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1、20202020 届广州市海珠中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案解析届广州市海珠中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷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 AFour Truly Unique Canadian Camping ExperiencesMount Robson Provincial Park,British ColumbiaNamed after the highest m
2、ountain in the Canadian Rockies,this park gives you breathtaking views ofmountain landscapes along with lakes,waterfalls,canyons,and caves.The Berg Lake campground is located rightat the northern base of the 3,954-meter peak(山巅),which is about a days hike in.Fundy National Park,New BrunswickIf youve
3、 grown tired of the tent or RV,this park is one of the few national parks offering yurt(蒙古包)rentals.Make sure you visit theBay of Fundywhere the worlds highest tides make for some great surfing.You also cantmiss the amazing Acadian forest waterfall.If youre looking for even more entertainment,the pa
4、rk also hostsmusicand cultural festivals each summer and has its own golf course.KluaneNational Parkand ReserveYukonFrom May to September,theKathleenLakecampground sees visitors come from far and wide to camp,hikeand fish.Mountaineering is especially popular as Kluane is home to 17 of Canadas 20 hig
5、hest peaks.Flightseeingover the parks glaciers and rafting(漂流)the winding Alsek River will also keep you out enjoying the wilderness.Prince Edward Island National Park,Prince Edward IslandIf youre looking for a family-friendly park,this one is wonderful.Between the seven beaches and more than50 kilo
6、metersof hiking and cycling trails,youll certainly be kept busy.Literature lovers,you can see what inspiredL.M.MontgomerysAnne of Green Gables at the nearby Green Gables Heritage Place and even explore the originalhouse.1.Where is the park offering yurt rentals located?A.InBritish Columbia.B.InNew B
7、runswick.C.InYukon.D.InPrinceEdward Island.2.What can you do inKluaneNational Parkand Reserve?A.Climb the highest mountain inCanada.B.Experience the highest tides.C.Raft the windingAlsekRiver.D.Attend music and cultural festivals.3.Which will you choose if you are a fan of Anne of Green Gables?A.Mou
8、nt RobsonProvincialPark.B.Fundy National Park.C.KluaneNational Parkand Reserve.D.Prince Edward IslandNational Park.BHumans are the only creature that gets around by standing up and putting one foot in front of the other.Ourability to walk upright has allowed humankind to travel great distances and s
9、urvive changing climates,environments and landscapes.Countless scientific studies have found that walking is really good for us and this simple act can provide anumber of healthimplications,which help people live longer.In fact,a walking routine,if done properly,might bethe only exercise people need
10、.How much walking should one aim for?Youve likely heard we need 10,000 steps a day.Thats about 5 miles.But contrary to popular belief,this recommendation doesnt come from science.Instead,itis from a 1960sadvertising campaign to promote a pedometer(计步器)in Japan.Perhaps because its a round number and
11、easyto remember,it stuck.Since the 1960s,researchers have studied the 10,000-steps-a-day standard and have turned up mixed results.Although 10,000 steps is certainly a healthy and worthwhile goal,its not fit for all.For instance,a recent Harvard University study involving more than 16,000 senior wom
12、en found that thosewho got at least 4,400 steps a day greatly reduced their risk of dying early when compared with less active women.The study also noted that these benefits continued up to 7,500 steps.This 7,500 mark isnt surprising:Its similarto common public health recommendations,such as the Cen
13、ters for Disease Control and Preventionsrecommendation of 150 minutes of moderate(适度的)physical activity a week for adults.4.What does the underlined word“implications”in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.BenefitsB.Problems.C.Habits.D.Manners.5.Where does the 10,000-steps-a-day standard come from?A.A Harvard Un
14、iversity study.B.Science research on health.C.A pedometer advertisement.D.Public health recommendation.6.What can we know from the last paragraph?A.7,500-steps-a-day standard is the best choice for all.B.More than 16,000 old people were involved in the study.C.Those who walk at least 4,400 steps a d
15、ay wont die early.D.150-minute moderate exercise a week for adults is advised.7.What does the author mainly want to tell readers?A.The more you walk a day,the healthier you will be.B.We can benefit from continuous and proper walking.C.Walking upright helps humankind to explore the world.D.Advertisem
