2021届临川一中高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届临川一中高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案解析 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 A 21-year-old female student has become the youngest womanever to be elected as Mayor(市长)after first entering politics to campaign about food.Labor Party(工党)member Rosie Corrigan was elec

2、ted as Mayor of Selby a market town in North Yorkshire,on Monday.The students election was unchallenged to the mayoralty,following a year serving as deputy mayor.Corrigan has just finished her second year studying politics at theUniversityofHull.A political activist since secondary school,lifelong S

3、elby citizen Corrigan has always been ambitious.As a member of the UK Youth Parliament,she co-founded the Selby Youth council,and then went on to run for and win the local council election as a Labour candidate(候选人)aged just 18.Corrigan plan to use her year in office to further encourage political a

4、wareness in the youth of Selby.By breaking a political record of being the youngest woman ever elected inUKhistory,Corrigan hopes this will break the misunderstanding of Selby being a sleepy town with old-fashioned views.“Its an honor to be the Mayor of my lovely hometown,”Corrigan told a newspaper.

5、“I plan on using the year to encourage children and young people to champion their communities.”The politics students election has been supported whole heartedly by the politicians she has worked with throughout her early-developing career,including thebackingof former deputy Prime Minister(副首相)John

6、 Prescott.Simon Darvill said in an interview,“I hope that the success of Rosie and others like her encourages more young people to get involved in politics and change where they live for the better.”1.Which statement is true according to Paragraph 2?A.Corrigan is new to the political scene of Selby.

7、B.Corrigan became interested in politics in childhood.C.Corrigan has been living in Selby since she was born.D.Corrigan founded the Selby Youth council by herself.2.What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A.Corrigan plans to further her time in office by at least a year.B.The people of Selby are passive

8、and have out-of-date views.C.Corrigan is the youngest person ever elected inUKhistory.D.Corrigan intends to increase Selbys youthspolitical involvement.3.Which of the following can replace the underlined word“backing”in Paragraph 4?A.Approval B.Appreciation C.Praise D.Support B Typhoons can be deadl

9、y in 2013,Typhoon Haiyan,the strongest ever recorded,was responsible for 6,340 deathsand cost billions in damages.Current forecast modelscan only predict these storms 10 days in advance,at most,and they cannot precisely predict how intense the storms will become.An international team of researchers

10、has developed a model that analyzes nearly a quarter of Earths surface and atmosphere in order to better predict the conditions that birth typoons.“The target problem of this study is how to foretell the birth of typhoons,”said paper author Mingkui Li,associate professor in the Key Laboratory of Phy

11、sical Oceanography in the Ocean University of China and the Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology(QNLM).“We specifically address three aspects:the beginning time,inner pressure and maximum wind speed.”The researchers also accounted for the influence of one variable(变量)on anothe

12、r,such as wind speed on sea surface temperature.This influence is well understood and accounted for in climate predictions and in weather forecasts,butithas not been fully applied in understanding how long-term climate affects day-to-day weather,according to Li.“We aimed to provide insights on the t

13、ime scale that can be used to forecast typhoons in advance.”From their study,the researchers determined that a model with the ability to better understand the relationship between warm sea surface temperatures and weak wind movement conditions that favor typhoon formationcould improve typhoon predic

14、tability.“Our goal is to develop a 10 to 30-day prediction system that will lead to seamless(无缝的)weather-climate predictions.”Shaoqing Zhang,paper author and professor in the Key Laboratory of Physical Oceanography,said.4.What is the problem with the present forecast system?A.It cannot foretell stor

15、ms in advance.B.It is ineffective in accuracy and timeliness.C.It costs too much and causes great damages.D.It can hardly predict the intensity of typhoons.5.What does the underlined word“it”in paragraph 4 refer to?A.The variable.B.The climate C.The temperature.D.The influence.6.What is the purpose

16、of the study?A.To advance the prediction system.B.To figure out the three main aspects.C.To know how climate affects daily weather.D.To understand the influence of the variables.7.Where is this text most likely from?A.Awork diary.B.A travel guidebook.C.A science magazine.D.A fantasy fiction.C Althou

17、gh computer technology is often necessary today,using a pen or pencil activates more areas of your brain than a keyboard does.You can potentially remember more by handwriting,according to a new study.The potential benefits of handwriting for memory have been debated for some time.The new study set o

