2021年西安市昆仑中学高三英语期中试卷及答案.pdf

2021 年西安市昆仑中学高三英语期中试卷及答案 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 In his 402nd anniversary year,Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great language master and writer.But he was not the only great master of play writing to die in 1616,and he is certainly not the only writer to have left a lasting influence on theater.While less known worldwide,Tang Xianzu is considered one of Chinas greatest playwrights and is highly spoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.Tang was born in 1550 inLinchuan,Jiangxiprovince.Unlike Shakespeares large body of plays,poems and sonnets(十四行诗),Tang wrote only four major plays:The Purple Hairpin,Peony Pavilion(牡丹亭),A Dream under the Southern bough,and Dream of Handan.The latter three were constructed around a dream narrative,a way through which Tang unlocked the emotional dimension of human desires and ambitions and explored human nature beyond the social and political limits of that time.Similar to Shakespeare,Tangs success rode the wave of a renaissance(复兴)in theater as an artistic practice.As in ShakespearesEngland,Tangs works became hugely popular inChinatoo.During TangsChina,his plays were enjoyed performed,and changed.Kunqu Opera,a form of musical drama,spread from southernChinato the whole nation and became a symbol of Chinese culture.Combining northern tune and southern music,kunqu Opera was known for its poetic language,music,dance movements and gestures.Tangs works benefited greatly from the popularity of kunqu Opera,and his plays are considered classics of kunqu Opera.While Tang and Shakespeare lived in a world away from each other,there are many things they share in common,such e humanity of their drama,their heroic figures,their love for poetic language,a lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.1.Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the first paragraph?A.To describe Shakespeares anniversary.B.To introduce the existence of Tang Xianzu.C.To explain the importance of Shakespeare.D.To suggest the less popularity of Tang Xianzu.2.Whats possibly one of the main theme of Tangs works?A.Social reality.B.Female dreams.C.Human emotions.D.Political environment.3.What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 4?A.The influence of Kunqu Opera on Tangs works.B.Tangs success in copying Shakespeares styles.C.The way Kunqu Opera became a symbol of Chinese culture.D.Tangs popularity for his poetic language and music.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 Portraits as Art According to a dictionary,portraiture is“a representation(描绘)of a person,especially of the face by drawing or painting alikeness.”However,this definition neglects the complexities of portraiture.Portraits are works of art that engage with ideas of identity rather than just a likeness.These concepts of identity involve social rank,gender,age,profession,character of the subject,etc.It is impossible to copy all the aspects of identity.Therefore,portraits reflect only certain qualities of subjects.Portrait art has also undergone significant shifts in artistic practice.The majority of portraits are the outcome of current artistic fashions and favored styles.Therefore,portrait art is an art category providing various engagement with social,psychological,and artistic practices and expectations.Since portraits are different from other art categories,they are worthy of separate study.During their production,portraits require the presence of a specific person,or an image of the individual.In many instances,the production of portraiture has required sittings,which result in interaction between the subject(s)and the artist throughout the creation of the work.In certain instances,portrait artists depended on a combination of different involvement with their subjects.If the sitter cant sit in the studio regularly,portraitists could use his or her photographs.InEurope,during the seventeenth and eighteenth century,the sitting time was sometimes decreased by focusing only on the head.Theoretically,portraitists could work from impressions or memories when creating a painting,but this rarely occurred according to documented records.Nonetheless,whether the work is based on model sittings,copying a photograph,or using memory,the process of painting a portrait is linked with the models attendance.Furthermore,portrait painting can be distinguished from other artistic categories by its connection with appearance,or likeness.As such,the art of portrait painting got a reputation for imitation instead of for artistic innovation.Based on Renaissance art theory,portraiture was related to the level of a mechanical exercise as opposed to a fine art.Michelangelos well-known protest against portraits is only one example.During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries,the attitude to portraiture was critical.Even so,artists from around the globe persisted in painting portraits despite their theoretical objections.Picasso,for example,became widely-known forcubist still-life painting(立体派静物画)early in his career,but some of his early experiments in this new style were his portraits of art dealers.8.What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us?A.The changing definition of portraiture reflects shifting attitudes to it.B.Most portraits reflect artistic fashions and favored styles when created.C.Portraiture is a more complex art form than is defined in a dictionary.D.Portrait art shouldnt be seen as a distinct art category for its complexity.9.Which of the following is a characteristic of portraiture mentioned in paragraph 2?A.Portraiture typically takes much less time than other art forms.B.Portraiture often requires frequent cooperation between artists.C.Portraits show models in a more accurate way than other art forms.D.Portraits generally involve interaction between subjects and artists.10.According to paragraph 2,during portraits production,artists _.A.based their work on the subjects attendance B.preferred models photographs to their presence C.were more willing to use impressions or memories D.reduced sitting time to concentrate on a sitters head 11.Picasso is chosen as an example by the author because he _.A.altered the way other artists felt about portrait art B.created portraits in spite of his objection to portrait art C.depended on portrait art to establish a higher reputation D.had fewer theoretical objections to portraitures than others D If youre looking for a reason to care about tree loss,this summers record-breaking heat waves might be it.Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit,according to arecent study.But tree cover in US cities is shrinking(缩减).A study published last year by the US Forest Service found that we lost 36 million trees annually from urban and rural communities over a five-year period.“If we continue on this path,cities will become warmer,more polluted and generally unhealthier for inhabitants,”said David Nowak,a senior US Forest Service scientist and co-author of the study.Nowak says there are many reasons why our tree cover is declining,including hurricanes,tornadoes,fires,insects and disease.But the one reason for tree loss that humans can control is sensible development.Nowak says there is a downside to trees too,such as pollen allergy(花粉过敏)or large tailing branches in storms,and people dont like sweeping leaves.But,he says,there are ways cities and counties can manage trees to help communities thrive(繁荣).Urban forests especially need our help to replace fallen trees.Unlike rural areas,it is very difficult for trees to repopulate themselves in a city environment with so much pavement and asphalt(沥青).“A lot of our native trees cant actually find a place to drop a seed so they can regenerate,”explains Greg Levine,co-executivedirector of Trees Atlanta.“Thats why the community has to go in and actually plant a tree because the areas just arent natural anymore.”Nowak says the first step is caring for the trees on your own property(财产).“We think we pay for our house,and sowe must maintain it.But because we dont pay for nature,we dont need to.And thats not necessarily true.”12.Why does the author mention“trees can lower summer daytime temperatures”?A.To tell the temperatures in summer are high.B.To explain the reason of tree loss.C.To tell trees are helpful.D.To introduce the topic.13.How can humans control tree loss according to Nowak?A.Develop cities in reasonable ways.B.Prevent fires form damaging trees.C.Improve climate to let trees grow.D.Decrease insects in cities.14.Why do forests in cities need our help?A.Because trees dont grow in a city environment.B.Because native trees dont drop seeds any more.C.Because trees in urban areas cant regenerate naturally.D.Because humans want to plant more trees.15.What is the purpose of this passage?A.Describe the importance of trees in cities.B.Appeal people to protect trees in their surroundings.C.Ask people to plant trees with the author.D.Show the number of trees in theUSis declining.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 Tips to create time richness If you feel that your sense of time has changed recently,you are not alone.A survey from Glassdoor found that 79 percent ofU.S.employees said they would prefer more time-related benefits over a pay rise._16_We can never get it back.Here are four tips to create time richness.Track your time Inany review of your financial(金融的)life,Job One is figuring out exactly where your cash is going._17_Write down how you are spending your days,down to the minute,and then take a hard look at the results.Probably,far too much time is being spent on unproductive periods like looking through anxiety-producing news._18_ You can fund more free time for yourself.For instance,you can pay others to clean your house.It will cost you money,but if you can afford it,the effect on your life happiness will be wildly immeasurable.Reshape your workday If your day is filled with time-consuming meetings,perhaps there are some you could skip.If your office reopens,perhaps you could ask for working from home a couple of days a week.Multiply those time savings over the course of a year._19_ Entertainment time matters The point of producing more time for yourself is not that you can spend it all playing games on your smart phone or staring at a TV screen._20_It is fine in moderation(适度)-but aim for more“active”entertainment that is proven to produce real happiness,like having meals with friends,volunteering,or exercising.A.Buy more time B.Measure your free time C.The same holds true for time.D.Time is our most valuable resource.E.How to spend your time counts a lot.F.That is typically“passive”entertainment G.You create vast amounts of space in your calendar.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 Yesterday afternoon I was in my studio working.I was chatting on the phone when something made me_21_.Out of the window,on the other side of the street,I saw my veryelderly neighbor kneeling（跪下）in the grass,his_22_beside him.Ive got to go,I said to my friend,think something is wrong.So I_23_downstairs,out my front door and_24_the street.He was taking a_25_,and he tripped（绊倒）on the pavement,the caregiver said.I cant_26_him on my own.My neighbor is a_27_man,so I ran back home and got my husband!Together we were able to get him_28_,but he couldnt walk._29_,a woman bicycled by and asked if we needed_30_!She got a lawn chair from my front porch and we got my neighbor_31_.After resting for a few_32_,we were able to help him_33_the house.I dont know what I would have done_34_you hadnt rushed over to help.I was all_35_his caregiver said.So heres what Ive been_36_since yesterday afternoon:Help your_37_.Look up from what you are doing,and look around for who you can help.It may not be as_38_as it was in this case,but theres always help you can_39_.You can give help to your neighbor across the street,or the person standing beside you.They are all your neighbors.Your_40_will be appreciated.21.A.look down B.look back C.look up D.look on 22.A.caregiver B.adviser C.assistant D.wife 23.A.climbed B.slid C.jumped D.ran 24.A.over B.across C.along D.through 25.A.ride B.walk C.bus D.taxi 26.A.catch B.comfort C.lift D.push 27.A.great B.large C.weak D.slim 28.A.standing B.speaking C.lying D.jogging 29.A.Strangely B.Luckily C.Surprisingly D.Hopefully 30.A.help B.care C.exercise D.credit 31.A.protected B.changed C.seated D.tracked 32.A.hours B.seconds C.minutes D.days 33.A.break into B.slip into C.check into D.get into 34.A.unless B.until C.though D.if 35.A.alone B.amazed C.awake D.annoyed 36.A.arguing about B.thinking about C.complaining about D.talking about 37.A.neighbor B.customer C.friend D.38.A.obvious B.important C.formal D.powerful 39.A.seek B.receive C.recommend D.offer 40.A.honesty B.wisdom C.kindness D.responsibility 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 education authority i