2021届德州市第九中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届德州市第九中学高三英语上学期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 Try one of these amazing destinations on your next vacation.Mallorca On the popular Spanish island of Mallorca,farmhouse inns focus more on providing isolation and quietness than offerin

2、g hands-on farming experiences.With millions of visitors staying on the beaches of Mallorca and the other Balearic Islands each summer,a little bit of isolation is a good thing for aloneness-seeking travelers.Mainly located in the hills of inland Mallorca,these inns range from rustic century-old far

3、mhouses to luxury(奢侈的)villas with spas and swimming pools.Hawaii People who dont want to dig out their passport but still want their farm adventure can head to the island of Hawaii.The 50th state talks much about the well-developed farm tourism industry that can hold people with different interests.

4、Agritourism choices range from visiting coffee plantations(种植园)in the Big Islands Kona region to exploring the plantations on Maui to staying on farms on the easily reachable island of Oahu.California California is one ofthe best places in the U.S.to enjoy a farm-stay,thanks to the diversity of crop

5、s and farms.Small family farms and large farms offer a more hands-on approach to agritourism.Many of them teach small-scale farming techniques and even offer strategies for organic growing.The University of California system,one of the largest state-run higher education systems in the U.S.,has a sma

6、ll-farm program that helps growers create agritourism businesses.Philippine Islands With diverse conditions on different islands,the Philippine Islands are ideal places for visiting multiple agritourism sites or focusing on one product.Tourists can visit a huge pineapple plantation for a taste of la

7、rge-scale agriculture,or they could focus on smaller operations such as bee farms,and even small plantations that specialize in growing tropical produce such as dragon fruit.1.What kind of people will choose to go to Mallorca?A.Those who prefer peace of mind.B.Those who like lying on the beach.C.Tho

8、se who enjoy the luxury of tourism.D.Those who want to experience farming.2.What can people do on the Philippine Islands?A.Live in farmhouses.B.Visit plantations.C.Learn farming techniques.D Take part in a farm program.3.What are the four places in the text famous for?A.Locations.B.Environments.C.Lo

9、cal products.D.Tourism features.B Childrens average daily time spent watching television or using mobile device increased from 53 minutes at age 12 months to more than 150 minutes at 3 years,according toan analysis by researchers at the National Institutes of Health(NIH).By age 8,children were more

10、likely to log the highest amount of screen time if they had been in home-based children or were born to first-time mothers.“Our results indicate that screen habits begin early,”said Edwina Yeung,an investigator in National Institute of Child Health and Human Development(NICHD).“This finding suggests

11、 that interventions(干涉)to reduce screen time could have a better chance of success if introduced early.”In the research,mothers of 4,000 children responded to questions on their kids media habits when they were 12,18,24,30,and 36 months of age.TheAmericanAcademyof Pediatrics recommends avoiding digi

12、tal media exposure for children under 18 months of age,introducing children 18 to 24 months of age to screen media slowly,and limiting screen time to an hour a day for children from 2 to 5 years of age.In the current study,researchers found that 87%of the children had screen time exceeding(超过)these

13、recommendations.However,while screen time increased throughout toddlerhood,by age 7 and 8,screen time fell to under 1.5 hours per day.The researchers believe this decrease relates to time consumed by school-related activities.The study authors classified the children into two groups based on how muc

14、h their average daily screen time increased from age 1 to age 3.The first group,73%of the total had the lowest increase,from an average of nearly 51 minutes a day to nearly an hour and 47 minutes a day.The second group,27%of the total,had the highest increase,from nearly 37 minutes of screen time a

15、day to about 4 hours a day.Higher levels of parental education were associated with lower odds of inclusion in the second group.4.Who use mobile device longest according to the NIHs analysis?A.10-year-old born to first-time mothers.B.3-year-old children in low income families.C.8-year-old children i

16、n home-based childcare.D.1-year-old children with parents poorly educated.5.What does the research suggest according to Edwina?A.Parents should stop their children using media.B.Parents should limit the use of digital media themselves.C.Parents should reduce their childrens screen time earlier.D.Par

17、ents should avoid their children using digital media at infancy(婴儿期).6.Why does childrens screen time fall when they age 7 and 8?A.They are studying at school.B.They can control themselves.C.They are tired of using them.D.They are forbidden to use them.7.Which of the following may be the best title?

