2021届东莞市石排中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及参考答案.pdf

2021 届东莞市石排中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及参考答案 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 Juanito Estrella has been a housekeeping manager on the US-based large passenger ship Carnival Spirit for 18 months and feels he has found the suitable position in his career(职业).He has always wanted to travel.“I guess I am a really restless spirit.I like traveling,so when the chance came,I jumped at it,”he says.The chance came in the form of a newspaper advertisement for work on cruise ships（游船）.At the time Estrella was the housekeeping manager at a Melbourne hotel.He applied and,after two interviews,a medical check and police clearance,the job was his.Estrella is responsible(负责的)for the cleanliness of the ship,making sure that 160 crew work properly.“I enjoy it because there is no other work-you wake up each day in a different place anda different culture.Its exciting when you go to the next country and you dont understand the language,”he says.Estrella likes being busy and getting to know people from all over the world.The 1,000 crew come from 94 countries,and Estrella has learnt Spanish and a little Croatian.But there is adownside.“You cannot get really drunk.because you have safety responsibilities to yourself and others,”he says.“You dont really think about home.You start to think about home only when you get closer to your vacation and wonder what youll be doing.”Life on the ship is anything but cruising.Estrella and his fellows work at least 10 hours a day,seven days a week.He warns the job is not for everybody.“You have to love being busy and be prepared to work every day-and to give up drinking too much alcohol.”In his spare time,if the ship sails into a port,Estrella explores it,otherwise he works out in the crews gym,goes on the internet or calls home.1.Which of the following is true?A.He has been a housekeeping manager for 18 months.B.He doesnt drink wine now.C.He cannot speak a foreign language.D.He used to be a housekeeping manager.2.The underlined word“downside”in paragraph 5 probably means _.A.disappointment B.disadvantage C.failure D.loss 3.In the last paragraph,the writer thinks that life on the ship is _.A.not a tiring journey at all B.just an interesting voyage C.far from a voyage for pleasure D.more than a pleasant travel by sea B Sophie became friends with the gray squirrels during her first week atPennState,after spotting them running around and wondering what they would look like with tiny hats on their heads.Today,everyone at the university knows her as the“Squirrel Girl”.Sophie tried bringing them food,and gradually they began to trust her.She managed to put a hat on a squirrel and take a picture.Thinking that her colleagues could do with something to lift their spirits,she started posting similar photos on Facebook.The response was greatly positive,and before long Sophie and her squirrels became an Internetsensation.Growing up in a neighborhood outside ofState College,Sophie was always fond of birds and animals around her home,but she didnt interact with people very much.She was later diagnosed(诊断)with Aspergers syndrome,but the squirrels changed that.“The squirrels help me break the ice,because Ill be sitting here patting a squirrel and other people will come over and well just start like feeding the squirrels together and chatting about them,”she said,“I am a lot more outgoing.”And in case youre wondering how Sophie is able to get the squirrels to do what she wants for her photos,it has a lot to do with food.For example,whenever she wants them to hold or play with something,she puts peanut butter on the prop(道具),and theyll grab it.In the beginning,she would throw peanuts up the trees on campus and invite the squirrels to come down and get them,but they hesitated to approach her.She had the patience to earn their trust,though.This year,Sophie is graduating with a degree in English and wildlife sciences.She wants to be a science writer and educate people on how to preserve the environment.As for her furry friends,Sophie plans to stay in the area and visit them as often as she can.4.What does the underlined word“sensation”in paragraph 2 mean?A.Event.B.Hit.C.Service.D.Addiction.5.What can we learn about Sophie according to paragraph 3?A.She got lots of friends due to squirrels.B.She used to be a popular girl in her childhood.C.She lived in the far countryside when young.D.She was more outgoing than before.6.How did Mary manage to take photos of squirrels wearing hats?A.By attracting them with food.B.By putting them in cages.C.By playing music to them.D.By dressing like squirrels.7.What do you think of Sophie?A.Tolerant and capable.B.Sociable and aggressive.C.Patient and caring.D.Indifferent and appreciative.C It all happened one afternoon in Carls backyard a few years ago.We had just finished playing stickball,and I was about to go home.