2021届临朐第七中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届临朐第七中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案 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“laugh out loud”face is officially the worlds most popular emoji,according to researchers from Adobe(ADBE)who surveyed 7,000 users across the United States,the United Kingdom,Germany,Fra

2、nce,Japan,Australia,and South Korea.The“thumbs up”emoji came in second,followed by the“red heart”emoji.The flirtatious“wink and kiss”and“sad face with a tear”emojis respectively rounded out the top five.The software maker on Thursday released the findings from its 2021 Global Emoji Trend Report ahea

3、d of World Emoji Day on Saturday.Adobes latest Emoji Trend report also examined the three most misunderstood emojis in the world.The“eggplant”symbol edged out the“peach”and the“clown”emojis respectively as the most confusing for users.The vast majority of emoji users(90%)believe the modern day hiero

4、glyphs make it easier for them to express themselves.Eighty nine percent of respondents said emojis simplify communicating across language barriers.And 67%said they think people who use emojis are friendlier,funnier and cooler than those who dont.A slight majority of respondents said they are more c

5、omfortable expressing emotions through emojis than talking on the phone or in person.More than half of global emoji users(55%)said using emojis in communications has positively impacted their mental health.Seventy six percent of those surveyed said emojis are an important communication tool for crea

6、ting unity,respect and understanding.And 88%said they feel more empathetic toward people who use emojis.1.What are the three most popular emojis according to the passage?A.clown thumbs up laugh out loud B.laugh out loud thumbs up wink and kiss C.laugh out loud thumbs up red heart D.thumbs up red hea

7、rt sad face with a tear 2.Which emoji is the most confusing one for users?A.Peach.B.Eggplant.C.Clown.D.Wink and kiss.3.Which of the following best describes the attitude of most people surveyed to emojis?A.Favorable.B.Passive.C.Indifferent.D.Doubtful.B At the World Economic Forum last month,Presiden

8、t Trump drew claps when he announced the United States would respond to the forums proposal to plant one trillion(万亿)trees to fight climate change.The trillion-tree idea won wide attention last summer after a study published in the journal Science concluded thatplanting so many trees was“the most ef

9、fective climate change solution to date”.If only it were true.But it isnt.Planting trees would slow down the planets warming,but the only thing that will save us and future generations from paying a huge price in dollars,lives and damage to nature is rapid and considerable reductions in carbon relea

10、se from fossil fuels,to net zero by 2050.Focusing on trees as the big solution to climate change is a dangerous diversion(偏离).Worse still,it takes attention away from those responsible for the carbon release that are pushing us toward disaster.For example,in the Netherlands,you can pay Shell an addi

11、tional 1 euro cent for each liter of regular gasoline you put in your tank,to plant trees to balance the carbon release from your driving.Thats clearly no more than disaster slightly delayed.The only way to stop this planet from overheating is through political,economic,technological and social solu

12、tions that end the use of fossil fuels.There is no way that planting trees,even across a global area the size of theUnited States,can absorb the huge amounts of fossil carbon released from industrial societies.Trees do take up carbon from the atmosphere as they grow.But this uptake merely replaces c

13、arbon lost when forests were cleared in the first place,usually long ago.Regrowing forests where they once grew can undo some damage done in the past,but even a trillion trees cant store enough carbon to head off dramatic climate changes this century.In a sharp counter argument to last summers Paper

14、 in Science,Justin Gillis wrote in the same journal in October that the studys findings were inconsistent with the dynamics of the global carbon cycle.He warned that“the claimthat global tree restoration(复原)is our most effective climate solution is simply scientifically incorrect and dangerously mis

15、leading”.4.What do we know about the trillion-tree idea?A.It was published in a journal.B.It was proposed last summer.C.It was put forward by Trump.D.It drew lots of public attention.5.What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A.A drawback of the tree planting strategy.B.An example of balancing carbon releas

16、e.C.An anecdote of making a purchase at Shell.D.A responsibility for politicians and economists.6.What was Justin Gilliss attitude towards global tree restoration?A.Indifferent.B.Opposed.C.Hesitant.D.Supportive.7.What is the best title for the text?A.Contradictory Ideas on Tree Planting.B.A Trillion

17、 Trees Come to the Rescue.C.Planting Trees Wont Save the World.D.The Best Solution to Climate Change.C Life in the Internet age is lonelyor is it?Thats what experts in human interaction are debating after a new Stanford University survey has been published.According to the study,the more time people

