2020-2021学年莱芜市第一中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案

2020-2021学年莱芜市第一中学高三英语上学期期末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
It was a weeknight and one of my twin daughters marched into the room, waving a book she'd finished. “Dad, why are books with science in them always about boys?” she asked.
I told her that simply wasn't true; there were loads of great science fictions with girls in them. She agreed, but argued that in those stories it was the boys who were doing science, and the girls were justalong for the ride. My other daughter took her sister's side and challenged me to give an example.
This left me in a difficult position. I could either go through our library to point out some wonderful examples of female-led science fictions, or just admit they were right and remain in my comfortable chair.
I've been asked several times how I came up with the idea forA Problematic Paradoxand my answer is always the same: it came to me in a moment of inspiration. I like that answer because it's simple and makes me seem very creative. The fact that this explanation is not true bothers me from time to time. Here's the truth: the story wasn't my idea. It was my daughters who suggested I write something for them that had a girl doing science.
My daughters were at an age when many young women turn away from STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), believing those areas of study unfriendly or out-of-the-norm for girls. I also read about how important role models can be to young people. It's one thing to tell a person they can do something, but seeing someone like them doing that thing can be more powerful.
So, I kept two guidelines for the book in mind: First, the story had to be fun for anyone, because it's as important for boys to understand that science is for everyone. Second, I wanted the main character, Nikola, to be imperfect. She should be someone with shortcomings as we all have. I think this not only makes a story more interesting to read, but also helps make it clear that the most extraordinary things can be done by ordinary people.
1. What does the underlined phrase “along for the ride” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Entering a bike race.
B. Offering vital help.
C. Doing unimportant things.
D. Playing the leading role.
2. What do we know about the bookA Problematic Paradox1?
A. Its main character is perfect.
B. It is a female-led science fiction.
C. It is intended to appeal to girls only.
D. Its idea comes from the author's inspiration.
3. Which of the following best describes the author's book?
A. Serious and abstract.
B. Simple and practical.
C. Creative and well-organized.
D. Inspiring and interesting.
B
The world's largest iceberg is floating toward South Georgia in the southernAtlantic Ocean. Scientists fear the iceberg could crash into the island and block major feeding areas for a large population of penguins and seals. If the iceberg hits the island, it could prevent the penguins and seals from reaching food supplies.
The huge iceberg is named A68a. It broke away fromAntarctica's Larsen C Ice Shelf in 2017. Satellite images show the iceberg has remained in one piece. It is estimated to be about 150 kilometers long and 48 kilometers wide. It is traveling at one kilometer per hour and is on a path to hitSouth Georgiain around 30 days.
This is the time of year when seals and penguins spend a lot of time caring for their young. The distance that parents have to travel to find food is crucial. That means they have to go a lot further or go around the iceberg to find sources of food.
Ecologists say an iceberg crash would also disturb materials settled on the seabed, possibly polluting the surrounding seas. As the iceberg melts, it would also release large amounts of fresh water into the ocean. This could affect krill（磷虾）populations that are a major source of food for the island's wildlife. The iceberg could remain for up to 10 years and change the area's whole ecosystem. These are globally significant populations of these species. If these species fail in this particular area, then the numbers globally are going to go down quite dramatically.
Professor Geraint Tarling, an ecologist at the British Antarctic Survey, said, "The breaking off of icebergs fromAntarcticais a natural process. But the process is changing with climate change. What we're seeing with models and some observations now is that this is happening at an increasing rate. And so, this might become more of a usual thing in the future."
4. Why are the scientists worried about the coming iceberg crash?
A. It will bring extremely cold weather.
B. It will destroy the feeding areas of the animals.
C. It will put wildlife on the island at risk of starving.
D. It will prevent animals from moving to other places.
5. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?
A. The characteristic of the iceberg.
B. The importance of the iceberg.
C. The traveling speed of the iceberg.
D. The forming process of the iceberg.
6. What damage can an iceberg crash bring according to paragraph 4?
A. Using up much fresh water.
B. Polluting the surrounding farms.
C. Changing the world's ecosystem.
D. Affecting the number of certain species.
7. How does Tarling think of the breaking off of icebergs fromAntarctica?
A. It may slow down in the near future.
B. It may become common in the future.
C. It has a great influence on the climate.
D. It helps scientists conduct a sea study.
C
Experts are warning about the risks of extremely picky(挑剔的)eating after a teenager living on a diet of chips and crisps developed lasting sight loss. Eye doctors inBristolcared for the 17-year-old after his sight had gone to the point of blindness. Tests showed he had serious vitamin deficiency(缺乏). Dr. Denize Atan, who treated him at the hospital, said, “His diet was basically a portion of chips from the local fish and chip shop every day. He also used to snack on crisps and sometimes white bread and ham, and not really any fruit and vegetables.”
The teenager saw his doctor at the age of 14 because he had been feeling tired and unwell. At that time he suffered from vitamin B12 deficiency, but he did not stick with the treatment or improve his poor diet. Three years later, he was taken to theBristolEyeHospitalbecause of progressive sight loss.
