甘肃省高台县第一中学2020届高三上学期期中考试英语试题

高台一中2019年秋学期高三年级期中考试

英语试卷

  试卷命制：    审题教师：   2019年11月12日

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。

A

Things to Do in Atlanta

Need a run-down of the top things to do this weekend? Here is what’s going on in Atlanta.

In the Mood

Date: May 22 through May 26，2018

Time: 2:00pm 〜5:30

Phone: 770-916-2800

If you love the music of the 1940s, then here’s what you need to do this Sunday. Go to a 1940s musical show at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. The music of Glenn Miller has a distinctive sound. No need to ask me twice. Are you “In the Mood”？

Party With the Penguins (企鹅)

Date: May 20 through May 25，2018

Time: 11:30 am 〜2:00pm

Phone: 404-581-4000

Celebrate Penguin Awareness Day at Georgia Aquarium’s annual Party with the Penguins. The party will feature fun activities，including the chance to see an African penguin up close and learn how to help protect this in-danger species.

Callanwolde Arts Festival  

Date: May 21 to May 22，2018

Time: 10:30am 〜5:30pm

Phone: 404-872-5338

Located at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center，this event is a festival for artists and by artists，letting them have a voice in the creation and operations of the festival. If you are of the artistic persuasion or enjoy a creative scene，don’t miss out.

Foollio’s Hoodilly Storytime

Date: May 21 through May 27, 2018

Time: 1:00pm 〜4:30pm

Phone: 404-523-3141

We make up a brand-new story every week. Come and enjoy a new story each time at Dad’s Garage Theatre. Little ones will get to help provide key parts of the story and even add in their own jokes. Interactive and out-of-the-ordinary fun for kids and parents!

1. Where should you go if you are a music fan?

A. Georgia Aquarium        B. Dad’s Garage Theatre.

C. Callanwolde Fine Arts Centre.   D. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

2. Which event appeals to animal lovers?

A. In the Mood.       B. Party with the Penguins.

C. Callanwolde Arts Festival.    D. Foollio’s Hoodilly Storytime.

3. In what way is Foollio’s Hoodilly Storytime unique from the other events?

A. It provides books as gifts.    B. It is a charge-free event.

C. It runs the shortest hours.    D. It is very child-friendly.

B

When I was a kid, I was the girl who kept the training wheels on my bike as long as possible．Even my younger sister had got rid of them much earlier than me．But as I

began to grow older, this changed．

   All this happened on the Bike Safety Day. It is supposed to be a fun day at school when all of us kids bring our bikes to school and the school provides us with the opportunity to ride outside and learn proper bike safety. Sounds like fun，right? No．In fact, it caused me to panic．What was I going to say when my friends asked me about my training wheels?

   With the pressure of everyone seeing my training wheels，I determined to let them go. This was the first big change I’d ever made on my own．

   I went to my parents and told them all about my dilemma. They were more than happy to help. We went outside and got my bike. Instead of running away and hiding behind，I stood in front of my bike and took great pride in my decision as my dad removed the training wheels．

   I got on and steadied Myself. My heart raced but my feet and hands were calm．My dad started to push before my feet even moved and suddenly I was off. The fear faded away and a relaxed mind came into its place．It was crazy to think how quickly I learned something that took so long for me to even try！

   My confidence soared. This was going to be the start of a brand new world for me. My accomplishment would carry me forth to new goals and wins. I realized that if I set my mind to something, I could achieve it.

4. What does the school expect the students to do on Bike Safety Day?

   A. Have their bikes checked.    B. Ride outside for fun.

   C . Acquire bike safety skills.    D. Remove the training wheels．

5. How did the author feel when her father removed the training wheels?

   A. Comfortable    B. Anxious  C. Scared  D. Proud

6. The underlined word “soared” in the last paragraph probably means __________.

  A. increased quickly B. changed quickly    C. faded slowly  D. hid secretly

7. What 'does the author think is necessary for her to achieve a goal？

  A. Patience.   B. Determination.   C. Pressure.   D. Concentration.

C

Older women who walk a little over three kilometers each day might live longer than less active women of the same age, a new study suggests.

Many Americans hoping to stay healthy set a daily goal of 10, 000 steps, or about eight kilometers. They often have this goal because they are wearing electronic devices which set that target, note researchers in the United States. Their findings appeared recently in the publication JAMA Internal Medicine.

But it is not clear how much intensity(强度)or speed matter when counting the health benefits of every step, the researchers write. They add that 10,000 steps per day might not be the right goal for everyone.

For the study, researchers observed 17,000 women, all in their early 70s. They asked the women to wear accelerometers for at least four days. Accelerometers are small devices that measure the number of steps and the intensity of movement. The researchers followed up with the women much later, around 4. 3 years later, on average. Since the beginning of the study, 504 women had died. Compared to women who took no more than 2, 718 steps daily, the women who took at least 4,363 steps per day were 41 percent less likely to die.

