2021届汕头金山中学南区学校高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届汕头金山中学南区学校高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案 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 Must-see Musicals Ready to get back to the theater and enjoy some toe-tapping show tunes?Whether youre a Londoner or just visiting the capital for a day,youre sure to find a good nigh

2、t out from our selection of must-see musicals.Book your ticketsin advance to catch the hottest shows!TINA-The Tina Turner Musical From humble beginnings in Nutbush,Tennessee,to her transformation into global Queen of Rock n Roll,Tina Turner didnt just break the rules,she rewrote them.This new stage

3、musicalreveals the story of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age,gender and race.TINAThe Tina Turner Musical is written by Oliver Award-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by Phyllida Lloyd.Performance times:Monday 7 pm;From June 3,2021 until June 26,2022 Venue:Aldwych Theater,49

4、Aldwych,London,WC2B 4DF The Lion King Taking the famous story of Simba and his ascension to king,the stage show is a one-way ticket to Pride Lands.With fascinating scenery drawing you in,youll almost feel like youre part of the action as you journey through Simbas world.To bring The Lion King to lif

5、e,the shows original director,Julie Taymor,combined live performers and creative props.Creating a visual feast thats since redefined how musicals could and should look,The Lion King really is an all singing,all-dancing affair.Performance times:TuesdaySaturday 7:30 pm;From June 1,2021 until April 3,2

6、022 Venue:Lyceuwm Theater,21 Wellington Street,London WC2E 7RQ The Prince of Egypt Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as two young men,raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege,find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past.One must rule as Pharaoh,but the other must rise up

7、 and free histrue people;both face a destiny that will change history forever.With a huge cast and orchestra of almost 60 artists,this“truly phenomenal production”is based on the classic Dream Works Animation film and features the international best-selling,Academy Award-winning song When You Believ

8、e.Performance times:MondaySaturday 7:30 pm;From July 1,2021 until January 8,2022 Venue:Dominion Theater,268269 Tottenham Court Rd,Fitzrovia,London W1T 7AQ 1.Who is the author of TINAThe Tina Turner Musical?A.Oliver Award.B.Katori Hall.C.Phyllida Lloyd.D.Tina Turner.2.What is special for The Lion Kin

9、g?A.It is written by a famous director.B.It reveals a conflict between two brothers.C.It offers a lifelike feast for eyes.D.It shows the importance of protecting lions.3.If you prefer the songWhen You Believe,which theater should you go to?A.Dominion Theater.B.Lyceuwm Theater.C.Aldwych Theater.D.Egy

10、pt Theater.B Have you ever done something that was really dangerous just because you thought it was safe？Maybe you did a dangerous trick on your bicycle or skateboard because you were wearing a helmet and thought you couldnt get hurt.The psychology(心理)of this sort of behavior is called the Peltzman

11、Effect,named after Sam Peltzman,professor of economics at the University of Chicago.Peltzman believes that those moments when people think they are the safest are the times when they act most dangerously.Peltzman said that people drove more dangerously when they wore seat belts(安全带).Driving a large

12、four-wheel drive vehicle has a similar effect on drivers behavior.Because drivers of large vehicles sit up higher and can see better,they feel they can make better judgments when they drive.They are better protected in accidents,so they act more dangerously.This makes driving morehazardousto other d

13、rivers.The Peltzman Effect isnt just limited to driving.In 1972,the American Food and Drug Administration(FDA)passed a law requiring child safety caps on most medicine bottles.The safety caps were designed to prevent children from accidentally taking the medicine,especially painkillers such as aspir

14、in.Requiring safety caps sounded like a great idea,but there was an unexpected side effect.Because the safety caps are so hardto take off,some people leave them off altogether Worse,some parents leave the bottles where kids can reach them because they feel that it is safe because of the cap.A study

15、on the Peltzman Effect showed that more than 3,500 children have been harmedby aspirin because of the safety caps.The Peltzman Effect describes how were likely to take more risks and act more dangerously when we feel safest.Whats more,the effects of these behaviors can be quite different from what w

16、e expect.4.What is the Peltzman Effect？A.People behave less safely when they feel safe B.People feel safest when they are under protection C.Something that seems dangerous turns out to be safe D.People who act dangerously are likely to be together 5.What does the underlined word“hazardous”in Paragra

