2021届东莞市茶山中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞市茶山中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案 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 If you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记)that will educate you,comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every da

2、y,read on.“Pride and Prejudice”by Jane Austen A classic thatnever gets old.Set in ruralEnglandin the early 19th century,this tale centers around the Bennet family,a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match.Austens story fo

3、cuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame,and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.“Women in Science:50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the WorldWomen in Science:50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World”by

4、 Rachel Ignotofsky It is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology,science,engineering and mathematics,from present day all the way back to 360 AD.“Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls”by Elena

5、 Favilli It tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day.With color1 portraits and biographies that are short and sweet,this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.“Becoming”by Michelle Obama We wouldnt be able to write

6、this list without including Michelle Obamas memoir.“Becoming”has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood,family,motherhood,her own FLOTUS impact,the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now.And of course she writes all about meeting he

7、r husband and the many unique challenges they faced too.1.What didthe Bennetsintend to do?A.To marry their daughters to rich men.B.To lessen pressure on their daughters.C.To help their daughters marry for true love.D.To make their daughters financially independent.2.Whose book will attract a teen in

8、terested in science?A.Jane Austens.B.Rachel Ignotofskys.C.Elena Favillis.D.Michelle Obamas.3.What do the four books have in common?A.They are all classics.B.They are all biographies.C.They are all related to the female.D.They are all about heroes.B In a world simultaneously on fire and underwater th

9、anks to climate change,scientists have announced some good news:Several important tuna(金枪鱼)species have stepped back from the edge of extinction.The unexpectedly fast recovery speaks to the success of efforts over the past decade to end overfishing.But tuna are not the only species scientists are di

10、scussing at the 2021 World Conservation Congress in Marseille,France,which is organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN).Researchers caution that many other marine species remainimperiled.For instance,more than a third of the worlds sharks remain threatened with extinction

11、 due to overfishing,habitat loss,and climate change.“I think the good news is that sustainable fisheries are possible,”says Beth Polidoro,a marine biologist at Arizona State University.“We can eat fish in a proper way and without driving the population to the point where it is on the road to collaps

12、e or extinction.At the same time,she warned that the changes in status should not be an reason to catch as many fish as we want.The IUCN,which ranks the worlds most endangered species on its Red List of Threatened Species and is backed by 16,000 experts across the globe,also announced at the meeting

13、 that some animals are moving in the other direction,onto the Red List.One notable example is the Komodo dragon,an island-living lizard at particular risk from climate change.For the better part of two decades,Polidoro has been part of a specialist group tasked with assessing the statuses of more th

14、an 60 species of tuna and billfishes for the IUCN.Her team announced its first comprehensive findings in 2011,mentioning that a number of commercially fished tuna species were dangerously close to disappearing.According to the new data,the Atlantic bluefin tuna(Thunnus thynnus),once listed as endang

15、ered,now qualifies for a status of least concern.As does the yellowfin tuna(Thunnus albacares)and albacore tuna(Thunnus alalunga),which were both considered near-threatened the last time they were assessed.4.What does the underlined word“imperiled”in paragraph 2 mean?A.Endangered B.Conserved C.Extin

16、ct D.Safe 5.What can we infer from Polidoros words?A.Too many fish are being eaten by human beings.B.Eating fish does not necessarily lead to its extinction.C.Fish species are on the edge of dying out if no action is taken.D.The situation of underwater species are changing for the better.6.Which of

17、following statement is true according to the passage?A.Some Tuna species are wiped out by overfishing.B.Tuna are ranked as the worlds most endangered species.C.Climate change poses a threat to most species in water and on land.D.Three tuna species have been saved from extinction according to the dat

18、a.7.Whats the main idea of the passage?A.Some tuna species are reported endangered recently.B.IUCN has helped saved a great many marine species.C.Improvement has been made in saving marine species.D.Great efforts should be made to conserve species underwater.C TOKYOJapanese Prime Minister Yoshihide

19、Suga told the media on Monday if any places hosting events of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics declare a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 epidemic during the games,the events will continue to beheld but without spectators(观众).With one month to go before the games are due to begin on July 23,

