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1、2021 届临朐实验中学高三英语期中试卷及答案 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 My Biggest Challenge As a writer on an adventure sports magazine,Idalways fought shy of doing the adventurous stuff myself,preferring instead to observe the experts from a safe distance and re
2、lay their experiences to readers in the form of written language.Thus,when I was challenged to take part in a mountain climb in aid of raising money for charity-and to write about it afterwards-I was unwilling,to say the least.I was lucky enough to have a brilliant climbing coach called Keith,who pu
3、t me through my paces after my daily work.He gave me knowledge about everything from the importance of building muscle groups to how to avoid tiredness through nutrition.It quickly became apparent that the mechanics of climbing were more complex than I had imagined.There was the equipment and techni
4、ques Id never even heard of,all of which would come in handy on the snow-capped peak Id be climbing.Aware of the challenge,Keith made a detailed action plan and I forced myself to stick to it,doing a daily workout at the gym and going on hikes with a heavy pack.I perfected my technique on the climbi
5、ng wall and even went to climb the mountains to get vital experience.My self-belief increased alongside my muscle power and I became confident about finishing the climb.All too soon I was on a plane to my destination.On that day,when I looked up at the mountain,I thought of abandoning it.But then I
6、remembered all the hard work Id done and how disappointed Keith would be if I gave up at the last minute-not to mention letting down the charity and the sense of failure Id experience myself.With a deep breath I gathered my equipment and headed out into the sunshine to meet the rest of the group.And
7、 as I sit here now,tapping away on my laptop,Im amazed at the details in which I can recall every second of the climb:the burning muscles,the tiredness,the minor problems along the way.Could I have been better prepared?Possibly.Would I be back for another go?Thankfully not.The feeling of being excit
8、ed when I stood on top of the world is a never-to-be-repeated experience but one I will enjoy forever nevertheless.1.At the beginning of the activity,the author revealed his _.A.disappointment in the coming adventure.B.expectation of writing about his experience.C.lack of enthusiasm for the challeng
9、e hed been offered.D.curiosity about taking part in the mountain climb for charity.2.What did the author realise during his climb training?A.The knowledge about climbing was really confusing.B.The equipment was the key factor to reach the peak.C.Climbing was much more complicated than expected.D.Har
10、d training was far more important than making plans.3.How did the author feel after he succeeded in climbing the mountain?A.He was relieved that he wouldnt have to do it again.B.He was well satisfied that he had done his best for it.C.He was surprised that he had managed to complete it.D.He was regr
11、etful that it wasnt as smooth as imagined.B You dont generally expect to put yourself in the public eye whenyou go on vacation.However when a British couple,Jessica and Edward,flew to Crete,they found themselves attracting a lot of attention after coming across a large sum of money in the street.At
12、first,their Crete vacation hadnt been anything outside of the norm.However,it was as they were exploring the souvenir shops that everything changed.The couple were just walking down the street when Jessica suddenly kicked something lying on the ground.It looked a bit like a make-up bag and so they a
13、ssumed that someone had lost it.Without hesitation,Jessica picked up the bag and opened it.She was shocked to see a lot of money in it-a total of 7,100 Euros.There was probably a lot they could do with all that money.However,the couple didnt have it in them to steal what belonged to someone else.Goi
14、ng to the police was the first thought that came to mind when Jessica saw the money.She didnt consider that there was any other choice,so the couple handed over the money to the local police.The police found the owner,an elderly woman,and informed the couple that the woman wanted to meet them.When t
15、hey eventually met at the police station,the woman was so overcome with emotion that she wouldnt stop hugging and blessing them,although they insisted they were just doing the right thing.News of what the couple had done quickly made its way around the island.The locals wanted to show them their gra
16、titude.This included receiving free taxi rides and even an offer to have their hotel room upgraded.The couple appreciated the kindness,but it was all getting to be a bit too much.They just wanted to have a normal vacation.They are probably hoping that they fly a little more under the radar during th
17、eir next vacation.Theres only so much attention that these two lovebirds can handle.4.What is the first reaction of the couple after finding the money?A.They decided to do all with that money.B.They bought something in souvenir shops.C.They turned it over to the local police station.D.They tried to
