1、 交大附中交大附中 2020 届髙三第二学期开学考届髙三第二学期开学考 英语试卷英语试卷 出题人：高三英语组 出题时间：2020.02 第二部分：知识运用（共两节，第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45 分）分） 第一节第一节 语法填空（共语法填空（共 10 小题：每小题小题：每小题 1.5 分，共分，共 15 分）分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个适当的单词，在给出提示词的 空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 A Old Tom sent his four sons to look at an apple tree in different seasons,
2、 1 he wanted them to learn not to judge things too quickly. The first son went in winter, the second in spring, the third in summer, and the youngest in autumn. When they all came back, he asked for the 2 (describe) about what they had seen. The sons had different opinions. Tom then told them 3 they
3、 shouldnt judge a tree, or a person, by only one season. B Chocolate was first used as a drink over 3,500 years ago in 4 (center) America. It was very popular with the Mayans and the Aztecs. In fact, cocoa beans were very important to people there. That was 5 they were used as money. In the beginnin
4、g, cocoa 6 (plant) in Ecuador, which was, for a long time, the worlds number-one producer of cocoa beans. It is still one of the top producers of the beans, but nowadays more than 70 per cent of cocoa beans come from West Africa. C Buildings around the world will go dark for 60 minutes this evening
5、in a voluntary event 7 (know) as Earth Hour. This grassroots effort started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia, and since then it 8 (grow) into a global movement 9 (raise) awareness of our energy consumption and the effects of climate change on our planet. Anyone can participate in this movement by switch
6、ing 10 the lights at 8:30 PM local time. Last year close to 18,000 landmark buildings switched off their lights in 188 countries. Will you dim your lights tonight? 第二节第二节 完形填完形填空空（共共 20 小题小题；每小题每小题 1.5 分分，共共 30 分分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上 将该项涂黑。 As a young man, Al was a skill
7、ed artist, a potter. He had a wife and two fine sons. One night, his oldest son developed a severe stomachache. Thinking it was only some 11 intestinal (肠内的) disorder, neither Al nor his wife took the condition very seriously. But it was actually acute appendicitis (急性阑尾炎), and the boy 12 suddenly t
8、hat night. Knowing the death could have been 13 if he had only realized the seriousness of the situation, Als emotional health deteriorated under the huge burden of his 14 . To make matters worse, his wife 15 him a short time later, leaving him alone with his six-year-old younger son. The hurt and p
9、ain of the two 16 were more than Al could handle, and he 17 to alcohol to help him cope, thus in time Al became an alcoholic. 18 the alcoholism progressed, Al began to lose everything he 19 his home, his land and his art objects. Al 20 died alone in a San Francisco motel room. When I heard of Als de
10、ath, I reacted with the same disdain the world shows for one who ends his life with nothing to show for it. “What a complete 21 he is!” I thought. “What a totally wasted life!” As time went by, I began to re-evaluate my earlier judgment. I knew Als now 22 son, Ernie. He is one of the kindest, most c
11、aring, most loving men I have ever known. I watched Ernie with his children and saw the free 23 of love between them. I knew that kindness and caring had to come from somewhere. I hadnt heard Ernie talk much about his 24 . One day I worked 25 my courage to ask him. “Im really 26 by something,” I sai
12、d. “I know your father was 27 the only one to raise you. What on earth did he do to make you become such a special person?” Ernie sat quietly and 28 for a few moments. Then he said, “From my earliest 29 as a child until I left home at 18, Al came into my room every night, gave me a kiss and said, I
13、love you, son.” Tears came to my eyes as I realized what a fool I had been to judge Al as a failure. He had not left any 30 possessions behind. But he had been a kind loving father, and he left behind one of the finest, most giving men I have ever known. (423words) 11. A. certain B. average C. rare
14、D. common 12. A. worsened B. choked C. starved D. died 13. A. cured B. forbidden C. prevented D. saved 14. A. disease B. guilt C. pressure D. duty 15. A. left B. scolded C. quarreled D. forgave 16. A. accidents B. situations C. conflicts D. adventures 17. A. got B. drank C. turned D. sank 18. A. As
15、B. Though C. Because D. If 19. A. needed B. possessed C. benefited D. shared 20. A. accidentally B. gradually C. eventually D. immediately 21. A. trouble B. failure C. disaster D. rubbish 22. A. teen B. adolescent C. aged D. adult 23. A. will B. fall C. flow D. space 24. A. mother B. brother C. fath
16、er D. child 25. A. with B. up C. on D. through 26. A. puzzled B. worried C. interested D. attracted 27. A. especially B. basically C. merely D. specially 28. A. argued B. searched C. analyzed D. reflected 29. A. thoughts B. ideas C. minds D. memories 30. A. spiritual B. material C. memorable D. emot
