2021届威远中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届威远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 Courtyard Stay with Your Dogs As autumn approaches,we are inviting you to join us on our August dog eventCourtyard Stay with Yoga&Hike from August 21st to August 22nd nearQinglongLakein Fangs

2、han district.This event will continue to raise fund for our Pre-treatment Guidance Project(PGP).Check out our full itinerary below:Day 1:Saturday,August 21st At 9 am in the morning,you will be picked up by car or bus and head to Fangshan district.We have arranged a private courtyard house for a comf

3、ortable stay for the Saturday night.We will enjoy some local dishes for lunch,while enjoying the peaceful views of theQinglongLake.After lunch,we will go together for a light hike to the nearby mountain and water tracks with our dogs.For dinner,enjoy the coziest,home-style BBQ with both vegetable an

4、d meat options.Day 2:Sunday,August 22nd After breakfast,we will join a yoga teacher for a deeply relaxing yoga session,with the company of the morning sun.You can choose to hike a bit more afterwards in theforest park.We will be checking out around 4 pm in the afternoon,returning to our homes.Reserv

5、ation:Please add our event manager,Diana,on Wechat to reserve a spot for yourself and your dog,a full payment will be required upon signing up.If you dont have a dog but would still like to hang out with dogs,you are more than welcome to join too!Pricing:Early Bird Fee:1400 RMB per human for the fir

6、st four participants only before 7th August.Children Price:800 RMB(413 years old).Full Price:1600 RMB per human.All surplus funds and donations will go to our Pre-treatment Guidance Program.Please bring your ID,your dogs ID and vaccine proof for any potential security check.We cant wait to see you s

7、oon！1.Who would be most interested in the weekend activity?A.Taxi drivers.B.Yoga coaches.C.Pet dog owners.D.The PGP members.2.According to the itinerary,on August 22nd,you can _.A.join a teacher to do some yoga B.have some local dishes for lunch C.enjoy the coziest,home-style BBQ D.go together for a

8、 hike to the water tracks 3.The purpose of the countryside stay activity is to_.A.promote theQinglongLake B.raise fund for a public project C.teach skills of BBQ and keeping dogs D.provide access to dogs for people without pets B While space travel still gets lot of attention,not enough attention ha

9、s been paid to the exploration of oceans,about which we know much less than the dark side of the moon.Ninety percent of the ocean floor has not even been recorded and while we have been to the moon,the technology to explore the oceans floors is still being developed.For example,a permanent partially

10、-underwater sea exploration station,called the Sea Orbiter,is currently in development.The oceans play a major role in controlling our climate.But we have not learned yet how to use them to cool us off rather than contribute to our overheating.Ocean organisms are said to hold the promise of cures fo

11、r a wide of the unique eyes of skate(ray fish)led to advances in conquering blindness,the horseshoe crab was important in developing a test for bacterial pollution,and sea urchins helped in the development of test-tube fertilization(人工授精).The toadfishs ability to regenerate its central nervous syste

12、m is of much interest to neuroscientists.A recent Japanese study concluded that the drug Eribulin,which was taken from sea sponges,is effective in fighting with breast,colon,and Urinary cancer.Given the approaching crisis of water insufficiency,we badly need to improve current methods,of desalinatin

13、g(淡化)ocean water and make them more efficient and less costly.By 2025,1.8 billion people are expected to suffer from severe water shortage,with that number jumping to 3.9 billion by 2050-well over a third of the entire global population.If the oceansdo not make your heart go beating faster,how about

14、 engineering a bacterium that eats carbon dioxide and thus helps protect the world from overheating and produces fuel which will allow us to drive our cars and machines,without oil?I cannot find any evidence that people young or old,Americans or citizens of other nations would be less impressed or l

15、ess inspired with such a breakthrough than with one more set of photos of a faraway galaxy or a whole Milky Way full of stars.4.What does the author think about the ocean exploration?A.It is equal to the space exploration.B.It is well developed.C.It deserves more attention and devotion.D.It is beyon

16、d our knowledge.5.What technology has been developed to make use of the oceans?A.Curing human diseases with ocean organisms.B.Preventing the world getting warmer.C.Mapping the global ocean floor.D.Removing salt from sea water.6.What does the author imply in the last paragraph?A.The temperature rise

