2021年蔡公庄镇土河中心校高三英语期中试题及参考答案.pdf

2021 年蔡公庄镇土河中心校高三英语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 There have been many great painters in the rich history of Chinese art.Here are four of the greatest painters from China.Li Cheng(919967,Five Dynasties and early Song Dynasty)Li Cheng contributed greatly to one of the golden ages of landscape paintings in world history.During his time,he was considered the best landscape painter ever.He is remembered especially for the winter landscapes he created and for simple compositions of tall,old evergreens set against a dry landscape.Several of his paintings are in thin ink which gives them a foggy appearance.Fan Kuan(9901020,Song Dynasty)Fan Kuan began his career by modeling Li Chengs work but later created his own style,claiming that the only true teacher was nature.His finest workTravelers among Mountains and Streamsis a masterpiece of landscape painting and many future artists turned to it for inspiration.Qi Baishi(1864-1957)One of the greatest contemporary Chinese painters,Qi Baishi is known for not being influenced by Western styles like most painters of his time.He can be considered as the last great traditional painter of China.He painted almost everything from insects to landscapes.He is regarded highly in Chinese art for the freshness that he brought to the familiar types of birds and flowers,insects and grass.Wu Guanzhong(19192010)Widely considered as the founder of modern Chinese painting,Wu Guanzhong has painted various aspects of China,like its architecture,plants,animals,people and landscapes.Wu went on to combine Western and Chinese styles to create a unique form of modem art.In 1992,he became the first living Chinese artist whose work was exhibited at the British Museum.1.What do we know about Li Cheng?A.He loved landscape paintings.B.He copied many artists work.C.His work gained worldwide recognition.D.He was considered as Fan Kuans teacher.2.What is the main feature of Qi Baishis paintings?A.They have foggy appearances.B.They lack diversity in the theme.C.They come under Western influence.D.They show advanced traditional painting skills.3.What did the four Chinese painters have in common?A.They were all modern painters.B.They all created landscape paintings.C.They were all impacted by Western art.D.They were all pioneers intraditional art history.B Dogs are often called as“mans best friend”,MacKenzie,a four-pound Chihuahua（吉娃娃）,was named winner of the 2020 American Hero Dog Competition on October 19,2020.In its tenth year in 2020 the annual contest is the brainchild of American Humane,the countrys first national charitable organization founded for the safety and well-being of animals.Often called the“Oscars for dogs”,the award recognizes dogs who make extremely great contributions to society.The competition of 2020 attracted over 400 entries（参赛者）from across the country.These heroic dogs have gone above the call of duty,saving lives,comforting the ill and aged and reminding us of the powerful,age-old ties between animals and people.While all were impressive,it was tiny MacKenzie who wonthe judges hearts.MacKenzies growth was not easy.Born with a mouth disability,she had to be fed through a tube（管子）for the first year of her life.Despite her own struggles,she always seemed to think more of other animals in need.“Never have I seen such a will to live.Though sick,she carefully looked after the baby animals at the rescue（救助）center,”said her caretaker.A life-saving operation performed in 2014 gave MacKenzie the ability to eat independently.The seven-year-old chihuahua is now working for the Mia Foundation,an organization that rescues and nurses animals with inborn disabilities.The chihuahua does an excellent job and has raised various animals.She plays nurse,cleans,comforts and hugs them,acting as their mother and teaching them how to socialize,play and have good manners.In addition to her role as an animal caretaker,MacKenzie also visits schools to educate kids about the importance of accepting physical differences in both animals and people.Her heartwarming and inspiring story makes MacKenzie a worthy receiver ofAmericas top dog honor.4.What can we infer about the American Hero Dog Competition?A.It was first held in 2010 B.It was held to honor caretakers of dogs.C.It takes place every ten years.D.It was started by a charitable organization.5.With what quality did MacKenzie win the award?A.Talent and bravery B.Friendliness and care.C.Courage and selflessness.D.Confidence and independence.6.In which aspect can students benefit from MacKenzies visits?A.Learning from failures.B.Understanding the disabled.C.Valuing physical health.D.Developing practical ability.7.Whats the best title for the text?A.Dogs Are Mans Best Friends.B.Treat Dogs the Way We Want to Be Treated.C.Touching Stories between MacKenzie and People D.2020 American Hero Dog:A TinyChihuahua.C“Your mind is a garden;your thoughts are the seeds.The harvest can either be flowers or