2021届杭州二中滨江校区高三英语期中试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届杭州二中滨江校区高三英语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 Four Best Hikes in the World Theres nothing like getting out and getting some fresh air on a hike.No matter whether your idea of a hike is a leisure walk or climbing the highest mountain o

2、n Earth,weve got you covered.Below are four best hikes inthe world.Torres del Paine W Circuit Location(位置):Patagonia.Chile Distance:37+miles Time:56 days Best time to go:October to January The W Circuit is one of the most recommended hikes youll find.Not only will you appreciate the diverse landscap

3、es and striking granite pillars(花岗岩柱子),but youll probably meet some new friends along the way.Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hike Location:Arizona,the United States Distance:48 miles Time:13 days Best time to go:May to June,September to October Theres no better way to experience one of the greatest wonders

4、 in the world.Located in one of the USAs most beautiful parks,the views are ly appealing.Just make sure youre prepared for the challenge.Trek to Petra Location:Jordan Distance:47 miles Time:5 6 days Best time to go:October to April Take the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and experi

5、ence one of the seven wonders of the world.Hike through canyons,gorges and ridges,and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoiding crowds of tourists.Yosemite Grand Traverse Location:California,the United States Distance:60 miles Time:67 days Best time to go:July to September Known for som

6、e of the best hiking in the world,Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and huge sequoia(红杉)trees.Praised byNational Geographic,the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfalls and green mountaintops.1.Which of the following is the best time for the hike in Patagonia,Chile?A.Apr

7、il B.May C.August D.December 2.Where should you go for a less crowded hike?A.Jordan B.Patagonia,Chile C.Arizona,the United States D.California,the United States 3.What can you do along the Yosemite Grand Traverse?A.Plant sequoia trees B.Appreciate waterfalls C.Visit local temples D.Climb granite pil

8、lars B When you walk on a sandy beach,it takes more energy than striding down a sidewalk because the weight of your body pushes into the sand.Turns out,the same thing is true for vehicles driving on roads.The weight of the vehicles creates a very shallow indentation(凹陷)in the pavement(路面)and it make

9、s it such that its continuously driving up a very shallow hill.Jeremy Gregory,a sustainability scientist at M.I.T.and histeam modeled how much energy could be saved and green-house gases avoided by simply stiffening(硬化)the nations roads and highways.And they found that stiffening 10 percent of the n

10、ations roads every year could prevent 440 megatons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions over the next five decades enough to offset half a percent of projected transportation sector emissions over that time period.To put those emissions savings into context that amount is equivalent to how much CO

11、2 youd spare the planet by keeping a billion barrels of oil in the ground or by growing seven billion trees for a decade.The results are in the Transportation Research Record.As for how to stiffen roads?Gregory says you could mix small amounts of synthetic fibers orcarbon nanotubes into paving mater

12、ials.Or you could pave with cement-based concrete,which is stiffer than asphalt(沥青).This system could also be a way to shave carbon emissions without some of the usual hurdles.Usually,when it comes to reducing emissions in the transportation sector,youre talking about changing policies related to ve

13、hicles and also driver behavior,which involves millions and millions of people as opposed to changing the way we design and maintain our pavements.Thats just on the order of thousands of people who are working in transportation agencies.And when it comes to retrofitting(翻新)our streets and highways t

14、hose agencies are where the rubber meets the road.4.Why does the author mention“walk on a sandy beach”in paragraph 1?A.To present a fact.B.To make a contrast.C.To explain a rule.D.To share an experience.5.What suggestion does the author give to reduce CO2 emissions?A.Hardening the road.B.Keeping oil

15、 in the ground.C.Growing trees for decades.D.Improving the transportation.6.What is the advantage of this suggestion?A.Gaining more support.B.Consuming less money.C.Involving more people.D.Facing fewer usual obstacles.7.What does the underlined part mean in the last paragraph?A.Those agencies are li

16、kely to make more rules.B.Those agencies will change some related policies.C.Those agenciesmight put more rubber tires on the roads.D.Those agencies will play a key role in making this happen.C The United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)included on December 17,2020 Ch

17、inas Tai Chi on the Representative List of the Intangible（无形的）Cultural Heritage of Humanity.The decision was announced during the online meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held from December 14 to19 inKingston,capital ofJamaica.

