2021届合肥市第二中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案

2021届合肥市第二中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案
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
What are you waiting for? A new series of movies shown this year can’t be missed. Have you enjoyed them already?
Frozen II
Frozen was the highest grossing (票房) animated film ever. In Frozen II Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Krist left off Arendelle to seek thesource of Elsa’s icy magic. Although the millions of children who loved the first film are older now, they might give it a reception.
Last Christmas
A festive romantic comedy, Emilia Clarke stars in Last Christmas as Bridget Jonesy , a shop assistant, whose life in London is a mess, and Henry Golding as the eligible bachelor(黄金单身汉)who tidies it up. The film’s director, Paul Feig, and co-writer, Emma Thompson, promise that the film is worth expecting.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Tom Hanks stars in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood as the only American celebrity(名人) more famous than he is. As the host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for more than 30 years, Fred Rogers is a legend of pre-school children’s television, which appeals to a large audience.
Charlie’s Angels
Hollywoodaction movies starring women are rare. But have you seen a movie starred, written and directed by women, too? Charlie’s Angels is one of the first. A reboot (翻拍) of the 1970s TV series, not to mention the two films from 2000 and 2003, the new version is directed by Elizabeth Banks. She also plays Bosley, one of the female detectives who are employed by Charles Townsend to go on global adventures.
1. Which moviebecame the most popular cartoon film this year?
A. Frozen II.
B. Last Christmas.
C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
D. Charlie’s Angels.
2. Which character works on a TV station?
A. Krist.
B. Emilia Clarke.
C. Fred Rogers.
D. Bosley.
3. Which action movie was directed and starred by a woman?
A. Frozen II.
B. Last Christmas.
C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
D. Charlie’s Angels.
B
About a month after I joined Facebook, I got a call from Lori Goler, a highly regarded senior director of marketing at eBay. She made it clear this was a business call. “I want to apply to work with you at Facebook,” she said. “Instead of recommending myself, I want to ask you: What is your biggest problem, and how can I solve it?”
My jaw hit the floor. I had hired thousands of people over the previous decade and no one had ever said anything remotely like that. People usually focus on finding the right role for themselves, with the implication that their skills will help the company. Lori put Facebook’s needs front and center. It was a killer approach. I responded, “Recruiting is my biggest problem. And, yes, you can solve it.”
Lori never dreamed she would work in recruiting, but she jumped in. She even agreed to trade earnings for acquiring new skills in a new field. Lori did a great job running recruiting and within months was promoted to her current job, leading People@Facebook.
The most common metaphor for careers is a ladder, but this concept no longer applies to most workers. As of 2010, the average American had eleven jobs from the ages of eighteen to forty-six alone. Lori often quotes Pattie Sellers, who came up with a much better metaphor: “Careers are a jungle gym, not a ladder.”
As Lori describes it, there’s only one way to get to the top of a ladder, but there are many ways to get to the top of a jungle gym. The jungle gym model benefits everyone, but especially women who might be starting careers, switching careers, getting blocked by external barriers, or reentering the workforce after taking time off. The ability to create a unique path with occasional dips, detours (弯路), and even dead ends presents great views of many people, not just those at the top. On a ladder, most climbers are stuck staring at the butt of the person above.
4. Why did Lori make the call?
A. She helped Facebook to solve the biggest problem.
B. She wanted to make a business deal with Facebook.
C. She tried to ask for a pay rise in Facebook.
D. She wanted to become an employee in Facebook.
5. What impressed “I” by Lori?
A. Lori was good at running recruiting.
B. Lori attached great importance to Facebook’s needs.
C. Lori jumped in Facebook with no adequate experience.
D. Lori was skilled in marketing at eBay.
6. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Now all people don’t tend to climb the ladder.
B. None on the ladder can enjoy the great views.
C. Jungle gyms offer limited exploration for employees.
D. A pregnant woman, jobless, benefits little from the jungle gyms.
7. What is the best title of the passage?
A. It’s a Jungle Gym, Not a Ladder.
B. Facebook’s Biggest Problem.
C. Applying for a Job in Facebook.
D. A Jungle Gym is Better than a Ladder.
C
Masks that helped save lives during the Covid-19 pandemic（疫情）are proving a deadly risk for wildlife, with birds and sea creatures trapped in many facial coverings in animal habitats.
Single-use masks have been found on the ground, waterways and beaches worldwide since countries required（heir use in public places to slow the pandemic's spread. Worn once, the thin protective materials can take hundreds of years to break down. "Face masks aren't going away any time soon-but when we throw them away, these items can harm the environment and the animals who share our planet," Ashley from anima! rights group PETA said.
Monkeys have been found playing with used masks in the hills outsideMalaysia's capitalKuala Lumpur. And in an incident inBritain, a seagull was saved inChelmsfordafter its legs got caught in an abandoned mask for a week.