weeds,”William Wordsworth wrote.In the above quote,William suggests that the process of gardening mirrors human life.Depending on what we“plant”in our lives,we bloom(生长茂盛)or dont.Before you start to work in your garden,its necessary to have a vision for it.Thinking of what youwant to grow in your garden and how to lay it out is a good first step in making your vision a fruitful reality.In life,you should consider what you want to create and what you want to achieve,because your mind-garden is like the white paper and the possibilities are endless.Regardless of what you choose to plant,poor soil isnt suitable for growth.This is why gardeners take the time and energy to upgrade the soil before planting.So,creating the right soil is important to the realization of your goals and dreams.Fortunately,there are countless ways to make your personal bedrock better.Getting an education is one of the most effective ways,which can help you enrich your lifes soil.You dont have to be an enthusiastic gardener to understand the meaning of“You reap(收获)what you sow.”When a gardener wants tomatoes,they just need to plant tomato seeds.Its a very clear act that produces an expected result.Each of us has the power to decide which“life seeds”to plant.For example,if you plant ill seeds,its likely that youll experience pain in return.Contrarily,if you plant seeds of kindness and understanding,your life will bloom with happiness and love.A gardeners trulyarduouswork begins after the seeds are in the ground because a garden requires a lot of care and attention.Regular watering and weeding are required for a healthy garden.So,to ensure your dreams take root,you should be devoted,aware,and present.After countless hours and energy spent,the crops have grown well and are finally ready to be harvested.8.What is important before gardeners break ground in their gardens?A.Receiving some training in planting.B.Drawing up a good plan for their gardens.C.Having the courage to accept the worst outcome.D.Doing research on the common local garden plants.9.What is compared to getting education by the author?A.Improving the condition of the soil.B.Growing your most favorable plants.C.Taking care of the plants in your garden.D.Selecting proper goals in gardening work.10.What does the author want to express in Paragraph 3?A.Your quality of life depends on your positive action.B.Your experience can help you understand plants better.C.Your choice of soil is an important part in your gardening.D.Your knowledge of planting will make you a successful gardener.11.What does the underlined word“arduous”in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Beneficial B.Creative C.Boring.D.Tough D This is Scientific Americas 60-Second Science.I am Christopher Intagliata.The Apollo missions brought back 842 pounds of rock and soil from the moon,thats nearly 2200 different samples.But the most interesting one,according to a scientist Meenakshi Wadhwa,is a sample named Apollo 1-0-0-8-5collected by Neil Armstrong on Apollo 11.“He was about to step back into the lunar module(登月舱)when he turned around and saw there were little spaces in the rock box.He knew that geologists on earth would be just so excited to study these materials,so he just scooped up nine scoops(勺)of soil and put it into the box.Wadhwa explained.It was one of the most well studied samples of the Apollo missions.And a geologist named John Wood noticed white flecks(微粒)of rock in the soil,which inspired him to dig deeper into the moons ancient past.“This was quite a leap of imagination he proposed that the whole of the moon had been almost covered with a magma(岩浆)ocean nearly 4.5 billion years ago.This was a revolutionary idea at the time,because people had thought the moon had formed cold,so it completely changed our idea how the moon formed.”But Wadhwa has a more personal reason to appreciate this sample.She met her husband Scott Parazynski also because of this rock sample.Scott,a mountaineer at that time,wanted to climbMount Everestwith a moon rock while Wadhwa was the chairman of the NASA committee that gives access to the samples for scientific purposes.Neil Armstrongs last-minute scoop of moon dust brought two people together here on Earth and upturned our understanding of how the moon and the Earth itself-got here.Thank you for listening for Scientific Americans 60-Second Science.12.It can be learned from Paragraph 3 that _.A.Neil Armstrong was excited to find the soil B.the spaceship was about to land on the moon C.Sample Apollo1-008-5 was collected at the last minute D.scientists were not satisfied with the samples brought back by Neil 13.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?A.Scott made a new proposal about the moons origin.B.The Apollo missions brought back 842 rock samples.C.Apollo 1-0-0-8-5 brought new evidence to the moons formation.D.Wadhwa and her husband climbedMount Everestwith a moon rock.14.What is this text?A.A short interview.B.An introduction to a scientist.C.An inspiring speech.D.A broadcast story of a program.15.What is the text mainly about?A.A romantic story of a moon rock.B.A big leap made by Neil Armstrong.C.An unusual task for Apollo missions.D.An unexpected discovery in moon exploration.