2021届中山市三角镇高级中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及参考答案.pdf
2021 届中山市三角镇高级中学高三英语上学期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 The question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts in higher education isnt an either/or one,although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM(science,technology,engineering,maths)-related fields can make it seem that way.The latest congressional report acknowledges the critical importance of technical training,but also insists that the study of the humanities and social sciences must remain central elements of Americas educational system at all levels.Both areas are the key to producing citizens who can participate effectively in our democratic society,become innovative leaders,and benefit from the spiritual enrichment that the reflection on the great ideas of mankind over time provides.Parents and students who have invested heavily in higher education worry about graduates job prospects as technological advances and changes in domestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs.Under these circumstances,its natural to look for what may appear to be the most“practical”way out of the problem;“major in a subject designed to get you a job”seems the obvious answer to some,though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as“soft”often,in fact,lead to employment and success in the long run.Indeed,according to surveys,employers have expressed a preference for students who have received a broadly-based education that has taught them to write well,think critically,research creatively,and communicate easily.Moreover,students should be prepared not just for their first job,but for their 4th and 5th jobs,as theres little reason to doubt that people entering the workforce today will be called upon to play many different roles over the course of their careers.The ones who will do the best in this new environment will be those whose educations have prepared them to be flexible.The ability to take advantage of every available tool and insightpicked up from science,arts,and technologyto solve the problems of the future,and seize the opportunities,will be helpful to them and the nation.1.What does the latest congressional report suggest?A.STEM-related subjects help students find jobs in the information society.B.The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance.C.The liberal arts in higher education help enrich students spiritual life.D.Higher education should be adjusted to the practical needs of society.2.What is the main concern of students when they choose a major?A.Their interest in relevant subjects.B.The academic value of the courses.C.The quality of education to receive.D.Their chances of getting a good job.3.What does the author say about the so called“soft”subjects?A.They benefit students in their future life.B.They broaden students range of interests.C.They just improve students communication skills.D.They are essential to students healthy growth.B“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.4.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.5.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.6.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.7.What does the underlined word“arduous”in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Beneficial B.Creative C.Boring.D.Tough C Fairy tales perform many functions.They entertain,encourage imagination and teach problemsolving skills.They can also provide moral lessons,highlighting the dangers of failing to follow the social codes that let human beings coexist in harmony.Such moral lessons may not mean much to a robot,but a team of researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology believes it has found a way to use the fairy tales as moral lessons that AI(artificial intelligence)can take to its cold,mechanical heart.The collected stories of different cultures teach children how to behave in socially acceptable ways with examples of proper and improper behavior in fables,novels and other literature.We believe story comprehension in robots can prevent the intelligent robots from killing humanity which was predicted and feared by some of the biggest names in technology including Stephen Hawking and Bill Gates.This system is called“Quixote”(堂吉诃德).It collects story plotsfrom the Internet and then uses those stories to teach robots how to behave.The experiment done by the designers involves going to a drugstore to purchase some medicine for a human who needs to get it as soon as possible.The robot has three options.It can wait in line;it can interact with the store keeper politely and purchase the medicine with priority;or it can steal the medicine and escape.Without any further directives(指令),the robot will come to the conclusion that the most efficient means of obtaining the medicine is to steal it.But Quixote offers a reward for waiting in line and politely purchasing the medicine and a punishment for stealing it.In this way,the robotwill learn the moral way to behave on that occasion.Quixote would work best on a robot that has a very limited function.Its a baby step in the direction of teaching more moral lessons into robots.We believe that AI has to be trained to adopt the values of a particular society,and in doing so,it will strive to avoid unacceptable behavior.Giving robots the ability to read and understand our stories may be the most efficient means.8.What function do fairy tales perform in the robots?A.They entertain robots.B.They highlight dangers.C.They make robots more intelligent.D.They enable robots to behave morally.9.What is“Quixote”in the text?A.A punishment system B.A character in literature C.A big name in technology D.A software educating robots.10.What does the designer expect robot to do in the experiment?A.To take advantage of its privilege.B.To finish the task most efficiently.C.To perform in a good mannered way.D.To be rewarded by the storekeeper1 11.Which of the follow can bestexpress the authors opinion?A.Robots will definitely have more functions.B.Robots with humans emotions are perfect.C.Training robots to be socially acceptable is necessary.D.The development of robots is still in a baby step.D Coke was introduced by the Coca Cola company