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1、2021 届东莞麻涌新港学校高三英语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 Amid the coronavirus outbreak,the U.S.Department of Homeland Security recommends having at least a two-week supply of water and food.Potatoes Shelf life：2 to 5 weeks if stored in a cool,
2、dry,dark place Yukon Gold,red,and fingerling potatoes will last from two to three weeks.Larger white potatoes can last for three to five weeks.Sweet potatoes have about the same shelf life.Dont store them next to onions,however.The two might go together well in cooking,but raw,each gives off gases a
3、nd moisture that might cause the other to spoil faster.Tea Shelf life：6 to 12 months past sell-by date Dried tea leaves,whether loose(in a sealed container)or in teabags(in an unopened box)can easily last a year or more if they re not subjected to damp or humidity.However,the tea does tend to lose f
4、lavor over time.Peanuts Shelf life：1 to 2 months Peanuts in their shell,especially when kept cool and dry,are perfectly happy in the cupboard for as long as two months.Canned fruits and vegetables Shelf life：1 to 2 years past sell-by”date Canningis an extremely efficient means of preserving food.Gen
5、erally speaking,if canned foods arent subjected to extreme heat,their contents should stay good for two years or more.Be aware,however,of dented cans or those with swollen tops,which may indicate the presence of bacteria inside.1.Which can go bad faster if stored with onions?A.Potatoes.B.Tea.C.Peanu
6、ts.D.Canned fruits and vegetables.2.What is special about tea?A.The flavor of tea can always remain the same.B.Tea leaves are better to be preserved in an open jar.C.Tea leaves should be kept away from the state of being wet.D.The maximum length of time that tea can be stored is 6 months.3.What may
7、shorten the sell-by”date of canned foods?A.Shapes of cans.B.Categories of foods.C.Decline of the temperature.D.Exposure to high temperature.B One of the most popular street food found inChinais no doubt the barbecue.A new program,called Chinese Barbecue,tells the story of this popular food cooked ov
8、er hot coals on just about every street corner in cities and towns across the country.Barbecued meat is an important part of peoples nightlife.Shown on June 20,the program has had more than 25 million clicks on the video site .To find the most popular barbecue stalls(摊位),the production team travelle
9、d to more than 500 locations in 30 cities across the country.Some viewers compare Chinese Barbecue to Midnight Diner,a Japanese TV program telling stories from late night informal Japanese bars.“Im happy to hear this comparison because Midnight Diner is a good program,and we share the same topic nig
10、ht food,”Chinese Barbecues director Chen Yingjie said.“However,they are quite different.”He said that Midnight Diner focused more on food itself,though there was someconversation while people were eating.However,the night food scene of Chinese people means joy and a more lively atmosphere.People eat
11、ing these barbecue snacks develop a feeling of connection,which can be a cure for loneliness.The barbecue,regarded as the most ordinary and common night street snack,is different from home-made food by mothers as that is a symbol of family and kinship.The barbecue is where you go to become connected
12、 to people in society.And unlike official business lunches,during which people are rather polite,the barbecue lets people relax with old friends and new friends,leaving a lasting impression of friendship.The world,as a whole,holds deep-rooted good feelings toward the barbecue,either for the taste or
13、 the warmth produced by fire.“What we should do is to present the Chinese barbecue just the way it is because with its special ingredients(食材)，ways of cooking and more importantly,the special environment and people,the world will recognize it and might fall in love with it just as we do.”said Chen.4
14、.What do we know about Chinese Barbecue?A.It has been becoming very popular on the Internet.B.It is thought highly of by most of the foreign tourists.C.It mainly talks about the most famous Chinese food.D.It shows the color1 ful nightlife in large cities ofChina.5.In which way was Chinese Barbecue d
15、ifferent from Midnight Diner?A.It showed more kinds of food.B.It focused more on the diners.C.It showed the eating habits.D.It was less popular than Midnight Diner.6.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A.The importance of the barbecue to family.B.The influence of the barbecue on peoples manners.C.The i
16、nfluence of the barbecue on peoples lifestyle.D.The role of the barbecue in peoples relationship.7.Why did Chen Yingjie choose the barbecue as the topic of the series?A.To show the feature of Chinese food.B.To research a special way of cooking.C.To help the world understandChina.D.To introduce the h
