2021届临朐县朐阳中学高三英语期中试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届临朐县朐阳中学高三英语期中试卷及答案解析 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 WashingtonDCBusTours DC Highlights Tour This is their base tour.It begins at 10 am daily and lasts for 5 hours.This part-bus,part-walking tour includes guided stops in theUS.All of their to

2、urs include a driver as well as a tour guide,and yourtour guide will get off the bus and give you walking tours of each stop,while your bus and driver wait for you.Capitol Building,the White House,Washington Monument as well as the Lincoln and MLK Memorials and the Vietnam War and Korean War Veteran

3、s Memorials.$54Adult I$44Child(312)Discover DC Tour If you want pretty much to explore every famous monument and landmark in DC and take a 1-hour cruise on thePotomac River,then consider the Discover DC Tour.This 6-hour tour will take you to all locations(景点)listed on their DC Highlights Tour as wel

4、l as the World WarMemorial,the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial,and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.TIP:If you are planning on visiting NYC,you will get 30%off the Discover NYC Tour(normally$100)if you buy it at the same time as your Discover DC Tour.$74Adult I$54Child(312)VIP ExclusiveWashingtonDCC

5、ity Tour This 8-hour tour is actually the Discover DC Tour above with a VIP add-on at the beginning and the end.You*11 meet your guide early for reserved(预留)tickets to tour inside the US Capitol Building.The 45-minute tour and film have reserved tickets so you dont have to worry about it being sold

6、out.After your day of sightseeing,you ll be dropped off at the National Archives,again with reserved time tickets so you dont have to worry about waiting in line.$125 for Adults and Children Skyview Changeable Bus Tour On this changeable mini bus,you get to experience a guided tour with panoramic vi

7、ews(全景)without the glare of a window in the photos!A guided bus tour takes you not only through all locations listed on the DC Highlights Tour,but also Old Town Alexandria andNationalHarbor.$69Adult I$59Child(312)Time:9 am4 pm 1.Whats special about the DC Highlights Tour?A.It uses mini buses.B.It ha

8、s the fewest locations.C.It has the most tour guides.D.It provides reserved tickets.2.How much should a man pay if he buys the Discover DC Tour and the Discover NYC Tour at the same time?A.$128.B.$174.C.$104.D.$144.3.Which tour lasts the longest?A.DC Highlights Tour.B.Discover DC Tour.C.VIP Exclusiv

9、eWashingtonDCCity Tour.D.Skyview Changeable Bus Tour.B We asked four people who watched an online talk on technology and communication by Sherry Turkle for their opinions.Fred:The talk certainly gave me plenty of food for thought about how technology is changing our behaviour.People are constantly m

10、ultitasking,whether it be emailing during meetings or texting in the checkout queue.Its as if we cant bear to miss out on what our online friends are up to,so we juggle the real and online world.My greatest concern is that we dont give our brains a chance to switch off.Itsthese precious momentswhen

11、we actually process information that helps us make important decisions.Jeremy:It was a fascinating talk and the speaker really hit the nail on the head with a couple of things.Take parental influence,for instance.How can we expect teenagers not to text while doing their homework when they witness th

12、eir parents posting on social media while cooking the evening meal or waiting at a red light?Kath:So much of what the speaker said rang true.I honestly believe theres a danger that the more connected we are,the more isolated we feel.I dont think this is such an issue for my generation whove lived wi

13、thout technology for so long.We know how to be alone.But the under 20s are another kettle of fish.Theyre so busy communicating that they never experience the feeling of solitude and run the risk of not learning how to enjoy their own company.Carl:Im not sure to what extent I agree that people are mo

14、re alone,but the way we communicate has certainly evolved.The speaker makes a good point about how were getting used to talking with machines like Siri or robots,which are totally lack of experience of human life.But despite such limitations,we seem to be expecting more from technology and less from

15、 each other.4.What does the underlined phrase“these precious moments”in paragraph 2 refer to?A.When our brains are free.B.When we emailing during meeting.C.When we texting in the checkout queue.D.When we juggle the real and online world.5.What suggestion may Jeremy give to the parents?A.Accompany th

16、eir children when they are doing homework.B.Prevent their children using phone while doing homework.C.Set a good example for their children on using phone properly.D.Stop posting on social media in face of their children.6.What does Kath worry about the under 20s generation?A.They communicate more w

17、ith others.B.They use more technology.C.Its difficult for them to find companies.D.They dont know how to be alone.7.What is Carls attitude towards the use of technology in communication?A.Favorable.B.Intolerant.C.Doubtful.D.Indifferent.C When I was a child,I attained high grades in my academic study

