2020-2021学年保定市第一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案

2020-2021学年保定市第一中学高三英语上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
In his 402nd anniversary year, Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great language master and writer. But he was not the only great master of play writing to die in 1616, and he is certainly not the only writer to have left a lasting influence on theater.
While less known worldwide, Tang Xianzu is considered one of Chinas greatest playwrights and is highly spoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.
Tang was born in 1550 inLinchuan,Jiangxiprovince. Unlike Shakespeare's large body of plays,poems and sonnets (十四行诗), Tang wrote only four major plays: The Purple Hairpin, Peony Pavilion (《牡丹亭》), A Dream under the Southern bough, and Dream of Handan. The latter three were constructed around a dream narrative, a way through which Tang unlocked the emotional dimension of human desires and ambitions and explored human nature beyond the social and political limits of that time.
Similar to Shakespeare, Tang's success rode the wave of a renaissance (复兴) in theater as an artistic practice. As in Shakespeare'sEngland, Tang's works became hugely popular inChinatoo. During Tang'sChina, his plays were enjoyed performed, and changed. Kunqu Opera, a form of musical drama, spread from southernChinato the whole nation and became a symbol of Chinese culture. Combining northern tune and southern music, kunqu Opera was known for its poetic language, music, dance movements and gestures. Tang's works benefited greatly from the popularity of kunqu Opera, and his plays are considered classics of kunqu Opera.
While Tang and Shakespeare lived in a world away from each other, there are many things they share in common, such e humanity of their drama, their heroic figures, their love for poetic language, a lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.
1. Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the first paragraph?
A. To describe Shakespeare's anniversary.
B. To introduce the existence of Tang Xianzu.
C. To explain the importance of Shakespeare.
D. To suggest the less popularity of Tang Xianzu.
2. What's possibly one of the main theme of Tang's works?
A. Social reality.
B. Female dreams.
C. Human emotions.
D. Political environment.
3. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 4?
A. The influence of Kunqu Opera on Tang's works.
B. Tang's success in copying Shakespeare's styles.
C. The way Kunqu Opera became a symbol of Chinese culture.
D. Tang's popularity for his poetic language and music.
B
Itzhak Perlman was born in Tel Aviv, in whatwas thenPalestine, in 1945. Today he lives inNew York City. But his music has made him a citizen of the world. He has played in almost every major city. He has won many Grammy awards for his recordings. He has also won Emmy Awards for his work on television.
Itzhak Perlman suffered from polio (小儿麻痹症) at the age of four. The disease damaged his legs. He uses a wheelchair or walks with the aid of crutches (拐杖) on his arms. But none of this stopped him from playing the violin. He began as a young child. He took his first lessons at the Music Academy of Tel Aviv. Very quickly, his teachers recognized that he had a special gift.
At thirteen he went to the United Sates to appear on television. His playing earned him the financial aid to attend theJuilliardSchoolinNew York. In 1964 Itzhak Perlman won the Leventritt Competition in that city. His international fame had begun.
His music is full of power and strength. It can be sad or joyful, loud or soft. But critics (评论家) say it is not the music alone that makes his playing so special. They say he is able to communicate the joy he feels in playing, and the emotions that great music can deliver.
Anyone who has attended a performance by Itzhak Perlman will tell you thatit is exciting to watch him play. His face changes as the music from his violin changes. He looks sad when the music seems sad. He smiles and closes his eyes when the music is light and happy. He often looks dark and threatening when the music seems dark and threatening.
4. According to the passage, what do we know about Itzhak Perlman?
A. He is 75 years old today.
B. He was born inNew York City.
C. He has some achievements in music.
D. He was a rich citizen of the world.
5. When Itzhak Perlman first learned music, his teachers ________.
A. ignored his talents
B. thought he was fit to learn music
C. had pity on him
D. didn't want to accept him
6. What makes Itzhak Perlman's playing special according to critics?
A. The emotions he communicates in his playing.
B. The style in which he plays his music.
C. The kind of music he plays.
D. The power and strength in his music.
7. How do people feel when they hear Itzhak Perlman play?
A. Moved.
B. Calm.
C. Funny.
D. Excited.
C
Every day in the United States animals are beaten, ignored, or forced to struggle for survival. Left in poor conditions with no food or water, they have little hope as they live out their days without the mercy they deserve. Some are found and rescued, given the chance to experience how great life and humans can be; others aren't so lucky. To grow as a nation, we must fight for these abused(受虐待的) animals’ rights and seriously punish heartless owners.
One of the first steps in protecting animals and creating effective cruelty laws is to know what animal cruelty actually is. There are two categories: passive cruelty and active cruelty. The first involves acts of omission, meaning the abuse happens as a result of ignorance or lack of action. Passive cruelty might seem less serious, but that is not the case; it can lead to terrible pain and suffering, and finally death. Examples include starvation, inadequate shelter in extreme weather conditions, and the failure to get medical care. Passive cruelty is sometimes due to the owner's ignorance, so many animal control officers will first try to educate ignorant owners on how to properly care for animals before giving them a citation(传票) or putting them in prison.
