2021届南京市南化第二中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届南京市南化第二中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案解析 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 How to Look at Shape Take a seat at the virtual(虚拟的)table.At our new,monthly membership program,youll join MoMA staff and fellow members for lively discussions about our collection and

2、 exhibitions.Ask questions,share your thoughts,and broaden the mind.A live Q&A,with Michelle Kuo and Anny Aviram,about shape and its role in MoMAs collection is also arranged.Draw,Write,and Connect with Others Experiment with drawing and writing exercises as ways to connect with others,even when phy

3、sically distant,in this 45-minute online workshop.This workshop is part of the Creativity Lab at Home plan.This session is led by Francis Estrada,Assistant Educator,and Hannah Fagin,Coordinator.Ifs open to anyone,but registration is limited and space is available on a first-come,first-served basis.S

4、torytelling Through Art There are many ways to tell a story through words through theater and dance,or through visual art,for example.Discover how artist Jacob Lawrence shared the history of an important event by combining words and art in a series of paintings calledThe Migration Series.For kids ag

5、es seven to fourteen.Parent participation is encouraged in this online event.Don miss the opportunity to spend meaningful time with them.The Human Shelter In 2016,MoMA opened Insecurities:Tracing Displacement and Shelter,an exhibition that examined how contemporary architecture arid design addressed

6、 ideas of shelter in light of global refugee(难民)emergencies.Danish Boris Benjamin Bertram documented the exhibition,and the result is a movie by him asking what makes a home,and,perhaps more importantly,when shelter becomes home.This online event is part of Member events.1.What is special about How

7、to Look at Shape?A.It provides an interactive part.B.It is accessible to everyone.C.It is organized by Michelle Kuo.D.It focuses on MoMAs new collection.2.Which event is family-friendly?A.The Human Shelter.B.How to Look at Shape.C.Storytelling Through Art.D.Draw,Write,and Connect with Others.3.In wh

8、ich aspect might Bertram do well?A.Shelter design.B.Storytelling.C.Art education.D.Film-making.B If youve ever had a dog,you know just how deep a connection you can develop with“mans best friend”.But a dog has a much shorter life span about 12 to 15 years long than humans,which means every dog owner

9、 has to go through the heartbreaking moment when their loving pet passes away.Why not make a clone of that dog then?This is the solution offered by a South Korean company,Sooam Biotech Research Foundation.The company has successfully cloned at least 400 dogs,mostly for US customers,ever since it pio

10、neered the technique in 2005.Now,Sooam Biotech is planning to introduce their business toUKdog owners,offering them dogs that look just like their lost ones.Meanwhile,another dog is selected to supply an egg.Researchers then replace the DNA in the egg with that from the skin cell and implant the egg

11、 into the womb(子宫)of a female dog.The egg grows into a puppy over the following two months.To clone a dog,researchers first need to take a skin cell from a living dog or one that has just died.The whole process takes less than a day,but it comes at a shockingly high price around 63,000(614,000 yuan)

12、.But if you cant afford it now,you can also save the cells in a laboratory and access them at a later date.Just like identical twins of humans,they share the exact same DNA but there will still be small differences between them.“The spots on a Dalmatian clone will be different,for example,”Insung Hw

13、ang,head of Sooam Biotech,toldThe Guardian.However,as magical as cloning might sound,there is no guarantee that the cloned dog will be a perfect replica of the original one.Dog owners will also have to accept the fact that personality is not“clone-able”.Apart from genes,personality is also determine

14、d by upbringing and environment,which are both“random elements that cloning technologies simply cannot overcome”,Professor Tom Kirkwood atNewcastle University,UK,toldThe Telegraph.Perhaps bringing our dogs back with cloning is not the best way to remember them after all.Kirkwood,a dog owner himself,

15、pointed out:“An important aspect of our relationship with them is coming to terms with the pain of letting go.”4.According to the article,Sooam Biotech Research Foundation is _.A.working on plans to help dog owners enjoy their pets longer B.offering a way to help dogs give birth to more puppies C.pr

16、oviding a service that will make copies of pet dogs D.introducing a completely new technique to clone dogs 5.Which of the following statements about dog cloning is TRUE according to the article?A.Dog cloning technology hadnt been put into practice until recently.B.Dog cloning is very expensive and u

17、sually takes several months to complete.C.Dog cloning is very popular among US andUKpet owners.D.Cloned dogs might develop different habits and characteristics even though they look very similar.6.Which of the following shows the correct order of the dog cloning process?a.an egg is taken from anothe

