2020届广州市第四十一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、20202020 届广州市第四十一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析届广州市第四十一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析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 ATop Music Festivals in 2021CoachellaSelling out fast every year,the Indio desert becomes a fashionable place whe

2、re the coolest bands arewatched by trendy people and celebrities.Near the top of everyones bucket list of festivals,Coachella is aconstant source of annual expectation and a hotbed for musical discussion.When&.where:April 9-11&.16-18,2021;IndioUltra Music FestivalSeen as the ultimate gathering for e

3、lectronic music fans across the nation and globe,the streets of Miamiturn into a and bumping party with popular DJs playing what will be the sounds of summer.When&where:March 26-28,2021;MiamiSouth By South WestRegarded as the ultimate trend-setter and launcher of careers,SXSW is an annual showcase o

4、f music,filmsand interactive highlights enjoyed through performances,showcases,talks,screenings and more.Virtually takingover the city of Austin,everyone in the world of music from fans to media flock here to discover the next big thing.When&,where:March 16-20,2021;AustinThe Governors Ball Music Fes

5、tivalAnother event which proves the music loving potential of Randalls Island Park is Governors Ball,an excitingand infectious mix of rock,hip-hop,electronic,pop and folk.Providing a variety of music and food tastes,whether you look to kick back and relax or dance to the beats,Governors Ball has wha

6、t you want.When&where:June 11-14,2021;New York1.Which music festival lasts the most days?A.CoachellaB.Ultra Music Festival.C.South By South WestD.The Governors Ball Music Festival.2.What is special about Ultra Music Festival?A.Its held in a park.B.It features electronic musicC.Its a gathering of pop

7、ular DJs.D.Its the most popular in the country.3.Which city could you go if you love both music and movies?A.Indio.B.Miami.C.AustinD.New York.BExperts are warning about the risks of extremely picky(挑剔的)eating after a teenager living on a diet of chipsand crisps developed lasting sight loss.Eye docto

8、rs inBristolcared for the 17-year-old after his sight had gone tothe point of blindness.Tests showed he had serious vitamin deficiency(缺乏).Dr.Denize Atan,who treated him atthe hospital,said,“His diet was basically a portion of chips from the local fish and chip shop every day.He alsoused to snack on

9、 crisps and sometimes white bread and ham,and not really any fruit and vegetables.”The teenager saw his doctor at the age of 14 because he had been feeling tired and unwell.At that time hesuffered from vitamin B12 deficiency,but he did not stick with the treatment or improve his poor diet.Three year

10、slater,he was taken to theBristolEyeHospitalbecause of progressive sight loss.He was not overweight or underweight,but he had lost minerals from his bones,which was really quiteshocking for a boy of his age.In terms of his sight loss,he met the standards of being blind.“He had blind spotsright in th

11、e middle of his sight,”said Dr Denize Atan,“That means he cant drive and would find it reallyarduoustoread,watch TV or recognize faces.”Dr Denize Atan said that parents should learn about the harm that can be caused by picky eating,and turn toexperts for help.For those who are concerned,she advised,

12、“Its best not to be anxious about picky eating,andinstead calmly introduce one or two new foods with every meal.”She said multivitamin tablets can supplement(补充)a diet,but cannot take the place of eating healthily.“Its much better to take in vitamins through a varied andbalanced diet,”she said,addin

13、g that too manycertain vitamins,including vitamin A,can be harmful,“so you dontwant to overdo it.”4.What does Dr Denize Atan imply in paragraph 1?A.The diet of the boy is not balanced.B.Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins.C.Picky eating is common among teenagers.D.The cause of the boys disease

14、 is unknown.5.Why did the boy go to see his doctor at the age of 14?A.To improve his poor diet.B.To get some help to lose weight.C.To be treated for his discomfort.D.To slow down his progressive sight loss.6.What does the underlined word“arduous”in paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Important.B.Easy.C.Nece

15、ssary.D.Difficult.7.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A.Reasons why the boy is seriously ill.B.Suggestions for the boys family to care for him.C.Advice for parents worried about picky eating.D.Waysof taking in enough vitamins and minerals.CI started out in life with few advantages.I did

16、nt graduate from high school.I worked at menial(不体面的)jobs.I had limited education,limited skills and a limited future.And then I began asking,Why are some people more successful than others?This question changed my life.Over the years,I have read thousands of books and articles on the subjects of su

