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1、2021 年西北师范大学附属中学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 The last thing Caitlin Hipp would have expected as she prepared to turn 28 years old was to be living at homewith her parents.But through working as a part-time skating instructor and
2、 restaurant server,she isnt able to earn enough to live anywhere other than home.To some degree,multigenerational households have always been a part of American life.However,the number of young adults who have been moving back in with their parents or never leaving home in the first place has been g
3、rowing steadily.UBS Financial Services released a report that even suggests one reason for the growing number of young adultsstill living at home could be that their family doesnt want them to leave.The report shows that 74 percent of millennials(千禧一代)get some kind of financial support from their pa
4、rents after college.It finds that millennials have redefined the ties that connect parents and children.Millennials see their parents as peers,friends and instructors.Nearly three quarters talked with their parents more than once a week during college.In return,their parents happily provide financia
5、l support well into adulthood,helping fund everything for them.Stuart Hoffman,chief economist for the PNC Financial Services Group in theUS,said the number of young adults striking out on their own fell during the Great Recession.Although job growth for millennials since 2014 has improved,that doesn
6、t necessarily mean that millennials are starting to fly the nest.He said,“They may like living at home and being able to save money.“Theres no doubt it has held back household formation and purchases of things people spend money on related to household formation and perhaps related to child-raising,
7、Hoffman explained.But they are probably traveling more and eating out more if they dont have a house expense or marriage.I dont know if it represents a change in moral values.But its much more common for adult children to live in their parents homes because its becoming part of the culture.1.What ca
8、n we learn from the UBS Financial Services report?A.Millennials are on good terms with their parents.B.Millennials are financially independent after college.C.Parents are unwilling to give their young adults allowance.D.Parents want their kids to stay with them forever.2.What does Hoffman think of y
9、oung adults living at home?A.It increases the consumption of household products.B.It may continue despite job growth.C.It is a sign of shift in moral values.D.It is new in American culture.3.What is the authors purpose of writing this passage?A.To introduce millennials living habits.B.To stress the
10、importance of financial independence.C.To explain why American young adults still live at home.D.To inform people of a social trend in theUS.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 ch
11、ildhood vaccinations humorously.“Who are you going to believe?”she asked.“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 pro
12、fessor,has conducted studies of how satire(讥讽)can influence peoples 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
13、regularly watch TV news receive only scraps of science information in 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 we
14、ll,National Geographic.Millions of people watch late-night television 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 tele
15、vision shows.Late-night hosts may occasionally poke fun at scientists.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 conclu
16、ded that satirical shows had the biggest impact among the least educated 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 t
17、elling jokes can be a challenge.4.What does Pauls studies of joking 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 watche
18、rs receive a little science information?A.Because they enjoy watching 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
19、.The hosts get used to playing tricks on scientists.B.The hosts aim 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.Critica
20、l.B.Objective.C.Positive.D.Negative.C If our kids dont fall,they dont learn to get up.I still remember the day in high school that my mom forgot to pick me up from school.Im the oldest of four children,and no doubt shed had a long day with the other kids and itd slipped her mind.After waiting at sch
21、ool for an hour,I walked the three miles home,and when I got to my house,I shut our front door with anger,stormed into the kitchen and screamed in my moms face that shed forgotten me.Later that night,my dad told me I no longer had a ride to school the next day.I figured my mom would still take me,bu
22、t when the morning came,she refused.It was midterm,and as a straight-A student ready to start college applications,being late wasnt an option(选择).In my mind,missing these tests would have been the end of my academic career.I begged my mom.I told her she was ruining my future and everything Id worked
23、 for.But sheheld her ground,and that day,I walked to school.And I missed my tests.My mom didnt rescue me from failure.She let me suffer from it.She let me figure it out.She let me learn.Now,as a mom myself,Ive realized that I want my kids to experience failure because failure is how we grow,learn an
24、d think outside of ourselves.Its how we self-educate to learn whats right and respectable,and whats not.Its how we become responsible and enthusiastic.Falling down makes us better because we learn how to get up.8.What is one of the reasons that the author got angry that day?A.She was tired.B.She fai
25、led in a test.C.She was late for school.D.She had to walk home by herself.9.How does the author feel about her childhood experience?A.Terrible.B.Meaningful.C.Embarrassing.D.Colorful.10.The underlined phrase“held her ground”in Paragraph 2 probably means“_”.A.gave in to me B.said yes to me C.stayed in
26、 the place D.kept to her idea 11.What is the best title for the text?A.My Way of Growing B.The Value of Failure C.My Love for Mother D.Failure in My Life D Yu Chenrui,29,is a maker of automata(机关人偶)in Chengdu,Sichuan province.Automata are built to look like humans or animals and give the illusion(错觉
27、)of being able to move on their own,“The art form amazes me,becauseit combines various skills,from storytelling to mechanics,and the pieces are built with a sense of humor,”Yu says.His creations have caught the attention of well-known artists and his fancy pieces of art have attracted collectors wor
28、ldwide.Interested in handcrafts as a boy,Yu first encountered automata designed by Japanese artist Kazuaki at an exhibition in 2015 when he studied at the Communication University of China inBeijing.“It was like meeting a like-minded friend,”Yu says,recalling the moment.As an art and design major,he
29、 began to learn the craft by himself and,with the support of his tutor,he kept studying and examining automata in school.When he graduated in 2016,Yu landed a job at an advertising agency inBeijing.He stayed on at the company for three years because,at that time,he was not sure that he could make a
30、living out of his hobby.While working as a designer Yu kept exploring and advancing his skills in wood carving and mechanics.Eventually,despite the jobs good salary,it was not enough to make up for not following his true passion.Finally,in 2018,Yu quit his job and returned toChengduto open his autom
31、ata workshop.To keep himself occupied while running his workshop,he planted blueberries,raspberries and cherries.He watered,weeded and added fertilizer(肥料)every day.“Daily routines helped me calm down and inspire my creativity,which resulted in an automaton called To Observe the Autumn,”Yu says.Over
32、 time,Yus reputation grew and his business flourished(兴旺).Many of Yus creations are built with a dash of wisdom,a sprinkle of humor and are inspired by observations of real life.Yu knows that there are many more creative ideas waiting to be expressed.“It feels quite good to be fully devoted to autom
33、ata creation and I am still searching for myself.”12.What can we learn from the first paragraph?A.Yu is equipped with various skills.B.Yu is a person full of sense of humor.C.Yu is now gaining recognition worldwide.D.Yu is following the latest trend in handcraft.13.Why did Yu quit his job inBeijing?