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 Have you promised that you are going to get healthier?Maybe you want to lose weight,get stronger and have more energy.Maybe you are under the doctors orders to eat right and take exercise more.Well,those all sound great._16_So here are healthy tips that you can follow.Eat right.Healthy eating is harder than before.Now many supermarkets or restaurants are packed with unhealthy choices that cause weight gain and weaken energy.Over time,making poor food choices can cause illness.But you dont have to be concerned about it.Eat natural and organic foods as often as possible._17_ Keep healthy._18_So take exercise at once.Once you get started,you will be more likely to stick to it.Reduce stress.In theUS,77%of people often experience physical stress._19_You can manage stress by taking exercise,getting enough rest and cleaning bad relationships from your life._20_Sure,some people are naturally happier than others.But there are things you can choose to do be happier.And guess what?They are all free.So if you want to be happier,there are a few things to do,for example,express thanks,help others,or how to meditate.A.That is not a group you want to be a part of.B.Choose happiness.C.Cut out the junk food.D.Get happy for free.E.But with so many choicest it can be hard to get started.F.So you dont need to care about this.G.People who often take exercise are generally happier and healthier than people who dont.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 完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 21.5 分，满分 30 分)During my lifetime,Ive learnt something important:its good to learn new skills outside of your comfort zone.About seven years ago,I started learning how to paintas a_21_.I was pretty terrible.Everything looked_22_,and my color1 s were totally off.My friends and colleagues suggested that I stop_23_my time on something I wasnt good at.“_24_on your day job,”they said.I kept at it practicing,taking classes,finding the right_25_who could guide me.I am now_26_“good”.Today,the same friends say I was born with this_27_.The same thing_28_when I started piano and singing lessons a couple of years ago.Comments shifted from,“Stop wasting your time and focus on what you know,”to“Youve got a musical gene(基因).”These_29_originate from long-held beliefs that growth is usually not possible for adults.Even when there is evidence of learning,it can be_30_to inborntalent.Most scientific studies on adulthood focus on cognitive decline(认知下降),rather than_31_,suggesting that even scientists may think that development is limited in adulthood.A few recent studies suggest that_32_new skills,such as photography,for even three months may strengthen the functioning of the brain in adults.I would take these studies one step further to argue that a(n)_33_cause of cognitive decline is the fact that adults learn fewer new skills_34_to children.If we can_35_how to learn well as adults,then perhaps we can_36_cognitive decline.Adults are often_37_to go outside of their comfort zones.We fear looking_38_for making mistakes;we fear failure could costus our jobs.Perhaps a reason why we suffer from cognitive decline is that we do not engage in learning new skills for many years.To better communicate with my German friends,I am starting to learn German.Im_39_at the“listening and babbling(咿呀学语)”phase.Sure,some may laugh at an adult babbling,but I hope one day I can_40_German fluently,and inspire many other adults to learn like a baby.22.A.hobby B.dream C.job D.measure 23.A.perfect B.bright C.dull D.enjoyable 24.A.taking B.wasting C.putting D.getting 25.A.Count B.Depend C.Focus D.Congratulate 26.A.friends B.teachers C.colleagues D.partners 27.A.concluded B.realized C.considered D.described 28.A.character B.spirit C.talent D.power 29.A.happened B.found C.mentioned D.showed 30.A.suggestions B.achievements C.results D.comments 31.A.reported B.owed C.forced D.addicted 32.A.failure B.change C.adaptation D.growth 33.A.catching B.arranging C.learning D.holding 34.A.important B.strange C.insignificant D.useful 35.A.prepared B.compared C.intended D.provided 36.A.break out B.give out C.bring out D.figure out 37.A.interrupt B.prevent C.master D.influence 38.A.unreasonable B.uncertain C.unwilling D.undoubted 39.A.stupid B.upset C.crazy D.ugly 40.A.clearly B.presently C.continually D.occasionally 41.A.write B.read C.listen D.speak 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 On our way to the house,it was raining_41._hard that we couldnt help_42._(wonder)how long it would take_43._(get)there.It was in the middle of Pearl City.We were first greeted with the barking by a pack of dogs,seven to be exact.They were well trained by their masters_44._had gre