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1、20202020 届杭州市夏衍中学高三英语上学期期中试题及参考答案届杭州市夏衍中学高三英语上学期期中试题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 ALast summer,Katie Steller pulled off the freeway on her way to work inMinneapolis.She stopped at a trafficlight,where a
2、man was sitting with a sign asking for help.She rolled down her window and shouted.“Hey.Imdriving around giving free haircuts.Do you want one right now?”The man laughed,then paused.“Actually,”hesaid,“I was really hoping to get a haircut.”Steller pulled out a red chair from her car and helped the man
3、 cut hishair immediately.After the work was done,the man looked in a mirror.“I look good!”he said.Up to now,Steller has given 30 or so such haircuts around the city to people with little influence,and she isstrongly aware of the power of her cleanup job.As a teen,she suffered from a severe disease,c
4、ausing her hair to get thinned,so her mother arranged forStellers first professional haircut.“To sit down and have somebody look at me and talk to me like a person andnot just an illness,it helped me feel cared about and less alone,”she says.After that,Steller knew she wanted tohave her own barbersh
5、op so she could help people feel the way shed felt that day.Not long after finishingcosmetology(美容术)school in 2009,she began what she now calls her Red Chair Project,reaching out to peopleon the streets.Her aim was that by doing some kind acts,others would be inspired to spread their own.“Part of wh
6、at broke my heart was just how lonely peoplelooked,”she said.“I thought maybe Id go aroundand ask if people want free haircuts.I cant fix their problems,but maybe I can help them feel less alone for amoment.”It all began with a belief in simple acts of kindness,such as a free haircut.“The way you sh
7、ow up in the worldmatters,”said Steller.“You have no idea what people are going to do with the kindness that you give them.”1.How does the writer begin the passage?A.By making a comparison.B.By giving a reason.C.By raising a question.D.By describing a scene.2.What made Stellar start the Red Chair Pr
8、oject?A.Her mothers love for her.B.Her interest in cosmetology.C.Her care for those in need.D.Her wish to fight severe diseases.3.What did Stellar expect from the project?A.To spread kindness.B.To solve social problems.C.To deal with relationships.D.To make people look smarter.BGrowing up as kids we
9、 are told to share our toys and notto be selfish.We also live in an age when discussingour feelings is encouraged.But when does it all become too much?With new crazes trending all the time,such asdance challenges and wearing a carpet as a dress,the question is:when can sharing become oversharing on
10、socialmedia?“Oversharing”has become associated with social media,but it isntexclusiveto this platform.Imagine youhead to a party and meet x k w someone.Within five minutes they have revealed private details about their life.While some of us may try to escape these people,according to marriage adviso
11、r Carolyn Cole,this form ofoversharing could come from a strong desire to connect with someone.But how does this translate to socialmedia?Dr.Christopher Hand,a lecturer in cyberpsychology(网络心理学），says the more details people disclose,theless sympathy we express when things go wrong.It seems that sear
12、ching for sympathy by oversharing is generallyconsidered as negative rather than the cry for help it could really be.However,Dr.Hands research also seems to suggest that the more we post on a platform,the more sociallyattractive we become-provided that the posts that we bang out are positive.Even ba
13、ck in 2015,GwendolynSeidman PhD said that we should avoid complaining and being negative online.We should also avoid showing off,especially about our love lives.It makes sense-if your date is going“that well,would you really have time to sharea photo with text?So,how can you know if you are overshar
14、ing?Well,why not ask your friends in real life.They would probablybe happy to tell you if your posts about your breakfast or your complaints about your lack of money really are toomuch.4.What does the underlined word“exclusive in paragraph 2 mean?A.Unique.B.Similar.C.Relevant.D.Fundamental.5.Why do
15、some people prefer oversharing at parties?A.To draw others attention.B.To satisfy others curiosity.C.To remove negative feelings.D.To develop good relationships.6.Which of the following may Dr.Hand agree with?A.Sharing more details online can attract more sympathy.B.Oversharing negative experiences
16、is equal to crying for help.C.Sharing negative posts cant help one become socially attractive.D.Oversharing isnt likely to happen online when things go wrong.7.According to the text,what should be avoided for online sharing?A.Reflecting on past bad manners.B.Showing a great many expensive goods.C.Wr
17、iting a recipe for a balanced breakfast.D.Recording unforgettable moments with friends.CThis is a true story.Tristin Saghin enjoyed themovie“Black Hawk Down”very much,which is about theconflict inSomalia.The battle scenes and the exciting rescues of people who are dying interested him greatly.There
