《2020届昆明市第十八中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析.pdf》由会员分享，可在线阅读，更多相关《2020届昆明市第十八中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析.pdf（10页珍藏版）》请在taowenge.com淘文阁网|工程机械CAD图纸|机械工程制图|CAD装配图下载|SolidWorks_CaTia_CAD_UG_PROE_设计图分享下载上搜索。
1、20202020 届昆明市第十八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十八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 AOn Friday morning when 53-year-old Thong Pham broke into the house through the unlocked back door,hetook a steak k
2、nife from the kitchen.It was dark,and the family didnt know what Marley was barking(吠)at.Taylor,Amber and their girls Finley,6,and Sadie,4,soon woke up and came downstairs,too.“Well,it was dark so we couldnt see anything,only couldhear Marley,”Amber recalled,saying her husband then went for the ligh
3、ts.“And once he turned the hall light on,we realized that the guy was holed up in the corner trying to hide.”“So I think he got to the front door and realized he couldnt get out,and by that point in time,Marleys gothim cornered,”Taylorsaid.Pham slashed(砍)both Marley and Taylor,and blood went everywh
4、ere.Taylor shared avideo summary to his Facebook page,where he said Marley was stabbed(刺)up to six times,mostly around thehead and neck area.“And as I pulled back,blood shot out of my arm,”Taylorcontinued.“She got him pretty goodand I got him pretty good in the face.”“But it was really hard because
5、I was trying to make sure that my husband wasnt going to die,”Amberexplained,adding that she was trying to protect their two girls.“When he realized that the two girls were in thehouse,thats when he kind of backed up and started running.Taylorexpressed gratitude to everyone for their thoughts and pr
6、ayers.And the family is thankful for their dogMarley.“Shes our hero,”Amber said.“If it hadnt been for her,that guy could have gone in the.he could have goneto their rooms or something.”Tayloradded,“Yeah,I mean,the story plays out very differently if Marleys notthere.”1.Why did the family come downst
7、airs before daybreak?A.To stop a break-in.B.To lock the back door.C.To check on Marley.D.To turn the hall light on.2.What happened during the fight?A.Pham dug a hole in the corner.B.Marley was injured but bit back.C.Taylor had a backup from neighbors.D.Amber fought back to protect her girls.3.What d
8、oesTaylormainly express on his Facebook?A.Forgiveness.B.Concern.C.Anger.D.Appreciation.BWhether for a special holiday,as a way of showing gratitude or just a way of letting someone know you care,gift giving is a universal custom Though the purpose may be similar from place to place,traditions vary w
9、idelyfromonecountrytothenext.Abehaviorthatshowsrespectinoneplacemightbeconsideredoffensivesomewhere else.Take a look at unique gifting traditions from around the world.Here in theUS,a set of kitchen knives seems like the perfect gift idea for a wedding.However,in certainEuropean countries likeGerman
10、y,people believe that a knife presented as a gift will cut off your friendship.Thereis a way to break it:Tie a coin to the knife or gift box.The receiver then returns the coin to you as a“payment”toremove the bad luck.Theres a well-known Italian wedding tradition where the grooms(新郎)tie is cut into
11、a number of tinypieces.Wedding guests can then buy”these tie pieces in exchange for cash.Its a fun way to give money to thenew couple thatleaves guests with a wedding souvenir.As left hands are considered unclean in Indian culture,behaviors such as touching,passing money,or givinggifts are to be don
12、e with the right hand.Different from some other cultures,an odd number(奇数)of thingsorcurrency represents good luck.For example,11 should be given rather than 10.InZimbabwe,it is common to directly ask for a gift.When you receive a gift without asking for it,even if thegivers family is poor,its the w
13、orst way to reject the offering.Also,expressing thanks with actions is better thangiving thanks orally(口头地).These may include jumping up and down,dancing,or whistling.4.What does the underlined word“offensive“in paragraph 1 refer to?A.Rude.B.Creative.C.Suitable.D.Caring.5.How do people prevent frien
14、dship breaking down when giving gifts like knives?A.The guests cut the grooms tie into pieces.B.The receiver returns the coin to the giver.C.The giver gives gifts with the right hand.D.The receiver expresses thanks by dancing.6.What can we learn about the gift giving inZimbabwe?A.It is not proper to
15、 ask for a gift directly.B.Its better to reject a gift from a poor family.C.One can express thanks by writing letters.D.Showing gratitude with actions is better than words.7.Which can be a suitable title for the text?A.The Wayof Showing GratitudeB.A Fun Behavior to Respect PeopleC.Various Gift Givin
16、g TraditionsD.A Special Custom of Gift GivingCThe market for tourism in remote areas is booming as never before.Countries all across the world areactively promoting their wilderness regions-such as mountains,Arctic lands,deserts,small islands and wetlandsto high-spending tourists.The attraction of t
