2021届信丰中学高三英语期中试题及参考答案

2021届信丰中学高三英语期中试题及参考答案
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
Are you looking for somewhere special to go this weekend? Do you want to try something new?
Check out one of these hot new restaurants.
Fast Best
Fast food doesn't have to be junk food, as this café proves. Do you fancy a really good hamburger made with the best ingredients, or old-fashioned fish and chips fried to perfection, all on the table in super-quick time? Speed and quality are important here, and the prices aren't bad either.
Your Local Caff (小餐馆)
Remember when cafés served full English breakfasts—sausages, beans, fried bread, bacon and eggs—with a strong cup of tea? Well, this place still does and you can have your breakfast at any time you like during the day while you listen to your favourite tunes from the 1980s.
Last Days of the Raj
A centrally located Indian restaurant, perfect for eating before or after the cinema or a show. In summer enjoy your meal in the beautiful garden. The most popular dishes are lamb and chicken cooked with mild, medium or hot spices. For brave customers there is extra hot!
The Chocolate Box
The owner of this small café used to cook all kinds of food, but then she realised she preferred desserts to anything else. If you want meat or fish, don't come here. They only do desserts! Lots of different kinds of sweets. Chocolate lovers will be excited by the range of chocolate cakes.
1.Fast Best suits a person ______.
A.who has a sweet tooth
B.who loves spicy food
C.who wants to have good breakfast
D.who gets 30 minutes off for lunch
2.Which is true about Last Days of the Raj?
A.You can listen to great music in it.
B.It serves hot food with pepper.
C.It serves an all-day breakfast.
D.It is prefect for vegetarians.
3.Which restaurant serves only desserts and sweets?
A.Fast Best.
B.Your Local Caff.
st Days of the Raj.
D.The Chocolate Box.
B
In sportthe sexes are separate. Women and men do not run or swim in the same races. Women are less strong than men.That at least is what people say.Women are called the weaker sex, or, if men want to please them, the fair sex. But boys and girls are taught together at schools and universities. There are women who are famous Prime Ministers, scientists and writers. And women live longer than men. A European woman can expect to live until the age of 74, a man only until he is 68. Are women’s bodies really weaker?
The fastest men can run a mile in under 4 minutes. The best women need 4.5 minutes. Women’s time is always slower than men’s, but some facts are a surprise. Some of the fastest women swimmers today are teenage girls. One of them swam 400 meters in 4 minutes 21.2 seconds when she was only 16. The first ‘Tartan’ in film was an Olympic swimmer, Johnny Weissmuller. His fastest 400 meters was 4 minutes 49.1 seconds, which is 37.9 seconds slower than a girl 50 years later! This does not mean that women are catching men up. Conditions are very different now and sport is much more serious. It is so serious that some women athletes are given hormone injections. At the Olympics a doctor has to check whether the women athletes are really women or not. It seems sad that sport has such problems. Life can be very complicated when there are two separate sexes!
4. Women are called the weaker sex because _________.
A. women do as much as men
B. people think women are weaker than men
C. sport is easier for men than for women
D. in sport the two sexes are always together
5. Which of the following is true?
A. Boys and girls study separately everywhere.
B Women do not run or swim in races with men.
C. Famous Prime Ministers are women.
D. Men can expect to live longer than women in Europe.
6. The underlined part “That at least is what people say” means people _________.
A. say other things, too
B. don’t say this much
C. say this but may not think so
D. only think this
7. In this passage the author implies that _________.
A. womenare weaker than men, but faster
B. women are slower than men, but stronger
C. men are not always stronger and faster than women
D. men are faster and stronger than
women
C
If you ever get the impression that your dog can "tell" whether you look delighted or annoyed, you may be onto something. Dogs may indeed be able to distinguish between happy and angry human faces, according to a new study
Researchers trained a group of 11 dogs to distinguish between images(图像)of the same person making either a happy or an angry face. During the training stage, each dog was shown only the upper half or the lower half of the person's face. The researchers then tested the dogs' ability to distinguish between human facial expressions by showing them the other half of the person's face on images totally different from the ones used in training. The researchers found that the dogs were able to pick the angry or happy face by touching a picture of it with their noses more often than one would expect by random chance.
