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1、2021 届东莞市厚街海月学校高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案 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 i
2、s 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.Unl
3、ike Shakespeares 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 dimensi
4、on of human desires and ambitions and explored human nature beyond the social and political limits of that time.Similar to Shakespeare,Tangs success rode the wave of a renaissance(复兴)in theater as an artistic practice.As in ShakespearesEngland,Tangs works became hugely popular inChinatoo.During Tang
5、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
6、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 lang
7、uage,a lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.1.Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the first paragraph?A.To describe Shakespeares anniversary.B.To introduce the existence of Tang Xianzu.C.To explain the importance of Shakespeare.D.To suggest the less popularity of T
8、ang Xianzu.2.Whats possibly one of the main theme of Tangs 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 Tangs works.B.Tangs success in copying Shakespeares styles.C.The way Kunqu
9、 Opera became a symbol of Chinese culture.D.Tangs popularity for his poetic language and music.B In someareas ofCalifornia,its so dry that farmers arent willing to plant crops this season.Growers,north ofSan Francisco,have begun pulling out of local farmers markets.CountyLineHarvest,which farms more
10、 than 30 acres inPetaluma,hasnt had enough water to grow all the peppers,lettuces and other produce for a long time,according to a video on its Instagram page.Nearby farms arc saying the same,emphasizing(强调)the effect of theextendeddry periods.Californiagrows a third of theUnited States vegetables a
11、nd two-thirds of the nations fruits and nuts.If dry weather prevents farmers from growing plants,that could lead to pushing up the price of food thats already starting to affect theU.S.economy.“Due to severe drought,for the first time in 21 years,we will not be able to grow this summer inPetaluma,Co
12、untyLinesaid in its post.Drew Lerner,president of World Weather Inc.inKansas,saidCalifornia“missed the rainy season and wont see much moisture(水分)over the next several months.A La Nina weather pattern in the Pacific pushed winter storms north and away from the state,leaving it with less moisture tha
13、n usual.AsCaliforniagets most of its water from winter storms,little relief is expected before October.That has left growers such as Shao Shan Fann in a bind.The business cant offer the selection of Asian vegetables and Bay Area staples it usually grows at its Bolinas location,according to its websi
14、te.Nearby,Green Valley Community Farm has access to only about 5%of the water it usually relies on,owner David Plescia said.Hes looking for new land with enough water to use,and also has a permit in the works to grow cannabis to make up for the lost income.If it doesnt make it,hell leave the fields
15、empty.“Its part of our generations cross to bear,figuring out how to run small or medium-scale farm businesses in this kind of atmosphere of highly variable rainfall,”Andrew said.4.What does the underlined word“extended”in the second paragraph mean?A.Hot.B.Short.C.Long.D.Wonderful.5.Which is the res
16、ult if the dry weather stops famers from planting crops?A.Theincreaseinthe priceof food.B.The growth of economy inU.S.C.Lessmoisture than usual.D.The low price of Asian vegetables.6.From what Andrew said,we can infer(推断)all of the following statements EXCEPT that_.A.The climate is not very good B.It
17、 is part of the burden for people of his generation C.It is hard for him to run his farm businesses insuch bad climate D.He is sure that the serious drought will come to an end soon 7.What does the passage mainly talk about?A.How do the famers run businesses inCalifornia.B.How does the owner look fo
18、r new land with enough water C.California farmers facing drought choose not to plant crops.D.The farm economy of theUnited Stateshas changed a lot.C One of the most popular street food found inChinais no doubt the barbecue.A new program,called Chinese Barbecue,tells the story of this popular food co
