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1、2021 届中山杨仙逸中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案 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 UNUSUAL ATTRACTIONS ON THE WATER BangkokFloating Markets There are many floating markets where goods are sold from boats.While modem markets are more popular,floating markets still are
2、 huge attractions for local tourism.In Bangkok Floating Markets,Thailand,one of the most popular ones,any visitors can buy local foods and traditional hand-made souvenirs.Bregenzer Festspiele（Opera festival）The Bregenz Festival is held every year from July to August inVorarlberg,Austria.It has the w
3、orlds largest stage on the water.The performances are different every year but they are usually united by one theme.The decorations（装饰）are very impressive and are worth seeing.Viva,ArtificialIsland Artificial islands are not something new.What makes this island special is that.it is floating.Viva is
4、 the largest out of three man-made islands along with Vista and Tera,all situated inSeoul,South Korea.The island weighs 2,000-tons and is technically a buoy（浮标）.The island unfortunately is not carbon-neutral（碳中和）but it has solar panels which can generate electricity to power the hall,restaurants and
5、 shopping malls.MarinaBayFloating Platform Stadium This stadium was built as a temporary solution while Singapore National Stadium was rebuilt.Now it is usedfor different sporting events,concerts,and festivals.In particular,it was once used for the opening and closing ceremonies during the 2010 Summ
6、er Youth Olympics.1.What can visitors do at Bangkok Floating Markets?A.Performing.B.Boating.C.Shopping.D.Swimming.2.What do you know about Viva?A.It is the biggest island inSouth Korea.B.It has the equipment to harness solar energy.C.It is the largest floating stage on the water.D.It is a man-made i
7、sland only for low-carbon life.3.Which attraction should you choose to watch a basketball match?A.Bangkok Floating Markets.B.Bregenzer Festspiele.C.Viva,ArtificialIsland.D.MarinaBayFloating Platform Stadium.B The secrets of dreaming are always interesting psychologists.It is generally acknowledged i
8、n the field that dreams people have during this time betweenchildhood and full adulthood,thats around 30,are the strongest and most influential.Yet not enough is known about the repeated patterns of dreaming.Researchers are still trying to answer a basic question:How does dreaming relate to the life
9、 experiences and developmental challenges?G.William Domhoff and Adam Schneider,at theUniversityofCalifornia,help to answer this question by examining the lengthy dream series of two individuals,“Izzy”and“Jasmine”.Izzy provided a collection of 4,329 dream reports from between the ages of 12 and 25,wh
10、ile Jasmine provided 664 dreams recorded between the ages of 14 and 25.Large collections of dreams like these pose challenges to researchers.Until recently,the means of studying dream series was to employ a team of recorders who take the time to code each dream for a predetermined(预先确定的)number of co
11、ntent categories,and then compare their results.Nowadays,digital technologies enable the analysis of language usage in dreams with high speed,accuracy,and objectivity.This marks a revolutionary advance in the science of dreaming.However,itcan only lead so far.To gain more specific and detailed insig
12、hts,Domhoff and Schneider tailored word strings(词串)for each dreamer,mixing elements of traditional research with digital tools for analyzing large data sets.For Izzy these word strings included“family and s”,“celebrities”and“fantasy”,while the word strings they created for Jasmine included“familiar
13、places,”electrical equipment”and“music”.The researchers used these word strings to identify connections between their dreams and real lives.Surprisingly,the results of the analysis revealed a great deal of consistency(一致性)and continuity in both sets of dreams.Izzy pays much attention to pop culture,
14、and has affection for famous actors.Jasmine is an accomplished musician and performer.“The frequencies of dream elements show the intensity(强度)of the dreamers personal concern with that element in waking thought,”Domhoff and Schneider conclude.For anyone who still claims dreaming is merely random no
15、nsense from the brain and mental world,these findings are hard to explain away.4.What do psychologists agree with about dreams?A.Dreams are influenced by life experiences.B.Dreaming is never nonsense from the brain.C.Dreams in ones teens and twenties are strongest.D The patterns of dreaming are usua
