2021届临川第十中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届临川第十中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案 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 Youre becoming an adult;your friends are changing;school is more challenging;and your life has more ups and downs than it used to.These books are just for you.Say Goodbye to Stressby Dr Jeff

2、 Brown Kindle Edition$11.79 Paperback$16.95 Many have trouble getting their stress(压力)under control and want help.This new book will encourage stressed-out readers with its stories from people like them about how they resolved or rethought the stress in their lives,learned to let go of anxiety and w

3、orry,and improved their lives by dealing with stress.Find Your Inner Strengthby Amy Newmark Kindle Edition$7.99 Paperback$12.75 This powerful collection of stories will inspire(激励)you and help you find the inner strength to do with the challenges in your own life.We are stronger than we think.when w

4、e have to be.These brave.courageous people are the role models that show us all what is possible.Random Acts of Kindnessby Amy Newmark Kindle Edition$12.99 Paperback$17.77 Make miracles happen for yourself and others.Its easy.Just think outside the box and look around.There are so many ways that you

5、 can helpand it turns out the biggest beneficiary(受益人)may be you!Scientific studies have shown that“doing good”is not only good for others but also for the person doing it,making that person happier and healthier.Be the Best You Can Beby Amy Newmark Kindle Edition$10.99 Paperback$15.67 This collecti

6、on shows kids positive role models to follow in its stories about making good choices,having confidence,and doing the right things.Parents and grandparents will enjoy discussing the stories with children,making it a family event.1.How will you feel after reading Say Goodbye to Stress?A.Anxious.B.Awk

7、ward.C.Relaxed.D.Confused.2.What is unique about Find Your Inner Strength?A.It is written by a well-known author.B.It is the cheapest of the four books.C.It has role models for kids to follow.D.It shows one how to do good deeds.3.Which book is suitable for one who has no confidence?A.Say Goodbye to

8、Stress B.Find Your Inner Strength C.Random Acts of Kindness D.Be the Best You Can Be B On March 18,34-year-old Lance Karlson was walking on the beach and looking for somewhere toswim in Geographe Bay when he saw what he thought was a stingray(黄貂鱼)leap from the water.Realizing the creature was,in fac

9、t,an octopus(章鱼),he started filming it just in time for the angry octopus to launch itself at him.He immediately felt a sharp pain across his left arm,followed by a second strike across his neck and upper back.His goggles(护目镜)fogged and the water around him turned dark with what he thought might hav

10、e been octopus ink as he struggled back toward the shore.I was confused it was more of a shock than a fright,said Karlson,I might have hit on its home.Within a minute,a perfect imprint of an octopus tentacle(触手)appeared on Karlsons neck and back.A former volunteer lifeguard,Karlson rushed back to hi

11、s hotelroom to find something acidic to put on the wound.All his family could grab was Coca-Cola,which his wife poured over his back and the pain disappeared.The pain went away and more than anything since then,its been more the physical hit that was painful.The imprint on my neck is more from the p

12、hysical hit,and I guess it makes complete sense when you look at the video I took,he said.Karlson said hed never seen an octopus that close before and watched Netflix documentary My Octopus Teacher after the incident to learn more about the species.They are beautiful creatures and I really hope this

13、 promotes more interest in octopuses as opposed to fear of them.I think this is a fascinating creature with clearly some very strong emotions just like we do as humans,he added.4.When did the octopus attack Karlson?A.When he was swimming in the bay.B.When he was shooting the octopus.C.When he was lo

14、oking for some fish.D.When he was fighting against the octopus.5.What plays an essential role in reducing Karlsons pain?A.The lifeguards timely help.B.Karsons wifes quick action.C.The family members efforts.D.Karlsons knowledge of first aid.6.What does Karlson learn from his experience?A.The octopus

15、 is dangerous.B.People should get away from the octopus.C.People need know more about the octopus.D.The physical hit from the octopus is painful.7.Which of the following might be the best title?A.Pain from Strong Attack B.First Aid for Octopus Strike C.Face to Face with Angry Octopus D.Under Sea wit

16、h Dangerous Creature C It all happened one afternoon in Carls backyard a few years ago.We had just finished playing stickball,and I was about to go home.“Wait a minute,”Carl yelled.He ran into his house and cameback with a book for me to take home and read.All he said was,“See if you like it.”I said

