2021届宁夏六盘山高级中学高三英语上学期期中试题及参考答案.pdf

2021 届宁夏六盘山高级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 What are you waiting for?A new series of movies shown this year cant be missed.Have you enjoyed them already?Frozen II Frozen was the highest grossing(票房)animated film ever.In Frozen II Elsa,Anna,Olaf and Krist left off Arendelle to seek thesource of Elsas icy magic.Although the millions of children who loved the first film are older now,they might give it a reception.Last Christmas A festive romantic comedy,Emilia Clarke stars in Last Christmas as Bridget Jonesy,a shop assistant,whose life in London is a mess,and Henry Golding as the eligible bachelor(黄金单身汉)who tidies it up.The films director,Paul Feig,and co-writer,Emma Thompson,promise that the film is worth expecting.A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Tom Hanks stars in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood as the only American celebrity(名人)more famous than he is.As the host of Mister Rogers Neighborhood for more than 30 years,Fred Rogers is a legend of pre-school childrens television,which appeals to a large audience.Charlies Angels Hollywoodaction movies starring women are rare.But have you seen a movie starred,written and directed by women,too?Charlies Angels is one of the first.A reboot(翻拍)of the 1970s TV series,not to mention the two films from 2000 and 2003,the new version is directed by Elizabeth Banks.She also plays Bosley,one of the female detectives who are employed by Charles Townsend to go on global adventures.1.Which moviebecame the most popular cartoon film this year?A.Frozen II.B.Last Christmas.C.A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.D.Charlies Angels.2.Which character works on a TV station?A.Krist.B.Emilia Clarke.C.Fred Rogers.D.Bosley.3.Which action movie was directed and starred by a woman?A.Frozen II.B.Last Christmas.C.A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.D.Charlies Angels.B“Heavy hearts,like heavy clouds in the sky,are best relieved by the letting of a little water,the French writer Antoine de Rivarol wrote.This love letter to the cleansing beauty of a good cry is a comforting thought at atime when the continuing stress of the COVID-19 has added heaviness to each of our lives.Scientifically,de Rivarols poetic image doesnt,if youll forgive the words used in the poem,hold water.Theres limited research on crying,partly because of the difficulty of copying the behavior of real crying in a lab.But even within the previous studies,theres little evidence to suggest that crying provides a physiological cleansing of poisons in peoples body.Psychologists believe the relief of a good cry connects with a different emotional process.“It seems that crying occurs just after the peak of the emotional experience,and crying is associated with this return to homeostasis:the process of maintaining a stable psychological state,”said Lauren Bylsma.He also said holding back tears can have negative physical consequences,including headaches and muscle tension.Such restriction can also limit our experiences of joy,gratitude and other positive emotions if we avoid acknowledging our feelings.For me crying has been easier said than done during the COVID-19.Psychologists say its normal to feel stopped up by the stresses of the past year.We should find opportunities to release and process our emotions.Watching a tear-jerking movie,having an emotional conversation with a close friend,and writing in a journal are healthy ways toelicita cry.Physical activity like light-footed walking or even dancing can also signal our bodies to release some emotional tightness.We can then open up to the flow of feelings that leave us feeling lighter and refreshedlike a clear sky after a soaking rain.4.What is the weakness of the studies ever clone on crying?A.They were clone in a laboratory setting.B.They cared little about different forms of crying.C.They were always concentrated on peoples daily life.D.They showed little about the positive physical effect of crying.5.What is the function of crying according to Lauren Bylsma?A.Curing people of their diseases.B.Keeping emotionally balanced.C.Producing negative mental results.D.Expanding peoples experience of joy.6.What does the underlined word“elicit”in the last paragraph mean?A.Produce.B.Postpone.C.Control.D.Repeat.7.What are people advised to do according to the text?A.Learn to hold back their tears wisely.B.Share their emotion with their colleagues.C.Have a good cry when necessary.D.Try to avoid admitting our feelings.C What is the secret of happiness?A new study finds that happiness comes from exercise.People who exercise actively bring themselves happiness equal to earning an extra$25,000 ayear.Instead of recording extra hours at work in hopes of getting a raise,maybe you should hit the gym instead,as it could make you just as happy as that extra money.An interesting new study,published in the Lancet,found that people who are physically active have a