2019-2020学年崇明县三乐中学高三英语期末考试试卷及答案解析

第一部分 阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项

A

Over the years, I’ve been guilty of hastily shutting the front door to many strangers when they came knocking with the intention of selling things. But earlier this year, around Easter time, a dear friend of mine had an experience that changed my mind and perception towards these “intruders”.

Linda, who recently moved to a new neighbour hood, had been housebound all week suffering from a severe case of flu when, early one morning, there was the terrible knock on her front door. Peering out the window, she saw two young ladies demurely (端庄地) holding leaflets and a TV set model. She knew of a large TV set establishment nearby and assumed a message was about to be gently delivered. “This is the last thing I need today,” she muttered to herself and hesitantly opened the door.

Coughing, she poked her head out and impatiently informed them she wasn’t the slightest bit interested in any TV whatsoever. Furthermore, she added, she was feeling quite unwell and abruptly shut the door. The ladies politely turned and left in silence.

A few hours later, another knock. Linda glanced out the window and to her surprise, there were the same two ladies, back again. Really annoyed this time, she opened the door ready togive them a piece of her mind. Before she could speak, with concerned looks on their faces, these women handed Linda what looked to be a dish, saying, “We’re so sorry we disturbed you earlier. We thought you may like this homemade chicken soup. Hopefully it might make you feel a little better.”

Linda was taken aback by this lovely gesture. Being new to the area, she didn’t know many neighbours or people who could assist her with shopping or errands (跑腿) so the gesture was all the more appreciated. She could only smile sheepishly and sincerely thanked them. With that, the ladies left.

After she related this story to me, I thought about how touching this deed really was. Especially in today’s world where sadly, kindness and thoughtfulness seem so rare. I also realized that thinking about others and showing kindness is the real essence of love.

1. What does the expression “give them a piece of her mind”in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Scold them severely. B. Drive them away. C. Refuse them directly. D. Speak out her idea.

2. What can be learned about Linda from the passage? A. Linda always hastily shut the front door to many people. B. Linda was not a little interested in any TV whatsoever. C. Linda was very grateful to the ladies for their chicken soup. D. Linda would buy their TV set in reward for the ladies’ chicken soup. 3. What’s the best title for the passage?

A. A Chicken Soup B. Soup for the soul

C. The Real Essence of Love D. A Friend’s experience

B

In Australia, plenty of wild things can bite or sting(刺伤) you. Strangely enough, one of them is a tree. Now scientists have figured out what makes the tree’s sting so bad.

The rainforests of eastern Australia are home to a stinging tree known as Dendrocnide. Many people callit the gympie-gympie tree—a name given to the tree by native Australians. It’s covered with sharp, needle-like hairs that carry poison. If you touch a gympie-gympie tree, you won’t forget it anytime soon. The pain can stay with you for hours, days or weeks. In some cases, it’s been reported to stay for months.

Scientists have long looked for the source of this powerful sting. Now researchers at the University of Queensland have discovered what makes this stinging plant so painful. After carefully studying different kinds of gympie-gympie trees, the scientists were able to separate out different chemicals that the trees produce. This allowed them to identify a group of chemicals that they believed was responsible for the pain.

The researchers created artificial versions of these chemicals, which they call “gympietides”. Sure enough, when the scientists injected mice with gympietides, the mice licked(舔) at the places where they’d been injected, indicating that they hurt in those places. When the scientists studied the way gympietides were built, they found that they formed a knot-like shape. The shape makes the chemicals very stable, which helps explain why the pain stays so long.

The knot-like shape of the gympietides was similar to the shape of poisons produced by poisonous spiders and cone snails. The scientists were surprised to see three very different kinds of life all using similar poisons. Spiders and cone snails carry poisons because they catch food by stinging other creatures. It’s not clear how stinging helps the gympie-gympie tree.

Though the tree’s sting may stop some animals from eating it, it doesn’t stop all animals. Beetles and pademelons (small s of the kangaroo) are able to eat the plant without trouble.

4. Why is a touch on the stinging tree unforgettable?

A. Because it has so unusual an appearance. B. Because it is extremely rare in existence.

C. Because touching it creates a quite strange feeling. D. Because the pain caused by it doesn’t go away quickly.

5. What do scientists fail to find out about the stinging tree?

A. How it produces poisons. B. What poisons it produces. C. How it benefits from the sting. D. The consequences of its sting. 6. What does the text imply about the stinging tree?

A. It produces the same poisons as spiders. B. Poisonous as it is, it also has natural enemies. C. Animals are wise enough to stay away from it. D. Only one chemical in it causes pain to the toucher.

7. What’s the best title for the text?

A. Scientists Discover Stinging Tree's Secret B. Caution: Stinging Tree Can Bite and Poison You C. Scientists Discover a Strange Species in Australia D. Effective Ways to Avoid Being Hurt by Stinging Tree

C

My entire life has been influenced by the fact that I stand way above the average height for both men and women. I was born two weeks late. When I finally entered the world I weighed 11 pounds 10 ounces and was 24 inches long. When my mom told my grandmother my measurements, she asked in amazement, \"Are you okay?!\"

I was healthy, but very shy as a child and into my teens. I'm from a small town, and I grew up and graduated with the same 50 people. I started playing basketball in third grade every Saturday, but I didn't have any control over my awkward body. (I didn't even score a point in a game until many years later.) I was 5-foot-10 in fourth grade. I had a small group of friends in elementary school, but sometimes the boys picked on me, calling me a bean pole or the Jolly Green Giant. I still remember my embarrassment when they laughed at me, and how badly I wanted to be invisible.

