2021届贵阳星宇高考补习学校高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案

2021届贵阳星宇高考补习学校高三英语上学期期中考试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
Dive with Big Sharks
Our shark dive adventures make use of hookah systems and shark cages. A hookah system is a system of providing air from the surface to divers down below. Cage divers breathe by using a regulator connected to an air hose.
Is SharkDiving Dangerous?
Yes. You could get sunburnt. You could hit your head on the top bunk getting out of bed. You could fall overboard. As for a shark attack,according to the International Shark Attack File,you are far more likely to be killed by a dog or a deer.
Pricing & Details
One day Cage Diver Adventure S 875
Our expert shark diver team will accompany you to the best viewing areas within the Marine Sanctuary.There,we'll drop our cage and prepare to provide you with a view you'll never forget.
No dive experience is necessary.Our cages sit just below the surface.You'll be able to breathe comfortably from your snorkel or air hose while you move about the cage,taking photos and having fun.
Top Shark Adventure S 375
If you want to see great white sharks but prefer them a little further away,we offer great top-side shark viewing from our observation deck. Help scan the horizon for fins and watch for sharks attacking their prey（猎物）.
Important Note
There's No Shark Guarantee
Although we go to the best places at the best time of year, we cannot guarantee you'll see sharks. We've been very successful in past shark seasons and expect another incredible year. However, if we see nosharks, there is no refund.
1.Which of the following isTRUEabout the two adventures?
A.Top Shark Adventure makes use of hookah systems.
B.Cage Diver Adventure offers you a view of the bottom of the sea.
C.Cage Diver Adventure is less interesting than the other.
D.Top Shark Adventure is suitable for those worried about danger.
2.What is most likely to happen according to the advertisement?
A.you fail to achieve your purpose of the trip.
B.you are out of breath deep down in the sea.
C.you are hurt by a shark while diving there,
D.you suffer from lack of skill in shark diving.
3.It can be inferred from the advertisement that shark diving is ________
A.difficult but exciting
B.challenging and tiring
C.amazing and enjoyable
D.expensive but popular
B
Jules Verne was born on 8 February1828 inthe French city of Nantes. From an early age, he had a fascination with exploration and discovery. When he was six, his teacher, Madame Sambin, told him stories about her husband, who disappeared while traveling the world on a ship 30 years before. She told her class that he was like Robinson Crusoe, a fictional castaway who lived on a desert island. Verne would later write stories about similar characters.
In 1847, Verne was sent by his family to study law at a university in Paris, but he preferred to write novels, poems and plays. After graduating, he realized he wanted to write adventure stories based on science and technology.Thishad never been done before, but Verne was sure that it would be a success. His first story, Five Weeks in a Balloon, was published in September 1862. His career lasted for more than 40 years, during which time he wrote more than 60 gripping stories.
To begin with, Verne wrote positive and optimistic books. Many of these were to be his most popular creations. Although some included fantastical elements, they were usually based in scientific fact, making them believable. These happy stories weren’t to last. As he got older, Verne became less confident in the idea that science and technology were always good for the planet. His books started to include more scientists who used technology for their own-sometimes evil - purposes. Verne died on 24 March 1905, but new books continued to be published until 1919. These stories were based on ideas Verne had written about while he was still alive, but featured new characters and plots created by his son, Michel.
In the 20th century, his books were translated into more than 140 languages and several successful film versions were released. His creations have been recognized as an inspiration for many scientists and inventors.
Many of the futuristic ideas from his most popular books have since come true.
4. What is the purpose of Paragraph 1?
A To show Verne’s discovery.
B. To offer the background information of Verne.
C. To tell of the adventure of Sambin’s husband.
D. To explain how Verne began his writing career.
5. What does the underlined word “This” refer to in Paragraph 2:
A. Writing novels, poems and plays.
B. Studying law.
C. Graduating from university.
D. Wring adventure stories.
6. What can be learned about Verne’s late works?
A. They covered happy elements.
B. They were unbelievable stories.
C. They revealed Verne’s doubt on science.
D. They were partly written by Berne’s son.
7. Which of the following best describes Verne?
A. Talented and productive.
B. Popular and caring.
C. Optimistic and generous.
D. Friendly and honest.
C
After almost an entire year of not going shopping and vacationing, you find the numbers reflected by your bank account meet your heart’ s desire.
Now the most important question comes, what to do with the earnings? Should you fulfill dreams of the present, invest in preserving the future or perhaps keep saving it for a rainy day?
Our elders always try to teach us the value of money and its moral weakness. One may be on a winning streak (连续成功) now, but it will not always be so. One will have days when there will be no sunshine but only rain, and their luck will hide behind those thick grey clouds. Save for those rainy days, they say. Do not spend too much, live within a budget,refrain fromcredit no matter how small and save for the future.
Since the very first time we earn our own money from a summer job or earning our first salary, the lessons start. In fact, the pocket money that we receive when we are children begins the process of learning how to best manage one’ s money.
People often think like this — one day when I have enough money, I will travel the world. Then, once we do earn enough money, tomorrow’ s plans start shadowing our present ones. However, is it wise to keep living for that future? Will we still enjoy or even be able to backpack in our 50s? How will we ever enjoy our present if we are constantly living for the future?
Good questions, aren’ t they? I say travel but don’ t let yourself run dry, treat yourself to some luxuries but also keep enough for your necessities, and enjoy your present but with a plan for the foreseeable future. Life is for the living, so live it sensibly.
8. Why do elders teach us to save money?
A. Because there are more rainy days in life.
B. Because no one can win streak.
C. Because good days may end.
D. Because money can’t buy everything.
