2021年莱阳市第三中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 年莱阳市第三中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案解析 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 We are proud to present a showcase for kid inventions from children chosen from the Kids Forum at Blue Print Earth.We hope you enjoy the ideas expressed here and join us in supporting th

2、e next generation.Eater of Natural Disasters My invention cansave your home by sucking up all-natural disasters.The government will not own this machine,but by you so there will be no taxes on it.Order Now!The Eater of Natural Disasters will run on renewable batteries.It will cost 50 dollars to make

3、 and I will sell it for just$75.Created by Matthew Szekeresh Mt.WashingtonElementary,5th Grade.Pick-up-Pollution Bomb My invention is called the Pick-up-Pollution Bomb.It will just pick up pollution and it wont hurt anything else like people,animals,property,playgrounds,and parks.The reason why I ma

4、de it is that I think there is too much pollution on the Earth.It sells for$100 apiece,and if you buy this now,I will send you another one for free.Created gratefully by Lauren Newberry Mt.Washington Elementary,5th Grade Flying House My invention is a home that will blast off in space.For example,if

5、 there were an earthquake people would immediately blast off,or if there were a flood it would take off.Only for$400.99.Created by David Turner Mt.WashingtonElementary,5th Grade Bug Robot My invention is a robot that catches little bugs,eats little bugs,sucks up pollution,sucks up natural disasters,

6、and turns them into food solving the problems of too many little bugs,natural disasters,pollution and starvation.My product is worth$500.My invention works on 2 triple A batteries.And if you order one today Ill throw in 4 rechargeable triple-A batteries.Created by Cassie Courtey Mt.WashingtonElement

7、ary,5th Grade 1.Why is the Flying House created?A.To explore the space.B.To clean the air.C.To prepare people for earthquakes.D.To help people escape from natural disasters.2.Which invention can turn pollution into food?A.The Bug Robot.B.The Pick-up-Pollution Bomb.C.The Flying House.D.The Eater of N

8、atural Disasters.3.What can we infer about the four inventions?A.They are very easy to build.B.They are ideas from kids in the same school.C.They are expensive but of practical use.D.They are being used by people.B Kids often admire well-known celebrities,putting posters of their favorite musicians,

9、movie stars and athletes on their bedroom walls.But rarely does a young person get to meet or talk to their idol.Yet for one young tennis player-Coco Gauff-her chance to do just that happened in an amazing way!Coco was born on March 13,2004.At the age of 4,she developed an interest in tennis after w

10、atching Venus Williams win the Australian Open on TV.Coco began playing at 7 and showed a real talent for the sport.When young Coco turned 10,she began training at a tennis centre run by Venuss coach,Patrick Mouratoglou.He still remembers the first time he met Coco.He says,“She impressed me with her

11、 determination and fighting spirit.”Convinced of her talent,Mouratoglou sponsored（资助）Coco to attend his academy in France.While she was preparing to go to the academy in 2019,she received a call that would change her plans and her life!Wimbledon（温布尔顿网球比赛）organizers called and offered Gauff entry to

12、the tournament（联赛）as a wildcard（外卡选手）.This madeher one of the youngest players to ever qualify.Before she knew it she was on her way to London.After arriving,she received another surprise.For her Wimbledon debut（首次登场），she would be playing her lifelong hero,Venus Williams!The tennis legend is 24years

13、 older than Gauff.The world watched with amazement as young Gauff beat Venus in two straight sets!Afterwards,Gauff shook Venuss hand,thanked her and said,“I wouldnt be here if it wasnt for you.After the match,Venus said of Gauff,“I think the sky is the limit；it really is.Venus said,“I feel honored t

14、hat I was on her wall as a poster at some point in her life.Soon she will be on other girls walls.Its nice because it will keep going from the next generation to the next generation.4.What can we learn about Coco from the text?A.She took up tennis as career at the age of 4.B.She went to academy at t

15、he age of 7.C.She had played against William before 10.D.She beat William at the age of 15 5.Which of the following can best describe Coco?A.Talented and modest.B.Lucky and responsible.C.Proud and hard-working.D.Respectful and cheerful.6.What can we infer from Venuss words?A.Coco had reached her lim

16、its.B.Coco would rise to fame after the match.C.Cocos poster would be passed on.D.Coco had once visited her home.7.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Coco Gauff：Tenniss Next Superstar.B.Coco Gauff：A Poster on the Wall.C.What Posters Mean to a Young Girl.D.The Significance of Admiring an Ido

