2021年河北省唐山市第一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析

2021年河北省唐山市第一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解
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
People in the Middle Ages did eat with their hands. Personal utensils (餐具) were mostly unheard of, especially forks. There were spoons to help serve, but only special guests would receive a knife from the host. Everyone else would be expected to bring their own. Of course, eating with one's hands can be quite a sticky situation, so towels were provided to help diners stay at least somewhat clean as they ate.
Still, dining was often a messy affair. At special occasions in the wealthiest households, women tended to dine alone, separate from the men. Women were expected to uphold a quality of grace. Eating greasy meat by hand would certainly not help! Once the men and women had finished their meals, they would come together to socialize.
Dietary scholars of the Middle Ages believed that the foods in a meal needed to be served and eaten in order of heaviness. The lightest and most easily digested foods, such as fruits and cheeses, were eaten first to help the digestive (消化) system get started. Once digestion was underway, greens and light meats, such as lettuce, cabbage and chicken, could be eaten. Last came the heavier vegetables and meats, such as carrots, beans, beef, pork, and mutton. This method was considered the most healthful way to eat.
The main and largest meal of the day was supper, and it was eaten at midday. Dinner was a light meal, and many of those in nobility (贵族) -the highest levels of the Middle Ages society-skipped breakfast altogether. Breakfast was considered unnecessary for those who did not perform physical work. Snacks and any other eating during the day were viewed the same way. Commoners, or the working class, were allowed to eat breakfast and small meals throughout the day.
1. What did people in the Middle Ages usually do at the dinner table?
A. They cleaned hands before meals.
B. They used personal utensils.
C. They had to use knives at dinner.
D. They ate mostly with hands.
2. What is the third paragraph mainly about?
A. The order of eating foods.
B. The weight of various foods.
C. The principles of digesting foods.
D. The list of healthy foods.
3. Why did the nobility avoid eating breakfast?
A. Breakfast was wasted for the nobility.
B. Breakfast was viewed as unnecessary.
C. Breakfast was considered as a light meal.
D. Breakfast was saved for commoners.
B
Many of us in China enjoy adding chilies (辣椒) toour food, but did you know that this spicy vegetable could also be dangerous? A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaper—the spiciest chili in the world. After taking just a single bite of one, the man suffered from serious headaches in the following few days, reported BBC News.
In fact, reports of stomachache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual. But if chilies are harmful, why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable? According to the website Huanqiu, about 600 million Chinese people—almost half of the national population—are chili eaters. So what makes people love chilies so much? The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that “produce a sense of happiness” , noted BBC News.
And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment. A survey conducted by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week. The number decreased to 14 percent for those who eat spicy food six to seven times a week. And another study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to a similar conclusion. “The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,” Liu Qi, a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, told BBC News.
Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the ability to increase our metabolism (新陈代谢). So, don't worry if you love spicy food. It seems that chilies are actually good for us—except for the Carolina Reaper, perhaps.
4. The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove ________.
A. chiliescan be beneficial
B. chilies are popular inAmerica
C. chilies can be dangerous
D. serious headaches can be dangerous
5. Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_______.
A. decreasing death rate
B. releasing natural chemicals
C. curing serious headaches
D. providing enough nutrition
6. Which of the following statement is TRUE?
A. Human are the only animals to eat chilies.
B. Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies is something unusual.
C. The more chilies you eat, the healthier you are.
D. Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it can't increase our metabolism.
7. The writer wrote the passage to ________.
A. warn people of the dangers of chilies
B. ask people to eat Carolina Reaper
C. encourage people to eat more chilies
D. tell people the benefits of chilies
C
According to statistics published by the BPI (Buying Power Index) a couple of months ago, digital streaming (流媒体) now accounts for 80 percent of the music consumption in the UK. Despite the incredible growth of online streaming platforms like iTunes, Apple Music and Tidal over the past 15 years, a more traditional medium has also seen a return of interest and sales in the music industry. In 2020, almost one in five of all albums purchased in the UK is vinyl (黑胶唱片), and it has once again become the most popular physical musical medium.
With digital streaming so easy and convenient, why are so many peopledrawn to traditional records? Some experts claim that vinyl is a physical medium for experiencing music, something tangible (有形的) to hold and own. For most people, having something tangible and interacting with it gives depth to the experience of music. Listening to an album and touching it the way the artist intended can make them feel more connected to the music and the artist. Records are physical products that can be not only displayed but also gifted, shared, traded and passed down through generations.
