2021届北京市房山区夏村中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届北京市房山区夏村中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案 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 Personal Time Off(PTO)is something my wife and I created after having kids.We learned that，over time，a full life can leave little time for personal rest and for reflection，hanging out

2、 with friends，or just being“off.”So，after a number of years，we make a change.If I can persuade you to take your own PTO，then these might help.Schedule it First of all，one of our favorite family sayings is“schedule it.”Sounds easy enough，but life gets complicated managing full-time work and full-time

3、 family.Put yourPTO time on the calendar and you make it a real thing.Be flexible and strict If you can schedule PTO at the same time each week，then all the better.Because our calendar can get rather full，flexibility in scheduling becomes a necessity.But being strict in actually taking the time each

4、 week is more important.Skipping it once makes it easier to skip again.Take enough time My typical PTO lasts a couple of hours or longer.Sometimes it might be half the day depending on what Im doing.The goal is to spend enough time away to1et your shoulders drop.Do what you want to do Remember，PTO t

5、ime is about personal time to do what you want to do，not what you have to do.PTO time is about relaxation.Grab a friend and get a beer.Work can wait until tomorrow.1.What can be the first step to take the PTO?A.Persuade the family.B.Have a personal rest.C.Ask friends for advice.D.Make a time plan.2.

6、What does the underlined part“let your shoulders drop”probably mean?A.Get you more focused.B.Have you feel relaxed.C.Shake your shoulders often.D.Make you feel more stressed.3.What does the text mainly talk about?A.Tips on how to take your time off B.Skills to manage work and family C.Advice on how

7、to free yourself D.Ways of scheduling your work B A lot of us lose lifes tough battles by starting a frontal attackwhen a touch of humor might well enable us to win Consider the case of a young friend of mine，who hita traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving an ultimatum about beinglat

8、e on the job Although there was a good reason for Sams a being lateserious illness at homehe decided that this by-now-familiar excuse wouldnt work any longerHis supervisor was probably already pacing up and down preparing a dismissal speech Yes，the boss wasSam entered the office at 9：35The place was

9、 as quiet as a locker room；everyone was hard at workSams supervisor came up to himSuddenly，Sam forced a grin and stretched out his hand“How do you do！”he said“Im Sam Maynard Im applying for a job，which，I understand，became available just 35 minutes agoDoes the early bird get the worm？”The room explod

10、ed in laughterThe supervisor“clamped off”a smile and walked back to his officeSam Maynard had saved his jobwith the only tool that could win，a laugh Humor is a most effective，yet frequently neglected，means of handling the difficult situations in our lives It can be used for patching up differences，a

11、pologizing，saying“no”，criticizing，getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losingfaceFor some jobs，its the only tool that can succeedIt is a way to discuss subjects so sensitive that serious dialog may start a quarrelFor example，many believe that comedians on television are doing mor

12、e today for racial and religious tolerancethan people in any other forum 4.Why was Sam late for his job？A.Because he was ill B.Because he got up late C.Because he was caught in a traffic jam D.He was busy applying for a new job 5.The main idea of this passage is _ A.Sam Maynard saved his job with hu

13、mor B.humor is important in our lives C.early bird gets the worm D.humor can solve racial discriminations 6.The phrase“clamped off”in Paragraph 3 means _ A tried to hold back B.tried to set C.charged D.gave out 7.Which of the following statements can we infer from the passage？A.Many lose lifes battl

14、es for they are lacking in a sense of humor B.It wasnt the first time that Sam came late for his work C.Sam was supposed to come to his office at 8：30 D.Humor is the most effective way of solving problems C After a year at sea,16-year-old Laura Dekker can finally say,“Missionaccomplished!”Last month

15、,she finished a daring trip around the world aboard her 38-foot boat,Guppy.Dekker,who is from theNetherlands,traveled more than 30,000 miles all by herself.She is the youngest person ever to sail around the globe alone.Dekker had wanted to lake on this challenge when she was even younger.She first t

16、ried to set sail at the age of 13,but a court in theNetherlandsstopped her.They said that she was too young to make such a risky trip by herself.But Dekker insisted she had the navigation skills and patience of an adult sailor.She finally took off on January 20,2011.During her trip,Dekker battled lo

17、neliness,storms,and worries about pirates.But she also got to surf,scuba dive,and started a new hobby:playing the flute.Although Dekker didnt spend all of her time at seashe stopped at ports along the wayshe did spend her 16lh birthday on the open ocean.To celebrate,she ate doughnuts for breakfast.B

