2021届定州市南支合中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案解析.pdf

2021 届定州市南支合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 Stepping Out Into Nature The classic road trip is more popular than ever.Here are several places to hit the open road.Colo-road Trips The Colorado Tourism Office has made it easy for road-trippers to explore the states 24 Scenic&Historic Byways.A new microsite includes-an interactive map that enables travelers to explore options by region,interest or season.Travelers seeking inspiration can also access insider tips and side-trip suggestions for historic attractions,active adventures and highlight cultural opportunities.TheBeartooth Highway.Visitors of this extraordinary byway experience the grand sights ofMontana,WyomingandYellowstonePark.The windy 68-mile stretch introduces road explorers to one of the most diverse ecosystems accessible by auto.Breathtakingly beautiful,this All-American Road showcases wide,high alpine plateaus（高原）,painted with ice blue lakes,forested valleys,waterfalls and wildlife.SewardHighway,Alaska The road that connectsAnchorageto Seward is 127-mile treasure of natural beauty,wildlife and stories of adventure.The drive begins at the base of theChugach Mountains,hugs the scenic shores of Turnagain Arm and winds through gold mining towns,national forests and fishing villages.Expect waterfalls,glaciers,eagles and some good bear stories.The Lighthouse Trail,Maine Travel the 375 miles betweenKitteryandCalais,Maine,visiting lighthouses along the way.Hear tales of shipwrecks（海难）and of the difficult and lonely life led by those who kept the lights burning brightly.If possible,visit theMaineLighthouseMuseum.where artifacts and hands-on exhibits for children provide an appealing break.1.What makes Colo-road Tips special?A.Good bear stories.B.A scenic beach.C.Hands-on exhibits.D.An interactive map.2.Where can you explore state of gold miners?A.Colorado.B.Montana.C.Alaska.D.Maine 3.Which place is suitable for a family with children?A.Colo-road Trips.B.TheBeartooth Highway.C.Seward Highway.D.The Lighthouse Trail.B When John was growing up,other kids felt sorry for him.His parents always had him weeding the garden,carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers.But when John reached adulthood，he wasbetter off than his childhood playmates.He had more job satisfaction,a better marriage and was healthier.Most of all,he was happier.Far happier.These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys fromBoston.The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not.“Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence（能力）and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society,”said George Vaillant,the psychologist（心理学家）who made the discovery.“And because they felt good about themselves,others felt good about them.”Vaillants study followed these males in great detail.Interviews were repeated at ages 25,31and 47.Under Vaillant,the researchers compared the mens mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores.Points were awarded for part-time jobs,housework,effort in school,and ability to deal with problems.The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp.Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people,five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed.The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out.Workingat any ageis important.Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility,independence,confidence and competencethe underpinnings（基础）of emotional health.They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals.The most competent adults are those who know how to do this.Yet work isnt everything.As Tolstoy once said,“One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love,to work for the person one loves and to love ones work.”4.What do we know about John？A.He received little love from his family.B.He had few childhood playmates.C.He enjoyed his career and marriage.D.He was envied by others in his childhood.5.Vaillants words in Paragraph 2 serve as _.A.a description of personal values and social values B.an analysis of how work was related to competence C.an example for parents expectations of their children D.an explanation why some boys grew into happy men 6.Vaillants team got their findings by _.A.recording the boys effort in school B.comparing different sets of scores C.evaluating the mens mental health D.measuring the mens problem solving ability 7.