17、ccess and achievement(成就).It seems that the reasons have been discussed and written about for more than two thousand years,in everypossible way.One quality that most philosophers,teachers and experts agree on is the importance ofself-discipline(自律).As Al Tomsik summarized it years ago,Success is ton

18、s of discipline.Some years ago,I attended a conference in Washington.It was the lunch break and I was eating at a nearbyfood fair.The area was crowded and I sat down at the last open table by myself,even though it was a table for four.A few minutes later,an older gentleman and a younger woman who wa

19、s his assistant came along carrying trays offood,obviously looking for a place to sit.With plenty of room at my table,I immediately invited the oldergentleman to join me.He was hesitant(犹豫),but I insisted.Finally,thanking me as he sat down,we began to chatover lunch.It turned out that his name was K

20、op Kopmeyer.As it happened,I immediately knew who he was.He was alegend in the field of success and achievement.Kop Kopmeyer had written four large books,each of whichcontained 250 success principles that he had obtained from more than fifty years of research and study.I had readall four books from

21、cover to cover,more than once.After we had chatted for a while,I asked him the question that many people in this situation would ask,Ofall the one thousand success principles that you have discovered,which do you think is the most important?”He smiled at me,as if he had been asked this question many

22、 times,and replied,without hesitating,Themost important success principle of all was stated by Thomas Huxley many years ago.He said,Do what youshould do,when you should do it,whether you feel like it or not.He went on to say,There are 999 other success principles that I have found in my reading and

23、experience,but without self-discipline,none of them work.8.Why did the writer ask the question in Paragraph 2?A.Because he wasnt satisfied with himself.B.Because he was a person of self-discipline.C.Because he dislike those successful people.D.Because he wanted to share his idea on success.9.What ma

24、de the writer invite the older gentleman to join him?A.His great kindness.B.The gentlemans fame.C.His eagerness for success.D.The gentlemans habit.10.What are the four large books about?A.Personal changesB.The secret of successC.Sayings of wisdomD.The gentlemans manners.11.Whats the best title for t

25、he text?A.The Magic of ReadingB.An Unexpected ConversationC.A Question that Changed MyLifeD.The Power of Self-disciplineDWho is a genius?This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.Lets state clearly:Einstein was a genius.His face is almost the international symbol for genius.But we

26、 wantto go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself.Why is it that some people are so much moreintelligent or creative than the rest of us?And who are they?In the sciences and arts,those praised as geniuses were most often white men,of European origin.Perhapsthis is not a surprise.Its

27、said that history is written by the victors,and those victors set the standards foradmission to the genius club.When contributions were made by geniuses outside the clubwomen,or people ofa different color1 or beliefthey were unacknowledged and rejected by others.A study recently published bySciencef

28、ound that as young as age six,girls are less likely than boys to say thatmembers of their gender(性别)are“really,really smart.”Even worse,the study found that girls act on that belief:Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are“really,really smart.”Can our planetaffor

29、d to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up?It doesnt take a genius to know the answer:lynot.Heres the good news.In a wired world with constant global communication,were all positioned to seeflashes of genius wherever they appear.And the more we look,the more we will see that social

30、factors(因素)likegender,race,and class do not determine the appearance of genius.As a writer says,future geniuses come fromthose with“intelligence,creativity,perseverance(毅力),and simple good fortune,who are able to change theworld.”12.Whatdoes the author think of victors standards for joining the geni

31、us club?A.Theyre unfair.B.Theyre conservative.C.Theyre objective.D.Theyre strict.13.What can we infer about girls from the study inScience?A.They think themselves smart.B.They look up to great thinkers.C.They see gender differences earlier than boys.D.They are likely to be influenced by social belie

32、fs14.Why are more geniuses known to the public?A.Improved global communication.B.Less discrimination against women.C.Acceptance of victors concepts.D.Changes in peoples social positions.15.What is the best title for the text?A.Geniuses Think AlikeB.Genius Takes Many FormsC.Genius and IntelligenceD.G

33、enius and Luck第二节（共第二节（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School doesnt have to be a prison.Whether you find school difficult,boring,or just stressful,you can learnto make school easier and bring a lot more fun.Here are some ways to help you.Try a tea

34、m sport.Some schools offer team sports that allow you to make friends with your fellow students.Soccer,track and field,basketball and football,can all make school have a little more fun._16_If you dontwant to play sports,consider attending the games and cheering for your team with your friends._17_O

35、ne of the most stressful parts of school can be making sure you have everything youre supposedto have.Wheres your English homework?Wheres that math assignment?Is your pencil sharp?The less you haveto worry about these little things,the more youll be able to focus and enjoy school._18_Take it easy on

