2021年湖北省宜昌市某中学高三英语期中试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、20212021 年湖北省宜昌市第九中学高三英语期中试卷及答案解析年湖北省宜昌市第九中学高三英语期中试卷及答案解析第一部分第一部分阅读（共两节，满分阅读（共两节，满分4 40 0 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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 AFour Best Cities to Visit in WinterCold rains,icy sidewalks and gray skies can make winter travel a trial.But here are f

2、our cities around theworld that make for a great cold-weather destination:Prague,Czech RepublicWith 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 beau

3、tiful areasbeing the old town,with its Romanesque vaults.Gas 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,AustriaWith its Christmas songs and traditional markets,this is a perfect city for a w

4、inter break.“Silent Night”wasperformed for the first time in thechurchofOberndorfon the border ofSalzburgon Christmas Eve in 1818.The citys main market is held in the shadow ofSalzburgsHohensalzburgCastle,but the one held inMirabellSquareis especially popular with food lovers who come to taste local

5、 food such as haluskypieces of dumplingmixed with fried bacon.Tromso,NorwayTromso is widely regarded asNorways most beautiful city and is a base for spoiling the northern lights.Thereare several attractive museums,including thePolarMuseum,which offers an insight into the history of Arcticexpeditions

6、,and theTromsoMuseum,which is famous for its Sami exhibitions.Amsterdam,NetherlandsIn winter,Amsterdam s museums are much less crowded,making it the time to visit attractions such asRijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House.Built originally to house a circus,the Royal Carre Theater is more than 130years o

7、ld.Children will love the spectacular performances.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.InMira

8、bell Square.D.In the Polar Museum.3.Which city will you choose if you want to see the northern lights?A.Prague.B.Salzburg.C.Tromso.D.Amsterdam.BMost kids can walk into a library or bookstore and find hundreds of books to read.But its not that simple forkids who are blind.They read in a different way

9、.Jenny Lee and other braille(盲文)transcribers take the printedwords of a book and change them into a code of raised dots.Blind people can read these dots with their fingers.To know what braille feels like,take a ballpoint pen and press hard onto a piece of paper.Now turn the paper overand touch the r

10、aised dot made by the pen point.When Lee first saw the dots of the braille alphabet,she wondered if shed ever be able to read and writethem easily.She took a class and practised hard for about six months before she passed the final exam:she had toconvert 35 pages of a book into braille.Today,Lee wor

11、ks for a publisher.One of her jobs is to change childrensbooks into braille.To do this,Lee first types the story into a computer and then uses a computer program to translate it into thebraille code.Next,she looks over the translation several times to make sure its mistake-free.After that,a copy oft

12、he braille story is printed with a special printer.Then Lee and a proofreader work together to find and correct anymistakes.When a book is ready,many copies of it are printed.Afterwards,some are sold through websites andothers are sent to libraries.Sometimes,going over a story again and again gets t

13、iring.Thats when Lee takes a break.Several of JennyLees co-workers,who are blind,use guide dogs.When the animals arent working,Lee likes spending a fewminutes with them.To her,playing with dogs“is always apick-me-upin the middle of the day”.“I love this mission,”Lee says.“Through my brain power and

14、my fingers,I am putting the dots into some kidshands.”4.How does the writer explain what braille feels like?A.By explaining what braille words look like.B.By describing how blind people read books.C.By asking readers to experience it themselves.D.By giving examples of different braille words.5.What

15、was Lees first reaction to braille?A.She was excited to get a new skill.B.She was amazed at the clever idea.C.She realized she could teach it herself.D.She believed it would be difficult to learn.6.What does the underlined word“pick-me-up”in paragraph 4 most probably mean?A A discussion to release w

16、ork stress.B.Something to improve ones appetite.C.Something to help restore ones spirit.D.A free ride accompanied with a guide dog.7.What does Lee think of her job?A.Profitable and hopeful.B.Tiring but meaningful.C.Relaxing and helpful.D.Boring but challenging.CThe regular world presented to us by o

17、ur five senses you could call it reality 1.0 is not always the mostuser-friendly.We get lost in unfamiliar cities;we meet people whose language we dont understand.So why nottry the improved version:augmented reality（AR）or reality 2.0?AR technology adds computer-produced imageson the real world via a

18、 mobile phone camera or special video glasses.Early forms of AR are already here smart phones can deliver information about nearby ATMs andrestaurants and other points of interest.But thats just the beginning.A few years from now the quantity ofinformation available will have increased hugely.You wi