Sound quality is another hot topic. A lot of music lovers feel that the analogue sound (模拟声音) vinyl offers is superior to modern digital audio, particularly with regards to the compressed formats streaming platforms use. There’s a common belief that old-school analogue audio has a warmer, fuller sound than digitised music. For vinyl followers, the very defect traditional recorders often have, such as the familiar crackle (劈啪作响) when the record starts, bring the music to life in a different way.
There’s aritualisticaspect to vinyl that a lot of people are drawn to, too. The act of putting a record on—carefully removing the record from the sleeve, placing it on the record player and gently dropping the needle
on the right groove (凹槽)—is a more assiduous (一丝不苟的), mindful way of engaging with music. When you’re listening to vinyl, you can’t tap abutton and go about your day while the streaming service provides hours of music. You need to stay close to the record player to move the needle and flip the record over.
It’s clear that the vinyl interest is well underway, and vinyl records are truly making a comeback. In an increasingly digital society, there’s something to be said for analogue experiences. Perhaps one of the great things about being alive in the 21st century is our ability to have the best of both worlds—the timeless appeal of physical records alongside the easy access to vast music libraries that streaming offers.
8. What are the statistics published by the BPI used to show?
A. An increase in music consumption.
B. The recovery of music industry.
C. A comeback of a physical medium.
D. The acceptance of online streaming.
9. According to some experts, why does vinyl interest many people?
A. It attracts people by its realistic feel.
B. It offers simple access to different music.
C. It shares a new way to enjoy music.
D. It provides people with perfect sound effect.
10. The underlined word “ritualistic” in Para.4 means something ______.
A. Overlooked by society.
B. Updated very frequently.
C. Performed as part of a ceremony.
D. Kept for a long time without changing.
11. How does the writer feel about the future development of music medium?
A. Traditional records will get underway.
B. The analogue experiences may matter more.
C. Vinyl sales will boom with technological advance.
D. There should be a good mix of old and new.
D
At first glance, there is nothing unusual about BingoBox’s convenience store–shelves packed with snacks line the walls, attracting passers-by through the glass windows. But upon closer look, BingoBox is no ordinary store.
The door unlocks only after customers scan (扫描) aQR code to enter, and there is no cashier — just a lone checkout counter (柜台) in a corner. The Shanghai-based company is one of many unmanned store operators (运营者) opening outlets all over China, hoping to improve slim profit by reducing staff costs.
“Ifstaff costs rise quickly, that puts greater pressure on low-profit businesses like convenience stores and supermarkets,” said Andrew Song, an analyst at Guotai Junan Securities. “InChina, manpower costs have been rising ly quickly.”
However, the future vision of shopping without a check-out person is still a work in progress. A Post reporter who visited a BingoBox store inShanghaiwas briefly locked in when trying to exit without buying anything. Although a sign near the exit stated that empty-handed customers can leave by scanning a QR code, no QR code was to be found. Repeated calls to the customer service hotline went unanswered.
The idea of unmanned stores first caught the world’s attention in December last year. Equipped with technology such as RFID tags, mobile payment systems and facial and movement recognition, such stores collect large amounts of data that give operators a better idea of consumer preferences and buying habits, which can then be used to optimize (使最优化) operations and make more efficient inventory decisions. For companies like BingoBox, lower operating costs also mean it can afford to expand its reach to areas with less foot traffic or fewer people, according to its founder and chief executive ChenZilin.
12. What makes BingoBox store look like an ordinary convenience store?
A. No cashier to check out.
B. A lone checkout counter.
C. Shelves packed with goods.
D. Entering by scanning a QR code.
13. Why are unmanned stores popular with operators?
A. The customers prefer mobile payment systems.
B. The unmanned stores help improve profit with lower labor costs.
C. The employees focus on consumer preferences and buying habits.
D. The operators care more about operations and inventory decisions.
14. Why is the reporter’s case mentioned in the passage?
A. To show his anger and dissatisfaction.
B. To warn people not to go to a BingoBox store.
C. To explain unmanned stores still have a long way to go.
D. To complain that QR code service is not convenient at all..
15. What can we infer from the chief executive Chen Zilin?
A. Nowadays all stores should be equipped with advanced technology.
B. The operators collect data about consumer preferences and buying habits.
C. BingoBox made wiser decisions based on the data collected in those unmanned stores.
D. The operators can open unmanned supermarkets in more distant places with low cost.
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Even if you love fish, actually cooking it in your kitchen can be a commitment. Long after the fish has been eaten, the pots washed, and the plates put in the dishwasher, the fish smell still exits.___16___Luckily, expert cooks have figured out how you can cook your fish without leaving a smell that exists for days.