The study showed the animals had figured out how to apply what they learned about human faces during training to new faces in the testing stage. "We can rule out that the dogs simply distinguish between the pictures based on a simple cue, such as the sight of teeth," said study author Corsin Muller. "Instead, our results suggest that the successful dogs realized that a smiling mouth means the same thing as smiling eyes, and the same rule applies to an angry mouth having the same meaning as angry eyes."
"With our study, we think we can now confidently conclude that at least some dogs can distinguish human facial expressions," Muller toldLive Science.
At this point, it is not clear why dogs seem to be equipped with the ability to recognize different facial expressions in humans. "To us, the most likely explanation appears to be that the basis lies in their living with humans, which gives them a lot of exposure to human facial expressions and this exposure has provided them with many chances to learn to distinguish between them." Muller said.
8. The new study focused on whether dogs can_________.
A. distinguish shapes
B. make sense of human faces
C. feel happy or angry
D. communicate with each other
9. What can we learn about the study from paragraph 2?
A. Researchers tested the dogs in random order.
B. Diverse methods were adopted during training.
C. Pictures used in the two stages were different
D. The dogs were photographed before the lest.
10. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. A suggestion for future studies.
B. A possible reason for the study findings.
C. A major limitation of the study
D. An explanation of the research method.
11. In which section is the text most likely to be found in a newspaper ?
A. Entertainment
B. Economy
C. Science
D. Nature
D
On World Oceans Day, which falls on June 8, the US National Geographic Society announced it would recognize the Southern Ocean in Antarctica, bringing the global total to five.
Unlike the Arctic, Atlantic, Indian and PacificOceans—which are defined by the continents that bound them—the Southern Ocean is instead characterized by the Antarctic Circumpolar Current（南极洋流）. According to the National Geographic, the Southern Ocean includes most of the waters surrounding Antarcticaout to 60 degrees south latitude（纬度）.
"Encircled by the powerfully swift ACC, it is the only ocean to touch three others and to completely embrace a continent rather than being embraced by them," Sylvia Earle, a marine biologist and oceanographer, told the Daily Mail.
Those familiar with the Southern Ocean know it's unlike any other. "Anyone who has been there will struggle to explain what's so charming about it, but they'll all agree that the glaciers are bluer, the air colder, the mountains more awful and the landscapes morecaptivatingthan anywhere else you can go," Seth Sykora-Bodie, a marine scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, told National Geographic.
National Geographic hopes their revised maps will bring public awareness to the region, thereby encouraging Southern Ocean conservation—but its significance is beyond that.
"We think it's really important from an educational standpoint, as well as from a map-labeling standpoint, to bring attention to the Southern Ocean as a fifth ocean," Alex Tait, National Geographic Society geographer, told The Post. "So when students learn about parts of the ocean world, they learn it's an interconnected ocean, and they learn there are these regions called oceans that are really important, and there's a distinct one in the icy waters around Antarctica."
12. Why is the Southern Ocean different from other oceans?
A. It has never been explored before.
B. It surrounds the Antarctic all around.
C. It is enclosed by the fast-flowing ACC.
D. It has ecologically distinct environment.
13. What does the underlined word "captivating" in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Strange.
B. Unusual.
C. Attractive.
D. Informal.
14. What does the National Geographic think of the Southern Ocean?
A. It will be instructive for students.
B. It will promote tourism development.
C. It will encourage public to treasure water.
D. It will draw scientists to study in the Antarctic.
15. What is the best title for the text?
A. World Oceans Day
B. Revised Antarctic Maps
C. Adding a New Ocean
D. New Discovery under the Sea
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
Everyday Habits of People with Impressive Memory
People blessed with an impressive memory generally admit that they use various strategies to improve their ability. But even if you're not a memory genius, there are things you can try,___16___
Establish routines
___17___For example, always hang your car keys on a hook or put them in the same place by the front door. By following established routines, you are decreasing the chance of having to struggle in the morning rush, which is believed to contribute to forgetfulness.
