2021届上海飞翔日本人补习中心高三英语下学期期中试题及参考答案.pdf

2021 届上海飞翔日本人补习中心高三英语下学期期中试题及参考答案 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 During ancient times,children didnt have smartphones,iPad or computers to entertain themselves.Instead,they came up with interesting games to play.Stone balls During the Qing Dynasty,kicking a stone ball around was a popular sport in the northern part of China,and it was often played in the winter to protect kids from the cold.Stones were carved into small balls and kicked along with feet.In 1999,the sport was included in the 6th National Ethnic Group Traditional Sports Meeting held in Beijing.Flying kites Kites have quite a long history.The earliest kites were made of wood,instead of paper.Nowadays,the four most famous kites are the Beijing kite,Tianjin kite,Weifang kite and Nantong kite,of which each has distinctive features.The kite which resembles a swallow is a well-known Beijing style.Hide-and-seek Hide-and-seek is a traditional game for children,popular around the nation.There are two ways to play:covering a childs eyes while other kids run around to tease(戏弄)him or,more commonly,participants hide and one child must try to find them.Playing diabolos A diabolo is always made of wood or bamboo and has empty space in the center.By juggling(边抛边接)the diabolo on the rope,the high-speed spinning diabolos will make a sound like a whistle.Playing diabolos is an interesting folk game,especially popular in North China.Playing diabolos was also included in the first group of national intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产).1.Why did ancient children often play stone balls in the winter?A.To practice their feet.B.To warm themselves.C.To train their skills.D.To relax themselves.2.Which kites are swallow-shaped?A.Weifang kites.B.Tianjin kites.C.Beijing kites.D.Nantong kites.3.Why does playing diabolos make a sound?A.Because the diabolos center is empty.B.Because the high-speed spinning diabolo is light.C.Because the diabolo is equipped with a whistle.D.Because ropes surface moves against the diabolos.B I had just delivered a memorable speech,and I was about to learn how the judges decided my performance.The audience leaned forward and a period of silence fell across the room.I felt the drum rolled in my heart.The third-place winner was announced.The name was not mine.Then the second-place winner,still not me.At last,the moment of truth came.I was about to either enjoy the warmth of victory or regret the months preparation.My heart felt closer to the latter.Losing is a part of life,and I have dealt with it on more than one occasion.However,it was an indescribable feeling to drive a 200-mile round trip,get up very early on a freezing Saturday morning,and yet still finish fourth out of four competitors in my group.After Lincoln lost the 1858 Illinois Senate race,he said,“I felt like the 12-year-old boy who kicked his toe.I was too big to cry and it hurt too bad to laugh.”Oh yeah,I could relate.I had spent many hours in front of a computer and in libraries doing research for the Lincoln Bicentennial Speech Contest.After not placing in the first year of the contest,I really wanted to compete again.Lincoln had many failures,but he never allowed them to defeat his spirit or ambition,so I was not going to give up on a second contest!I reworked my speech for the following year,but again I did not place.I couldnt accept the fact that I failed twice in something that I had worked so hard on,until I thought about my hero.Never mind the lost prize money and praisethrough learning stories about Lincoln,I discovered that I can fail successfully.4.How did the author feel after finishing his speech?A.Delighted.B.Annoyed.C.Thrilled.D.Nervous.5.What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A.He was regretful about his not being fully prepared.B.He felt upset for getting up early on a chilly morning.C.He once kicked and hurt his toe when he was 12 years old.D.He turned out to be the last one of his group in the contest.6.Why did the author decide to enter the second contest?A.He was eager to prove himself to be the best contestant.B.He was inspired by the never-give-up spirit of Lincoln.C.He was willing to enjoy the warmth and joy of victory.D.He was determined to win the prize money and praise.7.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.A memorable hero in my life B.Never mind others judgments C.Losing is an indescribable feeling D.Stand up from where we tripped over C Howdo you turn“dumb”headphones into smart ones?Rutgers engineers have invented a cheap and easy way by transforming headphones into sensors that can be plugged into(插入)smartphones,identify their users monitor their heart rates and perform other services.Their invention,called HeadFi,is based on a small plug-in headphone adapter that turns a regular headphone into a sensing device(装置).Unlike smart headphones,regular headphones lack sensors.HeadFi would allow users to avoid having to buy a new pairof smart headphones with sensors to enjoy sensing features.