“Wait a minute,”Carl yelled.He ran into his house and cameback with a book for me to take home and read.All he said was,“See if you like it.”I said ly nothing.I kept the book for a couple of weeks and then returned it unread.Carl never asked me if I liked it or not.During the following two years Carl lent me three more books.Each time I returned them unread.A few days after graduating from high school,Carl asked,“Benny,which college are you going to?”“Im not going to college.”I said.“Why not?”he asked.“Because my father cant afford the tuition(学费).”I answered.“Is that it?”Carl asked.“Yes,”I said.I lied.I had no intention of going back to school now that I was out.The following day,Carl knocked on my door and handed me a check for seventy-five dollars from his father along with the bookMartin Eden.“I think that should do it.”he said.Once again I was in shock.I was working full-time in my brothers bakery.I attended two classes atWayneUniversitypart-time at night.Halfway through the semester,after receiving failing grades on exams and essays,I decided there was no way I would ever become a good student and get satisfactory grades.I dropped out of college.One day,curious,I picked up the book,thinking Carl was trying to tell me something.Despite difficulty,I pressed on.By the time I finished the book,I understood why:the main character,Martin Eden,had my own poor educational background,but managed to educate himself and become a published author.8.What do we know about the author?A.He often told lies.B.He quit school unwillingly.C.He had thought little of education before.D.He became a published author.9.What kind of person is Carl?A.Caring.B.Emotional.C.Stubborn.D.Cautious.10.What message does Carl want to convey?A.Reading makes a rich man.B.Reading is the journey of the soul.C.Reading makes a person better known.D.Readingopens up new opportunities.11.What is the best title for the text?A.A strong desire for college B.A wish for better education C.A wise friend D.A wise book D The COVID-19 vaccination（接种疫苗）rate in the US has fallen to newlows in recent weeks,threatening President Joe Bidens goal of having 70 percent of American adults with at least one shot by July 4.With just less than one month from July 4,the current vaccination rate will put the US at somewhere between 67 percent and 68 percent of the adult population with at least one dose（剂量）by Independence Day.To reach 70 percent by July 4,around 1.6 percent of the population needs to get their first dose per week from now until July 4.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention（CDC）reported last week that 63 percent of adults hadreceived their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.That was up slightly from 62 percent from the report a week before.The additional 1 percent of adults completing their first dose is the lowest since the CDC started tracking the vaccination rate in mid-February.On average,fewer than 1 million shots are given out per day,a decline of more than two-thirds from the peak of 3.4 million in April,The Washington Post reported.In South Carolina,about 71,000 residents got a shot in the week leading up to June 3,compared to a high of nearly 300,000 in one week in early April,according to data from the CDC.The slowdown is moreprominentacross the South and Midwest.Twelve states have seen vaccinations fall to 15 daily shots per 10,000 residents.Less than a quarter of black Americans had received their first COVID-19 shot as of June 7.James Hildreth,CEO of Meharry Medical College,told Politico,“We need to make a stronger effort to bring the vaccine to the communities,rather than relying on the communities to come to vaccination centers.”The sharp decline in vaccination began in mid-April when federal officials temporarily stopped the use of the JohnsonJohnson vaccine while they investigated rare blood-clotting（凝血）reactions.The“low-hanging fruitthosepeople who ly want to get vaccinated without you telling them anything”have already been vaccinated,which has led to the slowdown,Dr Anthony Fauci,director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases,said on a White House-organized call with community leaders last week,according to the Post.12.What can we learn from the text?A.Dr Anthony Fauci is in charge of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.B.In South Carolina,about 300,000 residents got a shot in the week leading up to June 3 C.In mid-April federal officials temporarily suspended the JohnsonJohnson vaccine.D.Less than one fourth of Americans had received their first COVID-19 shot by June 7.13.Which of the following can replace the underlined word“prominent”in Para.5?A.Meaningful.B.Obvious.C.Inspiring.D.Complex.14.How can America increase the COVID-19 vaccination rate according to James Hildreth?A.By giving the vaccine shot at the communities.B.By offering the vaccine to the public for free.C.By frequently informing the public of the vaccine.D.By urging the communities to come to vaccination centers.15.What can be the best title for the text?A.Biden wishes to have 