2021届中山市小榄镇第一中学高三英语期中试题及答案.pdf

2021 届中山市小榄镇第一中学高三英语期中试题及答案 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 One day when I was 12,my mother gave me an order:I was to walk to the public library,and borrow at least one book for the summer.This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange problem inability to read.In the library,I found my way into the Childrens Room.I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random.The cover of a book caught my eye.It presented a picture of a beagle.I had recently had a beagle,the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child.He was my secret sharer,but one morning,he was gone,given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him.I never forgot my beagle.Without opening the bookAmos,the Beagle with a Plan,1 borrowed it from the library for the summer.Under the shade of a bush,I started to read about Amos.I read very,very slowly with difficulty.Though pages were turned slowly,I got the main idea of the story about a dog who,like mine,had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home.That dog was my dog,and I was the little boy in the book.At the end of the story,my mind continued the final scene of reunion,on and on,until my own lost dog and I were,in my mind,running together.My mothers call returned me to the real world.I suddenly realized something:I had read a book,and I had loved reading that book.I never told my mother about my“miraculous”experience that summer,but she saw a slow but remarkable improvement in my classroom performance during the next year.And years later,she was proud that her son had read thousands of books,was awarded a PhD in literature,and authored his own books,articles,poetry and fiction.The power of the words has held.1.The authors mother told him to borrow a book in order to _.A.let him spend a meaningful summer B.encourage him to do more walking C.help cure him of his reading problem D.make him learn more about weapons 2.The book caught the authors eye because .A.it reminded him of his own dog B.he found its title easy to understand C.it contained pretty pictures of animals D.he liked childrens stories very much 3.Which one could be the best title of the passage?A.Mums Strict Order.B.My Passion forReading.C.Reunion with My Beagle.D.The Charm of a Book.B Susan Scott,71,is glad that she didnt think about her age when she took up bodybuilding at the age of 59.“I reinvent myself every ten years.I started my 60s as a bodybuilderand now Im beginning my 70s as a writer,”she said.“People usually limit themselves by age,and its discouraging.With age,I remain young at heart.”Dr Susan started bodybuilding at an age when most are considering retirement though she was an athlete from an early age.As a child in Venezuela,she took to gymnastics and later graduated with a physical education degree.Then she obtained a masters degree in education and later a Ph.D.in Adult Personal Development.She taught at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School in Cambridge,Massachusetts,for 16 years,while raising two daughters.“I started bodybuilding when I met Steve Pfiester,a gym guy who practiced yoga.He invited me to his gym and offered to train me.I started in January and in June he took me to my first competition in Bradenton,Florida,”she recalled.Dr Susans photos show that she has devoted long hours to taking care of her body.But she also develops her mind and spirit.On any given day,she gets up at 3 am to read books.At 4:30 am shes out to walk three miles and run another three.This is followed by yoga and a swim at the beach while the sun rises.After writing her journal and working on her book between 8 and 10 am,she hits the gym for at least two hours.“I dont lose track of time,”she said.Dr Susans war on ageism has rubbed off on her two daughters,both in their early thirties.“They both take care of their bodies and minds.If you give them a good foundation as a parent,you know that they will always come back to their roots.I tried to remind myself of that during their difficult teen years.”4.Whats Dr Susans opinion on age?A.Age cannot be hidden.B.Age is a state of mind.C.Every age has its pains and sorrows.D.Old age is not suitable for further study.5.What made Dr Susan start bodybuilding?A.The need of her job.B.Her youthful dream.C.Steve Pfiesters influence.D.Her daughters encouragement.6.Which of the following best describes Dr Susans morning schedule?A.Dull.B.Tight.C.Flexible.D.Controversial.7.What can be inferred about Dr Susan from the last paragraph?A.She will set up a fitness foundation.B.She will soon return to retirement.C.She often thinks of her teenage years.D.She sets an example to her daughters.C Improvements to energy efficiency,such as LED lights,are seen by many authorities as a top priority for cutting carbon emissions.Yet a growing body of research suggests that arebound effect could wipe out more than half of the savings from energy efficiency improvements,making the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change even harder to hit.A team led by Paul Brockway at the University of Leeds,UK,looked at the existing 33 studies on the impact of the rebound effect.First comes the direct rebound:for instance,when someone buys a more efficient car,they may take advantage of that by driving it further.Then comes the indirect rebound:fuel savings leave the owner with more money to spend elsewhere in the economy,consuming energy.Although the 33 studies used different methods to model the rebound effect,they produced very consistent estimates of its impact,leading the team to conclude that the effect wipes out,on average,63 percent of the anticipated energy savings.