2021届东莞市东坑旭东学校高三英语期中试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞市东坑旭东学校高三英语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 Consumer Electronics Show(CES)is a global stage where the worlds next-generation inventions are introduced towards the marketplace,and lots of companies are participating.Here are several

2、 of the amazing inventions that were introduced at the showin 2020.August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Its an intelligent door lock to protect your home,and it works on Wi-Fi.The lock doesnt require any additional hardware to attach to it and can be used with the existing door lock.The owner can remotely access

3、 the door from anywhere to lock or unlock and can provide guest keys to family or friends.It keeps statistics and records of your doors“lock”,“unlock”,and who have visited.Motion Pillow Its a pillow developed for anyone who has a snoring(打鼾)problem.The solution box detects,records,and analyses the s

4、leeping persons snoring patterns.By changing the internal airbags pressure,it fixes the position of the sleeping persons neck and head gently to improve his breathing.Three layers of noise-reducing material minimize the users sleeping disturbance.Ao Air Its a high-tech face-covering wearable air pur

5、ifier with no tight seal on the mouth and nose.The purifier pulls air inside through a filtration(过滤)process and uses fans to createa clean area in front of the device.Its designed in such a way that it can clean more than 98%of PM2.5 through filtration.Transparent Hood The company Continental showe

6、d off this revolutionary invention at CES 2020 that got the Best Vehicle Intelligence and Transportation Award.Its a technology that gives the driver the ability to see barriers and blind spots from the driving seat.Four cameras take surrounding pictures so that the driver can see the real-time blin

7、d spots and prevent even parking damage too.1.Who is the text mainly intended for?A.The general public.B.The science lovers.C.The electronic companies.D.The college students.2.Which of the following descriptions of Motion pillow is correct?A.Its intended for all those who cant sleep well.B.It can he

8、lp sleepers breathe smoothly.C.It can remove the noise around to help people sleep.D.Its pressure is changed by sleepers themselves.3.What can we infer from the text?A.August Wi-Fi Smart Lock helps improve the safety of homes.B.Ao Air produces fresh air for its users.C.Motion Pillow reduces material

9、 to minimize sleeping disturbance.D.Transparent Hood helps make driving safer and easier.B Hardware in general,and smartphones in particular,have become a huge environmental and health problem in the Global Souths landfill sites(垃圾填埋场).Electronic waste(e-waste)currently takes up 5 percent of all glo

10、bal waste,and it is set to increase rapidly as more of us own more than one smartphone,laptop and power bank They end up in places like Agbogbloshie on theoutskirts of Ghanas capital,Accra.It is the biggest e-waste dump in the world,where 10,000 informal workers walk through tons of abandoned goods

11、as part of an informal recycling process.They risk their health searching for the precious metals that are found in abandoned smartphones.But Agbogbloshie should not exist.The Basel Convention,a 1989 treaty,aims to prevent developed nations from unauthorized dumping of e-waste in less developed coun

12、tries.The e-waste industry,however,circumventsregulations by exporting e-waste labelled as secondhand goods to poor countries like Ghana,knowing full well hat it is heading for a landfill site.A recent report found Agbogbloshie contained some of the most dangerous chemicals.This is not surprising:sm

13、artphones contain chemicals like mercury（水银）,lead and even arsenic(砷).Reportedly,one egg from a free-range chicken in Agbogbloshie contained a certain chemical which can cause cancer and damage the immune system at a level thats about 220 times greater than a limit set by the European Food Safety Au

14、thority(EFSA).Most worryingly,these poisonous chemicals are free to pollute the broader soil and water system.This should concern us all,since some ofGhanas top exports are cocoa and nuts.Some governments have started to take responsibility for their consumers waste.For example,Germanyhas started a

15、project that includes a sustainable recycling system at Agbogbloshie,along with a health clinic for workers.However,governments cannot solve the problem alone,as there is an almost limitless consumer demand for hardware,especially when governments green policies are focused on issues like climate ch

16、ange.Only the manufacturers can fix this.A more economically sustainable and politically possible solution is through encouraging hardware manufacturers to make the repair,reuse and recycling of hardware profitable,or at least cost-neutral 4.What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A.Electronic waste requ

