1、河南周口中英文学校高三英语上册期中试卷河南省周口中英文学校2020届高三英语上学期期中试题 第卷（选择题 共95分）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，共30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。ASome idiomatic phrases in English, often used in both spoken and written language, are very confusing! They dont even make sense when you first see them. However, us
2、ing one of these phrases correctly when speaking or writing to an English speaker is very impressive and shows that you are comfortable with the language. Here are some wonderful and interesting British idioms. Use them wisely.When pigs fly!This expression is one of my favorites and I use it all the
3、 time. It is used primarily when speaking, meaning that something is extremely unlikely or impossible. For example, “I will forgive him when pigs fly!” “When do you think you will get a gym membership, Lucy?” “When pigs fly!”A penny for your thoughts?This question is used in a situation where someon
4、e appears thoughtful or is very quiet seeming lost in thought. But remember that you dont actually have to pay them a penny if they do tell you what is going on! For example, “Youve been a bit quiet this evening, Pete. A penny for your thoughts?”Its the bees kneesThe phrase dates back to the 1920s,
5、and refers to an extraordinary person, thing, idea, and so on. For example, “Try this chocolate. Its the bees knees.”To feel a bit under the weatherI use this expression in many different situations but most use it to refer to feeling ill, or unwell. You would not use this phrase if you were feeling
6、 extremely unwell. It is only for those times when you are feeling a little ill or suffering from something slightly like a cold or a cough. However, this can also be used to refer to feeling emotionally low.21. What will you say if you think something is special?A. When pigs fly!B. A penny for your
7、 thoughts?C. To feel a bit under the weather. D. Its the bees knees22. Which of the following sentence can replace “A penny for your thoughts?”A. What are you thinking about? B. What can I do for you?C. How are you feeling? D. How do you like it?23. Why does the author write the passage?A. To show h
8、ow to remember idioms.B. To introduce some useful idioms.C. To tell people the importance of idioms.D. To arouse the interest in idioms. BMom and Dad are two of the most important people in your life. You probably see at least one of them every day. If your dad worships(崇拜) the Pittsburgh Stealers,
9、youre likely to grow up being a big fan of that football team. And if your mom loves to read, you just might grow up carrying a book wherever you go, just like she does. Here are four ways you can stay close and build a strong relationship with your parents. (1)Spent time together. How much time do
10、you spend just enjoying each others company?Instead of playing a computer game or watching TV, maybe you can ask your mom and dad to play with you. Go outside together, try a board game, or read a book out. (2)Share your feelings and ask for help. Your mom or dad might not know that youre having a p
11、roblem. Tell a parent if youre sad or struggling with something. (3)Show your care. Some families are always kissing, hugging, and saying “I love you”. Its important to show that you care for each other. In addition to kisses and hugs, kids and parents show their love by respecting each other, being
12、 caring, polite, and thoughtful. (4)Whatever you do, do your best! You dont have to be perfect, but when you do your best, you make your parents proud. It makes them happy to see how youre turning into such a great kid. Why? Because it lets them knowtheyre doing a good job.24.The first paragraph mai
13、nly tells us. A. the Pittsburgh Stealers is a famous football team B. the kid will like reading if his or her mother likes C. parents influence their kids greatly D. we should follow our parents hobbies25.In the third paragraph, the author suggests that. A. you keep your parents company all the time
14、 B. you stay at home with your parents C. you enjoy games when your parents watch TV D. you do something together with your parents26.The underlined part “theyre doing a good job” means.A. they have very good jobs B. their jobs can bring the family much moneyC. they make you become a great kid D. th
15、ey make you find a good job27.The text intends to tell us.A. parents are important to everyone B. how we get along with our parentsC. to respect our parents D. to share feelings with our parents CWhen we think of a generation gap we usually think of conflicting tastes in music, or pastimes. But now
