2021届东莞市东华高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案

2021届东莞市东华高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试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
Welcome to Oxford University Museums
Ashmolean Museum
Established in 1683, the Ashmolean Museum is the oldest museum in the UK and one of the oldest in the world. It houses the University’s extensive collections of art and antiquities, ranging back over four millennia.
Location: Beaumont Street Tel: 01865278000
Open: Tue. Sun. 10: 00-17: 00.
Charge: Admission is free; special exhibitions are ticketed and a charge may apply
Note: For group bookings Tel:01865278015
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
The University Museum of Natural History houses the University’s collections of zoological, entomological, paleontological and mineral specimens. With 4. 5 million specimens it is the largest collection of its type outside of the national collections.
Location: Parks Road Tel: 01865 272950
Open: 10: 00-17: 00 daily
Charge: Admission is free
Note: Groups must book in advance
Museum of the History of Science
The Museum of the History of Science is housed in the world’s oldest surviving purpose-built museum building. It contains the world’s finest collection of historic scientific instruments.
Location: Broad Street Tel: 01865277280
Open: Tue.Sun.12: 00-17:00
Charge: Admission is free
Note: Booking required for groups of 15 or more
Pitt Rivers Museum
The Pitt Rivers Museum holds one of the world’s finest collections of anthropology and archaeology, with
objects from every continent and from throughout human history.
Location: Parks Road enter via the Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Tel:01865270927
Open: Tue Sun. and Bank Holiday Mondays: 10: 00-16: 30
Charge: Admission is free
Note: Groups must book in advance
1.If a group of 20 students want to visit the oldest museum in the UK, they should call_______
A.01865277280
B.01865278015
C.01865270927
D.01865272950
2.Which of the museums can visitors go to any day of the week?
A.Ashmolean Museum.
B.Museum of the History of Science.
C.Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
D.Pitt Rivers Museum
3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A.Ashmolean Museum is on the Broad Street.
B.Pitt Rivers Museum contains the world’s finest collection of historic scientific instruments.
C.We don’t have to book in advance if our group want to visit the University Museum of Natural History.
D.We can enter the Pitt Rivers Museum through the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
B
Disease-carrying mosquitoes can spread diseases without affecting themselves. Nearly 700 million people get a mosquito-borne illness each year, which results in over one million deaths. Humans experience continuous pressures from disease-carrying mosquitoes in many parts of the world, so we have to find ways to fight against those insects because they keep getting scarier.
Even though DEET remains the most commonly used, and most powerful, mosquito repellent ever developed, scientists are actively pursuing effective products based entirely on plant oils. While DEET is an effective contact repellent, many people dislike the oily feel and smell on their skin, and sometimes some people are sensitive to it. Consumers are always interested in alternatives to DEET and other synthetic repellents, so there are numerous natural repellents on the market.
In his lab atIowaStateUniversity, Dr. Joel Coats and his team have successfully tested these repellents against three species of dangerous mosquitoes. The first group of the new repellents act through the air. These chemicals have a vapor action that provides protection, and they are called “spatial” repellents, since they act through space.
These are potentially most useful in backyards, parks, and houses. The other group are the classic ones that stop insects from standing on a treated surface, such as human skin, clothing or tents; collaborators at the USDA-ARS and BioGents have conducted testing with humans to confirm the effectiveness and identify the very best ones.
The new repellents were designed and made from the natural materials in plant essential oils. They maintain many of the advantages of the natural repellents: They are fully biodegradable, with no ecological concerns or environmental wastes, and generally considered safe like the thousands of types of plant essential oils used in the flavor and perfume industries. However, thorough testing will be conducted to determine if they are truly non-poisonous because there is still no enough evidence.
4. What does the author mainly want to show in paragraph 1?
A. The way mosquitoes spread disease.
B. The high death rate of mosquito-borne illness.
C. The difficulty of fighting disease-carrying mosquitoes.
D. The urgency of finding tools to fight against mosquitoes.
5. What is a disadvantage of DEET?
A. It won’t be effective for long.
B. It can’t be applied universally.
C. It causes discomfort to the users.
D. It greatly harms people’s health.
6. What can we learn about the second group of the new repellents?
A. They can kill mosquitoes indirectly.
B. They are mainly used in the open air.
C. They are more effective on human skin.
D. They can prevent mosquitoes from contacting users.
7. What’s the author’s attitude to the new repellents?
A. Subjective.
B. Objective.
C. Doubtful.
D. Disapproving.
C
Wolves have a certain undeserved reputation: fierce, dangerous, good forhunting down deer and farmers’ livestock. However, wolves have a softer, more social side, one that has been embraced by a heart-warming new initiative.
