2021届东莞市竹溪中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答案解析.pdf

2021 届东莞市竹溪中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答案解析 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 Overnight French Toast What Youll Need 16-ounce loaf of French bread 5 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/3 cup maple syrup（枫糖浆）1/2 teaspoon salt foil（锡箔纸）2 tablespoons melted butter（for topping）2 tablespoons maple syrup（for topping）What to Do With an adults help,cut the bread into 1-inch slices.Place the eggs,milk,half-and-half,maple syrup,and salt into a large bowl.Stir（揽拌）the mixture until blended（混合均匀）.Place the sliced bread into a baking dish.Pour the mixtureover the bread and press the slices into it.Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight.Remove the dish from the refrigerator at least one hour before baking.Ask an adult for help to preheat the oven to 375F.Bake the French toast for 35 minutes or until golden brown.For the topping,combine the melted butter and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.Pour it over the French toast before serving.1.How much salt will you need to make a French toast?A.1/3 cup.B.1/2 teaspoon.C.2 tablespoons.D.16 ounces.2.How will you use foil?A.Place the sliced bread B.Cover the dish.C.Remove the dish.D.Eat the French toast.3.Who is the passage written for?A.Teachers.B.Parents.C.Cooks.D.Kids.B Chimps use loud calls and gestures to make their feelings known but until now,the exact meaning for individual movements has remained a mystery.Now researchers believe they have translated the key gestures used in the chimp community and identified their intentions for the first time.From 4,351 gestures,experts were able to identify 66 that are used for 19 specific message meanings,including showing a foot to tell a child they can climb on their back.The researchers were able to narrow down these 66 gestures to 36 that are used intentionally to achieve 15 purposes.The translations were made by Dr Catherine Hobaiter and her colleagues at St Andrews University in Scotland.Dr Hobaiter used behavior sampling and filmed all recorded cases of gestural communication.Other gestures include stomping their feet to ask another chimp to stop what they are doing,and slapping objects together to ask another to follow them.Of the 19 meanings,17 encouraged interactions to start,or to develop,such as“move closer,”and“change play”.Some of the gestures were found to have more than one meaning.and only 10 of the 66 gestures were used for only a single meaning.Researchers collected a total of 471 video clips from two social groups of chimps at a shelter near Kinshasa,Democratic Republic of Congo.As well as identifying what the gesture means,they also discovered the technique needed to increase the chances of success.“Human children use gestures to communicate before they produce their first words,and their earliest gestures typically appear around 10 months of age,”explained the researchers.“In great apes,there is good evidence that language-trained individuals are capable of acquiring and understanding signals,but this is far less clear in their natural communication.”4.Chimps slap the objects to_.A.tell others to stop what they are doing B.ask others chimps to join them C.gather other chimps to move closer D.encourage interactions to start 5.What did researchers find after studying 471 video clips?A.Chimps trained in language are good at understanding signals.B.Two social groups of chimps live at a shelter near Kinshasa.C.Language-trained individuals do well in natural communication.D.Chimpsearliest gestures appear around 10 months of age.6.How is the last paragraph developed?A.By analyzing causes.B.By examining differences.C By making comparisons.D.By following time order.7.What can be a suitable title for the text?A A New Research on Chimps B.Human Children and Chimps C.Getting the Chimps Trained for Language D.Translating the Sign Language of Chimps C The measurable threat to the environment has been worsened by the spread of COVID-19 that increases the need for plastic protective equipment.Most plastic is made from fossil fuels.Millions of tons of greenhouse gas are released from the development of these resources and plastic production and burning.The end life of plastic is just worrisome.Less than 10%of the plastic produced has been recycled.Even more of it has been burned.But the vast majority of plastic has been buried inland,and it is increasingly polluting the environment.We hear mostly about ocean plastic and the harm done to sea creatures that mistake plastic bags and bits for food.But microplastic is even more worrisome.Plastic doesnt break down biologically but instead breaks down into tiny particles（a very small piece of something）,which have been found in every corner of the planet,on land and in the air,in drinking water and food sources.Yet the public has not given this global environmental disaster the attention it requires.Instead,they