2021届昆明市西山区实验中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及参考答案.pdf

2021 届昆明市西山区实验中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及参考答案 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 No one knows when the first printing press was invented or who invented it.but the oldest known printed text originated in China during the first millennium(千年)AD.The Diamond Sutra(金刚经),a Buddhist book from Dunhuang,China during the Tang Dynasty,is said to be the oldest known printed book.The Diamond Sutrawas created with a method known as block printing(雕版印刷),which used boards of hand-carved wood blocks in reverse.It was said that the moveable type was developed by Bi Sheng.He was fromYingshan,Hubei,China,living from 970 to 1051 AD.His method replaced panels of printing blocks with moveable individual Chinese characters that could be reused.The first moveable Chinese Characters were carved into clay and baked into hard blocks that were then arranged onto an iron frame that was pressed against an iron plate.The earliest mention of Bi Shengs printing press is in the bookDream Pool Essays,written in 1086 by Shen Kuo,who noted that his nephews came into possession of Bi Shengs typefaces(字体)after his death.Shen Kuo explained that Bi Sheng did not use wood because the texture is inconsistent(不一致的)and absorbs wetness too easily.By the time of the Southern Song Dynasty,which ruled from 1127 to 1279 AD,books had become popular in society and helped create a scholarly class of citizens who had the capabilities to become civil servants.Large printed book collections also became a status symbol for the wealthy class.1.When was Bi Shengs printing press first introduced in history?A.After Bi Sheng died and his nephews owned his typefaces.B.When books became popular in the Southern Song Dynasty.C.After the block printing was replaced by the moveable type printing.D.WhenThe Diamond Sutrawas printed into a book.2.What can we infer from the passage?A.Shen Kuo made great contributions to printing.B.The moveable type printing was invented earlier than block printing.C.Printed books were hard to get in the Song Dynasty.D.By the Southern Song Dynasty,books had helped people get to higher social positions.3.Why does the author write this passage?A.To show that Buddhism was popular in the Tang Dynasty.B.To introduce the early history of printing.C.To memorize Bi Sheng,developing the moveable type printing.D.To indicate the advantages of moveable type printing.B 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.4.What does the underlined word“scrub”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Start.B.Cleaning.C.Shake.D.Example.5.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.6.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.7.What type of writing is this text?A.An advertisement.B.A review.C.A news report.D.A practical guide.C According to Oxford Dictionaries,morality means:“Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.”Though morality is a rather subjective subject,there are some principles that are universal across all cultures found by an Oxford University study:“help your family,help your group,return favors,be brave,obey superiors,divide resources fairly,and respect others property”.The fact that these morals are found across 60 cultures from around the world demonstrates that morality,though subjective,is the cornerstone of keeping our societies together.Here are some reasons to be moral:without morality,a social life is almost impossible to maintain;having a good reputation and having a clear conscience is psychologically healthy;and most philosophies regard unselfish and principled behavior as important.There is no doubt that without morals,a society cannot function effectively.A confused situation would appear,According to the Society of Morality,“We are social animals,and the actions we take-the things we do and the things we dont do-have consequences on our environments and on the others around us.As a result,we need to be able to govern our behavior in the near term so as not to injure ourselves or our community in the long term.This system of controlling our actions and our thoughts in order to operate in a community is what we often refer to as morality”.Therefore,we need a set of morals in order to operate within a social circle and a social environment.Acting immoral usually results in being excluded from social activities or being avoided by a society based on laws and cultural standards.Besides acting moral having a sociological need,it also has a psychological basis.Most people are concerned to some extent about their reputation.According to PsyPost,“A lot of economic models of human behavior assume that people are only rational(理性的)when they narrowly pursue their own self-interest,but history shows us that people are also tremendously concerned with being and appearing moral”.So,the fear of ones reputation being damaged is often a strong motivator to be moral.And if someonehas been immoral,most people go out of their way to make sure no one finds out,or to correct the behavior in order to not be caught.This goes in line with conscience as well.People generally feel in a better psychological state if they feel that their conscience is clean.A dirty conscience can result in a lack of sleep,anxiety,internal stress,and even illness.On the side of philosophy,the study of ethics(伦理)comes into play.Most philosophers agree that one should rationally choose a set of standards of behavior in order to function.Though there is moral relativism,there are universal anthropological(人类学的)morals,as mentioned in the introduction.By the nature of our societies and cultures,we choose what we believe is right and wrong.But surprising,this rational behavior comes to a general agreement on morals.So,there is a fine line between moral relativism and moral absolutism.But the main thing to take away from this discussion is that philosophers generally believe that each individual has the right to rationally come up with a set of ethics to live by,and that it is healthy to do so.8.The author discusses morality(paragraph 1)in order to _.A.explain the relationship between morality and culture B.describe the moral rules found all around the world C.contrast the distinction between right and wrong D.introduce the definition,principles and reasons of morality 9.It can be inferred from the passage that _.A.acting moral allows us to fit into group better B.morality brings the system of controlling behavior C.contrast the distinction between right and wrong D.introduce the