16、lly repeated.5.What does“it”underlined in paragraph 3 refer to?A.The collection of dreams.B.Research into dreaming.C.The digital method.D.The challenge for psychologists.6.How do the researchers conduct their study?A.By analyzing large data sets.B.By developing individualized word strings.C.By ident
17、ifying the patterns of dreaming.D.By making comparison with traditional research.7.Which can be the best title for the text?A.New tech,new finding B.Dreams:reflections of waking reality C.Lives,languages,dreams D.Life experiences:elements of mental world C Sophie became friends with the gray squirre
18、ls during her first week atPennState,after spotting them running around and wondering what they would look like with tiny hats on their heads.Today,everyone at the university knows her as the“Squirrel Girl”.Sophie tried bringing them food,and gradually they began to trust her.She managed to put a ha
19、t on a squirrel and take a picture.Thinking that her colleagues could do with something to lift their spirits,she started posting similar photos on Facebook.The response was greatly positive,and before long Sophie and her squirrels became an Internetsensation.Growing up in a neighborhood outside ofS
20、tate College,Sophie was always fond of birds and animals around her home,but she didnt interact with people very much.She was later diagnosed(诊断)with Aspergers syndrome,but the squirrels changed that.“The squirrels help me break the ice,because Ill be sitting here patting a squirrel and other people
21、 will come over and well just start like feeding the squirrels together and chatting about them,”she said,“I am a lot more outgoing.”And in case youre wondering how Sophie is able to get the squirrels to do what she wants for her photos,it has a lot to do with food.For example,whenever she wants the
22、m to hold or play with something,she puts peanut butter on the prop(道具),and theyll grab it.In the beginning,she would throw peanuts up the trees on campus and invite the squirrels to come down and get them,but they hesitated to approach her.She had the patience to earn their trust,though.This year,S
23、ophie is graduating with a degree in English and wildlife sciences.She wants to be a science writer and educate people on how to preserve the environment.As for her furry friends,Sophie plans to stay in the area and visit them as often as she can.8.What does the underlined word“sensation”in paragrap
24、h 2 mean?A.Event.B.Hit.C.Service.D.Addiction.9.What can we learn about Sophie according to paragraph 3?A.She got lots of friends due to squirrels.B.She used to be a popular girl in her childhood.C.She lived in the far countryside when young.D.She was more outgoing than before.10.How did Mary manage
25、to take photos of squirrels wearing hats?A.By attracting them with food.B.By putting them in cages.C.By playing music to them.D.By dressing like squirrels.11.What do you think of Sophie?A.Tolerant and capable.B.Sociable and aggressive.C.Patient and caring.D.Indifferent and appreciative.D Many of us
26、in China enjoy adding chilies(辣椒)toour food,but did you know that this spicy vegetable could also be dangerous?A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaperthe spiciest chili in the world.After taking just a single bite of one,the man suffered from serious headaches
27、 in the following few days,reported BBC News.In fact,reports of stomachache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual.But if chilies are harmful,why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable?According to the website Huanqiu,about 600 million Chinese
28、peoplealmost half of the national populationare chili eaters.So what makes people love chilies so much?The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that“produce a sense of happiness”,noted BBC News.And the benefits go even further than ju
29、st personal enjoyment.A survey conducted by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week.The number decreased to 14 percent for those who eat spicy food six to seven
30、times a week.And another study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to a similar conclusion.“The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,”Liu Qi,a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health,told BBC News.Chilies have anti-c
31、ancer quality and the ability to increase our metabolism(新陈代谢).So,dont worry if you love spicy food.It seems that chilies are actually good for usexcept for the Carolina Reaper,perhaps.12.The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove _.A.chiliescan be beneficial B.chilie
32、s are popular inAmerica C.chilies can be dangerous D.serious headaches can be dangerous 13.Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_.A.decreasing death rate B.releasing natural chemicals C.curing serious headaches D.providing enough nutrition 14.Which of the following statement is TRUE?A.
