2021届中山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 届中山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 What to Eatand What to SkipWhen It Comes to Takeout Food If the burden on your wallet doesnt bother you much,the effect your takeout habit can have on your waistline just might arouse you

2、r attention.Heres the best and worst of the lot for your belly.Steamed Vegetable Dumplings:Order This.When she orders Chinese,registered dietitian nutritionist Elisa Zied gets an order of steamed vegetable dumplings.I often pair them with either chicken and broccoli in brown sauce（I ask for a little

3、 saucemade without sugar）or steamed shrimp dumplings,she tells us.Crab Wontons:Not That!When you deconstruct crab wontons,its easy to see why theyre a Not That!The inside is filled with crabmeat and cream cheese（which is just a fancy,spreadable fat）.The wonton is made of refined flour,egg and salt a

4、nd the crispy（脆的）coating is a result of a deep oil bath.Peking Duck:Order This.Most of the fat from the skin flows out of the duck over the course of cooking,making this a healthier choice than most of the stir-fry dishes available.Order a side of steamed vegetables and serve it with a small scoop o

5、f brown rice.Done and done!Sweet and Sour Anything:Not That!Anything with“sweet and sour”in its title is a powerful cue that something has been deep-fried and covered in a sickly-sweet pink sauce.If you pair your selection with a side of rice,youre looking at a 1,000-calorie meal.Summer Roll:Order T

6、his.Summer rolls are steamed instead of friedand typically filled with lean proteins and vegetables,making them a winning appetizer in our book.Pair them with an order of edamame（毛豆）and a broth-based soup for a satisfying,filling meal.Spring Roll:Not That!Spring=deep-fried,which is why we say to ski

7、p them!Theyre filled with fat and calories your belly doesnt need.1.What kind of cooking method should be skipped according to the text?A.Steaming.B.Stir-frying.C.Deep-frying.D.Boiling.2.Which of the following suits as a good starter for a meal?A.Chicken and broccoli.B.Steamed vegetable dumplings.C.

8、Peking duck.D.Summer rolls.3.Where can the text be found?A.In a recipe.B.In a guidebook.C.In a science fiction.D.In a health magazine.B We all know that a healthy lifemeans getting both plenty of exercise and enough good-quality sleep,but reality often gets in the way.The new research indicates that

9、 doing enough exercise could make up for some of the unhealthy impacts of bad sleep.While the health benefits of exercise and sleep are nothing new,its the relationship between them that is interesting in this particular study it could even give doctors another option to suggest for patients dealing

10、 with sleep problems.“We found those who had both the poorest sleep quality and who exercised the least were most at risk of death from heart disease,stroke,and cancer,”says epidemiologist Bo-Huei Huang,from the University of Sydney in Australia.Participants were grouped into three levels of physica

11、l activity(high,medium or low)and were also given a sleep quality score from 0-5 based on the amount of shut-eye they got,how late they stayed up,insomnia,snoring and daytime sleepiness.Those with the highest risk of dying from cancer or heart disease during the study period were those with the wors

12、t quality sleep and who didnt meet the WHO recommended guidelines for exercise.That risk went down for people with poor quality sleep but who did meet the exercise guidelines.In the case of all forms of cancer,for example,those at the unhealthiest end of the sleep and exercise scale had a 45 percent

13、 higher risk of dying from cancer than those with good sleep scores who kept physically active.However,that risk just about disappeared for those who didnt score well on sleep but did score well on physical activity.For now its not clear why more exercise might make up for poor sleep,as far as our h

14、ealth goes.It could be that the increased activity iscounteractinginflammation(炎症),or reducing irregularities in glucose metabolism,suggest the researchers.“Considering that physical activity is perhaps more modifiable than sleep,our study offers people more health incentives to be physically active

15、.”says population health researcher Emmanuel Stamatakis,from the University of Sydney.4.This research is of particular interest in that _.A.its in this study that exercise is known to be beneficial to sleep.B.this study offers people more health treatments to be physical active.C.it could enable doc

16、tors to cure patients of their sleeping condition.D.the relationship between exercise and sleep is updated in this study.5.Which of the following statements istrueaccording to the passage?A.Those who had the poorest sleep quality were most at risk of death from heart disease.B.Those scoring lowest o