19、oked over hot coals on just about every street corner in cities and towns across the country.Barbecued meat is an important part of peoples nightlife.Shown on June 20,the program has had more than 25 million clicks on the video site .To find the most popular barbecue stalls(摊位),the production team t
20、ravelled to more than 500 locations in 30 cities across the country.Some viewers compare Chinese Barbecue to Midnight Diner,a Japanese TV program telling stories from late night informal Japanese bars.“Im happy to hear this comparison because Midnight Diner is a good program,and we share the same to
21、pic night food,”Chinese Barbecues director Chen Yingjie said.“However,they are quite different.”He said that Midnight Diner focused more on food itself,though there was someconversation while people were eating.However,the night food scene of Chinese people means joy and a more lively atmosphere.Peo
22、ple eating these barbecue snacks develop a feeling of connection,which can be a cure for loneliness.The barbecue,regarded as the most ordinary and common night street snack,is different from home-made food by mothers as that is a symbol of family and kinship.The barbecue is where you go to become co
23、nnected to people in society.And unlike official business lunches,during which people are rather polite,the barbecue lets people relax with old friends and new friends,leaving a lasting impression of friendship.The world,as a whole,holds deep-rooted good feelings toward the barbecue,either for the t
24、aste or the warmth produced by fire.“What we should do is to present the Chinese barbecue just the way it is because with its special ingredients(食材)，ways of cooking and more importantly,the special environment and people,the world will recognize it and might fall in love with it just as we do.”said
25、 Chen.8.What do we know about Chinese Barbecue?A.It has been becoming very popular on the Internet.B.It is thought highly of by most of the foreign tourists.C.It mainly talks about the most famous Chinese food.D.It shows the color1 ful nightlife in large cities ofChina.9.In which way was Chinese Bar
26、becue different from Midnight Diner?A.It showed more kinds of food.B.It focused more on the diners.C.It showed the eating habits.D.It was less popular than Midnight Diner.10.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A.The importance of the barbecue to family.B.The influence of the barbecue on peoples manners
27、.C.The influence of the barbecue on peoples lifestyle.D.The role of the barbecue in peoples relationship.11.Why did Chen Yingjie choose the barbecue as the topic of the series?A.To show the feature of Chinese food.B.To research a special way of cooking.C.To help the world understandChina.D.To introd
28、uce the history of the barbecue.D Now most of the workers work from 9 am to 5 pm.However,according to the global Internet survey done by the UK Sleep Council,thesiesta（午睡）was the right idea all along.The UK Sleep Council called on the countrysbosses to end nine-to-five working in favor of more flexi
29、ble hours.They believe what would really increase the workers productivity is a nice afternoon nap,rather than those bonuses.Forty-one percent of the 12,000 people who responded to the councils survey said they were most productive in the morning,while 38 percent said theyhit their stridein the even
30、ing.This means most of them cannot fully pay attention to what they do in the middle of the day,said sleep expert Dr.Chris Idzikowskii.We must conclude from this survey that the traditional nine-to-five working day does not suit most workers.He suggested that allowing workers to follow their natural
31、 sleeping habits would actually benefit employers by allowing them to expand their working hours and be more productive.Fortunately,being a college lecturer,I dont have to go to work everyday.I only work three days a week,but during the three days I work really long hours and have no time for a litt
32、le siesta.Im usually so tired and sleepy in the afternoon,which really affects thevitality（活力）of my classes.I think Dr.Chris Idzikowskiis idea is worthwhile.When people have flexible working hours they could reach their highest productivity.On top of that,flexible working hours mean thatpeople dont
33、have to work all at the same time.That way we could avoid traffic jams.Therefore,its really killing two birds with one stone!12.What can improve the workers productivity,according to the UK Sleep Council?A.More bonuses.B.The flexible working time.C.Working for long hours.D.Working in a relaxing way.
