2021届东莞市洪梅中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞市洪梅中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及参考答案 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 We are proud to present a showcase for kid inventions from children chosen from the Kids Forum at Blue Print Earth.We hope you enjoy the ideas expressed here and join us in supporting

2、the next generation.Eater of Natural Disasters My invention cansave your home by sucking up all-natural disasters.The government will not own this machine,but by you so there will be no taxes on it.Order Now!The Eater of Natural Disasters will run on renewable batteries.It will cost 50 dollars to ma

3、ke and I will sell it for just$75.Created by Matthew Szekeresh Mt.WashingtonElementary,5th Grade.Pick-up-Pollution Bomb My invention is called the Pick-up-Pollution Bomb.It will just pick up pollution and it wont hurt anything else like people,animals,property,playgrounds,and parks.The reason why I

4、made it is that I think there is too much pollution on the Earth.It sells for$100 apiece,and if you buy this now,I will send you another one for free.Created gratefully by Lauren Newberry Mt.Washington Elementary,5th Grade Flying House My invention is a home that will blast off in space.For example,

5、if there were an earthquake people would immediately blast off,or if there were a flood it would take off.Only for$400.99.Created by David Turner Mt.WashingtonElementary,5th Grade Bug Robot My invention is a robot that catches little bugs,eats little bugs,sucks up pollution,sucks up natural disaster

6、s,and turns them into food solving the problems of too many little bugs,natural disasters,pollution and starvation.My product is worth$500.My invention works on 2 triple A batteries.And if you order one today Ill throw in 4 rechargeable triple-A batteries.Created by Cassie Courtey Mt.WashingtonEleme

7、ntary,5th Grade 1.Why is the Flying House created?A.To explore the space.B.To clean the air.C.To prepare people for earthquakes.D.To help people escape from natural disasters.2.Which invention can turn pollution into food?A.The Bug Robot.B.The Pick-up-Pollution Bomb.C.The Flying House.D.The Eater of

8、 Natural Disasters.3.What can we infer about the four inventions?A.They are very easy to build.B.They are ideas from kids in the same school.C.They are expensive but of practical use.D.They are being used by people.B Fairy tales perform many functions.They entertain,encourage imagination and teach p

9、roblemsolving skills.They can also provide moral lessons,highlighting the dangers of failing to follow the social codes that let human beings coexist in harmony.Such moral lessons may not mean much to a robot,but a team of researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology believes it has found a way to

10、 use the fairy tales as moral lessons that AI(artificial intelligence)can take to its cold,mechanical heart.The collected stories of different cultures teach children how to behave in socially acceptable ways with examples of proper and improper behavior in fables,novels and other literature.We beli

11、eve story comprehension in robots can prevent the intelligent robots from killing humanity which was predicted and feared by some of the biggest names in technology including Stephen Hawking and Bill Gates.This system is called“Quixote”(堂吉诃德).It collects story plotsfrom the Internet and then uses th

12、ose stories to teach robots how to behave.The experiment done by the designers involves going to a drugstore to purchase some medicine for a human who needs to get it as soon as possible.The robot has three options.It can wait in line;it can interact with the store keeper politely and purchase the m

13、edicine with priority;or it can steal the medicine and escape.Without any further directives(指令),the robot will come to the conclusion that the most efficient means of obtaining the medicine is to steal it.But Quixote offers a reward for waiting in line and politely purchasing the medicine and a pun

14、ishment for stealing it.In this way,the robotwill learn the moral way to behave on that occasion.Quixote would work best on a robot that has a very limited function.Its a baby step in the direction of teaching more moral lessons into robots.We believe that AI has to be trained to adopt the values of

15、 a particular society,and in doing so,it will strive to avoid unacceptable behavior.Giving robots the ability to read and understand our stories may be the most efficient means.4.What function do fairy tales perform in the robots?A.They entertain robots.B.They highlight dangers.C.They make robots mo

16、re intelligent.D.They enable robots to behave morally.5.What is“Quixote”in the text?A.A punishment system B.A character in literature C.A big name in technology D.A software educating robots.6.What does the designer expect robot to do in the experiment?A.To take advantage of its privilege.B.To finis

17、h the task most efficiently.C.To perform in a good mannered way.D.To be rewarded by the storekeeper1 7.Which of the follow can bestexpress the authors opinion?A.Robots will definitely have more functions.B.Robots with humans emotions are perfect.C.Training robots to be socially acceptable is necessa

