2021届常州市第一中学初中部正衡中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届常州市第一中学初中部正衡中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及参考答案 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).Shipm

2、ents of 5G 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,

3、Wen said,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

4、AG600 is 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

5、 put an end 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 comp

6、atibility,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,pr

7、ecision farming,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.Technolo

8、gies mentioned 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 man

9、agement,he 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 It was very cold and I had been watching a homeless man make himself comfortable in a“shelter”on the river bank.His“shelter”was a tarpaulin(油布)tied

10、to rocks to keep the wind from blowing it away.He had been living there for over a month.I never saw him with warm clothing or food.I knew what I wanted to do.When I told my parents what I wanted to do they werealarmed.They said I could be putting myself at risk,taking a box to a homeless person at

11、night!But I knew,in my deep heart,that I would be safe.I got a box.My parents watched as I added warm gloves,a heavy blanket.into the box until it was full!Then,I put a Christmas card on top.It said,“Even though we hardly know each other,I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!”I put ten one-dollar bil

12、ls inside it as well.My father insisted he went there with me as it was 10 pm on Christmas Eve.I said he could drive me but he had to stay in the car.He agreed.I took the box and walked towards his“house”.I called,“Sir,I have a Christmas box for you!”“Go away!”he shouted.“Sir,”I repeated.“Go away!”h

13、e shouted.“Why?”I asked him.He walked over and I expected to see an angry face.Instead I saw two of the most beautiful,gentle,blue eyes I have ever seen.“Merry Christmas!”I said.“Why are you doing this?”he asked.“Because you matter to me,”I said.With that I gave him the box.Tears came to his eyes an

14、d he thanked me.I got back to the car and watched him carry the box like it was filled with gold.I didnt want to embarrass(使困窘)him by watching him any more so Dad and I left.4.The underlined word“alarmed”can best be replaced by _.A.pleased B.worried C.disappointed D.surprised 5.Why did the author as

15、k his father to stay in the car?A.Because he wanted to prove he was brave.B.Because he believed the homeless man was bad.C.Because he wanted to protect his father from being hurt.D.Because he didnt want the homeless man to feel bad.6.When the homeless man saw the author first,he was _.A.quite angry

16、B.very excited C.quite puzzled D.very curious 7.The authors purpose in writing the text is to tell readers that _.A.it is easier said than done B.poverty is the mother of health C.where there is a will,there is a way D.a willing helper doesnot wait until he is asked C Medha Gupta sometimes felt worr

17、ied about making the 20-minute walk from the corner where the school bus dropped her off to her home in Herndon-especially during the colder months in winter.Her mother,Divya Gupta had a suggestion:write an app.Shewas half-kidding,but Medha didnt take the challenge lightly.So she set out to work.The

18、 result was Safe Travel,an app designed by Medha to help walkers feel more secure when travelling alone.Using the iPhone,a person can program it to send a warning to someone he or she trusts if he or she fails to arrive at a destination within a certain time.It was the first iOS app that Medha had c

19、reated.While she didnt think much would come from the project,her effort caught the eye of judges for the annual Congressional App.Challenge,who selected her as the winner for Virginias 10th District.The App Challenge is designed to encourage students to consider careers in science,technology,engine

20、ering,and math by experimenting with coding and computer science.Winning students are invited lo attend a reception on Capitol Hill in April and also received$250 in Amazon Web Service credits.Medha said it took her about 40 hours to design,program and test the app.As for her next app?Medhas not cer

21、tain.She temporarily has her app-development ambitionson holdbecause shes busy teaching herself artificial intelligence to help deal with improper words on Facebook.Yes,she knows that there are teams of engineers probably doing the same thing.But she figures it cant hurt her own part,too.“If we see

22、something wrong with the world,we should do something about it,”she said.“After all,the only one stopping us from doing something is ourselves.”8.Why did Medha Gupta feel worried?A.It took a long time to walk home.B.It was difficult to write an app.C.It was colder than ever in winter.D.It was unsafe

23、 to walk home alone.9.What is Medhas attitude to her mothers challenge?A.Serious.B.Casual.C.Uncertain.D.Indifferent.10.What does the underlined phrase“on hold”in Paragraph 6 mean?A.Developed.B.Delayed.C.Achieved.D.Satisfied.11.Whats the main idea of the text?A.Medha signed up for the App Challenge.B

24、.Medha designed Safe Travel successfully.C.An app Safe Travel guides walkers home.D.The App Challenge directs students to choose careers.D A man in Indonesia is walking backwards for 435 miles.Hes making the trip to encourage the government and others to value and protect Indonesias rainforests.Medi

25、 Bastoni is 43 years old.He is an Indonesian.Indonesia is a large country in the world formed by a group of islands.There are over 16,000 islands there，and most of them are covered with rainforests.But on Java,where Mr.Bastoni lives,far more forests have been cleared.Mr.Bastoni believes its importan

26、t to protect forests from being cut down,and to restore(恢复)them when they have been destroyed.Near his home,Mount Wilis is now being restored,but Mr.Bastoni wants to make the protection continue.Thats how he came up with the idea of the 435-mile walk.And walking backwards?Mr.Bastoni wants Indonesian

27、s to look back at their past.Walking backwards is a good way to get attention.Right now,Mr.Bastonis backward walk is pretty big news in Indonesia.Mr.Bastoni is wearing a frame(框架)that supports a large mirror in front of him,above his head.This allows Mr.Bastoni to look behind him while walking backw

28、ards.Besides,Mr.Bastoni is carrying a backpack with some clothes and a little food.He is planning on buying more meals from restaurants along the way.He has been sleeping at police stations,security posts,and even strangers homes during the trip.His plan is to cover about 19 miles a day.In early Aug

29、ust he was in Sragen-about 100 miles from his home.Its not clear whether Mr.Bastoni is still on track to arrive in Jakarta by August 17.12.What do we know about rainforests in Indonesia?A.Indonesia has the largest area of rainforests in the world.B.The loss of rainforests is getting serious on Java.