Active cruelty, on the other hand, is more well-known and disturbing. Sometimes referred to as non-accidental injury, this type of abuse involves purposeful harm on an animal in order to feel more powerful or gain control. Active cruelty against animals should be taken very seriously, since it can be a sign that a person has serious psychological issues and may commit more acts of violence---possibly against humans.
It is hard to tell just what drives people to harm innocent animals. Most animal abusers find some sort of achievement or power in torturing a victim that they know can't fight back. While not all animal abusers become
serial killers, it is important to take every case seriously.
As a nation we need to make it our right to come together and ensure the safety of our beloved pets. As Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
8. What is the first step to do with the passive cruelty abusers?
A. To throw them into prison.
B. To bring the case to the court.
C. To teach them how to treat animals.
D. To give them a strong warning.
9. We can learn from Para.3 that active cruelty ______.
A. is actually a sign of power or control
B. has been taken seriously in the nation
C. may lead to serious psychological problems
D. may cause acts of violence against humans
10. What is the author’s attitude towards animal cruelty?
A. Uncertain.
B. Doubtful.
C. Concerned.
D. Pessimistic.
11. The author wrote this passage to ______.
A. warn those heartless pet owners
B. tell people the harm of animal cruelty
C. explain the reasons why people harm animals
D. call on people to fight for the abused animals
D
A young female athlete in thePhilippinesrecently won many gold medals during a sports meet despite not having proper running shoes. Rhea Ballos, an 11-year-old student ofSalvationElementary Schoolin Balason,Iloilo, wasonly wearing bandages around her feet when she competed at the Iloilo Schools Sports Meet.
Facebook user Valenzuela posted pictures of the girl with her feet wrapped in bandages bearing the famous Nike logo. Ballos even wrote the word “NIKE” on the sides of her “shoe” to complete the “Nike running shoes” look. The bandages were tightly wrapped around her feet, creating a thin protective layer against the track. While she was actually barefoot during the races, she was still able to defeat her competitors who all more proper footwear intended for running,
According to the post, Ballos bagged the top awards in the 400-meter dash, the 800-meter run, and the
1500-meter run in the girls' categories in the inter school sporting event held in Iloilo, central Philippines.
When pictures of her “Nike” footwear become popular, Flipinos on social media praised her. Many noted that instead of falling into self-pity, she was even able to make light of the situation by drawing the Nike logo on her “running shoes”. Some of the commenters of Valenzuela's post expressed how the girl deserved to be recognized by Nike and that the brand should actually give her a new pair of real Nike shoes. Others started getting in touch with the American sports brand, as well as local basketball specialty store Titan 22.
It did not take long for Titan co-founder and Alaska Aces head coach Jeffrey Cariaso to take notice of Ballos' outstanding achievement. Cariaso immediately made an effort to get in touch with the young track runner. The seven-time PBA champion has since talked to the student as well as her coaches in an apparent bid to help her out.
12. Why did Ballos wear bandages around her feet to compete?
A. She couldn't afford to buy shoes.
B. She wished to be noticed by Nike.
C. She wanted to draw public's attention.
D. She thought it fashionable and unique.
13. What's people's attitude to Ballos' story?
A. Surprised.
B. Confused.
C. Favorable.
D. Doubtful.
14. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Ballos will be recognized by Nike.
B. Ballos will be probably helped by Cariaso.
C. Ballos is bound to win more champions.
D. Ballos will become a great basketball player.
15. Which of the following can best describe Ballos?
A. Shy and lucky.
B. Kind and brave.
C. Clever and outstanding.
D. Gifted and optimistic.
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By making positive changes in your life you can become better.___16___Here are some quick and easy ways to help you become a better person.
___17___
Recognizewhat areas you are lacking. For this you can ask a trusted friend or family member for help. Being unaware of your weaknesses makes it hard for you to improve. The successful people know where they aren’t strong and they use their strengths to make up for it.
Quit a bad habit
Quitting a bad habit is good for you.___18___If you aren’t ready to quit your bad habits right away, start out with small steps. Find a trusted friend that can give you encouragement if you’re struggling.
Break up with negative thinking.
___19___This can have a bad influence on your life. Negative thinking really makes you down mentally and physically. Trying to think more positively helps you reduce stress and requires you to stop making excuses.
Treat others with kindness.
Showing other people that you care for them is a great way to be a better person.___20___Something just like buying a coffee for your classmates can make a huge positive impacton their and your day.