18、ry.D.The development of robots is still in a baby step.C There are many useful things we can do each day to feel better.It may take some efforts and time to make a habit of drinking 8 glasses of water daily or thinking more positively,but it is well worth it.What things do you do every day to feel b

19、etter?Probably the healthiest thing you can do to feel better each day is to exercise early in the morning.You dont have to run the whole morning or spend a few hours in the gym.Even doing some easy exercise like walking,sit-ups or jumping the rope will help you feel better in no time!Again,due to o

20、ur busy schedules,we dont get enough sleep each night.If you have trouble falling asleep,avoid watching TV or surfing the Internet right before bed.Also,try to make healthy bedtime snack choices and dont drink tea or coffee too late in the day.If you drink 3 glasses of water,4 glasses of coffee or t

21、ea and a glass of soda each day and think that you drink enough water,think again.Your body needs water(not coffee or soda!)to function properly.Aiming to drink 7-8 glasses of water each day can make you feel better.Being positive is the key to a longer life.Positive thoughts can help improve your o

22、verall heath.Life is full of stressful situations and its hard to stay cheerful when everything goes wrong,but your positive attitude can help you solve any problem and fight any stress faster and easier.Your positive attitude is especially good for your heart health.Smile,stay positive and live a l

23、onger life!8.In the authors opinion which can benefit us most in order that we feel better?A.Sleeping enough.B.Drinking enough water.C.Thinking more positively.D.Taking morning exercise.9.Which of the following agrees with what is said in Paragraph 3?A.Drinking tea or coffee makes us sleep less.B.Dr

24、inking tea before bed makes it harder to fall asleep.C.Watching TV or surfing the Internet leads to less sleep.D.Our busy schedules cause more difficulty in falling asleep.10.Why is water necessary to our body?A.Because it can make us feel better.B.Because it can have our body work smoothly.C.Becaus

25、e in can do more good to our body thancoffee.D.Because it can hep avoid feeling thirsty.11.What do we need most when everything goes wrong?A.Thinking positively.B.Thinking out wise ways.C.Having a right attitude.D.Staying cheerful.D What a day!I started at my new school this morning and had the best

26、 time.I made lots of new friends and really liked my teachers.I was nervous the night before,but I had no reason to be.Everyone was so friendly and polite.They made me feel at ease.It was like Id been at the school for a hundred years!The day started very early at 7:00 am.I had my breakfast downstai

27、rs with my mom.She could tell that I was very nervous.Mom kept asking me what was wrong.She told me I had nothing to worry about and that everyone was going to love me.If they didnt love me,Mom said to send them her way for a good talking to.I couldnt stop laughing.My mom dropped me off at the schoo

28、l gates about five minutes before the bell.A little blonde girl got dropped off at the same time and started waving at me.She ran over and told me her name was Abigail.She was very nice and we became close straight away.We spent all morning together and began to talk to another girl called Stacey.Th

29、e three of us sat together in class all day and we even made our way home together!It went so quickly.Our teacher told us that tomorrow we would really start learning and developing new skills.I cannot wait until tomorrow and feel as though I am really going to enjoy my time at my new school.I only

30、hope that my new friends feel the same way too.12.How did the author feel the night before her new school?A.Tired.B.Confident C.Worried.D.homesick 13.What did the author think of her mothers advice?A.Clear.B.Funny.C.Optional D.Respectable 14.What happened on the authors first day of school?A.She met

31、 many nice people.B.She had a hurried breakfast.C.She learned tome new skills.D.She arrived at school very early.15.What can we infer about Abigail?A.She disliked Stacey.B.She was shy and quiet.C.She got on well with the author.D.She was an old friend of the author.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅读下面短文，

32、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 Tricks to fight post-holiday fatigue After any big event-a vacation,a wedding or the holidays-there can be a breakafter,says psychologist Linda Smith.Here,she shares her tips on fighting post-holiday-fatigue（疲劳）：Plan something to look forward to.Getting back to dai

33、ly boring work,especially in the darker days of winter,may cause seasonal upset to sink in._16_This will give your brain something positive to focus on and can help overcome sadness and post-holiday tiredness.Organize your desk.Nothing can make you feel more stressed than staring at a mountain of pa

34、perwork upon returning to the office.While its best to organize your desk before leaving for a holiday,take a couple of hours to clear your desk before settling in._17_ Meditate(冥想).Taking a timeout to simply listen to your breath go in and out can re energize you.If you find yourself feeling very t

