2021年聊城市第一中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 年聊城市第一中学高三英语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 San Francisco Bay Area is a great place if youre a sports fan as youll find several events all year round and plenty of team pride.If you are anywhere close to the area during a game,thes

2、e fantastic sports events are here for you.San Francisco Giants Baseball The San Francisco Giants baseball team plays in SF at Oracle Park.This is a fun ballpark because its always packed with great energy and offers views of the bay.Its one of the most popular San Francisco sports events.The Giants

3、 are part of the National League West Division.Since their arrival here in 1958,they have been World Series Champions three times.Golden State Warriors Basketball The fan base of the Golden State Warriors distributes the whole San Francisco Bay Area as this regions only NBA team.Their regular season

4、 runs from late October through mid-April,and all home games are played at the Chase Center in San Francisco.In total,the Warriors has won six NBA championships.San Francisco 49ers Football The 49ers are San Franciscos NFL team,though they have recently moved to Levis Stadium in Santa Clara,about an

5、 hour south of SF.The football team was named for the prospectors(探矿者)who arrived in the area in 1849 for the Gold Rush.Theyve won 5 Super Bowl championships,all between 1981 and 1994.San Jose Sharks Hockey The San Jose Sharks represent the Bay Area in hockey(冰球).They were founded in 1991 as the onl

6、y Bay Area team to compete in the NHL.Sharks fans love going to these San Francisco sports events at the SAP Center,which they call the Shark Tank,located about an hour southeast of SF.1.Where can a sports fan have a good view of the area?A.The Oracle Park.B.The Chase Center.C.Levis Stadium.D.The SA

7、P Center 2.Which team has claimed the most titles according to the text?A.The Giants.B.The Golden State Warriors.C.The 49ers.D.The San Jose Sharks.3.Where is the passage probably taken from?A.A book review.B.A news report.C.A science fiction.D.A tourist magazine.B Age has never been a problem for 16

8、-year-old Thessalonika Arzu-Embry.After all,shes already got her masters degree.The North Chicago-area teen started homeschooling at the age of 4.She began having an influence on others soon after.When she was 6 years old,she was an inspirational speaker at an organization called Tabitha House Commu

9、nity Service,which is for people who were forced to leave their homes because of earthquake,flood and other natural disasters.At the age of 11,she graduated from high school and then earned her bachelors degree in psychology in 2013.She completed those classes online as she was traveling for church

10、events and leadership meetings.She doesnt stop there,though.The teen plans to focus on aviation psychology(航空心理学)for her further study,a decision inspired by her father who is a pilot.She grew up around airplanes and took fights all the time.Her goal is to use it to help pilots deal with problems th

11、at could have deadly results once the plane takes off a topic that has been in the news lately.For her,its a mix of two of her interests.In her free time,Thessalonika enjoys playing tennis,swimming and being active in her youth group at church.She also has three self-published books,which are on her

12、 site.Jump the Education Barrier is written to help students finish college,and in the future aims to help business owners with trends.Her third book The Genius Race is designed to help people to be talents in various areas of life.4.Which of the following is TRUE about Thessalonika?A.When she was 6

13、 years old,she started homeschooling.B.She gained her masters degree at the age of 11.C.She majored in science and technology.D.In 2013 she got her bachelors degree through completing courses online.5.What is her next plan according to the passage?A.Major in aviation psychology.B.Deliver inspiring s

14、peeches for church events and leadership meetings.C.Be active in her youth group at church.D.Write another book to help people to be talents.6.Why does she write the book Jump the Education Barrier?A.It aims to help people to be geniuses.B.It is intended to give students a hand to complete college.C

15、.It is designed to arouse peoples awareness of psychology.D.The author hope to share her own experience with others.7.Which ofthe following can be the best title for the text?A.The Story of Thessalonika B.To be a talent C.Three Published Books D.Homeschooling C Brain cells work to actively forget me

16、mories during a specific period of sleep.When we sleep our brains clear out the memories weve made while were awake,deciding what to keep and what to get rid of.Forgetting is an active process,explained the authors of the study published in the journal Science.But less is known about this process du