18、was just one problem:Tristin was only 9 years old,and it was thought that movie was not for children.When his parents caught him watching it on TV,they made him turn it off,though he had finished his homeworkand it was not late.Then one day,Tristin and his family were visiting his grandmother inMesa
19、,Arizona.Tristins2-year-old sister got out of the house and fell in the backyard pool.Realizing the little girl was missing,the familyran outside,only to find the girl had fallen into the water.Pulled from the pool and placed on the ground,the child wasnt breathing.The family called the ambulance,bu
20、t no one knew how to do first aid.No one,that is,except for Tristin.A scene in“Black Hawk Down”describes adoctor giving first aid.Tristin remembered it.Then the 9-year-old gave first aid to his sister at once and saved herlife.His parents dont stop him seeing the movies he likes any more.Tristin tau
21、ght himself how to do first aid buthe had never thought he could use it to save his little sisters life.Any skill can be used in time,so you shouldalways learn.8.According to the text,Tristin Saghin _.A.lived inMesa,ArizonaB.disliked studying very muchC.was always ready to help othersD.was nine year
22、s old9.Why did Tristin Saghins parents order him to turn off the TV?A.They wanted him to help look after his sister.B.He often spent too much time watching films.C.They thought the film was not good for children.D.He was asked to finish his homework first.10.How was Tristins sister saved?A.Tristin g
23、ave first aid to her.B.The ambulance arrived in time.C.A doctor passing by gave a hand.D.Her parents sent her to hospital at once.11.The authors purpose in writing the text is to advise readers to _.A.see more moviesB.learn more skillsC.save others bravelyD.do what they likeDTexas has been one of th
24、e most restrictive gun-rights states in America.Thanks to a new law,however,the statewill be one of the most relaxed,to the degree that police are discouraged from even asking about someones guns.And if they do,they may not have much power to do anything if the person refuses to show a license.To be
25、 sure,the law is strict in its own way,offering a model for regulation.Under the law,open-carry citizenshave to be licensed,a process that includes safety and shooting tests.They also have to show no priorpsychological problems,and they have to be at least 21 years old.It is true that gun violence d
26、ropped sharply after restrictive laws were put in place incountries like GreatBritain and Australia.However,the US public seems more interested than ever in weapons and the power theyconvey,despite gun control groups concern over the increase of violence.Most states in America have steadilyexpanded
27、gun rights since the end of a 10-year assault(攻击)weapons ban in 2004.Black Friday this year saw thebiggest gun cache(贮存)ever purchased in one day.Considering those trends,theres a heated debate about whether the new Texas law is a model piece oflegislation(立法)for a changing America,or a walking disa
28、ster just begging for trouble.As the law doesnt provideany punishment for those who refuse to show a license to a police officer,critics fear that officers may find ittough to handle potentially deadly situations.After all,armed citizens will no longer be considered suspicious,even though a lot of p
29、eople might be alarmed by the sight.Most police in Texas have been told to not engage guncarriers unless they are doing something questionable or appear drunk.For sure,New Years Day will be an exciting one for Texas gun owners.Whats not yet known is how the rest ofTexas will respond.12.All of the fo
30、llowing are required in the new Texas law for open carry EXCEPTA.age limitB.mental conditionC.online registrationD.gun-operating skills13.What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?A.The reason for putting forward the new Texas law.B.The present situation of gun possession in America.C.The impact of
31、 the assault weapons ban in 2004.D.The inaction of the US government as to gun control.14.What do critics think the new Texas law will probably lead to?A.Heavier workload for policemen.B.Disrespect for officers.C.Lack of trust among citizens.D.Difficulty in crime prevention.15.What is the authors at
32、titude towards the new Texas law?A.Negative.B.Cautious.C.Indifferent.D.Approving.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A Great Wayto Teach Children to Take ResponsibilityAs parents,one of the most important things to teach children to take respo
33、nsibility is to include chores as apart of their daily routine.In order to make a family function smoothly,every member must contribute.Teachingyour children to take responsibility at an early age makes it easier for them to shoulder greater responsibilities asthey grow older._16_If your children le
