2021届东莞玉兰中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞玉兰中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案 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 Four Best Hikes in the World Theres nothing like getting out and getting some fresh air on a hike.No matter whether your idea of a hike is a leisure walk or climbing the highest mountain on

2、 Earth,weve got you covered.Below are four best hikes inthe world.Torres del Paine W Circuit Location(位置):Patagonia.Chile Distance:37+miles Time:56 days Best time to go:October to January The W Circuit is one of the most recommended hikes youll find.Not only will you appreciate the diverse landscape

3、s and striking granite pillars(花岗岩柱子),but youll probably meet some new friends along the way.Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hike Location:Arizona,the United States Distance:48 miles Time:13 days Best time to go:May to June,September to October Theres no better way to experience one of the greatest wonders

4、in the world.Located in one of the USAs most beautiful parks,the views are ly appealing.Just make sure youre prepared for the challenge.Trek to Petra Location:Jordan Distance:47 miles Time:5 6 days Best time to go:October to April Take the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and experie

5、nce one of the seven wonders of the world.Hike through canyons,gorges and ridges,and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoiding crowds of tourists.Yosemite Grand Traverse Location:California,the United States Distance:60 miles Time:67 days Best time to go:July to September Known for some

6、 of the best hiking in the world,Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and huge sequoia(红杉)trees.Praised byNational Geographic,the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfalls and green mountaintops.1.Which of the following is the best time for the hike in Patagonia,Chile?A.Apri

7、l B.May C.August D.December 2.Where should you go for a less crowded hike?A.Jordan B.Patagonia,Chile C.Arizona,the United States D.California,the United States 3.What can you do along the Yosemite Grand Traverse?A.Plant sequoia trees B.Appreciate waterfalls C.Visit local temples D.Climb granite pill

8、ars B At the age of 50,Nina Schoen expects to have a long lifeahead of her,but has thought a lot about deathand why people are so reluctant to talk about it:“Its going to happen to all of us,”she says,“but it should be a more positive experience than the fear we put into it.”When she first heard abo

9、ut a new end-of-life process that turns the body into compost(堆肥),“I was really moved by the idea,”says Schoen,who became one of the first to reserve a spot with a Seattle-based company called Recompose,the countys first funeral home to offer human composting.Last year Recompose began transforming b

10、odies to soil,more formally known as natural organic reduction.Before that,end-of-life options in the U.S.were limited to burial or cremation(火化),both of which come with environmental costsU.S.cremations alone dump 1.7 billion pounds of carbon dioxide into theatmosphere every year.Katrina Spade pion

11、eering the composting movement has spent a decade developing the process in hopes of offering people a greener option for death care.“I wondered,What if we had a choice that helps the planet rather than harms it?”Spade tells PEOPLE.“To know that the last gesture youll make will be gentle and benefic

12、ial and it just feels like the right thing to do.”After she had her own two sons,she began to wonder what she might do with her body after death.A friend who knew her interest in the topic reminded her that farmers sometimes compost the body of cows,and thatsparkedan idea for her theory:“If you can

13、compost a cow,you can probably compost a human,”she thought,and she set about designing a facility to do just that.“This is about giving people another choice,”Spade says.“At first,people react with shockYou really can do that?But so many people today are looking at their impact on the Earth.This is

14、 a popular thing because when you die,you can give back to the planet.”4.How do people react when it comes to death according to paragraph 1?A.They are unwilling to comment.B.They can face it without fear.C.They feel it a positive experience.D.They would like to compost their bodies.5.What can we kn

15、ow about the company Recompose?A.Its CEO is Katrina Spade.B.It is located in Seattle.C.It was founded to resist cremation.D.It has spent 10 years composting bodies.6.What does the underlined word“sparked”probably mean?A.Changed.B.Compromised.C.Quitted.D.Inspired.7.What message does the author seem t

16、o convey in the text?A.A little things in our life can bring in big outcomes.B.We human beings should do all we can to help the earth.C.Composting is so popular that we should reserve a spot soon.D.We should reject burial because of its harm to environment.C American football was the fastest-growing

17、 sport for US young players last year,according to a survey sponsored by the sports governing body.But it was the games no tackle variety that showed the biggest increasea finding that may reflect concerns about injury.In American football,a tackle(抢断球)refers to an attempt to stop an opponent by for

