2021年齐齐哈尔实验中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案

2021年齐齐哈尔实验中学高三英语下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
These wonderful NYC attractions offer pay — what — you — wish days, free entry hours/days and other great stuff for local families.
Staten IslandZoo
There are plenty of creatures who call NYC home—the Staten Island Zoo is one of them. Once you’ve finished learning about the wildlife in the animal nursery, reptile (爬行动物) side rooms, horse barn and other areas of the attraction, make sure to mark your schedule for fun seasonal happenings, such as the Easter Egg Games and the scary, crazy Halloween Shows.
Entry on Wednesdays is by suggested donation; children aged two and under free.
Children’s Museum of the Arts
The Children’s Museum of the Arts welcomes 135,000 little visitors each year through its doors. Once inside, the whole family can enjoy interactive programs, exhibitions (展览) and events that celebrate the changed power of the arts on youngsters and grown-ups alike.
Pay-as-you-wish Thursdays, 3-6 p. m.
Wave Hill
Everyone needs a few hours of calm now and then-kids included-and you’d be hard- pressed to find a more peaceful spot within city limits than Wave Hill the broad grounds located above the river, covering 28 acres of public gardens, plus woodlands and grasses to wander. Jump in on nature walks, story times and family art projects often led by local artists and free with general admission.
Pay — as — you — wish Tuesdays and Saturdays,9 a. m — noon.
New York Hall of Science
Naturally, kids love it when the New York Hall of Science pleases them with neat exhibits and fun hands-on activities. The museum’s playground is themost attractivetochildren A tube slide (管道滑梯) will give little ones the knowledge on science topics, while the climbing area mirrors a giant spider web. There are also wind pipes, metal drums, sand- boxes and much more. What better way to make the mostout of science?
Free entry Sep-Jun on Fridays, 2 — 5 p. m，and Sundays, 10 —11 a. m.
1. What can children do in Staten Island Zoo?
A. Feed injured animals.
B. Join in seasonal activities.
C. Build a home for creatures.
D. Deal with the donations to the zoo.
2. What do Children’s Museum of the Arts and Wave Hill have in common?
A. They both have peaceful spots.
B. They both are located by a river.
C. They both have public gardens.
D. They both have activities about arts.
3. Which place can be free of charge for all?
A. Wave Hill.
B.Staten IslandZoo.
C. New York Hall of Science.
D. Children’s Museum of the Arts.
B
Scientists say baby sharks are at risk of being born smaller and without the energy they need to survive because of warming oceans from climate change.
Scientists studied epaulette sharks, which live off Australia and New Guinea. They found that warmer conditions sped up the sharks’ growing process. That meant the sharks were born earlier and very tired. The findings could be used in the study of other sharks, including those that give birth to live young.
The scientists studied 27 sharks. Some were raised in average summer water temperatures, about 27 degrees Celsius. Others were raised in higher temperatures around 29 degrees Celsius and 31 degrees Celsius. They found that the sharks raised in the warmest temperatures weighed much less than those raised in average temperatures. They also showed reduced energy levels.
Epaulette sharks can grow to a length of about one meter. Their name comes from large spots on their bodies that look like decorations on some military clothing.
One study this year found that worldwide numbers of oceanie sharks and rays dropped more than 70 percent between 1970 and 2018. Overfishing is a main concern, while climate change and pollution also threaten shark.
Carolyn Wheeler is a doctoral student at the University of Massachusetts Boston and with the ARC Centre of
Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University in Australia. She was the lead author of the epaulette shark study. She said that while all the sharks survived, those raised in warmer temperatures were not strong enough to survive for long in the wild.
She added that if the sharks are born smaller than usual “they are probably going to have to start looking for food sooner—and they’re going to have less time to adjust to their surroundings.” The study should serve as a warning to ocean governing agencies that careful management is needed to prevent the loss of more sharks.
4. In what aspect do the warmer conditions affect the baby sharks?
A. Their food.
B. Their body weight.
C. Their living habits.
D. Their moving route.
5. How did the scientists carry out their study?
A. By studying former data.
B. By tracking sharks in the wild.
C. By collecting information about climate change.
D. By comparing sharks in waters of different temperatures
6. What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about?
A. The origin of sharks’ names.
B. The sharks’ appearance.
C. The threats to sharks’ survival.
D. The sharks’ living environment.
7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Scientists Raise Sharks to Deal with Problems
B. Global Warming Has Reduced Shark Populations
C. Baby Sharks Struggle to Survive in Warming Oceans
D. Scientists Are Struggling to Save Sharks from Extinction
C
ANew Zealandcouncil has announced a month-long road closure in order to allow a sea lion and her pup to reach the ocean safely.
John Wilson Ocean Drive in Dunedin will be closed after the New Zealand sea lions made their home at a nearby golf course and started "regularly crossing the road to get to the beach," according to a Facebook post from Dunedin City Council.
"You can still visit the area on foot or by bicycle, but please give the sea lions lots of space," continued the post.
Locals applauded the decision, and one even called for the closure to be made permanent.
"No dogs should be on the beach, either," wrote Gaylene Smith. "We need to protect our beautiful sea life."
Dogs are known to attack sea lions, and Chisholm Links Golf Course, where the sea lions have made their home, also posted advice to dog walkers in a Facebook update.
"We're lucky to have sea lions on our coastline and we need to share the space with them,as this is what makes our coastline so unique!" wrote the course on Facebook.
The council went on to explain thatNew Zealandsea lions are endangered, and are one of the world's rarest species of sea lion.
There are an estimated 12,000New Zealandsea lions left, according to the Department of Conservation. Under local law, anyone who kills a sea lion could face up to two years in prison or a fine of up to NZ$250,000(US$178,000).
8. What decision has the Dunedin City Council made?
A. Closing an ocean drive for a month.
B. Forbidding entry into a golf course.
C. Forbidding walking dogs outside.
D. Closing the nearby beach temporarily.
9. How did the City Council announce the decision?
A. By informing on TV.
B. By sending out notices.
C. By posting on Facebook.
D. By advertising in a newspaper.
10. What is the attitude of the local people toward the closure?
A. Doubtful.
B. Supportive.
C. Uncaring.
D. Critical.
11. What can we learn aboutNew Zealandsea lions from the text?
A. They are afraid of humans.
B. They are a common species.
C. They are being killed by dogs.
D. They are under legal protection.
D
In the natural habitat, a binge-watcher is a strange sub-species of modern human beings. They are alone and are often found lying on their bed or sofa, still as a rock, looking searchingly into their laptop or at the TV. They rarely get up, only taking occasional breaks for those urgent calls of nature. Unlike so many others of their species, they don’t sleep at the end of every day. They stay up late and are often found to have red eyes.
This, of course, is a little bit exaggerated, but for many of us, binge-watching a show is how we consume our entertainment. With streaming services bringing seemingly endless content to the tips of our finger, creatorstailortheir shows to our needs and tastes, while their marketing team sells it to us as the next most
bingeable show. I can’t help but wonder if this way of consuming television does us any good.