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Competent adults know more about love than work.B.Emotional health is essential to a wonderful adult life.C.Love brings more joy to people than work does.D.Independenceis the key to ones success.C In the northern part ofAustin there once lived an honest family by the name of Smothers.The family had John Smothers,his wife and their five-year-old daughter.One night after supper the little girl was ill with a serious stomachache,and John Smothers hurried downtown to get some medicine.He never came back.The mother was very sad over her husbands disappearance,and it was nearly three months before she married again,and moved to San Antonio.The little girl recovered and in time grew up to womanhood.After a few years had rolled around,the little girl also married in time,and she also had a little girl of five years.She still lived in the same house where theydweltwhen her father had left and never returned.By an unbelievable coincidence her little girl was taken with the same stomachache on the same night of the disappearance of John Smothers,who would now have been her grandfather if he had been alive.“I will go downtown and get some medicine for her,”said John Smith(for it was he whom she had married).“No,no,dear John,”cried his wife.“You,too,might disappear forever,and then forget to come back.”So John Smith did not go,and together they sat by the bedside of little Pansy.After a little while Pansy seemed to grow worse,and John Smith again wanted to go for medicine,but his wife would not let him.Just then,the door suddenly opened and an old man with long white hair entered the room.“Hello,here is grandpa,”said Pansy.She had recognized him before any of the others.The old man drew a bottle of medicine from his pocket and gave Pansy a spoonful.She got well immediately.“I was a little late,”said John Smothers,“as I waited for a street car.”8.What happened after John Smothers disappeared?A.His daughter took some medicine.B.His wife left for San Antonio.C.Pansy immediately had a stomachache.D.John Smith went for medicine.9.What does the underlined word“dwelt”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Lived.B.Left.C.Returned.D.Married.10.What is the relationship between John Smothersand Pansy?A.Husband and wife.B.Father and daughter.C.Grandfather and granddaughter.D.Father and son.11.How could Pansys mother feel when she saw John Smothers?A.Worried.B.Sad.C.Uninterested.D.Surprised.D Paper is one of our oldest,simplest and most important inventions.But it also presents a danger to the world in two important ways.First,the making of paper requires the loss of many millions of trees each year.And worldwide use of paper is expected to double in the next 40 years.Clearly,the planet cannot stand such a high rate of forest loss.The second great problem with paper is what happens once it is no longer useful.A large amount of wastepaper ends up in landfills,where it can produce harmful gases and finally contribute to global climate change.One simple solution can greatly reduce both of these problems:paper recycling.Instead of cutting down trees,recycle existing paper to feed the paper-making process.Paper is mainly made from cellulose(纤维素)，which can be used repeatedly in papermaking.Unfortunately,it also means that paper waste takes a surprisingly long time to break down in landfills.So far,trees are the only source(来源)of cellulose that can fill the great demand for paper products.Therefore,recycling paper is simply one of the best ways to save trees.Thanks to advances in processing,recycled paper need not be the dark-color1 edstuff many of us are familiar with.It now can offer the same print performance as non-recycled paper.Effective recycling requires a continuous effort from everyone at all levels of society.The way to begin is with education and understanding.Once enough people realize the need for recycling,more effective recycling systems can be developed.The need is real.The massive loss of trees affects everybody on earth.Everyone should do their part to recycle paper and encourage government and industry to do the same.The world will be a better place for it!12.What can we infer from the text?A.The use of recycled paper will double in 40 years.B.Recycling paper helps relieve global climate change.C.Wastepaper can easily break down in landfills.D.There are not enough landfills for wastepaper.13.What makes recycled paper more acceptable?A.The great demand of trees.B.The low processing cost.C.Its dark-color1 ed feature.D.Its improved print performance.14.What does the author propose?A.Punishing the act of cutting trees.B.Recycling paper.C.Improving recycling system.D.Promoting paper industry.15.How is the text mainly developed?A.By analyzing causes and effects.B.By offering research plans and data.C.By discussing problems and solutions.D.By comparing strengths and weaknesses.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 We all know that stress(压力)can have a negative(消极的)effect on our minds and bodies.It increases our risk for heart attack,and decreases our quality of life.Doctors often encourage people to decrease stress and“stop and smell the roses.”