definition,principles and reasons of morality 10.Which of the following is the psychological basis for acting moral?A pursuit of self-interest.B.a clean conscience.C.The concern about reputation.D.a dirty conscience.11.What does the author advise us to do according to the last paragraph?A.To reach a general agreement on morals based on ethics.B.to carve ones own sense of ethics to operate in this world.C.To choose between moral relativism and moral absolutism.D.To exclude philosophers beliefs and solution as well.D An ancient tomb was recently discovered in southern Siberia in which there may be treasure,priceless objects,and the 3,000-year-old remains of an ice mummy.Swiss scientist Gino Caspari with the University of Bern was looking carefully at the pictures of the area in the Russian Tuva Republic,when he came across what appeared to be a tomb.It is a tomb of the Scythians,an ancient group of Eurasians.This summer,together with researchers from the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Hermitage Museum,a dig at the site not only proved Casparis idea,but told us the site is the largest and oldest of its kind ever discovered in whats increasingly known as the“Siberian Valley of the Kings.”While any discovery dating back to a period between the Iron Age and Bronze Age is exciting,its the nature of this site that makes scientists want to begin carefully clearing away the layers of rock and earth.First,the tomb appears to have never been dug,because it is in a Siberian wetland faraway from the nearest place where people live.Second,and most important,is its possible resting place under a thick layer of permafrost.“Theres permafrost in the area,”Caspari said.“There are really only a handful of permafrost tombs and very few that have not been damaged,where there have been ice mummies in good condition,and all the things in the tomb are untouched.”While not as large,other tombs discovered in the area have produced fantastical treasures and objects,including thousands of gold objects and other things about the past.By studying all these tombs,researchers hope to have a better understanding of the Scythian people.Caspari said his team is in a race against time to uncover the tomb and find out its secrets.“We now have to act fast,”he said,“because with the rising temperatures,the permafrost could melt and damage all the things in that tomb.And these are things that are over 3,000 years old,that look like new,like they were put there yesterday.”12.How did Caspari discover the tomb?A.By studying pictures.B.By visiting a Russian area.C.By talking with Russian researchers.D.By comparing other scientists,ideas.13.Why has the tomb remained untouched?A.It is covered by a lot of rocks.B.It is well kept by the Scythians.C.It is too small to draw attention.D.It is hidden in a wild cold place.14.Why do scientists want to uncover the tomb?A.To better protect the tomb.B.To save the treasures inside.C.To learn more about the Scythians.D.To have a good understanding of mummies.15.Why is Casparis team racing against time to dig the tomb?A.The tomb is too old.B.It is getting hotter and hotter.C.Some treasures are being damaged.D.They want to save time for other tombs.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 Reading is a valuable skill for children.It can help them learn and grow in many ways.But the love of reading cant be forced.Pushing a child to learn before he is ready canmake learning to read frustrating.As a parent helping your child to enjoy reading at young age is one of the most important things._16_ By far the most effective way to encourage your child to love books and reading is to read aloud to him and the earlier you start.the better.Eyen a baby of a few months can see pictures listen to your voice,and turn cardboard pages._17_The more excitement you show when you read a book,the more your child will enjoy it._18_At this stage,encourage him to read to you some of the time.Take turns reading with your child to model more advanced reading skills.This can help build your childs confidence in his ability to read and help him enjoy learning new skills.Children who really enjoy learning are more likely to do well in school.As your child begins elementary school,he will begin his formal reading education._19_Besides reading books in class,keep in mind that the school library is an excellent source for a wide variety of materials.Encourage your child to bring home books from the school library for pleasure as well as for his studies._20_You are your childs first,and most important teacher.The encouragement and support you give your child as he learns to read will help him enjoy reading and learning even more.A.Reading a child book vividly can be fun for you,too.B.Its well worth the investment of your time and energy.C.Most children learn to read without any major problems.D.Most of all,make sure you give your child lots of praise!E.Teachers use many methods to teach children how to read.F.And dont stop reading aloud once your child learns to read.G.The school librarian is knowledgeable about childrens literature 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 When someone asks you who your favorite hero is,you probably say Spiderman or maybe Captain America.If Im being_21_honest,my first and favorite hero is my dad.Since before I was born,my dadalways knew he was going to_22_me with all his heart.All the sacrifices,_23_decisions,and sleepless nights he spent,were all for_24_.I remember learning about how my dad came to this country looking for a better life for the_25_generations,knowing there were risks.Learning about how he_26_high school to work to support his family,not knowing how it would_27_him in the long run.He did all that for me,_28_maybe he didnt know it then.My being born was the_29_thing that ever happened to him,and he even wrote me a letter!I remember times when I would_30_him up in the middle of the night,asking him for piggy back rides,and he would do it even if it was after a_31_day.My sister was born on October 4,2008.That day our_32_changed.She was sick.The doctors only gave her a month to live.I_33_couldnt understand anything but the fact that my parents were_34_.She went through so much in a year,three organ transplants and_35_hospitalizations,during which my dad assumed the role of my mom.My poor mother was by my sisters side the_36_time.I did_37_with my dad,from sleeping in his bed because I was scared,to going to work with him every single day.This went on for years.When I was in elementary school,I_38_Batman,because that was,and still i