湖北省宜昌市第二中学2020届高三英语上学期期中试题.docx

湖北省宜昌市第二中学2020届高三英语上学期期中试题（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）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. Where does this conversation take place?A. In a classroom.B. In a hospital.C. In a museum.2. What does Jack want to do?A. Take fitness classes.B. Buy a pair of gym shoes.C. Change his work schedule.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. What to drink.B. Where to meet.C. When to leave.4. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Classmates.C. Strangers.5. Why is Emily mentioned in the conversation?A. She might want a ticket.B. She is looking for the man.C. She has an extra ticket.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. How long did James run his business?A.10 years.B.13years.C.15 years.7. How does the woman feel about James situation?A. Embarrassed.B. Concerned.C. Disappointed.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What has Kates mother decided to do?A. Return to school.B. Change her job.C. Retire from work.9. What did Kates mother study at college?A. Oil painting.B. Art history.C. Business administration.10. What is Kates attitude toward her mothers decision?A. Disapproving.B. Ambiguous.C. Understanding.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What is the man doing?A. Chairing a meeting.B. Hosting a radio program.C. Conducting a job interview.12. What benefits Mary most in her job?A. Her wide reading.B. Her leaders guidance.C. Her friends help13. Who will Mary talk about next?A. Her teacher.B. Her fatherC. Her mother.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Why does the man seldom do exercise?A. He lacks motivation.B. He has a heart problem.C. He works all the time.15. What does Jacob Sattelmair probably do?A. Hes an athlete. B. Hes a researcher. C. Hes a journalist.16. Why does the woman speak of a study? A. To encourage the man.B. To recommend an exercise.C. To support her findings.17. How much time will the man probably spend exercising weekly?A.300 minutes.B.150 minute.C.75 minutes.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What did the scientists do to the road?A. They repaired it. B. They painted it.C. They blocked it19. Why are young birds drawn to the road surface?A. Its warm. B. Its brown. C. Its smooth. 20. What is the purpose of the scientists experiment? A. To keep the birds there for a whole year.B. To help students study the birds well.C. To prevent the birds from being killed. 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，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWant a family-friendly spot? Dont miss the followings!Railroad Museum of Long IslandThe Railroad Museum (200 New Hwy., Commack) highlights the LIRRs rich history. Families can learn about the Islands railroad heritage as well as checking out various restored train cars on displays.Cold Spring Harbor Whaling MuseumHead to the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum (301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor) to learn about historic marine life. The museums aim is to inform and encourage members and visitors to make informed decisions about marine life through exhibits about their environmental significance on Long Island. Some exhibit favorites include a fully-equipped 19th century whaleboat with original gear, tools used by whalers, the jaw of a whale and a diorama (透景画) of Cold Spring Harbor in 1850. Visitors can touch whale bones or partake in family workshops filled with toys, puzzles and games. American Airpower MuseumThe goal of American Airpower Museum (1230 New Hwy, Farmingdale) is to preserve the legacy (遗产) of all Americans who sacrificed themselves to defend our liberties. They seek to educate new generations about their courage and heroism by presenting armor(盔甲) in the museum through displays, exhibits and programs.Cradle of Aviation MuseumAir and space is a fascinating topic for some kids, and the Cradle of Aviation (Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City) features more than 75 air and spacecraft, a dozen cockpits and 30 hands-on exhibits in nine galleries. A favorite among kids is the Sesame Street show featuring Big Bird, Elmo and more as they learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the sun and the moon. 21. Which museum offers us a chance to appreciate a variety of air and spacecraft? A. Railroad Museum of Long Island.B. Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum. C. American Airpower Museum.D. Cradle of Aviation Museum.22. What can the visitors do at Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum? A. Go hunting for free.B. Play with the whale. C. Learn the life of sea animals now. D. Observe a well-reserved whaleboat.23. Which spot is an astronautics fan likely to explore?A. Commack.B. Garden City.C. Cold Spring Harbor.D. Farmingdale.BTalent shows are common on Chinese television, but instead of casting starry-eyed (幻想的) hopefuls, a new series pairs young famous actors with big-name experienced professionals who are ready to teach them a lesson. The Birth of Performer first appeared on Zhejiang Satellite TV in October and has already received 330 million online views for just its first two episodes. The show has caused debate on social media about the acting skills of some stars.A flood of investment in Chinas TV and film industry has driven up paychecks for popular young attractive persons and soap opera