18、“Born in the mid-17th century in a small village named Chenjiagou located in Central Chinas Henan province,Tai Chi is not only a kind of traditional Wushu integrated with slow movements and deep breathing,but is also deeply rooted in many areas of Chinese culture,such as medicine and philosophy,”Zhu

19、 Xianghua says,who is the son of the famous Tai Chi master Zhu Tiancai.Although it has spread to more than 150 countries and regions,attracting more than 100 million people to practice,the idea that Tai Chi is for the elderly has stopped many young people practicing the ancient Wushu.They think of i

20、t as a slow exercise,which is specially made and better suited for their grandparents.Instead,many young people are turning to the Indian practice of yoga（瑜伽）to relieve stress,which was placed on the UNESCOs List in 2019.In order to promote Tai Chi,joint efforts have been made from individuals and t

21、he Chinese government in the last decades.Xian Jiaotong University requires students to learn Tai Chi.Wang Yunbing,a professor in the universitys sports center,stressed that Tai Chi is not only good physical exercise-researchers from the American College of Rheumatology find that it can help manage

22、several diseases but is also conned ted to ancient Chinese eivilization.Since 2014,the World Tai Chi Championships have been held every two years by the International Wushu Federation.It provides a platform for communication and learning between the Tai Chi masters and Tai Chi lovers around the glob

23、e.In January 2020,Tai Chi became an official event in the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.8.What does Zhu Xianghua say about Tai Chi in paragraph 2?A.It originated from fast Kung Fu action.B.It was born around the 1750s in a village.C.It is related to other cultural fields ofChina.D.It integrates Chi

24、nese medicine and western philosophy.9.Why do some young people choose to practice yoga instead of Tai Chi?A.They think it easier to practice yoga to keep fit.B.The elderly stop young people practicing Tai Chi.C.They consider Tai Chi is custom-built for old people.D.Yoga was included in the world cu

25、lture earlier than Tai Chi.10.What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?A.To promote contemporary Chinese civilization.B.To show many efforts made to popularize Tai Chi.C.To stress the importance of Chinese Tai Chi masters.D.To advise people to practise Tai Chi to cure diseases.11.Which of the

26、following is the best title for the passage?A.Tai Chi Steps on the UNESCOs List.B.Tai Chi isCompeting against Yoga.C.Tai Chi Has Regained populate Globally.D.Opinions Greatly Differ on Tai Chi and Yoga.D Be it from the mouths of foreigners who have lived here for a few years or from stories on trave

27、l websites,one of the most common qualities that people list about Shanghai is the infectious energy that courses through the city.For some,this energy is defined by the way of lifeShanghai is a city that never sleeps.In the day,the streets arc always bustling with people from all over the world.Aft

28、er all,the city has long been Chinas most cosmopolitan city,having been the epicenter of trade and cultural exchange between Chinese and foreigners since the city was forced to open its door to the world in 1843 after the First Opium War(1840-42).Shanghais ubiquitous delivery people can be found on

29、the roads even past midnight,rushing from point to point on their trusty electric scooters to satiate the hunger of night owls.Even before the break of dawn,pensioners can be found gathering in parks,ready to kick start their day with a tai chi session.For others,this energy is generated from the fr

30、iction between the contrasts the city has.Indeed,it does not take long for one to realize that Shanghais charmlies in it being a binary of old and new.Here,charming neoclassical architecture and art deco structures stand alongside modem buildings with shimmering glass and metal facades,rustic(质朴的)la

31、ne houses and shikumen buildings.Humble mom-and-pop shops that look stuck in time can often be found right next tohipdining venues or industrial-chic fashion stores selling designer apparel.One of the best places to get an overview of these surreal contrasts is none other than the tallest building i

32、n the city the Shanghai Tower in Lujiazui.Measuring a dizzying 632 meters in height,this architectural marvel boasts having the worlds highest observation deck within a building or structure.It also comes with the worlds fastest elevators which would get you from the bottom to the top at 20.5 meters

33、 per second.On the other side of the Huangpu River is where you would find the Bund,which is home to magnificent neoclassical buildings.The Bund is to Shanghai what Times Square is to New York or what the Champs-61ysees is to Paris.A trip to Shanghai would not be complete without exploring this icon

34、ic waterfront promenade.Autumn is the best time to experience Shanghai on foot,not merely because the weather is conducive for walking,but because this is when the roads and sidewalks in many areas are blanketed with a layer of color1 ful fallen leaves.12.Why is the example of delivery man mentioned