17、hese areas is obvious:by definition,wilderness tourism requires littleor no initial investment.But that does not mean that there is no cost.Once a location is established as a main tourist destination,the effects on the local community are profound.Hill-farmers can make more money from foreign trave
18、llers than working in their fields.It is not surprising thatmany o them give up their farm-work.In some hill-regions,this has led to a serious decline in farm output and achange in the local diet,because there is lacking labour to maintain terraces and irrigation systems.The result hasbeen that many
19、 people in these regions have turned to outside supplies of rice and other foods.InArcticand desert societies,year-round survival has traditionally depended on hunting animals and fish andcollecting fruit over a ly short season.However,as some inhabitants become involved in tourism,they no longerhav
20、e time to collect wild food;this has led to increasing dependence on bought food and stores.What should theydo if these new sources of income dry up?The physical impact of visitors is another serious problem associated with the growth in adventure tourism.Much attention has focused on erosion along
21、major roads,but perhaps more important are the forest destructionand impacts on water supplies arising from the need to provide tourists with cooked food and hot showers.Inboth mountains and deserts,slow-growing trees are often the main sources of fuel and water supplies may belimited through heavy
22、use.8.Why are some countries promoting the wilderness regions to tourists?A.The wildness regions are accessible to tourists.B.The landscapes there are beautiful and unique.C.Developing tourism there doesnt need much investment.D.Lots of high-spending tourists prefer such remote regions.9.What is the
23、 effect of tourism on the local community?A.Many hill farmers have turned to outside supplies of foods.B.There is enough labour to maintain terraces and irrigation systems.C.Farm output there has increased and local diet has changed.D.The local peoples new sources of income will dry up soon.10.Which
24、 might be the best title of the passage?A.The future of wilderness tourism.B.The impacts of wilderness tourism.C.The destruction of wilderness tourism.D.The disadvantages of wilderness tourism.11.If there is one more paragraph following the last paragraph,what will it talk about?A.The effects on loc
25、al people.B.The solutions tothese problems.C.The choices of adventure tourists.D.The reasons for visiting remote areas.DThe idea of low material desire,low consumption and refusing to work,marry and have children,concludedas a“lying down”lifestyle,recentlystruck a chord withmany young Chinese who ar
26、e eager to take pause tobreathe in this fast-paced and highly-competitive society.Many millennials(千禧一代)and generation Zs complained to the Global Times that burdens,including workstress,family disputes(纷争)and financial strains,have pushed them“against the wall”.They said they hate the“involution(内卷
27、),”joking that they would rather give up some of what they have than get trapped in an endlesscompetition against peers.“Instead of always following the virtues of struggle,endure and sacrifice to bear the stresses,they prefer atemporary lying down as catharsis(宣泄)and adjustment,”said a scholar.“It
28、is no wonder that some youngpeople,under the growing pressures from child-raising to paying the mortgage(按揭)today,would try to live in asimple way and leave the worries behind.”Interestingly,the majority of millennials and Gen Zs reached by the Global Times,who claim to be big fans ofthe lying down
29、philosophy,acknowledged that they only accept a temporary lying down as a short rest.It is truethat with the great improvement of living conditions,some Chinese youth have partially lost the spirit of hardshipand are not willing to bear too much hard work.But in fact,lying down is not entirely comfo
30、rtable.Young peoplewho lie down always feel guilty about their constant loss of morale(士气)far beyond their reach.“Young people on campus have both aspirations and confusion about their future,but most of us haverejected setting ourselves up in chains to waste opportunities and challenges,”a postgrad
31、uate student told theGlobal Times.“Its no use running away.I have to stand up and face the reality sooner or later.”12.What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 1 mean?A.Warned.B.Criticized.C.Touched.D.Amused.13.What might have caused the“lying down”lifestyle among the young?A.Improvements in liv
32、ing conditions.B.Growing pressure from family and social life.C.Increasing material possessions from families.D.Temporary adjustment to failure in competitions.14.Whats the scholars attitude toward the“lying down”group?A.Understanding.B.Intolerant.C.Supportive.D.Unclear.15.What can be inferred about
33、 the young generation from the text?A.They never really drop their responsibilities.B.They really enjoy the“lying down”lifestyle.C.They find their dreams far beyond their reach.D.They would rather escape than take challenges.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
