2021届乐清市春晖寄宿学校高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、20212021 届乐清市春晖寄宿学校高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案届乐清市春晖寄宿学校高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案第一部分第一部分阅读（共两节，满分阅读（共两节，满分4 40 0 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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 ADesign a science holiday to win a science holidayIs there a scientific holiday,tour,vacation or experience in your l

2、ist that you dream of making a reality?Wemight just be able to help with that!We are the crowd sourcing thoughts and suggestions onnew tours,and thewinner will receive two free places on their tour when its launched.Starting entries1st May 2020Deadline31st August 2020ENTER NOW-Write a brief descript

3、ion of your ideal science holiday,tour,vacation or experience.-No matter how big or small,we are looking for brilliant,unique thoughts.It can be a complex multi-locationoverseas holiday tour,a weekend away deep-diving,or a simple walking tour(and everything in between).-Our current tours are mainly

4、individual-focused but we would love to hear ideas for families and schools.-Creations that have environmentally friendly themes and a low carbon impact are also welcome.-Your entry can be as simple as a great title but writing more specifies will improve the possibility of walkingoff with the prize

5、.-The competition doesnt close by September,2020,so plenty of time to brainstorm your entry.-We will launch the best idea in late 2020 or at the beginning of 2021.The winner will receive the awardonce the result is published.If you want to submit more than 3,999 words,include photos/maps with your e

6、ntry,or submit multiple.Thecompetitionguidelinesandotherrelatedinformationareavailable at .1.When will the winner probably be announced?A.In August,2020.B.In September,2020.C.In January,2021.D.In May,2021.2.What kind of entries might be more likely to win?A.Those producing a low carbon impact.B.Thos

7、e with a long and unique title.C.Those providing detailed information.D.Those for individual-focused tours.3.What is the purpose of this text?A.To give guidance on a competition.B.To advertise a science holiday.C.To inspire creativity in teenagers.D.To collect the ideas for tours.BWhen my friend sug

8、gested going to the op shop(二手商店)，instantly I thought“I hope no one I know seesme”.It was the same when my cousin commented on my new furniture and Japanese,fine-bone-china bowls andasked where I got them.They were from the local op shop but instead I said“from the antique shop”.Many people in my Gr

9、eek-Cypriot community would look down on me if I said I shopped at the op shop.Theymay pity me,consider me poor,a failure.Immigrants sacrificed their families and homes for a better life.Buying ahouse and having enough money to live comfortably,to educate your children and see them also live comfort

10、ably,are a big part of the immigrant dream,But has this dream made us materialistic at the cost of our own planet?Our love for purchasing the latest trendy clothes or furniture,then donating them when we are tired of themhas become normal.I was once like this.But after watching the documentaryThe Tr

11、ue CostI learned donatedclothes that dont get sold are sent to developing nations,many of them ending up in landfills(垃圾填埋地).Inaddition,your new dress requires electricity and materials to make.But if you buy a second-hand dress,thats oneless dress in a landfill and one less new dress to be made.A f

12、riend introduced me to op shopping only a few years ago.My firstitem was a dress she gifted me.It waslovely and I loved it.Nobody could tell it was second-hand.This opened me up to purchasing more second-handhigh quality branded clothes.Once I visited a friend and was impressed by how she decorated

13、her apartment.“Itsall second-hand,”she said.I couldnt believe it.The truth is a lot of things sold at the op shop are in new or almostnew condition.Thats when I made the decision to only buy second-hand things.Selling second-hand things isnt anything new butwhat the planet needs is more buyers.There

14、 is so muchexcess(过量)production in the world.So stop feeling ashamed,and lets get shopping.4.What kind of feeling is expressed in Paragraph 1?A.Pride.B.Embarrassment.C.Delight.D.Sympathy.5.Whatare many people in the authors community like?A.They are probably materialistic.B.They care about the envir

15、onment.C.They think highly of op shopping.D.They look down upon immigrants.6.What was the author encouraged to do after visiting her friends apartment?A.Watch the documentaryThe True Cost.B.Donate more to local charities.C.Avoid shopping too much.D.Stop buying new things.7.Whats the purpose of the t

16、ext?A.To entertain.B.To advertise.C.To persuade.D.To describe.CBeing a teacher is a rewarding career when it comes to changing lives,but its obviously one that comes withplenty of stresses and difficulties too.Seeking help for a child who is so obviously in need isnt easy.Often,you feel ignored by t

17、he government.Youfeel upset that there isnt anything you could personally do to help a needy and sensitive member of your class.Thats exactly how Chelsea Haley,aged 24 at the time,felt when she met fourth-grade student JeromeRobinson while working for Teach forAmericainLouisianafor the first time.Th