17、l.C Every day in the United States animals are beaten,ignored,or forced to struggle for survival.Left in poor conditions with no food or water,they have little hope as they live out their days without the mercy they deserve.Some are found and rescued,given the chance to experience how great life and

18、 humans can be;others arent so lucky.To grow as a nation,we must fight for these abused(受虐待的)animals rights and seriously punish heartless owners.One of the first steps in protecting animals and creating effective cruelty laws is to know what animal cruelty actually is.There are two categories:passi

19、ve cruelty and active cruelty.The first involves acts of omission,meaning the abuse happens as a result of ignorance or lack of action.Passive cruelty might seem less serious,but that is not the case;it can lead to terrible pain and suffering,and finally death.Examples include starvation,inadequate

20、shelter in extreme weather conditions,and the failure to get medical care.Passive cruelty is sometimes due to the owners ignorance,so many animal control officers will first try to educate ignorant owners on how to properly care for animals before giving them a citation(传票)or putting them in prison.

21、Active cruelty,on the other hand,is more well-known and disturbing.Sometimes referred to as non-accidental injury,this type of abuse involves purposeful harm on an animal in order to feel more powerful or gain control.Active cruelty against animals should be taken very seriously,since it can be a si

22、gn that a person has serious psychological issues and may commit more acts of violence-possibly against humans.It is hard to tell just what drives people to harm innocent animals.Most animal abusers find some sort of achievement or power in torturing a victim that they know cant fight back.While not

23、 all animal abusers become serial killers,it is important to take every case seriously.As a nation we need to make it our right to come together and ensure the safety of our beloved pets.As Margaret Mead once said,“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,committed citizens can change the world.

24、Indeed,it is the only thing that ever has.”8.What is the first step to do with the passive cruelty abusers?A.To throw them into prison.B.To bring the case to the court.C.To teach them how to treat animals.D.To give them a strong warning.9.We can learn from Para.3 that active cruelty _.A.is actually

25、a sign of power or control B.has been taken seriously in the nation C.may lead to serious psychological problems D.may cause acts of violence against humans 10.What is the authors attitude towards animal cruelty?A.Uncertain.B.Doubtful.C.Concerned.D.Pessimistic.11.The author wrote this passage to _.A

26、.warn those heartless pet owners B.tell people the harm of animal cruelty C.explain the reasons why people harm animals D.call on people to fight for the abused animals D Everyone can be angry.But if you take the time to actually examine your anger instead of just“feeling”angry,youll have a better u

27、nderstanding of yourself.Knowing why you feel so angry can provide you with some surprising answers.These answers can enable you to suddenly grow spiritually and mentally.I can give you a personal example.I went to a meeting once and I was verbally attacked over an application I supported at my work

28、place.Various people went on and on about how terrible this system was and that it never worked.That didnt bother me that much.I was used to that but one of the comments that was said was,“Your job is pointless.”This really upset meand at the time,I was ly furious(发怒地)with that comment.I was so angr

29、y and upset that they would treat me that way.Once I took the time to think about what was really making me so mad.I learned a lot.I realized that the comment was more truethan I wanted to admit.In the big scheme of things,my job was pointless.It wasnt what I really wanted to be doing with my life a

30、nd this was what frustrated me the most.Here I was pouring part of my heart and soul into a job I didnt even really want to do.I was using it as a crutch(拐杖)because I didnt have the confidence in myself to take the scary road towards what I really wanted to do.As soon as I realized that,a lot of my

31、anger just melted away.I also realized that I needed to start focusing on what I really wanted to do.I now consider this incident as a great gift It got me back on track to moving in the direction I wanted to go with my life.I probably wouldnt be where I am today if I hadnt taken the time to figure

32、out why I was really so angry.12.What made the author angry at the meeting?A.The system of the company was terrible.B.Someone said his job is insignificant.C.The policy of the company didnt work.D.The application he supported was of no effect.13.What brought down the anger of the author?A.The apolog

33、y someone made at the meeting.B.The crutch he used to take the scary road.C.His awareness of the fact that the comment was true.D.The courage he had to overcome the challenges.14.Why did the author consider the incident as a gift?A.It brought him back on track to the goal.B.It helped him get promote

34、d to a higher position.C.It helped him change his character since then.D.It provided him with confidence in his career.15.What can be the best title of the passage?A.How to Cope with Verbal Attack in a Company B.Avoid Being Pointless at Work C.Anger Is Harmful to Health D.Understanding Yourself Bett