18、r dog b.a skin cell is taken from the pet dog and saved in a laboratory c.the egg is placed in the womb of a female dog d.the DNA of the egg is replaced by the DNA from the skin cell e.the egg grows into a puppy in two months A.acbde.B.adbce.C.bacde.D.badce.7.We can learn from the article thatKirkwo

19、od_ dog cloning.A.disapproves of B.supports C.is afraid of D.is curious about C Dragon boating is a team sport that has its root in ancient China.The boats are decorated with a dragon head and tail.In recent years cancer survivor groups have got involved in the sport to help make friends and help re

20、build their lives.On a recent Saturday morning,a group of 20 women were on a boat in the Anacostia River in Washington DC.They moved their paddles(船桨)in rhythm to the call of a coach.The women belong to the dragon boat team GoPink!DC,which trains weekly.It also races against other breast cancer surv

21、ivor teams in dragon boat festivals.As a result,GoPink!DC won medals in this Washington dragon boat festival.Lydia Collins joined five years ago after finding out she had breast cancer.“I was diagnosed with breast cancer.I was demoralized because of my illness-I lost all interest in life and wouldnt

22、 even get out of bed to eat.But now I love the team spirit.I just love everything about it.It is like a floating support group on the water.”The paddles are breast cancer survivors and their supporters.Annette Rothemel helped establish(建立)the group in 2006.She is a researcher with the National Insti

23、tutes of Health as well as a breast cancer survivor.“It is sort of an easy entry sport because on the same boat people at different levels can be doing the same sport.”But Ms Rothemel saysdragon boating can be physically demanding,especially for someone who is sick and getting treatment for cancer.“

24、Its hard but I think you have to challenge yourself in life.This is something I look forward to.I get to be out here with my sisters and supporters that understand what Im going through and help motivate me.So it makes me stronger and it makes me feel better,”another cancer survivor Rhonda Hartzel s

25、aid.Annette Rothemel says the cancer survivors feel a sense of sisterhood and share good times when they paddle together.She says both feelings are treasured by the team.8.What do the underline wordsdemoralizedIn para.3 probably mean?A.depressed B.anxious C.astonished D.awkward 9.What can we know ab

26、out Lydia Collims from the text?A.she helps establish Go Pink!DC B.she tries to find a cure for the cancer C.she benefits from the dragon boat race D.she gives up hope because of her illness 10.How can the dragon boat race help the cancer survivors A.forget their tough experiences B.recover physical

27、ly and mentally C.get rid of the pains of their cancer D.enjoy their rest life without sufferings 11.What does the text tell us about Annette Rothemel?A.she is an expert in studying the cause of the cancer B.she helps the cancer survivors in financial difficulties C.she believes there is a healthful

28、 result from the dragon boat race D.she thinks it unwise for the patient to join in the dragon boat race D A young female athlete in thePhilippinesrecently won many gold medals during a sports meet despite not having proper running shoes.Rhea Ballos,an 11-year-old student ofSalvationElementary Schoo

29、lin Balason,Iloilo,wasonly wearing bandages around her feet when she competed at the Iloilo Schools Sports Meet.Facebook user Valenzuela posted pictures of the girl with her feet wrapped in bandages bearing the famous Nike logo.Ballos even wrote the word“NIKE”on the sides of her“shoe”to complete the

30、“Nike running shoes”look.The bandages were tightly wrapped around her feet,creating a thin protective layer against the track.While she was actually barefoot during the races,she was still able to defeat her competitors who all more proper footwear intended for running,According to the post,Ballos b

31、agged the top awards in the 400-meter dash,the 800-meter run,and the 1500-meter run in the girls categories in the inter school sporting event held in Iloilo,central Philippines.When pictures of her“Nike”footwear become popular,Flipinos on social media praised her.Many noted that instead of falling

32、into self-pity,she was even able to make light of the situation by drawing the Nike logo on her“running shoes”.Some of the commenters of Valenzuelas post expressed how the girl deserved to be recognized by Nike and that the brand should actually give her a new pair of real Nike shoes.Others started

33、getting in touch with the American sports brand,as well as local basketball specialty store Titan 22.It did not take long for Titan co-founder and Alaska Aces head coach Jeffrey Cariaso to take notice of Ballos outstanding achievement.Cariaso immediately made an effort to get in touch with the young

34、 track runner.The seven-time PBA champion has since talked to the student as well as her coaches in an apparent bid to help her out.12.Why did Ballos wear bandages around her feet to compete?A.She couldnt afford to buy shoes.B.She wished to be noticed by Nike.C.She wanted to draw publics attention.D

