2021届广州太和第二中学高三英语期中试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届广州太和第二中学高三英语期中试题及参考答案 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 A medical capsule robot is a small,often pill-sized device that can do planned movement inside the body after being swallowed or surgically inserted.Most models use wireless electronics or

2、 magnets or a combination of the two to control the movement of the capsule.Such devices have been equipped with cameras to allow observation and diagnosis,with sensors that“feel,”and even with mechanical needles that administer drugs.But in practice,Biomechatronics engineer Pietro Valdastri has fou

3、nd that developing capsule models from scratch(从头开始)is costly,time-consuming and requires advanced skills.“The problem was we had to do them from scratch every time,”said Valdastri in an interview.“And other research groups were redeveloping those same modules from scratch,which didnt make sense.”Si

4、nce most of the capsules have the same parts of components:a microprocessor,communication submodules,an energy source,sensors,and actuators(致动器),Valdastri and his team made the modular platform in which the pieceswork in concertand can be interchanged with ease.They also developed a flexible board o

5、n which the component parts are snapped in like Legos.The board can be folded to fit the body of the capsule,down to about 14 mm.Additionally,they compiled(编译)a library of components that designers could choose from,enabling hundreds of different combinations.They arranged it all in a free online sy

6、stem.Designers can take the available designs or adapt them to their specific needs.“Instead of redeveloping all the modules from scratch,people with limited technological experience can use our modules to build their own capsule robots in clinical use and focus on their innovation,”Valdastri said.N

7、ow,the team has designed a capsule equipped with a surgical clip to stop internal bleeding.Researchers at Scotlands Royal Infirmary of Edinburg have also expressed interest in using the system to make a crawling capsule that takes images of the colon(结肠).One research group,led by professors at the I

8、nstitute of Digestive Disease of the Chinese University of HongKong,is making a swimming capsule equipped with a camera that pushes itself through the stomach.One limitation of Valdastris system is that its only for designing models.Researchers can confirm their hypotheses(假设)and do first design usi

9、ng the platform,but will need to move to a custom approach to develop their capsules further and make them practical for clinical use.1.According to the passage,Valdastri and his team created the platform to _.A.adopt the latest technologies B.make their robots dream come true C.help build specializ

10、ed capsule robots D.do preciser observation and diagnosis 2.What does the underlined phrase“work in concert”mean in Para.3?A.Perform live.B.Run independently.C.Act in a cooperative way.D.Carry on step by step.3.What can be learnt from the passage?A.Valdastris system cant provide a complete capsule c

11、reation.B.The modular platform is more useful than a custom approach.C.The capsules can move in humans body automatically.D.It costs more to module the capsules on the board.B Thereare two days that set you on your path in life:the day youre born,and the day you realize why you were born.Growing up

12、south of Chicago in Harvey,Illinois,most people just had their heads down trying to make it from point A to point B.I was the same way,just going with the flow.I played basketball in high school because I was good at it and because other people thought I should until I discovered my talent.I give up

13、 basketball and started doing speeches.It wasnt a popular decision but my grandfather told me to do what made me happy.I fell in love with comedy and performing.And when I discovered the passion,I realized why I was born.I knew I had something to offer I knew that not only am I powerful,but I can ma

14、ke a difference.I realized a long time ago that my dream is not to be famous or rich.My talent is to entertain.But its more than that.I have the chance to reach people,to brighten days,to bring laughter and positive energy into lives and inspire.And I am grateful forit.Acting putting myself out ther

15、e and having doors closed on me time and time again has taught me a lot about myself.I have learned to trust what I have to offer the world over momentary doubt.Ive learned to put my faith over my feelings.And Ive grown a tough skin.More importantly,I have learned there is a long way towards our goa

16、ls and that when we put our talents and passion to work,we determine our value.Like a lot of places across the country,theres poverty,crime,violence and unemployment in Harvey.And growing up there,a lot of people have tragically low expectations for life.But I know that with the right opportunity an

17、d with help along the way,everyone can find their passion and go after it.My life is proof.4.What was the author born to do according to the text?A.Be a basketball player.B.Act and perform.C.Make speeches.D.Teach people.5.What does the underlined word“it”in Paragraph 5 refer to?A.Chance.B.Energy.C.D

