2021届成都高新实验中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案.pdf

2021 届成都高新实验中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案 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 Thank you.Its my great honor to be given this award.You cannot imagine that I have always been a late starter.Years ago,when I was 16,I took an important exam GCE(General Certificate of Education),which turned out to be a failure.My dad was reading my report card and saw that my position in class was 29th,but the number in class was 29.It meant that I had achieved the distinction of being bottom of my class.I wasnt lazy,and I was really trying.You can picture how I felt.Dad put his hand on my shoulder and said,“You can only do the best you can,but whatever you decide to do,make sure you love it.”He was a really sweet guy and a great man.I knew his attempt to hide his disappointment with some of his encouraging words.I was depressed for a week,but his advice was a wake-up call.Fortunately I love working with my hands,and I was good at two things:woodwork and art,and I really loved to draw and paint.I was quite talented.Dad strongly encouraged me to go to art school,which in those days wasnt the obvious place that a father would suggest.So I got into Hartlepool College of Art.The college was a revelation(出乎意料),the passionate teachers there,who were extremely interested in the students,not just tolerating them but actually engaging with them.It was a world apart from my schooling until then.Its extraordinary what an enthusiastic teacher can do,drawing the student out,lighting independence,and encouraging a design of your own future,rather than waiting for something to happen.Im honored to have become one of these passionate teachers years later.My teachers inspired me,and thanks to my dad,here I am tonight.I think I should mention all the talents I have worked with over time,and to my kids and my wife Giannina,thank you.Thank you for this great award.I shall find a very special place for it.1.How did the author feel after taking GCE?A.Happy.B.Upset.C.Tired.D.Relieved.2.What didHartlepoolCollege of Art impress the author most?A.The teachers were strict with students.B.The students set good examples for each other.C.The teachers inspired students passion for learning.D.The students got prepared for their lessons independently.3.The author gave this speech to _.A.share his career choice B.explain his teaching methods C.describe his life experience D.show his appreciation B Portraits as Art According to a dictionary,portraiture is“a representation(描绘)of a person,especially of the face by drawing or painting alikeness.”However,this definition neglects the complexities of portraiture.Portraits are works of art that engage with ideas of identity rather than just a likeness.These concepts of identity involve social rank,gender,age,profession,character of the subject,etc.It is impossible to copy all the aspects of identity.Therefore,portraits reflect only certain qualities of subjects.Portrait art has also undergone significant shifts in artistic practice.The majority of portraits are the outcome of current artistic fashions and favored styles.Therefore,portrait art is an art category providing various engagement with social,psychological,and artistic practices and expectations.Since portraits are different from other art categories,they are worthy of separate study.During their production,portraits require the presence of a specific person,or an image of the individual.In many instances,the production of portraiture has required sittings,which result in interaction between the subject(s)and the artist throughout the creation of the work.In certain instances,portrait artists depended on a combination of different involvement with their subjects.If the sitter cant sit in the studio regularly,portraitists could use his or her photographs.InEurope,during the seventeenth and eighteenth century,the sitting time was sometimes decreased by focusing only on the head.Theoretically,portraitists could work from impressions or memories when creating a painting,but this rarely occurred according to documented records.Nonetheless,whether the work is based on model sittings,copying a photograph,or using memory,the process of painting a portrait is linked with the models attendance.Furthermore,portrait painting can be distinguished from other artistic categories by its connection with appearance,or likeness.As such,the art of portrait painting got a reputation for imitation instead of for artistic innovation.Based on Renaissance art theory,portraiture was related to the level of a mechanical exercise as opposed to a fine art.Michelangelos well-known protest against portraits is only one example.During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries,the attitude to portraiture was critical.Even so,artists from around the globe persisted in painting portraits despite their theoretical objections.Picasso,for example,became widely-known