2021届东乡二中高三英语期中试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届东乡二中高三英语期中试题及参考答案 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 Top Four Marathons Portland Marathon The marathon welcomes 8 000 people every fall.Its a great event for first-timers because everyone is cheered on with enthusiasm no matter how long it takes

2、 to cross the finish line.The time limit for the full marathon is now at a pace of minutes per mile,or 6 hours and 33 minutes,but in the past it had an open time limit.They promise youll still receive your medal if you fall behind the pace,but you have to finish using the sidewalks.TCS New York City

3、 Marathon As the worlds biggest marathon,the TCS New York City Marathon attracts over 50,000 people to the Big Apple each November.The time limit is generous eight and a half hours,but participants must move to the sidewalk if they drop below 15-minute mile.The famous course snakes through five boro

4、ughs(行政区)of the city and crosses five bridges to end in Central Park.Honolulo Marathon The marathon attracts over 30,000 participants each December.The race starts on Ala Moana Boulevard in downtown Honolulu and snakes its way along the breathtaking Hawaiian coastline to the finish line in Kapiolani

5、 Park.The start time is at 5:00 am with finish line services officially open until 2:00 pm.However,the organizers allow everyone to finish and have waiters on hand until 4:00 pm.Boston Marathon The marathon is held in May every year.For this event running isnt allowed as the city streets arent close

6、d off.Participants must instead make their way along sidewalks under the guidance of event organizers and city police.The event attracts over 8,000 people who can choose anything from three-mile walk to the full 26.2-mile Boston Marathon route.1.Where is a new marathon runner most likely to receive

7、enthusiastic cheers?A.In Portland.B.In New York.C.In Honolulu.D.In Boston.2.What can we know about TCS New York City Marathon?A.It is extremely popular.B.It has an open time limit.C.It starts and ends in a park.D.It forbids using the sidewalk.3.Which marathon is held the earliest in a year?A.Portlan

8、d Marathon.B.TCS New York City Marathon.C.Boston Marathon.D.Honolulu Marathon.B Dogs are often called as“mans best friend”,MacKenzie,a four-pound Chihuahua（吉娃娃）,was named winner of the 2020 American Hero Dog Competition on October 19,2020.In its tenth year in 2020 the annual contest is the brainchil

9、d of American Humane,the countrys first national charitable organization founded for the safety and well-being of animals.Often called the“Oscars for dogs”,the award recognizes dogs who make extremely great contributions to society.The competition of 2020 attracted over 400 entries（参赛者）from across t

10、he country.These heroic dogs have gone above the call of duty,saving lives,comforting the ill and aged and reminding us of the powerful,age-old ties between animals and people.While all were impressive,it was tiny MacKenzie who wonthe judges hearts.MacKenzies growth was not easy.Born with a mouth di

11、sability,she had to be fed through a tube（管子）for the first year of her life.Despite her own struggles,she always seemed to think more of other animals in need.“Never have I seen such a will to live.Though sick,she carefully looked after the baby animals at the rescue（救助）center,”said her caretaker.A

12、life-saving operation performed in 2014 gave MacKenzie the ability to eat independently.The seven-year-old chihuahua is now working for the Mia Foundation,an organization that rescues and nurses animals with inborn disabilities.The chihuahua does an excellent job and has raised various animals.She p

13、lays nurse,cleans,comforts and hugs them,acting as their mother and teaching them how to socialize,play and have good manners.In addition to her role as an animal caretaker,MacKenzie also visits schools to educate kids about the importance of accepting physical differences in both animals and people

14、.Her heartwarming and inspiring story makes MacKenzie a worthy receiver ofAmericas top dog honor.4.What can we infer about the American Hero Dog Competition?A.It was first held in 2010 B.It was held to honor caretakers of dogs.C.It takes place every ten years.D.It was started by a charitable organiz

15、ation.5.With what quality did MacKenzie win the award?A.Talent and bravery B.Friendliness and care.C.Courage and selflessness.D.Confidence and independence.6.In which aspect can students benefit from MacKenzies visits?A.Learning from failures.B.Understanding the disabled.C.Valuing physical health.D.

16、Developing practical ability.7.Whats the best title for the text?A.Dogs Are Mans Best Friends.B.Treat Dogs the Way We Want to Be Treated.C.Touching Stories between MacKenzie and People D.2020 American Hero Dog:A TinyChihuahua.C When rescuers were called to rescue a“little owl”,they did not expect to

17、 find one that was too fat to fly.A concerned citizen first spotted the poor bird lying helplessly.Even Rufus Samkin,whose team then took the team in on Jan.3,believed the bird to be injured.There were no wounds to be found,however,causing experts to believe the female owl was simply too wet to fly.