18、.However,I was physically uncoordinated because I was running too slowly.But for future college application,sport was a must.So I took up fencing(击剑)because I thought it required more strategy than athletic ability.Then I joined the schools fencing team.My movements were clumsy compared to the senio

19、rs.One afternoon after a whole lessons failure,tears of frustration welled up in my eyes.One of my teammates approached me,“Could you tell me where your blade(剑)hit me?”She asked.I pointed to her right shoulder.She nodded and patted my stomach,“Thats where I hit you.”She had begun to walk away when

20、I blurted out,“Want to practice together?Again?”We practiced until we both felt more confident.But it wasnt just the two of us.All these girls were entirely willing to share their knowledge with everyone,helping each other to grow.That afternoon,I watched a senior fencer execute a flawless attack ad

21、miringly.Something inside me suddenly bloomed.I realized later that it was love for both fencing and the fencing team.During the city championship,I was selected to fence.My opponent was the best fencer on her schools team.“Ready,fence.”The match began.Suddenly,my opponents blade hit me.The score wa

22、s 1-0.At the moment I could hear my teammates shouting,“Keep distance!”And the team captains voice was clear and commanding,“Parry,then disengage!”Fencing,unlike academics,wasnt something I could succeed in by myselfeven during an individual match,my teammates were still giving me advice.Unathletic

23、as I was,I was proud to be an athlete and a teammate.I saw my blade tip bury itself into my opponents shoulder and the judge signaling that it was my point.I could taste the sweat on my lips,which were breaking out into a smile.8.Why did the author start to learn fencing?A.Because she needed to trai

24、n her coordination.B.Because she thought it would be easier for her.C.Because she could not succeed in any other sport.D.Because she wanted to enter the school fencing team.9.How did the girls improve their fencing skills?A.By observing flawless attacks.B.By practicing on their own.C.By offering gui

25、dance to each other.D.By competing with other teams.10.What distinguishes fencing from academics according to the author?A.Strong determination.B.Hard work.C.Athletic strategy.D.Team support.11.How did the author feel when she got her point?A.Unbeatable and respectful.B.Sweaty and ashamed.C.Energeti

26、c and secure.D.Proud and thankful.D The secrets of dreaming are always interesting psychologists.It is generally acknowledged in the field that dreams people have during this time betweenchildhood and full adulthood,thats around 30,are the strongest and most influential.Yet not enough is known about

27、 the repeated patterns of dreaming.Researchers are still trying to answer a basic question:How does dreaming relate to the life experiences and developmental challenges?G.William Domhoff and Adam Schneider,at theUniversityofCalifornia,help to answer this question by examining the lengthy dream serie

28、s of two individuals,“Izzy”and“Jasmine”.Izzy provided a collection of 4,329 dream reports from between the ages of 12 and 25,while Jasmine provided 664 dreams recorded between the ages of 14 and 25.Large collections of dreams like these pose challenges to researchers.Until recently,the means of stud

29、ying dream series was to employ a team of recorders who take the time to code each dream for a predetermined(预先确定的)number of content categories,and then compare their results.Nowadays,digital technologies enable the analysis of language usage in dreams with high speed,accuracy,and objectivity.This m

30、arks a revolutionary advance in the science of dreaming.However,itcan only lead so far.To gain more specific and detailed insights,Domhoff and Schneider tailored word strings(词串)for each dreamer,mixing elements of traditional research with digital tools for analyzing large data sets.For Izzy these w

31、ord strings included“family and s”,“celebrities”and“fantasy”,while the word strings they created for Jasmine included“familiar places,”electrical equipment”and“music”.The researchers used these word strings to identify connections between their dreams and real lives.Surprisingly,the results of the a

32、nalysis revealed a great deal of consistency(一致性)and continuity in both sets of dreams.Izzy pays much attention to pop culture,and has affection for famous actors.Jasmine is an accomplished musician and performer.“The frequencies of dream elements show the intensity(强度)of the dreamers personal conce

33、rn with that element in waking thought,”Domhoff and Schneider conclude.For anyone who still claims dreaming is merely random nonsense from the brain and mental world,these findings are hard to explain away.12.What do psychologists agree with about dreams?A.Dreams are influenced by life experiences.B

34、.Dreaming is never nonsense from the brain.C.Dreams in ones teens and twenties are strongest.D The patterns of dreaming are usually repeated.13.What does“it”underlined in paragraph 3 refer to?A.The collection of dreams.B.Research into dreaming.C.The digital method.D.The challenge for psychologists.1

