2021届东营区黄河街道办事处第一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析.pdf

2021 届东营区黄河街道办事处第一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析 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 Conservation Volunteering in New Zealand Whether you are a student,professional or a retiree(退休者),anyone is welcome to make a difference and contribute to protecting some of the most beautiful islands in the world.Choose a suitable city and travelout to your conservation(保护)site to work with local people!Duration:1-12 weeks Dates:Throughout the year Arrival day:Friday Return day:Friday Requirement:General level of fitness Age:18+What will I be doing?Volunteer in New Zealand and enjoy conserving the environment through activities such as:Tree planting Walking trail construction Protect native birds,insects,fish and penguins Seed collection Weed control You,and a group of up to 10 volunteers,will work under the guidance of a conservation team leader.Your team leader will give you regular safety instructions,inform you of the project aims and assist you with working effectively.No previous experience is necessary to join the project.All you need is a love of the environment and a fairly good level of fitness to help out!1.Who can sign up for this conservation volunteering project?A.A retired maths teacher.B.A primary school student.C.A scientist with heart disease.D.A businessman in a wheelchair.2.What can you do on the volunteer trip?A.Protect cultural sites and go shopping.B.Enjoy local sightseeing and go fishing.C.Protect weeds and build roads.D.Collect seeds and plant trees.3.From which is the text probably taken?A.A history book.B.A travel magazine.C.A research paper.D.A novel.B My wife and I recently completed a day-long tour of the Great Wall with Jessie.In addition to being very knowledgeable about the history of theareas that we toured,she spoke excellent English and was able to answer all of our questions.Her driver was very experienced and polite,and we really enjoyed being able to have a customized tour that avoided the tourist traps and forced shopping that seem to be a part of the larger group tours.The attractions themselves were fantastic.I was a little worried that the snowy weather might impact our trip to the Great Wall,but everything went fine,and there werent many people out at all that day.I suggest wearing strong shoesthe Great Wall is really a hike.And in snowy or rainy days,the surfaces are pretty slippery(滑的)!Seeing this area in winter was really unique,and the snow made for great pictures.Jessie kept us entertained with stories and facts about the construction of the Wall,and always pointed out great spots for taking pictures.Even though shes in fantastic shape,she cared about our level of fitness and often stopped to let us catch our breath.When we got back to our hotel,Jessie gave us a great recommendation for dinner and some tips for our planned stops the next day.If I find myself in Beijing in the future,I will certainly be contacting Jessie for more tour opportunities,and Ive already recommended her to some friends who are visiting the area later in the year.I cant say enough about how kind and knowledgeable she was,and she really gave us a great tour experience.4.What can we infer about Jessie?A.She is a tour advisor.B.She is a tour guide.C.She is a foreign traveler.D.She is a skilled driver.5.When did the writer visit the Great Wall?A.In spring.B.In summer.C.In autumn.D.In winter.6.What did the writer think of his tour?A.Adventurous.B.Disappointing.C.Satisfactory.D.Improvable.7.What is the probable title for the text?A.A Wonderful Tour Day with Jessie B.An Extraordinary Tour Company C.The Great Wall,an Excellent Attraction D.Jessie,a Kind and Knowledgeable Guide C Rock and pop hitmaker Jim Steinman,who wrote and composed music for Meat Loaf,Bonnie Tyler,Celine Dion,and more,died Monday in Danbury,Connecticut.He was 73.Steinmans brother Billconfirmed that the cause of death was kidney(肾)failure.A statement posted on Steinmans Facebook page read,“Its with a heavy heart that I can confirm Jims passing.There will be much more to say in the coming hours and days as we prepare to honor this giant of a human being and his glorious legacy.”Steinmans wholly unique career found him working as a composer,lyricist,and producer for many artists in a variety of styles.According to a biography on his website,the records hes worked on have sold more than 190 million copies worldwide.He was nominated(提名)for four Grammys,and won Album of the Year for his work on Dions 1996 smash,Falling Into You.Steinman began his career in a musical theater while in college,writing and starring in a rock musical calledThe Dream Engine,which gained the attentionof New York theatrical producer Joe Papp.After graduating,Steinman worked at the Public Theater(which was established by Papp).In 1973,Yvonne Elliman recorded Steinmans song“Happy Ending”,which became Steinmans first commercially released tune.That same year,the Public Theater staged his musicalMore Than You Deserve.One of the actors who auditioned forMore Than You Deservewas Meat Loaf,and he and Steinman soon struck up a close personal and professional relationship.The two began working on Meat Loafs solo album,Bat Out of Hell,in the early 70s,but it wouldnt be released until 1977.It wasnt until about one year later after Meat Loaf performed onSaturday Night Live that the album became a hit.