2021届大连市第一中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案

2021届大连市第一中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案
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
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1. What do the classes mainly focus on?
A. Daily conversations.
B. Work - related topics.
C. Grammar rules.
D. Area - based accents.
2. Which is NOT offered to the students?
A. Native English - speaking teachers.
B. Personalized courses.
C. Choice of class time and teacher.
D. Offline learning materials.
3. What should a student do first if he decides on either of the packages?
A. Arrange a free class with LOI English.
B. Bargain with LOI English for lower fees.
C. Choose an experienced LOI English teacher.
D. Make a promise to sit through each class.
B
Why isn’t science better? Look at career incentive(激励).There are oftensubstantial gaps between the idealized and actual versions of those people whose work involves providing a social good. Government officials are supposed to work for their constituents. Journalists are supposed to provide unbiased reporting and penetrating analysis. And scientists are supposed to relentlessly probe the fabric of reality with the most rigorous and skeptical of methods.
All too often, however, what should be just isn’t so. In a number of scientific fields, published findings turn out not toreplicate(复制), or to have smaller effects than, what was initially claimed. Plenty of science does replicate — meaning the experiments turn out the same way when you repeat them -but the amount that doesn’t is too much for comfort.
But there are also waysin which scientists increase their chances of getting it wrong. Running studies with small samples, mining data for correlations and forming hypotheses to fit an experiment’s results after the fact are just some of the ways to increase the number of false discoveries.
It’s not like we don't know how to do better. Scientists who study scientific methods have known about feasible remedies for decades. Unfortunately, their advice often falls ondeaf ears.Why? Why aren't scientific methods better than they are? In a word: incentives. But perhaps not in the way you think.
In the 1970s, psychologists and economists began to point out the danger in relying on quantitative measures for social decision-making. For example, when public schools are evaluated by students’ performance on standardized tests, teachers respond by teaching “to the test”. In turn, the test serves largely as of how well the school can prepare students for the test.
We can see this principle—often summarized as “when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure”—playing out in the realm of research. Science is a competitive enterprise. There are far more credentialed (授以证书的) scholars and researchers than there are university professorships or comparably
prestigious research positions. Once someone acquires a research position, there is additional competition for tenure grant funding, and support and placement for graduate students. Due to this competition for resources, scientists must be evaluated and compared. How do you tell if someone is a good scientist?
An oft-used metric is the number of publications one has in peer-reviewed journals, as well as the status of those journals. Metrics like these make it straightforward to compare researchers whose work may otherwise be quite different. Unfortunately, this also makes these numbers susceptible to exploitation.
If scientists are motivated to publish often and in high-impact journals, we might expect them to actively try to game the system. And certainly, some do—as seen in recent high-profile cases of scientific fraud(欺诈). If malicious fraud is the prime concern, then perhaps the solution is simply heightened alertness.
However, most scientists are, I believe, genuinely interested in learning about the world, and honest. The problem with incentives is that they can shape cultural norms without any intention on the part of individuals.
4. Which of the following is TRUE about the general trend in scientific field?
A. Scientists are persistently devoted to exploration of reality.
B. The research findings fail to achieve the expected effect.
C. Hypotheses are modified to highlight the experiments' results.
D. The amount of science that does replicate is comforting.
5. What doesdeaf earsin the fourth paragraph probably refer to?
A. The public.
B. The incentive initiators.
C. The peer researchers.
D. The high-impact journal editors.
6. Which of the following does the author probably agree with?
A. Good scientists excel in seeking resources and securing research positions.
B. Competition for resources inspires researchers to work in a more skeptical way.
C. All the credentialed scholars and researchers will not take up university professorships.
D. The number of publication reveals how scientists are bitterly exploited.
7. According to the author, what might be a remedy for the fundamental problem in scientific research?
A. High-impact journals are encouraged to reform the incentives for publication.
B. The peer-review process is supposed to scale up inspection of scientific fraud.
C. Researchers are motivated to get actively involved in gaming the current system.
D. Career incentives for scientists are expected to consider their personal intention.
C
Paper is one of our oldest, simplest and most important inventions. But it also presents a danger to the world in two important ways. First, the making of paper requires the loss of many millions of trees each year. And worldwide use of paper is expected to double in the next 40 years. Clearly, the planet cannot stand such a high rate of forest loss. The second great problem with paper is what happens once it is no longer useful. A large amount of wastepaper ends up in landfills, where it can produce harmful gases and finally contribute to global climate change.
One simple solution can greatly reduce both of these problems: paper recycling. Instead of cutting down trees, recycle existing paper to feed the paper-making process.
Paper is mainly made from cellulose (纤维素)，which can be used repeatedly in papermaking. Unfortunately, it also means that paper waste takes a surprisingly long time to break down in landfills. So far, trees are the only source(来源) of cellulose that can fill the great demand for paper products. Therefore, recycling paper is simply one of the best ways to save trees. Thanks to advances in processing, recycled paper need not be the dark-color1 edstuff many of us are familiar with. It now can offer the same print performance as non-recycled paper.
Effective recycling requires a continuous effort from everyone at all levels of society. The way to begin is with education and understanding. Once enough people realize the need for recycling, more effective recycling systems can be developed.
The need is real. The massive loss of trees affects everybody on earth. Everyone should do their part to recycle paper and encourage government and industry to do the same. The world will be a better place for it!
8. What can we infer from the text?
A. The use of recycled paper will double in 40 years.
B. Recycling paper helps relieve global climate change.
C. Wastepaper can easily break down in landfills.
D. There are not enough landfills for wastepaper.
9. What makes recycled paper more acceptable?
A. The great demand of trees.
B. The low processing cost.
C. Its dark-color1 ed feature.
D. Its improved print performance.
10. What does the author propose?
A. Punishing the act of cutting trees.
B. Recycling paper.
C. Improving recycling system.
D. Promoting paper industry.
11. How is the text mainly developed?
A. By analyzing causes and effects.
B. By offering research plans and data.
C. By discussing problems and solutions.
D. By comparing strengths and weaknesses.
D
My family and I never talked about school as the ticket to a future. I was in theclassroom, but I wasn't there to learn to write, read or even speak. When it was my turn to read, I wanted to hide. I was 13 years old, but I already hated being who I was.
I had an English teacher, Mr.Creech, who knew I couldn't read. In one of my first lessons the teacher said that anyone who had a reading age below six had to stand up. I felt so embarrassed. But at the same time, it made me realize that I needed to change the situation. I was determined it wouldn't happen again. Later that day, Mr.Creech encouraged me and promised he would try his best to help me learn to read. From then on, I never gave up practicing reading.
