2021届临川二中高三英语期中试题及答案解析.pdf

2021 届临川二中高三英语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 Looking to the future,we are now focusing on next years tours.We are not presently taking bookings,but if a specific tour lifts your spirits,why not mark your interest and we will contact you when the time is right.Japan October 2021 A centre for technology with natural beauty,Japan is a must-see destination for science and nature lovers.Join us on a special journey across the country during its fantastic autumn to see its amazing landscapes,visit leading scientific institutions and experience robotics and AI.Antarctica April to September 2021 Join us aboard the Magellan Explorer for an exciting adventure to South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula,exploring the worlds largest ocean reserve and best ocean ecosystem.Follow in the footstepsof the great scientists while marveling（惊叹）at icebergs,ancient glaciers and ice flies onto volcanic beaches.Italy March and June 2021 Encounter the great scientific minds and discoveries of the Renaissance on a cultural adventure across two of its cities,Florence and Bologna.Enjoy beautiful surroundings as you take in the wonderful collections,buildings and churches that demonstrate the period across architecture and paintings.Czech Republic May and July 2021 Discover the legacy（遗产）of Kepler and Brahe in Prague,a city where astronomy,maths,medicine and architecture connect.Kepler became the father of modern astronomy supported by the observational data from Brahe.1.What can travelers do in Japan?A.Experience space travel.B.Enjoy its spring landscape.C.Visit its scientific institutions.D.Learn about its traditional culture.2.Which of the following can you choose if you are free in August?A.Japan.B.Italy.C.Antarctica.D.Czech Republic.3.What do Italy and Czech Republic havein common?A.Astronomy.B.Architecture.C.Paintings.D.Medicine.B Jack was 11 months old in the spring of 2015 when his parents,Erika and Christopher,recognized his development was not progressing as it should.The feeling was familiar to the couple.Just a few months earlier,Jacks brother Chase,who is 16 months older,had been diagnosed with autism(自闭症)after he did not reach motion and language standards as expected.Jacks behaviors were similarly delayed,and his parents moved quickly to seek help.Today,Jack is 5 he celebrated his birthday on May 13 and he can speak in full sentences and read.After two years at a preschool that specializes in services for children with developmental disabilities,he will start kindergarten in theSmithtownschool district in September.“Our familys experience is a good example of the power and effectiveness of early intervention.The services our boys have received made all the difference,”the parents said.According to scientists,autism can be detected at 18 months or younger,and by age 2 a diagnosis can be considered“very reliable.”The parents said they were happy with Chases success at the learning center,but still had concerns for Jack because he was not speaking.Developing social and communication skills can be among the greatest challenge for individuals with autism,even if they are able to say a few words early on.“We didnt know if he was ever going to talk,”Erika said.“That was my biggest fear.We just didnt know.”Looking ahead,the parents are cautiously optimistic about Jacks next educational move.He doesnt handle change well,they said,and he likes to know his routine.Still,they expressed confidence that his time at the learning center has given him the skills he needs to be successful.4.How did Jacks parents know he suffered from autism?A.They found the baby clever.B.They judged by their experience.C.They found he didnt develop.D.They checked on him in the hospital.5.What did the parents think of the early intervention?A.It made no difference to the babies.B.It benefitted the babies greatly.C.It got their babies more disabled.D.It helped their babies speak fluently.6.What can we learn from the third paragraph?A.Autism can be confirmed at 18 months old.B.Jacks parents were confident about his motor skills.C.Chases parents were doubtful about his development D.Jacks parents worried about his language skills most.7.What is the text mainly talking about?A.Autism can be curedif parents take actions early.B.Parents should be confident about their childrens future.C.Early intervention in autism could improve childrens life.D.Communication skills should be developed as early as possible.C Scott and Daniel Harry are enjoying everyday tasks like shopping and washing for the first time following their move to an accommodation(住宿)support house in Kurwongbah,north of Brisbane last year.Disability Services Queenslands Strengthening