18、A.Keep Away from Media B.Screen Habits Begin Early C.Urgency of Parental Education D.Harm of Home-based Childcare C Hundreds of children are being treated for sleep problems in Wales every year.In some cases，babies，infants(婴儿)and teenagers have been admitted to hospital in north Wales alone.The Chil

19、drens Sleep Charity said many children were suffering from lack of sleep mainly because of technology use.Public Health Wales said sleep was as important to a childs health as healthy eating and exercise，and children with poor sleep patterns were more likely to be fat.Statistics obtained(获得)under th

20、e Freedom of Information Act by BBC Wales found at least 408 children have been admitted to hospitals across Wales suffering from sleep disorders since March 2013.Children aged between 0 and 4 made up the highest number of inpatients(住院病人)，with some newborns being treated for sleep-related problems

21、from the day of birth.Vicki Dawson，who set up the Childrens Sleep Charity(CSC)，said sleepless nights were putting both children and parents in anxiety.“Their weight and growth may also be affected as well as their mental health，”she said.Teachers said children showing signs of sleep shortage and tir

22、edness in class were a concern as they couldnt concentrate for long periods.Psychologist Amy McClelland，of Sleep Wales，saida common problem was that children were“over excited”before bed and that families should get back to basics.“Think 1950s family home.Dinner as a family，read，chat，a film maybe，li

23、ghts off and then bed.”She added.8.Whats the mainreason why children are short of sleep？A.Less exercise.B.Eating habits.C.Technology use.D.Sleep patterns.9.Who are the majority of the inpatients with sleep-related disorders？A.Infants.B.Teenagers.C.Teachers.D.Parents.10.What can we infer from what Am

24、y McClelland said？A.Chatting and films make children sleep more.B.It is difficult for children to read before bed.C.Being too excitedis good for sleep habits.D.Relaxation has a bad effect on children.11.What is the best title forthe text？A.Ways to Treat Sleep Problems B.Sleep Problems of Welsh Child

25、ren C.Sleep Habits of Welsh Children D.The Problems of Welsh Children D Remember when your mom told you not to eat too many candy bars or sweets because they can cause tooth decay(蛀牙)?However,it turns out that chocolate can be moresalutaryto your teeth than you might expect.Recent studies show that

26、chocolate can effectively fight against tooth decay,as if we need another excuse to eat chocolate.Chocolate offers protection like fluoride,a main ingredient in most household toothpastes.Not only does chocolate protect our teeth,but it can do so very effectively.Studies show that chocolate has comp

27、ounds that provide strong protection for teeth.One of the compounds in chocolate,CBH,is shown to protect even more effectively than fluoride.Tooth decay happens when bacteria work to turn sugar into acids in our mouth.This is why eating foods with high sugar content can lead to more tooth decay.The

28、compounds in chocolate,however,are anti-bacteria and can fight against bacteria in your mouth.The CBH compound in particular also works to strengthen tooth enamel(牙釉质),andprotects against tooth decay.Does this mean you can cat as much chocolate as you want without worrying about your teeth?It depend

29、s on the types of chocolate that you like.The protective effect of chocolate is most effective when you chew on cocoa beans.Of course,this option is not very appealing to;most people.A more tasty option is to choose dark chocolate with little sugar content,ideally no more than 6 to 8 grams per servi

30、ng.For other types of chocolate with higher sugar content,the effect will be lessened.However,because of the protective compounds,it is still better for your teeth than other sweets and desserts containing the same amount of sugar.12.The word“salutary”in paragraph 1 means?A.Beneficial.B.Harmful.C.Fa

31、miliar.D.Useless.13.What can we know about the compound CBH in chocolate?A.It can help chocolate cure tooth decay.B.It can effectively stop teeth from decaying.C.It may protect teeth better than toothpastes do.D.It may soon replace most household toothpastes.14.How does chocolate fight tooth decay?A

32、.By breaking down acids.B.By building up compounds.C.By fixing up tooth enamel.D.By fighting against bacteria.15.Whats the main idea of the text?A.Chocolate plays the role of toothpaste.B.Chocolate protects against tooth decay.C.Chocolate is the best choice for teeth protection.D.Chocolate is health

33、ier to teeth than other sweets.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 Benefits(好处)of Exercising Outdoors Compared with traditional indoor workouts,outdoor exercise sometimes called green exercise provides more benefits.Here are several benefits of doing your workouts ou

34、tdoors._16_The first,and perhaps most important benefit,is that being in nature increases feelings of well-being and life satisfaction.In fact,simply being outside and breathing fresh air can make you light-hearted.Research shows that being in nature,also called forest bathing,reduces stress and inc

35、reases relaxation,and youll see greater levels of joy in your life.Its free.There are many benefits of working with an exercise professional in a gym or fitness facility,but doing outdoor exercise is a great way to save money._17_For example,you can choose some common activities such as biking joggi

36、ng,hiking or playing tennis.Its social and increases responsibility._18_You can also go out with your partner or children at the park for some family fun.If so,youve added two main parts to your exercise program:social support and responsibility._19_ It doesnt take a lot of time to see the benefits.