18、ut to answer one question:How does handwriting compare to using a keyboard when it comes to remembering new information?In all,24 participants took part.Researchers asked each of them to write with a pen and then each was also asked to type on a keyboard.While performing these tasks,each volunteer w

19、ore a cap that held electrodes next to their head.It looked somewhat like a hair net fitted with 256 sensors.Those sensors recorded the participants brainwaves.The electrodes noted which parts of the brain turned on during each task.And they showed that writing turned on memory areas in the brain wh

20、ile typing didnt.Audrey van der Meer,the new studys leader,says this suggests that when we write by hand,we remember better.“This is because writing involves complex movements that activate more areas of the brain.The increased brain activity gives the brain more hooks to hang your memories on,”she

21、explains.Van der Meer also points out that writing by hand is related to visual notetaking.“Rather than typing blindly,the visual notetaker has to think about what is important to write down.Then,key words can be interlinked by boxes,arrows and small drawings,”she adds.This study does not recommend

22、banning digital devices.In fact,its authors point out,computers and other devices with keyboards have become necessary in modern society.Keyboarding can especially benefit those with certain special needs(such as if they have trouble using their hands)and typing beats writing when it comes to speed,

23、they add.8.Why were participants asked to wear caps in the study?A.To record their brainwaves B.To inform them of their tasks C.To allow them to focus on writing D.To protect their heads like hair nets 9.What does Audrey van der Meer try to explain?A.Why handwriting is more complex than typing B.Why

24、 the brain works when it comes to learning C.Why handwriting helps remember information D.Why key words are helpful to visual notetaking 10.What is the studys authors view on typing?A.It relieves peoples hands B.It remains vital and helpful C.It is not worth recommending D.It is more challenging tha

25、n writing 11.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A.How Can You Remember New Information?B.Handwriting Benefits Health in the LongRun C.Should Typing Take the Place of Handwriting?D.Handwriting Is Better for Memory Than Typing D After almost an entire year of not going shoppin

26、g and vacationing,you find the numbers reflected by your bank account meet your heart s desire.Now the most important question comes,what to do with the earnings?Should you fulfill dreams of the present,invest in preserving the future or perhaps keep saving it for a rainy day?Our elders always try t

27、o teach us the value of money and its moral weakness.One may be on a winning streak(连续成功)now,but it will not always be so.One will have days when there will be no sunshine but only rain,and their luck will hide behind those thick grey clouds.Save for those rainy days,they say.Do not spend too much,l

28、ive within a budget,refrain fromcredit no matter how small and save for the future.Since the very first time we earn our own money from a summer job or earning our first salary,the lessons start.In fact,the pocket money that we receive when we are children begins the process of learning how to best

29、manage one s money.People often think like this one day when I have enough money,I will travel the world.Then,once we do earn enough money,tomorrow s plans start shadowing our present ones.However,is it wise to keep living for that future?Will we still enjoy or even be able to backpack in our 50s?Ho

30、w will we ever enjoy our present if we are constantly living for the future?Good questions,aren t they?I say travel but don t let yourself run dry,treat yourself to some luxuries but also keep enough for your necessities,and enjoy your present but with a plan for the foreseeable future.Life is for t

31、he living,so live it sensibly.12.Why do elders teach us to save money?A.Because there are more rainy days in life.B.Because no one can win streak.C.Because good days may end.D.Because money cant buy everything.13.What does the underlined phrase“refrain from”mean in Paragraph 3?A.select from B.hold b

32、ack C.rely on D.prefer to 14.Which of the following opinions would the author agree?A.To enjoy yourself in the right time.B.To wait to travel until we have enough money.C.To go backpacking in our 50s.D.To live for the future.15.What should we do with the earnings according to the author?A.We should

33、save all for rainy days.B.We should fulfill our dreams.C.We should entertain ourselves.D.We should live the present wisely.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 Can you move 11 minutes a day?Youll live longer if you do There is no denying that 2020 has reduced activity

34、 levels.Between the Zoom meetings,Netflix binges and virtual cocktail hours,increased sitting is a pandemic-driven reality for many._16_But there is good news!Despite all that sedentary time,with as little as 11 minutes of movement a day,you can increase your life span,a recent study has found._17_I

