2021年西安博迪学校高三英语期中试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 年西安博迪学校高三英语期中试卷及答案 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 Get up to 19%off the cover price Plus,get digital access with your paid print subscription Up-to-date news that touches your life From money-saving tips and quick reports on the latest healthc

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6、an _.A.have as many issues as possible every year B.renew your subscription at the original rate C.get back your money for the issues not mailed D.obtain all the past issues online anytime,anywhere B What a day!I started at my new school this morning and had the best time.I made lots of new friends

7、and really liked my teachers.I was nervous the night before,but I had no reason to be.Everyone was so friendly and polite.They made me feel at ease.It was like Id been at the school for a hundred years!The day started very early at 7:00 am.I had my breakfast downstairs with my mom.She could tell tha

8、t I was very nervous.Mom kept asking me what was wrong.She told me I had nothing to worry about and that everyone was going to love me.If they didnt love me,Mom said to send them her way for a good talking to.I couldnt stop laughing.My mom dropped me off at the school gates about five minutes before

9、 the bell.A little blonde girl got dropped off at the same time and started waving at me.She ran over and told me her name was Abigail.She was very nice and we became close straight away.We spent all morning together and began to talk to another girl called Stacey.The three of us sat together in cla

10、ss all day and we even made our way home together!It went so quickly.Our teacher told us that tomorrow we would really start learning and developing new skills.I cannot wait until tomorrow and feel as though I am really going to enjoy my time at my new school.I only hope that my new friends feel the

11、 same way too.4.How did the author feel the night before her new school?A.Tired.B.Confident C.Worried.D.homesick 5.What did the author think of her mothers advice?A.Clear.B.Funny.C.Optional D.Respectable 6.What happened on the authors first day of school?A.She met many nice people.B.She had a hurrie

12、d breakfast.C.She learned tome new skills.D.She arrived at school very early.7.What can we infer about Abigail?A.She disliked Stacey.B.She was shy and quiet.C.She got on well with the author.D.She was an old friend of the author.C Paper is one of our oldest,simplest and most important inventions.But

13、 it also presents a danger to the world in two important ways.First,the making of paper requires the loss of many millions of trees each year.And worldwide use of paper is expected to double in the next 40 years.Clearly,the planet cannot stand such a high rate of forest loss.The second great problem

14、 with paper is what happens once it is no longer useful.A large amount of wastepaper ends up in landfills,where it can produce harmful gases and finally contribute to global climate change.One simple solution can greatly reduce both of these problems:paper recycling.Instead of cutting down trees,rec

15、ycle existing paper to feed the paper-making process.Paper is mainly made from cellulose(纤维素)，which can be used repeatedly in papermaking.Unfortunately,it also means that paper waste takes a surprisingly long time to break down in landfills.So far,trees are the only source(来源)of cellulose that can f

16、ill the great demand for paper products.Therefore,recycling paper is simply one of the best ways to save trees.Thanks to advances in processing,recycled paper need not be the dark-color1 edstuff many of us are familiar with.It now can offer the same print performance as non-recycled paper.Effective

17、recycling requires a continuous effort from everyone at all levels of society.The way to begin is with education and understanding.Once enough people realize the need for recycling,more effective recycling systems can be developed.The need is real.The massive loss of trees affects everybody on earth

18、.Everyone should do their part to recycle paper and encourage government and industry to do the same.The world will be a better place for it!8.What can we infer from the text?A.The use of recycled paper will double in 40 years.B.Recycling paper helps relieve global climate change.C.Wastepaper can ea

19、sily break down in landfills.D.There are not enough landfills for wastepaper.9.What makes recycled paper more acceptable?A.The great demand of trees.B.The low processing cost.C.Its dark-color1 ed feature.D.Its improved print performance.10.What does the author propose?A.Punishing the act of cutting

20、trees.B.Recycling paper.C.Improving recycling system.D.Promoting paper industry.11.How is the text mainly developed?A.By analyzing causes and effects.B.By offering research plans and data.C.By discussing problems and solutions.D.By comparing strengths and weaknesses.D Texas has been one of the most