18、But it was only after a thorough drying-off and complete checkup that they noted the real issue.The rescuers weighed the owl and concluded that she was“simply extremely obese”and couldnt take off.This additional weight left her unable to fly,though experts began to wonder how she got so fat in the f

19、irst place.Because its rather unusual for wild birds to reach such a state,they decided to keep her a few weeks and monitor her.In the end,the rescuers assessed that it was simply a case of“natural obesity”.December 2019 was quite warm,which meant that there were many insects for the bird to feast u

20、pon.Indeed,the owl was discovered in a field that was“filled with field mice”due to the usual climate.“Its been very mild here,and the owl is able to find foods easily,”Samkin explained.With the sudden food,“she ly ate much and got very fat.She had a lovely time,but went too far.”The researchers con

21、sequently put the owl on a“strict diet”so she could shrink to a more“natural weight”.She was even put on a bit of exercise and encouraged to fly around.In the end,the bird was sent flying gracefully off into the British countryside at a much healthier and happier weight.Hopefully,this owl wont come

22、upon another feast of field miceunless she wants another few weeks at the fat camp.8.What did people think happened to the owl at first?A.She was hurt.B.She was trapped.C.She was hungry.D.She was wet.9.Why was the bird unable to fly?A.She needed a thorough checkup.B.She should be given a drying-off.

23、C.She was completed overweight.D.She was simply extremely strong.10.What made the owl have enough foods?A.The especially warm weather.B.The reducing number of insects.C.The rich fields growing crops.D.The lovely time the bird enjoyed.11.How did the owl loseits weight?A.Going on a diet and exercising

24、.B.Flying in the British countryside.C.Visiting that fat camp again.D.Enjoying her wonderful feast freely.D Ive never been the kind of person to say,“its the thought that counts”when it comes to gifts.That was until a couple of weeks ago,when my kids gave me a present thatblew me away.For years now,

25、Ive been wanting to sell our home,the place where my husband and I raised our kids.But to me,this house is much more than just a building.In the front room,theres a wall that has hundreds of pencil lines,marking the progress of my childrens growth.Every growth stage is marked in grey,with each child

26、s name and the date they were measured.Of all the objects and all the memories,its this one thing in a home thats the hardest to leave behind.Friends I know have returned home after work only to discover their wall of heights has been freshly painted over.A new paint job wouldnt normally be greeted

27、by tears,but erasing that evidence of motherhood hurts more than it should.Our kids grow in so many ways,but the wall is physical evidence of their progress,right there for everyone to see.Over the years,Ive talked about how much I would hate leaving that wall behind when I moved,even though the las

28、t marks were made 10 years ago when my kids stopped growing.So one day,while I was at work,my childrendecided to do something about it.They hired Jacquie Manning,a professional photographer whose work is about capturing(捕捉)the beautiful things in life,from clear lakes and skies to diamonds and ballg

29、owns(舞会礼服).She came to our house while I was at work,and over several hours,took photos of the hundreds of drawings and lines,little grey fingerprints(手印),and old marks.Somehow,she managed to photograph all those years of memories perfectly.Afterwards,she put all the photos together into one image,t

30、ransforming them into a beautiful history of my family.Three weeks later,my childrens wonderful gift made its way to mea life-size photo of the pencil lines and fingerprints that represents entire lifetimes of love and growth.12.The underlined phrase in Para.I“blew me away”probably means“_”.A.attrac

31、ted me B.surprised me C.accepted me D.refused me 13.What does the house really mean to the author?A.A house.B.Buildings.C.An object.D.Memories.14.What surprised the friends I know after work?A.Finding the wall repainted.B.Erasing the fingerprints.C.Greeting them by tears.D.Leaving the wall unfinishe

32、d.15.What is the best title for the text?A.Gift Made with Love B.Buildings Made by Children C.A Very Wonderful Painting D.A Family History 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 Five steps to better handwriting Some kids love handwriting,but others hate when its time to

33、 put their pen to paper.Maybe they are worried about their handwriting.Are you one of them?_16_Here are five steps that really work!Get a great grasp Try this hold your pencil at the top and try to write your name.Pretty hard?But when you hold your pencil the correct way,writing is much easier._17_H

