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1、2021 届东莞市寮步中学高三英语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 If you truly want to live,you need to get out and see the world.Traveling and living different adventures may become your favorite lifestyle.Here is a brief introduction about the top three
2、 destinations to visit in the world.Paris First on the list is Paris,France.For some people,this shouldnt be a surprise.For others,they might consider Paris overrated as it has a reputation for being dirty.Any major city in the world might be thought to be dirty by anyone not living in a city.It com
3、es with the territory.The reason Paris is at the top of this list is not because of its famous attractions but because of its charm.You can spend the day walking around cobblestone streets and enjoy elegant cafes and high-end shopping.When you finish satisfying your appetite,you can relax on the ban
4、ks of the Seine River.Glacier National Park Glacier National Park comes in second on the list.It is located in Montana,America.It will be well worth the effort thanks to snow-capped mountains,crystal blue lakes,seventy miles of hiking trails,and thirteen camping areas.If you visit during the summer,
5、you can go swimming or white-water rafting.If you visit during the winter,you can go skiing or snowshoeing.But the real allure(诱惑力)and what you will always remember is the breathtaking scenery and fresh mountain air.Bora Bora The reason Bora Bora is the third on this list is that its expensive,which
6、 could limit your other travel plans.If you do make it to this small island paradise,you will find peaceful beaches,jungles,luxury accommodations,turquoise water,and some of the friendliest people you have ever met.Other vacation destinations that should be on your list if youre living the adventuro
7、us lifestyle include London,the South Island of New Zealand,Maui,Tahiti,Tokyo,Barcelona and New York City.1.Tourists can _ to appreciate the charm of Paris.A.enjoy crystal blue lakes B.visit its famous attractions C.take a walk around cobblestone streets D.meet the friendliest people you have ever m
8、et 2.Which of the following points in Glacier National Park will really attract tourists?A.peaceful beaches.B.White-water rafting.C.Snow-capped mountains.D.Fresh mountain air.3.Whats the purpose of this passage?A.to introduce the top three destinations.B.to compare the top three destinations.C.to en
9、courage people to live an adventurous lifestyle.D.to analyze the good and bad points of the three destinations B I dont think I can recall a time whenI wasnt aware of the beauty of the ocean.Growing up inAustralia,I had the good fortune of having the sea at my side.The first time I went toHalfmoonBa
10、y,I suddenly had the feeling of not being able to feel the ground with my feet anymore.For my 10th birthday,my sister and I were taken out to theGreat Barrier Reef.There were fish in different color1 s,caves and layers of coral.They made such an impression on me.When I learned that only one percent
11、ofAustraliasCoral Seawas protected,I was shocked.Australian marine(海洋的)life is particularly important because the reefs have more marine species than any other country on earth.But sadly,only 45%of the worlds reefs are considered healthy.This statistic is depressing,so its important for usto do ever
12、ything to protect them.The hope that theCoral Searemains a complete ecosystem has led me to take action.Ive become involved with the Protect Our Coral Sea activity,which aims to create the largest marine park in the world.It would serve as a place where the oceans species will all have a safe place
13、forever.Together,Angus and I created a little video and we hope it will inspire people to be part of the movement.Angus also shares many beautiful childhood memories of the ocean as a young boy,who grew up sailing,admiring the beauty of the ocean,and trying to find the secrets of ocean species.4.Wha
14、t can we learn about the author from the underlined sentence inPara.1?A.He seldom went surfing at the sea.B.He forgot his experiences about the ocean.C.He never went back to his hometown.D.He had a wonderful impression ofHalfmoonBay.5.What is Australian marine life like according to the second parag
15、raph?A.It is escaping from theCoral Seagradually.B.It depends on reefs for living greatly.C.It may be faced with danger.D.It is protected better than that in other oceans.6.Whats the purpose of The Protect Our Coral Sea activity?A.It is intended to contribute to a complete ecosystem.B.It is intended
16、 to prevent more marine species being endangered.C.It is intended to set up a large nature reserve for reefs.D.It is intended to raise more teenagers environmental awareness.7.Why do Angus and the author create a little video?A.To urge more people to take action toprotect the marine species.B.To ins
17、pire more people to explore the secret of the ocean.C.To share their childhood experiences about the ocean.D.To bring back to people their memory of ocean species.C Jules Verne was born on 8 February1828 inthe French city of Nantes.From an early age,he had a fascination with exploration and discover
