英语高三期中测试题及答案

2020 学年度英语期中测试题

高三英语

第一部分：阅读理解(共两节，40分)

第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，共30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

Enjoy an amazing time in Lake Tahoe, CA with the fantastic show, Magic

Fusion! This fantastic display features a variety of talented magicians who each take

to the stage with their own flare, tricks, and illusions(视觉幻想) that will have the

audiences who witness the show on the edge of their seats.

Presented by the amazing Loft Theatre, this show has seen the likes of famous

magicians such as Robert Hall and Chipper Lowell. Each evening stars a different

magician as well, so you can enjoy a variety of talented performers all on the same

stage. It is great for all ages, so you can bring the entire family along to be excited and

entertained during this 75-minute performance. You never know what you may see,

so do not miss out!

The Loft Theatre is Lake Tahoe’s premier place for entertainment and delicious

food. Not only is it home to amazing shows that will entertain and thrill, but it is also

home to a dining experience that serves up some mouth-watering meals. Before your

show, be sure to grab a bite to eat before heading over to enjoy the Loft. It is located

in the extremely popular Heavenly Village area of Lake Tahoe next to sparkling

fountains and the famous Heavenly Toy Shop. It also features a lounge(休息室) and

guests who arrive early can enjoy food, fun, and magicians who will wow you with

tricks for that extra dose(量) of entertainment!

For an amazing experience that you will not soon forget, be sure to enjoy this

fantastic performance at the Loft Theatre!

Enjoy this amazing show that will keep you guessing with tons of great tricks

and illusions to keep you and your whole family entertained. You can be on the edge

of your seat with this option of regular seating to witness this fantastic show, or

experience the Magic Fusion show in the best seats possible. Order your tickets today!

1. What can we learn about Magic Fusion?

A. It is intended for all the family members.

B. The display will last for one and half hours.

C. Different performers will be performing together.

D. Audiences will be invited onto the stage during the show.

2. The Loft Theatre .

A. lies in a famous largely populated area

B. is well-known for the surrounding scenery

C. serves food before and after the performance

D. provides those who come early with extra show

3. What is true about the arrangement of the performance?

A. The performance on Friday finishes earlier.

B. The show starts from 9:00 pm every Tuesday.

C. There are two performances available every Sunday.

D. Regular and VIP seating are offered on different days.

B

John Harrison has an enviable job in most people’s opinion. He’s the official

taster for Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, one of the best-selling ice-cream brands in the

U.S.A. On an average day, Harrison has to sample sixty ice creams at the Dreyer’s

headquarters. When he isn’t doing that, he travels all over the country, buying

Dreyer’s ice cream in supermarkets so that he can carry out spot checks for

appearance and flavor. But, no matter how wonderful this job may sound, it is actually

quite tough. It’s difficult work, requiring discipline, selflessness, and thorough

preparation.

Before tasting a sample, Harrison uses his eyes first. If the ice cream doesn’t

look attractive, he skips it. Then, he uses a gold spoon instead of one made of wood,

plastic, or other metals. This is because regular spoons leave an aftertaste that can dull

the taste buds(味蕾). In addition, the temperature of the ice cream may also influence

the taster’s taste buds.

When Harrison samples ice cream, he first takes only a small bite of the ice

cream, swishes it around in his mouth to introduce it to each of his taste buds, lightly

licks his lips, and then gently breathes in so as to bring the smell up through the back

of his mouth to his nose. With each step, he carefully sizes up whether the ice cream

conveys the ideal balance between dairy sweetness and the flavor of the added

ingredients. And last of all, no matter what the ice cream tastes like, he spits(吐) it out,

since a full stomach makes for a dull palate(迟钝的味觉).

For Harrison, keeping a sharp palate means no onions, garlic, or cayenne pepper.

He also doesn’t have any coffee or tea, since these block the taste buds. But to him,

this is just a small price to pay for what he calls “the world’s best job” .