have viewed single-use plasticwhich makes up about 40%of plastic used each yearas a litter issue that can be solved through better recycling and waste management.That attitude must change because the recent global breakdown of the market for recycling has made it clear that it has never been,nor ever will be,able to keep up with plastic trash use.California has been the forerunner of plastic waste reductionit was the first state to ban single-use plastic bags and may be the first state to transform the way goods are packaged.The state also came close to passing an act which would have required that products sold in plastic packaging in the state have a proven recycling rate of 75%by 2032.California,though influential,cant solve this crisis alone.The US has long been producing a great amount of plastic trash and it should engage in reducing the use of plastic as well.8.Why does the author mention the release of greenhouse gas in paragraph 1?A.To show the harm of plastic B.To warn of the climate change.C.To call for the development of fossil fuels.D.To highlight the importance of plastic equipment.9.Whats the authors attitude towards the public opinion on single-use plastic?A.Favorable.B.Tolerant.C.Curious.D.Opposed.10.Whats Californias role in reducing plastic waste?A.A pioneer.B.A failure.C.An objector.D.A predictor.11.What can be the best title for the text?A.Microplastic Products Are Harmful B.Waste Recycling Is an Urgent Matter C.Plastic Waste Pollution Is a Wake-up Call D.Global Environmental Disasters Are Increasing D When you say the word donkey,whatthings come to your mind?A few people might say theyre cute,but the majority think theyre stubborn,dumb and all-round less capable than their horse s.However,this wasnt the case for a recently unearthed ancient Chinese noblewoman who was unexpectedly found buried with her donkeys.Published in the journal Antiquity in March,Chinese archaeologists(考古学家)first discovered the tomb in Xian,Shaanxi,in 2012.The team examined the remains and identified the body as Cui Shi,a Tang Dynasty high-born lady who died in 878 AD.Speaking to Science Magazine in 2012,the studys co-author,Fiona Marshall,said the finding caused confusion as“donkeys are not associated with high-status people”.However,following years of further research,the team discovered artworks and artifacts that showed a sport known as“Lvju”.This was similar to modern-day polo(马球)and was popular among noble(高贵的)women at the time.They preferred to use donkeys instead of full-sized horses for safety reasons,due to their smaller size and slower speed.Speaking to CNN,Marshall later said,“Historical documents also showed that ladies of the late Tang court loved to play donkey polo.”At that time in Chinese history,animals were often placed in tombs so that they could be used for a specific purpose in the afterlife.The study determined that Cui Shi likely requested that her beloved donkeys be buried with her,so that she could continue her favorite sport after death.In total,three donkeys were found inside her tomb with riding gear(装备),including stirrups(马镫).“This context provides evidence that the donkeys in her tomb were for polo,not transport,”lead author Hu Songmei of the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology told Science Magazine.Before the study,it was believed that donkeys were only used to carry loads,but now it may be time to see them as a sign of achieving high social status(地位),well,in ancient times.12.What do most people think of donkeys,according to the text?A.They are as adorable(可爱的)as horses.B.They are stubborn and not so capable.C.They were necessary in ancient sports.D.They were a sign of high social status.13.Why did Fiona Marshall feel confused when she discovered the donkeys?A.She didnt connect donkeys with nobles.B.She hadnt seen donkeys in ancient tombs before.C.She didnt expect to find donkeys in a womans tomb.D.She didnt understand why animals were in human tombs.14.What do we know about the sport“Lvju”from the text?A.Horses were preferred in Lvju.B Lvju was similar to modern-day soccer.C.Lvju was popular among common people.D.Donkeys were preferred in the sport for safety.15.The donkeys were found in the tomb of Cui Shi probably because _.A.she intended to use them for transport after death B.her family didnt want her to be lonely after death C.she wanted to continue to play Lvju after death D.noble women needed donkeys to maintain their dignity 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 Much meaning can be conveyed clearly in our eyes,so it is often said that eyes can speak._16_On a bus you may look at a stranger,but not for too long.And if he senses that you are staring at him,he may feel uncomfortable.The same is true in our dailylife.If you are stared at for more than necessary,you will look at yourself up and down to see if there is anything wrong with you._17_.Eyes do speak,right?Looking too long at someone may seem to be rude and aggressive._18_.If