34、处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项A new documentary,Pot of Fire,went online on Tencent Video onFeb 14,allowing netizens to“enjoy”hotpottogether on the Internet.No food other than hotpot is so welcomed by Chinese people._16_.As one of the famous meals in China,hotpot has been popular for ages,for its“free-for-all an
35、d healthy way”,according to National Public Radio.From vegetables to meat,from noodles to seafood,diners can add differentingredients to the soup to cook.Unlike frying or other cooking methods,boiling food only releases their nutrientsinto the soup._17_Besides,hotpot can bring warmth to our body and
36、 improve blood circulation in winter,and increase sweat to help cool the body in summer,according to China Highlights.But eating hotpot is much more than an enjoyment for our taste buds and health._18_For most Chinesepeople,eating hotpot is usually a social event.A survey by Chenzhi Catering Databas
37、e showed that 40.2 percentof Chinese usually eat hotpot with friends,while 17.6 percent use the occasion for a family reunion.When agroup of people sit around a table to eat,chat and drink,its a good time.“As the food continues to boil in the soup,we keep drinking and chatting with each other._19_”s
38、aid Yu Jiaqing,a 28-year-old luxury brand marketingstaffer from Beijing._20_Or,at least you can watch Pot of Fire.As a popular saying goes,“Theres nothing to worry aboutafter having a hotpot.If you are still worried,then go for it twice.”A.Hotpot is very popular in China.B.The atmosphere makes the t
39、ime warm.C.Its also a celebration of life and friendship.D.Hotpot does much good to people s health.E.This way can maximize(使最大)the flavors of all the ingredients.F.It represents how much they like to gather together to enjoy happiness.G.So if you feel empty or lonely,cook a hotpot to fill your stom
40、ach and heart.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 was walking home from school one day and it happened to be a particularly cold and windy day.Itwas_21_and I was crazy enough to forget my hats and scar
41、f.You can imagine my cheeks wererosy_22_and my hands were as numb as they can be.All of a sudden,an old lady_23_up beside me and asked if I would like a ride_24_.I said it wasOK and her_25_smile melted(融化)away the thought that I should never talk to_26_!We had anamazing chat and she was just_27_a go
42、od woman.She told me her_28_and she dropped me off.I didnt see her or talk to her for about a month and one night as I_29_herkind gesture,I decided toreturn the favor.So,I made a lot of_30_and walked down to her house with my friend.At first I was abit_31_she wouldnt remember me or think that I was
43、a bad man who poisoned cookies but luckily,Iwas_32_wrong.Shewassohappy,andshehuggedmeandkissedmeandseemedso_33_that someone would do something like that!When I got home my mom told me that she_34_and told my mom on the phone thatshe_35_because she was so touched.She said she would never_36_the kindn
44、ess that wasgiventoher!Thatfilledmewithsuch_37_!Therereallyisnothingelsejoyfullikehelping_38_and making someones day_39_!Let us never_40_the joy we get by giving others a hand!21.A.blowingB.freezingC.flowingD.flying22.A.redB.pureC.whiteD.pale23.A.pickedB.turnedC.droveD.took24.A.hospitalB.familyC.sch
45、oolD.home25.A.warmB.easyC.simpleD.strange26.A.womenB.driversC.strangersD.neighbors27.A.soB.suchC.thatD.as28.A.numbersB.carC.familyD.address29.A.rememberedB.forgotC.repeatedD.regretted30.A.breadB.saladC.cookiesD.sweets31.A.upsetB.disappointedC.confusedD.worried32.A.generallyB.completelyC.hardlyD.usua
46、lly33.A.puzzledB.surprisedC.satisfiedD.fearful34.A.visitedB.cameC.droveD.called35.A.criedB.sleptC.leftD.laughed36.A.permitB.pardonC.forgetD.imagine37.A.sadnessB.interestC.puzzleD.happiness38.A.othersB.the otherC.anotherD.other39.A.busierB.brighterC.easierD.harder40.A.expectB.takeC.forgetD.misunderst
47、and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Have you ever felt bad for sitting around and doing nothing?Now the University ofFine Arts in Hamburg,Germany,_41._(offer)“idleness grants(闲人奖学金)”of 1,600 euros(around 13,000 yuan)to threestudents who_42._conv
48、ince people theyd make the best of their“active inactivity(不作为)”.Students self-recommendation must_43._(hand)in by September 15.According to The Guardian,the_44._(apply)includes only four questions:What do you not want to do?For how long do you not wantto do it?Why is it important to not do this thi
49、ng_45._particular?Why are you the right person not to do it?Applicants are free_46._(choose)the form and length of their inactivity.For example,_47._youdecide youre not going to sleep,then you can only do that for a couple of days.But if you say you are not going toshop,then thats something you can
50、do for a lot_48._(long),The Guardian noted.The idea behind the project came from a discussion about the“contradiction(矛 盾)of asociety_49._promotes sustainability while valuing success,”Friedrich von Borries,the architect and designtheorist who came up with the program,told The Guardian.“Doing_50._is