甘肃省永昌县第四中学2020届高三英语上学期期末考试试题

1、 可修改甘肃省永昌县第四中学2020届高三英语上学期期末考试试题本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。共120分第I卷一、第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 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。（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） AA Language Programme for TeenagersWelcome to Teenagers Abroad! We invite you to join us on an amazing journey of language learningOur Cour

2、ses Regardless of your choice of course, youll develop your language ability both quickly and effectively. Our Standard Course guarantees a significant increase in your confidence in a foreign language, with focused teaching in all 4 skill areas-speaking, listening, reading and writing. Our Intensiv

3、e Course builds on our Standard Course, with 10 additional lessons per week, guaranteeing the fastest possible language learning (see table below).Course TypeDaysNumber of Lesson Course TimetableStandard CourseMon-Fri20 lessons9:00-12:30Intensive CourseMon-Fri20 lessons9:00-12:3010 lessons13:00-14:3

4、0Evaluation Students are placed into classes according to their current language skills. The majority of them take on online language test before starting their programme. However, if this is not available, students sit the exam on the first Monday of their course. Learning materials are provided to

5、 students throughout their course, and there will never be more than 15 participants in each class.Arrivals and Transfer Our programme offers the full packagestudents are taken good care of from the start through to the very end. They are collected from the airport upon arrival and brought to their

6、accommodation in comfort. We require the students full details at least 4 weeks in advance. Meals/Allergies(过敏)/Special Dietary Requirements Students are provided with breakfast, dinner and either a cooked or packed lunch(which consists of a sandwich, a drink and a dessert). Snacks outside of mealti

7、mes may be purchased by the student individually. We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements as well as information about any medicines you take. Depending on the type of allergies and/ or dietary requirements, an extra charge may be made for providing special food.1. When

8、can a student attend Standard Course?A: 13:00-14:30 Monday. B: 9:00-12:30 Tuesday.C: 13:00-14:30 Friday. D: 9:00-12:30 Saturday.2. How does Intensive Course differ from Standard Course? A. It is less effective. B. It focuses on speaking. C. It includes extra lessons. D. It give you confidence3. Befo

9、re starting their programme, students are expected to _. A. take a language test B. have an online interview C. prepare learning materials D. report their language levelsB The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco，California is one of the worlds most beautiful bridges. It is also one of the most visit

10、ed places in the world. Vehicles cross the bridge an average of 41 million times each year. More than 1800 hundred million vehicles have used the bridge since it opened more than 70 years ago. The bridge was painted “International Orange” because that color went well with the natural surroundings. T

11、he color also is easier to see in the heavy fog that often covers the area. But the Golden Gate Bridge was not named for its orange color. It was named for the body of water that it crosses，the Golden Gate Strait. The Golden Gate Strait is the entrance to the San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean

12、. The Golden Gate Bridge links the city of San Francisco with Marin County，California. Planning for the bridge began in the 1920s when the area around San Francisco was growing. People living in the area needed another way to get to the city besides small ferries(渡船) Joseph Strauss was the chief eng

13、ineer for the project. Work began in 1934.Mr.Strauss demanded the strongest safety protections in the history of bridge building. These included the first use of “hard hats” to protect the workers heads and special glasses to protect their eyes. A special safety net was suspended(挂)under the bridge.

14、 This net saved the lives of 19 men during the construction. However，11 other workers were killed when they fell from the bridge through the net. Still，this was a new safety record for the time. The Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937.It extends 1280 meters across the water. The total length is 2737 m

15、eters. It was the largest suspension bridge(吊桥)in the world until 1964.That is when the Verrazano Narrows Bridge opened in New York City. Today，the Golden Gate Bridge is the ninth longest suspension bridge in the world.4.The Golden Gate Bridge was named after _ Athe local climate Bits natural surrou

16、ndings Cthe color of a paint Dthe strait it crosses 5.The purpose of suspending a special safety net is to _ Aprotect the environment Bmake construction easier Cprevent workers from falling Dsave building materials from falling6. How did people cross the Golden Gate Strait before the bridge was buil

17、t?ABy plane.BBy boat.CBy road.DBy train.7.The passage is written to _ Ainvite readers to San Francisco Bintroduce the Golden Gate Bridge Cdescribe how the Golden Gate Bridge was built Dtell the story of an engineer called Joseph StraussCMany of us mistakenly believe that its wrong to think we have a