a man stares at a woman for more than 10 seconds and refuses to look away from her,his intentions are obvious.He wishes to attract her attention,and let her know that he is admiring her.However,when two persons are engaged in a conversation,the speaker will only look into the listeners eyes from time to time to make sure that the listener does pay attention to what the former is speaking._19_.If a speaker looks at you continuously when speaking as if hes trying to control you,you will feel awkward.A poor liar usually exposes himself by looking too long at the victim.He wrongly believes that looking straight in the eye is a sign of honest communication._20_.Actually,eye contact should be made based on a specific relationship and situation.A.On the contrary,it will give him away.B.Do you have such a kind of experience?C.Thats what normal eye contact is all about.D.Actually,continuous eye contact is limited to lovers only.E.After all,everybody likes to be stared at for quite a long time.F.But things are different when it comes to staring at the opposite sex.G.If nothing goes wrong,you will feel annoyed at being stared at that way 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 Dustin and I were both exhausted,living through the first few weeks of caring for our new baby Randy.We were lacking in_21_and trying to get used to our life as_22_.Caring for the new baby was proving to be more_23_than anyone could have prepared us for.Last night,we had_24_closed our eyes and were falling asleep when Randy_25_for one of his nighttime feedings.I complained to Dustin that I was much more tired,and_26_him to prepare the milk.Little did I know how exhausted Dustin_27_was that night.Dustin seemed to be spending a very long time in the_28_so I called out to him to see if he was okay.He_29_back impatiently that he was,but he couldnt_30_the bottle and was trying to find another one.Finally,he made it back to the room and_31_the baby.The next morning,as I was washing the_32_,I noticed a flashlight and batteries,_33_from each other,among the dirty dishes.I called Dustin to ask if he knew_34_the flashlight and its batteries were in the sink.After hearing my doubt,he was also_35_Suddenly,he began to laugh,_36_that the broken bottle he was dealing with the night before was not a bottle_37_He said he would put in the milk,put on the Lop,and then turn it over to check the_38_(in case its too hot for the baby),but each time he did,it would_39_all the milk out.He made up the babys milk in this bottle several times,thinking each time that the top was just not _40_enough.We laughed after learning the truth.21.A.sleep B.money C.patience D.safety 22.A.couples B.s C.families D.parents 23.A.rewarding B.satisfying C.relaxing D.challenging 24.A.finally B.secretly C.cautiously D.occasionally 25.A.came in B.woke up C.jumped down D.went away 26.A.allowed B.invited C.required D.encouraged 27.A.especially B.obviously C.actually D.hardly 28.A.yard B.kitchen C.bedroom D.bathroom 29.A.looked B.shouted C.rushed D.smiled 30.A.fix B.wash C.break D.empty 31.A.trained B.greeted C.protected D.fed 32.A.bottles B.cars C.dishes D.clothes 33.A.free B.separate C.absent D.far 34.A.why B.when C.where D.whether 35.A.confused B.upset C.content D.bored 36.A.predicting B.imagining C.realizing D.insisting 37.A.at least B.before long C.at all D.any longer 38.A.date B.amount C.price D.temperature 39.A.clear B.figure C.find D.pour 40.A.strong B.tight C.loose D.big 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 Located in a natural depression in Guizhou,Chinas Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope,_41._(know)as FAST,has identified six pulsars(脉冲星)after one year of trial operation.It is the first time Chinese scientists have discovered pulsars using a radio telescope independently developed by Chinese scientists,thus_42._(open)a“new era of Chinese original space discovery.”It is truly encouraging for China to have achieved such results in just one year.Since the first pulsar_43._(discover),over 2,700 pulsars have been identified.But almost all of them are_44._the scope of the Milky Way.Being the worlds largest radio telescope,FAST is expected to capture pulsars outside the galaxy.Apart from the massive size,it also has unmatched accuracy and sensitivity,allowing scientists_45._(find)previously hidden stars.Moreover,FAST is capable of surveying the night sky for multiple_46._(science)data at once,_47._enables astronomers to jump-start many science goals.Its innovative engineering concept and design pave_48._new road to realize a huge single dish in the most effective way.Chinas FAST science impact on astronomy will be extraordinary,and has the potential to revolutionize other_49._(area)of the natural sciences.It_50._(remain)the global leader for the next 10 to 20 years.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仅限一词；只允许修改 10 处,多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。I have learned that volunteers for Bei