2021届广州市香江中学高三英语下学期期中试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届广州市香江中学高三英语下学期期中试题及参考答案 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 AQUILA Childrens Magazine is the most intelligent read for curious kids.Full of enthusiastic articles and challenging puzzles,every issue covers science,history and general knowledge.AQU

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5、ll its complexity.The concepts in AQUILA can be challenging,requiring good comprehension and reading skills.8 years is usually a good age to start.Some gentle interest from an adult is often helpful at the start.In 2020 AQUILA will have been in publication for 28 years,but it has never appeared in n

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7、have entered.The package posts in a blue envelope marked Open on your birthday.1.What is special about AQUILA?A.It is available in shops.B.It is for kids of all ages.C.It has no advertisements.D.It prints readers artworks.2.What does AQUILA offer its readers?A.Articles on modern art.B.Family reading

8、 materials.C.Ideas on improving readingskills.D.Knowledge beyond school subjects.3.AQUILA is intended for _.A.foreign language learners B.children with learning difficulties C.parent-child reading lovers D.curious kids with good comprehension B When you say the word donkey,whatthings come to your mi

9、nd?A few people might say theyre cute,but the majority think theyre stubborn,dumb and all-round less capable than their horse s.However,this wasnt the case for a recently unearthed ancient Chinese noblewoman who was unexpectedly found buried with her donkeys.Published in the journal Antiquity in Mar

10、ch,Chinese archaeologists(考古学家)first discovered the tomb in Xian,Shaanxi,in 2012.The team examined the remains and identified the body as Cui Shi,a Tang Dynasty high-born lady who died in 878 AD.Speaking to Science Magazine in 2012,the studys co-author,Fiona Marshall,said the finding caused confusio

11、n as“donkeys are not associated with high-status people”.However,following years of further research,the team discovered artworks and artifacts that showed a sport known as“Lvju”.This was similar to modern-day polo(马球)and was popular among noble(高贵的)women at the time.They preferred to use donkeys in

12、stead of full-sized horses for safety reasons,due to their smaller size and slower speed.Speaking to CNN,Marshall later said,“Historical documents also showed that ladies of the late Tang court loved to play donkey polo.”At that time in Chinese history,animals were often placed in tombs so that they

13、 could be used for a specific purpose in the afterlife.The study determined that Cui Shi likely requested that her beloved donkeys be buried with her,so that she could continue her favorite sport after death.In total,three donkeys were found inside her tomb with riding gear(装备),including stirrups(马镫

14、).“This context provides evidence that the donkeys in her tomb were for polo,not transport,”lead author Hu Songmei of the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology told Science Magazine.Before the study,it was believed that donkeys were only used to carry loads,but now it may be time to see them as a sign of a

15、chieving high social status(地位),well,in ancient times.4.What do most people think of donkeys,according to the text?A.They are as adorable(可爱的)as horses.B.They are stubborn and not so capable.C.They were necessary in ancient sports.D.They were a sign of high social status.5.Why did Fiona Marshall fee

16、l confused when she discovered the donkeys?A.She didnt connect donkeys with nobles.B.She hadnt seen donkeys in ancient tombs before.C.She didnt expect to find donkeys in a womans tomb.D.She didnt understand why animals were in human tombs.6.What do we know about the sport“Lvju”from the text?A.Horses

17、 were preferred in Lvju.B Lvju was similar to modern-day soccer.C.Lvju was popular among common people.D.Donkeys were preferred in the sport for safety.7.The donkeys were found in the tomb of Cui Shi probably because _.A.she intended to use them for transport after death B.her family didnt want her

18、to be lonely after death C.she wanted to continue to play Lvju after death D.noble women needed donkeys to maintain their dignity C Its a little before8 a.m.when Mathias Schergen pushes open the side door at Chicagos Jenner Elementary Academy for the Arts.He walks down the hall toward the office to

19、sign in.Its the same routine hes had as Jenners art teacher for nearly a quarter century.“Its going to be a good day,”a colleague calls out.“Its a good day.”They hug.It seems like a typical Friday.Except its not.After 23 years at Jenner Elementary,Schergen is retiring.Even on his last day,there are