A. Know your weaknesses.
B. Take better care of yourself.
C. Negative friends often complain about things.
D. Do you always see the negative side of things?
E. It not only makes you a better person, but it makes you more confident.
F. However, it may be tough sometimes to figure out how to do it.
G. Small acts of kindness will make other people feel better and lift your spirits as well.
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How do you present yourself to the world? If you are a person of inferiority (自卑), you willthink that others will___21___you. However, the___22___is that the person who devalue you most in the world is yourself.
A few years ago, I met a girl at Claremont:___23___outline and ordinary-looking. But when you get together with her, you always feel the sun — the breath from her heart overflows self-confidence and___24___.
A friend couldn’t___25___asking, “Why are you so confident?” The girl laughed, “There is a___26___in my room.”
At the corner of her room is a mirror.___27___out from the mirror, her body can appear to be slimmer than itself. Moreover, the image of the mirror and the light makes her face look___28___.
Before going out every day, she___29___to the mirror, “This is my image in the eyes of others!” Every day she
goes out with good____30____and smile to others. Then she gains more self-confidence from others’____31____glances.
The girl says, “I know that my image is not good enough, but if we bury ourselves in self____32____, we will be more gray. I don’t! I want to look my best!”
____33____she is, all she wants to see is the image in the mirror. So she never____34____others’ looks, and always looks at others____35____.
A philosopher in the east once said, “with brass as a mirror, you can dress yourself; with history as a mirror, you can know the rise and____36____; with people as a mirror, you can know gain and loss.” And with a____37____in your heart, you can identify yourself.____38____, the mirror is not only in the girl’s room, but deeply____39____in the girl’s heart. How you present yourself to others is the way others____40____you.
21. A. look down upon B. look into C. look up to D. look after
22. A. purpose B. matter C. fact D. reason
23. A. thin B. high C. short D. fat
24. A. pressure B. optimism C. bravery D. relaxation
25. A. help B. bear C. keep D. stand
26. A. secret B. model C. photograph D. note
27. A. Shining B. Looking C. Making D. Moving
28. A. uglier B. paler C. softer D. rounder
29. A. points B. turns C. waves D. smiles
30. A. health B. mood C. makeup D. care
31. A. annoying B. frightening C. admiring D. pleasing
32. A. reliance B. anger C. punishment D. pity
33. A. Whatever B. Whenever C. Wherever D. Whoever
34. A. controls B. escapes C. rejects D. approves
35. A. eagerly B. willingly C. confidently D. shyly
36. A. death B. ruin C. fall D. balance
37. A. mirror B. light C. way D. sight
38. A. Instead B. Additionally C. However D. Actually
39. A. covered B. stamped C. folded D. exposed
40. A. respect B. assist C. present D. see
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
Paul Grisham returned home from his 13-month assignment in Antarctica in 1968,____41.____his wallet didn’t. Grisham, 91, joined the Navy in 1948 as a weather technician before being shipped to the frozen continent____42.____(work) as a meteorologist.
After five decades, Grisham was reunited with his wallet — which he forgot all about. Inside the wallet____43.____(be) Grisham’s navy ID, driving license, a recipe, a tax with holding statement, and receipts for money orders sent to his wife. He was surprised by____44.____young he looked at his old ID card that was put inside. “It brought back____45.____(memory). Oh yeah, I had dark brown hair at that time,” the 91-year-old said____46.____a laugh.
The recovered wallet____47.____(find) by Stephen. Stephen saw the wallet in a shop and bought it. With the help of McKee’s organization, he saw____48.____online post to help find the owner.____49.____(lucky), Grisham and his wallet were together again. Grisham said that his time in Antarctica was “_____50._____(usual) and memorable.” The temperature in the winter months would drop as low as -65 degrees.
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。

Most of us feel nervously when we take an important exam. There is no doubt whether exams are important, but it's more important to have a right attitude. As matter of fact, exams are only a mean of evaluating. Therefore, there was no need to worry too much about the results. Only by making good preparations for exams can we avoid suffer from the pressure.
We'd better to go out for a walk and doing some outdoor exercise before exams. Besides, having enough sleep can make us full of energy and make them possible for us to perform well. A cup of hot milk before going to bed might help us have a sound sleeping.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你的英国笔友John因不善于和别人交流，感到非常苦恼，于是来信向你求助。

请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1.劝他不必苦恼；
2.就如何改变提出建议。

注意：
1.词数80左右；开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear John,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________
All the best
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. C 9. D 10. C 11. D
12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D
16. F 17. A 18. E 19. D 20. G
21. A 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. A 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. C 32.
D 33. C 34. B 35. C 36. C 37. A 38. D 39. B 40. D
41. but
42. to work
43. were 44. how
45. memories
46. with 47. was found
48. an 49. Luckily
50. unusual
51.(1). nervously→nervous
(2).whether→that
(3).As后添加a
(4).mean→means
(5).was→is
(6).suffer→suffering
(7).去掉better后的to
(8).doing→do
(9).them→it
(10).sleeping→sleep 52.略。