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1、20202020 届昆明市第十二中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案届昆明市第十二中学高三英语期中考试试题及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 AOur Teen Summer Spanish Program is two weeks of fun,educational excitement that helps students learnSpanish fast.Our Spanish
2、 summer program allows our students to learn from highly trained,certified teachers andbe absorbed in the language and theculture of Costa Rica.Features include:*Intensive(强化的)daily Spanish classes*Extracurricular classes in dance,cooking,music,and handiwork*Outdoor activities including hiking,campi
3、ng,rafting,and ziplining(高空滑索)*Homestay with a local Costa Rican family*Volunteer work in needy neighborhoodsOur Teaching Methods:We are proud to use TPRS-Total Physical Response Storytelling-in our curriculum.This innovative methoduses strange and amusing stories to teach new vocabulary,increase fl
4、uency,and get students involved by givingthem the opportunity to alter the details themselves.Because of the silliness,creativity,and repetition involved,TPRS allows students to learn easily and remember information effortlesslyMemorizing vocabulary and listening to lectures on grammar are slow,inef
5、ficient ways to learn a newlanguage.The best way to truly learn and commit new material to memory is through conversation.In our Spanishclasses,students can expect to speak up to 80%of each class.By speaking in the new language freely andconsistently,students can see progress faster because they are
6、 using the new grammar and vocabulary that theyhave learned at the same time.This helps the brain remember the new words and grammar structures for futureuse,making it much easier to progress.1.What does the program do?A.It offers weekly Spanish classesB.It focuses more on outdoor activitiesC.It giv
7、es teachers a chance to receive trainingD.It provides activities about the Spanish culture2.What is the best way to learn a language according to the text?A.Memorizing a larger vocabularyB.Speaking more in the new language.C.Mastering more grammar structuresD.Writing stories to share with others3.Wh
8、at is the purpose of the text?A.To employexperienced Spanish teacherB.To hire foreign volunteers for a programC.To attract teen foreigners to a programD.To introduce language learning methodsBLast summer,I spent four months working in France,where the company I was working for put me up in ahouse th
9、at didnt have Wi-Fi.I wasnt looking forward to it.I soon discovered,however,that living in a house without Wi-Fi was easier than I expected.Contact between my friends and family was significantly reduced to the odd text message here and there.Icouldnt enjoy my usual web browsing on BBC iPlayer,socia
10、l media sites,keeping up to date with the news,oreven wanting to know the opening hours of shops in the new area I was in.I didnt,however,spend a full four months without connecting to a Wi-Fi network.It was only a five minutewalk to the reception where I could connect for free and spend as much tim
11、e online as I wanted to at my ownleisure.It made me think,though,how unnecessary it can be,how unnecessarily we rely on ithow we perhapsrely on it too much.As a person,I was more sociable.I spent more time with my housemates instead of hidingbehind a computer screen.I did other things that I wouldnt
12、 necessarily have done if I could have browsed theweb at my leisure.I read more,I cooked meals for my friends,and I even tidied up more often.Dare I say it;Ilearned how to live without Wi-Fi.Dare I say it;I found it was easier than I had imagined.4.What was the writers first feeling when finding her
13、 house had no Wi-Fi?A.Unexpected.B.Angry.C.Shocked.D.Depressed.5.How did the writer keep in touch with her friends and family without Wi-Fi?A.By writing regularly.B.By text message.C.By video calls.D.By telegram.6.What was the writers life like without Wi-Fi?A.Dull.B.Lonely.C.Active.D.Relaxing.7.Wha
14、t can be a suitable title for the text?A.A life without Wi-FiB.Different views on the InternetC.The disadvantages of Wi-FiD.How to use the InternetCThe Nez Perce Indians are a tribe that lived in the Pacific Northwest of theUnited States.At the time of theLewis and Clark expedition(探险队),which was on
15、e of the first journeys by Americans from the Atlantic coast tothe Pacific coast and back again,the Nez Perce territory(领土)covered about 17 million acres,covering parts ofWashington,Oregon,and Idaho.Butthat was a brief sweet history.In September 1805,when Lewis and Clark came off theRockieson their
16、westward journey,the entireexploring party was hungry and ill-too weak to defend themselves.Had the Nez Perce chosen to attack them,they could have put an end to the Lewis and Clark expedition thereon the banks ofClearwater River.Instead the Nez Perce welcomed the white Americans and looked after th
17、emuntil they made a full recovery.Thus began a long friendship between the Nez Perce and white Americans.Butwhite mens greed for land and gold finally broke the friendship.In 1855 Governor Isaac Stevens ofWashingtonTerritoryinvited the Nez Perce to a peace conference.He saidthere were a great many w