30、C.The islands there are all covered by rainforests.D Local people pay great attention to rainforests.13.Why did Mr Bastoni want to take the 435-mile walk?A With the purpose of fighting climate change.B.With the aim of becoming a healthy person.C.With the hope of rebuilding rainforests.D.With deep lo

31、ve for traditional sports.14.Whats the function of the large mirror?A.To make sure of Mr.Bastonis safety.B.To show Mr.Bastonis position correctly.C.To allow Mr.Bastoni to look forwards easily.D.To help Mr.Bastoni enjoy views on the road.15.What can be the best title for the text?A.The difficulty of

32、protecting rainforests in Indonesia.B.The importance of rainforests to Indonesia.C.A trip to recall history and attract attention.D.A walking backwards trip to save rainforests.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 Have you promised that you are going to get healthier?

33、Maybe you want to lose weight,get stronger and have more energy.Maybe you are under the doctors orders to eat right and take exercise more.Well,those all sound great._16_So here are healthy tips that you can follow.Eat right.Healthy eating is harder than before.Now many supermarkets or restaurants a

34、re packed with unhealthy choices that cause weight gain and weaken energy.Over time,making poor food choices can cause illness.But you dont have to be concerned about it.Eat natural and organic foods as often as possible._17_ Keep healthy._18_So take exercise at once.Once you get started,you will be

35、 more likely to stick to it.Reduce stress.In theUS,77%of people often experience physical stress._19_You can manage stress by taking exercise,getting enough rest and cleaning bad relationships from your life._20_Sure,some people are naturally happier than others.But there are things you can choose t

36、o do be happier.And guess what?They are all free.So if you want to be happier,there are a few things to do,for example,express thanks,help others,or how to meditate.A.That is not a group you want to be a part of.B.Choose happiness.C.Cut out the junk food.D.Get happy for free.E.But with so many choic

37、est it can be hard to get started.F.So you dont need to care about this.G.People who often take exercise are generally happier and healthier than people who dont.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 one of my college classes,we were require

38、d to do an act of kindness.My project included _21_ lunch for an elderly person.When I _22_ the elderly person with the food I cooked,it never _23_ to me that it would result in a new friendship and the discovery of a _24_.The person I visited was Bill,who was unable to _25_ much.A nurse came regula

39、rly to help him move to and from the wheelchair because he has no _26_.Bill said he was delighted to see me and it was a _27_ for him to eat a meal with me because he usually eats _28_.He said the food was great,but he enjoyed having _29_ even more than the food.Bill had had a _30_ life when working

40、 on the railroad and had many _31_ stories to tell about his travels to many places.I was intending a trip_32_his stories.I had once _33_ about traveling by train.However,I would _34_ be going by train after meeting Bill.Perhaps the biggest _35_ of this project was that I suddenly realized that I am

41、 _36_ of working with the elderly.Spending time with them was fun-they have so much life experience to _37_.On the one hand I am a good _38_.On the other hand,older people want someone to know their inner world,so it is a perfect _39_.I decided to focus my studies on the _40_.Hopefully in the future

42、,I will work with them to help even more people like Bill.21.A.buying B.delivering C.packing D.preparing 22.A.called on B.came across C.picked up D.turned to 23.A.happened B.appealed C.occurred D.proved 24.A.travel plan B.career path C.holiday destination D.cooking skill 25.A.talk B.eat C.sit D.walk

43、 26.A.money B.s C.neighbors D.time 27.A.treat B.fancy C.privilege D.waste 28.A.slowly B.little C.alone D.unhappily 29.A.family B.company C.fun D.health 30.A.painful B.hopeful C.peaceful D.color1 ful 31.A.adventurous B.fresh C.attractive D.satisfying 32.A.because of B.in spite of C.regardless of D.in

44、 addition to 33.A.argued B.hesitated C.thought D.cared 34.A.unbelievably B.undoubtedly C.unexpectedly D.unhurriedly 35.A.aim B.impression C.problem D.bonus 36.A.aware B.proud C.fond D.certain 37.A.share B.discuss C.treasure D.gain 38.A.student B.cook C.learner D.listener 39.A.choice B.deal C.match D

45、.game 40.A.old B.poor C.disabled D.homeless 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 Located in a natural depression in Guizhou,Chinas Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope,_41._(know)as FAST,has identified six pulsars(脉冲星)after one year of trial operation.It i

46、s the first time Chinese scientists have discovered pulsars using a radio telescope independently developed by Chinese scientists,thus_42._(open)a“new era of Chinese original space discovery.”It is truly encouraging for China to have achieved such results in just one year.Since the first pulsar_43._

47、(discover),over 2,700 pulsars have been identified.But almost all of them are_44._the scope of the Milky Way.Being the worlds largest radio telescope,FAST is expected to capture pulsars outside the galaxy.Apart from the massive size,it also has unmatched accuracy and sensitivity,allowing scientists_

48、45._(find)previously hidden stars.Moreover,FAST is capable of surveying the night sky for multiple_46._(science)data at once,_47._enables astronomers to jump-start many science goals.Its innovative engineering concept and design pave_48._new road to realize a huge single dish in the most effective w

49、ay.Chinas FAST science impact on astronomy will be extraordinary,and has the potential to revolutionize other_49._(area)of the natural sciences.It_50._(remain)the global leader for the next 10 to 20 years.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短文改错（满分 10 分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两

50、处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。Today I was glad to participate in an activity,which theme is Chinese weaving art,making me to have a taste of traditional Chinese culture deeply.This activity