2021届上海耀中国际学校高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届上海耀中国际学校高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案解析 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 Electric Shocks Can Be Fatal Government statistics recently showed that in theUK,more than 3,000 people a year experience electric shocks in their homes.A smaller number of people are

2、 killed after they touch the power lines outside their homes.Electric shocks can cause a persons heart or breath to stop and are potentially fatal.It is essential for people to learn basic techniques to deal with such emergencies.What to do?If you are the first person to reach someone who has an ele

3、ctric shock,dont touch him or her!If the victim is still holding the appliance that gives him or her the shock(e.g.a hair dryer),unplug it or turn off the power at its source.Under no circumstances can you try to move the appliance with your hands!Ifyou cant turn off the power,use a piece of wood,li

4、ke a broom handle or a chair,to separate the victim from the appliance or the power source.You may even be able to do this with a folded newspaper.The victim must remain lying down.If he or she isunconscious,the victim should be placed on his or her side.But he or she should not be moved if there is

5、 a possibility of neck or spine injuries unless it is ly necessary.It is essential to maintain the victims body heat,so make sure you cover him or her with a blanket before you do anything else.If the victim is not breathing,apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation(人工呼吸).Keep the victims head low until pr

6、ofessional help arrives.If the electric shock has been caused by an external power line,the dangers to the victim and to anybody providing first aid are much greater.1.What kind of passage is it?A.An advertisement.B.A horror story.C.A news report.D.First aid emergency advice.2.The underlined sentenc

7、e implies that _.A.you should move the appliance B.you should pick up the appliance and turn off the electricity C.it is very dangerous to touch the appliance with your hands D.it is unnecessary to unplug the appliance with your hands 3.When a person has got an electric shock,you should _.A.separate

8、 the victim from the appliance and let him sit up B.keep the victim warm and help him or her breathe again C.move the victim onto his or her side if he or she has got neck injuries D.keep the victims head high until professional help arrives B The Native American of northern California were highly s

9、killed at basketry,using the reeds,graeses,barks,and roots they found around them to fashion articles of all sorts and sizes-not only trays,containers,and cooking pots,but hats,boats,fish traps,baby carriers,and ceremonial objects.Of all these experts,none excelled the Pomo-a group who lived on or n

10、ear the coast during the 1800s,and whose descendants continue to live in parts of the same region to this day.They made baskets three feet in diameter and othersno bigger than a thimble(顶针).The Pomo people were masters of decoration.Some of their baskets were completely covered with shell pendants；o

11、thers with feathers that made the baskets surfaces as soft as the breasts of birds.Moreover,the Pomo people made use of more weaving techniques than did their neighbors.Most groups made al their basketwork by twining-the twisting of a flexible horizontal material,called a weft,around stiffer vertica

12、l strands of material,the warp.Others depended primarily on coiling-a process in which a continuous coil of stiff material is held in the desired shape with tight wrapping of flexible strands.Only the Pomo people used both processes with equal ease and frequency.In addition,they made use of four dis

13、tinct variations on the basic twining process,often employing more than one of them in a single article.Although a wide variety of materials was available,the Pomo people used only a few.The warp was always made of willow,and the most commonly used weft was sedge root,a woody fiber that could easily

14、 be separated into strands no thicker than a thread.For color1,the Pomo people used the bark of red-bud for their twined work and dyed bullrush root for black in coiled work.Though other materials were sometimes used,these four were the staples in their finest basketry.If the basketry materials used

15、 by the Pomo people were limited,the designs were amazingly varied.Every Pomo basket maker knew how to produce from fifteen to twenty distinct patterns that could be combined in a number of different.4.The word“fashion”in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.A.maintain B.organize C.trade D.create

16、5.What is the authors main point in paragraph 2?A.The neighbors of the Pomo people tried to improve on the Pomo basket weaving techniques.B.The Pomo people were the most skilled basket weavers in their region.C.The Pomo people learned their basket weaving techniques from other Native Americans.D.The

