2021年淮北市二中高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案

2021年淮北市二中高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案
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
During ancient times, children didn’t have smartphones, iPad or computers to entertain themselves. Instead, they came up with interesting games to play.
★Stone balls
During the Qing Dynasty, kicking a stone ball around was a popular sport in the northern part of China, and it was often played in the winter to protect kids from the cold. Stones were carved into small balls and kicked along with feet. In 1999, the sport was included in the 6th National Ethnic Group Traditional Sports Meeting held in Beijing.
★Flying kites
Kites have quite a long history. The earliest kites were made of wood, instead of paper. Nowadays, the four most famous kites are the Beijing kite, Tianjin kite , Weifang kite and Nantong kite, of which each has distinctive features. The kite which resembles a swallow is a well-known Beijing style.
★Hide-and-seek
Hide-and-seek is a traditional game for children, popular around the nation. There are two ways to play: covering a child’s eyes while other kids run around to tease(戏弄) him or, more commonly, participants hide and one child must try to find them.
★Playing diabolos
A diabolo is always made of wood or bamboo and has empty space in the center. By juggling(边抛边接) the diabolo on the rope, the high-speed spinning diabolos will make a sound like a whistle. Playing diabolos is an interesting folk game, especially popular in North China. Playing diabolos was also included in the first group of national intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产).
1.Why did ancient children often play stone balls in the winter?
A.To practice their feet.
B.To warm themselves.
C.To train their skills.
D.To relax themselves.
2.Which kites are swallow-shaped?
A.Weifang kites.
B.Tianjin kites.
C.Beijing kites.
D.Nantong kites.
3.Why does playing diabolos make a sound?
A.Because the diabolo’s center is empty.
B.Because the high-speed spinning diabolo is light.
C.Because the diabolo is equipped with a whistle.
D.Because ropes’ surface moves against the diabolo’s.
B
It’s a little before8 a.m. when Mathias Schergen pushes open the side door at Chicago’s Jenner Elementary Academy for the Arts. He walks down the hall toward the office to sign in. It’s the same routine he’s had as Jenner’s art teacher for nearly a quarter century. “It’s going to be a good day,” a colleague calls out. “It’s a good day.” They hug. It seems like a typical Friday. Except it’s not. After 23 years at Jenner Elementary, Schergen is retiring. Even on his last day, there are still art projects to finish.
Schergen leaves behind a richlegacyat this school. He’s won grants (拨款) for art projects. He turned an empty classroom into a museum. He’s pushed his students to make art about their lives. And he was awarded a Golden Apple — the most honorable teaching award in Chicago. But it wasn’t always easy. For years, Schergen taught in one of the city’s toughest neighborhoods. “When I first got my room, I noticed there were bullet holes in the window. That made me nervous,” he says. So he stuffed Beanie Babies in the holes to make it “look kind of funny”. “I didn’t even tell my wife for a whole year,” he says. “I didn’t want her to know.”
With one hour to go, Schergen piles the chairs and sweeps the floor. He cleans out the sink for the last time. Fifth-grader Deontae Barnes, one of his best helpers, has watched him say goodbye all day. He wanders in the doorway. “Ah, come here, son,” Schergen says, signaling him over. He bends down for a hug. “Thank you for making these last days special and being a help to me.”
When Deontae leaves, a reporter asks Schergen: When your kids ask why you’re retiring, what do you tell them? “I just tell them that grown people have dreams too,” he says. “I have other things in my life I have to do. It’s time. It’s just time.”
4. Why is it a special Friday for Schergen?
A. He was retiring on that day.
B. He won an honor for his school.
C. He was interviewed by a reporter.
D. He received a Golden Apple award.
5. What does the underlined word “legacy” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Art projects.
B. Great achievements.
C. Respect from students.
D. Change in teaching.
6. What made Schergen nervous when he first got to the school?
A. Safety concerns in the school.
B. The poorly-equipped classroom.
C. Being misunderstood by his family.
D. Students’ poor academic performance.
7. What is the best title for the text?
A.A Typical Day for an Art Teacher
B. Time for Art Projects
C. A Teacher’s Final Day at School
D. The Last Art Class
C
When I was a boy, there was but one permanent ambition among my comrades in our village on the west bank of Mississippi River. That was, to be a steamboat man. We had temporary ambitions of other sorts, but they were only temporary.
My father was a justice of the peace, and I supposed he possessed the power of life and death over all men and could hang anybody that offended him. This was distinction enough for me as a general thing；butthe desire to be a steamboat man kept intruding, nevertheless. One of our boys in town, who went away and was not heard of for-a long time, turned up as apprentice engineer on a steamboat. This thing shook the bottom out of all my Sunday—school teachings. That boy was notoriously worldly, and I was just the opposite. There was nothing generous about this fellow in his greatness. He would always manage to have a rusty nail to scrub while his boat stopped at our town, and he would sit on the inside guard and scrub it, where we could all see him. And wherever his boat was laid up he would come home and show off in the town in his blackest and greasiest clothes, so that nobody could help remembering that he was a steamboat man; and he used all sorts of steamboat technical terms in his talk, as if he were so used to them that he forgot common people could not understand them.