“HeadFi could turn hundreds of millions of existing,regular headphones worldwide into intelligent ones with a simple upgrade(升级),”said Xiaoran Fan,a HeadFi primary inventor.A Rutgers-led paper on the invention,which results in earable intelligence,will be formally published in October at MobiCom 2021,the top international conference on mobile computing and mobile and wireless networking.Headphones are among the most popular wearable devices worldwide and they continue to become;more intelligent as new functions appear,such as touch-based gesture control,the paper notes.Such functions usually rely on aiding sensors,such as accelerometers,gyroscopes and microphones that are availableon many smart headphones.HeadFi turns the two drivers already inside all headphones into a versatile(多功能的)sensor,and it works by connecting headphones to a pairing device,such as a smartphone.It doesnt require adding aiding sensors and avoids changes to headphone hardware or the need to customize headphones,both of which may increase their weight and size.By plugging into HeadFi,a converted headphone can perform sensing tasks and play music at the same time.The engineers conducted experiments with 53 volunteers using 54 pairs of headphones with prices ranging from$2.99 to$15,000.HeadFi can achieve 97.2 percent to 99.5 percent accuracy on user identification,96.8 percent to 99.2 percent on heart rate monitoring and 97.7 percent to 99.3 percent on gesture recognition.8.What does Xiaoran Fan think of HeadFi?A.Secure to operate.B.Simple to use.C.Easy to substitute.D.Convenient to store.9.What can we know about HeadFi according to the text?A.It cant work with headphones alone.B.It actually functions as a versatile sensor.C.It makes headphones larger and heavier than usual.D.It doesnt work when headphones are playing music.10.The figures are listed in the last paragraph mainly to show_.A.the various functions of HeadFi B.the wide popularity of headphones C.the great complexity of headphones D.the excellent performance of HeadFi 11.What can be the best title for the text?A.How to Use Headphones Appropriately B.Headphones Can Be Upgraded Instantly C.How to Make Regular Headphones Intelligent D.New Uses Have Been Found in Headphones D Chimps use loud calls and gestures to make their feelings known but until now,the exact meaning for individual movements has remained a mystery.Now researchers believe they have translated the key gestures used in the chimp community and identified their intentions for the first time.From 4,351 gestures,experts were able to identify 66 that are used for 19 specific message meanings,including showing a foot to tell a child they can climb on their back.The researchers were able to narrow down these 66 gestures to 36 that are used intentionally to achieve 15 purposes.The translations were made by Dr Catherine Hobaiter and her colleagues at St Andrews University in Scotland.Dr Hobaiter used behavior sampling and filmed all recorded cases of gestural communication.Other gestures include stomping their feet to ask another chimp to stop what they are doing,and slapping objects together to ask another to follow them.Of the 19 meanings,17 encouraged interactions to start,or to develop,such as“move closer,”and“change play”.Some of the gestures were found to have more than one meaning.and only 10 of the 66 gestures were used for only a single meaning.Researchers collected a total of 471 video clips from two social groups of chimps at a shelter near Kinshasa,Democratic Republic of Congo.As well as identifying what the gesture means,they also discovered the technique needed to increase the chances of success.“Human children use gestures to communicate before they produce their first words,and their earliest gestures typically appear around 10 months of age,”explained the researchers.“In great apes,there is good evidence that language-trained individuals are capable of acquiring and understanding signals,but this is far less clear in their natural communication.”12.Chimps slap the objects to_.A.tell others to stop what they are doing B.ask others chimps to join them C.gather other chimps to move closer D.encourage interactions to start 13.What did researchers find after studying 471 video clips?A.Chimps trained in language are good at understanding signals.B.Two social groups of chimps live at a shelter near Kinshasa.C.Language-trained individuals do well in natural communication.D.Chimpsearliest gestures appear around 10 months of age.14.How is the last paragraph developed?A.By analyzing causes.B.By examining differences.C By making comparisons.D.By following time order.15.What can be a suitable title for the text?A A New Research on Chimps B.Human Children and Chimps C.Getting the Chimps Trained for Language D.Translating the Sign Language of Chimps 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 Tips on