17、n sleep and exercise scale were more likely to die from cancer.C.Theres no risk of cancer for those who didnt sleep well but did score well on physical activity.D.Its evident that in terms of health more exercise could make up for poor sleep.6.What does the underlined word in Paragraph 6 mean?A.inte

18、racting B.increasing C.preventing D.causing 7.Where can this passage most probably be taken from?A.A research findings report B.A medical examination report C.A poor sleep study report D.A physical activity study report C Jon Pedley is making a big change.He is giving up his life as a businessman fo

19、r a life of helping others.He is trading his beautiful farmhouse in England for life in a mud hut in Uganda,East Africa.Pedley admits that he has notalways led a very positive life.At times he drank too much and got in trouble with the law.“Ive always put the pursuit of money in front of everything

20、else.As long as I was all right,I didnt care who I was hurting,”says Pedley.But a visit to Uganda in 2007 gave Pedley a new outlook on life.He was amazed at what he saw and how much the people there appreciated the work he was doing.“I worked there for a few days and these people who have nothing we

21、re thanking me by giving me bags of potatoes,which are a fortune for them,”he said.Now Pedley is selling his business,his$1.5 million farmhouse,and his expensive car and moving into a hut made of mud and boards in a small Ugandan village.There he will help run an organization that hopes to improve t

22、he quality of life for people in the village of Kigazi.He will help to build schoolrooms for children and tanks to hold clean water for villagers.Today,people in Kigazi must walk two miles to a hospital,so Pedley will help to build doctors offices,too.Pedleys organization will also work with English

23、 teenagers who are in trouble.The teens will be sent to a“camp”in Uganda that Pedley will run.The teens will live in mud huts and help to build water,health,and education facilities for kids in Kigazi,many of whom have lost their parents to poverty or disease.Pedley hopes the teens will see a side o

24、f life that might help them turn around their own lives and set them on a new and more positive path.8.Which of the following best describes Pedleys life in the past?A.Negative.B.Colorful.C.Independent.D.Selfish.9.What will Pedley do in the small Ugandan village?A.Do business with the local people.B

25、.Help farmers increase potato output.C.Assist villagers with construction work.D.Introduce tools to improve English teaching.10.Why will Pedley work with English teenagers in trouble?A.To encourage them to make friends with locals.B.To inspire them to live a more positive life.C.To train them to bec

26、ome doctors in the future.D.To make them learn about different cultures.11.What is the best title for the text?A.From millionaire to mud hut B.A life-changing adventure C.A rich man becoming homeless D.More money,more worries D“Your mind is a garden;your thoughts are the seeds.The harvest can either

27、 be flowers or weeds,”William Wordsworth wrote.In the above quote,William suggests that the process of gardening mirrors human life.Depending on what we“plant”in our lives,we bloom(生长茂盛)or dont.Before you start to work in your garden,its necessary to have a vision for it.Thinking of what youwant to

28、grow in your garden and how to lay it out is a good first step in making your vision a fruitful reality.In life,you should consider what you want to create and what you want to achieve,because your mind-garden is like the white paper and the possibilities are endless.Regardless of what you choose to

29、 plant,poor soil isnt suitable for growth.This is why gardeners take the time and energy to upgrade the soil before planting.So,creating the right soil is important to the realization of your goals and dreams.Fortunately,there are countless ways to make your personal bedrock better.Getting an educat

30、ion is one of the most effective ways,which can help you enrich your lifes soil.You dont have to be an enthusiastic gardener to understand the meaning of“You reap(收获)what you sow.”When a gardener wants tomatoes,they just need to plant tomato seeds.Its a very clear act that produces an expected resul

31、t.Each of us has the power to decide which“life seeds”to plant.For example,if you plant ill seeds,its likely that youll experience pain in return.Contrarily,if you plant seeds of kindness and understanding,your life will bloom with happiness and love.A gardeners trulyarduouswork begins after the see

32、ds are in the ground because a garden requires a lot of care and attention.Regular watering and weeding are required for a healthy garden.So,to ensure your dreams take root,you should be devoted,aware,and present.After countless hours and energy spent,the crops have grown well and are finally ready

33、to be harvested.12.What is important before gardeners break ground in their gardens?A.Receiving some training in planting.B.Drawing up a good plan for their gardens.C.Having the courage to accept the worst outcome.D.Doing research on the common local garden plants.13.What is compared to getting educ

