2021年茂名市信宜市镇隆中学高三英语期中试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 年茂名市信宜市镇隆中学高三英语期中试卷及参考答案 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 On the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China(CPC),red tourism has gained popularity among tourists who flood in to visit historic sites with a modern revolutionary heritage.J

2、inggangshan This is one of the most crucial and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well as a unique and wonderful ecosystem,which is covered with rich forest,rugged peaks and several memorials to the Red Army.The best time to visit is between April and October,with the most te

3、mperature timing April and May when the large azaleas(杜鹃花)bloom.Open:8:00-17:00(Feb.16-Nov.15).8:00-16:30(Nov.16-Feb.15)Xibaipo It is an old revolutionary base where the leadership of the Communist Party of China was stationed,drawing up the blueprint for a new country.A memorial hall was built to h

4、onor the memory of this site.The lake and the hill here add brilliance and beauty to each other and form pleasant scenery.Open:Tuesdays to Sundays 9:30-17:00(Xibaipo Memorial Hall)The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall A new exhibition is held with updated display approaches,including phantom imaging

5、(全息影像)and oil painting,which are used to improve visitors experiences.The exhibition shows four stages of the CPC from its establishment to its achievements.Open:Tuesdays to Sundays 8:30-18:00(closed on Mondays)Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew Youth New Youthstarted the New Culture Move

6、ment and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement.The site was briefly based in Beijing but moved back to Shanghai in 1920 and also served as the office for the Communist Party of China Central Committee in the 1920s.Open:Thursdays to Tuesdays 9:00-11:30,13:30-16:30(closed on Wednesdays)1.Whe

7、re would visitors learn more about the history of the Red Army?A.Jinggangshan.B.Xibaipo.C.The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall.D.Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew Youth.2.What do we know about the Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall?A.It focuses on Chinese achievements in art.B.It mainly

8、advertises the coming anniversary.C.It applies modernized methods to the exhibition.D.It briefly introduces the rise and fall of Nanhu.3.When can tourists visit Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew Youth?A.At 1:00 p.m.on Mondays.B.At 9:00 a.m.on Wednesdays.C.At 2:00 p.m.on Fridays.D.At 5:00

9、 p.m on Sundays.B Getting drunk on ice cream used to be the stuff of dreams,but thanks to Will Rogers,inventor and owner of WDS Dessert Stations in Hinkley,Illinois,it has become a delicious reality.The Below Zero icecream machine uses a unique technique to freeze alcohol,which allows you to turn be

10、ers,cocktails and even spirits(烈酒)into delicious soft serve ice cream.Rogers was trying to create a highly caffeinated espresso ice cream flavor when he realized hecould use the same technique with alcoholic beverages.He started experimenting with various gums and stabilizers commonly used in the ic

11、e cream industry and eventually patented something called the NEA gel.Its this magical concoction(调制品)that allows the alcohol to freeze to a near solid inside the Below Zero ice cream machine.Even though Below Zero changes the texture(质地)of beer,cocktails and even spirits,essentially turning them in

12、to soft serve ice cream,it does not affect the alcohol contentat all.The ABV(酒精度)remains exactly the same,which means you can get drunk on ice cream just as you would on the same concoctions in liquid form.Will Rogers claims that it takes around 30 minutes for beer to go from liquid to ice cream for

13、m,but higher alcohol content drinks take longer.Essentially,the higher the alcohol level,the longer the wait.The American inventor plans to sell Below Zero ice cream machines to bars and breweries wanting to surprise their patrons.Metro reports that machines will sell for about 6,000.4.Whats the nam

14、e of the machine which can change beer and spirits into ice cream?A.Will Rogers B.WDS Dessert Stations C.Hinkley D.Below Zero 5.What makes alcohol to freeze to a near solid inside the machine?A.gums.B.stabilizers.C.NEA gel.D.ABV.6.What can we know from the passage?A.The machine can change all liquid

15、s into ice cream.B.It takes 20 minutes for beer to change into ice cream.C.The higher the alcohol level,the shorter the wait will be.D.The machine changes the texture of beer,cocktails and even spirits.7.What can we infer from the passage?A.The machine affects the alcohol content.B.You can get drunk

16、 if you have icecreams made from spirits.C.The American inventor doesnt want to sell themagical machine.D.Bars and breweries will not become potential buyers of the machine.C Have you ever noticed that some people can eat what they want and stay in shape,while others carefully watch what they eat an