35、ts true;past studies,including a popular study from 2016,had originally put the daily exercise target at 60 to 75 minutes for mortality benefits.However,that study was based on self-reported data,which this latest study,published in theBritish Journal of Sports Medicine,found to be flawed due to peo

36、ple misremembering their actual activity levels.Taking a more objective approach,scientists at the Norwegian School of Sports Medicine based their research on the use of activity monitors to track exercise versus sedentary time.The results showed that participants who exercised 35 minutes per day sa

37、w the biggest statistical difference on life span.Yet just 11 minutes of moderate exercise equivalent to a brisk walk still had a noticeable positive impact._18_ Here is a way to consider4 sets of a 3-minute body-weight exercise sequence.Depending on the exercises you use,you may go at a slightly di

38、fferent pace during each round,making it about 11 minutes.When selecting your exercises,try to pick a sequence of movements that will equate to a full-body workout of moderate effort._19_Ideally,do a combo,determining the number of repetitions for each exercise based on your fitness level and mainta

39、ining a three-minute sequence for the time frame.See how easy it is to fit in 11 minutes of daily exercise?You can do it._20_Although no one can give you a do-over of 2020,you can make up for lost time by adding a little more to your life span.A.In fact,you owe it to yourself after getting through t

40、his past year.B.And studies have revealed the great health risks of prolonged sitting.C.The simplest way is with a walk outside or on the treadmill at your local gym.D.A lower barrier makes it easier to get even the most inactive among us moving.E.You might wonder about the hour-per-day measurement

41、youve been hearing about for years.F.Whats more,both time frames were positively impactful,regardless of the amount of sitting.G.Avoid doing only upper-body movements unless you do lower-body movements the next day.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

42、空白处的最佳选项 Dale Carnegie rose from the unknown of a Missouri farm to internationalfame because he found a way to fill a universal human need.It was a need that he first_21_back in 1906 when young Dale was a junior at State Teachers College in Warrensburg.To get an_22_,he was struggling against many di

43、fficulties.His family was poor.His Dad couldnt afford the_23_ at college,so Dale had to ride horseback 12 miles to attend classes.Study had to be done_24_his farm-work routines.He withdrew from many school activities_25_he didnt have the time or the_26_.He had only one good suit.He tried_27_the foot

44、ball team.but the coach turned him down for being too_28_.During this period Dale was slowly_29_an inferiority complex(自卑感),which his mother knew could_30_him from achieving his real potential.She_31_that Dale join the debating team,believing that_32_in speaking could give him the confidence and rec

45、ognition that he needed.Dale took his mothers advice,tried desperately and after several attempts_33_made it.This proved to be a _34_point in his life.Speaking before groups did help him gain the_35_he needed.By the time Dale was a senior,he had won every top honor in_36_.Now other students were com

46、ing to him for coaching and they._37_,were winning contests.Out of this early struggle to_38_his feelings of inferiority,Dale came to understand that the ability to_39_an idea to an audience builds a persons confidence.And,_40_it,Dale knew he could do anything he wanted to do-and so could others.21.

47、A.admitted B.filled C.recognized D.supplied 22.A.assignment B.instruction C.advantage D.education 23.A.board B.training C.teaching D.equipment 24.A.during B.between C.over D.through 25.A.while B.once C.though D.because 26.A.permits B.preparation C.clothes D.exploration 27.A.for B.on C.in D.With 28.A

48、.flexible B.light C.Optimistic D.cautious 29.A.gaining B.achieving C.obtaining D.developing 30.A.protect B.prevent C.promote D.predict 31.A.demanded B.suggested C.inspected D.insisted 32.A.practice B.presence C.passion D.potential 33.A.hopefully B.immediately C.naturally D.finally 34.A.key B.breakin

49、g C.turning D.basic 35.A.progress B.experience C.confidence D.competence 36.A.speech B.football C.horse-riding D.farming 37.A.in return B.in turn C.in brief D.in fact 38.A.overcome B.convey C.approach D.possess 39.A.recommend B.stress C.contribute D.express 40.A.besides B.beyond C.with D.around 第二节（

50、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 Wherever you look these days,somethings looking back at you.There are video cameras on street_41._(corner),vehicles and our own front doors.A Chicago company_42._(call)Cooler Screens believes that you wont mind if they put cameras into the