2021届枣庄市第四十一中学高三英语上学期期中试题及参考答案.pdf

2021 届枣庄市第四十一中学高三英语上学期期中试题及参考答案 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 If you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记)that will educate you,comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day,read on.“Pride and Prejudice”by Jane Austen A classic thatnever gets old.Set in ruralEnglandin the early 19th century,this tale centers around the Bennet family,a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match.Austens story focuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame,and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.“Women in Science:50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the WorldWomen in Science:50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World”by Rachel Ignotofsky It is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology,science,engineering and mathematics,from present day all the way back to 360 AD.“Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls”by Elena Favilli It tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day.With color1 portraits and biographies that are short and sweet,this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.“Becoming”by Michelle Obama We wouldnt be able to write this list without including Michelle Obamas memoir.“Becoming”has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood,family,motherhood,her own FLOTUS impact,the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now.And of course she writes all about meeting her husband and the many unique challenges they faced too.1.What didthe Bennetsintend to do?A.To marry their daughters to rich men.B.To lessen pressure on their daughters.C.To help their daughters marry for true love.D.To make their daughters financially independent.2.Whose book will attract a teen interested in science?A.Jane Austens.B.Rachel Ignotofskys.C.Elena Favillis.D.Michelle Obamas.3.What do the four books have in common?A.They are all classics.B.They are all biographies.C.They are all related to the female.D.They are all about heroes.B Disease-carrying mosquitoes can spread diseases without affecting themselves.Nearly 700 million people get a mosquito-borne illness each year,which results in over one million deaths.Humans experience continuous pressures from disease-carrying mosquitoes in many parts of the world,so we have to find ways to fight against those insects because they keep getting scarier.Even though DEET remains the most commonly used,and most powerful,mosquito repellent ever developed,scientists are actively pursuing effective products based entirely on plant oils.While DEET is an effective contact repellent,many people dislike the oily feel and smell on their skin,and sometimes some people are sensitive to it.Consumers are always interested in alternatives to DEET and other synthetic repellents,so there are numerous natural repellents on the market.In his lab atIowaStateUniversity,Dr.Joel Coats and his team have successfully tested these repellents against three species of dangerous mosquitoes.The first group of the new repellents act through the air.These chemicals have a vapor action that provides protection,and they are called“spatial”repellents,since they act through space.These are potentially most useful in backyards,parks,and houses.The other group are the classic ones that stop insects from standing on a treated surface,such as human skin,clothing or tents;collaborators at the USDA-ARS and BioGents have conducted testing with humans to confirm the effectiveness and identify the very best ones.The new repellents were designed and made from the natural materials in plant essential oils.They maintain many of the advantages of the natural repellents:They are fully biodegradable,with no ecological concerns or environmental wastes,and generally considered safe like the thousands of types of plant essential oils used in the flavor and perfume industries.However,thorough testing will be conducted to determine if they are truly non-poisonous because there is still no enough evidence.4.What does the author mainly want to show in paragraph 1?A.The way mosquitoes spread disease.B.The high death rate of mosquito-borne illness.C.The difficulty of fighting disease-carrying mosquitoes.D.The urgency of finding tools to fight against mosquitoes.5.What is a disadvantage of DEET?A.It wont be effective for long.B.It cant be applied universally.C.It causes discomfort to the users.D.It greatly harms peoples health.6.What can we learn about the second group of the new repellents?A.They can kill mosquitoes indirectly.B.They are mainly used in the open air.C.They are more effective on human skin.D.They can prevent mosquitoes from contacting users.7.Whats the authors attitude to the new repellents?A.Subjective.B.Objective.C.Doubtful.D.Disapproving.C The headmaster of a primary school showed on television to support her idea that parents should“dress appropriately in daywear”when they drop off and pick up their kids from school.Kate Chisholm,head teacher atSkerneParkAcademyin Darlington,theU.K.,sent a letter home asking parents to set a better example for their children.