35、ired,take a five-minute break to breathe deeply or take a walk outdoors._18_ Make a to-do list.Before stepping back into theoffice,make a to-do list to help focus your mind.That said,Smith warns against making a list the night before returning to the office._19_A lack of sleep will affect how you fe

36、el and perform the next day,she says.Put up a new picture.Decorate your office with a new photo of your family or a trip you took during the holidays._20_And this will help improve your energy levels.A.Its back to your normal routine.B.You may find yourself feeling less energized C.Starting with a c

37、lean desk can help your mind focus on the tasks.D.Thats because it can then be difficult to turn off your brain and go to sleep E.Many studies have shown breathing in fresh air can help re energize the brain.F.To relieve these blues,walk into the office with a plan for a party or a challenge.G.You w

38、ill be reminded of the positive thoughts you had when you look at the picture.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 More than 30,000 runners,selected from 160,000 applicants both in and out of China,took part in this years Beijing Marathon on N

39、ov.3.Wearing color1 ful T-shirts and posing for photos,they_21_at Tiananmen Square before taking their_22_at the starting line.Nearly a decade ago,Chinese marathon_23_struggled to make full preparations.Now,at big_24_like the Beijing Marathon,runners must win a lottery to enter.This is_25_of the wor

40、lds running boom.For millions of runners around the world,the real reason they_26_to pound the roads until their legs hurt is more than weight loss or fitness.Chasing records like the three-hour_27_,for example,is important,but its not the reason people run mile after mile,up hills,in wind and rain,

41、when they could just stay_28_in their beds.Record times are_29_the carrots they hang in front of themselves.Last year,a runner in the United Kingdom_30_with the goal of running a marathon in less than three hours.In the end,he_31_in three hours and two minutes.However,he was_32_afterward.If Id done

42、it,that would be it,Mie told the Guardian.“Now Ive still got my_33_,I can try again next year.”Although running is_34_and requires effort,it also brings joy._35_children.When they are excited,they cant stop running back and forth,_36_.Indeed,when we race through the streets of a city,splashing throu

43、gh puddles(水洼),getting_37_in the rain and ruffled in the wind,we can_38_that childish joy again.As Holden Caulfield,the main_39_of the novelThe catchertheRye(麦田里的守望者),said,“I dont_40_know what I was running for Iguess I just felt like it.”21.A.worked B.picked C.gathered D.speeded 22.A.places B.busin

44、esses C.charges D.suggestions 23.A.teachers B.organizers C.students D.teammates 24.A.events B.incidents C.shows D.things 25.A.part B.significance C.task D.benefit 26.A.think out B.head out C.cry out D.bring out 27.A.peace B.study C.progress D.mark 28.A.calm B.comfortable C.healthy D.hopeless 29.A.on

45、ly B.hardly C.completely D.particularly 30.A.hiked B.injured C.refreshed D.trained 31.A.finished B.occurred C.failed D.attempted 32.A.astonished B.pleased C.worried D.upset 33.A.prize B.love C.target D.future 34.A.hard B.flexible C.exciting D.reasonable 35.A.Depend on B.Think about C.Believe in D.Co

46、me to 36.A.up and down B.in a way C.from time to time D.on the contrary 37.A.happy B.wet C.sad D.scared 38.A.sense B.convince C.promise D.suspect 39.A.expert B.character C.reader D.assistant 40.A.still B.rather C.ever D.even 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 The Tokyo 2

47、020 Olympics,_41._sponsorship revenue(赞 助 收 入)has exceeded$3.1 billion,_42._(reschedule)to be held from July 23 to August 8 in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic,_43._(shorten)the Olympic marketing period for the Beijing Winter Olympicsto be held in February 2022by a year.Ren Hai,a professor at the O

48、lympic Research Center,claimed on Tuesday,“There will of course be_44._impact,but I think the impact will be limited,as the Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics are different in terms of sports and disciplines,”Ren said.“_45._(history),the two different Olympics were hosted very close together.”Ren_4

49、6._(refer)to the period from 1924 to 1992,_47._both the Winter and Summer Olympics were held in the same year.He Wenyi,executive director of the China Institute for Sports Value,said the reason_48._the limited impact on Winter Olympics marketing is_49._China has ly few winter sports stars.“The promo

50、tional events of Beijing 2022 are unlikely_50._(affect),as the COVID-19 is under control in China.”He Wenyi added.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.短文改错 One of my hobbies are running.I really like running,so first of all its very cheap.It doesnt cost you some money.You can do it anywhere,as exa