However, the biggest influence is in the water. More than 1.5 billion masks made their way into the world's oceans last year, accounting for around 6200 extra tons of ocean plastic pollution, according to environmental group OceansAsia. “Masks and gloves are particularlyproblematicfor sea creatures," says George Leonard, chief scientist from NGO. "When those plastics break down in the environment, they form smaller and smaller particles （颗粒）.Those particles then enter the food chain and influence the entire ecosystem,“ he added.
Campaigners have urged people to deal with masks properly after using them. OceansAsia has also called on governments to increase punishment for littering and encourage the use of washable masks.
8. What bring（s）a great danger to wildlife now?
A. Waste masks.
B. Covid-19.
C. Polluted water.
D. Damaged habitats.
9. What does the underlined word “problematic”in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Important.
B. Attractive.
C. Common.
D. Troubling.
10. What can we infer from the text?
A. Monkeys learned to wear masks from humans.
B. Plastics are less harmful after becoming particles.
C. Used masks have a worse effect on sea creatures.
D. Waste masks arc the main ocean plastic pollution.
11. How should we solve the problem from the last paragraph?
A. Keep masks after they' re used.
B. Call on governments to stop littering.
C. Punish those who wear single-use masks.
D. Put used masks in the recycling box.
D
Nextdoor，an online social network for neighbors，says it has attracted $60 million from early backers of technology giants，Google，Amazon and Facebook.
The new investment，1ed by venture firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and investment firm Tiger Global Management，values Nextdoor at more than $500 million，said a personfamiliar with the matter.
Nextdoor members make Facebook-style postings，giving or seeking recommendations for services such as babysitters and yard maintenance or local retailers and restaurants. They also post about community issues such as parking，crimeand safety，or items for sale or loan.
The investment sum emphasizes the appeal of businesses that can tap into the growing use of mobile devices，as well as social networking Perhaps the best current example is Twitter，which is preparing for an initial public offering that values the company at up to about $11 billion.
“We’re all spending more time with our screens，more engaged，but I think data shows we’re less connected，”said John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins，mentioning his own experience of knowing few of his neighbors. Nextdoor，with its ability to introduce neighbors to each other，helps people regain the sense of connection，he
said.
Early next year，Nextdoor plans to expand to Canada，followed by Great Britain，Australia，and South Africa，chief executive NiravTolia said. While Nextdoor has not yet have made any profit after two years of operations，Tolia said he is not worried.
“If we look at the great companies at this stage，none of them started to monetize this early in their evolution. ”Tolia said. “It’s all about getting the product right. ”Eventually，Nextdoor plans to tap into local advertising，he said.
Nextdoor is currently used in 22，527 neighborhoods across the United States，up from 5，694 a year ago. Including the latest funding round，it has raised just over $100 million.
12. What attitude do the early backers of technology grant hold towards Nextdoor?
A. They doubt its value.
B. They think poorly of it.
C. They are in favor of it.
D. They are worried about it.
13. What is mainly discussed about Nextdoor in Paragraph 3?
A. Its members.
B. Its service.
C. Its value.
D. Its location.
14. What is the author’s purpose of mentioning Twitter in Paragraph 4?
A. To support his viewpoint.
B. To post an advertisement.
C. To introduce a network.
D. To makea public offer.
15. How does Nirav Tolia feel about the future of Nextdoor?
A. Curious.
B. Upset.
C. Cautious.
D. Optimistic.
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
七选五(共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）
Everyone complains.Even if you argue that you are the happiest person in the world, you still complain sometimes. Sometimes you complain without even realizing it, but rarely is it ever helpful.___16___Here are some tips to stop complaining and give up the negative thoughts.
___17___
When you find yourself thinking or saying a negative comment about something or someone, stop and force yourself to say something positive instead.Seek the help of a cheerful friend to change you when you complain and help you to see the positive in the situation.
Make a list of things you are grateful for.
You often complain about the things you don't have without noticing those things you already have.Be grateful for what you have in your life because you are lucky simply for being yourselves.___18___ Learn to adapt to the changes.
There are many things you can't change.___19___Always find the positive side of each situation, regardless of however difficult the situation is.With parents' and friends' support, you can survive any life changes.
Allow yourself tovent(发泄) your feelings every once in a while.
Constantly ignoring negative thoughts could add up.If you are really going through a rough time, don't be afraid to share your feelings with a close friend or family member or see a therapist.
Find what makesyou happy.
___20___Maybe it is time to make the hard decision to move on the another job or career.Uncover what your biggest complaints are about and see if you can change the situation to make you happy. Choose happiness, focus on the positive, and be kind always!
A. Change the way you think.
B. Make friends with positive people.
C. The best and only thing you can do is to accept them.
D. Are you constantly complaining about your present job?
E. Sometimes this list can be easy, full of hobbies you enjoy.
F. So how can you manage to force yourselves to end complaining?
G. Set down things you are thankful for and you'll see that you don't have any reason to complain.
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
The Best Love
I have been married to Scott for 20 years. He has___21___15 pounds. Once a marathon runner, he now runs only down___22___halls. His hair is becomingless and his body shows the___23___of long working hours and too many candy bars.