33、Human are the only animals to eat chilies.B.Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies is something unusual.C.The more chilies you eat,the healthier you are.D.Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it cant increase our metabolism.15.The writer wrote the passage to _.A.warn people of the dangers of ch
34、ilies B.ask people to eat Carolina Reaper C.encourage people to eat more chilies D.tell people the benefits of chilies 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 When my friend offered me a spider plant sprout,I decided to try something Id never done before:commit to becomi
35、nga plant person.After doing research and changing my perspective,I can proudly say I am succeeding._16_.Start with Easy Plants _17_.Just water and sunlight right?Apparently not.I focused my efforts on easy plants,which have basic needs,and arent as temperamental as some other plants.Research It mig
36、ht seem like a pain but doing a little research can be the difference between your plant surviving and thriving.Looking up how much sunlight the plant needs,how often to water it,_18_and if it requires any special care can help you to be a good plant person._19_ Too much water can drown the plant.No
37、t watering your plant enough can cause it to dry out and die very quickly.Youd better make a watering schedule to make sure you dont over or under water your plants.Cater to the Plant Just after a few weeks,I noticed the plant leaves were losing their green color1.I found spider plants dont do well
38、with intense afternoon sunlight.So I completely rearranged all my plants in my living room to cater to their specific sunlight needs._20_.A.Do It with Love B.Plants Need Watering Every Day C.Create a Watering Schedule D.what temperature it does best in E.Now my plants are thriving more than ever F.L
39、ike taking on any major project,its best to start simply G.Here are some tips to take on house plants when you do not have a green thumb 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 An old carpenter(木匠)was ready to retire.He told his employer about hi
40、s plan that he wanted to_21_the house building business and live a more_22_life with his large family.He would_23_ the money he got every month,_24_he needed to retire.The employer was_25_ to see his good worker go and asked whether he_26_build one more house as a personal favor.The carpenter said y
41、es,but it was easy to see that his_27_was not in his work.He_28_unskilled workers and used poor-quality materials.It was an_29_ way to end his career.When the carpenter_30_ his work and the employer came to inspect(检验)the house,the employer_31_the front-door key to the carpenter.This is your house,“
42、he said,“my_32_for you.”What a_33_ !What a shame!If he had known he was building his own house,he would have done it_34_ .Now he had to live in the home he had not built well at all.Think of yourself as the carpenter.Think about building your own_35_.Each day you hammer a nail,place a board,or build
43、 a wall.You must build it_36_because it is the only life you will build.Even if you live it for only one day,that day_37_to be lived with dignity(尊严).A great thinker once said,“Life is a do-it-yourself_38_.“Your life today is the_39_of your attitudes and choices in the_40_.Your tomorrow life will co
44、me from your attitudes and the choices you make today.21.A.keep B.manage C.leave D.explore 22.A.independent B.comfortable C.protective D.balanced 23.A.miss B.save C.return D.pay 24.A.and B.so C.but D.or 25.A.happy B.sorry C.willing D.patient 26.A.could B.must C.should D.need 27.A.mouth B.leg C.arm D
45、.heart 28.A.thought highly of B.gave up C.turned to D.paid attention to 29.A.unfortunate B.ordinary C.easy D.interesting 30.A.started B.recognized C.destroyed D.finished 31.A.lent B.introduced C.attached D.handed 32.A.gift B.apology C.belief D.lesson 33.A.treat B.pleasure C.change D.shock 34.A.quick
46、ly B.regularly C.generally D.differently 35.A.figure B.house C.habit D.company 36.A.alone B.sadly C.carefully D.late 37.A.fails B.deserves C.stops D.pretends 38.A.project B.dream C.hobby D.competition 39.A.secret B.result C.test D.fame 40.A.future B.present C.past D.moment 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 1
47、5 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 Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in Canada has organized a group of doctors to help sick people in the past few months.The doctors will send patients to art galleries,instead of_41._(give)them medicine.The museum is involved in ten experiments on patients to fin
48、d out how art has an effect_42._health.The patients include people with breast cancer(乳腺癌),eating disorders and mental health_43._(problem).Thomas Bastien,director of education and wellness at the museum,believes that art can heal.He said,“We saw that the museum was good for people,so we_44._(decide
49、)to start this program with the doctors a few months ago.If you have breast cancer,you can come to the museum and you might feel much_45._(well)”.Dr Helene Boyer,_46._has a lot of experience in helping to heal people with art treatment,spoke about its advantages.She said,“Theres more and more scient
50、ific evidence that art treatment is good for your physical health.”She said that looking at art increases_47._same kinds of hormones(激 素)in_48._(we)bodies that are produced when we exercise.The museums director-general said,“I am_49._(complete)sure that in the 21st century,art will be what physical