20、still art projects to finish.Schergen leaves behind a richlegacyat this school.Hes won grants(拨款)for art projects.He turned an empty classroom into a museum.Hes pushed his students to make art about their lives.And he was awarded a Golden Apple the most honorable teaching award in Chicago.But it was

21、nt always easy.For years,Schergen taught in one of the citys toughest neighborhoods.“When I first got my room,I noticed there were bullet holes in the window.That made me nervous,”he says.So he stuffed Beanie Babies in the holes to make it“look kind of funny”.“I didnt even tell my wife for a whole y

22、ear,”he says.“I didnt want her to know.”With one hour to go,Schergen piles the chairs and sweeps the floor.He cleans out the sink for the last time.Fifth-grader Deontae Barnes,one of his best helpers,has watched him say goodbye all day.He wanders in the doorway.“Ah,come here,son,”Schergen says,signa

23、ling him over.He bends down for a hug.“Thank you for making these last days special and being a help to me.”When Deontae leaves,a reporter asks Schergen:When your kids ask why youre retiring,what do you tell them?“I just tell them that grown people have dreams too,”he says.“I have other things in my

24、 life I have to do.Its time.Its just time.”8.Why is it a special Friday for Schergen?A.He was retiring on that day.B.He won an honor for his school.C.He was interviewed by a reporter.D.He received a Golden Apple award.9.What does the underlined word“legacy”in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.Art projects.B.Gr

25、eat achievements.C.Respect from students.D.Change in teaching.10.What made Schergen nervous when he first got to the school?A.Safety concerns in the school.B.The poorly-equipped classroom.C.Being misunderstood by his family.D.Students poor academic performance.11.What is the best title for the text?

26、A.A Typical Day for an Art Teacher B.Time for Art Projects C.A Teachers Final Day at School D.The Last Art Class D As I work in theLarkwhistle Garden in Dyers Bay,Ontario,I take my time and the garden is teaching me about working with the earth.I recognize that there will be both successes and failu

27、res and there are many variables(变量)that affect them both.The quality of the seeds planted has a bearing on how the plants will grow.The weather can be too hot,too cold,or exactly right,and usually varies between all three.Weeds seem to grow in the garden and need to be taken care of,pulled,and remo

28、ved to ensure they do not eat into the fruits,vegetables,and flowers we have so lovingly planted.I take time to stand back and rest,and to observe the plants and how they are growing.Each plant is unique and develops in the way that is best for them.Some have large broad leaves to shadow their fruit

29、 from the severe rays of the sun,while other plants are more open,their fruit needing the light to grow and ripen.Getting my hands dirty,feeling the sweat on my forehead,and the strength and flexibility of my body as I dig,bend and work under the warm summer sun,reminds me I am alive in ways I would

30、 not have remembered sitting on the couch.It is attractive to move things around,to transplant,and to disturb the natural order of how plants grow.The garden teaches me that it is important to know when to disturb things and when to let them be.The gardens life cycle follows a pattern that is repeat

31、ed according to laws of nature,birth,growth,and then dies and it teaches us to accept this fact.12.How many variables may affect the growth of plants in the garden?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.D.Five.13.What can we learn about the author?A.He feels exhausted while gardening.B.He enjoys life from working pra

32、ctice.C.He takes pleasure in harvesting fruits.D.He dreams away his time in the garden.14.How is the garden tended by the author?A.Its rank grass is got rid of.B.Its plants are left to grow freely.C.Its temperature is controlled properly.D.Its plants with large broad leaves are cut off.15.What fact

33、does the author learn from gardening?A.Life takes its course.B.Hard work benefits health.C.Time is short and precious.D.Gardening brings good harvest.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 What brings you happiness?_16_Instead of just focusing on getting your wants,ifs

34、much easier to find happiness by ridding yourself of the things that dont serve a beneficial purpose.Here are things you should let go of if you want to lead a happy life.Pride isnt necessarily a terrible thing.It can bring you confidence and self-assurance,which are two great qualities that can hel

35、p you lead a happy life._17_Its essential to keep your pride in check and get rid of any overload that is no longer serving you._18_It often arises from judgment or criticism of yourself and other people.It causes unhappiness and becomes a burden on your life.As long as you are the most honest and a

