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1、2021 届中国振华电子集团新天学校高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案 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 In Sweden,McDonalds is building“bee hotels”on the back of its roadside billboards(广告牌)to help save the countrys decreasing bee population.It launched the campaign together with outd
2、oor advertising giant JCDecaux.Six large wooden bee hotels,with drilled holes on the front,first appeared on the back of a north-facing billboard in Jarfalla in September.“Without pollination(授粉)from bees,a thirdof the food we eat would be threatened.”McDonalds said.But it turns out that at least 30
3、 percent of the countrys wild bee population is endangered,according to the fast-food chain.A big problem is that they lack places to live.Based on data released by Chalmers University of Technology,we know Sweden owns 274 species of bees,of which 37 species are bumblebees,and more than a third are
4、decreasing or face the risk of decreasing.Their natural habitats have been damaged by factors including the changes of agricultural activities and fast urbanization(城市化).Fortunately,most bees are able to survive in urban habitats,like the bee hotels.Every McDonalds authorized restaurant in Sweden wi
5、ll be allowed to order their own bee hotel billboards and design the messages by themselves,as the fast-food chain says.It is their hope that the number of hotels could grow to a greater extent in the near future.Great efforts in addition to that have been made by the company.On World Bee Day,May 20
6、,it introduced“the worlds smallest McDonalds”.McHive,which could function as an actual beehive(蜂箱).Designed by set designer Nilsson himself,the creation was sold for$10,000 at a charity fundraiser held for Ronald McDonald House Charities.Beehives can be found on the rooftops of some McDonalds restau
7、rants in Sweden,too.This took place in certain areas but is now followed by an increasing number of participants.More McDonalds restaurants are making an effort to improve the living conditions of wild bees by removing the grass round their restaurants to grow flowers and plants instead.1.According
8、to the passage,the challenge that wild bees are facing is _ A.the fast process of industry.B.the worlds Large amount of trash.C.the rapid development of urbanization.D.the sharp growth of population.2.How does McDonalds help wild bees in Sweden?A.By providing shelters for bees.B.By offering food to
9、bees.C.By advertising rescue activities.D.By putting up more billboards.3.What is the best title for the text?A.Wild bees in danger B.The loss of bees habitats C McDonalds bee hotels D.The protection of wild bees B Newspapers in Great Britainvarygreatly in their ways of carrying the news.There are s
10、erious papers for those who want to know about important happenings everywhere,both at home and abroad.There are popular newspapers for those who prefer entertainment to information.The London newspaper that is best known outside Great Britain is probably the Times.It began in 1785,and has a high re
11、putation for believable news and serious opinions on the news.It calls itself an independent paper,which means that it does not give its support to a particular political party.Its leading articles give the opinions of the editors,not those of the owners of the paper.Letters to the editor are printe
12、d in the newspaper.These parts of the Times are always interesting.Most of the letters are serious subjects.But from time to time there will be long letters on the subject which is not at all serious,perhaps on a new fashion of dress,or the bad manners of the young people,compared with manners of th
13、irty years ago.4.If you want to get pleasure,please buy yourself _.A.a serious newspaper B.foreign newspaper C.any independent paper D.a popular newspaper 5.The Times has been famous to outside Great Britain for _ years.A.19 B.85 C.236 D.229 6.The Times is an independent paper because _.A.it support
14、s no political parties B.it is not controlled by the British Government C.it gives special support to all the political parties.D.the editors opinions are not examined by the owners of the paper 7.The underlined word“vary”in the passage probably means“_”.A.improve B.compete with each other C.are dif
15、ferent D.keep in touch with each other C Doctors are known to be terrible pilots.They dont listen because they already know it all,I was lucky:I became a pilot in 1970,almost ten years before I graduated from medical school.I didnt realize then,but becoming a pilot makes me a better surgeon.I loved
16、flying.As 1 flew bigger,faster planes,and in worse weather,I learned about crew resource management(机组资源管理),or CRM,a new idea to make flying safer.It means that crew members should listen and speak up for a good result,regardless of positions.I first read about CRM in 1980.Not long after that,an att
17、ending doctor and I were flying in bad weather.The controller had us turn too late to get our landing ready.The attending doctor was flying;I was safety pilot.He was so busy because of the bad turn,he had forgotten to put the landing gear(起落架)down.He was a better pilotand my bossso it felt unusual t