17、ional 第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40 分）分） 第一节（共第一节（共 15 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 分，共分，共 30 分）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，并在答题卡上 将该项涂黑。 A Jerry wanted to continue his studies through college after his graduation from high school; so every morning he never failed to read the classified ads in the news
18、paper. He scanned even the smallest ad, hoping to find one company needing the services of a high school graduate. His patience paid off for early one morning he read an ad which said: “An executive wants boy to assist him in his office. He should at least be a high school graduate.” Jerry cut the a
19、d and quickly took a bath. He put on a clean suit, brushed his short hair neatly, and after asking permission from mother, he proceeded to the office which advertised the ad. When he reached the place, he saw that it was filled with young people. His heart beat faster for he felt he had a very slim
20、chance to be selected. Very soon the office became empty and Jerry found himself being briefed by the executive. He was asked to report at eight oclock the following morning. After Jerry left the office, the manager asked the executive, “What made you select that boy who did not have a single recomm
21、endation?” “That is where you are mistaken,” explained the executive. “Before entering this office, he wiped his feet and closed the door quietly. It shows he is careful. I noticed that he stood instantly and offered his seat to an old man who entered the office. His act shows that he is kind and co
22、nsiderate boy. He took off his cap when he entered the room and answered my questions promptly indicating that he is polite and gentlemanly.” “Do you know that I purposely laid a book on the floor to find out what these applicants will do?” the executive continued. “This boy picked it up and placed
23、it on the table while the rest stepped on it. Does this not show that this boy is orderly? While the others pushed and jostled each other in their desire to be interviewed first, this boy waited quietly instead of pushing and crowding as the rest did. I noticed, when I talked to him, that his clothe
24、s were clean. Of course, he had no letter of recommendation, but the things that he did counted more than a dozen letters of recommendation. Furthermore, I really do not believe in written recommendations. I judge a persons character by the way he behaves spontaneously, because I believe that the tr
25、aining of a person will always show in whatever he does and in whatever place he is.” “Now, I hope you are convinced why I selected that boy among the other applicants even if he does not have a single written recommendation.” 31. What did Jerry feel when he arrived at the office? A. He was complete
26、ly disappointed. B. He was quite astonished by what he saw. C. He was afraid he wouldnt be admitted. D. He felt empty because he didnt have a recommendation. 32. How can the character of a person be shown according to the executive? A. By ones recommendation. B. By his actions. C. By others comments
27、 on him D. By his determination. 33. What words can best describe Jerry? A. By ones recommendation. B. By his actions. C. By others comments on him D. By his determination. 33. What words can best describe Jerry? A. Responsible and well-mannered B. Polite and strong-willed C. Ambitious and gentleman
28、ly D. Thoughtful and spontaneous B Welcome To International Summer School An enjoyable English language learning experiencetogether with organized sports, activities and excursion (外出游学) program. International Summer School runs 3 different summer school centers for boys and girls aged from 8-21 yea
29、rs in the South of England. Our schools are chosen for their location, accommodation and excellent sporting and art facilities. International Summer School has grown increasingly popular and attracts high student numbers each summer. We have many students and staff who return each year. Our courses
30、are personal and of high quality. Students can surely have an exciting and enjoyable experience while improving their English at the same time. Bethany Centre is situated in the heart of Kent in the beautiful countryside, very close to the village of Goudhurst, with its old fashioned shops and cafes
31、, and Marden with its direct train route to central London. The historic large town of Tunbridge Wells is only 15 minutes away. Gatwick and Heathrow airports are easily accessible, as are Eurostar International Stations at Ashford and Ebbsfleet. Moira House is based in Eastbourne on the south coast
32、of England in the much favored Meads area of the town, within walking distance of the seafront and town centre. Gatwick Airport is about half an hours drive away and Heathrow around 40 minutes. Eastbourne Centre is situated directly on the seafront and only a few minutes walk away from the main town
33、 centre, with its theatres, museums, art galleries, nightclubs, cafes, restaurants and good selection of indoor and outdoor shopping. Gatwick Airport is about half an hours drive away and Heathrow around 20 minutes. The aim of International Summer School is to create a lively and happy atmosphere th
