2021届塔城一中高三英语上学期期中试题及答案.pdf

2021 届塔城一中高三英语上学期期中试题及答案 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 Speaking with people on the phone is pretty rare these days.Most people use e-mail or messaging apps when they need to communicate with someone.Sometimes,though,making a call is unavoidable.This simple act can actually be a nightmare for some people.Their hearts race and their hands sweat at the very thought.If this sounds familiar to you,you might be one of the millions of people who suffer from telephobiathe fear of speaking over the phone.Telephobia is a form of social anxiety,although people who feel perfectly comfortable in social situations may also experience telephobia.When speaking face-to-face,we give off lots of facial or bodily cues that help each other follow the conversation.This is not the case over the phone.And the idea of speaking into this void（真空）makes people terrified that they will freeze up,stumble over their words（失言）,or lose control of the conversation and look foolish In fact,telephobia is very similar to thefear people feel before putting on a performance in front of a big audience.However,there are things that one suffering from thin condition can do to reduce this fear and make phone calls at least somewhat bearable.One thing that those with telephobia can do before a call in smile.It may sound silly,but smiling before doing something stressful can help you feel more relaxed.It wont delete the anxiety altogether,but it will take the edge off it.Similarly,imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly.Running through a positive conversation in your head will make you feel less nervous and may help you predict any possible problems.Theres no need to spend hours on this,just a few minutes thinking up a general idea of what you want to say.You can even write down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.This is particularly useful for dealing with the fear of not being able to express yourself naturally.And finally,when faced with receiving a call,you dont always have to pick up.Theres nothing wrong with calling the person back later when you feel more comfortable.So the next time your phone starts ringing,rememberspeaking on the phone doesnt have to make you sweat.The important thing is to be aware of your fear and take steps to deal with it.1.According to the article,which situation can cause a feeling similar lo telephobia?A.Speaking face-to-face to a good friend.B.Performing in front of a large audience.C.Running in a race without proper shoes.D.Using a messaging app while on the subway.2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with telephobia?A.Imagining how the call will go before you make it.B.Standing on the edge of a tall building while making a call.C.Calling someone back later instead of answering their phone calls right away.D.Writing down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.3.What is the main purpose of the passage?A.To present ways to ease telephobia.B.To explain the development of telephobia C.To introduce the influence of telephobia.D.To give the reason why someone suffers from telephobia.B At the World Economic Forum last month,President Trump drew claps when he announced the United States would respond to the forums proposal to plant one trillion(万亿)trees to fight climate change.The trillion-tree idea won wide attention last summer after a study published in the journal Science concluded thatplanting so many trees was“the most effective climate change solution to date”.If only it were true.But it isnt.Planting trees would slow down the planets warming,but the only thing that will save us and future generations from paying a huge price in dollars,lives and damage to nature is rapid and considerable reductions in carbon release from fossil fuels,to net zero by 2050.Focusing on trees as the big solution to climate change is a dangerous diversion(偏离).Worse still,it takes attention away from those responsible for the carbon release that are pushing us toward disaster.For example,in the Netherlands,you can pay Shell an additional 1 euro cent for each liter of regular gasoline you put in your tank,to plant trees to balance the carbon release from your driving.Thats clearly no more than disaster slightly delayed.The only way to stop this planet from overheating is through political,economic,technological and social solutions that end the use of fossil fuels.There is no way that planting trees,even across a global area the size of theUnited States,can absorb the huge amounts of fossil carbon released from industrial societies.Trees do take up carbon from the atmosphere as they grow.But this uptake merely replaces carbon lost when forests were cleared in the first place,usually long ago.Regrowing forests where they once grew can undo some damage done in the past,but even a trillion trees cant store enough carbon to head off dramatic climate changes this century.In a sharp counter argument to last