2021届佛山市顺德区杏坛中学高三英语期中考试试卷及参考答案.pdf
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1、2021 届佛山市顺德区杏坛中学高三英语期中考试试卷及参考答案 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 Four Best Cities to Visit in Winter Cold rains,icy sidewalks and gray skies can make winter travel a trial.But here are four cities around the world that make for a great cold-weather
2、destination:Prague,Czech Republic With its snow-capped spires and winding streets,Pragueis a fairytale city that remains ly tourist-free in winter.The amazing architecture looks even prettier under a sheet of snow,with one of the most beautiful areas being the old town,with its Romanesque vaults.Gas
3、 street lamps have been placed throughout the city center,adding a romantic color1 to evenings.Cafes here are ideal for escaping the bitter cold.Salzburg,Austria With its Christmas songs and traditional markets,this is a perfect city for a winter break.“Silent Night”was performed for the first time
4、in thechurchofOberndorfon the border ofSalzburgon Christmas Eve in 1818.The citys main market is held in the shadow ofSalzburgsHohensalzburgCastle,but the one held inMirabell Squareis especially popular with food lovers who come to taste local food such as haluskypieces of dumpling mixed with fried
5、bacon.Tromso,Norway Tromso is widely regarded asNorways most beautiful city and is a base for spoiling the northern lights.There are several attractive museums,including thePolarMuseum,which offers an insight into the history of Arctic expeditions,and theTromsoMuseum,which is famous for its Sami exh
6、ibitions.Amsterdam,Netherlands In winter,Amsterdam s museums are much less crowded,making it the time to visit attractions such as Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House.Built originally to house a circus,the Royal Carre Theater is more than 130 years old.Children will love the spectacular performances
7、.1.What can you do inPrague?A.Enjoy the fascinating architecture.B.Taste local food halusky.C.Appreciate Sami exhibitions.D.Watch a circus performance.2.Where was“Silent Night”first performed?A.In thechurchofOberndorf.B.InHohensalzburgCastle.C.InMirabell Square.D.In the Polar Museum.3.Which city wil
8、l you choose if you want to see the northern lights?A.Prague.B.Salzburg.C.Tromso.D.Amsterdam.B Because of COVID-19,in many places,large gatherings of people arent allowed.In some areas,the rules are more strict,and people arent allowed to leave their homes unless going out is ly necessary.These step
9、s are very important for slowing the disease down.By doing this,governments can make sure doctors and hospitals are better able to deal with all the sick people,and that fewer people suffer in all.Usually,its called“flattening the curve”.But if no one can go out,that means businesses which depend on
10、 visitors struggle.Many singers,bands,and other musicians would normally be giving concerts now.Instead,they have to find new ways to share their music and connect with their audiences.The Metropolitan Opera in New York has canceled(取消)its season,but it is showing a special live stream of a differen
11、t opera each day on its website.Other opera companies have made similar moves.Several theater companies are either offering recorded versions of their plays online or posting videos of their actors performing.Nick Green wrote a musical play that was canceled because of the virus.He set up a website
12、with links that allow people to enjoy the work of artists around the world who have had their projects canceled.He called his project the Social Distancing Festival.He sad it was a time when he should be doing something new,rather than feeling disappointed.Even TV shows have to find new ways to film
13、 their shows.Some late night TV shows have continued,but without audiences.Others are showing reruns.While their shows are on pause,some TV stars like Conan OBrien and Jimmy Fallon have been filming short videos at home.Mr.O Brien plans to bring his show back on the air soon by filming with his own
14、phone and talking with guests over the Internet.4.What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.Keeping patients staying at home anytime.B.Speed up the spread of disease.C.Stopping people from often gathering up.D.Slowing down the spread of the disease.5.What are opera companies new ways
15、?A.Stopping sharing music with audience.B.Providing live stream services.C.Trying to attract live audiences.D.Sharing their operas with each other 6.What did the cancellation of Nick Greens play bring him?A.Disappointment.B.Annoyance.C.Creativity.D.Anxiety.7.What is the text mainly about?A.People st
16、aying at home.B.The absence of audiences.C.The efforts of Nick Green.D.Entertainment going online.C An ancient tomb was recently discovered in southern Siberia in which there may be treasure,priceless objects,and the 3,000-year-old remains of an ice mummy.Swiss scientist Gino Caspari with the Univer
17、sity of Bern was looking carefully at the pictures of the area in the Russian Tuva Republic,when he came across what appeared to be a tomb.It is a tomb of the Scythians,an ancient group of Eurasians.This summer,together with researchers from the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Hermitage Museum,a
18、 dig at the site not only proved Casparis idea,but told us the site is the largest and oldest of its kind ever discovered in whats increasingly known as the“Siberian Valley of the Kings.”While any discovery dating back to a period between the Iron Age and Bronze Age is exciting,its the nature of thi
19、s site that makes scientists want to begin carefully clearing away the layers of rock and earth.First,the tomb appears to have never been dug,because it is in a Siberian wetland faraway from the nearest place where people live.Second,and most important,is its possible resting place under a thick lay
20、er of permafrost.“Theres permafrost in the area,”Caspari said.“There are really only a handful of permafrost tombs and very few that have not been damaged,where there have been ice mummies in good condition,and all the things in the tomb are untouched.”While not as large,other tombs discovered in th
21、e area have produced fantastical treasures and objects,including thousands of gold objects and other things about the past.By studying all these tombs,researchers hope to have a better understanding of the Scythian people.Caspari said his team is in a race against time to uncover the tomb and find o
22、ut its secrets.“We now have to act fast,”he said,“because with the rising temperatures,the permafrost could melt and damage all the things in that tomb.And these are things that are over 3,000 years old,that look like new,like they were put there yesterday.”8.How did Caspari discover the tomb?A.By s
23、tudying pictures.B.By visiting a Russian area.C.By talking with Russian researchers.D.By comparing other scientists,ideas.9.Why has the tomb remained untouched?A.It is covered by a lot of rocks.B.It is well kept by the Scythians.C.It is too small to draw attention.D.It is hidden in a wild cold place
24、.10.Why do scientists want to uncover the tomb?A.To better protect the tomb.B.To save the treasures inside.C.To learn more about the Scythians.D.To have a good understanding of mummies.11.Why is Casparis team racing against time to dig the tomb?A.The tomb is too old.B.It is getting hotter and hotter
25、.C.Some treasures are being damaged.D.They want to save time for other tombs.D Portraits as Art According to a dictionary,portraiture is“a representation(描绘)of a person,especially of the face by drawing or painting alikeness.”However,this definition neglects the complexities of portraiture.Portraits
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