17、d still put on weight?How annoying!However,scientists are beginning to believe that some people get the ability to stay thin from their parents.Scientists say that when some people eat,their bodies will naturally store the excess energy from food as fat.These people gain weight if they eat more than

18、 they need each day.Meanwhile,other people eat more than they need but their bodies are able to“burn off”the extra food without making fat,so they rarely have weight problems.To show that this is true,scientists have experimented on laboratory mice.They gave the mice a special diet with a lot of fat

19、.Some mice gained weight while the other mice stayed thin,even though both groups of mice ate the same amount of food and got the same amount of exercise.Scientists concluded that weight gain seemed to be influenced by genetic(基因的)factors.They also believe they have now identified the genes that may

20、 cause this tendency.These genes,according to the scientists,get passed down the generations.Armed with this knowledge,they believe it may be possible to develop medicines thatcan target the genes and stop people from gaining weight.The study of weight gain is becoming more important as the numbers

21、of people who are overweight continues to grow.In theUnited States,over seventy percent of the population have weight problems.This means they are at risk of illness such as high blood pressure and heart disease.Current medicines for weight control do not work very well because they can have serious

22、 side effects,such as heart problems.However,it takes a long time to develop and thoroughly test new drugs.Therefore,despite this breakthrough in the study of weight-loss drugs,scientists and health professionals all agree that currently the best way to control weight gain is to have a healthy,balan

23、ced diet and an active lifestyle with daily exercise.This will not only help people avoid becoming overweight,but also help them stay healthy and energetic.8.According to the scientists,some people _.A.are able to stay thin because of genetic factors B.can eat what they want and stay healthy forever

24、 C.usually keep doing exercise to lose their weight D.dont eat anything every day but still put on weight 9.Some people dont need to worry about weight problems because _.A.they eat many vegetables B.they eat less than others C.they dont store any energy from food as fat D.they can burn off the extr

25、a food without making fat 10.What can we learn from the passage?A.Fewer people will have weight problems in the future.B.People with weight problems may suffer from heart trouble.C.We now have good medicine for people with weight problems.D.The result of the experiments on mice and humans are differ

26、ent.11.What does the last paragraph imply?A.Current medicine solve weight problems well.B.We should exercise regularly and eat properly.C.Taking exercise every day may cause heart problems.D.Testing new drugs is hard because of the side effects.D Our house was across the street from a big hospital s

27、o we rented our spare upstairs room to outpatients(门诊病人).One evening,there was a knock at the door.I opened it to see a truly sick-looking man.His face looked terrible it was swollen and red.Yet his voice was pleasant.He told me that he came for treatment and that hed been hunting for a spare room s

28、ince noon,but no one would give him one.“I guess its my face.”For a moment,I hesitated,but his next words convinced me:“I will sleep in this rocking chair on the porch.My bus leaves early in the morning.”The old man had a huge heart inside his tiny body.He told me that he fished for a living to supp

29、ort his daughter,his daughters five children and her disabled husband.He didnt complain while telling me his story.He was grateful that no pain accompanied his disease,which was seemingly a form of skin cancer.The next morning,he said,“Can I come back and stay next time I need treatment?”I told him

30、he was welcome to come again.On his next trip,as a gift,he brought a big fish and some large oysters(牡蛎).In the years that he stayed with us,there was never a time that he did not bring us gifts like these.My neighbour warned me that I could lose potential renters after the old man left.Maybe we did

31、 lose renters once or twice.But if they had known him,perhaps their illnesses would have been easier to bear.I know our family will always be grateful to have known him.From him,we learned what it was to accept the bad without complaint and the good with gratitude.12.Why did the author let the old m

32、an stay after hesitation?A.The old man looks terrible and frightening.B.The old man is pitifully undemanding.C.The old man couldt rent room from others.D.The old man talked happily with the author.13.Which of the following shows the old man had a big heart?A.He had a large family to raise.B.He could

33、 sleep in a rocking chair.C.He didt care about his disease.D.He wanted to come back and stay the next time.14.What can we learn about the author from the last two paragraphs?A.He was grateful for the neighbours warning.B.He and his neighbor are good friends.C.He truly appreciated the old man.D.He lo

34、st potential renters happily.15.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Kindness makes the world beautiful.B.Happiness is around thecorner.C.No pains,No gains.D.Live positively.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 Do you want to help yourself achieve your own New