Then when I was 41 years old, one day, I planned to fly back toTexasto visit my friends and family. On my way from the airport, I saw Mr.Creech buying himself a drink. I rushed over and reached into my pocket to pay for him. “Do I know you？” he asked. “Yes, sir, you do know me，” I answered excitedly. “My name is Anthony Hamilton. You taught me English.” The look on his face told me that he remembered the boy he'd once encouraged.
“I'm so glad I had a chance to see you，” I said. “And Mr.Creech, I have great news to share.” I told him I had learned to read. But that wasn't all. I had become a published author and an active speaker. “The next time you get another Anthony Hamilton in your classroom, please encourage him to read as well，” I added.
The experts say what once worried me has a name：dyslexia(诵读困难). But I can tell you it was a lack of desire for education.
12. Why did the author want to hide?
A. Because he felt sorry for himself.
B. Because he hated being laughed at.
C. Because he couldn't read at all.
D. Because he didn't have a ticket.
13. Which of the following could best describe Mr.Creech?
A. Considerate and dutiful.
B. thoughtful and enthusiastic.
C. Emotional and devoted.
D. Friendly and wise.
14. Why couldn't the author read before meeting Mr.Creech?
A. Because his reading age was not long enough.
B. Because his parents didn't teach him how to read.
C. Because he was afraid of reading before the class.
D. Because he didn't have inner driving force to learn to read.
15. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Mr.Creech taught two students called Anthony Hamilton.
B. The author had become a published author and an active speaker.
C. Dyslexia was just the reason that made the author unable to read.
D. The author was grateful to Mr.Creech.
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Will Traditional TV Ever Be Replaced by Streaming?
For a long time, people had to listen to the radio to get news, drama, and music at home. This all changed with the development of the television in the early 20th century.___16___Since then, British TV viewers have enjoyed the launch of commercial TV, the addition of Channel 4, and then Channel 5, and finally the birth of paid services through satellite and cable.
A Slow Decline
While the uptake of TV ownership exploded, the decline of television's dominance has been slow and has been going on for the past decade.___17___Streaming services have given us access to more content than was ever possible, including back catalogues of classic shows and blockbuster movies.
Changing Viewing Habits
In theUK, adults are spending more time watching content on YouTube and streaming services than ever before. In 2018, these figures were 30 minutes and 26 minutes per day respectively.___18___ Still the King
___19___For example, in 2018UKadults continued to watch BBC One for an average of 41 minutes per day, more than any streaming service.
Average viewing time for all traditional TV channels continues to decline though, despite much larger quantities of original content being produced by these organisations.___20___
While the traditional TV networks have seen a decline, the television set itself doesn't look like it's going anywhere any time soon.
A. This has been the trend for the last couple of decades.
B. The original content has included massively popular shows.
C. Suddenly, we were able to see what was going on, not just listen along.
D. The traditional TV channels are taking away audiences from streaming services.
E. Most major TV channels have their own catch up streaming service.
F. While demand for streaming services is up, TV continues to be the most watched overall.
G. Today, we have the power to watch whatever, whenever, wherever we want.
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People have been saying great things about my dad____21____.They keep telling me that my dad is a____22____because of his job.
My dad is a surgeon and like many other doctors inChina, he____23____to go toWuhanto care for patients there. But the hospital____24____he works only kept him staying to make sure that local patients are still able to receive regular treatment. So my dad just follows his normal____25____, analyzing patients’ diseases and____26____chest operations.
With all kinds of compliments toward my dad, I become____27____. My dad has been a doctor long before the____28____of COVID-19, why has no one else praised him as a hero before? Didn’t he____29____such compliments when this disease wasn’t around?
When we talk about heroes, what kind of____30____often jumps into our minds? War leaders who conquered everything that stood____31____? Historic characters who ruled a strong kingdom? Or our dear movie stars: the Avengers? Well, they are indeed heroes, and they made marvelous achievements. However, are the____32____of heroes just prepared for these so-called “supermen” and “superwomen”?
I don’t think so. Heroes____33____our real lives. They can be seen and they are mortal, just like you and me.
Now many streets of Chinese cities are almost____34____; the schools are closed and the shops are shut. But in this world, some things remain____35____. If there’s a fire, just call 119, and you know that the firefighters will be there____36____minutes. If you happen to go out on the road, you’ll come across police officers waving their flags to direct the traffic.
____37____, in hospitals, from doctors to nurses, cleaners to security guards, these people still____38____their jobs, doing the same services as they ever did. The reason why they are still dedicated is not a____39____for compliments, but out of a willingness for their duty.
These people, who are or were dedicating themselves to the job, do not need to be____40____as heroes just for now because they are heroes all the time .
21. A. latter B. lately C. late D. last
22. A. soldier B. nurse C. guard D. hero
23. A. opposed B. afforded C. considered D. offered
24. A. when B. which C. where D. what
25. A. section B. routine C. trend D. criterion
26. A. performing B. inspecting C. receiving D. allocating
27. A. inspired B. confused C. involved D. moved
28. A. outbreak B. output C. outcome D. breakthrough
29. A. acquire B. deserve C. attain D. achieve
30. A. image B. memory C. imagination D. description
31. A. across the way B. on the way C. by the way D. in the way
32. A. pages B. genius C. pictures D. admirers
33. A. belong to B. work on C. exist in D. result in
34. A. clear B. crowded C. empty D. narrow
35. A. unexpected B. unchanged C. unbelievable D. uncontrollable
36. A. beyond B. for C. over D. within
37. A. Eventually B. Fortunately C. Similarly D. Apparently
38. A. stick to B. show off C. live up to D. count on
39. A. ambition B. capability C. responsibility D. desire
40. A. accepted B. adapted C. praised D. advocated
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
The loquat(枇杷)is native to southeaster China. The____41.____（leaf) of the loquat tree bear a similarity to the pipa, ____42.____ancient Chinese instrument. That's____43.____it shares the same Chinese pronunciation with that of the instrument. The loquat was first planted by the Chinese people 1,800 years ago and spread abroad later on.
When____44.____(study)in Japan in 1988, Lin Shunquan, a Chinese professor, found that the scientific name for the loquat was “Japanese plum” and that it was thought to be native to Japan. Since____45.____(he) return to China in 1989, Lin Shunquan has been working to correct the name of the loquat. In 1998, his paper Loquat: Botanyand Horticulture was published in a____46.____(profession) journal, arguing that the loquat originated in China. Since Japan acknowledged that the loquat originated in China in 2006, the name, “Chinese plum”，
____47.____(accept)worldwide.
In addition,____48.____(commit) to advancing the loquat planting techniques, Professor Lin helped to develop the loquat industry. Due ____49.____the demanding techniques of growing Ioquat and the high cost of labor, few young people willingly take over. Lin Shunquan has also worked with Alibaba to establish a direct base,____50.____has attracted young people to return to their hometowns to set up online shops.
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。

