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1、2021届湖北省四地七校联盟高三上学期英语期中联考试题 “荆、荆、襄、宜”本试题卷共10页，分第I卷和第卷两部分。全卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。.二、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。ABeing a polite airline passenger starts with just a few easy steps.Help your fellow travelerWhile youre loading your carryon bag into the overhead space,
2、 offer to lift a fellow passengers up there, too. Not only is it kind, but it could make the boarding process more efficient for everyone else.Keep your personal things well, personalIts important to be mindful of your personal belongings. Avoid hitting other passengers with your bag, as you walk do
3、wn the aisles(过道), by keeping it in front of you and close to your body. And once you sit down, you should stay there, and make sure you have everything you will need for the flight once you settle in your seat. Reaching over other passengers to access the overhead storage during the flight is uncom
4、fortable for everyone.Respect your (limited) spaceIn the narrow space of an airplane, maintaining your personal space will go a long way towards making a smoother ride for everyone. Let the middleseat passenger use the armrests (its the least you can do), and keep your legs within the width of the c
5、hair frame.Be willing to swap seats with a familyAirlines sometimes reserve certain seats for special passengers or charge extra fees for adjacent(毗连的) ones，making it tough for family members to buy seats together. If youre traveling alone, offer to switch seats so that a family can sit beside each
6、other; its a kind gesture that they wont forget. But be sure to delay swapping until the plane has reached the safe altitude，as switching seats while everyone is boarding can be an inconvenience for those standing in the walkways.21. To be a polite airline passenger, you need to do the following exc
7、ept_.A. lending a helping hand to your travelling companionB. using the armrests to support your arms if you wantC. avoiding reaching over others to open the overhead storageD. keeping your bag in front of you while walking down the aisles22. If a man wants to swap the seat with you, you should_.A.
8、charge extra fees for offering adjacent seatsB. ask him to reserve the seat online in advanceC. offer your seat and stand in the walkwaysD. put off swapping unless it is safe enough23. Where can you most probably find the text?A. In a daily newspaper.B. In a literature book.C. In an airport guideboo
9、k.D. In an official document.【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C【解析】文章是说明文，主要描述怎样成为有礼貌的航空乘客。【21题详解】细节理解题。根据第四段“Let the middleseat passenger use the armrests (its the least you can do),” 让坐在中间的乘客使用扶手(这是你至少可以做的)，可知，并不是要乘客随意使用扶手，所以B项是错误的。故选B项。【22题详解】细节理解题。根据最后一段“If youre traveling alone, offer to switch seats so tha
10、t a family can sit beside each other; its a kind gesture that they wont forget. But be sure to delay swapping until the plane has reached the safe altitude，”如果你独自旅行，主动交换座位，这样一家人就可以坐在一起；这是一个他们不会忘记的友好的姿态。但一定要等到飞机到达安全高度后再切换。可知，如果别人想和你交换座位，你应该等到足够安全的时候再交换。故选D项。【23题详解】推理判断题。从第一句话“Being a polite airline p
11、assenger starts with just a few easy steps.” 要做一个有礼貌的航空乘客，只需几个简单的步骤。可知，全文是介绍怎样做一个有礼貌的航空乘客，所以是和坐飞机相关，来源可能是机场指南。故选C项。BDriven by her passion for providing quality healthcare, a Latvian woman has won over the hearts of the elderly residing in the nursing home she oversees.It is incredibly rare to find a
12、 Caucasian woman working as the director of a nursing home in Shanghai. But the fact that Anastasija Puzankova can even converse in Liantang, a Chinese dialect spoken only by residents in a small town in southwestern Shanghai, makes her one of a kind.“I had always wondered how the elderly were getti
13、ng along with others, or if they were well cared for. I realized that I could better serve them and understand their concerns if I spoke their dialect.” says the 35-year-old, who also speaks Russian, English, Latvian, French and Spanish.Puzankova chose to study Sinology(汉学) out of her curiosity abou
14、t China at the University of Latvia in 2003. The next year, she traveled to Shanghai as part of an exchange program and then she spent the next 10 years studying law at Fudan University, graduating with a masters degree in 2014.Despite her qualifications, in 2018, Puzankova joined Haiyang Group, a S
15、hanghai-based company that operates the nursing home, as an executive assistant. During that period, she performed so well in her nursing and management training that she was appointed the director of the home after just one year.A caregiver, surnamed Cai, says the atmosphere at the home has changed
16、 since Puzankova took charge. “She makes life in the nursing home uplifting and purposeful.” says Cai.“She throws monthly birthday parties for the elderly, creates a festive mood in the home for every traditional festival and frequently organizes handicrafts classes and activities to stimulate the m
17、inds of the residents.”When family visits and group activities were delayed during the novel coronavirus outbreak, Puzankova came up with a similar idea at the home, purchasing vegetable seeds and growing them in the field near the nursing home so that the residents can observe the plants growing fr
18、om their windows.“Just watching the plants grow can lift their spirits. We can also serve these organic vegetables to them.” she explains.Puzankova says “I simply like communicating with people, understanding their personalities and offering help when they are in need. Making an elderly person happy
19、 isnt hard. It just takes a little time, love and thought.”24. Why did Anastasija Puzankova learn the Chinese dialect Liantang?A. To satisfy her superior.B. To research its history and popularity.C. To communicate with the elderly better.D. To prove her language learning capacity.25. During the nove
20、l coronavirus outbreak, Puzankova _.A. forbade family visits forever.B. created a festive mood in the home.C. organized some outdoor activities for the elderly.D. planted some vegetables for the elderly to watch indoors.26. What can we learn from Puzankovas story?A. Time tests.B. Hard work pays off.