“I have noticed there has been an increasing tendency for parents to drop off and pick up their kids from school while still wearing their pajamas(睡衣),”Chisholm wrote.“Could I please ask that when you are sending your children,you take the time to dress appropriately in daywear that is suitable for the weather conditions?”Kate Chisholm wants parents at her school to dress nicer.She appeared on British television station ITV to further explain her decision,saying she had started noticing the pajama trend had been picked up by“30 or 40”parents at school.Despite her determination to make school a nicer place to be,Chisholm admits that she cant demand that parents dress up-such as Karen Routh,49,who wore pajamas to drop off her 8-ycar-old daughter Holly,because she was running late and didnt feel well.“I imagine there might be some people who keep up wearing pajamas for the next six months to prove a point,”Chisholm said.“I cant force people to get dressed but I will keep sending letters home in the hope that they decide to put on a pair of jeans.”Wearing pajamas in public has also become a hot issue for some schools and States in theU.S.In 2015,aFloridaschool board member insisted on a dress rule for parents who showed up in the school in sleepwear.8.The headmaster asks parents to pay attention to _.A.the way they dress B.the relations with teachers C.the way they treat their kids D.the clothes they buy for their kids 9.How does Chisholm try to change this situation?A.Asking kids to set examples.B.Keeping them out of school.C.Sending letters to persuade them.D.Forcing them to change by laws.10.Why did Kate Chisholm appear on ITV?A.She wanted to force Karen to dress properly.B.Parents spent less time on their clothes.C.She wanted to explain her decision about the parents dress.D.She wanted to tell us more and more parents wear pajamas to school.11.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that _.A.strict laws should be passed to stop pajamas B.aFloridaschool will force parents to wear jeans C.people wearing pajamas in public will be punished D.more and more people are concerned about dressing properly in public D Yu Chenrui,29,is a maker of automata(机关人偶)in Chengdu,Sichuan province.Automata are built to look like humans or animals and give the illusion(错觉)of being able to move ontheir own,“The art form amazes me,because it combines various skills,from storytelling to mechanics,and the pieces are built with a sense of humor,”Yu says.His creations have caught the attention of well-known artists and his fancy pieces of art have attracted collectors worldwide.Interested in handcrafts as a boy,Yu first encountered automata designed by Japanese artist Kazuaki at an exhibition in 2015 when he studied at the Communication University of China in Beijing.“It was like meeting a like-minded friend,”Yu says,recalling the moment.As an art and design major,he began to learn the craft by himself and,with the support of his tutor,he kept studying and examining automata in school.When he graduated in 2016,Yu landed a job at an advertising agency in Beijing.He stayed on at the company for three years because,at that time,he was not sure that he could make a living out of his hobby.While working as a designer Yu kept exploring and advancing his skills in wood carving and mechanics.Eventually,despite the jobs good salary,it was not enough to make up for not following his true passion.Finally,in 2018,Yu quit his job and returned to Chengdu to open his automata workshop.To keep himself occupied while running his workshop,he planted blueberries,raspberries and cherries.He watered,weeded and added fertilizer(肥料)every day.“Daily routines helped me calm down and inspire my creativity,which resulted in an automaton called To Observe the Autumn,”Yu says.Over time,Yus reputation grew and his business flourished(兴旺).Many of Yus creations are built with a dash of wisdom,a sprinkle of humor and are inspired by observations of real life.Yu knows that there are many more creative ideas waiting to be expressed.“It feels quite good to be fully devoted to automata creation and I am still searching for myself.”12.What can we learn from the first paragraph?A.Yu is equipped with various skills.B.Yu is a person full of sense of humor.C Yu is now gaining recognition worldwide.D.Yu is following the latest trend in handcraft.13.Why did Yu quit his job in Beijing?A.He couldnt make a living out of it.B.He wanted to pursue his own dream.C.He missed his family in Chengdu.D.He thought he had a lot experience.14.According to Yu,what contributes to his creativity as an automata artist?A.The fruits he grows.B.Success of his business.C.His devotion to the job.D.Observation from daily life.15.Which of the following can best describe Yus story?A.There is no end to learning.B.Great hopes make great man.C.Actions speak louder than words.D.Experience is the mother of wisdom.