“Were not saying energy efficiency doesnt work.What were saying is rebound needs to be taken more seriously,”says Brockway.The idea that increased efficiency may not deliver the hopedfor savingsdates back to the Jevons paradox(悖论),named after the economist William Stanley Jevons,who,in 1865,observed that more efficient coal use led to more demand for coal.If the rebound effect does prove to be as big as suggested,it means future global energy demand will be higher than expected and the world will need far more wind and solar power and carboncapture technology than is currently being planned for.But that doesnt mean nothing can be done to limit the rebound effect.One answer is to double down on energy efficiency and do twice as much to achieve the same effect.8.Which of the following is a rebound effect?A.A man uses LED lights to cut carbon emissions.B.A company uses coal more efficiently to reduce waste.C.A family saves money by using energysaving devices.D.A lady spends savings from her fuel efficient car on more clothes.9.How did Paul Brockways team carry out their research?A.By interviewing economists.B.By analyzing former studies.C.By modeling the rebound effect.D.By debating about the Jevons paradox.10.What would Paul Brockway probably agree with?A.Authorities should dismiss energy efficiency.B.Worldwide efforts to preserve energy are in vain.C.The rebound effect helps protect the environment.D.More attention should be paid to the rebound effect.11.Whats the authors attitude towards limiting the rebound effect?A.Positive.B.Pessimistic.C.Doubtful.D.Disapproving.D Hundreds of millions of people watched on television on July 20,1969,when American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon.Back then,businesses sold many products connected to the event and many such products are now on sales again in celebration of the moon landings 50th anniversary.A limited number of Omegas gold Speedmaster watches the same kind that Buzz Aldrin wore on the moon will be sold at$34,600.Omega Speedmaster watches have been an important part of space travel since NASA chose them for its moon landing in 1965.Other watches had failed required tests.Omega gave its gold Speedmasters to the astronauts at a dinner in 1969 before the landing.Another less costly type of silver Speedmasters will be sold at$9,650.It carries a picture of Aldrin stepping down from the moon lander.Something for children-as well as adults is the NASA Apollo 11 moon lander set.Made by Lego,it is a group of small pieces to put together to make a model of the moon lander.Other things for sale include the anti-gravity Fisher Space Pens,developed just for the Apollo 11 mission.They work even when writing upside down.Now Fisher Space Pen Company has a limited-edition pen for sale at anout-of this-worldprice:$700,with real material from the Apollo 11 spacecraft.Back in 1969,companies were quick to show their Apollo 11 connections with media and advertisements.The food company Stouffers made sure consumers knew it provided food for Apollo 11 astronauts once they returned to Earth.It started the ad campaign“Everybody whos been to the moon is eating Stouffers”.Fifty years later,the company is celebrating with a media campaign to share some recipes from 1969.Marketing experts David Meerman Scott says,“Since 1972,weve gone around and around the earth many times,and it is not interesting to people any more.Im not sure whether they can accept such crazy prices.Now NASA has had plans to go to Mars in the 2030s and marketing efforts for a NASA Mars mission should be in development.”12.What can we learn about the gold Speedmaster watch?A.It will be sold at$34,600.B.NASA bought itats9,650.C.It has Aldrins picture inside.D.It was chosen by NASA in 1969.13.What does the underlined word“out-of-this-world”in paragraph 4 mean?A.Extremely fair.B.Surprisingly high.C.Really low.D.Truly worthwhile.14.What does David Meerman Scott mean?A.It is a waste of money to go around and around the moon.B.People will be interested in the products connected to Apollo.C.Since 1972,governments have lost interest in moon explorations.D.The event of going to Mars will be another good chance to advertise.15.What is the authors main purpose in writing the text?A.To show how to design the best advertisement.B.To forecast the sales of the products in the text.C.To introduce some of the products connected to Apollo 11.D.To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.