“There is no other songwriter ever like him,”Meat Loaf said.“I can never repay him.He has been such an influence,in fact,the biggest influence on my life,and I learned so much from him that there would be no way I could ever repay Mr.Jim Steinman.”8.What caused Jim Steinmans death?A.A hit on the head.B.A kidney problem.C.A failed operation.D.A lack of blood supply.9.What is the correct order of the following events?a.Meat Loaf performed onSaturday Night Live.b.Jim released his first commercial tuneHappy Ending.c.Jim and Meat Loaf released the albumBat Out of Hell.d.Jim starred in a rock musical calledThe Dream Engine.e.Jims musicalMore Than You Deservewas put on show.f.Jim won Album of the Year for his work onFalling Into You.A.dbecaf B.dbcfae C.fdcaeb D.fbceda 10.Why was Jim Steinman important to Meat Loaf?A.Because Jim was an extraordinary songwriter.B.Because Jim allowed him not to repay his debt.C.Because Jim was influential in the music industry.D.Because Jim gave him friendship and career support.11.What do we learn about Jim Steinman?A.He mainly focused his career on acting in musicals.B.He is a well-known and widely respected musician.C.His closest friends were Bill,Papp and Meat Loaf.D.He won four Grammys in the course of his career.D Identifying the chemical makeup of pigment(色素)used in ancient documents,paintings,and watercolor1 s is criticalto restoring and conserving the precious artworks.However,despite numerous efforts,scientists had been unable to determine the source of folium,a popular blue dye used to color1 manuscripts(手稿)in Europe during the middle ages from the 5th to the 15th century.Now,a team of researchers fromPortugalhas finally uncovered the mysterious ingredient responsible for the gorgeous blueish-purple color1 that helped bring ancient illustrations and texts to life.The research team began byporing overinstructions penned by European dye makers from the 12th,14th,and 15th centuries.They found what they were seeking in a 15th-century text entitledThe Book on How to Make All the Color Paints for Illuminating Books.However,translating the instructions was no easy task.It was written in the now extinct Judaeo-Portuguese language,and though the source of the dye was traced back to a plant,no name was mentioned.However,by piecing together suggestions from the text,the scientists were able to determine that the dye was made from the bluish-green berries of the chrozophora tinctoria plant.After an extensive search,the team found a few varieties of the plant growing along the roadside near the town ofMonsarazin southPortugal.The detailed instructions gave the researchers critical clues including the best time to pick the berries.“You need to squeeze the fruits,being careful not to break the seeds,and then to put them on linen(亚麻).”The scientist says the detail was important since broken seeds polluted the pigment,producing an inferior quality ink.The dyed linen,which was left to dry,was an efficient way to store and transport the pigment during ancient times.When needed,the artist would simply cut off a piece of the cloth and dip it with water to squeeze out the blue color1.Once the key ingredient had been identified,the researchers began to determine the dyes molecular structure.To their surprise,they found that folium was not like any other known permanent blue dyes it was an entirely new class of color1,one they named chrozophoridin.“Chrozophoridin was used in ancient times to make a beautiful blue dye for painting.”the team wrote in the study.“Thus,we believe that this will not be our final word on this amazing plant and its story and that further discoveries will follow soon.”12.The primary purpose of the study is to _.A.restore and conserve ancient precious artworks B.determine the substance making up the folium C.prove the ancient dye-making technique was organic D.identify which class of color1 folium belongs to 13.The underlined phrase“poring over”in the second paragraph means _.A.discussing publicly B.testing repeatedly C.passing directly D.reading carefully 14.What can be learned about the blue dye folium?A.It was essentially an inferior type of ink.B.It was the only kind made from wild berries.C.It could be carried and used easily.D.It was carefully squeezed from broken seeds.15.The article is mainly about _.A.how the mystery ofa thousand-year-old blue dye was solved B.why the researchers took the trouble to recreate the dye C.what needs to be done to make an organic dye from a plant D.when and where the discovery of the dye was made 