2021年荣成市第九中学高三英语期中考试试卷及参考答案.pdf

2021 年荣成市第九中学高三英语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 Shopping centers，stadiums and universities may soon have a new tool to help fight crime.ACaliforniacompany called Knightscope says its robots can predict and prevent crime.Knightscope says the goal is to reduce crime by half in areas the robots guard.William Santana Li is the chief executive officer of Knightscope.He says，These robot security guards will change the world.Our planet has more than seven billion people on it.Its going to quickly get to nine billion people.The security equipmentthat we have globally is just not going to develop that fast.The companys Autonomous Data Machines can become the eyes and ears of law enforcement（执法）.You want them to be machines plus humans.Let.the machines do the heavy and sometimes dangerous work and let the humans do the strategic decision-making work，so its always working all together.The machines do not carry weapons but they have day and night video cameras which are able to turn 360 degrees and can also sense chemical and biological weapons.Some people may become concerned about their privacy,especially in connection with the video recordings.Some people may worry that such recordings will appear on the Internet.Eugene Volokh,a law professor at the UCLA School of Law,says the machines have to be used in the right way and it will be interesting to see how state laws deal with this kind of video.William Santana Li says there is a long waiting list for the robots in theUS.Workers in the company are working overtime to meet the demands of the market.At least 25 other countries are also interested in these robot security guards.1.What can this new tool do for humans?A.Make strategic decisions.B.Keep watching day and night.C.Carry heavy weapons.D.Stop crime autonomously.2.Why are some people worried about the new robots?A.Their privacy may be let out.B.The robots are very expensive.C.Robots will replace humans.D.They will be out of work soon.3.Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A.Robots Are Becoming More Popular B.Robots Contribute aLotto the World C.Robots Are in Great Demand Now D.Security Robots Could Help Cut Crime B Have you ever thrown a camel?Camels are large and heavy animals so it would be hard to throw.But in the French-speaking Democratic Republic ofthe Congo,“to throw a camel”is a way of saying“to make a spelling mistake”.In the past,a phrase like that was not accepted by the French government as an official French term.But recently,the French Ministry of Culture worked on a new kind of dictionary that accepts the idea that many people outside of France speak the language.The language has changed over time and is different in places like Ivory Coast in West Africa or Quebec in Cana-da,compared to how it is in Paris A new online dictionary,called the French speakers dictionary,includes new French words from around the world.It was released on March 18just in time for International French Speakers Day on March 20.Supporters say the new Internet dictionary is more democratic than earlier French dictionaries that only showed the way highly educated French people spoke.The new dictionary includes unofficial words like“pourriel”,which means an unwanted email if you are in Canada.It is a word based on“courriel”,which just means an email.French President Emmanuel Macron proposed the idea of the dictionary in 2018.It now contains about 600.000 terms,Roselyne Bachelot is the French Culture Minister.She said the dictionary is not just for Frances 67 million citizens,but for the 300 million French speakers worldwide.The aim,supporters say,is to recognize the way language changes.Words and expressions included in the dictionary come from over 50 countrieseven from the United States Some people in the southern U.S.state of Louisiana speak French.People can see the dictionary on a website or with an app.Users can also send in new words they think should be included.Official dictionaries produced by the French Academy in Paris were first published hundreds of years ago and are regularly updated.4.What do we mean if we say a man“throws a camel”in French?A.He talks big.B.He is very strong.C.He makes a joke.D.He misspells a word.5.What is the purpose of the publication date of the new online dictionary?A.To celebrate an event.B.To honor foreign users.C.To draw more attention.D.To meet an urgent need.6.Where does the word“pourriel”come from?A.French.B.An email.C.A holiday.D.Canada.7.What can people do with the new dictionary?A.Update it regularly.B.Recommend new words to it.C.Change the meaning of its words.D.Regard it as an official dictionary.C Newspapers in Great Britainvarygreatly in their ways of carrying the news.There are serious papers for those who want to know about important happenings everywhere,both at home and abroad.There are popular newspapers for those who prefer entertainment to information.The London newspaper that is best known outside Great Britain is probably the