2021年荣成市第十二中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 年荣成市第十二中学高三英语下学期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 While Jennifer was at home taking an online exam for her business law class,a monitor（监控器）a few hundred miles away was watching her every move.Using a web camera equipped in JennifersLo

2、s Angelesapartment,the monitor inPhoenixtracked how frequently her eyes moved from the computer screen and listened for the secret sounds of a possible helper in the room.Her Internet access was locked remotely to prevent Internet searches,and her typing style was analyzed to make sure she was who s

3、he said she was:Did she enter her student number at the same speed as she had in the past？Or was she slowing down？In the battle against cheating,this is thecutting edgeand a key to encourage honesty in the booming field of online education.This technology gives trust to the entire system,to the inst

4、itution and to online education in general.Only with solid measures against cheating,experts say,can Internet universities show that their exams and diplomas are valid that students havent searched the Internet to get the right answers.Although online classes have existed for more than a decade,the

5、concern over cheating has become sharper in the last year with the growth of open online courses.Private colleges,public universities and corporations are jumping into the online education field,spending millions of dollars to attract potential students,while also taking steps to help guarantee hone

6、sty at a distance.Aside from the web cameras,a number of other high-tech methods are becoming increasingly popular.Among them are programs that check students identities using personal information,such as the telephone numbers they once used.Other programs can produce unique exams by drawing on a la

7、rge list of questions and can recognize possible cheaters by analyzing whether difficult test questions are answered at the same speed as easy ones.As in many university classes,term papers are scanned against some large Internet data banks for cheating.1.Why was Jennifer watched in an online exam?A

8、.To correct her typing mistakes.B.To find her secrets in the room.C.To keep her from dishonest deeds.D.To prevent her from slowing down.2.What does the underlined expression cutting edge in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A.sharpening tool B.advanced technique C.effective rule D.dividing line 3.How can so

9、me programs find out possiblecheaters?A.By scanning the Internet test questions.B.By checking the question answering speed.C.By producing a large number of questions.D.By giving difficult test questions.B Vietnammade preparations for theLunar New Year with a fish release on Thursday.The tradition in

10、volves releasing fish called carps into rivers and lakes in the country a week before the holiday known as Tet officially begins.The tradition comes from an ancient story of three“Kitchen Gods”.The three,two males and a female,take a ride on the brightly color1 ed carp at the end of the year.They go

11、 to Heaven to meet with the Jade Emperor,the God who rules there.The“Kitchen Gods”report news about the families they represent to seek the emperors care and protection.Their efforts help to keep the kitchen fires burning,and families happy and healthy.As the Gods go to Heaven,families clean their h

12、ouses in preparation to celebrate Tet.A clean house,Vietnamese believe,will bring luck in the new year.On Lunar New Years Eve,the Gods will return to Earth and their duties in the kitchen of the house.Thursdays event inVietnamthis year was more controlled than ever before because of COVID-19.It is s

13、preading in several northern areas of the country.However,Vietnamhas increased contact examination,mass testing,and quarantine measures to slow the spread.The aggressive action has limited infections and deaths in the country.“Vietnamese will still follow the tradition of releasing the fish,but COVI

14、D-19 has made people keep a safe distance,”said Tran Van Toi as he released a carp from a plastic bag atHanoisWestLake.This year,due to COVID-19,there were fewer people releasing fish there,but there was a major change in attitude towards plastic bags.After years of persuasion,now they dont throw th

15、e plastic bags into the water anymore but collect them to be recycled.4.What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A.Kitchen fires inVietnam.B.Traditional customs ofVietnam.C.A report on family activities inVietnam.D.A tale about Vietnamese Lunar New Year.5.Whats the authors attitude towards theVietnam

16、s actions to control COVID-19?A.Critical.B.Positive.C.Doubtful.D.Unconcerned.6.What was the change about fish release inVietnamthis year?A.It required few lake fish.B.It was more interesting and diverse.C.It was more environmentally friendly.D.It required more people and plastic bags.7.What can be t

17、he best title for the text?A.Vietnamese Respect Gods During the Festive Time B.Vietnamese Mark Lunar New Year with Fish Release C.Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebrations Are Funny D.Traditional Lunar New Year Promotes Animal Protection C In the northern part ofAustin there once lived an honest family

