2021届佛山市顺德区杏坛中学高三英语期中考试试卷及参考答案.pdf

2021 届佛山市顺德区杏坛中学高三英语期中考试试卷及参考答案 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 Four Best Cities to Visit in Winter Cold rains,icy sidewalks and gray skies can make winter travel a trial.But here are four cities around the world that make for a great cold-weather destination:Prague,Czech Republic With its snow-capped spires and winding streets,Pragueis a fairytale city that remains ly tourist-free in winter.The amazing architecture looks even prettier under a sheet of snow,with one of the most beautiful areas being the old town,with its Romanesque vaults.Gas street lamps have been placed throughout the city center,adding a romantic color1 to evenings.Cafes here are ideal for escaping the bitter cold.Salzburg,Austria With its Christmas songs and traditional markets,this is a perfect city for a winter break.“Silent Night”was performed for the first time in thechurchofOberndorfon the border ofSalzburgon Christmas Eve in 1818.The citys main market is held in the shadow ofSalzburgsHohensalzburgCastle,but the one held inMirabell Squareis especially popular with food lovers who come to taste local food such as haluskypieces of dumpling mixed with fried bacon.Tromso,Norway Tromso is widely regarded asNorways most beautiful city and is a base for spoiling the northern lights.There are several attractive museums,including thePolarMuseum,which offers an insight into the history of Arctic expeditions,and theTromsoMuseum,which is famous for its Sami exhibitions.Amsterdam,Netherlands In winter,Amsterdam s museums are much less crowded,making it the time to visit attractions such as Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House.Built originally to house a circus,the Royal Carre Theater is more than 130 years old.Children will love the spectacular performances.1.What can you do inPrague?A.Enjoy the fascinating architecture.B.Taste local food halusky.C.Appreciate Sami exhibitions.D.Watch a circus performance.2.Where was“Silent Night”first performed?A.In thechurchofOberndorf.B.InHohensalzburgCastle.C.InMirabell Square.D.In the Polar Museum.3.Which city will you choose if you want to see the northern lights?A.Prague.B.Salzburg.C.Tromso.D.Amsterdam.B 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.4.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.5.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 6.What did the cancellation of Nick Greens play bring him?A.Disappointment.B.Annoyance.C.Creativity.D.Anxiety.7.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.C An ancient tomb was recently discovered in southern Siberia in which there may be treasure,priceless objects,and the 3,000-year-old remains of an ice mummy.Swiss scientist Gino Caspari with the University of Bern was looking carefully at the pictures of the area in the Russian Tuva Republic,when he came across what appeared to be a tomb.It is a tomb of the Scythians,an ancient group of Eurasians.This summer,together with researchers from the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Hermitage Museum,a dig at the site not only proved Casparis idea,but told us the site is the largest and oldest of its kind ever discovered in whats increasingly known as the“Siberian Valley of the Kings.”While any discovery dating back to a period between the Iron Age and Bronze Age is exciting,its the nature of this site that makes scientists want to begin carefully clearing away the layers of rock and earth.First,the tomb appears to have never been dug,because it is in a Siberian wetland faraway from the nearest place where people live.Second,and most important,is its possible resting place under a thick layer of permafrost.“Theres permafrost in the area,”Caspari said.“There are really only a handful of permafrost tombs and very few that have not been damaged,where there have been ice mummies in good condition,and all the things in the tomb are untouched.”While not as large,other tombs discovered in the area have produced fantastical treasures and objects,including thousands of gold objects and other things about the past.By studying all these tombs,researchers hope to have a better understanding of the Scythian people.Caspari said his team is in a race against time to uncover the tomb and find out its secrets.“We now have to act fast,”he said,“because with the rising temperatures,the permafrost could melt and damage all the things in that tomb.And these are things that are over 3,000 years old,that look like new,like they were put there yesterday.”8.How did Caspari discover the tomb?A.By studying pictures.B.By visiting a Russian area.C.By talking with Russian researchers.D.By comparing other scientists,ideas.9.Why has the tomb remained untouched?A.It is covered by a lot of rocks.B.It is well kept by the Scythians.C.It is too small to draw attention.D.It is hidden in a wild cold place.10.Why do scientists want to uncover the tomb?A.To better protect the tomb.B.To save the treasures inside.C.To learn more about the Scythians.D.To have a good understanding of mummies.11.Why is Casparis team racing against time to dig the tomb?A.The tomb is too old.B.It is getting hotter and hotter.C.Some treasures are being damaged.D.They want to save time for other tombs.D 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.12.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.13.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.14.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 15.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 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 When the body temperature reaches 104 degrees Fahrenheit(40),a person may be suffering from a serious condition calledheat stroke._16_Besides,one may suffer from heat stroke when he participates in extreme physical activity in a warm environment.There are some symptoms of heat stroke.The person usually has a high body temperature,usually at or above 40.If the stroke is the result of high climate temperatures,the skin will usually be dry and hot.If it is the result of physical exercise,the skin may feel moist,almost clammy(湿粘的)._17_ If heat stroke is not treated,a person may go into shock(休克)._18_As a result,the blood pressure drops,the nails and lips may turn blue,and the skin becomes clammy.If left untreated,shock may cause organ failure or even death.There are several ways to treat heat stroke._19_One example of treatment includes placing the person in cool water to lower his body temperature.Another cooling technique involves misting cool water over the body and then fanning it off.The evaporation(蒸发)of the water works to cool the persons body temperature and treat the heat stroke._20_For example,wear lightweight clothes that fit loosely on the body.Also,take breaks in a cool area if exercising in warm temperatures.In addition,if thetemperatures become increasingly hot,it is best to avoid extreme physical activity.A.Heat stroke can result in a number of problems.B.When that happens,the blood does not flow properly.C.Heat stroke can be prevented by following a few easy tips.D.Untreated heat stroke can quickly damage your brain and heart.E.In most cases,a doctor should be consulted if a person is suspected of having heat stroke.F.In addition,the person may have rapid breathing,or have a higher heart rate.G.It usually occurs when one spends large amounts of time in a hot environment.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 my way home from coaching basketball yesterday,I was listening to WGN,my favorite talk radio station.What_21_me was that Bob Collins,the morning show man for WGN,had been killed in an accident.He was a man who was_22_by many.The radio told story after story,_23_him as the best friend.True love and feelings_24_in from all over the country.The more I listened about how this man had influenced those around him,the more_25_I became.I was upset because I wanted to know_26_we wait until somebody has passed away_27_we tell them how much we love them?I now have a stronger determination to tell those around me how much they_28_to me.I am going to let my wife know just how loved and_29_she is,not only by my words,but also by my_30_.I am going to play Batman with my son more often,and in the middle of our romping（嬉戏）,I am going to grab him,hug him tightly,and tell him how_31_I am that he is my son.Do you love someone?Then_32_them!Has someone been an influence in your life?Then give them a call!Has someone had a positive effect on you in your life?Then write them a letter or send them an e-mail!Dont let another day_33_without letting that person know.There is something_34_about a written letter that_35_feelings of love towards another.I dont know about you,but I have letters and cards from people that I have_36_for years,and_37_,I get them out and reread them.They can turn a depressing day into one when you_38_just how blessed and loved you are.Life is too_39_to leave kind words unsaid.The words you say,or the letter you write,might just make all the_40_in the world.21.A.shocked B.excited C.worried D.confused 22.A.loved B.hated C.judged D.criticized 23.A.explaining B.describing C.advising D.thinking 24.A.threw B.poured C.filled D.crowded 25.A.comfortable B.disappointed C.discouraged D.cheerful 26.A.what B.how C.where D.why 27.A.whe