2021届普陀中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届普陀中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析 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 Many workers have had no choice but to adapt to working from home in recent months since offices shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic(新冠疫情).And the noisy situation and endless housework

2、 may result in a terrible emotion.A new option is waiting foryou.That is WFH:work from a hotel.Hotel Figuero A special program titled Work Perks aims to reposition some of 94-year-old Hotel Figueros 268 rooms as day-use offices.According to Managing Director Connie Wang,the set-up launched in June a

3、nd is a great opportunity to get out of their houses with high-speed Wi-Fi,unlimited printing privileges and free parking.The 350-square-foot rooms sell for$129 per day,with an option to extend to an overnight stay for an additional$20.The Wythe A boutique hotel inBrooklyn.The hotel recently announc

4、ed a partnership with co-working office space company Industrious through which it is recycling 13 second-story guest rooms to serve as offices for up to four people.Each of the rooms has a small outdoor platform,and dogs are welcome.Pricing starts at$200 and goes up to$275,depending on how many peo

5、ple use the space.The Sawyer The Sawyer,in Sacramento,California,is offering pool cabanas(更衣室)for use as outdoor offices,complete with fast Wi-Fi,free parking and catered lunch for$150 per day.HotelsByDay Yannis Moati founded HotelsByDay back in 2015.That company has grown to include more than 1,500

6、 hotels,and has seen a significant increase in the number of inquiries for day-use bookings lately.Moati said the current situation will force hotels to upgrade themselves to stay alive,and he predicted that offering rooms for day-use only is one of the directions they will go.1.How much should one

7、pay for a 24-hour stay in Hotel Figuero?A.$129.B.$149.C.$150.D.$200.2.Which hotel allows pets in?A.The Wythe.B.The Sawyer.C.HotelsByDay.D.Hotel Figuero.3.What do we know about Yannis Moati?A.He started a program titledWork Perks.B.He has upgraded at least 1,500 rooms.C.He usually predicts everything

8、 correctly.D.He is optimistic about the WFH trend.B Older adults with a better sense of smell may live longer than thosewho have a poor sense of smell,a new study suggests.The study was a project of researchers in theUnited Statesthat was ongoing for over 13 years.They asked nearly 2,300 men and wom

9、en to identify 12 common smells.All the subjects were from 71 to 82 years of age.The researchers gave the adults scores,from 0 to as high as 12,based on how many smells they identified correctly.During the years of follow-up investigation,over 1,200 of the subjects died.When the study was launched,n

10、one of the adults were weak.They could walk a little under half a kilometer,climb 10 steps and independently complete daily activities.In the latest findings,the researchers noted that those with a weak nose were 30 percent more likely to die than people with a good sense of smell.The findings were

11、reported last month in the scientific publication Annals of Internal Medicine.Honglei Chen,a doctor withMichiganStateUniversityinEast Lansing,Michigan,was the lead writer of a report on the study.He said the connection between a poor sense of smell and an increased risk of dying was limited to adult

12、s who first reported good-to-excellent health.This suggests that a poor sense of smell is an early and sensitive sign for worsening health before it is recognizable in medical tests.With a poor sense of smell,people are more likely to die of brain and heart diseases,but not of cancer or breathing di

13、sorders.The results also suggest that a poor sense of smell may be an early warning for poor health in older age that goesbeyond dementia or other neurodegenerative(神经变性的)diseases.These often signal the beginning of a weakening of the mind or body.4.What do you know about the study mentioned?A.The s

14、tudy involved researchers from the world.B.All the participants were of different ages.C.The study began to be performed about 13 years ago.D.2,300 men and women were young and healthy.5.What was the situation like at the beginning of the study?A.More than 1,200 of the participants passed away.B.Man

15、y of the subjects were found with health problems.C.All the subjects were independent of others when walking.D.One third of the participants had a poor smell sense.6.What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A.People with a poor sense of smell have heart disease.B.You should be careful with

16、your health if you smell poorly.C.People with a poor sense of smell wont suffer from cancer.D.Most of the elder people may have the dementia disease.7.Which is the best title for the passage?A.Strong Sense of Smell May Be Linked to Longer Life B.Old People Tend to Have a Poor Sense of Smell C.A Numb

