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1、2021 年紫金县尔崧中学高三英语上学期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 Britains brilliant bridges have supported trade,brought communities together andare always the mostexciting part of the journey.These must-see bridges are now tourist attractions in th
2、eir own right.Clifton Suspension Bridge,Bristol Described byits legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel as“my first love,my darling,it was originally designed for horse-drawn traffic.Now,more than four million vehicles a year cross the 1,352ft-long toll（通行费）bridge over the Avon Gorge.The 1 toll f
3、or every journey pays for its maintenance.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（行人）and cycle footbridge across the River Tees,its working title was the North Shore Footbridge,befor
4、e it was given its grander name when opened in 2009.It is particularly incredible at night.The arches（拱形）of the bridge are also lit white and,on calm nights,their reflection in the water appears as an infinity（无穷大）symbol,thus inspiring the name which was chosen by the public.Tower Bridge,London An e
5、ngineering wonder built from thousands of tons of 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,experience seeing London life throug
6、h the Glass Floor,and visit the Victorian Engine Rooms.Iron Bridge,Shropshire Opened in 1781,this is the first arch bridge in the world made out of cast iron.Recognised as one of the great symbols of the industrial revolution,it transformed the craft of bridge building and was a crucial factor in th
7、e development of the iron 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.It was originally meant for pedestrains.B.The public give it two names.C.Ifs well worth visiting
8、at night.D.Its arch is bigger than any other bridges.3.What makes Clifton Suspension Bridge different from the other bridges introduced?A.It charges drivers for each passing.B.It offers walkers a good view at night.C.It was made from thousands of stones.D.Its a symbol of the industrial revolution.B
9、The term bird brain is frequently used to describe a persons lack of intelligence and good decision-making ability.However,some scientists believe it should be considered a praise,given that many birds can perform human tasks like producing and using tools,solving problems,and planning for future ne
10、eds.Now,Griffin,an African Grey parrot,has proved that birds may even possess better visual memories than human adults and children.The study,led by Hrag Pailian,a researcher at Harvard University,had the parrot compete in the game against twenty-one undergraduate students and twenty-one 6 to 8-year
11、-old children.The popular challenge involves hiding a small object under one of three or more upside-down cups,which are moved around.Participants are required to accurately identify the cup under which the object lies.To make the task more challenging,the researchers required participants to track
12、two,three,and four objects at the same time.An analysis of the results showed thatGriffinoutperformed the 6 to 8-year-olds across all levels on average.Even more impressive,the bird brain performed as well as,or slightly better than,the 21 Harvard students on 12 of the 14 trials!It was only in the f
13、inal two tests,which had the most objects and most movement,that the parrot fell behind the adults.However,Griffins performance was never below that of the children.Griffinwas the candidate of choice because the scientists needed an animal that had a brain functionality similar to that of humans.The
14、 fact that the smart parrot loves to show off his brain power in exchange for a few cashews(腰果)did not hurt either,said Irene Pepperberg,a Harvard lecturer,who has trained Griffin and several other African Grey parrots,has been studying the species for over four decades and is considered a pioneer i
15、n the study of bird intelligence.4.Whatwere the participants required to do in the study?A.Identify different kinds of objects.B.Tell where the hidden object lies.C.Track other participants performance.D.Move around upside-down cups.5.What did the results of the study indicate?A.6 to 8-year-olds did
16、 better thanGriffin.B.Parrots have a better memory than other birds.C.Harvard students have a better visual memory.D.Griffinoutsmarted Harvard students in some trials.6.Why wasGriffinchosen for the experiment?A.It was good at making decisions.B.It was specially trained for experiments.C.It had simil
17、ar brain functions to human beings.D.It loved to show off his language power for some treats.7.What is the best title for the text?A.Bird brain becomes a term for a stupid person.B.Harvard lecturer pioneers in bird intelligence study.C.Parrot outsmarted Harvard students in visual memory test.D.Resea