35、er Through Anger 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 It can be really frustrating when you want to stand up for yourself but always feel the tears comingespecially when you know that what you have to say is valid and important._16_or that youre stuck in the same situ

36、ation every time.We hope that with the help of these strategies,youll be able to stand up for yourself,and gain the respect that you deserve.Taking deep breaths activates a natural relaxation response.If you feel like youre about to cry,youre likely feeling stressed and overwhelmed.By taking deep br

37、eaths,youre sending a message to your brain to calm downyour heart rate,blood pressure,and breathing will all decrease._17_ Another way to prevent yourself from crying is to deliberately pause a little.Rather than going on and on,say what you want to and then stop and wait for the other person to re

38、spond._18_ But if you let yourself get caught up in your frustration and sadness all at once,you may be more likely to begin crying._19_You may find yourself crying because you lack confidence in yourself,but research has found that your body posture can actually make you think more positive about y

39、ourself Try to stand straight,plant your feet wide,and keep your head upyou may feel better about your worth and what you have to say.Its okay if you arent successful on your first couple of tries.Its important to recognize that not only is crying a common and understandable reaction to emotional di

40、stress,but that you can still make a stand and get your point across even if you are crying._20_,so be easy on yourself during the journey!A.Youll get better with time and practice B.Crying is usually regarded as a sign of weakness C.This may help you feel more relaxed and grounded D.Having better b

41、ody posture can boost your confidence E.Yet you shouldnt feel like theres no way to deal with it F.Youll meet different difficulties and challenges in the process G.Even if you have a lot to say,youll be able to get to it in time 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、

42、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 A girl complained to her father about her life and how things were so hard for her.Without a_21_,the father tookhis daughter to the kitchen.He filled three pots with_22_and placed each on a high_23_.In one he placed carrots,in the second eggs,and in the last coffee beans.The

43、daughter sucked her teeth and waited_24_,wondering what he was doing.In about twenty minutes the father turned off the heat.He_25_the carrots and eggs out and placed them in two plates.Then he poured the coffee into a cup.He asked_26_,“Darling,what do you see?”“Carrots,eggs,and coffee.”she replied.H

44、e asked her to_27_the carrots.She did and said they were_28_.Then he asked her to take an egg and_29_it.After pulling off the shell,she_30_the hard-boiled egg.Finally,he asked her to drink the coffee.She_31_,as she tasted its rich aroma(芳香).“What does it_32_,Father?”She asked.He explained that each

45、of them had_33_the same adversity(困境),boiling water,but each reacted_34_.The carrot went in strong and hard but it turned soft and_35_.The egg had been fragile,but after sitting through the boiling water its_36_became hardened.The coffee beans were_37_,however,after they were in the boiling water,th

46、ey had_38_the water.“Which are you?”Father asked his daughter.She was then wordless as if_39_in thought.When adversity knocks on your door,how do you_40_?Are you a carrot,an egg or a coffee bean?21.A.comment B.joy C.result D.word 22.A.milk B.water C.sand D.oil 23.A.place B.roof C.fire D.stove 24.A.a

47、ngrily B.impatiently C.quietly D.nervously 25.A.fished B.handed C.picked D.pulled 26.A.coldly B.eagerly C.gently D.slowly 27.A.feel B.eat C.get D.wash 28.A.red B.hot C.soft D.fresh 29.A.draw B.see C.try D.break 30.A.cut B.observed C.touched D.hold 31.A.agreed B.hesitated C.smiled D.cried 32.A.become

48、 B.mean C.have D.want 33.A.escaped B.found C.realized D.faced 34.A.differently B.quickly C.immediately D.positively 35.A.small B.bad C.weak D.mild 36.A.heart B.inside C.content D.surface 37.A.black B.tasty C.solid D.unique 38.A.mixed B.dyed C.change D.ruined 39.A.absorbed B.trapped C.got D.pushed 40

49、.A.do B.respond C.explain D.behave 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 You may remember back at the start of December,_41._Chinacarried out their unmanned Change-5 mission and the spacecraft touched down on the moon to collect samples for research.Now it_42._(success)retu

50、rned to the Earth.This is the most significant event inChinas space field,and also one of the most notable space_43._(activity)globally.Change-5,_44._(launch)by a Long March 5 heavy-lift carrier rocket early on Nov 24,is the nations_45._(large)and most complex lunar probe.It returned with 1,731 gram