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1、2021 届上海师范大学附属经纬实验学校高三英语下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 The Internet can provide a wealth of educational resources for small children,if you know where to look.Enchanted Learning Enchanted learning is a great website for children,and

2、 I know several teachers who rely on it for materials for their classrooms.Most of the information is free,but for$20.00 per year,you can purchase a membership that allows you to have access to the site without the advertising.The pages here are great.There are color1 ed pages and worksheets for tod

3、dlers(学步儿童)and school-age children.Starfall Starfall is another good educational website for small children.Teachers often use this website in classrooms.It emphasizes reading skills for early learners.The website is aimed at first-grade-level learners,but it has tools that can help all children fro

4、m pre-K to second grade.The website has reading activities,worksheets to download,and a store where you can purchase educational materials for your children.Sesame Street Workshop Kids loveSesame Street,and it is always educational.This is one of the funniest websites online for children because it

5、is very well animated and has great sound effects.The website has games and stories for small kids,and they can create letters at the post office and mail them to their favorite characters.1.Why does Enchanted Learning offer purchasing memberships?A.Charging for the information.B.Charging for downlo

6、ading materials.C.Giving access to the site without the ads.D.Providing unlimited search for more pages.2.Where can you buy educational materials for your children?A.Enchanted Learning B.Starfall C.Sesame Street Workshop D.Colored pages 3.What is the purpose of this text?A.To introduce.B.To discuss.

7、C.To persuade.D.To educate.B The cumulative rainfall in Henan province during the four days was the highest since the province has records,the provincial meteorological service said.The rain was heaviest in the provincial capital,Zhengzhou,for a short period on Monday and Tuesday.Northern,western an

8、d central parts of Henan also experienced downpours,the service said.Zhengzhous biggest one-hour precipitation(降水量)201.9 mmbetween 4 and 5 pm on Tuesdaywas also the highest on the Chinese mainland.The previous record was 198.5 mmin the village of Linzhuang in Zhumadian in August 1975,the National Me

9、teorological Center said.The citys precipitation duringthe four days exceeded that of its average annual precipitation,the center said.Chen Tao,chief forecaster at the National Meteorological Center,said abundant water vapor(水蒸气)brought by Typhoon In-Fa and the provinces special geographical feature

10、s led to Henans rain.“Partly affected by the typhoon,large amounts of water vapor have been transported to Chinas inland areas,including Henan,”he said.From Thursday to Monday,rain was forecast to continue in Henan.However,rainfall will gradually subside in Zhengzhou and the provinces northern and c

11、entral regions,though the storms will increase the risk of mountain torrents and other geological disasters.By Monday,lighter rain is forecast for parts of Henan,the provincial weather service said.However,local authorities are still urged to bevigilantand prepare to prevent or cope with flooding an

12、d other possible disasters.Predicting such weather events remains a challenge worldwide because it involves many meteorological phenomena,the center said.“The formation of this kind of extreme weather,including rainstorms and high temperatures,is complex,”Chen said.“We still lack effective solutions

13、 and methods for such forecasting”,he said.“We are now putting a lot of effort into tackling the difficulty.We believe that as the technology improves,we can better forecast the events.”4.What message does the author mainly want to convey in the first paragraph?A.heavy rain fell in Zhengzhou.B.The r

14、ain in Henan lasted four days.C.Zhumadian also suffered the similar heavy rain.D.Henan experienced the biggest rainfall of all time.5.What can be indicated from Chen Taos words?A.It is not easy to forecast the extreme weather.B The rain of Henan is mainly caused by Typhoon In-Fa.C.The center hasnt p

15、ut a lot of effort into solving the problem.D.Rainstorms and high temperatures can account for the heavy rain.6.What does the underlined word“vigilant”probably mean?A.Relaxed.B.Alert.C.Reluctant.D.Communicative.7.Where might the text be most probably taken from?A.history book.B.A novel.C.A news repo

16、rt.D.A science magazine.C A year ago I received a full scholarship to attend the University of San Francisco.All of my hard work paid off.My mom had spent a lot on my attending a private high school,so I made sure to push myself:I volunteered,took part in various clubs,and graduated with honors.I wa

17、s so excited to start a new part of my life.Soon enough,the big day came,but it wasnt like what I had thought.The first two weeks were the most difficult days of my entire life.Every night I would cry myself to sleep.I was missing my family,my home and everything in my hometown so much and I didnt k

18、now how to deal with my broken heart.To distract myself,I threw myself into my studies.I also found a ton of jobs.In any free time,I started forcing myself to go to the gym.I wanted to keep every part of my day busy so I wouldnt think about how lonely I felt.Soon after,I began to control my eating,c

19、onsidering it another solution to my homesickness.But soon there was something wrong with me.Finally,I went to see a doctor.When the doctor told me I had no choice but to take time away from school,I started to fear.How could I stop?School was what I was best at.“Im not so bad,”I thought in my head.