18、ny good qualities. We may spend a lot of time blaming ourselves for our negative qualities, thinking that self criticism is the key to improving our performance. However, a constant focus on our supposed shortcomings can stop our efforts to make friends with other people. How can we believe that oth

19、ers could like us if we believe our inner being is flawed（有缺陷）? If someone seems to dislike you, the reason for that dislike might have little or nothing to do with you. The person who doesnt like you might be fearful, or shallow, or busy or shy. Perhaps you and that person are simply a mismatch for

20、 each other at this particular time. Dont take yourself out of the game by deciding that your flaws are bigger than your good qualities. In fact, some of the very qualities you consider to be flaws may be irresistible to someone else. For all the factors that might cause one person to reject you, th

21、ere are at least as many factors that will work in your favor with someone else. You might be thirty pounds over your ideal weight, but you may have a wonderful laugh and a real enthusiasm for life. There are many people who dont mind your extra pounds. You may drive a shabby car, but you might be a

22、 great dancer and a loyal friend. There are people out there looking for loyalty, or fun, or sweetness, or wisdom, and the package it comes in is not important. If you are worried that you are not beautiful enough to attract friends, keep in mind that not everyone is looking for physical beauty in t

23、heir friends. You can decide to feel inferior（自卑） because you dont have much money and you dont drive a nice car. You can believe that this is the reason that you dont have many friends in your life. On the other hand, if you are very wealthy you may be suspicious that everyone is after your money a

24、nd that nobody really likes you as a person. The point is that you can focus on just about anything and believe its the reason you do not have friends and cannot make any.8. According to the author _ plays an important role in making friends.A. admitting your shortcomings B. self criticism C. modest

25、y D. confidence9. If you are not liked by a person, _ . A. you should find the reason in yourself B. youd better talk with the person face to faceC. you may not be the one to be blamed D. you and that person misunderstand each other10. We can learn from the third paragraph that _ .A. your good quali

26、ties may turn out to be your flawsB. your weakness may also be your strengths in some wayC. your negative qualities cause a person to reject youD. youll have few friends if your flaws are bigger than your good qualities11. Which of the following is true according to the author?A. It is important to

27、lose weight.B. It is easier for a wealthy person to make friends.C. Inner qualities are more important than physical appearance.D. If you are not beautiful enough, try to improve your physical beauty.DThe President Goes to SchoolLast week President Barack Obama gave a backtoschool speech to students

28、 at the Julia RMasterman Laboratory and Demonstration School in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Students in schools across the country also tuned in to watch the Presidents speech on TV. He stressed the importance of trying new things，working hard and believing in yourself.We Need to Work HardWhile ackno

29、wledging that times are difficult for families across the country，Obama reminded students that hard work now can mean big success later.“Nobody gets to write your destiny(命运) you，”he said.“Your future is in your hands. Your life is what you make of it. And nothing，absolutely nothing，is beyond your r

30、each.”Obama spoke about his own life，and lessons he learned from his mother，who had to tell him to stay focused on his studies. He told students the secret of success：Showing up to school on time. Paying attention in class. Doing your homework. Studying for exams. Staying out of trouble.Expand Your

31、MindObama encouraged students to hug what makes them different.“We shouldnt be embarrassed by the things that make us different，”he said.“We should be proud of them.”He also suggested taking advantage of all of the chances at school and always being open to trying new things.“That youre not the best

32、 at something today doesnt mean you cant be tomorrow，”he said.“Even if you dont think of yourself as a math person or as a science personyou can still excel in these subjects if youre willing to make the effort. And you may find out you have talents youd never dreamed of.”12Who plays the most import

33、ant role in writing your life according to Obama?AYourself. BYour parents.CNobody. DYour teachers.13What didnt Obama talk about when he gave speech to students?AHis own life.BLessons he learned from his mother.CThe secret of success.DWhy he gave this speech.14Which of the following isnt Obamas opini

34、on?AStudents should pay attention in class.BStudents should study hard for exams.CStudents should go to school on time.DGet into trouble and solve it by yourself.15Whats the right attitude when facing things that make people different according to Obama?AHappy. BEmbarrassed. CProud. DSad.第二节（共5小题；每小

35、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。Everyone has had to deal with a friend who says, Can I borrow some money? I promise Ill pay you back._16_，but here are some steps that will help you get back the money youve lent and keep your friendship complete. Decide if you want to lend the mon

36、ey. It doesnt mean that you have to say yes when your friend is asking for a loan. Think carefully about whether this is something you feel comfortable doing. You may want to consider: How is your friend with money? _17_? Why does your friend need the money? _18_You might settle for a verbal（口头的）agr