He was not overweight or underweight, but he had lost minerals from his bones, which was really quite shocking for a boy of his age. In terms of his sight loss, he met the standards of being blind. “He had blind spots right in the middle of his sight,” said Dr Denize Atan, “That means he can’t drive and would find it reallyarduousto read, watch TV or recognize faces.”
Dr Denize Atan said that parents should learn about the harm that can be caused by picky eating, and turn to experts for help. For those who are concerned , she advised, “It’s best not to be anxious about picky eating , and instead calmly introduce one or two new foods with every meal.” She said multivitamin tablets can supplement(补充) a diet, but cannot take the place of eating healthily. “It’s much better to take in vitamins through a varied and
balanced diet,” she said, adding that too manycertain vitamins , including vitamin A, can be harmful ,“so you don’t want to overdo it.”
8. What does Dr Denize Atan imply in paragraph 1?
A. The diet of the boy is not balanced.
B. Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins.
C. Picky eating is common among teenagers.
D. The cause of the boy’s disease is unknown.
9. Why did the boy go to see his doctor at the age of 14?
A. To improve his poor diet.
B. To get some help to lose weight.
C. To be treated for his discomfort.
D. To slow down his progressive sight loss.
10. What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Important.
B. Easy.
C. Necessary.
D. Difficult.
11. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?
A. Reasons why the boy is seriously ill.
B.Suggestions for the boy’s family to care for him.
C. Advice for parents worried about picky eating.
D. Waysof taking in enough vitamins and minerals.
D
Online education has grown fast over the past ten years. The explosion of technology has made teaching outside the traditional classroom possible for teachers and has provided learners with easy access to course materials. Its attractiveness, benefits, and challenges are addressed.
In April, 2005, I was approached by a student who was interested in our doctoral program. However, the first question out of her mouth was, “Do you offer any online courses?” Later that day, as I was reading the conference program guide trying for interesting presentations, I noticed many workshops on web-based learning and online education. I later attended two of those workshops and met several professors from different universities who had either taught online courses for quite some time or who were discovering the best practice for teaching online. These experiences helped me realize at least to some extent the degree of growth in online education.
My responsibilities for the term included gaining more understanding of online education. Consequently, I
made several attempts to enrich my knowledge of distance learning and online teaching. I consulted with my colleagues who were teaching online courses. This helped me recognize the importance of getting materials prepared even before the start of a term. I also learned that online courses may consume more time than regular classroom teaching. And I attended several workshops regarding online education and established a network with those who were involved in online programs at other universities. I will consider these people as my consultants as I begin to design my own online course. Also, I conducted a brief survey with 15 students and two faculty members who had taken or taught an online course before to understand their experience. Eventually I completed a literature review which gave me the foundation and the background of understanding the need for online education.
12. What benefits the development of online education?
A. Teachers’ good teaching ability.
B. Lack of traditional classrooms.
C. Learners’ access to free courses.
D. The rapid advance of technology.
13. Why did the author take a student for example?
A. To show students’ love for the doctoral program.
B. To persuade learners of traditional education.
C. To explain the growing trend of online education.
D. To predict the future of the teaching career.
14. What caused the author to know more about online education?
A. The appetite for knowledge.
B. The professional responsibilities.
C. The requirement of research.
D. The colleagues’ encouragement.
15. What is the author’s attitude to online education?
A. Carefree.
B. Doubtful.
C. Supportive.
D. Unwilling.
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Certificate programs (证书课程) are educational programs offered through places like vocational(职业的) schools, community colleges, and online.They’ re designed to train people for specific jobs.___16___For example, if you're starting your job search, completing a certificate program will strengthen your skills and abilities.
There 're numerous certificate programs for different fields of work. They might train people in medical technology, early childhood education, etc. Length of these programs is variable. Most take no longer than a year.___17___A nurse wanting to get a certificate to draw blood might only require a few weeks of training. But
learning to have more skills could take much more work.
Finishing a certificate program doesn’t necessarily translate into automatically being able to work in a chosen field. Sometimes finishing a certificate program is only preparatory to taking exams for licensing. But must licensing be required after certificate programs are completed?___18___
Actually not all certificate programs are created with high quality, so it's important to make certain that the school offering the program is considered a good one in your chosen profession. To figure out whether it is good, you can visit the school 's campus.___19___Besides, you should be cautious of online schools’ reputation.
___20___In general those programs offered at junior colleges or community colleges will be least expensive, and usually come with good reputations. On the other hand, online or offline trade and vocational schools can be more expensive. But they’re advantageous for many reasons.
