2021届中山市小榄镇第一中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答案.pdf

2021 届中山市小榄镇第一中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答案 第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 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 A Bird migration is described as the regular,seasonal movement of bird populations from one place to another and back again.The longer days and rich food of the northern summer provide greater chances for birds to feed their young.The longer daylight hours and enormous food resources allow birds to lay larger eggs than those of related non-migratory species that remain in the tropics all year round.As the days shorten in autumn and the breeding period is over,the birds return to warmer regions where the available food supply differs little with the seasons changing.The advantages of migration make up for the high stress,physical exertion（消耗）,and other risks of the migration.Day length is the primary environmental factor that encourages birds to prepare for migration.They have an increased appetite which results in weight gaining,giving them the fat reserves that provide energy for their migratory flight.They also show more activity at night,which is when most birds migrate.While the length of day is the primary reason for migration,birds also respond to temperature changes.For example,if a spring is late and the temperature is lower than normal,birds delay migration;if a spring is early,birds also begin migration early.The timing of the migratory cycle must allow birds to arrive on the breeding site so that there is time tobuild a breeding place,mate,lay the eggs,and hatch the young before the rich food is available to feed the young in the nest.Similarly,if birds wait until the climate in their northern breeding grounds becomes tolerable(可忍受的),there will be no time togain the necessary weight that provides the energy needed for their southbound migration.1.Why do birds migrate to the north in spring?A The temperature in the south has risen.B.They like traveling and enjoy the journey.C.The summer there is warmer than that in the south.D.The environment there is more suitable for them to feed their baby birds.2.What are the two factors that cause birds to migrate?A.Day length and food supply.B.Night length and high stress.C.Temperature changes and daylength.D.Food supply and temperature changes.3.Which can be the best title for the text?A.Birds Life B.Birds Migration C.Birds Breeding Habits D.Birds Living Environment B The year 2020 will mark the beginning of the decade of the yold,or the“young old”,as the Japanese call people aged between 65 and 75.The traditional retirement age is 65.One might therefore expect peak retirement.By continuing to work,and staying socially engaged,the yold will change the world,as they have done several times before at different stages of their lives.The yold are more numerous,healthier and wealthier than previous generations of seniors.The yold are busier,too.In short,the yold are not just any group of old people.They are challenging the traditional expectations of the retired as people who wear slippers and look after the grandchildren.That will influence consumer,service and financial markets.The over-60s are one of the fastest-growing groups of customers of the airline business.The yold are vital to the tourism industry because they spend much more,when taking a foreign holiday,than younger adults.But for all this to happen,three big things will have to change,under pressure from the yold themselves.The most important is public attitudes towards older people,and in particular the expectation that the old ought to be putting their feet up and quietly retiring into the background.Then,government policies will have to change,too.The retirement age in many rich countries is still below the age to which many people want to work.The effective retirement age(the age at which people actually leave the workforce)is usually even lower.Third,higher numbers of healthy yold people will require drastic changes in health spending.Most diseases of ageing are bestmetwith prevention and lifestyle changes.But only about 2%3%of most countries health-care spending goes on prevention.That will have to rise,because although the yold will constitute a bulge of comparative health and activity over the next decade,by 2030 they will hit 75 and enter a long period of decline for which few rich countries are ready.4.What kind of people are the yold exactly?A.They are workaholics.B.They are full of energy.C.They enjoy being focused on.D.They like staying socially engaged.5.Why do the yold contribute to tourist industry?A.They like traveling more.B.They have more money.C.They consume more on travel.D.They have much free time.6.Whats the authors attitude toward health-care spending on prevention?A.Unsatisfied.B.Subjective.C.Neutral.D.Active.7.What does the underlined word“met”in the fourth paragraph mean?A.dealt with B.come across C.satisfied D.experienced.C Last year,138,000San