2021届大连女子学院高三英语上学期期中考试试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届大连女子学院高三英语上学期期中考试试题及参考答案 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 The Origins of Famous Brands Our lives are full of brand names and trademarked products that we use every day.Although many brand names are simple acronyms(首字母缩略词)or versions of their f

2、ounders names,some of the companies we trust every day actually have fascinating and surprising back stories.Starbucks It seems fitting that the most famous coffee brand in the world would take its name from one of the worlds greatest works of literature.The inspiration for the name of the coffeehou

3、se came from Herman MelvillesMoby Dick.The founders original idea was to name the company after the Captain Ahabs ship,but they eventually decided that Pequot wasnt a great name for coffee,so they chose Ahabs first mate,Starbucks,as the name instead.Google Google was originally called Backrub,for it

4、 searched for links in every corner of the Web.In 1997,when the founders of the company were searching for a new name showing a huge amount of data for their rapidly improving search technology,a friend suggested the word“googol”.When a friend tried to register the new domain(域)name,he misspelled“go

5、ogol”as“google”.Nike Originally founded as a distributor for Japanese running shoes,the company was originally named BRS,or Blue Ribbon Sports.In 1971,BRS introduced its own soccer shoe,a model called Nike,which is alsothe name for the Greek goddess of victory.In 1978,the company officially renamed

6、itself as Nike,Inc.The right name is essential to a companys success,and a great origin story is just as important as a great product.An attractive origin story is one more thing that keeps customers guessing,wondering,and buying its products.1.What is the name of the Captain Ahabs ship?A.Moby Dick.

7、B.Starbucks.C.Pequot.D.Herman Melville.2.Why did the founders of the Google want to change its name?A.They mistook their name.B.They wanted new customers.C.The companys original name was too long.D.The companys search technology was improving rapidly.3.Where does the importance of the origin story o

8、f one company lie in?A.It can change the companys image.B.It can add myth to the company.C.It explains the development of the company to customers.D.It makes customers imagine and purchase its goods.B Some people take their holiday decoration very seriously.And some take it to the next level.The Gri

9、ffith family in Kenova,West Virginia,is in this camp.They put on a display that shows theyre just filled with Halloween spirit.Each year,this family displays 3,000 pumpkins(南瓜)in front of their home for the Halloween season.Yes,you readthatright.Ric Griffith puts out one jack-o-lantern(南瓜灯)for every

10、 person who lives in Kenova.Of course he doesnt do it all on his own.He has a lot of help from his family,and also from members of the community who are super-proud of what has become quite the tourist attraction over the years.More than 30,000 people stop by to see the amazing display,which include

11、s jackolanterns cut to look like the faces of famous people,animals,cartoon characters,and other creative designs.Its certainly a must-see as part of the areas Ceredo-Kenova Autumnfest.To fit in all 3,000 pumpkins,Griffith and his helpers spread them across the homes garden and front porch(门廊),as we

12、ll as on the roof!Griffith began the tradition back in 1978 with just fivepumpkins and,many years later,its much bigger and better.People cant help but come to the area,walking along the sidewalk outside the house to get that perfect Halloween experience.“Locals take great pride in it,and then there

13、 are people from around the country who plan fall trips and include it in their trips so they can see it,”said Tyson Compton,president of the CabellHuntington Convention and Visitors Bureau.“Its really something.”“Its become a tradition for many people in our area,and it feels good to keep that goin

14、g,”Griffith said.4.What does the underlined word“that”in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.The Griffiths selling 3,000 pumpkins a day.B.Ric Griffith giving 3,000 jack-olanterns to tourists.C.Ric Griffith teaching 3,000 people how to display jack-olanterns.D.The Griffiths decorating their house with 3,000 pumpk

15、ins.5.What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A.Ric Griffiths idea has received support from his community.B.There are only two kinds of jack-olanterns.C.Ric Griffith dislikes asking for help from others.D.There are 30,000 people in Kenova.6.What do we know about the tradition?A.It began with 1,978 pumpk

16、ins.B.It has lasted more than 40 years.C.It includes five pumpkin competitions.D.It encourages people to do more exercise.7.Whats Tyson Comptons attitude towards the tradition?A.Worried.B.Uncaring.C.Favorable.D.Uncertain.C When you say the word donkey,whatthings come to your mind?A few people might

17、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 March,Chinese archaeologi

18、sts(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 confusion as“donkeys are not a

19、ssociated 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 instead of full-sized ho

20、rses 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 could be used for a s

21、pecific 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).“This context provid

22、es 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 achieving high social s

23、tatus(地位),well,in ancient times.8.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.9.Why did Fiona Marshall feel confused when she di

24、scovered 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.10.What do we know about the sport“Lvju”from the text?A.Horses were preferred in Lv

25、ju.B Lvju was similar to modern-day soccer.C.Lvju was popular among common people.D.Donkeys were preferred in the sport for safety.11.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 to be lonely after d

26、eath C.she wanted to continue to play Lvju after death D.noble women needed donkeys to maintain their dignity D Typhoons can be deadly in 2013,Typhoon Haiyan,the strongest ever recorded,was responsible for 6,340 deathsand cost billions in damages.Current forecast modelscan only predict these storms

27、10 days in advance,at most,and they cannot precisely predict how intense the storms will become.An international team of researchers has developed a model that analyzes nearly a quarter of Earths surface and atmosphere in order to better predict the conditions that birth typoons.“The target problem

28、of this study is how to foretell the birth of typhoons,”said paper author Mingkui Li,associate professor in the Key Laboratory of Physical Oceanography in the Ocean University of China and the Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology(QNLM).“We specifically address three aspects:th

