内蒙古包头市第四中学2020届高三英语上学期期中试题(1)

包头四中2020学年度第一学期期中考试高三年级英语试题第一部分：听力（见第 11页）第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题 2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的ABCD四个选项中，选出最佳。AFive of the most beautiful villagesSidi Bou Said in TunisiaThis village seems to disappear into the sky. All the houses are painted white and the skies are clear. Its not surprising that the life here is very relaxing, and it is also home to plenty of cafes and art galleries.Wengen in SwitzerlandDo you ever wonder how the world was before cars were invented? The village called Wengen might just help you realize your dreams. Cars have been banned from this area for close to 100 years, and everything looks like it was taken right out of Heidi. The locals have kept their Swiss culture undamaged.Shirakawa-go in JapanThis village is certainly known for its unusual houses with triangular roofs which seem to resemble hands joined in prayer. Its designed to keep snow from piling up on top of houses. These houses are the symbol of the area but there arent many of them left anymore.Eze in FranceFrance in itself is pretty, but its most attractive village is Eze. This community seems to be frozen in time. This village is the perfect melting pot of cultures because of its closeness to Nice. During the Middle Ages, it was desired by invaders(侵略者),and while this was a cause of sadness for the local people in the past, today the village enjoys its rich heritage(遗产).The architecture here is so diverse.Bibury in EnglandLocated on the River Coln in the West of England, Bibury was described as the most beautiful village in England”. Honey-colored 17th-century stone cottages, the Church of St.Mary and a still-working 1902 farm are some of the ancient villages must-sees. The most photographed spot is Arlington Row, which is a collection of 14th-century stone buildings.21.Where can visitors enjoy paintings?A.In Sidi Bou Said. B.In Shirakawa-go.C.In Wengen. D.In Eze.22. Whats the similarity between Wengen and Bibury?A. They both sit by a long river.B. They both have an ancient view.C. They are home to many inventions.D. They are located in the same country.23. What do we know about Eze?A. Its people look sad.B. It forbids cars to enter.C. Its architecture is modern.D. It was attacked in the past.BIt is curious that Stephen Koziatek feels almost as though he has to explain about his efforts to give his students a better future.Mr Koziatek is part of something pioneering. He is a teacher at a New Hampshire high school where learning is not about books and tests and rote memorization(死记硬背),but something practical. As Koziatek knows, there is learning in just about everything. Nothing is necessarily gained by forcing students to learn geometry at a desk. They can also learn geometry by putting together a bicycle.But hes also found a kind of prejudice. Working with your hands is seen as almost a mark of inferiority(低等).Schools in the family of vocational(职业的) education “have that opinion.that its for kids who cant make it academically,” he says.On one hand, that viewpoint is a logical product of Americas evolution. Manufacturing(制造业)is not the economic engine that it once was. The job security that the US economy once offered to high school graduates has largely disappeared. More education is the new way. We want more for our kids, and rightfully so.But the headlong push into bachelors degrees for alland the devaluing of anything lessmisses an important point: Thats not the only thing the American economy needs. Yes, a bachelors degree opens more doors.But even now, 54 percent of the jobs in the country are middle-skill jobs, such as construction and high-skill manufacturing, according to the National Skills Coalition. But only 44 percent of workers are adequately trained. There is a gap in working-class jobs, but the workers who need those jobs most arent equipped to do them. Koziateks Manchester School of Technology (High School) is trying to fill that gap.Koziateks school is a wake-up call. When education becomes one-size-fits-all, it risks overlooking a nations diversity of gifts.24. Whats the characteristic of Mr. Koziateks school?A. Paying attention to practical learning.B. Letting students do many tests.C. Encouraging students to read books.D. Forcing students to learn by rote.25. What does the underlined phrase that viewpoint” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Vocational education is for academically challenged students.B. Vocational education is undoubtedly a good choice.C. Not all students can be admitted to college.D. Not all students can do physical work.26. How are people reacting to the disappearance of manufacturing?A. They lower their expectations.B. They try to improve their skills.C. They turn to the government.D. They continue their education.27. What does the author think of the schools goal?A. It needs lots of effort.B. It is worth achieving.C. It is unpractical.D. It is adventurous.CWhen I was eleven, my parents gave me the first book I ever owned“The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe”. I distinctly remember opening it, reading the first lines of The Cask of Amontillado,” and remarking to myself, So this is what reading is!”My delight was unbounded. Little did I know at the time that I was at the beginning of a lifelong journey.So, if I read my first real book at the advanced age of 11, what was I reading before then? In a word, readers: relatively plotless, repetitive if well-intentioned attempts to teach children to recognize letters and their sounds and to build their vocabularies. Being a dutiful boy, I went through the motions and I learned what words were. But I had no idea what writing was. Until Poe. In Poes stories, the sentences were more complex and stylish than anything I