2021届上海大学附属中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案解析

2021届上海大学附属中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案解析
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
In the 1994 filmForrest Gump, there’s a famous saying, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.” The surprise is part of the fun. Now blind box toys are bringing the magic of surprise to online shopping.
A blind box toy is hidden inside uniform packaging but invisible from the outside. You don’t know what will be inside, although the toys typically come from pop culture, ranging from movies to comics and cartoons.
Blind boxes have caught on since they were first introduced fromJapantoChinain 2014. According to a 2019 Tmall report, the mini-series of Labubu blind box, designed byHong Kong-born Kasing Lung, was named Champion of Unit Sales with 55,000 sold in just 9 seconds during the Singles Day shopping event. Most customers for blind boxes are young people aged 18 to 35.
According to The Paper, blind box toys are popular in part because of their cute appearances. The typically cute cartoon figurines come in miniature sizes, making them suitable for display almost anywhere.
Even if blind boxes are not their top choice for decorations, the mystery and uncertainty of the process also attracts people. It’s the main reason why people buy blind boxes one after another.
“Fear of the unknown is always a part of the box-opening process,” said Miss Cao, 24, who lives and works inShenyang. Speaking to Sina News, she said: “Until you open all the boxes, you cannot know what it is inside.”
Opening a blind box is a delightful little surprise for our mundane daily lives, something small but fun to wait for each day, week or month. When people open this simple little box, they may be disappointed, but the uncertainty is part of the fun. People will open more blind boxes and hope for a better outcome.
When someone re-makesForrest Gump, don't be surprised if he says, “Life is like a blind box...”
1. Why is the famous saying in the filmForrest Gumpquoted at the beginning?
A. To arouse the readers’ interest.
B. To present the writer’s view.
C. To introduce the topic.
D. To highlight the fun of blind boxes.
2. Which of the following is the main feature that makes blind box so popular?
A. Miniature sizes.
B. Cute appearances.
C. Fear of the unknown.
D. Mystery and uncertainty.
3. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Blind box became popular in 2019 after being first introduced fromJapantoChina.
B. Blind box toys typically originated in pop culture, varying from movies to cartoons.
C. Blind box toys was designed and named by Hong Kong-born Kasing Lung.
D. When people open this simple little box, they will feel disappointed.
B
To stay healthy and fit, Chinesestudents do group exercises every day at school. Most of you probably do the same set of exercises. But some school exercises have grown popular online due to their local and innovative designs.
Singing in Sichuan dialects with energetic movements and unique mask-changing is not just a Sichuan Opera performance. It’s the routine exercise for students of Mianyang Foreign Languages Experimental School in Sichuan province.
“Sichuan Opera is a local opera, and it is now facing a gap in inheritance (传承). Therefore, we cooperated with Mianyang Intangible Cultural Heritage Center to create a simple and easy-to-learn Sichuan Opera exercise,” said Shen Junhua, who is in charge of organizing the school’s exercise between classes.
According to Shen, this new type of exercise has been practiced since 2017 and has been popular among students. When students enroll (入学), they will spend several weeks practicing it. At present, almost all of the students and teachers have mastered it.
“In fact, we had hardly heard of Sichuan Opera before teachers taught us how to do the Sichuan Opera exercise,” said Li Yangwenwen, 14, an eighth grade student who also joined the school’s Sichuan Opera club out of interest. “It’s very different from normal exercises. After practicing it, we found it very beautiful and became interested in it. Now, almost all of the students look forward to our daily exercise time and feel excited to do it.”
“By combining opera with daily exercise, the daily class activity allows students to perceive and understand Sichuan Opera’s culture”, Shen said. “After years of continuous effort to spread the seeds of traditional culture, the younger generation is finally catching on.”
4. What do students in Shen’s school do during the group exercise?
A. They do normal exercise .
B. They sing pop songs in Sichuan dialects.
C. They do mask-changing in a Sichuan Opera performance.
D. They combine group exercise with Sichuan Opera.
5. Why do they adopt the new type of exercise?
A. To attract new students to the school.
B. To inherit local culture.
C. To create an easy-to-learn exercise.
D. To make the school’s group exercise popular.
6. How do teachers and students react to the group exercise?
A. Calm.
B. Indifferent.
C. Enthusiastic.
D. Uninterested.
7. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Shen’s continuous effort is highly praised.
B. The younger generation will have a stronger body.
C. The students can better understand their local culture.
D. Students help to spread the seeds of traditional culture toyounger generation.
C
One rainy afternoon, I was on a crosstown bus when ayoung woman jumped on. She had a child with her who must have been about 3 or 4 years old.
The bus was full, bumpy, and it soon got noisy as her kid began crying because he couldn’t sit next to his mother. There were a couple of open seats, but they weren’t together. She wasflusteredand looked embarrassed.
Then another woman, a little older, stood up and moved so that the mother and child could sit together. The mom smiled as a thank-you. And then three words came out of the older woman’s mouth that elevated the entire energy of that bus ride: “I’ve been there”.
Simple, undramatic and honest. In that moment, it seemed to unite people. Why? Because almost all experiences are shared human experiences. We forget that, as we forge (前进) through life, focused onour own troubles and needs—which are actually less unique than we think. How can these three words create more connection in your life? Ask yourself: “Where am I holding back?
One thing I know for sure is this: Healing others helps heal yourself. I noticed this recently with my friend, Tracy, who took a new friend who had suffered a miscarriage under her wing. Tracy had three of them before having her daughter two years ago. Our intellect needs a doctor to explain the medical side of things, yes. But our souls need human connection to help us along. No one can do that better than someone who has been exactly where you are.
Can the essence of these three words help you make a small difference right now? It can be as simple as volunteering your seat, sharing some helpful advice or even lightening the mood with a joke when you notice that someone’s uncomfortable—because we’re all in this together.
8. The underlined word “flustered” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. angry
B. anxious
C.scared
D. upset
9. What does the woman mean by saying “ I’ve been there”in the third paragraph？
A. The woman was on the bus and saw what had happened to the boy.
B. The woman got to her destination and was ready to get off the bus.
C. The woman once had the similar experience with that mother.
D. The woman took the exact seat that the boy was on just now.
10. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Everyone has his or her own unique problem that is difficult to solve.
B. Doctors can help us get through when we have mental or physical problems.
C. The author’s friend Tracy felt better after she was comforted by her new friend.
D. One can indeed make a difference to those in need of help by doing simple things.
11. The passage isintended to _______.
A. show a harmonious world by telling some touching stories
B. praise those who are willing to help others in emergencies
C. appeal to readers to give timely help to those in need
D. illustrate some ways of helping others in detail
D
The Chinese philosopher (哲学家) Confucius once said, “Time flows away like the water in the river.” This is especially true as the novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak has affected millions of people in China, andthe whole nation has been working day and night to fight the epidemic.