This creature's career could produce but one result, and it was speedily followed. Boy after boy managed to get on the river. Despite many choices, pilot was the grandest position of all. The pilot, even in those days of trivial wages, had a princely salary—from 150—250 dollars a month, and no board payment.But our parents would not let us and our worry was the next year would find us hunting for jobs with low pay again. So by and by I ran away. I said I never would come home again till I was a pilot and could come in glory.
8. Why does the writer mention his father's job in Paragraph 2?
A. To show that his father was in power.
B. To show that his father is cruel.
C. To emphasize the job he prefers.
D. To emphasize his love for his father.
9. Which of the following can best conclude the writer's attitude toward the boy?
A. He thought the boy was material but pitiful.
B. He thought the boy was annoying but still envied him.
C. He thought the boy was shallow but knowledgeable.
D. He thought the boy was disrespectful but still liked him.
10. Which of the following statements is Not True?
A. The boy talked in a way to make others feel jealous.
B. The boy's experience made other boys follow suit.
C. The pilot's salary was ly high but without meals covered.
D. The writer was ambitious to make his childhood dream come true.
11. What rhetorical method does the underlined sentence have?
A. Simile.
B. Personification.
C. Parallelism.
D. Irony.
D
My wife and I recently completed a day-long tour of the Great Wall with Jessie. In addition to being very knowledgeable about the history of theareas that we toured, she spoke excellent English and was able to answer all of our questions. Her driver was very experienced and polite, and we really enjoyed being able to have a customized tour that avoided the tourist traps and forced shopping that seem to be a part of the larger group tours.
The attractions themselves were fantastic. I was a little worried that the snowy weather might impact our trip to the Great Wall, but everything went fine, and there weren’t many people out at all that day. I suggest wearing strong shoes—the Great Wall is really a hike. And in snowy or rainy days, the surfaces are pretty slippery (滑的)! Seeing this area in winter was really unique, and the snow made for great pictures. Jessie kept us entertained with stories and facts about the construction of the Wall, and always pointed out great spots for taking pictures. Even though she’s in fantastic shape, she cared about our level of fitness and often stopped to let us catch our breath.
When we got back to our hotel, Jessie gave us a great recommendation for dinner and some tips for our planned stops the next day. If I find myself in Beijing in the future, I will certainly be contacting Jessie for more tour opportunities, and I’ve already recommended her to some friends who are visiting the area later in the year. I can’t say enough about how kind and knowledgeable she was, and she really gave us a great tour experience.
12. What can we infer about Jessie?
A. She is a tour advisor.
B. She is a tour guide.
C. She is a foreign traveler.
D. She is a skilled driver.
13. When did the writer visit the Great Wall?
A. In spring.
B. In summer.
C. In autumn.
D. In winter.
14. What did the writer think of his tour?
A. Adventurous.
B. Disappointing.
C. Satisfactory.
D. Improvable.
15. What is the probable title for the text?
A. A Wonderful Tour Day with Jessie
B. An Extraordinary Tour Company
C. The Great Wall, an Excellent Attraction
D. Jessie, a Kind and Knowledgeable Guide
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Some individuals are born with a gift for public speaking.___16___Do you want to be a good public speaker? Here are some principles you must master.
People want to listen to someone who is interesting, relaxed and comfortable. Too often when you stand up to give a speech, you focus on the “public”at the expense of the “speaking. ” ___17___Focus on the speaking. Talk directly to your audience, be yourself and make a connection.
Even the most successful public speaker will make mistakes. Yet, the only one who cares about any mistake is the one who is speaking. People’s attention wanders constantly. In fact,most people only absorb about 20 percent of a speaker’s message. So, don’t stop speaking when you make a mistake unless it’s a truly serious one.___18___ Your goal is not to be a perfect public speaker.___19___And like everything else in life, that takes practice. Remember, even world champion athletes practice their skills on a consistent basis.
___20___It’s rare to hear someone say, “I wish that speaker had spoken longer. “On the other hand, you probably can’t count the times that you’ve thought, “I’m glad that talk is over. It seemed to go on forever! “So surprise your audience. Always make your presentation just a bit shorter than anticipated. It’s better to leave your listeners wishing for more than shifting restlessly in their seats waiting for your speech finally to end.
A.Do the opposite.
B. You want to be an effective public speaker.
C. You don’ t need to apologize for a minor slip.
D. When it comes to public speaking, less is usually more.
E. The objective of most speeches is to benefit the audience
F. Take the fear out of public speaking by focusing on your listeners
G. However, the majority of people are effective speakers because they train to be.
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
China is a big old country,____41.____has a history of more than five thousand years. We are proud of___42.___(it) culture and part of the culture even influences the world____43.____(great), for example, the thought of Confucius(孔子). As Chinese economy develops very fast and plays____44.____important role in the world. More and more___45.___(foreign) learn Mandarin(普通话) in Confucius institutions. The Chinese traditional culture can____46.____(test) by the time. It unites the whole nation____47.____no matter what kind of disaster comes, we will fight together for the country’s future. Today, many young people lose faith in traditional culture and they are crazy about the western culture. They follow the western fashion,____48.____(think) we are the old style. But some day, they____49.____(realize) they are wrong______50.______(ignore) traditional culture.
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短文。