Harrison’s family has been in the ice-cream business for four generations, and

Harrison himself has spent almost his whole life in it as well. Yet, he has never lost his

love of the cold, creamy sweetness. He orders ice cream in restaurants for dessert,

even when he’s not at work. On these occasions, he swallows the ice cream, taking in

about a liter a week. Though he has gained some weight over the years he’s been with

Dreyer’s, he couldn’t care less. “Who would trust a skinny ice-cream taster?” he

jokes.

4. What is forbidden in Harrison’s job?

A. Doing shopping.

B. Eating the ice cream.

D. Skipping the ice scream. C. Using gold spoons.

5. What can we learn about Harrison?

A. He learned his work skills from his family.

B. His job affects his appetite for the ice cream.

C. He is willing to give up something for his job.

D. He has to gain some weight to meet the need of work.

6. What does Harrison think of his job?

A. Creative. B. Ordinary. C. High-paying. D. Proud.

7. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To describe Harrison’s job and how he does it.

B. To analyze the reasons why Harrison chose his job.

C. To make suggestions on how to apply for popular careers.

D. To introduce the advantages of working for a best-selling brand.

C

In 2012, James Cameron, creator of Avatar and Titanic, became the first person

to reach the Challenger Deep. When he arrived at the deepest spot on Earth at 7 miles

below sea level, he spent hours mapping the region and taking photos and samples.

“As human beings, we’re drawn to absolutes—the deepest, the highest, the

coldest, the farthest,” he says. “And as a storyteller and curious monkey, I just wanted

to see what was there.” The answer is obvious—plastic and more. “Our so-called

civilization is using the ocean as its toilet,” Cameron says. “Unless this changes,

ocean ecosystems are going to continue their rapid collapse.”

Despite decades of environmental studies, the impact of plastic and other forms

of pollution on oceans are not entirely understood. Initial studies appear to indicate

that ingesting(摄取) them—either directly or indirectly—could cause disease. Plastics

can also release poisonous substances into the water, which could potentially impact

animal populations.

But plastic is just one of the problems facing oceans that have yet to be fully

understood. “Plastic waste in the ocean is horrifying but is only the most obvious of

our many deadly waste streams, which include carbon that’s heating the atmosphere

and making the ocean acidic, and the run-off nutrients from all the world’s agriculture,

which is causing anoxic(缺氧的) dead zones the size of countries,” Cameron says.

Oceans, like the rest of the world, are impacted by the burning of fossil fuels and

the release of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide—about 30 percent of which is

absorbed by the sea. This absorption causes ocean acidification, where the pH level is

altered to become more acidic. As a result, it’s harder for some creatures to form

shells and skeletons and countless species at the base of the food web can struggle to

survive, which, scientists say, has the potential to cause huge disruptions to entire

ecosystems. Indeed, ocean acidification is thought to have played an important role in

Earth’s worst-ever mass extinction event 252 million years ago.

The effect of climate change on the world’s oceans will likely worsen in coming

decades. Last June, scientists announced carbon dioxide levels had reached the

highest levels since human records began. The last time carbon dioxide levels were

this high was during the Pliocene era, between 3 and 5 million years ago, when global

temperatures were about 4 degrees Celsius warmer than they are today. Current

climate models suggest that if greenhouse gas emissions continue on their current

trend, we may be on course to see 4 degrees of warming by 2100.

As a result, understanding the role oceans have on global systems is becoming

more and more important.