forcubist still-life painting(立体派静物画)early in his career,but some of his early experiments in this new style were his portraits of art dealers.4.What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us?A.The changing definition of portraiture reflects shifting attitudes to it.B.Most portraits reflect artistic fashions and favored styles when created.C.Portraiture is a more complex art form than is defined in a dictionary.D.Portrait art shouldnt be seen as a distinct art category for its complexity.5.Which of the following is a characteristic of portraiture mentioned in paragraph 2?A.Portraiture typically takes much less time than other art forms.B.Portraiture often requires frequent cooperation between artists.C.Portraits show models in a more accurate way than other art forms.D.Portraits generally involve interaction between subjects and artists.6.According to paragraph 2,during portraits production,artists _.A.based their work on the subjects attendance B.preferred models photographs to their presence C.were more willing to use impressions or memories D.reduced sitting time to concentrate on a sitters head 7.Picasso is chosen as an example by the author because he _.A.altered the way other artists felt about portrait art B.created portraits in spite of his objection to portrait art C.depended on portrait art to establish a higher reputation D.had fewer theoretical objections to portraitures than others C Because of COVID-19,in many places,large gatherings of people arent allowed.In some areas,the rules are more strict,and people arent allowed to leave their homes unless going out is ly necessary.These steps are very important for slowing the disease down.By doing this,governments can make sure doctors and hospitals are better able to deal with all the sick people,and that fewer people suffer in all.Usually,its called“flattening the curve”.But if no one can go out,that means businesses which depend on visitors struggle.Many singers,bands,and other musicians would normally be giving concerts now.Instead,they have to find new ways to share their music and connect with their audiences.The Metropolitan Opera in New York has canceled(取消)its season,but it is showing a special live stream of a different opera each day on its website.Other opera companies have made similar moves.Several theater companies are either offering recorded versions of their plays online or posting videos of their actors performing.Nick Green wrote a musical play that was canceled because of the virus.He set up a website with links that allow people to enjoy the work of artists around the world who have had their projects canceled.He called his project the Social Distancing Festival.He sad it was a time when he should be doing something new,rather than feeling disappointed.Even TV shows have to find new ways to film their shows.Some late night TV shows have continued,but without audiences.Others are showing reruns.While their shows are on pause,some TV stars like Conan OBrien and Jimmy Fallon have been filming short videos at home.Mr.O Brien plans to bring his show back on the air soon by filming with his own phone and talking with guests over the Internet.8.What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.Keeping patients staying at home anytime.B.Speed up the spread of disease.C.Stopping people from often gathering up.D.Slowing down the spread of the disease.9.What are opera companies new ways?A.Stopping sharing music with audience.B.Providing live stream services.C.Trying to attract live audiences.D.Sharing their operas with each other 10.What did the cancellation of Nick Greens play bring him?A.Disappointment.B.Annoyance.C.Creativity.D.Anxiety.11.What is the text mainly about?A.People staying at home.B.The absence of audiences.C.The efforts of Nick Green.D.Entertainment going online.D Paper is an important part of modern life.People use it in school,at work,to make artwork and books,to wrap presents and much more.Trees are the most common material for paper these days.So how do people make paper out of trees today?People first cut trees,load them onto trucks and bring them to a factory.Machines cut open the outer coverings of the trees,and cut the trees into pieces.Those pieces are boiled into a soup.After that,it is hit flat,dried and cut up into sheets of paper.The entire process,from planting a small tree to buying your school notebook,takes a very long time.Just growing the trees takes 10 to 20 years.Making tons of paper from trees can harm the planet.Humans cut down 80,000 to 160,000 trees around the world every day,and use many of them to make paper.Some of those trees come from tree farms.But people also cut down forests for paper,which means that animals and birds lose their homes.Cutting forests down also contributes to climate change,and paper factories pollute the air.After you throw paper,it often takes the paper six to nine years to break down.Thats why recycling is important.It saves a lot of trees,slows