2021届昌邑市文山中学高三英语下学期期中试题及参考答案.pdf

2021 届昌邑市文山中学高三英语下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 I once taught in a small private school.Each morning at nine oclock all the students,ranging in age from three to seven years old,gathered in the Great Room for a warm-up in preparation for the day.One morning the headmistress made an announcement to all the children gathered,“Today we begin a great experiment of the mind.”She held up two ivy(常春藤)plants,each potted in an identical container.She continued,“Do they look the same?”All the children nodded.So did I,for,in this way,I was alsoa child.“We will give the plants the same amount of light,the same amount of water,but not the same amount of attention,”She said.“Together we are going to see what will happen when we put one plant in the kitchen away from our attention and the other plant right here in this room.Each day for the next month,we shall sing to our plant in the Great Room and tell it how much we love it,and how beautiful it is.We will use our good minds to think good thoughts about it.”Four weeks later my eyes were as wide and disbelieving as the childrens.The kitchen plant was leggy and sick-looking,and it hadnt grown at all.But the Great Room plant,which had been sung to and surrounded by positive thoughts and words,had increased threefold in size with dark leaves that were filled with energy.In order to prove the experiment,the kitchen ivy was brought to the Great Room to join the other ivy.Within three weeks,the second plant had caught up with the first ivy.Within four weeks,they could not be distinguished,one from the other.I took this lesson to heart and made it my own.1.Why did the headmistress do the experiment?A.She wanted to teach me a lesson.B.She expected the students to learn to grow plants.C.She meant to prove the impact of good minds on growth.D.She intended to show students how to save a sick-looking plant.2.What happened to the ivy in the kitchen at last?A.It stopped growing and died.B.It was leggy and sick with dark leaves.C.It looked almost the same as the other one.D.It grew better than the one in the Great Room.3.What can be a suitable title for the passage?A.Life Means Growth B.Things Grow with Love C.Equality Makes a Difference D.Positive Thoughts Really Count B My friend and I went traveling inTasmania,Australialast December.We settled in our Airbnb accommodation,a cozy apartment,not long after we arrived inHobart,the capital city.After briefing us on the kitchens facilities and the whereabouts of the bedroom and bathroom,our hostess Geraldine resumed her ironing work,which seemed to have been interrupted by our arrival.She was ironing what looked like security guard uniforms,and we soon found out that she worked in a local prison.And when she detected the curiosity in our tones,she offered a tour at the prison in her SUV.My friend and I exchanged a“this is incredible”look and said“yes”immediately.As we drove,she told us about the buildings that we were passing,the local market and how to get to MONA,Tasmanias well-known contemporary art gallery.And of course we got to hear some background information about the prison.According to our hostess,it currently holds Martin Bryant,a notorious criminal who cheated 35 people out of their property.We could see the high level of security from the layers upon layers of wires surrounding the gray structure inside.Getting to know a city in such a local way is something I would never be able to do by talking to a hotel receptionist,and this is what I like best about the apartment-sharing experience,not to mention the fact that its usually cheaper than hotel rooms.But Im fully aware of the risks of Airbnb,which is why I did my homework before booking onlineI checked the reviews of the accommodation to avoid possible safety problems.That said,it is the mutual trust between a host and a guest that fascinates methe interesting feeling of building a bond with a total stranger.4.Why did the hostess drive us to the prison?A.She planned to send the uniform to the prison.B.She found our curiosity about the prison.C.She wanted to show off her SUV.D.She needed to offer a tour for us.5.Which of the following can best explain the word“notorious”in Paragraph 5?A.Unfamiliar to everyone.B.Particularly disappointing.C.Well known for being bad.D.Extremely generous to others.6.Compared with hotels,what is the writers favorite of the Airbnb accommodation?A.It is cheaper in most cases.B.It supplies a better living condition.C.It offers a much safer accommodation.D.It provides a chance to know local culture.7.What does the author think of finding accommodation on Airbnb?A.Disapproving.B.Supportive.C.Neutral.D.Doubtful.C Yu Chenrui,29,is a maker of automata(机关人偶)in Chengdu,Sichuan province.Automata are built to look like humans or animals and give the illusion(错觉)of being able to move on their own,“The art form amazes me,becauseit combines various skills,from storytelling to mechanics,and the pieces are built with a sense of humor,”Yu says.His creations have caught the attention of well-known artists and his fancy pieces of art have attracted collectors worldwide.Interested in handcrafts as a boy,Yu first encountered automata designed by Japanese artist Kazuaki at an exhibition in 2015 when he studied at the Communication University of China inBeijing.