34、ave their crayons lying on the table after drawing,picking up those crayons is nota chore.It is cleaning up a mess they have created._17_18_.For example,if it is to feed the dog every day,makesurethechildren understand that if theyfail in their responsibility,the dog will go hungry.Make rewards and
35、punishments a part of the lesson.Together decide whether they will be rewarded ornot._19_Some parents make their reward a monetary payment,while others choose to reward with certainprivileges,such as extra television viewing time.Children need to be taught that there are punishments for their action
36、s in case of not doing their assignedchores.Decide and agree from the start what the punishment will be.Teaching your children the importance of contributing to the family is of great importance._20_By takingthis step,you have done a wonderful thing for your children by providing them with life skil
37、ls they can take withthem into society.A.A chore is a specific task a child has been assigned which helps improve the life of the entire family.B.And what punishment they will receive if a chore isnt done.C.Actually you are taking a critical step in empowering them for their future.D.Start by teachi
38、ng children the difference between a chore and cleaning up after themselves.E.Teach children the importance of each assignment,and why it matters.F.Children will not be rewarded at all for merely cleaning up.G.And if so,what the reward will be for a job well done.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
39、）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 have a dream.One day I will be able to pursue my studies outside home country and be able tocontribute_21_to the development of the world.My dream_22_was theUnited States.It is becauseI had the desire
40、to learn more about American culture and_23_At the same time I admired their hi-techtechnology.It was my summer visit to theBostonUniversitythat made me have a true“away from home”feeling and thedesire to_24_my engineering degree from the university.The university motto Learning,Virtue,Piety_25_me t
41、o the campus.It made me feel that I was at the_26_place at the right timeto_27_my dream.I hope that by the time I_28_my course,I will not only graduate withtop-class_29_in engineering but I will also have grown up both socially and_30_I had a chance tovisit the_31_of engineering.After having a_32_di
42、scussion with the head of department,Iconcluded thatBostonUniversityhas the_33_engineering programme as_34_to other universitiesthat I had visited.Because all their programmes are_35_to meet and address students_36_needs.We live in a“digital village”which is_37_by the Internet,science and technology
43、 and I am given achance to pursue my engineering degree at the university.I hope to contribute positively to the_38_anddevelopment of the economy of my home country as well as that of the developing nations around the world.I_39_hope that my application will_40_and I will live to fulfill my dream.21
44、.A.positivelyB.anxiouslyC.regretfullyD.successfully22.A.nationalityB.destinationC.introductionD.campus23.A.difficultiesB.functionsC.customD.government24.A.chase afterB.chase awayC.look afterD.take off25.A.attractedB.offeredC.acceptedD.invited26.A.awfulB.smallC.inspiringD.appropriate27.A.experienceB.
45、realizeC.discoverD.evaluate28.A.completeB.removeC.expandD.double29.A.giftsB.valueC.possibilityD.honors30.A.familiarlyB.materiallyC.spirituallyD.culturally31.A.departmentB.projectC.progressD.subject32.A.meaninglessB.longC.casualD.tense33.A.skin-deepB.full-timeC.second-handD.first-class34.A.mentionedB
46、.explainedC.comparedD.known35.A.allowedB.appliedC.removedD.tailored36.A.rareB.specificC.unreasonableD.normal37.A.designedB.coveredC.connectedD.changed38.A.communicationB.growthC.suggestionsD.dilemma39.A.sensitivelyB.secretlyC.sincerelyD.originally40.A.fade awayB.set outC.get acrossD.go through第二节（共第
47、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Chocolate is everywhere,but science is still sorting out this adored product.In 2018,Planta Medica publisheda review of previous research on chocolates effect_41._mood.The authors found that few of the studies_42._（ana
48、lyze）chemically the chocolate consumed byparticipants.That matters,said the authors,because chemicals present in chocolate vary widely based on howit_43._（process）,such as roasting temperature and time.Also,one specific chemical,interaction betweenmultiple chemicals or something else may_44._（entire
49、）affect health.Our brains naturally produceanandamide（大麻素）.And its also found in chocolate,_45._leads to claims that the sweet stuff is theultimate feelgood food.But,as the 2018 review noted,chocolate has only tiny_46._（amount）ofanandamide,and it breaks down quickly.Chocoholics take heart,literally.
50、A 2015 study linked_47._（high）chocolate consumption with a lowerrisk for heart disease.Speaking of chocoholics,an April review of research on ones food_48._（addict）found evidence that chocolate produced neurobiological changes similar to those_49._（see）with drug use.The studies were not conclusive,_