2021年范县实验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 年范县实验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 Britains brilliant bridges have supported trade,brought communities together andare always the mostexciting part of the journey.These must-see bridges are now tourist attractions in the

2、ir own right.Clifton Suspension Bridge,Bristol Described byits legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel as“my first love,my darling,it was originally designed for horse-drawn traffic.Now,more than four million vehicles a year cross the 1,352ft-long toll（通行费）bridge over the Avon Gorge.The 1 toll fo

3、r every journey pays for its maintenance.The history of the bridge,dating back to 1864,is kept alive through a programme of tours,events and exhibitions.Infinity Bridge,Stockton-On-Tees A pedestrian（行人）and cycle footbridge across the River Tees,its working title was the North Shore Footbridge,before

4、 it was given its grander name when opened in 2009.It is particularly incredible at night.The arches（拱形）of the bridge are also lit white and,on calm nights,their reflection in the water appears as an infinity（无穷大）symbol,thus inspiring the name which was chosen by the public.Tower Bridge,London An en

5、gineering wonder built from thousands of tons of Portland stone and steel,it took construction workers eight years to complete.More than 120 years old,its a popular tourist attraction,as well as a functional bridge.Visitors can take in the views over the capital,experience seeing London life through

6、 the Glass Floor,and visit the Victorian Engine Rooms.Iron Bridge,Shropshire Opened in 1781,this is the first arch bridge in the world made out of cast iron.Recognised as one of the great symbols of the industrial revolution,it transformed the craft of bridge building and was a crucial factor in the

7、 development of the iron trade in Shropshire.1.Which bridge has the longest history?A.Clifton Suspension Bridge.B.Infinity Bridge.C.Tower Bridge.D.Iron Bridge.2.What can we know about Infinity Bridge?A.It was originally meant for pedestrains.B.The public give it two names.C.Ifs well worth visiting a

8、t night.D.Its arch is bigger than any other bridges.3.What makes Clifton Suspension Bridge different from the other bridges introduced?A.It charges drivers for each passing.B.It offers walkers a good view at night.C.It was made from thousands of stones.D.Its a symbol of the industrial revolution.B T

9、he man who invented the World Wide Web a few decades ago is calling for major changes to make it better for humans.In an open letter published on Tuesday,Berners-Lee said that the web was used by half the worlds population.Berners-Lee said the web had clearly created great opportunities for humans t

10、o progress and had made life easier for millions of people.Actually,it also has offered opportunities to groups traditionally not heard a new voice in society.However,he added that the web had also provided new ways for cheats to commit crimes(犯罪).“Against the background of news stories about how th

11、e web is misused,its understandable that many people feel afraid and unsure if the web is really a force for good,”he wrote.Berners-Lee created a group called the World Wide Web Foundation.He islooking for help from governments,companies and people to become more involved in shaping the web to do mo

12、re good for humans.His actual plan is called the“Contract(合同)for the Web”.Under this contract,governments are called on to take steps to makesure all people can connect to the Internet and that personal privacy is respected.Businesses are asked to keep the Internet prices low so more people can use

13、the web.In addition,companies should respect privacy and develop technologies that aim to put people first.The plan also calls on people to create materials for the web and work with others to make sure that is rich,quality information for everyone.Besides,people should seek to“build strong communit

14、ies that respect personal speech and human equality.”“The path to make the Internet better is the responsibility of everyone who uses it,”Bermers-Lee added,“Making big changes will not be easy,but will be very well worth it in the end.”4.What does Berners-Lee think of the World Wide Web?A.It is his

15、greatest regret.B.It stops the progress of humans.C.It needs improving.D.It does more harm than good.5.Whats wrong with the web according to Berners-Lee?A.It is misused for bad purposes.B.It is misunderstood by all people.C.It blocks out a new voice in society.D.It is expensive for half the worlds p

16、opulation.6.What are governments called on to do under the“Contract for the Web”?A.Put technology first.B.Create materials for the web.C.Popularize the Internet.D.Make the Internet free of charge.7.What should people do with the Internet in Berners-Lees opinion?A.Be responsible for it.B.Absolutely r

17、eject it.C.Completely rely on it.D.Be unconcerned about it.C Is renting clothes greener than buying them?Sustainable(可持续的)fashion expert Elizabeth Cline isnt sure.Clothing renting is a hot new industry and businessmen are trying to attract shoppers who care about the environment.Last summer alone,Ur

