2021届河南省灵宝市第一高级中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案

2021届河南省灵宝市第一高级中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参
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
The question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts in higher education isn’t an either / or one, although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)-related fields can make it seem that way.
The latest congressional report acknowledges the critical importance of technical training, but also insists that the study of the humanities and social sciences must remain central elements of America’s educational system at all levels. Both areas are the key to producing citizens who can participate effectively in our democratic society, become innovative leaders, and benefit from the spiritual enrichment that the reflection on the great ideas of mankind over time provides.
Parents and students who have invested heavily in higher education worry about graduates’ job prospects as technological advances and changes in domestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs. Under these circumstances, it’s natural to look for what may appear to be the most “practical” way out of the problem; “major in a subject designed to get you a job” seems the obvious answer to some, though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as “soft” often, in fact, lead to employment and success in the long run. Indeed, according to surveys, employers have expressed a preference for students who have received a broadly-based education that has taught them to write well, think critically, research creatively, and communicate easily.
Moreover, students should be prepared not just for their first job, but for their 4th and 5th jobs, as there’s little reason to doubt that people entering the workforce today will be called upon to play many different roles over the course of their careers. The ones who will do the best in this new environment will be those whose educations have prepared them to be flexible. The ability to take advantage of every available tool and insight—picked up from science, arts, and technology—to solve the problems of the future, and seize the opportunities, will be helpful to them and the nation.
1. What does the latest congressional report suggest?
A. STEM-related subjects help students find jobs in the information society.
B. The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance.
C. The liberal arts in higher education help enrich students’ spiritual life.
D. Higher education should be adjusted to the practical needs of society.
2. What is the main concern of students when they choose a major?
A. Their interest in relevant subjects.
B. The academic value of the courses.
C. The quality of education to receive.
D. Their chances of getting a good job.
3. What does the author say about the so called “soft” subjects?
A. They benefit students in their future life.
B. They broaden students’ range of interests.
C. They just improve students’ communication skills.
D. They are essential to students’ healthy growth.
B
Jennifer Mauer has needed more willpower than the typical college student to pursue her goal of earning a nursing degree. That willpower bore fruit when Jennifer graduated from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and became the first in her large family to earn a bachelor's(学士) degree.
Jennifer grew up on a farm in a family of 10 children. Her dad worked at a job away from the farm, and her mother ran the farm with the kids. After high school, Jennifer attended a local technical college, working to pay her tuition(学费), because there was no extra money set aside for a college education. After graduation, she worked to help her sisters and brothers pay for their schooling.
Jennifer now is married and has three children of her own. She decided to go back to college to advance her career and to be able to better support her family while doing something she loves: nursing. She chose the UW-Eau Claire program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to pursue her four-year degree close to home. She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kids. Jennifer received great support from her family as she worked to earn her degree: Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills, and her 68-year-old mother helped take care of the children at times.
Through it all, she remained in good academic standing and graduated with honors. Jennifer sacrificed(牺牲) a lot to achieve her goal, giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study. “Some nights my heart was breaking to have to pick between my kids and studying for exams or papers,” she says. However, her children have learned animportant lesson, witnessing their mother earn her degree. Jennifer is a first-generation graduate and an inspiration to her family—and that's pretty powerful.
4. What did Jennifer do after high school?
A. She helped her dad with his work.
B. She ran the family farm on her own.
C. She taught her sisters and brothers.
D. She supported herself through college.
5. Why did she choose the program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital?
A. To learn from the best nurses.
B. To take care of her kids easily at night.
C. To save money for her parents.
D. To find a well-paid job there.
6. What did Jennifer sacrifice to achieve her goal?
A. Her health.
B. Her chance of promotion.
C Her reputation. D. Her time with family.
7. What can we learn from Jennifer's story?
A. Hard work pays off.
B. Love breaks down barriers.
C. Time is money.
D. Education is the key to success.
C
Henry Cavill: Bring Superman to Life
Henry Cavill knew that he wanted to be a star at 16 years of age, after a chance meeting with movie star Russell Crowe who inspired hispassion for acting. But for the British-born actor, the bright lights and attraction ofHollywoodwere a long way away. Supported by his secretary mother and stockbroker father, he decided to study drama during high school. His journey to super star began.
Before gaining the international recognition he has now, Cavill tried out for roles in the Harry Potter and Twilight series but failed to get either. He would have to keep waiting for his big chance.
Determined as ever, Cavill took any acting jobs he could get his hands on and appeared in several low-budget horror movies and TV shows in hopes of getting noticed. It almost worked. In the early 2000s, at just 22 years old, he narrowly missed out on becoming the new James Bond. Finally, in 2007, his hard work paid off. He won a leading role as the first Duke of Suffolk in the period showThe Tudors. The TV show was very popular and helped to raise Cavill's popularity inAmerica.
In 2011, Cavil landed his breakout role, playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe. He hasn't looked back and has since starred in many hit films, such asMission: Impossible- Fallout.
More recently, he stepped back on to the small screen. Since 2019, he has starred in the popular seriesThe Witcher, adapted from the book series and video games of the same name. In the TV show, Cavill played a brave monster hunter named Geralt of Rivia, which was the perfect role for Cavill because he was a fan of the video games. Cavill also got a chance to play a classic English character — master detective Sherlock Holmes — in
2020'sEnola Holmes.
However, Cavill isn't just a good guy on screen. His charity work also makes him a real-life hero. In 2014, he took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge while wearing his full Superman suit to support the ALS Association. Currently, he is an ambassador for the UK's Royal Marines Charity, which supports war veterans (退伍军人). Why does he do it? He love to make people feel good and bring smiles to people' faces. Indeed, Henry Cavill in living proof that you don't always need to wear a cape (斗篷) to act like a hero.
8. Why did Cavil act in low-budget film and TV works early in his career?
A. He was too polite to refuse.
B. He was hoping to get noticed.
C. He was encouraged to do so by his parents.
D. He was friends with the directors of the projects.
9. The role of the monster hunter was the perfect for Cavill because ________ .
A. he had experienced hunting monsters
B. he had played the same role in a movie
C. he knew the writer of the books personally
D. he enjoyed the video games that the show was rooted in
10. Which of the following words can best describe Cavill?
A. Modest and friendly.
B. Determined and kind.
C. Talented and faithful.
D. Honest and considerate.
11. What made Cavill a real-life hero?