Franciscoresidents used Airbnb,a popular app designed to connect home renters and travelers.Its a striking number for a city with a population of about 850,000,and it was enough for Airbnb to win a major victory in local elections,asSan Franciscovoters struck down a debatable rule that would have placed time restrictions and other regulations on short-term rental services.The company fiercely opposed the measure,Proposition F,with a nearly$10 million advertising campaign.It also contacted its San Franciscan users with messages urging them to vote against Proposition F.Most people think of Airbnb as a kind of couch-surfing app.The service works for one-night stays on road trips and longer stays in cities,and it often has more competitive pricing than hotels.Its a textbook example of the“sharing economy”,but not everyone is a fan.The app has had unintended consequences inSan Francisco.As the San Francisco Chronicle reported last year,a significant amount of renting on Airbnb is not in line with the companys image:middle-class families putting up a spare room to help make ends meet.Some users have taken advantage of the service,using it to turn their multiple properties into vacation rentals or even full-time rentals.Backers of Proposition F argued that this trend takes spaces off the conventional,better-regulated housing market and contributes to rising costs.“The fact is,widespread abuse of short-term rentals is taking much needed housing off the market and harming our neighborhoods,”said ShareBetter SF,a group that supported Proposition F.Hotel unions have protested the companys practices inSan Franciscoand other cities,saying that it creates an illegal hotel system.San Franciscois in the middle of a long-term,deeply rooted housing crisis that has seen the cost of living explode.Actually,explode is a generous term.The average monthly rent for an apartment is around$4,000.Located on a narrow outcropping of land overlooking the bay,San Franciscosimply doesnt have enough space to accommodate the massive inflow of young,high-salaried tech employees flocking toSilicon Valley.As the Los Angeles Times reported,someSan Franciscoresidents supported the measure simply because it seemed like a way to check a big corporation.Opponents of Proposition F countered that the housing crisis runs much deeper,and that passing the rule would have discouraged a popular service while doing little to solve the citys existing problems.8.The intention of Proposition F is to _.A.place time limits in local election.B.set limits on short-term rental.C.strike down a controversial rule.D.urge users to vote against Airbnb.9.What is the negative consequence of Airbnb onSan Francisco?A.It shrinks the living space of middle-class families.B.Users are taken advantage of by the service financially.C.It makes the house market more competitive.D.It indirectly leads to high house rental price.10.The housing crisis inSan Franciscoresults from _.A.explosion of the living cost B.its geographic characteristics C.generosity of local enterprises D.inflow of migrant population 11.Theauthors attitude toward Proposition F is _.A.objective B.supportive C.negative D.indifferent D Dragon boating is a team sport that has its root in ancient China.The boats are decorated with a dragon head and tail.In recent years cancer survivor groups have got involved in the sport to help make friends and help rebuild their lives.On a recent Saturday morning,a group of 20 women were on a boat in the Anacostia River in Washington DC.They moved their paddles(船桨)in rhythm to the call of a coach.The women belong to the dragon boat team GoPink!DC,which trains weekly.It also races against other breast cancer survivor teams in dragon boat festivals.As a result,GoPink!DC won medals in this Washington dragon boat festival.Lydia Collins joined five years ago after finding out she had breast cancer.“I was diagnosed with breast cancer.I was demoralized because of my illness-I lost all interest in life and wouldnt even get out of bed to eat.But now I love the team spirit.I just love everything about it.It is like a floating support group on the water.”The paddles are breast cancer survivors and their supporters.Annette Rothemel helped establish(建立)the group in 2006.She is a researcher with the National Institutes of Health as well as a breast cancer survivor.“It is sort of an easy entry sport because on the same boat people at different levels can be doing the same sport.”But Ms Rothemel saysdragon boating can be physically demanding,especially for someone who is sick and getting treatment for cancer.