2021届中山市沙溪镇高级中学高三英语期中试卷及参考答案.pdf
2021 届中山市沙溪镇高级中学高三英语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 Design a science holiday to win a science holiday Is there a scientific holiday,tour,vacation or experience in your list that you dream of making a reality?We might just be able to help with that!We are the crowd sourcing thoughts and suggestions onnew tours,and the winner will receive two free places on their tour when its launched.Starting entries 1st May 2020 Deadline 31st August 2020 ENTER NOW-Write a brief description of your ideal science holiday,tour,vacation or experience.-No matter how big or small,we are looking for brilliant,unique thoughts.It can be a complex multi-location overseas holiday tour,a weekend away deep-diving,or a simple walking tour(and everything in between).-Our current tours are mainly individual-focused but we would love to hear ideas for families and schools.-Creations that have environmentally friendly themes and a low carbon impact are also welcome.-Your entry can be as simple as a great title but writing more specifies will improve the possibility of walking off with the prize.-The competition doesnt close by September,2020,so plenty of time to brainstorm your entry.-We will launch the best idea in late 2020 or at the beginning of 2021.The winner will receive the award once the result is published.If you want to submit more than 3,999 words,include photos/maps with your entry,or submit multiple entries then send it to tours .The competition guidelines and other related information are available at .1.When will the winner probably be announced?A.In August,2020.B.In September,2020.C.In January,2021.D.In May,2021.2.What kind of entries might be more likely to win?A.Those producing a low carbon impact.B.Those with a long and unique title.C.Those providing detailed information.D.Those for individual-focused tours.3.What is the purpose of this text?A.To give guidance on a competition.B.To advertise a science holiday.C.To inspire creativity in teenagers.D.To collect the ideas for tours.B Sometimes people make history.George Washington became the first president of theUnited Statesand made history.Sometimes wars make history.The two World Wars are examples.Sometimes nature even becomes part of history.Shaking earthquakes are recorded in history books.Sixteen years ago,nature caused just such a history-making event.In September 2005,Hurricane Katrina came ashore inNew Orleans,Louisiana.The deadly storm floodedNew Orleans.Before Katrina,no other big American city had ever flooded in the history of the country.This natural disaster caused great harm and death.New Orleansis located below sea level.This location places it at great risk.Levees were built to protectNew Orleansfrom the ocean.(A levee is like a wall between the city and the ocean.)When Hurricane Katrina came ashore,water moved over the levees into the city.Flooding made it necessary for everyone to leave the city.Before Katrina,Creole food(a special kind of cooking only inLouisiana)filled the air with delicious smells.The sound of jazz music traveled through the streets.Now the city has to return to its former glory.Before Katrina,theU.S.government had never made everyone leave a city.People inNew Orleanshad to find shelter quickly.Some had to stay at theSuperdomeSportsCenter.Some rode on buses to other towns.Thousands drove their cars to get away from the storm.The roads and shelters filled up fast.The lesson learned from Katrina was that cities must be better prepared for big storms and other terrible disasters caused by nature.Being prepared might have kept more people safe.Hurricane Katrina is one of the history-making events that will be remembered forever.Today,history is still being made that will shape the future.4.What does the author tell us aboutNew Orleans?A.It was built above sea level.B.It had few jazz musicians after Katrina.C.It was the firstU.S.city that had been flooded.D.It created a wholly new way to cook after Katrina.5.What can we say about the levees?A.They were almost useless for fighting Katrina.B.They helped people leaveNew Orleansquickly.C.They made NewOrleansa special American city.D.They should be built to match the size ofNew Orleans.6.What might the author advise city governments to do?A.Put up more shelters in the city.B.Build more levees around the city.C.Teach people how to avoid floods.D.Try to get ready for natural disasters.7.What is the best title for the text?A.Storms are dangerous B.Katrina makes history C.Floods shapeLouisiana D.History must be remembered C At the foot of the Tianmu Mountain in Zhejiang,a homestay(民宿)is attracting travelers from far and wide,which has won architectural(建筑学的)medal at the 2021 German iF Design Awards.The owners of the homestay are a couple in their late 30s who decided to return to their hometown three years ago.Li Xiumei used to be in charge of a division at a company in Hangzhou,and her husband was a sales director.It was an ordinary situation where Lis husband was on business trips a lot and Li worked overtime on weekends.City life sometimes is not easy.In 2018,they quit jobs and went back to Dongtianmu village,which lies in a forest of bamboo.The first time they drove into the village was one late afternoon.The cooking smoke was rising from the foot of the mountain,which gave them a very different feeling form thecity.The homestay was built beside her husbands old countryside house.The old house is preserved(保留),while a brand-new building was built on its side and the whole site is made up of for courtyards.It has been updated to have a hall,a tea room,a kitchen,a dining room.Japanese cherry trees are planted in the east courtyard.A swimming pool is placed in the west courtyard,with a bar located on one side.Li and her husband love gardening and music,and their new home gives them enough space to continue their interests and relax in the heart of nature.Li wants to share the quiet country life,so she makes her new home a homestay.In 2019,the homestay became an online hit after guests shared their experiences on social media.