When my friend asked me "What will make this love last?" I ran through all the obvious___24___: responsibility, unselfishness, physical attraction, communication. Yet there's more. We still have fun. Last Saturday at the grocery, we split the shopping___25___and raced each other to see who could make it to the checkout first.We___26___being together.
There is understanding I understand why he must play basketball with the guys. And he understands why, once a year, I must get away from the house to___27___my sisters for a few days of nonstop talking and laughing.
There is sharing. Not only do we___28___household worries and parental burdens—we also share___29___.Once, Scott sent me a thick historical novel.____30____he prefers thrillers(惊险小说) and science fiction, he had read the novel first. He____31____my heart when he explained it was because he wanted to be able to____32____ideas about the book after I'd read it.
There is forgiveness. When I'm embarrassingly loud and____33____at parties, Scott forgives me. When he admitted____34____some of our savings in the stock market, I gave him a hug and said, "It's nothing____35____. It's only money."
Finally there is sensitivity. Last week he came home and told me about a 60-year-old woman who'd had a stroke(中风) and would probably never____36____? He wept as he recalled the woman's____37____standing beside her bed, holding her hand. I____38____too. Because it was of the medical crisis. Because there were still people who have been married 40 years. Because my husband is still moved and____39____after years of hospital rooms and dying patients.
I guess we've got what it____40____to make our love last.
21. A. reduced B. lost C. gained D. made
22. A. hospital B. college C. concert D. lecture
23. A. abilities B. chances C. sign D. rights
24. A. methods B. reasons C. solutions D. advantages
25. A. basket B. center C. cost D. list
26. A. avoid B. enjoy C. hate D. mind
27. A. meet B. leave C. attend D. follow
28. A. bear B. share C. tolerate D. escape
29. A. happiness B. sorrow C. interests D. ideas
30. A. Though B. Since C. Unless D. Once
31. A. hurt B. took C. stuck D. touched
32. A. exchange B. express C. find D. provide
33. A. polite B. gentle C. crazy D. enthusiastic
34. A. increasing B. losing C. getting D. winning
35. A. strange B. interesting C. special D. serious
36. A. move B. walk C. speak D. recover
37. A. daughter B. son C. husband D. brother
38. A. cried B. smiled C. regretted D. agreed
39. A. excited B. astonished C. concerned D. delighted
40. A. means B. takes C. promises D. brings
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
When I was in my second year of senior high school, a girl___41.___(call) Jeanie in my class made a big name for herself. She had successfully passed___42.___interviews for a famous women's university in the USA.
When I heard the news, I told the girl that I admired her very much. Then, she smiled at me and said the words___43.___would never be forgotten: "You can also do it ! ___44.___you have dreams, you should realize them. Without action, dreams are still dreams." Her words gave me so much___45.___(encourage). She encouraged me to take action to realize my dreams. From then on, I spent a lot of time____46.____(prepare) an article for a competition.
After several days' hard work, I finished it and handed it in. I kept waiting day after day,___47.___I heard nothing. I was very____48.____ (disappoint) then.
One day, however, a classmate of mine pointed to an English newspaper and said____49.____(excited), "Emma, your name is in the newspaper!” My heart beat wildly. With shock and joy, I picked up the newspaper. The thing that I thought was____50.____(possible) had really happened.
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处错误，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误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。

Last week I notice a spider in my bathtub. I must admit its long legs were a little bit frightened. For the next few day, each time I was entered the bathroom, I would find it still in the bathtub. Then, it sudden occurred to me that the spider might have been trapped and unable to get out of the bathtub. So, I gathered my courage and was able to move them onto a small piece of string attached on my hairbrush. In end, I carried it safely to the window from that it made its way outside. I felt a great sense of joy in rescue the poor little fellow.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Jamie来信说他对中国传统文学非常感兴趣，但在阅读时遇到了困难，比如很多汉字不认识，读不懂文章的意思等，希望得到你的帮助。

请给他回信，内容包括：
1.表示理解并给予安慰；
2.提出建议。

注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：中国传统文学traditional Chinese literature；汉字Chinese characters
Dear Jamie,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. A
2. C
3. D
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. A 9. D 10. C 11. D
12. C 13. B 14. A 15. D
16. F 17. A 18. G 19. C 20. D
21. C 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. B 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. D 32.
A 33. C 34.
B 35. D 36. D 37.
C 38. A 39. C 40. B
41. called
42. the 43. that/which
44. If 45. encouragement/courage
46. preparing
47. but 48. disappointed
49. excitedly
50. impossible
51.(1).notice→noticed
(2).frightened→ frightening
(3).day→ days
(4). was 去掉
(5). sudden→suddenly
(6). them→it
(7). on→ to
(8).In end 之间加the
(9).that→which
(10). rescue→rescuing
52.略。