2021届哈尔滨市奔赛中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届哈尔滨市奔赛中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案 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 Speaking with people on the phone is pretty rare these days.Most people use e-mail or messaging apps when they need to communicate with someone.Sometimes,though,making a call is unavoidab

2、le.This simple act can actually be a nightmare for some people.Their hearts race and their hands sweat at the very thought.If this sounds familiar to you,you might be one of the millions of people who suffer from telephobiathe fear of speaking over the phone.Telephobia is a form of social anxiety,al

3、though people who feel perfectly comfortable in social situations may also experience telephobia.When speaking face-to-face,we give off lots of facial or bodily cues that help each other follow the conversation.This is not the case over the phone.And the idea of speaking into this void（真空）makes peop

4、le terrified that they will freeze up,stumble over their words（失言）,or lose control of the conversation and look foolish In fact,telephobia is very similar to thefear people feel before putting on a performance in front of a big audience.However,there are things that one suffering from thin condition

5、 can do to reduce this fear and make phone calls at least somewhat bearable.One thing that those with telephobia can do before a call in smile.It may sound silly,but smiling before doing something stressful can help you feel more relaxed.It wont delete the anxiety altogether,but it will take the edg

6、e off it.Similarly,imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly.Running through a positive conversation in your head will make you feel less nervous and may help you predict any possible problems.Theres no need to spend hours on this,just a few minutes thin

7、king up a general idea of what you want to say.You can even write down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.This is particularly useful for dealing with the fear of not being able to express yourself naturally.And finally,when faced with receiving a call,you dont always have to

8、 pick up.Theres nothing wrong with calling the person back later when you feel more comfortable.So the next time your phone starts ringing,rememberspeaking on the phone doesnt have to make you sweat.The important thing is to be aware of your fear and take steps to deal with it.1.According to the art

9、icle,which situation can cause a feeling similar lo telephobia?A.Speaking face-to-face to a good friend.B.Performing in front of a large audience.C.Running in a race without proper shoes.D.Using a messaging app while on the subway.2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with telep

10、hobia?A.Imagining how the call will go before you make it.B.Standing on the edge of a tall building while making a call.C.Calling someone back later instead of answering their phone calls right away.D.Writing down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.3.What is the main purpose

11、of the passage?A.To present ways to ease telephobia.B.To explain the development of telephobia C.To introduce the influence of telephobia.D.To give the reason why someone suffers from telephobia.B The Nez Perce Indians are a tribe that lived in the Pacific Northwest of theUnited States.At the time o

12、f the Lewis and Clark expedition(探险队),which was one of the first journeys by Americans from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast and back again,the Nez Perce territory(领土)covered about 17 million acres,covering parts of Washington,Oregon,and Idaho.Butthat was a brief sweet history.In September 18

13、05,when Lewis and Clark came off theRockieson their westward journey,the entire exploring party was hungry and ill-too weak to defend themselves.Had the Nez Perce chosen to attack them,they could have put an end to the Lewis and Clark expedition there on the banks ofClearwater River.Instead the Nez

14、Perce welcomed the white Americans and looked after them until they made a full recovery.Thus began a long friendship between the Nez Perce and white Americans.But white mens greed for land and gold finally broke the friendship.In 1855 Governor Isaac Stevens ofWashingtonTerritoryinvited the Nez Perc

15、e to a peace conference.He said there were a great many white people in the country,and many more would come.But the Chief of the tribe at that time,Old Joseph,replied,“Take away your paper.I will not touch it with my hand.”Things were quiet for a while after that,but not for long.When Old Joseph di

16、ed,the chiefship was passed onto Young Joseph.In the late 1870s,government officials came to order the Nez Perce to leave theWallowaValleyand then began hard battles between the Nez Perce and the white soldiers.After the tribe had fought thirteen battles and moved 1,600 miles to-wards Canada in an a

17、ttempt to retreat(撤退)north,Young Joseph,gave in to the United States Army.Here was his famous statement,“Hear me my chiefs.I am tired;my heart is sick and sad.From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever.”In 1885,Chief Joseph was sent along with manyof his band to the Colville Reservat

18、ion inWashingtonwhere Joseph continued to lead his band for another 25 years,at times coming into conflict with the leaders of 11 other tribes living on the reservation.(保留地，居留地)4.What isTRUEabout the Lewis andClark expedition?A.They were well cared for by the Nez Perce.B.They ended their expedition

19、 on the banks ofClearwater River.C.They started the first battle with the Nez Perce.D.They were the first Americans to travel from theAtlanticto the Pacific.5.What ended the friendship between the Nez Perce and the Whites?A.Old Josephs proud manner B.White mens increasing demand for land and gold C.

