2021届临颍县南街学校高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届临颍县南街学校高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案 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 The last thing Caitlin Hipp would have expected as she prepared to turn 28 years old was to be living at homewith her parents.But through working as a part-time skating instructor and

2、restaurant server,she isnt able to earn enough to live anywhere other than home.To some degree,multigenerational households have always been a part of American life.However,the number of young adults who have been moving back in with their parents or never leaving home in the first place has been gr

3、owing steadily.UBS Financial Services released a report that even suggests one reason for the growing number of young adultsstill living at home could be that their family doesnt want them to leave.The report shows that 74 percent of millennials(千禧一代)get some kind of financial support from their par

4、ents after college.It finds that millennials have redefined the ties that connect parents and children.Millennials see their parents as peers,friends and instructors.Nearly three quarters talked with their parents more than once a week during college.In return,their parents happily provide financial

5、 support well into adulthood,helping fund everything for them.Stuart Hoffman,chief economist for the PNC Financial Services Group in theUS,said the number of young adults striking out on their own fell during the Great Recession.Although job growth for millennials since 2014 has improved,that doesnt

6、 necessarily mean that millennials are starting to fly the nest.He said,“They may like living at home and being able to save money.“Theres no doubt it has held back household formation and purchases of things people spend money on related to household formation and perhaps related to child-raising,H

7、offman explained.But they are probably traveling more and eating out more if they dont have a house expense or marriage.I dont know if it represents a change in moral values.But its much more common for adult children to live in their parents homes because its becoming part of the culture.1.What can

8、 we learn from the UBS Financial Services report?A.Millennials are on good terms with their parents.B.Millennials are financially independent after college.C.Parents are unwilling to give their young adults allowance.D.Parents want their kids to stay with them forever.2.What does Hoffman think of yo

9、ung adults living at home?A.It increases the consumption of household products.B.It may continue despite job growth.C.It is a sign of shift in moral values.D.It is new in American culture.3.What is the authors purpose of writing this passage?A.To introduce millennials living habits.B.To stress the i

10、mportance of financial independence.C.To explain why American young adults still live at home.D.To inform people of a social trend in theUS.B My 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 enter

11、ed 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 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 ba

12、sketball 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 later.)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

13、 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 involved 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

14、 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 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 conferen

15、ce 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 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 t

16、hank 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 and 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 o

17、nly 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 they can be insensitive.4.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

18、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 compared with other babies when she was born.5.By saying I was forced into the spotlight,the author probably means that she _.A.was criticized by others B.caug

19、ht public attention C.was threatened D.felt inferior 6.Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned as the writers experiences in high school?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

20、 sports events.D.She built up more confidence.7.What does the last sentence imply?A.People enjoy making fun of others.B.People are bad andcannot be trusted.C.People tend to bully those who are weaker.D.People sometimes care little about how others feel.C I dont think I can recall a time whenI wasnt

21、aware of the beauty of the ocean.Growing up inAustralia,I had the good fortune of having the sea at my side.The first time I went toHalfmoonBay,I suddenly had the feeling of not being able to feel the ground with my feet anymore.For my 10th birthday,my sister and I were taken out to theGreat Barrier

22、 Reef.There were fish in different color1 s,caves and layers of coral.They made such an impression on me.When I learned that only one percent ofAustraliasCoral Seawas protected,I was shocked.Australian marine(海洋的)life is particularly important because the reefs have more marine species than any othe

23、r country on earth.But sadly,only 45%of the worlds reefs are considered healthy.This statistic is depressing,so its important for usto do everything to protect them.The hope that theCoral Searemains a complete ecosystem has led me to take action.Ive become involved with the Protect Our Coral Sea act

24、ivity,which aims to create the largest marine park in the world.It would serve as a place where the oceans species will all have a safe place forever.Together,Angus and I created a little video and we hope it will inspire people to be part of the movement.Angus also shares many beautiful childhood m

25、emories of the ocean as a young boy,who grew up sailing,admiring the beauty of the ocean,and trying to find the secrets of ocean species.8.What can we learn about the author from the underlined sentence inPara.1?A.He seldom went surfing at the sea.B.He forgot his experiences about the ocean.C.He nev

26、er went back to his hometown.D.He had a wonderful impression ofHalfmoonBay.9.What is Australian marine life like according to the second paragraph?A.It is escaping from theCoral Seagradually.B.It depends on reefs for living greatly.C.It may be faced with danger.D.It is protected better than that in

27、other oceans.10.Whats the purpose of The Protect Our Coral Sea activity?A.It is intended to contribute to a complete ecosystem.B.It is intended to prevent more marine species being endangered.C.It is intended to set up a large nature reserve for reefs.D.It is intended to raise more teenagers environ

28、mental awareness.11.Why do Angus and the author create a little video?A.To urge more people to take action toprotect the marine species.B.To inspire more people to explore the secret of the ocean.C.To share their childhood experiences about the ocean.D.To bring back to people their memory of ocean s

29、pecies.D Being a teacher is a rewarding career when it comes to changing lives,but its obviously one that comes with plenty of stresses and difficulties too.Seeking help for a child who is so obviously in need isnt easy.Often,you feel ignored by the government.You feel upset that there isnt anything

30、 you could personally do to help a needy and sensitive member of your class.Thats exactly how Chelsea Haley,aged 24 at the time,felt when she met fourth-grade student Jerome Robinson while working for Teach forAmericainLouisianafor the first time.The pair didnt get off to the best start,with Jerome,

