2021届垫江县太平中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案解析.pdf

2021 届垫江县太平中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案解析 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 This online course is designed to provide you with work-ready skills including responding to job advertisements，writing application letters and resumes（简历）and developing inter-view skills What topics will it cover?The recruitment（招聘）and selection process The job application Planning for the interview Developing interview skills What will you achieve?By the end of the course，youll be able to.Assess the recruitment and selection process from an employers point of view Interpret an advertisement，job description and selection criteria correctly Model a well-written job application Plan for a job interview Who is the course for?While this course appeals to trainees and graduates，it also applies to job seekersin the broader community looking to increasing their confidence and success rate when applying for work Who develops the course?Central Queensland University It is Australias leading regional university Our courses are designed alongside industry andmany include hands-on learning experiences and project-based learningOur commitment to making real-world knowledge and skills accessible to all has seen us being awarded global recognition 1.What will students learn if they take the online course?A.The way to write a resume B.The way to put an advertisement C.The skills of talking with others D.The skills of improving reading 2.Who is the online course intended for?A.Trainers B.Interviewers C.Job seekers D.College students 3.Which ofthe following best describes the online course?A Cheap B.Practical C.Long-standing D.World-class B My sister Alice and I have been trying to get people tostop dropping cigarette（香烟）butts（烟头）for seven years.One day,we were walking in our hometown and saw hundreds of cigarette butts on the ground.They made the town look so ugly that we decided to start a group to make people dropping butts.We called it“No Butts About It”.At first,we drew pictures with“The Earth is not your ashtray（烟灰缸）”written on them.We put the pictures around our hometownin parks,by beaches,and along roads.We wanted to make people understand that dropping butts hurts the environment.Most smokers dont think that dropping butts hurts the Earth.But it does,and all rubbish does!Later,we wrote to companies and asked them for money to help us.We used the money to buy ashtrays to give to smokers.We wanted smokers to carry the ashtrays with them so they didnt have to drop butts.At the moment,we are trying to get cigarette companies to put an ashtray in each pack of cigarettes.Some companies want to do it.Many people have started to join our group since it began.Today there are 45 other“No Butts About It”groups inAmerica.Now there even groups inEngland,Australia,andIndia!Many newspapers have written about my sister and me over the last seven years.And we have won many prizes for what we do.But we are not interested in prizes.We just want to make the Earth a better and cleaner place for animals,plants and people.One day,it will be.4.What did the writer think about the cigarette butts in the first place?A.They made the town smelly.B.They made the town unhealthy.C.They made the town dirty.D.They made the town poor.5.What does the writer do with the cigarette butts?A.Give ashtrays to the smokers.B.Stop people buying cigarettes.C.Pick up the cigarette butts.D.Win prizes for starting groups.6.From the passage we can know that _.A.no companies wanted to give money to them B.The writer believes that the Earth will be a better and cleaner place C.There are only 45”No Butts About It”D.The writer likes to be on newspapers and win prizes 27.Which is the best tittle for the passage?A.Save our Town From Cigarette Butts.B.Buy Yourself An Ashtray.C.Cigarette Butts Also Destroy Other Countries.D.No Butts Prize.C In May this year,as part of our 150th anniversary,we asked readers aged between18 and 25 to enter an essay competition.The task was to tell us,in no more than 1,000 words,what scientific advance they would most like to see in their lifetimes,and why it mattered to them.The response was phenomenal:we received 661 entries.Some entrants hoped that science would make their lifetimes much longer than they can currently expect.Many looked forward to work that will end climate change.Others wanted to see advances in our understanding of human history,crop growth,space exploration,and medical technologies.The ideas were inspiring.The winner is a compelling essay by Yasmin Ali,a PhD student at the University of Nottingham,UK.Ali submitted a piece on Beethoven,her brothers hearing loss and the science which she hoped would one day cure it.It stood out to the judges as a reminder of why many scientists do research:to make the world better tomorrow than it is today.All essays were judged by a group of Nature editors.The top ten submissions were then ranked by three members of a