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 for Keeping Awake in Class If youwant to keep awake during class,sleep the night before your class.Students who doze(打瞌睡)in class often missed sleep the night before.Getting enough sleep is your first line of defense when it comes to staying awake in class._16_For most people,eight hours of sleep is enough to get through the day,but your body may require more._17_This will train your body to know when it needs to be asleep and when it is time to wake up.Allow yourself time to relax before heading to bed by putting away your phone,homework,and other things that keep your mind active.Getting enough high-quality sleep can help you.Another way is to take a shower before class._18_The warm water from your shower raises your body temperature.This also increases your heart rate so your blood travels around your body faster.Finally,it helps deliver oxygen to your important organs so your body can work at the best level of efficiency._19_When your body is exposed to cold water,your blood will flow at a higher pressure,meaning that your circulation(循环)is even further increased.The cold water will also help wake you up because it will shock your body,forcing you to breathe more deeply._20_And thus you will be more mentally sharp.A.Having a warm meal also works.B.This will increase your oxygen intake.C.Perform a series of movements before sleep.D.This helps you feel refreshed and awakens your senses.E.For some extra energy,finish your shower with cold water.F.Make sure to get some shut-eye if you have a class the next day.G.Keep a regular sleep schedule by going to bed at the same time each night.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 Once my dad and I had a very big_21_in a late evening when my mother was away.We were both very angry and said something_22_,and in the end I said,“Im leaving.”And he said with_23_,“Good.The sooner,the better.”I_24_a few things in the suitcase and closed the_25_behind me,but I didnt know where to go.After walking aimlessly,I stopped at a local_26_.A few_27_later,my phone rang.It was my mom calling.She said,“Mary.Where are you?Dad said he_28_you.”“How can he say that?Ive been away for nearly half an hour,_29_he didnt call.”I said with annoyance.My anger returned and I remembered all the_30_words hed shouted to me.“Listen,mom.You can tell Dad that Im_31_.Tomorrow Ill_32_you.”I said and hung up.I walked around the supermarket,trying to get my thoughts together.By the time I paid for my things,it had been much later than I used to be out alone.When I_33_the supermarket,I_34_a large piece of white paper.On the piece of white paper were these words,“Please come home!I_35_you and Im worried about you!”Then a car pulled up beside me.Hanging out of the window was my dad.Beside him,smiling gently,sat my_36_.And thats when I started laughing.I laughed so hard that I_37_.Despite my best efforts to run away from_38_,my father_39_managed to track me down.I couldnt leave nowwith him_40_there with caring eyes.21.A.dream B.argument C.journey D.plan 22.A.important B.terrible C.boring D.interesting 23.A.anger B.smile C.patience D.peace 24.A.looked for B.put up C.paid for D.packed up 25.A.box B.book C.door D.window 26.A.supermarket B.hospital C.office D.hotel 27.A.minutes B.hours C.months D.years 28.A.recognised B.looked after C.believed D.cared about 29.A.so B.or C.but D.if 30.A.difficult B.unpleasant C.impolite D.serious 31.A.fine B.clever C.healthy D.generous 32.A.love B.ask C.call D.find 33.A.attacked B.organized C.left D.moved 34.A.wrote B.noticed C.designed D.printed 35.A.forget B.hate C.support D.miss 36.A.mom B.teacher C.classmate D.boss 37.A.agreed B.cried C.thought D.succeeded 38.A.company B.club C.home D.school 39.A.hardly B.gradually C.calmly D.finally 40.A.sleeping B.running C.walking D.sitting 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 Mothers Day is a holiday for mothers.And on this day,mothers dont work.It is_41._the second Sunday in May._42._(be)popular,Mothers Day is celebrated in the United States,England,Sweden,India,Mexico and some other_43._(country).Little by little,it becomes_44._(wide)celebrated.On the day,many people send presents of love to their mothers.Those_45._mothers are still living often wear a pink or red rose or carnation,_46._those whose mothers are_47._(die)wear a white one.The idea of a day for mothers was first_48._(give)by Miss Anna Jarvis ofPhiladelphia.The_49._(celebrate)of the first American Mothers Day was held inPhiladelphiaon May 10,1908.Soon_50._holiday became popular around the country and the world.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.We middle school students have had many tests or exam.We have achieved success and