17、er of Factors Result in Longer Life D.Being Ill Means Losing the Sense of Smell C As summer approaches,many kids and teenagers may find that they have more time in hand.One great way to make use of the extra time is to go on an adventure and travel.Clearly,I am not a naturally adventurous person,but

18、 I have found that takingthe risk and challenging myself to explore and travel to unfamiliar places can be a very rewarding experience.Because I am usually quite busy during the school year,most of my travels take place during the summer.Over the past few summers,I have hiked in the Grand Canyon,exp

19、lored Niagara Falls,and camped out in upstate New York.Although these experiences are varied,they are similar in that they instill(灌输)a sense of appreciation for nature and a more balanced view on life.When I hiked in the Grand Canyon,for example,I was in awe(敬畏)of the geological influences that sha

20、ped the canyon.Adventures,of course,are not limited to hiking.There are many other choices,such as camping,volunteering in a foreign environment and travelling to different countries.In my opinion,adventures are more enjoyable with family or a few friends.There is a sense of bonding that one only ge

21、ts through spending time together in outdoor adventures.For example,when I was in Boy Scouts,I often went on weekend camping trips with my friends.When I came back from a Boy Scouts camping trip,I often was eager to go outside more and explore the parks and nature around me.Next fall,I will attend c

22、ollege.In the meantime though,I hope to make the most of my summer to explore and travel.Now,I am planning on hiking and camping out in Maine.When I visited Maine last fall,I was amazed by how beautiful it was and the tall trees and coasts that exist,and I really hope to enjoy the beauty of nature t

23、here this summer.8.We can learn from the first paragraph about the author?A.He is an adventurous person by nature B.He likes challenging himself by travelling C.He enjoys travelling with other adventurers D He needs others help when going on an adventure 9.Which of the following can make peoples adv

24、enture more enjoyable according to the author？A.Going to different countries.B.Going to unfamiliar places.C.Travelling withtheir family or friends.D.Travelling to distant places by themselves.10.What will the author do this summer？A.Explore Niagara Falls.B.Hike in the Grand Canyons.C.Camp out in ups

25、tate New York.D.Hike and camp out in Maine.11.Who is probably the author?A.A high school student.B.A college student.C.A friendly guide.D.A warm-hearted teacher.D Most people around the world are right-handed.This also seems to be true in history.In 1799,scientists studied works of art made at diffe

26、rent times from 1,500 B.C.to the 1950s.Most of the people shown in these works are right-handed,so the scientists guessed that right-handedness has always been common through history.Today,only about 10%to 15%of the worlds population is left-handed.Why are there more right-handed people than left-ha

27、nded ones?Scientists now know that a persons two hands each have their own jobs.For most people,the left hand is used to find things or hold things.The right hand is used to work with things.This is because of the different work of the two sides of the brain.The right side of the brain,which makes a

28、 persons hands and eyes work together,controls the left hand.The left-side of the brain,which controls the right hand,is the centre for thinking and doing problems.These findings show that more artists should be left-handed,and studies have found that left-handedness is twice as common among artists

29、 as among people in other jobs.No one really knows what makes a person become right-handed instead of left-handed.Scientists have found that almost 40%of the people become left-handed because their main brain is damaged when they are born.However,this doesnt happen to everyone,so scientists guess th

30、ere must be another reason why people become left-handed.One idea is that people usually get right-handed from their parents.If a person does not receive the gene(基因)for right-handedness,he/she may become either right-handed or left-handed according to the chance and the people they work or live wit

31、h.Though right-handedness is more common than left-handedness,people no longer think left-handed people are strange or unusual.A long time ago,left-handed children were made to use their right hands like other children,but today they dont have to.12.After studying works of art made at different time

32、s in history,the scientists found _.A.the art began from 1,500 B.C.B.the works of art ended in the 1950s C.most people shown in the works of art are right-handed D.most people shown in the works of art are left-handed 13.What is the left hand for most people used to do?A.Its used to find or hold thi

33、ngs.B.Its used to work with things.C.Its used to make a persons eyes work together.D.Its the centre for thinking and doing problems.14.According to the passage,which of the following is NOT true?A.No one really knows what makes a person become right-handed.B.Left-handedness is cleverer than right-ha

34、ndedness.C.Today children are not made to use their right hands only.D.Scientists think there must be some reason why people become left-handed.15.The best title for this passage is _.A.Scientists New Inventions B.Left-handed People C.Which Hand D.Different Brains,Different Hands 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，