18、 by the name of Smothers.The family had John Smothers,his wife and their five-year-old daughter.One night after supper the little girl was ill with a serious stomachache,and John Smothers hurried downtown to get some medicine.He never came back.The mother was very sad over her husbands disappearance

19、,and it was nearly three months before she married again,and moved to San Antonio.The little girl recovered and in time grew up to womanhood.After a few years had rolled around,the little girl also married in time,and she also had a little girl of five years.She still lived in the same house where t

20、heydweltwhen her father had left and never returned.By an unbelievable coincidence her little girl was taken with the same stomachache on the same night of the disappearance of John Smothers,who would now have been her grandfather if he had been alive.“I will go downtown and get some medicine for he

21、r,”said John Smith(for it was he whom she had married).“No,no,dear John,”cried his wife.“You,too,might disappear forever,and then forget to come back.”So John Smith did not go,and together they sat by the bedside of little Pansy.After a little while Pansy seemed to grow worse,and John Smith again wa

22、nted to go for medicine,but his wife would not let him.Just then,the door suddenly opened and an old man with long white hair entered the room.“Hello,here is grandpa,”said Pansy.She had recognized him before any of the others.The old man drew a bottle of medicine from his pocket and gave Pansy a spo

23、onful.She got well immediately.“I was a little late,”said John Smothers,“as I waited for a street car.”8.What happened after John Smothers disappeared?A.His daughter took some medicine.B.His wife left for San Antonio.C.Pansy immediately had a stomachache.D.John Smith went for medicine.9.What does th

24、e underlined word“dwelt”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Lived.B.Left.C.Returned.D.Married.10.What is the relationship between John Smothersand Pansy?A.Husband and wife.B.Father and daughter.C.Grandfather and granddaughter.D.Father and son.11.How could Pansys mother feel when she saw John Smothers?A.W

25、orried.B.Sad.C.Uninterested.D.Surprised.D“One persons trash is another persons treasure.”Thats a common expression,but the next time you throw something away,think about a twist on the old saying.What if your trash could become your own treasure?Many creative,thrifty,and environmentally minded peopl

26、e have come up with a way to makethathappen.Its called upcycling.Our world would be a better place if everyone would begin upcycling.Upcycling is the practice of taking an unwanted item and turning it into something useful.For example,how about that pair of jeans with a hole in one knee?It could bec

27、ome a new pillow for your bedroom.Upcycling is not the same as recycling.Upcycling is actually much better for the environment.Recycling takes an item made of glass,paper,metal,or plastic,breaks it down to its base material,and then uses that material to make another product.This requires a great de

28、al of energy.On the other hand,when you choose to upcycle,the only energy you use is your own.And upcycling not only reduces the amount of trash that goes into our landfills,but it also protects natural resources,such as oil and gas.Recycling is good for the environment,but upcycling is even better.

29、Upcycling also makes a familys budget stretch further.Of course,the idea of reusing items to save money is not new.During the Great Depression in the 1930s,many families lived on a tight budget.People had to use what they already had in order to meet their needs.As responsible citizens,we should all

30、 be concerned with protecting our environment and budgeting our resources.Upcycling is a fun and creative way to help.The next time you go to toss something into the trash can,stop and think about what it could become.Chances are,theres a brand-new item in your hand just waiting to be upcycled.12.Wh

31、y does the author mention an old saying in the first paragraph?A.To arise readers awareness of upcycling.B.To stress the importance of upcycling.C.To lead in the topic of upcycling.D.To show the idea of upcycling.13.Which one below belongs to upcycling?A.An old ladder is transformed into a bookshelf

32、.B.Old tin cans are transported to landfill.C.A broken wooden door is chopped up.D.Old cloth is made into a paper bed.14.What is the difference between recycling and upcycling?A.Upcycling is much more creative.B.Recycling is much easier to achieve.C.Recycling is much more cost-saving.D.Upcycling is

33、much more energy-efficient.15.What can be inferred from the text?A.Upcycling is popular at present.B.Upcycling is replacing recycling.C.Upcycling is worth recommending.D.Upcycling is a tradition in daily life.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 Have you ever been lab

34、eled a“perfectionist”?Or do you consider yourself to be one?Its attractive to see perfectionism as a positive qualityit shows that we pay close attention to detail and get things right!And,it is often viewed as a strength that helps people to produce high-quality work._16_It can damage self-esteem,c