“The longer I stay here,the more I feel it was the right choice to come back,and this is more meaningful than making money,”Li says.8.How did Li feel about city life?A.Satisfied.B.Tired.C.Attractive.D.Noisy.9.What impressed the couple when first driving to the village?A.The smoke of cooking.B.The forest of bamboo.C.The smell of the village.D.The feeling of loneliness.10.What can we infer about the homestay from paragraph 4?A.It is ancient and broken.B.It can hold many guests.C.It has been rebuilt bythe couple.D.It must have been carefully designed.11.Whats more meaningful than earning money according to Li?A.Continuing their music dream.B.Staying at the old house.C.Living in the countryside.D.Developing the economy of cities.D A year ago I received a full scholarship to attend the University of San Francisco.All of my hard work paid off.My mom had spent a lot on my attending a private high school,so I made sure to push myself:I volunteered,took part in various clubs,and graduated with honors.I was so excited to start a new part of my life.Soon enough,the big day came,but it wasnt like what I had thought.The first two weeks were the most difficult days of my entire life.Every night I would cry myself to sleep.I was missing my family,my home and everything in my hometown so much and I didnt know how to deal with my broken heart.To distract myself,I threw myself into my studies.I also found a ton of jobs.In any free time,I started forcing myself to go to the gym.I wanted to keep every part of my day busy so I wouldnt think about how lonely I felt.Soon after,I began to control my eating,considering it another solution to my homesickness.But soon there was something wrong with me.Finally,I went to see a doctor.When the doctor told me I had no choice but to take time away from school,I started to fear.How could I stop?School was what I was best at.“Im not so bad,”I thought in my head.But the result was that I was taken to hospital again a month later and my mother camewoefully.I had to take a semester off from school,and go to the treatment center near my home.If there are girls who are suffering similarly,I hope you know that there is hope and that you should have a positive attitude towards life.Though you may feel alone,there are so many people who can understand your struggle.Thats why I want to share my story.12.Why did the author push herself during high school?A.She wanted to attend the University of San Francisco.B.It cost too much to study in a private school.C.Her parents controlled much of her life.D.Her family put her under pressure,13.What can we know about the author in the first two weeks?A.She couldnt fall asleep because of pressure.B.She couldnt pay attention to her study.C.She couldnt deal with her homesickness.D.She couldnt catch up with others.14.What does the underlined word“woefully”in paragraph 4 mean?A.Sadly.B.Surprisingly.C.Curiously.D.Happily.15.What is the authors purpose in writing this text?A.To look back on her past life.B.To increase her own confidence.C.To express appreciation to her mother.D.To encourage other girls like her to be positive.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 It was midday on August24 inthe year 79._16_In the crowded market,shoppers cried and pointed atMount Vesuvius,the huge volcano near the city.Ash and smoke were shooting 30 kilometers into the sky from the volcano.The thick ash turned everything black.People couldnt see the sun.All the landmarks disappeared.The people could not see where to go or how to escape._17_Other people hid and became trapped in their homes.The ash did not stop falling.It got deeper and deeper,blocking doors and building.Around midnight,hot clouds of ash,rock,and harmful gas rushed down the mountain,and destroyed everything in their way._18_The terrible eruption was finished.The ruins ofPompeiitoday are like a trip back in time.The volcanic ash kept buildings,art and even the forms of people who died.You can see important buildings and beautiful homes where wealthy people used to live._19_Bakeries still have bread in the oven.Kitchens a till have pots on the stove.Walls still have love notes,pictures,and other messages.Now,almost 2,000 years later,three million people Live near Vesuvius.Pompeiiis ancient history,but the volcano will probably erupt again._20_They will try to warn peopleofan eruption and prevent another disaster like the one that destroyedPompeii.A.You can also look into other peoples lives.B.Today,we know a lot about that terrible day.C.Some people took money and ran for their lives.D.By 7 oclock the next morning,Vesuvius andPompeiiwere silent.E.There was a deafening noise,and the city ofPompeiistarted to shake.F.Pompeii was destroyed after a volcanic eruption killed thousands of people.G.No one knows when it will happen,but scientists are watching the volcano very carefully.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.prayed 36.A.string B.wind C.words D.balloon 37.A.horribly B.wide C.pretty D.hardly 38.A.moving B.interesting C.healing D.amusing 39.A.lost B.scolded C.missed D.delivered 40.A.ran B.melted C.swept D.washed 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 The polar bear is found in the Arctic Circle and some big land masses as far south as Newfoundland.While they are rare north of 88,there is evidence_41._they range all the way across the Arctic,and as far south as James Bay in Canada.It is difficult to figure out a global population of polar bears as much of the range has been_42._(poor)studied;however,biologists calculate that there are about 20,000-25,000 polar bears worldwide.Modern methods_43._tracking polar bear populations have been employed only since the mid-1980s,and are expensive_44._(perform)consistently over a large area.In recent years some Inuit people in Nunavut_45._(report)increases in bear sightings around human settlements,leading to a_46._(believe)that populations are increasing.Scientists have responded by_47._(note)that hungry bears may be congregating(聚集)around human settlements,leading to the illusion(错觉)that populations are_48._(high)than they actually are.Of_49._nineteen recognized polar bear subpopulations,three are declining,six_50._(be)stable,one is increasing,and nine lack enough data.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：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均限一词。只允