19、ll not only see that theres a Chinese restaurant on the nextblock,but you will be able to see the menu and read reviews of it.This is where the next revolution in computing will take place:in the interface（界面）between the real worldand the information brought to us via the Internet.Imagine bubbles fl

20、oating before your eyes,filled with coolinformation about anything and everything that you see in front of you.Lets jump ahead to ten years from now.A person trying to fix a car wont be reading a book with pictures;hewill be wearing a device that projects animated 3D computer graphics onto the equip

21、ment under repair,labellingparts and giving step-by-step guidance.The window onto the AR world can be a smart phone or special video glasses.But in ten years time thesewill have been replaced by contact lenses(隐形眼镜)with tiny LEDs,which present something at a readabledistance in front of eyes.So a de

22、af person wearing these lenses will be able to see what people are saying.The question is,while we are all absorbed in our new augmented reality world,how willwe becommunicating with each other?8.What is the text mainly about?A.The relationship between reality 1.0 and reality 2.0.B.Different forms o

23、f the AR technology.C.The next information technology revolution.D.The popularity of the AR technology.9.Which of the following will AR technology support according to the text?A.To pay for things online conveniently.B.To play online games merrily.C.To offer information efficiently.D.To communicate

24、with others socially.10.What are Contact lenses with tiny LEDs used for?A.Show texts and images.B.Protect peoples eyes.C.Help deaf people communicate.D.Replace smart phone.11.Whats the authors attitude towards the AR technology?A.Indifferent.B.Critical.C.Concerned.D.Favourable.DA cheap printed senso

25、r could transmit wildfire warnings.Wildfires have recently destroyed regions across theworld,and theirgravityis increasing.Hoping to reduce harm,researchersled by Yapei Wang,a Chinese chemistofRenminUniversity,say they have developed an inexpensive sensor to detect such fires earlier with less effor

26、t.Current detection methods rely heavily on human watchfulness,which can delay an effective response.Mostwildfires are reported by the general public,and other alerts come from routine foot patrols and watchtowerobservers.Passing planes and satellites also occasionally spot something,but“the fire fi

27、rst appears on theground,Wang says.“When you see the fire from the sky,it is too late.”The team says its new sensor can be placed near tree trunks bases and send a wireless signal to a nearbyreceiver if there is a dramatic temperature increase.That heat also powers the sensor itself,without replacin

28、gbatteries.The team printed the substances onto ordinary paper to create a sensor for just$0.40.But improving coordination among the different agencies involved in firefighting is even more crucial toaddress,says Graham Kent,an earthquake expert at theUniversityofNevada,Reno,who was not part of thes

29、tudy.Kentis director of ALERTWildfire,a network that uses cameras and crowd sourcing to watch for firesinCalifornia,NevadaandOregon.“The whole way that you respond to a fire until its put out is like a ballet,he says.“Youd have to choreograph(设计)it just so,with resources precisely used at the right

30、time and place and in theright order from detection to confirmation to assignment to extinguishment(熄灭).Fire detection is just step one.Wang says his teams next steps are to extend the devicessignal range beyond the current 100 meters,whichcan limit practical use,and to develop a protective shield f

31、or it.The transmitters effectiveness,he notes,will alsoneed to be examined in the field ahead.12.What does the underlined word“gravity”in paragraph 1 probably mean?A.Pull.B.Extinction.C.Popularity.D.Severity.13.What do we know about the sensor?A.Its price remains high.B.Its batteries are replaceable

32、.C.It can detect fires earlier and easier.D.It can reduce firefighters pain.14.What doesKentmean in paragraph 4?A.Firefighting is easy but crucial.B.Fire detection resources are rich.C.Putting out a fire is an orderly activity.D.Technology is the key to extinguishing a fire.15.Whats the plan for the

33、 new sensor according to Wang?A.Improving and testing it.B.Limiting its use and transmission.C.Examing and reducing its signal range.D.Getting it on the market ahead of time.第二节（共第二节（共 5 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 1 10 0 分）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In moving to another country it i

34、s not uncommon to experience culture shock.As a Chinese person in Britain,I am no different.Basically,there are five stages of culture shock.Stage one can be called the Tourist stage.If you travel a lot,youll agree with me.Everything in a new placeis very exciting to a tourist._16_After all,tourists

35、 dont usually stay too long in one place.The second stage is the shock stage”._17_I am new in the country.Will someone cheat or rob me?Idont know anybody here and I miss home.Luckily,my shock period was quite short.I had so many things to doevery day,so I didnt have time to get depressed._18_You lea