34、ation by the author?A.Improving the condition of the soil.B.Growing your most favorable plants.C.Taking care of the plants in your garden.D.Selecting proper goals in gardening work.14.What does the author want to express in Paragraph 3?A.Your quality of life depends on your positive action.B.Your ex

35、perience can help you understand plants better.C.Your choice of soil is an important part in your gardening.D.Your knowledge of planting will make you a successful gardener.15.What does the underlined word“arduous”in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Beneficial B.Creative C.Boring.D.Tough 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2

36、 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 Choosing a major is a very important thing in our life.However,it can be extremely challenging.So its necessary to learn some simple tips that much easier._16_.And how does that choice affect your future career?We can help guide you in choosing a

37、major.Your major is your primary field of study in your undergraduate(大学的）program.It is the subject in which you earn your bachelors degree.After completing a list of general education courses,you spend the rest of the time studying one subject of your choice._17_.For many students,its best to try o

38、ut different classes to figure out a major youll like,but you need to have a couple of solid choices._18_,you should begin taking courses you are required to complete before graduation,so it will decrease your chances of needing to switch majors later because you already know what to expect._19_,you

39、 should begin thinking about how your field will lead to a job as soon as possible.Consider clubs,research programs and part-time jobs related to potential career choices for your major.For more career-specific majors like nursing and engineering,the majority of your studies will include skills that

40、 can be used in a future job._20_.The sooner you begin working in a lab,on research projects or helping as a teaching assistant for a professor,the better youll be able to figure out your career.A.You have to think of ways to choose a major B.Be sure that you choose a major that suits your interests

41、 C.Once you have a better idea of which major you like best D.While your major may or may not lead directly to a career E.Do some research to find out which majors can help you get that job F.Roughly one-third to one-half of your courses will be related to your major G.However,you should still consi

42、der doing activities outside of the classroom to better prepare you 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 One of the greatest things about getting out of the city is heading into nature and really communing with(与融为一体)the Earth and wildlife.But

43、 sometimes,the_21_finds its way into the city.A man named Tom Bell lives inLondon.When he went up to his rooftop to take a break one day,he realized he wasnt_22_.But dont worry.His_23_was of the fuzzy(毛茸茸的)variety.A wild fox had made its way up to the roof just in time to_24_the sunset.It was gettin

44、g_25_and cold,but fortunately,there was a_26_laid out and ready for it!The tired fox just_27_to have a sleep.Tom quickly_28_the event online with the world and received many_29_.People were obviously_30_by the truly unbothered fox._31_the lucky man,the fox got up there through the fire escape.A man

45、named Steve even played it some music to make sure the fox had the_32_evening!In fact,Londonis home to many foxes,_33_not all of them are this cute and beautiful.Theyve come to be called urban foxes and they began to make themselves_34_in London back in the 1930s when the city s growth started_35_th

46、eir natural territory(领地)And they live in cities all overEngland.It is_36_that theres a population of about 33,000 urban foxes in total in the country.Once Tom shared his_37_house guest,others aroundLondonalso started_38_photos of their urban foxes!Well,its probably safe to say that were a little en

47、vious(羡慕的)of these lucky persons and their fuzzy visitors.It is_39_to see that people and the wilderness can live together_40_.21.A.sunlight B.road C.photo D.wilderness 22.A.awake B.away C.alone D.alike 23.A.visitor B.neighbor C.friend D.audience 24.A.overlook B.follow C.catch D.mark 25.A.wet B.quie

48、t C.risky D.dark 26.A.map B.blanket C.garden D.bed 27.A.wanted B.pretended C.happened D.continued 28.A.read B.found C.shared D.checked 29.A.likes B.tickets C.letters D.orders 30.A.encouraged B.attracted C.confused D.supported 31.A.Because of B.According to C.Instead of D.Expect for 32.A.perfect B.ev

49、entful C.stormy D.final 33.A.if B.and C.or D.but 34.A.out of danger B.above average C.on the site D.at home 35.A.enlarging B.entering C.surrounding D.dividing 36.A.recognized B.remembered C.supposed D.expected 37.A.imaginary B.trusted C.lifelong D.beloved 38.A.posting B.collecting C.editing D.printi

50、ng 39.A.amusing B.important C.amazing D.common 40.A.legally B.peacefully C.informally D.confidently 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 Forests of longleaf pine trees once covered two-thirds of the southeastern US.About 95%of those forests_41._（cut）since the beginning of