18、hite people in the country,and many more would come.But the Chief of the tribe atthat time,Old Joseph,replied,“Take away your paper.I will not touch it with my hand.”Things were quiet for a while after that,but not for long.When Old Joseph died,the chiefship was passedonto Young Joseph.In the late 1
19、870s,government officials came to order the Nez Perce to leavetheWallowaValleyand then began hard battles between the Nez Perce and the white soldiers.After the tribe hadfought thirteen battles and moved 1,600 miles to-wards Canada in an attempt to retreat(撤退)north,YoungJoseph,gave in to the United
20、States Army.Here was his famous statement,“Hear me my chiefs.I am tired;myheart is sick and sad.From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever.”In 1885,Chief Joseph was sent along with manyof his band to the Colville Reservation inWashingtonwhereJoseph continued to lead his band for anot
21、her 25 years,at times coming into conflict with the leaders of 11 othertribes living on the reservation.(保留地，居留地)8.What isTRUEabout the Lewis andClark expedition?A.They were well cared for by the Nez Perce.B.They ended their expedition on the banks ofClearwater River.C.They started the first battle
22、with the Nez Perce.D.They were the first Americans to travel from theAtlanticto the Pacific.9.What ended the friendship between the Nez Perce and the Whites?A.Old Josephs proud mannerB.White mens increasing demand for land and goldC.A growing number of white men in the landD The breakdown of the pea
23、ce talk10.Young Joseph gave in at last because _.A.he grew olderB.he was terribly illC.he hated the warD.he lost other chiefs support11.The passage might be followed by a paragraph about _.A.the customs and traditions of the Nez Perce IndiansB.the last years of Chief Joseph in the Colville Reservati
24、onC.lasting fights between the Nez Perce and the whitesD.constant conflicts between the Nez Perce and other tribesDIt was once a shoreline buried by enough garbage to make it invisible(看不见的),thus,given the unfortunatenickname toilet bowl.Now the Philippines Manila Bay beach is totally different,comp
25、ared with a few monthsago.It happened so suddenly and extremely that it brought tears to the eyes of the local people.The cleanup started on 27 January,when 5,000 volunteers descended on Manila Bay to remove over 45 tons(公吨)of garbage,marking the beginning of a nation-wide environmental campaign.But
26、 some two months beforethis great movement began,a quiet revolution was already underway.During the first week of December 2018,Brooklyn-based Bounties Network collectedthree tons of garbagefrom Manila Bay aver two days through a project that paid a small group of people,mostly fishermen,with adigit
27、al currency(数字货币)based on the Ethereum system.For the mostly non-bank-using Filipino fishermen,this was a first-ever experience with a digital currency.Itsone that proves decisive in enabling poor communities around the world to take up arms in the fight againsthumanitys waste.There are signs that t
28、his recycling-for-digital payment industry may be just about to take off.Earlier inSeptember 2018,Plastic Bank,a Vancouver-based company powered by IBM technology,also started a similarproject.They set up a project in Naga,a town in southern Luzon,the countrys largest island,building a collectionpoi
29、nt to let people exchange plastic and recyclable materials for digital payouts through a system.That both these pioneers have chosen the Philippines as their first location is not surprising considering thecountrys contribution to ocean waste.A Wall Street Journal study in 2015 revealed that the Phi
30、lippines make thethird-largest amount of plastic waste into global oceans.12.Why did people call Manila Bay beach“toilet bowl”?A.It looked like a huge bowl.B.There were plenty of toilets.C.It was covered by rubbish.D.People loved the toilets here.13.What does the underlined phrase“descended on”in pa
31、ragraph 2 mean?A.Completely depended on.B.Suddenly arrived at.C.Occasionally decreased to.D.Gradually disappeared from.14.What made poor communities willing to fight against waste?A.The benefits to their homeland.B.The desire to make a difference.C.The chance to escape ocean pollution.D.The experien
32、ce with a digital currency.15.What is the best title for the text?A.Online system helps endocean pollution.B.Manila Bay beach is suddenly removed.C.Plastic Bank is powerful in recycling waste.D.Philippines make a great amount of waste.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
33、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Changing your life can come in small,easy steps.You can transform yourself and live a better life by makingpositive changes along theway._16_Choose to change bad habitsSome bad habits seem to stick around without us even realizing it.Make the choice today that you wont be