In high school I got more involved in sports, but I spent most days in the art room. By this time everyone at my school was used to my height (by ninth grade I was 6-foot-3), but if I went out of town people would stare at me and comment about my appearance.I was forced into the spotlight wherever I went.

With high school came more confidence. I had success in school, the arts and sports. I played basketball, but my true passion was track and field. During my senior year I was the conference champion in high jump and the

400-meter run. The friendships I gained through my involvement in high school boosted my confidence and helped me develop a sense of humor. Now when a stranger told me I was tall I would smile and nod or, if I was feeling determined, I would pretend to feel shocked and thank them for telling me. I had no idea!

Still, society keeps me aware of my status as something rare. And even though people tell me I'm beautiful and I should be a model, there are times when I would trade in my long legs for a small frame and tiny feet. I often wish people weren't so rude. I'm a minority only in the sense of height. I like to think that those who have insulted me didn't intend to. I do believe that most people are basically good, but they can be insensitive. 8. What can be inferred from Para.1?

A. The writer's height has something to do with her late birth. B. Grandmother was unwilling to have the writer as her grandchild. C. The writer failed to have a successful life because of her unusual height.

D. The writer was heavier and bigger compared with other babies when she was born. 9. By saying 'I was forced into the spotlight', the author probably means that she ________. A.was criticized by others B. caught public attention C. was threatened D. felt inferior

10. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned as the writer's experiences in high school? A. She quit playing basketball and joined the track and field team. B. She no longer felt upset when facing her height problem. C. She had a passion for some sports events. D. She built up more confidence. 11. What does the last sentence imply? A. People enjoy making fun of others. B. People are bad andcannot be trusted. C. People tend to bully those who are weaker. D. People sometimes care little about how others feel.

D

Joshua Nelson, 18, fromMissouri, is graduating fromSt. CharlesWestHigh Schoolthis week and will be attendingSoutheastMissouriStatein the fall. He had saved upmoney to pay for his tuition, but when he received the college's President's Scholarship, he decided to take his savings and donate it to other students in need.

“It comes from my family education and faith,\" Nelson said. \"I've always lived by strong principles as far as

being a cheerful giver andhaving an open handwhen it comes to giving back so I feel like that really motivated me.”

SEMO's President's Scholarship is the school’s most celebrated, and is only awarded to five top students annually. Nelsonsaid he sat down and outlined how a scholarship could work to help future students who need financial assistance for college. Originally the plan was to give away $ 1,000 the one time, but then he met up with his counselor (顾问), Yolanda Curry, to work outa game plan.

“I wasn't expecting it at all!” Curry said. \"He told me he had a great idea and wanted to share it with me. I could tell he was really excited.

Nelson, in association with his high school, set up the Joshua Nelson Leaders In Action Scholarship fund. Each year, $1,000 will be awarded to a senior. The money will come from donations, of which there have been $16,000 so far — for a total of $17,435 at last count, according to the school. With the money already in the fund, there's enough to give out a scholarship each year for over a decade. The first scholarship was awarded on June 1 to Darrell Montalvo-Luna. As the first recipient, his scholarship was $2,000.

“Joshua has the heart of a servant leader. He leads by example and he's genuinely excited when good things happen for other people,\" Curry said. \"He's an encouragement — he's good at building others up and does what he can to help encourage and motivate those around. 12. What did Nelson's initial donation come from? A. His scholarship. B. His savings. C. His pocket money. D. His wages.

13. What does the underlined phrase \"having an open hand\" in paragraph 2 mean? A. Ambitious. B. Courageous. C. Generous. D. Cautious.

14. How did Curry feel when hearing Nelson's idea? A. Shocked. B. Confused. C. Excited. D. Delighted.

15. What can be inferred about the Joshua Nelson Leaders In Action Scholarship fund? A. It never supports high school students. B. It was set up more than ten years ago. C. It was founded by Nelson and Curry. D. It is going very smoothly.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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

Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events.____16____However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spiritof sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.

____17____This important agricultural festival takes place after all the crops have beer gathered in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the year's supply of food In ancientEgypt, the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtime—the Egyptian harvest season. It featured a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sports During the Mid-Autumn Festival inChina, families gather to admire the shining moor and enjoy delicious moon cakes.

Customs play a significant role in festivals.____18____The typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers is to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.

Today, online shopping and social media have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones in celebrating festivals. Should festival celebrations involve much money spending? Or is it good for the economy and public happiness?____19____.

Festivals are an important part of society. They show people's wishes, beliefs, faiths and attitudes towards life. Festivals are occasions for us to relax and enjoy life.____20____. And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all. A. But some festivals have disappeared.