18、cing them to the ground.The number of participants in football grew in 2015 while most other sport,except baseball,posted a decline,USA Football said on Monday,citing(引用)the findings of a survey of 30,000 children and teenagers.Participation in flag football(a no-tackle type of football)increased by

19、 8.7 percent among children aged 6 to 14,while tackle football rose by 1.9 percent.For that age group,the only other sport that grew was baseball,with a 3.3 percent increase.In the 15-to-18 age group,flag football rose by 10.5 percent,while tackle grew by 2.5 percent.Basketball was the third,with a

20、1.1 percent increase.Participation in all other sports declined.Tom Farrey,executive director of the Aspen Institutes Sports&Society Program,said he was surprised that flag football participation rose so much.“The trend suggests that parents aremarching to the beat of a different drummer,in pursuing

21、 flagas an alternative for their kids,he said.The findings come at a time of increasing concern about the risk associated with youth sports,particularly hockey(曲棍球)and football,where medical researchers have warned about the risk of concussions(damagesto the brain caused by violent blows to the head

22、)and death linked to brain injury.USA Football,anIndianapolis,Indianabased nonprofit funded in part by the National Football League,believed that the increases resulted from better safety and health education.Football participation increases,even modest increases,may signal that programs such as our

23、 Heads Up Football program and practice guidelines are making a positive difference,said Scot Hallenbeck,USA Football chief executive,in a statement.Robert Cantu,aBostonUniversityneurosurgery professor and investigator at the schools chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy(CTE)Center said the increase in f

24、ag football participation signaled that more parents were directing children to a safe alternative 8.What can we learn about the two age groups?A.Flag football grew the fastest in the 6-to-18 group.B.Tackle football grew he fastest in the 6-to-14 group.C.Participation in baseball declined the most i

25、n both groups D.Participation in tackle football increased the most in both groups.9.The underlined part probably means _.A working at a different pace B.behaving in a different way C.ignoring the major differences D.trying to accept different opinions 10.The popularity of flag football is inked wit

26、h the fact that A.its rules have been adapted for young players B.it receives more funds than other varieties C.tackle football is an old-fashioned game D.experts worry about childrens safety 11.What is the cause of football growth according to USA Football?A.Their safety programs are successful.B.M

27、ore children show interest in the game.C.Football is less likely to cause concussions.D.There are different types of football to choose from.D Barred owls(大林鸮猫头鹰)are a large species native to eastern North America,but they began moving west at the start of the 20th century.By 1973,large numbers of b

28、arred owls had arrived in the western state ofWashington.Later they moved south intoOregonandCalifornia.In parts of thePacific Northwest,the owls are now believed to be causing a drop in the population of a smaller,less aggressive bird:the northern spotted owl.In many ways,the barred owl is the spot

29、ted owls worst enemy.The barred owl has more babies per year and eats the same animals,like squirrels and wood rats.And their numbers are now larger in many parts of the spotted owls traditional territory.David Wiens is a biologist with the U.S.Geological Survey,a federal agency that studies the Ear

30、th and its natural resources.He and other officials are doing something unusual to protect spotted owls:killing barred owls.It is a controversial,experimental program.More than 2,400 barred owls have already been shot.Wiens is the son of a well-known bird expert and grew up with the fascination for

31、birds.He has mixed feelings about the program.Its a little distasteful,I think,to go out killing barred owls to save another owl species,he says.But he adds,“We knew that barred owls were out competing spotted owls and their numbers were growing too fast.To catch barred owls,officials put digital bi

32、rd callers on the ground.Then they step back and wait as several sounds from the devices fill the air.All of this happens in the dark of night.Barred owls dislike other birds in their territory,so they will fly down and chase other owls out.That is when Wiens and his team try to shoot them.12.Whats

33、the main problem with spotted owls?A.They are being starved to death.B.They have more babies each year.C.They are invaded by another bird.D.They are hunted by man.13.Why are barred owls being killed?A.They are eating the spotted owls.B.They are killing each other to survive.C.They are putting the sp

34、otted owls in danger.D.They are destroying large areas of forests.14.Why did the officials release the bird sounds?A.To kill barred owls.B.To puzzle barred owls.C.To protect barred owls.D.To frighten barred owls.15.What can be the best title for the text?A.Killing One Animal to Save Another.B.Keepin