34、at makes learning and international communication enjoyable. Young people can have fun, but also gain considerable skills in English. A full day in London is always included, as well as other places of cultural interest. Students of all cultures are welcomed as our aim is to create a summer school w
35、hich can truly be described as International. When we return your child to you at the end of their stay, we hope they will feel enriched by their experience with us and will look forward to returning to meet friends made at International Summer School the following year, as so many do. Learning Engl
36、ish should be funat International Summer School it is fun! 35. If you want to experience traditional English culture, youd better go to _. A. Marden B. Moira House C. Goudhurst D. Eastbourne Center 36. It can be inferred from the passage that _. A. all the three centers have easy access to Gatwick a
37、nd Heathrow airports B. the three centers are not very far from each other C. students will spend most of the time taking part in organized activities D. learning English in International Summer School should be fun 37. The target readers of the passage are probably _. A. teachers B. children C. par
38、ents D. schools C Freedom and Responsibility Freedoms challenge in the Digital Age is a serious topic. We are facing today a strange new world and we are all wondering what we are going to do with it. Some 2,500 years ago Greece discovered freedom. Before that there was no freedom. There were great
39、civilizations, splendid empires, but no freedom anywhere. Egypt and Babylon were both tyrannies, one very powerful man ruling over helpless masses. In Greece, in Athens, a little city in a little country, there were no helpless masses. And Athenians willingly obeyed the written laws which they thems
40、elves passed, and the unwritten, which must be obeyed if free men live together. They must show each other kindness and pity and the many qualities without which life would be very painful unless one chose to live alone in the desert. The Athenians never thought that a man was free if he could do wh
41、at he wanted. A man was free if he was self-controlled. To make yourself obey what you approved was freedom. They were saved from looking at their lives as their own private affair. Each one felt responsible for the welfare of Athens, not because it was forced on him from the outside, but because th
42、e city was his pride and his safety. The essential belief of the first free government in the world was liberty for all men who could control themselves and would take responsibility for the state. But discovering freedom is not like discovering computers. It cannot be discovered once for all. If pe
43、ople do not prize it, and work for it, it will go. Constant watch is its price. Athens changed. It was a change that took place without being noticed though it was of the extreme importance, a spiritual change which affected the whole state. It had been the Athenians pride and joy to give to their c
44、ity. That they could get material benefits from her never entered their minds. There had to be a complete change of attitude before they could look at the city as an employer who paid her citizens for doing her work. Now instead of men giving to the state, the state was to give to them. What the peo
45、ple wanted was a government which would provide a comfortable life for them; and with this as the primary object, ideas of freedom and self-reliance and responsibility were neglected to the point of disappearing. Athens was more and more looked on as a cooperative business possessed of great wealth
46、in which all citizens had a right to share. Athens reached the point when the freedom she really wanted was freedom from responsibility. There could be only one result. If men insisted on being free from the burden of self-dependence and responsibility for the common good, they would cease to be fre
47、e. Responsibility is the price every man must pay for freedom. It is to be had on no other terms. Athens, the Athens of Ancient Greece, refused responsibility; she reached the end of freedom and was never to have it again. But, “the excellent becomes the permanent,” Aristotle said. Athens lost freed
48、om forever, but freedom was not lost forever for the world. A great American, James Madison, referred to: “The capacity (能力) of mankind for self-government.” No doubt he had not an idea that he was speaking Greek. Athens was not in the farthest background of his mind, but once man has a great and go
49、od idea, it is never completely lost. The Digital Age cannot destroy it. Somehow in this or that mans thought such an idea lives though unconsidered by the world of action. One can never be sure that it is not on the point of breaking out into action only sure that it will do so sometime. 38. People believing in freedom are those who _. A. regard their life as their own business B. seek gains as their primary object C. behave within the laws and value systems D. trea