18、e pair didnt get off to the best start,with Jerome,the“problem child”,almost drivingChelseafromteaching.But whenChelseaput her foot down and became determined to work more closely with Jerome,shelearned the cause of his rude behavior:a bad home situation.Chelseawas eager to help Jerome,and realized

19、thathe needed more than just academic support.By 2016,a year after meeting him,Chelsea had adopted(收养)Jerome and his brother Jace.Adopting a child doesnt come cheap,andChelseaspent all the money in her bank to see the process through.In her first few years of raising the boys,she lived on credit car

20、ds and postponed her student loan.AsChelsealived with her two adopted sons,she worked hard to repay her debts.She took on extra tutoringjobs outside of school hours,moved in with her parents,and even delivered groceries for cash.Along the way,shewas learning how to be the best mom to Jerome and Jace

21、,cooking for them and cheering them on at footballmatches.And now,just five years later,Chelseacan proudly say that she has paid off nearly$50,000 of debt.Now thatshes finally out of debt,Chelseahas plans to buy a house and save up for the boys college education.“It allows me to focus on the boys fu

22、ture,”she said.“Saving money for them,and not spending it on mypast.”8.What do we know from paragraph 4?A.Jeromes family was less fortunate.B.The brothers were in the same class.C.When helping Jerome,Chelseafelt hopeless.D.Chelseagot along well with Jerome from the very start.9.What didChelseado to

23、pay off her debts?A.Borrow money from her parents.B.Do part-time jobs.C.Train students to play football.D.Cook for customers.10.How old wasChelseawhen she paid off nearly all of her debts?A.24.B.28.C.29.D.30.11.Which of the following can best describeChelsea?A.Lucky and lovely.B.Sensitive and ambiti

24、ous.C.Selfless and determined.D.Warmhearted and strict.DSleep problems in early childhood may be linked to the development of certain mental health disorders inadolescence,according to a new research.A study of 7,155 children in theUnited Kingdomfound that waking up frequently during the night andir

25、regular sleep routines as babies and toddlers was linked to psychotic experiences in children aged 12 and 13.Also,children who slept for shorter periods at night were more likely to be associated with borderline personalitydisorder at ages 11 and 12.The research,published in the journalJAMA Psychiat

26、ry,was the first time possible links between earlychildhood sleep problems and adolescent psychotic experiences and borderline personality disorder(BPD)symptoms have been examined.“We know from previous research that persistent nightmares in children have been associated with bothpsychosis and borde

27、rline personality disorder,”said lead author Isabel at theInstituteofMental HealthattheUniversityofBirmingham.“But nightmares dont tell the whole story.Weve found that,in fact,a number of behavioral sleep problemsin childhood can point towards these problems in adolescence,”she said.Adolescence,typi

28、cally defined as the ages between 10 and 19,is a key period in human developmentbecause of brain and hormonal changes,anditis now thought to be when many mental health problems start.Prior research inAustraliafound that babies with persistent severe sleep problems in their first year were atgreater

29、risk for anxiety and emotional issues in later childhood.Sleep problems in children and adolescents havebeen shown to predict the development of various emotional and behavioral problems,including depression,anxiety,attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder,risk-taking and aggression.However,findings

30、 have beeninconsistent,especially when based on objective measurements of sleep,rather than parental reports.Sleep and mental health are closely connected in adults,with sleep problems increasing the risk fordeveloping particular mental illnesses as well as resulting in mental health issues.12.What

31、can we know from paragraph 3?A.Childhood sleep problems probably cause youth mental health problems.B.Severe sleep problems in childhood lead to emotional issues.C.Persistent nightmares in children are closely related to psychosis.D.The research has not been known to the public.13.What does“it”refer

32、 to in paragraph 6?A.Adolescence.B.Key period.C.Human developmentD.Hormonalchange.14.According to the Australian research,older children who had long-term serious sleep issues at one year old aremore likely to _.A.grow slowlyB.develop attention-deficit hyperactivity disorderC.do badly in lessonsD.su

33、ffer from anxiety15.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.A Study About Childhood Sleep Problems Is Under ProgressB.Pay Attention to Children Who Lack SleepC.Childhood Sleep Issues Linked to Adolescent Mental Health ProblemsD.How to Help Children Develop a Good Sleep Habit第二节（共

34、第二节（共 5 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 1 10 0 分）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What will you eat for lunch today?In some countries lunchtime often means soup time!There are manykinds of soups served around the world._16_Some are as thick as stews.Others are full of noodles!Soup is just one

35、thing that can be eaten for lunch,what you eat for lunch may be different from the lunch ofsomeone who lives in another country.Lets take a look around the world to see what kids are eating for lunch.MexicoMany children inMexicoeat tortillas for lunch.Most tortillas are made from ground corn,but som