greater sense of wellbeing than those who are inactive-and that active individuals feel as good as inactive people who earn$25,000 more per year.Researchers from Oxford and Yale Universities used data gathered from more than 1.2milion Americans.They were asked,“How many times have you felt mentally unwell in the past30 days.for example,due to stress,depression,or emotional problems?”Participants were also asked about their exercise habits and were able to choose from 75 diverse physical activities,including doing housework and childcare,running,weightlifting,and cycling.The researchers found that people who exercise regularly feel bad for an average of 35 days per year,while inactive people feel bad for an additional 18 days.All exercise types were associated with a lower mental health burden.Social physical activities（that is to say,team sports such as football,basketball,etc）had an even more positive effect,which can best help people relax mind.It is possible for some to get too much exercise.From Business Insidersreport on the study.“The mental health of those participants who exercised for longer than three hours a day suffered more than that of those who werent particularly physically active.”The ideal amount seems to be three to five training sessions per week.lasting 30 to 60 minutes each.But the conclusion should be that any amount helps,so dont stress about hitting that perfect balance:“All exercise types were associated with a lower mental health burden than not exercising.”8.The question asked in Paragraph one is meant to _.A.introduce the researchers B.tell the secret C.draw a conclusion D.lead to the topic 9.Which exercise below can help us relax mind most effectively?A.Running B.Walking alone.C.Playing football D.Keeping fit in the gym.10.According to the passage,the following are true EXCEPT that _.A.people who exercise actively may feel bad for about 35 days per year.B.The more exercise you take,the higher mental health burden you will get.C.overdoing exercising will do harm to peoples mental health.D.doing exercise is better than not doing it.11.What is the main idea of the passage?A.Exercise can bring as much pleasure as an income rise.B.The secret of happiness has nothing to do with wealth.C.Choosing the right form of exercise is of vital importance.D.The key to keep young is to exercise regularly.D Imust have always known reading was very important because the first memories I have as a child deal with books.There was not one night that I dont remember mom reading me a storybook by my bedside.I was extremely inspired by the wonderful way the words sounded.I always wanted to know what my mom was reading.Hearing mom say,“I cant believe whats printed in the newspaper this morning,”made me want to grab it out of her hands and read it myself.I wanted to be like my mom and know all of the things she knew.So I carried around a book,and each night,just to be like her,I would pretend to be reading.This is how everyone learned to read.We would start off with sentences,then paragraphs,and then stories.It seemed an unending journey,but even as a six-year-old girl I realized that knowing how to read could open many doors.When mom said,“The C-A-N-D-Y is hidden on the top shelf,”I knew where the candy was.My progress in reading raised my curiosity,and I wanted to know everything.I often found myself telling my mom to drive more slowly,so that I could read all of the road signs we passed.Most of my reading through primary,middle and high school was factual reading.I read for knowledge,and to make As on my tests.Sometimes,I would read a novel that was assigned,but I didnt enjoy this type of reading.I liked facts,things that are concrete.I thought anything abstract left too much room for argument.Now that Im growing and the world I once knew as being so simple is becoming more complex,I find myself needing a way to escape.By opening a novel,I can leave behind my burdens and enter into a wonderful and mysterious world where I am now a new character.In these worlds I can become anyone.I dont have to write down what happened or what technique the author was using when he or she wrote this.I just read to relax.Were taught to read because its necessary for much of human understanding.Reading is an important part of my life.Reading satisfies my desire to keep learning.And Ive found that the possibilities that lie within books are limitless.12.Why did the author want to grab the newspaper out of moms hands？A.She wanted mom to read the news to her.B.She couldnt wait to tear the newspaper apart.C.She couldnt help but stopmom from reading.D.She was eager to know what had happened.13.According to Paragraph 3,the authors reading of road signs shows_.A.her own way to find herself B.her eagerness to develop her reading ability C.her growing desire to know the world around her D.her effort to remind mom to obey traffic rules 14.The author takes novel reading as a way to_.A.explore a mysterious land B.develop an interest in learning C.get away from a confusing world D.learn about the adult world 15.What could be the best title for the passage？