18、y.When he was six,his teacher,Madame Sambin,told him stories about her husband,who disappeared while traveling the world on a ship 30 years before.She told her class that he was like Robinson Crusoe,a fictional castaway who lived on a desert island.Verne would later write stories about similar chara
19、cters.In 1847,Verne was sent by his family to study law at a university in Paris,but he preferred to write novels,poems and plays.After graduating,he realized he wanted to write adventure stories based on science and technology.Thishad never been done before,but Verne was sure that it would be a suc
20、cess.His first story,Five Weeks in a Balloon,was published in September 1862.His career lasted for more than 40 years,during which time he wrote more than 60 gripping stories.To begin with,Verne wrote positive and optimistic books.Many of these were to be his most popular creations.Although some inc
21、luded fantastical elements,they were usually based in scientific fact,making them believable.These happy stories werent to last.As he got older,Verne became less confident in the idea that science and technology were always good for the planet.His books started to include more scientists who used te
22、chnology for their own-sometimes evil-purposes.Verne died on 24 March 1905,but new books continued to be published until 1919.These stories were based on ideas Verne had written about while he was still alive,but featured new characters and plots created by his son,Michel.In the 20th century,his boo
23、ks were translated into more than 140 languages and several successful film versions were released.His creations have been recognized as an inspiration for many scientists and inventors.Many of the futuristic ideas from his most popular books have since come true.8.What is the purpose of Paragraph 1
24、?A To show Vernes discovery.B.To offer the background information of Verne.C.To tell of the adventure of Sambins husband.D.To explain how Verne began his writing career.9.What does the underlined word“This”refer to in Paragraph 2:A.Writing novels,poems and plays.B.Studying law.C.Graduating from univ
25、ersity.D.Wring adventure stories.10.What can be learned about Vernes late works?A.They covered happy elements.B.They were unbelievable stories.C.They revealed Vernes doubt on science.D.They were partly written by Bernes son.11.Which of the following best describes Verne?A.Talented and productive.B.P
26、opular and caring.C.Optimistic and generous.D.Friendly and honest.D CanadaIs Our Neighbour Canada and the United States are neighbours.They are on the same land.They share the same long boundary(国界).These two nations are similar in many ways.Canada buys many goods from the United States.Cars and clo
27、thes are two examples.The United States also buys goods from Canada.Much of the paper used in the United States comes from Canada.Some of the oilweuse comes from Canada,too.Americans travel toCanadaon holiday.And Canadians often visit the United States.It is easy for the people of one country to go
28、to the other country.Canadians read about the United States in newspapers and magazines.Many Americans watch Canadian baseball and hockey(曲棍球)matches on Sundays.However,there are important differences between theUnited Statesand Canada.The United States has more people.Because the population is smal
29、ler,there are more open places in Canada.There is much unused land.This is another important difference.12.Canadabuys from theUnited States.A.oil and paper B.nothing C.many things D.everything 13.In the first paragraph“we”means _.A.Canadians B.Americans C.Chinese D.students 14.The people in theUnite
30、d Stateslike Canadian _.A.baseball B.basketball C.newspapers D.oil 15.Which of the following statements is WRONG?A.Canada has less people than theUSA.B.Canada has not used all the land.C.Canada is connected withAmerica.D.Canadians dont like hockey.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
31、最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 There are now lots of products and services on the market._16_It is vital,therefore,for a company to distinguish itself from its competitors by having a strong company image which is immediately recognizable.Logos are part of this image._17_The logo establishes a visual identity for
32、 the company,just as different groups of young people express their identity through hairstyles and clothes.All groups from all cultures and throughout the ages have used color1 s and symbols to show their identity._18_Some color1 s may be connected with coldness in one culture and with warmth in an
33、other.Some color1 s represent life in one culture but death in another.International companies have,therefore.to make sure that their logos will not be misunderstood in different countries.The logos of large international companies are instantly recognizable throughout the world.One of the most famo
