吉林省松原市实验高级中学高三英语下学期期中测试试题.docx

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1、吉林省松原市实验高级中学2021届高三英语下学期期中测试试题注意事项：1 .答题前,先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形 码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置.2 .选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑， 写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3 .非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草 稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4 .考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。第I卷（选择题）第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题分，满分分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的hB、C、

2、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AOccasions I ike anniversaries, weddings and reunions cal I for special event venues（场 地）.The following places may have a way out. There * s no need to spend money creating atmosphere at special event venues. Il s built right in!Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage415 E. STREET, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 9

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8、1. What can we learn about Business Exp。 Center?A.Youcan enjoy free parking.B.It,s home to space for musicshows.C.s located in Ix）s Angeles,California 92805D.Youcan experience high-speedWi-Fi free of change.2. Whichvenue do you need to bookin advance?A. Business Expo Center.Yamashiro Ho11ywood.C. Ha

9、rd Rock Cafe Anchorage.D.Automobile Driving Mmon?3. What do the four venues have inA. They arc located in the same state.B. They are open to special events.C. They enjoy convenient transportation.D. They offer an exceptional experience and free services.BThe summer before my 10 birthday my father an

10、d mother moved our family of nine children to a farm! We had always lived in a small city, in the house my dad bought from my grandparents. But he wanted fresh air, healthy food and lots of room for his chi Idren to play. He d worked multiple jobs at a time and saved for many years. and could finall

11、y afford a place in the countryside. Now a minor concern: the house had no running water or electricity. But there were 150 acres to run around in, walk through the woods in, swim a stream in, and otherwise yell, sing and laugh in every day!That first year my dad put in electricity, because my mom s

12、imply announced, I won t have kerosene lamps with children running around!” Indoor plumbing had to wait another year(an outhouse came with the property). Different friends, who my dad knew from work, asked if he, d take their large dogs who couldn t run free in the city. So we al 1 now played with a

13、 big orange-brown boxer and a sporty German Shorthaired Pointer, who we simply named Billy and Molly. Absolutely all our clothes were hand-me-downs, bananas and oranges were “exotic“ fruit that wc d see at hoi idays, and there was ONE birthday party a year! Wc d take turns once every 10 years a chil

14、d would have his/her own party!We thought we were rich. My mother was always singing, yel1ing hugging, or praying.And she told us wc were blessed with plenty! To this day, each of my brothers and sisters remember those years as an abundance of chores, laughter, arguing, making peace, and playing tog

15、ether! Every chailenge was a game aimed to outwit, and any failure was chance to learn. Money was so scarce, but joy was everywhere.4. Why did the author* s family move to a farm?A. They had to work on the 150-acre farm.B. They couldn* t afford the house in the city.C. They succeeded to a house from

16、 grandparents.D. They believed living there was beneficial to them.5. What can we learn about friends mentioned in paragraph 2?A. Their life was more comfortable.B. Their house was short of space.C. Their dogs are quieter than the authorf s.D. They greatly envied the author* s father.6. What does th

17、e under 1ined word “outwit“ in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Prepare.B. Win.C. Manage.D. Avoid.7. Which words can best describe the author s life on the farm?A. Simple but happy.B. Weal thy and cheerf ul.C. Poor and misery.D. Rich but disappointed.There are billions of people on this planet, and many of u

18、s love to eat meat. Can the demand bo fi 1 led in a sustainable（可持续的）and affordable way? A bunch of businessmen are not only optimistic but are working to make this happen sooner than you may think.The environmental effects caused by meat consumption（食用）一waste, animal treatment, health problems and

19、even the greenhouse gas effects that are potential ly caused by methane gas produced by cows - have given rise to a number of startups（新兴公司）looking to develop meats in different ways.For example, San Francisco-bascd Memphis Meats is developing ccl1-based meats in its labs without requiring any anima

20、ls. Israel* s Future Meat Technologies is doing the same by producing fat and muscle cel Is that are being tested by chefs in Jerusalem. All of these companics use special processes to harvest ccl1s from animals and grow them in a lab.But don t worry if you re not a meat lover. Startups such as Jet

21、Eat, which is also based in Israel, are working on food products grown in labs that are plant-based and replicate（复制）meats using natural elements while still keeping flavor, consistency and the 44overall sensory experience” , according to a report on NoCamels. Jet Eat, which was founded in early 201

22、8, aims to 3D-print their lab-grown products by 2020.As you can imagine, there are plenty of barriers facing the industry. Educating the public is a big one. Another controversial issue is the labeling of the products. Recently both the USDA and the Food and Drug Administration（EDA） announced that t

23、hey wi11 begin jointly controlling the new Mcell-based meatM category.Many of us have concerns about the challenges facing future generations as our global population increases and the earth, s natural resources decreases. The good news is that there are plenty of businessmen around the world-like t

24、hose producing lab-grown meats-who are working to solve some of these problems and make a little money in the process. Nothing wrong wi th that.8. Why do some companies begin to develop new kinds of meats?A. To analyse the causes of air pollution.B. To stress the importance of protecting wild animal

25、s.C. To make people less interested in eating meat and more healthy.D. To meet people, s demand for meat in environmentally friendly ways.9. What9 s special about the lab-grown meats of Jet Eat?A. They cost less.B. They are plant-based.C. They are more delicious.D. They are available on the market n

26、ow.10. Which of the fol lowing is a barrier 1ab-grown meat industries must deal with?A. How to let people accept the meat.B. How to give the meat an elegant name.C. How to produce the meat in large amounts.D. How to reduce the cost of making the meat.11. What* s the author, s attitude towards lab-gr