A. Being a successful actor.
B. Playing Superman on screen.
C. Devoting to charities.
D. Wearing a cape to take part in activities.
D
Mark Bertram lost the tips of two fingers at work in 2018 when his hand became trapped in a fan belt. “It’s life-changing but it’s not life-ending,”he says.
After two surgeries and occupational therapy, Bertram decided to ask Eric Catalano, a tattoo artist, to create fingernail tattoos. The idea made everyone in the studio laugh—until they saw the final result. “The mood changed,” Catalano recalls from his Eternal Ink Tattoo Studio in Hecker, Illinois. “Everything turned from funny to
wow.”
Catalano posted a photo of the tattoos, and it eventually was viewed by millions of people around the world. The viral photo pushed Catalano, 40, further into the world of paramedical tattooing. Now people who want to cover their life-altering scars come from as far away as Ireland to visit his shop.
Leslie Pollan, a dog breeder, was bitten on the face by a puppy. She underwent countless surgeries but those gave her no hope. She ultimately traveled six hours for a session with Catalano. HecamouflagedPollan’s lip scar, giving her back confidence.
Though he is now known for his talent with intricate fingernail, Catalano uses the techniques he picked up years ago while helping breast cancer survivors. Those tattoos are among the most common paramedical requests. His grandmother had breast cancer, and her battle with the disease is one reason Catalano is so dedicated to helping those with the diagnosis.
Catalano performs up to eight reconstructive tattoos each “Wellness Wednesday”. While he charges $100 per regular tattoo, he doesn’t charge for paramedical tattoos: A GoFundMe page established last year brought in more than $16,000, allowing Catalano to donate his work.
“Financially, it doesn’t make sense,” Catalano says. “But every time I see emotions from my customers, I am 100 percent sure this is something that I can’t stop doing.”
12. How did people in the studio react to Bertram’s idea at first?
A. They took it lightly.
B. They found it creative.
C. They were confused.
D. They were impressed.
13. What does the underlined word “camouflaged” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Exposed.
B. Hid.
C. Ignored.
D. Removed.
14. What does Catalano say about his work with paramedical tattoos?
A. It is flexible.
B. It is demanding.
C. It is profitable.
D. It is rewarding.
15. Which of the following can best describe Catalano?
A. Humorous and experienced.
B. Devoted and generous.
C. Cooperative and grateful.
D. Professional and tolerant.
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Trying to find common topics with someone you've never met before and may never meet again, is certainly
awkward. Like it or not, your future holds many conversations with strangers that must start somewhere. Usually, they begin with small talk.____16____.
An icebreaker that works in every situation
There's one icebreaker question that'll work every single time: Tell me about yourself. The four words are much more effective than the question "So what do you do?" because you don't make any assumptions (假设) about the other person._______17_______. It allows you to start a conversation without the fear that you're going to make someone uncomfortable. Raising a broad question lets people lead you to who they are.
Stay curious
____18____, your next move is equally important. You have to really listen to how the other person responds and care what they have to say. Talk about what they're interested in. Build on it. Ask them more questions about that thing._______19_______. You need to hear what the other person has to say. Bringing enthusiasm to the conversation will go a long way.
How to exit gracefully
Sometimes you just run out of things to talk about. One last trick for you. Be honest. Say you've got to go to the bar, to the bathroom, to say hello to your friend across the room. Then go._______20_______. But do you really want to be stuck talking to someone when you have nothing to talk about? Abandoning one bad conversation frees you up to start another with someone new. It starts with, "So Bob, tell me about yourself."
A. Sure, it might feel rude
B. Here's how to do small talk right
C. Don't quickly exit the conversation
D. After you get past the breaking of ice
E. Even if he's excited about a certain topic
F. A good conversation depends heavily on curiosity
G. The four words are more likely to lead to a truly interesting conversation
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We have, like in many more countries, refugees(难民)in our country. Through the years I have tried to____21____without pay by teaching women our country's language as one of their____22____. They have to learn the language, and also our culture, for example, what to____23____when they have to go to the doctor, or how to express what's___24___in such a place like a farm.
Only by learning the language will they be able to____25____our society. Once a year, just before Christmas break, all the women from different countries make delicious food which are____26____for us all together.
Many____27____I have noticed that it seems____28____for women to accept any help than men, probably____29____the children that they have to raise.
Problems with the kids_____30_____happen due to being in a_____31_____country with a different culture and another_____32_____. The women often miss their homes very much and feel_____33_____, because they have to get used to this life as_____34_____as possible. I have seen the_____35_____and pain in their eyes. It is so good to give some comfort(安慰)in one way or another, even just to be there for them. And it is really_____36_____when you make friends.
They and many more new, people are trying to_____37_____up their new homes in this new country. Will we be able to get them out of_____38_____, foreveryone? And nowadays, though at times their lives look almost broken, I_____39_____it won't always. Because wherever we_____40_____, we are together, as we are citizens of the world.
21. A. continue B. escape C. help D. explain
22. A. jobs B. tools C. tests D. signs
23. A. devote B. say C. forecast D. suffer
24. A. blowing up B. getting along C. showing up D. going on
25. A. join in B. dig out C. depend on D. go through
26. A. served B. judged C. organized D. rewarded
27. A. kinds B. chances C. moments D. times
28. A. calmer B. harder C. sadder D. nicer
29. A. in case of B. because of C. in front of D. instead of
30. A. mostly B. peacefully C. finally D. personally
31. A. mean B. cruel C. rich D. different
32. A. lifestyle B. accent C. attitude D. disaster
33. A. moved B. worried C. determined D. excited
34. A. carefully B. hurriedly C. quickly D. smoothly
35. A. matter B. happiness C. support D. fear
36. A. surprising B. legal C. great D. generous
37. A. set B. burn C. give D. make
38. A. order B. trouble C. luck D. pleasure
39. A. prove B. doubt C. believe D. dream
40. A. study B. meet C. swim D. go
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
Time to Upgrade Phone? You Bet!
“Is it high time to buy a 5G phone now or should I wait?” this question___41.___(throw) at me constantly by friends ever since China commercialized 5G last October.
First of all, China now has a wide 5G coverage, which makes___42.___convenient for consumers to use 5G smartphones. Currently, 5G signals are available in all prefecture-level cities in China, and___43.___(consume) in more than 300 cities are able to access 5G signals when they are in subways,___44.___(take) a walk in parks or shopping at malls.
Moreover, telecom carriers have announced their plans to cover key counties and towns___45.___5G signals next year, which will attract more people to 5G smartphones.
At the same time, the prices of 5G data packages are also dropping___46.___(significant) from the starting price of more than 120 yuan ($18.3) per month at the start of this year to about 90 yuan now, making the tech___47.___(afford) for more people to enjoy the 5G service. There are more 5G smartphone models to choose from — some of them may remain much too expensive,___48.___the cheapest one now costs only 999 yuan.
China’s big three telecom carriers are also working on a new 5G-enabled messaging service, which is designed to replace current short messages with a system___49.___is richer, provides phone book polling, and can transmit in-call multimedia.
So, yes, it’s high time that I____50.____(buy) a 5G smartphone indeed.
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:
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。

