2020届河南省周口中英文学校高三上学期期中考试英语试题含答案（PDF版）

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1、 - 1 - 周口中英文学校周口中英文学校 2012019 9- -20202020 学年高三上期期中考试学年高三上期期中考试 英英 语语 试试 题题 第第卷（选择题卷（选择题 共共 9595 分）分） 第二部分：阅读理解第二部分：阅读理解 （共两节，满分（共两节，满分 4040 分）分） 第一节第一节 （共（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，共分，共 3030 分）分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A A、B B、C C、D D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。四个选项中选出最佳答案。 A A Some idiomatic phrases in Engli

2、sh, Some idiomatic phrases in English, often used in both spoken and written language, are very often used in both spoken and written language, are very confusing! They dont even make sense when you first see them. However, using one of these phrases confusing! They dont even make sense when you fir

3、st see them. However, using one of these phrases correctly when speaking or writing to an English speaker is very impressive and shows that you correctly when speaking or writing to an English speaker is very impressive and shows that you are care comfortable with the language. Here are some wonderf

4、ul and interesting British idioms. Use omfortable with the language. Here are some wonderful and interesting British idioms. Use them wisely.them wisely. When pigs fly!When pigs fly! This expression is one of my favorites and I use it all the time. It is used primarily when This expression is one of

5、 my favorites and I use it all the time. It is used primarily when speaking, meaning that something is extremely speaking, meaning that something is extremely unlikely or impossible. For example, “I will unlikely or impossible. For example, “I will forgive him when pigs fly!” “When do you think you

6、will get a gym membership, Lucy?” “When forgive him when pigs fly!” “When do you think you will get a gym membership, Lucy?” “When pigs fly!”pigs fly!” A penny for your thoughts?A penny for your thoughts? This question is used in a situation where someone appears thoughtful or is very qThis question

7、 is used in a situation where someone appears thoughtful or is very quiet seeming uiet seeming lost in thought. But remember that you dont actually have to pay them a penny if they do tell lost in thought. But remember that you dont actually have to pay them a penny if they do tell you what is going

8、 on! For example, “Youve been a bit quiet this evening, Pete. A penny for you what is going on! For example, “Youve been a bit quiet this evening, Pete. A penny for your thoughts?”your thoughts?” Its the bees kneesIts the bees knees The phrase dates baThe phrase dates back to the 1920s, and refers t

9、o an extraordinary person, thing, idea, and ck to the 1920s, and refers to an extraordinary person, thing, idea, and so on. For example, “Try this chocolate. Its the bees knees.”so on. For example, “Try this chocolate. Its the bees knees.” To feel a bit under the weatherTo feel a bit under the weath

10、er I use this expression in many different situations but most use it to refer to feeling I use this expression in many different situations but most use it to refer to feeling ill, ill, or unwell. You would not use this phrase if you were feeling extremely unwell. It is only for or unwell. You woul

11、d not use this phrase if you were feeling extremely unwell. It is only for those times when you are feeling a little ill or suffering from something slightly like a cold those times when you are feeling a little ill or suffering from something slightly like a cold - 2 - or a cough. However, this can

12、 also be used to refer to feelingor a cough. However, this can also be used to refer to feeling emotionally low.emotionally low. 21. What will you say if you think something is special?21. What will you say if you think something is special? A. When pigs fly!A. When pigs fly! B. A penny for your tho

13、ughts?B. A penny for your thoughts? C C. To feel a bit under the weather To feel a bit under the weather. D D. Its the bees knees. Its the bees knees 22. Which of the following sentence can replace “A penny 22. Which of the following sentence can replace “A penny for your thoughts?”for your thoughts

14、?” A A. What are you thinking about?. What are you thinking about? B B. What can I do for you?. What can I do for you? C. How are you feeling?C. How are you feeling? D. How do you like it?D. How do you like it? 23. Why does the author write the passage?23. Why does the author write the passage? A A.

15、 To show how to remember idioms To show how to remember idioms. B B. To introduce some useful idioms To introduce some useful idioms. C. ToC. To tell people the importance of idioms.tell people the importance of idioms. D. To arouse the interest in idioms.D. To arouse the interest in idioms. B B Mom

16、 and Dad are two of the most important people in your life. You probably see at least Mom 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(one of them every day. If your dad worships(崇拜崇拜) the Pittsburgh Stealers, youre

17、likely) the Pittsburgh Stealers, youre likely to to grow up being a big fan of that football team. And if your mom loves to read, you just might 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.gr

18、ow 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 Here are four ways you can stay close and build a strong relationship with your parents.parents. (1)Spent time together. How much time do you spend just enjoying

19、 each others (1)Spent time together. How much time do you spend just enjoying each others company?company? Instead of playing a computer game or watching TV, maybe you can ask your mom and dad to Instead of playing a computer game or watching TV, maybe you can ask your mom and dad to play with you.

