2021届汕头市汕樟中学高三英语期中试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届汕头市汕樟中学高三英语期中试题及答案解析 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 m

2、ay 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 and

3、 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 in Brooklyn.The hotel recently announce

4、d 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 peop

5、le 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 p

7、ay 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 Depression（抑郁症）in young adult males,ages 18 or 19,is linked to a 20%greater risk of having a heart attack in middle age,according to a new Swedish study.The link can be partly explained by poorer stress resilience（抗压能力）and lower physical fitness amo

9、ng teens with mental disorders.Theresearch included 238,013 men born between 1958 and 1962 who were given examinations in adolescence（青春期）and were then followed into middle age（up to the age of 58 years）.A total of 34,503 men were diagnosed（诊断）with a mental disorder.The study found thata mental diso

10、rder in young adulthond was linked to a higher risk of having heart attack by middle age.Compared to men without a mental illness in young adulthood，the risk of heart attack was 20%higher among men with a diagnosis.“We already knew that menwho were physically fit in adolescence seem less likely to k

11、eep fitness in later years if they have low stress resilience”said study author Dr.Bergh,“Our research has also shown that low stress resilience is also connected with a greater tendency towards bad behavior,such as higher risks of smoking,drinking and other drug use.”“Better fitness in adolescence

12、is likely to help protect against later heart disease,particularly if people stay fit as they age.Physical activities may also reduce some of the bad effects of stress.Those in poor health could benefit from additional support to encourage exercise and develop plans to deal with stress,”said Bergh.4

13、.How does the author develop paragraph 3?A.By giving examples.B.By listing figures.C.By making a comparison.D.By drawing a conclusion.5.What are men with low stress resilience likely to do?A.Smoke more.B.Eat more.C.Sleep less.D.Do less exercise.6.What will Bergh agree with according to the last para

14、graph?A.Physical activitiesadd to stress.B.Stress may cause heart disease.C.Taking exercise is unnecessary.D.Staying fit is of great importance.7.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A.Entertainment.B.Health.C.Education.D.Fashion.C Getting drunk on ice cream used to be the stuff of d

15、reams,but thanks to Will Rogers,inventor and owner of WDS Dessert Stations in Hinkley,Illinois,it has become a delicious reality.The Below Zero icecream machine uses a unique technique to freeze alcohol,which allows you to turn beers,cocktails and even spirits(烈酒)into delicious soft serve ice cream.

16、Rogers was trying to create a highly caffeinated espresso ice cream flavor when he realized hecould use the same technique with alcoholic beverages.He started experimenting with various gums and stabilizers commonly used in the ice cream industry and eventually patented something called the NEA gel.

17、Its this magical concoction(调制品)that allows the alcohol to freeze to a near solid inside the Below Zero ice cream machine.Even though Below Zero changes the texture(质地)of beer,cocktails and even spirits,essentially turning them into soft serve ice cream,it does not affect the alcohol contentat all.T

18、he ABV(酒精度)remains exactly the same,which means you can get drunk on ice cream just as you would on the same concoctions in liquid form.Will Rogers claims that it takes around 30 minutes for beer to go from liquid to ice cream form,but higher alcohol content drinks take longer.Essentially,the higher

19、 the alcohol level,the longer the wait.The American inventor plans to sell Below Zero ice cream machines to bars and breweries wanting to surprise their patrons.Metro reports that machines will sell for about 6,000.8.Whats the name of the machine which can change beer and spirits into ice cream?A.Wi

20、ll Rogers B.WDS Dessert Stations C.Hinkley D.Below Zero 9.What makes alcohol to freeze to a near solid inside the machine?A.gums.B.stabilizers.C.NEA gel.D.ABV.10.What can we know from the passage?A.The machine can change all liquids into ice cream.B.It takes 20 minutes for beer to change into ice cr

21、eam.C.The higher the alcohol level,the shorter the wait will be.D.The machine changes the texture of beer,cocktails and even spirits.11.What can we infer from the passage?A.The machine affects the alcohol content.B.You can get drunk if you have icecreams made from spirits.C.The American inventor doe

22、snt want to sell themagical machine.D.Bars and breweries will not become potential buyers of the machine.D When I was young,my mother didnt have the money to send me to school,but she thought it was important for me to keep up with education.So she decided to teach me extra lessons herself.But becau

23、se she had to go to work,the only time she could do it was at 4：30 inthe morning.We needevery one of you to develop your talents and your skills so that you can help us old folks solve our most difficult problems.If you quit on schoolyoure not just quitting on yourself,but youre quitting on your cou

24、ntry.No ones written your destiny(命运)for you,because you write your own destiny.You make your own future.Thats why today Im calling on each of you to set your own goals for your education and do everything you can to meet them.Your goal can be something as simple as doing all your homework,paying at

25、tention in class,or spending some time reading a book.But whatever you decide to do,I want you to commit to it.I want you to really work at it.I know that sometimes you get that sense from TV that you can be rich and successful without any hard workthat your ticket to success is through rapping or b

26、asketball or being a reality TV star.No ones born being good at all things.You become good at things through hard work.Youre not a good athlete the first time you play a new sport.You dont hit every note the first time you sing a song.Youve got to practise.12.What can we learn from the first paragra

27、ph？A.The writers home was very rich.B.The writers mother was a teacher.C.The writer was born in a poor family.D.The writer didnt like reading books.13.What does the writer want everyone to do by improving their talents and skills？A.To quit on their country to earn more money.B.To help solve the most

28、 difficult problems.C.To write their own new destiny by working as a TV star.D.To spend some time writing books about their own life.14.Why does the writer call on everyone to set his/her own goal？A.Because everyones future is determined by themselves.B.Because eyeryones future is to do simple work.

