2021届东莞市石排中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案.pdf

2021 届东莞市石排中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案 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 The Costa Book Awards consistently pick winners that are both of the moment and subsequently endure.Its our pleasure to confirm this years Category Winners.First Novel Award Winner Book:Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine Author:Gail Honeyman Eleanor is 31 years old;work finishes on a Friday and begins again on a Monday.Between,her only company will be two bottles of vodka and her own solitary,unique wit(机智).It is contentment,of a kind,but an unexpected shared experience suddenly opens the door to possibility.Challenging reader expectations with a living,breathing character,Gail Honeymans debut(初次登台、开张)is a funny and moving diamond.Biography Award Winner Book:In the Days of Rain Author:Rebecca Stott The Exclusive Brethren were aclosed community who believed the world is ruled by Satan.Into this is born Rebecca.Her father had been an influential Brethren Minister.As her father lay dying,he begged her to help him write the memoir.He wanted to tell the story of their family who for generations had all been members of a fundamentalist Christian sect.Poetry Award Winner Book:Inside the Wave Author:Helen Dunmore To be alive is to be inside the wave,always travelling until it breaks and is gone.These poems are concerned with the borderline between the living and the dead the underworld and the human living world and the acutely intense being of both.Childrens Award Winner Book:The Explorer Author:Katherine Rundell,Hannah Horn Four children survive their aircraft plunging into the Amazon jungle,but for Fred and his friends its only the beginning of a cruel battle for survival.Brimming with adventure and a real command of character and incident,Rundell has few peers in superb childrens fiction.1.What kind of life does Eleanor lead?A.boring and lonely.B.funny and touching.C.exciting and complex.D.ordinary and happy.2.Why did Rebecca Stott writeIn the Days of Rain?A.To introduce beliefs of the Exclusive Brethren.B.To help her father fulfill his last wish.CTo share the life of fundamentalist Christians.D.To pass on her family traditions.3.For a young adventurous soul,which book seems more appealing?A.Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine B.In the Days of Rain C.Inside the Wave D.The Explorer B It was once considered an important status symbol-but having a home phone is increasingly seen asa white elephant.New figures show that one in five households no longer bother with a landline（固定电话），and almost a third of those that do never actually use it.The vast majority of people who still have a home phone 72 percent say they only have it because it is part of their broadband package.But thats not the only reason to desert the home phone-20 percent of those surveyed said that they were fed up with the number of cold calls and would-be scammers（诈骗者）.Digital media expert Dr.Elinor Carmi said there was a generational and social divide in phone use.She explained：If you,re young and have the mobility to go outside,you would rely on a mobile phone.But if you are older,disabled and perhaps poorer,our research shows youre more likely to use a landline.If you are richer,you will have access to more smart devices-a smart TV,smartphone or laptop.But the poorer you are-or if you are older,your use of these devices is more limited.”Last year,research from regulator Ofcom found that the amount of time spent on landline calls annually in theUKhad halved over just six years,to 54 billion minutes.The new study also showed that more than a quarter of households have decided to find a broadband provider that does not charge for their unused landline,but only six percent have done so.4.The underlined part“a white elephant in Paragraph 1 probably refers to something that is A.costly but effective B.useful and beautiful C.expensive but useless D.cheap and necessary 5.Whats the main reason why some people still have a home phone?A.Their broadband package contains it.B.Their family can only afford to use it.C.They are used to using a home phone.D.They consider it an important status symbol.6.Which of the following is more likely to use a landline?A.A young adventurer.B.An old poor gardener.C.An outdoor photographer.D.A famous indoor designer.7.Whats the best title of the text?A.End of the landline?B.Fed up with cold calls?C.The history of phones D.Different choices of phones C According to statistics published by the BPI(Buying Power Index)a couple of months ago,digital streaming(流媒体)now accounts for 80 percent of the music consumption in the UK.Despite the incredible growth of online streaming platforms like iTunes,Apple Music and Tidal over the past 15 years,a more traditional medium has also seen a return of interest and sales in the music industry.In 2020,almost one in five of all albums purchased in the UK is vinyl(黑胶唱片),and it has once