35、ause relationship problems,and,in extreme cases,it may even lead to serious health problems.If you think that you have a problem with perfectionism,the following strategies can help you to lessen its negative effects.Set realistic goals._17_Instead,learn to think about your most important life and c

36、areer goals.Then,break them down into smaller steps.Not only will this make it easier to reach your objectives,but youll also experience the thrill of achieving them._18_If youre feeling anxious or unhappy about a task,they may be telling you that youre trying to achieve the impossible.And adjust yo

37、ur targets accordingly!Perfectionists are often likely to start negative self-talk.If you catch yourself doing this,stop!Try using thought awareness to question your negative thoughts and add some positivity!Focus on the bigger picture.Perfectionism can cause“tunnel vision”when you focus on one smal

38、l part of something but ignore the rest.You might,for instance,focus on getting a minor part of a presentation right,like the special effects,instead of concentrating on the meaning that you are trying to deliver.Remember to keep your focus on the bigger picture._19_ Relax and go with the flow.The p

39、ursuit of perfection can make it extremely difficult to relax.And perfectionists prefer to maintain focus and to stick to their carefully laid plans.But relaxation isnt just necessary for a healthy life.It can also improve your productivity and well-being.And youll be better at keeping perfectionism

40、 under control if youre feeling rested,clear-headed and happy._20_Get outside,be open to new experiences and new people,make use of relaxation techniques,and recognize when you need to switch off.Most of all,dont allow perfectionism or fear of failure to stop you from experiencing new things.Be open

41、 to new ways of thinking,new people,and new experiences.You might just find that letting go actually boosts your well-being,your relationships,and your performance.A.Listen to your emotions.B.So,take regular breaks at work.C.Seek advice from qualified health professionals.D.Your failings will seem l

42、ess significant and youll reduce the urge to be perfect.E.However,when perfectionism gets out of control,it can domore harm than good.F.Perfectionists often set objectives so high that theres little hope of ever achieving them.G.If youre afraid to make mistakes,its difficult to generate new ideas an

43、d seize opportunities.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 More than 30,000 runners,selected from 160,000 applicants both in and out of China,took part in this years Beijing Marathon on Nov.3.Wearing color1 ful T-shirts and posing for photos,t

44、hey_21_at Tiananmen Square before taking their_22_at the starting line.Nearly a decade ago,Chinese marathon_23_struggled to make full preparations.Now,at big_24_like the Beijing Marathon,runners must win a lottery to enter.This is_25_of the worlds running boom.For millions of runners around the worl

45、d,the real reason they_26_to pound the roads until their legs hurt is more than weight loss or fitness.Chasing records like the three-hour_27_,for example,is important,but its not the reason people run mile after mile,up hills,in wind and rain,when they could just stay_28_in their beds.Record times

46、are_29_the carrots they hang in front of themselves.Last year,a runner in the United Kingdom_30_with the goal of running a marathon in less than three hours.In the end,he_31_in three hours and two minutes.However,he was_32_afterward.If Id done it,that would be it,Mie told the Guardian.“Now Ive still

47、 got my_33_,I can try again next year.”Although running is_34_and requires effort,it also brings joy._35_children.When they are excited,they cant stop running back and forth,_36_.Indeed,when we race through the streets of a city,splashing through puddles(水洼),getting_37_in the rain and ruffled in the

48、 wind,we can_38_that childish joy again.As Holden Caulfield,the main_39_of the novelThe catchertheRye(麦田里的守望者),said,“I dont_40_know what I was running for Iguess I just felt like it.”21.A.worked B.picked C.gathered D.speeded 22.A.places B.businesses C.charges D.suggestions 23.A.teachers B.organizers

49、 C.students D.teammates 24.A.events B.incidents C.shows D.things 25.A.part B.significance C.task D.benefit 26.A.think out B.head out C.cry out D.bring out 27.A.peace B.study C.progress D.mark 28.A.calm B.comfortable C.healthy D.hopeless 29.A.only B.hardly C.completely D.particularly 30.A.hiked B.inj

50、ured C.refreshed D.trained 31.A.finished B.occurred C.failed D.attempted 32.A.astonished B.pleased C.worried D.upset 33.A.prize B.love C.target D.future 34.A.hard B.flexible C.exciting D.reasonable 35.A.Depend on B.Think about C.Believe in D.Come to 36.A.up and down B.in a way C.from time to time D.