2021届东莞市石碣中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞市石碣中学高三英语上学期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 China has 410K5Gbase stations China built 257,000 new 5G base stations in the first half of the year,according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology(MIIT).Shipments of 5

2、G phones reached 8623 million unis in China,with 5G package users hitting 66 million by the end of June,said Wen Ku,head of information and communication at the ministry.To give full play to the commercialization of 5G,more policies should be implemented to boost the vitality of the market,Wen said,

3、adding that international cooperation in 5G technology,industry and application should be strengthened.AG600 seaplanes test flight Kunlong,Chinas homegrown AG600 large amphibious aircraft,conducted its first sea-based test flight on Sunday morning,marking a new milestone in the program.The AG600 is

4、Chinas second amphibious aircraft,after the SH-5,which was developed in the 1970s for military purposes and has been retired for a long time.These specifications make it the worlds biggest amphibious aircraft,surpassing Japans ShinMaywa US-2 and Russias Beriev Be-200.Once in service,it will put an e

5、nd to the absence of a large rescue aircraft in China and will be very useful in the national emergency rescue and disaster relief systems.Beidou products land abroad According to Ran Chengqi,director general of China Satellite Navigation Office,Beidou has been constantly deepening its compatibility

6、,interoperability and cooperation with the US GPS,Russias GLONASS and the EUs Galileo.It has also entered international organizations of civil aviation,maritime affairs,search and rescue satellites and mobile communication.BDS-based services have been successfully applied in land mapping,precision f

7、arming,digital development and smart port construction in member countries of ASEAN,South Asia,Eastern Europe,West Asia and Africa.1.What can we learn from this passage?A.The total number of 5G phones has reached a new level.B.Kunlong,unlike SH-5,is not just for military purposes.C.Technologies ment

8、ioned above need more cooperation with others.D.BDS-based services have been provided for users in many countries.2.Which of the following is most probably related to agriculture?A.5G phones B.BDS-based services C.AG600 seaplane D.Beriev Be-200 3.If your friend did a course in marketing management,h

9、e may choose a job in a _.A.5G technology related market B.large amphibious aircraft C.BDS-based project D.China Satellite Navigation Office B Jules Verne was born on 8 February1828 inthe French city of Nantes.From an early age,he had a fascination with exploration and discovery.When he was six,his

10、teacher,Madame Sambin,told him stories about her husband,who disappeared while traveling the world on a ship 30 years before.She told her class that he was like Robinson Crusoe,a fictional castaway who lived on a desert island.Verne would later write stories about similar characters.In 1847,Verne wa

11、s sent by his family to study law at a university in Paris,but he preferred to write novels,poems and plays.After graduating,he realized he wanted to write adventure stories based on science and technology.Thishad never been done before,but Verne was sure that it would be a success.His first story,F

12、ive Weeks in a Balloon,was published in September 1862.His career lasted for more than 40 years,during which time he wrote more than 60 gripping stories.To begin with,Verne wrote positive and optimistic books.Many of these were to be his most popular creations.Although some included fantastical elem

13、ents,they were usually based in scientific fact,making them believable.These happy stories werent to last.As he got older,Verne became less confident in the idea that science and technology were always good for the planet.His books started to include more scientists who used technology for their own

14、-sometimes evil-purposes.Verne died on 24 March 1905,but new books continued to be published until 1919.These stories were based on ideas Verne had written about while he was still alive,but featured new characters and plots created by his son,Michel.In the 20th century,his books were translated int

15、o more than 140 languages and several successful film versions were released.His creations have been recognized as an inspiration for many scientists and inventors.Many of the futuristic ideas from his most popular books have since come true.4.What is the purpose of Paragraph 1?A To show Vernes disc

16、overy.B.To offer the background information of Verne.C.To tell of the adventure of Sambins husband.D.To explain how Verne began his writing career.5.What does the underlined word“This”refer to in Paragraph 2:A.Writing novels,poems and plays.B.Studying law.C.Graduating from university.D.Wring adventu

17、re stories.6.What can be learned about Vernes late works?A.They covered happy elements.B.They were unbelievable stories.C.They revealed Vernes doubt on science.D.They were partly written by Bernes son.7.Which of the following best describes Verne?A.Talented and productive.B.Popular and caring.C.Opti