20、Suga is again showing his administrations determination to hold the Olympic Games as planned,despite so much pressure from various parties urging it tocancel the event.Although the Japanese government regards the Tokyo Olympics as an important opportunity to improve its soft power,the Japanese peopl

21、es enthusiasm for the Games has been continuously dented(挫伤)since they were postponed last year.The resurgence(再猖獗)of the novel coronavirus in some places is Japan in recent months has cast a shadow over peoples confidence that the Olympics will not give rise to new clusters(群)of infections,and ther

22、e are fears that the Games will provide new channels for the virus global transmission.Some torchbearers from Japan have withdrawn from the Olympic torch relay in the country.And the latest survey indicates only 34 percent of Japanese people support holding the games as scheduled.Predictably,the Sug

23、a administration will do all it can to try to ensure the games go ahead.But it remains to be seen whether it can stand the tests of the uncertainties related to epidemic prevention and control that might happen during the Games.Since it has not yet got the virus under control at home,the people have

24、 reasons to question is ability to deal with the prevention and control work when large numbers of participants will be flocking to Japan from around the world in a short time.It is to be hoped that Japan can draw lessons from the organization of epidemic prevention and control work during the ongoi

25、ng UEFA European Championship,carry out strict epidemic prevention and control measures,and be prepared for emergencies to guarantee the safety and success of the Olympics at this special time.It should be a common wish of the whole world that the Tokyo Olympics can become a stage showing unity and

26、resolve of human beings in their fight against the virus.That willendowthe games with special meaning beyond sports.8.What is the second paragraph mainly about?A.The virus global transmission.B.People worry about the infections.C.The resurgence of the novel coronavirus.D.The benefit of holding the T

27、okyo Olympics.9.How do about one third of Japanese people like holding the games as planned?A.Uncertain.B.Negative.C.Approving.D.Indifferent.10.Which of the following words can replace the underlined word“endow”in the last paragraph?A.Compare.B.Equip.C.Provide.D.Charge.11.What can be the best title

28、for the news report?A.Japan can ensure Olympics go ahead B.Olympics big test for Japanese government C.Japanese peoples enthusiasm for the Games D.Japan to carry out strict epidemic prevention during the Games D YellowstoneNational ParkbecameAmericas first national park in 1872.The National Park Ser

29、vice was formed 44 years later in 1916.Yellowstone,which is mostly in the state of Wyoming,is considered an example of the success of the National Park System.Humans have been present in Yellowstone for more than 11,000 years.Yellowstone contains beautiful mountains,deep canyons(峡谷),lakes and rivers

30、.The nameYellowstonecomes from the river running through the area.At first known as Rock Yellow River,it became known as theYellowstoneRiver.Yellowstoneis host to many different species of plants.However,the park is most distinctive because of what lies underneath it.It sits on top of an ancient sup

31、er volcano,known as The Yellowstone Caldera.The caldera is 48 by 72 kilometers.And it remains an active volcano.It is believed that the last time the volcano erupted was one half million years ago.The area has had three major eruptions in the last three million years.Experts say it may erupt again i

32、n another 1,000 to 10,000 years.But each year,there are thousands of earthquakes atYellowstone.Most are too small to be felt by people visiting the park.Yellowstoneis filled with the beauty of many hot water springs.hot water and gasses are trapped under the earth.they rush to the surface in the for

33、m of hot water and steam.Old Faithful is The most famous one.Iterupts about every hour or hour and a half.The eruption can last from one and a half minutes up to 5 minutes.The amount of hot water it expels（排出）in that time can be as much as 31,000 liters or more.In addition to its beauty and wonder,Y

34、ellowstone is an animal sanctuary（保护区）.It is home to the largest group of wild animals in theUnited States.As you travel through the park,you can sometimes see them in their natural habitat and hear their calls.12.What wasYellowstonenamed after?A.RockYellow River B.The amazing mountains.C.The stones