34、us logos is that of Coca-Cola.The design of the wordsCoca-Colahas not changed since 1886,although the surrounding design has been changed from time to time.Many companies have over the years,renewed their logos._19_ Logos are used on packaging and brochures as well as on the product itself.They may
35、also appear in newspapers or on television as part of an advertising campaign._20_The logo helps to promote this image and to fix it in the minds of the customers.Logos,therefore,need to be original and to have impact and style.A.Companies need to have a strong corporate identity.B.In different cult
36、ures,different color1 s carry different meanings.C.Colors and symbols,different in meanings,help identify a company.D.Many of them are similar in content though produced by different companies.E.They are symbols which often include a name or initials to identify a company.F.So,they can better fit in
37、 with contemporary design and present more powerful images.G.In this way,they are easier to be distinguished from those of the competing companies.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 My very first job was to teach a group of lovely four-year-
38、olds.One day,a woman entered my_21_.She stood next to the door quietly,_22_the children and me,but when I_23_she was gone.Later I found out the woman was a_24_parent at the school.Her little girl was born with very poor _25_.She would fall over if she was pushed,even slightly._26_,she wanted her dau
39、ghter to be taught in a_27_classroom.When Kelly arrived at our school,the first day went really_28_;she only fell over twice.After several days of carrying her to and from the yard,I thought,why not_29_her to walk a little by herself?Then I encouraged Kelly to begin her first_30_down the hallway.Aft
40、er a few weeks,Kelly_31_it all the way to the playground!One week in December,Kelly was_32_for several days.When I called her home I was told she was getting her annual_33_with her doctors.When her mom brought her back to school,she asked if I had been doing anything_34_with Kelly.I wasnt quite sure
41、 what she_35_.Then came the sudden question,“Have you been forcing Kelly to_36_?”I very_37_told her that I had encouraged Kelly to walk by herself.To my_38_,the mother said excitedly,“Her legs have gotten more_39_in the past few months than in the past four years of her life.”She looked at me with t
42、ears in her eyes.“I dont know how to_40_you for everything you have done for my daughter.”21.A.apartment B.office C.classroom D.house 22.A.observing B.following C.surrounding D.questioning 23.A.looked back B.looked down C.looked out D.looked up 24.A.potential B.single C.common D.popular 25.A.memory
43、B.hearing C.eyesight D.balance 26.A.Besides B.However C.Therefore D.Meanwhile 27.A.regular B.real C.quiet D.special 28.A.quickly B.well C.safely D.wrong 29.A.warn B.make C.tell D.inspire 30.A.adventure B.journey C.day D.ride 31.A.pushed B.kept C.made D.took 32.A.absent B.lost C.ill D.alone 33.A.appo
44、intment B.exam C.checkup D.service 34.A.carefully B.kindly C.cruelly D.differently 35.A.knew B.meant C.heard D.thought 36.A.leave B.practice C.run D.walk 37.A.disappointedly B.simply C.softly D.happily 38.A.surprise B.enjoyment C.annoyance D.sorrow 39.A.advantage B.care C.exercise D.attention 40.A.c
45、ontact B.thank C.blame D.pay 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 My grandma is a gentle lady.Like many women of her time,she has a talent_41._sewing(缝纫).She made all my childhood clothes by hand.As a young girl,I didnt like playing outside with my friends.I preferred to s
46、pend time_42._(help)her sew.My grandma taught me_43._to express love and care.Almost a year ago,I was struggling_44._(find)a birthday present for my friend when a thought came to me:Why dont I sew her a gift?I made a_45._(decide)to sew her a pencil case.I cut out material from_46._old skirt,drew a d
47、esign and started sewing._47._took me many tries to complete the case.The final result wasnt as pretty as I had imagined,but it was_48._(good)pencil case I could make.Just yesterday,my friend_49._(call)me and said that every time sees the pencil case,she thinks of me and gets a warm feeling.Hearing_
48、50._she said made me very happy.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学们交换修改作文，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。错误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（），并在其下面写上该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。With the Spring Festival approached,
49、my classmates and I decided to do something special to give our motherland a precious gift.After a heating discussion,we agreed on carrying out a flash mob singing the song“My Motherland and Me”at a local railway station.On the earlier morning of the day,we set out for the station.After setting up t
50、he equipments,I took deep breath and began to sing.Meanwhile,my classmates sing together with me,playing the musical instruments,what got the atmosphere warmed up.Many passers-by also joined in us,waving national flags.The flash mob lit everyones love for their country.It was really a meaningful but