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1、20202020 届易县中学高三英语期中试卷及参考答案届易县中学高三英语期中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 AThe Costa Book Awards consistently pick winners that are both of the moment and subsequently endure.Itsour pleasure to confirm this
2、years Category Winners.First Novel Award WinnerBook:Eleanor Oliphant is Completely FineAuthor:Gail HoneymanEleanor is 31 years old;work finishes on a Friday and begins again on a Monday.Between,her only companywill be two bottles of vodka and her own solitary,unique wit(机智).It is contentment,of a ki
3、nd,but anunexpected shared experience suddenly opens the door to possibility.Challenging reader expectations with aliving,breathing character,Gail Honeymans debut(初次登台、开张)is a funny and moving diamond.Biography Award WinnerBook:In the Days of RainAuthor:Rebecca StottThe Exclusive Brethren were aclos
4、ed community who believed the world is ruled by Satan.Into this is bornRebecca.Her father had been an influential Brethren Minister.As her father lay dying,he begged her to help himwrite the memoir.He wanted to tell the story of their family who for generations had all been members of afundamentalis
5、t Christian sect.Poetry Award WinnerBook:Inside the WaveAuthor:Helen DunmoreTo be alive is to be inside the wave,always travelling until it breaks and is gone.These poems are concernedwith the borderline between the living and the dead the underworld and the human living world and theacutely intense
6、 being of both.Childrens Award WinnerBook:The ExplorerAuthor:Katherine Rundell,Hannah HornFour children survive their aircraft plunging into the Amazon jungle,but for Fred and his friends its only thebeginning of a cruel battle for survival.Brimming with adventure and a real command of character and
7、 incident,Rundell has few peers in superb childrens fiction.1.What kind of life does Eleanor lead?A.boring and lonely.B.funny and touching.C.exciting and complex.D.ordinary and happy.2.Why did Rebecca Stott writeIn the Days of Rain?A.To introduce beliefs of the Exclusive Brethren.B.To help her fathe
8、r fulfill his last wish.CTo share the life of fundamentalist Christians.D.To pass on her family traditions.3.For a young adventurous soul,which book seems more appealing?A.Eleanor Oliphant is Completely FineB.In the Days of RainC.Inside the WaveD.The ExplorerBA year ago I received a full scholarship
9、 to attend the University of San Francisco.All of my hard work paid off.My mom had spent a lot on my attending a private high school,so I made sure to push myself:I volunteered,tookpart in various clubs,and graduated with honors.I was so excited to start a new part of my life.Soon enough,the big day
10、 came,but it wasnt like what I had thought.The first two weeks were the mostdifficult days of my entire life.Every night I would cry myself to sleep.I was missing my family,my home andeverything in my hometown so much and I didnt know how to deal with my broken heart.To distract myself,I threw mysel
11、f into my studies.I also found a ton of jobs.In any free time,I started forcingmyself to go to the gym.I wanted to keep every part of my day busy so I wouldnt think about how lonely I felt.Soon after,I began to control my eating,considering it another solution to my homesickness.But soon there wasso
12、mething wrong with me.Finally,I went to see a doctor.When the doctor told me I had no choice but to take time away from school,Istarted to fear.How could I stop?School was what I was best at.“Im not so bad,”I thought in my head.But theresult was that I was taken to hospital again a month later and m
13、y mother camewoefully.I had to take a semesteroff from school,and go to the treatment center near my home.If there are girls who are suffering similarly,I hope you know that there is hope and that you should have apositive attitude towards life.Though you may feel alone,there are so many people who
14、can understand yourstruggle.Thats why I want to share my story.4.Why did the author push herself during high school?A.She wanted to attend the University of San Francisco.B.It cost too much to study in a private school.C.Her parents controlled much of her life.D.Her family put her under pressure,5.W
15、hat can we know about the author in the first two weeks?A.She couldnt fall asleep because of pressure.B.She couldnt pay attention to her study.C.She couldnt deal with her homesickness.D.She couldnt catch up with others.6.What does the underlined word“woefully”in paragraph 4 mean?A.Sadly.B.Surprising
16、ly.C.Curiously.D.Happily.7.What is the authors purpose in writing this text?A.To look back on her past life.B.To increase her own confidence.C.To express appreciation to her mother.D.To encourage other girls like her to be positive.CJack was 11 months old in the spring of 2015 when his parents,Erika
17、 and Christopher,recognized hisdevelopment was not progressing as it should.The feeling was familiar to the couple.Just a few months earlier,Jacks brother Chase,who is 16 months older,had been diagnosed with autism(自闭症)after he did not reachmotion and language standards as expected.Jacks behaviors w
18、ere similarly delayed,and his parents moved quickly to seek help.Today,Jack is 5 hecelebrated his birthday on May 13 and he can speak in full sentences and read.After two years at a preschoolthat specializes in services for children with developmental disabilities,he will start kindergarten intheSmi