8. What are the first two paragraphs mainly about?

A. The author’s feelings to the ocean.

9. What can we infer from the passage?

A. Several countries are suffering from anoxic dead zones.

B. More concern should have been given to the pollution on oceans.

C. Plastic is supposed to be the most serious environmental problem.

D. Ocean acidification removes the nutrients from agricultural products.

10. What does the underlined word “disruptions” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?

A. Decreases. B. Destruction. C. Diseases. D. Discrimination.

11. Why does the author mention the mass extinction event 252 million years ago?

A. To call on people to protect sea animals.

B. To compare current situations with the past.

C. To explain how serious the ocean problem is.

D. To prove pollution to be the cause of acidification.

D

As we prepare learners with the skills needed for the 21st century, there is a

greater desire to further integrate technology into our classrooms. Whether it’s a K-12

or college classroom, it’s rare to find an environment that does not integrate

B. Cameron’s movies and remarks.

C. The author’s discoveries under the sea. D. Cameron’s observation and concern.

technology in some form or another. In some cases, online learning has replaced the

physical classroom altogether. As educators, we owe it to ourselves and our students

to use these benefits. However, while technology offers significant advantages,

simply integrating it as an alternative source of delivery or as another means for

students to demonstrate their comprehension is not an effective practice.

We must remind ourselves that any form of learning technology should also be

guided. These resources are just instruments and require high-quality guided practice

from instructors. These instruments, combined with guidance, can afford good

instruction, practice and motivation. While technology can positively impact learning

outcomes, it may be even more effective for some students if it’s instructor-led and

integrated into a well-designed curriculum(课程).

Technology is rapidly changing the educational environment and challenging

students to adapt accordingly. It can frustrate students of different generations

struggling to learn how to use a learning platform in addition to picking up the actual

subject. Some may wonder, “Why should I waste time learning how to create a

podcast(播客) when I could simply write the paper?”

It’s a reasonable question. We must not assume students who were raised using

technology are always comfortable learning with these tools. A study found that

because of tools some students may not have experience using, they may need more

direction on how to apply these tools. Students may struggle if an instructor neglects

to teach the conceptual basis of the tools. Technology may mean little without

appropriate objectives and goals for its use, structures for its application, and trained

deliverers.

Educators are also tasked with providing students the skills they need to flourish

in a highly competitive and technologically-based workplace. Many of the skills

obtained through online classes are valuable professional skills. Students taught how

to use multiple learning technologies effectively have a competitive advantage over

those who are simply using technology as a method of delivery in the online

classroom. Regardless of the subjects we teach, integrating technology gives our

students the opportunity to not only learn the content, but also to develop skills useful

beyond our classrooms. Technology, when integrated and balanced appropriately with

the curriculum and with student needs, can make us more effective as educators.

12. What is important to the learning technology?

A. Instruction and revision.

B. Comprehension and application.

D. Diversity and flexibility. C. Guidance and arrangements.

13. According to the passage, what should an educator do?

A. Arrange online assignment for students.

B. Help students master online technology.

C. Prepare students with rules in the workplace.

D. Notify students of the value of the learning tool.

14. What’s the author’s attitude toward learning technology?

A. Critical. B. Unconcerned. C. Wait-and-see. D. Approving.

15. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. Does Technology Boost Educational Effectiveness?

B. Is the Learning Technology a Tool or an Opportunity?

C. Can Technology Put an End to Traditional Classrooms?

D. Does the Learning Skill Outweigh the Learning Content?

第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，共10分)

根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。

The Internet is the largest library in the history of the world and a great resource

for anyone seeking information. 16 In recent years, plagiarism from online

sources has become a serious problem, especially among students.

Original written work and information are protected by copyright laws. Therefore,

when you use information you find while doing research, you should always give

credit to the person that produced it. To plagiarize is to use ideas that are not your own

without giving credit to the original source, or to claim that someone else’s ideas are

your own. This is a dishonest practice.

Internet-related plagiarism has become such a problem. 17 There are

thousands of resources for students who wish only to copy or cheat. However, the

Internet also makes it easier for educators to check for plagiarism. Often a simple

Internet search for a quote will be enough to expose copying. 18 Because

copying and pasting(粘贴) is so easy, it is becoming more and more common for

well-meaning students to mix up source material with their original ideas. While

unintended plagiarism usually happens innocently, it is still a mistake.

19 Usually, the first step of researching is to gather information. You’d