My friends and I paid a family visit to Luoyang last month. Luoyang, when there are many historical sites, have a long history in China. An old couple there were retired and stayed at home. And they were friendly to visitors comes to their home from many different country.
We tasted the true home-cooked dishes in their home. For dinner, the couple would prepare a list of menus in the advance. Our tour guide asked us with advice about the food, but the couple would try to cook what we wanted to eat. We just enjoyed the deliciously dishes.
We were also offering a general cooking class. The couple taught us how make dumplings. The family visit was a good chance to get to know local people's daily life.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假如你是李华,你从网络上得知第24届冬季奥运会(Winter Olympic Games)将在你居住的城市举办，现在招募志愿者。

你很想成为一名志愿者，准备给奥运会的组委会写一封申请信介绍你自己的情况。

具体内容包括以下几下方面：
1.个人情况:年龄、性别、学历；
2．优势：英语口语流利、爱好体育、擅长交际、乐于助人；
3.有过相关经验,承诺提供最佳服务。

注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.不要逐词逐句地翻译,可以适当增加细节以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。

Dear Sir,
I learn from the Internet that the 24th Winter Olympic Games will be held in the citywhere I live .
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________
Yours
Li Hua
参考答案
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. B 9. D 10. B 11. C
12. C 13. A 14. D 15. D
16. C 17. G 18. A 19. F 20. B
21. B 22. D 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. D 32.
A 33. C 34. C 35.
B 36. D 37.
C 38. A 39.
D 40. C
41. leaves
42. an 43. why
44. studying
45. his 46. professional
47. has been accepted
48. committed
49. to 50. which
51.(1).when →where
(2).have→has
(3).comes→coming
(4).country→countries
(5).将the删除
(6).with→for
(7).but→and/so
(8).deliciously→delicious
(9).offering→offered
(10).在how后面加to 52.略。