34、13.What does the underlined part probably mean in Paragraph 2?A.Were most sleepy.B.Were most flexible.C.Worked at their own pace.D.Worked at their best.14.What did the UK Sleep Councils survey find?A.Few people are suitable to work at noon.B.People are more productive in the morning.C.Some people li
35、ke to expand their working hours.D.More and more people prefer to work in the evening.15.Why does the author support Dr.Chris Idzikowskiis idea?A.It could solve most of the traffic problems.B.He finds Dr.Chris Idzikowskii respectable.C.He thinks the idea can benefit the society.D.It allows him to wo
36、rk for fewer hours.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 What brings you happiness?_16_Instead of just focusing on getting your wants,ifs much easier to find happiness by ridding yourself of the things that dont serve a beneficial purpose.Here are things you should let
37、 go of if you want to lead a happy life.Pride isnt necessarily a terrible thing.It can bring you confidence and self-assurance,which are two great qualities that can help you lead a happy life._17_Its essential to keep your pride in check and get rid of any overload that is no longer serving you._18
38、_It often arises from judgment or criticism of yourself and other people.It causes unhappiness and becomes a burden on your life.As long as you are the most honest and authentic version of yourself,no one has the right to judge you for it and that goes for you,too.When you think about addiction,you
39、might think of alcohol or drug addiction.But there are countless other forms of addiction,too.You could be addicted to work,sugar,video games,drama,or even a harmful relationship._19_If you want to be happier,think about dropping your addictions.Its also important to recognize that leaving your comf
40、ort zone is a good,although often unwanted idea.If you never leave your comfort zone,youll never grow.Even though something can make you feel uncomfortable at first,it will benefit you in the long run._20_ A.If youre in this situation,you,ll be much happier.B.Always keep in mind that self-doubt has
41、no benefits.C.Drop the belief that your past will always be better than the future.D.Whatever your desire is,it will always be a barrier to your happiness.E.Many people believe if they fulfilled their desires,they would be satisfied.F.However,your extreme pride can ruin your personal and professiona
42、l relationships.G.Ultimately,youll expand your horizons on who you can be and what you can achieve.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 Tonnie,a 12-year-old boy,was walking alone on the street.It was 10 pm.What caused Tonnie to run away from h
43、ome was that his mom asked him about his low grades in the recent_21_.Tonnie had a careless attitude and didnt_22_in a nice way.She scolded him,but Tonnie quarreled with her without_23_he was at fault.The_24_ended so bad that Tonnie left their_25_in a storm with his eyes filled with tears.He walked
44、for more than two hours,tired and hungry.Suddenly,he was_26_by a sweet smell from a small noodle shop.He realized there was not even a coin in his pocket.With a_27_face,he decided to_28_.However,the shop owner saw him and asked him to stay for some food.Tonnie explained he had no_29_,but the shop ow
45、ner smiled and said he wouldnt_30_him for any.He prepared a hot bowl of delicious noodles for Tonnie.Tonnie_31_him from his heart and promised him that he would return his_32_.Tonnie was in tears when he ate the noodles.The shop owner asked Tonnie what had happened,Tonnie told him about the quarrel
46、with his mother.The shop owner asked Tonnie.Do you feel you_33_me something?Tonnie said,Yes.Of course!This is a great_34_.You know I was very_35_as I ate nothing from the noon!The shop owner smiled,Good my dear!Now think about your mom.She cooked for you.She washed your clothes.She_36_you with all h
47、er heart.She was always there for you when you needed her.And she_37_quarreled with you just for your own good.Dont you feel you owe a lot to her?Tonnie realized his_38_.He thanked the shop owner and rushed to his home.He saw his mother searching for him on the street with tears in her eyes.He felt
48、very_39_and hugged her,begging her_40_.21.A.creation B.exam C.judgment D.questionnaire 22.A.answer B.greet C.complain D.explode 23.A.insisting B.explaining C.forecasting D.understanding 24.A.quarrel B.class C.prayer D.conference 25.A.restaurant B.school C.house D.hotel 26.A.affected B.attracted C.su
49、rprised D.terrified 27.A.curious B.neat C.strange D.sad 28.A.quit B.enquire C.order D.stay 29.A.right B.time C.food D.cash 30.A.bring B.find C.ask D.select 31.A.praised B.appreciated C.stimulated D.congratulated 32.A.loss B.friendship C.patience D.kindness 33.A.offer B.award C.owe D.pay 34.A.pity B.
50、help C.deal D.problem 35.A.starving B.confused C.contradictory D.content 36.A.took hold of B.kept up with C.took care of D.looked forward to 37.A.almost B.even C.still D.never 38.A.importance B.dream C.transformation D.fault 39.A.regretful B.embarrassed C.excited D.helpless 40.A.permission B.support