2021届东莞市虎门第三中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞市虎门第三中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案解析 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 The Costa Book Awards consistently pick winners that are both of the moment and subsequently endure.Its our pleasure to confirm this years Category Winners.First Novel Award Winner Book

2、:Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine Author:Gail Honeyman Eleanor is 31 years old;work finishes on a Friday and begins again on a Monday.Between,her only company will be two bottles of vodka and her own solitary,unique wit(机智).It is contentment,of a kind,but an unexpected shared experience suddenly

3、opens the door to possibility.Challenging reader expectations with a living,breathing character,Gail Honeymans debut(初次登台、开张)is a funny and moving diamond.Biography Award Winner Book:In the Days of Rain Author:Rebecca Stott The Exclusive Brethren were aclosed community who believed the world is rule

4、d by Satan.Into this is born Rebecca.Her father had been an influential Brethren Minister.As her father lay dying,he begged her to help him write the memoir.He wanted to tell the story of their family who for generations had all been members of a fundamentalist Christian sect.Poetry Award Winner Boo

5、k:Inside the Wave Author:Helen Dunmore To be alive is to be inside the wave,always travelling until it breaks and is gone.These poems are concerned with the borderline between the living and the dead the underworld and the human living world and the acutely intense being of both.Childrens Award Winn

6、er Book:The Explorer Author:Katherine Rundell,Hannah Horn Four children survive their aircraft plunging into the Amazon jungle,but for Fred and his friends its only the beginning of a cruel battle for survival.Brimming with adventure and a real command of character and incident,Rundell has few peers

7、 in superb childrens fiction.1.What kind of life does Eleanor lead?A.boring and lonely.B.funny and touching.C.exciting and complex.D.ordinary and happy.2.Why did Rebecca Stott writeIn the Days of Rain?A.To introduce beliefs of the Exclusive Brethren.B.To help her father fulfill his last wish.CTo sha

8、re the life of fundamentalist Christians.D.To pass on her family traditions.3.For a young adventurous soul,which book seems more appealing?A.Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine B.In the Days of Rain C.Inside the Wave D.The Explorer B In the world of Chinese archaeology(考古学),a sign of a digs importan

9、ce is the sight of Zhou Mingsheng at work.A field technician who has worked at archaeological sites all aroundChina.Master Zhou iscredited with the gentlest touch in his profession.Born into a farming family,he is a“national-level craftsman”with a talent for using simple tools to get relics(遗物)that

10、wouldcrumblein other hands,says his current boss,Wang Xu,director of an archaeological site at Shuanghuaishu,a Neolithic(新石器时代的)settlement near the Yellow River in the central province of Henan.It is not beauty that attracts visitors to Shuanghuaishu.At 5,300 years old,the settlement is the work of

11、a culture too simple to have left behind many buried treasures.The single most precious find,to date,is a finger-length sculpture of a silkworm.Nor is the setting lovely:an area surrounded by deafening insects,between a highway and two power stations.Rather,the sites importance is historical.For sin

12、ce the birth of Chinese archaeology in the 1920s,it has been inseparable from claims thatChinahas the oldest unbroken civilisation on Earth.Leading archaeologists say that the site has the right combination of location,age and distinctive cultural elements to be the capital of an early Chinese kingd

13、om.That would make it a bridge betweenChinas written history and the era of the Yellow Emperor,who is said to rule over these central plains almost 5,000 years ago,though many foreign scholars doubt his existence.Chinese media call the site proof ofChinas 5,000 years of history.Foreigners complain a

14、bout a lack of written records,Mr.Wang notes.Perhaps they are missing symbols that will one day be understood,for instance in patterned pottery.Outsiders“cant keep using Western standards to apply to Chinese ruins,”he argues.4.What does the underlined word“crumble”in Paragraph 1 mean?A.Break.B.Start

15、.C.Wait.D.Shine.5.Why does Shuanghuaishu attract visitors?A.It has appealing scenery.B.It has various precious treasures.C.It is of great historical significance.D.It is easily accessible.6.What is Mr.Wangs attitude towards foreigners view?A.Unconcern.B.Disapproving.C.Supportive.D.Not mentioned.7.Wh

16、at does the passage mainly talk about?A.Chinese history amazes the world.B.Chinese archaeology catches on.C.China follows its tradition.D.Chinadigs its past.C Earthquake can disrupt whales hunting for food for up to a year,according to a new study.On November 14,2016,the Kaikoura earthquake struck N