18、rchers made new discoveries about human intelligence.C Sophie became friends with the gray squirrels during her first week atPennState,after spotting them running around and wondering what they would look like with tiny hats on their heads.Today,everyone at the university knows her as the“Squirrel G
19、irl”.Sophie tried bringing them food,and gradually they began to trust her.She managed to put a hat on a squirrel and take a picture.Thinking that her colleagues could do with something to lift their spirits,she started posting similar photos on Facebook.The response was greatly positive,and before
20、long Sophie and her squirrels became an Internetsensation.Growing up in a neighborhood outside ofState College,Sophie was always fond of birds and animals around her home,but she didnt interact with people very much.She was later diagnosed(诊断)with Aspergers syndrome,but the squirrels changed that.“T
21、he squirrels help me break the ice,because Ill be sitting here patting a squirrel and other people will come over and well just start like feeding the squirrels together and chatting about them,”she said,“I am a lot more outgoing.”And in case youre wondering how Sophie is able to get the squirrels t
22、o do what she wants for her photos,it has a lot to do with food.For example,whenever she wants them to hold or play with something,she puts peanut butter on the prop(道具),and theyll grab it.In the beginning,she would throw peanuts up the trees on campus and invite the squirrels to come down and get t
23、hem,but they hesitated to approach her.She had the patience to earn their trust,though.This year,Sophie is graduating with a degree in English and wildlife sciences.She wants to be a science writer and educate people on how to preserve the environment.As for her furry friends,Sophie plans to stay in
24、 the area and visit them as often as she can.8.What does the underlined word“sensation”in paragraph 2 mean?A.Event.B.Hit.C.Service.D.Addiction.9.What can we learn about Sophie according to paragraph 3?A.She got lots of friends due to squirrels.B.She used to be a popular girl in her childhood.C.She l
25、ived in the far countryside when young.D.She was more outgoing than before.10.How did Mary manage to take photos of squirrels wearing hats?A.By attracting them with food.B.By putting them in cages.C.By playing music to them.D.By dressing like squirrels.11.What do you think of Sophie?A.Tolerant and c
26、apable.B.Sociable and aggressive.C.Patient and caring.D.Indifferent and appreciative.D Dear Jack,I remember the moment it truly hit me that your autism(自闭症)lasted forever.I had already mentally planned our trips up north with the boys.I was going to spend endless hours playing baseball with you like
27、 Grandpa did with me.When we said goodbye to kindergarten I knew it was real.I spent some time being sad.Now you are 8.You still have no words.We have never had one of those father-son moments I pictured when you were a baby.But Im learning thats OK.I still have unbelievable things to offer as your
28、dad,even if they werent the things I originally expected.You have taught me to be patient.You have taught me that its OK to be different and to be sad when life doesnt go as planned.You have taught me that it is OK to talk about those feelings and fight for what is right.Stand up and say this is wro
29、ng,and encourage others to stand up for you and say the same.My job on this earth is to create a world for you and other kids like you.Be the voice you dont have,and build the kind of community which I want to see you grow up in.I used to shy away from contacting people with disabilities or just not
30、 consider them.Before you were born,I was so caught up in my own world that I probably wouldnt have even noticed.Now,I see things differently.I notice.You did that for me.And hope my example will do that for others.Your mom and I have spent 8 years trying to find your voice.And honestly,we dont know
31、 if we ever will.I promise you I will spend my life keeping you safe and making this world better for you.12.To whom is the text written?A.The authors son.B.The authors wife.C.The authors father.D.The authors friend.13.What can be learned about the author?A.Hes at a loss what to do to help Jack.B.He
32、s to blame for Jack s present condition.C.He has changed his attitude to the disabled.D.He hasnt accepted the reality up to now.14.How does the author sound in the text?A.Sympathetic.B.Caring.C.Regretful.D.Indifferent.15.In which section of a magazine may this text appear?A.Science.B.Entertainment.C
33、.Sports.D.Relationship.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 Since the age of three,Chelsie Hill had dreamed of becoming a dancer.But one night in 2010,Hill,then a 17-year-old high school senior,was in a car accident that put her in the hospital for 51 days andleft her