21、restrictive gun-rights states in America.Thanks to a new law,however,the state will be one of the most relaxed,to the degree that police are discouraged from even asking about someones guns.And if they do,they may not have much power to do anything if the person refuses to show a license.To be sure,

22、the law is strict in its own way,offering a model for regulation.Under the law,open-carry citizens have to be licensed,a process that includes safety and shooting tests.They also have to show no prior psychological problems,and they have to be at least 21 years old.It is true that gun violence dropp

23、ed sharply after restrictive laws were put in place in countries like Great Britain and Australia.However,the US public seems more interested than ever in weapons and the power they convey,despite gun control groups concern over the increase of violence.Most states in America have steadily expanded

24、gun rights since the end of a 10-year assault(攻击)weapons ban in 2004.Black Friday this year saw the biggest gun cache(贮存)ever purchased in one day.Considering those trends,theres a heated debate about whether the new Texas law is a model piece of legislation(立法)for a changing America,or a walking di

25、saster just begging for trouble.As the law doesnt provide any punishment for those who refuse to show a license to a police officer,critics fear that officers may find it tough to handle potentially deadly situations.After all,armed citizens will no longer be considered suspicious,even though a lot

26、of people might be alarmed by the sight.Most police in Texas have been told to not engage gun carriers unless they are doing something questionable or appear drunk.For sure,New Years Day will be an exciting one for Texas gun owners.Whats not yet known is how the rest of Texas will respond.12.All of

27、the following are required in the new Texas law for open carry EXCEPT A.age limit B.mental condition C.online registration D.gun-operating skills 13.What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?A.The reason for putting forward the new Texas law.B.The present situation of gun possession in America.C.Th

28、e impact of the assault weapons ban in 2004.D.The inaction of the US government as to gun control.14.What do critics think the new Texas law will probably lead to?A.Heavier workload for policemen.B.Disrespect for officers.C.Lack of trust among citizens.D.Difficulty in crime prevention.15.What is the

29、 authors attitude towards the new Texas law?A.Negative.B.Cautious.C.Indifferent.D.Approving.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 As my husband and I drove down a country road,we passed a fire station with a sign that read,“Are you ready for the next storm?”Our area ha

30、d just been in the path of Hurricane Irma,causing downed trees and power off._16_ We have had our share of storms in the past-a snowstorm and other heavy snows that knocked down trees,sometimes up to a week at a time._17_It made later storms easier to bear._18_We bought a battery-operated radio to k

31、eep up with the news.We stocked up on batteries so that wed have plenty for extended power failures.We make sure our grill is ready and its tank is full,and we purchase food that can be easily prepared and then cooked or heated on the grill.And we dont forget to buy emergency chocolate!We have book

32、lights to read in the dark.We keep our car gas tanks full and have emergency cash on hand.Were ready for the next storm,but we wouldnt have learned to do all those things if we hadnt encountered a storm in the past._19_Those little storms in our lives are never fun,but they prepare us for the big tr

33、ials coming to us.They can teach us some valuable lessons.Are you ready for the next storm?_20_ A.Thanks to all those storms.B.The same is true spiritually.C.Now is the time to get ready.D.Everywhere we saw,there was nothing but ruins.E.We were stuck in the dark and cut off from the outside world.F.

34、Those days werent fun,but we learned so much from those early storms.G.Now we have stored as many necessities as possiblein case of potential storms.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 As I work in the garden,I take my time.And the garden is_

35、21_me about working with the earth.I recognize that there will be both successes and failuresand there are many factors that_22_them both.The_23_of the seeds can affect the growth of the plants.The_24_can be too hot,too cold,or_25_right.Weeds need to be_26_and thrown away to_27_that the fruits,veget

36、ables,and flowers we have planted grow well.I take time to stand back and rest,and to_28_the plants.Each plant is_29_and develops in the way that is best for them.Some have large broad leaves to_30_their fruit from the rays of the sun,while other plants are more_31_,their fruit needing the_32_to gro