19、thtownschool district in September.“Our familys experience is a good example of the power andeffectiveness of early intervention.The services our boys have received made all the difference,”the parents said.According to scientists,autism can be detected at 18 months or younger,and by age 2 a diagnos
20、is can beconsidered“very reliable.”The parents said they were happy with Chases success at the learning center,but stillhad concerns for Jack because he was not speaking.Developing social and communication skills can be among thegreatest challenge for individuals with autism,even if they are able to
21、 say a few words early on.“We didnt know ifhe was ever going to talk,”Erika said.“That was my biggest fear.We just didnt know.”Looking ahead,the parents are cautiously optimistic about Jacks next educational move.He doesnt handlechange well,they said,and he likes to know his routine.Still,they expre
22、ssed confidence that his time at thelearning center has given him the skills he needs to be successful.8.How did Jacks parents know he suffered from autism?A.They found the baby clever.B.They judged by their experience.C.They found he didnt develop.D.They checked on him in the hospital.9.What did th
23、e parents think of the early intervention?A.It made no difference to the babies.B.It benefitted the babies greatly.C.It got their babies more disabled.D.It helped their babies speak fluently.10.What can we learn from the third paragraph?A.Autism can be confirmed at 18 months old.B.Jacks parents were
24、 confident about his motor skills.C.Chases parents were doubtful about his developmentD.Jacks parents worried about his language skills most.11.What is the text mainly talking about?A.Autism can be curedif parents take actions early.B.Parents should be confident about their childrens future.C.Early
25、intervention in autism could improve childrens life.D.Communication skills should be developed as early as possible.DChinese archaeologists（考古学家）announced on Saturday that some new major discoveries have beenmade at the Sanxingdui Ruins site in Southwest China,helping uncover another start of the Ch
26、inese civilization.Archaeologists have found six new sacrificial pits（祭祀坑）and unearthed more than 500 treasures datingback 3,000 years at the Sanxingdui Ruins in Sichuan Province.So far,archaeologists have unearthed masses ofimportant cultural items from four of the pits,including pieces of gold mas
27、ks,gold foil,bronze（青铜）masks,bronze trees and large numbers of ivories.The rest of the newly discovered pits arc still being dug up.“Surprisingly,we have unearthed some never heard of before bronze items,said Lei Yu,from theSichuan Archaeology Research Institute.Tor instance,some large and well-made
28、 bronze items havestrange-looking dragon or cow designs on them.”In another major discovery,relics of silk products were found for the first time at Sanxingdui,which shows“the ancient Shu Kingdom was one of the important starts of silk in ancient China according to Tang Fei,head ofthe digging team.T
29、he new pits sit next to two sacrificial pits discovered in 1986,with areas ranging between 3o square metersand 19 square meters.Together they form an area in which people of the ancient Shu civilization held ceremoniesto offer sacrifices to heaven,earth and their forefathers,and prayed for good luck
30、 and peace.The Sanxingdui Ruins is regarded as one of the greatest archaeological finds of mankind in the 20th century.The site was accidentally discovered by a farmer in the 1920s.The ruins are located in the city ofGuanghan,about60 kilometers fromChengduand are believed to be the relics of theShuK
31、ingdom.12.What can we learn from the text?A.Totally there are 500 treasures unearthed.B.Six new sacrificial pits are under repair.C.The unearthed treasures date from 3000 years ago.D.There are six sacrificial pits at Sanxingdui.13.What does the discovery of the relics of silk products mean?A.Chinese
32、 civilization was widely influential.B.AncientShuKingdomwas also the home of silk.C.Chinese silk has a much longer history than known.D.ShuKingdombelonged toChinasince ancient times.14.What was the main function of the sacrificial pits?A.To celebrate festivals.B.To store valuable items.C.To bury imp
33、ortant figures.D.To hold sacrifice ceremonies.15.Who first discovered the Sanxingdui Ruins?A.A farmer.B.Lei YuC.Tang Fei.D.Archaeologists.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I am a very nostalgic(怀旧的)person.When I go on trips I keep everything
34、 from bus tickets to leaflets and Ialways take hundreds of photographs to look at when I get home.I love thinking of exciting adventures I havehad._16_One of the most interesting ways to remember things is to read old letters,either ones you havesent to yourself or those you have received from someo
35、ne else.Living abroad this year has really made me think about how I keep in contact with my family andfriends._17_It forces me to think about all the amazing things that have happened and by writing them down,reminds me of how lucky I am to be able to experience so many new things.Not only is writi
36、ng letters an excellent thing to do,but I always think the best bit is when you receive a letterinreply!Thereissomethingsoexciting aboutreceivingletters,especiallywhentheaddress ishandwritten._18_It is so special to have a box full of old letters.In a world where we update our friendsconstantly over
37、 social media,it is easy to forget to reach out to people personally._19_In ten or twenty years,is social media still going to be around and are we still going to be able to look back at our memories and see whatwe were doing?Nobody knows._20_A.Having something physical to look at makes it easier.B.