34、 paralyzed from the waist down._16_For Hill,it was just a beginning.I wanted to prove to my community and to myself that I was still normal,she told Teen Vogue._17_ _18_She met people online who had suffered various spinal cord(脊髓)injuries and she invited them to dance with her.Hoping to reach more
35、people in a larger city,Hill moved to Los Angeles in 2014 and formed a team of dancers with disabilities she called Rollettes.I want to break down the stereotype of wheelchair users and show that dance is dance,whether you are walking or you are rolling,she told CBS News.So far,Hill has achieved her
36、 childhood dream._19_Every year she holds a dance camp for wheelchair users and in 2019,173 participants from ten countries attended.For many,it was the first time theyd felt they belonged.Edna Serrano,a member of the Rollettes,said,Being part of the Rollettes team has given me courage and confidenc
37、e.Its so powerful to have my teammates in my life,because theyre my teachers._20_One woman saw a YouTube video of the team competing and commented,You guys are so awesome!Im in tears because you rock!A.However,the Rollettes have helped her find more than that.B.The dancers arent the only ones who fe
38、el inspired.C.For most people，the hope of dancing career would have been ruined.D.Chelsie Hill was so depressed because it completely ruined her dream.E.Whatever normal means,it definitely took lots of learning and patience.F.After graduation,Hill wanted to expand her dance topeople alike.G.Dancing
39、on wheels can be just as fast-paced,artful,and fulfilling as the foot-based.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 After I had pictured it over and over again in my mind,the big day_21_arrived:my first day at senior high!I woke up early and rush
40、ed to my new_22_.The campus was still_23_when I arrived,so I decided to_24_a bit.I was looking at the photos on the noticeboard when I_25_a voice behind me.“New here?”_26_,I saw a white-haired man.“Yes,”I replied.We chatted for a while_27_I left for the classroom.When my English teacher stepped into
41、 the classroom,I was_28_to see the same man I had met earlier.“Good morning,everyone.Before we start,please_29_yourself to the class.Illgo first,”said the teacher.I tried to turn on my brain_30_the engine just wouldnt start.I was organizing my words in my head when the girl next to me gave me a nudg
42、e(用肘轻推)“Its your_31_!With butterflies in my stomach,I_32_deeply.“Hi,Im Meng Hao.”Everyone started_33_I looked at them in_34_.“Nice to know we_35_the same name,”said my new teacher.Although I was embarrassed,his words made me a lot more_36_.When we had all introduced ourselves,Mr Meng said,“Well done
43、,everyone!I know this isnt_37_for many of you._38_like this at senior high might sometimes put you under pressure.But it all depends on_39_you do.Keep calm and be prepared.”People say,“Well begun,half done.”I guess this was a good_40_to my new school life.21.A.finally B.actually C.suddenly D.gradual
44、ly 22.A.house B.school C.classroom D.garden 23.A.new B.quiet C.noisy D.lovely 24.A.run B.study C.explore D.move 25.A.sensed B.saw C.felt D.heard 26.A.Looking down B.Working out C.Giving up D.Turning around 27.A.as B.after C.before D.when 28.A.confused B.surprised C.curious D.annoyed 29.A.introduce B
45、.identify C.register D.deliver 30.A.and B.but C.or D.so 31.A.place B.order C.turn D.right 32.A.wanted B.thought C.slept D.breathed 33.A.quitting B.requesting C.laughing D.pretending 34.A.charge B.fear C.pleasure D.trouble 35.A.share B.design C.offer D.promote 36.A.relaxed B.shocked C.responsible D.a
46、wkward 37.A.suitable B.easy C.obvious D.hard 38.A.Disasters B.Questions C.Challenges D.Traditions 39.A.when B.where C.that D.what 40.A.job B.impression C.ending D.beginning 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 Tea is one of the_41._(much)popular drinks in the world.You mak
47、e it by pouring hot water over the dried leaves of a tea plant.For_42._(hundred)of years people believed that tea could cure illnesses,and they used_43._as medicine.Today scientists know that tea contains chemicals that prevent cells from dying.Most teas have caffeine in them,_44._makes you feel mor
48、e active.Some people have problems_45._(drink)tea because it can cause sleeplessness.The tea plant_46._(grow)best in tropical and temperate places where rain falls throughout the year.Teas can be grown from sea level_47._about 2,000 metres,but the best quality grows in higher regions.Tea comes from
49、the leaves and buds of tea plants.Wild plants can be up to 9 metres high,however,on tea plantations,_48._(pull)the leaves_49._(easy),people cut them back to a bush of about a metre in height.It takes a plant three to five years before it is ready for picking.A picker can harvest about 20 kg of tea_5
50、0._day.On large tea plantations the leaves are harvested by machines,but the quality of tea is higher when the leaves are picked by hand.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。