18、 spend online,the less they can spare for real-life relationships with family and friends.The researchers asked 113 people about the Webs influence on daily activities.36of those people are online for more than five hours a week.”As Internet use becomes more widespread,it will have an increasingly i

19、solating(孤立的)effect on society,”says Robert Kraut,one of the researchers.Scholars and Web lovers criticized the study for stretching its data to make the“isolating”point.While 13of regular Web users admitted the loss of time with loved ones,60reported watching less TV.The survey also shows that E-ma

20、il is the most popular online activity.If some of webheads(网虫)spend what was once passive TV time keeping company with friends via E-mails,“thats a move toward greater connectedness,”says Paul Resnick,a professor at the University of Michigan.Thisisnt the first claim that the Web should be criticize

21、d.A 1998 report monitored 73 Pittsburgh-area families Net use for a year.People who used the Internet more“talked less to family members and reported being lonelier and more depressed.”says Robert Kraut.“Its true that there have been big declines in social connectedness over the past decades,but tho

22、se declines began before the Internet was invented,”says Thomas Putnam.As Amitay Etzioni says,the Internet gives us a different kind of social lifenot better or worse than before,but just different.8.Who claimed that the Web had negative influence?A.Paul Resnick.B.Robert Kraut.C.Thomas Putnam.D.Amit

23、ay Etzioni.9.The underlined word“This”in Para.4 refers to .A.the opinion expressed in Bowling Alone B.the survey made by the University of Michigan C.the conclusion in a report written in 1998 D.the study conducted by Stanford University 10.From the passage we learn that .A.watching TV used to take

24、time away from staying online B.the Web was blamed more than once for causing an isolating effect C.36ofweb users spend more than five hours a week online D.the Web has the same influence as telephones and televisions 11.The passage mainly discusses .A.how we can make a better use of the Internet B.

25、how declines in social connectedness appear C.whether the Internet causes an isolating effect D.what a different life the Internet brings to us D For fishermen and sailors in the seaside town of Shangpan in Linhai,Zhejiang province,where recently 12 stranded（搁浅的）whales were found,it is not unusual t

26、o spot whales or dolphins in the sea they would always call them haizi,or“son of the ocean”.And if the local fishermen spot such intelligent sea creatures in need,they will save them from danger without hesitation.In the recent rescue of melon-headed whales,they tried their best to help as a 37-seco

27、nd video of a young man sleeping in the water holding a whale soon went viral online,with netizens applauding his constant efforts and caring heart in trying to keep the whale alive.“The melon-headed whale knew I was trying to save it and would be more cooperative and wouldnt move.”said Lu Wenhui,a

28、21-year-old diver from Hangzhou Changqiao Polar Ocean Park,who held up the whales head so it could breathe easily.Lu had been staying in the water for 10 hours by 4 a.m.Wednesday after coming for the rescue work on Tuesday,when the stranded whales were first spotted.“Whales are mammals and need to b

29、reathe in air thats why I had to hold its head,to ensure it could breathe smoothly the whole time,”Lu said.The stranded whales,after the struggling of being transported,were worn out when they arrived at the fish farm and might have drowned if they were left unattended.The reason why the whales were

30、 stranded is still not clear.And these stranded whales were returned to the ocean because they are not adapted to artificial breeding environments on land.12.What do local fishermen usually do after finding haizi in danger?A.Ignore them.B.Feed them.C.Transport them.D.Protect them.13.Why does the aut

31、hor describe Lus rescue work?A.To introduce the whales in detail.B.To voice his views on the diver.C.To praise the efforts made by rescuers.D.To explain the value of the whales.14.What can we say about the melon-headed whales according to the text?A.They are rarely seen by locals.B.They are used to

32、breathing in the sea.C.They arent suited to artificial surroundings.D.They are fond of swimming near the seaside.15.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Melon-headed Whales Were Stranded B.Rescuers Went All out to Help Whales C.Fishermen Transported Stranded Whales D.Witnesses

33、 Voiced Opinions on Rescue Work 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 Theres no such thing as being born“good at languages”.However,there are people who learn languages well,but that has nothingto do with them being naturally good at it._16_ Good language learners are

34、actively involved in their learning process.They do not expect to learn English only by sitting in the classroom._17_They are organized and active.They look for creative ways both inside and outside the classroom to try out what they have learned.Good language learners knows that language is used to