“It was like meeting a like-minded friend,”Yu says,recalling the moment.As an art and design major,he began to learn the craft by himself and,with the support of his tutor,he kept studying and examining automata in school.When he graduated in 2016,Yu landed a job at an advertising agency inBeijing.He stayed on at the company for three years because,at that time,he was not sure that he could make a living out of his hobby.While working as a designer Yu kept exploring and advancing his skills in wood carving and mechanics.Eventually,despite the jobs good salary,it was not enough to make up for not following his true passion.Finally,in 2018,Yu quit his job and returned toChengduto open his automata workshop.To keep himself occupied while running his workshop,he planted blueberries,raspberries and cherries.He watered,weeded and added fertilizer(肥料)every day.“Daily routines helped me calm down and inspire my creativity,which resulted in an automaton called To Observe the Autumn,”Yu says.Over time,Yus reputation grew and his business flourished(兴旺).Many of Yus creations are built with a dash of wisdom,a sprinkle of humor and are inspired by observations of real life.Yu knows that there are many more creative ideas waiting to be expressed.“It feels quite good to be fully devoted to automata creation and I am still searching for myself.”8.What can we learn from the first paragraph?A.Yu is equipped with various skills.B.Yu is a person full of sense of humor.C.Yu is now gaining recognition worldwide.D.Yu is following the latest trend in handcraft.9.Why did Yu quit his job inBeijing?A.He couldnt make a living out of it.B.He wanted to pursue his own dream.C.He missed his family inChengdu.D.He thought he had a lot experience.10.According to Yu,what contributes to his creativity as an automata artist?A.The fruits he grows.B.Success of his business.C.His devotion to the job.D.Observation from daily life.11.Which of the following can best describe Yus story?A.There is no end to learning.B.Great hopes make great man.C.Actions speak louder than words.D.Experience is the mother of wisdom.D Newspapers in Great Britainvarygreatly in their ways of carrying the news.There are serious papers for those who want to know about important happenings everywhere,both at home and abroad.There are popular newspapers for those who prefer entertainment to information.The London newspaper that is best known outside Great Britain is probably the Times.It began in 1785,and has a high reputation for believable news and serious opinions on the news.It calls itself an independent paper,which means that it does not give its support to a particular political party.Its leading articles give the opinions of the editors,not those of the owners of the paper.Letters to the editor are printed in the newspaper.These parts of the Times are always interesting.Most of the letters are serious subjects.But from time to time there will be long letters on the subject which is not at all serious,perhaps on a new fashion of dress,or the bad manners of the young people,compared with manners of thirty years ago.12.If you want to get pleasure,please buy yourself _.A.a serious newspaper B.foreign newspaper C.any independent paper D.a popular newspaper 13.The Times has been famous to outside Great Britain for _ years.A.19 B.85 C.236 D.229 14.The Times is an independent paper because _.A.it supports no political parties B.it is not controlled by the British Government C.it gives special support to all the political parties.D.the editors opinions are not examined by the owners of the paper 15.The underlined word“vary”in the passage probably means“_”.A.improve B.compete with each other C.are different D.keep in touch with each other 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 Theres no such thing as being born“good at languages”.However,there are people who learn languages well,but that has nothingto do with them being naturally good at it._16_ Good language learners are actively involved in their learning process.They do not expect to learn English only by sitting in the classroom._17_They are organized and active.They look for creative ways both inside and outside the classroom to try out what they have learned.Good language learners knows that language is used to communicate.They pay attention to meaning.They have good techniques to practice listening,speaking,reading and writing.They push themselves to speak and try to become fluent._18_ _19_It may not be easy at first but thinking in English is worth cultivating