18、look for the owner by themselves.5.Which o the following can best describe the locals in Crete?A.Polite and hard-working.B.Kind and grateful.C.Sociable and honest.D.Rich and determined.6.Why do the couple hope to“fly a little more under the radar in the last paragraph?A.They want to take fewer fligh
19、ts.B.They cant handle more radars.C.They hope to gain less attention.D.They dont have more money.7.What can we learn from the text?A.Good things come to kind people.B.The early bird catchesthe worm.C.Behind bad luck conies good luck.D.Money is too much for strangers.C Simply being quiet is a growing
20、 appeal.Lots of business have appeared to meet a rising demand for quiet time,from silent weekend getaways to silent dining,silent reading parties and even silent dating.Silence can mean different things to different people.We are usually silent only with those closest to us.So there is something al
21、most radical(不同凡响的)about the recent trend towards enjoying silence with strangers.Mariel started a regular silent reading party inDundeejust under a year ago.Readers bring their books and meet in a bar,where they read together in silence for an hour or sometimes two and then put their books away to
22、chat and have a drink.“When the reading party starts,everything goes quiet,”says Mariel,“Its a little bit surreal(超现实的),especially in what is usually a noisy bar.However,there is something special about sharing the silence with others.It offers a chance to escape from reality;everyone is so busy wit
23、h work and with technology being ever present.An event like thisgives people the opportunity to escape these things for a while.”Honi Ryan is an artist based inBerlinwho began hosting silent dinner back in 2006.The rules of the dinner are:no talking,no using your voice,no reading or writing,trying t
24、o make as little noise as possible,not connecting with technology,and staying for at least two hours.So far she has taken her silent dinner project toMexico,theUS,AustraliaandChina.“Its evident that the age-old connections we make over food do not depend on the words around it.Silence creates the sp
25、ace for the people and places involved to fill with whatever is needed;itis quite different from our usual social behaviors.”8.Why have lots of silent businesses appeared?A.To satisfy peoples demand for silence.B.To make people get close to each other.C.To appeal to young people.D.To change peoples
26、old way of life.9.What can we learn about Mariels silent reading parties?A.Readers can use their voice while reading.B.Readers can be busy with their work.C.Readers can connect with technology.D.Readers can chat and drink after reading.10.The underlined word“it”in the last paragraph refers to .A.noi
27、se B.space C.silence D.food 11.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Escape from Reality.B.Enjoying Being Quiet.C.Silent Reading Parties.D.Silent Dining Projects.D Earthquake can disrupt whales hunting for food for up to a year,according to a new study.On November 14,2016,the Kaikoura earthqua
28、ke struck New Zealands South Island,causing a destructive tsunami.Under the surface,the earthquake caused strong currents that swept away and mostly killed off diverse ecosystems of creatures living along the Kaikoura underwater canyon.As a result,whales had to dive deeper and longer to find food“a
29、major shift”in their behavior,says co-author Liz Slooten,a marine biologist at the University of Otago in New Zealand.The impact earthquakes have on land animals has been well documented,but scientists know ly little about what happens underwater.Such research is important for government agencies,wh
30、ich may need to take recent earthquakes into consideration when considering fishing quotas（限额）,notes Rochelle Constantine,a marine mammal ecologist at the University of Auckland.The canyons upper reaches are rich in creatures,supplying food for the fish that make up the whales diet.So when these sma
31、ller life forms were washed away,it had“severe consequences for the community around there”,says study co-author Will Rayment.“That effect flowed all the way through the food chain.”As part of their ongoing study,the scientists were tracking 42 individual whales.After the earthquake,in all,the team
32、managed to record data on 40 whales,showing that the abundance of whales in the general area didnt change after the earthquake.However,the whales changed how they used their habitat.A year after the earthquake,the researchers observed the whales returning to their previous surface-breathing interval
33、s.This could have been because the communities of animals that make up the whales food began to recover.“It gives you an idea of how resilient（有复原力的）these deep-sea communities are,”says Rayment.But he and his colleagues will continue long-term monitoring to see if there are effects they missed.Whale
