2021届东莞市大岭山中学高三英语期中试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞市大岭山中学高三英语期中试题及答案解析 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 How to Look at Shape Take a seat at the virtual(虚拟的)table.At our new,monthly membership program,youll join MoMA staff and fellow members for lively discussions about our collection and exh

2、ibitions.Ask questions,share your thoughts,and broaden the mind.A live Q&A,with Michelle Kuo and Anny Aviram,about shape and its role in MoMAs collection is also arranged.Draw,Write,and Connect with Others Experiment with drawing and writing exercises as ways to connect with others,even when physica

3、lly distant,in this 45-minute online workshop.This workshop is part of the Creativity Lab at Home plan.This session is led by Francis Estrada,Assistant Educator,and Hannah Fagin,Coordinator.Ifs open to anyone,but registration is limited and space is available on a first-come,first-served basis.Story

4、telling Through Art There are many ways to tell a story through words through theater and dance,or through visual art,for example.Discover how artist Jacob Lawrence shared the history of an important event by combining words and art in a series of paintings calledThe Migration Series.For kids ages s

5、even to fourteen.Parent participation is encouraged in this online event.Don miss the opportunity to spend meaningful time with them.The Human Shelter In 2016,MoMA opened Insecurities:Tracing Displacement and Shelter,an exhibition that examined how contemporary architecture arid design addressed ide

6、as of shelter in light of global refugee(难民)emergencies.Danish Boris Benjamin Bertram documented the exhibition,and the result is a movie by him asking what makes a home,and,perhaps more importantly,when shelter becomes home.This online event is part of Member events.1.What is special about How to L

7、ook at Shape?A.It provides an interactive part.B.It is accessible to everyone.C.It is organized by Michelle Kuo.D.It focuses on MoMAs new collection.2.Which event is family-friendly?A.The Human Shelter.B.How to Look at Shape.C.Storytelling Through Art.D.Draw,Write,and Connect with Others.3.In which

8、aspect might Bertram do well?A.Shelter design.B.Storytelling.C.Art education.D.Film-making.B Most kids can walk into a library or bookstore and find hundreds of books to read.But its not that simple for kids who are blind.They read in a different way.Jenny Lee and other braille(盲文)transcribers take

9、the printed words of a book and change them into a code of raised dots.Blind people can read these dots with their fingers.To know what braille feels like,take a ballpoint pen and press hard onto a piece of paper.Now turn the paper over and touch the raised dot made by the pen point.When Lee first s

10、aw the dots of the braille alphabet,she wondered if shed ever be able to read and write them easily.She took a class and practised hard for about six months before she passed the final exam:she had to convert 35 pages of a book into braille.Today,Lee works for a publisher.One of her jobs is to chang

11、e childrens books into braille.To do this,Lee first types the story into a computer and then uses a computer program to translate it into the braille code.Next,she looks over the translation several times to make sure its mistake-free.After that,a copy of the braille story is printed with a special

12、printer.Then Lee and a proofreader work together to find and correct any mistakes.When a book is ready,many copies of it are printed.Afterwards,some are sold through websites and others are sent to libraries.Sometimes,going over a story again and again gets tiring.Thats when Lee takes a break.Severa

13、l of Jenny Lees co-workers,who are blind,use guide dogs.When the animals arent working,Lee likes spending a few minutes with them.To her,playing with dogs“is always apick-me-upin the middle of the day”.“I love this mission,”Lee says.“Through my brain power and my fingers,I am putting the dots into s

14、ome kids hands.”4.How does the writer explain what braille feels like?A.By explaining what braille words look like.B.By describing how blind people read books.C.By asking readers to experience it themselves.D.By giving examples of different braille words.5.What was Lees first reaction to braille?A.S

15、he was excited to get a new skill.B.She was amazed at the clever idea.C.She realized she could teach it herself.D.She believed it would be difficult to learn.6.What does the underlined word“pick-me-up”in paragraph 4 most probably mean?A A discussion to release work stress.B.Something to improve ones

16、 appetite.C.Something to help restore ones spirit.D.A free ride accompanied with a guide dog.7.What does Lee think of her job?A.Profitable and hopeful.B.Tiring but meaningful.C.Relaxing and helpful.D.Boring but challenging.C Ive never been the kind of person to say,“its the thought that counts”when