We’re advised to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per day, but staying up all night to finish shows like ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘The Fall’, which Netflix says are binged the fastest, won’t result in 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Netflix’s CEO Richard Hastings told analysts at a conference, “Think about it… when you watch a show from Netflix and you get addicted to it, you stay up late at night. We’re competing with sleep.” And it isn’t only the amount of sleep we get; the quality matters too! A study published in the Journal for Clinical Sleep Medicine reported that those who binged television more often were found to have poorer sleep quality. The mental arousal we get from watching TV doesn’t lend itself to peaceful sleep.
Besides, binging TV can cause weight gain. For every extra hour of TV watched, there was a 2% increase in the prevalence of obesity, according to a study conducted by Harvard that linked TV watching to obesity in children and adolescents.
While it is true that there’s growing evidence that binging isn’t good for us, the results aren’t all hopeless. Binging, occasionally, might have some benefits. For many people, binging is a good way to socialize. It gives people something to talk about at parties and with their friends. Fans of popular shows often hold viewing parties where people can binge-watch shows together and then discuss what they just experienced! This interaction can create a sense of community for many.
For others, binging might just be relaxing. After a long day, a few hours of Friends—still one of the most popular shows on any streaming platform—can ease the stress of a long day. A study followed 240 people through their binging and recorded their stress hormones. They noted for some people that their stress hormone levels decreased during their binging experience.
With binging, there is not a “good” or “bad” answer. Like many things, the key is moderation. Watching TV can be relaxing, but only if it doesn’t stop you from exercising, taking care of your health, and fulfilling your social responsibilities.
12. What does the underlined word “tailor” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Study.
B. Sell.
C. Adjust.
D. Promote.
13. What can we learn from the passage?
A. The amount of sleep matters more than the quality.
B. There’s no real harm in binge-watching a TV series.
C. Binging may help keep stress hormone levels stable.
D. Binge-watching may help increase social connections.
14. What is the author’s attitude towards binge-watching?
A. Supportive.
B. Unconcerned.
C. Objective
D. Doubtful.
15. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Who Is to Blame for Binge-Watching?
B. Is Binge-Watching Good or Bad for You?
C. Is Binge-Watching Getting out of Control?
D. HowDoes Binge-Watching Affect Your Life?
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Jealousy (嫉妒) is a horrible feeling that weeds its way into your life and relationships before you know it. You might want something someone else has, or feel like they’re happier than you. It might seem like an uncontrollable emotion.____16____
Remember your big accomplishments.
Your coworker gets the promotion you wanted.____17____List out your accomplishments and think about how you got them and what you’ve done since then. You’ll quickly find that you’re just as worthy as the person you’re envying!
____18____
Think of where you are in your life and how you got there. Did you just buy your first car? Are you able to save one paycheck each month? Are you surrounded by loving family and amazing friends? You have a lot of good things coming your way.____19____Then you’ll realize that you can better spend that energy on furthering your own success and happiness.
Appreciate that others can do what you can’t.
How boring would life be if everyone was the same? What if the entire population of your city was applying for your job, and they all had the same qualifications?____20____Some people are better in powerful management positions, while maybe you’re better working with people. A friend might be an excellent artist—a quality you’re envious of, but don’t forget that you’re a great musician! Acknowledge that people need to be different, need to be better at various things.
A. But it’s truly not!
B. Appreciate your own good fortune.
C. Remember that everyone is different.
D. None of these can hold back envy.
E. You should stop letting jealousy eat you alive.
F. It certainly will not be accepted by everyone.
G. It doesn’t mean you haven’t done great work.
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 late January of 2018,Chicagoexperienced the coldest temperatures that the city has seen in decades.
A group of homeless people who lived in an area calledTentCitywere left outside directly___21___to the deadly weather. 34-year-old Candice Payne, a managing broker (经纪人) from a local company, was___22___enough to have shelter from the dangerous conditions.___23___, she couldn’t stop thinking about the homeless people in the area who had nowhere to go.
“It was 50℃below, and I knew I had to take___24___,” Payne toldthe New York Times.She started thinking of different___25___that could possibly work. Eventually, she___26___to see if there were any rooms available at___27___hotels that she could___28___for the night for the people___29___in the street. So without wasting any time, Payne picked up the____30____and started calling hotels in the area.
“Finally, theAmberInnwas nice enough to____31____me to buy the rooms for the homeless,” Payne said. Without____32____, she purchased 30 rooms for the night with her credit card. She____33____reached out to people on her Instagram account asking if anyone would like to____34____with either paying for more rooms or____35____the homeless people to theInn.
She got immediate____36____that surprised her. Strangers____37____their cars and SUVs. They also____38____money, which helped Payne pay for a total of 60 rooms for five nights.
Payne’s____39____act made news across the country. However, she said, “I am an ordinary person. I____40____it with so many others’ help.”
21. A. exposed B. contributed C. used D. adjusted
22. A. old B. lucky C. proud D. strange
23. A. In short B. Therefore C. However D. For example
24. A. place B. shelter C. risks D. action
25. A. directions B. ways C. results D. areas
26. A. required B. promised C. decided D. agreed
27. A. unique B. comfortable C. local D. remote
28. A. rent B. purchase C. discover D. enter
29. A. talking B. walking C. working D. sleeping
30. A. phone B. bus C. glasses D. coat
31. A. persuade B. remind C. convince D. allow
32. A. preparation B. imagination C. hesitation D. permission
33. A. then B. still C. just D. again
34. A. pay off B. help out C. speak out D. take off
35. A. transporting B. accompanying C. devoting D. inviting
36. A. rewards B. responses C. achievements D. benefits
37. A. sold B. repaired C. searched D. volunteered
38. A. presented B. performed C. repeated D. donated
39. A. selfless B. regular C. extra D. natural
40. A. reached B. understood C. made D. impressed
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
Marie Curie was one of the___41.___(much) famous and greatest people of her time. Together with her husband Pierre, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1903, and she tried her best___42.___(win) another in 1911.Marie___43.___(be) the daughter of a teacher. In 1891, she went to Paris to study physics and mathematics at the Sorbonne in___44.___she met Pierre Curie, professor of the School of Physics. They got married in 1895. The Curies worked together researching radioactivity(放射性). At the end of 1898, they announced___45.___discovery of radium. The Curies, were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903.
Pierre's life was cut short in 1906 when he was___46.___(kill) by a carriage. Marie took over his teaching work,___47.___(become) the first woman to teach at the Sorbonne. And she devoted herself to continuing the work that they had begun together. She received a second Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1911.
Despite her___48.___(succeed),Marie continued to face great objection from men_____49._____(scientist) in France, and she never received much money from her work. In the late 1920s, her health was beginning to become worse, and she died____50.____July 4th,1934 from high-energy radiation from her research.
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.文中共有10处语言错误，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：在错的词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出改正后的词。

