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1、2021 届五莲县松柏镇中心学校高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析 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 Overnight French Toast What Youll Need 16-ounce loaf of French bread 5 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/3 cup maple syrup（枫糖浆）1/2 teaspoon salt foil（锡箔纸）2 tablespoons me
2、lted butter（for topping）2 tablespoons maple syrup（for topping）What to Do With an adults help,cut the bread into 1-inch slices.Place the eggs,milk,half-and-half,maple syrup,and salt into a large bowl.Stir（揽拌）the mixture until blended（混合均匀）.Place the sliced bread into a baking dish.Pour the mixtureove
3、r the bread and press the slices into it.Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight.Remove the dish from the refrigerator at least one hour before baking.Ask an adult for help to preheat the oven to 375F.Bake the French toast for 35 minutes or until golden brown.For the topping,combine the m
4、elted butter and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.Pour it over the French toast before serving.1.How much salt will you need to make a French toast?A.1/3 cup.B.1/2 teaspoon.C.2 tablespoons.D.16 ounces.2.How will you use foil?A.Place the sliced bread B.Cover the dish.C.Remove the dish.D.Eat the French to
5、ast.3.Who is the passage written for?A.Teachers.B.Parents.C.Cooks.D.Kids.B It might have been Jimmy Kimmel,or any other sharp-tongued talk show hosts of late-night TV.In this instance,it was Samantha Bee,stating her opposition to childhood vaccinations humorously.“Who are you going to believe?”she a
6、sked.“Leading authorities on medical science,or 800 comments on your cousins Facebook page?”Joking about science can have serious effects,according to studies by communication scholars.Accordingly,since 2013,Paul,a psychological professor,has conducted studies of how satire(讥讽)can influence peoples
7、beliefs about science,which have shown that if you want to interest people in science and shape their views on hot-button science issues,satirical humor can work better.Many Americans pay little attention to science.Even people who regularly watch TV news receive only scraps of science information i
8、n their media diet,because mainstream media outlets devote so little airtime to the subject.On top of that,some Americans may regard science as inaccessible.Yet satirical humor can reach viewers who would never watch NOVA or read well,National Geographic.Millions of people watch late-night televisio
9、n programs live,and videos of these shows get millions of views on streaming services.In 2016,a vote conducted by the University of Delaware Center indicated that nearly one in 10 said they learned about science from late-night television shows.Late-night hosts may occasionally poke fun at scientist
10、s.More often,however,the hosts promote a positive image of science.By making science entertaining to audience with little knowledge of the topic,late-night television could spark science engagement.Furthermore,the researchers concluded that satirical shows had the biggest impact among the least educ
11、ated viewers,thus helping to narrow a gap in attention to science.Though late-night satirical humor can boost science interest and awareness,it has its limits.Science is complex,and conveying that complexity in a few minutes while telling jokes can be a challenge.4.What does Pauls studies of joking
12、about science indicate?A.It may do serious damage to science.B.It can effectively popularize science.C.It totally changes peoples attitude to science.D.It will shift peoples attention from entertainment to science.5.Why do TV watchers receive a little science information?A.Because they enjoy watchin
13、g entertainments.B.Because science is not easy to come up with.C.Because they find no interest in science issues.D.Because science is scarcely seen on mainstream media.6.What do we know about the late-night shows involving science?A.The hosts get used to playing tricks on scientists.B.The hosts aim
14、is to build a positive image of science.C.Education gap can be bridged through late-night shows.D.Science participation can be promoted among their viewers.7.Whats the authors attitude towards combining science with satire?A.Critical.B.Objective.C.Positive.D.Negative.C As an old saying inChinagoes,“
15、The days of the Sanjiu periodare the coldest days.”“Sanjiu period”,which is in Minor Cold,refers to the third nine-day period(the l9th to the 27th day)after the day of the Winter Solstice(冬至).There are many different customs related to Minor Cold inChina.Eating hotpot DuringMinor Cold people should
16、eat some hot food to benefit the body and defend against the cold weather.Winter is the best time to have hotpot and braised mutton with soy sauce.But it is important to notice that too much spicy food may cause health problems.Eating huangyacai InTianjin,there is a custom to have huangyacai,a kind