Learning a New Language Before Travelling Whenever you travel to a foreign place,it is helpful knowing a bit of the local language._16_But speaking the local language shows you care and it will help you mix with the locals easily.To learn a language,you do not have to take full time classes.You can follow some of the tips to pick up some basics quickly before that trip.Practise.The more you study the language,the better._17_Think of it like learning an instrument or training for a marathon.The amount of time youll need depends on the language youre learning,how often you practice and your learning style._18_One good way to practise is to use the language youre learning.And who is better to speak a language with than a native speaker who can train you better and correct your mistakes?Find one on the internet or in real life and strike a conversation with them.There are some free language exchange websites where you can find native speakers to practise with._19_ Download a language app.Your app store offers a vast amount of options for language learning.Apps like Google Translate,Duolingo,Bilingual or Hi Native can help you to learn languages quickly._20_But they are not necessarily the best choice if youre short on time and trying to master the basics.They can also help a lot when youre struggling to communicate while on vacation.A.Speak to native speakers.B.Constantly use the language.C.You can also find a private class to attend.D.Trips can help make the process fun and easy.E.Learning a language doesnt happen overnight.F.Those apps can help you learn the language effectively.G.You may not know how to pronounce the words correctly.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 It was a winter night and I was in a foreign country.Though I knew everything here well,I might still_21_other people to help me with_22_.I took a midnight_23_from the capital to the city where I lived.I was trying not to_24_as I would be home towards 2 am,but funnily enough I fell asleep and_25_my eyes only when the train passed the_26_where I was due to get off.The controllers told me to_27_at the next station and wait for the train to my_28_at 4 am.I got off at the station but it looked like it would be_29_to wait there alone for the next train.One of the controllers_30_there got off with me,saying he felt it was not safe to leave me there_31_.He invited me to get into his_32_because it was_33_outside.I was a bit doubtful,but I decided to_34_him.Entering the car,we started talking.I told him that I had often_35_this station,but never visited the city.So he_36_me a short ride to see Reggia,I was completely shocked,but did not feel anything_37_.Therefore,I agreed.Actually,I found it very_38_.He simply wanted me to see Reggia.He_39_me around and at about 4 am he sent me back to the station.Up to now,Ive always_40_him with deep gratitude and respect.His help with the emergency made the winter night unforgettable and full of warmth.What I could do was just passing on the kindness in my life.21.A.wish.B.enjoy C.need D.persuade 22.A.schedules B.luggage C.difficulties D.emergencies 23.A.bus B.train C.car D.plane 24.A.fall asleep B.fold in C.pass away D.wake up 25.A.closed B.opened C.hurt D.harmed 26.A.town B.hospital C.school D.station 27.A.fix up B.get off C.pull away D.turn over 28.A.village B.town C.city D.country 29.A.dangerous B.crazy C.useful D.important 30.A.living B.standing C.knowing D.helping 31.A.bitter B.calm C.alone D.delighted 32.A.room B.car C.house D.office 33.A.freezing B.cool C.wet D.warm 34.A.watch B.respect C.thank D.trust 35.A.entered B.went C.passed D.jumped 36.A.offered B.started C.gave D.paid 37.A.positive B.negative C.unforgettable D.sad 38.A.annoying B.beautiful C.disturbing D.nice 39.A.cycled B.suspected C.drove D.changed 40.A.forgotten B.visited C.reminded D.remembered 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 根据句意补全文章 In addition to the physical benefits,aerobic exercises has_41._benefits.People who exercise aerobically often say that they feel thirty percent less_42._than they did before they began exercising.The aerobics_43._seems to have_44._people who have not_45._been motivated to get much exercise.Respect is_46._to any relationship.Respect is the key to_47._friendships,to political alliances,and to international cooperation._48._respect you show that someone_49._to you.Your treatment of others_50._your level of respect for them.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短文改错（满分 10 分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下而写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。Jenny is one of my best friend who I grew up with from the age of 2.However,she moved toItaly9 years ago because a change in her parents work.Last year she came back to our hometown in his summer vacation.Missed her so much,I immediately went to the airport to picking her up.On meeting,we tight hugged each other.We started to talk about the past joy moments we shared