2021届佛山市三水区白坭中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届佛山市三水区白坭中学高三英语下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 AQUILA Childrens Magazine is the most intelligent read for curious kids.Full of enthusiastic articles and challenging puzzles,every issue covers science,history and general knowledg

2、e.AQUILA is a quality production,beautifully illustrated with contemporary artwork throughout.Intelligent reading for 8-12 year-olds Cool science and challenging projects Inspires self-motivated learning Exciting new topic every issue AQUILA is created and owned by an independent UK company.It has 2

3、8 pages,printed on high-quality paper and there are no advertisements or posters.Instead it is full of well-written articles,thought-provoking ideas and great contemporary artwork.Each monthly issue is centred around a new topic.AQUILA works as a superb learning extension to current primary(or KS2 a

4、nd KS3)curriculum(课程),but it is much more than that!Entertaining and always surprising,AQUILA is recommended because it widens childrens interest and understanding,rather than encouraging them to concentrate only on their favourite subjects.It gives children a well-rounded understanding of the world

5、,in all its complexity.The concepts in AQUILA can be challenging,requiring good comprehension and reading skills.8 years is usually a good age to start.Some gentle interest from an adult is often helpful at the start.In 2020 AQUILA will have been in publication for 28 years,but it has never appeared

6、 in newsstands or shops.We are subscription only.AQUILA Subscription UK:12 Months 55-4 Months 30 Europe:12 Months 60-4 Months 35 World:12 Months 70-4 Months 35 Birthdays Select the Birthday option,write a gift message and choose the birthday month.We will dispatch to arrive at the start of the month

7、 you have entered.The package posts in a blue envelope marked Open on your birthday.1.What is special about AQUILA?A.It is available in shops.B.It is for kids of all ages.C.It has no advertisements.D.It prints readers artworks.2.What does AQUILA offer its readers?A.Articles on modern art.B.Family re

8、ading materials.C.Ideas on improving readingskills.D.Knowledge beyond school subjects.3.AQUILA is intended for _.A.foreign language learners B.children with learning difficulties C.parent-child reading lovers D.curious kids with good comprehension B A male tiger was rescued in Mishan city,Northeast

9、Chinas Heilongjiang province,on Friday.A tiger was recently seen on the Siner Russian border（边界），but there is no evidence to suggest this is the same tiger or that it had lost its way from Russia.Wherever it may have come from,cross-border protection of endangered species is a problem.According to M

10、a Jianzhang,a senior wild animal researcher in China,tigers know no borders,which have been built to stop humans from illegally crossing over.However,these borders also stop the free movement of tigers,thus preventing their breeding（繁殖）and exchange of genes.The Sino-Russian border alsocomes in the w

11、ay ofprotecting tigers in the region.Data show about 500 to 550 Siberian tigers,or over 90 percent of the species,live in the wild in Russia;27 live in the wild in China,and 50 inthe border region.Sometimes tigers lose their way across the border and that is hindering（妨碍）efforts to stop illegal hunt

12、ing and protecting them.Fortunately,both China and Russia have realized this problem and are working toward solving it.As early as 2010,the two countries established a cross-border protection network aimed at strengthening communication on protecting tigers in the northeast.The countries have also h

13、eld anti-poaching（反偷猎）activities together.In 2019,two national parks from the two countries signed a three-year deal to share research data on tigers,greatly improving the living conditions of Siberian tigers in the wild.However,much more needs to be done to protect the species.It is necessary to co

14、mbine the tiger protection areas in the two countries.That will require greater efforts from both sides and some difficulties might remain even then.Fortunately,both countries have been taking effective measures to provide the endangered species a better home.4.Whats the original purpose of setting

15、up the Sino-Russian borders?A.To ban people from illegal crossings.B.To help protect tigers in the region.C.To protect tigers from losing their way.D.To stop tigers breeding and exchange of genes.5.What does the underlined phrase“comes in the way of”probably mean?A.keeps from.B.is on the way to C.is

16、 aimed at D.keeps up 6.What is the focus of Paragraph 4?A.Recent studies and researches on tigers.B.Joint efforts by China and Russia to protect tigers.C.The possible effects of establishing a network D.Reasons for improving the living conditions of tigers.7.Whats the authors purpose in writing the

17、text?A.To inform the possible dangers of tiger protection.B.To cover the news about a missing tiger on the border.C.To put forward suggestions on finding the missing tiger.D.To report the problems and measures of cross-border tiger protection.C Summer is quickly passing bybut not without the ultimat

18、e meteor（流星）shower event!The2021 Perseids Meteor Shower,which is considered to be the best meteor shower of the year,is expected to start lighting up skies on this Wednesday,according to NASA.Known for fireballs,the Perseids typically light up skies on warm summer nights,leaving“long wake（尾迹）of ligh

19、t and color1 behind them.”Under ideal conditions,sky watchers may see approximately 50-100 meteors per hour with each meteor traveling at 37 miles per second.Because the meteors appear in all parts of the sky,it will be pretty easy to witness the celestial（天上的）event from anywhere in the world.To get

20、 the best show,it is advised to view the Perseids from the Northern Hemisphere（半球）during the pre-dawn hours,ideally between 2 a.m.and dawn.In some cases,sky gazers may be able to seemeteors during this shower as early as 9 or 10 p.m.“If its not cloudy,pick an observing spot away from bright lights,l

21、ie on your back,and look up!You dont need any special equipment to view the Perseidsjust your eyes,”NASA wrote on their site,adding that telescopes or binoculars are not recommended due to their small fields of view.Remember to let your eyes become adjusted to the dark.Try to stay off of your phone

22、too,as looking at devices with bright screens will negatively affect your night vision and thus reduce the number of meteors you see!For those who may be unable to view the Perseids in person,a live broadcast will be streaming from NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center,starting around 8 p.m.on Aug.11 a