20、But the result was that I was taken to hospital again a month later and my mother camewoefully.I had to take a semester off from school,and go to the treatment center near my home.If there are girls who are suffering similarly,I hope you know that there is hope and that you should have a positive at

21、titude towards life.Though you may feel alone,there are so many people who can understand your struggle.Thats why I want to share my story.8.Why did the author push herself during high school?A.She wanted to attend the University of San Francisco.B.It cost too much to study in a private school.C.Her

22、 parents controlled much of her life.D.Her family put her under pressure,9.What can we know about the author in the first two weeks?A.She couldnt fall asleep because of pressure.B.She couldnt pay attention to her study.C.She couldnt deal with her homesickness.D.She couldnt catch up with others.10.Wh

23、at does the underlined word“woefully”in paragraph 4 mean?A.Sadly.B.Surprisingly.C.Curiously.D.Happily.11.What is the authors purpose in writing this text?A.To look back on her past life.B.To increase her own confidence.C.To express appreciation to her mother.D.To encourage other girls like her to be

24、 positive.D Most people around the world are right-handed.This also seems to be true in history.In 1799,scientists studied works of art made at different times from 1,500 B.C.to the 1950s.Most of the people shown in these works are right-handed,so the scientists guessed that right-handedness has alw

25、ays been common through history.Today,only about 10%to 15%of the worlds population is left-handed.Why are there more right-handed people than left-handed ones?Scientists now know that a persons two hands each have their own jobs.For most people,the left hand is used to find things or hold things.The

26、 right hand is used to work with things.This is because of the different work of the two sides of the brain.The right side of the brain,which makes a persons hands and eyes work together,controls the left hand.The left-side of the brain,which controls the right hand,is the centre for thinking and do

27、ing problems.These findings show that more artists should be left-handed,and studies have found that left-handedness is twice as common among artists as among people in other jobs.No one really knows what makes a person become right-handed instead of left-handed.Scientists have found that almost 40%

28、of the people become left-handed because their main brain is damaged when they are born.However,this doesnt happen to everyone,so scientists guess there must be another reason why people become left-handed.One idea is that people usually get right-handed from their parents.If a person does not recei

29、ve the gene(基因)for right-handedness,he/she may become either right-handed or left-handed according to the chance and the people they work or live with.Though right-handedness is more common than left-handedness,people no longer think left-handed people are strange or unusual.A long time ago,left-han

30、ded children were made to use their right hands like other children,but today they dont have to.12.After studying works of art made at different times in history,the scientists found _.A.the art began from 1,500 B.C.B.the works of art ended in the 1950s C.most people shown in the works of art are ri

31、ght-handed D.most people shown in the works of art are left-handed 13.What is the left hand for most people used to do?A.Its used to find or hold things.B.Its used to work with things.C.Its used to make a persons eyes work together.D.Its the centre for thinking and doing problems.14.According to the

32、 passage,which of the following is NOT true?A.No one really knows what makes a person become right-handed.B.Left-handedness is cleverer than right-handedness.C.Today children are not made to use their right hands only.D.Scientists think there must be some reason why people become left-handed.15.The

33、best title for this passage is _.A.Scientists New Inventions B.Left-handed People C.Which Hand D.Different Brains,Different Hands 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 How to Be Happy _16_Being happy often means continually finding satisfaction,a feeling of joy,and a s

34、ense that your life is meaningful during all kinds of problems that does not depend upon finding ease or comfort.A sense of happiness is good for your health,so what can we do to have that?Change your thoughts.People have a natural tendency to remember negative experiences but forget positive ones._

