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1、2021 年襄阳五中高三英语上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 Britains brilliant bridges have aided trade and brought communities together and are always the most exciting part of the journey.These must-see bridges are now tourist attractions in their
2、 own right.Clifton Suspension Bridge,Bristol Described byits legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel as“my first love,my darling”,in was originally designed for horse-drawn traffic.Now,more than four million vehicles a year cross the 1,352ft-Jong toll(收费)bridge over the Avon Gorge.The l toll for
3、every journey pays for its repair.The history of the bridge,dating back to 1864,is kept alive through a programme of tours,events and exhibitions.Infinity Bridge,Stockton-On-Tees A pedestrian and cycle footbridge across the River Tees,its working title was the North Shore Footbridge,before it was gi
4、ven its grander name when opened in 2009.It is particularly spectacular(壮观)at night.The arches of the bridge are also lit white and,on calm nights,their reflection in the water appears as an infinity symbol,thereby inspiring the name which was chosen by the public.Tower Bridge,London An engineering
5、wonder built from thousands of tons of Cornish granite,Portland stone and steel,it took construction workers eight years to complete.More than 120 years old,its a popular tourist attraction,as well as a functional bridge.Visitors can take in the views over the capital and experience seeing London li
6、fe through the Glass Floor.Iron Bridge,Shropshire Opened in 1781,this is the first arch bridge in the world to be made out of cast iron.Recognised as one of the great symbols of the industrial revolution,it transformed the cart of bridge building and was a crucial factor in the development of the ir
7、on trade in Shropshire.1.Which bridge has the longest history?A.Clifton Suspension Bridge.B.Infinity Bridge.C.Tower Bridge.D.Iron Bridge.2.What can we know about Infinity Bridge?A.People can just walk on it.B.The public give it two names.C.Its well worth visiting at night.D.Its arch is the biggest o
8、n the earth.3.What do Clifton Suspension Bridge and Tower Bridge have in common?A.They are both over 120 years old.B.Visitors should pay for passing them.C.They have the same original design.D.Visitors can have a good view of London on them.B When the COVID-19 hit and supermarket shelves were empty,
9、Chris Hall and Stefanny Lowey decided they no longer wanted to rely on others for food.The couple,who live on Pender Island in BritishColumbia,Canada,decided to start a year-long challenge where they wouldnt buy a single thing to eat.Instead they would grow,raise or catch everythingright down to sug
10、ar,salt and flour.Now,five months in,they say the challenge has changed their lives.Chris,38,said,“It has always been something that we have wanted to do.We have had a garden and grown vegetables for a long time already.When the COVID-19 hit,it gave us that extra push that we needed to do it.We were
11、 both out of work when we started,and with the reality check of grocery stores running out of items,it gave us even more motivation to see if we could look after ourselves.”The pair spent the months before building a house for chickens,ducks and turkey as well as studying as much as possible to figu
12、re out where they would get all the things they needed.Chris adds,“We had to learn so many new things like how to grow mushrooms,process our Stevia plants,and harvest salt from the ocean.We spent a lot of time reading and studying online to figure out all the things we were going to need to do.”Now
13、after five months,they both feel its been going well but Chris admits the first few weeks were difficult.“The first three weeks were very challenging as our bodies adjusted to cutting out coffee,wine and sugar all on the same day,”he says.“After three weeks our energy levels balanced out and our wis
14、hes reduced and now we feel great.”Now February has ended.As they come through winter,they feel positive about continuing with this way of living,with their challenge officially ending in August.4.Why did the pair decide to produce foods on their own?A.They were isolated by Pender Island.B.They coul
15、dnt afford to buy them because they were out of work.C.They believed its good for their health.D.They could hardly buy them in shops.5.Which words can be used to describe the couple?A.Rich and generous.B.Helpful and positive.C.Optimistic and self-dependent.D.Motivated and brave.6.What can we learn f
16、rom the last paragraph?A.Their challenge may last about eleven months in total.B.They were discouraged by the difficulty at first.C.They had difficulty because they wanted more.D.They couldnt adjust their bodies to the hard work after three weeks.7.In which column may you read such a passage?A.Sport
17、s.B.Agriculture.C.Lifestyle.D.Business.C A young female athlete in thePhilippinesrecently won many gold medals during a sports meet despite not having proper running shoes.Rhea Ballos,an 11-year-old student ofSalvationElementary Schoolin Balason,Iloilo,wasonly wearing bandages around her feet when s