18、ays.D.Laughter.6.What is the authors purpose of writing this text?A.To help others find their talents.B.To prove his decision was right.C.To inspire people to follow their dreams.D.To encourage people to set a goal.7.What can be the best tile for the text?A.Success Lies in Hard Work.B.How to Achieve

19、 the Dream Is Important.C.The Two Important Days in Life.D.The Day I Realized What I Was Born to Do.C Some years ago I was offered a writing assignment that would require three months of travel through Europe.I had been abroad a couple of times,but I could hardly claim to know my way around the cont

20、inent.Moreover,my knowledge of foreign languages was limited to a little college French.I hesitated.How would I,unable to speak the language,totally unfamiliar with local geography or transportation system？It seemed impossible,and with considerable regret.Suddenly a thought ran through my mind:you c

21、ant learn if you dont try.So I accepted the assignment.There were some bad moments.But by the time I had finished the trip I was an experienced traveler.And ever since,I have never hesitated to head for even the most remote of places,without guides or even advanced bookings,confident that somehow I

22、will manage.The point is that the new,along with the different,is almost scary by definition.But each time you try something,you learn,and as the learning piles up,the world opens to you.Ive learned to ski at 40,and flown up the Rhine River in a balloon.And I know Ill go on doing such things.Its not

23、 because Im braver or more daring than others.Im not.But Ill accept anxiety as another name for challenge and I believe I can accomplish wonders.8.The author accepted the assignment because_.A.he had never travelled abroad before B.he hardly knew any foreign languages C.he was familiar with any othe

24、r country in Europe D.he would learn something new and different by trying 9.Which of the following statements is TRUE？A.The author had been abroad only twice.B.The author thought the trip was hard but worthwhile.C.The author admitted that anything different was terrible.D.The author must be good at

25、 doing research and making interviews.10.We can infer from the text that the author is_.A.awkward B.generous C.stubborn D.brave 11.Whats the best title of the text？A.An Interesting Trip Abroad B.My First Writing Assignment C.Ready to Try and Challenge D.How to Be Daring and Brave.D“Theyre harming yo

26、ur brain.”“Theyre ruining your eyes.”“Theyre turning you into a violent person.”The words said publicly against video games are so common,but are these worries founded on actual science?Countless studies have offered different opinions on whether video games are bad for you.Weve rounded up the most

27、notable reports and studies below,so you can weigh up the evidence for yourself.In 2013,psychologist(心理学家)Simone Kuhn studied the influences of spending long hours on video games on the brains of young adults and found that several areas became bigger than before.These areas are connected with highe

28、rcognitive functions(认知功能),memory formation andfinemotor(精细运动)function.Last year,psychologists said that video game players who favour violent games are more likely to be violent when offline.Dr.Mark Appelbaum of the American Psychological Association said that there was a relation between violent v

29、ideo game use and increases in violent behaviour.Dr.Daphne Bavelier is an expert in the field of Brain&Cognitive Sciences.Bavelier presented the audience with a colour-word test,where non-gamers are easily puzzled by the test,and those who spend long periods playing on their computers are more likel

30、y to pass the test with flying colours.“Actually,those video game players have many other advantages in terms of attention,”said Bavelier,“and one part of attention which is also improved for the better is our ability to follow the movements of objects.”“So,in a sense,when we think about the influen

31、ce of video games on the brain,its very similar to the influence of wine on the health.There are some very poor uses of wine.There are some very poor uses of video games.But when drunk in reasonable amounts,and at the right age,wine can be very good for health,”said Bavelier.12.What can be learned f

32、rom Simone Kuhns study？A.Video games make you happier.B.Video games make your brain grow.C.Video games play a key role in memory.D.Video games teach you how to learn fast.13.What was Dr.Mark Appelbaums attitude towards video games？A.He was against them.B.He was hopeful of them.C.He was in favour of

33、them.D.He was uncertain about them.14.Which of the following may Dr.Daphne Bavelier agree with？A.Video games fix attention problems.B.Video games make kids do well in exams.C.Video games encourage violent behaviour.D.Video games help increase colour knowledge.15.Why are the uses of wine mentioned in

34、 the last paragraph？A.To remind people to avoid video games.B.To show the disadvantages of video games.C.To help people learn more about video games.D.To ask people to make good use of video games.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 have a hobby?Something you

35、look forward to spending your time with?Something you love to do?_16_Or making model airplanes.Sketching.Or making useful things out of waste material.It could be a musical instrument that you love playing.Or singing and dancing.There are many things that a hobby can give you,apart from an enjoyable