38、The most enjoyable way to keep memories is writing letters.C.One of the things I enjoy doing most is writing them letters.D.By writing a letter,you remind people that you are thinking of them.E.You can see that somebody has put time and effort into contacting you.F.Reading them years later reminds y
39、ou of all the exciting things you once did.G.However,having some letters to read means you will always have those memories.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Jennifer works for Platos Closet,the clothin
40、g chain that buys and sells used clothing and accessories.Whenshe performed a routine_21_on a coat that was_22_by a man earlier that day,she_23_$7,000 in$100 bills zipped inside a pocket.No one was_24_;Platos Closet employees check clothes all day long.And_25_,the man whobrought the coat didnt_26_wh
41、ere he had left the money.Some people would have_27_the“opportunity”.But not Jennifer.She said,“It wasnt mine,so I didnt get too_28_about that thick pile ofcash.”_29_,she safely stored the money until it could be_30_to its rightful owner.Sure,Platos Closet has_31_about sending back personal items fo
42、und in the clothing,but what Jenniferdid_32_her character.It wasnt the result of outside pressure.“Its just about integrity,”She said.“You justhave to make sure that youre_33_and that you do the right thing.”Reputation is easy;character is hard.Doing the right thing when others are watching is easy.
43、_34_public integrity,resolve or sincerity often results in recognition and praise.Doing the right thingwhen no one is watching is hard.Your nonpublic integrity gains no_35_or applause.Doing the right thing isalso hard_36_it often runs against our best interests.The true test of_37_is what you do whe
44、n peoplearent watching.Maybe_38_is Jennifers main character and maybe its not,but that doesnt_39_.Thefact that she_40_to do the right thing is more important.21.A.serviceB.analysisC.experimentD.inspection22.A.dropped offB.picked upC.paid forD.tried on23.A.earnedB.donatedC.discoveredD.spent24.A.liste
45、ningB.movingC.speakingD.watching25.A.obviouslyB.fortunatelyC.hopefullyD.consequently26.A.determineB.rememberC.indicateD.wonder27.A.providedB.deservedC.seizedD.confirmed28.A.annoyedB.excitedC.guiltyD.confident29.A.AlsoB.OtherwiseC.IndeedD.Instead30.A.recommendedB.appliedC.returnedD.linked31.A.regulat
46、ionsB.remarksC.issuesD.reservations32.A.preservedB.reflectedC.developedD.affected33.A.greedyB.honestC.politeD.curious34.A.CoveringB.MeasuringC.PreviewingD.Displaying35.A.admirationB.knowledgeC.apologyD.cooperation36.A.ifB.whileC.sinceD.unless37.A.characterB.motivationC.educationD.relationship38.A.we
47、aknessB.cheerfulnessC.carelessnessD.selflessness39.A.occurB.matterC.matchD.continue40.A.expectedB.promisedC.arrangedD.chose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South Koreans consume 2.4 billion plastic straws(吸管)annually.And like in many other count
48、ries,thegovernment is stepping up to reduce the amount of single-use plastics.The idea of Rice Straws came to Kim Kwang-pil when he first saw_41._eatable cup.He thought to himself,“If they can make a cup you can eat,why not a straw?”ThatwasthebeginningofKimscompany,Yeonjigonji,_42._produceseco-frien
49、dlystraws_43._(make)of rice.Kim settled on rice mainly_44._it is familiar to consumers in his country.Therice straws come in various shapes and sizes and can_45._(complete)break down within 100 days.“I met people who wouldnt believe I could eat the straws.So,when I did,they_46._(convince),”saidKim.S
50、o far the company_47._(sign)deals with companies in dozens of countries throughout Asia,NorthAmerica and South America.As they are eatable,the rice straws need to pass food safety laws in each country.But Kim believes that hisstrawsare_48._(good)thanpaperorotherstraws.“After all,youstillneedtocutdow