29、C.Because everyone should do their homework.D.Because everyone should pay attention in class.15.How can people realise their great dreams？A.By rapping.B.By playing basketball.C.By being a reality star.D.By working hard.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 Building a L

30、asting Social Relationship We all know that friends are special people who we share our lives with,and who share their lives with us in return._16_ According to research recently published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships,the key is to use“we-talk”.Led byUniversityofCaliforniapsyc

31、hologist Megan Robins and her colleagues,the researchers reviewed and analyzed 30 different studies involving over 5,000 participants._17_ The word“we”moves people from an individual position into a partnership,which makes us more interdependent.“_18_Word use is a window into what people are thinkin

32、g and feeling without asking them,”Robbins told Science Daily._19_The primary point is that interdependence may bring about supportive and relationship-centered behaviors and positive perceptions of the partner especially important in times of stress and disagreement Contrary to“we-talk”,there is“I-

33、talk”,which refers to the frequent use of the first-person singular pronouns,such as“I”,“me”and“mine”,when writing or speaking.Earlier this year,researcher analyzed a set of data that came from 47,000 people inGermanyand theUS._20_As you can see from the two studies,too much“I-talk”can make you feel

34、 depressed.But“we-talk”can encourage you to become more positive and create a chain effect of healthy interdependence with others.So next time you are talking to a friend,try using more“we-talk”.You may find yourself feeling more positive and the effect it will have on your friend will be positive a

35、s well.A.Pronouns offer an insight into whether people see themselves as individuals or as part of a whole.B.If you are speaking in a person context,youre speaking about something thats of relevance to you.C.Their research also found that“we-talk”is helpful for resolving conflicts.D.Self-centered pe

36、ople are found to be indifferent to many things in society and other people because all their concentration is only on themselves and their needs.E.This analysis of“we-talk”suggested that the frequent use of“we”and“us”is linked to happier and healthier relationships.F.They found that too much“I-talk

37、”was an accurate linguistic marker for the likelihood that someone is feeling stressed or experiencing negative emotions.G.But seeking friends and keeping the friendship going are never easy.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 A girl complain

38、ed to her father about her life and how things were so hard for her.Without a_21_,the father tookhis daughter to the kitchen.He filled three pots with_22_and placed each on a high_23_.In one he placed carrots,in the second eggs,and in the last coffee beans.The daughter sucked her teeth and waited_24

39、_,wondering what he was doing.In about twenty minutes the father turned off the heat.He_25_the carrots and eggs out and placed them in two plates.Then he poured the coffee into a cup.He asked_26_,“Darling,what do you see?”“Carrots,eggs,and coffee.”she replied.He asked her to_27_the carrots.She did a

40、nd said they were_28_.Then he asked her to take an egg and_29_it.After pulling off the shell,she_30_the hard-boiled egg.Finally,he asked her to drink the coffee.She_31_,as she tasted its rich aroma(芳香).“What does it_32_,Father?”She asked.He explained that each of them had_33_the same adversity(困境),b

41、oiling water,but each reacted_34_.The carrot went in strong and hard but it turned soft and_35_.The egg had been fragile,but after sitting through the boiling water its_36_became hardened.The coffee beans were_37_,however,after they were in the boiling water,they had_38_the water.“Which are you?”Fat

42、her asked his daughter.She was then wordless as if_39_in thought.When adversity knocks on your door,how do you_40_?Are you a carrot,an egg or a coffee bean?21.A.comment B.joy C.result D.word 22.A.milk B.water C.sand D.oil 23.A.place B.roof C.fire D.stove 24.A.angrily B.impatiently C.quietly D.nervou

43、sly 25.A.fished B.handed C.picked D.pulled 26.A.coldly B.eagerly C.gently D.slowly 27.A.feel B.eat C.get D.wash 28.A.red B.hot C.soft D.fresh 29.A.draw B.see C.try D.break 30.A.cut B.observed C.touched D.hold 31.A.agreed B.hesitated C.smiled D.cried 32.A.become B.mean C.have D.want 33.A.escaped B.fo

44、und C.realized D.faced 34.A.differently B.quickly C.immediately D.positively 35.A.small B.bad C.weak D.mild 36.A.heart B.inside C.content D.surface 37.A.black B.tasty C.solid D.unique 38.A.mixed B.dyed C.change D.ruined 39.A.absorbed B.trapped C.got D.pushed 40.A.do B.respond C.explain D.behave 第二节（

45、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 Wangwei was a really good student,but_41._(recent)he hasnt felt himself and his grades has fallen since three months ago.This is because he sometimes has trouble_42._(pay)attention to his study.He wouldnt like to talk with teachers and frie

46、nds,too.Whats worse,he feels tired all the time and has_43._(difficult)in falling asleep._44._he does is brought to his mothers attention._45._,when his mother asks him what happens to him,he just says he feels like crying.As a matter of fact,Wangwei is suffering_46._clinical depression(临床抑郁症),_47._

47、is a serious,but treatable condition.If it is not treated in time,serious damage_48._(do)to health.The first signs of it in teens are_49._(poor)school reports than before,then learning difficulties and staying away from classmates and teachers.If you have these signs,dont worry.It is not so difficul

48、t_50._(deal)with clinical depression.There are many effective ways,such as medicine,expression of feelings,more exercise and a balanced diet.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.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文.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（

49、）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.Its important to have regularly meals with the whole family.Because my parents and I am busy,we seldom have a chance to eat together.However,we think we should enjoy meals together in evening.First we considered set three f

50、ixed days every week,and everyone was unhappy.Then Mom suggested we tell her our most convenient days and he chose the two best days.I thought it bored at first Id rather to spend time with my friends.Gradually,though,I began to see these evening together as interesting.We laughed a lot.We discussed