2021届中山市板芙镇第一中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案.pdf
2021 届中山市板芙镇第一中学高三英语下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 Theatre and film fans will be excited about whats on stage and on screen.THEATRE Take in a Broadway show at Mirvish Venues.The Grand Theatre hosts plays and musicals in London,Ontario.The building dates back to 1901 and starts a rare architectural feature.In the heart of Ontarios bread-basket,treat yourself to uniquely Canadian modern productions at the Blyth Festival in Goderich.Ontario becomes popular on the stage as theatre festivals.The Stratford Festival produces classic productions mainly on Shakespeare in Stratford.Works by Bernard Shaw,the founder of social realism in English literature enrich the stage at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake.FILM Expand your mind with great modem,independent film during the Reel Asian FilmFestival or visit the TIFF Bell Lightbox for exhibitions related to film and theatre.Making productions that dont reach half an hour by new filmmakers,the Breakthroughs Film Festival provides some of the most video movies.Five amazing programs feature films from across the globe during the Durham Region International Film Festival.One of the top film festivals in the world,the Toronto International Film Festival features everything from mainstream Hollywood productions to international cinema.COMEDY For a laugh,head to a comedy club.Absolute Comedy,Second City and Yuks Yuks all specialize in finding your funny bone.The Toronto Alliance for the Peforming Arts will keep you up to date on what s playing on Torontos stages;you can look through their“TOnight”for on-the-go performing arts tickets,reviews and searches on your mobile.1.Where should those preferring realistic dramas go?A.London.B.Stratford.C.Goderich.D.Niagara-on-the-Lake.2.What does the Breakthroughs Film Festival focus on?A.Short films.B.Films across the world.C.Modern films.D.Films by young directors.3.What might“TOnight”be?A.A comedy.B.An application.C.A guidebook.D.An organization.B Put your hand over your heart and sit very still.You may notice that the sound of your heartbeat is similar to the beat of a drum.Your heart starts beating before you are born and continues throughout your life.For this reason,the beating of a drum stands for the rhythm of life for many people around the world.InGhana,a country inAfrica,many schools use drums instead of bells to show the beginning and ending of class.Through the drum,the children ofGhanaalso learn about their history and culture.They hear old stories passed on through the music of the drum.The stories of the drum also teach children games,rules and lessons about behavior.For thousands of years inAfrica,drums have been used to tell stories of daily life and history.Drums told the coming of a king,the start of a war,or the birth of a child.They also allowed people to share messages.But how does a drum tell a story?InWest Africa,the most common drum used for communication is called a“talking drum”.By making higher orlower drum sounds,the drummer can make the drum“talk”.In many African languages,words go up and down in pitch(高音)when they are spoken,almost like a song.Depending on the pitch or tone(音调),the same sound can have many different meanings.For example,when spoken with two low tones,the African word“ilu”means“drum”.When spoken with one high and one low tone,“ilu”means“town”.Drum language works in the same way.Just as in spoken language,the word“ilu”has different meanings depending on how its drummed.When“ilu”is drummed with two beats using low tones,the word means“drum”.When“ilu”is drummed with two beats using one high and one low tone,it means“town”.Drummers create“words”to build ideas,sentences and stories.The next time you hear a song,listen for the heartbeat within the music.Can you hear the story of the drum?4.The first paragraph mainly tells us_.A.drums beat like our hearts B.drums have a long history C.drums are widely used in the world D.drums are important for many people worldwide 5.From the text,we learn that inGhanadrums_.A.are not as useful as before B.teach children a lot of things C.help bring the war to an end D.are used in class by teachers 6.The example of the African word“ilu”is used to show_.A.how a word can have different sounds B.how to speak African languages C.how a drum tells stories D.how to beat a drum 7.What would be the best title for the text?A.Know the history of the drum B.Listen to the story of the drum C.Beat the drum of life D.Love me,love my drum C I have a memory of being about five years old,picking up a beautiful grilled(烧烤的）cheese sandwich made for me by my hard working mother and turning it over to see that theother side was burned.Suddenly what I thought was the perfect sandwich was not so perfect.Mom had tried to hide that fact from me.There was no question;I ate it anyway without complaining.However,that moment has stuck in my mind for many years.Now,at the age of 43 as a mother of two children and as a biology professor where I am routinely the academic mother of hundreds of students every year,I find that I believe inThe Grilled Cheese Principle.Here is what I mean Making a grilled cheese sandwich is easy right?But when I think of how many burned grilled cheese sandwiches I have eaten,or I have made myself,I realize that most of the grilled cheese sandwiches I have known have had at least one burned side.The thing is that although it is a ly easy thing to make,I can also easily lose focus,and before long the sandwich is burned.For my mother,the first side was usually perfect and the second side got burned due to her being distracted.For me,I have tended to burn the first side,but then I more carefully monitor the second side.Either way,the grilled cheese sandwich suffers because it has not been given the attention it deserves So,I have learned that even the simplest task deserves my full attention.When I am multi-tasking,I am doing none of the tasks well.And when I allow myself to be distracted,I am not in the present moment not paying attention to the small details of living or enjoying the process So now,I believe the best way to make a perfect grilled cheese sandwich is to make only one at a time and give it my full attention.8.How did the writer react to the sandwich with burned side?A.She ate it with some complaints B.She showed no interest.C.She thought it was still perfect D.She was deeply impressed with it 9.What doesThe Grilled Cheese Principlemean?A.Even simple things deserve full attention B.Losing focus makes the sandwich burned C.Self-made sandwiches are always burned D.we should make only one sandwich at a time 10.Which of the following can we infer from the passage?A.Everything cannot be done well without full attention B.Moms always like to lie to kids when they have done something wrong C.We can lose focus more easily when we do easy things.D.Multi-tasking can be an obstacle to the achievement of tasks.11.What does the writer mainly want to tell us?A.Nothing is perfect B.Learn to appreciate the burned sandwiches C.Devote yourself to one thing at a time.D.Never do multi-tasks 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 Are You a Prisoner of Perfection?Do you struggle for a goal that is beyond your reach?