35、g the Balance of Nature.C.Protecting Birds in Danger.D.Preventing Birds from Playing Fair.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 Choosing the Right Path to Be a“Better”Person Life is a constant exercise in self-improvementIn the rush to achieve，the idea of being“better”

36、can become lost sometimesYou may always wonder how to improve yourself and fulfill your dreams in an easier way_16_ Explore your talents Everybody has some outstanding skills or interestsSo its often necessary to be patient and try many things before you find one that suits you _17_For example，peopl

37、e loving adventure may not be interested in the quiet chess club，but someone who enjoys other quiet activities might beDetermining who you enjoy being around may help you know what you11 enjoy _18_ No matter how much money you makeyou will not be happy if you spend your entire life doing something y

38、ou hateIts importantto at least devote some of your time to what makes you happy If youre particularly unhappy at your job，consider why _19_If you feel your job isnt meaningful，or isnt in line with your values，consider finding another job Experience something new Research has shown that when were in

39、 our comfort zone，we arent as productive as we are when we step just beyond it _20_ Because of that，we may react slowly to our own positive experiences and interactions with others，even when those are little scaryDoing so can help you achieve more A.Do what you love B.Here are some tips for you C.Re

40、gister in a class youre interested in D.Humans adapt very quickly to positive events E.Its possible that some changes may change your feeling F.Similar types of people may be attracted to the same activities G.Try not to allow yourself to focus so much on a certain aspect of your life 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，

41、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 A few years ago,my father arranged to send me a mail-order fruitcake at Christmastime.Although I had a_21_job and owned an apartment inManhattan,he always_22_my refrigerator might be empty.He_23_me to have a particular b

42、rand of fruitcake.Made inTexas,it was famous among fruitcake_24_.“It makes me_25_my mothers,”he told me in a phone call.Ordering the fruitcake was his_26_of trying to take care of me from afar._27_I was middle-aged,I was still his son.The first week of December passed with no_28_of his fruitcake.Del

43、ayed(耽搁)by holiday mail,I thought,or a backlog of orders.The day before my flight toCalifornia,the fruitcake still had not_29_.January,February,and March came and went_30_no fruitcake.Though my father_31_to ask about it,I never once considered_32_and telling him yes,the fruitcake had_33_arrived and

44、was_34_.Instead I said,“That_35_is orbiting earth,and sooner or later it will_36_.”“Thats a good one!”he_37_.Early last December,nearly a year after my father died from a failing heart,I got a(an)_38_from a staffer at the front desk of my apartment building.“You_39_a package(包裹),”he said.I went down

45、stairs to_40_it up.The brown box had a FedEx label with a return address inTexas.21.A.poorly-paid B.good C.new D.interesting 22.A.believed B.hoped C.feared D.guessed 23.A.forced B.encouraged C.asked D.wanted 24.A.lovers B.sellers C.markets D.shops 25.A.think over B.think of C.look for D.look around

46、26.A.suggestion B.experience C.attitude D.idea 27.A.Because B.Even though C.Whenever D.Before 28.A.sign B.call C.mail D.taste 29.A.sold B.gone C.arrived D.stayed 30.A.out B.for C.with D.off 31.A.continued B.forgot C.waited D.refused 32.A.replying B.keeping C.believing D.lying 33.A.quickly B.finally

47、C.suddenly D.slowly 34.A.delicious B.broken C.ready D.famous 35.A.flight B.cake C.man D.box 36.A.leave B.disappear C.land D.fly 37.A.shouted B.cried C.answered D.said 38.A.message B.letter C.email D.call 39.A.have B.send C.make D.order 40.A.give B.look C.pick D.take 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下

48、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 Through a student exchange program,I got the chance to experience life in Germany.The school I_41._(go)to is located in Berlin and was named_42._the famous writer Achim von Arnim(1781-1831).The school has about a dozen classrooms_43._are used to develop students intere

49、sts in auto repair(汽车维修)，woodwork,art design,and decoration making.Among the many_44._(class),the craft lessons impressed me the most.In the workshop,there was special equipment for each project.Our visiting group decided_45._(make)a padlock(挂锁).At first,all we had was a piece of metal and some bris

50、tles(刷毛).The task was to make the rough surface and the sharp edge smooth then hollow(挖空)out a circle in the middle of the metal block.Small things,yes,_46._they all required plenty of time.Sometimes one edge was not smooth,but after_47._(make)it sharper,I found out the other side became skewed(歪斜的)