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1、2021届湖北省襄阳市五校高三上学期英语期中联考试题（宜城一中、枣阳一中、襄州一中、曾都一中、南漳一中）时间：120分钟 分值：150分 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题分，满分分）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。AFour things that you cant miss in MacaoMacao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee JumpThe Macao Tower, 338 meters is the worlds 10th highest tower, with a variety of activit
2、ies, such as gambling, eating and entertainment. One of the acclaimed activities is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. Raise your arms and off you go! If you are not daring enough to jump that height,
3、 you can try the skywalk on the 57th floor -its still remarkable.Grabbing a traditional Portuguese dinnerMacao was colonized by Portugal before 1999. As a result, Portuguese culture is deeply immersed into many comers of Macao. Many Portuguese settled and opened Portuguese restaurants in the special
4、 administrative region, but the flavor is more adaptable to Chinese people.Marking at the Ruins of St PaulThe Ruins of St. Paul is the significant landmark of Macao. The ruins consist of the St. Pauls College and the Church of St Paul, built in 1583. However, after three intense fires in 1595, 1601
5、and 1835, the church was seriously damaged. It is beyond belief that after the vigorous cycles of rebuilding and fires, the huge surface and the front stairway remain unburned.Visiting a museumMacao, as a tiny city with only an area of 30.5 square kilometers, has 23 eye-catching museums. Due to its
6、unique history, both eastern and western historical sites can be found. Many of them are preserved for cultural heritage, tourist spots or museum, such as the Grand Prix Museum, Maritime Museum and Wine Museum.21. Which activity probably interests John, an adventure lover, when he visits Macao?A.Vis
7、iting a museum. B. Going Bungee Jumping.C. Marking at the Ruins of St Paul.D. Grabbing a traditional Portuguese dinner.22. What do “Grabbing a traditional Portuguese dinner” and “Visiting a museum” have in common? A. Taking a selfie in it. B. Finding historical sitesC. Enjoying a breathtaking experi
8、ence.D. Feeling both eastern and western cultures.23. What can we learn from the text?A. Macao Tower is the worlds highest tower. B. The Portuguese restaurants food in Macao is more suitable for Chinese. C. After three big fires, the Church of St Paul was completely destroyed. D. Many historical sit
9、es in Macao are not well protected.BI just counted how many foreign languages: its been twelve!I always follow my interests and find ways to put my language learning into things Im already interested in. I like to read blogs in other languages. I found them the perfect learning tool because theyre u
10、sually written in oral language, so I dont have to worry much about adopting strange terms that are only used in writing.Movies are also a really good tool, especially if you can find subtitles in the language youre learning. Though they dont always exactly match whats being said, they will still ke
11、ep your brain listening and reading in the same language. Music is another way to start listening to things in your new language. Personally, this doesnt really work for me, but I have friends who learn a language through lyrics. Games are also an excellent way of studying a new language. A lot of l
12、anguage learning computer programs include games. Im super competitive and if I play any of them, I can be hooked for hours. When the initial excitement of learning a new language begins to fade, it can be hard to stick with it. Ideally I will sign up to take a big language exam because then Illhave
13、to keep studying, and work to master the detailsthat seem unimportant enough in everyday usage that I tend to just ignore them. Each time I start gettingcomplacent, its time to take a new course or sign up for online lessons, or take up some sort of challenge that will require me to level up my skil
14、ls.I also try to think in the language Im learning. The best language class Ive ever taken was my beginners Russian course at university where my professor never used any English. It got to the point where I would kind of just forget about English while in Russian class, which helped me to really im
15、merse myself in the Russian language and do a lot with the limited Russian I had.24. Why are blogs perfect learning tool according to the author?A. Because they only use oral language. B. Because they dont use professional terms.C. Because they often use several languages. D. Because their language
16、is usually informal.25. What will author do if he loses passion when learning a new language?A. Take an exam.B. Stick with it .C. Sign up for online lessons. D. Choose a new course.26. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “ complacent ” in paragraph 4?A. bored B. discouraged C. sel