37、w and ripen.Getting my hands_33_and feeling the sweat on my forehead,as I work under the summer sun,reminds me I am_34_in the ways I wouldnt have remembered sitting on the couch.I feel attracted to move things around to transplant and to_35_the natural order of how plants grow.The garden teaches me

38、the importance of knowing when to disturb things and when to let them be.The gardens life cycle_36_a pattern that is repeated according to the_37_of nature.Birth,growth,and then death and it teaches me to accept this fact.Perhaps life is like the_38_,successes and failures,time to be active and time

39、 to_39_to let go of what is no longer needed,to cultivate what helps us to grow into our light and power,and to readily_40_life from beginning to end.21.A.telling B.concerning C.worrying D.teaching 22.A.destroy B.affect C.promote D.exchange 23.A.quality B.color1 C.shape D.weight 24.A.water B.air C.w

40、eather D.wind 25.A.approximately B.constantly C.exactly D.occasionally 26.A.pulled B.planted C.guarded D.provided 27.A.make sense B.find out C.work out D.make sure 28.A.tend B.observe C.count D.examine 29.A.beautiful B.average C.amazing D.unique 30.A.prevent B.separate C.shade D.remove 31.A.open B.d

41、elicate C.straight D.vivid 32.A.energy B.light C.soil D.space 33.A.empty B.dirty C.broken D.free 34.A.awake B.tired C.alive D.independent 35.A.disturb B.find C.enjoy D.guide 36.A.discovers B.transforms C.draws D.follows 37.A.changes B.reflection C.laws D.development 38.A.plant B.sun C.fruit D.garden

42、 39.A.rest B.quit C.offer D.fight 40.A.expect B.accept C.picture D.receive 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 Senior citizens are the first to come to our mind when we think of hearing loss,but in a recent report,hearing professionals worry teenagers will soon outnumber

43、aging adults when it comes to living with hearing loss.In recent years,the rise in popularity of personal audio devices from iPods to smart phones_41._(have)dangerous effect on the ears of those who use them most,teenagers!A research conducted by the World Health Organization finds nearly 50%of teen

44、s have fallen into the habit of exposing themselves to unsafe levels of sound so far and_42._they have been faced with hearing loss.A sound_43._is considered unsafe goes beyond 85 decibels(分贝).At that level,it takes just 8 hours of listening over your lifetime to cause damage.The louder the sound is

45、,the_44._(little)time it takes to cause damage.Because hearing loss is_45._(typical)considered a health problem for the elderly,it is difficult to convince already stubborn teenagers that they really are doing damage_46._their ears.Young adults_47._(expose)to loud noise over a period of time may hav

46、e some hearing loss symptoms.Their_48._(able)to learn is compromised,and they may have difficulty developing social skills.In an effort to help teens better protect their hearing,we suggest_49._(set)volume limits on personal audio devices.Also,_50._is no doubt that it is good to reduce the exposure

47、to noise and to take listening breaks to give the ears a rest.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短文改错（满分 10 分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下而写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。My

48、 moms birthday is coming but Ive been asking her for a while what she wants.Every time I asked her,she says that shes got everything she needs.So Ive decided to make him a photo book.It is book of photos.So I decide to do one calling 50 Things I Love about My Mom.To make the list,Ive been asking my

49、sisters what they love about our mom.And Ive also been found accompanying photos from our albums to go along of it.There is one from my little sister,in that my mom was baking perfect and taste birthday cakes.Now I cant wait to getting it printed.第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）52.假定你是你校英语诗社的负责人。请你写一则启事，发布到学校英文小报，介

50、绍诗社并欢迎大家加入，内容包括：1.诗社成立的时间和目的；2.诗社日常活动.注意:1.写作词数应为 80 左右；2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。参考答案 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.B 6.A 7.C 8.B 9.D 10.B 11.C 12.C 13.B 14.D 15.B 16.E 17.F 18.G 19.B 20.C 21.D 22.B 23.A 24.C 25.C 26.A 27.D 28.B 29.D 30.C 31.A 32.B 33.B 34.C 35.A 36.D 37.C 38.D 39.A 40.B 41.has had 42.that 43.which/that