A. You can spare more time on it.
B. Costs for certificate programs can vary.
C. Certificate programs can be free of charge.
D. Some can take a much shorter period of time.
E. It usually depends on each profession 's characteristics.
F. Or consult people in the profession you 'd like to work .
G. It ’s beneficial to complete a certificate program .
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This heartwarming story began unfolding on Father's Day. It might have been a(n)___21___for dads across theU.S.,___22___for Don Rosario, it was “another day at the office.” The 70-year-old,___23___his traditional suit, cowboy hat and leather belt,was___24___a cart around aChicagoneighborhood- hard work for anyone on a hot summer day. However, thanks to some___25___customers and the kindness that spread widely, he___26___had the opportunity to enjoy___27___.
Rosario Del Real had been working as a carpenter (木匠) from home. But an injury___28___him to take a break from his profession. He started to sell paletas (棒冰) to the___29___.
Since Oscar Gonzalez and his friend Victor Dominguez were____30____a Father's Day barbecue for their families, they invited the paleta salesman to____31____them. Everyone bonded quickly, and before long, they decided to buy all of the paletas inRosario's____32____so that he could go home and rest.
One of their friends____33____a video of the heartwarming sale and____34____it on the social sharing app
TikTok. The video drew attention from the public, and then the family set up a fundraiser to____35____Rosarioretire. The first____36____was to raise $10,000 for their new friend, but____37____strangers from all over the world ended up____38____more than $62,000.
Even before learning that his new friends had____39____a huge amount for his retirement,Rosariowas moved to tears by their generosity that day -although he was____40____to have the opportunity to work. “I don't like to sit at home doing nothing and without a purpose.” he said.
21. A. stage B. holiday C. accident D. challenge
22. A. or B. so C. but D. and
23. A. packing B. cleaning C. wearing D. trying
24. A. pushing B. selling C. repairing D. observing
25. A. calm B. sweet C. energetic D. graceful
26. A. finally B. actually C. extremely D. usually
27. A. shelter B. success C. company D. retirement
28. A. forced B. requested C. enabled D. permitted
29. A. partners B. carpenters C. neighbors D. colleagues
30. A. hosting B. donating C. visiting D. filming
31. A. hire B. join C. support D. represent
32. A. cart B. office C. apartment D. neighborhood
33. A. found B. explored C. attracted D. recorded
34. A. sent B. tapped C. posted D. updated
35. A. see B. help C. hear D. make
36. A. goal B. reaction C. process D. impact
37. A. honest B. confident C. generous D. humorous
38. A. owning B. saving C. borrowing D. contributing
39. A. selected B. collected C. rejected D. expected
40. A. capable B. powerful C. suitable 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
Wheeling her red chair around the city, Katie Steller gives unlucky____41.____(strange) free haircuts because she knows that a haircut can change one’s life. One changed____42.____(she): As a teen, she suffered
from____43.____severe a disease that her hair thinned drastically. Seeing this, her mother arranged for Steller’s first____44.____(profession) haircut. “To sit down and have somebody talk to me like a person and not just an illness helped me feel____45.____(care) about and less lonely,” she says. After that, she decided to spread the kindness.
In 2019, she began her Red Chair Project,____46.____(reach) out to people on the streets. “Part of what broke my heart was how lonely people looked,” she says, “I thought maybe I’d go around and ask if people want free haircuts. I can’t fix their problems____47.____(complete), but maybe I can help them feel less lonely for a moment.” By now, Steller____48.____(give) 30 or so such haircuts to people around the city. “____49.____way you show up in the world matters,” says Steller, “You have no idea_____50._____people are going to do with the kindness that you give them.”
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。

For years, I thought my father was strongest person I had ever met. He worked hard most of his life and he was physical healthy. However, he had a seriously illness at the age of forty. My mother is always fighting alongside him. She suffered a lot of pressure as for his caretaker. She also managed to doing a full-time job and raise three children. My mother never lost faith that my father would be standing next to him again and the pair would be gardened together in the spring. It was her strength what kept my father alive. Fortunately, after 8 year of treatment, my father finally recovered.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假如你是两周前从电动车上摔下来并且右腿流血较多的高三学生李华,目前你已康复。

你打算写一封感谢信给当时曾经帮助过你的某公司职员David的经理M. Green,表达你对David的感激。

内容包括:
1.自我介绍,诚挚表达谢意
2.写明对方曾给与的具体帮助,提及自己得到对方帮助时的感受或所受益处
3.希望经理传达谢意给David
注意:1.词数80字左右2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯
Dear Mr. Green
I’m Li Hua
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ __________
Yours sincerely
Li Hua
参考答案
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. A
6. D
7. B
8. A 9. C 10. D 11. C
12. D 13. D 14. A 15. C
16. G 17. D 18. E 19. F 20. B
21. B 22. C 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. B 32.
A 33. D 34. C 35.
B 36. A 37.
C 38.
D 39. B 40. D
41. strangers
42. hers 43. so
44. professional
45. cared 46. reaching
47. completely
48. has given
49. The 50. what
51.(1).在strongest前加the
(2).physical →physically
(3).seriously→serious
(4).is →was
(5).删去for
(6). doing →do
(7). him →her
(8). gardened →gardening
(9). what →that
(10).year →years 52.略。