summers Paper in Science,Justin Gillis wrote in the same journal in October that the studys findings were inconsistent with the dynamics of the global carbon cycle.He warned that“the claimthat global tree restoration(复原)is our most effective climate solution is simply scientifically incorrect and dangerously misleading”.4.What do we know about the trillion-tree idea?A.It was published in a journal.B.It was proposed last summer.C.It was put forward by Trump.D.It drew lots of public attention.5.What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A.A drawback of the tree planting strategy.B.An example of balancing carbon release.C.An anecdote of making a purchase at Shell.D.A responsibility for politicians and economists.6.What was Justin Gilliss attitude towards global tree restoration?A.Indifferent.B.Opposed.C.Hesitant.D.Supportive.7.What is the best title for the text?A.Contradictory Ideas on Tree Planting.B.A Trillion Trees Come to the Rescue.C.Planting Trees Wont Save the World.D.The Best Solution to Climate Change.C Recently,I read about a promotion from a home builder in San Diego where consumers(消费者)could buy a 4,000 square foot house for$1.6 million and get a smaller home bythe developer valued at$400 thousand for free.This sounds like a fantastic deal,but I am alwayswary ofany promotion labeled(给加标签)with“buy one get one free”,and here is why.Oftentimes,“buy one get one free”ends up being“buy two at the regularprice”.For example,I often see“buy one get one free”ads for orange juice at the supermarket,but the first box always costs over$5.00.At the same time,the juices not in the promotion are selling for$2.50 to$2.99 a box.Another problem with“buy one get one free”is that oftentimes you do not need the second item.I only consume one gallon of milk every two weeks.If I were talked into buying a second gallon in a“buy one get one free”promotion,then the second gallon would go bad before I have time to consume it.That creates waste instead of savings.In the case of theSan Diegodeveloper,so far they have received one offer on their expensive houses,but the buyer does not want the cheaper house for free.Instead,he wants the value of the smaller home taken away from his purchase price.I think this guy is quite wise because he saw right through the marketing of“buy one get one free”.Finally,it is up to you to see how much you need and how much you are willing to spend.Knowing the regular price of things also helps you in deciding whether a“buy one get one free”promotion is truly a great deal.8.What does the underlined part“wary of”in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A.annoyed at B.careful about C.familiar with D.puzzled about 9.Why does the author mention milk in Paragraph 3?A.To show that there are many promotions of food.B.To suggest that people think twice before they shop.C.To prove that the second item isnt always as good as the first one.D.To show that people often buy more than they need in the promotion.10.What does the house buyer want to do?A.Buy the smaller house only.B.Get the smaller house for free.C.Buy the larger house for$1.2 million.D.Buy both the larger and smaller houses for$2 million.11.How does the author organize the text?(P:Paragraph)A.B.C.D.D Many of us were delighted to learn that a high school senior Kwasi Enin was accepted to all eight Ivy League universities.To our surprise,he wasnt excited as expected,but appeared extra calm.He announced that he would revisit the universities to find the best suitable in music or medicine.He also wanted to compare their financial aid packages.Kwasis success story is rare,but his reaction is not.After the admission letters arrive at home,students have 30 days to really think about what kind of school would help them grow as a person,which school would best prepare them for the future,and at which school they would be happiest.And they also have to think about whether they can afford the school they choose.But how to answer the questions about which school is the best suitable university?Some young people are attracted to large universities with great school spirit and a list of offerings.But besides those advantages,many of these universities focus on graduate work and research,with undergraduates taught mostly by part-time instructors.Others are attracted to smaller boarding schools with discussion-based classes.But some of these schools will have much limitation for students who want a high-energy city life experience.Many students today seem to think they should pick the university where they will get the diploma that will help them get the most highly paid job.This is a sad misunderstanding of what a college education should provide.A good college education should prepare them to overcome any difficulty andthrivein society.It helps them to form the habit of creative mind and spirit that will continue to develop far beyond their university years.So when you choose college,you should consider if it is