“Its hard but I think you have to challenge yourself in life.This is something I look forward to.I get to be out here with my sisters and supporters that understand what Im going through and help motivate me.So it makes me stronger and it makes me feel better,”another cancer survivor Rhonda Hartzel said.Annette Rothemel says the cancer survivors feel a sense of sisterhood and share good times when they paddle together.She says both feelings are treasured by the team.12.What do the underline wordsdemoralizedIn para.3 probably mean?A.depressed B.anxious C.astonished D.awkward 13.What can we know about Lydia Collims from the text?A.she helps establish Go Pink!DC B.she tries to find a cure for the cancer C.she benefits from the dragon boat race D.she gives up hope because of her illness 14.How can the dragon boat race help the cancer survivors A.forget their tough experiences B.recover physically and mentally C.get rid of the pains of their cancer D.enjoy their rest life without sufferings 15.What does the text tell us about Annette Rothemel?A.she is an expert in studying the cause of the cancer B.she helps the cancer survivors in financial difficulties C.she believes there is a healthful result from the dragon boat race D.she thinks it unwise for the patient to join in the dragon boat race 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 There is no way to make somebody stop smoking,and just like with users of any drug,it is very unlikely that a person will stop unless he or she wants to._16_.Step One:Make observations Smoking can affect memory and make it difficult for smokers to focus at work or school.Other bad effects that you may notice include:_17_?Is she getting sick more often than she used to?Step Two:Approach the person Write down your concerns using“I”statements,such as“I feel sad that when you smoke,you give up your artwork.”Its best to approach the person in this manner instead of using attacking“you”statements like,_18_”.Express your concerns using the statements you wrote down.Tell him you will be there to support him if and when he decides to give up smoking.He will likely give you one of three responses:He wants to quit.He doesnt want to quit.He wants to stop,but not yet._19_.If he says he does want to stop,go on with the next step.If not,they will have to be revisited later when he is ready.Step Three:_20_ People can become physically dependent on smoking.However,symptoms only appear after some time of quitting smoke,since the nicotine can stay in the system for a long period of time.This causes some who are addicted to believe that they are not actually addicted and to start using again.A.Give them more time to relax B.Prevent him giving up halfway C.Does he realize the harm of smoking D.Does this person appear more nervous E.You are lazy because you smoke too much F.You must be willing to calmly accept any of these responses G.But there are steps you can take to support a friend or family member 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 Thomas Panek made history this week when he became the first blind person to complete the New York City Half Marathon with guide dogs and no human assistance.With about two thousand people around_21_the game,a group of blind people_22_their New York City Marathon at 9:00 this Wednesday._23_it was still a little cold as it was raining_24_,the people without their sight ran fast with the help of their_25_.Falling down sometimes,they_26_up and went on running,which was attractive,_27_and encouraging.Of course,some few dogs didnt_28_their hosts in the right way.As a result,those_29_didnt finish their task,but they were really_30_.In the end,only about twenty blind people_31_their destination.Among them,Panek did the_32_,who got the first place in the game.With the_33_of his three dogs named Waffle,Westley and Gus,which_34_leading him throughout the 13.1-mile race,Panek_35_the finishing line in just over 2 hours 20 minutes.The game_36_at about 12:00,and many people were so_37_by the sport spirit of the blind people that they were not_38_to leave the spot.When asked about his feeling of the game,“no matter what_39_is,said Panek,48,who is CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind,dont let_40_tell you that you cant.21.A.supporting B.watching C.joining D.playing 22.A.started B.held C.caught D.registered 23.A.If B.Since C.Because D.Though 24.A.rarely B.sometimes C.slightly D.usually 25.A.assistants B.sticks C.dogs D.drivers 26.A.added B.looked C.climbed D.rose 27.A.striking B.tiring C.satisfying D.disappointed 28.A.carry B.lead C.require D.bear 29.A.persons B.viewers C.animals D.workers 30.A.sad B.worried C.great D.proud 31.A.sought B.reached C.found D.recognized 32.A.most B.least C.worst D.best 33.A.instruction B.exception C.help D.control 34.A.took turns B.went on C.gave up D.had trouble 35.A.left B.broke C.set D.crossed 36.A.lost B.ended C.continued D.began 37.A.confused B.bored C.pushed D.moved 38.A.sad B.willing C.happy D.satisfied 39.A.job B.position C.challenge D.aim 40.A.anyone B.someone C.everyone D.none 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 Recently_41._Internet slang wordFoxi,or“Buddhist”,has become popular,encouraging young people to remain calm and peaceful and avoid conflict as much as possible,in other words,to live_42._a Buddha.The phrase_43._(create)in Japan in 2014 to describe young men who no longer bother to start relationships with women or follow someone els