29、e beginning time,inner pressure and maximum wind speed.”The researchers also accounted for the influence of one variable(变量)on another,such as wind speed on sea surface temperature.This influence is well understood and accounted for in climate predictions and in weather forecasts,butithas not been f

30、ully applied in understanding how long-term climate affects day-to-day weather,according to Li.“We aimed to provide insights on the time scale that can be used to forecast typhoons in advance.”From their study,the researchers determined that a model with the ability to better understand the relation

31、ship between warm sea surface temperatures and weak wind movement conditions that favor typhoon formationcould improve typhoon predictability.“Our goal is to develop a 10 to 30-day prediction system that will lead to seamless(无缝的)weather-climate predictions.”Shaoqing Zhang,paper author and professor

32、 in the Key Laboratory of Physical Oceanography,said.12.What is the problem with the present forecast system?A.It cannot foretell storms in advance.B.It is ineffective in accuracy and timeliness.C.It costs too much and causes great damages.D.It can hardly predict the intensity of typhoons.13.What do

33、es the underlined word“it”in paragraph 4 refer to?A.The variable.B.The climate C.The temperature.D.The influence.14.What is the purpose of the study?A.To advance the prediction system.B.To figure out the three main aspects.C.To know how climate affects daily weather.D.To understand the influence of

34、the variables.15.Where is this text most likely from?A.Awork diary.B.A travel guidebook.C.A science magazine.D.A fantasy fiction.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 All over the world people are hooked on sports,which help them to strengthen their body and build thei

35、r character._16_They improve the participants physical skills,and provide entertainment for the audience as well.Many people like to watch others play games._17_Often they get very excited when“their”player or team wins.If they are crazy about the game or the player,then theyll become their diehard

36、fans.Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere go in for them.Football,for example,has spread around the world.Swimming is popular in countries near the sea or in those with many rivers._18_And think of people in cold countries.Masses of people love to skate or ski inJapan,NorwayorCanada

37、._19_Chinese boxing,also has a very long history.But basketball and volleyball are rather new,which started in the late of the nineteenth century.People are inventing new sports or games all the time.Water skiing,as a modern game,is one of the newest in the family of sports.People from different cou

38、ntries or races may not be able to understand each other,but after a game,they get to know each other better and they often become good friends._20_One learns to fight hard but fight fair,to win without pride and to lose with grace.A.They can make friends with each other.B.Sports help to train a per

39、sons character.C.They buy tickets or turn on the TV to watch the games.D.Chinese people liked doing sports even in ancient times.E.What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake,whether inChina,EgyptorItaly!F.Some sports or games date back thousands of years,like running or jumping.G.Sports are competit

40、ive physical activities or games through casual or organized participation.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 Many evolution coaches seem to agree that great things happen the minute we step outside of our comfort zone.For me,one of the most

41、 important things we should always remember is that growthand_21_cant coexist.Personal development expert Napoleon Hill once said,“Whatever the mind can believe,it can achieve_22_how many times you may have_23_in the past or how great your aims and hopes may be.”This statement is_24_because it remin

42、ds us that were the only ones who can be_25_for how far well go.To reach any_26_,were usually required to_27_the way we do things.However,stepping outside of our comfort zone is probably the most important step toward_28_real changes.But persistence(坚持)and continuing to move forward are_29_important

43、,as its extremely easy to slide back into old_30_without realizing it.For long,I wanted to live inArgentina,so halfway through my bachelors degree,I bought a one-way ticket there.While I was there,I was able to_31_the last two years of my degree online before flying home for graduation.I still live

44、inArgentinanow,and I can proudly say that taking the_32_steps to make it a_33_was one of the most important things I ever did.Certainly,Im not suggesting we should all buy one-way tickets to foreign countries and just see what_34_.But its important for us to_35_what we want and try to bring our_36_t

45、o life.Living in a comfort zone can trick us into_37_we have enough time,when years can fly by without us having accomplished what we really wanted to.We wont_38_have tomorrow to do what we could have done today.So,accept the discomfort and allow it to_39_you to try new things.You never know what yo

46、u could be missing out on by remaining_40_.21.A.hope B.safety C.comfort D.happiness 22.A.regardless of B.in terms of C.as a result of D.in consideration of 23.A.struggled B.succeeded C.missed D.failed 24.A.consistent B.powerful C.plain D.challenging 25.A.ready B.intended C.suitable D.responsible 26.

47、A.level B.state C.goal D.destination 27.A.change B.know C.discover D.follow 28.A.comparing B.experiencing C.accepting D.confirming 29.A.equally B.normally C.slightly D.potentially 30.A.times B.memories C.habits D.concepts 31.A.plan B.value C.complete D.require 32.A.direct B.effective C.quick D.neces

48、sary 33.A.motivation B.reality C.wonder D.possibility 34.A.happens B.exists C.helps D.matters 35.A.recognize B.create C.appreciate D.gain 36.A.thoughts B.chances C.efforts D.dreams 37.A.expecting B.admitting C.believing D.understanding 38.A.eventually B.always C.even D.certainly 39.A.encourage B.tea

49、ch C.guide D.remind 40.A.modest B.self-confident C.independent D.self-content 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 Wuhan,the capital city of Central ChinasHubeiprovince,once hardest-hit by COVID-19,_41._(invite)medical workers and their s acrossChinawho_42._(assist)with th

50、e fight against the epidemic in 2020_43._(enjoy)its cherry blossom season this year.All A-level tourist spots in the city will offer free entry to medical workers,and Wuhan University,one of the best places in the city to feast the eyes of cherry blossom admirers,_44._(announce)it would provide free