17、ring the different periods of sleep.They found that during the rapid eye movement(REM)sleep period or active sleep when we are thought to dream special nerve cells appear to actively contribute to forgetting.What are known as melanin-concentrating hormone-producing(MCH)neurons(神经元)sit in the hypotha

18、lamus(下丘脑):a part of the brain which helps with a range of functions such as sleep,appetite and emotions.Past research has suggested these cells help to control REM sleep patterns:activating the MCH neurons increasing time spentin this period,while preventingthemreducing changes into this period.The

19、 scientists looked at MCH cells in mice,and found 52.8 percent were active during REM sleep,compared with 35 percent when the mice were awake.Study co-author Thomas Kilduff,director of the Center for Neuroscience at SRI International,told Newsweek the team was surprised to find that mice performed b

20、etter on learning and memory tasks when the MCH cells were prevented.“This result suggests that activation of the MCH neurons may affect memory that is,MCH neurons may facilitate forgetting,”Kilduff explained.When asked what motivated the study,Kilduff said,“We hope the work could deepen our underst

21、anding of Alzheimers disease.Understanding the neural basis of learning and memory is a huge area of neuroscience research because of its effects on our everyday lives,as well as diseases such as Alzheimers disease.Prior to this work,no one suspected that MCH neurons had anything to do with forgetti

22、ng,”said Kilduff.8.What can we infer from paragraph 1?A.Forgetting is a passive process.B.The forgetting process is known to us.C.Some memories are forgotten while we are awake.D.Certain memories are removed while we are asleep.9.What does the underlined word“them”in paragraph 2 refer to?A.REM sleep

23、 patterns.B.Past researches.C.MCH neurons.D.A range of functions.10.Why did Kilduffs team conduct the research?A.To publish the study in the journal Science.B.To know more about Alzheimers disease.C.To contribute to humans forgetting.D.To explore our everyday lives.11.What can we know about MCH?A.MC

24、H cells takes control of REM sleep patterns.B.MCH neurons may disturb memory consolidation.C.MCH neurons have nothing to do with forgetting.D.MCH cells help mice performing better on learning.D Who is a genius?This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.Lets state clearly:Einstein w

25、as a genius.His face is almost the international symbol for genius.But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself.Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us?And who are they?In the sciences and arts,those praised as geniuses were

26、 most often white men,of European origin.Perhaps this is not a surprise.Its said that history is written by the victors,and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club.When contributions were made by geniuses outside the clubwomen,or people of a different color1 or beliefthey we

27、re unacknowledged and rejected by others.A study recently published bySciencefound that as young as age six,girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别)are“really,really smart.”Even worse,the study found thatgirls act on that belief:Around age six they start to avoid activ

28、ities said to be for children who are“really,really smart.”Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up?It doesnt take a genius to know the answer:ly not.Heres the good news.In a wired world with constant global communication,were all positioned to see flashes of g

29、enius wherever they appear.And the more we look,the more we will see that social factors(因素)like gender,race,and class do not determine the appearance of genius.As a writer says,future geniuses come from those with“intelligence,creativity,perseverance(毅力),and simple good fortune,who are able to chan

30、ge the world.”12.What does the author think of victors standards for joining the genius club?A.Theyre unfair.B.Theyre conservative.C.Theyre objective.D.Theyre strict.13.What can we infer about girls from the study inScience?A.They think themselves smart.B.They look up to great thinkers.C.They see ge

31、nder differences earlier than boys.D.They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs 14.Why are more geniuses known to the public?A.Improved global communication.B.Less discrimination against women.C.Acceptance of victors concepts.D.Changes in peoples social positions.15.What is the best title fo

32、r the text?A.Geniuses Think Alike B.Genius Takes Many Forms C.Genius and Intelligence D.Genius and Luck 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 Reducing Stress How can you help kids cope with stress?Proper rest and goodnutrition can boost coping skills,as can good parent

33、ing._16_Whether they need to talk or just be in the same room with you,make yourself available.Dont try to make them talk,even if you know what theyre worried about.Sometimes kids just feel better when you spend time with them on fun activities._17_Its really hard for some people to come home after

34、work,get down on the floor,and play with their kids or just talk to them about their day especially if theyve had a stressful day themselves._18_ Help your child cope with stress by talking about what may be causing it.Together,you can come up with a few solutions like cutting back on after-school a

35、ctivities,spending more time talking with parents or teachers,or keeping a journal._19_For example,let your son or daughter know ahead of time that a doctors appointment is coming up and talk about what will happen there.Tailor the information to your childs age younger kids wont need as much advanc

36、e preparation as older kids.Remember that some level of stress is normal.Let your kids know that its OK to feel angry,scared,lonely,or anxious and that other people share those feelings.Reassurance is important._20_ A.Make time for your kids each day.B.Talk to your kids about what they see and hear.

