2021年纪王学校高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 年纪王学校高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案 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 A brother and a sister have been reunited(重逢)after more than 60 years,thanks to a letter in the Welwynand Hatfield Times.For years John Hannant kept a photo of his long-lost sister,hoping the

2、y would meet again.Margery,the eldest of three children,had signed up with the Royal Air Force as part of the war effort,when John was still a baby.The family lost touch and as many years passed only a single letter gave a clue to her whereabouts(下落).The clue was enough for a WHT reader to recognize

3、 Margery and put the family back in touch.John,67,said he had been searching for a long time and a friend suggested writing to the paper.“Thats the one that made it,the letter to the paper,”he said.“Its like a dream that comes true.The last time we ever heard from Margery was in 1953 after the terri

4、ble floods.She wrote home to know if we were all right.My sister Dorothy wrote back,but Margery had moved again and never got the letter.”Having retired from his job as a gardener at Park House,Mr Hannant decided to take action.He and his wife Doreen traveled to Margerys home in Chelwood Avenue,Hatf

5、ield,which she shares with her husband Jack Cooke.Now 88,Margery was recovering from her heart operation,but immediately recognized her brother.John said,“Its something I never thought that was going to happen but I always hoped it would.”AS well as finding his sister,John has also discovered he now

6、 has a nephew,a niece and six grandnieces and grandnephews.1.The headline of the news would be“_”.A.An unforgettable and moving experience B.The Hannant family lost touch because of war C.A brother and a sister reunited after 60 years D.The importance of a letter to WHT 2.Margery left her family bec

7、ause _.A.she attended the air school B.she joined the Royal Air Force C.she had to feed her family D.a big flood hit her hometown 3.Who helped the family reunite after many years?A.Margerys husband Jack Cooke B.The photographer of the photo of Margery.C.A neighbour of Mr Hannant.D.A reader of WHT.B

8、In Colombia a group,named WebConserva,is carrying out a project in the San Lucas Mountains with the help of coffee growers.The San Lucas area is one of the most unexplored places in Colombia,which is home to many thousands of species of animals and plants.Yet gold mining and coca farming have dealt

9、a blow to its ecosystem.To limit additional development in the San Lucas area,the group helps coffee growers by linking them with processors from around the country.Colombia has more different kinds of living things than any other country except neighboring Brazil.In 2016,the Colombian government si

10、gned a peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia ending years of civil war.As a result,more land became accessible for use,with deforestation(毁林)coming along.Government information shows that in 2017,almost 220,000 hectares of forest were destroyed compared to around 124,000 hectare

11、s in 2015.To date,the project includes 10 families who farm 400 hectares of coffee plants,which costs about$77,000 dollars a year.WebConserva hopes that,in time,200 families will be included.At that level,20,000 hectares of untouched forest could be protected.In San Lucas,the families promise not to

12、 cut down trees to expand their crops or to hunt wild animals from the forests.In return,they receive$250 to$300 per 125 kilograms of coffee,an enviable amount there.Arcadio Barajas is among those taking part.His new coffee plantation(种植园)makes a barrier between cattle farms and forests where wild a

13、nimals like the jaguar live and hunt.In this way,he doesnt have to kill wild animals to protect his cattle.Barajas said that pulling down the forest to plant coca and killing wildlife were against his will.Now he feels that growing coffee lets him be astewardof the land.Im taking care of the environ

14、ment,the forest and the animals,he said.4.Why does WebConserva set up the project?A.To help local farmers make money.B.To expand areas of coffee growing.C.To link processors with coffee growers.D.To conserve biodiversity in the Mountains.5.What happened after Colombias civil war was over?A.Colombia

15、helped many needy families.B.Colombia lost lots of areas of forests.C.Colombia started to save damaged forests.D.Colombia became more peaceful than Brazil.6.Which is probably a function of Barajass coffee plantation?A.A method of protecting cattle and wildlife.B.A substitute for hunting of wild anim

16、als.C.A barrier between man and wild animals.D.A shelter for cattle against human hunters.7.What does the underlined word steward mean in the last paragraph?A.Farmer.B.Master.C.Guardian.D.Explorer.C An ancient tomb was recently discovered in southern Siberia in which there may be treasure,priceless

17、objects,and the 3,000-year-old remains of an ice mummy.Swiss scientist Gino Caspari with the University of Bern was looking carefully at the pictures of the area in the Russian Tuva Republic,when he came across what appeared to be a tomb.It is a tomb of the Scythians,an ancient group of Eurasians.Th