18、mistic and generous.D.Friendly and honest.C When I was seven my father gave me a Timex,my first watch.I loved it,wore it for years,and havent had another one since it stopped ticking a decade ago.Why?Because I dont need one.I have a mobile phone and Im always near someone with an iPod or something l

19、ike that.All these devices(装置)tell the time which is why,if you look around,youll see lots of empty wrists;sales of watches to young adults have been going down since 2007.This is ridiculous.Expensive cars go faster than cheap cars.Expensive clothes hang better than cheap clothes.But these days all

20、watches tell the time as well as all other watches.Expensive watches come with extra functions but who needs them?How often do you dive to 300 metres into the sea or need to find your direction in the area around the South Pole?So why pay that much of five years school fees for watches that allow yo

21、u to do these things?If justice were done,the Swiss watch industry should have closed down when the Japanese discovered how to make accurate watches for a five-pound note.Instead the Swiss reinvented the watch,with the aid of millions of pounds worth of advertising,as a message about the man wearing

22、 it.Rolexes are for those who spend their weekends climbing icy mountains;a Patek Philippe is for one from a rich or noble family;a Breitling suggests you like to pilot planesacross the world.Watches are now classified as“investments”(投资).A 1994 Philippe recently sold for nearly 350,000,while 1960s

23、Rolexes have gone from 15,000 to 30,000 plus in a year.But a watch is not an investment.Its a toy for self-satisfaction,a matter of fashion.Prices may keep going up theyve been rising for 15 years.But when of fashion.Prices may keep going up theyve been rising for 15 years.But when fashion moves on,

24、the owner of that 350,000 beauty will suddenly find his pride and joy is no more a good investment than my childhood Times.8.The author dont need another watch because _.A.he dont like wearing a watch B.he has mobile phone and can ask someone for help C.he has no sense of time D.he thinks watches to

25、o expensive 9.It seems ridiculous to the writer that_.A.expensive watches with unnecessary functions still sell B.expensive clothes sell better than cheap ones C.cheap cars dont run as fast as expensive ones D.people dive 300 metres into the sea 10.What can be learnt about Swiss watch industry from

26、the passage?A.It wastes a huge amount of money in advertising.B.Its hard for the industry to beat its competitors.C.It targets rich people as its potential customers.D.Its easy for theindustry to reinvent cheap watches.11.Which would be the best title for the passage?A.Timex or Rolex?B.My Childhood

27、Timex C.Watches?Not for Me!D.Watches-a Valuable Collection D Researchers at CU Boulder have developed a wearable device that changes the human body into a biological battery.The device is stretchy(弹性的)enough that you can wear it like a ring,sport band or any other thing that touches your skin.It als

28、o taps into a persons natural heat-employing thermoelectric generators to change the bodys internal temperature into electricity.In the future,we want to be able to power your wearable electronics without having to include a battery,said Jianliang Xiao,an associate professor at CU Boulder.The concep

29、t may sound like something out of The Matrix film series,in which a race of robots have enslaved humansto harvest their precious organic energy.Xiao and his colleagues arent that ambitious:Their devices can generate about 1 volt(伏特)of energy for every square centimeter of skin space-less volt per ar

30、ea than what most existing batteries provide but stillenough to power electronics like watches or fitness trackers.Scientists have previously experimented with similar wearable devices,but Xiaos is stretchy,can heal itself when damaged and is fully recyclable-making it a cleaner alternative to tradi

31、tional electronics.Whenever you use a battery,youre depleting(消耗)that battery and will,eventually,need to replace it,Xiao said.The nice thing about our device is that you can wear it,and it provides you with constant power.Just pretend that youre out for a jog.As you exercise,your body heats up,and

32、thatheat will radiate out to the cool air around you.Xiaos device captures that flow of energy rather than let it go to waste.The thermoelectric generators are in close contact with the human body,and they can use the heat that would normally be sent into the environment,Xiao said.12.What does Xiao

33、expect of his device at present?A.It will be used for medical purposes.B.It will be made smaller and wearable.C.It will change natural power into electricity.D.It will supply constant power to wearable devices.13.Why does the author mentionThe Matrixseries in the text?A.To give an explanation.B.To m

34、ake a comparison.C.To introduce a topic.D.To analyze the cause.14.What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A.The strengths of Xiaos device.B.The convenience of using a battery.C.The replacement of wearable devices.D.The development of traditional electronics.15.What do we know about Xiaos dev