_16_Are you setting yourself up for failure and shame when you cant achieve the unachievable?Understanding what drives perfectionismis the first step toward releasing this self-created anchor that keeps us stuck.Shame and fear are often the hidden drivers of perfectionism.We believe that if we can fashion a perfectly polished personality,flash our intelligence,and perfect our humour,then no one can hurt us with criticism and well win respect and approval._17_Politicians who display a desperate need to be right and refuse to acknowledge mistakes or uncertainty are often driven by a secret shame.They fear that showing vulnerability(弱点)will expose them to the accusation that theyre weak.They stick to a desire to be right,perfect,and polished,even when its obvious that the emperor has no clothes.Perfectionism keeps us leaning toward the future.Were constantly evaluating ourselves in order to do better._18_However,if we cant relax and enjoy lighter moments,then we become prisoners of our perfectionism.We get painfully self-conscious and take ourselves too seriously.Sadly,we deprive(剥夺)ourselves of the simple pleasure of enjoying the moment and being ourselves._19_We realize that failing at any enterprise doesnt mean that we are a failure.Without failures,well never learn from our mistakes;well never move forward in our lives.Those who succeed have made countless mistakes.The important thing is to learn from our error,forgive ourselves and move on.Being human,perfection is impossible._20_ Releasing ourselves from the desire to protect our image,were freed to sail gracefully through our successes and failuresand enjoy our precious life.A.Do you hold an idealized vision that is impossible to realize?B.A cure to perfectionism is to make room for our human shortcomings.C.Do you fear that others will be horrified by what you judge about yourself?D.The addiction to staying perfect protects us from any sign of being imperfect.E.Theres nothing wrong with wanting to do our best and self-correcting along the way.F.People who are addicted to perfection are often isolated,even if theyseem outgoing and popular.G.By accepting ourselves as we are and doing our best,we begin to rid the shame that drives perfectionism.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 Mr.Bean quickly shut the back door of the ambulance and started the engine.Inside were the_21_parents,Mr.and Mrs.Green.She was holding their baby daughter Sally.The little girl had_22_food stuck in her throat and could hardly breathe.Mr.Bean,_23_his siren(报警器),and started speeding towards the nearest hospital,fighting against_24_.The cars ahead of him pulled out of the way as he drove through the_25_street.From the back of the_26_the parents were shouting at him to_27_,since Sally had almost_28_breathing.In front of him he saw some traffic lights,with the red“STOP”light shining.Mr.Bean knew that he had no time to_29_,so he drove straight past the traffic lights,_30_his left and right as he did so.Coming towards him from his right was a taxi.The driver had the windows_31_,since the car was air-conditioned,and he was listening to the radio.He did not_32_the ambulance.The lights were green,so he drove straight_33_into the path of the ambulance.Mr.White tried to stop his ambulance but it was too late.It hit the taxi.Luckily,no one was hurt.Mr.Bean looked back to see_34_Sally was.He was astonished to see relief instead of_35_on the faces of the parents.“Look!“cried Mrs.Green.“She is_36_again.”“It must have been the_37_.”said Mr.Green.“It_38_the food out of her throat.”The babys color1 was turning to normal,and she was crying in a loud but healthy_39_.They were all joyful,and_40_forgot about the accident,the taxi,and the lines of cars all around them.21.A.worried B.angry C.happy D.surprised 22.A.any B.some C.none D.no 23.A.turned down B.turned on C.turned off D.turned up 24.A.police B.enemy C.lights D.time 25.A.empty B.deserted C.busy D.large 26.A.street B.car C.road D.ambulance 27.A.hurry B.continue C.ride D.drive 28.A.kept B.stopped C.prevented D.forbade 29.A.think B.look C.lose D.shout 30.A.looking to B.looking at C.looking for D.looking out 31.A.open B.clean C.closed D.down 32.A.hear B.see C.find D.notice 33.A.away B.on C.off D.out 34.A.who B.what C.where D.how 35.A.pleasure B.anger C.fear D.surprise 36.A.breathing B.crying C.smiling D.speaking 37.A.traffic B.policeman C.car D.crash 38.A.took B.picked C.knocked D.made 39.A.sound B.voice C.tone D.noise 40.A.immediately B.eventually C.hardly D.completely 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 Toys still hold the first place in the hearts of children,despite(尽 管)the popularity of digital_41._(equip).In fact,Mr.Potato Head and Play Doh are classic toys that rank the_42._(high)in history.Other toys such as teddy bears are still starring in American homes and continue to entertain kids after decades of familiarity.Board games have proven to be timeless,as well._43._you grew up in the 70s,80s,or 90s,families cant get enough of classic board games,some of_44._ranked in the top 30 of toys.They were played with by both parents and,later,their children.The survey_45._(carry)out by Mr.Potato Head showed that adults are still kids-at-heart who love playing with these toys.Kids are playing with their parents favorite childhood toys nowadays._46._(near)half of parents said their favorite childhood toy is still on the market.84%_47._(buy),or plan to buy