18、is summer,together with researchers from the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Hermitage Museum,a dig at the site not only proved Casparis idea,but told us the site is the largest and oldest of its kind ever discovered in whats increasingly known as the“Siberian Valley of the Kings.”While any disc

19、overy dating back to a period between the Iron Age and Bronze Age is exciting,its the nature of this site that makes scientists want to begin carefully clearing away the layers of rock and earth.First,the tomb appears to have never been dug,because it is in a Siberian wetland faraway from the neares

20、t place where people live.Second,and most important,is its possible resting place under a thick layer of permafrost.“Theres permafrost in the area,”Caspari said.“There are really only a handful of permafrost tombs and very few that have not been damaged,where there have been ice mummies in good cond

21、ition,and all the things in the tomb are untouched.”While not as large,other tombs discovered in the area have produced fantastical treasures and objects,including thousands of gold objects and other things about the past.By studying all these tombs,researchers hope to have a better understanding of

22、 the Scythian people.Caspari said his team is in a race against time to uncover the tomb and find out its secrets.“We now have to act fast,”he said,“because with the rising temperatures,the permafrost could melt and damage all the things in that tomb.And these are things that are over 3,000 years ol

23、d,that look like new,like they were put there yesterday.”8.How did Caspari discover the tomb?A.By studying pictures.B.By visiting a Russian area.C.By talking with Russian researchers.D.By comparing other scientists,ideas.9.Why has the tomb remained untouched?A.It is covered by a lot of rocks.B.It is

24、 well kept by the Scythians.C.It is too small to draw attention.D.It is hidden in a wild cold place.10.Why do scientists want to uncover the tomb?A.To better protect the tomb.B.To save the treasures inside.C.To learn more about the Scythians.D.To have a good understanding of mummies.11.Why is Caspar

25、is team racing against time to dig the tomb?A.The tomb is too old.B.It is getting hotter and hotter.C.Some treasures are being damaged.D.They want to save time for other tombs.D Clara Daly was seated on an Alaska Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles when a flight attendant asked an urgent(紧急的)

26、question over the loudspeaker:“Does anyone on board know American Body Language?”She knew she needed to help.Clara,15 at the time,pressed the call button.The flight attendant came by and explained the situation.“We have a passenger on the plane whos blind and deaf,”she said.The passenger seemed to w

27、ant something,but he was traveling alone and the flight attendants couldnt understand what he needed,according to PEOPLE magazine.Clara had been studying ASL for the past year to help with her dyslexia(阅读障碍)and knew shed be able to spell on the mans palm(手掌)by finger.So she unbuckled her seat belt,w

28、alked toward the front of the plane,and knelt by the aisle seat of Tim Cook,then 64.Gently taking his hand,she wrote,“How are you?Are you OK?”Cook asked for some water.When it arrived,Clara returned to her seat.She came by again a bit later because he wanted to know the time.On her third visit,she s

29、topped and stayed for a while.“He didnt need anything.He was lonely and wanted to talk,”Clara said.So for the next hour,that was what they did.She talked about her family and her plans for the future(she wants to be a politician).Cook told Clara how he had gradually become blind over time and shared

30、 stories of his days as a traveling salesman.Even though he couldnt see her,she“looked attentively at his face with such kindness”,a passenger reported.“Clara was amazing,”a flight attendant told Alaska Airlines in a blog interview.“You could tell Cook was very excited to have someone he could speak

31、 to,and she was such a warm-hearted girl.”Cooks reaction:“Best trip Ive ever had.”Looking for ways to offer help?Start with this random(随时的)act of kindness that can change someones life right now.12.The flight attendant asked an urgent question because _.A.the passenger was traveling alone B.the pla

32、ne was in a dangerous situation C.the passenger asked for something suddenly D.none of the flight attendants could communicate with the passenger 13.Why did Clara talk about her plans for the future?A.Because the flight attendant asked her to do so.B.Because she needed topics to go on talking with C

33、ook.C.Because Cook hoped to understand teenagers better.D.Because she wanted to show her dream for the future.14.Which of the following words can best describe Clara?A.Kind and caring.B.Warm-hearted and brave.C.careful and calm.D.opened-minded and confident.15.The passage is mainly written to _.A.te

34、ll a touching story of an amazing girl B.show the great importance of American Body Language C.encourage readers to give a hand kindly and randomly D.show how kind the flight attendant was to help Cook 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 How to Deal With Stress Life