18、ban Outfitters,Macys,Bloomingdales American EagleandBanana Republicall announced renting services a sure sign of changing times.But is renting fashion actually more environmentally-friendly than buying it?And if so,how much more?Journalist and author Elizabeth Cline researched this question in a fea

19、ture article for Elle,and she concluded that its not as sustainable as it seems.Take shipping for example,which has to go two ways if an item is rented receiving and returning.Cline writes that consumer transportation has the second largest carbon footprint of our collective fashion habit after manu

20、facturing.Then theres the burden of washing,which has to happen for every item when its returned,regardless of whether or not it was worn.For most renting services,this usually means dry-cleaning,which is a polluting process.All the renting services that Cline looked into have replaced perchloroethy

21、lene,a carcinogenic(致癌的)air pollutants thats still used by 70 percent of US dry cleaners,with hydrocarbon(碳氢化合物)alternatives,although these arent great either.They can produce harmful waste and air pollution if not handled correctly.Lastly,Cline fears that renting services will increase our appetite

22、 for fast fashion,simply because its so easily accessible.Theres something called“share-washing”that makes people have more wasteful behaviors because a product or service is shared and thus is considered more eco-friendly.Uber is one example of this:advertised as a way to share rides and reduce car

23、 ownership,and yet it has been proven to discourage walking,bicycling and public transportation use.Renting clothes is still preferable to buying them cheap and throwing them into the bin after wearing them a few times,but we shouldnt let the availability of these services make us self-satisfied.The

24、res an even better step and thats wearing what we already have.8.What do we know about Elizabeth Cline from the passage?A.She is trying to attract shoppers.B.She is an expert and journalist.C.She has created“share-washing”.D.She never rents clothes.9.Why does renting services increase peoples appeti

25、te for fast fashion?A.Because it is handled correctly.B.Because it is transported easily.C.Because it is fairly eco-friendly.D.Because it is easily accessible.10.What can we infer from the passage?A.Clothing renting became popular ten years ago.B.Consumer transportation has the largest carbon footpr

26、int.C.Renting clothes deserves further consideration.D.Uber is a good example of sharing rides.11.Which section of a newspaper does the text probably come from?A.Environment.B.Technology.C.Travel.D.Medicine.D It is essential that students have a category of school-related activities they can partici

27、pate in.These activities can range from activities during normal school hours to after-school activities.No matter the time,these activities should be available to every student,and at Victory Pioneers International Schools(V.P.I.S)it is encouraged that every student participate in at least one acti

28、vity,educational and recreational.One of the primary reasons school activities are important at V.P.I.S.is because it gives students the exercise they might not normally receive.Most popularly,these types of activities include major sports such as football,basketball,baseball,tennis,track and field

29、and soccer but also might include gymnasium games and other games.Activities during V.P.I.S.also make a good impression on colleges if students are planning to pursue more education.Colleges look for students who do not just go to school and go home after school.These activities range from participa

30、ting in clubs and sports to volunteering after school at a recreation center or having a part-time job.If a college sees you maintained good grades while participating in these activities,it will be impressed.V.P.I.S.activities also allow students to be creative.Gifted-and-talented activities allow

31、gifted students to participate in what they otherwise would never have experienced in the classroom.They are a great way to allow students to be creative.Additionally,participating in clubs such as drama that appeal to students interest also allows them to expand their knowledge and be creative.Stud

32、ents also can have their interests expanded by participating in activities.These activities could consist of anything,such as joining the Future Business Leaders,the schools debate team and the chess team,to name a few.By participating in these activities,a student might realize he is interested in

33、something he never knew he was interested in before.12.What can we learn about activities at V.P.I.S.?A.Not every student has access to them.B.Students are required to take part in them after school.C.They give students exercise that might not be got in other schools.D.Educational activities are mor

34、e popular with the students.13.What benefits can the students get from the activities?A.They can get extra grades when applying for colleges.B.They will become more gifted and talented.C.They may expand their knowledge in drama.D.They may better know their own interests.14.Which of the following is