35、17_You can train yourself to be happier by seeking your kind of fun.For example,occupy your mind with positive thoughts by practicing meditation(冥想).Develop optimism._18_Its a way of interpreting everything that happens to you.For example,a pessimistic person might say,“Im terrible at math.Im going

36、to fail that test tomorrow.I might as well just watch TV.”However,an optimistic person would say something like“Im concerned about doing well on that test tomorrow,but Im going to study as well as I can and do my best.”Optimism doesnt deny the reality of challenges,but it interprets how you approach

37、 them differently.Practice active gratefulness.A lot of researches confirm that being grateful is good for you.It reduces anxiety and depression,helps you become more positive,strengthens your relationships with others,and encourages sympathy._19_ Determine your core values.Your core values determin

38、e how you think about yourself,your life,and the world around you.These beliefs guide your decision-making.They may be spiritual,or they may not,but theyre the things that are fundamental to how you look at life._20_ Begin by imagining yourself in the future when you have gotten to where you want to

39、 be.Pick a few goals and imagine that you have achieved them.A.Contact a hotline.B.Visualize your“best possible self.”C.Look for the positive in all your experiences.D.Optimism is more than just positive expectations.E.Happiness isnt a simple goal,but is about making progress.F.It also has been show

40、n to increase your feelings of happiness.G.However,you can actually change the way your brain functions.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 When I was in seventh grade,I was a candy striper(志愿当护士助手的小姑娘)at a local hospital in my town.Most of t

41、he_21_I spent there was withMr.Gillespie.He never had any_22_and nobody seemed to care about his_23_.I spent many days there holding his hand and talking to him,_24_anything that needed to be done.He became a close friend of mine,_25_he responded with only an occasional squeeze(捏)of my hand.Mr.Gille

42、spie was in a coma(昏迷).I left for a week to vacation with my parents,and when I came back,Mr.Gillespie was_26_.I didnt have the _27_to ask any of the nurses where he was,for fear they might_28_me he had died.Several_29_later,when I was a junior in high school,I was at the gas station when I noticed

43、a familiar face.When I_30_who it was,my eyes were filled with tears.He was_31_!I got up the nerve to ask him if his name was Mr.Gillespie.With a(n)_32_look on his face,he replied yes.I_33_how I knew him,and that I had spent many hours talking with him in the hospital.His eyes welled up with tears,an

44、d he gave me the warmest hug I had ever_34_.He began to tell me how,_35_he lay there asleep,he could hear me talking to him and could_36_me holding his hand the whole time.Mr.Gillespie_37_believed that it was my voice and_38_that had kept him alive.Although I havent_39_ him since,he fills my heart w

45、ith_40_every day.I know that I made a difference between his life and his death.21.A.time B.energy C.money D.effort 22.A.patients B.s C.visitors D.problems 23.A.condition B.requirement C.interest D.thought 24.A.talking about B.helping with C.pointing out D.looking for 25.A.so B.as if C.yet D.even th

46、ough 26.A.gone B.mad C.died D.excited 27.A.right B.chance C.courage D.time 28.A.cheat B.warn C.remind D.tell 29.A.days B.years C.months D.weeks 30.A.heard B.wondered C.realized D.asked 31.A.great B.lucky C.successful D.alive 32.A.happy B.proud C.nervous D.uncertain 33.A.explained B.remembered C.apol

47、ogized D.told 34.A.dreamed B.received C.wanted D.shown 35.A.because B.as C.unless D.if 36.A.notice B.appreciate C.imagine D.feel 37.A.firmly B.rightly C.hardly D.wrongly 38.A.touch B.worry C.humour D.treatment 39.A.forgotten B.seen C.missed D.called 40.A.respect B.regret C.joy D.sympathy 第二节（共 10 小题

48、；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 Most of us already know that attending a universal college means getting advantages and opportunities_41._a better future.In this Buzzle post,we will_42._(discuss)some important points all the time on why we all should attend a college.Many parent

49、s and high school_43._(student)often want to know why college is important,and what can be gained from it.After all,a college education is not something_44._comes cheap and it_45._(do)take a few years before an individual can start to earn his/her own income.However,this is thinking about the future

50、 career education that becomes important.We know the purpose of a college education is to live_46._better life.Education is,after all,an_47._(invest)and the more time invested in it,you will_48._(eventual)translate it into a greater return.It is said that a person with a degree has the ability_49._(