17、it comes to gifts.That was until a couple of weeks ago,when my kids gave me a present thatblew me away.For years now,Ive been wanting to sell our home,the place where my husband and I raised our kids.But to me,this house is much more than just a building.In the front room,theres a wall that has hund

18、reds of pencil lines,marking the progress of my childrens growth.Every growth stage is marked in grey,with each childs name and the date they were measured.Of all the objects and all the memories,its this one thing in a home thats the hardest to leave behind.Friends I know have returned home after w

19、ork only to discover their wall of heights has been freshly painted over.A new paint job wouldnt normally be greeted by tears,but erasing that evidence of motherhood hurts more than it should.Our kids grow in so many ways,but the wall is physical evidence of their progress,right there for everyone t

20、o see.Over the years,Ive talked about how much I would hate leaving that wall behind when I moved,even though the last marks were made 10 years ago when my kids stopped growing.So one day,while I was at work,my childrendecided to do something about it.They hired Jacquie Manning,a professional photog

21、rapher whose work is about capturing(捕捉)the beautiful things in life,from clear lakes and skies to diamonds and ballgowns(舞会礼服).She came to our house while I was at work,and over several hours,took photos of the hundreds of drawings and lines,little grey fingerprints(手印),and old marks.Somehow,she ma

22、naged to photograph all those years of memories perfectly.Afterwards,she put all the photos together into one image,transforming them into a beautiful history of my family.Three weeks later,my childrens wonderful gift made its way to mea life-size photo of the pencil lines and fingerprints that repr

23、esents entire lifetimes of love and growth.8.The underlined phrase in Para.I“blew me away”probably means“_”.A.attracted me B.surprised me C.accepted me D.refused me 9.What does the house really mean to the author?A.A house.B.Buildings.C.An object.D.Memories.10.What surprised the friends I know after

24、 work?A.Finding the wall repainted.B.Erasing the fingerprints.C.Greeting them by tears.D.Leaving the wall unfinished.11.What is the best title for the text?A.Gift Made with Love B.Buildings Made by Children C.A Very Wonderful Painting D.A Family History D Thereare two days that set you on your path

25、in life:the day youre born,and the day you realize why you were born.Growing up south of Chicago in Harvey,Illinois,most people just had their heads down trying to make it from point A to point B.I was the same way,just going with the flow.I played basketball in high school because I was good at it

26、and because other people thought I should until I discovered my talent.I give up basketball and started doing speeches.It wasnt a popular decision but my grandfather told me to do what made me happy.I fell in love with comedy and performing.And when I discovered the passion,I realized why I was born

27、.I knew I had something to offer I knew that not only am I powerful,but I can make a difference.I realized a long time ago that my dream is not to be famous or rich.My talent is to entertain.But its more than that.I have the chance to reach people,to brighten days,to bring laughter and positive ener

28、gy into lives and inspire.And I am grateful forit.Acting putting myself out there and having doors closed on me time and time again has taught me a lot about myself.I have learned to trust what I have to offer the world over momentary doubt.Ive learned to put my faith over my feelings.And Ive grown

29、a tough skin.More importantly,I have learned there is a long way towards our goals and that when we put our talents and passion to work,we determine our value.Like a lot of places across the country,theres poverty,crime,violence and unemployment in Harvey.And growing up there,a lot of people have tr

30、agically low expectations for life.But I know that with the right opportunity and with help along the way,everyone can find their passion and go after it.My life is proof.12.What was the author born to do according to the text?A.Be a basketball player.B.Act and perform.C.Make speeches.D.Teach people

31、.13.What does the underlined word“it”in Paragraph 5 refer to?A.Chance.B.Energy.C.Days.D.Laughter.14.What is the authors purpose of writing this text?A.To help others find their talents.B.To prove his decision was right.C.To inspire people to follow their dreams.D.To encourage people to set a goal.15

32、.What can be the best tile for the text?A.Success Lies in Hard Work.B.How to Achieve the Dream Is Important.C.The Two Important Days in Life.D.The Day I Realized What I Was Born to Do.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 When the body temperature reaches 104 degrees F

33、ahrenheit(40),a person may be suffering from a serious condition calledheat stroke._16_Besides,one may suffer from heat stroke when he participates in extreme physical activity in a warm environment.There are some symptoms of heat stroke.The person usually has a high body temperature,usually at or a