had ever read before.Poe, in short, was a start. My parents gave me that first book, but then I went off on my own. I liked science, which led me to discover Jules Verne and H.G. Wells. Other writers followed quickly one after another: Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke. But I didnt limit myself to science fiction. Other titles that deeply impressed me early on, and which I have carried on my lifes journey, include: “The Yearling, “Shane” “Ivanhoe, “Of Mice and Men, To Kill a Mocking bird, and “The Good Earth”.It went on from there. I became that kid who, long after his parents told him to turn the lights off, hid under the covers with a flashlight and a book, his greatest fear of being discovered and having his flashlight taken away. I realize that my parents must have known I was defying (违背) them. But in their wisdom they pretended to be ignorant of it. And so I owe my start as a reader to my parents.28. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?A. The authors good memories.B. The authors childhood before 11.C. The authors parents reading habits.D. The authors affection for his first book.29. What was the influence of plotless reading on the author?A. He didnt accumulate enough vocabularies.B. He didnt know what real writing was.C. He couldnt read complex sentences.D. He couldnt write a good article.30. What is the attitude of the authors parents to his reading under the covers?A. Indifferent.B. Tolerant.C. Anxious.D. Objective.31. What is the best title for the text?A. How I wrote a good bookB. How I found my favorite booksC. How I learned from my parentsD. How I became a reader of booksDAt one recently-opened restaurant in Japan, diners are warned that they very well might not get what they orderedbut surprisingly, it seems few customers are complaining.Thats because waiters at the restaurant, which is called“The Restaurant of Order Mistakes, all have dementia and Alzheimers(痴呆和阿尔茨海默症). The founders of the unique dining spot hope that eating there will help change opinions about dementia and teach customers to be more patient with those who suffer from it.Yahoo! Japan first reported that the restaurant opened in Tokyos Toyosu district on June 2 and closed after June 4, but will re-open around World Alzheimers Day in September. The restaurants name is a twist on the title of a 1924 story by Kenji Miyazawa called The Restaurant of Many Orders.The restaurant idea was originally thought of by a few like-minded people, including the owners of Maggies Tokyo. The founders hope to spread a message about inclusivity(包容), and teach people to be more understanding toward elders with dementia. The restaurant also serves to point out that dementia and Alzheimers sufferers can still be functioning members of society. Its also a fun way to celebrate human mistakes.It doesnt all run smoothly, though. The restaurant readily warns that waiters may bring customers the wrong order. They also may forget to bring drinks or other items.Mizuho Kudo, a Japanese food editor, tweeted(发推特) about her stop at the restaurant. She ordered a hamburger steak but was given gyoza dumplings instead, but everything turned out to be unexpectedly delicious and she said she laughed a lot” during the meal. She also noted that the waiter were full of smiles and seemed to be having a lot of fun, laughing and excitedly attending to their customers with delicious food. Her tweet about the experience has been liked over 160,000 times, and many commenters seemed impressed by the idea.32. In what way is the restaurant special?A. Its waiters all suffer from a brain disease.B. It only provides traditional foods.C. Its service is the best in Japan.D. It opens only in September.33. Whats one purpose of the restaurant?A. To show dementia sufferers can still contribute to society.B. To raise money for people suffering from mental illness.C. To educate the young to understand the elders.D. To show people a new type of restaurant.34. What did Mizuho Kudo do after having a meal in the restaurant?A. She brought her friends to the restaurant.B. She opened a similar restaurant.C. She volunteered to work in the restaurant.D. She shared her experience with others.35. How did Mizuho Kudo feel about her experience in the restaurant?ASurprising. B. Unusual.CPleasant. D. Necessary.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。选项中有两项为多余选项。The time our students didnt spend in school was mostly spent consuming: products, media, and entertainment. What can we do about itespecially during these long summer months when our kids expect to be entertained? Vacations are no reason for children to be lazy.36Im not talking about the grand European tour. Travel is simply an opportunity to help our kids to learn to see different social and economic arrangements.Start close to home and visit a different neighborhood. 37Travel need not be about changing locations, but reaching across generations to break out of the artificial age segregation(隔离)of our time.Few experiences help our kids discover the distinction between needs and wants. It doesnt have to be a hike through the Yukon, but just living out of a backpack for a long weekend where they take an active role in planning meals, buying food and setting up the tent. 38 Theyll have been the planners, the decision makers and the risk calculators.39 So we should work with our children to build reading lists of books. Becoming a reader grows our horizons(视野), our appetite for the good, the true and the beautiful.Not everything will work for every family. 