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1、20202020 届昆明市第十二中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析届昆明市第十二中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析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 AWhat to Eatand What to SkipWhen It Comes to Takeout FoodIf the burden on your wallet doesnt bother you much,the ef
2、fect your takeout habit can have on yourwaistline just might arouse your attention.Heres the best and worst of the lot for your belly.Steamed Vegetable Dumplings:Order This.When she orders Chinese,registered dietitian nutritionist Elisa Zied gets an order of steamed vegetabledumplings.I often pair t
3、hem with either chicken and broccoli in brown sauce（I ask for a little saucemade withoutsugar）or steamed shrimp dumplings,she tells us.Crab Wontons:Not That!When you deconstruct crab wontons,its easy to see why theyre a Not That!The inside is filled withcrabmeat and cream cheese（which is just a fanc
4、y,spreadable fat）.The wonton is made of refined flour,egg andsalt and the crispy（脆的）coating is a result of a deep oil bath.Peking Duck:Order This.Most of the fat from the skin flows out of the duck over the course of cooking,making this a healthier choicethan most of the stir-fry dishes available.Or
5、der a side of steamed vegetables and serve it with a small scoop ofbrown rice.Done and done!Sweet and Sour Anything:Not That!Anything with“sweet and sour”in its title is a powerful cue that something has been deep-fried and coveredin a sickly-sweet pink sauce.If you pair your selection with a side o
6、f rice,youre looking at a 1,000-calorie meal.Summer Roll:Order This.Summer rolls are steamed instead of friedand typically filled with lean proteins and vegetables,makingthem a winning appetizer in our book.Pair them with an order of edamame（毛豆）and a broth-based soup for asatisfying,filling meal.Spr
7、ing Roll:Not That!Spring=deep-fried,which is why we say to skip them!Theyre filled with fat and calories your belly doesntneed.1.What kind of cooking method should be skipped according to the text?A.Steaming.B.Stir-frying.C.Deep-frying.D.Boiling.2.Which of the following suits as a good starter for a
8、 meal?A.Chicken and broccoli.B.Steamed vegetable dumplings.C.Peking duck.D.Summer rolls.3.Where can the text be found?A.In a recipe.B.In a guidebook.C.In a science fiction.D.In a health magazine.BBe it from the mouths of foreigners who have lived here for a few years or from stories on travel websit
9、es,one of the most common qualities that people list about Shanghai is the infectious energy that courses throughthe city.For some,this energy is defined by the way of lifeShanghai is a city that never sleeps.In the day,the streetsarc always bustling with people from all over the world.After all,the
10、 city has long been Chinas most cosmopolitancity,having been the epicenter of trade and cultural exchange between Chinese and foreigners since the city wasforced to open its door to the world in 1843 after the First Opium War(1840-42).Shanghais ubiquitous delivery people can be found on the roads ev
11、en past midnight,rushing from point topoint on their trusty electric scooters to satiate the hunger of night owls.Even before the break of dawn,pensioners can be found gathering in parks,ready to kick start their day with a tai chi session.For others,this energy is generated from the friction betwee
12、n the contrasts the city has.Indeed,it does nottake long for one to realize that Shanghais charmlies in it being a binary of old and new.Here,charming neoclassical architecture and art deco structures stand alongside modem buildings withshimmering glass and metal facades,rustic(质朴的)lane houses and s
13、hikumen buildings.Humble mom-and-popshops that look stuck in time can often be found right next tohipdining venues or industrial-chic fashion storesselling designer apparel.One of the best places to get an overview of these surreal contrasts is none other than the tallest building inthe city the Sha
14、nghai Tower in Lujiazui.Measuring a dizzying 632 meters in height,this architectural marvelboasts having the worlds highest observation deck within a building or structure.It also comes with the worldsfastest elevators which would get you from the bottom to the top at 20.5 meters per second.On the o
15、ther side of the Huangpu River is where you would find the Bund,which is home to magnificentneoclassical buildings.The Bund is to Shanghai what Times Square is to New York or what the Champs-61ysees isto Paris.A trip to Shanghai would not be complete without exploring this iconic waterfront promenad
16、e.Autumn is the best time to experience Shanghai on foot,not merely because the weather is conducive forwalking,but because this is when the roads and sidewalks in many areas are blanketed with a layer of color1 fulfallen leaves.4.Why is the example of delivery man mentioned?A.To make a contrast wit
17、h pensioners biological clock.B.To illustrate the vibrant energy of modern Shanghai.C.To highlight the diligence and consideration of delivery man.D.To feature the courier delivery service in full swing.5.Which of the following is TRUE about the contrast of Shanghai?A.The contrast mainly arises from
18、 the First Opium War.B.The design of the Shanghai Tower stands for a contrast.C.A marked contrast is shown in the use of building materials.D.The dishes served in mom-and-pop shops represent the outdated flavor.6.The underlined word“hip”in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to_.A.photographicB.modest