17、ires more landfill sites acrossGhana.B.Electronic waste is too complex to get fully recycle C.Electronic products need to be improved urgently D.Electronic pollution is a burning question in Agbogbloshie 5.What does the underlined word circumventsin Paragraph 3 mean?A.Abolishes B.Tightens C.Brings i

18、n D.Gets around 6.What should be the best concern according to the text?A.The thread of polluted food around the world B.The damage of chickens immune system C.The lack of diversity inGhanas exports D.The violation of EFSAs standards 7.What does the author think is the best solution to the e-waste p

19、roblem?A.Manufacturers developing a sustainable hardware economy B.Governments adjusting their green policies about e-waste.C.Reducing customers demands for electronic products D.Manufacturers urging the government to make effective policies to ensure more profit.C Many of us in China enjoy adding c

20、hilies(辣椒)toour food,but did you know that this spicy vegetable could also be dangerous?A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaperthe spiciest chili in the world.After taking just a single bite of one,the man suffered from serious headaches in the following few d

21、ays,reported BBC News.In fact,reports of stomachache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual.But if chilies are harmful,why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable?According to the website Huanqiu,about 600 million Chinese peoplealmost half of th

22、e national populationare chili eaters.So what makes people love chilies so much?The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that“produce a sense of happiness”,noted BBC News.And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment.A

23、 survey conducted by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week.The number decreased to 14 percent for those who eat spicy food six to seven times a week.And anothe

24、r study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to a similar conclusion.“The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,”Liu Qi,a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health,told BBC News.Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the a

25、bility to increase our metabolism(新陈代谢).So,dont worry if you love spicy food.It seems that chilies are actually good for usexcept for the Carolina Reaper,perhaps.8.The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove _.A.chiliescan be beneficial B.chilies are popular inAmerica

26、C.chilies can be dangerous D.serious headaches can be dangerous 9.Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_.A.decreasing death rate B.releasing natural chemicals C.curing serious headaches D.providing enough nutrition 10.Which of the following statement is TRUE?A.Human are the only animal

27、s to eat chilies.B.Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies is something unusual.C.The more chilies you eat,the healthier you are.D.Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it cant increase our metabolism.11.The writer wrote the passage to _.A.warn people of the dangers of chilies B.ask people to eat

28、 Carolina Reaper C.encourage people to eat more chilies D.tell people the benefits of chilies D Age has never been a problem for 16-year-old Thessalonika Arzu-Embry.After all,shes already got her masters degree.The North Chicago-area teen started homeschooling at the age of 4.She began having an inf

29、luence on others soon after.When she was 6 years old,she was an inspirational speaker at an organization called Tabitha House Community Service,which is for people who were forced to leave their homes because of earthquake,flood and other natural disasters.At the age of 11,she graduated from high sc

30、hool and then earned her bachelors degree in psychology in 2013.She completed those classes online as she was traveling for church events and leadership meetings.She doesnt stop there,though.The teen plans to focus on aviation psychology(航空心理学)for her further study,a decision inspired by her father

31、who is a pilot.She grew up around airplanes and took fights all the time.Her goal is to use it to help pilots deal with problems that could have deadly results once the plane takes off a topic that has been in the news lately.For her,its a mix of two of her interests.In her free time,Thessalonika en

32、joys playing tennis,swimming and being active in her youth group at church.She also has three self-published books,which are on her site.Jump the Education Barrier is written to help students finish college,and in the future aims to help business owners with trends.Her third book The Genius Race is

33、designed to help people to be talents in various areas of life.12.Which of the following is TRUE about Thessalonika?A.When she was 6 years old,she started homeschooling.B.She gained her masters degree at the age of 11.C.She majored in science and technology.D.In 2013 she got her bachelors degree thr

34、ough completing courses online.13.What is her next plan according to the passage?A.Major in aviation psychology.B.Deliver inspiring speeches for church events and leadership meetings.C.Be active in her youth group at church.D.Write another book to help people to be talents.14.Why does she write the