35、a suitable title for the passage?A.The Benefits of V.P.I.S.Activities B.School-related Activities at V.P.I.S.C.Colleges Need Creative Students D.Activities Make You Creative 15.Where is the passage probably from?A.A scientific magazine.B.A college application guideline.C.A club introduction.D.The we

36、bsite of V.P.I.S.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 Everyone has moments of forgetfulness(健忘)from time to time,especially when life gets busy._16_,having a poor memory can be frustrating.However,research has shown that there are ways to improve your memory.Get enoug

37、h sleep Sleeping well helps make episodic memories stronger._17_,especially about learning motor skills,such as learning to play a musical instrument or ride a bike.Having a full nights sleep soon after gaining a new skill helps strengthen the processes involved.Believe to remember Positive thinking

38、 appears to improve memory performance.Researchers found they could improve the performance of people aged 60 and above in memory tests by presenting them with positive agerelated words such as“wise”,and“sharpwitted”._18_.Brain scans have shown differences in activity levels in brain regions,accordi

39、ng to whether individuals believe they have good recall abilities or not._19_ Memories can be weakened if the brain doesnt have enough downtime to strengthen them.More than a century ago,German scientists showed that people performed almost twice as well in memory tests if they took breaks.Stay soci

40、al _20_.US scientists who asked people in their 50s and 60s to do memory tests every other year found there is a slower decline in recall abilities of the most sociable persons.Having good friends,volunteering and other forms of social engagement also protect memory.A.Take a break B.Stay mentally ac

41、tive C.Having an active social life delays memory loss as we age D.Poor sleep is thought to have a significant effect on memory E.Giving others words such as“forgettable”and“confused”weakened their performance F.While this can be a completely normal phenomenon G.There is evidence that sleep plays an

42、 important role in strengthening memories 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 I spent many childhood afternoons looking at airplanes passing over my house.I_21_what the pilots were doing in those silver_22_.I hoped to fly an airplane one day,

43、but people said that was only mens_23_.After earning my drivers license,I drove to a local_24_.For twenty dollars,I took an introductory flying lesson and flew up into the sky with an instructor.Such lessons were_25_,though.I was only a student.Then,I had an_26_.I applied to the school owner to_27_f

44、or them in exchange(交换)for flying lessons.He_28_.Soon,I was busy behind the front desk after school,working hard to_29_my time in the air.Flying airplanes made me feel alive in a way I never knew was_30_.But away from the airport,I was so afraidof being_31_that I kept my flying lessons a secret._32_

45、,everyone knew girls couldnt be pilots;it would be_33_to even try.I fell in deeper love with flight with every_34_into the sky,but that joy was not what_35_allowed me to break free from both the_36_and self-imposed(自我强加的)limits I had long_37_.What freed me to believe I could do anything was the way

46、I was_38_at the airport.There,I was surrounded by people who believed in me and supported me,and for the first time I believed in myself,too.One simple_39_to the airport led me to the unexpected journey to become a woman_40_,whose number is small in the man-charged airline industry.21.A.experienced

47、B.noticed C.imagined D.recorded 22.A.systems B.machines C.spaceships D.gardens 23.A.hope B.attitude C.job D.style 24.A.supermarket B.park C.factory D.airport 25.A.expensive B.valuable C.common D.difficult 26.A.interest B.idea C.achievement D.application 27.A.fight B.perform C.work D.cheer 28.A.left

48、B.failed C.stopped D.agreed 29.A.earn B.spend C.save D.manage 30.A.free B.easy C.possible D.simple 31.A.given up B.turned down C.left behind D.laughed at 32.A.In turn B.After all C.By the way D.As a result 33.A.silly B.hard C.illegal D.impolite 34.A.look B.trip C.turn D.change 35.A.personally B.usua

49、lly C.equally D.finally 36.A.cultural B.physical C.natural D.global 37.A.dreamed B.accepted C.passed D.broken 38.A.treated B.prepared C.led D.remembered 39.A.way B.door C.guide D.drive 40.A.instructor B.headmaster C.pilot D.supporter 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 Al

50、l Jasmine Harrison wanted to do was go it alone.She wound up making history in the process.The 21-year-old from the landlocked town of Thirsk,England,set a world record as the_41._(young)female to row solo(独 自)across any ocean70 days,3 hours and 48 minutesby_42._(finish)the2020Talisker Whisky Atlant