17、istory of the barbecue.C When almost everyone has a mobile phone,why are more than half of Australian homes still paying for a landline（座机）?These days youd be hard pressed to find anyone in Australia over the age of 15 who doesnt own a mobile phone.In fact plenty of younger kids have one in their po
18、cket.Practically everyone can make and receive calls anywhere,anytime.Still,55 percent of Australians have a landline phone at home and only just over a quarter（29%）rely only on their smartphones according to a survey（调查）.Of those Australians who still have a landline,a thirdconcedethat its not real
19、ly necessary and theyre keeping it as a security blanket 19 percent say they never use it while a further13 percent keep it in case of emergencies.I think my home falls into that category.More than half of Australian homes are still choosing to stick with their home phone.Age is naturally a factor（因
20、素）only 58 percent of Generation Ys still use landlinesnow and then,compared to 84 percent of Baby Boomers whove perhaps had the same home number for 50 years.Age isnt the only factor;Id say its also to do with the makeup of your household.Generation Xers with young families,like my wife and I,can st
21、ill find it convenient to have a home phone rather than providing a mobile phone for every family member.That said,to be honest the only people who ever ring our home phone are our Baby Boomers parents,to the point where we play a game and guess who iscalling before we pick up the phone（using Caller
22、 ID would take the fun out of it）.How attached are you to your landline?How long until they go the way of gas street lamps and morning milk deliveries?8.What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about mobilephones?A.Their target users.B.Their wide popularity.C.Their major functions.D.Their complex design
23、.9.What does the underlined word“concede”in paragraph 3 mean?A.Admit.B.Argue.C.Remember.D.Remark.10.What can we say about Baby Boomers?A.They like smartphone games.B.They enjoy guessing callers identity.C.They keep using landline phones.D.They are attached to their family.11.What can be inferred abo
24、ut the landline from the last paragraph?A.It remains a family necessity.B.Itwill fall out of use some day.C.It may increase daily expenses.D.It is as important as the gas light.D Slowing down was the last thing on Elaine Schaefers mind when she turned 70 last year.Shed enjoyed an ambitious travel sc
25、hedule for the previous decade.She didnt feel too old to travel.Yet many people are asking that slightly embarrassing question:Can you be too old to travel?The travel industry has already responded.Try renting a car inEurope,for example.InCroatia,Schaefer wouldnt be able to this year,because the max
26、imum age is 70.Insurance companies require higher rates;tour operators limit certain activities.That feels like a no for many travelers.Definitely some folks should think twice before traveling,but not only based on their age.Its their level of fitness,says Kirsten Veldman,a former tour guide who no
27、w edits a retirement blog.She recalls a 93-year-old who was disabled and traveling alone on aCaribbeantour.You cant expect to ask a tour leader to be there for you 24/7 for medical care.she says.Tour guides dont have the time,skills,and knowledge for it.So,in this case,my advice is:he shouldnt have
28、traveled with us in this situation.But some tour operators serve older travelers.For example,Grand Circle Travel started in 1958 to serve senior members.“We have travelers into their 80s and even 90s.Some travel as a couple and some alone,”says company spokeswoman Ann Shannon.“We have no age limit.”
29、If you ask travel experts,theyll tell you that age is just a number.Its a question of physical,and to a certain extent,mental ability.Many of our travelers are retired,focused on keeping their good health,and are experienced travelers who have a good idea of what to expect,says Sara Baer-Sinnott,pre
30、sident of Oldways,a food and nutrition nonprofit that operates tours.Someone in their 40s may struggle more than someone in their 80s.12.What is expected if Schaefer travels inCroatiathis year?A.She can rent a car to go around.B.She has to pay more insurance fees.C.She can join in all kinds of activ
31、ities.D.She will receive 24/7 medical care.13.What caused Veldman to disapprove of the 93-year-olds traveling?A.His old age.B.His lack of money.C.His poor health.D.His in sociable personality.14.What do we know about Grand Circle Travel?A.It is a non-profit traveling organization.B.It offers service
32、 to a wide range of travelers.C.It has a history of more than seven decades.D.Its main customers are senior travelers.15.What is the authors altitude towards traveling old?A.Opposed.B.Supportive.C.Tolerant.D.Objective.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 Most people t
33、hink Chinese martial arts(武术)are all about kicking,punching and fighting._16_It is slow,calm and peaceful.Tai chi dates back to the mid 17thcentury in Wenxian county in Henan province.UNESCO recently added it to its intangible Cultural Heritage List.Although tai chi is an ancient martial art,it is s