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 What will you eat for lunch today?In some countries lunchtime often means soup time!There are many kinds of soups served around the world._16_Some are as thick as stews.Others are full of noodles!Soup is just one thing that can be eaten for lunch,what you eat for lunch may be different from the lunch of someone who lives in another country.Lets take a look around the world to see what kids are eating for lunch.Mexico Many children inMexicoeat tortillas for lunch.Most tortillas are made from ground corn,but sometimes wheat is used.Tortillas are usually flat and round._17_Taco shells are made from corn tortillas and filled with beans or meat.Tasty sauces are often added to tacos.These sauces are made from tomatoes,onions,hot peppers and spices.Russia _18_Maybe thats why many Russian children eat soup for lunch.Two of their favorites are cabbage soup and beet soup.Many Russian soups also include potatoes.Potatoes are an important crop inRussia._19_Eating thick soups can help keep people warm and can fill them up,so hunger is no problem!South Korea Meals inKoreaare made up of many dishes.No matter what else is served,there is always rice.Kimchi is also always on the table._20_Korean children mix together many dishes and flavors at meals.Its common for their food to be hot and spicy.A.But they can also be made into other shapes.B.There are many ways to serve noodles.C.Winters inRussiaare very cold.D.Some are as thin and clear as water.E.It is pickled（腌制的）meat or vegetables.F.Most Russian people dislike soup.G.They make soups thick.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 Summer vacation is the most awaited time in a students life.It is time to relax and_21_the world around us.I visited Bulgaria this summer holidays,where I_22_with my good friend.At the beginning of the first day we were having a great time,you know,much_23_,no work.Spending the whole day on the beach was really_24_.Everything was going in the best way,except for the_25_evening.When it became much colder outside,we_26_to buy something to eat.I left our bags in front of the hotel and my buddy Gosia asked our teachers to have a look at our_27_once in a while.Having ensured they were_28_,we finally went to the nearest shop.When we came back,it seemed nobody_29_about our bags,in which we had our cosmetics and clothes!Members of the_30_as well as teachers went into the_31_,leaving our bags alone._32_,Gosia and I ran towards the front of the building only to find Gosias bag was in the right place while mine_33_!My teachers were really ashamed about the fact they had_34_about my luggage.So not only were they really_35_,but they also did their best to find the_36_and my bag.Firstly I was really stressed and I thought it would_37_my great holidays as I had thought but_38_both my bags and the thief were_39_the next day!So thats my funny story.Did you have any_40_,maybe even some similar to mine?If yes,I hope it ended as well as mine did!21.A.lead B.affect C.explore D.change 22.A.survived B.hiked C.worked D.went 23.A.boredom B.rest C.burden D.hardship 24.A.relaxing B.tiring C.disappointing D.embarrassing 25.A.coming B.familiar C.peaceful D.pleasant 26.A.refused B.failed C.decided D.feared 27.A.friends B.belongings C.rooms D.pets 28.A.comfortable B.valuable C.empty D.safe 29.A.debated B.learned C.heard D.remembered 30.A.camp B.research C.committee D.company 31.A.shop B.park C.hotel D.beach 32.A.Slowly B.Immediately C.Curiously D.Carefully 33.A.dropped B.existed C.damaged D.disappeared 34.A.forgotten B.opened C.examined D.exchanged 35.A.creative B.outgoing C.helpful D.generous 36.A.passenger B.thief C.traveler D.waiter 37.A.enrich B.mislead C.improve D.ruin 38.A.fortunately B.honestly C.particularly D.strangely 39.A.caught B.returned C.found D.reported 40.A.arrangements B.adventures C.sufferings D.disasters 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 Childhoods were greatly changing,with fewer opportunities to spend time outdoors,researchers_41._(observe).The loss of exposure to the_42._(nature)environment would have negative long-term consequences,they warned.Setting up_43._ “outdoor learning center”would help teachers,and help shape policies and strategy,they suggested.The report highlighted previous studies that showed that_44._(busy)family lives,combined with an_45._(increase)sense of fear in society,children were having fewer opportunities to explore their surrounding environment.This was declining childrens social skills as well as risking stifling(抑制)their long-term physical,emotional_46._ (develop)and wellbeing.Therefore,it was important that schools did not overlook the opportunities that outdoor learning provided_47._(bridge)this gap.“At the moment,if outdoor learning_48._(be)part of a schools curriculum inEngland,it is largely because the teachers have recognized the value of it,”said report co-author,Sue Waite,a reader in outdoor learning atPlymouth University,UK.With so much focus_49._a