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1、2021 年莆田六中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 The Origins of Famous Brands Our lives are full of brand names and trademarked products that we use every day.Although many brand names are simple acronyms(首字母缩略词)or versions of their found
2、ers names,some of the companies we trust every day actually have fascinating and surprising back stories.Starbucks It seems fitting that the most famous coffee brand in the world would take its name from one of the worlds greatest works of literature.The inspiration for the name of the coffeehouse c
3、ame from Herman MelvillesMoby Dick.The founders original idea was to name the company after the Captain Ahabs ship,but they eventually decided that Pequot wasnt a great name for coffee,so they chose Ahabs first mate,Starbucks,as the name instead.Google Google was originally called Backrub,for it sea
4、rched for links in every corner of the Web.In 1997,when the founders of the company were searching for a new name showing a huge amount of data for their rapidly improving search technology,a friend suggested the word“googol”.When a friend tried to register the new domain(域)name,he misspelled“googol
5、”as“google”.Nike Originally founded as a distributor for Japanese running shoes,the company was originally named BRS,or Blue Ribbon Sports.In 1971,BRS introduced its own soccer shoe,a model called Nike,which is alsothe name for the Greek goddess of victory.In 1978,the company officially renamed itse
6、lf as Nike,Inc.The right name is essential to a companys success,and a great origin story is just as important as a great product.An attractive origin story is one more thing that keeps customers guessing,wondering,and buying its products.1.What is the name of the Captain Ahabs ship?A.Moby Dick.B.St
7、arbucks.C.Pequot.D.Herman Melville.2.Why did the founders of the Google want to change its name?A.They mistook their name.B.They wanted new customers.C.The companys original name was too long.D.The companys search technology was improving rapidly.3.Where does the importance of the origin story of on
8、e company lie in?A.It can change the companys image.B.It can add myth to the company.C.It explains the development of the company to customers.D.It makes customers imagine and purchase its goods.B“My P.E.teacher taught me maths.”It has been a common joke for years but when a P.E.teacher applied for
9、the head-teacher job,many parents worried that“the joke could come true”.Some parents asked,“Does the P.E.teacher know maths and English?If not,how is he supposed to tutor the students?”But there were still parents who believed P.E.teachers had more time to discipline the students since they didnt h
10、ave many classes.This concern is actually a“subject bias”,that is,choosing a P.E.teacher as the head-teacher is not good for the students grades since he doesnt know Chinese,maths,or English.It is acceptable for Chinese teachers,maths teachers and English teachers to be head-teachers because these s
11、ubjects are important to entrance exams and scores.Such a concern reflects parents anxiety in the current educational environment,which tends to link the head-teachers responsible subject with the facts whether the school cares about the class and the childrens performances in the subject.Many peopl
12、e care about their kids academic performances only.They dont care about their kids P.E.performance at all.Even if kids have P.E.classes,parents care little.P.E.teachers are in humble position and their classes are often occupied by other teachers.Of course,if students,P.E.performance is related to g
13、rades and entrance exams,parents wont mind“a P.E.teacher being the head-teacher”.At the moment,P.E.is gradually included in entrance exams.In terms of high school entrance examination,Guangzhouwill launch a new high school entrance exam which includes P.E.performance and Health examination in 2021,r
14、aising the score to 70 points.In terms of the college entrance examination,universities having the right of independent enrollments added P.E.tests to their entrance exams in 2019.This practice is seen as an important signal that the assessment of physical fitness and athletic ability,which are impo
15、rtant aspects of a students overall quality,may be included in the college entrance examination in the future.We hope that its a trend for P.E.teachers,music teachers and art teachers to become head-teachers.4.By saying“My P.E.teacher taught me maths”,what does the author intend to show us?A.It is j
16、ust a joke that seldom happened in reality.B.P.E.teachers hardly assist students in maths.C.P.E.teachers are good at teaching maths.D.Parents doubt the ability of P.E.teacher.5.We can infer from paragraph 2 that a P.E.teacher .A.is of little benefit for students academic performance B.is humbler tha
17、n Chinese,math or English teachers C.reflects whether the school cares about the class D.gets unfairly judged due to the current educational system 6.Why doesGuangzhouraise proportion of P.E.performance in high school entrance examination?A.To raise students awareness of physical health.B.To call on
