2021届广东东莞中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届广东东莞中学高三英语上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 Plan Your Visit to the British Museum Weve made a few changes to ensure you can safely enjoy your visit:How to book tickets Tickets for the permanent collection can only be hooked onlin

2、e in advance.To book tickets for exhibitions,visit our exhibition pages.If you want to guarantee your visit to the permanent collection as well as the exhibition on your visit,you will need to book a separate ticket.We are limiting numbers of people in the museum to ensure there is room for you to s

3、afely enjoy your visit.Everyone,including members and volunteers,will therefore need to book a free,timed ticket in advance.Important information about your ticket booking You can book up to six tickets for people who live in the same family.We will email yourticket to you,and you will need to show

4、it either printed out or on your device(设备)when you arrive.Please arrive at the time stated on your ticket-we cannot guarantee admission before or after it.Following the route We have created a new one-way route through the museum which will allow you to safely explore world cultures from the Medite

5、rranean to the Middle East and from the Americas to Africa.View a map of the route(Open in a new window).Our audio guides(音频指南)are not available.However,youcan pay to download the audio introductions from iTunes(Open in a new window)or Google Play(Open in a new window)to each of the galleries and li

6、sten on your own device.Please remember to bring along your own headphones.1.Why does the museum offer timed tickets?A.To earn more money.B.To hire more volunteers.C.To save room for collections.D.To control the number of visitors.2.How can a visitor learn about the new route in advance?A.View an on

7、line map.B.Buy a new headphone.C.Buy audio guides from the museum.D.Download video introductions from iTunes.3.Where can you probably find the text?A.In a newspaper.B.In a magazine.C.On a website.D.In a report.B Its easy to do easy things,but they dont carry the challenges and rewards of doing somet

8、hing difficult.Scott Kelly said he tried to express that view everywhere he went.And he spoke from experience,having spent a career that included the time as a NASA astronaut,US Navy captain,fighter pilot,and engineer.Scott spoke at the University of North Alabama,sharing stories about his experienc

9、e of spending a year on the International Space Station(ISS).He said the physical pressure of living in weightlessness for a year was hard to describe and that the fluids(积水)in his head sometimes made him feel like he was standing on his head.It also needed some time to recover when he returned home

10、.“My legs were weak and it would be uncomfortable to sit for a while because my body hadnt had that pressure so long,”Scott said.He discussed life aboard including spending time with Russian astronauts.They came from different cultures.He had managed to get along well with everyone aboard as they li

11、ved together,worked together,and had to rely on each other.He thought it was one of the most rewarding things in his life.Though life there was not easy,Scott never regretted being an astronaut and going to space.He also discussed experiences growing up,admitting that he wasnt always the greatest st

12、udent but was able to overcome that through hard work and determination.“Never give up or lower your dreams.If you work for it,all things are possible.There is a zero percent chance of succeeding if you dont even try.And when you succeed after trying hard,youll find it really rewarding,”Scott said i

13、n the end.4.Scott mentioned his experience in the ISS mainly to show _.A.he enjoyed making speeches B.he was a responsible astronaut C.his life in space was challenging D.the daily life of an astronaut can be boring 5.What may benefit Scott most when he lived with Russian astronauts?A.He won some aw

14、ards through teamwork.B.He found the fun of living in the Space Station.C.He learned to develop close relationships with others.D.He picked up some knowledge of Russian culture.6.Which of the following can best describe Scott?A.Kind and thoughtful.B.Curious and humorous.C.Easygoing and sociable.D.Ha

15、rdworking and determined.7.What does the author intend to tell us from Scotts story?A.Its importantto have a dream B.Easy things are also worth doing C.A suitable career leads one to success.D.Difficult things are demanding but rewarding C Life in the Internet age is lonelyor is it?Thats what expert

16、s in human interaction are debating after a new Stanford University survey has been published.According to the study,the more time people spend online,the less they can spare for real-life relationships with family and friends.The researchers asked 113 people about the Webs influence on daily activi

17、ties.36of those people are online for more than five hours a week.”As Internet use becomes more widespread,it will have an increasingly isolating(孤立的)effect on society,”says Robert Kraut,one of the researchers.Scholars and Web lovers criticized the study for stretching its data to make the“isolating