18、ut Dekker didnt sail into the record books.Guinness World Records and the World Sailing Speed Record Council no longer recognize records for“youngest”sailors.They dropped the category in 2009 to discourage children fromattempting such dangerous feats(壮举).But that didnt stop Dekker，who was born on a

19、yacht during a seven-year world voyage undertaken by her parents.Dekker doesnt mind that she wont hold an official record.She says it was a personal goal,and she is happy she achieved it.“I am not disappointed at all that Guinness World Record wont recognize my attempt.”Dekker wrote on her website.“

20、I did not start on my trip to achieve any recordI did it just for myself.”8.Dekker wasnt allowed to sail at the age of 13 because .A.people were concerned about her safety B.she didnt learn any sailing skills well C.she had to continue her study at school D.she didnt have enough patience for long tr

21、ips 9.What does the underlined word“accomplished”in Paragraph 1 mean?A.Failed.B.Completed.C.Continued.D.Started.10.In 2009 records for youngest sailors were canceled in order to .A.set a higher sailing standard for teen sailors B.stop children entering Guinness World Records C.encourage parents to s

22、ail with their children D.prevent children making dangerous attempts 11.What could be the best title for this passage?A.A New Guinness World Record in Sailing B.A New Sailing Standard for Teen Sailors C.A Teen Girl Sailing Alone Aroundthe World D.The Youngest Sailor in Guinness World Records D Music

23、 is said to be a universal language.But for Chase Burton,a deaf filmmaker fromTexas,music has always been a totally different experience.“When I was a kid,Id lie on the floor so I could feel the vibrations(震动，颤动)from my brothers band rocking out below my body,”the 33-year-old man said.“That was one

24、of the first times I began building a relationship with music.”In 2016,his ability to experience music changed dramatically,thanks to California-based technology company Not Impossible Labs.It designed a vibrating suit that enables deaf people to“feel”music through their skin.Consisting of a body ha

25、rness(背带),ankle and wrist belts,the suit translates audio into a range of vibrating pulses that are felt at 24 contact points.Burtonhas been trialing the suit for four years.“The sound hits different parts of your body,”saidBurton.“Maybe it will strikeme down in my ankles first.And then Ill start to

26、 feel the vibrations in my back.And then Ill feel some pulsations in my wrist.”The creators want to extends the tactile(触觉)musical experience beyond the deaf community.In 2018,they gave out 150 of the suits at a rock concert inLas Vegaswhere half the audience members were deaf and half were able to

27、hear.Since then,Not Impossible Labs has been working to improve the technology and says its ready to go to market soon.Eventually,the creators want the suit to become a consumer product,accessible to all.The companys talent and business development director,Jordan Richardson,said that the technology

28、 could be used in live sports broadcasts,video games and theme parks.As a writer and director whos been working to make the movie world more accessible,Burtonhopes that the vibrating suit will be available to his film audiences in the future.He believes the suit canenhanceemotions while watching a m

29、ovie for hearing as well as deaf people.“I see the tech as a real opportunity to help people understand that music for movies doesnt always need to be enjoyed through the ears”.12.Why would Chase Burton lie on the floor when he was a kid?A.To feel some pulsations in his wrist.B.To feel the vibration

30、s from his brothers band.C.To expand the tactile musical experience.D.To begin building a bond with films.13.What do we know about Not Impossible Labs from the passage?A.It was started by Chase Burton in 2016.B.Its products have been used in live sports broadcasts.C.It is a technology company based

31、inCalifornia.D.Its administrative director is Jordan Richardson.14.Which can replace the underlined word“enhance”in the last paragraph?A.create B.express C.cover D.strengthen 15.What is the best title for the passage?A.Vibrating Suit Allows Deaf People to“Feel”Music B.Tech Company Provides Free Suit

32、s for Deaf People C.Deaf People Enjoy Rock Music with Free Suit D.Movies Need to Be Enjoyed Through the Ears 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 Ways to make a great first impression Youve heard it a million times already,but it really does take a few seconds to make

33、 that all-importantfirst impression(印象).Here are some easy ways for you to impress your classmates or teachers.Have a proper handshake Before you shake hands with somebody,make sure that your hands are clean.The handshake should not be too strong or weak.Most peopleuse their right hands,unless they

34、have a reason to use the left._16_.Be on time When meeting someone for the first time,arriving on time is as important as breathing.You may have an excuse,but that will leave the person who hardly knows you with a bad impression._17_Its better to be hanging around the place than be stuck in traffic.