36、etimeswheat is used.Tortillas are usually flat and round._17_Taco shells are made from corn tortillas and filled withbeans or meat.Tasty sauces are often added to tacos.These sauces are made from tomatoes,onions,hot peppersand spices.Russia_18_Maybe thats why many Russian children eat soup for lunch

37、.Two of their favorites are cabbagesoup and beet soup.Many Russian soups also include potatoes.Potatoes are an important cropinRussia._19_Eating thick soups can help keep people warm and can fill them up,so hunger is no problem!South KoreaMeals inKoreaare made up of many dishes.No matter what else i

38、s served,there is always rice.Kimchi is alsoalways on the table._20_Korean children mix together many dishes and flavors at meals.Its common fortheir food to be hot and spicy.A.But they can also be made into other shapes.B.There are many ways to serve noodles.C.Winters inRussiaare very cold.D.Some a

39、re as thin and clear as water.E.It is pickled（腌制的）meat or vegetables.F.Most Russian people dislike soup.G.They make soups thick.第二部分第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分语言运用（共两节，满分4545 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 2020 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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Six-year old Helen Keller sat on the fl

40、oor,hugging her dog,Belle.An illness had made Helen blind and deaf.Trapped by her dark,silent world,she lost her_21_.Being unable to_22_“made me so angry that Ikicked and screamed until I was_23_,”she later wrote.But dogs made her feel better.She buried her_24_in their fur and felt the gentle wag of

41、 their tails.Dogs were comforting,patient and_25_.To help Helen,the Kellers_26_teacher Annie Sullivan.Annie made finger movements in Helens handto stand for words,but Helen couldnt_27_what they meant.She tried making the motionson Belles paw.For weeks,Annie talked into Helens hands.Then one day,it a

42、ll_28_!The movements in her handstood for things around her.Although deaf and blind,Hellen hiked,swam,and rode horses,with her dogs tagging along.And shewas_29_to go to college.So with Annie by her side,she left her family and_30_behind to attenda college for women.College was_31_.Few people communi

43、cated with her.Then her classmates bought her a surprise a new dog which is said to have gone with her to_32_.Helen_33_with honors and wrote an autobiography.She and Annie shared a house with many dogs.Helen wrote,lectured,and worked for the rights of people with disabilities.After Annie died,Helen

44、went overseas.But she_34_missed her teacher.Once again,a dog helped.In Japan,Helen admired Akitas(秋田犬),alocal breed.The Japanese made arrangements to give_35_to her!She returned home with“Kami,”thefirst Akita in America.Of this“angel in fur,”she wrote,“If I cried from_36_for my beloved teacher,hewou

45、ld press his cool nose_37_my cheek and lick away the_38_.”Helen once_39_with up to eight dogs,“I love the lovely wag of their tails.”She wrote,during thattime she would“like to look into the_40_,trusting eyes of my dogs,whose friendships are so comfortingto me.”21.A.heartB.mindC.temperD.face22.A.spe

46、akB.seeC.walkD.communicate23.A.exhaustedB.deadC.excitedD.inspired24.A.feetB.sleevesC.kneesD.nose25.A.allowingB.acceptingC.expectingD.disgusting26.A.invitedB.visitedC.hiredD.purchased27.A.graspB.withdrawC.drawD.appeal28.A.made itB.made outC.made senseD.made up29.A.committedB.devotedC.consciousD.deter

47、mined30.A.sistersB.classmatesC.childrenD.dogs31.A.difficultB.color1 fulC.delightfulD.satisfactory32.A.classesB.groceriesC.theatresD.movements33.A.marriedB.graduatedC.existedD.behaved34.A.rarelyB.eventuallyC.terriblyD.highly35.A.itB.oneC.thatD.any36.A.silenceB.lonelinessC.unemploymentD.evidence37.A.a

48、gainstB.offC.throughD.about38.A.ashesB.sheetsC.tearsD.bears39.A.collectedB.livedC.attendedD.left40.A.moralB.fixedC.royalD.loyal第二节（共第二节（共 1 10 0 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 1515 分）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Bella Liu is a surf instructor inHouhaiBay,on the islands southern coast.Surfing _41.

49、_(change)her“insideand out”,she says.She is not alone in seeking out its benefits.Most of her clients are women,many of _42._are prepared to go against the tide-by plunging(塞，投身于）into it.Hainans palm-lined beaches and balmy winters have long been adraw for domestic tourists._43._even a decade ago,it

50、 had few surfing enthusiasts.When an American expatriate(侨民）organized asurfing contest there in 2008,just two of the 30-old_44._(participate)were Chinese.TodayRiyueBay,north ofHouhai,is home _45._ the national surfing teams academy,set up after the International Olympic Committeeaccepted as an Olymp