18、”point.While 13of regular Web users admitted the loss of time with loved ones,60reported watching less TV.The survey also shows that E-mail is the most popular online activity.If some of webheads(网虫)spend what was once passive TV time keeping company with friends via E-mails,“thats a move toward gre

19、ater connectedness,”says Paul Resnick,a professor at the University of Michigan.Thisisnt the first claim that the Web should be criticized.A 1998 report monitored 73 Pittsburgh-area families Net use for a year.People who used the Internet more“talked less to family members and reported being lonelie

20、r and more depressed.”says Robert Kraut.“Its true that there have been big declines in social connectedness over the past decades,but those declines began before the Internet was invented,”says Thomas Putnam.As Amitay Etzioni says,the Internet gives us a different kind of social lifenot better or wo

21、rse than before,but just different.8.Who claimed that the Web had negative influence?A.Paul Resnick.B.Robert Kraut.C.Thomas Putnam.D.Amitay Etzioni.9.The underlined word“This”in Para.4 refers to .A.the opinion expressed in Bowling Alone B.the survey made by the University of Michigan C.the conclusio

22、n in a report written in 1998 D.the study conducted by Stanford University 10.From the passage we learn that .A.watching TV used to take time away from staying online B.the Web was blamed more than once for causing an isolating effect C.36ofweb users spend more than five hours a week online D.the We

23、b has the same influence as telephones and televisions 11.The passage mainly discusses .A.how we can make a better use of the Internet B.how declines in social connectedness appear C.whether the Internet causes an isolating effect D.what a different life the Internet brings to us D Why can friendshi

24、ps be hard?Because often people arent as honest and open as they should be.Sometimes,people end up getting hurt.Most problems with friendships come up because people are just too selfish to care about the things that their friends need.They care about their own needs much more,which makes it hard fo

25、r friendships to work.However,being selfish is part of human nature.A person is put together in order to take care of himself and his own needs,not necessarily those needs of other people.Even though being selfish is something that all humans are born with,it is something that everyone should guard

26、against.The best thing to remember when you are a friend to anyone is that you need to treat your friend the same way as youd like to be treated.This is wonderful advice for a friendship,because it is really the only way to make sure that you are giving your friend everything you would want to be gi

27、ven in a friendship.Whenever you have a question about how you should treat a friend,it is easy to find an answer simply by asking yourself what you would like your friend to do for you,if he or she is in your shoes.Even if youre always thinking about how youd like to be treated,and your friends are

28、 too,there are issues that come up from time to time in each friendship,and it is important to understand how to deal with these issues so that you can build stronger and healthier friendships.Issues like friends getting boyfriends or girlfriends and not spending enough time with their friends,or ev

29、en friends finding new friends and leaving old friends behind are issues that will probably come up with one or more of your friendships.It is important to know how to deal with these issues so that you can keep your friends and make new ones.No one wants to have a broken friendship.12.Why may probl

30、ems with friendships appear?A.One is selfish.B.One is alone.C.One is too anxious.D.One is too busy.13.Whats the first and most important thing to be other peoples friend?A.Not to hurt your friends feelings.B.To give your friends whatever you have.C.To treat your friends as fairly as possible.D.Not t

31、o think of your own needs any more.14.What is the text mainly about?A.The Meaning of Friendships B.The Importance of Friendships C.The Advantages of Friendships D.The Problems with Friendships 15.What may follow the last paragraph of the text?A.How to make many friends.B.How to keep friends happy.C.

32、How to treat friends correctly.D.How to solve friendship issues.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 How to prepare for an exam is a big question that you always ask yourself.Here are some tips that may help you.Never fear or hate exam and be confident.Some students s

33、tudy well but still may be much afraid of exams and due to this reason they get upset and wont be able to get marks._16_You have to be confident and it is of great help for you to gain success.Prepare a good timetable.Prepare a timetable before starting the study._17_Difficult subjects can be given

34、more time and easier ones less,but most importantly you should spare some time for rest.Select a proper atmosphere for studying.Studying atmosphere plays a very important role._18_So pick a place where you feel comfortable.That is where you feel relaxed and can pay attention to what you are doing.Ma

