2021届北京市第三十九中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案

2021届北京市第三十九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
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 $ 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 $ 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(甲板). 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 no sharks, there is no refund(退款).
1.Which of the following is TRUE about 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.We can learn from the advertisement that there might be a risk that____________.
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
Dengue is a very painful illness spread by mosquitoes. In severe cases, dengue can even be deadly. Dengue is a serious disease affecting people in around 120 countries. It can cause high fevers, headaches, and severe pain. It’s caused by a virus spread by bites from mosquitoes. Therefore, dengue is more common in warm areas. Every year, roughly 390 million people get dengue, and as many as 25,000 die from it.
Now scientists seem to have found a way to protect humans from dengue by first protecting mosquitoes. Dengue fever is caused by a virus. Though it may seem strange to think of it this way, the mosquitoes that spread the dengue virus are also infected with it. But the virus doesn’t seem to hurt the mosquitoes.
Wolbachia is a kind of bacteria commonly found in many insects. In some insects, Wolbachia can keep some viruses fromduplicatingthemselves, which is how viruses grow inside a body. Wolbachia isn’t naturally found in mosquitoes. But by infecting these mosquitoes with Wolbachia, scientists can keep the mosquitoes from catching the dengue virus. Even better, the young mosquitoes coming from the eggs of the infected mosquitoes also carry Wolbachia.
Researchers working with the World Mosquito Program (WMP) ran a 27-month study in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. They split a 10-square-mile area up into 24 smaller areas. In half of the areas, the scientists did nothing. In the other half, they set out containers of eggs from mosquitoes that had Wolbachia. They did this every two weeks for just 4 to 6 months.
Ten months later, 80% of the mosquitoes in the treated areas carried Wolbachia. The researchers report the number of dengue cases in the treated areas was reduced by 77% and that the number of people needing hospital care for dengue dropped by 86%.
Because the results of the experiment were so good, the WHO has placed Wolbachia-infected mosquito eggs
in all parts of Yogyakarta and surrounding areas. The WHO says that within a year, their efforts will protect 2.5 million people against dengue and that their efforts will be turned into a program that can be repeated worldwide.
4. What kind of disease is dengue?
A. It is likely to cause death.
B. It causes no pain but fevers.
C. It happens less often in hot areas.
D. It hurts both people and mosquitoes.
5. The underlined word “duplicating” in paragraph 3 most probably means “________”.
A. worsening the harm of
B. expanding the size of
C. increasing forces of
D. making copies of
6. What can be inferred about the method from the figures listed in paragraph 5?
A. Its wide use.
B. Its effectiveness.
C. Its complexity.
D.Its easy operation.
7. What’s the WHO’s attitude towards the method?
A. Ambiguous.
B. Positive.
C. Tolerant.
D. Skeptical.
C
Scientists often compare coral reefs(珊瑚礁) to underwater rainforests, yet unlike the leafy plant base of a forest, corals are animals. The soft creatures are naturally half-transparent and get their brilliant color1 from algae(藻类) living inside them. When corals experience stress from hot temperatures or pollution, theyhaltthe interdependent relationship with algae, typically pushing them out and turning white. Corals are still alive when they are white, but they're at risk and many eventually die, turning dark brown.
Scientists around the world are looking for means to protect and maybe increase corals. One common option is to create more protected areas — essentially national parks in the ocean. Beyond nature preserves, some conservationists are looking to more hands-on methods. One research center in the Florida Keys is exploring a form of natural selection to keep corals remaining. The reef system in the Keys has been hit hard by climate change and pollution, which is especially tough, because corals there help support fisheries worth $ 100 million every year.
To keep the wild ecosystem alive, Erinn Muller, the center's director, and her team are harvesting samples of the corals that survived the environmental stress naturally, keeping them to make them reproduce, and then reattaching them to the reef. They have 46,000 corals on plastic frames under the sea. So far, the center has regrown over 70,000 corals from five different species on damaged reefs.
In The Bahamas, Ross Cunning, a research biologist at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, focuses on corals with
genes that could make them natural candidates for restoration projects. He published a study of two Bahamian reefs, one that survived an extreme 2015 heat wave, and one that didn't. "We think their ability to deal with these higher temperatures is built into their genes," says Cunning. There's evidence of corals evolving more quickly to resist rapidly warming climate. The big question scientists need investigate, adds Gunning, is how much more heat corals can adapt to.