17、will be overcome by a bacterium.B.Solving the existing problems is more significant.C.The space exploration is worth the efforts.D.The ocean exploration is not inspiring.7.What is the best title of the passage?A.Oceans,the Last Hope.B.Oceans,the Hidden Treasure.C.Space,the Final Frontier.D.Space,the

18、 Faraway Dream.C Many of us in China enjoy adding chilies(辣椒)toour food,but did you know that this spicy vegetable could also be dangerous?A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaperthe spiciest chili in the world.After taking just a single bite of one,the man suf

19、fered from serious headaches in the following few days,reported BBC News.In fact,reports of stomachache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual.But if chilies are harmful,why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable?According to the website Huanqi

20、u,about 600 million Chinese peoplealmost half of the national populationare chili eaters.So what makes people love chilies so much?The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that“produce a sense of happiness”,noted BBC News.And the bene

21、fits go even further than just personal enjoyment.A survey conducted by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week.The number decreased to 14 percent for those who

22、eat spicy food six to seven times a week.And another study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to a similar conclusion.“The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,”Liu Qi,a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health,told

23、BBC News.Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the ability to increase our metabolism(新陈代谢).So,dont worry if you love spicy food.It seems that chilies are actually good for usexcept for the Carolina Reaper,perhaps.8.The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove _.A.chilie

24、scan be beneficial B.chilies are popular inAmerica C.chilies can be dangerous D.serious headaches can be dangerous 9.Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_.A.decreasing death rate B.releasing natural chemicals C.curing serious headaches D.providing enough nutrition 10.Which of the foll

25、owing statement is TRUE?A.Human are the only animals to eat chilies.B.Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies is something unusual.C.The more chilies you eat,the healthier you are.D.Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it cant increase our metabolism.11.The writer wrote the passage to _.A.warn p

26、eople of the dangers of chilies B.ask people to eat Carolina Reaper C.encourage people to eat more chilies D.tell people the benefits of chilies D A year ago I received a full scholarship to attend the University of San Francisco.All of my hard work paid off.My mom had spent a lot on my attending a

27、private high school,so I made sure to push myself:I volunteered,took part in various clubs,and graduated with honors.I was so excited to start a new part of my life.Soon enough,the big day came,but it wasnt like what I had thought.The first two weeks were the most difficult days of my entire life.Ev

28、ery night I would cry myself to sleep.I was missing my family,my home and everything in my hometown so much and I didnt know how to deal with my broken heart.To distract myself,I threw myself into my studies.I also found a ton of jobs.In any free time,I started forcing myself to go to the gym.I want

29、ed to keep every part of my day busy so I wouldnt think about how lonely I felt.Soon after,I began to control my eating,considering it another solution to my homesickness.But soon there was something wrong with me.Finally,I went to see a doctor.When the doctor told me I had no choice but to take tim

30、e away from school,I started to fear.How could I stop?School was what I was best at.“Im not so bad,”I thought in my head.But the result was that I was taken to hospital again a month later and my mother camewoefully.I had to take a semester off from school,and go to the treatment center near my home

31、.If there are girls who are suffering similarly,I hope you know that there is hope and that you should have a positive attitude towards life.Though you may feel alone,there are so many people who can understand your struggle.Thats why I want to share my story.12.Why did the author push herself durin

32、g high school?A.She wanted to attend the University of San Francisco.B.It cost too much to study in a private school.C.Her parents controlled much of her life.D.Her family put her under pressure,13.What can we know about the author in the first two weeks?A.She couldnt fall asleep because of pressure

33、.B.She couldnt pay attention to her study.C.She couldnt deal with her homesickness.D.She couldnt catch up with others.14.What does the underlined word“woefully”in paragraph 4 mean?A.Sadly.B.Surprisingly.C.Curiously.D.Happily.15.What is the authors purpose in writing this text?A.To look back on her p

34、ast life.B.To increase her own confidence.C.To express appreciation to her mother.D.To encourage other girls like her to be positive.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 Tips on How to Connect With Your New Dorm Roommates The move from high school to college is very s