17、ph 2 mean？A.Interesting B.Expensive C.Dangerous D.Important 6.Medicine bottles with safety caps _ A.are required throughout the world B.meet the demands of the Peltzman Effect C.sell well in the world D.are not completely safe 7.What would be the best title for the text？A.Unsafe Safety Measures B.Ty

18、pes of Decision Making C.Peoples Fear of Taking Risks D.Different Behaviors of People in Danger C When I was a boy,there was but one permanent ambition among my comrades in our village on the west bank of Mississippi River.That was,to be a steamboat man.We had temporary ambitions of other sorts,but

19、they were only temporary.My father was a justice of the peace,and I supposed he possessed the power of life and death over all men and could hang anybody that offended him.This was distinction enough for me as a general thing；butthe desire to be a steamboat man kept intruding,nevertheless.One of our

20、 boys in town,who went away and was not heard of for-a long time,turned up as apprentice engineer on a steamboat.This thing shook the bottom out of all my Sundayschool teachings.That boy was notoriously worldly,and I was just the opposite.There was nothing generous about this fellow in his greatness

21、.He would always manage to have a rusty nail to scrub while his boat stopped at our town,and he would sit on the inside guard and scrub it,where we could all see him.And wherever his boat was laid up he would come home and show off in the town in his blackest and greasiest clothes,so that nobody cou

22、ld help remembering that he was a steamboat man;and he used all sorts of steamboat technical terms in his talk,as if he were so used to them that he forgot common people could not understand them.This creatures career could produce but one result,and it was speedily followed.Boy after boy managed to

23、 get on the river.Despite many choices,pilot was the grandest position of all.The pilot,even in those days of trivial wages,had a princely salaryfrom 150250 dollars a month,and no board payment.But our parents would not let us and our worry was the next year would find us hunting for jobs with low p

24、ay again.So by and by I ran away.I said I never would come home again till I was a pilot and could come in glory.8.Why does the writer mention his fathers job in Paragraph 2?A.To show that his father was in power.B.To show that his father is cruel.C.To emphasize the job he prefers.D.To emphasize his

25、 love for his father.9.Which of the following can best conclude the writers attitude toward the boy?A.He thought the boy was material but pitiful.B.He thought the boy was annoying but still envied him.C.He thought the boy was shallow but knowledgeable.D.He thought the boy was disrespectful but still

26、 liked him.10.Which of the following statements is Not True?A.The boy talked in a way to make others feel jealous.B.The boys experience made other boys follow suit.C.The pilots salary was ly high but without meals covered.D.The writer was ambitious to make his childhood dream come true.11.What rheto

27、rical method does the underlined sentence have?A.Simile.B.Personification.C.Parallelism.D.Irony.D Distinguished Baltimore artist John D.Ferguson died Sept 16.The Catonsville resident was 81.“His artist eye was in everything he did.His life was art and his family,”said Jennifer C.Jackson,who was Mr.F

28、ergusons friend for nearly three decades.”He was a lovable man who was always willing to talk about any topic he was interested in.At shows,people would go crazy for his work,”Ms.Jackson said.“He was also an enthusiastic sailor who loved nothing more than being on the water.”“His sculptures were jus

29、t memorable,”said Mr.Lund,a Washingtonian.“I used to say,Ferguson,I dont think you know how to do anything that is less than monumental.”Mr.Ferguson earned a bachelors degree in 1961 at Holy Cross University,where he developed an interest in painting.He served in the Army for two years until being d

30、ischarged in 1963,and after studying briefly at the Boston Museum School,registered at the Chicago Art Institute,where he studied until 1966,when he entered the University of Illinois Chicago,where he obtained a bachelors degree in 1966 in fine arts.Mr.Ferguson developed his interest and skills as a

31、 sculptor after moving to Baltimore to do further studies at the Maryland Institute College of Arts Rinehart School of Sculpture,from which he graduated in 1971 with a masters degree in fine arts.“Over the years my work has moved gradually in the direction of elegance and simplicity,”Mr.Ferguson wro

32、te in his artist statement.“Heavy,bulbous forms have been replaced by dancing,winglike forms.The welding process and respect for the qualities of the materials are interrelated and affect the final piece.“Most of the sculptures that are pictured in my works are made from steel,silicon bronze,and to

