2021年菏泽市郓城第一中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 年菏泽市郓城第一中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案 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 F the Art World competition.Prize-The winner of each type will get the chance to display their artworks in a week-long exhibition inChelsea,New York.Eligibility-Open to artists all ove

2、r the world.Entry Fee(参赛费)-$24 for a maximum of 3 submitted(提交的)photos.Date of Exhibition-From 25thApril to 2ndMay.F the Art World is an international art competition organized by which is quite unusual,compared to other competitions.The artworks are not judged on the basis of creativity and skill.I

3、nstead,theyre judged by the depth of the subject matter.The subject this year is“A Competition About Change”,where artists can try and show how theyd like to change humanity in a good way.Notes*For this competition,there are three types for submissions,namely:street art,fine art,and digital art.*Eac

4、h type will have a winner as chosen by the organizers and all the winners will have the wonderful chance to exhibit their works at the Unarthodox Gallery inNew Yorkin a week-long exhibition.*All the winners will also receive 100%of the sale price when any of their artworks are sold!Winners will also

5、 be displayed on the website and the entrants artworks will also be displayed in the opening ceremony(仪式)as well.1.What is special about F the Art World Competition?AIt is free to attend.B.It lasts for over a week.C.It is open to artists inNew York.D.It centers on the depth of the artworks.2.What wi

6、ll the winners get?A.Prize money.B.A chance to visit an exhibition.C.A written judgement of their artworks.D.Money from the sale of their artworks.3.Where will the entrants artworks be shown?A.In the street.B.In the opening ceremony.C.On the website.D.At the market.B When Chip heard the mail truck a

7、rriving on his sixth birthday,herushed outnot knowing that hed come back with a treasure.Outside the house,which was decorated with birthday balloons,postwoman Shelley held a pile of boxes.One was marked with Chips name and a greeting for his Special day,November 5.“So,”when he came running out the

8、door,she said,“You must be Chip!”And he said,“Yes.”She said,“Todays your birthday?”And he started smiling.Shelley said,“So,let me see if I can find you something for your birthday.”She checked her pocket and surprised him with a gift:a dollar bill and four quarters.On this day,the 42-year-old postwo

9、man made one little boy very happy.“He was very excited,”said his mom,Bonnie.“He came running back in the house just waving his money.”Chip is saving up to buy a Spider-man action figure.“Our family has had money problems since I lost my job.Gestures like that are valuable memories.”Her hope is that

10、 Chip and his eight-year-old sister,Bennett,will remember this when they grow up.“Not the ugly that is out there right now,but the good and the kind and the giving.”A photo of a smiling Chip and Shelley next to the mail truck has been shared widely on social media.Shelley said she was just trying to

11、 give back,because people are often nice to her eight-year-old son,Joshua.On a recent day,Chip heard the mail truck and rushed out again,this time to deliver an envelope with a thank-you card for his favorite mail carrier.Since that day,the families have kept in contact.Shelley has struggled to find

12、 someone who can take care of her son,and Bonnie has agreed to watch him at her home while his mom is on her mail route.4.Why did Chip rush out when he heard the mail truck the first time?A.To thank the postwoman.B.To get a gift box mailed to him.C.To receive birthday wishes from the driver.D.To wat

13、ch the mail truck.5.What did Shelley do to make Chip happy?A.She gave him some pocket money.B.She sent him some birthday balloons.C.She presented him with a greeting card.D.She bought him a Spider-man action figure.6.What is Chips mothers attitude towards Shelley?A.Grateful.B.Curious.C.Doubtful.D.In

14、different.7.What does Chips mother do to help Shelley?A.She offers to deliver the mails for her.B.She often helps drive her mail truck.C.She looks after her son when she is at work.D.She posts pictures of her mail truck on social media.C When I was a kid,my mom set aside some breakfast food for supp

15、er every nowand then.I remember one night after a long,hard day at work,my mom placed a plate of eggs,sausage,and a plate of extremely burnt biscuits on the table.I waited to see if my dad would get annoyed.All my dad did was to reach for the biscuits,smile at my mom and ask me how my day at school

16、had been.I dont remember what I told him that night but I do remember watching him add butter and jelly on that ugly burnt biscuit and ate every bite of that thing.He never made a face nor uttered a word about it!When I rose from the table that evening,I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad f