17、f-satisfied D. self-disciplined27. Whats the purpose of the text?A. To call on readers to learn new languages.B. To share personal language learning tips.C. To recommend some blogs and movies to language learners.D. To help deal with common problems in learning new languages.CIt has been four years
18、since the Flashfood App was set to hit Canadian grocery stores and make it easier for shoppers to buy soon-to-expiry (保质期) food at a discount. Much to my delight, I heard it advertised recently on a radio station and figured its time for an update, especially since people became more aware of food w
19、astes role in the climate crisis.The first thing I did was download the App. I hadnt done it before because it was limited to a few locations, but now its all over Canada. I could see immediately that many brands of yogurt are all marked down 50 percent. Users pay for the food using the App, and the
20、n pick it up at a marked location in the store. There is no need for you to worry about them actually being bad.It makes sense for retailers to get behind this App because it offers a win-win situation for everyone involved. Flashfood sells 75% of the products made available through its App while sa
21、ving consumers an average of 50% on those grocery items, and it has 300 000 active users right now. That number is expected to grow naturally as Flashfood partners with more grocers.“As a food retailer, we are in the business of providing food, not wasting it. The Flashfood program allows us to prov
22、ide our customers with a convenient and environmentally sustainable (可持续的) way to purchase food. Loblaw sells 77% of the items it puts on Flashfood, moving an average of 800 to 1000 worth of goods weekly at each of its largest stores,” said Gord Chem, senior VP with Loblaws Real Canadian Superstores
23、.I love looking for discount deals at the grocery store and always keep an eye out for the hot pink clearance stickers. But its always random, and I never know what Im going to get from week to week. The appeal of Flashfood is that I can see whats available, pre-purchase it, and leave it off my shop
24、ping list.28. What can we know about the food on the Flashfood?A. Its delivered directly to the customers. B. Users can pay for it in the marked store.C. Much of it is charged at half the price. D. Itll be a month away before it goes bad.29. According to Gord Chem, the Flashfood is _.A. reliable B.
25、doubtful C. creative D. beneficial 30. How is the advantage of Flashfood introduced in the last paragraph?A. By making a comparison. B. By listing some examples.C. By explaining the cause. D. By introducing the result.31. What is the main idea of the text?A. Customers can buy much cheaper food on a
26、recent app.B. Canadians have a smart approach to reducing food waste.C. A win-win situation has been set for Canadians involved.D. Canadians adopt a new way of protecting the environment.DInflammation(炎症) is the bodys defense mechanism. You might have experienced it if you sustained physical injurie
27、s or had an infection, like the flu, which causes a sore throat. Inflammation can occur in any organ, but it is most common and easy to see in the skin. You will notice redness, heat and swelling.Usually this is a good thing, as it shows you have a healthy immune system that can kill pathogens(病原体)
28、and repair damage. However, inflammation can be a double-edged sword as in some people it can target the bodys healthy cells, causing what is called an autoimmune disease. Given this danger, a new study from Cambridge University, UK, has been looking into brain conditions that are not usually linked
29、 to autoimmune diseases. The study found that inflammation of the brain-known as neuroinflammation(神经炎症)-has been linked to several forms of dementia(痴呆).In this new study, researchers scanned the brains of 31 volunteers with three different types of dementia. The first scan was to highlight neuroin
30、flammation, and a second scan illuminated (阐明) poisonous proteins that are linked with dementia. The team also examined 12 post-mortem (after death) brains.These experiments showed similar patterns of poisonous protein build-up and neuroinflammation, suggesting a relationship between inflammation an
31、d dementia.“Even we were surprised by how tightly these two problems mapped on to each other. Now, the big question is what role this neuroinflammation plays in the decline of the mind associated with dementia,” said Thomas Cope, one of the authors of the study.Another of the studys researchers, Jam
32、es Rowe, highlighted the importance of further research. He said the frequent presence of inflammation in neurodegenerative(神经退化的) diseases, including Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease, “offers hope that immune-based treatments might help slow or prevent these conditions ”.32. Why is inflammation us
33、ually a good thing?A. It can defend our body against infection.B. It allows injuries to heal themselves. C. It gives long-term protection to healthy cells. D. It is a reflection of a healthy immune system.33. What did the study from Cambridge University find?A. Neuroinflammation leads to dementia.B.