17、ew Zealands South Island,causing a destructive tsunami.Under the surface,the earthquake caused strong currents that swept away and mostly killed off diverse ecosystems of creatures living along the Kaikoura underwater canyon.As a result,whales had to dive deeper and longer to find food“a major shift

18、”in their behavior,says co-author Liz Slooten,a marine biologist at the University of Otago in New Zealand.The impact earthquakes have on land animals has been well documented,but scientists know ly little about what happens underwater.Such research is important for government agencies,which may nee

19、d to take recent earthquakes into consideration when considering fishing quotas（限额）,notes Rochelle Constantine,a marine mammal ecologist at the University of Auckland.The canyons upper reaches are rich in creatures,supplying food for the fish that make up the whales diet.So when these smaller life f

20、orms were washed away,it had“severe consequences for the community around there”,says study co-author Will Rayment.“That effect flowed all the way through the food chain.”As part of their ongoing study,the scientists were tracking 42 individual whales.After the earthquake,in all,the team managed to

21、record data on 40 whales,showing that the abundance of whales in the general area didnt change after the earthquake.However,the whales changed how they used their habitat.A year after the earthquake,the researchers observed the whales returning to their previous surface-breathing intervals.This coul

22、d have been because the communities of animals that make up the whales food began to recover.“It gives you an idea of how resilient（有复原力的）these deep-sea communities are,”says Rayment.But he and his colleagues will continue long-term monitoring to see if there are effects they missed.Whale activity i

23、n the area had already been declining,though its unknown whether it is due to natural changes in food abundance,whale-watching tourism,fishing,or warming ocean temperatures.“There is something going on in Kaikoura,”says Rayment.8.What happened after the Kaikoura earthquake in the Kaikoura canyon?A.S

24、everal destructive tsunamis struck the area.B.Whales had to swim to other oceans to find food.C.Nearly all marine creatures in Kaikoura were killed off.D.Strong currents washed away many smaller creatures.9.Which is one of the findings of the study?A.Earthquakes can make it easier for whales to find

25、 food.B.The whales changed their habitat after the earthquake.C.It usually takes whales a year to adapt to their new diet.D.The number of whales in the area dropped sharply after the quake.10.What does Rochelle Constantine think of the study?A.It can help government agencies to make some decisions a

26、bout fishing.B.It can help government agencies to solve problems in the fishing industry.C.It is a breakthrough in research on what happens underwater after an earthquake.D.It offers a detailed description of the impact earthquake have on marine mammals.11.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A

27、.Something is affecting the whale activity in Kaikoura.B.Fishing quotas have been increasing in recent years.C.The team missed some effects in the research process.D.The scientists will continue studying earthquakes.D Until quarantine(隔离期)ends,we are left picturing what sport we might do:working out

28、 at the gym,playing on a competitive sports team,swimming,biking,or rock climbing.However,we dont often think of martial arts as possible activities;instead,we rule it out because we think its dangerous,uncommon,and even,impossible.Martial arts arent considered a sport,right?Well,heres some good new

29、s:youre wrong!Martial arts arent much more common than people think,and you can start learning at any age.Practicing martial arts is a great way to keep in shape,both physically and mentally.Theyre much less boring and much lessarduoussport than theyre usually described as in movies,so do not worry

30、that they need a lot of effort.Martial arts generally require you to focus on the position and movement of every one of your legs and arms,sometimes even your breathing too.Think about it:when you leave the gym,your mental state has improved and you are much calmer.This is because youve only paid at

31、tention to one activity.It is a great way to clear your head.Andpracticing it can help you learn to stay more focused,which is the greatest advantage of martial arts training.Martial arts also improve your coordination(协调性),and greatly improve your posture(姿势).I have personally seen students go from

32、 slouching(没精打采)to walking tall with their shoulders back in just a couple of months.There are many styles and countless kinds of martial arts.Whichever one you like better,know that all of them are good choices.12.What can we know about martial arts from the first two paragraphs?A.They often have p

33、eople hurt.B.They are difficult to practice.C.People have a wrong view on it.D.People practice them more often.13.What does the underlined word“arduous”in paragraph 2 mean?A.Interesting.B.Difficult.C.Friendly.D.Exciting.14.What is the biggest benefit of practicing martial arts?A.Adjusting the breath