16、ents can always tell us some scientific suggestions.CWhen an animal species is considered endangered,it means that the International Union for Conservation ofNature(IUCN)has evaluatedit as nearly extinct,which means that a majority of its population has already died offand the rate of birth is lower
17、 than the speciesdeath rate.Today,more and more animal and plant species are onthe way to extinction because of a variety of major factors that cause a species to become endangered,and as youmight expect,humans play a role in quite a few of them in fact,the biggest threat to endangered animals ishum
18、an encroachment(侵入)on their habitats.Every species needs a habitat,where an animal finds food,raises its young.Unfortunately,humans destroyanimal habitats in a number of different ways:building houses,clearing forests to getlumberand to plant crops,draining rivers to bring water to those crops,and m
19、aking streets and parking lots.In addition,human development pollutes the environment with all kinds of chemicals,which destroys foodsources and shelters for the creatures and plants of that area.As a result,some species die out while others arepushed into areas where they cant find food and shelter
20、s to make matters worse,when one animal populationsuffers,it affects many other species in its food web,so more than one speciespopulation is likely to decrease.Habitat destruction is the number one reason for animal endangerment,which is why conservation groupswork hard to repair the effects of hum
21、an developments many non-profit groups like the Nature Conservancyare taking measures to clean up coastlines and establish nature preserves to prevent further harm to nativeenvironments and species around the world.8.A species is considered endangered_.A.when the IUCN has noticed its population chan
22、geB.when most of its population has died offC.when the species birth rate is close to its death rateD.when the species is losing its habitat9.What does the underlined word“lumber”probably mean?A.Gas.B.Food.C.Chemicals.D.Wood.10.What is being done to protect the endangered species?A.Calling for human
23、 development.B.Raising money.C.Establishing nature preserves.D.Educating people.11.What is the main idea of the passage?A.Habitat destruction causes animal endangerment.B.Animals die out due to environmentpollution.C.Measures need to be taken to increase species.D.Non-profit groups are making greatc
24、ontributions.DDogs are often called as“mans best friend”,MacKenzie,a four-pound Chihuahua（吉娃娃）,was namedwinner of the 2020 American Hero Dog Competition on October 19,2020.In its tenth year in 2020 the annual contest is the brainchild of American Humane,the countrys first nationalcharitable organiza
25、tion founded for the safety and well-being of animals.Often called the“Oscars for dogs”,theaward recognizes dogs who make extremely great contributions to society.The competition of 2020 attracted over 400 entries（参赛者）from across the country.These heroic dogs havegone above the call of duty,saving l
26、ives,comforting the ill and aged and reminding us of the powerful,age-old tiesbetween animals and people.While all were impressive,it was tiny MacKenzie who wonthe judges hearts.MacKenzies growth was not easy.Born with a mouth disability,she had to be fed through a tube（管子）forthe first year of her l
27、ife.Despite her own struggles,she always seemed to think more of other animals in need.“Never have I seen such a will to live.Though sick,she carefully looked after the baby animals at the rescue（救助）center,”said her caretaker.A life-saving operation performed in 2014 gave MacKenzie the ability to ea
28、t independently.Theseven-year-old chihuahua is now working for the Mia Foundation,an organization that rescues and nurses animalswith inborn disabilities.The chihuahua does an excellent job and has raised various animals.She plays nurse,cleans,comforts and hugs them,acting as their mother and teachi
29、ng them how to socialize,play and have goodmanners.In addition to her role as an animal caretaker,MacKenzie also visits schools to educate kids about theimportance of accepting physical differences in both animals and people.Her heartwarming and inspiring storymakes MacKenzie a worthy receiver ofAme
30、ricas top dog honor.12.What can we infer about the American Hero Dog Competition?A.It was first held in 2010B.It was held to honor caretakers of dogs.C.It takes place every ten years.D.It was started by a charitable organization.13.With what quality did MacKenzie win the award?A.Talent and braveryB.