16、the generation gap is handwriting. After one teacher in Tennessee discovered that she had students who couldnt read the assignments she was writing on the board, she posted it on the Internet saying handwriting should be taught in schools.Opponents claim that handwriting has become out of time in ou
17、r modern world. Typed words have become a primary form of communication. Once a practical skill, handwriting is no longer used by the vast majority of Americans. It is no longer taught in schools, and some claim that the time that it would take to teach it could be put to better use, for instance, b
18、y teaching the technical skills.But even in todays world there are still plenty of reasons to pick up a pen and apply it to paper. Many American institutions still require original signatures, for instance, signing for a registered letter and buying a house. And original signatures are much more dif
19、ficult to forge（伪造）than their digital counterparts. There is also strong evidence that writing by hand is good for the mind. It activates a different part of the brain, and improves fine moving skills in young children. People also tend to remember what they write by hand more than what they type, a
20、nd the process of writing by hand has been shown to stimulate ideas. Not only that, studies have shown that kids who write by hand learn to read and spell earlier than those who dont. Not to mention, handwriting is pleasing, as is evidenced by the fact that no one has ever typed a love letter. And h
21、andwriting remains popular as an art form.Yes we live in a modern world, but we live in a modern world that is based on fundamental values.28. What did the teacher find in her class?A. Her students had a big generation gap with her.B. Her handwriting was too terrible to understand.C. Some students h
22、andwriting on the blackboard was too difficult to tell.D. Some students could not recognize her handwriting on the blackboard.29. Why do some people agree to teach handwriting in school?A. Handwriting is beneficial to the brain.B. Handwriting is very easy to remember.C. Handwriting can help one buy
23、a house.D. Handwriting is an art form out of time.30. What can we infer from the passage?A. Lovers often write love letters to each other.B. What people write by hand is not easy to fake.C. Handwriting is unnecessary in our modern society.D. Technical skills are more important than handwriting.31. W
24、hat is the authors attitude towards teaching handwriting in school?A. Opposed.B. Objective.C. Supportive. D. Unconcerned.DChina officially informed the World Trade Organization on Tuesday that it will ban the import of 24 different types of solid waste by the end of this year as part of a campaign t
25、o deal with environmental pollution and protect peoples health.In response to growing public concerns over the potential environmental and health danger caused by the increasing amounts of solid waste imported into the country for recycling and treatment, China passed a special law in 1995 to contro
26、l imports of waste materials, such as plastics, slag from steelmaking, unsorted scrap paper and discarded textile materials.A year later, the country published a list for solid waste imports and began implementing a permit system to control the import volumes and types of waste imported.However, due
27、 to the lack of effective supervision（监管）and the failure of relevant departments to fulfill their duties, solid waste imports have not been effectively controlled.So far, China is the worlds largest importer of solid waste. According to the Ministry of Environmental Protection, China imported 7.3 mi
28、llion metric tons of plastic waste worth $3.7 billion in 2016, accounting for 56 percent of global imports of solid waste.Correct recycling of solid waste materials is an important part of the global economy, and moderate imports of scrap plastic, scrap paper and scrap rubber products, such as vehic
29、le tires, can to some extent, make up for Chinas shortage of various raw materials.However, the lack of supervision has resulted in the countrys severe soil and environmental worsening.Given that Chinas continuing efforts to push for industrial transformation and upgrading have resulted in a noticea
30、ble decline in the demand for the materials recycled from solid waste imports. It is right for the country to restrict such imports for the sake of the environment and public health, and to better adapt to the changed industrial structure.32. Why will China ban the import of some waste materials?A.
