2021年莆田县第十三中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 年莆田县第十三中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案 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 Vienna Concerts 2021 Every day,one to three dozen Vienna concerts are staged.You can use this checklist to find a fantastic Vienna concert that is worth its money.Vienna Chamber Orchest

2、ra The Vienna Chamber Orchestra has existed for more than 70 years.The international reputation of the Vienna Chamber Orchestra is documented by worldwide tours.The length is 65 minutes.Date:20th June Location:Minoritenkirehe,Minoritenplatz 1,1010 Vienna Tickets:30 Euros per adult and free admission

3、 for children Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra In 2021,famous conductor Gustavo Dudamel will lead the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.Expect an amazing show with top quality classical music and fireworks.The concert lasts one and a half hours.You have to arrive at least 20 minutes early to find a place t

4、o sit.Date:4th and 5th October Location:Schonbrunn Palace,palace gardens,in front of Naptune fountain,Schonbrunner Schlossstrasse 47,1130 Vienna.Tickets:30 Euros（students,children and senior citizens will receive a 10%discount per ticket）Mozart Piano Sonatas（奏鸣曲）On Saturdays and Sundays,the St.Peter

5、s church opens its basement to a small group of Mozart fans.In simple but elegant surroundings,international pianists perform Mozart piano sonatas on a Steinway piano.The concerts start in the early evening and last 90 minutes.Date:throughout the year Location:St.Peters basement,Petersplatz 1,1010 V

6、ienna Tickets:29 Euros for adults and 16 Euros for children between 8 and 14（children below 8 can enterfor free.）Vivaldi:The Four Seasons To point out Vivaldis connection to Vienna,the Italian violinist lived in the city for some time,and eventually died there.Closer to where he was buried,the churc

7、h St.Charles Borromeo regularly stages The Four Seasons,Vivaldis main work.The concerts start at 8:15 pm on weekends and last 60 minutes.People can arrive and enter anytime during the performance.Date:throughout the year Location:Church St.Charles Borromeo（Karlskirche）,Kreuzherrengase 1,1040 Vienna

8、Tickets:25 Euros for all ages（free cancellation 24 hours before the event）1.For a couple with their 10-year-old child,which is the cheapest?A.Mozart Piano Sonatas.B.Vienna Chamber Orchestra.C.Vivaldi:The Four Seasons.D.Vienna PhilharmonicOrchestra.2.What do the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and Moza

9、rt Piano Sonatas have in common?A.They last one and a half hours.B.They are held in closed surroundings.C.They offer a discount for students and the aged.D.They are suitable for people who prefer pop music.3.What can we know about the concertThe Four Seasons?A.It forbids people to enter after 8:15 p

10、m.B.It describes Vivaldis stories related to Vienna.C.It allows you to return your ticket for free a day in advance.D.It was created by the Church St.Charles Borromeo to memorize Vivaldi.B Disease-carrying mosquitoes can spread diseases without affecting themselves.Nearly 700 million people get a mo

11、squito-borne illness each year,which results in over one million deaths.Humans experience continuous pressures from disease-carrying mosquitoes in many parts of the world,so we have to find ways to fight against those insects because they keep getting scarier.Even though DEET remains the most common

12、ly used,and most powerful,mosquito repellent ever developed,scientists are actively pursuing effective products based entirely on plant oils.While DEET is an effective contact repellent,many people dislike the oily feel and smell on their skin,and sometimes some people are sensitive to it.Consumers

13、are always interested in alternatives to DEET and other synthetic repellents,so there are numerous natural repellents on the market.In his lab atIowaStateUniversity,Dr.Joel Coats and his team have successfully tested these repellents against three species of dangerous mosquitoes.The first group of t

14、he new repellents act through the air.These chemicals have a vapor action that provides protection,and they are called“spatial”repellents,since they act through space.These are potentially most useful in backyards,parks,and houses.The other group are the classic ones that stop insects from standing

15、on a treated surface,such as human skin,clothing or tents;collaborators at the USDA-ARS and BioGents have conducted testing with humans to confirm the effectiveness and identify the very best ones.The new repellents were designed and made from the natural materials in plant essential oils.They maint

16、ain many of the advantages of the natural repellents:They are fully biodegradable,with no ecological concerns or environmental wastes,and generally considered safe like the thousands of types of plant essential oils used in the flavor and perfume industries.However,thorough testing will be conducted

