2021届江苏兴化中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届江苏兴化中学高三英语上学期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 ADULT GROUP TOURS MIM(Musical Instrument Museum)invites groups to experience the world through music.Reserve group tours in advance to check in as a group upon arrival and expedite(加快）adm

2、issions(入场）.With easier check-in，groups have more time to explore the galleries.GUIDED TOUR Length of Tour:One hour Group Size:7 guests per group;3 groups maximum per tour(21 guests maximum at one time).Since space can be tight in those areas,the number of guests are limited at any time.“VIP”Tours a

3、re conducted in groups of seven people.GENERAL ADMISSION General:$20 per adult$15 for teens(ages 13-19)$10 for children(ages 4-12)Free for children 3 and under TOUR FEES A$25 fee is charged for each group that registers(登记）for this tour，plus general museum admission for each guest on the tour.Group

4、of 1-7 guests:$25 plus general admission for each guest Groups of 8 to 14 guests:$50 plus general admission for each guest Groups of 15 to 21 guests:$75 plus general museum admission for each guest A$40 nonrefundable(不可退的）deposit(押金)will hold the reservation(预订）and is applied to the final payment.TO

5、UR SCHEDULE Tours are available year-round,seven days a week.Our team is delighted to adjust the time of the tour to accommodateyour needs.We would be glad to help you make your tour reservation.BOOK YOUR ADULT GROUP TOUR TODAY To schedule a tour for your group,please fill out the Adult Group Tour R

6、equest Form at least two weeks before your desired tour date.MIM will then contact you and e-mail your reservation confirmation.If you have questions,*.1.Why is the number of visitors strictly controlled each time?A.Because of MIM”s benefits.B.Because visitors are rare.C.Because of the visitors nois

7、es.D.Because of the limited space.2.How much deposit will you pay if you want to book 7 tickets?A.$165.B.$25.C.$140.D.$40.3.What can we learn from the passage?A.Tours are not available during weekends.B.All the children are free to enter the MIM.C.You need to fill the form before the tour.D.You only

8、 contact the MIM by telephone.B Your best friend that follows you around when the sun comes out-your shadow-doesnt serve an important function like your heart or brain,but what if you could use shadows to create electricity?When using solar panels(电池板)that are powered by light,shadows can be boring

9、because it means electricity cant be created.However,researchers from the National University of Singapore have engineered a way to create power from the shadows present everywhere.A team of the university created a machine that can collect energy from shadows.It is created by placing a thin coating

10、 of gold onto silicon(硅).Like in a normal solar panel,when put in light,the silicon electrons(电子)become energized and the energized electrons then jump from the silicon to the gold.The voltage(电压)of the part of the machine that is placed in the light increases to the dark part and the electrons in t

11、he machine flow from high to low voltage.They are sent through an external circuit(外电路)creating a current that can be used to power another machine.The greater the contrast between light and dark,more energy is provided by the machine.The team isworking on improving the performance of the machine,bo

12、rrowing approaches from solar panels to gather light.Increasing the amount of light the machines can receive allows them to better make use of shadows,as well as developing shadow energy collecting panels that can successfully gather from indoor lighting.The team is also researching the use of other

13、 materials other than gold to drop the price of the machine,meaning they would be more cost effective and easier to apply in society.Shadows are present everywhere and perhaps one day in the future we will be able to collect energy from them by placing the shadow-effect energy machine around the wor

14、ld in places that have been considered unfit for solar panels to work,or indoors.“A lot of people think that shadows are useless,”Tan says,but“anything can be useful,even shadows.”4.What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?A.Your best friend always stays with you after the sunrise.B.The shadow has the same

15、function as the heart and brain.C.Shadows can stop solar panels from creating electricity.D.Researchers have found a way to create power from shadows.5.What is the key working principle of the machine mentioned in the text?A.The silicon produces electricity when it is in the light.B.The gold produce

16、s power with the help of the silicon.C.The energized electrons flow from high to low voltage.D.An external circuit creates current using another machine.6.How does the team improve the performance of the machine?A.Using solar panels in the machine.B.Increasing the amount of light received.C.Developi

17、ng light energy collecting panels.D.Bringing down the price of gold.7.Which of the following is the best place to apply the machine?A.A gym.B.A park.C.A farm.D.A playground.C The outbreak of the novel corona virus pneumonia(NCP)has disrupted the lives and work of nearly every Chinese person.However,

