2021年荣成市第十八中学高三英语期中试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 年荣成市第十八中学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 Vail Marriott Mountain Resort Vail Winter Weather Guide Covered in grand mountains，flashing lights and snowy pines,Vail is perfect for explorers and people who love adventures alike.Whethe

2、r skiing down the slopes for the first time or the hundredth,this guide will ensure that youre ready for everything this city has to offer.Best Time to Vacation December through to March tends to be the best time for those interested in skiing down the slopes in style.Know Before You Go Make the nec

3、essary preparations and reservations in advance：Ski and Snowboard Rentals（租赁）：Dont have your own equipment!Vail Sports rents out a variety of skis and snowboards for all ages and abilities,as well as snow shoes and helmets.Clothing Rentals：For those not interested in purchasing hundreds of dollars o

4、f ski clothing for one vacation.Mountain Threads has a rental program just for you,where you can get mountain necessities like coats,pants and goggles（护目镜）.Suncream：You might not think about getting sunburn,but it happens to skiers and snowboarders every day.Difficulty levels：Its important to know w

5、hat level youre at before jumping on a ski lift and heading up the mountain.Use a free trail map and plan the slopes youre going to ski down ahead of time based on the following levels youll find up the mountain：Green Circle：These are the easiest slopes.Blue Square：These indicate average to medium l

6、evels.Black Diamond：The most advanced slopes.Some mountains will feature double black diamonds,indicating even higher difficulty.While Vail is famous for snow sports,youll find plenty of other fun things to do once the sun goes down or you are tired.Explore the rest of our website for more informati

7、on!1.When is the best time to visit Vail if you like skiing?A.In March,April June and December B.In December,February,April and March C.In January,February,March and December D.In September,October,November and December 2.Before you go to the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort,you will have to take _with

8、 you.A.helmets B.goggles C.suncream D.a trail map 3.What will a skiing beginner who wants to enjoy himself prefer to choose?A.Blue Square B.Black Diamond C Double Black Diamonds D.Green Circle B One billion people in the world are short of water.How can this problem be solved.Some suggestions have b

9、een to desalinate ocean water or to build enormous water pipelines from areas where water is abundant.(Suggestions such as these prove extremely expensive when they are actually used.)One possibility that scientists are considering is pulling icebergs from either the North Pole or the South Pole to

10、parts of the world with a water shortage.Although many questions must be answered before such a project could be tried,moving icebergs seems a reasonable possibility in the future.Engineers,mathematicians,and glaciologists from a dozen countries have been considering the iceberg as a future source o

11、f water.Saudi Arabia is particularly interested in this project because it has a great water shortage.Scientists estimate that it would take 128 days to transport a large iceberg(about 1/2 square mile)to Saudi Arabia.Yet the iceberg would be completely melted by the 104th day.Therefore,insulation wo

12、uld be essential,but how to insulate the iceberg remains an unsolved problem.The problems in transporting an iceberg are numerous.The first problem is choosing the iceberg to pull.The icebergs that form in the North Pole are quite difficult to handle because of their shape.Only a small portion exten

13、ds above the water most of the iceberg is below the surface,which would make it difficult to pull.South Pole icebergs,on the other hand,are flat and float like table tops.Thus they would be much easier to move.How can a 200-million-ton iceberg be moved.No ship is strong enough to pull such enormous

14、weight through the water.Perhaps several ships could be used.Attaching ropes to an iceberg this size is also an enormous problem.Engineers think that large nails or long metal rods could be driven into the ice.What would happen if the iceberg splits into several pieces during the pulling.Even if an

15、iceberg with very few cracks were chosen,how could it be pulled through stormy waters.Furthermore,once the iceberg reached its destination,very few ports would be deep enough to store it.All of these problems must be solved before icebergs can become a reasonable source of water.Yet scientists estim

16、ate that it will be possible to transport them in the near future.Each year,enough icebergs form to supply the whole world with fresh water for a full year.In addition,icebergs are free and nonpolluting.As a solution to the worlds water problems,icebergs may be a workable possibility.4.What is a pro

17、blem in transporting iceberg?A.The size of the iceberg.B.The colour of the iceberg.C.The salt in the iceberg.D.The movement of air and water.5.What is the author attitude towards transporting iceberg?A.Pessimistic.B.Objective.C.Optimistic.D.Unconcerned.6.What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?A