8. What does the underlined word "halt" in the first paragraph mean?
A. End.
B. Develop.
C. Strengthen.
D. Weaken.
9. What do Muller and her team do to save corals?
A. Restore the damaged reefs.
B. Grow corals by hand underwater.
C. Create more protected areas.
D. Move corals to unpolluted areas.
10. What do Gunning's words suggest?
A. Many corals have been genetically improved.
B. Cooling down the waters is key to rescuing corals.
C. Reasons for corals surviving heat waves are shocking.
D. The highest temperature corals can survive is unclear.
11. Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Relationship between corals and algae
B. Efforts made to save corals
C. Impact of climate warming on corals
D. Survival crisis faced by coral reefs
D
When I was trying to find a place where to spend my December holidays, I met by chance some cheap flights to Iceland. After checking just a few winter pictures of Iceland, I realized that the country, known as the land of fire and ice, during the cold months of the year could offer me experiences I had never had before.
For sure you can’t miss the chance to go to Iceland in winter if your traveling wish list includes at least one of the crazy experiences Iceland can offer. Iceland in the North Atlantic Ocean is a paradise (乐园) for all those who want to see the northern lights, experience cold weather conditions and put themselves in geothermal (地热的) baths while the snow is falling on their head.
The best way to move around Iceland is with a rental car. Distances are huge and public transport in winter is not really common out of the major towns. As we wanted to be even more convenient we decided to rent a small camper (野营车). Sleeping and cooking in a camper saved us a lot of driving, money and gave us the chance tobe always in the right place at the right time.
There were also no locals and in many cases no tourist facilities (设备). For us, as we slept in a camper, it was easier. But for tourists traveling by normal cars it is necessary to check the opening times ofhotels and restaurants as many of them run just from June to September.
It is amazing to experience how the weather is changing in Iceland. However, Icelanders prefer to stay inside their houses. They have even no time to complain about the weather in December. All they care about is Christmas. They love to decorate their houses, sing Christmas songs and eat typical Christmas food.
12. Why is Iceland famous as the land of fire and ice?
A. Because tourists would like to play with fire on the ice.
B. Because it is too dry to easily cause fire to happen.
C. Because it is hot inside a house and cold outside.
D. Because there exist hot springs and freezing ice.
13. What did the author think of the rented camper?
A. It was not only practical but also economical.
B. It was convenient but cost them more money.
C. It provided the best chance to see the new country.
D. It was much faster than other public transport.
14. What does the last paragraph imply?
A. The Icelanders prefer to live with their family.
B. The joy of Christmas drives the freezing weather away.
C. December is the coldest month of the year.
D. The Icelanders are always positive and stay outside.
15. What does this passage most probably come from?
A. A textbook
B. A scientific report
C. A travel magazine
D. A news report
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“Preparation is vital to surviving natural disasters," says Thomas M. Kostigen, the author of a new book called the Extreme Weather Survival Guide. We asked him about his new book.
J: In your book, you write that when it comes to weather, “abnormal is the new normal."___16___?
T: We're seeing storms like we've never seen before in terms of intensity and frequency. Storms that occurred
maybe every hundred years are now occurring every three years. That's the new normal we' re living in.
J: Do you think most people are prepared for extreme weather events?
T: No. I think most people are aware of the weather. We talk about it even when there is nothing else to talk about.___17___. They usually don't think about that until the storm arrives, and then they get panic and wonder what to do.
J: What are the most important steps people should take to increase their preparation?
T: In any situation, there are three things that you need to do. One, get informed on what's happening around you.___18___. Three, ride out any event that is bearing down on you and stay smart during recovery.
J: How should people decide if they should shelter in place or withdraw?
T:___19___. The typical choice is to stay in place unless you have enough time to get away. For some events, if you are prepared and have an escape route, you should know well in advance to get out of there.
J: Was there any survival advice that surprised you?
T: One of the really interesting ones is not to take shelter under an overpass during a tornado.___20___. Thus, they don't provide much protection. But in a lighting storm, it's advisable to seek shelter in a building.
A. That depends on the event
B. Can you explain what you mean
C. Winds can increase speed under them
D. Next, have a plan and an emergency kit ready
E. But then people don't take the next step to get prepared
F. What role has climate change played in extreme weather
G. Extreme weather events have become more frequent in recent years
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 tried to stop Anna from jumping, but she made no response. Obviously, she ignored our warnings, which led to a____21____that would change her life forever. She____22____off a rock into a river none of us was sure was____23____enough. When she hit the bottom, she broke her back.
I____24____Anna at the hospital every day for the next few weeks. I saw her____25____vary between anger and quite depression. Her whole life seemed____26____. She was too confused and demoralized (意志消沉) to think reasonably about her____27____.