35、.She thought it fashionable and unique.13.Whats peoples attitude to Ballos story?A.Surprised.B.Confused.C.Favorable.D.Doubtful.14.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Ballos will be recognized by Nike.B.Ballos will be probably helped by Cariaso.C.Ballos is bound to win more champions.D.Ballos

36、 will become a great basketball player.15.Which of the following can best describe Ballos?A.Shy and lucky.B.Kind and brave.C.Clever and outstanding.D.Gifted and optimistic.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 Bad breath happens to everyone at times._16_You can prevent

37、 bad breath by developing good oral health habits and making changes in your diet and lifestyle.Brush your teeth properly.Brushing your teeth properly is one of the best things you can do in your fight against bad breath.Brush at least twice a day,for at least two minutes and make sure to cover all

38、the areas in your mouth._17_Your tongue gets a lot of build-up of bacteria which can cause bad breath.Brush from the back to the front of your tongue and be certain to get the sides,as well.Drink lots of water.One problem thatcan cause bad breath or make bad breath worse is having a dry mouth.Water

39、helps to flush out the food that bacteria loves._18_They will not help prevent bad breath and，in many cases,are actually the causes of your bad breath.Eat foods high in Vitamin D.Vitamin D helps to slow the growth of bacteria in the mouth._19_But you can also try eating more vitamin-D rich foods lik

40、e fatty fish,sugar-free yogurt and some mushrooms.Avoid acidic drinks.These are bad both for your breath and for the health of your teeth._20_And if you have to drink them,make sure to drink them through or straw or quickly,without holding them in your mouth.You should also follow with water to try

41、and rinse(冲掉)away the remains.A.Make sure to brush your tongue.B.Avoid sodas as much as possible.C.It is caused by a wide range of factors.D.Regular sun exposure is the most natural way to get it.E.Brush either right before you eat or one hour afterwards.F.Dont use coffee，sodas，or alcohol to clean y

42、our mouth.G.Both drinks provide an environment in your mouth for bacteria growth.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 When I was two years old,I lost my father forever,who had a traffic accident and passed away.Three years later,my mother_21_f

43、rom serious health problems,leaving me to care for her.This_22_reversed(翻转)our roles as child and caretaker.While I knew my mother was sick,I_23_that everything would be okay._24_,in 1997 everything went terribly_25_,and my life changed forever.Adoption(收养)is a(n)_26_word to a five-year-old child,bu

44、t when I realized that my mother had signed me over to_27_,I felt it was the ultimate betrayal(背叛).I suffered from shock,_28_,and confusion as I attempted to_29_my new family.I did learn to love my new parents though I couldnt_30_my mother for betraying me.Hearing people tell me that she did it in m

45、y best interest and that she actually loved me,I felt even bitter.I firmly believed that_31_she had truly loved me she would have made it work for our little family.However,the older I got,the more I began to understand how_32_our situation had been.We had been_33_boxes of noodles.I have started to

46、understand the_34_she put me up for adoption,and that she really did save me.Only recently have I begun to_35_how a mother could give her child to strangers,and Irealize now what a sacrifice(牺牲)it must have been for her to let me go.She was_36_,but even in her state she understood that she was pulli

47、ng me down with her.She loved me_37_anything,so she wanted me to have a chance in life,one she realized she could no longer_38_me.When I look back now,I am_39_to her.Even though I hated her for a long time,I now know my life has been a special gift only because she was_40_enough to give me up.21.A.r

48、ecovered B.suffered C.benefited D.prevented 22.A.connection B.direction C.occupation D.situation 23.A.recognized B.explained C.admitted D.believed 24.A.Otherwise B.Therefore C.However D.Besides 25.A.well B.wrong C.mad D.common 26.A.exact B.right C.warm D.foreign 27.A.strangers B.cousins C.friends D.

49、neighbors 28.A.cold B.hunger C.tiredness D.anger 29.A.adjust to B.worry about C.give up D.search for 30.A.forgive B.convince C.represent D.consult 31.A.although B.If C.since D.unless 32.A.familiar B.simple C.terrible D.independent 33.A.throwing away B.charging for C.surviving on D.dreaming of 34.A.r

50、easons B.risks C.rules D.results 35.A.remember B.understand C.ignore D.describe 36.A.upset B.polite C.sick D.calm 37.A.other than B.rather than C.more than D.less than 38.A.offer B.lend C.control D.teach 39.A.similar B.grateful C.equal D.rude 40.A.curious B.patient C.modest D.selfless 第二节（共 10 小题；每小