sweethearts, but some stars have been slammed by critics and the public for lacking professionalism and acting skills. “People wonder why some actors dont take acting seriously with more and more money pouring in,” Wu Tong wrote. However, he said that he had met many devoted young actors through the show, whose A-list cast of mentors(导师) includes Zhang Ziyi, who starred in the Oscar-winning kung fu epic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; and comedy queen Song Dandan.One highlight from the first episode saw Zhang appear to become angry when she disagreed with her fellow judge-mentor Liu Ye over the performance of contestant Zheng Shuang. “Do you know what acting is?” Zhang questioned Liu. In response, Liu slammed his phone on the table and then his shoe.As the audience and contestants were left stunned (震惊的), Zhang turned to Liu and warmly said, “Give me a hug.” The two mentors explained that their quarrel was intended to show how to act out a scene of conflict but later, online commentators speculated (推测) that Zhang was containing her genuine anger.24. What can we learn about The Birth of Performer according to Paragraph 2?A. Only the young love it.B. It proves popular.C. The performers are excellent.D. There are fewer stars present.25.What does the underlined word “slammed” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Praised.B. Employed.C. Criticized.D. Applied.26. By mentioning Zhang Ziyi, Wu Tong wants to show _.A. she is famous worldwideB. she earned a lot of moneyC. she is devoted to performanceD. she has drawn public attention27. How did Liu react when Zhang Ziyi questioned Zheng Shuangs performance?A. He consulted with her patiently.B. He behaved rather rudely.C. He had words with her.D. He fought against her.CWhile visiting the North Pole in winter may not be at the top of your list, the ever-changing ICEHOTEL, which opened its doors to visitors on December 14 this year, may change your mind. Lying 200 km north of the Arctic Circle in Jukkasjrvi, the hotel, which is carved entirely from ice, is rebuilt annually, with each getting increasingly beautiful and impressive.The 29-year-old tradition began accidentally in 1989, after Jukkasjrvi residents organized an art show in a 5.5-square-meter ice house to try to call tourists attention to the remote village during the freezing winter months. The exhibition was a huge success, attracting many day visitors. However, it was not until a group of adventurous souls arrived with sleeping bags, announcing their intention to spend the night inside the house, that the idea of the frozen hotel was born.The ICEHOTEL has come a long way since its beginnings. It covers an area of over 5,500 square meters. The planning begins months earlier in March when about 5,000 tons of ice are harvested from the river and transferred to cold storage, where they sit till the beginning of winter. Construction begins in earnest in November, when about 100 workers come to the region. By December, the unique frozen accommodation is ready to open for business.Regardless of whether visitors select the luxury carved suites or the basic ice rooms, the temperature is always set to a bone-chilling -5C! That is why guests are advised to lie close inside warm sleeping bags and wear gloves and winter hats all night. Not surprisingly, most end up spending just a single night at this unique hotel before moving on to the conventional, and warmer, cabins nearby.In addition to the unique rooms, the hotel also offers guests fun activities like snowshoeing, or dog sledding, and for those brave enough to suffer through the below freezing temperatures overnight wilderness camping! The hotels single restaurant serves food, while the drinks are always chilled to perfection in the world-famous ICEBAR!28. Why did Jukkasjrvi residents organize an art show in 1989?A. To attract tourists.B. To follow a tradition.C. To excite adventurers.D. To experience cold.29. How to deal with tons of ice harvested from the river in March?A. Carve them roughly.B. Keep them with cold storage.C. Design unique forms. D. Construct them slowly.30. Which of the following characteristics is necessary for those going camping all night?A. Wealth.B. Good health.C. Near distance.D. Braveness.31. Whats the best title for the passage?A. ICEHOTEL, A Wise ChoiceB. ICEHOTEL Is in the Arctic CircleC. ICEHOTEL Has a Unique SceneryD. ICEHOTEL Opens for the 29th YearDAs solar power becomes a bigger part of our overall energy mix, scientists are working on more efficient ways of storing the power of the sun for use during the night-time, or on particularly cloudy days. And now a new type of material has been developed that can do just that store solar energy when its in abundance, and release it as heat later on as required.