23、nd continuing through sunrise on Aug.12.8.What can we learn about the Perseids Meteor Shower?A.It will be the best meteor shower in history.B.The ultimate shower only happens on this Wednesday.C.We can observe 50-100 meteors per hour in any place.D.The Meteors usually have long and bright trails beh

24、ind them.9.Which of the following may be the best time to view the shower?A.At 4 a.m.on the Northern Hemisphere.B.At 2 p.m.on the Northern Hemisphere.C.At sunrise on the Southern Hemisphere.D.At dawn on the Southern Hemisphere.10.What can be inferred about the observation of Meteors?A.If you use a t

25、elescope,you will see more meteors.B.You can use smartphones to record the grand scene.C.The brighter the moon is,the more meteors you can see.D.Bright lights will reduce the visibility of meteors.11.If you are not available to watch the Perseids personally,you can _.A.browse the unofficial website

26、of NASA B.watch a video recorded by a flight center C.stream a live show on Aug.11 night D.use special devices to connect with the shower 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 to spot

27、 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-second vid

28、eo 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 21-yea

29、r-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 breathe

30、 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 stran

31、ded 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 author de

32、scribe 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 breath

33、ing 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 Voice

34、d 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 Why Drawing is Important for Your Childs Development One of the first things a child can do is pick up a pencil and start drawing.And as new technologies are becoming much more accessible,they bring with t

35、hem new ways to learn important creative skills._16_Here are just some of the reasons why drawing is important for childrens development.Drawing makes children more expressive.Children cant always express themselves using words and actions.And drawing is another important form of communication.You c

36、an understand your childs thoughts and feelings better through their drawings._17_ Drawing develops your kids problem solving skills.When drawing,a child is faced with several decisions whether its“What colour should I use here?”or“How do I draw an animal and connect one part of its body to another?

37、”_18_Try asking them why they used certain colours or why they drew certain parts the way they did.Then see what solutions they came to._19_ Each time they draw they access their imagination and make physical representations (再呈现)of whats in their mind.Peoples imaginations have allowed them to creat

38、e all of the things that we use and are surrounded by every day.Drawing gets your kids ready for school._20_Whether your child is still at home with you or at school already,drawing helps them prepare for understanding more difficult ideas.Learning these creative ways of thinking at an early age rea

39、dies a child for future education.A.Drawing makes your kids active physically.B.Drawing lets your kids imagination run wild.C.Drawing is one of the early basics of thinking.D.Being happy can increase problem solving skills.E.All these questions require them to solve problems.F.We see drawing as one

40、of the most basic of these skills.G.Being able to express what theyfeel also develops a childs EQ.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 The plan for the annual Christmas Dinner for Those Alone and Homeless started between two churchmembers who

41、happened to share a plane ride back toSpringfield.Springfieldphysician F.T.“Hogan”H Doubler Jr.told Gary Ellison he was_21_about those who he knew were_22_during the upcoming holidays.He wanted to help them.He said,“If you dont have_23_with you,the fact that everything,at Christmas is family this an

42、d family that can be_24_Wouldnt it be great_25_our church could have a big Christmas dinner-free of_26_?”If they wanted the big dinner held in thechurch,admission of the preacher(牧师)was very necessary.Therefore,H Doubler asked Ellison if he could_27_the preacher to allow the dinner.H Doubler would p

43、ut up a sizable_28_.“He imagined a nice event with no strings(附加条件)attached,”said Ellison.With the physician_29_the main course,other church members offered side dishes and desserts.After a few years,the church picked up the expenses.“The first_30_may have drawn 200 people,”Ellison said,“but some ye

44、ars it may draw close to 700.”In order that the church can_31_for the right size crowd,people who want to_32_are asked to call an answering service and select the time they will come in advance.Ellison said church members would do their best to make everyone feel_33_.Over the years hes enjoyed seein

45、g strangers socialize.H Doubler always smiled when he read or heard reports of the events_34_,his daughter Sarah Muegge said.“He was very_35_with the way it developed,”said Ellison.“Its_36_the way H Doubler expected it:no strings attached.Just fun and good_37_,”said Ellison.H Doubler preferred to ke

46、ep secret his role in_38_the event,but he_39_recently at the age of 85.Ellison asked H Doublers daughter if it was OK to tell people that it was H Doublers_40_and money that started the tradition.And she said yes.21.A.concerned B.confused C.curious D.doubtful 22.A.abnormal B.abroad C.alone D.asleep

47、23.A.family B.friends C.neighbors D.children 24.A.exciting B.obvious C.interesting D.painful 25.A.unless B.until C.though D.if 26.A.cost B.time C.charge D.game 27.A.force B.warn C.convince D.order 28.A.service B.building C.table D.donation 29.A.showing up B.paying for C.deposit D.lending to 30.A.tou

48、r B.dinner C.contest D.show 31.A.plan B.possess C.remind D.refuse 32.A.buy B.attend C.help D.watch 33.A.confident B.welcome C.ignored D.proud 34.A.problem B.challenge C.success D.chance 35.A.busy B.familiar C.patient D.pleased 36.A.only B.just C.even D.still 37.A.food B.scene C.story D.report 38.A.s

49、tarting B.recording C.celebrating D.ending 39.A.left B.appeared C.died D.returned 40.A.turn B.visit C.excuse D.idea 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 Mountain climbers around the world dream_41._going up Qomolangma,the highest mountain in the world._42._many people who

50、have climbed the mountain have left waste material that is harming the environment.A team of Americans is planning the largest clean-up effort ever on Qomolangma.They will make the_43._(risk)trip of all time up the mountain next month.The team of eight Americans_44._(guide)by more than twenty Sherpa