In a bid to save some of Europe’s last wolves, scientists have explored the willingness of these supposedly fierce creatures to help others of their kind. Female wolves, the scientists have discovered, make excellent foster
parents to wolf cubs that are not their own. The study, published in Zoo Biology, suggests that captive-bred wolfcubs(幼兽)could be placed with wild wolf families, boosting the wild population.
The gray wolf was once the world’s most widely distributed mammal, but it became extinct as a result of widespread habitat destruction and the deliberate killing of wolves suspectedof preying on livestock. Fear and hatred of the wolf have since become culturally rooted, fuelled by myths, fables and stories.
In Scandinavia, the gray wolf is endangered, the remaining population found by just five animals. As a result, European wolves are severely inbred and have little geneticvariability（变异性）, making them vulnerable to threats, such as outbreaks of disease that they can’t adapt to quickly. So Inger Scharis and Mats Amundin of Linkoping University, in Sweden, started Europe’s first gray wolf-fostering program. They worked with wolves keptat seven zoos across Scandinavia. Eight wolf cubs between four and six days old were removed from their natural parents and placed with other wolf packs in other zoos. The foster mothers accepted the new cubs placed in their midst.
The welfare of the foster cubs and the wolves’ natural behavior were monitored using a system of surveillance cameras. The foster cubs had a similar growth rate as their step siblings in the recipient litter, as well as their biological siblings in the source litter. The foster cubs had a better overall survival rate, with 73% surviving until 33 weeks, than their biological siblings left behind, of which 63% survived. That rate of survival is similar to that seen in wild wolf cubs. Scientists believe that wolves can recognize their young, but this study suggests they can only do so once cubs are somewhere between three to seven weeks of age.
If captive-bred cubs can be placed with wild-living families, which already have cubs of a similar age, not only will they have a good chance of survival, but they could help dramatically increase the diversity of the wild population, say the researchers. Just like the wild wolves they would join, these foster cubs would need protection from hunting. Their arrival could help preserve the future of one of nature’s most iconic and polarizing animals.
8. What’s the theme of the passage?
A. Giving wolf cubs a new life
B. Foster wolf parents and foster cubs
C. The fate of wild wolves
D. Changing diversity of wild wolves
9. Which of the following flow chart best demonstrates the relationship between the wolves?
A. B.
C. D.
10. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Female wolves are willing to raise wolf cubs of 3 to 7 weeks old.
B. Foster cubs are accepted by foster parents and are well bred.
C. Man’s hostile attitude towards wolves roots in myths, fables and stories.
D. Foster cubs and their biological siblings have similar growth rate and survival rate.
11. What’s the purpose of the research?
A. To help wolves survive various threats
B. To improve wolves’ habitat and stop deliberate killing
C. To save endangered wolves by increasing their population
D. To raise man’s awareness of protecting wolves
D
Conducting interviews for news stories is an important skill for any journalist. To start, do as much research as you can and prepare a list of questions to ask. Once the interview starts, try to develop a rapport(融洽的关系) with your "source"—anyone a journalist interviews, but don't waste your time. If your source starts to talk about things that are clearly of no use to you, don't be afraid to gently but firmly turn the conversationback to the topic at hand.
It's an old debate among journalists: Which works better when interviewing a source, taking notes (the old-fashioned way) or using a cassette or digital voice recorder? Both have their advantages and disadvantages. A reporter's notebook and a pen or pencil are the easy-to-use, time-honored tools of the interviewing trade, while recorders enable you to get everything someone says word for word. Which works better? It depends on what kind of story you're doing.
Many beginning reporters complain that with a notepad and pen, they can never take down everything a source says in an interview. But you don't have to note everything down. Keep in mind that you're probably not going to use everything they say in your story. So don't worry if youlet slipa few things.
So you've done a long interview with a source, you have pages of notes, and you're ready to write. But chances are you'll only be able to choose a few quotes from that information collected directly from the source. Which ones should you use? Reporters often talk about using only "good" quotes for their stories, but what does this mean? Broadly speaking, when someone says something interesting, and says it in an interesting way, that can make a good quote.