_16_Consider the following：Reconsider your diet.Eating healthfully will not only keep you physically fit,it will also help you think clearly and stay energetic throughout the day.First,consider adding vitamins and nutrients to your diet.Most of us dont get what we need from our diet.Many of these actually are said to have stressbreaking benefits._17_Your favourite diet might not lead to good health.If you want to enjoy hearthealthy food without losing taste,you might try the Mediterranean diet which includes fish,healthy fat,plenty of fruits and vegetables,and whole grains._18_ Getting active is probably one of the best things you can do to decrease stress.Researchers found that working out has powerful stressreducing benefits.Another recent study found that people who sleep less than five to six hours a night are more likely to be overweight.Make sure that you get enough sleep by going to bed and getting up at the same time each day,even on the weekends.Try to take a deep breath._19_As you breathe in through your mouth,take in positive and powerful energy.As you breathe out through your nose.You remove any negative energy or stress that is stuck in your own body.Stress is an unfortunate fact of life.Luckily,you can reduce it by simply making some changes in lifestyle._20_ A.People who dont get enough sleep tend to overeat the next day.B.Try to get enough vitamins.C.Get plenty of exercise and sleep.D.But how can you achieve this when your daytoday life is very busy?E.With these changes,you can improve the quality of your life and regain your peace of mind.F.Second,consider changing your unhealthy diet.G.When you feel stressful,a deep breath through your mouth may be of help.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 On Saturday morning，a heavy snowfall covered the ground of the nursing homeIt was_21_without all the other patients and medical workers I enjoyed working as the charge nurse on these_22_men My Big Boys，as I called them，were sitting there_23_watching TVI loved the_24_these retired men of various occupations toldThey also_25_the questions I asked them about their_26_My question today was，“Did you like to play in the snow when you were young?”Their eyes lighted up as they_27_the excitement“I havent felt snow in many years，”said Stanley from his wheelchair，gazing_28_the large picture window “_29_wont last long”said another Dared I?But why not?I might get_30_but I would not get fired So I gathered up some huge_31_I went out the back door and filled them with snowI took the first container of snow inside to Stanley“Do you remember_32_a snowball?”Stanley smiled，reaching out his_33_hands，took a handful of the snow and began forming a_34_“Who would you like to throw it at?”I asked“Tom!”Stanley shouted_35_as he threw the ball at the man near the doorThen all the men got into the action“Better duck!”one shouted“Catch this one!”another_36_ Laughter filled the whole nursing home_37_also became a victim and soon found myself fighting，too The_38_lasted until the snow began to melt Their laughter，smiles and energy_39_the whole day I saw the_40_inside these Big Boys 21.A.worse B.quieter C.simpler D.heavier 22.A.elderly B.serious C.painful D.poor 23.A.peacefully B.proudly C.stably D.eagerly 24.A.ideas B.1ies C.stories D.differences 25.A.argued B.missed C.doubted D.enjoyed 26.A.dreams B.ages C.friends D.youths 27.A.accepted B.experienced C.recalled D.recognized 28.A.outside B.inside C.upon D.over 29.A.Frost B.Rain C.Wind D.Snow 30.A.hurt B.scolded C.trapped D.1ost 31.A.stones B.containers C.courage D.strength 32.A.throwing B.taking C.making D.hitting 33.A.flexible B.trembling C.graceful D.free 34.A.ball B.habit C.toy D.team 35.A.naturally B.nervously C.desperately D.excitedly 36.A.tried B.suggested C.challenged D.whispered 37.A.He B.They C.I D.We 38.A.break B.fights C.business D.exercises 39.A.brightened B.started C.happened D.finished 40.A.True Love B.Determined Gentlemen C.Human Curiosity D.Little Boys 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 SummerPalace,which_41._(literal)means“the garden of perfect brightness”,was an estate of gardens,temples,palaces and towers in the northwest ofBeijing.However,it was broken into by Anglo-French in 1860,_42._numerous national treasures,including the 12 animal head statues,were taken away.In September 2007,Stanley Ho inMacaopurchased the horse-head statue at a price of HK$69.1 million($8.9 million).It_43._(donate)back to the country in November 2019.On Dec 1,2020,the horse-head bronze statue returned to its original home,_44._(make)it the first animal-head statue to have come back to Yuanmingyuan.There is good news_45._the statue will be regularly displayed in theZhengjueTemplearea in Yuanmingyuan.“The horses head holds the_46._ (memorize)of history and our nations shared emotion,”Pansy Ho Chiuking,Stanley Hos daughter,said at the handover ceremony.The return of the statue sets an example_47._the international community to bring more lost relics back to t