17、 to determine if they are truly non-poisonous because there is still no enough evidence.4.What does the author mainly want to show in paragraph 1?A.The way mosquitoes spread disease.B.The high death rate of mosquito-borne illness.C.The difficulty of fighting disease-carrying mosquitoes.D.The urgency

18、 of finding tools to fight against mosquitoes.5.What is a disadvantage of DEET?A.It wont be effective for long.B.It cant be applied universally.C.It causes discomfort to the users.D.It greatly harms peoples health.6.What can we learn about the second group of the new repellents?A.They can kill mosqu

19、itoes indirectly.B.They are mainly used in the open air.C.They are more effective on human skin.D.They can prevent mosquitoes from contacting users.7.Whats the authors attitude to the new repellents?A.Subjective.B.Objective.C.Doubtful.D.Disapproving.C Imagine turning on the GPS and seeing an image o

20、f your car from above.As the car drives,the map follows along in real time,alarming you to any traffic,pedestrians,animals,or other things nearby.Routes and names of roads appear over the live stream.Its like the map has come to life.This type of map isnt available yet.But it could be soon.In 2014,t

21、he Worldview-3 satellites was launched into space.Even though it orbits Earth at more than 370 miles（600 km）away,it can capture images of objects on Earth that are just 10 inches（25cm）across.Peeringall the way from outer space,it can make out a smartphone held in your hand.It can tell what types of

22、cars are traveling down a road.But it cant identify your face or read the cars license plate numbers.at least not openly.According to some reports,this satellite and other US spy satellites have the technology to take even sharper images,with a resolution（分辨率）of up to around 4 inches（10cm）.ButUS law

23、 forbids making these super-sharp pictures public,to prevent enemies from using them.But the idea that anybody might be able to spy on the entire Earth in such detail may seem horrible.Live,high-detail satellite mapping could possibly be used to monitor anybody at any time.Ray Purdy of University Co

24、llege London told CNN that he is concerned about what this could mean for privacy.Most satellites are commercially owned,so if you have money you can buy that imagery.“It means anyone can spy on anyone,”he said.At the same time,live,detailed maps of Earths surface could be useful in amazing ways.Liv

25、e maps of a disaster area could quickly discover people in need of rescue as well as the safest routes in or out.Satellite images are already helping catch illegal logging and fishing operations.Higher detail may make it possible to catch other criminals in the act.The images could also make it easi

26、er for farmers to watch over their crops.What do you think?Do you wish everyone could access high-detail live maps of Earths surface?8.What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 mean?A.Seeing B.Standing C.Walking D.Hearing 9.Why does US law forbid making super-sharp pictures public?A.to protect th

27、e technology.B.for the sake of safety.C.to protect the environment.D.to threat other countries.10.Which of the following statements is true according to the text?A.This super-sharp map hasnt been put into market.B.Worldview-3 satellites orbits the Earth at 370 km away.C.Personal privacy is safely pr

28、otected if you use the super-sharp map.D.The super-sharp map should be completely forbidden.11.How is this technology used in agriculture?A.It can help improve the production of crops.B.It can help kill pests.C.It can help farmer to watch over their crops from far away.D.It can help increase farm la

29、nd.D How much do consumers care about the carbon footprint of the products they buy?Would they care more if the goods were labeled with emissions（排放物）data?Does it matter at which stage in the lifecycle of a product the carbon is emitted?Research published in the International Journal of Environmenta

30、l Policy and Decision Making offers a way to find out Study participants view a carbon footprint label as similar to labels that have appeared on some existing productsThe label shows the carbon dioxide emissions connected with their production,transportation,usage and disposal（清理）,thus showing the

31、buyer the likely effect on climate change of buying a particular product In the first group of studies,the research team proved that carbon emissions and a carbon emissions label would indeed play a role in consumer product decisions,although not as great a role as priceIn a second set of studies,th

32、e team found that emissions connected with usage were most important to consumers followed by the transportation and disposal stagesThe carbon footprint of the producing process was considered less important to consumers than the other stages in the products lifecycle because it is outside the consu

33、mers controlThat is,the participants felt they were less responsible for carbon emitted during producing processConsumers value recycling a product,but the researchers found that,overall,the consumers would preferproducers to offset（补偿）carbon emissions rather than having toaddressthe problem directl