35、ice from the text?A.It operates with plenty of power.B.It is designed for practical use.C.It benefits peoples health in a way.D.Its based on traditional electronics.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 Teenagers fitness is now a major concern and physicalexercise is v

36、ery important._16_Exercise makes your body strong and helps you to keep the right body weight.Sports scientists offer the following advice to teenagers._17_Then you can design a programme that will help you become healthier._18_“Overweight”means that the person gets very little exercise and often ha

37、s a serious weight problem.“Inactive”means that the person does not join in many physical activities,but is not seriously overweight.“Active”refers to people who participate in sports and other physical activities,but do not have a high fitness level.According to experts,overweight teenagers should

38、work out to keep healthy.Ride a bike,play volleyball or basketball for a while,and go for a twenty minute walk each day.All these will help to burn calories.Inactive teenagers should do similar activities,but add some bending and stretching exercises,such as push-ups and sit-ups,starting with twenty

39、 of each a day.Inactive people can take a little more exercise than overweight people because their bodies are stronger._19_ Experts also suggest one hour a week or more on running and other forms of intensive exercises,together with fifteen minutes a day spent on stretching and bending activities._

40、20_Some weight-training and other body-strengthening exercises could also be planned in the programme in order to increase peoples strength and safety.A.Its time to take part in sport.B.It reduces stress and improves fitness.C.Sports can make your life more color1 ful.D.First,find out your present l

41、evel of fitness.E.The same rule is also suitable for active teenagers.F.They are really important in order to prevent injuries.G.There are three levels of fitness that need a change of lifestyle.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 In American

42、 culture,you may find some very sensitive topics that require you to think again before you put them forward.They are as follows:Age.It is a very sensitive_21_to many Americans.In this culture,the thought of growing older is a painful one and most of us,if_22_,would like to have nothing to do with i

43、t.So many Americans work hard to_23_a youthful appearance.The last thing they want to be asked is the unthinkable,“How old are you exactly?”This question may result in a(an)_24_like:“How old do you think I am?”Anyhow,if you are_25_to know someones age,first you estimate（估计）their age by their_26_.The

44、n you take ten years away from that estimation.With a big_27_,that person will probably say,“Thanks,but I am a few years older than that.”Weight.This is one of the most sensitive subjects.InAmerica,it is _28_to be thin but it is a huge_29_to be overweight.In any American fashion magazines,youll noti

45、ce most are nothing more than skin and bones.Income.You should never ever ask how_30_someones_31_is.However,its perfectly _32_to ask about their job title and what they do for a living.This information should give you some idea.Matters of the Heart.This is a tricky（难处理的）one.Some people cannot wait t

46、o_33_their hearts out to you.Then there are those who make sure their_34_business stays behind closed doors.The general_35_is not to get too personal.You dont want others to think that you are_36_their lives._37_,try not to ask too many questions until you have a(an)_38_with this person.Anyhow,its d

47、ifficult to always_39_an embarrassing conversation.So,be sensible,_40_your mouth and try not to open a can of worms（虫子）.21.A.solution B.subject C.access D.approach 22.A.not B.possible C.ever D.necessary 23.A.make B.change C.decorate D.keep 24.A.reply B.consequence C.description D.explanation 25.A.li

48、kely B.eager C.afraid D.nervous 26.A.dress B.skin C.appearance D.accent 27.A.smile B.surprise C.prize D.gift 28.A.easy B.terrible C.desirable D.absurd 29.A.accident B.event C.excitement D.embarrassment 30.A.many B.much C.littie D.few 31.A.salary B.height C.weight D.age 32.A.awesome B.suitable C.fool

49、ish D.typical 33.A.pour B.cut C.mark D.test 34.A.rich B.foreign C.personal D.public 35.A.aspect B.rule C.idea D.concept 36.A.referring to B.contributing to C.looking into D.changing into 37.A.Somehow B.Besides C.Indeed D.However 38.A.appointment B.quarrel C.discussion D.friendship 39.A.avoid B.begin

50、 C.produce D.stop 40.A.ignore B.take C.watch D.notice 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 When she was 10 years old,Ana Moreno watched buses full of tourists pull into her village.They had come to see the monarch butterflies,_41._arrive in groups each November and stay th