甘肃省临夏中学2020届高三英语上学期期中试题.docx

甘肃省临夏中学2020届高三英语上学期期中试题（本试卷共120分，考试时间100分钟）第I卷第一部分阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAlton TowersEnjoy a fun day out at Alton Towers, the UKs most popular theme park with lots of great rides, including the six biggest roller coasters. Open every day from the 21st of March until the 8th of November. First admission is at 9.30 am, with rides opening at 10 am. Usually closed between 5 pm and 6 pm.Tickets Gate Price Online PriceAdult 58.80 50.28Child 52.80 44.88Thorpe ParkAs the UKs most exciting theme park, Thorpe Park is perfect for an exciting family day out. Great rides include Slammer and Tidal Wave alongside fantastic roller coasters. Open every day from the 12th of March until the 8th of November. First admission is at 10 am. Usually closed between 5 pm and 7 pm.Tickets Gate Price Online PriceAdult 56.00 49.78Child 51.00 49.78Drayton ManorAs the UKs largest family owned theme park, Drayton Manor is home to a lot of exciting attractions with roller coasters, zoo and Thomas Land.Tickets Gate Price Online PriceAdult 36.00 27.75Child 5.00 5.00 Open most days from the 21st of March until the 1st of November. First admission is at 9.30 am, with rides from 10.30 am, and closing time is usually 5 pm.Chessington World of Adventures ResortChessington World of Adventures Resort is the UKs greatest family theme park. A fantastic day out with a great mix of rides. Chessington Zoo has lots of animals plus a Sea Life Centre. Open every day from the 18th of March until the 2nd of November. First admission is at 10 am. Closing times are usually between 5 pm and 7 pm.Tickets Gate Price Online PriceAdult 52.00 46.22Child 48.00 42.671If a couple buy their tickets for Alton Towers on the Internet, they can save _.A7.92 B17.04 C16.44 D8.522Whats special about Drayton Manor?AIt is owned by a family. BIt has a zoo.CIt offers some exciting rides. DIt is suitable for a whole family.3Which theme park has the most opening days in a year?AAlton Towers. BThorpe Park.CDrayton Manor. DChessington World of Adventures Resort.BI may not be the wisest person on this planet，but I will tell you a little secret to happiness：Help other，and live lifeIt is that simpleJust help a friend study for a test，or volunteer at a nursing home I learned this after a long，hard search I was feeling really down because my long-time friend had diedThen I started a six-week volunteering at a nursing home all day every SaturdayMy routine was to serve the meal and clean upAfter that，I would wait for the head nurse to tell me what to do One day I was told to go to Room 117 to make sure the patient was all rightIn the room I found a boy of eight sitting in his bed watching a movieI was shocked to see a child in this seemingly forgotten nursing home for the oldHe was so small and weak that you had to look closely to find himHe motioned for me to sit downI grabbed his medical chart from which later I found out he had a terminal illness We started to talk，and I found out that his family rarely visited，and all he did every day was watch TVI wanted to cry for him，and for my lost friendAs we talked，he had a smile on his face，and I asked him whyThe entire two hours Ive been here youve never lost that smileWith this horrible disease，how do you still manage to stay happy? He thought for a moment，and then said that too many people are dead even before they dieThey walk around feeling that God has cursed (诅咒) them and that they have nothing to live forThe boy said that he would not be like thatHe wakes every morning thankful to see another sunriseHe keeps his window open so that he can smell the flowers and feel the heat of the sunHe also said that he has hopeToo many people havent seen much of that around here， he said， Life is full of hope and we need to live life before it is gone I dont know what happened to himI assume he passed away，but his lesson lives onI now wake up and live each day to the fullestThe key to life is not money or fame，but the lessons we learn from it4. The nursing home in the passage is mainly for_ Athe disabled Bthe homeless Cthe elderly Dthe abandoned5. The boy stayed happy mainly due to_ Awonderful TV programs Bhis positive attitudeCgood medical condition Dothers encouragement6. The writer participated in the volunteering job in order to_ Afind out the secret Bget out of sadness Cenrich experiences Dsearch for help7. What would be the best title for the passage？ AA Lesson in Hope BThe Life of a Sick BoyCA Voluntary Job DThe Meaning of LifeC A company in San Francisco, California, has found a way to turn used plastic bottles into womens shoes.Every day, millions of Americans drink water and other liquids from plastic bottles. More than 60 million of them are thrown away each day. Many of the plastic bottles end up in landfills or are burned with other waste products.A San Francisco start-up company called Rothys, however, turns this plastic waste into environmentally friendly shoes. Roth Martin is the companys co-founder. He explains how they turn plastic into soft material for womens feet. They take the plastic, clean it, and break it down into small pieces. Then they press them through a device that makes soft fibers. Those fibers are then combined together. This is done by a 3D machine. It is designed to reduce waste while making the shoes. The knitted stuff and the inner part of the shoe are then attached to the shoes outer part, called the sole. This outer sole is also made from environmentally friendly material: responsibly sourced no-carbon rubber.Rothys shoes are sold online. They are flat shoes, with either a rounded or pointed toe. They come in different colors and designs. They cost either $ 125 or $ 145 per pair, depending on the design. After American actress Gwyneth Paltrow discovered them last year, the demand for the shoes grew. Martin says there is no shortage of material to fill that demand. “Were not going to run out of water bottles any time soon. So we have a limitless supply of material, and I think that is a good sign for our future.” When the environmentally friendly shoes wear out, customers can return them at no cost to a company that uses the recycled material to make other products.For now, the shoes are only available to be shipped in the United States. However, the company says it will add international shipping in the near future.8How are used plastic bottles usually dealt with?AThey are used to make shoes. BThey are changed into soft materials.CThey are buried or burned. DThey are returned to factories for reuse.9What does the underlined word “knitted” in the second paragraph mean?ARepaired. BFixed. CSpotted. DCombined.10Which of the following directly helped to increase the sales of Rothys shoes?AThe design and color. BThe reasonable price.CThe star power of Gwyneth Paltrow. DThe companys advertisement.11What is the purpose of the text?ATo advertise a new kind of shoes.BTo introduce a new way of recycling plastic waste.CTo describe the process of making shoes.DTo stress the importance of environmental protection.DThe fashionable technology of virtual reality (虚拟现实) (VR) - the wonderful world created by computers - is finally here, but before you rush out to buy the headset, youll want to take notice of experts warnings. “These devices are designed mostly for adult use,” said Dr. Justin Asgarpour, Vancouver optometrist (whose job is to examine peoples eyes and to sell glasses).Little research has been done about the long-term effects of VR on children, but makers have not designed the VR headsets for young eyes. VR headset maker Oculus Rift states that younger users may suffer from discomfort or ill health effects, and they are in a very important period of visual development.“What a study has suggested is that a VR device can actually cause what we call amblyopia, potential lazy eyes, in these children with pre-existing visual conditions,” Dr. Asgarpour said.Even children without underlying eye conditions could experience problems, like temporary double vision.Adults should be careful too, according to the doctor, who says longer virtual reality experiences can lead t balance problems. You should be careful of your surroundings and be careful not to trip over wires. Those with heart conditions are advised not to play.But there are some positive health uses of virtual reality. The technology has been used to treat conditions like fear of heights, and its also being used to help treat addictions.“What were trying to do is take people into a drug-related setting and let them experience cravings (extremely strong wishes for something,)” Dr. Zach Rosenthal with Duke University said. He and his team take addicts inside a virtual house and use a series of tones to condition them to reduce their cravings.A lot more research needs to be done about the long-term health effects of VR, but in the meantime you had better spend only a limited time on VR and make sure your children use it as little as possible.12What may be Oculus Rifts attitude to childrens use of VR?AUninterested. BDiscouraging. CDoubtful. DCurious13What did Asgarpour say about VR?AIt could help to improve users balance.BIt was badly in need of improvements.CIt could be used to treat heart disease.DIt might cause kids sight problems.14Why does the author mention Rosenthals study?A To prove VRs beneficial effects. BTo discuss peoples cravings for VR.CTo comment on VRs medical uses. DTo explain the harm of addictions.15What are scientists expected to find out?AWhy children are showing much interest in VR.BHow people can use VR to improve their health.CWhy VR is getting more popular at the present time.DHow VR influences users over a long period of time.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中的两项为多余选项。请将该题答案转涂到答题卡7175对应位置，1620不再填涂。