34、 Increased poisonous proteins in the brain cause dementia.C. There are links between neuroinflammation and dementia.D. Poisonous protein build-up and neuroinflammation have different patterns.34. What is still unknown according to Thomas Cope?A. Why neuroinflammation is connected with dementia.B. Ho
35、w the decline of the mind is associated with dementia.C. How to prevent neuroinflammation from developing into dementia.D. To what extent neuroinflammation and dementia are linked with each other.35. What can be inferred from James Rowes words?A. Inflammation is one of the causes of neuroinflammatio
36、n.B. Immune-based treatments would be the best cure for dementia.C. Research on neuroinflammation could help treat neurodegenerative diseases.D. Further research will focus on methods of cutting poisonous proteins in the brain.第二节（共5小题；每小题分，满分分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。An endangered
37、species is a group of animals that could soon become extinct. 36 Many species are nearly extinct and could disappear off the face of the earth very soon if we dont do anything to save them. There are many reasons why species become endangered.Habitat destruction is the main reason why animals become
38、 endangered and this happens in two ways. When humans move into a new area, the animals habitat is destroyed and there is nowhere for them to live and nothing to eat because humans chop down trees and build houses and farms. 37 Chemicals in rivers and poisons on farms cause the destruction of animal
39、s homes and food supplies. 38 Animals have been brought to the edge of extinction because they are killed for their highly-valued meat, fur, bones or skin, or just for sport. Overfishing has resulted in many large sea creatures like whales and sharks becoming endangered species.So what can individua
40、ls and governments do to protect endangered species? We should take care not to pollute natural areas, and farmers or companies who destroy animal habitats should face severe financial penalties. 39 Governments can help, too, by making it against the law to hunt, fish or trade in endangered species.
41、 40 A. Animal habitats are also destroyed because of pollution.B. Endangered species are also the result of hunting and fishing.C. Eventually, all the creatures on Earth will enjoy being together.D. Recent changes, however, have helped to improve the situation.E. The public can help out by refusing
42、to buy any products made from these animalsbody parts.F. Extinction happens when the last of the species has died out and there will be no more.G. If we all cooperate and take these steps, we will protect these animals for future generations. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给
43、的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。For many years, I had a recurring (重复出现的) dream. I was a little girl again, rushing about, trying to get ready for school.Deep inside I knew where the 41 came from. It was about some unfinished business in my life. As a kid, I loved everything about school. But at 15, I
44、had to 42 because my parents couldnt afford tuition. My hope of getting a diploma was 43 . Pretty soon, I married and had three children.I wanted my children to be 44 . But Linda, our youngest child, had juvenile arthritis (幼年型关节炎) in her hands and knees, which made it 45 for her to function in a no
45、rmal classroom. I felt really sorry for her and I didnt want her to live her life 46 regret.One day, I saw an ad for evening courses. “Thats the answer,” I said to myself. Linda always feels 47 in the evening, so Ill just 48 her up for night school.Linda was busy 49 out enrollment (入学) forms when th
46、e secretary said: “Mrs. Schantz, why dont you come back to 50 ?” I laughed: “Theres no 51 ! Im 55!” But he persisted, and 52 I knew what I had done, I was enrolled for classes in English and crafts. Anyway, my dream was still there in my heart. It was exciting to go to school again but it was no gam
47、e. When I was down, Linda encouraged me. “Mom, you cant 53 now!” At last, I got my diploma. The unfinished 54 in my dreams was 55 finished.41. A. purpose B. ambition C. dream D. intelligence42. A. check out B. drop out C. bring out D. turn out43. A. affordable B. optional C. dead D. reasonable44. A. educated B. separated C. examined D. employed45. A. ridiculous B. reliable C. practical D. impossible46. A. for B. with C. to D. on47. A. better B. bitterer C. worse D. quieter48. A. pick B. stay C. b