17、of Chinese cabbage,during Minor Cold.There are large amounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai.As huangyacai is fresh and tender,it is fit for frying,roasting and braising.Eating glutinous rice(糯米饭)According to tradition,the Cantonese eat glutinous rice in the morning during Minor Cold.Cantonese peo
18、ple add some fried preserved pork,sausages and peanuts and mix them into the rice.Eating vegetable rice In ancient times,people inNanjingtook Minor Cold quite seriously,but as time went by,the celebration of Minor Cold gradually disappeared.However,the custom of eating vegetable rice is still follow
19、ed today.The rice is steamed and is unspeakably delicious.Among the ingredients(原料),aijiaohuang(a kind of green vegetable),sausages and salted duck are the specialties in Nanjing.8.What do we know about Minor Cold?A.It refers to the Winter Solstice.B.The Sanjiu period is in this period.C.It lasts tw
20、enty-seven days.D.It marks the first day of winter.9.What is a special custom in Tianjin in Minor Cold？A.Eating hotpot.B.Having vitamin A and B pills.C.Having huangyacai.D.Buying cabbage.10.How do the Cantonese eat glutinous rice?A.They fry and toast it.B.They eatit for dinner.C.They mix it with man
21、y other things.D.They steam it with soy sauce.11.This text may be taken from the _ column(栏目)of a newspaper.A.travel B.culture C.fashion D.science D Rock and pop hitmaker Jim Steinman,who wrote and composed music for Meat Loaf,Bonnie Tyler,Celine Dion,and more,died Monday in Danbury,Connecticut.He w
22、as 73.Steinmans brother Billconfirmed that the cause of death was kidney(肾)failure.A statement posted on Steinmans Facebook page read,“Its with a heavy heart that I can confirm Jims passing.There will be much more to say in the coming hours and days as we prepare to honor this giant of a human being
23、 and his glorious legacy.”Steinmans wholly unique career found him working as a composer,lyricist,and producer for many artists in a variety of styles.According to a biography on his website,the records hes worked on have sold more than 190 million copies worldwide.He was nominated(提名)for four Gramm
24、ys,and won Album of the Year for his work on Dions 1996 smash,Falling Into You.Steinman began his career in a musical theater while in college,writing and starring in a rock musical calledThe Dream Engine,which gained the attentionof New York theatrical producer Joe Papp.After graduating,Steinman wo
25、rked at the Public Theater(which was established by Papp).In 1973,Yvonne Elliman recorded Steinmans song“Happy Ending”,which became Steinmans first commercially released tune.That same year,the Public Theater staged his musicalMore Than You Deserve.One of the actors who auditioned forMore Than You D
26、eservewas Meat Loaf,and he and Steinman soon struck up a close personal and professional relationship.The two began working on Meat Loafs solo album,Bat Out of Hell,in the early 70s,but it wouldnt be released until 1977.It wasnt until about one year later after Meat Loaf performed onSaturday Night L
27、ive that the album became a hit.“There is no other songwriter ever like him,”Meat Loaf said.“I can never repay him.He has been such an influence,in fact,the biggest influence on my life,and I learned so much from him that there would be no way I could ever repay Mr.Jim Steinman.”12.What caused Jim S
28、teinmans death?A.A hit on the head.B.A kidney problem.C.A failed operation.D.A lack of blood supply.13.What is the correct order of the following events?a.Meat Loaf performed onSaturday Night Live.b.Jim released his first commercial tuneHappy Ending.c.Jim and Meat Loaf released the albumBat Out of H
29、ell.d.Jim starred in a rock musical calledThe Dream Engine.e.Jims musicalMore Than You Deservewas put on show.f.Jim won Album of the Year for his work onFalling Into You.A.dbecaf B.dbcfae C.fdcaeb D.fbceda 14.Why was Jim Steinman important to Meat Loaf?A.Because Jim was an extraordinary songwriter.B
30、.Because Jim allowed him not to repay his debt.C.Because Jim was influential in the music industry.D.Because Jim gave him friendship and career support.15.What do we learn about Jim Steinman?A.He mainly focused his career on acting in musicals.B.He is a well-known and widely respected musician.C.His
31、 closest friends were Bill,Papp and Meat Loaf.D.He won four Grammys in the course of his career.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 Using Social Media and Email Safely The Internet is a huge part of many peoples everyday lives._16_,no matter how safe you feel while b
32、rowsing(浏览).By getting into the habit of using good Internet safety practices,you can protect your information and your identity for years to come._17_.Keeping your social media profiles(个人档案)private can make it harder for strangers to contact you online or get a hold of your information.Choose an o
33、ption that makes your profile visible to only you or your friends.Never give personal information to someone you met online._18_.No matter how well you may think you know someone you met online,you can never really be sure of who they are and whether they might be dangerous.Use caution when meeting