18、he competed at the Iloilo Schools Sports Meet.Facebook user Valenzuela posted pictures of the girl with her feet wrapped in bandages bearing the famous Nike logo.Ballos even wrote the word“NIKE”on the sides of her“shoe”to complete the“Nike running shoes”look.The bandages were tightly wrapped around
19、her feet,creating a thin protective layer against the track.While she was actually barefoot during the races,she was still able to defeat her competitors who all more proper footwear intended for running,According to the post,Ballos bagged the top awards in the 400-meter dash,the 800-meter run,and t
20、he 1500-meter run in the girls categories in the inter school sporting event held in Iloilo,central Philippines.When pictures of her“Nike”footwear become popular,Flipinos on social media praised her.Many noted that instead of falling into self-pity,she was even able to make light of the situation by
21、 drawing the Nike logo on her“running shoes”.Some of the commenters of Valenzuelas post expressed how the girl deserved to be recognized by Nike and that the brand should actually give her a new pair of real Nike shoes.Others started getting in touch with the American sports brand,as well as local b
22、asketball specialty store Titan 22.It did not take long for Titan co-founder and Alaska Aces head coach Jeffrey Cariaso to take notice of Ballos outstanding achievement.Cariaso immediately made an effort to get in touch with the young track runner.The seven-time PBA champion has since talked to the
23、student as well as her coaches in an apparent bid to help her out.8.Why did Ballos wear bandages around her feet to compete?A.She couldnt afford to buy shoes.B.She wished to be noticed by Nike.C.She wanted to draw publics attention.D.She thought it fashionable and unique.9.Whats peoples attitude to
24、Ballos story?A.Surprised.B.Confused.C.Favorable.D.Doubtful.10.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Ballos will be recognized by Nike.B.Ballos will be probably helped by Cariaso.C.Ballos is bound to win more champions.D.Ballos will become a great basketball player.11.Which of the following can
25、 best describe Ballos?A.Shy and lucky.B.Kind and brave.C.Clever and outstanding.D.Gifted and optimistic.D The Great Barrier Reefs outlook remains“very poor”despite coral(珊瑚)recovery over the past year,Australian government scientistssaid Monday,just days before a UNESCO ruling on the sites world her
26、itage(遗产)status.The United Nations cultural agency recommended last month that the worlds largest reef(珊瑚礁)system be placed on its endangered list because of damage to the corals largely caused by climate change.The Australian Institute of Marine Science(AIMS)said the corals were now in a“recovery w
27、indow”after a decade of harmful heat stress and cyclones(旋风).But such opportunities were becoming rarer due to the influence ofclimate change,the government agency,which has monitored the reef for 35 years,said in its annual report released today.“The increasing emergence of climate-related extreme
28、weather events and starfish outbreaks is causing more severe and frequent pressures,giving the reef fewer opportunities like this to recover,”CEO Paul Hardisty said.The scientists surveyed 127 reef sites in 2021 and found hard coral cover had increased at 69 of the 81 locations surveyed in the past
29、two years.Separate scientific research released last October found the 2,300-kilometre(1,400 miles)system had lost half its corals since 1995,with a series of ocean heatwaves causing mass coral death.Britta Schaffelke,research program director at AIMS,said the latest findings provided a slight hope
30、that the reef still has the power of recovering.But she added that its future is still very poor because of the dangers of climate change and other factors that are affecting the reef.UNESCO has urged Australia to take urgent climate action but the government has long resisted calls to commit to net
31、 zero emissions(排放)by 2050.The government has said it hopes to meet the target“as soon as possible”without harming its economy,insisting dealing with climate change requires a global effort.The reef was worth about US$4.8 billion a year in tourism for the Australian economy and there are fears that
32、an“in danger”listing could weaken its tourist appeal.12.What is the major cause of the damage to the corals?A.The climate change.B.Lack of money.C.Over development.D.Too many tourists.13.What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?A.The result of the survey.B.The efforts AIMS has made.C.The slight ch
33、ance of the recovery.D.The terrible situation of the climate.14.What is Britta Schaffelkes attitude towards the future of the reef?A.Unclear.B.Positive.C Intolerant.D.Anxious.15.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Australia wants to put the reef on the endangered list.B.The Australian govern