19、C.peculiarD.stylish7.Which of the following will be most probably discussed following the last paragraph?A.Stunning views of the Shanghai skyline.B.The best places to view the seasonal spectacle.C.The walking path thathugs the Huangpu River.D.Must-try dishes and food items typical of Shanghai.CI was
20、 in the second year of my Ph.D.program when a colleague asked what I would do if I had an extra hourevery day.Without much consideration,I said I would use it to help others.The question kept coming to my mind.Like many graduate students,I was overwhelmed(难以承受的)with research,teaching,coursework,and
21、someattempt at a personal life.Still,I asked myself,Do I really need a 25th hour to help other people-or do I need tomake better use of the 24 hours I have?I needed something to help me return to my old self.After that conversation with my colleague,I googled(谷歌搜索)“volunteer opportunities near me”.A
22、 local organization that drives people to stores or appointments waslooking for volunteers.Having grown up in a rural village where everyone knew oneanother and my grandparentswere always close by,I thought serving senior citizens in my new hometown might be just what I needed.A short time later,I s
23、tarted to volunteer for an organization that provides transportation for senior citizensand people with disabilities.To my surprise,adding this activity to my busy life was just what I needed to calm theconfusion I was feeling as a first-generation international graduate student.I started to volunte
24、er about 3 hours every weekend,the time I otherwise would have wasted oversleeping orscrolling(滚屏)through social media.Sharing stories with my riders was much more rewarding.What they toldme about their lives helped me realize that in every corner of the world,humans are connected with thelanguageof
25、 emotions.And seeing how eager my riders were to spend time out and about inspired me to thinkabout how to spend my time,which used to slip away.My previously overwhelming schedule began to feelmanageable.Im proud of who I have become,and I continue to reflect on how Im using the most valuable thing
26、 in life:mytime.8.Why did the author ask himself the question in Paragraph 1?A.He wanted to return to normal life.B.He was busy but wanted to help others.C.He couldnt bear too much school work.D.He couldnt answer his colleagues question.9.How did the author find the volunteer job?A.A colleague recom
27、mended it.B.A local organization offered it.C.He got it from his grandparents.D.He got it by surfing on the Internet.10.What made the author feel his volunteer job was worth doing?A.Communicating with his riders.B.Improving his language learning.C.Meeting his grandparents often.D.Realizing his previ
28、ous dream.11.How did volunteering influence the author?A.It helped himbecome confident and efficient.B.He found a good way to live a free and quiet life.C.He realized he had wasted too much time pursuing his Ph.D.D.It inspired him to spare more time to accompany his grandparents.DWhen I was a child,
29、I attained high grades in my academic study.However,I was physically uncoordinatedbecause I was running too slowly.But for future college application,sport was a must.So I took up fencing(击剑)because I thought it required more strategy than athletic ability.Then I joined the schools fencing team.My m
30、ovements were clumsy compared to the seniors.Oneafternoon after a whole lessons failure,tears of frustration welled up in my eyes.One of my teammatesapproached me,“Could you tell me where your blade(剑)hit me?”She asked.I pointed to her right shoulder.Shenodded and patted my stomach,“Thats where I hi
31、t you.”She had begun to walk away when I blurted out,“Wantto practice together?Again?”We practiced until we both felt more confident.But it wasnt just the two of us.All these girls were entirelywilling to share their knowledge with everyone,helping each other to grow.That afternoon,I watched a senio
32、r fencer execute a flawless attack admiringly.Something inside me suddenlybloomed.I realized later that it was love for both fencing and the fencing team.During the city championship,I was selected to fence.My opponent was the best fencer on her schools team.“Ready,fence.”The match began.Suddenly,my
33、 opponents blade hit me.The score was 1-0.At the moment I could hear my teammates shouting,“Keep distance!”And the team captains voice was clearand commanding,“Parry,then disengage!”Fencing,unlike academics,wasnt something I could succeed in by myselfeven during an individual match,my teammates were
34、 still giving me advice.Unathletic as I was,I was proud to be an athlete and a teammate.I saw my blade tip bury itself into my opponents shoulder and the judge signaling that it was my point.Icould taste the sweat on my lips,which were breaking out into a smile.12.Why did the author start to learn f
35、encing?A.Because she needed to train her coordination.B.Because she thought it would be easier for her.C.Because she could not succeed in any other sport.D.Because she wanted to enter the school fencing team.13.How did the girls improve their fencing skills?A.By observing flawless attacks.B.By pract
36、icing on their own.C.By offering guidance to each other.D.By competing with other teams.14.What distinguishes fencing from academics according to the author?A.Strong determination.B.Hard work.C.Athletic strategy.D.Team support.15.How did the author feel when she got her point?A.Unbeatable and respec
37、tful.B.Sweaty and ashamed.C.Energetic and secure.D.Proud and thankful.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Have you ever heard of a bug（虫子）called the cicada（蝉）?Well,a special kind of these bugs live undergroundin the US for most of their lives.