20、A growing number of white men in the land D The breakdown of the peace talk 6.Young Joseph gave in at last because _.A.he grew older B.he was terribly ill C.he hated the war D.he lost other chiefs support 7.The passage might be followed by a paragraph about _.A.the customs and traditions of the Nez

21、Perce Indians B.the last years of Chief Joseph in the Colville Reservation C.lasting fights between the Nez Perce and the whites D.constant conflicts between the Nez Perce and other tribes C There are many useful things we can do each day to feel better.It may take some efforts and time to make a ha

22、bit of drinking 8 glasses of water daily or thinking more positively,but it is well worth it.What things do you do every day to feel better?Probably the healthiest thing you can do to feel better each day is to exercise early in the morning.You dont have to run the whole morning or spend a few hours

23、 in the gym.Even doing some easy exercise like walking,sit-ups or jumping the rope will help you feel better in no time!Again,due to our busy schedules,we dont get enough sleep each night.If you have trouble falling asleep,avoid watching TV or surfing the Internet right before bed.Also,try to make h

24、ealthy bedtime snack choices and dont drink tea or coffee too late in the day.If you drink 3 glasses of water,4 glasses of coffee or tea and a glass of soda each day and think that you drink enough water,think again.Your body needs water(not coffee or soda!)to function properly.Aiming to drink 7-8 g

25、lasses of water each day can make you feel better.Being positive is the key to a longer life.Positive thoughts can help improve your overall heath.Life is full of stressful situations and its hard to stay cheerful when everything goes wrong,but your positive attitude can help you solve any problem a

26、nd fight any stress faster and easier.Your positive attitude is especially good for your heart health.Smile,stay positive and live a longer life!8.In the authors opinion which can benefit us most in order that we feel better?A.Sleeping enough.B.Drinking enough water.C.Thinking more positively.D.Taki

27、ng morning exercise.9.Which of the following agrees with what is said in Paragraph 3?A.Drinking tea or coffee makes us sleep less.B.Drinking tea before bed makes it harder to fall asleep.C.Watching TV or surfing the Internet leads to less sleep.D.Our busy schedules cause more difficulty in falling a

28、sleep.10.Why is water necessary to our body?A.Because it can make us feel better.B.Because it can have our body work smoothly.C.Because in can do more good to our body thancoffee.D.Because it can hep avoid feeling thirsty.11.What do we need most when everything goes wrong?A.Thinking positively.B.Thi

29、nking out wise ways.C.Having a right attitude.D.Staying cheerful.D According to statistics published by the BPI(Buying Power Index)a couple of months ago,digital streaming(流媒体)now accounts for 80 percent of the music consumption in the UK.Despite the incredible growth of online streaming platforms l

30、ike iTunes,Apple Music and Tidal over the past 15 years,a more traditional medium has also seen a return of interest and sales in the music industry.In 2020,almost one in five of all albums purchased in the UK is vinyl(黑胶唱片),and it has once again become the most popular physical musical medium.With

31、digital streaming so easy and convenient,why are so many peopledrawn to traditional records?Some experts claim that vinyl is a physical medium for experiencing music,something tangible(有形的)to hold and own.For most people,having something tangible and interacting with it gives depth to the experience

32、 of music.Listening to an album and touching it the way the artist intended can make them feel more connected to the music and the artist.Records are physical products that can be not only displayed but also gifted,shared,traded and passed down through generations.Sound quality is another hot topic.