34、ment has ignored UNESCOs demand.C.Australia hopes to keep a balance between emission target and its economy.D.The Australian government refuses to take its share of responsibility of climate change.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 Should You Hide Vegetables in You
35、r Childs Food?Some kids are probably born naturally loving vegetablesbut most kids dont exactly like vegetables.And for many parents,getting kids to eat vegetables can be a struggle.There may be a place for hidden vegetables,but in general,its best to help kids learn to enjoy vegetables._16_ First,r
36、emember that it can take time._17_Some kids require eight to ten experiences with a vegetable before deciding it deserves a spot on their plate.As you offer vegetables many times,try preparing them in different ways,such as steamed,or roasted,and with different flavor additions.Offering choice also
37、invites your child to be active in their own food decision-making._18_When mealtime comes,ask your kid:“Would you like asparagus or broccoli?”or“On your vegetables,would you like Ranch or hummus?”_19_“Cooking is my favorite way to help kids develop a love of various types of food,”says Lvova.“By tak
38、ing the action into the kitchen,kids can feel more important in the cooking process.This leads to confidence,and that confidence often leads to adventurelike taking a bite of something new,or even just smelling it.”If gardening is an option,_20_As children watch plants grow,they may take pride in th
39、e role they played in the process and want to taste the vegetables and fruits of their labor.A.Heres why.B.This feeds kids desires for independence.C.this can also lead to interest in healthy produce.D So how do you make your kid a vegetable lover?E.Similarly,getting kids into the kitchen can harves
40、t other benefits.F.growing kids require the vitamins and minerals that vegetables provide.G.Research shows that repeated experiences increase food acceptance,especially in kids.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 Real financial security and f
41、reedom is not in our job but in our passion(激情).Its easy to decide and_21_a man by his pursuit(追求).In life,we always do one of the two things:either making a living or making a_22_Pensions and salaries stop many from pursuing excellence while passion_23_hidden potentialsthat_24_us for challenges and
42、 chances.A job helps us make a living while passion enables us to make a difference.I want to help change the misguided_25_among workers that a job is a means of livelihood.Rather,it should be a means to_26_our passion.The_27_you realize the truth of life,the more clearly you can_28_ yourself in liv
43、ing a valuable life.The success of KFC shows how_29_it is to pursue your passion instead of your pension.Its founder Colonel Sanders,didnt realize this until he received his first social security_30_of 105 dollars.But he decided there_31_was something to do for himself and other people_32_living on
44、that small pension.So he was_33_to devote himself to some_34_things.Drawing_35_from his mothers special recipe for fried chicken,he invented“finger-licking”seasoning with eleven spices and herbs(草药).Regardless of much_36_,he managed to promote the companys rapid expansion to_37_6,000 locations.Sande
45、rs life pointed towards two_38_about making a difference:one,there is no age that is too_39_to make a difference;two,there is nothing too small or_40_to make a difference with,as long as it is your passion.21.A.elect B.greet C.evaluate D.think 22.A.difference B.fortune C.list D.plan 23.A.does B.unlo
46、cks C.helps D.folds 24.A.get B.salute C.leave D.equip 25.A.tip B.equality C.relief D.belief 26.A.create B.fuel C.intend D.resign 27.A.better B.sharper C.earlier D.closer 28.A.position B.squeeze C.stand D.adopt 29.A.considerate B.potential C.holy D.meaningful 30.A.check B.bill C.note D.fine 31.A.hard
47、ly B.simply C.merely D.surely 32.A.because of B.instead of C.in search of D.regardless of 33.A.designed B.appointed C.determined D.strengthened 34.A.valuable B.suitable C.reasonable D.comfortable 35.A.virtue B.justice C.inspiration D.admiration 36.A.agreement B.consumption C.rejection D.sentence 37.
48、A.less than B.more than C.other than D.better than 38.A.facts B.principles C.theories D.thoughts 39.A.young B.smart C.stupid D.old 40.A.unconscious B.insignificant C.unhappy D.incorrect 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 17-year-old Bangladeshi boy has won this years I
49、nternational Childrens Peace Prize for his work to fight cyberbullying in_41._(he)country.The prize winner,Sadat Rahman,promised to keep_42._(fight)online abuse until it no longer exists.“The fight against cyberbullying is like a war,and in this war I am a warrior,”Sadat Rahman said during a ceremon
50、y_43._November 13 in The Haghue,the Netherlands.He added,“If everybody keeps supporting me,then together we_44._(win)this battle against cyberbullying.”Rahman developed a mobile phone app that provides_45._(educate)about online bullying and a way_46._(report)cases of it.He said he began his work on