as a vital skill that will improve all areas of your language learning.To help you think in English,carry on a dialogue with yourself in English when walking along,sitting on a bus,or taking a break from other studies.Use English whenever and wherever you can.Good language learners have a long-term devotion to language learning.They work through any feelings of frustration or lack of confidence.They are able to deal with the challenges of learning a new language._20_Instead,remind themselves how important it is to keep going.A.Good language learners try to think in the language.B.Good language learners try to figure out how the language works.C.They do not rely on the teacher for all the learning.D.They look for opportunities to talk with native speakers.E.They dont let themselves give up.F.They clearly know their own strengths and weaknesses.G.It has to do with their attitude and the way they learn.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“Look down,Lisa,”my father said gently.“There is more than one way to the square.Life is like that.If you cant get to the place where you want to go by one road,_21_another.”In the years that followed,I often remembered the words my father_22_me.I know where I wanted to go in life.I wanted to be a fashion_23_.And on the way to my first small success I found the road blocked.What could I do?Accept the roadblocks and fail?Or use imagination and intelligence to find another road to my_24_.I came to Paris,the center of the world of_25_,with my works.But none of the famous fashion designers seemed interested in buying them.Then one day I met a friend_26_a very beautiful sweater.The sweater was simple in color1,but it had a(n)_27_knitting(编织)way.I suddenly_28_a design knitted into such a sweater.I_29_a clear black and white butterfly picture and took it to Mrs.Vidian.She_30_it into a sweater.The result,I thought,was_31_.Then came the test.I_32_the sweater to a party which people in the fashion business would attend.To my joy,the sweater was_33_.In fact,the representative(代表)of a large New York store wanted 40 sweaters to be_34_in two weeks.I accepted the_35_and walked out on a cloud of_36_.My cloud_37_,however,when I stood in front of Mrs.Vidian.“But it took me almost a week to knit that sweater,”she said.“Forty sweaters in two weeks?It is_38_.”I was so close to success and then to be blocked!_39_,I walked away.All at once,it hit me that there must be_40_way.This knitting way did take special skill,but surely there must be someone else in Paris who knew how to do it.Luckily,I made it before the deadline.21.A.quit B.try C.ask D.lead 22.A.devoted B.begged C.taught D.invested 23.A.reporter B.partner C.lawyer D.designer 24.A.journey B.goal C.apartment D.stage 25.A.fashion B.finance C.jewellery D.wildlife 26.A.on B.by C.in D.over 27.A.unusual B.brief C.ancient D.regular 28.A.borrowed B.pictured C.reflected D.solved 29.A.mixed B.cultivated C.spotted D.drew 30.A.dressed B.focused C.knitted D.took 31.A.wonderful B.puzzling C.slight D.terrible 32.A.impressed B.wore C.mastered D.permitted 33.A.criticized B.kept C.noticed D.overlooked 34.A.ready B.popular C.curious D.worthwhile 35.A.pressure B.bargain C.material D.order 36.A.anger B.sadness C.disappointment D.happiness 37.A.poured B.enhanced C.disappeared D.exposed 38.A.likely B.positive C.alike D.impossible 39.A.Typically B.Sadly C.Excitedly D.Mentally 40.A.another B.no C.others D.many 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 university of Birmingham,UK,announces that it will accept theGaokaoexam for high-flying Chinese students_41._(wish)to join its undergraduate courses in 2019.High school students_42._complete the National Higher Education Entrance Examination,orGaokao,with top grades can apply for direct entry into Birmingham degree programmes_43._first completing a foundation year.Gaokao,which_44._(hold)across China in early June,is_45._(increase)accepted by universities in Australia,the USA,Canada and mainland Europe Birmingham will only be considering high quality students who achieve a minimum 80%Gaokaoscore and meet additional academic and English language_46._(require).Professor Jon Frampton,Director of the University of Birminghams China Institute said,“I am_47._(delight)that the University is now accepting theGaokao.This gives the_48._(bright)and best Chinese students._49._opportunity to move straight into the first year of our undergraduate programmes and experience the benefits of studying at a_50._(globe)Top 100 university.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.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语 言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。When you hear the name Hollywood,you probable think of lights,cameras and movie stars.Famous actor are not the only important people in the entertainment business.Directors or producers are also important.Today,Hollywood is full with producers and directors.However,onl