21、C. Love breaks down barriers.D. Education is the key to success.27. The best title of the passage could be “ _”.A. A foreign face with a local soulB. A language expert with a loving heartC. A nursing home with a woman directorD. An executive assistant with a masters degree【答案】24. C 25. D 26. C 27. A
22、【解析】本文是新闻报道，主要介绍了来自拉脱维亚的Anastasija Puzankova担任了上海的敬老院院长，她积极融入当地文化，学习当地方方言，全心关爱着老人。【24题详解】细节理解题。根据第三段“I had always wondered how the elderly were getting along with others, or if they were well cared for. I realized that I could better serve them and understand their concerns if I spoke their dialect,
23、” 我总是想知道老年人是如何与他人相处的，或者他们是否得到了很好的照顾。我意识到，如果我说他们的方言，就能更好地服务他们，理解他们的担忧。可知Anastasija Puzankova学中国方言的原因是为了更好地与老人交流。故选C项。【25题详解】细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“When family visits and group activities were suspended during the novel coronavirus outbreak, Puzankova implemented a similar idea at the home, purchasing vegetabl
24、e seeds and growing them in the field near the nursing home so that the residents can observe the plants growing from their windows.”在新型冠状病毒爆发期间，当家庭访问和集体活动暂停时，Puzankova在家中也实施了类似的想法，购买蔬菜种子并在养老院附近的地里种植，以便居民可以从窗口观察植物的生长。可知在疫情期间Puzankova种了一些蔬菜供居民在屋内欣赏。故选D项。【26题详解】推理判断题。综合全文，根据第一段“Driven by her passion f
25、or providing quality healthcare, a Latvian woman has won over the hearts of the elderly residing in the nursing home she oversees.”在提供高质量医疗服务的热情推动下，一位拉脱维亚女性赢得了住在她管理的养老院老人的心。Anastasija Puzankova 身为外国人，在上海的敬老院担任院长，她积极融入当地文化，学习当地方方言，全心关爱着老人。我们能从Anastasija Puzankova 的故事中学到爱打破一切障碍。故选C项。【27题详解】主旨大意题。主要介绍了
26、来自拉脱维亚的Anastasija Puzankova担任了上海的敬老院院长，她积极融入当地文化，学习当地方方言，全心关爱着老人。“A foreign face with a local soul”一张带着本土灵魂的外国面孔，为短文最佳标题。故选A项。CIn spring, chickens start laying again, bringing a welcome source of protein at winters end. So its no surprise that cultures around the world celebrate spring by honoring t
27、he egg.Some traditions are simple, like the red eggs that get baked into Greek Easter breads. Others elevate the egg into a fancy art, like the heavily jewel-covered “eggs” that were favored by the Russians starting in the 19th century.One ancient form of egg art comes to us from Ukraine. For centur
28、ies, Ukrainians have been drawing complicated patterns on eggs. Contemporary artists have followed this tradition to create eggs that speak to the anxieties of our age: Life is precious, and delicate. Eggs are, too.“Theres something about their delicate nature that appeals to me,” says New Yorker ca
29、rtoonist Roz Chast. Several years ago, she became interested in eggs and learned the traditional Ukrainian technique to draw her very modern characters. “Ive broken eggs at every stage of the process from the very beginning to the very, very end.”But theres an appeal in that vulnerability(易损性). “The
30、res part of this sickening horror of knowing youre walking on the edge with this, that I kind of like, knowing that it could all fall apart at any second.” Chasts designs, such as a worried man alone in a tiny rowboat, reflect that delicateness.Traditional Ukrainian decorated eggs also spoke to thos
31、e fears. The elaborate patterns were believed to offer protection against evil.“Theres an ancient legend that as long as these eggs are made, evil will not exist in the world.” says Joan Brander, a Canadian egg-painter who has been painting eggs for over 60 years, having learned the art from her Ukr
32、ainian relatives.28. People in many cultures honor the egg because _.A. it is their major source of protein in winterB. it is a welcome sign of the approach of springC. it can bring wealth and honor to themD. it can easily be made into a work of art29. What does the underlined word “elevate” in Para
33、graph 2 mean ?A. carveB. promoteC. placeD. lower30. Why does Chast enjoy the process of decorating eggs?A. She is never sure what the final design will look like until the end.B. She always achieves great pleasure from designing something new.C. She never knows if the egg will break before the desig
34、n is completed.D. She believes there wont be evil in the world once the egg is made.31. The following statements are right except that _.A. the decorated “eggs” are favored as a form of fancy art in RussiaB. contemporary artists draw on eggs to reflect anxieties of people todayC. the delicate nature
