2021年萧山中学高三英语期中考试试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 年萧山中学高三英语期中考试试题及参考答案 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 Conservation Volunteering in New Zealand Whether you are a student,professional or a retiree(退休者),anyone is welcome to make a difference and contribute to protecting some of the most beautif

2、ul islands in the world.Choose a suitable city and travelout to your conservation(保护)site to work with local people!Duration:1-12 weeks Dates:Throughout the year Arrival day:Friday Return day:Friday Requirement:General level of fitness Age:18+What will I be doing?Volunteer in New Zealand and enjoy c

3、onserving the environment through activities such as:Tree planting Walking trail construction Protect native birds,insects,fish and penguins Seed collection Weed control You,and a group of up to 10 volunteers,will work under the guidance of a conservation team leader.Your team leader will give you r

4、egular safety instructions,inform you of the project aims and assist you with working effectively.No previous experience is necessary to join the project.All you need is a love of the environment and a fairly good level of fitness to help out!1.Who can sign up for this conservation volunteering proj

5、ect?A.A retired maths teacher.B.A primary school student.C.A scientist with heart disease.D.A businessman in a wheelchair.2.What can you do on the volunteer trip?A.Protect cultural sites and go shopping.B.Enjoy local sightseeing and go fishing.C.Protect weeds and build roads.D.Collect seeds and plan

6、t trees.3.From which is the text probably taken?A.A history book.B.A travel magazine.C.A research paper.D.A novel.B Be it from the mouths of foreigners who have lived here for a few years or from stories on travel websites,one of the most common qualities that people list about Shanghai is the infec

7、tious energy that courses through the city.For some,this energy is defined by the way of lifeShanghai is a city that never sleeps.In the day,the streets arc always bustling with people from all over the world.After all,the city has long been Chinas most cosmopolitan city,having been the epicenter of

8、 trade and cultural exchange between Chinese and foreigners since the city was forced to open its door to the world in 1843 after the First Opium War(1840-42).Shanghais ubiquitous delivery people can be found on the roads even past midnight,rushing from point to point on their trusty electric scoote

9、rs to satiate the hunger of night owls.Even before the break of dawn,pensioners can be found gathering in parks,ready to kick start their day with a tai chi session.For others,this energy is generated from the friction between the contrasts the city has.Indeed,it does not take long for one to realiz

10、e that Shanghais charmlies in it being a binary of old and new.Here,charming neoclassical architecture and art deco structures stand alongside modem buildings with shimmering glass and metal facades,rustic(质朴的)lane houses and shikumen buildings.Humble mom-and-pop shops that look stuck in time can of

11、ten be found right next tohipdining venues or industrial-chic fashion stores selling designer apparel.One of the best places to get an overview of these surreal contrasts is none other than the tallest building in the city the Shanghai Tower in Lujiazui.Measuring a dizzying 632 meters in height,this

12、 architectural marvel boasts having the worlds highest observation deck within a building or structure.It also comes with the worlds fastest elevators which would get you from the bottom to the top at 20.5 meters per second.On the other side of the Huangpu River is where you would find the Bund,whic

13、h is home to magnificent neoclassical buildings.The Bund is to Shanghai what Times Square is to New York or what the Champs-61ysees is to Paris.A trip to Shanghai would not be complete without exploring this iconic waterfront promenade.Autumn is the best time to experience Shanghai on foot,not merel

14、y because the weather is conducive for walking,but because this is when the roads and sidewalks in many areas are blanketed with a layer of color1 ful fallen leaves.4.Why is the example of delivery man mentioned?A.To make a contrast with pensioners biological clock.B.To illustrate the vibrant energy

15、 of modern Shanghai.C.To highlight the diligence and consideration of delivery man.D.To feature the courier delivery service in full swing.5.Which of the following is TRUE about the contrast of Shanghai?A.The contrast mainly arises from the First Opium War.B.The design of the Shanghai Tower stands f

16、or a contrast.C.A marked contrast is shown in the use of building materials.D.The dishes served in mom-and-pop shops represent the outdated flavor.6.The underlined word“hip”in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to_.A.photographic B.modest C.peculiar D.stylish 7.Which of the following will be most pro

17、bably discussed following the last paragraph?A.Stunning views of the Shanghai skyline.B.The best places to view the seasonal spectacle.C.The walking path thathugs the Huangpu River.D.Must-try dishes and food items typical of Shanghai.C Japan has announced emergency Covid measures in Tokyo and three