36、rn to deal with the difficulties and stop complaining.This period can be slow and if youfail,you have to go back to the shock stage.I am very lucky.I have a roommate who has lived here for severalyears.Every time I talk to her,I feel better._19_We feel more comfortable and can adapt to the new cultu

37、re.I think this will take a long timebecause I dont see any trace of it in me.The last stage is called the re-entry shock stage.This is the shock you feel when returning home.Everybodyis happy to see you again,but youve changed._20_A.Your own culture may feel foreign.B.Then comes the stage of accept

38、ance.C.In the next stage,you begin to adjust.D.Problems and anxiety appear at this time.E.You start to identify with the new culture.F.This stage can last for months or just a couple of days.G.Find the courage to move forward during this difficult stage.第二部分第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分语言运用（共两节，满分4545 分）分）第一节（共第一

39、节（共 2020 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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I used to hate running.It seemed too hard,and being pushed outside my comfort zone was not what Iwas_21_to do.My husband Charles had been a serious competitive_22_for many years.Afterourmarriage,he wouldnt_23_talk

40、ing about how much he missed it.So he picked it up again,and after about ayear,I started to_24_him at the track.Just a few weeks later,Charles_25_us both up for afive-kilometer race.I_26_about doing it.It was too soon.But on the race day,there I was.The gun_27_.Thousands of runners pushed forward.Th

41、e firstkilometer was tough.“I dont think Im gonna make it.”I was already breathing_28_and painfully aware ofthegroup of runners pounding past me.“No,youre doing great,”said Charles.He was trying to encourage me,toget me focused on something else_29_my discomfort.“I cant,”I said,barely audibly(听得见地).

42、He trieda_30_way to persuade me.“Just make it to that house and lets see how you_31_.”After another minute I saw the three-kilometer mark.All I could think of was that I was dying and that myhusband made me_32_.“Miserable”doesnt even begin to describe how I felt.“Youll be fine.Youve gotless than a k

43、ilometer to go.”I rounded a corner,and saw both sides of the street_33_with people watchingthe race,all cheering the runners on.I willed my_34_to keep going.Then I looked up and saw the clock.The seconds ticking away gave me_35_.I knew that if I_36_finished this race I would achievesomething._37_,I

44、straightened up and kicked it.I had my arms held higher when I passed through thefinish line.A volunteer_38_a medal around my neck.“You did great!Im so proud of you!”Charles was_39_that Id made it.“That was AMAZING!I want todo another race.This running stuff is amazing!”I proudly_40_my medal on our

45、way to the post-racefestivities.My lungs and my comfort zone both expanded.21.A.acceptedB.permittedC.pushedD.raised22.A.runnerB.policemanC.doctorD.lawyer23.A.regretB.mindC.stopD.forget24.A.followB.attendC.joinD.urge25.A.signedB.pickedC.turnedD.looked26.A.caredB.hesitatedC.wonderedD.inquired27.A.went

46、 offB.went outC.broke offD.broke out28.A.smoothlyB.heavilyC.quicklyD.abruptly29.A.or ratherB.more thanC.rather thanD.better than30.A.pleasantB.reasonableC.casualD.different31.A.reactB.describeC.feelD.realize32.A.ashamedB.painfulC.embarrassedD.nervous33.A.busyB.popularC.readyD.thick34.A.armsB.mindC.h

47、eartD.legs35.A.strengthB.patienceC.expectationD.wisdom36.A.formallyB.immediatelyC.normallyD.actually37.A.HoweverB.ThereforeC.YetD.Instead38.A.rewardedB.handedC.putD.presented39.A.thrilledB.amusedC.shockedD.frozen40.A.enjoyedB.kissedC.keptD.ignored第二节（共第二节（共 1 10 0 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 1515 分

48、）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Chengdu has dozens of new millionaires,Asias biggest building,and great new hotels.But for tourists like me,pandas are its top_41._(attract).So it was a great honour to be invited backstage at the not-for-profit Panda Base,where ticket money helpspay for research.I

49、_42._(allow)to get close to these cute animals at the 600-acre centre.From tomorrow,Iwill be their UK ambassador(大使).The title will be_43._(official)given to me at a ceremony in London.Butmy connection with pandas goes_44._to my days on a TV show in the mid-1980s,_45._I was the firstWestern TV repor

50、ter_46._(permit)to film a special unit caring for pandas rescued from starvation(饥饿)inthe wild.My ambassadorial duties will include_47._(introduce)British visitors to the 120-plus pandas atChengdu and others at a research centre in the misty mountains of Bifengxia._48._my recent visit,I held a livel