31、the“problem child”,almost drivingChelseafrom teaching.But whenChelseaput her foot down and became determined to work more closely with Jerome,she learned the cause of his rude behavior:a bad home situation.Chelseawas eager to help Jerome,and realized that he needed more than just academic support.By

32、 2016,a year after meeting him,Chelsea had adopted(收养)Jerome and his brother Jace.Adopting a child doesnt come cheap,andChelseaspent all the money in her bank to see the process through.In her first few years of raising the boys,she lived on credit cards and postponed her student loan.AsChelsealived

33、 with her two adopted sons,she worked hard to repay her debts.She took on extra tutoring jobs outside of school hours,moved in with her parents,and even delivered groceries for cash.Along the way,she was learning how to be the best mom to Jerome and Jace,cooking for them and cheering them on at foot

34、ball matches.And now,just five years later,Chelseacan proudly say that she has paid off nearly$50,000 of debt.Now that shes finally out of debt,Chelseahas plans to buy a house and save up for the boys college education.“It allows me to focus on the boys future,”she said.“Saving money for them,and no

35、t spending it on my past.”12.What do we know from paragraph 4?A.Jeromes family was less fortunate.B.The brothers were in the same class.C.When helping Jerome,Chelseafelt hopeless.D.Chelseagot along well with Jerome from the very start.13.What didChelseado to pay off her debts?A.Borrow money from her

36、 parents.B.Do part-time jobs.C.Train students to play football.D.Cook for customers.14.How old wasChelseawhen she paid off nearly all of her debts?A.24.B.28.C.29.D.30.15.Which of the following can best describeChelsea?A.Lucky and lovely.B.Sensitive and ambitious.C.Selfless and determined.D.Warmheart

37、ed and strict.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 _16_ Have you ever found yourself waiting at the stop for your bus to arrive and have a stranger ask a commonplace question?Perhaps youve stood in line waiting for a coffee and feel the need to just look over to the p

38、erson next to you and ask about the weather.This is small talk,its actually a big part of daily life.Small talk may seem unimportant,but its a natural way for people to connect.It may seem like a waste of time._17_Big relationships are built on small talk,Lindy Pegler,who has a masters degree in psy

39、chology,wrote on Medium._18_Often,we find ourselves making small talk with the same people on a regular basis.Coming up with small conversations is the foundation of these relationships.The benefits of such conversations can actually contribute to our happiness and benefit our lives as a whole._19_I

40、t can be as simple as complimenting（称赞）ones shirt,asking about their day or commenting on the traffic.Who knows where this can lead?_20_You might find someone who has a common interest,or maybe even someone who turns out to be a close friend.There is one thing for sure:Making small talk can brighten

41、 our dayeven if its just a nice comment or a thoughtful question.So the next time you find yourself waiting for the bus or checking your watch while you wait in a line,take the opportunity to look up and talk to someone around you.After all,it takes a small connection to lead to a larger one.A.Scien

42、tists suggest that small talk can have a lasting effect on our happiness.B.In fact,we spend a lot of our time making small talk.C.Our small talk is our chance.D.So how does one start making small talk?E.But it plays a vital role in our social interactions.F.The small connections can lead to big resu

43、lts.G.Small talk,large impact.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 It was a few days before Christmas many years ago.It looked like it would be a(n)_21_one for my family.The factory where I was working had laid off(解雇)many of us workers,so we

44、didnt have much_22_.My wife and I had saved to buy our young children some toys,_23_an unexpected car repair had taken most of our cash.We decided that we could only_24_to get one small gift for each of our children.We arrived at the_25_,walked down the parking lot and saw people putting gifts into

45、their_26_.We searched all through the store_27_to find one thing each of our small children would like._28_,we were able to get one for each of them.We_29_the checkout(结账台),bought the toys and were_30_that we even had a few dollars_31_finning.As we walked out of the store into the winter_32_,I stopp

46、ed and dropped those_33_into the charity box.I didnt have a dime(一角硬币)left but that didnt_34_.Suddenly,it felt like Christmas.I think the_35_actress Dale Evans_36_it best when she said:“Christmas,my child,is love in_37_.”It doesnt have to be a gift of money,either.When we_38_our smile,its Christmas.

47、When we give others our_39_and compassion(同 情),its Christmas.When we do anything at any time to_40_another,its Christmas.May you do all you can to make it Christmas every day of the year and every day of your life here.21.A.color1 ful B.poor C.early D.exciting 22.A.time B.energy C.noise D.money 23.A

48、.but B.or C.so D.if 24.A.refuse B.remember C.afford D.hesitate 25.A.store B.station C.gym D.hospital 26.A.offices B.bedrooms C.cars D.houses 27.A.forgetting B.agreeing C.pretending D.hoping 28.A.Immediately B.Thankfully C.Sadly D.Strangely 29.A.headed for B.gave up C.turned off D.kept off 30.A.disco

49、uraged B.worried C.puzzled D.surprised 31.A.watched over B.looked over C.left over D.taken over 32.A.air B.forest C.cave D.season 33.A.gifts B.books C.dollars D.fruits 34.A.work B.bend C.stop D.matter 35.A.lucky B.wonderful C.foolish D.proud 36.A.put B.broke C.threw D.cleaned 37.A.force B.control C.

50、action D.silence 38.A.hide B.share C.change D.support 39.A.truth B.power C.kindness D.health 40.A.choose B.hold C.enjoy D.help 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 Over the last two months,several great apes at the San Diego Zoo_41._(receive)an experimental animal COVID-19