18、.It is hard to use iceberg.B.Iceberg are a good choice.C.There are problems with iceberg.D.Man finds no other ways to solve water shortage.7.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Shortage of water.B.Icebergs for water.C.Scientists and icebergs.D.Icebergscientists headache.C From skateboarding

19、to Fleetwood Mac,TikTok users got creative in a pandemic(流行病)year with new songs,dances and shows in 60 seconds or less.The social mediavideo app on Wednesday shared its list of top 100 videos,creators and trends in America during 2020.“These videos brought joy and inspiration to millions of America

20、ns in the rough year,”said Kudzi Chikumbu,director of creator community at TikTok.The platform has been widely associated with Generation Z(people born after 1996),millennials(people born in the 1980s or 1990s)and influencers who have started careers based on the shared videos.The WeekndsBlinding Li

21、ghtsand Jason Derulos Savage Loveinspired TikTok dance challenges that made them among the top songs used on the app.For some TikTok creators,the pandemic itself became inspiration to create a connection with other users.Comedian Caitlin Reilly used the app during quarantine(隔离)to make fun of those

22、annoying coworkers for one of the top liked videos.And singer Curtis Roach made an song for the endless days at home with his song Bored in the House.The second most popular video was an Idaho man named Nathan Apodaca who shot to fame after coolly singing Dreams by Fleetwood Mac,while skateboarding

23、on a highway.But the most liked TikTok video was awarded to Bella Poarch with 45 million followers,who created a simple but interesting video with a few seconds of well-timed head nods and eye rolls.While the app might be designed for youth,Chikumbu said that the growth of TikTok this year has pushe

24、d it more into mainstream culture.“Youre seeing everyone from the teenager to the college students with their parents and then their grandparents all making videos,”said Chikumbu.“And now TikTok trulytranscendsgenerations,particularly in this year when people had a lot of time to dig in and not only

25、 watch,but try.”8.What do we know about The Weeknd?A.He created the famous song Dreams.B.He started a career based on shared videos.C.He is probably a popular singer on TikTok.D.He organized the TikTok dance challenges.9.What did Curtis Roach think of his life during quarantine?A.Meaningful.B.Peacef

26、ul.C.Content.D.Uninteresting.10.The most popular TikTok video in 2020 was created by _.A.Caitlin Reilly B.Curtis Roach C.Nathan Apodaca D.Bella Poarch 11.What does the underlined word“transcends”in the last paragraph mean?A.Makes use of.B.Goes beyond.C.Calls on.D.Takes charge of.D When I was young,m

27、y mother didnt have the money to send me to school,but she thought it was important for me to keep up with education.So she decided to teach me extra lessons herself.But because she had to go to work,the only time she could do it was at 4：30 inthe morning.We needevery one of you to develop your tale

28、nts and your skills so that you can help us old folks solve our most difficult problems.If you quit on schoolyoure not just quitting on yourself,but youre quitting on your country.No ones written your destiny(命运)for you,because you write your own destiny.You make your own future.Thats why today Im c

29、alling on each of you to set your own goals for your education and do everything you can to meet them.Your goal can be something as simple as doing all your homework,paying attention in class,or spending some time reading a book.But whatever you decide to do,I want you to commit to it.I want you to

30、really work at it.I know that sometimes you get that sense from TV that you can be rich and successful without any hard workthat your ticket to success is through rapping or basketball or being a reality TV star.No ones born being good at all things.You become good at things through hard work.Youre

31、not a good athlete the first time you play a new sport.You dont hit every note the first time you sing a song.Youve got to practise.12.What can we learn from the first paragraph？A.The writers home was very rich.B.The writers mother was a teacher.C.The writer was born in a poor family.D.The writer di

32、dnt like reading books.13.What does the writer want everyone to do by improving their talents and skills？A.To quit on their country to earn more money.B.To help solve the most difficult problems.C.To write their own new destiny by working as a TV star.D.To spend some time writing books about their o

33、wn life.14.Why does the writer call on everyone to set his/her own goal？A.Because everyones future is determined by themselves.B.Because eyeryones future is to do simple work.C.Because everyone should do their homework.D.Because everyone should pay attention in class.15.How can people realise their

34、great dreams？A.By rapping.B.By playing basketball.C.By being a reality star.D.By working hard.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 If I could offer you a magic drug that would make you happier,healthier,more optimistic and more productive,and cost nothing and will req