35、can be stressful；sometimes youll have to deal with ongoing stress positively.It is important to recognize the causes._16_.Get enough sleep.Give your body the sleep it wants,and your stress levels will take a nosedive（下降）.Sleep is a mechanism by which your body recoversand restores its energy reserve

36、s._17_,your body will use stress to keep you active and alert in the absence of stored energy.Exercise regularly.Targeted exercise goes a long way towards freeing your body of stress hormones and increasing your endorphin（内啡肽）levels._18_.By doing so,you can keep your body healthy as a natural outlet

37、（释放）for your stress.You should notice the difference._19_.Although you could technically consider yoga your daily exercise,practicing the deep stretches andslow body movements will help you to clear your mind.Meditating while practicing gentle yoga will double the relaxation effect to ease your stre

38、ss.Learn to relax.Relaxing your body,by whatever natural means,is a great way to reduce stress.Dont expect your stress to immediately disappear；it can take time.In most cases,try not to fix on the stress itself while youre relaxing.Think of something quiet and peaceful or think of nothing in particu

39、lar._20_.A.Clear your mind B.Practice yoga and meditation C.If youre not getting enough sleep D.If you are feeling much too pressured E.Take steps to deal with the root of the problem F.Set aside time during your busy day to exercise G.Let your body tell your mind that everything is okay.第二部分 语言运用（共

40、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 I grew up in a small town.There was a man named Joe,who was uneducated and couldnt talk_21_.He was good natured but not very smart,_22_every one teased him.One day when was sitting on the porch,he came walking by,I wa

41、s about 12 and thought it would make me_23_grown up to play jokes on him as some_24_did.He asked what I was doing,I told him that my father had._25_his job and that we were short of money.I could see my friends nearby_26_so I went on with the_27_.From his_28_expression,Im convinced that I had fooled

42、 him_29_.I knew he lived a_30_life with low income,SO it was funny when he asked_31_we needed anything.I told him that we didnt know if we would have enough to_32_.he replied you poor thing.That night I heard the door_33_softly.I thought it was the wind whipping against the door,so I_34_it.The next

43、morning I found a small box of food outside my house,I knew it was from Bob.I looked into the box of canned food with_35_in my eyes.I felt ashamed for taking advantage of his_36_towards me,I_37_the whole story to my father and said I wanted to return the box.My father scolded me and_38_that I keep t

44、he box;otherwise it would hurt Joes feelings.Although the good was not_39_,I knew Joe gave the best he had.I did not_40_the gift.21.A.smoothly B.loudly C.publicly D.honestly 22.A.if B.when C.so D.but 23.A.feel B.appear C.sound D.smell 24.A.peers B.teenagers C.adults D.idiots 25.A.found B.lost C.quit

45、ted D.changed 26.A.playing B.cheering C.smiling D.laughing 27.A.report B.story C.tale D.legend 28.A.doubtful B.impatient C.puzzled D.concerned 29.A.ly B.easily C.completely D.finally 30.A.happy B.expensive C.simple D.tough 31.A.how B.whether C.why D.that 32.A.drink B.spend C.wear D.eat 33.A.knocked

46、at B.broken into C.tom down D.closed up 34.A.opened B.shut C.ignored D.locked 35.A.thanks B.fear C.tears D.pride 36.A.stupidity B.kindness C.love D.sympathy 37.A.confessed B.translated C.repeated D.recommended 38.A.suggested B.insisted C.ordered D.decided 39.A.fresh B.cheap C.valuable D.tasty 40.A.a

47、ppreciate B.give C.cherish D.deserve 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 It was in the ninth year when I began to suffer_41._depression.My parents noticed but felt that since Id always been_42._good child,this would not last long._43._(fortunate),it was not so.I didnt hav

48、e friends.Hardly could I share my problems.Deep anxiety began to destroy my_44._(confident).I got tired of studying and finally I refused to attend class,_45._(shut)myself in my room for hours.The exam was drawing near,but I simply didnt care.My parents and teachers were surprised at my bad behavior

49、.One morning,after an_46._(argue)with my father,I stood at the school gate,depressed.Then as the other students went to their classrooms,our headmaster called me.The next forty minutes was one of the most important_47._(moment)in my life.She said she_48._(notice)a big change in me and wondered why.A

50、t first she took my hands in_49._(she)and listened patiently as I said my worries.Then she hugged me as I cried.Months of loneliness disappeared in her motherly hug.No one had tried to understand what the real problem was except the headmaster,_50._helped me out simply by listening and hugging.第四部分