Tips for taking care of friendshipsSome people are meant to come and go from your lives quickly. Other friends may grow with you as your life changes. One way to keep friendships of any level strong is to take good care of them.Send handwritten notesJust find a note card, write something by hand, and then mail it. 71 Since electronic communication is becoming popular these days, a handwritten note can really make an impression.Be active in contacting friendsMany people call up friends only when they need something. The problem with this is it makes it look as if you dont really care about your friend. 72 Regularly check in with your friends so they know you are sincere.Call up friendsElectronic communication is great, but there is nothing like hearing your friends voice to give you a lift. Make a point to call up friends and check in with them. 73 . Just a few minutes every month can make a difference in your friendship.Give meaningful giftsPut some thought into the gifts you give a friend. 74 . In fact, often the smallest but most thoughtful ones are the biggest hit. 75 People who argue from time to time actually have healthier friendships than those who never discuss their points of conflict. Learn how to argue in a healthy way and work through the issues in your friendship.AGet together with friends BTalk things outCThe presents dont have to be large or expensiveDThe phone calls dont have to be long E. Remember to call up friends or send an email to see how they are doingF. Discuss your issues with the goal of making your relationship healthierG. This will really stand out in your friends mailbox第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空(共20小题，每小题1.5分, 共30分)通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。 It was a busy morning，about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80s came to the hospital .I heard him saying to the nurse that he was in a hurry for all appointment at 9:30. The nurse had him take a 21 in the waiting area, 22 him it would be at least 40 Minutes 23 someone would be able to see him. I saw him 24 his watch and decided，since I was 25 busymy patient didnt 26 at the appointed hour, I would examine his wound .While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctors appointment .The gentleman said no and told me that he 27 to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his 28 .He told me that she had been 29 for a while and that she had a special disease. I asked if she would be 30 if he was a bit late. He replied that she 31 knew who he was and that she had not been able to 32 him for five years now. I was 33 and asked him，“And you 34 go every morning，even though she doesnt know who you are?” He smiled and said“She doesnt know me but I know who she is” I had to hold back 35 as he left.Now I 36 that in marriages，true love is 37 of all that is .The happiest people dont 38 have the best of everything；they just 39 the best of everything they have . 40 isnt about how to live through the storm，but how to dance in the rain.21Abreath BseatCtest Dbreak22AtellingBpromisingCunderstandingDpersuading23Aif BbeforeCsinceDafter24Ataking off Blooking atCfixingDwinding25Avery BalsoCseldomDnot26Ashow offBturn upCcome on Dgo away27AneededBforgotCagreedDhappened28AdaughterBwife CmotherDsister29Alate BwellCthere Daround30Alonely BworriedCdoubtful Dhungry31Ano longer Bneither Cso farDalready32Arecognize Banswer CbelieveDexpect33Amoved Bsatisfied CsurprisedDdisappointed34Aonly Bthen Cthus Dstill35Acuriosity Btears CwordsDjudgment36AproveBsuggestChopeDrealize37AagreementBexpressionCacceptanceDexhibition38AnecessarilyBcompletelyCnaturally Dfrequently39AlearnBmakeCfavorDtry40AAdventure BBeautyCTrustDLife第二部分 英语知识运用第二节（共10小题 ，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 My husband received a letter a month ago from a young woman who had been his student when _41_was in middle school. She wrote because she wanted to thank him for_42_(have) a great influence in her life.In the letter she wrote, “You were the teacher who helped me discover my talent for math. Before you came to teach us, I had been_43_(terrible) poor at math, and had never thought that I would be interested in it. To my surprise, you magically showed me the beauty of math. I guess that was the turning point of my attitude_44_it. Gradually my interest in it began to grow. Thanks to your_45_(encourage), I made continuous progress in math and finally made up my mind_46_(study) it in the university. Today I am working as an accountant at Valley Medical Center. You played 47 important part. Thank you！” 48 a wonderful gift to a retired teacher! My husband_49_(receive) many letters from his students over the years. This one was special, for it arrived at this time in his life_50_he is in very poor health.第三部分: 写作(共两节, 满分35分)第一节：短文改错 (共10分,每小题1分,满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文，文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（/）,并在该句下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。I went to a supermarket yesterday. While walk around，I noticed a credit card on the floor by chances. I picked it up and waited for an owner. No one comes. Suddenly, a lady with an anxiously look rushed in. So I approached her and asked why she had lost something. She told me she had lost her credit card. I as