34、in-person with someone you met online.Its best not to meet people in-person who youve only talked to online,but some situations might require it-if you sold something on Craigslist,for example,or are using an online dating site._19_.Dont open emails or files from people you dont know.Phishing scamme
35、rs(网络钓鱼骗子)are people who use fake emails or messages to make you share personal information.If you see an email from an unfamiliar address,or from an address you know but with a doubtful message,move it to your spam folder(垃圾邮件夹)._20_,but never click on them until you can verify(证实)that its a legal
36、message.A.Make your profiles private B.Avoid making your profiles invisible to all C.Theemail could also include links that might look legal D.Its fun,useful,and informative,but can also be dangerous E.It attracts peoples attention,but its also unsafe to search for F.This might seem obvious,but its
37、still important to remember G.In these cases,meet in a public place and bring a friend with you 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 mom has always been my biggest inspiration.Shes a single parent of eight.Throughout the years,Ive seen my m
38、om_21_many difficulties and overcome many life changing barriers.All those could easily_22_someone with little faith.The most difficult challenge was the_23_of my younger sister Tenesha at the age of 7.During the first three months of Teneshas life,doctors_24_if she would live to see the age of 1.Th
39、is was_25_news,but my mom never lost_26_.Even though Teneshas_27_hospital visits hurt her at times,my mom never showed signs of_28_.Her strength always made Tenesha feel_29_there had been nothing to worry about.This strength_30_Tenesha to live the life of a regular child.We almost_31_that she was si
40、ck.Unfortunately,after 5 years of a happy childhood,things began to_32_.Tenesha lost sight in her left eye,which was_33_by loss of sense in her left arm,eventually leaving her left side paralyzed(瘫痪的).My mom_34_her job and attended to her every need.With my mom by her side.Tenesha went to bed with a
41、 _35_ every night.At the age of 7,Tenesha left us.Her_36_was over.It was a(n)_37_difficult time for us all.However,it wasalso the best learning experience.We now know that no matter how_38_our sufferings may appear,we have a support system that will overcome it all.This is all because of the_39_pers
42、on in the world-my mom.When we all felt weak,my mom grew stronger.At a time of_40_,my mom grew victorious.She is my heroine!21.A.record B.promote C.experience D.abandon 22.A.discourage B.impress C.distinguish D.possess 23.A.disease B.missing C.mistake D.passing 24.A.asked B.doubted C.argued D.whispe
43、red 25.A.confusing B.disappointing C.embarrassing D.heartbreaking 26.A.hope B.interest C.courage D.confidence 27.A.aimless B.priceless C.countless D.meaningless 28.A.pity B.weakness C.preference D.apology 29.A.as if B.even if C.once D.unless 30.A.forced B.challenged C.persuaded D.enabled 31.A.hesita
44、ted B.forgot C.ignored D.avoided 32.A.take in B.clarify C.worsen D.fall out 33.A.followed B.approved C.caused D.accelerated 34.A.changed B.improved C.lost D.quit 35.A.wish B.smile C.reward D.dream 36.A.turning B.crime C.suffering D.adventure 37.A.universally B.extremely C.accurately D.properly 38.A.
45、unstable B.unreliable C.unbelievable D.unbearable 39.A.strongest B.wisest C.healthiest D.proudest 40.A.sorrow B.tension C.defeat D.separation 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 The worlds longest cross-sea bridge Hongkong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge(HZMB)opened on October 24,201
46、8.The Guardian described it as one of the seven_41._(wonder)of the modern world.The HZMB,_42._links Hongkong andMacaoto the Chinese mainland city ofZhuhai,began in 2009 and cost about 120 billion yuan.Its designed_43._(have)a service life of 120 years,20 years longer than most bridges.And its not on
47、ly a bridge,but also part tunnel and part island.In one section,the bridge turns into a 6.7km undersea tunnel that_44._(pass)through two man-made islands.The tunnel is_45._worlds longest undersea tunnel for road traffic,allowing large ships to continue passing through the sea area above the tunnel.T
48、he bridges engineers had to take many environmental factors_46._consideration in order to protect the surrounding environment while_47._(build)the bridge.Chinese white dolphins,an_48._(endanger)species living in this area,were a particular concern.The HZMB will make_49._much more convenient to short
49、en the travel time from HongKong to Zhuhai from four hours to about 45 minutes.By drawing local cities and religions closer together,the bridge will aid the areas development_50._(great).It is expected to drive the economic development ofHongkong,Macaoand nineGuangdongcities.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短
50、文改错（满分 10 分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，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。每处错误仅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()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。We students often feel stressed because we have too many homework to do every day,We ar