20、Go outside together, try a board game, or read a book out.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 (2)Share your feelings and ask for help. Your mom or dad might not know that youre ha

21、ving a problem. Tell a parent if youre sad or struggling with something.having a problem. Tell a parent if youre sad or struggling with something. (3)Show your care. Some families are always kissing, hugging, and saying “I love (3)Show your care. Some families are always kissing, hugging, and saying

22、 “I love yoyou”. Its important to show that you care for each other. In addition to kisses and hugs, u”. 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 caring, polite, and thoughtful.kids and parent

23、s show their love by respecting each other, being caring, polite, and thoughtful. (4)Whatever you do, do your best! You dont have to be perfect,(4)Whatever you do, do your best! You dont have to be perfect, but when you do your but when you do your best, you make your parents proud. It makes them ha

24、ppy to see how youre turning into such a best, you make your parents proud. It makes them happy to see how youre turning into such a - 3 - great kid. Why? Because it lets them knowgreat kid. Why? Because it lets them know theyre doing a good job.theyre doing a good job. 2424.The first paragraph main

25、ly tells us.The first paragraph mainly tells us . . A. the Pittsburgh SteA. the Pittsburgh Stealers is a famous football teamalers is a famous football team B. the kid will like reading if his or her mother likesB. the kid will like reading if his or her mother likes C. parents influence their kids

26、greatlyC. parents influence their kids greatly D. we should follow our parents hobbiesD. we should follow our parents hobbies 2525.In the third paragraph, the author suggests that.In the third paragraph, the author suggests that . . A A. you keep your parents company all the time. you keep your pare

27、nts company all the time B. you stay at home with your parentsB. you stay at home with your parents C. you enjoy games when your parents watch TVC. you enjoy games when your parents watch TV D. you do something together with your parentsD. you do something together with your parents 2626.The underli

28、ned part “theyre doing a good job” means.The underlined part “theyre doing a good job” means . . A. they have very good jobsA. they have very good jobs B. their jobs can bring the family much moneyB. their jobs can bring the family much money C. they make you become a great kidC. they make you becom

29、e a great kid D. they make you find a good jobD. they make you find a good job 2727.The text intends to tell us.The text intends to tell us . . A. parents arA. parents are important to everyonee important to everyone B. how we get along with our parentsB. how we get along with our parents C. to resp

30、ect our parentsC. to respect our parents D. to share feelings with our parentsD. to share feelings with our parents C C When we think of a generation gap we usually When we think of a generation gap we usually think of conflicting tastes in music, or pastimes. think of conflicting tastes in music, o

31、r pastimes. But now the generation gap is handwriting. After one teacher in Tennessee discovered that she But now 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 had stu

32、dents who couldnt read the assignments she was writing on the board, she posted it on the Internet sayithe Internet saying handwriting should be taught in schools.ng handwriting should be taught in schools. Opponents claim that handwriting has become out of time in our modern world. Typed words Oppo

33、nents claim that handwriting has become out of time in our modern world. Typed words have become a primary form of communication. Once a practical skill, handwriting is no longer have become a primary form of communication. Once a practical skill, handwriting is no longer used by the vast majority o

34、f used by the vast majority of Americans. It is no longer taught in schools, and some claim that 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, by teaching the time that it would take to teach it cou

35、ld be put to better use, for instance, by teaching - 4 - the technical skills.the technical skills. But even in todays world there are still plenty of reasons to pick up a pBut even in todays world there are still plenty of reasons to pick up a pen and apply it en and apply it to paper. Many America

36、n institutions still require original signatures, for instance, signing to paper. Many American institutions still require original signatures, for instance, signing for a for a registered letter and buying a house.registered letter and buying a house. And original signatures are much more difficult

37、 to And original signatures are much more difficult to forgeforge（伪造）（伪造）than their digital counterparts. There is than their digital counterparts. There is also strong evidence that writing by hand also strong evidence that writing by hand is good for the mind. It activates a different part of the

38、brain, and improves fine moving skills 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, in young children. People also tend to remember what they write b

39、y hand more than what they type, and the process ofand the process of writing by hand has been shown to stimulate ideas. Not only that, studies 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

40、who dont. 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 eveNot to mention, handwriting is pleasing, as is evidenced by the fact that no one has ever typed r typed a love

41、 letter. And handwriting remains popular as an art form.a love letter. And handwriting 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 Yes we live in a modern world, but we live in a modern world that is based on fundamental v

42、alues.values. 28. What did the teacher find in her class?28. What did the teacher find in her class? A. Her students had a big generation gap wiA. Her students had a big generation gap with her.th her. B. Her handwriting was too terrible to understand.B. Her handwriting was too terrible to understan

43、d. C C. Some students handwriting on the blackboard was too difficult to tell Some students handwriting on the blackboard was too difficult to tell. D D. Some students could not recognize her handwriting on the blackboard Some students could not recognize her handwriting on the blackboard. 29. Why d

44、o some people agree to teach handwriting 29. Why do some people agree to teach handwriting in school?in school? A A. Handwriting is beneficial to the brain Handwriting is beneficial to the brain. B B. Handwriting is very easy to remember Handwriting is very easy to remember. C. Handwriting can help

45、one buy a house.C. Handwriting can help one buy a house. D. Handwriting is an art form out of time.D. Handwriting is an art form out of time. 30. What can we infer from the passage?30. What can we infer from the passage? A A. Lovers often write love letter. Lovers often write love letters to each ot

46、her.s to each other. B B. What people write by hand is not easy to fake What people write by hand is not easy to fake. C. Handwriting is unnecessary in our modern society.C. Handwriting is unnecessary in our modern society. D. Technical skills are more important than handwriting.D. Technical skills

47、are more important than handwriting. 31. What is the authors attitude towards teaching handwriting in school?31. What is the authors attitude towards teaching handwriting in school? A. OppA. Opposed.osed. B. Objective.B. Objective. C C. Supportive Supportive. D D. Unconcerned Unconcerned. D D - 5 -

48、China officially informed the World Trade Organization on Tuesday that it will ban the import China 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 to deal with of 24 different

49、types of solid waste by the end of this year as part of a campaign to deal with environmenvironmental pollution and protect peoples health.ental pollution and protect peoples health. In response to growing public concerns over the potential environmental and health danger In response to growing public conc