35、?A.To make a contrast with pensioners biological clock.B.To illustrate the vibrant energy of modern Shanghai.C.To highlight the diligence and consideration of delivery man.D.To feature the courier delivery service in full swing.13.Which of the following is TRUE about the contrast of Shanghai?A.The c

36、ontrast mainly arises from the First Opium War.B.The design of the Shanghai Tower stands for a contrast.C.A marked contrast is shown in the use of building materials.D.The dishes served in mom-and-pop shops represent the outdated flavor.14.The underlined word“hip”in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning

37、 to_.A.photographic B.modest C.peculiar D.stylish 15.Which of the following will be most probably discussed following the last paragraph?A.Stunning views of the Shanghai skyline.B.The best places to view the seasonal spectacle.C.The walking path thathugs the Huangpu River.D.Must-try dishes and food

38、items typical of Shanghai.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 Our real disabilities come from the inside.All of us will meet with obstacles（障碍）in our life._16_Here are my tips for how to overcome any obstacle that life may put in front of you Stay focused on the posi

39、tives instead of the negatives.No matter what obstacles have come my way,staying positive has allowed me to overcome them.When I was in tenth grade,I had to miss 29 days of school in order to have major back surgery,where seven vertebrae（脊椎）were removed due to spinal cord compression（脊髓压迫症）.I knew t

40、hat the back surgery was important and I found a way to make up the school work that I had missed._17_ Dont ever give up.When I first moved out toLos Angelesafter growing up inBoston,I went on one hundred job interviews beforestarting my current position.If I wasnt right for those one hundred positi

41、ons,I knew there still had to be an opportunity out there for me._18_As soon as I wake up in the morning,I encounter a new challenge whether its trying to reach something high in the kitchen or volunteering to participate in a picked lunch at work.As long as you try,thats all that matters in the end

42、.Ask yourself if youre happy each day.If theres something thats making you unhappy,you should find a way to make change._19_Now Im more cautious of the people with whom I surround myself.Smile.A smile goes a long way.Whenever people are staring or laughing at me for whatever reason,keeping a smile o

43、n my face causes them to wonder why I dont react._20_If they look like theyre struggling,try to help them out.Take the chance to learn from them.Disability can only be found in the way you think.and life is only as hard as you make it.A.How can we do?B.I always set my own goals.C.Dont compare yourse

44、lf to others.D.Challenge yourself and try new things every day.E.I find myself unhappy whenever Im surrounded by negative people.F.Next time youre out and about,try to find someone to smile at and say hello to.G.Staying positive allowed me to keep up with my classmates and graduate on time.第二部分 语言运用

45、（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 Ruby Kate,11 likes to spend time with residents at the local nursing homes where her mother Amada works as a nurse.Oneday last summer,Ruby_21_that a resident namedPearlwas staring out of the window and looking very_

46、22_.Ruby and Amanda learnt thatPearls dog had just left.She couldnt_23_to have someone take care of her dog and it was basically homeless.After a little more_24_,Amanda and her daughter found out thatPearlonly gets$40 each month from her Medicaid check.Many of the other residents received just as li

47、ttle if_25_ spending money at all.Pearls story_26_Ruby.She wanted to do something to_27_her and the other residents.So she got out a_28_and wrote down a simple question:“What are three things you wish you had?”Amanda was_29_of Rubys broad question.She didnt think her daughter would_30_with anything

48、helpful.“In my adult mind,that question is not going to_31_”said Amanda.“Theyre going to tell you that they want things you cant give them.”She went door to door at the nursing home,_32_residents to list their three wishes.When Amanda saw what her daughter wrote in her notebook,she was_33_that the l

49、ist was filled with just_34_requests like new pillows,books,razors and peanut butter.Ruby and Amanda_35_all of the items on the first list and that started a chain reaction of_36_and kindness.They launched a GoFundMe page to_37_money to fulfill more wishes.Soon after,Rubys story went viral and shes

50、now collected more than$250,000 and_38_her own nonprofit called Three Wishes for Rubys Residents.“Id like it to go on_39_and ever and ever,”she said.“Because I just want it to go_40_and I want it to go around the states and even in different countries.”21.A.warned B.noticed C.screamed D.worried 22.A