31、Friendliness and care.C.Courage and selflessness.D.Confidence and independence.14.In which aspect can students benefit from MacKenzies visits?A.Learning from failures.B.Understanding the disabled.C.Valuing physical health.D.Developing practical ability.15.Whats the best title for the text?A.Dogs Are
32、 Mans Best Friends.B.Treat Dogs the Way We Want to Be Treated.C.Touching Stories between MacKenzie and PeopleD.2020 American Hero Dog:A TinyChihuahua.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The World Water Day has been celebrated annually on 22 Ma
33、rch since1992.Each year has a different theme,looking at things like the role of clean water in the world of work,ways to stop wasting water,findingways tosupply water to underprivileged groups and so on._16_But it is also vital for sanitation(卫生).It is estimated that more than 700 children under th
34、e age ofseven die every day from illnesses linked to unsafe water and poor sanitation.The right to water and sanitationwas recognized as a human right._17_These include rural communities,people who have been displaced dueto war and local conflicts and areas where climate change is making water more
35、and more scarcer.Apart from the obvious health issues,a lack of accessible clean water means that people often women andchildren spend hours every day walking to and from distant water supplies.This means they dont have time todedicate to work,studies and other domestic duties._18_And people who are
36、 not able to walk to get theirown water are particularly vulnerable.There are many charities working on creating sustainable supplies of clean water for different communitiesaround the world._19_But the fundamental problem of increasing demand for a limited resource can only beaddressed by more effi
37、cient use of water,especially in industry and agriculture.Waste-water recycling,capturingrainwater,more efficient irrigation techniques and reforestation are all examples of how water can be used moreefficiently._20_We should support charities,raise awareness,take part in the World Water Day events
38、that arehappening all around the world and,of course,be careful with how we use water in our own lives.Visit the UNWorld Water Day website to find out about an event near us.Follow world water day on social media and helpspread the word about this incredibly important issue.A.Clean drinking water is
39、 fundamental.B.As individuals,what can we do to help the issue?C.The search for water becomes their main occupation.D.This important work needs to continue and to expand.E.Every living cell in the body needs water to keep functioning.F.In normal conditions,the human body can only survive three or fo
40、ur days without water.G.However,there are still at least 2.1 billion people around the world living without safe water.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As members of Girl Scout groups,6-year-old Piper
41、 and 9-year-old Julia of Virginia Beach,Virginia,have seenfor themselves how tasty cookies_21_peoples days.Thats why the sisters_22_to send a little sweetnessto the_23_workers who are working_24_to fight against COVID-19.Mom Kacey Farrell helps lead two groups.Her_25_already had hundreds of boxes of
42、 cookies waiting tobe_26_,but they were encouraged to stay_27_and practice social distancing.Kacey came up with aperfect_28_while visiting Girl Scout groups online.With the help of their 14-year-old sister Sylvie,Julia and Piper took their cookie booth(货摊)to the Internetand turned it into a greater_
43、29_!Kacey shared the ad her oldest child_30_and directed onFacebook.In it,we see Julia and Piper sitting in front of their cookie boxes as they explain their_31_.Each time a$4 box is sold,it will be donated(捐赠)to medical workers!“With everything_32_right now,it seems like our doctors and_33_are goin
44、g to be hit sohard,”Kacey said.“Girl Scout cookies are a small way to say_34_,but it felt like an easy chance to let ourfrontline medical workers know how_35_we are.”Theyve since received donations from all over and_36_nearly$1,000!“Thank you for helping me keep our Girl Scout troops and the public_
45、37_,”Kacey wrote later.“Thank you for helping donate hundreds of boxes to our local medical teams.Life is_38_even inthishorror(恐惧).”Great job,girls!The only thing_39_than your cookies is your_40_for others.21.A.brightenB.spendC.wasteD.surprise22.A.refusedB.beggedC.agreedD.decided23.A.industrialB.med
46、icalC.chemicalD.technical24.A.sadlyB.happilyC.tirelesslyD.fruitlessly25.A.classmatesB.doctorsC.daughtersD.sons26.A.madeB.soldC.collectedD.eaten27.A.insideB.outsideC.awayD.close28.A.chanceB.solutionC.jobD.skill29.A.causeB.marketC.companyD.advertisement30.A.praisedB.dismissedC.deliveredD.shot31.A.prod
47、uctB.planC.moneyD.meaning32.A.running outB.picking upC.turning outD.going on33.A.nursesB.sistersC.girlsD.children34.A.good byeB.thank youC.helloD.yes35.A.difficultB.braveC.supportiveD.interested36.A.borrowedB.investedC.improvedD.raised37.A.warmB.energeticC.safeD.comfortable38.A.beautifulB.hardC.limi
48、tedD.valuable39.A.cheaperB.easierC.sweeterD.bigger40.A.hopeB.concernC.patienceD.promise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Music is one of the most_41._(power)things in my life.Listening to music can help to motivate me intrying time.When younger,I
49、_42._(have)no great love for music as I do now.I mainly listened to themusic_43._my parents were playing.Whether I was in the car,the house,_44._anywhere else,there wassure to be some Beatles,or Buddy Holly constantly playing in the background.Now as I am older,I enjoy it for thereason that it allow
50、s me to remember my childhood.I believe music has the power_45._(express)all sorts of emotions.The song“A Little Bit Longer”JonasBrothers is_46._an emotional and inspiring song that when hear it I alwayscome close to_47._(drop)down tears,especially when I watch it being played live.The effect(that m