9. What does the underlined phrase “refrain from” mean in Paragraph 3?
A. select from
B. hold back
C. rely on
D. prefer to
10. Which of the following opinions would the author agree?
A. To enjoy yourself in the right time.
B. To wait to travel until we have enough money.
C. To go backpacking in our 50s.
D. To live for the future.
11. What should we do with the earnings according to the author?
A. We should save all for rainy days.
B. We should fulfill our dreams.
C. We should entertain ourselves.
D. We should live the present wisely.
D
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.
12. 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
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. In which section is the text most likely to be found in a newspaper ?
A. Entertainment
B. Economy
C. Science
D. Nature
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How fit are your teeth? Are you lazy about brushing them? Never fear: An inventor is on the case. An electric toothbrush senses how long and how well you brush,____16____.
The Kolibree toothbrush was exhibited at the International Consumer Electronics Show inLas Vegasthis week. It senses how it is moved and can send the information to an Android phone or iPhone via a Bluetooth wireless connection.
The toothbrush will be able to teach you to brush right（Don’t forget the insides of the teeth!）and make sure you’re brushing long enough. “____17____.” says Thomas Serval, the French inventor.
___18___, so developers could, for instance, create a game controlled by your toothbrush. You could score points for beating monsters among your teeth. “We try to make it smart but also fun,” Serval says.
Serval says he was inspired by his experience as a father. He would come home from work and his children told him that they had brushed their teeth. He was pleased with their behavior,____19____. He decided he needed a brush that really told him how well his children brushed.
The company says the Kolibree will go on sale this summer, for $99 to $ 199, depending on features. TheU. S.is the first target market.
Serval says that one day, it’ll be possible to replace the brush on the handle with a brushing unit that also has a camera.____20____.
A. thus awarding them more toothbrushes
B. only to find their toothbrush heads dry
C. The camera can also check more tooth problems
D. It can even shoot holes in your teeth while you brush
E. and it lets you track your performance on your phone
F. The toothbrush will also be able to talk to other applications on your phone
G. It’s kind of like having a dentist actually watch yourbrushing on a day-to-day basis
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It was an ordinary Friday for Susan Johnson. She woke up in snowy Mountain Village, in Alaska and____21____her Facebook page. An old school friend had____22____a link to an article showing beautiful color1 photos from mid-20th century Alaska under the____23____: “Do you know the mystery behind these Alaska travel photos?”
As an Alaskan who____24____in and around Mountain Village, Johnson was interested. She clicked the link and read how Jennifer Skupin found a box of____25____at a Dutch market back in 2008, digitized them, and discovered amazing pictures____26____across the then newly-founded US state.
Skupin tried to identify people in the photos at the time, but had no____27____. Over a decade later, she'd rediscovered the slides staying in her closet Now, she hoped that by____28____the pictures online, people in the images might____29____themselves. Skupin asked anyone with____30____to comment on a Google Drive containing 200 photos of people, places and scenes.
After a quick look through the gallery, Johnson____31____her attention to preparing for the dinner. It was only later, when her husband Peter came home and she told him about the article, that____32____drove her to take another look. Johnson clicked through the images,____33____as she recognized landscapes, old classmates, neighbors and friends. Then she saw it. Her sister Marcia, was____34____recognizable. Johnson took a deep breath.
“Well if she's in the picture, I've got to be in there____35____She continued clicking through.____36____two photos later, there she was — pictured alongside Marcia and two other childhood friends." I nearly____37____the sofa and I called to Peter, 'This is me!' And I showed him the photo and he said, 'Yeah, that is you.' So, I was really excited.”
She sent the photo to her family, and then spent hours____38____through the Google Drive,____39____comments and enjoying this____40____trip through time.
21. A. collected B. closed C. checked D. created
22. A. found B. developed C. selected D. posted
23. A. message B. headline C. note D. subject
24. A. grew up B. set off C. got around D. moved away
25. A. photos B. slides C. paintings D. films
26. A. drawn B. kept C. taken D. covered
27. A. word B. effect C. luck D. reaction
28. A. selling B. hanging C. painting D. sharing
29. A. admit B. recognize C. enjoy D. report
30. A. information B. imagination C. invitation D. instruction
31. A. attracted B. received C. moved D. paid
32. A. curiosity B. anxiety C. confusion D. excitement
33. A. satisfied B. delighted C. amused D. surprised
34. A. immediately B. rarely C. regularly D. increasingly
35. A. anywhere B. somewhere C. nowhere D. everywhere
36. A. As usual B. In fact C. Sure enough D. At once
37. A. stood by B. jumped off C. lay in D. sat on
38. A. counting B. turning C. getting D. combing
39. A. adding B. accepting C. showing D. downloading
40. A. smooth B. unforgettable C. comfortable D. unexpected
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
According to a recent survey, violence exists in schools in a great many_____41._____(variety). Students show their fear, and parents and teachers also express their great concern about it. Experts hope the whole society pay_____42._____(much) attention to the mental health of adolescents.
Nowadays, school violence is____43.____hot issue. I think this is a common phenomenon,____44.____calls for our great concern. We should make every effort to stop violence_____45._____(happen) at school, for more and more students would drop out of school_____46._____their personal safety could not be guaranteed (保证). In fact, violence can____47.____(copy). Children copy violent behavior from adults or from____48.____they see on television or on the Internet.
If I meet with school violence, I will not answer violence with violence, for it will result____49.____more fighting. I will tell my teachers or parents about it. I think they will help me deal with it well and protect myself from the bad guys, which enables me______50.______(gain) a sense of security.
All in all, every student should behave himself and keep away from violence.
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。