18、o speak up.But I had to:Our lives were in danger.I put aside my uneasiness sand said,we need to put the landing gear down now!That was my first real lesson in the power of CRM,and Ive used it in the operating room ever since.CRM requires that the pilot/surgeon encourage others to speak up.It further
19、 requires that when opinions are from the opposite,the doctor doesnt overreact,which might prevent fellow doctors from voicing opinions again.So when Im in the operating room,I ask for ideas and help from others.Sometimes theyre not willing to speak up.But I hope that if I continue to encourage them
20、,someday someone will keep me from landing gear up.8.What does the author say about doctors in general?A.They like flying by themselves.B.They are quick learners of CRM.C.They pretend to be good pilots.D.They are unwilling to take advice.9.The author deepened his understanding of the power of CRM wh
21、en .A.his boss landed the plane too late B.he was in charge of a flying task C.he saved the plane by speaking up D.his boss operated on a patient 10.In the last paragraph landing gear up probably means .A.following flying requirements B.making a mistake that may cost lives C.listening to what fellow
22、 doctors say D.overreacting to different opinions 11.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.CRM:A New Way to Make Flying Safe B.A Pilot-Turned Doctor C.The Making of a Good Pilot D.Flying Makes Me a Better Doctor D I once had my Chinese MBA students brainstorming on“two-hour bus
23、iness plans.”I separated them into six groups and gave them an example:a restaurant chain.The more original their ideas,the better,I said.Finally,five of the six groups presented plans for restaurant chains.The sixth proposed a catering service.Though I admitted the time limit had been difficult,I e
24、xpressed my disappointment.My students were middle managers,financial analysts and financiers from state-owned enterprises and global companies.They were without talent or opinions,but they had been shaped by an educational system that rarely stressed or rewarded critical thinking or inventiveness.T
25、he scene I just described came in different forms during my two years teaching at the school.Papers were often copied from the Web and the Harvard Business Review.Case study debates were written up and just memorized.Students frequently said that copying is a superior business strategy,better than i
26、nventing and creating.InChina,every product you can imagine has been made and sold.But so few well-developed marketing and management minds have been raised that it will be a long time before most people in the world can name a Chinese brand.With this problem in mind,partnerships with institutions l
27、ike Yale and MIT have been established.And then theres the“thousand talent scheme.”this new government program is intended to improve technological modernization by attracting top foreign-trained scientists to the mainland with big money.But there are worries aboutChinas research environment.Its har
28、dly known for producing independent thinking and openness,and even big salary offers may not be attractive enough to overcome this.At last,forChina,becoming a major world creator is not just about setting up partnership with top western universities.Nor is it about gathering a group of well-educated
29、 people and telling them to think creatively.Its about establishing a rich learning environment for young minds.Its not that simple.12.Why does the writer feel disappointed at his students?A.Because there is one group presenting a catering service.B.Because the six groups did not cooperate well in t
30、he brainstorm.C.Because all the students copied a case for the difficult topic.D.Because the students ideas were lacking in creativeness.13.Which of the following scenes is NOT considered as lack of creation?A.Papers were often downloaded from the Internet.B.Students often said that copying is a pre
31、ferable business strategy.C.Students combine knowledge and critical thoughts to solve a problem.D.Case study debates were written up as well as recited.14.We can infer form the passage that _.A.China can make and sell any product all over the world from its own creation.B.high pay may not solve the
32、problem ofChinas research environment.C.cooperation with institutions has been set up to make a Chinese brand.D.the new government program is aimed at encouraging imagination.15.Which is the best title for the passage?A Look for a new way of learning B.Reward creative thinking C.How to become a crea
33、tor D.Establish a technical environment 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 Have you ever woken up worrying about an unfinished project,an email that you forgot to send,or a meeting which you didnt have a chance to schedule?_16_It turns out that we just need to tell