35、book Jump the Education Barrier?A.It aims to help people to be geniuses.B.It is intended to give students a hand to complete college.C.It is designed to arouse peoples awareness of psychology.D.The author hope to share her own experience with others.15.Which ofthe following can be the best title for

36、 the text?A.The Story of Thessalonika B.To be a talent C.Three Published Books D.Homeschooling 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 Help your child look forward to school Your child says that he is sick whenever the alarm clock goes off.Your child hides under the cove

37、rs and cries,“I hateschool”when its time to get ready in the morning._16_If he behaves like that,there could be more than book reports and tests making him want to stay at home.Talk to your child You can ask questions like“Did you have a good day today?”or“_17_”If your child rides the bus,you can as

38、k where he sits and why.Talk to the teacher Meet with your childs teacher.Discuss the problems you are having at home and find out what is happening at school.Are there behaviour problems you do not realize?_18_ Be aware Your childs problem may also be caused by a learning disability.If you think th

39、eres such a problem,talk to the school._19_Most schools have either an in-housepsychologist(心理学家)or one who visits the school regularly.Set up atime to discuss the problem with his teachers._20_ If your childs homework is untidy,dontcriticize(批评)his handwriting.Instead,praise him for completing the

40、work.If his clothes dont match in the morning,tell him how proud you are that he got ready for school on time instead of criticizing him.A.Look for the good.B.Volunteer in the classroom.C.Do other students make fun of your child?D.How are you getting along with your classmates?E.You might get angry

41、when your child tell lies at school F.Your child forgets to bring home his homework on purpose.G.His teachers will pay more attention to while hes in class.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 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 21.5 分，满分 30 分）Chinas cultural re

42、lic protection has made progress,but many problems still exist and need to be solved.Chinahas made over 30_21_based on the law of cultural relic protection.China has also_22_four international agreements concerning cultural relic protection and investment(投资)in cultural relic protection has also_23_

43、.Statistics(数据)show_24_from 2000 to 2005 when China carried out its 10th FiveYear Development Plan,total investment in the field_25_22.889 billionyuan.With financial support from government,Chinaalso started a nationwide campaign to search and_26_cultural relics in 2003.China has so far included a t

44、otal of 2,351 cultural relic_27_and 518 intangible(无形的)cultural relics on the_28_of national protected items.Recovery and protection have been carried out on important cultural relic sites_29_thePotalaPalaceinTibetand thePalaceMuseuminBeijing.Chinese museums have developed well in recent years.China

45、has more than 2,300 museums that_30_about 150 million people annually.However,cultural relics inChinanow face great_31_.Many historic cities have been_32_.Illegal trade and smuggling(走私)activities have not been forbidden,_33_has led to the loss of national treasures overseas._34_,many important cult

46、ural relic sites have disappeared_35_are hard to pass on because of too much exploration and improper use.And cultural relics_36_by minority ethnic groups(少数民族)have lost their character due to the_37_lifestyle of the people._38_,we should keep our mind clear and take_39_to better protect cultural re

47、lics,and_40_the whole society to take part in this cause.23.A.ways B.principles C.measures D.rules 24.A.formed B.organized C.joined D.built 25.A.improved B.increased C.promoted D.developed 26.A.which B.that C.where D.what 27.A.arrived B.expected C.reached D.jumped 28.A.protect B.develop C.form D.che

48、ck 29.A.spots B.landscapes C.addresses D.sites 30.A.list B.record C.file D.case 31.A.such as B.except for C.as well as D.rather than 32.A.make B.attract C.enjoy D.satisfy 33.A.chances B.opportunities C.pressures D.challenges 34.A.missed B.disappeared C.lost D.destroyed 35.A.what B.where C.which D.th

49、at 36.A.As a result B.Whats worse C.At last D.At least 37.A.or B.and C.but D.while 38.A.collected B.bought C.held D.discovered 39.A.decreasing B.increasing C.changing D.widening 40.A.Therefore B.Besides C.Moreover D.However 41.A.laws B.rules C.action D.measures 42.A.encourage B.request C.command D.f

50、orce 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 In late March,Chinese archaeologists announced major new discoveries at the legendary Sanxingdui Ruins site located on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River,helping shed light on the_41._(culture)origins of the Chinese nation.Afte