18、a new trend has been on the rise:many have turned themselves into livestreaming users orfollowers.According to Questmobile,a professional big data intelligence services provider in China,the audience for Douyin,Kuaishou and other livestreaming platforms surged to 574 million during the Spring Festiv

19、al holiday,up 35 percent from 2019.Confined at home,away from their friends and loved ones,people turn to livestreaming to reach out to the world.For them livestreaming can help them share their lives and interest with a global audience,which will give them the sense of being“in the moment”.Even as

20、viewers,they can also engage immediately with livestreamers by commenting and making suggestions.“When I comment on the livestreaming videos,Im not simply an audience member,but also an active part of the program.That gives me a sense of engagement,”an Internet user named Wang Hao told Peoples Daily

21、.Livestreaming is not only for fun,but also a new tool for many businesses.Affected by the pandemic,many businesses had to stop their sales in physical stores.To meet their business goals and survive during these trying times,many chose to livestream to revive their businesses.Joyoung,a leading make

22、r of small kitchen appliances,is a good example.The company not only added a number of broadcasts each day to advertise their products,but also shared the menus that were beneficial to health.“The responses to our livestreaming shows have been well beyond expectations,”Kang Li,who oversees the compa

23、nys livestreaming unit,told China daily.“Its a natural opportunity to truly bond with our followers.”Like it or not,livestreaming is likely to go mainstream in China for both entertainment and business.8.What is the purpose of writing the second paragraph?A.To introduce some popular livestreaming pl

24、atforms in China.B.To report data on the development of livestreaming in 2019.C.To show that Chinese people spend too much time on livestreaming apps.D.To prove that livestreaming are becoming increasingly popular in China.9.What does Wang Hao think of commenting on livestreaming?A.It is boring to m

25、ake comments.B.It is the only way to share viewers lives.C.It makes people feel involved in the stream.D.It helps livestreamers improve themselves.10.What do paragraphs 5&6 mainly talk about?A.Livestreaming replaced physical stores in many areas.B.Many businesses turned to livestreaming platform for

26、 marketing.C.Livestreaming platforms faced challenges during the pandemic.D.Livestreaming platforms made changes to their services.11.How does the author feel about thefuture of livestreaming？A.Positive.B.Uncertain.C.Disappointed.D.Confused.D Experts are warning about the risks of extremely picky(挑剔

27、的)eating after a teenager living on a diet of chips and crisps developed lasting sight loss.Eye doctors inBristolcared for the 17-year-old after his sight had gone to the point of blindness.Tests showed he had serious vitamin deficiency(缺乏).Dr.Denize Atan,who treated him at the hospital,said,“His di

28、et was basically a portion of chips from the local fish and chip shop every day.He also used to snack on crisps and sometimes white bread and ham,and not really any fruit and vegetables.”The teenager saw his doctor at the age of 14 because he had been feeling tired and unwell.At that time he suffere

29、d from vitamin B12 deficiency,but he did not stick with the treatment or improve his poor diet.Three years later,he was taken to theBristolEyeHospitalbecause of progressive sight loss.He was not overweight or underweight,but he had lost minerals from his bones,which was really quite shocking for a b

30、oy of his age.In terms of his sight loss,he met the standards of being blind.“He had blind spots right in the middle of his sight,”said Dr Denize Atan,“That means he cant drive and would find it reallyarduousto read,watch TV or recognize faces.”Dr Denize Atan said that parents should learn about the

31、 harm that can be caused by picky eating,and turn to experts for help.For those who are concerned,she advised,“Its best not to be anxious about picky eating,and instead calmly introduce one or two new foods with every meal.”She said multivitamin tablets can supplement(补充)a diet,but cannot take the p

32、lace of eating healthily.“Its much better to take in vitamins through a varied and balanced diet,”she said,adding that too manycertain vitamins,including vitamin A,can be harmful,“so you dont want to overdo it.”12.What does Dr Denize Atan imply in paragraph 1?A.The diet of the boy is not balanced.B.