35、 communicate.They pay attention to meaning.They have good techniques to practice listening,speaking,reading and writing.They push themselves to speak and try to become fluent._18_ _19_It may not be easy at first but thinking in English is worth cultivating as a vital skill that will improve all area

36、s of your language learning.To help you think in English,carry on a dialogue with yourself in English when walking along,sitting on a bus,or taking a break from other studies.Use English whenever and wherever you can.Good language learners have a long-term devotion to language learning.They work thr

37、ough any feelings of frustration or lack of confidence.They are able to deal with the challenges of learning a new language._20_Instead,remind themselves how important it is to keep going.A.Good language learners try to think in the language.B.Good language learners try to figure out how the languag

38、e works.C.They do not rely on the teacher for all the learning.D.They look for opportunities to talk with native speakers.E.They dont let themselves give up.F.They clearly know their own strengths and weaknesses.G.It has to do with their attitude and the way they learn.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20

39、 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 was a self-employed writer.But I had been in a bad_21_since my new neighbor moved in.Whenever I became_22_to write,I could hear a girl singing next door.She didnt sing well at all,even_23_-it was ly a headache for me._24_,it became a

40、daily routine for me to_25_.How could I keep up my_26_and go on writing?One day,it was too noisy and my thoughts were entirely_27_.I had my husband go to_28_her about the matter.Minutes later,he returned.“That girl is only 17,”he_29_with a sad look,“but she has bone cancer.”My mind suddenly went_30_

41、.“Her mother said that the more_31_it is,the louder her daughter sings.It helps her_32_the pain.The poor mother begs our pardon for interrupting us.”In a flash,I felt guilty about my thoughtless_33_.From that day on,I no longer felt anything_34_,and even got used to her singing-I felt as if_35_by th

42、e smell of flowers.Afterwards I was on business and happened to know the girl had been_36_into a hospital.When I returned home in late summer,I_37_felt that something was_38_.I couldnt hear the girl next door sing anymore.“However hard the winds blow,you will stray(走失)no more from my_39_You shall be

43、lieve that I am brave only with you”Her singing always_40_in my mind.I hope the voice is everlasting for you,me,and everyone.21.A.appetite B.condition C.mood D.state 22.A.bored B.inspired C.safe D.afraid 23.A.out of place B.out of fashion C.out of order D.out of tune 24.A.Gradually B.Suddenly C.Surp

44、risingly D.Particularly 25.A.understand B.explain C.tolerate D.follow 26.A.interests B.head C.hope D.spirits 27.A.disturbed B.lifted C.buried D.touched 28.A.indicate B.approach C.complain D.scold 29.A.cried B.yelled C.sighed D.declared 30.A.cold B.silent C.calm D.blank 31.A.hurtful B.wonderful C.eff

45、ortless D.difficult 32.A.accelerate B.gather C.ease D.cover 33.A.manners B.step C.movement D.action 34.A.personal B.wrong C.complicated D.stubborn 35.A.blown B.absorbed C.greeted D.moved 36.A.admitted B.laid C.transformed D.suspended 37.A.instead B.somehow C.otherwise D.anymore 38.A.explicit B.abstr

46、act C.complex D.missing 39.A.company B.distinction C.prejudice D.reputation 40.A.develops B.rises C.flows D.changes 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 We all love to take photographs.It is a simple way to capture(捕 捉)a special moment or_41._amazing view.Traditional camer

47、as_42._(use)to take pictures in the past decades.But the biggest change has come_43._the development of digital technology.Now we have the smartphone_44._has made taking photos_45._(quick)and easier.Its enabled us to take a photo and review it instantly,to handle it using software and to share it li

48、ke never before_46._(particular)on social media.Does that mean the traditional camera will eventually become out-of-date?_47._(figure)from Japan show shipments(运送)of digital cameras from companies like Canon and Nikon have dropped 39%year on year.But Phil Hall,editor of TechRadar,thinks theres nothi

49、ng_48._(worry)about because producers are looking at higher-end cameras.Certainly,the_49._(grow)of smartphones opens our eyes to the creative possibilities they provide.But whatever camera viewfinder(取景器)we end up_50._(look)through,it is important to remember the basics of photography and get your s

50、ubject to say“cheese!”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，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。Dear editor,Im written to tell you about th