36、 time.Sashay was a shy boy but through his interest in model airplanes he learned the value of sticking to a task until it was finished.His model airplane club brought him to get into touch with similar souls._17_ Having a hobby helps you relax and get away from the routines of school._18_You really

37、 need this well deserved one,too!It gives you focus,self dependence,confidence and builds your personality.This is an opportunity to lose yourself in an enjoyable activity,away from the pressure of school,so at the end of it,you feel relaxed and yet,mentally charged.Your hobby defines you._19_And it

38、 also shows you what you are good at,and how far you can go,when you apply yourself._20_.For a hobby is:Happiness:something which you look forward to doing.Opportunity:to nurture and develop your special and unique skills and celebrate them.Believe in yourself:makes you understand your strong advant

39、ages and improves your confidence.Best in you:brings out your bestfor in each one of us there is a best that is only ours.YOU gives you a unique character,and makes you YOU!A.So go ahead and develop a hobby.B.It gives you a break.C.It proves your ability.D.Hobbies show your character.E.It shows your

40、 special skills.F.It could be collecting something.G.He learned to make friends for the first time.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 Last Saturday,I went out to have breakfast with a friend.It was_21_.But what wasnt solovely was the lady wh

41、o took our_22_.She spoke in a way that was_23_,unhappy,certainly not friendly and sort of rude.Working in hospitality(服务行业)myself,I_24_.When it was my_25_to approach her and order,I thought to myself,“What can I do here to cheer her up,to appreciate her,to make her_26_?”I had nothing.Surely there mu

42、st be_27_I could sincerely compliment(称赞)her on.Then I_28_instantly.It was her_29_.She had the most incredibly well-spoken and clear voice.It was SO good.And that was what I would_30_her for.So after she took my order and gave me the same unfriendly attitude,I told her.I said:“I hope you dont mind m

43、e saying so,but you have the most_31_voice.Its so clear,well-spoken and sounds so_32_.”I told the lady her voice would be_33_for voice-overs(配音)and she could be a hostess for radio programs.Her face_34_,and she smiled the first time I had seen her do so,and I noticed her whole attitude_35_.The custo

44、mer behind me received a totally different kind of_36_,abetter one.And it was all because of what I did.Something so_37_!There was a time when this sort of thing would have_38_me,or Id have been too shy and awkward to say such a thing.Not now.Now I must.Why?Because I have the_39_.The power to comple

45、tely change someones day by something as simple as a few kind_40_.And you have this power too.We all do.21.A.exciting B.common C.lovely D.surprising 22.A.seat B.order C.food D.menu 23.A.impatient B.cautious C.shy D.proud 24.A.understood B.ignored C.considered D.noticed 25.A.chance B.ability C.choice

46、 D.turn 26.A.listen B.smile C.talk D.respond 27.A.nothing B.everything C.anything D.something 28.A.remembered B.learned C.knew D.proved 29.A.voice B.hair C.face D.attitude 30.A.thank B.trust C.blame D.praise 31.A.reliable B.amusing C.amazing D.funny 32.A.enthusiastic B.interesting C.professional D.r

47、elaxing 33.A.clear B.perfect C.known D.normal 34.A.stayed dark B.lit up C.turned down D.went pale 35.A.change B.adjust C.worsen D.recover 36.A.service B.payment C.menu D.order 37.A.interesting B.different C.simple D.difficult 38.A.excited B.embarrassed C.confused D.touched 39.A.confidence B.passion

48、C.ability D.power 40.A.words B.orders C.suggestions D.activities 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 First time someone thought of an idea similar to a parachute(降落伞)was in 1514.It was Leonardo da Vinci_41._sketched its design in his notebook.Many years later,another

49、man by the name of Fausto Veranzio published his own design,which was strikingly similar to_42._of Da Vinci.Veranzio went on_43._(explain)exactly how this device would work when jumping from a high place.However,the first man to successfully try the parachute_44._(say)to be a Frenchman named J.P.Bla

50、nchard.He dropped a little dog sitting in a basket all by_45._(it)from a hot air balloon in flight and watched it land on the ground_46._(save).He even claimed that he used the parachute himself in 1793._47._was unlucky was that he broke his leg when he touched the ground.The first man to use the pa