34、bove 40.If the stroke is the result of high climate temperatures,the skin will usually be dry and hot.If it is the result of physical exercise,the skin may feel moist,almost clammy(湿粘的)._17_ If heat stroke is not treated,a person may go into shock(休克)._18_As a result,the blood pressure drops,the nai

35、ls and lips may turn blue,and the skin becomes clammy.If left untreated,shock may cause organ failure or even death.There are several ways to treat heat stroke._19_One example of treatment includes placing the person in cool water to lower his body temperature.Another cooling technique involves mist

36、ing cool water over the body and then fanning it off.The evaporation(蒸发)of the water works to cool the persons body temperature and treat the heat stroke._20_For example,wear lightweight clothes that fit loosely on the body.Also,take breaks in a cool area if exercising in warm temperatures.In additi

37、on,if thetemperatures become increasingly hot,it is best to avoid extreme physical activity.A.Heat stroke can result in a number of problems.B.When that happens,the blood does not flow properly.C.Heat stroke can be prevented by following a few easy tips.D.Untreated heat stroke can quickly damage you

38、r brain and heart.E.In most cases,a doctor should be consulted if a person is suspected of having heat stroke.F.In addition,the person may have rapid breathing,or have a higher heart rate.G.It usually occurs when one spends large amounts of time in a hot environment.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题

39、；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 During my recent tour to Kunming in Yunnan Province,I met a young Australian at Liuzhou railway station.I helped himget on board the_21_with his luggage,and then we started_22_in English.I_23_that he was 21 years old,studying_24_literature

40、 and history at University of Sydney,for he is fond_25_eastern culture.What surprised me was that,_26_as he was,he had traveled a lot,not only in China but also in many other_27_of Asia.He seemed to_28_so much about Asian culture and history,and was_29_familiar with Chinese literature and philosophy

41、_30_such as Confucius,Lu Xun,Mao Dun and Mo Yan.He is a college student,_31_he does not limit himself to classroom reading only.He said if one really wants to know the_32_,he or she should go out to see,hear and_33_real life.Besides,many students like him in Australia do_34_jobs after class in order

42、 to make a living and save enough for_35_.I am a bit older than he is.But I find myself less_36_than he is about many things in the world.Like some of my classmates at college,I often felt_37_of being a college student.Now I come to realize we should_38_the world to broaden our mind and_39_a sense o

43、f responsibility for the world we live in.At the same time,as a Chinese,we should hold on to our traditional_40_and spread it to the rest of the world.21.A.ship B.bus C.train D.plane 22.A.chatting B.arguing C.singing D.joking 23.A.imagined B.thought C.guessed D.learned 24.A.European B.Asian C.Africa

44、n D.Australian 25.A.in B.of C.with D.about 26.A.weak B.young C.stupid D.busy 27.A.plains B.corners C.rivers D.parts 28.A.know B.introduce C.worry D.teach 29.A.yet B.still C.even D.ever 30.A.designers B.artists C.doctors D.masters 31.A.though B.if C.but D.so 32.A.space B.school C.world D.country 33.A

45、.find out B.put out C.set out D.carry out 34.A.full-time B.part-time C.simple D.hard 35.A.experiments B.research C.reading D.traveling.36.A.knowledgeable B.fortunate C.helpful D.generous 37.A.tired B.proud C.ashamed D.afraid 38.A.explore B.build C.create D.save 39.A.reduce B.lose C.develop D.record

46、40.A.system B.technology C.challenge D.culture 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 Some people believe that the Internet is_41._(harm)to friendships.Talking to people on line or_42._(communicate)through a screen makes it more difficult to concentrate or show_43._(kind)to

47、others.While it can connect you with other people_44._use social media,face-to-face contact with others is important to help you build lifelong friendships.This is thought-provoking because it shows that people still need face-to-face communication with others today._45._(spend)too much time on the

48、Internet can also make you self-centred,because you can become obsessed with_46._(popular)and gaining“followers”.Finally you need to be careful with various online relationships,because you can never be 100 percent sure that_47._you read online is true.However others believe that the Internet can he

49、lp develop friendships in many ways.Firstly,the Internet makes communication much_48._(convenient).Secondly,the Internet has also made communication more fun.You can share photos,videos,news stories and website_49._your friends online.Thirdly,online communication can_50._(actual)bring people closer

50、to each other.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短文改错（满分 10 分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。Cantonese is a variety of Chinese.It dated back to