34、y themselves Consumers are increasingly concerned with climate change problems,and already carbon labeling is appearing on some productsWe find that participantsnot only take the carbon label into account when making product decisions,but they want detailed information on the label,the researchers e

35、xplainThey suggest that companies should prepare for how carbon emissions labels might affect future consumer choice 12.Which of the following most affects consumers choice?A.Labels B.Price C Packaging D.Carbon footprint 13.About the carbon dioxide emissions in the products lifecycle,which stage do

36、consumers care most?A.Usage stage B.Transportation stage C.Disposal stage D.Producing stage 14.Which of the following can best replace the underlined word address?A.Look into B.Point out C.Deal with D.Run into 15.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Companies should take carbonemissions mo

37、re seriously B.All products have been labeled with carbon emissions data C.Producers will attach less importance to carbon emissions labels D.Products labeled with carbon emissions data will have poor sales 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 Good presentation skills

38、 are important for having an impact on your audience and getting your message across.Some presentation skills in particularlike listening to your audience,using humor and maintaining eye contactcan help a lot._16_ Know what the needs of your audience are._17_Thoroughly understand your material,and t

39、hen put it in a logical order.Make sure your speech keeps your audiences attention._18_During the presentation,you will want to highlight your strengths.Dress appropriately,and make sure you look relaxed and calm.Speak at an appropriate speed,and show appropriate emotion.This can help you to establi

40、sh a good relationship with the audience.Remember your body language._19_How you walk,move and stand can all be seen by your audience,and can help convey your message.Thus,you should pay attention to your body language during the presentation.Speak as if you believe what you are saying.When you spea

41、k with confidence,your audience is much more likely to believe what you have to say.You should speak loudly and clearly,and address your audience directly._20_ These presentation tips will help you make a good presentation.A.You should sound confident,and if you make an error,just apologize and move

42、 on.B.Here are some other good tips for improving presentation skills.C.During the presentation,you can match your presentations content to those needs.D.Try to make eye contact with several audience members.E.Know your strong and weak points.F.Body language is important,yet often overlooked.G.Know

43、when to stop talking.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 This past summer,I applied for my very first job at a small bakery in my neighborhood.I knew thatif I were_21_there,I would learn how to use a cash register,prepare sandwiches,and_22_ca

44、ke orders.I imagined that my biggest struggle would be_23_demanding New Yorkers,but I never thought that the act of tying a box would become both my biggest_24_and greatest teacher.On my first day of work in late August,one of the employees quickly explained the_25_.It seemed simple:wrap the string(

45、绳子)around your hand,then wrap it three times around the box both ways,and fasten it.I_26_the message in my head,“three times,turn it,three times,_27_it”until it became my habit.After observing several employees,it was_28_that anyone tying the box could complete it in a matter of seconds.For weeks,I_

46、29_endlessly,only to watch the strong and small pieces of my pride unravel(散开)each time I tried.As I_30_to push half-tied cake boxes into plastic bags withembarrassment,I could not help but_31_what was wrong with me._32_the weeks progressed,my skills slowly began to improve._33_there were days when

47、I just wanted to throw all of the_34_in thetrash and use tape(胶带)instead;this sense of defeat was never_35_,but remarks like“Oh,you must be_36_”from impatient customers made me angry and determined to try even harder.Gradually I began to realize that I should not be_37_if it takes me longer to learn

48、.I kept on,and I continued to tie boxes every weekend at work.Even though I occasionally fell back into_38_,I always rewrapped the string around my hand and_39_over because I learned that the most satisfying victoriescome from not_40_.21.A.impressed B.hired C.kept D.promoted 22.A.fill B.cancel C.pla

49、ce D.take 23.A.identifying B.memorizing C.guiding D.serving 24.A.friend B.wish C.challenge D.hobby 25.A.process B.meaning C.puzzle D.theory 26.A.sent B.repeated C.applied D.weighed 27.A.try B.cut C.turn D.tie 28.A.possible B.clear C.funny D.interesting 29.A.prayed B.labored C.explored D.applied 30.A

50、.rushed B.deserved C.offered D.requested 31.A.ask B.wander C.admit D.recognize 32.A.Until B.As C.Once D.Before 33.A.In general B.In time C.Above all D.Of course 34.A.emotion B.cake C.failure D.string 35.A.wanted B.recognized C.forgiven D.treasured 36.A.young B.lazy C.new D.talented 37.A.sympathetic