17、 Pomo baskets have been handed down for generations.6.According to the passage,the relationship between red-bud and twining is most similar to the relationship between _.A.bullrush and coiling B.weft and warp C.willow and feathers D.sedge and weaving 7.Which of the following statements about Pomo ba

18、skets can be best inferred from the passage?A.Baskets produced by other Native Americans were less varied in design than those of the Pomo.B.Baskets produced by Pomo weaves were primarily for ceremonial and religious purposes.C.There were a very limited number of basket-making materials available to

19、 the Pomo people.D.The basket-making production of the Pomo people has been increasing over the years.C The English language is changing,and you are responsible!Whether we consider changes in grammar,spelling,pronunciation,or the very vocabulary of the language,you have played your part and continue

20、 to do so.When we first learned basic grammar and spelling,perhaps in elementary school,we might have gotten the impression that these things were sacred.The rules that apply to such things might have been presented as unchanging and unchangeable.While this way might be helpful for teaching children

21、,it is far from accurate.The English language,like many others,is a living,growing,ever-evolving thing.Like it or not,you are involved in this change.These changes take many forms.Grammar and spelling have changed greatly over the years and centuries,with the spelling differences in different countr

22、ies today a reflection of this.While the language of a thousand years ago might be called English,most of us would hardly recognize it today as the same language.The first involves changes in the pronunciation of words.Many are familiar with the differences between the British and American ways of p

23、ronouncing certain words.In addition to these differences,the pronunciation of many words has changed over the years because of how you have decided to pronounce them.For example,consider the word err.The traditional pronunciation of this word rhymes with the word her.Older dictionaries show this to

24、 be the primary or only pronunciation.However,in recent years,more and more people have been pronouncing it so that it sounds like air.Another change in the language involves the addition and removal of words.The makers of dictionaries decide which words deserve to be officially adopted as part of t

25、he English language.Through the centuries,many words have come from other languages.In fact,English has probably done this more than any other language in the world,which is why spelling and pronunciation rules for English have so many exceptions.Of course,many slang words have been just short-lived

26、 fashions that have died out quickly.Others,though,have been adopted by mainstream society and become respectable,as have many technical terms.So then remember,the next time you repeat the newest expression to hit the street,or make up your own words,you may be contributing to the future of the Engl

27、ish language.8.When we begin to learn English,we think _.A.it is interesting to pick up a new language B.English rules are wrongly presented in fact C.grammar and spelling rules are unchangeable D.only adults have the ability to affect a language 9.From paragraph 3 we can know that_.A.we can change

28、the English language B.many languages are changing over years C.English has changed little in the past 1,000 years D.there were main changes in grammar and pronunciation 10.Why is the pronunciation of words changing?A.people speak in different ways B.people have adopted foreign words C.it has been a

29、ffected by American English D.makers of dictionaries often change them 11.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Foreign words involved in English.B.The British speaks differently from Americans.C.English language is changing over years.D.You can change the English language.D My

30、entire life has been influenced by the fact that I stand way above the average height for both men and women.I was born two weeks late.When I finally entered the world I weighed 11 pounds 10 ounces and was 24 inches long.When my mom told my grandmother my measurements,she asked in amazement,Are you

31、okay?!I was healthy,but very shy as a child and into my teens.Im from a small town,and I grew up and graduated with the same 50 people.I started playing basketball in third grade every Saturday,but I didnt have any control over my awkward body.(I didnt even score a point in a game until many years l

32、ater.)I was 5-foot-10 in fourth grade.I had a small group of friends in elementary school,but sometimes the boys picked on me,calling me a bean pole or the Jolly Green Giant.I still remember my embarrassment when they laughed at me,and how badly I wanted to be invisible.In high school I got more inv

33、olved in sports,but I spent most days in the art room.By this time everyone at my school was used to my height(by ninth grade I was 6-foot-3),but if I went out of town people would stare at me and comment about my appearance.I was forced into the spotlight wherever I went.With high school came more

34、confidence.I had success in school,the arts and sports.I played basketball,but my true passion was track and field.During my senior year I was the conference champion in high jump and the 400-meter run.The friendships I gained through my involvement in high school boosted my confidence and helped me