“This work presents an exciting way for energy harvesting and storage within a single material,” the University of Torontos Ted Sargent told MIT News. “The approach is innovative and distinctive.”Many solar energy storage schemes focus on transforming the energy to electricity and then keeping the electricity saved for later use. This approach instead uses a chemical reaction that produces heat rather than power.The key to the process is a molecule (分子) that can remain stable in one of two structures. Sunlight kicks it into a long-lasting “charged” mode, and then another stimulus (刺激物) such as light, heat, or electricity is used to return it to its original, “not charged” state, and a burst of heat was given off as a result.Such solar thermal fuels (STF) have been developed before, but this new method is the first based on a solid-state material rather than a liquid one, and that can make all the difference in terms of how it can be used. Whats more, its based on inexpensive materials and with widespread manufacturing in mind.The researchers want to remove the slight yellowish smell that the material currently has, and increase the heat level from 10C to 20C. One of the first practical uses could be in electric cars, which can suffer from reduced driving ranges in cold weather due to the extra energy required for heating.32. What is the most special of the new type of material?A. It saves electricity for later use.B. It changes the energy to electricity.C. It stores plenty of heat and power as well.D. It produces heat through a chemical reaction.33. What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us?A. The principle of producing heat.B. The difficulty of producing heat.C. The long process of absorbing heat.D. The basic structures of a molecule.34. Which of the following is right about the STF mentioned in the passage? A. It hasnt been tried out before.B. It cant be got from a liquid.C. It is of little value in real life.D. It proves not a bit expensive. 35. What do the researchers think of the heat level?A. Its low.B. Its high.C. Its proper.D. Its unimportant.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人空白处的最佳选项。选项有两项为多余选项。For many kids, reading just doesnt come easily. 36. _. Others have yet to discover a special story that sparks their imagination and shows just how fun reading can be. For all kids, though, being at ease with letters, their sounds, and words is an important foundation for learning throughout life.Read to and with your kids as often as possible, and try these other simple ways to help them become eager readers:37. _. Comics or joke books may not be your first choice to boost literacy, but the reality is they can be very motivating. Kids will often amaze you with their ability to read something that they really want to read.Read and reread. Many kids reach for the same books over and over again. 38. _! Through repetition, kids learn the text and eventually read it with ease and confidence. 39. _. Read aloud. Reading aloud to your kids helps them build their vocabularies and introduces new concepts, facts and ideas. You also show that you enjoy reading for fun, and help them connect sounds with letters on the page. 40. _. And it doesnt have to end once kids get older the comfort of a parents voice and undivided attention is something kids never outgrow.A. Select the best bookB. Start with your childs picksC. Thats not only OK, its a good thingD. Reading aloud needs many important foundational skillsE. Reading aloud provides together time that youll all enjoyF. Some kids have difficulty connecting letters and their corresponding soundsG. Each new reading of the book also may help them understand the story better第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。“What you see as junk, I see as possible treasure.”Next week is clean-up week in my community, so we get to 41 all the things we no longer need to the dumpsters(垃圾运输车) outside the township building. There was, indeed, a 42 treasure in this pile of throw-aways. It was during my cleaning-up that I found it.It was this tiny 43 , about two inches high and a half inch thick, like a perfume bottle. All kinds of 44 flashed in my mind. I wondered who it 45 , where it came from, was it a 46 from a young man to his sweetheart? I showed it to my neighbor and 47 him with the idea. “Its junk! Look, theres a piece broken on the top. Id 48 it out.” he concluded. Not me. Its still 49 . I know every time I see it my mind will 50 . I like seeing it as a gift. Not only the imagined one from a guy to his girl, but the gift I was 51 just before I found it.It can still 52 something. Ill find a small glass cap and add a little colored water to it. Junk? Absolutely not. Just because its 53 damaged doesnt mean it has lost its 54 .Like me. Ive been 55 , but after all that, I still have a purpose. 56 picked me up out of the trash pile, 57 me off and found in me something new. Maybe, just maybe, I needed to be broken and abandoned in order to 58 His plans for me. So, next time you pass by a lost 59 , beaten down and damaged, deserted and seen as 60 by others, remember, that is a vessel(器皿) filled by God, pouring out for His purpose. 41.A. donateB. storeC. sellD. drag42.A. falseB. hiddenC. steadyD. mental43.A. jewelB. rockC. yardD. bottle44.A. surroundingsB. opportunitiesC. possibilitiesD. approaches45.A. belonged toB. appealed toC. responded toD. objected to46.A. promiseB. wishC. signalD. gift47.A. touchedB. challengedC. directedD. delighted48.A. pickB. hangC. throwD. let49.A. usefulB. expensiveC. awfulD. effective50.A. sinkB. restC. disappearD. dance51.A. mailedB. carriedC. owedD. given52.A. feedB. ruinC. holdD. take53.A. severelyB. intentionallyC. hardlyD. slightly54.A. powerB. ownerC. purposeD. color55.A. searchedB. damagedC. surroundedD. appreciated56.A. GodB. LoveC. NatureD. Life57.A. droppedB. wipedC. dustedD. kept58.A. accomplishB. changeC. researchD. destroy59.A. worldB. soulC. dreamerD. wallet60.A. treasureB. burdenC. junkD. pain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 major construction work on the worlds 61 (long) cross-sea br