In late January, when an increasing number of people in Wuhan were suspected to be infected, and hospitals didn't have adequate beds for them, two special hospitals—Lei shenshan Hospital and Huo shenshan Hospital were built. These two makeshift (临时的) hospitals were built to treat pneumonia patients infected with the novel coronavirus.HuoshenshanHospitalhas 1,000 beds and covers 33,900 square meters, andLeishenshanHospitalhas 1,500 beds and a total area of about 79,000 square meters. More than 4,000 workers worked 24/7 in two shifts, and nearly 1,000 large-scale pieces of equipment and transport vehicles helped the project on site. The two
hospitals were built in an amazingly short time. It only took 10 days for people to build Huo shenshan, and 14 days for Lei shenshan.
This certainly wowed many people overseas. “It's incredible that two hospitals with 2,500 beds can be built in a short period. It's just hard to believe,” a foreigner named Stuart told People's Daily. In the meantime, Chinese companies have also taken actions quickly in this battle.
“The automobile industry is highly industrialized with strong capabilities in comprehensive manufacturing, purchasing materials, production lines and output of technologies,” Shi Jianhua, deputy secretary-general of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, told CCTV News. “In this special time, when the nation needs more masks, it's time for us to quickly respond and shoulder the social responsibilities.”
Indeed, a fast response is crucial in any crisis. In this special time,Chinacan't afford to waste a second in the fight against the epidemic. After all, time equals life during this crisis.
12. Confucius' saying “Time flows away like the water in the river.” is mentioned to ______.
A. arouse readers' interest in the passage.
B. introduce the subject of the passage.
C. present the background information.
D. stress the value of time in epidemic.
13. What can we learn about Lei shenshan hospital and Huo shenshan hospital?
A. They are new hospitals for health care inWuhan.
B. They were built in minimal time.
C. Over 4,000 workers worked continuously.
D. Stuart found them too massive to believe.
14. We can infer from Shi Jianhua's words that the automobile industry inChina______.
A. had no medical supplies factories before.
B. guarantees whoever in need enough masks.
C. has capabilities to give timely response.
D. has strong abilities in manufacturing.
15. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. China fights epidemic against the clock.
B. Twospecial hospitals were constructed.
C. Chinese firms acted quickly and effectively.
D. Time is crucial for people in overcoming crisis.
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
Choosing the Right Path to Be a“Better”Person
Life is a constant exercise in self-improvement．In the rush to achieve，the idea of being“better”can become lost sometimes．You may always wonder how to improve yourself and fulfill your dreams in an easier way．___16___
Explore your talents．
Everybody has some outstanding skills or interests．So it’s often necessary to be patient and try many thingsbefore you find one that suits you．
___17___For example，people loving adventure may not be interested in the quiet chess club，but someone who enjoys other quiet activities might be．Determining who you enjoy being around may help you know what you’11 enjoy．
___18___
No matter how much money you make．you will not be happy if you spend your entire life doing something you hate．It’s important to at least devote some of your time to what makes you happy．
If you’re particularly unhappy at your job，consider why．___19___If you feel your job isn’t meaningful，or isn’t in line with your values，consider finding another job．
Experience something new．
Research has shown that when we’re in our comfort zone，we aren’t as productive as we are when we step just beyond it．___20___ Because of that，we may react slowly to our own positive experiences and interactions with others，even when those are little scary．Doing so can help you achieve more．
A. Do what you love．
B. Here are some tips for you．
C. Register in a class you’reinterested in．
D. Humans adapt very quickly to positive events．
E. It’s possible that some changes may change your feeling．
F. Similar types of people may be attracted to the same activities．
G. Try not to allow yourself to focus so much on a certain aspect of your life．
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Ten years ago I was visitingCosta Ricawhen I found I was in a bad situation. I only knew basic Spanish，and the
only___21___I had was some coins and a return ticket to Guatemala in two weeks.
With the coins，I managed to arrive at Santa Rosa by bus. It was___22___in the middle of the night，but I could see some___23___in the distance，so I___24___ toward them.
I went___25___door to door，explaining my situation. “I can___26___and clean and look after your kids，I can do anything，can you give me a___27___?”Everybody replied saying “Oh my gosh，but we are so___28___.We have no extra food. Maybe you can try the next___29___.”
Finally，I arrived at a Chinese restaurant，the owner of which was incredibly____30____.She told me that her son had a(n)____31____experience. At that time，some other people were very kind to him，and she remembered how____32____that made her feel. She called the Red Cross to____33____me.With their help, I spent my____34____days inCosta Rica.
I've____35____all over the world. But this was one of the best trips，the best two____36____I ever had in my traveling life.
At first，I felt____37____and stupid for not traveling with a clear plan. But then I realized that when you’re in a position to be able to____38____，it actually makes people feel happier. Being able to receive kindness is a____39____for other people as well. And kindness____40____more kindness in small ripples(涟漪).
21. A. possession B. file C. choice D. fortune
22. A. busy B. dark C. hot D. cold
23. A. stores B. bus-stops C. bookshops D. houses
24. A. wandered B. fled C. walked D. jumped
25. A. knocking B. hitting C. answering D. kicking
26. A. cook B. fish C. swim D. fight
27. A. coffee B. bed C. tip D. job
28. A. unlucky B. poor C. mean D. hard
29. A. company B. factory C. restaurant D. family
30. A. honest B. polite C. kind D. easygoing
31. A. similar B. different C. relaxing D. pleasant
32. A. tough B. grateful C. awkward D. warm
33. A. seize B. check C. find D. rescue
34. A. passing B. remaining C. rewarding D. exciting
35. A. surveyed B. driven C. studied D. traveled
36. A. days B. weeks C. months D. years
37. A. fortunate B. optimistic C. guilty D. curious
38. A. offer B. help C. receive D. repay
39. A. gift B. talent C. chance D. character
40. A. proves B. reflects C. forces D. inspires
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
The idea of a taxi that flies over a traffic jam and drops you home is an exciting proposal.It appears that we are almost there.
German air-taxi startup Volocopter will build its first___41.___(fly)taxi station by the end of this year inSingapore,paving the way for major changes in___42.___humans will commute in the future. These air taxis,or urban air mobility(UAM)vehicles,are usually___43.___(electrical)powered taxis based on drone(无人机）technology___44.___(design)to carry two people.The aim of the technology is___45.___(save)people time and help cities transform their transportation systems toward a more sustainable future by adding a new mobility option for citizens.
Many companies,including Uber,___46.___(compete)fiercely in this space now.Chinese automaker Geely led a round of investment worth 50 million euros ___47.___will help the startup finance its commercialization in the next three years.Li Shufu,chairman of Geely Holding,said,"Our latest work ___48.___Volocopter builds up our confidence in Volocopter air taxis as the next___49.___(ambition)step in our wider expansion in both electrification and new mobility services.""It definitely still seems to be unusual,___50.___at the same time it is not completely unexpected,"he added.
Still,practical problems remain unsolved,such as getting the go-ahead from regulators and ensuring the trips are safe as many taxis will be flown without pilots.
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（\）画掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。