separate judging group:Magdalena Skipper,editor-in-chief of Nature;Faith Osier,a researcher;and Jess Wade,a physicist.All submissions were kept anonymous throughout the process.We also selected two runners-up(非冠军的获奖者).Physicist Robert Schittkoat Harvard University in Cambridge,Massachusetts,proposes that nuclear fusion(核聚变)could offer a solution to the climate crisis,in a piece that effortlessly mixes grand ambition with gentle humour.And chemist Matthew Zajac at the University of Chicagoin Illinois wrote a powerful personal account of why he wants to see advances in the field of same-sex reproduction.The results show that todays young scientists have a wealth of ideas,talent and conviction that research can transform their world.We look forward to seeing what they do next.8.Whats the essay competition about?A.The scientific expectation.B.The fantastic scientific ideas.C.The dreams of future life.D.The celebration of anniversary.9.Why Yasmin Ali was chosen the winner?A.She showed great talent in music.B.She found the cure for the loss of hearing.C.She appealed for people to care about hearing loss problem.D.She reminded people to remember the meaning of science development.10.What can we learn about the result of the essay competition?A.Robert Schittko won the second place.B.There were two winners in the essay competition.C.Matthew Zajac presented his view of same-sex reproduction.D.The two runners-up were selected for the same field they chose.11.What isthe authors attitude to the competitors ideas about science expectations?A.Doubtful.B.Favorable.C.Impossible.D.Ignorant.D If you travel inAthens,against popular belief,I would highly recommend saving the Acropolis for your secondday.As attractive as it is to head straight to the most famous building in the city,there are several reasons why you should hold off until later.Sunriseis the best time to see the ruins,and who wants to spend their first day in anew citywaking up at6 a.m.?On top of that,the Acropolis is going to make every other site inAthensless important in comparison,so I recommend not hitting it on your first day.We got to the southeast gate at 7：30,half an hour before it opened at 8.When the gate opened,we rushed to the hill.Our plan paid off because we had the whole complex to ourselves for five minutes.In this age of overtourism,getting to the greatness of the Acropolis with nobody else around felt special and excited.The Acropolis is the name given to the complex on top of the hill,and its made up of several buildings.Theres theTempleofAthena Nike,the Parthenon,the Old Temple of Athena,the Legendary Olive Tree of the Pandroseion,the Porch of the Caryatids at the Erechtheion.and on your way down,the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.Something that sounds boring but isnt is theAcropolisMuseum,and I recommend spending a couple of hours there.As someone who is a museum-avoider,I listened to the recommendations of everyone who had been,and made myself go inside.And I loved it.The museum houses tons of sculptures unearthed from the Acropolis,and it was interesting to check them out.Head toSyntagma Squarenext to watch the changing of the guard.This takes place every hour on the hour,so try to time your visit perfectly.The guards wear fun clothes and make for interesting photos.12.The author suggests visiting the Acropolis on the second day so that _.A.it can save visitors a lot of time B.it can save visitors from getting up early C.it can make for a better travel experience D.it can give visitors a better understanding ofAthens 13.How did the author feel when he ran to the top of the hill?A.Bored.B.Worried.C.Relaxed.D.Amazed.14.With what may the author agree about theAcropolisMuseum?A.It is so great that it should be visited last.B.It is enjoyable and worth visiting.C.It wastes a lot of time.D.It should be avoided.15.What is the purpose of the text?A.To provide some advice on visiting the Acropolis.B.To introduce the history of the Acropolis.C.To call on people to protect historic sites.D.To encourage people to travel around.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 Our world is more connected than ever before thanks to technology._16_Indeed,it is becoming increasingly important that we all learn how to deal with this painfulfeeling.You should be determined to actively end your loneliness.We often end up passively waiting for someone else to make us feel less lonely.You may feel that your loneliness indicates that nobody is willing to connect with you.And there is nothing you can do about it.But that is far from the truth._17_ You should find reasons why you are lonely.We all feel lonely for different reasons.Some of us have no one to interact with on a consistent basis and thats why we feel lonely.You may feel that the people in your life dont share your thoughts and ideas._18_you need to identify it.And you know exactly how to handle your loneliness._19_People who are lonely tend to fall into destructive mental habits.They try to avoid the pain