短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。

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（★），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

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。

My parents were singers but none of them played a musical instrument.There was an old piano in my school.I loved it so much that I could keep my hands off,but it was clear that I didn’t know how I was doing.One day,a teacher realized that I wanted to learn how to play a piano.She ended up gave me lessons after school.At the end of the term,I performed at the school concert.Two years late,my music teacher said to me,“There's nothing much more to teach you.From now on,you needed a better teacher and a better piano.”I did as told.Eventual,I was admitted into a school of music for student.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.Directions: Read the following three passages. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Brain typing
When you move, sense, speak ordo just about anything, your brain generates a specific corresponding pattern of electrical activity. Brain typing under development can use these impulses to restore movement in some who have paralysis, a loss of control of the body caused by an injury to the nerves.
This advanced brain implant can let individuals with impaired limb movement create text using the mind-no hands needed. Such technology could potentially benefit millions of people worldwide who cannot type or speak because of impaired limbs or vocal muscles. But this technique let people generate just 40 characters per minute, far lower than the average keyboard typing speed or roughly 190.
Thus, some scientists have a hesitation about this new research: while restoring communication via written letters is intuitive, it may not be the most efficient efficient means of doing so. “Why not teach the person a new language based on simpler elementary gestures?” One of them asks, “This could both boost the speed of communication and, crucially, decrease the mental effort and attention needed. “
For now, Willett, a research scientist, is focusing on brain typing together with his team. He admits that analyzing what someone intends to say is still a major challenge facing researchers, given that individuals generate speech more quickly than they write or type. “It's been a hard problem to decode speech with enough accuracy and vocabulary size to allow people to have a general conversation.” Willett says. “But we' re now excited that we can decode handwriting very accurately. That is a great breakthrough.”
参考答案
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. C 9. B 10. A 11. B
12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
16. G 17. A 18. C 19. B 20. D
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. which
42. its 43. greatly
44. an 45. foreigners
46. be tested
47. and 48. thinking
49. will realize
50. to ignore
51.(1).none 改为neither
考查不定代词。

我的父母都不会乐器。

我的父母是两个人，“两者都不”，要用neither,而none是三者及以上“都不”，故要把none 改为neither。

(2).添加not
考查语境。

根据上文可知虽然作者的父母都不会乐器，但作者却非常喜欢学校里的那架旧钢琴以致于我手离不开它。

分析句子可知是不能离开，而不是能离开，故要加not。

(3).how 改为what
考查连词。

but it was clear that I didn’t know how I was doing本句中doing缺少宾语，所以不能用how,而要用what.。

因此要把how改为what。

(4).a 改为the.
考查定冠词。

Play the piano是固定用法，“弹钢琴”，故要把a 改为the。

(5).gave 改为giving.
考查固定用法。

End up doing sth，最终处于….状态。

最终在我放学后给我上钢琴课。

因此要把gave改为giving。

(6).late 改为later
考查固定用法。

Two years later为固定用法，“两年后”。

故把late改为later。

(7).删除much
考查语境。

我再没有什么可以教你了。

根据句意可知much多余，因此去掉。

(8).needed 改need
考查谓语动词的时态。

你现在需要一个更好的老师和一架更好的钢琴。

是现在而不是过去需要，故要用一般现在时，因此要把needed改为need.
(9).Eventual 改为Eventually
考查副词。

根据句意是最后我被一所音乐学校录取了。

可知是作状语的，故要用副词Eventually。

(10). students.
考查名词的复数。

我是音乐学院里的其中的一个学生。

是许多学生。

故要用students 52.略。