35、ke sure that while you are studying a subject you are focusing on it only.So keep the books of other subjects away from your eyesight so that you wont be upset about all the things you have to learn.Make notes while studying.This is a very important point.While studying,make small notes.The note sho

36、uld be short and clear to make the review easier._19_Yet dont try to cover everything in it._20_ On the night before exam you have to sleep well,at least 6 hours and not more than 8 hours.Remember this will have a great effect on your exam.And have your food as in your daily diet.A Sleep well and ea

37、t well.B.So try to present answers in points.C.This should include all the subjects.D.Can anyone study well while others around are watching TV?E.A good note shall include the most important points.F.This will be of great use to your coming exams.G.So leave all your fears and free your mind before s

38、tarting the study.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 For a long time,a little boy was wondering why his deskmate could rank 1stin the class whenever he wanted to,while he himself failed to:he only ranked 21st.At home,he asked his Mom,“Mom,am

39、 I more_21_than others?I feel I am obedient(听话的)and as careful as him,but_22_I always fall behind?”Hearing the words,Mom was aware that her son began to_23_the sense of self-respect,which was now being injured by the ranking system._24_at him,she went wordless,not knowing_25_to explain.In another te

40、st,the son ranked 17th,while his deskmate remained 1st.Back home he_26_the same question.Mom really wanted to inform his son that_27_differs,which means that students ranking 1stare supposed to be cleverer than normal ones._28_,was this discouraging answer the one that her son was constantly_29_abou

41、t?Thank goodness she did not open her mouth.How to answer her sons question?There were times when she felt an urge to equivocate(搪塞),“You are too lazy.You are not as hard working as others”but she stopped_30_imagining her son suffering from the pains of unsatisfied grades and rankings.She thought it

42、_31_to put any additional burden on his son and was trying to find out a perfect answer.Time passing swiftly,the son_32_primary school.Despite studying harder and better,he was still unable to keep up with his deskmate.To show her pride of him,Mom decided to_33_him to the sea.During the trip,she man

43、aged to give an answer.Now,the son no longer worries about his_34_,and there are no boring guys who would inquire his rankings in primary school,because,_35_the 1stranking,he was admitted toTsinghuaUniversity.Back home in winter vacation,he was invited to_36_the students and parents in his high scho

44、ol.In the speech,he mentioned a valuable experience in his childhood,“When my mother and I were sitting on the_37_,she pointed to the front and said,Do you see the sea birds struggling for food over there?When the waves come near,little birds can rise_38_while“awkward”seagulls will take more time to

45、 complete the process.However,have you noticed birds that finally fly_39_the endless ocean are none other than the“awkward”seagulls?”The speech_40_many mothers present to tears,including his mother.21.A.considerate B.careless C.stupid D.clever 22.A.what if B.how come C.how about D.what for 23.A.lose

46、 B.have C.win D.beat 24.A.Shouting B.Glaring C.Staring D.Pointing 25.A.which B.why C.when D.how 26.A.raised B.met C.answered D.solved 27.A.intelligence B.right C.knowledge D.strength 28.A.Therefore B.Instead C.Thus D.However 29.A.enthusiastic B.curious C.crazy D.clear 30.A.if B.before C.unless D.whe

47、n 31.A.cruel B.important C.disappointed D.necessary 32.A.attended B.started C.finished D.entered 33.A.direct B.take C.bring D.push 34.A.homework B.belongings C.health D.rankings 35.A.in B.about C.with D.on 36.A.teach B.deliver C.address D.face 37.A.floor B.road C.bank D.beach 38.A.quickly B.suddenly

48、 C.slowly D.sharply 39.A.into B.through C.across D.throughout 40.A.made B.moved C.impressed D.inspired 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 Green tea originates fromChina.It is a type of tea which is made from the_41._(process)leaves of tea trees.Green tea has been subject

49、ed to many scientific studies to determine the extent of its health benefits.But it is only during the last two decades that researches regarding the health benefits of drinking green tea_42._(establish).Results of_43._study in 1994 published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute stated th

50、at Chinese men and women_44._regular drink was green tea reduced the risk of getting cancer by almost 60 percent.Another study conducted by theUniversityofPurduealso claimed that green tea contains a compound which prevents the_45._(grow)of cancer cells.Green tea is_46._(benefit)to health.More studi