37、Its important to note that the benefits of outdoor exercise start at 120 minutes per week._20_You can have a 25-minute walk every workday or a two-hour hike on weekends.More time spent exercising outside beyond those 120 minutes will have more benefits,but thats a great goal for most people.A.It mak

38、es you relaxed and happy.B.Its risky but thrilling to get close to nature.C.You can get support from your family and friends.D.Both of these are important to a long-term participation.E.You can do different outdoor workouts without paying a penny.F.But you dont have to ride up and down hills at top

39、speed to see results.G.You can join an outdoor sports club and make new friends every Saturday.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 In 2007,Jamie Whitmore was considered one of the most successful athletes in America.She was a six-time USA_21_

40、for XTERRA racing,and held a world title.Everything_22_during an event that seemed like so many others she had experienced.As a_23_athlete,Jamie Whitmore was used to_24_,but she never imagined the pain in her leg could be a deadly cancer!When she heard the terrible_25_for the first time,Whitmore fel

41、t she couldnt_26_.“They were talking about treatment and I just started_27_and saying I dont want to die.”Finally,the_28_got the help of several specialists to remove the tumor.Whitmore developed sepsis(败血症)from the surgery and got through a_29_two-month recovery.When she began to feel_30_again,Whit

42、more was certain her cancer was back.Instead,doctors gave her unexpected_31_:She was pregnantwith twins.Jamie Whitmore isnt used to slowing down.She has never met a(n)_32_she couldnt overcome,whether it was a mountain bike race or a_33_.Today,Whitmore is a mother of two sons and cancer-free.Shes_34_

43、again,and has_35_a gold medal in the Paralympics and set two world records.She travels as an_36_speaker when shes not spending time with her sons.Whitmore has some_37_for others with limitations:“Never let anyone tell you what you can and cannot do.Some doctors_38_me I would never ride anything more

44、 than a stationary(静 止 不 动 的)bike._39_I rode my mountain bike 104 miles climbing from 9,000 feet to 14,000 feet.You just cant_40_.”21.A.president B.manager C.champion D.professor 22.A.changed B.happened C.disappeared D.stopped 23.A.professional B.foreign C.common D.shy 24.A.practising B.waiting C.le

45、aving D.suffering 25.A.reason B.result C.question D.suggestion 26.A.quarrel B.draw C.breathe D.shout 27.A.smiling B.running C.jumping D.crying 28.A.doctors B.readers C.neighbors D.volunteers 29.A.valuable B.difficult C.happy D.relaxing 30.A.fit B.tired C.curious D.sick 31.A.freedom B.courage C.news

46、D.attention 32.A.challenge B.excuse C.mistake D.order 33.A.headache B.fever C.cancer D.cold 34.A.trembling B.competing C.falling D.performing 35.A.made B.bought C.lent D.won 36.A.angry B.inspiring C.expensive D.annoying 37.A.advice B.information C.sadness D.help 38.A.asked B.called C.encouraged D.to

47、ld 39.A.So B.Yet C.Unless D.If 40.A.set off B.look out C.give up D.work out 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 Hello,everyone!Welcome to senior high school!Congratulations on the start of a new challenging journey that you are all meant_41._(travel).Im honoured to delive

48、r a speech on how to grow into a well-rounded individual.To begin with,I cant wait to describe to you_42._senior school life is like.Though the path before you leads to a world where challenges lie,youre certain to discover your potential and take creative approaches to_43._(rise)to them.Do you feel

49、 that you just cant see eye to eye with your parents on anything at home.You feel ready to make decisions_44._(independent).Meanwhile,your parents wont let you go,ignoring your feelings.What you need to do is to explain your actions and feelings calmly,listen carefully and address their concerns.Man

50、aging your spare time will also count.Remember that_45._busy you are,make it a routine to exercise regularly,which helps to_46._(strong)your body.When under great pressure,spare some time to watch a film to relax yourself.For example,the Kings Speech,starring Colin Firth as king George,is_47._good o