I'm worried that you've been addicted to share pictures in WeChat circle recently. You even share all sorts of photo 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 exists some potential risks if we overshare. One severe problem is leaking privacy，that may cause economic losses. Besides，oversharing can make others uncomfortably，for they think you are showing off.
Thus，never should we post our personal information，or should we blindly add strangers to a list of fiends. It's much wise to set aside some time to accompany parents or do something more meaningful，such as reading books and taking exercise.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.你班同学集体参加了一次志愿者公益劳动。

请你用英语写一篇班级日志,记录本次活动情况。

内容包括：
1.劳动的过程；
2.劳动的意义。

注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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参考答案
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. D
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. B 9. D 10. B 11. C
12. A 13. B 14. D 15. B
16. B 17. G 18. D 19. F 20. A
21. C 22. B 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. A 31. D 32.
A 33.
B 34.
C 35.
D 36. C 37. A 38. B 39. C 40. D
41. has been thrown
42. it 43. consumers
44. taking 45. with
46. significantly
47. affordable
48. but/while
49. that/ which
50. bought/ should buy
51.(1). share→sharing
(2). photo→photos
(3). 在makes和better之间加上it
(4). 去掉communicate后面的with
(5). exists→exist
(6). that→which
(7). uncomfortably→uncomfortable
(8). a→the
(9). wise→wiser
(10). and→or
52.略。