It is well known that good habits do us good all our life. Entered high school, I took delight in having fast food and often eat too much. In the end, I was so serious overweight that I suffered a lot from my awkward appearance. It made matters worse was the fact that my classmates made a fun of me at times. From now on, I made up my mind to avoiding snacks. In the meanwhile, I took off jogging to lose weight. To my surprise, it was not long until I did succeed in changing my appearance. Only then I realize the importance of developing a good habit.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你从网上看到一个名叫Williams的澳大利亚男孩想交一个中国的网友。

请你给他写封信，内容包括：
1.很乐意和他交朋友；
2.介绍自己；
3.希望得到回复。

注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

参考答案
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. C
8. D 9. C 10. D 11. C
12. D 13. B 14. C 15. A
16. B 17. C 18. A 19. E 20. D
文章主要是提了一些建议，关于如何选择正确道路成为一个更好的人。

21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. A 32.
B 33. D 34. B 35. D 36. B 37.
C 38. C 39. A 40. D
41. flying
42. how 43. electrically
44. designed
45. (to)save
46. are competing
47. that/which
48. with 49. ambitious
50. but
51.(1).Entered→Entering
(2).eat→ate
(3).serious→seriously
(4).It→What
(5).made a fun 删除a
(6).now→then
(7).avoiding → avoid
(8).off→up
(9).until→before
(10).then后面加did 52.略。