12. What is a journalist advised to do during an interview?
A. Be gentle with the source.
B. Carry on a long conversation.
C. Make the conversation interesting.
D. Prevent the conversation being off-topic.
13. What do the underlined words "let slip" in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. give away
B. leave out
C. get rid of
D. take up
14. What is considered as a good quote for a reporter?
A. A direct quote.
B. An important point of view.
C. A piece of basic information.
D. Something funny a source says interestingly.
15. What is the text mainly about?
A. The job of a journalist.
B. The process of interviewing.
C Some facts about interviewing. D. The relationship between a journalist and a source.
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Cuddling and hugging aren't for everyone. Some people feel uncomfortable when others touchthem, but nearly 90 percent of participants in the Touch Test reported liking physical affection from their partners.___16___We are born as cuddlers, and we never really outgrow it.
People who got regular cuddles were less likely to get sick when exposed to a cold virus. Snuggles(依偎)can even reduce physical pain, especially if the person you are touching is someone you feel close to.___17___The chemical triggered by touch helps reduce the fight-or-flight impulses that stress produces, helping you fall asleep faster. It also aidsdigestion, making for a more restful sleep.
___18___It can be lying next to each other in bed, or other types of loving touches. If one way doesn't feel right, try something else. Foot rubs, head rubs, hand-holding, laying your head or someone's chest, sitting side by
side on the couch with legs touching—all these things count
There are even different types of hugs. For people who aren't fully comfortable with physical touch, it's important to start slow, both in the quantity and quality of physical contact. Take the time to find out what your hug partner likes, and what your friends and loved ones enjoy.___19___
Don't focus only on snuggling with your partner. Children are natural cuddlers in view of their strong sense of security and warmth. Appropriate cuddling between parents and kids helps form tight, loving bonds.___20___Pets are awesome snuggle buddies. There's a reason why therapy animals exist—petting and loving animals can help you feel better. This can be especially important for people who don't have a human companion to cuddle with.
A. Body language is often harder to fake
B. Cuddlers and snugglers also sleep better
C. Learn to speak their physical love language.
D. While doing it, say something loving to increase your affection.
E. You can also look beyond humans to meet your cuddling needs
F. The instinct to seek out human touch is stronger than most of us realize.
G. Not all cuddling is created equal, and there is more than one way to do 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In one of my college classes, we were required to do an act of kindness. My project included _____21_____ lunch for an elderly person. When I _____22_____ the elderly person with the food I cooked, it never _____23_____ to me that it would result in a new friendship and the discovery of a _____24_____ .
The person I visited was Bill, who was unable to ____25____ much. A nurse came regularly to help him move to and from the wheelchair because he has no _____26_____. Bill said he was delighted to see me and it was a _____27_____ for him to eat a meal with me because he usually eats _____28_____ . He said the food was great, but he enjoyed having ____29____ even more than the food.
Bill had had a ______30______ life when working on the railroad and had many ______31______ stories to tell about his travels to many places. I was intending a trip____32____his stories. I had once ______33______ about traveling by train. However, I would ______34______ be going by train after meeting Bill.
Perhaps the biggest ______35______ of this project was that I suddenly realized that I am ______36______ of working with the elderly. Spending time with them was fun----they have so much life experience to ______37______ . On the one hand I am a good _____38_____ . On the other hand, older people want someone
to know their inner world, so it is a perfect ______39______ . I decided to focus my studies on the ______40______ . Hopefully in the future, I will work with them to help even more people like Bill.
21. A. buying B. delivering C. packing D. preparing
22. A. called on B. came across C. picked up D. turned to
23. A. happened B. appealed C. occurred D. proved
24. A. travel plan B. career path C. holiday destination D. cooking skill
25. A. talk B. eat C. sit D. walk
26. A. money B. s C. neighbors D. time
27. A. treat B. fancy C. privilege D. waste
28. A. slowly B. little C. alone D. unhappily
29. A. family B. company C. fun D. health
30. A. painful B. hopeful C. peaceful D. color1 ful
31. A. adventurous B. fresh C. attractive D. satisfying
32. A. because of B. in spite of C. regardless of D. in addition to
33. A. argued B. hesitated C. thought D. cared
34. A. unbelievably B. undoubtedly C. unexpectedly D. unhurriedly
35. A. aim B. impression C. problem D. bonus
36. A. aware B. proud C. fond D. certain
37. A. share B. discuss C. treasure D. gain
38. A. student B. cook C. learner D. listener
39. A. choice B. deal C. match D. game
40. A. old B. poor C. disabled D. homeless
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
Bacolod, the___41.___(five) largest city of the Philippines, is called the City of Smiles. It reflects the locals’ positive attitude towards daily life. Tourists from all over the world___42.___(welcome) by local people. Bacolod, one of the cities with the best quality of life in the Philippines, has fresh air and wonderful urban greenery space.