33、A lot of music lovers feel that the analogue sound(模拟声音)vinyl offers is superior to modern digital audio,particularly with regards to the compressed formats streaming platforms use.Theres a common belief that old-school analogue audio has a warmer,fuller sound than digitised music.For vinyl follower

34、s,the very defect traditional recorders often have,such as the familiar crackle(劈啪作响)when the record starts,bring the music to life in a different way.Theres aritualisticaspect to vinyl that a lot of people are drawn to,too.The act of putting a record oncarefully removing the record from the sleeve,

35、placing it on the record player and gently dropping the needle on the right groove(凹槽)is a more assiduous(一丝不苟的),mindful way of engaging with music.When youre listening to vinyl,you cant tap abutton and go about your day while the streaming service provides hours of music.You need to stay close to t

36、he record player to move the needle and flip the record over.Its clear that the vinyl interest is well underway,and vinyl records are truly making a comeback.In an increasingly digital society,theres something to be said for analogue experiences.Perhaps one of the great things about being alive in t

37、he 21st century is our ability to have the best of both worldsthe timeless appeal of physical records alongside the easy access to vast music libraries that streaming offers.12.What are the statistics published by the BPI used to show?A.An increase in music consumption.B.The recovery of music indust

38、ry.C.A comeback of a physical medium.D.The acceptance of online streaming.13.According to some experts,why does vinyl interest many people?A.It attracts people by its realistic feel.B.It offers simple access to different music.C.It shares a new way to enjoy music.D.It provides people with perfect so

39、und effect.14.The underlined word“ritualistic”in Para.4 means something _.A.Overlooked by society.B.Updated very frequently.C.Performed as part of a ceremony.D.Kept for a long time without changing.15.How does the writer feel about the future development of music medium?A.Traditional records will ge

40、t underway.B.The analogue experiences may matter more.C.Vinyl sales will boom with technological advance.D.There should be a good mix of old and new.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 How to Read More and Learn More These days,more and more Chinese people enjoy send

41、ing and receiving messages on the phone.It can help them to get the latest news and communicate with friends.But I think we should read more books besides the textbooks,the more,the better.It can broaden our mind and improve our language skills._16_.Here are some tips for you.Clear your purpose of r

42、eading._17_Most people read for two main reasons,pleasure or knowledge.Clearing your reading purpose can not only help you choose the books you really need to read,but also remind you why reading these books are important to you,so you will keep reading and complete the books faster._18_ No matter w

43、hat you are reading,it is important to enjoy what you read.Your friends tell you the books they love,but those books might not necessarily be the ones you enjoy.Give up books that you dont enjoy.You may have chosen books that you are interested in,and they serve your purpose.But while you are readin

44、g them,there may still be some books that you dont enjoy.Whenever you realize that you dont enjoy the book you are reading,give it up._19_.Set a reading goal.It is interesting that I read the books borrowed from libraries faster than those I bought.The reason is that the books I bought dont have a d

45、ue date!I dont need to return those books._20_.Before you read each book,ask yourself when you can complete this book.A.Read only what you are interested in.B.Read the books borrowed from others.C.Of course,it also helps us get good grades.D.Remember reading should not be boring.E.We need to get the

46、 latest news and communicate with friends.F.Before you start reading,ask yourself why you read this book.G.Having a reading goal helps you work out how much reading you need to do in a week or even a day.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 I

47、have worn two wedding hands for more than a dozen years.The_21_seldom get noticed,but when I am asked about them,I respond,“I have two_22_,”an answer that is met with a smile or a strange look.Recently,after leaving of business meeting,I stopped in the hallway to_23_text messages on my phone.As I wa

48、s typing,a stranger stopped and_24_“Why are you wearing two wedding bands?”“I have to wives,”I said.“Why?”he asked.I explained that Id_25_my father in 1999,shortly_26_the turn of the century,which he was really looking forward to experiencing.At his funeral,as we were saying our_27_goodbye,my mother

49、,his wife of 50-plus years,_28_his wedding band and_29_it to me._30_,I placed the gold band on my left middle finger,_31_my wedding band.There it has_32_.I told the_33_that I wore my fathers wedding band to_34_my father and my parents marriage.I also wear it to_35_myself to be the son,brother,husban

50、d and dad that my father wanted me to be.I am now 60 years old and have been married for 30 years.The stranger nodded and,without a word,turned and walked down the stairs to the parking lot.And I returned to my_36_.However,at the_37_of my eye,I noticed the stranger walking_38_toward me.He said,“Sir