17、or overcooking the biscuits and I will never forget what he said,“Honey,I love burnt biscuits every now and then.Later that night,I went to say good night to my daddy,and I wondered if he really liked his biscuits burnt.He wrapped me up in his arms and said gently,Your mom put in a hard day at work

18、today and she is really tired.Besides,a little burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!As I have grown older,Ive thought about that many times.Life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people.Learning to accept each others faults and choosing to celebrate each others differences contribute to a healthy

19、,growing,and lasting relationship.We could extend this philosophy to any relationship,such as a husband-wife,parent-child,or friendship.Dont put the key to your happiness in someone elses pocket.Keep it in your own.So,please pass me a biscuit,and yes,the burnt one will do just fine.8.How did the aut

20、hors dad react to the burnt biscuit?A.He set it aside for breakfast.B.He ate butter and jelly instead.C.He uttered his complaints loudly.D.He ate it up as if nothing happened.9.Which of the following words can best describe the authors dad?A.Caring.B.Determined.C.Proud D.Hardworking.10.What does the

21、 author suggest people do in the last paragraph?A.Show understanding to imperfect things.B.Ask the children to respect their parents.C.Enjoy the over-cooked biscuits willingly.D.Make important decisions on your own.11.In which section of a magazine may this passage appear?A.History and culture.B.Fam

22、ily and relationship.C.Cuisine and health.D.Entertainment and sports.D Is homeschooling good or bad?That is a question that many parents ask themselves.In my opinion,homeschooled kids can give reliable answers.Kayla Murray,who lives inGreensboroNorth Carolina,started homeschooling almost eight years

23、 ago,after attending two local schools.“Homeschooling is school at home,”like the name says,but its not just that/she says.“Youre able to learn more and do more.”Having experienced learning at both school and home,Kayla says that she prefers the latter.“With homeschooling,I can do schoolwork in my p

24、ajamas,and no one cares,”she says,“you also have more chances.Earlier this year,my family and I were able to take a short vacation and go to an air show.My siblings and I get to take the day off for our birthdays.This year,I spent that time reading and playing the piano and guitar.”There are,however

25、,drawbacksof being homeschooled,Kayla says,especially“the lack of people”.While she doesnt miss homework,al school,she did enjoy getting to see my friends every day.”Matthew Dimmette,also fromGreensboro,used to be a homeschooler.He now attends public high school.He says being homeschooled is quite d

26、ifferent from going to public school.The differences depend on how you arc homeschooled and the things you do.“For me,it wasnt really different in terms of the classes but the school environment was a big change atter hearting at home.says Matthew.Talking about his homeschooling experience,Matthew s

27、ays the best part of it was being able to learn what he wanted to.Yet the main disadvantage was that he couldnt do many experiments in homeschooling unless taking classes at different places.“My interest in science has been growing quickly in recent years,so I chose to go to public school,”he says.1

28、2.What does Kayla like about learning at home?A.She can spend her time more freely.B.She can always stay with her siblings.C.She can play the instruments she likes.D.She can celebrate her birthday at home.13.What does the underlined word“drawbacks”in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Concerns.B.Reasons.C.

29、Changes.D.Problem.14.Why did Matthew choose to go to public school?A.He wanted to make more friends.B.He wanted to do experiments in labs.C.He wanted to take all kinds of classes D.He wanted to experience the school environment 15.What in the authors attitude cowards homeschooling?A.Supportive.B.Dou

30、btful.C.Uninterested.D.Unclear.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 Why Drawing is Important for Your Childs Development One of the first things a child can do is pick up a pencil and start drawing.And as new technologies are becoming much more accessible,they bring w

31、ith them new ways to learn important creative skills._16_Here are just some of the reasons why drawing is important for childrens development.Drawing makes children more expressive.Children cant always express themselves using words and actions.And drawing is another important form of communication.