Within about a month,____28____, I began to see a change in Anna. She had moved to Henner House to
participate in a comprehensive____29____, designed to meet all the needs of_____30_____like Anna. The program rehabilitates(使康复) accident victims so that they can_____31_____fulfilling lives. Anna gained_____32_____once she saw she could learn to do such everyday tasks cooking, cleaning, and bathing. After learning how to get around indoors, she_____33_____tried travelling around the city in her wheelchair. The more she did, the_____34_____she felt. The staff also helped Anna plan for her future. They urged her to think about her goals and how she might_____35_____them. At times, it was_____36_____for her to keep going with the program, but she didn't quit.
Now ten months later, Anna is about to live a somewhat_____37_____life. Her disability is not a_____38_____: she is able to do many of the ordinary things she used to do — work, drive, and live in an apartment with a friend. Yes, her life had_____39_____forever. But Anna is once again glad to be_____40_____.
21. A. failure B. disease C. concern D. tragedy
22. A. slid B. dived C. fell D. flew
23. A. deep B. shallow C. particular D. dangerous
24. A. treated B. observed C. called D. visited
25. A. thought B. idea C. emotion D. spirit
26. A. in disorder B. in advance C. in shape D. in question
27. A. jump B. injury C. future D. pain
28. A. thus B. otherwise C. besides D. however
29. A. item B. event C. program D. activity
30. A. guests B. patients C. roommates D. visitors
31. A. return to B. lead to C. turn to D. get to
32. A. fame B. fortune C. victory D. hope
33. A. indeed B. already C. even D. still
34. A. better B. worse C. sadder D. prouder
35. A. schedule B. recognize C. stress D. meet
36. A. boring B. challenging C. serious D. rough
37. A. convenient B. tough C. normal D. peaceful
38. A. drag B. shame C. puzzle D. process
39. A. failed B. changed C. recovered D. improved
40. A. safe B. alive C. graceful D. grateful
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
Huawei Technologies Co said___41.___Thursday that its in-house operating system HarmonyOS will be used in smartphones next year, marking a breakthrough in Chinese companies' efforts to commercialize（商业化）self-developed operating systems and to build___42.___（they）own globally competitive software ecosystems.
HarmonyOS___43.___（use）in smartwatches, personal computers and other internet of things devices（装置）later. As we saw during the event, HarmonyOS 2. 0 enables meetings in___44.___office to be organized using the WPS app on the HarmonyOS 2. 0 app. A power-point presentation can be___45.___（rapid）shared on your phone with a quick swipe（滑动）of the WPS app on your smart screen, with real-time comments and papers sharing. Feeling___46.___（disappoint）when you want to experience a big-screen multi-sensory（多人体感）game but don't have the equipment? With HarmonyOS 2. 0, you can play smart screen games just by picking up a Huawei phone___47.___can change into a controller in___48.___（second）, and your family can enjoy large-screen games together. Too small screen for online classes? VIPKid___49.___（allow）you to interact with a large screen and a small screen through the collaboration（协作）of the smart screen and the tablet, and the online classroom is just as___50.___（attract）as the on-site teaching.
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：1.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。

Ever since I was young, I have dreamed of living in a house made of candy. So many year passed. I finally offered a chance to live in my childhood dream at a popularly candy museum in Melbourne. Walked through the door, I found a new world opened in the front of me. Which first caught my eyes was a big gumball（口香糖球）machine. You could become a gumball yourself by climb inside it instead of getting any gumballs from the machine! Anyone who likes taking pictures would find it possible to put down his camera there. Among other amazing things were a huge pink swing, and a huge birthday cake was also fantastic. All in all, I expect to have other such “delicious” experience.
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.
近年来，随着我国经济和社会建设的高速发展，教育的反展也达到了一个空前的水平，但区域的教育不公平受到人们的关注。

请你谈谈造成这一问题的原因及解决的措施。

参考答案
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. D
6. B
7. B
8. C 9. D 10. A 11. A
12. D 13. A 14. B 15. C
16. B 17. E 18. D 19. A 20. C
21. D 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. A 32.
D 33. C 34. A 35. D 36. B 37. C 38. A 39. B 40. B
41. on 42. their
43. will be used
44. the 45. rapidly
46. disappointed
47. which/that
48. seconds
49. allows 50. attractive
51.(1). year→years
(2). I后加上was
(3). popularly→popular
(4). Walked→Walking
(5).去掉the
(6). Which→What
(7). climb→climbing
(8). possible→impossible
(9). were→was
(10).other→another
52.略。