First off, know that truly fresh fish really shouldn't have much of an odor（气味）at all. So if you unwrap a package of fish and take a step back fromthe smell that greets you, throw it away because it's not fresh.___17___
A lot of the smell from cooking fish is because of the cooking method you use.___18___
However, other techniques, like cooking fish in paper, can put a lid on the problem before itstarts. Cleaning experts recommend minimizing the odor before cooking by bathing fish inmilk or a solution of lemon and water.
If it's too late and your home is beginning to smell like the parking lot of a seafood joint, then Good Housekeeping suggests mixing together vinegar and water and letting it boil for several minutes to get rid of the smell.
___19___Shut any inside doors to keep the smell from spreading throughout the house and into bedrooms, but open up kitchen windows and doors to allow the smell to get out. And be sure to wipe any spills and throw away any trash containing fish bits.___20___And the resulting sweet scent will make everyone forget about any fishy odor.
A. Frying can cause a big smell problem.
B. Prepare your home ahead offish cooking time.
C. Here's how to make every room smell amazing.
D. Cooking fish wrong brings about terrible smells.
E. When all else fails, bake up some cookies for dessert.
F. But, admittedly, even the freshest fish can get a bit of smell once it's cooked.
G.It can be enough to put even the most devoted fish eater off cooking it regularly.
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Even if you’ve never been toPhoenixinArizona, you probably know this about the place: its terrible___21___. From June to September, the temperature can easily climb up to an unbearable point. But that doesn’t___22___hikers from attempting the 1.3-mile hard walk to the top of the city’s famousCamelbackMountain. Signs___23___that the trail is extremely difficult. If you continue, a posted checklist suggests at least a liter of water per person. And___24___you’re still not stopped, another___25___farther up declares: “If you’re halfway through your water, turn around!”
___26___many people hardly pay any attention to the warnings. Fortunately, Scott Cullymore does. When he’s not___27___his carpet-cleaning company nearby, the 53-year-old Cullymore can be found hiking up and down Camelback a couple of times a day,___28___cold bottles of water to___29___hikers. He has helped so many hikers that he has___30___a heavenly nickname: the Water Angel. “I’d like a more manly name, but, you know,” he joked. Cullymore was onCamelbackMountainone day in 2015___31___a British tourist died after being lost for nearly six hours in the hot July. That experience___32___him to start helping people___33___caught by the unforgiving version of Mother Nature. “They lack deep understanding of the mountain, and they feel too___34___of what they can do, and so they get themselves in trouble,” he told theArizonaRepublic. If a hiker has a flushed face and is not sweating anymore, Cullymore says that he___35___his backpack, pulls out a frosty bottle, and hands it to the person. “It’s___36___that we’re safe in the middle of the city. You can die up here, and no one would know.” One hiker who enjoyed the___37___of offered water agrees. “You think you know the hot weather, but then you get out here in the desert and it___38___you like a blanket. You have no way to get out,” said Austin Hill, who was hiking with a high school friend. They were___39___, he said, pointing to Cullymore. “We ran into this Good Samaritan(乐善好施者) here.” And with that, the Water Angel goes___40___another hiker in trouble.