35、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 Youve seen other people flying kites,watching their paper creations float up into the clouds on a windy day._16_Kite flying isnt hard,and its a lot of fun!The first step is toget a kite and find a large,open area.Then wait for a nice windy day._17_Ot

36、herwise,kites can get hung up on either of them.Parks with lots of grass and beaches are both great places to try kite flying.If you have a friend to help you,have one person hold the kite while the other person holds the spool(线轴)of string.The one with the kite should hold it overhead in both hands

37、 and throw it lightly up into the wind.If the wind is strong enough,it will catch the kite and lift it up,pulling the string tight.This works well on windy days,but what if thewind isnt strong enough to catch your kite?Then you need to let out some string and have your friend run with the kite behin

38、d him/her._18_ Once the wind catches your kite,start letting out string,little by little._19_Its somewhere between fifty and a hundred feet overhead.Spread your legs to keep yourself firmly rooted to the ground,and hold the spool with both hands.If it flies too high,you can reel(卷)in the string a li

39、ttle._20_When the kite is close to the ground,have someone catch it so it doesnt get torn or broken.Wind up the rest of your string and keep your kite safe until the next time youre ready to fly it.A.As you fly your kite,keep an eye on it.B.Are you ready to give it a try yourself?C.To finish flying,

40、reel in the kite slowly.D.Keep going till your kite is at the height you want.E.With this added burst of speed,the kite should fly.F.Your perfect location shouldnt have any trees or power lines.G.Keep flying your kite until you feel its safe in the wind again.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.

41、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 Early in my career,I was always shocked by the fact that“expensive”hotels charged extra money for things like Internet access and movies.At the same time,many_21_hotels included everything.Although these less expensive hotels did not have_22_lobb

42、ies(大 堂),they did offer the things that a young and tired_23_would want:a clean room and a quiet environment.For the high prices you pay at nice hotels,everything should be_24_.They should give refunds(退款)for the things you dont_25_instead of tricking their customers.I once read an article about a g

43、overnment officer who was invited to a very expensive restaurant inWashington.The restaurants food and service were both_26_.But there was something that ruined his_27_:the officer was charged1 for the ice in his7 mixed drink.The fact that he was charged the extra dollar_28_-instead of just being ch

44、arged8-made him so_29_that instead of talking about how wonderful everything was at the restaurant,he_30_talked about the21._31_,he never went back to that restaurant again.I see the_32_thing is starting to happen in the airline industry.For example,American Airlines is charging22.50 for snacks and7

45、 for meals.Unbelievably,sodas and water are still_33_.The airline should just charge a_34_price and give you a refund for what you dont want or use.This will put more power in the hands of a_35_-the airline might be surprised to find that people are willing to_36_extra services.Just imagine what cou

46、ld happen if you just trust your customers to make their own_37_?So remember,dont_38_your customers.Instead,charge what you think your service or product is worth and take it from there.This way,you can remove_39_services in exchange for lower prices.It becomes a win-win for you and your customers b

47、y sharing buying decisions and therefore giving your customers more_40_.23.A.brilliant B.affordable C.comfortable D.international 24.A.well-developed B.well-organized C.well-decorated D.well-known 25.A.businessman B.explorer C.student D.traveler 26.A.charged B.accepted C.included D.improved 27.A.use

48、 B.buy C.eat D.like 28.A.tasty B.ordinary C.disappointing D.excellent 29.A.activity B.excitement C.adventure D.experience 30.A.completely B.exactly C.separately D.totally 31.A.annoyed B.satisfied C.ashamed D.stressed 32.A.still B.indeed C.hardly D.only 33.A.After all B.As a result C.So far D.To be h

49、onest 34.A.same B.different C.funny D.strange 35.A.fresh B.average C.free D.available 36.A.higher B.lower C.better D.cheaper 37.A.employer B.customer C.visitor D.manager 38.A.ask for B.prepare for C.apply for D.pay for 39.A.plans B.minds C.choices D.changes 40.A.embarrass B.cheat C.lose D.puzzles 41

50、.A.terrible B.basic C.unnecessary D.public 42.A.freedom B.support C.warmth D.discount 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 Peruis a country on the central western coast of South America facing thePacific Ocean.Three parts make_41._the country:narrow,dry,flat land_42._(run)