注意：
1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，从第11处起不计分。

Yesterday, I saw the old lady fall down when I was hurrying to school. I was about to help her up while a passer-by stop me, saying that I might be accused of knocking him down. Heard his words, I began to hesitate and slowed down my steps. At the moment, another student, that saw everything, went up to help. The old lady said nothing but lots of thank to the good boy. I felt ashamed.
As is known to all, helping others is forever a good quality. Even though some old people behave improper, we can’t let it to disappear. I have made my mind that I will reach out my hand without hesitation next time.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.你校英语俱乐部邀请David教授来做一个关于英国节日文化的讲座。

假设你是该活动的主持人李华，请用英语写一份讲座主持开场白。

内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.介绍David教授；
3.听讲座要求。

注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3.开头己给出，不计入总词数。

Ladies and gentleman,
May I have your attention please?
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参考答案
1. B
2. D
3. C
4. B
5. D
6. C
7. C
8. A 9. C 10. B 11. D
12. C 13. B 14. C 15. D
16. A 17. G 18. B 19. E 20. C
21. A 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. D 32.
C 33. A 34. B 35. A 36. B 37.
D 38. D 39. A 40. C
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48. success
49. scientists
50. on
51.(1). the→an
(2). while→when
(3). stop→stopped
(4). him→her
(5). Hear→Hearing
(6). that→who
(7). thank→thanks
(8). improper→improperly
(9). 删掉to
(10). my前加up
52.略。