32、You can understand your childs thoughts and feelings better through their drawings._17_ Drawing develops your kids problem solving skills.When drawing,a child is faced with several decisions whether its“What colour should I use here?”or“How do I draw an animal and connect one part of its body to ano

33、ther?”_18_Try asking them why they used certain colours or why they drew certain parts the way they did.Then see what solutions they came to._19_ Each time they draw they access their imagination and make physical representations (再呈现)of whats in their mind.Peoples imaginations have allowed them to

34、create all of the things that we use and are surrounded by every day.Drawing gets your kids ready for school._20_Whether your child is still at home with you or at school already,drawing helps them prepare for understanding more difficult ideas.Learning these creative ways of thinking at an early ag

35、e readies a child for future education.A.Drawing makes your kids active physically.B.Drawing lets your kids imagination run wild.C.Drawing is one of the early basics of thinking.D.Being happy can increase problem solving skills.E.All these questions require them to solve problems.F.We see drawing as

36、 one of the most basic of these skills.G.Being able to express what theyfeel also develops a childs EQ.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 Summer vacation is the most awaited time in a students life.It is time to relax and_21_the world around

37、 us.I visited Bulgaria this summer holidays,where I_22_with my good friend.At the beginning of the first day we were having a great time,you know,much_23_,no work.Spending the whole day on the beach was really_24_.Everything was going in the best way,except for the_25_evening.When it became much col

38、der outside,we_26_to buy something to eat.I left our bags in front of the hotel and my buddy Gosia asked our teachers to have a look at our_27_once in a while.Having ensured they were_28_,we finally went to the nearest shop.When we came back,it seemed nobody_29_about our bags,in which we had our cos

39、metics and clothes!Members of the_30_as well as teachers went into the_31_,leaving our bags alone._32_,Gosia and I ran towards the front of the building only to find Gosias bag was in the right place while mine_33_!My teachers were really ashamed about the fact they had_34_about my luggage.So not on

40、ly were they really_35_,but they also did their best to find the_36_and my bag.Firstly I was really stressed and I thought it would_37_my great holidays as I had thought but_38_both my bags and the thief were_39_the next day!So thats my funny story.Did you have any_40_,maybe even some similar to min

41、e?If yes,I hope it ended as well as mine did!21.A.lead B.affect C.explore D.change 22.A.survived B.hiked C.worked D.went 23.A.boredom B.rest C.burden D.hardship 24.A.relaxing B.tiring C.disappointing D.embarrassing 25.A.coming B.familiar C.peaceful D.pleasant 26.A.refused B.failed C.decided D.feared

42、 27.A.friends B.belongings C.rooms D.pets 28.A.comfortable B.valuable C.empty D.safe 29.A.debated B.learned C.heard D.remembered 30.A.camp B.research C.committee D.company 31.A.shop B.park C.hotel D.beach 32.A.Slowly B.Immediately C.Curiously D.Carefully 33.A.dropped B.existed C.damaged D.disappeare

43、d 34.A.forgotten B.opened C.examined D.exchanged 35.A.creative B.outgoing C.helpful D.generous 36.A.passenger B.thief C.traveler D.waiter 37.A.enrich B.mislead C.improve D.ruin 38.A.fortunately B.honestly C.particularly D.strangely 39.A.caught B.returned C.found D.reported 40.A.arrangements B.advent

44、ures C.sufferings D.disasters 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 The English word“dinner”used to refer to breakfast.It comes from the Old French word“disnar”,_41._in fact means“breakfast”.So_42._did this word come to have a different meaning?_43._(tradition),dinner(what

45、we now refer to as breakfast)was the first meal of the day,eaten around noon.It also happened to be the_44._(big)meal of the day,with a lighter meal coming later_45._(know)as supper.Today many people find_46._strange that the biggest meal of the day once centered around noon,_47._it made great sense

46、 at that time.Artificial lighting such as oil lamps and candles were expensive,and provided weak light at best.So people went to sleep at sundown,because its difficult_48._(work)and eat in the dark.The last meal of the day was a rushed affair,a quick snack before the lights went out.Eventually,more

47、meals_49._(add)to the day.This meant that people were eating smaller meals before the bigger meal.So the word that once_50._(refer)to our first meal,now refers to our last.However,it is true that in many Western cultures dinner still remains the biggest meal of the day.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短文改错（满分

48、 10 分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。Hi Sean,Im sorry that I wasnt able to return to your bike on time yesterday.I mean to give it back

49、to you immediate I used it but I failed.The reason was because I was held up on my way back.The little boy had just taken the corner a truck cut in.He got injured and needed timely help.However,I helped rushing him to the nearest hospital.I stayed there for one and a half hour and made sure that the

50、 boy was all right.I got back very late.Still I think it worthwhile.I does hope you can understand.第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）52.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。As he lay awake that night,Tony could hear his parents discussing his sister Alices birthday.It was just two days away.Birthdays were always a lo