Use Post-it notes
Keep some in every room and stick a reminder where you are most likely to see it. If you need to remember to phone a friend later in the day, put a note on the phone so that you will notice it during the day.
___18___Embrace this technology!
Your cell phone comes with a built-in calendar you can set to remind you of what you need to do during the day. Use it!___19___Having access to them wherever you go with a smartphone only makes them even more
effective. There is a saying that what gets scheduled gets done.
___20___
Research indicates that most people need six to eight hours of sleep (that’s at least two cycles of deep sleep)per night, for their brain to go through the chemical changes needed for long-term memory. A good sleep can make all the difference in your brain power and therefore gives you a sharpened mind.
A. Sleep on it.
B. Sharpen the mind.
C. To-do lists are also keys to living an organized life.
D. This simple activity can boost memory by 20 percent.
E. These common-sense strategies can help you forgetless often.
F. It really is easier to find things if you always put them in the same.
G. If not, write it down and put it where you can see it. so you don’t forget about it.
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When Charlie reached 13 years old, his father David introduced him to rock climbing. One day they___21___to set out for the wild Bighorn Crags and filled their packs with enough supplies to last two weeks.___22___during the second week, David had an accident and broke several bones.
Charlie___23___his father down to the base of the cliff(悬崖).It was dusk and David was shaking with cold and exhaustion. Charlie returned to their campsite, more than a mile down a steep slop(斜坡)，and___24___sleeping bags, warm clothes and energy bars. Worried that David would die if he fell asleep, Charlie kept the___25___going; they talked about past travels, the stars overhead and the accident.___26___Charlie allowed himself a very short___27___checking on his father each time he awoke.
When the sun rose, Charlie was___28___to see that his father was awake. They started down the slope and___29___their campsite around 4 p.m. David____30____Charlie to look for help the next morning. Charlie burst into tears, but he knew he didn't have a____31____Just after dawn, Charlie headed toward the volunteers’ house, determined to bring back a____32____that would carry his father to safety.
Charlie’s____33____was 12 miles away, where people had a two-way radio, which could be____34____to call for help. On his way, Charlie____35____voices in the distance. He blew his whistle and called out, and the voices____36____.Following his ears, Charlie____37____some people. Hearing the____38____in Charlie's voice, one man offered to run to the volunteers' house and Charlie followed him.
Sometime that evening, David awoke at a hospital, with Charlie at his____39____Father and son hugged. Charlie had kept his____40____He brought back a helicopter.
21. A. refused B. regretted C. remembered D. decided
22. A. Similarly B. Possibly C. Undoubtedly D. Unfortunately
23. A. invited B. knocked C. helped D. passed
24. A. brought back B. gave up C. looked at D. pointed at
25. A. movement B. conversation C. system D. adventure
26. A. Suddenly B. Strangely C. Immediately D. Eventually
27. A. walk B. sleep C. thought D. stop
28. A. happy B. hard C. able D. curious
29. A. toured B. examined C. decorated D. reached
30. A. led B. warned C. advised D. followed
31. A. chance B. choice C. plan D. right
32. A. car B. helicopter C. boat D. bike
33. A. destination B. school C. house D. exit
34. A. created B. replaced C. used D. attached
35. A. heard B. ignored C. added D. raised
36. A. disappeared B. softened C. answered D. argued
37. A. met B. hurt C. understood D. needed
38. A. anger B. humour C. pride D. urgency
39. A. airport B. bedside C. campsite D. hotel
40. A. record B. patience C. promise D. silence
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
Many of us have our own ways to make us feel better. This___41.___(refer) to as “self-care”.