MassKara Festival appeared___43.___the first time in the early 1980s. And it takes place in October every year. There are various celebrations , such as street performances, mask-making___44.___(compete) and parades.
During the festival, people___45.___(put) on masks and color1 ful folk costumes spill into the streets, which___46.___(transform) narrow streets into a sea of joy. If you pay a little attention, you will find that expressions on people’s masks are the same: smiling. Besides, there will be___47.___number of other activities in the city. Restaurants will also prepare special food and good wine to entertain guests from far away.
___48.___Bacolod lacks representative tourist attractions, it is___49.___(good) worth visiting because of the wide and clean streets, fantastic markets and____50.____(afford) housing prices.
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.假定英语课上英语老师要求同桌之间互相修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在该词下面写出该加的词。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1、每处错误及修改均仅限一词。

2、只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不计分。

只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。

I'm worried that you've been addicted to share pictures in WeChat circle recently. You even share all sort of photos in your daily life. Of course, WeChat makes better to understand each other and makes our life more color1 ful, which is very convenient for us to communicate with. However, there exist some potential trouble if we overshare. One serious problem is leaking privacy, that may cause a lot of trouble. Besides, oversharing can make others uncomfortably, for they think you are showing off.
Thus, neither should we post our personal information, or should we blindly add strangers to a list of friends. It's much wise to set aside some time to accompany parents or do something more meaningful, such as reading books or taking exercise.
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成两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

There was once a man who went out to look for a job. As he was passing his neighbor’s house, an important piece of paper fell out of the man’s pocket.
His neighbor happened to be looking out of the window. He saw the piece of paper fall, and he thought: “What a disgrace! That guy let that fall out of his pocket on purpose. He’s trying to mess up the front of my house!” But instead of going out and communicating with him, the neighbor planned his revenge(报复). That night, he
took his waste-paper basket and went to the man’s house. The first man also happened to be looking out of the window, and saw what happened. Later, when he was picking up the paper which had been dumped near his door, he found the important piece of paper that he had lost. It was torn into dozens of pieces. He thought that his neighbor had not only picked his pocket, but had the cheek to（厚着脸皮）mess up his doorway with rubbish.
He didn’t want to say anything. Instead, he started planning his revenge. That night he phoned a farmer to make an order of ten pigs and a hundred ducks. He asked that they be delivered to his neighbor’s house.
Of course, the next day, his neighbor had quite a bit of trouble trying to get rid of so many animals and their noises. Sure that this had been an evil trick pulled by his neighbor, the second man again started planning his revenge immediately he got rid of the pigs and ducks.
And so it went on.
They continued trying to get back at each other, and each time their acts of revenge got bigger and more stupid. The dropping of that single piece of paper ended up causing a fire siren(警报), the driving of a truck into a garden fence, the throwing of stones at windows, and finally the dropping of a bomb which destroyed both men’s houses.
注意：1.续写的词数应为150左右；
2.请按下列格式作答。

Both ended up in a hospital, and had to share a room there.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________
They talked and became friends in the end.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________
参考答案
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. D
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. D 9. A 10. B 11. C
12. B 13. A 14. B 15. B
16. F 17. B 18. G 19. C 20. E
21. D 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. C 32.
A 33.
B 34. B 35. D 36.
C 37. A 38.
D 39. C 40. A
41. fifth
42. are welcomed
43. for 44. competitions
45. putting
46. transforms
47. a 48. Although/Though/While
49. well 50. affordable
51.(1).share→sharing
(2).sort → sorts
(3).在makes和better之间加上it
(4).去掉communicate后面的with
(5).exist→exists
(6).that→which
(7).uncomfortably→uncomfortable
(8).or →nor
(9).a→the
(10).wise→wiser
52.略。