34、old it in place with your thumb,and your index(食指)and middle fingers.Let the lines be your guide Lined paper is your friend!Those lines can help you create letters that are the right size and proportion(均衡)._18_Also be sure to fill up the lined space completely.Those capital letters shouldbe from th

35、e bottom line to the top one.Slow down If your writing is hard to read,try slowing down a little.If you rush,its hard to control where you stop and start your letters.Lower the pressure _19_That makes it harder to make the smooth lines.Try easing up and dont hold the pencil too tightly._20_ Lots of

36、games require you to write or draw pictures.So even though its not schoolwork,youre still using the skills you need to control your pen better.A.Play games B.Ask for more advice C.So“a”should be half the height of a capital“A”.D.Youve been writing since you were a little kid.E.Some kids press down r

37、eally hard when they write.F.The good news is that just about everyone can improve their handwriting.G.The best way to hold a pen or pencil is to let it rest next to the base of your thumb.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 It was my first d

38、ay at school.I felt nervous and_21_.I went to all my classes with no_22_.It felt like no one cared.I listened_23_to all the lessons and waited for the lunch break at one.Then finally the bell_24_.It was time to talk and have fun.In the lunch line I met a new friend who_25_a hijab（穆斯林女性戴的面纱）on her he

39、ad,and_26_I am Jewish,we got along well,and I was so_27_when she said,“Sit with us,at our table.She_28_to the table next to the door.So I_29_,and took my tray（托盘）and was about to_30_with her across the floor when suddenly I felt a push,Hey,I saw you on the bus,“said a tall girl in a long skirt,I saw

40、 your Jewish star necklace.You should_31_with us.”At that moment I_32_,and thats when I noticed,to my_33_the nations of the world_34_themselves.Thats what I saw through my own eyes.The Spanish only sat with the Spanish,the Hindus only with Hindus,the Russians always with Russians,and never the Arabs

41、 with the Jews.I saw the reason why_35_gets started.Everyone_36_to their own kind.The_37_room was a map of the world.Why was everyone so_38_?And so I turned down this girl,and went with the first,and there was no_39_.I built a bridge between two worlds when I sat with those who were_40_from me.21.A.

42、happy B.scared C.tired D.relaxed 22.A.teachers B.passions C.goals D.friends 23.A.anxiously B.carefully C.casually D.sadly 24.A.failed B.broke C.fell D.rang 25.A.designed B.wore C.made D.put 26.A.unless B.when C.though D.if 27.A.worried B.relieved C.angry D.grateful 28.A.led B.faced C.viewed D.pointe

43、d 29.A.ignored B.agreed C.refused D.promised 30.A.walk B.run C.communicate D.meet 31.A.joke B.learn C.talk D.sit 32.A.looked out B.looked down C.looked around D.looked on 33.A.disappointment B.horror C.surprise D.delight 34.A.enjoying B.isolating C.connecting D.helping 35.A.love B.help C.quarrel D.w

44、ar 36.A.objects B.refers C.sticks D.adds 37.A.sitting B.living C.cafe D.lunch 38.A.cold B.blind C.bored D.mean 39.A.confidence B.hurt C.trouble D.demand 40.A.different B.separate C.far D.free 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 On Monday,a park inArouca,Portugalopened a r

45、ecord-setting new bridge.Though its quite high,its the_41._(long)of the bridge that has set a record.The 516-meter-long bridge_42._(run)between two mountains in Arouca Geopark inPortugal.Its a suspension bridge,_43._means that it hangs between its two ends without any supports underneath.The builder

46、s say the bridge was inspired by suspension bridges_44._(build)by the ancient Inca people inSouth America.The 516 Arouca,made mainly of metal was started in May,2018.It cost$2.8 million,and took over two years_45._(complete).Arouca Geopark is well-known for its beautiful natural scenery and the many

47、 outdoor_46._（activity）that can be done there.But because of the coronavirus pandemic,the number of tourists in the area has been low.Though the bridge was finished last July,it wasnt_47._（official）opened until Monday.City leaders think the bridge could attract people for a lot of different reasons.

48、Some might come for the scenery.Others might come to see_48._the bridge was built.The website for the bridge describes the walk_49._the most exciting 516 meters of your life.If you walk quickly,its possible to cross the bridge in_50._（little）than 10 minutes.But many people will want to enjoy the saf

49、e,but scary experience of walking across.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，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。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。There are a lot researc

50、hes showing that when we are kind to others,they become happier.In a sense,giving is much more better than receiving.If you spend time practice three acts of kindness each day,you will improve your level of happiness,especial if you practice such kindness often.An act of kindness can be as simple as