34、till quite popular today._17_ People do tai chi as a way to stay fit.Unlike other exercises,it is“soft”the muscles are not tensed,the joints are not fully bent,and you dont need to stretch(伸展)your body too much._18_You can practice it almost anytime and anywhere without equipment.It is believed that
35、 practicing tai chi can help us have better control of our bodies so that we can stand,walk and run better._19_You can control them better.Slow movements also allow you to take deep,long breaths.This is good for your bodies.But tai chis benefits go beyond the physical._20_Tai chi has taught them the
36、 value of living more slowly.Just as a Peruvian woman who has practiced tai chi for more than 10 years says“Practicing tai chi is like speaking with my soul.”A.This means many can do it.B.But tai chi is the other way around.C.Its a practical way for one to further balance.D.You need to keep a health
37、y balance in all things.E.It has over 100 million fans in more than 150 countries.F.For some people,its not only a sport,but also a way of life.G.During slow movements,you can concentrate on your hands and feet.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
38、最佳选项 I live in a rural community in the United States.A rural area is different from a city because there are_21_people.My home is deep in a valley_22_by mountains that are rocky and covered in trees._23_many farms are located in rural areas because they require large plots of land to grow food or_2
39、4_farm animals,in my community the mountains and_25_soil make it difficult to farm.This is one_26_why few people live in my area.Whats it like to live in the mountains?Since we have a lot of_27_,we get to have horses and chickens.My family_28_eggs from the chickens for breakfast.We also lose electri
40、city a lot because the trees fall on power lines whenever theres a_29_In my community,people keep battery-powered flashlights and oil lamps stored in case the lights_30_.Some people also use a generator-a machine that generates electricity from gasolinewhenever there are_31_ Going to school in a rur
41、al area means having fewer classmates and_32_longer distances.To get to my high school,I must drive forty miles to the_33_city.This means I must get up much earlier than my_34_classmates in order to be on time.The roads in my community arent paved with asphalt(沥青)either,so during storms they_35_beco
42、me too muddy or snowy to pass.In cities a snowplow(扫 雪机)_36_quickly,but areas where fewer people live arent the priority(优先),so days can pass before a snowplow_37_theroad.Sometimes I must miss school because storms make it_38_to drive.I am not sure_39_if I want to live in the country or in the city
43、when I grow up.I like being in nature,hearing the creek and the birds,and having a big yard.I also like being in the city,though,where I can go howling or skating,or see my friends.It can get_40_in the country,although I do love being around our animals.21.A.few B.many C.fewer D.more 22.A.surrounded
44、 B.hidden C.shadowed D.enriched 23.A.When B.While C.Because D.If 24.A.feed B.grow C.train D.house 25.A.rich B.muddy C.rock D.snowy 26.A.explanation B.cause C.excuse D.reason 27.A.space B.room C.place D.land 28.A.lays B.harvests C.buys D.picks 29.A.storm B.thunder C.lighting D.shower 30.A.put out B.w
45、ear out C.run out D.go out 31.A.dangers B.risks C.emergencies D.incidents 32.A.walking B.running C.driving D.traveling 33.A.nearby B.distant C.nearest D.farthest 34.A.rural B.city C.old D.new 35.A.can B.may C.must D.should 36.A.comes by B.comes about C.comes to D.comes out 37.A.cleans B.digs C.clear
46、s D.covers 38.A.likely B.necessary C.improper D.impossible 39.A.still B.yet C.even D.as 40.A.quiet B.lonely C.alone D.busy 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 A shark that walks in water,instead of swimming might sound like a creature from a science fiction film.However,t
47、hat is_41._four new species of sharks move across the seafloor.They_42._(discover)by a team of scientists during a 12-year study,led by Dr.Dudgeon from Australias University of Queensland.The species_43._(find)in the tropical waters near Australia belong to Herriiscylliurri,the same family as the pr
48、eviously known five species.The sharks have evolved_44._(survive)in low-oxygen environments.The researchers hold the belief that_45._ability to use fins to walk across the water gives the sharks a great advantage_46._the smaller animals they hunt.A DNA analysis of skin samples from the live sharks o
49、ffers_47._(evident)that walking sharks broke away from their gliding brothers and sisters_48._(million)of years ago and gradually became a_49._(complete)different species.Dudgeon and her team believe walking sharks are the_50._(young)kind of sharks on Earth!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
50、语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在峡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。I was cycling hurriedly to school last Thursday while I felt something wrong with my electric bicycle.Theref