“Even a modest amount of steps is associated with lower death rates,” said I-Min Lee, the lead writer of a report on the study. “The rate of stepping did not matter in these older women: it was the number of steps that mattered.”

The study had a few limitations. For example, the researchers only measured women’s movements once, at the start of the study period. It is possible that the women’s behaviors changed over time. Still, the results are “good news for older adults who may have difficulty walking at faster paces,” said Keith Diaz, a researcher at Columbia University. He was not involved in the study.

“Any walking is better than nothing,”  Diaz said by email. “With even small amounts of walking, your risk of death will be sharply reduced” . “For those who have difficulty walking, other research shows that any form of aerobic activity provides health benefits,” he added. “Swimming, bicycling or any form of activity that is continuous in nature will provide health benefits.”

8. What conclusion can we come to from the text?

A. People who walk about 10,000 steps can live longer.

B. 10,000 steps per day might be the right goal for people.

C. The more steps one walks per day, the longer life he may live.

D. The number of steps is important for a long life among older women.

9. How is paragraph 4 mainly developed?

A. By giving examples.     B. By comparison.

C. By listing statistics.     D. By explaining reasons.

10. What can be leaned from what Diaz said?

A. People who walk fast will get more health benefits.

B. If people have a habit of walking, the risk of death will be reduced.

C. People with walking difficulty can not benefit from activities

D. Activities such as swimming and bicycling are not as beneficial as walking.

11. Where is the text most likely from?

A. A medical journal.     B. A news report.

C. A magazine about fashion.   D. A traveler brochure.

D

A new app aims to help parents interpret what their baby wants based on the sound of their cry. The free app ChatterBaby, which was released last month, analyzes the acoustic (声学的) features of a baby’s cry, to help parents understand whether their child might be hungry, fussy or in pain. While critics say caregivers should not rely too much on their smart phone, others say it’s a helpful tool for new or tired parents.

Ariana Anderson, a mother of four, developed the app. She originally designed the technology to help deaf parents better understand why their baby was upset, but soon realized it could be a helpful tool for all new parents.

To build a database, Anderson and her team uploaded 2,000 audio samples of infant(婴儿) cries. She used cries recorded during ear piercings and vaccinations to distinguish pain cries. And to create a baseline for the other two categories, a group of moms had to agree on whether the cry was either hungry or fussy.

Anderson’s team continues to collect data and hopes to make the app more accurate by asking parents to get specific about what certain sounds mean.

Pediatrician Eric Ball pointed out that evaluating cries can never be an exact science. “I think that all of the apps and technology that new parents are using now can be helpful but need to be taken seriously,” Ball said ,“ I do worry that some parents will get stuck in big data and turn their parenting into basically a spreadsheet(电子表格) which I think will take away the love and caring that parents are supposed to be providing for the children. ”

But Anderson said the aim of the app is to have parents interpret the results, not to provide a yes or no answer. The Bells, a couple using this app, say it’s a win-win. They believe they are not only helping their baby now but potentially others in the future.

12. How does the app judge what babies want?

A. By collecting data.        

B. By recording all the sounds.

C. By analyzing the sound of their cries. 

D. By asking parents about specific messages.

13. What was the app designed for in the beginning?

A. All new parents.       B. Deaf parents.   

C. Ariana Anderson.      D. Crying babies.

14. What is Ball’s opinion about the app?

A. Parents should use the app wisely.  

B. The app can create an accurate result.

C. Parents and babies are addicted to the app.  

D. The app makes babies lose love and caring.

15. What is the text mainly about?

A. Parents should not rely too much on their smart phones.

B. A new app helps parents figure out why their babies are crying.

C. Parents can deal with babies’ hunger with the help of a new app.

D. A new app called ChatterBaby can prevent babies from crying.

D. Birds are no longer enemies to airports.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10 分）

第二节：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。

How To Fight Back-To-School Anxiety

    August is the time to prepare for a new school year.   16   These simple tips can help you or someone you love deal with the year ahead.  

    17 . Like any new activity, a new school year is always easier when you’re prepared for it. Get your class schedule in advance so you know exactly what to expect that first day. Make sure you’re prepared with all the supplies you’ll need. If you’ll be attending a new school, get familiar with the campus in advance of the first week.

Talk about it. Change is never easy, and can often be scary. If you have feelings of fear or anxiety about the upcoming school year, it’s important to express them.   18   If you’re unsure who to talk to, there are many free resources available for you.

Do what you love.   19   Whether you’re a bookworm or social butterfly, it’s easy to feel depressed or anxious when you’re trying to be something you’re not. Find activities, clubs or organizations that truly interest you. Chances are, when you do, you’ll find a sense of belonging that’s completely genuine.