in 1886,making it a rather true andtested favorite of generations of people in over 200 countries.This list should give you some ideas on how to get more from your coke than usual.Coca Cola is an excellent rust buster(除锈剂).If you have a bunch of small rusty objects,put them in coke overnight and give them a goodscrubin the morning.Coke helps to break down the rust,making cleaning much easier.Be sure to throw out the used coke when you are done with it or you might be taking a trip to the doctor.Like the previous item,the citric acid(柠檬酸)in coke makes for an excellent window cleaner.This is especially useful for car windows.Pour a can of coke over the window and rub the window,then wipe it off with a wet cloth to remove any sugary matter from the sugar in the drink.As coke is fullof sugar,you should clean the sticky matter off the window glasses,or it will be not a cleaner but a dirt.For those of you who live in areas where skunk(臭鼬)smells can be an issue from time to time,one can of coke added to water with detergent(清洁剂)really helps to break the smell down.If you have been sprayed,stand in the shower and cover yourself from head to toe with coke wait for a few minutes,then wash yourself with a shower.Coke is an excellent hair treatment so you get two tips for the price of one with this item!.Pots can sometimes get black on the bottom.The black is almost impossible to remove;this is caused by over-cooking.To remove the black and renew your pot,pour in a can of coke(or as much as you need to cover the blackened area by an inch)and put it on the stove on a low heat.After an hour or so,wash the pot as normal.12.What does the underlined word“scrub”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Start.B.Cleaning.C.Shake.D.Example.13.What is important while using coke to clean car windows?A.Use a dry cloth.B.Rub the window lightly.C.Dont pour too much coke.D.Clean the sugary matter thoroughly.14.For which purpose does coke have to be mixed with other material?A.To get rid of the black on the pot.B.To breakdown the rust,C.To remove smells.D.To clean windows.15.What type of writing is this text?A.An advertisement.B.A review.C.A news report.D.A practical guide.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 Should you eat to live or live to eat?Its a question posed by French playwright Moliere in his workThe Miser.While eating is functional,and our bodies need the fuel that food provides,dining with friends or loved ones can be a wonderful experience.However,some of us often find ourselves reserving a table for one in a restaurant._16_Maybe not.Have you ever spent too long debating with people which restaurant to eat in or when to meet?If dining solo,you can make the choice depending on your desires at exactly the time youre hungry!And why does it have to be a restaurant?You could eat in a park,garden or even your bed the point is,the choice is yours!_17_According to psychologist Sherrie Bourg Carter,a bit of loneliness can help your brain to relax and may help you concentrate more._18_Maybe its apungent(刺鼻)cheese or fish.We sometimes hold back on things that may offend the noses of others.When dining alone,we can consume whatever we like,with the added bonus that we might be able to eat more healthily.Often,if you want a salad and your partner wants some less healthy dish,you end up ordering the same.And if you dont get the same,you might end up with food envy as you watch someone enjoy a pizza.Finally,for some,dining alone can be a necessity._19_Eating alone can save you from the extreme anxiety that may arise listening to someonesmack their lips(咂嘴)!So,is eating alone bad?Well,it may not be for everyone,but there certainly are some benefits to it._20_ A.Is dining alone really that bad?B.We all have foods we like and dislike.C.Try it sometime you might just like it!D.It helps those who want to lose weight most.E.That alone time also means its a time to switch off.F.Does the restaurant really appreciate you dining alone there?G.Those of us find the noise of others chewing food unbearable.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 When I was in primary school,I got into a major argument with a boy in my class.I cant_21_what it was about,but I have never forgotten the_22_I learned that day.I was_23_that I was right and he was wrong but he strongly believed that I was wrong and he was right.Our_24_decided to teach us a very important lesson and_25_a good idea.She_26_both of us up to the front of the class and placed him on one side of her desk and me on_27_.In the middle of her desk was a large,round object.I could_28_see that it was black.She asked the boy what_29_the object was.White,he answered in a_30_voice.I couldnt believe he said the object was white,_31_it was obviously black!Another_32_started between my classmate and me,this_33_about the color1 of the object.The teacher told me to go to stand where the boy was standing and told him to come to stand where I had been.We changed_34_,and now she asked me what the color1 of the object was.I_35_answer,White.It was then_36_I realized I was wrong.In fact,it was an object with two_37_color1 ed sides,and from his side it was white,_38_from my side was the color1 black.My teacher taught me a very important lesson that day:You must_39_yourself in the other persons shoes and look at the_40_through their eyes in order to truly understand their view.21.A.think B.remember C.forget D.determine 22.A.class B.speech C.text D.lesson 23.A.sure B.glad C.afraid D.upset 24.A.doctor B.parent C.partner D.teacher 25.A.kept up with B.went on with C.came up with D.got along with 26.A.woke B.brought C.advised D.came 27.A.the other B.other C.another D.others 28.A.clearly B.happily C.luckily D.nearly 29.A.height B.colour C.size D.shape 30.A.sweet B.loud C.fearful D.grateful 31.A.for B.unless C.if D.although 32.A.match B.fight C.argument D.conversation 33.A.day B.time C.chance D.month 34.A.desks B.seats C.attitudes D.places 35.A.hoped to B.needed to C.had to D.was able to 36.A.when B.before C.that D.since 37.A.loosely B.frequently C.differently D.surprisingly 38.A.or B.and C.but D.so 39.A.sit B.live C.lie D.put 40.A.performance B.movement C.effort D.situation 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