36、 your teachers.Teachers are like students:some are great,some are less than great.Butteachers are in charge of the classroom.So even if youre feeling frustrated or bored in class,you should be nice toyour teachers._19_Ask for help if you are having trouble with homework._20_Ask for help at school by

37、 joining an after-classstudy group,if your school has one.Ask your teacher if you can stay 10-15 minutes after school to ask a fewquestions about your homework,if youre embarrassed to ask during class.Its always better to ask.A.Stay organized.B.Manage your homework better.C.As a result,they will pos

38、sibly be friendly back to you.D.Try to find kids you can talk to and play with.E.Be prepared for class and everything will be easier.F.So you can choose one of them to take part in.G.If youre struggling in school,dont try to take it all on by yourself.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（

39、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An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother.All she knew was that he was verysick and they had no money left.When she heard her daddy say to her_21_mother with whispered desperation(绝望

40、),“_22_amiracle(奇迹)can save him now,”the little girl went to her bedroom and took out her piggy bank.She_23_allthe change out on the floor and counted it carefully.Then she_24_her way six blocks to the local drugstore.“And what do you want?”asked the chemist.“Its_25_my little brother,”the girl answe

41、red/“Hes really,reallysick and I want to buy a_26_.His name is Andrew and he has something_27_growing inside his head andmy daddy says only a miracle can save him.”“We dont_28_miracles here,child.Im sorry.”The chemist said,smiling_29_at the little girl.In theshop was a_30_customer.He stooped down an

42、d asked the little girl,“What kind of miracle does yourbrother_31_?”“I dont know,”she replied.“Hes really sick and mommy says he needs a(n)_32_.But mydaddy cant pay for it,so I have brought my_33_.”“How much do you have?”asked the man.“One dollar and eleven cents,_34_I can try and get some more,”she

43、 answered quietly.“Well,what a coincidence(巧合),”smiled the man.“A dollar and eleven centsthe_35_price of amiracle for your little brother._36_me to where you live.I want to see your brother and_37_yourparents.”That well-dressed man was Dr.Carlton Armstrong,a surgeon(外科医生).The operation was completed

44、without_38_and it wasnt long before Andrew was_39_again and doing well.The little girl was happy.She knew how much the miracle costone dollar and eleven centsplusthe_40_of a little child.21.A.hopefulB.tearfulC.helplessD.kind22.A.SimplyB.JustC.More thanD.Only23.A.drewB.pulledC.pouredD.put24.A.madeB.f

45、ollowedC.tookD.found25.A.toB.asC.onD.for26.A.hopeB.doctorC.miracleD.favor27.A.smallB.badC.extraD.impossible28.A.haveB.offerC.storeD.sell29.A.sadlyB.gentlyC.strangelyD.coldly30.A.kind-heartedB.well-dressedC.well-behavedD.good-looking31.A.needB.haveC.careD.like32.A.doctorB.surgeonC.kindnessD.operation

46、33.A.wishesB.savingsC.ideasD.suggestions34.A.sinceB.asC.butD.after35.A.exactB.sameC.properD.necessary36.A.ShowB.HelpC.FollowD.Take37.A.helpB.encourageC.meetD.persuade38.A.difficultyB.delayC.resultD.charge39.A.happyB.wellC.homeD.strong40.A.faithB.clevernessC.courageD.devotion第二节（共第二节（共 1 10 0 小题；每小题小

47、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China has been selected to host the World Skills Competition in Shanghai in 2021 an event it hopes to us forbuilding a stronger team of skilled workers nationwide and to improve international_41._(exchange)in technical skills.Hosting the

48、 event will help guide the whole society_42._(respect)the spirit of skilledworkmanship.It will also help create_43._social atmosphere of respecting labor and admiring skill.China has165 million skilled workers,including 47.9 million who are classed as highly skilled.They were first classified by the

49、government in 2003.They_44._(include)as one of the major State-level talent groups along withtheoretical scientists in 2015,_45._(mark)a significant rise in their social status.Chinas_46._(early)modern skills training can date back to the Qing Dynasty.It was in1866_47._the Foochow Shipbuilding Insti

50、tution in Fujian province was established.In 1978,the adoptionof the reform ad opening-up policy highlighted a shortage of_48._(talent)technicians.As a result,thenumber of students at technical institutes rose sharply.More recently,technical education_49._(receive)greater support from the central go