33、Cor-Ten steel;shaped to create these beautiful and unique pieces of art.As you can see,my sculptures range in size anywhere from 12 inches to 30 feet or larger.”Through the years,his work found its way into such major public and private collections.“They encourage optimism,for they show strength and

34、 affirmation;theres nothing negative,depressing or anxiety-ridden about them”,wrote the late art critic John Dorsey in a 1997 exhibition review.12.What did Mr.Lund think of Ferguson?A.Likeable.B.Ordinary.C.Unwelcome.D.Interesting.13.What did Mr.Ferguson do first after serving in the army?A.He studie

35、d at the Boston Museum School.B.He got a bachelors degree in fine arts.C.He entered the University of Illinois Chicago.D.He continued his studies at the Maryland Institute College.14.What influences the final sculptures?A.An even larger scale than before.B.The material comprised of metals C.The shap

36、e of elegance and simplicity.D.Welding process as well as material quality.15.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A.A stylish,stubborn old man B.Sculptures towering into the clouds C.John D.Fergusona famous sculpturer D.The evolution of the sculptural style 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分

37、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 Many of us live with a roommate at some stageSometimes，there can be problemsWho hasnt had an argument about whose turn it is to take out the rubbish or who should be the one to clear up after dinner？_16_ You know that theres always someone else around，w

38、hich can help you feel saferThere is always someone to talk to，so you never feel lonely Besides these obvious benefits，there are some you may not notice _17_ To examine the effect of living alone，Australian university researchers did much research and found that people living alone tended to eat les

39、s fresh food，which can have a significant negative effect on long-term healthHowever，those living with others generally benefited from a more varied diet compared to those living alone _18_The researchers believe the social and cultural roles played by cooking，food preparation and eating may be impo

40、rtant considerations For example，those living with friends have someone else to go shopping with，and thus are likely to buy high-quality fresh food regularly _19_If people living alone find they do not have the knowledge required to prepare a particular dish or cook a certain food，they may fall back

41、 on ready-made，less healthy foodHowever，if they live with at least one other person，they may be able to ask for help In addition，people living alone can eat whatever they want at any time of the day or nightHowever，its helpful to have someone around who questions your decision to eat frozen pizza at

42、 3am_20_ So，if you now live alone and find yourself fighting a losing battle against poor eating habits，why not consider sharing a home with someone else？You could encourage one another on to greater health and well-being A Cooking skills may be another factor B.In other words，roommates can draw you

43、r attention to unhealthy routines C.Living with a roommate could be a good thing because a roommate can share your expenses and contribute to your homes maintenance D.For example，were actually more likely to eat healthier food when living with others E.What could explain these findings？F.Its hard to

44、 find someone who doesnt grate on your nerves，has a similar cleanliness level as you and goes to bed at the same time G.However，living with another person also comes with many benefits 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 I live in a rural com

45、munity in the United States.A rural area is different from a city because there are_21_people.My home is deep in a valley_22_by mountains that are rocky and covered in trees._23_many farms are located in rural areas because they require large plots of land to grow food or_24_farm animals,in my commu

46、nity the mountains and_25_soil make it difficult to farm.This is one_26_why few people live in my area.Whats it like to live in the mountains?Since we have a lot of_27_,we get to have horses and chickens.My family_28_eggs from the chickens for breakfast.We also lose electricity a lot because the tre

47、es fall on power lines whenever theres a_29_In my community,people keep battery-powered flashlights and oil lamps stored in case the lights_30_.Some people also use a generator-a machine that generates electricity from gasolinewhenever there are_31_ Going to school in a rural area means having fewer

48、 classmates and_32_longer distances.To get to my high school,I must drive forty miles to the_33_city.This means I must get up much earlier than my_34_classmates in order to be on time.The roads in my community arent paved with asphalt(沥青)either,so during storms they_35_become too muddy or snowy to p

49、ass.In cities a snowplow(扫 雪机)_36_quickly,but areas where fewer people live arent the priority(优先),so days can pass before a snowplow_37_theroad.Sometimes I must miss school because storms make it_38_to drive.I am not sure_39_if I want to live in the country or in the city when I grow up.I like bein

50、g in nature,hearing the creek and the birds,and having a big yard.I also like being in the city,though,where I can go howling or skating,or see my friends.It can get_40_in the country,although I do love being around our animals.21.A.few B.many C.fewer D.more 22.A.surrounded B.hidden C.shadowed D.enr