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 How to stay safe when an earthquake happens What should you do when an earthquakecomes about unexpectedly?Here are some tips for you.When walking outside _16_Signs,broken windows,tools,building materials and so on are all probably come down to you from overhead.Protect your head with your bag or coat and keep at a distancefrom tall buildings.Stone walls and pillars can also fall down and are probably dangerous.When driving a car Firmly hold the steering wheel（方向盘）,gradually reduce speed,park your car on the side of the road,and stop the engine._17_If you need to evacuate（撤出）,leave your keys,keep the door unlocked,and walk away with your car documents and valuables.When underground or in a subway The shaking you feel when you are underground is about half of what you would experience over ground._18_Calmly evacuate,following instructions from shop clerks and subway staff.When in a high-rise building _19_Immediately leave the elevator.If you get trapped in the elevator,use the fixed telephone to get in touch with someone outside and wait for rescue.When you evacuate from buildings,never use elevators,listen to announcements and use the stairs to leave the building.When near the ocean Head for higher ground and carefully listen to tsunami（海啸）information.Do not go near the ocean until tsunami warnings have been cleared._20_ A.Dont be buried in ruins.B.Be careful about falling objects.C.Dont even think about going to watch tsunamis!D.Pay attention to the different signs of an earthquake.E.Additionally,underground areas are safer than high-rise buildings.F.Listen to information on the radio and find out what is happening.G.Elevators with earthquake sensors will stop at the nearest floor.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 Our families lived more than 450 miles away,so a few weeks before Thanksgiving one year,my husband and I decided to invite a guest over_21_the holiday.I called a senior center in theDallasarea and they_22_Ilse,a woman I imagined would be quiet and good-natured.When seeing her,I was wrong.Ilse was a stubborn 78-year-old lady,who favored spending time at the center_23_she had her own apartment.By the end of the Thanksgiving evening,we felt as if she were an old friend.Two weeks later,I invited her to lunch.The more time I spent with Ilse,the more she became like my grandma,always full of energy.Since I was the only one left in her life,I felt_24_for her.I soon became her personal Uber driver(minus the fee),and also helped her hire a_25_.As the days went on,Ilse seemed more disconnected than before.Late one afternoon,she called from the emergency room to tell me she had_26_over her coffee table.After I got there,the doctor_27_she had suffered a mild stroke(中风).During the next few days,I_28_by her apartment,sadly finding that she was so weak.And she was no longer the_29_Ilse I knew.At the end of the week,I received an early-morning call from her caregiver.“Please come over now,”her voicematter-of-fact.“Shes passed away.”But I was too shocked to cry.The morning after Ilses death,I pulled her_30_out of my file cabinet.Ilse had_31_I take a copy of it a year earlier.I read through it and_32_when I saw my name.She had left me$50,000.I didnt_33_her saying anything about that._34_,I would have insisted she donate the money to charity or give it to a friend she had known longer.Ilse was a friend Id helped out of loyalty and_35_,not with the expectation of being paid.I opened an account in her honor.Over the next 20 years,Ilses_36_grew and gave me the opportunity to_37_funds in her name to a cause she cared about deeply:children.Various families and charities_38_from her donations.It is beyond my expectation that a_39_Id taken years before when I placed a call to the senior center and meet Ilse made my life richer and made me have a new understanding of_40_.21.A.after B.for C.by D.of 22.A.believed B.begged C.observed D.suggested 23.A.unless B.because C.though D.if 24.A.responsible B.grateful C.pitiful D.happy 25.A.teacher B.caregiver C.doctor D.guide 26.A.talked B.looked C.came D.tripped 27.A.ensured B.confirmed C.warned D.reminded 28.A.drove B.walked C.dropped D.slipped 29.A.energetic B.outgoing C.generous D.determined 30.A.photo B.will C.book D.report 31.A.insisted B.ordered C.recommended D.proposed 32.A.questioned B.relieved C.explained D.stopped 33.A.mind B.imagine C.remember D.consider 34.A.Otherwise B.Therefore C.However D.Instead 35.A.courage B.ability C.respect D.ambition 36.A.gift B.desire C.need D.idea 37.A.return B.lend C.sell D.provide