35、tressful,especially meeting your future roommates.You hope they are normal,friendly persons with whom you can bond for the next months.Some tips for starting a smooth college life and getting along well with your roommates are as follows.Look up their names and phone numbers You can search the US Ph

36、one Book for your roommates numbers and see what you can find online._16_You can use them to find out what type of music they like or what their hobbies are.Use the email Meeting a strange roommate is awkward,so try connecting with your roommates before moving in together._17_You can tell them where

37、 you are from and what are your subjects of interest.You can even call them After sending an email,you can call your future roommates and have a chat about the most important issues._18_You cant expect to be best friends right away.Chatting and texting beforehand can help you get used to other perso

38、ns and will ease the entire process of living together._19_ After the initial introduction,you want to know who is going to bring what appliances,if they like to listen to music while studying and how hot or cold they like the room to be.If you are a morning person and your roommates are night owls,

39、things might become complicated.Sharing a bedroom is not an easy thing and you will be stressed out._20_Just try to be yourself when connecting.You will find ways to get along,even if you are completely different.A.This is normal.B.Know their likes and dislikes C.Check out each others lifestyle D.Yo

40、u should learn from each other.E.This will help you get to know each other.F.Send them a quick email,introducing yourself.G.Usually,the social media accounts are going to show up first.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 still remember the

41、elderly lady my friend and I went out to help one evening many years ago.One day,after we_21_our work and left the office,we felt a little bit_22_.So we stopped at a hamburger shop and_23_some hamburgers and drinks for supper.It was Sunday and there were only a few people.We watched around and found

42、 an empty table_24_.Shortly after we sat down and enjoyed our food,we noticed a(n)_25_woman came in and bought some food too.She was dressed in what was probably her best clothes that were_26_and neat(整齐).The woman_27_the plates and cups very carefully on the table,as if she was serving the most imp

43、ortant dinner in the world.We could tell that this ordinary meal was a real_28_for her.My friend often had dinner in the shop and he was_29_the people who worked there.He was curious about the_30_and went to the people working there.He_31_them.He was told that she came in every_32_,bought the same c

44、heap meal and always ate alone.We_33_that she lived alone and that this meal was the best food she could afford to buy for herself once a week.We felt very_34_.Even though we never_35_to her,we decided to do something for her.When we paid our_36_,we also paid hersand then_37_enough money to pay her

45、meals at the shop for a month.The workers were really_38_.After all,she was just a_39_to us.We didnt want the elderly lady to know what we did,_40_we just left.21.A.started B.finished C.changed D.lost 22.A.angry B.sick C.hungry D.tired 23.A.added B.sold C.ordered D.made 24.A.finally B.gradually C.ea

46、sily D.carefully 25.A.old B.young C.rich D.kind 26.A.ugly B.dirty C.expensive D.clean 27.A.held B.washed C.broke D.set 28.A.treat B.preparation C.story D.turn 29.A.satisfied with B.familiar with C.concerned about D.worried about 30.A.woman B.news C.food D.party 31.A.thanked B.ignored C.paid D.asked

47、32.A.day B.week C.month D.year 33.A.realized B.answered C.dreamed D.meant 34.A.weak B.lucky C.happy D.sad 35.A.ran B.spoke C.wrote D.sent 36.A.hamburger B.work C.bill D.drink 37.A.left B.earned C.saved D.found 38.A.surprised B.grateful C.upset D.excited 39.A.friend B.stranger C.colleague D.cook 40.A

48、.before B.until C.but D.so 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 A 17-year-old Bangladeshi boy has won this years International Childrens Peace Prize for his work to fight cyberbullying in_41._(he)country.The prize winner,Sadat Rahman,promised to keep_42._(fight)online abus

49、e until it no longer exists.“The fight against cyberbullying is like a war,and in this war I am a warrior,”Sadat Rahman said during a ceremony_43._November 13 in The Haghue,the Netherlands.He added,“If everybody keeps supporting me,then together we_44._(win)this battle against cyberbullying.”Rahman

50、developed a mobile phone app that provides_45._(educate)about online bullying and a way_46._(report)cases of it.He said he began his work on the project after hearing the story of a 15-year-old girl_47._took her own life as a result of cyberbullying.“I will not stop_48._we receive no more cases thro