Times.It began in 1785,and has a high reputation for believable news and serious opinions on the news.It calls itself an independent paper,which means that it does not give its support to a particular political party.Its leading articles give the opinions of the editors,not those of the owners of the paper.Letters to the editor are printed in the newspaper.These parts of the Times are always interesting.Most of the letters are serious subjects.But from time to time there will be long letters on the subject which is not at all serious,perhaps on a new fashion of dress,or the bad manners of the young people,compared with manners of thirty years ago.8.If you want to get pleasure,please buy yourself _.A.a serious newspaper B.foreign newspaper C.any independent paper D.a popular newspaper 9.The Times has been famous to outside Great Britain for _ years.A.19 B.85 C.236 D.229 10.The Times is an independent paper because _.A.it supports no political parties B.it is not controlled by the British Government C.it gives special support to all the political parties.D.the editors opinions are not examined by the owners of the paper 11.The underlined word“vary”in the passage probably means“_”.A.improve B.compete with each other C.are different D.keep in touch with each other D When I was a child,I attained high grades in my academic study.However,I was physically uncoordinated because I was running too slowly.But for future college application,sport was a must.So I took up fencing(击剑)because I thought it required more strategy than athletic ability.Then I joined the schools fencing team.My movements were clumsy compared to the seniors.One afternoon after a whole lessons failure,tears of frustration welled up in my eyes.One of my teammates approached me,“Could you tell me where your blade(剑)hit me?”She asked.I pointed to her right shoulder.She nodded and patted my stomach,“Thats where I hit you.”She had begun to walk away when I blurted out,“Want to practice together?Again?”We practiced until we both felt more confident.But it wasnt just the two of us.All these girls were entirely willing to share their knowledge with everyone,helping each other to grow.That afternoon,I watched a senior fencer execute a flawless attack admiringly.Something inside me suddenly bloomed.I realized later that it was love for both fencing and the fencing team.During the city championship,I was selected to fence.My opponent was the best fencer on her schools team.“Ready,fence.”The match began.Suddenly,my opponents blade hit me.The score was 1-0.At the moment I could hear my teammates shouting,“Keep distance!”And the team captains voice was clear and commanding,“Parry,then disengage!”Fencing,unlike academics,wasnt something I could succeed in by myselfeven during an individual match,my teammates were still giving me advice.Unathletic as I was,I was proud to be an athlete and a teammate.I saw my blade tip bury itself into my opponents shoulder and the judge signaling that it was my point.I could taste the sweat on my lips,which were breaking out into a smile.12.Why did the author start to learn fencing?A.Because she needed to train her coordination.B.Because she thought it would be easier for her.C.Because she could not succeed in any other sport.D.Because she wanted to enter the school fencing team.13.How did the girls improve their fencing skills?A.By observing flawless attacks.B.By practicing on their own.C.By offering guidance to each other.D.By competing with other teams.14.What distinguishes fencing from academics according to the author?A.Strong determination.B.Hard work.C.Athletic strategy.D.Team support.15.How did the author feel when she got her point?A.Unbeatable and respectful.B.Sweaty and ashamed.C.Energetic and secure.D.Proud and thankful.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 Help your child look forward to school Your child says that he is sick whenever the alarm clock goes off.Your child hides under the covers and cries,“I hateschool”when its time to get ready in the morning._16_If he behaves like that,there could be more than book reports and tests making him want to stay at home.Talk to your child You can ask questions like“Did you have a good day today?”or“_17_”If your child rides the bus,you can ask where he sits and why.Talk to the teacher Meet with your childs teacher.Discuss the problems you are having at home and find out what is happening at school.Are there behaviour problems you do not realize?_18_ Be aware Your childs problem may also be caused by a learning disability.If you think theres such a problem,talk to the school._19_Most schools have either an in-housepsychologist(心理学家)or one who visits the school regularly.Set up atime to discuss the problem with his teachers._20_ If your childs homework is untidy,dontcriticize(批评)his handwriting.Instead,praise him for completing the work.If his clothes dont match in the morning,tell him how proud you are that he got ready for school on time instead of criticizing him.A.Look for the good.B.Volunteer in the classroom.C.Do other students make fun of your child?D.How are you getting along with your classmates?E.You might get angry when your child tell lies at school F.Your child forgets to bring home his homework on purpose.G.His teachers will pay more attention to while hes in class.