21. A. altitude B. heat C. drought D. surroundings
22. A. refuse B. separate C. relieve D. discourage
23. A. warn B. remind C. advise D. recommend
24. A. as B. if C. unless D. until
25. A. hiker B. guide C. sign D. tourist
26. A. However B. Therefore C. Instead D. Moreover
27. A. starting B. making C. running D. setting
28. A. unpacking B. distributing C. collecting D. purchasing
29. A. scared B. pleased C. exhausted D. thrilled
30. A. earned B. created C. presented D. gathered
31. A. before B. after C. when D. while
32. A. required B. indicated C. disturbed D. inspired
33. A. unchangeably B. unconsciously C. unreasonably D. unnaturally
34. A. curious B. satisfied C. anxious D. confident
35. A. carries out B. lifts up C. sets aside D. reaches into
36. A. misleading B. mistaken C. unbelievable D. unexpected
37. A. fun B. benefit C. convenience D. popularity
38. A. surrounds B. treats C. provides D. strikes
39. A. faithful B. considerate C. experienced D. lucky
40. A. in need of B. in search of C. in place of D. in charge of
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
I rolled over and turned off my alarm clock. It was still dark outside, so I felt my way to the wall switch and turned____41.____the light. I got____42.____(dress) quickly because I knew both of my dogs would be eager____43.____(get) outside for their morning walk. I reached over to take a coat. However, I failed to check the weather report for today, so I wasn't sure what kind of coat I should wear.
I pulled on my light jacket, and____44.____(lead) my bigger dog, Fluffy, to walk first. I opened the door and stepped outside.____45.____(instant) I knew I had made the wrong choice. The grass was covered with frost and I tried to keep____46.____(I) balance.
I trembled with cold. Then I looked up at____47.____sky and saw it was full of stars. It was so beautiful and____48.____(peace). Suddenly, I felt warmth inside and stopped trembling. In all of its sweet seasons it had never failed to touch my soul. It had heated my heart on the____49.____(cold) days and lighted my spirit on the darkest nights. I thanked God for the love_____50._____created the moon, the stars and me.
Our lives here are full of sweet seasons as well. Make each day of them a creation of your love.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

文中共有10处语言错误,
每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号( ∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除:把多余的词用斜线( \)划掉。

修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。

I am from Wisconsin, and while we meet someone for the first time, we usually shake hand. Well, I had big surprise in Belgium. When I was introduced to my friend ’s brother, something was happened, which made me felt uncomfortable. I said “Hi” to him, extending his hand and he came up to me and kissed me on the cheek, not once, and three times, going from one cheek with the other! Of course, I went red and they started laugh at me. In Belgium, it’s common to greet someone by kissing three times. How vastly differently kissing traditions are across the world!
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Michael goes to his grandparents once or twice every month, and he decided to go round to see them when he had a free evening the week before they went for a holiday.
“Come in, Michael,” his grandfather said. “I’m glad you’ve come round. Take your coat off and sit down for a minute. Let’s see the end of this programme on TV. Your grandmother and I watch it every week at this time of night.” So Michael sat in a comfortable chair, quietly waiting for the TV detective（侦探）to find out who the thief was.
Finally, his grandmother got up and turned the TV off. Then, she said, “I’m sorry, Michael, but I must go and see a friend for a few minutes. I’ll come back soon. But while I’m out, perhaps you can help your grandfather to bring down the big blue case from the attic（阁楼）.We want it for the holiday.”
They watched her going by. “Let’s go round to the pub（小店）for a drink, ” grandfather said. “That’s a good idea,” Michael answered, “but let me give you a hand with the case. Tell me where it is and I’ll get it out for you. It’s in the attic, isn’t it?”
Grandfather pulled down the corners of his mouth. “That’s the trouble. It’s not there. You can go up and look, but you won’t find it. Perhaps, I lend it to somebody, but I can’t remember. Your grandmother doesn’t know, but she’ll find out this week that we’ve lost our best case.” Michael laughed, “Don’t worry. You can use mine. If I go home now I can bring it back in half an hour.” And he went home quickly before the old man could say no.
When he got home, his father called, “What are you looking for, Michael? You’re throwing your things about, aren’t you?”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

But when Michael explained why he would lend his case to grandfather, his father suddenly felt ashamed.
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Michael’s grandmother came back from her friend’s at that moment.
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参考答案
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. C 9. A 10. C 11. D
12. C 13. B 14. C 15. D
16. G 17. F 18. A 19. B 20. E
21. B 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. C 32.
D 33. B 34. D 35. D 36. A 37. B 38. A 39. D 40. B
41. on 42. dressed
43. to get 44. led
45. Instantly
46. my 47. the
48. peaceful
49. coldest
50. that/which
51.(1). while→when
(2). hand→ hands
(3). big前加a
(4).去掉happened前的was
(5). felt→feel
(6). his→my
(7). and→but
(8). with→to
(9). started后加to
(10). differently→different 52.略。