B. However，some traditions can change over time.

C. Festivals are stories to tell us who we are and what to appreciate. D. People usually get together to celebrate over a meal. E. The harvest festival can be found in almost everyculture. F. Every festival has its different customs and unique beauty. G. Anyway，festivals are becoming a big business.

第二部分 语言运用（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

More than 30,000 runners, selected from 160,000 applicants both in and out of China, took part in this year's

Beijing Marathon on Nov. 3.

Wearing color1 ful T-shirts and posing for photos, they___21___at Tiananmen Square before taking their___22___at the starting line.

Nearly a decade ago, Chinese marathon___23___struggled to make full preparations. Now, at big___24___like the Beijing Marathon, runners must win a lottery to enter.

This is___25___of the world’s running boom. For millions of runners around the world, the real reason they___26___to pound the roads until their legs hurt is more than weight loss or fitness.

Chasing records like the three-hour___27___, for example, is important, but it’s not the reason people run mile after mile, up hills, in wind and rain, when they could just stay___28___in their beds. Record times are___29___the carrots they hang in front of themselves.

Last year, a runner in the United Kingdom_____30_____with the goal of running a marathon in less than three hours. In the end, he_____31_____in three hours and two minutes. However, he was_____32_____afterward.

If I’d done it, that would be it, Mie told the Guardian. “Now I've still got my_____33_____, I can try again next year.”

Although running is_____34_____and requires effort, it also brings joy._____35_____children. When they are excited, they can’t stop running back and forth,_____36_____.

Indeed, when we race through the streets of a city, splashing through puddles (水洼), getting_____37_____in the rain and ruffled in the wind, we can_____38_____that childish joy again. As Holden Caulfield, the main_____39_____of the novelThe catchertheRye(《麦田里的守望者》), said, “I don’t_____40_____know what I was running for — Iguess I just felt like it.”

21. A.worked B.picked C.gathered D.speeded 22. A.places B.businesses C.charges D.suggestions 23. A.teachers B.organizers C.students D.teammates 24. A.events B.incidents C.shows D.things 25. A.part B.significance C.task D.benefit 26. A.think out B.head out C.cry out D.bring out 27. A.peace B.study C.progress D.mark 28. A.calm B.comfortable C.healthy D.hopeless 29. A.only B.hardly C.completely D.particularly

30. A.hiked B.injured C.refreshed D.trained 31. A.finished B.occurred C.failed D.attempted 32. A.astonished B.pleased C.worried D.upset 33. A.prize B.love C.target D.future 34. A.hard B.flexible C.exciting D.reasonable

35. A.Depend on B.Think about C.Believe in D.Come to

36. A.up and down B.in a way C.from time to time D.on the contrary 37. A.happy B.wet C.sad D.scared

38. A.sense B.convince C.promise D.suspect 39. A.expert B.character C.reader D.assistant 40. A.still B.rather C.ever D.even 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

The annual Water Splashing Festival of the Dai ethnic minority falls during the New Year celebrations of the Dai Calendar,____41.____(mark) the traditional beginning of the Dai new year. It is the most important festival____42.____(celebrate) by the people in Xishuangbanna. It involves celebrations that include sincere, yet light-hearted____43.____(religion) rituals (仪式).

The festival lasts for three days from April 13. On the first day, a dragon boat race____44.____(hold) on the Lancang River to ring out the old year. At night, the banks of the river are____45.____(color1 ful) lighted, and locals float river lanterns on the river. Floating river lanterns is____46.____old tradition in China,____47.____is still preserved in many cities today.

The third day, which people attach great____48.____(important) to, is reserved for water splashing. All the Dai people wearing____49.____(they) festive costumes go to temple to wash the Buddha with clear water. Then they express sincere blessings by splashing water to each other. People are pleased_____50._____being poured water which means blessings.

第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节短文改错（满分10分）

51.假设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；

只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Have you ever had headache during a test? Have you ever been too concerned about something that you even can’t sleep at night? If so, then you know that stress is. Too much stress can result in angry, depression and other related problems, which we need to take them seriously.

However, not all stress was harmful to you. Some kinds of stress can help you getting things done better, like when you are running towards the finishing line or when you are asked to deliver a speech to your class. Stress sometimes can push you to make full preparation for a test.

The best approach of reducing stress is to have a balanced life. If you get enough sleep, eat proper, take more exercise and have enough fun time, you may feel less stressed. 第二节书面表达（满分25分）

52.假定你是李华，寒假期间计划参加春晖社区社会实践活动。请给你班国际生Alex写封邮件邀他一同前往，内容包括：

1.活动时间及地点；

2.活动内容：环保宣传、垃圾分类等； 3.活动意义。

注意：1.词数80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。

4.参考词汇：社区community社会实践social practice垃圾分类garbage classification Dear Alex,

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8. D 9. B 10. A 11. D

12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D

16. F 17. E 18. B 19. G 20. C

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51.(1).在headache前面加a (2).too→so (3).that→what (4).angry→anger

(5).去掉them或者which→and (6).was→is (7).getting→get

(8).preparation→preparations (9). of→to

(10).proper→properly

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