18、 parents to pay attention to P.E.teachers.C.To test the overall ability of high school students.D.To make P.E.teachers equal with other teachers.7.What opinion does the author hold towards P.E.teachers working as head-teachers?A.Neutral.B.Unexpected.C.Supportive.D.Critical.C Being a teacher is a rew
19、arding career when it comes to changing lives,but its obviously one that comes with plenty of stresses and difficulties too.Seeking help for a child who is so obviously in need isnt easy.Often,you feel ignored by the government.You feel upset that there isnt anything you could personally do to help
20、a needy and sensitive member of your class.Thats exactly how Chelsea Haley,aged 24 at the time,felt when she met fourth-grade student Jerome Robinson while working for Teach forAmericainLouisianafor the first time.The pair didnt get off to the best start,with Jerome,the“problem child”,almost driving
21、Chelseafrom teaching.But whenChelseaput her foot down and became determined to work more closely with Jerome,she learned the cause of his rude behavior:a bad home situation.Chelseawas eager to help Jerome,and realized that he needed more than just academic support.By 2016,a year after meeting him,Ch
22、elsea had adopted(收养)Jerome and his brother Jace.Adopting a child doesnt come cheap,andChelseaspent all the money in her bank to see the process through.In her first few years of raising the boys,she lived on credit cards and postponed her student loan.AsChelsealived with her two adopted sons,she wo
23、rked hard to repay her debts.She took on extra tutoring jobs outside of school hours,moved in with her parents,and even delivered groceries for cash.Along the way,she was learning how to be the best mom to Jerome and Jace,cooking for them and cheering them on at football matches.And now,just five ye
24、ars later,Chelseacan proudly say that she has paid off nearly$50,000 of debt.Now that shes finally out of debt,Chelseahas plans to buy a house and save up for the boys college education.“It allows me to focus on the boys future,”she said.“Saving money for them,and not spending it on my past.”8.What
25、do we know from paragraph 4?A.Jeromes family was less fortunate.B.The brothers were in the same class.C.When helping Jerome,Chelseafelt hopeless.D.Chelseagot along well with Jerome from the very start.9.What didChelseado to pay off her debts?A.Borrow money from her parents.B.Do part-time jobs.C.Trai
26、n students to play football.D.Cook for customers.10.How old wasChelseawhen she paid off nearly all of her debts?A.24.B.28.C.29.D.30.11.Which of the following can best describeChelsea?A.Lucky and lovely.B.Sensitive and ambitious.C.Selfless and determined.D.Warmhearted and strict.D Cigarettes arent ju
27、st harmful when theyre being smoked.Even when cigarette ends go out and are cold,new research has found they continue to give off harmful chemicals in the air.In the first 24 hours alone,scientists say a used cigarette end will produce 14 percent of the nicotine(尼古丁)that an actively burning cigarett
28、e would produce.While most of these chemicals are released within a day of being put out,an analysis for the United States Food and Drug Administration(FDA)found the level of nicotine fell by just 50%five days later.“I was ly surprised,”since environmental engineer Dustin Poppendieck from the United
29、 States National Institute of Standards and Technology(NIST).“The numbers are significant and could have important impacts when cigarette ends are dealt with indoors or in cars.While much attention has been paid to the health influence of first-hand,second-hand and now third-hand smoking,it is not t
30、he case when it comes to the actual cigarette end of the matter.”To measure emissions(排放)from this forgotten thing,Poppendieck and his team placed 2,100 cigarettes that were recently put out inside a special room.Once the ends weresealed away,the team measured eight chemicals commonly produced by ci
31、garettes,four of which the FDA have their eye on for being harmful or potentially so.After setting the rooms temperature,the researchers tested how emissions changed under certain conditions.When the air temperature of the room was higher,for instance,they noticed the ends produced these chemicals a
32、t higher rates.This finding might discourage those who want to leave ashtrays(烟灰缸)out for days at a time,especially in the heat.12.What do the researchers say about cigarette ends?A They contain little nicotine.B.They produce no nicotine five days later.C.They give off nicotine for days.D.They creat
33、e as much nicotine as burning cigarettes.13.What do Poppendiecks words suggest?A.First-hand smoking does most harm.B.The findings are within his expectation.C.Cigarettes should be dealt with indoors.D.Health influence of cigarette ends is ignored.14.Which word best describes the authors attitude to
34、not cleaning ashtrays for days?A.Unclear.B.Disapproving.C.Unconcerned.D.Puzzled.15.What can be the best title for the text?A.Used Cigarette Ends Release Harmful Chemicals B.Cigarettes Are More Harmful While Being Smoked C.Research Found Reasons For Cigarette Ends Harm D.Cigarette Ends Produce More C
35、hemicals in the Heat 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 2021 is the Year of the Ox according to Chinese zodiac(中国生肖).InChinayou will find various ox figures made of gold,wood,plastic,paper,shell andstone on sale in stores and on streets to celebrate the return._16_.