35、Introduce yourself and ask for names Make sure you properly introduce yourself.Ask for their names in a polite way._18_.This will increase thechances of their remembering your name in the future.Always remember to stand up when greeting someone and be sure to introduce them to anyone youre with._19_

36、 To get the most out of your discussion,try to find something common between the two ofyou._20_.A person will feel more comfortable with someone they can relate to(产生共鸣).A.Make good conversation B.Use body language C.Repeat the name and use it later in conversation.D.It could be a similar taste in c

37、lothes or a common hobby.E.As a general rule,plan to arrive about 30 minutes early.F.Youll be in serious trouble if you leave them with a bad impression.G.However,dont have your left hand in your pocket because this appears impolite.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

38、、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 Mattew Shifrin has been building with Legos(乐高积木)since he was 5 withthe help of his friends.When he turned 13,he got a_21_birthday present from his friend,Lilya Finkel.It was an 843-piece Middle Eastern Lego palace.And with it were_22_that Finkel made specially for it.Fink

39、el_23_a unique name for every one of the more than 800 pieces in the palace set.Then she spent countless hours_24_building instructions in Braille(盲文)that spelled out how to_25_them all together.His mind was blown.As a_26_person,Shifrin had never before been able to complete a Lego set_27_.Shifrin k

40、new immediately that he had to help other blind children find the same_28_.Shifrin says,For blind people,Lego sets act as small 3D_29_for real-life buildings instead of two-dimensional photographs.Lego bricks_30_me to see things that are_31_to explore by touch.For years after that incredible Lego_32

41、_,he together with Finkel created similar instructions for about 45 other Lego sets,all_33_on a website they created,Lego for the Blind.Shifrin began_34_the Lego company several years ago to discuss his work,but it was in 2017,when Finkel died of cancer,that he finally connected with the_35_person.H

42、is years-long efforts_36_when the Lego company released its first audio and Braille building instructions.The project is a high-tech version of what Shifrin and Finkel did for their_37_.It couldnt have been completed without Shifrins_38_ or without his determination.He just_39_Finkel had been here t

43、o see it.I think shed be very glad that we came this_40_,Shifrin said.21.A.time-saving B.life-changing C.world-shaking D.heart-breaking 22.A.instructions B.rules C.skills D.requirements 23.A.invented B.remembered C.mentioned D.knew 24.A.getting B.practicing C.ignoring D.typing 25.A.mix B.fix C.mend

44、D.gather 26.A.blind B.deaf C.poor D.rich 27.A.in his favour B.in his turn C.on his own D.at his convenience 28.A.truth B.connection C.balance D.independence 29.A.patterns B.designs C.replacements D.arrangements 30.A.warn B.allow C.force D.trouble 31.A.impossible B.dangerous C.easy D.safe 32.A.experi

45、ment B.performance C.practice D.experience 33.A.published B.selected C.identified D.canceled 34.A.putting up with B.catching up with C.reaching out to D.keeping away from 35.A.previous B.missing C.smart D.right 36.A.spread out B.blew up C.faded away D.paid off 37.A.company B.website C.buildings D.ch

46、ildren 38.A.encouragement B.preparation C.involvement D.recommendation 39.A.predicted B.wished C.assumed D.expected 40.A.long B.far C.deep D.fast 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 man once had four sons_41._never stopped quarrelling with one another.He was always tell

47、ing them how much_42._（easy）life would be if they worked together but they took ly no notice of him.One day he decided_43._（show）them the message.He called all the sons together and put a_44._（tight）tied bundle of sticks on the floor in front of them.“Can you break that?”he asked a son._45._boy put

48、his knee on the bundle（捆）Although he pressed and pulled with his arms he could not bend the wood.The father asked each son in turn to try to break the bundle,_46._none of them could do it.Then he untied the string and scattered（分散）the sticks.“Now try,”he said to the young_47._（man）.The sticks in the

49、ir hands_48._（break）easily.“Do you get what I_49._（mean）just now?”asked the father.“If only you stand together no one can hurt you.If you all disagree the whole time and insist_50._going your separate ways,the first enemy you meet will be able to destroy you.”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.作

50、文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。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:在错的词下划一横线，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 took part in an English singing competition in our school.Most of the singers and audience have been there when I arrived at the h