、tiful brown eyes staring back at me. And there was a wagging tail that seemed like it would never stop.My heart melted as I picked it up. I gently held its warm body in my arms.A dog, I whispered. My eyes hurt a little as I felt happy tears gathering. I couldnt believe it. I had been wanting a dog forever, but I knew it was impossible because my parents were occupied with work from sunrise to sunset and had no interest in keeping a dog to make them busier. As I held the dog, I knew that, no matter what anyone else says, wishes sometimes do come true.