again become the most popular physical musical medium.With digital streaming so easy and convenient,why are so many peopledrawn to traditional records?Some experts claim that vinyl is a physical medium for experiencing music,something tangible(有形的)to hold and own.For most people,having something tangible and interacting with it gives depth to the experience of music.Listening to an album and touching it the way the artist intended can make them feel more connected to the music and the artist.Records are physical products that can be not only displayed but also gifted,shared,traded and passed down through generations.Sound quality is another hot topic.A lot of music lovers feel that the analogue sound(模拟声音)vinyl offers is superior to modern digital audio,particularly with regards to the compressed formats streaming platforms use.Theres a common belief that old-school analogue audio has a warmer,fuller sound than digitised music.For vinyl followers,the very defect traditional recorders often have,such as the familiar crackle(劈啪作响)when the record starts,bring the music to life in a different way.Theres aritualisticaspect to vinyl that a lot of people are drawn to,too.The act of putting a record oncarefully removing the record from the sleeve,placing it on the record player and gently dropping the needle on the right groove(凹槽)is a more assiduous(一丝不苟的),mindful way of engaging with music.When youre listening to vinyl,you cant tap abutton and go about your day while the streaming service provides hours of music.You need to stay close to the record player to move the needle and flip the record over.Its clear that the vinyl interest is well underway,and vinyl records are truly making a comeback.In an increasingly digital society,theres something to be said for analogue experiences.Perhaps one of the great things about being alive in the 21st century is our ability to have the best of both worldsthe timeless appeal of physical records alongside the easy access to vast music libraries that streaming offers.8.What are the statistics published by the BPI used to show?A.An increase in music consumption.B.The recovery of music industry.C.A comeback of a physical medium.D.The acceptance of online streaming.9.According to some experts,why does vinyl interest many people?A.It attracts people by its realistic feel.B.It offers simple access to different music.C.It shares a new way to enjoy music.D.It provides people with perfect sound effect.10.The underlined word“ritualistic”in Para.4 means something _.A.Overlooked by society.B.Updated very frequently.C.Performed as part of a ceremony.D.Kept for a long time without changing.11.How does the writer feel about the future development of music medium?A.Traditional records will get underway.B.The analogue experiences may matter more.C.Vinyl sales will boom with technological advance.D.There should be a good mix of old and new.D According to a survey published by the American Institutes for Research last year,a total of 57 colleges were operating some form of CBE programs and about 85 percent of all the higher education officials said they were either designing a CBE program at their school or were considering doing so.Students in a CBE program choose a central field of study,just as they would at a traditional college or university.Yet instead of attending a series of classes led by professors or teaching assistants at schools,the students study online and direct themselves.CBE programs require students to show their understanding of a given set of sills Students must prove their mastery of skills that relate to their field of choice by taking related exams.Once they have met all the requirements of their study programs,the students will get their degrees.CBE programs have made use of many new technologies,especially internet and online media.This helps reduce barriers for nontraditional and other students by bringing higher education to them.And programs that permit students to work at their own speed may save students money by reducing the time it takes for them to earn a degree.But some educators have concerns about the value of the education that CBE programs offer.Johann Neem atWesternWashingtonUniversityargues that the purpose of higher education is not simply to help students master certain skills.It should teach students how to think critically(批判性地)understand the subjects they are studying more deeply and see how they are connected to other subjects.Only that way can they put the knowledge to better use.He said,“You need to explore,think.get shaken,have a conversation and struggle.Andthose things take time.”Instead of supporting CBE,he adds,policy makers and educators should look for ways to improve access and reduce costs for traditional higher education.12.How are CBE programs different from traditional college education?A.They require students to choose their subjects.B.They offer shorter curricula and are less expensive.C.They heavily rely on the information technologies.D.They allow students to take easier examinations.13.What can we learn from Johann Neems words?A Free access to traditional education should be provided.B.Higher education just focuses on critical thinking skills.C.Students should spend longer time completing the degree courses.D.College students should be challenged to explore around their subjects.14.How does Johann Neems attitude toward CBE programs?A.Supportive.B.Disapproving.C.Sympathetic.D.Uncaring.15.What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A.To press policy-makers to provide more affordable education.B.To show the disadvantages of the traditional college education.C.To introduce a new controversial trend in the higher education.D.To encourage educators to improve the quality of CBE programs.