37、eement since its with someone youre close to, but putting the loan in writing will enable both of you to treat it as a business arrangement. The agreement should spell out the terms, including any interest and the punishment for late payments. State your repayment terms clearly. Decide how much and

38、how often payments are to be made, and then keep to that schedule. _19_ .Its better to figure out what you will do if your friend cant make a payment ahead of time than trying to work it out when it happens. Follow up in a businesslike way. Make a note in your calendar to remind your friend a few da

39、ys ahead of the due date. Wait to see if your friend pays on the due date without the reminder. If not, tell him or her when you might expect payment, and let him or her explain the delay._20_set a new date for the payment. A. There is no way B. Once youve heard the explanation C. Discuss what happe

40、ns if a payment is missed D. How much does your friend want？ E. Whether you decide to lend the money is up to you F. You could lose your money and relationship G. Put everything in writing 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，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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A

41、s Mrs.Thompson，an elementary teacher，stood in front of her 5th grade class on the first day of school，she told the children a lie. Like most_21_，she looked at her students and said that she_22_them all the same. But that was impossible，_23_there in the front row was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard

42、，slumped (蜷着)in his seatMrs.Thompson_24_that Teddy didnt play well with the other children，and that Teddy could be so_25_for his failure in exams.When Mrs.Thompson_26_each childs past records，she found that Teddy was a(n)_27_child，but became withdrawn after his parents death. By now，Mrs.Thompson_28_

43、the problem. She began to pay particular attention to Teddy. And tried her best to_29_him.By the end of the year，Teddy had become one of the_30_children in the class.Years past after Teddys graduation，Mrs. Thompson got a(n)_31_，saying that Teddy would soon graduate from college with the highest of_3

44、2_.Then four more years passed and yet another letter came. Teddy said he was going to be_33_and he was wondering if Mrs. Thompson might_34_to sit in the place at the wedding that was usually_35_for the mother of the groom(新郎). Of course Mrs.Thompson_36_.At the wedding，they hugged each other，and Ted

45、dy_37_in Mrs.Thompsons ear，“Thank you Mrs. Thompson for_38_me.Thank you so much for making me feel important and_39_me that I could make a difference.”Mrs.Thompson，with tears in her eyes，whispered back. She said，“Teddy，you have it all_40_.You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference

46、. I didnt know how to teach until I met you.”21A. doctors Bnurses Cstudents Dteachers22A. loved Bhated Cprotected Dprevented23A. so Bwhile Cbecause Dthough24A. promised Bdecided Cthought Dnoticed25A. unpleasant Bdelighted Cmotivated Daddicted26A. remarked Breviewed Cmade Drequired27A. disabled Bbrig

47、ht Cunwise Dstubborn28A. solved Bexplained Crealized Ddenied29A. scold Bdiscourage Ccomfort Dencourage30A. smartest Btallest Cstrongest Dwarmest31A. answer Bletter Cpackage Dinvitation32A. position Branks Chonors Dsalary33A. divorced Bmarried Cemployed Dsatisfied34A. devote Bdevelop Cconnect Dagree3

48、5A. reserved Bpreserved Cremained Dreceived36A. refused Bdid Chesitated Dparted37A. shouted Badded Ccried Dwhispered38A. responding Bdepending on Cbelieving in Dforgiving39A. showing Bthinking Crequesting Dreminding40A. right Bwrong Cgood Dready 第II卷 座位号_第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分

49、）阅读下列材料，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。My wife is addicted to shopping on the Internet. 41 seems that she cant control herself well, just clicking constantly with the mouse. Let me tell what happened last night. It was the fourth time she 42 (shop) online for hours. I had already reminder her 43 (thin

50、k) twice before buying anything, but my wife ignored what I said and replied confidently, “With the New Year 44 (approach), preparation is necessary. Besides, I havent bought things on the Internet for a whole week.” Hearing her words, I was really 45 (speech). In most cases, the things she bought a

51、rent good value for money. Maybe she just enjoys 46 process of buying online. Nowadays, 47 the development of technology, online shopping is becoming more and more convenient. Those 48 stay at home can buy whatever they want. In the meanwhile, it causes a series of 49 (problem). One of them is more

52、spending, because people are 50 (easy) attracted by the discount. So how to keep a good state of mind in front of temptation(诱惑） is an important lesson many people need to learn.答案：41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 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