17、 ly nothing.I kept the book for a couple of weeks and then returned it unread.Carl never asked me if I liked it or not.During the following two years Carl lent me three more books.Each time I returned them unread.A few days after graduating from high school,Carl asked,“Benny,which college are you go

18、ing to?”“Im not going to college.”I said.“Why not?”he asked.“Because my father cant afford the tuition(学费).”I answered.“Is that it?”Carl asked.“Yes,”I said.I lied.I had no intention of going back to school now that I was out.The following day,Carl knocked on my door and handed me a check for seventy

19、-five dollars from his father along with the bookMartin Eden.“I think that should do it.”he said.Once again I was in shock.I was working full-time in my brothers bakery.I attended two classes atWayneUniversitypart-time at night.Halfway through the semester,after receiving failing grades on exams and

20、 essays,I decided there was no way I would ever become a good student and get satisfactory grades.I dropped out of college.One day,curious,I picked up the book,thinking Carl was trying to tell me something.Despite difficulty,I pressed on.By the time I finished the book,I understood why:the main char

21、acter,Martin Eden,had my own poor educational background,but managed to educate himself and become a published author.8.What do we know about the author?A.He often told lies.B.He quit school unwillingly.C.He had thought little of education before.D.He became a published author.9.What kind of person

22、is Carl?A.Caring.B.Emotional.C.Stubborn.D.Cautious.10.What message does Carl want to convey?A.Reading makes a rich man.B.Reading is the journey of the soul.C.Reading makes a person better known.D.Readingopens up new opportunities.11.What is the best title for the text?A.A strong desire for college B

23、.A wish for better education C.A wise friend D.A wise book D Now most of the workers work from 9 am to 5 pm.However,according to the global Internet survey done by the UK Sleep Council,thesiesta（午睡）was the right idea all along.The UK Sleep Council called on the countrysbosses to end nine-to-five wor

24、king in favor of more flexible hours.They believe what would really increase the workers productivity is a nice afternoon nap,rather than those bonuses.Forty-one percent of the 12,000 people who responded to the councils survey said they were most productive in the morning,while 38 percent said they

25、hit their stridein the evening.This means most of them cannot fully pay attention to what they do in the middle of the day,said sleep expert Dr.Chris Idzikowskii.We must conclude from this survey that the traditional nine-to-five working day does not suit most workers.He suggested that allowing work

26、ers to follow their natural sleeping habits would actually benefit employers by allowing them to expand their working hours and be more productive.Fortunately,being a college lecturer,I dont have to go to work everyday.I only work three days a week,but during the three days I work really long hours

27、and have no time for a little siesta.Im usually so tired and sleepy in the afternoon,which really affects thevitality（活力）of my classes.I think Dr.Chris Idzikowskiis idea is worthwhile.When people have flexible working hours they could reach their highest productivity.On top of that,flexible working

28、hours mean thatpeople dont have to work all at the same time.That way we could avoid traffic jams.Therefore,its really killing two birds with one stone!12.What can improve the workers productivity,according to the UK Sleep Council?A.More bonuses.B.The flexible working time.C.Working for long hours.D

29、.Working in a relaxing way.13.What does the underlined part probably mean in Paragraph 2?A.Were most sleepy.B.Were most flexible.C.Worked at their own pace.D.Worked at their best.14.What did the UK Sleep Councils survey find?A.Few people are suitable to work at noon.B.People are more productive in t

30、he morning.C.Some people like to expand their working hours.D.More and more people prefer to work in the evening.15.Why does the author support Dr.Chris Idzikowskiis idea?A.It could solve most of the traffic problems.B.He finds Dr.Chris Idzikowskii respectable.C.He thinks the idea can benefit the so

31、ciety.D.It allows him to work for fewer hours.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 Learning a new language can be tough,and there is no magical way to go about it._16_ Know your learningstyle.This is the single most important thing you need to know when starting to le

32、arn a language._17_You will need to figure out if you learn best through repetition,through writing down or listening to a native speaker.Learn pronunciation._18_Just ask a Polish person how to pronounce the letterscz.It will help to learn IPA,the International Phonetic Alphabet,as most dictionaries

33、 use it.Besides,the Foreign Service Institute offers free online language learning materials,which include audio recordings that help with learning pronunciation._19_This is probably the most important part of the language besides the vocabulary.Paul want Mary go store may communicate an idea,but it

34、 is not at all correct English.If you do not pay attention to grammar,you can sound equally incomprehensible in another language.Memorize 30 words and phrases each day.Within 90 days this means you will have memorized about 80%of the language.Memorization is half the battle and there are many differ