Non-Government Organisations project provided an accommodation support model that would enable residents(居住者)like Daniel and Scott to live more independently.The house is just one of many accommodation support services funded(资助)through the project.The five-bedroom house provides 24-hour care for up to four individuals with complex needs,including medical support.Care and staffing levels are varied and flexible,depending on each residents requirements.Scott and Daniel,who have a severe form of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy,require 24-hour support in all activities of daily living.Before they moved to the house,they lived with their family.Scott says living at home was difficult as it placed a physical and emotional strain(负担)on their parents who had to wake them several times each night to reposition them or place them on breathing machines.“We were heavyhearted,”says Scott,who is planning to write a book about his life experiences.“But our parents now have a lot moretime for themselves.We now manage ourselves on a day-to-day basis.”Daniel is an enthusiastic gardener,taking care of his own vegetable garden.The men share the house with one other young man,and they go to rugby league games,meeting up with friends.Leeding Care Australia provides the care service at Kurwongbah.Manager Lee Garniss says setting up the facilities(设施)has not been without its challenges.“It is an unconventional model of care,”Lee says.“The home is Scott and Daniels home,however it is also a workplace for their support staff.Balancing these two requirements has been a challenge for all.”“We have experienced a bit of a learning phase over the last twelve months.However,by working as a team we try our best to meet the needs of both residents and staff and I think we have achieved the right balance.”8.What do we know about the house Scott and Daniel live in now?A.It was built by their parents.B.It can accommodate four residents.C.It belongs to a governmental project.D.Its located in the center of Brisbane.9.Why did Scott and Daniels parents wake up frequently at night?A.To help them do exercise.B.They were making a lot of noise.C.To check on their breathing.D.They were under emotional pressure.10.How did Scott feel while living with his parents?A.A bit guilty.B.Quite happy.C.Very proud.D.Slightly angry.11.What was a challenge while setting up the facilities?A.Lack of fund.B.No workplace.C.Inexperienced staff members.D.Satisfying both staff and residents needs.D Dragon boating is a team sport that has its root in ancient China.The boats are decorated with a dragon head and tail.In recent years cancer survivor groups have got involved in the sport to help make friends and help rebuild their lives.On a recent Saturday morning,a group of 20 women were on a boat in the Anacostia River in Washington DC.They moved their paddles(船桨)in rhythm to the call of a coach.The women belong to the dragon boat team GoPink!DC,which trains weekly.It also races against other breast cancer survivor teams in dragon boat festivals.As a result,GoPink!DC won medals in this Washington dragon boat festival.Lydia Collins joined five years ago after finding out she had breast cancer.“I was diagnosed with breast cancer.I was demoralized because of my illness-I lost all interest in life and wouldnt even get out of bed to eat.But now I love the team spirit.I just love everything about it.It is like a floating support group on the water.”The paddles are breast cancer survivors and their supporters.Annette Rothemel helped establish(建立)the group in 2006.She is a researcher with the National Institutes of Health as well as a breast cancer survivor.“It is sort of an easy entry sport because on the same boat people at different levels can be doing the same sport.”But Ms Rothemel saysdragon boating can be physically demanding,especially for someone who is sick and getting treatment for cancer.“Its hard but I think you have to challenge yourself in life.This is something I look forward to.I get to be out here with my sisters and supporters that understand what Im going through and help motivate me.So it makes me stronger and it makes me feel better,”another cancer survivor Rhonda Hartzel said.Annette Rothemel says the cancer survivors feel a sense of sisterhood and share good times when they paddle together.She says both feelings are treasured by the team.12.What do the underline wordsdemoralizedIn para.3 probably mean?A.depressed B.anxious C.astonished D.awkward 13.What can we know about Lydia Collims from the text?A.she helps establish Go Pink!DC B.she tries to find a cure for the cancer C.she benefits from the dragon boat race D.she gives up hope because of her illness 14.How can the dragon boat