One of the most popular self-care___42.___(activity) in China is “healing travel”. More Chinese tourists are going on meditation (冥想) or yoga retreats (瑜伽会所) in places like Japan, Bali and India. By___43.___(take) these trips, people can learn more about local culture and the way people in these countries live. Without a tour guide or___44.___(detail) plan, they allow their bodies and minds___45.___(relax) as they forget about daily stresses and noisy surroundings back home.
Having___46.___pet can also help to improve our mental health. Research has shown that pets and humans can heal each other. Strong human-to-animal bonds make both pets and their owners happier and___47.___(healthy). Chinese dog and cat owners___48.___(spend) over 5,000 yuan per pet on average in 2018.
More people are seeking out self-care activities simply___49.___they can finally afford to.____50.____fewer financial worries, they can slow down and take a closer look at their own inner worlds.
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、删减或修改。

増加: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（\）划掉。

修改:在错的词下画一横线，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；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

My mother is really concerning about the health of everyone in our family. However, to keep healthy, she often gives us a balance diet.
Besides, she thinks it is important to have a good habit. She often tells us not to spit (吐痰) in the public places or throw litter around. My brother is naughty and doesn’t like washing hands. My mother often reminds him wash his hands before meals and before toilets. She also tells us it is necessary to go to bed early and get up early, that will keep during the day. Under her instructions, we have known that do morning exercises every day is good for our health. More important , we keep our hearts in a good state. The happy we are, the healthier we will be.
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。

续写的词数应为150左右。

I went out to have lunch this morning to meet an old friend. We made a date in a small and peaceful restaurant. We hadn’t seen each other for some time. So I was looking forward to it, and thought it would be a lovely lunch and a wonderful conversation. I dressed myself in my favorite dress and did my hair up. Everything seemed perfect.
When my old friend and I were seated, we first ordered our meal. But there seemed to be something wrong with the lady who took our order. Her expression was horrible and she said rudely, “What’s your order?” “A dish of fish
and some rice”, I told her our order in a gentle voice. She took my order and gave me the same unfriendly attitude as she had given to others.
The woman’s bad attitude made me uncomfortable. Considering that I didn't want anything to destroy the happy moods that we had, I didn't say anything else.
As my friend and I were having our meal and talking about the things that happened before, my mind didn’t focus on our talking. I just noticed the lady’s behaviors to other customers. She was not in a good mood and she got into a fight with a customer but I didn’t know why.
When it came to my turn to approach her, I thought to myself, “What can I do here to make her mood changed and make her smile?” And I didn’t want her attitude to spoil the whole warm atmosphere in this small peaceful restaurant.
Surely there must be something I could sincerely compliment (赞扬) her on. Then there it was and I knew instantly.
I said to her, “Madam, I don’t know what made you so unhappy, but I know that you must have the most incredibly well spoken and clear voice. It is so good. Like incredibly good.” That was what I could compliment her on.
Paragraph 1:
When she heard what I had said, her whole face lit up.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____
Paragraph 2:
I went back to my seat and I noticed the lady’s whole attitude changed.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____
参考答案
1. D
2. B
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. C
7. C
8. B 9. C 10. B 11. C
12. B 13. C 14. A 15. C
16. E 17. F 18. D 19. C 20. A
21. D 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. B 32.
B 33. A 34.
C 35. A 36. C 37. A 38.
D 39. B 40. C
41. is referred
42. activities
43. taking 44. detailed
45. to relax
46. a 47. healthier
48. spent 49. because
50. With
51.(1). concerning →concerned
(2). balance →balanced
(3). the去掉
(4). around →about
(5). him后面加to
(6). before →after
(7). that →which
(8). do →doing
(9). important →importantly
(10). happy →happier
52.略。