31、The amount of imported solid waste is increasing.B. The demand for imported solid waste is in decline.C. People are more concerned about the environment and health now.D. Some solid waste has damaged the environment and public health.33. Which phrase has the same meaning as the underlined word?A. Pu
32、tting off. B. Carrying out.C. Calling off.D.Fighting against.34. What is the problem when China deals with the imported waste?A. Some imported waste is difficult to control.B. Some departments havent shouldered their duties.C. The environment cant afford the imported waste.D. Some useful materials a
33、re also among the solid waste.35. What can we learn from the passage?A. China will not rely on importing solid waste any more.B. Solid waste plays an important part in the global economy.C. Some imported waste can release the urgent need for raw materials.D. People are against importing solid waste
34、from developed countries.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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中的两项为多途选项。 Small talk is a good way to make friends. If you travel to other countries or have friends from abroad, do you know how to use small talk to make conversation? In Britain, the best topic is the weather. British w
35、eather is changing all the time.36 Besides weather, its good to talk about gardens with British. You could say “Those roses look really beautiful, dont they?”37.So its also nice to start with “What a lovely dog! What is his name?” In America, people like to talk about sports news ,such as American f
36、ootball and basketball. 38So you might say “Its a nice shirt! Where did you get it?” Weather is a safe topic there, too.39Dont ask people “How old are you?” Never ask: “How much money do you make?”It makes people uncomfortable. Dont ask strangers weather they are married.40There are others in our da
37、ily life.A. You can start chatting by saying “Its a lovely day today, isnt it?”B. There are also a lot of topics to avoid during small talk.C. Friends are important to us all, but how to make friends is a problem.D. Americans also talk about clothes.E. Politics or religion is not a good topic.F. Eng
38、lish people love their pets.G. Only a few topics are not used for small talk.第三部分：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。 The room in the workhouse where the boys were fed was a large stone hall, and at one end the master and two women served the food.
39、 This 41 a bowl of thin soup three times a day, with a piece of bread on Sundays. The boys ate 42 and were always hungry. The bowls never needed 43 . The boys polished them with their spoons until they 44 . After three months of this slow starvation, one of the boys told the others that so hungry wa
40、s he 45 one night he might eat the 46 sleeping next to him. He had a wild 47 eye, and the other boys 48 him. After a long 49 , they decided that one of them should ask for more food after supper that evening, and Oliver was 50 .The evening arrived; the soup was served, and the bowls were 51 again in
41、 a few seconds. Oliver went up to the master, with his bowl in his hand. He felt very 52 , but also 53 with hunger.“Please, sir, I want some more.”The master was a fat, healthy man, but he turned very pale. He looked at the little boy in front of him with 54 . Nobody else spoke.“What?” he asked at l
42、ast, in a 55 voice.“Please, sir,” replied Oliver, “I want some more.”The master 56 him with the serving spoon, then seized Olivers arms and 57 for the beadle（执事）. The beadle came quickly, heard the terrible news, and immediately ran to tell the board.“He asked for me?” Mr Limbkins, the fattest board
43、 member, asked in 58 . “Is this really true?” 59 , Oliver was led away to be locked up, and a(n) 60 of five pounds was offered to anybody who would take him away and use him for work.41. A. belonged toB. accounted forC. turned to D. consisted of42. A. Anything B. everythingC. nothingD. something43.
44、A. cleaningB. buying C. washing D. changing44. A. finishedB. slept C. shoneD. starved45. A. until B. thatC. whenD. before46. A. boy B. masterC. bowlsD. spoons47. A. bigB. hungry C. angryD. bad48. A. hated B. believedC. fearedD. trusted49. A. quarrelB. bargain C. discussion D. argument50. A. determin
45、edB. chosenC. electedD. recognized51. A. availableB full C. emptyD. broken52.A. shy B. frightenedC. braveD. worried53. A. pleasedB. hopefulC. desperateD exhausted54. A. amusementB. intension C. amazementD. appreciation55. A. calmC. faint B. clearD. cautions56. A. treatedB. hit C. greetedD. warned57.
46、 A. sentC. askedB. shoutedD. begged58. A. curiosityB. frustration C. horrorD. sadness59. A. ThereforeB. However C. EventuallyD. Besides60. A. punishmentB. award C. rewardD. praise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。Wasting food has become a big problem in the developed world. While some people there throw away unwanted food, people in other61(part) of the world face food shortages. Its an62(astonish) fact that