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 Have you ever given a thought to inspiration？In fact,inspiration can be a strange thing.You never know when it might_21_,and sometimes,it can come from the most_22_places.I recently read about an author named Nnedi Okorafor.When she was in college,she had a serious spine disorder.Okorafor was told that a simple operation could_23_it.But when she woke up from her_24_,she found that she couldnt move her legs and was in great pain.Okorafor got_25_later.But before she did,she saw strange things in her hospital room.She imagined her_26_as a beast that hunted her from the shadows.But she also_27_a woman-a woman who could fly,in fact.This_28_woman inspired her and helped her_29_her pain.“I felt myself become_30_,”she wrote in her book Broken Places&Outer Spaces:Finding Creativity in the Unexpected.We_31_know where we might find the inspiration to create.As a_32_,most of my inspiration comes from other peoples music.But I also find_33_in other places.Books,movies and_34_just moments in everyday life can lead to new creations._35_,I recently rewatched the film Blade Runner.Ive seen it plenty of times before;its one of my favorite movies.But this time,for some reason,I saw it_36_.I decided to make music that could create the same feeling as the_37_.Its not done yet,but the music Im working on now is heavily_38_by the movies setting and characters.Anything can_39_us.You just have to be_40_to catch inspiration when it hits.21.A.work B.hit C.exist D.pass 22.A.interesting B.ordinary C.unexpected D.dangerous 23.A.fix B.make C.remove D.control 24.A.dream B.shock C.recovery D.operation 25.A.well B.bad C.worried D.annoyed 26.A.curiosity B.pain C.anger D.fear 27.A.asked B.met C.imagined D.visited 28.A.confident B.smart C.honest D.magical 29.A.forget B.recognize C.describe D.practice 30.A.richer B.better C.busier D.quieter 31.A.always B.never C.sometimes D.still 32.A.director B.dancer C.musician D.writer 33.A.tips B.messages C.examples D.ideas 34.A.even B.again C.not D.only 35.A.In short B.In addition C.For example D.After all 36.A.differently B.perfectly C.vividly D.smoothly 37.A.story B.song C.play D.film 38.A.changed B.supported C.disturbed D.influenced 39.A.impress B.inspire C.amuse D.challenge 40.A.free B.thankful C.ready D.careful 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 Lantern Festival falls_41._the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.This is the first full moon of the new year,representing unity and perfection.This festival also marks the_42._(office)end of the long holiday.There are many legends(传说),related to the origins of the Lantern Festival.According to one legend,once in ancient times,a celestial(天堂的)swan came into the human world_43._it was shot down by hunter.The Jade Emperor（玉皇大帝）,the_44._(high)god in Heaven was angry about this.He_45._(plan)an attack on the earth on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month with orders to destroy all people and animals.But the other celestials(神仙)_46._(agree)with him and risked their lives_47._(warn)the people of the earth.As_48._result,before and after the fifteenth day of the first month every family hung red lanterns outside their doors and set_49._firecrackers(爆 竹)and fireworks(烟 花),giving the impression that their homes were burning.By successfully_50._(trick)the Jade Emperor in this way,human beings were saved from destruction.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.文中共有 10 处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。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仅限一词；2、只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。It was reported that,on last Friday,a big storm destroyed two villages in South Africa,caused 4 deaths.Over 200 people became homeless as a result of the storm.A farmer said the storm began early in the morning and last one hour.He said,“I was in the kitchen with my wife and children while we heard a loud noise.A few minutes late,our house fell down.I managed to climb out,but much to my shocking,one of my boys was missing.I quickly went back inside and found them safe but frightened.”Soldiers and volunteer came to rescue those which were buried under the ruins.The local government provided food,clothes,and shelters for homeless.第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）52.假设你是李华，你的英国笔友 Chris 刚刚转学，感到一切都很陌生。他在邮件中向你询问如何尽快融入新环境，请你根据以下信息回信。1多跟同学交流沟通；2积极参加学校活动；3向老师寻求帮助。注意：1词数 100 左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3开头已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Chris，I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble fitting in at your new school _ Yours,Li Hua 参考答案 1.B 2.A 3.D 4.D 5.A 6.D 7.B 8.D 9.C 10.A 11.C 12.B 13.C 14.D 15