35、4.How do the researchers conduct their study?A.By analyzing large data sets.B.By developing individualized word strings.C.By identifying the patterns of dreaming.D.By making comparison with traditional research.15.Which can be the best title for the text?A.New tech,new finding B.Dreams:reflections o

36、f waking reality C.Lives,languages,dreams D.Life experiences:elements of mental world 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 How to keep yourself safe from new virus?After a new-type coronavirus was detected in viral pneumonia cases in Central Chinas Wuhan city three mo

37、nths ago,more cases have been reported in recent days._16_:17.Wear masks outdoors Wearing a mask is one of the mosteffective ways to protect you from getting infected.Make sure to wear it properly by tightening up the nose clip and pulling the bottom of it over your chin._18_,a mask is also needed t

38、o prevent you from spreading germs to others.19.Cover your coughs and sneeze with tissue Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze,or you can cough or sneeze into your sleeve,but avoid covering with your hands directly.20._21_ Wash your hands with soap and running water thorou

39、ghly for at least 15 seconds.Before eating and after using the toilet After returning home After touching trash or garbage After contacting with animals or handling animal wastes 22.Strengthen your immune system and exercise regularly Exercise regularly is one of the most important ways to help you

40、stay away from catching any infections.Make sure that shared spaces have good air flow and avoid going to crowded places such as hospitals,railway stations and airports._23_ Seek prompt medical attention if you have symptoms of fever and respiratory infection.Avoid close contact with people who have

41、 flu or cold-like symptoms._24_.Avoid contact with wild animals or farmed livestock without any protection.A.If your hands are not visibly dirty B.Eat thoroughly cooked meat and eggs C.Wash your hands frequently and properly D.Protect yourself and others from getting sick E.Wear a mask if transport

42、or movement is necessary F.If youre not feeling well or have symptoms of fever G.To prevent catching the infection heres what you can do 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 I was worried about my black-and-white paint horse,Storm.Twoweeks ear

43、lier her pasture(牧场)_21_,Lightning,died after breaking his leg.Since then,Storm hadnt been herself.She didnt want to run like she used to.She just stood_22_in the pasture.I_23_to find Storm a new companion.Money was_24_so buying a horse wasnt a choice.I considered_25_one.One day I was out buying gra

44、in.The store owner_26_me about an old horse that needed a retirement_27_.The horses name was Kado,and he_28_in Michigan,which was 30 minutes away.One spring afternoon I went to Michigan to_29_him.The owner took me to the pasture,where stood Kado.I_30_him slowly,not knowing how he might_31_a stranger

45、.To my_32_,he came right up to me,putting his noseso close and I could feel his_33_,the equine(马的)way of saying_34_.I visited him every week and our_35_grew.It was time to bring Kado to my farm so he and Storm could meet.The horses_36_noses and sniffed(嗅)each other briefly.Then Storm took off,runnin

46、g for the first time since Lightnings_37_.They ran around the whole pasture together.I watched,crying.My girl was_38_again.I have no doubt that God brought us all together.Im_39_that Kado came into our lives when we needed him most.What_40_even more is that he needed us,too.21.A.owner B.enemy C.mate

47、 D.leader 22.A.hopefully B.secretly C.honestly D.spiritlessly 23.A.gave up B.turned down C.set out D.settled down 24.A.enough B.tight C.helpful D.important 25.A.adopting B.buying C.borrowing D.saving 26.A.asked B.warned C.told D.charged 27.A.way B.chance C.situation D.home 28.A.died B.appeared C.liv

48、ed D.studied 29.A.wait B.meet C.contact D.lend 30.A.approached B.watched C.trained D.punished 31.A.deal with B.adapt to C.depend on D.react to 32.A.surprise B.regret C.disappointment D.shame 33.A.pain B.breath C.energy D.pressure 34.A.hello B.no C.sorry D.goodbye 35.A.ability B.interest C.confidence

49、 D.friendship 36.A.felt B.pushed C.touched D.observed 37.A.injury B.death C.growth D.service 38.A.stressed B.strange C.crazy D.happy 39.A.worried B.thankful C.serious D.moved 40.A.counts B.challenges C.desires D.expects 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 The benefits of

50、doing jigsaw puzzles are abundant(充裕的),_41._may be surprising for such a seemingly idle activity.It is_42._(help)not just for fighting boredom,but also for your mental health.Many people choose puzzles_43._(take)a break from the stresses of everyday life.For those troubled by_44._(anxious),doing puz