35、 develop a sense of humor.Now when a stranger told me I was tall I would smile and nod or,if I was feeling determined,I would pretend to feel shocked and thank them for telling me.I had no idea!Still,society keeps me aware of my status as something rare.And even though people tell me Im beautiful an

36、d I should be a model,there are times when I would trade in my long legs for a small frame and tiny feet.I often wish people werent so rude.Im a minority only in the sense of height.I like to think that those who have insulted me didnt intend to.I do believe that most people are basically good,but t

37、hey can be insensitive.12.What can be inferred from Para.1?A.The writers height has something to do with her late birth.B.Grandmother was unwilling to have the writer as her grandchild.C.The writer failed to have a successful life because of her unusual height.D.The writer was heavier and bigger com

38、pared with other babies when she was born.13.By saying I was forced into the spotlight,the author probably means that she _.A.was criticized by others B.caught public attention C.was threatened D.felt inferior 14.Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned as the writers experiences in high s

39、chool?A.She quit playing basketball and joined the track and field team.B.She no longer felt upset when facing her height problem.C.She had a passion for some sports events.D.She built up more confidence.15.What does the last sentence imply?A.People enjoy making fun of others.B.People are bad andcan

40、not be trusted.C.People tend to bully those who are weaker.D.People sometimes care little about how others feel.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 Our real disabilities come from the inside.All of us will meet with obstacles（障碍）in our life._16_Here are my tips for h

41、ow to overcome any obstacle that life may put in front of you Stay focused on the positives instead of the negatives.No matter what obstacles have come my way,staying positive has allowed me to overcome them.When I was in tenth grade,I had to miss 29 days of school in order to have major back surger

42、y,where seven vertebrae（脊椎）were removed due to spinal cord compression（脊髓压迫症）.I knew that the back surgery was important and I found a way to make up the school work that I had missed._17_ Dont ever give up.When I first moved out toLos Angelesafter growing up inBoston,I went on one hundred job inter

43、views beforestarting my current position.If I wasnt right for those one hundred positions,I knew there still had to be an opportunity out there for me._18_As soon as I wake up in the morning,I encounter a new challenge whether its trying to reach something high in the kitchen or volunteering to part

44、icipate in a picked lunch at work.As long as you try,thats all that matters in the end.Ask yourself if youre happy each day.If theres something thats making you unhappy,you should find a way to make change._19_Now Im more cautious of the people with whom I surround myself.Smile.A smile goes a long w

45、ay.Whenever people are staring or laughing at me for whatever reason,keeping a smile on my face causes them to wonder why I dont react._20_If they look like theyre struggling,try to help them out.Take the chance to learn from them.Disability can only be found in the way you think.and life is only as

46、 hard as you make it.A.How can we do?B.I always set my own goals.C.Dont compare yourself to others.D.Challenge yourself and try new things every day.E.I find myself unhappy whenever Im surrounded by negative people.F.Next time youre out and about,try to find someone to smile at and say hello to.G.St

47、aying positive allowed me to keep up with my classmates and graduate on time.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 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分）If winning is everything,British anthropologists（人类学家）have some advice:Wear red.Their survey of four

48、 sports at the 2020 Olympic Games shows competitors were more_21_to win their contests_22_they worered uniforms or red body armor.Across a_23_of sports,we find that wearing red is consistently associated with a higher probability of winning,report Russell A.Hill and Robert A.Barton of the University

49、 of Durham in England.Their findings are in Thursdays_24_of the journal Nature.Red is_25_with emotions.When people get_26_,their faces turn red.Its also a reason why stop signs are red._27_,the color1 s effect may also subconsciously threaten opponents_28_athletic contests,especially when the athlet

50、es are_29_in skill and strength,the researchers suggest.In their_30_,the anthropologists analyzed the results of four combat sports at the summer games:boxing,tae kwon do,Greco-Roman wrestling and freestyle wrestling.In those_31_,the athletes were randomly（随机地）assigned_32_protective gear and other s