race help the cancer survivors A.forget their tough experiences B.recover physically and mentally C.get rid of the pains of their cancer D.enjoy their rest life without sufferings 15.What does the text tell us about Annette Rothemel?A.she is an expert in studying the cause of the cancer B.she helps the cancer survivors in financial difficulties C.she believes there is a healthful result from the dragon boat race D.she thinks it unwise for the patient to join in the dragon boat race 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 Choosing the Right Path to Be a“Better”Person Life is a constant exercise in self-improvementIn the rush to achieve，the idea of being“better”can become lost sometimesYou may always wonder how to improve yourself and fulfill your dreams in an easier way_16_ Explore your talents Everybody has some outstanding skills or interestsSo its often necessary to be patient and try many things before you find one that suits you _17_For example，people loving adventure may not be interested in the quiet chess club，but someone who enjoys other quiet activities might beDetermining who you enjoy being around may help you know what you11 enjoy _18_ No matter how much money you makeyou will not be happy ifyou spend your entire life doing something you hateIts important to at least devote some of your time to what makes you happy If youre particularly unhappy at your job，consider why _19_If you feel your job isnt meaningful，or isnt in line with your values，consider finding another job Experience something new Research has shown that when were in our comfort zone，we arent as productive as we are when we step just beyond it _20_ Because of that，we may react slowly to our own positive experiences and interactions with others，even when those are little scaryDoing so can help you achieve more A.Do what you love B.Here are some tips for you C.Register in a class youre interested in D.Humans adapt very quickly to positive events E.Its possible that some changes may change your feeling F.Similar types of people may be attracted to the same activities G.Try not to allow yourself to focus so much on a certain aspect of your life 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“Look down,Lisa,”my father said gently.“There is more than one way to the square.Life is like that.If you cant get to the place where you want to go by one road,_21_another.”In the years that followed,I often remembered the words my father_22_me.I know where I wanted to go in life.I wanted to be a fashion_23_.And on the way to my first small success I found the road blocked.What could I do?Accept the roadblocks and fail?Or use imagination and intelligence to find another road to my_24_.I came to Paris,the center of the world of_25_,with my works.But none of the famous fashion designers seemed interested in buying them.Then one day I met a friend_26_a very beautiful sweater.The sweater was simple in color1,but it had a(n)_27_knitting(编织)way.I suddenly_28_a design knitted into such a sweater.I_29_a clear black and white butterfly picture and took it to Mrs.Vidian.She_30_it into a sweater.The result,I thought,was_31_.Then came the test.I_32_the sweater to a party which people in the fashion business would attend.To my joy,the sweater was_33_.In fact,the representative(代表)of a large New York store wanted 40 sweaters to be_34_in two weeks.I accepted the_35_and walked out on a cloud of_36_.My cloud_37_,however,when I stood in front of Mrs.Vidian.“But it took me almost a week to knit that sweater,”she said.“Forty sweaters in two weeks?It is_38_.”I was so close to success and then to be blocked!_39_,I walked away.All at once,it hit me that there must be_40_way.This knitting way did take special skill,but surely there must be someone else in Paris who knew how to do it.Luckily,I made it before the deadline.21.A.quit B.try C.ask D.lead 22.A.devoted B.begged C.taught D.invested 23.A.reporter B.partner C.lawyer D.designer 24.A.journey B.goal C.apartment D.stage 25.A.fashion B.finance C.jewellery D.wildlife 26.A.on B.by C.in D.over 27.A.unusual B.brief C.ancient D.regular 28.A.borrowed B.pictured C.reflected D.solved 29.A.mixed B.cultivated C.spotted D.drew 30.A.dressed B.focused C.knitted D.took 31.A.wonderful B.puzzling C.slight D.terrible 32.A.impressed B.wore C.mastered D.permitted 33.A.criticized B.kept C.noticed D.overlooked 34.A.ready B.popular C.curious D.worthwhile 35.A.pressure B.bargain C.material D.order 36.A.anger B.sadness C.disappointment D.happiness 37.A.poured B.enhanced C.disappeared D.exposed 38.A.likely B.positive C.alike D.impossible 39.A.Typically B.Sadly C.Excitedly D.Mentally 40.A.another B.no C.others D.many 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 populatio