37、C.Even as kids get older,quality time is important.D.As kids get older,they are unable to handle academic and social pressures.E.But expressing interest shows your kids that theyre important to you.F.So remind them that youre confident that they can handle the situation.G.You can also help by forese

38、eing potentially stressful situations and preparing kids for them.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 An old carpenter(木匠)was ready to retire.He told his employer about his plan that he wanted to_21_the house building business and live a more

39、_22_life with his large family.He would_23_ the money he got every month,_24_he needed to retire.The employer was_25_ to see his good worker go and asked whether he_26_build one more house as a personal favor.The carpenter said yes,but it was easy to see that his_27_was not in his work.He_28_unskill

40、ed workers and used poor-quality materials.It was an_29_ way to end his career.When the carpenter_30_ his work and the employer came to inspect(检验)the house,the employer_31_the front-door key to the carpenter.This is your house,“he said,“my_32_for you.”What a_33_ !What a shame!If he had known he was

41、 building his own house,he would have done it_34_ .Now he had to live in the home he had not built well at all.Think of yourself as the carpenter.Think about building your own_35_.Each day you hammer a nail,place a board,or build a wall.You must build it_36_because it is the only life you will build

42、.Even if you live it for only one day,that day_37_to be lived with dignity(尊严).A great thinker once said,“Life is a do-it-yourself_38_.“Your life today is the_39_of your attitudes and choices in the_40_.Your tomorrow life will come from your attitudes and the choices you make today.21.A.keep B.manag

43、e C.leave D.explore 22.A.independent B.comfortable C.protective D.balanced 23.A.miss B.save C.return D.pay 24.A.and B.so C.but D.or 25.A.happy B.sorry C.willing D.patient 26.A.could B.must C.should D.need 27.A.mouth B.leg C.arm D.heart 28.A.thought highly of B.gave up C.turned to D.paid attention to

44、 29.A.unfortunate B.ordinary C.easy D.interesting 30.A.started B.recognized C.destroyed D.finished 31.A.lent B.introduced C.attached D.handed 32.A.gift B.apology C.belief D.lesson 33.A.treat B.pleasure C.change D.shock 34.A.quickly B.regularly C.generally D.differently 35.A.figure B.house C.habit D.

45、company 36.A.alone B.sadly C.carefully D.late 37.A.fails B.deserves C.stops D.pretends 38.A.project B.dream C.hobby D.competition 39.A.secret B.result C.test D.fame 40.A.future B.present C.past D.moment 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 Its not uncommon for teenagers to

46、 get into heated_41._(argue)and cold silences with their parents.There are several reasons_42._this situation.For one thing,teenagers physical changes are likely to give rise to family tensions.For another,_43._(enter)a strange middle ground,you may find_44._tough to keep your developing mental need

47、s_45._(balance)._46._,you can take action to improve the situation.Most_47._(importance),you can create regular and honest communication with your parents.Its better for you and to parents_48._(work)together to improve your relationship.Everything will turn out all right in the end,_49._the struggle

48、s you have been going through_50._(prepare)you for adulthood.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：在错的词下划一横线，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，多改（从第 11 处起）不计分。I h

49、ave been collecting the songs of the Beatles for a long time.The first time when I saw them on the television,I was immediately attracting by them.Actual,the reason why I love the songs is because my favourite songYesterdayis among them,which conveys sadness.Besides,not all their songs were like tha

50、t song.Some are funny;others are cheerful and express original idea and have lovely tunes.The Beatles seemed to have a ability to describe the hopes and fears of young people and communicate them.Im sure our music will be remembered forever.第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）52.假如你是红星中学李华，得知校图书馆将举办读书节活动。请写封邮件邀请你的英国朋友