35、uire very little effort,would you be interested？Of course you would！Science tells us that an“attitude of gratitude”is a good health choice._16_And gratitude requires little time and no money.But why can gratitude improve our productivity and results？_17_We learn the importance of saying“thank you”as

36、 little children.This childhood lesson is extremely of great use._18_How do you feel about them?Does their appreciation positively impact your relation with them?Of course it does!So be grateful for people,their contributions and their actions and make sure you let them know how you feel.Gratitude i

37、mproves problem solving skills.Too often we look at problem solving with a very bored or exhausted view._19_We also enter a problem solving situation with a perspective of pavement and opportunity rather than challenge or issue.Gratitude helps us learn.Every dark cloud has a silver lining.Behind eve

38、ry problem lies an opportunity._20_ So,the more aware and grateful we are of what we have and our capabilities,the more capable and elective we become in living.A.Gratitude improves attitudes.B.Gratitude improves relationships.C.Being more grateful often makes us happier and more optimistic.D.Think

39、about those people that you know who are most appreciative of you.E.Grateful people experience fewer aches and pains and report feeling healthier than other people.F.However,when we think about what we are grateful for,we open our minds up to new possibilities and connections.G.Being grateful for ou

40、r situation,even if we dont like everything about it,allows us to be thankful for opportunity to learn something new.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 I understood Chinese cultures only seen on TV and in books but I made little headway lear

41、ning Chinese._21_，it did not matter.The patience,generosity and_22_of strangers left me pleasantly surprised with Beijing.I_23_needed Chinese.On my birthday,for example,I was_24_in the city.Everyone I knew was out of town,so I decided to_25_a day of it myself.I went shopping.After three happy hours,

42、I went confidently up to the_26_and for a minute,I_27_everyone spoke English.But after_28_my items,the woman behind the counter spoke in Chinese,and all I could do was stare_29_.I thought she was asking cash or card,so I pulled out some notes,but she_30_her head.We stood there for a few minutes_31_a

43、nother cashier said,“A couple of your_32_are part of the sale and cannot be exchanged or_33_once bought.”Another day,I went to the police station as I had lost my_34_in a foreign land.During that 20minute talk,I realized the eagerness and_35_of people.Speaking in a mix of Chinese and English,the you

44、ng police officer did all he could to put me_36_.He knew that as foreigners we were nervous at the police station,so he smiled and spoke.In the end,the_37_took a couple of hours and the wallet did not_38_anymore.I had made a friend.There are many_39_and unforgettable memories of getting by without_4

45、0_，but perhaps without the friends help,Beijing maynot have been so easy to navigate.21.A.Lastly B.Thus C.However D.Instead 22.A.warmth B.efforts C.sacrifice D.promise 23.A.totally B.basically C.completely D.rarely 24.A.still B.alone C.only D.even 25.A.do B.need C.make D.cost 26.A.counter B.store C.

46、exit D.hall 27.A.guessed B.recognized C.assumed D.guaranteed 28.A.pursuing B.showing up C.assessing D.ringing up 29.A.helplessly B.poorly C.quickly D.patiently 30.A.waved B.shook C.nodded D.hung 31.A.after B.as C.until D.for 32.A.purchases B.expenses C.supplies D.parcels 33.A.accepted B.canceled C.b

47、roken D.returned 34.A.car B.pack C.wallet D.key 35.A.wisdom B.kindness C.excitement D.happiness 36.A.for sure B.in place C.in order D.at ease 37.A.incident B.procedure C.question D.survey 38.A.return B.stay C.change D.matter 39.A.perseverant B.pleasant C.ambitious D.innovative 40.A.Chinese B.police

48、officers C.cellphone D.cashiers 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 Chen Guotao,_41._(bear)in a Miao ethnic family in the mountains of Chongqing successfully made her way_42._the big cities.But the love for the Miao embroidery(刺绣)made her quit the job at a bank and return

49、 home to promote the folk art.Chen learned embroidery from her mother.At the age of eight,she could make a skirt by_43._(she).In 2001,Chen learned the skills from the Miao people who live_44._(main)in Hunan and Guizhou provinces.Therefore,her embroidery skills became better_45._before.Her artworks_4

50、6._(exhibit)at home and abroad since she set up her company in 2012.Every piece of the Miao embroidery_47._(be)all handmade with all kinds of complicated skills,she said.A square cloth of one-meter will take at least one year_48._(complete)Miao embroidery is a very important part of Miao culture,_49