filled with useful learning to help create new spaces for different possibilities of growth.12.What can we know about Kwasi Enin from paragraph 1?A.He was from a very poor family.B.He would choose the top university.C.He was too excited to calm himself at the good news.D.He considered his interests when choosing his university.13.What can you infer from paragraph 2?A.Few students can be admitted to university.B.Many students face the choices like Kwasi.C.Top universities are the first choice for most students.D.American students can afford their university by themselves.14.Which of the following can best explain the underlined word“thrive”in paragraph 4?A.Fail B.Succeed C.Research D.Work 15.What should the best university be like according to the text?A.Very large and have good instructors.B.Small boarding schools with discussion-based classes.C.It will offerthe diploma to get the most highly paid job.D.It will help continue to develop far beyond university years.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 Many of us make it our New Year decision to get more activebut you dont haveto spend a fortune in gyms._16_But by switching that plan for these following ideas,you can increase your activity and bank balance.Run it.Going for a jog costs nothing and is one of the easiest ways to build up your body.If running seems like a task,why not try an app to add to pleasure?I love RockMyRun.It understands your personal pace and then matches your musics beat to it._17_ Follow fitness influencers.Instagram is full of fitness influencers competing for likes and followers.They often post free short videos showing how they are done._18_It will save your fees for guidance from a personal trainer,which costs on average 30 to 65 an hour.Weight to go._19_You can use them to increase your resistance trainingzero gym required.Tins of beans or tomatoes can be used as smaller weights,while 2 litre drink bottles offer heavier resistance._20_It may be slightly cold,but there are hundreds of nonprofit community outdoor gyms across the country.With everything from cross-trainers to leg presses,they cater for various training workouts.Find your nearest outdoor gym .A.Free outdoor gyms.B.Great various workouts.C.It is free to download on Android and iOS.D.Generally,gyms cost on average 40.53 a month.E.Heavy kitchen items can be used as hand weightlifting equipment.F.It is necessary for most people to invest in some hand-held weights.G.Make the most of their efforts by repeating these at home,or in the gym.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 In 2007,Jamie Whitmore was considered one of the most successful athletes in America.She was a six-time USA_21_for XTERRA racing,and held a world title.Everything_22_during an event that seemed like so many others she had experienced.As a_23_athlete,Jamie Whitmore was used to_24_,but she never imagined the pain in her leg could be a deadly cancer!When she heard the terrible_25_for the first time,Whitmore felt she couldnt_26_.“They were talking about treatment and I just started_27_and saying I dont want to die.”Finally,the_28_got the help of several specialists to remove the tumor.Whitmore developed sepsis(败血症)from the surgery and got through a_29_two-month recovery.When she began to feel_30_again,Whitmore was certain her cancer was back.Instead,doctors gave her unexpected_31_:She was pregnantwith twins.Jamie Whitmore isnt used to slowing down.She has never met a(n)_32_she couldnt overcome,whether it was a mountain bike race or a_33_.Today,Whitmore is a mother of two sons and cancer-free.Shes_34_again,and has_35_a gold medal in the Paralympics and set two world records.She travels as an_36_speaker when shes not spending time with her sons.Whitmore has some_37_for others with limitations:“Never let anyone tell you what you can and cannot do.Some doctors_38_me I would never ride anything more than a stationary(静 止 不 动 的)bike._39_I rode my mountain bike 104 miles climbing from 9,000 feet to 14,000 feet.You just cant_40_.”21.A.president B.manager C.champion D.professor 22.A.changed B.happened C.disappeared D.stopped 23.A.professional B.foreign C.common D.shy 24.A.practising B.waiting C.leaving D.suffering 25.A.reason B.result C.question D.suggestion 26.A.quarrel B.draw C.breathe D.shout 27.A.smiling B.running C.jumping D.crying 28.A.doctors B.readers C.neighbors D.volunteers 29.A.valuable B.difficult C.happy D.relaxing 30.A.fit B.tired C.curious D.sick 31.A.freedom B.courage C.news D.attention 32.A.challenge B.excuse C.mistake D.order 33.A.headache B.fever C.cancer D.cold 34.A.trembling B.competing C.falling D.performing 35.A.made B.bought C.lent D.won 36.A.angry B.inspiring C.expensive D.annoying 37.A.advice B.information C.sadness D.help 38.A.asked B.called C.encouraged D.told 39.A.So B.Yet C.Unless D.If 40.A.set off B.look out C.give up D.work out 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 The origins of carnival are ancient.People_41._(hol