70%of adults with one shot by July 4 B.CDC has been trackingthe vaccination rate since mid-February C.Some Americans need to get vaccinated without telling them to D.Bidens July 4th vaccine goal may be missed 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 Many years ago，I was a college graduate with a degree but no job.My substitute teaching work ended and I got desperate.I had a family to feed._16_While I was grateful，my first day there was quite a blow to my ego(自尊).The job at the local wood mill paid less but was hard and back-breaking.It was full of bending，lifting，and carrying heavy wood for eight hours aday._17_ When winter arrived my gloves tore and my fingers split and bled in the cold air.I found myself using more band aids than I ever thought I would just to keep my hands working._18_At the end of two years only four other people had worked there longer than I had.Every morning I pulled myself out of bed and went to work knowing it was going to be another difficult day.I tried my best to keep my spirits up but many times during those years I asked，Why me?Why am I having to go through this?Why has my life not turned out the way I dreamed it would?_19_I think maybe in a way I needed those tough times.I needed them to shrink my ego.I needed them to become more caring，sympathetic，andloving._20_It is these times that make us mature.If you are going through some Why Me?times，dont give up.Use them to become stronger，kinder and more loving.A.Fortunately，my brother got me a job.B.Now many years later I got the answer.C.Every day I went home aching and tired.D.The resigning rate at the mill became very high.E.Maybe no one knew when the tough times would end.F.Day after day，I wondered when I could realize my dream.G.I think it is the Why Me?times of our livesthat make us grow the most.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 When I was a young boy,our whole family lived in my Nanas old house right beside a set of railroad tracks.Ican remember the whole house would_21_when the trains rolled by.These trains dragging coal cars were_22_and far between,so I spent my summer afternoon_23_down the tracks.I can remember the first time I tried to_24_myself and walk on a single rail.The steel rails were very_25_and quite slippery(滑的),so I didnt have much success.First I tried holding my arms out and_26_my feet as I walked.This only led to me shaking and falling off after a few_27_.I decided to walk backwards once but quickly slipped off and_28_my ankle(脚踝)onthe rail.It was only when I started looking_29_,down the length of the tracks that I was able to Walk the rails.Keeping my_30_forward,I put one foot in front of the other and was soon walking with_31_ Looking back on this time,I now realize that it also gave me a wonderful_32_about living.You cant go through*life watching and worried about every step you_33_or choice you make.This only_34_second guessing yourself and you soon go off the rails.Looking behind you is even_35_.With your eyes on the_36_,you cant see the way ahead.You can only stand_37_and stay stuck in your regrets.It is only when you look ahead that you can really_38_.It is only when you look ahead that you can see the_39_you want to lead.Then each step you take and choice you make is filled with love and you will walk on with a_40_heart.21.A.move B.shake C.fall D.roll 22.A.large B.many C.small D.few 23.A.walking B.running C.jumping D.exploring 24.A.protect B.perform C.balance D.appreciate 25.A.narrow B.wide C.dusty D.heavy 26.A.finding B.inspecting C.watching D.touching 27.A.steps B.accidents C.performances D.pains 28.A.replaced B.lost C.broke D.skinned 29.A.ahead B.backward C.down D.up 30.A.ankles B.eyes C.hands D.fingers 31.A.beauty B.difficulty C.ease D.style 32.A.design B.goal C.response D.lesson 33.A.explore B.control C.take D.find 34.A.results from B.leads to C.deals with D.depends on 35.A.wiser B.rarer C.better D.worse 36.A.road B.reality C.past D.future 37.A.still B.faithful C.calm D.silent 38.A.break down B.move forward C.put forward D.take part 39.A.devotion B.hope C.confidence D.life 40.A.clear B.light C.regular D.broken 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 There were twenty-two children in Wilma Rudolphs family,and she was the_41._(twenty)child.As a little girl,Wilma had many illnesses._42._fact,she spent most of her early childhood_43._(lie)in bed.When she was four years old,she was diagnosed(诊断)with a disease_44._can affect the muscles.Doctor said that Wilma would never walk.However,Wilmas large,caring family helped and encouraged her.Every week,her mother_45._(take)her on a long trip to a hospital for medical treatment.Suffering from the disease,Wilma herself was determined and never gave up.And_46._(final)one day she removed her wheelchair and started walking.Wilma not only learned to walk,she also learned to run-and to run fast.She ran so fast that at the 1960 Rome Olympics Games,she became the_47._(fast)woman in the world and the first American woman_48._(win)three go