34、our brains when we will do what we need to do so they dont annoy us.Researchers used to think that this low-level worry about unfinished tasks was our unconscious mind trying to get things done by reminding us of what we still needed to do._17_ But recent research suggests that simply making a plan
35、to deal with an unfinished task makes a huge difference in our ability to focus.When we dont know when or how we will finish the things on our task lists,what will happen?_18_This is because undone tasks impress us more.As it turns out,our unconscious mind isnt actually urging us to do an undone tas
36、k right now,but rather to make a plan for when we will get it done.To handle this,you can schedule a task on your calendar._19_It seems that our brain needs to let something go._20_So stop worrying about an undone to-do list of things that you hope to accomplish in a given day or week.Instead.you sh
37、ould avoid being distracted by starting each day with a concrete plan for what you will work on and when.You dont have to constantly make choices about what to concentrate on:Just follow your schedule.A.It is more about making lists.B.It is vital to stay focused while making plans.C.Or you can list
38、it as an action task or a quick task.D.When we have no specific plans,distractions certainly take over.E.If your answer is yes,your brain is bothered by those undone lists.F.The belief was that the reminders wouldnt stop until the tasks were done.G.Our thoughts will typically wander from our present
39、 task to our undone tasks.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 Comfortfood is something everyone can appreciate._21_simply for our bodies,comfort food nourishes(滋养)the soul and spirit.Now,Spencer is taking the_22_to a new level.She is beginnin
40、g to_23_comfort food to those in need.A flood has brought stress and food_24_to tables where its never been felt before,but its also_25_the opportunity to be able to give back in ways that are immediate and meaningful.Last week Spencer_26_generous donation(捐赠)on his son Bills 7th birthday.It_27_his
41、birthday celebration from“doubtful”to“great”.Spencer had an idea to_28_that kindness further.Immediately the mother of three_29_$600 buying food for eight strange people.“I just wanted to bring people_30_,”Spencer said.Not being_31_,she was in position both to give and receive.However,from her moms
42、positive example Bill learned to_32_what he received.“Weve been on both sides of the range,”she said.“Its not good_33_when you dont know where to get food for your kids and where your next_34_is.”Spencers acts of kindness were_35_by the public because a sharp-eyed store employee_36_the good deeds an
43、d posted them to social media.This week Spencer will further_37_the love by supplying holiday meals to two families in need in her community but she isnt_38_there.She says she also plans to_39_her kind acts when she can,and hopes that others who see her story will be_40_to do the same.21.A.More than
44、 B.Instead of C.Above all D.As to 22.A.opportunity B.comfort C.sale D.idea 23.A.recommend B.supply C.push D.introduce 24.A.advertisement B.quality C.anxiety D.relief 25.A.awaited B.chosen C.enjoyed D.heightened 26.A.received B.needed C.sought D.promised 27.A.took B.turned C.answered D.gave 28.A.igno
45、re B.appreciate C.rely on D.carry on 29.A.saved B.borrowed C.collected D.spent 30.A.smiles B.fortune C.honor D.stories 31.A.generous B.wealthy C.optimistic D.considerate 32.A.turn down B.pay off C.give back D.figure out 33.A.holiday B.excuse C.feeling D.thought 34.A.opportunity B.goal C.job D.meal 3
46、5.A.disturbed B.noticed C.buried D.paid 36.A.recorded B.admitted C.performed D.followed 37.A.earn B.find C.spread D.witness 38.A.stopping B.working C.wandering D.sighing 39.A.start B.continue C.complete D.announce 40.A.persuaded B.requested C.inspired D.honored 第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)阅读下面短文,在
47、空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 She is a professional_41._(photograph)who has long documented happy moments of birth.Several years ago,her close friends kid died of cancer.She tried to be supportive but felt_42._(help).Then she realized she had a skill she could put to use with sadness.That was why Scantl
48、ing sent out a generous call on Facebook,_43._(offer)to do a photo shoot in her Oklahoma studio for children with cancer,_44._charging their parents.She would dress up the children and then take pictures of them.I made up my mind_45._(achieve)something powerful and emotional.said Scantling.Three fam
49、ilies from nearby Oklahoma towns immediately responded to her call.On the_46._(appoint)afternoon,three little girls,all of_47._were suffering from cancer,showed up at Scantlings studio.The girls quickly became friends and were soon smiling for photos.They had_48._good time in the spotlight for somet
50、hing other than their illness.Watching them interact was_49._(genuine)sweet and inspiring,one parent said.So far thousands of viewers_50._(encourage)by Scantlings photos.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.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加,删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字