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 An American study of10,000 students found that if you make more friends than the average person at school,youll receive a higher salary in later life.People need good social skills at work to work in a team successfully._16_ On average,teenagers aged between 15 and 17 have 500“friends”on their favorite social networking sites.Adults have 130.So if you believe this research,you might be very rich._17_Dunbar,a professor from theUniversityofOxford,studied the number of messages between users of a popular social networking website,each of whom had between 200 and 2,000friends.He found that they always communicate with a maximum of 150 people.Among these 150,around 5 people are close friends._18_They are probably old friends and you share all your good and bad experiences with them.Then there are 10 more friends.Although theyre close to you,you may not keep in touch with them every week.Next there are 35 people who you might spend time with because of a shared interest._19_You see or speak to these people at least once a year,but you dont know them well.Beyond this number,Dunbarsays,its impossible to make any relationship meaningful.If you have a lot of online“friends”,try this experiment:First take away anyone you havent been in touch with for a year.Then remove those you cannot remember and,finally,take away friends who you wouldnt mind losing touch with.How many have you left?How many of these people are actually good friends?_20_ A.You are not close to them.B.And finally,theres a large group of 100.C.Youve most likely known them for long.D.However,it probably wont make any difference.E.These are the same skills we use to make friends at school.F.Theyve found that having good friends can help you live longer.G.According to the research,these are the only people that really matter.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 On Dec.17,2019,Andrew noticed a balloons string was_21_to a piece of paper.“Dayami,”it read on one side,in a childs_22_.Andrew turned the paper over.It was a Christmas_23_.He wondered whether he could find the girl who had sent this one.It would be difficult,_24_Andrew had a few clues.About 20 miles to the southwest,just across the_25_,was the city ofNogales,Mexico.“Based on the prevailing wind,I was pretty sure thats_26_it came from,”he said.On December 22,2019,he decided to send a private Facebook_27_to a radio station inNogales.To his_28_,the next morning,Andrew_29_to one message from the radio station:They had_30_Dayami,an eight-year-old girl,and her family,who indeed lived inNogales.Would they be_31_to arrange a get-together at the radio station?Andrew went with his wife to Walmat.They bought just about everything on Dayamis list_32_the dollhouse(it was sold out).They also bought a few other toys,as they had learned that Dayami had a younger_33_,four-year-old Ximena.Then the Andrew drove for 45 minutes,crossing the border intoNogales,and finally met two very_34_little girls.Their parents_35_to the Andrew that Dayami had been writing a letter a Santa and sending it by_36_for years,but this was the first time anyone had found the note.“Their eyes were_37_open with wonder,”Andrew said of the two sisters reaction.“Like,Oh,my gosh,this really did work!”“It was a beautiful,beautiful experience,”Andrew said.He paused“Quite_38_for us,”he added.Andrew,61,has lived in southeastern Bisbee for more than three decades.Ten years ago,he and his wife_39_their only child,a son.They have no grandchildren.“We are now have friends for life,”Andrew said.“And,for a day,that border fence with its concertina wire_40_away.”21.A.addicted B.attached C.accustomed D.attracted 22.A.writing B.act C.voice D.shape 23.A.card B.call C.letter D.list 24.A.and B.so C.but D.because 25.A.street B.border C.river D.city 26.A.where B.how C.why D.when 27.A.notice B.message C.advertisement D.announcement 28.A.sadness B.shock C.surprise D.puzzle 29.A.arose B.danced C.walked D.awoke 30.A.noticed B.forgotten C.located D.ignored 31.A.willing B.grateful C.nervous D.frightened 32.A.different from B.rather than C.other than D.free from 33.A.brother B.friend C.D.sister 34.A.shy B.excited C.embarrassed D.depressed 35.A.complained B.explained C.congratulated D.p