34、.B.Enjoying ones free time.C.Correcting the movement.D.Keeping ones attention.15.What does the writer think of martial arts?A.They are notsports.B.They attracted many teenagers.C.They are beneficial and helpful.D.They were invented to protect others.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

35、处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 Every family needs routines(常规)._16_Children do best when routines are regular,predictable,and consistent.Here are some tips from theAmericanAcademyof Pediatrics(AAP).Weekday Mornings To make the household function well in the morning,everyone needs to know what has to be done to

36、get ready for the day._17_Keep wake-up routines cheerful and positive.Evenings Dinner should be an important time for your family._18_During dinner the family can share the days activities and participate in enjoyable conversation.Everyone should be encouraged to take part,and negative comments and

37、criticism should be discouraged.Bedtime On school nights,children need a regular time to go to sleep.Lights can go out at different times for different children in the family,depending on how much sleep each child needs.Nighttime routines can help ease a child to sleep._19_Try to avoid exciting play

38、 and activities before bedtime.Weekends Weekends are good times for family togetherness.You might go grocery shopping as a family,visit museums and zoos,do chores that everyone participates in,or go on hikes or bike rides._20_Keep in mind that,although family time is essential,it is equally importan

39、t for parents to set aside some time just for themselves,too.A.Put as many things in order as possible the night before.B.They help to organize life and keep it from falling into confusion.C.Doing the same thing at the same time every day causes boredom.D.These can include storytelling,reading aloud

40、,conversation,and songs.E.Children can also be allowed a later bedtime than during the weekdays.F.Some parents have their children return each afternoon to an empty home.G.All family members should eat together without the distraction(分心)of television or radio.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

41、.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 I will never forget the year when I was about twelve yearsold.My mother told us that we would not be_21_Christmas gifts because there was not enough money.I felt sad and thought,“What would I say when the other kids asked what Id_22_?”Just when

42、I started to_23_that there would not be a Christmas that year,three women_24_at our house with gifts for all of us.For me they brought a doll.I felt such a sense of_25_,that I would no longer have to be embarrassed when I returned to school.I wasnt_26_Somebody had thought_27_of me to bring me a gift

43、.Years later,when I stood in the kitchen of my new house,thinking how I wanted to make my_28_Christmas there special and memorable,I_29_remembered the womens visit.I decided that I wanted to create that same feeling of_30_for as many children as I could possibly reach.So I_31_a plan and gathered for

44、ty people from my company to help.We gathered about 125 homeless children at the Christmas party.For every child,we wrapped(包裹)color1 ful packages filled with toys,clothes,and school supplies,_32_with a childs name.We wanted all of them to know they were_33_Before I called out their names and handed

45、,them their gifts,I_34_them that they couldnt opentheir presents_35_every child had come forward.Finally the_36_they had been waiting for came as I called out,“One,two,three.Open your presents!”As the children opened their packages,their faces lightened and their bright smiles_37_,up the room.The_38

46、_in the room was obvious,and_39_wasnt just about toys.It was a feeling the feeling I knew_40_that Christmas so long ago when the women came to visit.I wasnt forgotten.Somebody thought of me.I matter.21.A.receiving B.sending C.making D.exchanging 22.A.got B.prepared C.found D.brought 23.A.hope B.doub

47、t C.accept D.suggest 24.A.broke in B.turned up C.took off D.settled down 25.A.loss B.relief C.achievement D.commitment 26.A.loved B.blamed C.abandoned D.forgotten 27.A.highly B.poorly C.enough D.little 28.A.first B.present C.recent D.latter 29.A.rarely B.regularly C.instantly D.occasionally 30.A.str

48、ength B.importance C.independence D.responsibility 31.A.put up with B.kept up with C.caught up with D.came up with 32.A.none B.some C.few D.each 33.A.fine B.special C.helpful D.energetic 34.A.reminded B.recalled C.convinced D.guaranteed 35.A.until B.after C.when D.since 36.A.reward B.chance C.moment

49、 D.present 37.A.lit B.cleaned C.burned D.broke 38.A.belief B.calmness C.joy D.pity 39.A.everybody B.something C.such D.it 40.A.for B.from C.after D.by 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 Dreaming of singing together with others while you are at home alone,you can do this

50、in a virtual choir.Virtual choir members record_41._(they)while performing alone on video.These videos_42._(upload)onto the Internet where they are put together into one video_43._(make)a virtual choir.If you want to take part in a virtual choir,_44._you need is a video camera and an Internet_45._(c