38、They have an interesting bio-clock._16_Every 17 years,billions of the noisy Brood V cicadas will swarm（涌现）to northeastern parts of the US,including New York,Ohio and Pennsylvania._17_But there are usually a lot less of them compared to theBrood V cicadas._18_According to Discovery News,these bugs st
39、arted their lives in 1999.And as their 17-year life cyclecomes to an end,they go above ground when their underground homes get warmer64 degrees Fahrenheit(about 18)to be exact.Then the females will lay hundreds of eggs in trees._19_The baby cicadas will gounderground,and the 17-year cycle will start
40、 over again.While they can be kind of annoying,these bugs dont harm humans._20_That sound is the male cicadasattracting the female cicadas.Besides,a large amount of laid eggs can sometimes harm small trees and bushesbecause there are so many of the 17-year cicadas.However,after this summer,these bug
41、s will mostly mind theirown business until 2033.A.They feed on leaves and roots.B.It tells them when to go above ground.C.What makes Brood V cicadas so special?D.But they do make a lot of noise during their time above ground.E.After about four to six weeks,the mother and father cicadas will die.F.Fo
42、r a different brood of cicadas,mating season is just around the corner.G.There are other kinds of cicadas that come around once a year or every 13 years.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Tim Mas parent
43、s came to the United States from Taiwan in the 1970s.They opened a_21_.It was afailure.However,they found_22_in computers and engineering in America.In part because of theirown_23_Mas parents hoped he would study to become an engineer.They wanted_24_security for their child.Growing up,Ma considered
44、many_25_,like writer,fireman,even president.But he had a sense early on.He didnt want to be a(n)_26_.Ma did well in math and science classes in high school.And he_27_choosing to study electricalengineering in college.Several engineering jobs later,though,Ma had a(n)_28_of heart.His parents could not
45、 understand why he would want to_29_such a good job to open a restaurant.Theyhad worked long hours_30_their own restaurant still failed.But Ma remained_31_.He was going to dothings differently from his parents.He was able to learn from their one major_32_as restaurant owners-theyknew very little abo
46、ut the art of cooking.Their chef_33_and opened a Chinese restaurant across the streetwhich really put them in a bad situation.So,at age 30,Ma left engineering and returned to school-cooking school.He received trainingin_34_cooking.In2009,Maopenedhisfirstrestaurant,MapleAvenue,inVirginia.Therestauran
47、t_35_excellent cuisine.At Maple Avenue,Ma worked long hours,seven days a week.His long hours_36_.Ma opened his fourth restaurant last year,Kyirisan in Washington,D.C.He_37_his training in Frenchcooking with his Chinese heritage(传承)to create_38_dishes.“Kyirisans success is due to the_39_menu and food
48、”,Ma says.But a lot of it just comes from“purehard_40_”.21.A.companyB.schoolC.hospitalD.restaurant22.A.interestB.helpC.successD.progress23.A.feelingsB.mannersC.predictionsD.experiences24.A.financialB.personalC.physicalD.psychological25.A.plansB.ideasC.measuresD.professions26.A.doctorB.chefC.engineer
49、D.teacher27.A.ended upB.gave upC.set aboutD.carried on28.A.operationB.changeC.peaceD.attack29.A.chooseB.winC.quitD.get30.A.thoughB.butC.ifD.so31.A.certainB.silentC.calmD.anxious32.A.habitB.practiceC.pointD.mistake33.A.cameB.leftC.escapedD.cheated34.A.ChineseB.AmericanC.FrenchD.Mexican35.A.servesB.st
50、udiesC.promotesD.develops36.A.took offB.paid offC.ran outD.worked out37.A.mixedB.improvedC.simplifiedD.ignored38.A.localB.newC.strangeD.traditional39.A.abundantB.mainC.simpleD.creative40.A.lifeB.challengeC.workD.status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