Get help. It’s not abnormal for any teen to feel stressed about an upcoming school year. But if your feelings of anxiety or depression are affecting your ability to eat, sleep or function on a daily basis, it’s time to seek professional help.   20   

A. Stick to a tight schedule.

B. A parent or adviser can help you find an expert to help you get through the upcoming year.

C. It is common for people to feel stressed after holiday.

D. Speaking with a parent, friend or adviser can be a perfect way to start finding solution together.

E. For teens, the “back-to-school” period can be especially troubling.

F. When you’re a teen, fitting in is important.

G. Get ready.

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；每题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

My mom has been and will always be my biggest inspiration. She is a single parent of eight, and I have no idea how she  21       . Throughout the years, my mom has overcame many hardships which could easily 22       someone with little faith.

Even  23      doctors questioned if my little sister Jessica would live to see the age of 1, my mom never lost  24      . After countless visits to multiple doctors, my mom  25     to bring her home and make the best of my sister’s  life  26  receiving the same result from different hospitals.

Jessica’s numerous hospital visits definitely  27     her, but my mom never showed signs of  28      . Her strength helped Jessica through every 29       time. No matter how confused Jessica was, my mom always made her feel as if there were absolutely nothing to  30      , which enabled Jessica to live the life of a  31     child. She attended a public school and went to parties to dance around excitedly. We actually  32       that she was even sick.

33      , things began to take a turn for the worse. At the age of 5, Jessica lost sensation in her left arm, which was  34      by losing her sight around her 6th birthday. However, this was it and doctors had no  35.     The whole family were heartbroken and  36       , at a point of no return. Once again, my mom found a way to  37       us all. She made it her job to let us know that she had a strong support system. She decided to  38      her job and attend to her every need. With my mom sleeping by her side every single night, I noticed their  39       grow stronger than anything. Now Jessica is 20 years old and is enjoying her college life.

My mom gets us to realize that no matter how  40       our trials may appear, we have a support system. We are a family that will always be there for one another.

21. A field   B. survived   C. graduated    D. developed.

22. A. guide   B. push    C. refresh    D. discourage.

23. A. until   B. when    C. unless    D. since

24. A. hope    B. control   C. interest    D. patience

25. A. refused  B. threatened   C. decided     D. hesitated.

26. A. far from  B. regardless of  C. apart from   D. instead of.

27. A. upset   B. destroyed   C. satisfied    D. relieved.

28. A. wisdom  B. curiosity   C. weakness    D. sympathy.

29. A. ripe   B. tough    C. lonely     D. precious.

30. A. worry about  B. rely on    C. learn from   D. show off.

31. A. difficult  B. super    C. gifted     D. regular.

32. A. forgot   B. declared   C. discovered   D. sensed

33. A. Hopefully    B. Suddenly   C. Gratefully   D. Seriously.

34. A. reduced      B. caused   C. followed     D. removed.

35. A. answer   B. doubt    C. reason    D. mercy.

36. A. guilty   B. annoyed   C. confused    D. innocent.

37. A. blame   B. screen   C. respect    D. favor.

38. A. offer    B. finish    C. continue    D. quit

39. A. faith   B. will    C. bond     D. conflict.

40. A. complete  B. temporary  C. unfair    D. unbearable.

第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

The director of the Chinese classic TV drama, Journey to the West, Yang Jie, passed away Saturday. She was 88.

Under her   41       (guide), the single camera typically used in that era managed to film  42    epoch-making TV drama that influenced generations of Chinese people. Journey to the West is a Chinese television series    43      (adapt) from the classic novel of the same title.

The drama is   44      (main) an extended account of the legendary pilgrimage by the Tang Dynasty-era Buddhist monk Xuanzang and    45    three disciples, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing. They traveled to   46    then were called the “Western Regions”, that is, Central Asia and India,   47      (obtain) Buddhist sacred texts (佛教圣典) and    48     (return) after many trials and much suffering.

The series was first broadcast on CCTV in China   49   Oct 1, 1986. The series became an instant classic in China and is still being praised as the   50     (good) and most authentic interpretation of the novel.

第三部分 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。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(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。

In my childhood, my parent sent me to learn Chinese calligraphy, believe that it could benefit me a lot. However, things were quite contrary to their expectations. Not only do I get bored with ours of practice and I doubted the value of it. Nevertheless, when I enter into high school, it became a fantastic way for me to relax.

Judge from my own experience, I want to say a little words to those who has the same trouble as I did. Do not refuse learn a skill when they are young, as in the long run you will find it helpful.

第二节：书面表达（满分25分）

假如你班要就“如何为高考做准备”开一个班会，请根据以下内容写一篇发言稿，谈谈你对高考备考过程中要注意的事项及建议理由：

1. 保持良好的心态;

2. 目标明确、正确评价自己;

3. 与父母、老师或同学沟通帮忙走出困境；

4. 作息合理，饮食均衡;

注意：1．词数100左右，开头已为你写好(不计入总词数)；

2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3. 参考词汇：明确的(definite)   评价（estimation）

注意：

   1.词数100左右；

   2.文章开头和结尾已为你写好，但不计入总词数；

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