A The Pleasure of Reading B.Growing Up with Reading C.The Magic of Reading D.Reading Makes a Full Man 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 Steps for Taking Control of Your Time Your time is valuable.Managing your work and your life to get everything done without more stress is a big challenge._16_Follow them so that you can find the best part of your lives.Set up your goals._17_Get to pick up the goals,whether its what youre going to finish today,this week,or this month.Try to keep the aims to something thats manageable and can adapt to emergencies（紧急情况）._18_Again,its your plan,and you get to choose one that suits your ability.It has to include all your business duties in addition to personal time.The key is having the rules to stick to the plan.Say no when you have to,and if necessary,try to meet new demands for your time.Do the right things right by listing the importance of your activities.The goal is not to just get things done,but to finish whats most important to you in your work and your life._19_ Improve productivity by sharpening your concentration and focus.Keep yourself away from emails,phone calls,social media,etc.,for periods of time that you arrange._20_Unless youre waiting for an important message or phone call,do not respond during these periods.A.Create and follow a time management plan.B.Figure out how important each of your task is.C.It is important to plan well to achieve your goal.D.Do what you can to improve your work efficiency.E.Keep anything that disturbs your attention out of easy reach.F.Know where you are today and where you want to be in the future.G.Here are helpful tips on how to start taking control of your time.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 I was in primary school,I got into an argument with a boy in my class.I cant_21_what the quarrel was about,but I have never forgotten the_22_learned that day.I was_23_that“I”was right and“he”was wrong but he just_24_that I was wrong and“he”was right.The teacher_25_to teach us a very important lesson.She brought us_26_to the front of the class and placed him on one side of her desk and me on the_27_.In the middle of her desk was a large,round object.I could clearly_28_that it was black.She asked the boy_29_color1 the objet was.“White,”he answered.I couldnt_30_he said the object was white,for it was_31_black!Another_32_started between us;this time about the color1 of the object.The teacher told me to go to stand the place_33_the boy had been standing and told him to come to stand where I had been.We_34_places,and now she asked me what the color1 of the object was.I had to answer,“White.”It was an object with two sides color1 ed_35_,and from his_36_it was white.Only from my side was it black.My teacher taught me a very_37_lesson that day:You must stand in the other persons_38_and look at the situation through their eyes in order to_39_understand their perspective.Dont hold a(an)_40_as the whole.21.A.forget B.remember C.understand D.explain 22.A.lesson B.skill C.class D.detail 23.A.fond B.devoted C.grateful D.certain 24.A.recognized B.disagreed C.insisted D.threatened 25.A.determined B.responded C.followed D.agreed 26.A.on B.up C.down D.in 27.A.one B.another C.others D.other 28.A.enjoy B.see C.appreciate D.imagine 29.A.which B.that C.what D.how 30.A.believe B.allow C.stand D.value 31.A.equally B.totally C.briefly D.obviously 32.A.discussion B.argument C.debate D.conversation 33.A.that B.when C.where D.which 34.A.expected B.experienced C.exposed D.exchanged 35.A.frequently B.clearly C.rarely D.differently 36.A.sight B.viewpoint C.scene D.mind 37.A.meaningful B.faithful C.magic D.attractive 38.A.coats B.socks C.shoes D.hats 39.A.truly B.directly C.actually D.personally 40.A.detail B.role C.part D.aspect 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 Research showed 60%of middle school students in America_41._(say)they had been bullied(霸凌)in the past few months.Over 160,000 stayed home from school_42._(avoid)bullying.It also showed that over 50%of bullying decreased if the school had_43._anti-bully program running.Those programs would help the bullies understand how much they hurt the person_44._is being bullied.It would also be_45._(help)if teachers kept an eye on students at all times.A bullying case usually occurs on the playground_46._at the canteen,but only 25%of bullied students said that teachers noticed and stood up for them.Another way is to talk to the bully.Tell them how much it hurts when they call you names or_47._(physical)hurt you.You can also tell a trusted adult.Is one of the most commonly known_48._(way)to stop a bully_49._bullying you.Dont just sit on the sidelines and watch bullying.Stand up for the bullying victim and let_50._(they)know they wont be alone.Bullying is never,nor will it ever be an acceptable matter.Together we can stand up to bullying and