35、ent ways to memorize.Practice the alphabet.Especially if you are learning a language which operates in a different alphabetical system,you will need to know what the letters look like and how they operate._20_In doing so,your brain will have an easy path to remembering the letter and the sound that

36、accompanies it.A.Pay attention to grammar.B.Start with the most common words.C.Therefore,there are really no secrets or shortcuts.D.Try associating images with each letter and sound.E.Everyone learns differently,especially when it comes to language.F.Nevertheless,with certain techniques you will be

37、fluent in no time.G.Even if a language has the same alphabet as yours,the pronunciation is not always the same.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 If you could have any three things,what would you want?Eleven-year-old Kate Chitsey loves_21_th

38、at question.She asks it at nursing homes.She then sets out to_22_the residents wishes.Kate has long been close to the_23_.When her mother,Amanda Chitsey,a nurse at nursing homes,goes to work on the weekend,Kate often_24_.“Ive never found these old people scary at all,so Im willing to_25_them and ask

39、 if they need anything,”she says.Last May,Kate noticed a resident namedPearlstaring out a window.She had a_26_expression on her face.What are you looking at?”Kate asked.Pearlsaid she was watching her dog being_27_by his new owner after a visit.Pearldidnt know when she would see her dog again.Kate no

40、ticed that pets were not_28_at the nursing home.AndPearlcouldnt_29_to look after her dog,as she got only$40 a month to spend on_30_items such as clothes and haircuts.Kate also learned that many residents had the similar_31_,so she decided to do something about it.Kate started by asking residents wha

41、t three things they wanted most.At first,she was_32_that people would ask for cars and other things that were beyond the_33_of an 11-year-old girl._34_,they asked for chocolate bars and clothes that fit properly.Using their own money,Kate and her mother_35_the needs of about 100 people in three mont

42、hs,buying as many items as they could.Then they started appealing for_36_.Many people responded_37_,and Amanda set up a GoFundMe page,raising more than$250,000 in five months.With those_38_,Kate was able to help more people.Kate doesnt plan to_39_there.One of her new goals is to set up communal(全体共用

43、的)laptops at nursing homes.“I consider_40_to be my hobby,”she says.21.A.taking on B.bringing up C.thinking over D.dealing with 22.A.realize B.list C.consider D.predict 23.A.sick B.homeless C.disabled D.elderly 24.A.responds B.agrees C.follows D.behaves 25.A.comfort B.approach C.support D.invite 26.A

44、.sorrowful B.thoughtful C.cautious D.strange 27.A.put down B.spied on C.looked after D.led away 28.A.expected B.ensured C.permitted D.recognized 29.A.afford B.hesitate C.decide D.attempt 30.A.daily B.proper C.simple D.necessary 31.A.attitude B.complaint C.experience D.confusion 32.A.surprised B.conc

45、erned C.determined D.disappointed 33.A.belief B.duty C.ability D.benefit 34.A.Instead B.Anyhow C.Therefore D.Moreover 35.A.adjusted B.discovered C.reflected D.satisfied 36.A.opinions B.donations C.rewards D.changes 37.A.differently B.sensitively C.enthusiastically D.thankfully 38.A.wishes B.choices

46、C.standards D.funds 39.A.stop B.escape C.react D.miss 40.A.creation B.kindness C.bravery D.curiosity 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 Directions:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks wit

47、h a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.Living a Life Full of Wild Adventures Helen Skelton was brought up on a remote farm,and her family wasnt full of runners and rock climbers.However,she has since travel

48、led the world on_41._series of record breaking adventures.The former Blue Peter presenter has kayaked（划皮划艇）down the Amazon River,cycled to the South Pole and done a tightrope walk between the chimneys of Batter-sea Power Station in London.Now,Skelton_42._(share)the secrets of her success in a new bo

49、ok called Wild Girl:How to Have Incredible Outdoor Adventures._43._shes got plenty of stamps in her passport,Skelton says you dont need to go to the Amazon or Antarctica in order to have an adventure-theres plenty to do here in theUK.She grew up inCumbria,and would go bike-riding and skateboarding w

50、ith her mum,as well as building rafts.She hopes to pass on these adventures to her own children.Despite the title,Skelton says that the book isnt just for girls.She believes adventure is a leveller-an activity_44._men and women are equal.Adventures_45._also be educational.Skelton says when youre at