35、Years resolutions(决心)？Then consider these tips:A Stanford professor says that we should develop small habits”for ourselves rather than try to change our behaviors entirely.The“small habits”can be anything.They might be practicing an instrument for 3 minutes perday,flossing(用牙线清洁)just one tooth or a

36、single push-up when you first get out of be._16_,so goals such as“eating healthy-or getting in shape”are more ideas than achievable deeds._17_.Thats because youll carry them out without thinking about it.Examples of these daily habits might be washing your hands before eating a meal.Once someone for

37、ms a new habit,soon it turns into a full-blown custom.Forbes India offers a couple of simple tricks for going all the way with your resolution._18_It could help you track your progress.Thats because it will keep you paying attention to whether or not youre going on with your efforts.Examples might i

38、nclude tracking how far your run or how much time you put into studying a new language.Keeping the scorecard will also create a nice sense of satisfaction.Some people advise you should keep your resolution to yourself._19_-It might mean that youre less likely to follow through.But others advise that

39、 you should tell your friends or family members.They say that having social support helps people achieve difficult goals._20_,because one tip is not for everyone.A.You can keep a scorecard B.It is up to you to choose a more suitable way C.Changing our behaviors is a more difficult task D.Announcing

40、your goal suggests a sense of finish E.You should ask friends to improve your resolutions F.Simplifying wishes to daily habits is much more practical G.Thats because you manage to keep on top of your resolutions 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

41、的最佳选项 Ryan always knew what he wanted to be when he grew up.While other kids_21_themselves becoming a NFL player or a lawyer,Ryans_22_was different and a little bit_23_.His mother Mary is a retiredairline worker,and his family flew on TWA(环球航空公司)so_24_that he wanted to be an airline_25_himself.After

42、 years of hard work,Ryan has_26_that.Hes now a captain for PSA Airlines.Mary recently visitedVirginiawhere Ryan is_27_.When it came time for her to fly back home toFlorida,the_28_for airline was clear.She couldnt_29_to be a passenger on her favorite pilother sons plane!Yet things didnt really go as_

43、30_.Mary arrived at the airport on time,only to be told that the flight was seriously_31_.Mary decided to wait,_32_to make it onto Ryans flight.Other passengers got_33_throughout the long wait,choosing to take different flights,but Mary_34_the idea of waiting.Seven hours later,Mary finally boarded t

44、he plane.She found out she was the_35_passenger on it!“After a seven-hour delay,others were rebooked on an earlier flight except for one:my mum,”Ryan said.“I had the_36_of being her private pilot.”The crew found ways to make the trip even more pleasant for Mary,who had an entire jet that day.Mary ca

45、lled the_37_“a day for the memory book”.This is really the sort of story you could never even hope to_38_.Mary was the one to wait,but she had a great_39_for doing so.Only the best mom would_40_her own time and comfort in order to support her child like this.21.A.risked B.disciplined C.witnessed D.i

46、magined 22.A.response B.ambition C.promise D.comment 23.A.higher B.wiser C.simpler D.stranger 24.A.independently B.flexibly C.frequently D.cautiously 25.A.pilot B.spokesman C.attendant D.designer 26.A.recognized B.achieved C.declared D.recalled 27.A.trapped B.raised C.welcomed D.based 28.A.choice B.

47、support C.interest D.concern 29.A.admit B.bear C.wait D.afford 30.A.explained B.planned C.recommended D.reported 31.A.delayed B.canceled C.expensive D.booked 32.A.uncertain B.proud C.shocked D.determined 33.A.along well B.fed up C.injured D.prepared 34.A.complained of B.approved of C.stuck to D.appe

48、aled to 35.A.only B.right C.first D.exact 36.A.priority B.preference C.consistency D.opportunity 37.A.presence B.experience C.practice D.conversation 38.A.match B.circulate C.copy D.judge 39.A.reputation B.tendency C.reason D.expression 40.A.care about B.put forth C.turn in D.set aside 第二节（共 10 小题；每

49、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 Twenty years ago,the idea of sharing our lives so_41._(open)with the world was unheard of.However,for young people today it_42._(consider)completely normal to share pictures of their lives and interact online every day However,_43._concerns people i

50、s that too much time on social media may have some negative effects.Researchers measured peoples attitudes and feelings before and after visiting social media sites.They found that the more time people spent on social media,the more unhappy they became.There are a number of reasons for this.When_44.