18、other areas in order to control rising infections(传染病),just three months before the country is set to host the Olympics.The government said the state of emergency set to last for about two weeks would be“short and powerful”.Under the measures,bars will be required to close and big sporting events wi

19、ll be held without audience.The government has insisted that the Olympics will go ahead in July.Prime minister Yoshihide Suga announced the measures on Friday,saying they would begin on Sunday and remain in place until 11 May.In addition to to Tokyo,Osaka,Kyoto and Hyogo will be affected.It has mark

20、ed the third state of emergency in japan since the pandemic began.“I sincerely apologize for causing trouble for many people again,”he said.“It is feared that infection in major cities will spread across the whole country if we take no measures.”Under the rules,major facilities like department store

21、s will close,as well as restaurants,bars,and KTV rooms serving alcohol.Restaurants that do not serve alcohol are being told to close early,and companies are being asked to make arrangements for people to work remotely.Schools will remain open.Besides,the emergency measurescoincide withthe countrys“G

22、olden Week”holiday,which runs from late April to the first week of May and is the busiest travel period of the year.Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike urged residents to start taking precautions immediately.In an effort to discourage people from going out at night.She said neon signs(霓虹灯)would be turned of

23、f.The coronavirus toll in Japan has been much lower than that in many other countries,with about 558,000 cases and fewer than 10,000 deaths,according to figures collected by Johns Hopkins University.But there are concerns over the latest rise in infections,with reports of hospital bed shortages in s

24、ome areas.Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto said at a news conference on Friday that organizers were not considering canceling the event.“I hope the coronavirus situation improves with the prevention measures the government,Tokyo,and other regional governments have put into place,”she said.“We,as

25、 Tokyo 2020,continue to wish for the swift return to normal and will continue to work closely to make sure a safe and secure Olympics can happen.”8.According to the passage,what does Japanese government advise people to do?A.To watch a live game.B.To work at home.C.To hang out in the evening.D.To st

26、udy at home.9.What is the aim of bringing in emergency Covid measures?A.To relieve peoples fear of the the pandemic.B.To settle the problem of hospital bed shortages.C.To test governments management of emergency.D.To ensure the smooth running of the upcoming Olympics.10.Which words can best describe

27、 the governments action?A.generous and brilliant.B.costly but useless.C.positive and considerate.D.accidental but efficient.11.What does the underlined phrase“coincide with”in Paragraph 3 mean?A.meet with B.deal with C.make up D.set up D I dropped out of college after my first year.Three years later

28、,I returned to college after having been stuck in a dead-end job,working at a department store.I saw school as my way out.But I quickly found myself up against the same problems that had caused me to give up before.I was in over my head with college-level algebra(代数)and a heavy workload of reading a

29、nd writing homework.In addition,I was still unsure of my career(职业)direction。After about a week in community college,I was feeling the same upset and fear Id felt a few years earlier.I was ready to drop out again.Then a smartly dressed woman with grey hair walked confidently to the front of my Engli

30、sh composition class.“Look at you!Youre here because you want to change your lives for the better.And youre going to make it!”Mrs.Peters didnt know me from any of the other 40 faces in her classroom,yet I felt she was speaking directly to me.She knew exactly what I was feeling and what many of my cl

31、assmates were probably feeling as well,and she lessened our fears.I came out of that class making up my mind to succeed.Having trouble keeping up with the workload?Break it down into small manageable pieces,and set up a schedule that works for you,she told us.Professors teaching too fast for you to

32、take notes?Interrupt(打断)them with a question so you can catch up on your notes before they continue,she advised.If college algebra is too difficult,drop back to introductory college math,she suggested.As for English composition which can be hard and boring,she gave us interesting writing homework.Sh

33、e never let us lose sight of our dreams.“Go for the best:youre worth it”she said when we graduated.I left that community college with high grades and went on to do further studies.Mrs.Peters wouldnt know that when she gave that talk,she made a huge difference in my life.12.Why did the author go back

34、 to college?A.He was out of a job.B.He was dissatisfied with his job.C.He tried to start his own business.D.He hoped to learn more about algebra.13.What troubled the author at college?A.He did badly in recent exams.B.He was forced to leave school.C.He failed to manage his studies.D.He was beaten by