35、 with yellow color1 D.The first discovery inwyoming.13.What makesYellowstonequite unique?A.The scenery is beautiful.B.There are a lot of explorers.C.Its home to many plants.D.Its location is very special.14.What does the underlined word“It”in Paragraph 5 refer to?A.The earth.B.Yellowstone.C.Old Fait

36、hful.D.TheYellowstoneCaldera.15.What can we infer from the text?A.The Yellowstone Caldera has been dead for years.B.Yellowstone is a shelter for the protected wildlife.C.Big earthquakes happen frequently atYellowstone.D.YellowstoneNational Parkhas attracted visitors for centuries.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，

37、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 Teenagers and Grammar Say the word“grammar”to teenagers and you might be met by yawns(哈欠)or icy looks in their eyes._16_Here are some ideas for making grammar teaching more teen-friendly.Break down negativity(消极性).If your students are unwillingto lea

38、rn grammar,show them why its necessary.Record someone(yourself or a teen)using correct words and phrases but confusing grammar.And then ask them what the problem is._17_And then ask them to make sense of them.Use texts.Present grammar in the context of a reading text.This way its easier to see how t

39、he language is used and work out the meaning from the context._18_Therefore,choose a text which will interest your learners._19_ Whenever possible,find interesting ways to practice grammar such as online games and videos.Grammar can be presented in an animated(动画的)video and explained in a conversati

40、on-style text.There are also online practice exercises.Choose the right level.Often teenagers get bored if tasks are too easy,or lose interest if they are too difficult._20_In a mixed-ability class this might mean having different tasks prepared for stronger and weaker students,which means a bit mor

41、e extra preparation time on the teachers part,but the pay-off is usually well worth it.Working on grammar with teenagers can be challenging,but with a bit of preparation it can be very rewarding,for them and for you!A.Find interesting ways to practice.B.Ask students how they prefer to learn.C.Gettin

42、g the level of challenge right is necessary.D.Often the key to inspiring a class is an interesting topic.E.Be careful how you treat mistakes while playing grammar games.F.But dont lose heart the experience can be positive,or even fun.G.You could also give them written messages without any grammar wo

43、rds.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 For a long time,a little boy was wondering why his deskmate could rank 1stin the class whenever he wanted to,while he himself failed to:he only ranked 21st.At home,he asked his Mom,“Mom,am I more_21_tha

44、n others?I feel I am obedient(听话的)and as careful as him,but_22_I always fall behind?”Hearing the words,Mom was aware that her son began to_23_the sense of self-respect,which was now being injured by the ranking system._24_at him,she went wordless,not knowing_25_to explain.In another test,the son ran

45、ked 17th,while his deskmate remained 1st.Back home he_26_the same question.Mom really wanted to inform his son that_27_differs,which means that students ranking 1stare supposed to be cleverer than normal ones._28_,was this discouraging answer the one that her son was constantly_29_about?Thank goodne

46、ss she did not open her mouth.How to answer her sons question?There were times when she felt an urge to equivocate(搪塞),“You are too lazy.You are not as hard working as others”but she stopped_30_imagining her son suffering from the pains of unsatisfied grades and rankings.She thought it_31_to put any

47、 additional burden on his son and was trying to find out a perfect answer.Time passing swiftly,the son_32_primary school.Despite studying harder and better,he was still unable to keep up with his deskmate.To show her pride of him,Mom decided to_33_him to the sea.During the trip,she managed to give a

48、n answer.Now,the son no longer worries about his_34_,and there are no boring guys who would inquire his rankings in primary school,because,_35_the 1stranking,he was admitted toTsinghuaUniversity.Back home in winter vacation,he was invited to_36_the students and parents in his high school.In the spee

49、ch,he mentioned a valuable experience in his childhood,“When my mother and I were sitting on the_37_,she pointed to the front and said,Do you see the sea birds struggling for food over there?When the waves come near,little birds can rise_38_while“awkward”seagulls will take more time to complete the

50、process.However,have you noticed birds that finally fly_39_the endless ocean are none other than the“awkward”seagulls?”The speech_40_many mothers present to tears,including his mother.21.A.considerate B.careless C.stupid D.clever 22.A.what if B.how come C.how about D.what for 23.A.lose B.have C.win