of not being understood and being disconnected by not giving people an opportunity to understand and connect with them.So the solution is to share your thoughts and feelings with others and to do so openly and fearlessly.You should find people who share your interests._20_everybody is interested in something.And just as there are many interests,there are many people who share those interests.Find what interests you and connect with others on that basis.A.Whatever the reason is,B.When you feel really lonely,C.If you want to make friends with them,D.Whether its coin collecting or video games,E.You should be open about your thoughts,ideas and desires.F.Ending loneliness is something that you can and should pursue actively.G.However,more and more of us find ourselves having to stand loneliness.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 An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother.All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money left.When she heard her daddy say to her_21_mother with whispered desperation(绝望),“_22_a miracle(奇迹)can save him now,”the little girl went to her bedroom and took out her piggy bank.She_23_all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully.Then she_24_her way six blocks to the local drugstore.“And what do you want?”asked the chemist.“Its_25_my little brother,”the girl answered/“Hes really,really sick and I want to buy a_26_.His name is Andrew and he has something_27_growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him.”“We dont_28_miracles here,child.Im sorry.”The chemist said,smiling_29_at the little girl.In the shop was a_30_customer.He stooped down and asked the little girl,“What kind of miracle does your brother_31_?”“I dont know,”she replied.“Hes really sick and mommy says he needs a(n)_32_.But my daddy cant pay for it,so I have brought my_33_.”“How much do you have?”asked the man.“One dollar and eleven cents,_34_I can try and get some more,”she answered quietly.“Well,what a coincidence(巧合),”smiled the man.“A dollar and eleven centsthe_35_ price of a miracle for your little brother._36_me to where you live.I want to see your brother and_37_your parents.”That well-dressed man was Dr.Carlton Armstrong,a surgeon(外科医生).The operation was completed without_38_and it wasnt long before Andrew was_39_again and doing well.The little girl was happy.She knew how much the miracle costone dollar and eleven centsplus the_40_of a little child.21.A.hopeful B.tearful C.helpless D.kind 22.A.Simply B.Just C.More than D.Only 23.A.drew B.pulled C.poured D.put 24.A.made B.followed C.took D.found 25.A.to B.as C.on D.for 26.A.hope B.doctor C.miracle D.favor 27.A.small B.bad C.extra D.impossible 28.A.have B.offer C.store D.sell 29.A.sadly B.gently C.strangely D.coldly 30.A.kind-hearted B.well-dressed C.well-behaved D.good-looking 31.A.need B.have C.care D.like 32.A.doctor B.surgeon C.kindness D.operation 33.A.wishes B.savings C.ideas D.suggestions 34.A.since B.as C.but D.after 35.A.exact B.same C.proper D.necessary 36.A.Show B.Help C.Follow D.Take 37.A.help B.encourage C.meet D.persuade 38.A.difficulty B.delay C.result D.charge 39.A.happy B.well C.home D.strong 40.A.faith B.cleverness C.courage D.devotion 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 In order to know a foreign language thoroughly,four things are necessary.Firstly,we must understand the language when we hear_41._spoken.Secondly,we must be able to speak it correctly with confidence and without hesitation._42._,we must be able to read the language,and fourthly,we must be able to write it.We must be able to make sentences that are grammatically correct.There is no easy way to success_43._language learning._44._good memory is of great help,but it is not enough_45._(memorize)rules from a grammar book only.It is not much use learning by heart long list of words and_46._(they)meanings,studying the dictionary and so on.We must learn by using the language._47._we are satisfied with only a few rules we have memorized,we are not really learning the language.“Learn through use”is a good piece of_48._(advise)for those_49._are studying a new language.Practice is important.We must practice speaking and_50._(write)the language whenever we can.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.短文改错 Among all the European cities,I love Paris more.Paris is known for the world center of culture and fashion.You may find many famous museum there,the most famous of them is Louvre(卢浮宫).Louvre dated back to the l2th century,which used to be a royal palace.It is said that it has a collection of roughly 400 thousand of artworks,paintings and sculptures including.In front of the museum is a glass pyramid designed by Bei Yuming.That makes Louvre famous is Leonardo da Vincis Mona Lisa.It is a pity that not all the collections are opened to the public,but Louvre is well worth paying a visit.第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）52.假定你是校学生会主席李华,你校足球队将与来自伦敦的学生进行一场友谊赛,请你代表全体师生用英语写一篇欢迎辞。内容包括：1.校队简介；2.比赛意义；3.表达祝愿。注意：