34、ruled by them.You can overcome them,find better alternatives,and get through your struggle to become a betteryou!Do it for yourself more than anything.Choose to growIts easy to get stuck in a fixed way of life._17_In choosing to grow,you build character,develop yourstrengths,become aware of what nee
35、ds improvement,and turn into the well-rounded person you need to be tosucceed.Choose to seek a balanced life_18_Are you all work,no play?Or the opposite?Neither extreme will lead you to a pleasant life forvery long.If youre spending too much time working or locked away alone,find the time for social
36、 interaction andhaving fun.If you havent committed to a schedule in a while,make the decision to start following one._19_This is vital to human existence.We need the loving bonds created by family members and friends.Personalrelationships are key to emotional growth and social stability.Choose to li
37、ve your passionWhatever your dream is,you can have it.The person you wish to be and the things you wish to achieve arewithin you._20_It may mean clearing out your schedule or doing something youve never done.However,the reward from success and personal accomplishment will be worth it.A.Choose to spe
38、nd time with those you loveB.Choose to organize your schedule flexiblyC.However,with re-evaluation and growth comes a beautiful freedom.D.Make the choice to pursue those passions at whatever cost.E.Its good to change,and youve only got so many years to refresh yourself.F.Here are some choices that w
39、ill lead to your transformation.G.Where do you need balance?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 first heard about several cases of coronavirus in January,2020.But I did not_21_the outbreak to havesuch
40、a sudden and powerful effect on the rest of the world.In March,towards the end of winter quarter,itwas_22_that we would take all the finals online.It was unexpected,and all university teachers and studentswere_23_.Due to the coronavirus pandemic,our University of California at San Diego（UCSD）student
41、-run free dentalclinics are closed_24_,and most research laboratories are only open for_25_personnel.Thus,I havehad a lot more spare time than before,_26_most of the events have been switched to be held online.To_27_time,I learned to follow_28_to make different dishes.The period of quarantine（隔离）has
42、become a time when I can learn some new life_29_.Besides cooking I have been_30_a new hobbyplaying puzzles.At first,solving a puzzle was justa wayfor me to_31_endurance（忍耐性）and patience.Then I realized that I learned much more than that.WhenI_32_1,000 pieces of a puzzle on the table,I_33_not buying
43、a simpler one.I suddenly realized howimpatient I was that I couldnt even focus on such a simpler task.Electronic devices have been training me to constantly stare at a blinking（闪烁）screen and_34_what Iwas doing.I decided to solve a puzzle while_35_devices for several hours,and enjoy one simple task l
44、ike alittle child.When I started to look for different pieces to see if they could fit in a larger_36_,I started to look forshortcuts.I tried to collect puzzles with similar patterns or color1 s and_37_their edges.During this time,I slowly forgot all the madness and_38_of quarantine life.Every time
45、I got one piece inthe right place,I was_39_awarded by such a small success and motivated to keep on trying.It was surprisingand unexpected for me to receive so much_40_from focusing on solving puzzles.21.A.encourageB.expectC.requireD.remind22.A.announcedB.promisedC.hopedD.discovered23.A.unhappyB.unf
46、ortunateC.uninterestedD.unprepared24.A.occasionallyB.formallyC.temporarilyD.gradually25.A.devotedB.eagerC.excellentD.limited26.A.unlessB.beforeC.sinceD.though27.A.treasureB.killC.wasteD.save28.A.schedulesB.ordersC.targetsD.recipes29.A.secretsB.tracksC.skillsD.lessons30.A.exploringB.spreadingC.review
47、ingD.doubting31.A.supportB.practiseC.recommendD.appreciate32.A.broke upB.handed inC.poured outD.put away33.A.imaginedB.permittedC.advisedD.regretted34.A.forgetB.guessC.rememberD.emphasize35.A.putting up withB.staying away fromC.watching out forD.taking control of36.A.basketB.posterC.pictureD.board37
48、.A.touchB.removeC.drawD.compare38.A.dangerB.boredomC.excitementD.amazement39.A.mentallyB.physicallyC.strangelyD.passively40.A.troubleB.joyfulnessC.responsibilityD.praise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The novel coronavirus(新型冠状病毒),now officiall
49、y_41._(name)COVID-19,is a new illness andscientists are still studying the best ways to control it.Defeating COVID-19,_42._,is not only the job ofscientists and doctors.People have an important role to play in the battle.The best way to help prevent the virusspreading is by protecting_43._(you)and s
50、taying healthy.Scientists are now sure that COVID-19 is passed between people through coughing and sneezing.Thevirus,_44._travels through the air,can be breathed in by people nearby.It may also land_45._surfacessuch as tables and chairs.If these surfaces_46._(touch),the virus may be on your hands.To