36、uthentic version of yourself,no one has the right to judge you for it and that goes for you,too.When you think about addiction,you might think of alcohol or drug addiction.But there are countless other forms of addiction,too.You could be addicted to work,sugar,video games,drama,or even a harmful rel

37、ationship._19_If you want to be happier,think about dropping your addictions.Its also important to recognize that leaving your comfort zone is a good,although often unwanted idea.If you never leave your comfort zone,youll never grow.Even though something can make you feel uncomfortable at first,it w

38、ill benefit you in the long run._20_ A.If youre in this situation,you,ll be much happier.B.Always keep in mind that self-doubt has no benefits.C.Drop the belief that your past will always be better than the future.D.Whatever your desire is,it will always be a barrier to your happiness.E.Many people

39、believe if they fulfilled their desires,they would be satisfied.F.However,your extreme pride can ruin your personal and professional relationships.G.Ultimately,youll expand your horizons on who you can be and what you can achieve.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、

40、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 Clara Dalywas_21_on an Alaska Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles when an air hostess asked a(n)_22_question over the loudspeaker,“Does anyone on board_23_American Sign Language?”Clara,15 at the time,_24_the call button.The air hostess came by and explained the situati

41、on,“we have a passenger on the plane whos_25_and deaf,”she said.The passenger seemed to want something,but he was travelling_26_and the air hostesses couldnt understand what he needed.Clara had been studying ASL for the past years,_27_she unfastened her seat belt,walked toward the front of the plane

42、,and_28_by the aisle seat of Tim Cook,who was in his sixties.Gently taking his hand,she_29_,“How are you?Are you OK?”Cook asked for some water.When it arrived,Clara returned to her seat.She_30_again a bit later because he wanted to know the time.On her_31_visit,she stopped and stayed a while.“He did

43、nt need anything.He was_32_and wanted to talk,”Clara says.So for the next hour,she talked about her family and her_33_for the future.She wanted to be a politician.Cook told Clara how he had_34_become blind over time and shared stories of his days_35_a travelling salesman.Even though he couldnt see h

44、er,she looked_36_at his face with such kindness.“Clara was_37_,”the air hostess told Alaska Airlines in a blog_38_.“You could tell Tim was very excited to_39_someone he could speak to,and she was such an angel.”And for Cook,it was_40_the best trip hed ever had.21.A.placed B.seated C.boarded D.taken

45、22.A.anxious B.dangerous C.urgent D.important 23.A.know B.tell C.speak D.study 24.A.removed B.spotted C.found D.pressed 25.A.blind B.disabled C.sick D.unconscious 26.A.along B.apart C.alone D.aside 27.A.but B.so C.and D.for 28.A.knelt B.stood C.sat D.lay 29.A.showed B.whispered C.expressed D.signed

46、30.A.marched on B.came by C.walked about D.wandered through 31.A.third B.second C.other D.extra 32.A.shy B.anxious C.painful D.lonely 33.A.opinions B.preparations C.plans D.views 34.A.suddenly B.gradually C.abruptly D.unbelievably 35.A.as B.like C.for D.by 36.A.directly B.curiously C.attentively D.c

47、autiously 37.A.usual B.awful C.ordinary D.amazing 38.A.event B.interview C.meeting D.activity 39.A.get B.accompany C.have D.face 40.A.indeed B.naturally C.simply D.extremely 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 Reading is an important form of entertainment and rather than_

48、41._(simple)watching pictures on a screen,it requires you to use your_42._(imagine).It has been proved that children who regularly read for enjoyment have higher test scores,develop a_43._(broad)vocabulary and a better understanding of other cultures than the nonreading ones.So_44._(celebrate)author

49、s,books,illustrators and,of course,reading,World Book Day was established(成立)on April 23,1995_45._a day of celebrating the joy of reading for enjoyment.There were several ideas on_46._World Book Day should be celebrated.Originally,Valencian writer Vicente Clavel Andres suggested that the day should

50、be on_47._day that honored the author Miguel de Cervantes.This meant that it could either be on his birthday,on October 7,_48._the day he died,on April 23.Because the day he died coincided(一致)with the date on which William Shakespeare had also died,this date_49._ (choose).Surprisingly,there are seve