36、Centuries ago,most people earned their living through farming.For example,the ox was used to help plow,cultivate(耕)and carry heavy goods.Besides,the ox has long had a significant place in Chinese culture._17_Inthe Classic of Poetry,the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry,the animal was ment
37、ioned in nine out of the 305 pieces._18_To this day,the phrase“the spirit of ox”still refers to controlling anything that may present itself as an obstacle(障碍，阻碍)._19_When someone achieves a great achievement through hard work,people often use“niu”,meaning“awesome”,to describe him or her.Oxen seldom
38、 bully(欺负)the weak or fear the strong._20_This is reflected in a couplet from a poem by LuXun(1881-1936),“Fierce-browed,I coolly defy a thousand pointing fingers;Head bowed,like a willing ox I serve the children”,which fully expresses the poets loyalty(忠诚)to the people.So naturally,those who were bo
39、rn in the Year of the Ox are oftenexpected to be hardworking,reliable and loyal.“They never seek to be the center of attention and do not look for praise,”the websiteChinaHighlights noted.A.They are loyal and work hard.B.But why was the ox chosen to be one of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs?C.They never
40、 like to be the center of attention and enjoy being praised.D.The spirit is highly praised and many people follow it as their work rules.E.Ancient Chinese poets and writers frequently described the ox in literature.F.Those who were born in the Year of the Ox like to farm and carry heavy goods.G.The
41、ox is considered a symbol of diligence and earnestness(认真)in Chinese culture.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 Sharing a sense of style When I woke up on Aug 4,2016,there was only one thing on my mind:what to wear.A billion_21_raced through
42、 my brain in the closet.I didnt want to come off as trying too hard,but I also didnt want to be seen as a lazy and_22_girl.Not only was it my first day of high school,but it was my first.day of school in a new state;first impressions are_23_and it was important for me to_24_the people who I would sp
43、end the next four years with.This was my third time being the_25_kid.But this time was_26_because my dad promised that I would start and_27_high school in the same place.This time mattered,and that made me_28_.After carefully_29_my closet,I proudly came out in a_30_from Target.The soft cotton was_31
44、_and the ruffled shoulders added a hint of fun.Yes,this outfit was the one.An hour later,I felt powerful as I_32_toward room 1136.But as I entered class,my jaw_33_to the floor.Sitting at her desk was Mrs Hutfilz,my English teacher,_34_exactly the same dress as me.I kept my head_35_and walked to my s
45、eat silently.I made it through my brief introduction_36_until Mrs Hutfilz stood up,jokingly adding that she liked my style.Although this was the moment I had been_37_from the moment I walked in,all my anxiety surprisingly_38_,and the students paid attention as I shared my story.My smile grew as I la
46、ughed with the students.After class,I stayed behind and talked to Mrs Hutfilz,relieved to make a humorous and real connection.Looking back four years later,the ten minutes I spent afraid of giving my speech were really not worth it.My first period of high school certainly made the day_39_in the best
47、 way and taught me that Mrs Hutfilz has an awesome sense of_40_!21.A.thoughts B.reasons C.causes D.substitutes 22.A.particular B.untidy C.serious D.unkind 23.A.much B.nothing C.little D.everything 24.A.hit B.know C.recognize D.impress 25.A.new B.old C.ordinary D.special 26.A.similar B.difficult C.di
48、fferent D.easy 27.A.study B.finish C.drop out of D.end up in 28.A.happy B.relieved C.nervous D.excited.29.A.searching B.tidying C.fixing D.ranging 30.A.skirt B.shirt C.coat D.dress 31.A.convincing B.comfortable C.heavy D.slight 32.A.drove B.slipped C.headed D.slid 33.A.dropped B.picked up C.opened D
49、.faded away 34.A.sporting B.ironing C.putting on D.taking off 35.A.away B.up C.down D.off 36.A.paper B.speech C.lecture D.class 37.A.preparing B.proud of C.expecting D.afraid of 38.A.went up B.melted away C.Accelerated D.grew 39.A.lonesome B.embarrassing C.troublesome D.unforgettable 40.A.responsibi
50、lity B.justice C.style D.humour 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 Have you ever wished your vacation could meet all your_41._(expect)?Well,this is possible when you choose_42._(go)on a cruise(游轮).Recently,cruises have become_43._(popular)places than traditional forms of