climate change and helps protect endangered animals,birds and all creatures that rely on forests for their homes and food.So if paper isnt good for the environment,why dont people write on something else?The answer:They do.With computers,tablets and cellphones,people use much less paper than in the past.Maybe a day will come when we wont use paper at all or will save it for very special books and artworks.12.What can we know about making paper out of trees?A.It costs much money.B.It takes a lot of time.C.It is very easy and fast.D.It is dangerous and difficult.13.What is the impact of paper production?A.It promotes the recycling.B.It does harm to the environment.C.It slows down the climate change.D.It protects the animals from losing homes.14.How will we use paper someday in the future according to the text?A.Use it for books only.B.Use the recycled paper.C.Treasure it occasionally.D.Use it for artworks.15.What idea does the author want to express from the text?A.The influence of making paper on environment.B.The wonderful experience of making paper.C.The necessary process of making paper.D.The good reasons for making paper.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 How similar are language and music?Language is part of our daily lives,no matter where we live in the world._16_Both language and music play a huge role in our culture and here are some of their similarities.Both language and music have a writing system.In English we record language using the alphabet,which is a collection of letters.Similarly,we use notes（音符）to keep a record of music.Musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music._17_By writing pieces of text or music,we are able to share experiences through time.We can read the ideas or hear the composition（作品）of someone who lived hundreds of years ago._18_ You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language he uses.In the same way,we know that styles of music are different around the world,giving us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation.Both share emotion._19_Of course you may be able to see it in my face,but you will know for sure through my words.Similarly,music can sound angry,sad or happy.Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling,and allows us to share that emotion.Whenyou feel happy,you might want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate your happiness._20_I think we have all used music to express or process our emotions,often combining it with language in the form of song lyrics（歌词）.A.Both are expressive.B.Both vary with culture.C.How do you know that I am angry?D.We use language to express our thoughts.E.Similarly,music is part of many peoples lives.F.So just as you read English,you can read music.G.In contrast,you probably also listen to sad music when you are feeling down.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 Renata Di Pietro was studying to be a singer at theUniversityofIowa.But at 23,she found she couldnt see clearly.Soon,it,became increasingly _21_ to read scores and pick up hand signals from conductor(指挥），and Renata was forced to_22_.For years,Renata depended on guide dogs to_23_.But finally,she found it heartbreaking.A dogsworking life is_24_ just six to 10 years before it ages out of service or dies.“Its very_25_,because you love each one.”she says.In 2009，while _26_another guide dog,Renata was interested by_27_from a friend that miniature horse(小矮马）usually live for thirty years and make calm and strong guides.They are very_28_:There are only about ten of them working in theUnited States._29_choosing a guide dog,Renata decided to turn to a mini horseand the_30_ as changedher life.Renata _31_with a male horse,but he was too hard to_32_ .Angel came next,a white female horse Renata has mostly trained herself.“Horses naturally_33_ obstacles(障碍），she says.If I am about to_34_something,shemoves her body in front of me.Renata has taught her_35_to react to directional commands.“Angel can_36_a chair and the nearest door for me,”Renata says.Now,shes_37_Angel to pull her wheelchair.Despite(尽管）her _38_,Renata still gives performances with her husband,musician Carl Hummer,at special events.Angel is _39_by her side.“l fight a battle every day to get the courage to take part in life,”Renata says.“Angel is my warhorse.We fight that battle_40_.”21.A.important B.difficult C.clear D.possible 22.A.run away B.go out C.stand up D.drop out 23.A.get around B.show off C.grow up D.stay up 24.A.easy B.long C.short D.hard 25.A.painful B.stupid C.crazy D.strange 26.A.looking after B.looking down upon C.looking for D.looking back on 27.A.information B.imagination C.decisions D.experiences 28.A.strong B.old C.interesting D.uncommon 29.A.As for B.Along with C.Instead of D.Because of 30.A.condition B.choice C.method D.habit 31.A.left B.fought C.started D.continued 32.A.control B.believe C.serve D.watch 33.A.create B.use C.face D.avoid 34.A.change B.hit C.check D.do 35.A.dog B.horse C.student D.husband 36.A.m