35、 of eggs appeals to Roz ChastD. eggs provide a hard and unique surface to paint on【答案】28. B 29. B 30. C 31. D【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了有关鸡蛋绘画艺术的历史由来，随着时代的发展而不断发展。【28题详解】推理判断题。根据第一段内容“In spring, chickens start laying again, bringing a welcome source of protein at winters end. So its no surprise that cul
36、tures around the world celebrate spring by honoring the egg.（春天，鸡又开始下蛋，在冬天结束时带来了令人愉快的蛋白质来源。所以，世界各地的文化通过纪念鸡蛋来庆祝春天也就不足为奇了。）”可知鸡蛋是春天来临的可喜迹象，故选B。【29题详解】词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句的下一句“like the heavily jewel-covered “eggs” that were favored by the Russians starting in the 19th century.（就像19世纪开始俄罗斯人喜欢的，镶满宝石的鸡蛋一样。）”这个例
37、子可知，有人把鸡蛋升华成一种奇特的艺术品，B项promote（提升，促进）符合句意，所以evaluate在本句中的含义为升华，促进，故选B。【30题详解】细节理解题。根据文章倒数第三段内容“But theres an appeal in that vulnerability(易损性). “Theres part of this sickening horror of knowing youre walking on the edge with this, that I kind of like, knowing that it could all fall apart at any secon
38、d.”（但这种脆弱也有一种吸引力。“知道自己正走在悬崖边，这是一种令人恶心的恐惧，我有点喜欢，知道一切随时都可能破碎。”）”可知她在鸡蛋上做设计结束前都不知道鸡蛋什么时候会破，故选C。【31题详解】细节理解题。根据倒数第三段第一句“But theres an appeal in that vulnerability（这种易损性也有一种吸引力）”可知鸡蛋易碎，D项内容提到“鸡蛋提供了一个坚硬和独特的表面来作画”错误，符合题目要求，故选D。【点睛】DAmazon wants to be able to answer the troublesome question: Did I leave the
39、 stove on? The latest home security tool by Ring,a home security company owned by Amazon, is the Always Home Cam, a flying drone that can help homeowners check their apartments whenever theyre not in.The Always Home Cam is a lightweight, self-docking, flying indoor camera that can take a predetermin
40、ed path set by its user.When used with Rings proprietary home alarms systems like the Ring Alarm, the Always Home Cam will take flight and check the house for any potential disturbances. The drone unit can also be controlled remotely and manually. After a flight, the Always Home Cam automatically re
41、turns to its station itself for charging. It only records while in flight, too.You can ask it to fly to check the stove while youre out, or to see if you left the windows open. Its also great for checking on naughty pets. The drone has obstacle avoidance technology built-in, and hidden propellers(螺旋
42、桨) to mitigate any damage to household furnishing in the event of a collision. Amazon says the drone will automatically take flight if theres movement in the house to show you whats going on.The device was one of several that Amazon unveiled Thursday as part of its annual appliance event. Due to the
43、 pandemic, this years version was held online instead of at Amazons Seattle headquarters.The indoor flying camera, called the Ring Always Home Cam, still needs approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, but Amazon said it expects to sell it next year at $250. It will also launch a cam
44、era andalarm systemfor cars next year under its Ring brand.Critics have raisedprivacy concernsabout Ring, which is best known for its doorbell cameras, citing the companys close relationship with police departments. Amazon said the drone only records when it is in the air, and that it makes a sound
45、when it flies so any people in the house knows its recording.32. Whats the main idea of the text?A. Amazons camera can check whether your stove is on.B. New devices were unveiled on Amazon annual appliance event.C. Critics raised privacy concerns about the Always Home Cam.D. The Always Home Cam can
46、ensure your safety.33. What can the Always Home Cam do?A. It can take a path set by computer.B. It can record when you are out.C. It can get charged by itself.D. It can take flight at any time.34. What do we know about the Always Home Cam?A. It was unveiled at Amazons Seattle headquarters.B. It will
47、 be sold at $250 next year.C. It can lessen damage to furniture for its obstacle avoidance technology.D. It records in the air,not found by anyone.35. Whats the authors attitude towards the Always Home Cam?A. favorableB. criticalC. doubtfulD. objective【答案】32. A 33. C 34. C 35. D【解析】本文是说明文。主要是介绍亚马逊的新
48、产品飞行器Always Home Cam能够检查微波炉是否是开着的。【32题详解】主旨大意题。由第一段“Amazon wants to be able to answer the troublesome question: Did I leave the stove on?” 亚马逊希望能够回答这个棘手的问题:我有没有让炉子开着？可知，用设问的方式引出主题“camera ，所以本文主要是关于亚马逊的新产品飞行摄像头能够检查炉子是否是开着的。故选A项。【33题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段的倒数第二句“After a flight, the Always Home Cam automatically returns to its station itself for charging.” 飞行结束后，Always Home摄像头会自动回到自己的位置充电。可知Always Home Cam会自己充电，故选C项。【34题