33、Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins.C.Picky eating is common among teenagers.D.The cause of the boys disease is unknown.13.Why did the boy go to see his doctor at the age of 14?A.To improve his poor diet.B.To get some help to lose weight.C.To be treated for his discomfort.D.To slow down his pr

34、ogressive sight loss.14.What does the underlined word“arduous”in paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Important.B.Easy.C.Necessary.D.Difficult.15.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A.Reasons why the boy is seriously ill.B.Suggestions for the boys family to care for him.C.Advice for parents worrie

35、d about picky eating.D.Waysof taking in enough vitamins and minerals.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 How to Pass an Important Test Whether its a first grade science test or college entrance exam,all tests have one thing in common:you have to pass._16_.Stuck in a

36、situation where you dont know how to?These tips can help.Once you get the study guide,make plans right away to study as soon as possible.No excuses!Killing time with friends isnt worth it，since you can alwayshang out with them any other day.Get plenty of rest._17_.If you walk into the classroom slee

37、pily,youll most likely not finish the test because of how tired you are._18_.That one piece of cheese probably wont last until test time.Afew healthy good breakfast suggestions are oatmeal(燕麦片),whole grain and high fiber food,grapefruit with fresh fruit salad.Bring all necessary materials.Showing up

38、 without something as simple as a pencil can make a big effect on your test._19_._20_Showing up late cuts back the time youll have to take the test if its already testing hours.Youll probably miss any important information needed in completing the test.In some tests，late comers are not allowed to ta

39、ke the test.A.Theexam tests vocabulary,reading and math skills.B.Eat a good meal for breakfast.C.Dont forget to set your alarm clock and show up on test day on time.D.Studies show that if you get enough sleep,your brain will be much more efficient.E.Bring pencils,pens,pencil sharpeners,snacks(if all

40、owed),erasers,calculator（计算器）(if allowed)and anything else youll need for the test.F.Failing the test wont help you in the long run,so its important to know how to prepare to pass that big test.G.This test is a challenging one and every year many students are unable toqualify it just because of lack

41、 of guidance.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 People often go to cafes to relax themselves and keep themselves from falling asleep,but Mr.Healing,a popular cafe chain,actually does the_21_.Customers can come in,order a drink,lie down a com

42、fortable massage(按摩)chair,and take a_22_.Many people_23_lack of sleep as a result of overwork,so any opportunity to relax and even take a nap is greatly_24_.Mr.Healing is the perfect place to go when youre on a short work or school break and you need to_25_sleep.The cafe offers massage periods in va

43、rious modes,_26_on how much time you have and how you choose to spend it.The 20-minute session is_27_at$3.5,the 30-minute massage costs$7,and the 50-minute session is$9,all of_28_also include a drink.Once you make your choice,you are taken to the“healing center”.You are asked to_29_your shoes as wel

44、l as any jewelry that might damage the chairs,after which you can choose a massage_30_,from“stretch”or“sleep”.You can start with stretch for a few minutes,and then_31_to sleep if you want to take a short nap.After it comes to an end,you are taken back to the cafe area to enjoy a coffee_32_one of the

45、 many other_33_drinks on the menu.Mr.Healing cafes are so popular that customers are advised to make reservations_34_to be sure that a massage chair is_35_.“I have to sit in a chair and_36_a computer monitor all day due to my job,the healing room was_37_effective to relieve_38_and stress,”said Park

46、Hye-sun,a 24-year-old officer.Some have described Mr.Healing and other similar cafes_39_simple fashions,but others see them as a_40_business model,because they offer a service that people really need.21.A.same B.opposite C.similarity D.difference 22.A.nap B.breath C.rest D.look 23.A.suffer from B.di

47、ffer from C.range from D.vary from 24.A.worried B.pleased C.appreciated D.frightened 25.A.apply for B.head for C.seek for D.make up for 26.A.depending B.fixing C.calling D.insisting 27.A.paid B.spent C.priced D.charged 28.A.them B.that C.which D.whom 29.A.pay off B.take off C.keep off D.put off 30.A

48、.model B.seat C.material D.mode 31.A.transport B.transform C.transplant D.transmit 32.A.and B.yet C.but D.or 33.A.recycling B.regaining C.refreshing D.recalling 34.A.in advance B.in order C.in peace D.in sight 35.A.flexible B.available C.suitable D.comfortable 36.A.look at B.point at C.stare at D.ai

49、m at 37.A.creatively B.attractively C.patiently D.truly 38.A.loneliness B.friendliness C.carelessness D.tiredness 39.A.as B.for C.of D.with 40.A.capable B.sustainable C.bearable D.suitable 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 Many of us have our own ways to make us feel be

50、tter.This_41._(refer)to as“self-care”.One of the most popular self-care_42._(activity)in China is“healing travel”.More Chinese tourists are going on meditation(冥想)or yoga retreats(瑜伽会所)in places like Japan,Bali and India.By_43._(take)these trips,people can learn more about local culture and the way