27、own meats?A. Supportive.B. Opposing.C. Ambiguous. D. Cautious.DGenealogy, or researching your family tree, i s a hobby that can rap idly dove1 op into an obsession. Before you start looking for your own ancestors, read this advice from genealogist Maria McLeod.The first question to ask yourself is w

28、hy you want to research your family tree. Genealogy is not about discovering that you are the lost prince or princess of an unknown kingdom. Il s about finding more about yourself. For most people the important question is “Why am I like I am?” You might not look like other members of your immediate

29、 family and you want to know where your green eyes or curly hair come from. You may be curious about why you have such a quick Lemper. You may even be suliering fiom a medical condition and want to know if something in your genetic makeup has caused it.Another common motivation for researching your

30、family tree is that you plan to visit the place that your ancestors came from and you secretly hope that you wi 11 find some long lost cousins with whom you can share your memories. There can be few more exciting things than meeting a distant cousin who is living on the other side of the globe and f

31、inding that she looks just I ike your younger sister. But you should also bear in mind that they may not necessarily want to have anything to do with you. Sometimes there are skeletons in the cupboard that you and your branch of the family are unaware of, but which are still fresh in the minds of yo

32、ur more distant relatives.Once you are clear about your motivations, you need to take a moment to think about just how many ancestors you might have and how far back you intend to go. You have, no doubt, thought about your parents parents and your parents parents parents. But go back ten generations

33、 and the picture becomes much more complicated. You can work i_t out for yourself.You may be descended（遗传）from no fewer than 1,024 people through ten generations. This can mean that you spend hours going through off i c i a I records, ci ther in person at the records office or on the Internet. Are y

34、ou prepared for such a huge task?12. What might be Maria Mcleod* s first piece of advice be?A. Be prepared to accept your bad temper.B. Don t expect to find lovely relatives.C. Be prepared to find out your hidden health problems.D. Den t expect to find out you arc a member of a roya1 family.13. Why

35、are some relatives unwilling to meet you?A. You may bring back bad memories.B. They find it disturbing to entertain you.C. They suspect you of having wrong motives.D. You could remind them of their lost loved ones.14. What does the underlined word it in the last paragraph refer to?A. Who your great

36、grandparents are.B. When you can finish your huge task.C. Why researching a family tree is complex.D. How many people you are descended from.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Uncovering family secrets: do you dare?B. The science of genealogy: new developmentsC. Expert opinions on researchin

37、g your family pastD. A step-by-step guide to researching your family tree第二节（共5小题；每小题分，满分分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Sometimes meeting friends can be confusing, especially when you suddenly find yourself in a new city or for whatever reason totally without friends. 16 if you re stumpe

38、d for where and how to meet new people, this list of suggestions is sure to inspire you.Perhaps the best way to meet new friends is when you* re getting outside your comfort zone and doing something new. Getting involved in a new hobby, taking a class that makes you stretch to your mind, or just mak

39、ing a point to do something di fferent than the usual are all good ways to connect with someone new. First of all, you 11 be meeting new people you probably would never have crossed paths with this way. It is the perfect way to start a new friendship off the right way.While TravelingIf you re introv

40、erted like me, meeting new friends while traveling can seem like a real ly intimidating thing. 19 It s amazing to me how important the Internet has become in the last few years when it comes to friendship. A few years ago, I might never have even attempted to make friends while traveling, because I,

41、 m just too shy.Book ClubI 11 bet you thought that we had less opportunities to meet friends than those who are outgoing. Not so! If you re into books and authors, there are several great ways to connect with new people. One of them is by joining a book group. Of course, you don t need to be introve

42、rted to enjoy a conversation about 1iterature. 20 A. Doing New ThingsB. Meet a new friend in a work environmentC. Second, you 11 be in the mood to experience something out of the ordinary.D. But there are actually several websites that will help you connect with others.E. Rather than keep my nose in

43、 my book, I took a break and chatted with some people.F. Making new friends can come easy to some people, but to others it might take more work. G. The great part about joining one of these groups is that you 11 meet a surprising variety of people.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文

44、后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选 项。My childhood memories involve sitting with my dad in his study every night. When he came home from work, he would put his 21 items away: his watch, wallet, comb and car keys which wou1d always 22 the same spot on the table.Dads 23 was jade green. He bought it when

45、he married Mum, which made it two years older than I was. Every night, he would smile, and hand me the comb “Be a good girl and help Daddy 24 it, OK?”I would excitedly turn the tap on, and brush it with a used toothbrush. When I 25 returned it to Dad, he would smile at me, and place it on top of his

46、 wallet.Two years later, I started primary school. That was 26 Dads business wasnt doing so well. He didnt come home as 27 as he used to, and when he did, it was always late and It d already be in bed. So the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me 28.Now 28, I, vc 29 from col lege and got a job. O

47、ne day last year, Dad came home car 1 y. I helped him carry his bags into his 30 When I turned to leave, he said, “Hey, would you like to help me clean my comb? 11s been a while since I 31 cleaned it. n I looked at him a while, then took the comb, and headed to the sink. 11 hit me then: why, as a ch

48、ild, helping my dad clean his comb was such a joy. That routine meant that my dad was home early lo spend the evening wi th Mum and me. 11 meant a happy and loving fami ly. Wi th 32 in my eyes, I brushed it with an old toothbrush.When I 33 the clean comb back to him, Dad looked at it, smi 1 ing, and then carefullyput it on his wallet. But this time, I had noticed something different: Dad has 34.He has wrinkles next to his eyes when he smiles, yet his smile is still as 35 as before.21. A. working B. ordinary C. personal D. favorite22.