34、A.He couldnt make a living out of it.B.He wanted to pursue his own dream.C.He missed his family inChengdu.D.He thought he had a lot experience.14.According to Yu,what contributes to his creativity as an automata artist?A.The fruits he grows.B.Success of his business.C.His devotion to the job.D.Obser
35、vation from daily life.15.Which of the following can best describe Yus story?A.There is no end to learning.B.Great hopes make great man.C.Actions speak louder than words.D.Experience is the mother of wisdom.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 Motivation plays a role
36、in almost everything we do.From getting outof bed in the morning to dealing with a chore or going after a new role at work,its finally the sense of motivation that drives us from beginning to completion of any task that life throws to us._16_They can complete daily tasks without a second thought and
37、 remain efficient from morning to evening.Others,however,may struggle to find a sense of motivation for different reasons.Fortunately,here are a few ways you can introduce motivation into your daily routine.Create attainable goals.Feeling stressed because of a goal or a project is normal.Even if the
38、 task is a big one,you can break it down into small goals to work your way to the finish line.For example,if you have a difficult project coming up,dont wait until the last minute to begin._17_This will make you feel challenged,while also allowing you to feel as if youve completed important activiti
39、es._18_By rewarding yourself one thing at a time or at the end of the day,you can also teach yourself to be a more motivated person.This is about treating yourself for good work!Every time you complete a task,you know youre going to get a reward.Likewise,if you dont complete any task,you wont get a
40、reward._19_ Create positive habits over time._20_In order to make motivation a positive habit,a person needs to try and start completing activities every single day.Of course,it is fine to miss a day here and there but that should be done cautiously.A.Reward yourself.B.Assess rewards for different a
41、chievements.C.Some people find motivation easy to come by.D.Instead,make a list of achievable goals for each day.E.It usually takes around two months to develop a habit.F.So over time,you associate rewards with beingmotivated.G.It is not difficult to develop a positive habit related to motivation.第二
42、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 dad believed in responsibility,independence and new experience!One day,he came from work early and saw me watching a local TV show Talent Sprouts（天才萌芽）It didnt_21_Dad long to look into my eyes,You can_22_A
43、ve Marie,thinking of it as an unforgettable experience to be on TV.I withdrew（退缩）I didnt want to.But I knew it would be_23_to argue.When my musical teacher agreed that I could_24_the show,I mailed my_25_with the required information.I decided not to tell anyone outside my family about my show.Soon a
44、rrived the day when it was my_26_to perform.The first two players performed smoothly.I was next._27_,I went to the piano,and began to play.Easy,so easy.Right to the end of performance,I suddenly realized I should not be at the end.My heart jumped to my mouth.I had_28_a part,a huge part.How did that
45、happen?How can I_29_a solution fast enough to get smoothly back and fill in the missing part?However,I didnt._30_,I had the courage to smile at the camera_31_the light went off.Finally,I was presented a certification（证书）of_32_ On my way back home,I felt more relieved than_33_.In truth,the other thre
46、e were far_34_.I was glad I hadnt told my friends my appearance on TV.I would avoid sympathy or being_35_ The next day,my classmate,Chard Larson,came to me.I saw you on TV,he said.Uh-oh,my_36_was about to be broadcast to my classmates.The_37_I feared would follow.But before I could defend myself or_
47、38_for my performance,he continued.You should have told people you were going to be on TV.You were good.His generosity touchedme and almost shocked me.He played the piano and we shared the same teacher.I knew he was several levels higher than me.I got some composure（镇静）,and self-confidence from the
48、experience on Talent Sprouts.But fromChads words I got more than I would have from_39_playing or winning the competition._40_like talent,begins with sprouts.21.A.take B.bring C.last D.continue 22.A.operate B.perform C.appreciate D.watch 23.A.regardless B.useless C.powerless D.thoughtless 24.A.fail B
49、.discover C.handle D.cancel 25.A.postcard B.parcel C.invitation D.application 26.A.turn B.duty C.order D.charge 27.A.Anxious B.Curious C.Confident D.Delighted 28.A.left B.jumped C.slid D.missed 29.A.pick out B.set out C.work out D.break out 30.A.At most B.At least C.At once D.At present 31.A.if B.be
50、cause C.while D.before 32.A.education B.reaction C.graduation D.participation 33.A.disappointed B.guilty C.shocked D.disturbed 34.A.better B.intelligent C.considerate D.worse 35.A.ignored B.teased C.respected D.marked 36.A.experience B.tale C.failure D.legend 37.A.pity B.shame C.regret D.depression