35、bitter memories.14.How did Mrs.Peters affect the author?A.By showing favor to him.B.By talking with him directly.C.By setting him extra homework.D.By givinghim inspiration and skills.15.What advice did Mrs.Peters offer to her students on their careers?A.Have fun.B.Start small.C.Dream big D.Think twi

36、ce 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 One of my earliest memories was watching my mom talking on our old phone.I was fascinated that she could talk to someone who wasnt actually in the room with her._16_Iwas wondering how she managed to talk with someone she couldnt

37、 see._17_Later,we had mobile phones that could be carried around the room.Then came computers and smart phones.These days I can send an e-mail around the world in a second.My daughters smart phone has a hundred apps and a dozen social media accounts.She stores all of her information in a mysterious

38、place known as the cloud,where she can take it out at any time.It seems that we are more connected in this world than ever before._18_Few take time to talk face to face.Instead of looking into eyes of our beloved ones,we stare at our screens.It seems as if the most connected generation is also the l

39、oneliest.Dont let technology take our time and ruin our life.Make the time to meet and to communicate with each other.Take a walk on the beach with a friend.Have a long conversation with the phones off and the hearts on._19_ Remember that we are here to love each other,help each other and make this

40、world a better place._20_But when it cant,turn it off.A.That was a long time ago.B.Connect offline as well as online.C.We should communicate with each other with phones off.D.Smart phones have both advantages and disadvantages.E.When your technology can help to do these things,then use it.F.However,

41、what bothers me is that we rarely associate with each other nowadays.G.When she left the room,I slowly walked over to the phone and stared at it for a while.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 When I was 16,I wrote a list of things I wanted t

42、o do in my lifetime.Some things were easy,some difficult and some almost_21_.One of the things on the list was to do a_22_.Two years ago I spent three months travelling with a friend and it was a great experience.One of the most_23_things we saw wasIguassuFalls.The day after we visited the waterfall

43、s we were_24_in a hotel inBrazil,playing games when my friend_25_noticed an advertisement on the wall_26_“Skydive overIguassuFallstoday!”.I realized it was time to realize my_27_.Today would be the day that we would jump out of a(n)_28_.That afternoon we were_29_and taken to the SkydiveCentre.We put

44、 on our harnesses（跳伞装备）and helmets,were given some_30_and then took off into the air.My heart started to beat very fast and I felt very_31_.Luckily,I was_32_to an instructor so I didnt have to worry about anything;I just had to_33_myself.He asked me if I was ready to fall from the plane but_34_I had

45、 enough time to_35_,we fell to the ground at400 kman hour!After about 40 seconds of_36_,the parachute opened and everything slowed down.We_37_peacefully towards the earth,leaving the_38_behind us.This was definitely one of the scariest but most exciting_39_of my life.I would do another skydive if I

46、had the_40_.I think that everyone should do something that scares them once in a while！21.A.simple B.complex C.unnecessary D.impossible 22.A.deed B.favor C.skydive D.survey 23.A.amazing B.largest C.unbelievable D.adventurous 24.A.sleeping B.resting C.working D.volunteering 25.A.ly B.slowly C.suddenl

47、y D.gradually 26.A.writing B.printing C.announcing D.saying 27.A.dream B.potential C.value D.opportunity 28.A.rocket B.ship C.window D.airplane 29.A.picked up B.brought back C.showed around D.turned down 30.A.preparations B.instructions C.food D.praise 31.A.comfortable B.satisfied C.curious D.nervou

48、s 32.A.devoted B.tied C.sensitive D.useful 33.A.feel B.prove C.help D.enjoy 34.A.though B.after C.before D.until 35.A.promise B.reply C.refuse D.hear 36.A.falling B.flying C.testing D.learning 37.A.flowed B.floated C.ran D.rose 38.A.birds B.colleagues C.clouds D.friends 39.A.scenes B.journeys C.less

49、ons D.experiences 40.A.time B.money C.opportunity D.wish 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 A 16-year-old Kansas boy will soon earn his high-school diploma(文凭).And a few days later,hell travel to Harvard_41._(collect)his bachelors degree.Ulysses High School senior Braxto

50、n Moral_42._(attend)graduation ceremonies(典礼)a few days later to become_43._only student to gain a four year high school degree and a bachelor s degree from Harvard at the same time_44._(successful).Harvard has changed the rules.”said Braxton s father,Carlos Moral,so his son will be the only one rea