34、 activity in the area had already been declining,though its unknown whether it is due to natural changes in food abundance,whale-watching tourism,fishing,or warming ocean temperatures.“There is something going on in Kaikoura,”says Rayment.12.What happened after the Kaikoura earthquake in the Kaikour
35、a canyon?A.Several destructive tsunamis struck the area.B.Whales had to swim to other oceans to find food.C.Nearly all marine creatures in Kaikoura were killed off.D.Strong currents washed away many smaller creatures.13.Which is one of the findings of the study?A.Earthquakes can make it easier for w
36、hales to find food.B.The whales changed their habitat after the earthquake.C.It usually takes whales a year to adapt to their new diet.D.The number of whales in the area dropped sharply after the quake.14.What does Rochelle Constantine think of the study?A.It can help government agencies to make som
37、e decisions about fishing.B.It can help government agencies to solve problems in the fishing industry.C.It is a breakthrough in research on what happens underwater after an earthquake.D.It offers a detailed description of the impact earthquake have on marine mammals.15.What can we infer from the las
38、t paragraph?A.Something is affecting the whale activity in Kaikoura.B.Fishing quotas have been increasing in recent years.C.The team missed some effects in the research process.D.The scientists will continue studying earthquakes.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 Ho
39、w to Preserve Your Culture Look at any object m your house,meal you eat,or gesture you use,and vou5ll find evidence of culture.Cultural traditions are everywhere and have shaped who you are._16_.Share your cultures art Each cultures art has its own unique characteristics._17_.Youll be overjoyed to s
40、hare your culture with people from other places,such as your hobbies,jobs,crafts,and what you do for fun.This includes traditional art work you would find in a museum._18_ Your country,village or religious group almost certainly celebrate major holidays or cultural festivals.Travel to join in these
41、events to get a better understanding of your culture.You can also organize your ownevent if possible.Cook family recipes(菜谱）_19_.Smell and taste have powerful connections to memory.As you make bread or try to guess the right amount of spices,you might remember meals from your childhood or holidays.R
42、eading recipes can teach youa lot.Even if some of them are unfamiliar,others have most likely become your comfort food or a source of family pride.Spend time with other members of the community The best way to preserve your culture is to keep it alive._20_.You can also gather for ordinary meals,even
43、ts,or just conversation.Many aspects of culture are difficult to learn in books and museums,including etiquette,body language,and humor.A.Attend or organize major events B.Its important to copy it from others C.You can gather for holidays as a group D.Find an expert willing to explain it to you E.He
44、re are some tips on how to keep them strong F.Try to learn recipes from your grandmothers cookbook G.For example,it has its own clothing,music,storytelling traditions,and many more 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 For a long time,a little
45、boy was wondering why his deskmate could rank 1stin the class whenever he wanted to,while he himself failed to:he only ranked 21st.At home,he asked his Mom,“Mom,am I more_21_than others?I feel I am obedient(听话的)and as careful as him,but_22_I always fall behind?”Hearing the words,Mom was aware that h
46、er son began to_23_the sense of self-respect,which was now being injured by the ranking system._24_at him,she went wordless,not knowing_25_to explain.In another test,the son ranked 17th,while his deskmate remained 1st.Back home he_26_the same question.Mom really wanted to inform his son that_27_diff
47、ers,which means that students ranking 1stare supposed to be cleverer than normal ones._28_,was this discouraging answer the one that her son was constantly_29_about?Thank goodness she did not open her mouth.How to answer her sons question?There were times when she felt an urge to equivocate(搪塞),“You
48、 are too lazy.You are not as hard working as others”but she stopped_30_imagining her son suffering from the pains of unsatisfied grades and rankings.She thought it_31_to put any additional burden on his son and was trying to find out a perfect answer.Time passing swiftly,the son_32_primary school.De
49、spite studying harder and better,he was still unable to keep up with his deskmate.To show her pride of him,Mom decided to_33_him to the sea.During the trip,she managed to give an answer.Now,the son no longer worries about his_34_,and there are no boring guys who would inquire his rankings in primary
50、 school,because,_35_the 1stranking,he was admitted toTsinghuaUniversity.Back home in winter vacation,he was invited to_36_the students and parents in his high school.In the speech,he mentioned a valuable experience in his childhood,“When my mother and I were sitting on the_37_,she pointed to the fro