40 The health of our society depends on shared principles like laws, but it is also built on the strength of its citizens and local self-reliance. This should be a gift of these long summer days to our children.AWe should encourage our kids to travel.B. We also want our kids to travel into literature.C. Adolescence is a great thing, but weve made it too long.D. Your kids can learn to work by making a contribution to their community.E. The challenge of adolescence is not going to be solved in a single summer.F You dont have eyes to see your own community until youve visited another.G. The key thing is not to have been passive consumers on someone elses trip.第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Goran Kropp was a Swedish adventurer and mountaineer. In 1972, at the age of six, with his fathers help, he 41 Galdhopiggen, the highest mountain in Northern Europe. Twenty-three years later, he stood on the highest peak in the world, Qomolangma. His journey to the 42 shows just how independent, persistent(坚持的), and determined this 43 man is.44 most people arrive at the foothills of Qomolangma by some sort of modern 45, Kropp bicycled 7,000 miles from his home in Sweden. Traveling by bike was not 46.He stopped many times to 47 his bike because rough roads caused mechanical problems for him. In addition, he was run after by dogs, stung by hornets(马蜂),and was caught in the rain several times before he 48 the base of the mountain.Kropp 49 to climb Qomolangma the same way he traveled to the mountain: without the 50 of others and without modern conveniences. Unlike other 51, Kropp climbed the mountain without a guide or helper. He did not 52 bottled oxygen to help him 53 at high altitudes, and he carried all of his 54 himself in a pack that weighed about 140 pounds.It took Kropp 55 tries to reach the top of Qomolangma.The first time, he had to 56 only 350 feet from the top because the weather was too dangerous Just a few days earlier, at that same level, eight climbers had 57 when a sudden snowstorm had hit the mountain. He felt deep sorrow for them, and thus became more 58.The mountaineer waited out the storm, 59, and tried again a few days later. This time, he was 60.After he walked down the mountain, he got back on his bike and rode the 7,000miles back to Sweden.41.A. heard of 42.A. top43.A. outstanding44.A. Unless45.A. design46.A. boring47.A. lock48.A.left49.A. chose50.A. presence51.A.observers52.A. gather53.A. breathe54.A.medincines55.A. two56.A. go on57.A. slipped58.A. astonished59.A. hid60.A.thoughtfulB. dreamed ofB. countryB. generousB. OnceB. vehicleB. easyB. rideB. reachedB. refusedB. approvalB. travelers B. orderB. walkB. foodB. three B. get upB. wanderedB. determinedB. stoppedB. successfulC. sawC. areaC. modestC. WhileC. theoryC. tiringC. repairC. discoveredC. agreed C. assistance C. mountaineers C. share C. liveC. clothesC. manyC. set outC. diedC. satisfiedC. survivedC. doubtfulD. climbed D. valleyD. honestD. BecauseD. materialD. busyD. findD. touredD. hated D. knowledgeD. hikersD. bring D. stayD. equipmentD. severalD. turn backD. injured D. discouraged D. restedD. meaningful第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15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。Are you still worried about the scar 61._your skin? Recently, scientists at Ohio State University have developed a new method 62._has the ability to change the bodys existing cells into new cells to help repair the body. The method, called Tissue Nano-transfection (TNT), changes cells through a tool 63._(use)nanotechnology. The way it would work: A chip(芯片)is placed on a(n)64._(injure)part of the body and a small electrical current is applied, shooting genetic code(遗传密码)into the cells. In less than a second, cells in the area receive new marching orders and start functioning in their new role.This technique has 65._(previous) been tested in mice to treat dead tissue in their legs. Within a week, their conditions improved and by 66. _ second week their legs had been saved by TNT. The difference between TNT and previous technologies 67._(lie)in that it is a safe and instant method at the single cell level.Researchers expect the technology 68._(approve)for human trials within a year. While it still needs to be tested for 69._(safe) and effectiveness in humans, this technology may be used for cell reprogramming in various 70._(illness).第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节:短文改错(共10小题;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。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。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 began diving since I was about 12. I actual learned to dive in my hometown when I was in holiday. My parents went there explore the underground lakes. My brother and I are sitting around on the beach, getting bored, so we took a diving course. Then we did our first dive in the “easy” lakes while my parent were exploring the dangerous places. It wasnt deeply underground and the sun was being shining in through an opening in the roof of the cave. It was really calm but beautiful. I felt like staying here all day!第二节:书面表达(满分25分)假定你校英语社团将举办以“Follow Your Dreams”为主题的英语演讲活动。 请用英语写一篇演讲稿,内容主要包括:1.梦想的意义;2.如何实现梦想。注意:1.词数100左右(开头和结尾已给出,但不计入总词数);2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Good afternoon, everyone!Thats all. Thank you!第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)请听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置 听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Whats the weather probably like now?A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. Favorite sports. B. Recent news. C. TV programs.3. How long will it take the woman to get to Dupont Station?A. About an hour. B. About 40 minutes. C. About half an hour.4. What does the man plan to do during the holiday?A. Go camping. B. Study at home. C. See his parents.5. What is the woman doing?A. Making a suggestion. B. Making a request. C. Making a complaint.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)请听下面5段对话或独白。 每段对