作文中共有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：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。

Dear Bill,
How time flies! I went back to school and begin my lesson last month. It will be ten months before I attend the College Entrance Examination, that makes me worried. I failed pass the English test last term because of I had difficulty with it. I will never give up and determine to give myself the second chance to pass them. I will ask my teachers and friends for advices on how to improve it and work out a detailed plan. Besides, I will make fully use of time. Do you have any good ideas? Tell me or I will be grateful to you.
I'm looking forward to hear from you.
Yours ,
Li Hua 第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
下面的饼状图显示了某校对学生学业成绩评价的新体制，图表所示的五个方面构成了一个学生的学业成绩。

假如你是该校学生，请你以“The New Grading System in Our School”为题用英语写一篇短文，内容包括：
1.简要描述图中信息；
2.谈谈你对这一新举措的看法并说明原因。

图表说明：① test results
② notes
③ homework
④ class performances
⑤ teamwork
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________
参考答案
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. D
6. C
7. A
8. C 9. B 10. A 11. D
12. B 13. C 14. B 15. C
16. E 17. G 18. F 19. B 20. C
21. C 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. C 32.
A 33. D 34. A 35.
B 36.
C 37. B 38.
D 39. A 40. D
41. varieties
42. more 43. a
44. which 45. happening
46. if 47. be copied
48. what 49. in
50. to gain
51.(1). begin→began
(2). that→which
(3). 在failed后加to
(4). 删除of
(5).the→a
(6). them→it
(7). advices→advice
(8). fully→full
(9).or→and
(10).hear→hearing
52.略。