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1、2021 年莘松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 Internet has revolutionized our lives to such an extent(程度)that for most people,the global network has become more than just a tool but rather an important aid in everyday life.More and
2、 more people go online as wireless networks have brought the Internet closer and closer:its on our mobile phones,in our cars and TV sets,in hospital surgery rooms and in fishing boats that battle the waves of the Atlantic.And this revolution has brought along with it a new way of shopping.Both big a
3、nd small,e-business websites have flooded the Internet by the hundreds of thousands.Anything you can buy from a brick and mortar store(实体店)you can also buy online:from food and clothes to toys,no matter what youre looking for,youre bound to find the right online store with just a few clicks of the m
4、ouse.You can use the Internet to find new suppliers,post buying requests or search for products and services.This revolution has affected brick and mortar business owners greatly.And what was their reaction?Theyve opened online stores to go hand in hand with their conventional business.But do the bi
5、g players have reasons to be afraid?Are we going to start seeing ghostly,deserted Walmarts(沃尔玛)across the country?Probably not in the near future but the day will come when most people will just stop shopping offline anymore.A trip to Walmart wastes time,burns gas.The recent advancements in mobile t
6、echnology and the introduction of mobile phones with enhanced(提高的)web capabilities have even made some people order their groceries when they get out from work and have them delivered at their doorstep by the time they get home.And as“Time is money”,this practice is lifesaving for people whowork two
7、 jobs.Technology will continue to advance and e-business will follow closely in its footsteps.Everything will become easier and less time consuming,leaving us more time to enjoy the things that really matter in life:the ones we love,our friends and hobbies.1.What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?A.The po
8、pularity of mobile phones.B.The great influence of the Internet.C.The importance of the Internet.D.The function of the global network.2.In response to the threat of online business,the brick-and-mortar store owners_.A.have stopped their traditional business B.have started their dislike of the Intern
9、et C.have established their own website D.have opened their online stores 3.What would be the best title for the passage?A.A New Way of Shopping.B.The Internet Revolution.C.What is the Reaction to Online Shopping?D.Is Online Shopping the Future of E-business?B This is Scientific Americas 60-Second S
10、cience.I am Christopher Intagliata.The Apollo missions brought back 842 pounds of rock and soil from the moon,thats nearly 2200 different samples.But the most interesting one,according to a scientist Meenakshi Wadhwa,is a sample named Apollo 1-0-0-8-5collected by Neil Armstrong on Apollo 11.“He was
11、about to step back into the lunar module(登月舱)when he turned around and saw there were little spaces in the rock box.He knew that geologists on earth would be just so excited to study these materials,so he just scooped up nine scoops(勺)of soil and put it into the box.Wadhwa explained.It was one of th
12、e most well studied samples of the Apollo missions.And a geologist named John Wood noticed white flecks(微粒)of rock in the soil,which inspired him to dig deeper into the moons ancient past.“This was quite a leap of imagination he proposed that the whole of the moon had been almost covered with a magm
13、a(岩浆)ocean nearly 4.5 billion years ago.This was a revolutionary idea at the time,because people had thought the moon had formed cold,so it completely changed our idea how the moon formed.”But Wadhwa has a more personal reason to appreciate this sample.She met her husband Scott Parazynski also becau
14、se of this rock sample.Scott,a mountaineer at that time,wanted to climbMount Everestwith a moon rock while Wadhwa was the chairman of the NASA committee that gives access to the samples for scientific purposes.Neil Armstrongs last-minute scoop of moon dust brought two people together here on Earth a
15、nd upturned our understanding of how the moon and the Earth itself-got here.Thank you for listening for Scientific Americans 60-Second Science.4.It can be learned from Paragraph 3 that _.A.Neil Armstrong was excited to find the soil B.the spaceship was about to land on the moon C.Sample Apollo1-008-
16、5 was collected at the last minute D.scientists were not satisfied with the samples brought back by Neil 5.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?A.Scott made a new proposal about the moons origin.B.The Apollo missions brought back 842 rock samples.C.Apollo 1-0-0-8-5 brought
17、 new evidence to the moons formation.D.Wadhwa and her husband climbedMount Everestwith a moon rock.6.What is this text?A.A short interview.B.An introduction to a scientist.C.An inspiring speech.D.A broadcast story of a program.7.What is the text mainly about?A.A romantic story of a moon rock.B.A big
18、 leap made by Neil Armstrong.C.An unusual task for Apollo missions.D.An unexpected discovery in moon exploration.C Its a popular belief that a fishs memory lasts for only seven seconds.It may seem sad to think that they dont remember what theyve eaten or where theyve been,and they dont identify you
19、or any of their friends-every moment intheir life would be like seeing the world for the first time.But dont be so quick to feel sorry for them.A new study has found that fish have a much better memory than we used to think.In fact,certain species of fish can even remember events from as long as 12
20、days ago.In the study,researchers from Mac Ewan University in Canada trained a kind of fish called African cichlids to go to a certain area of their tank to get food.They then waited for 12 days before putting them back in the tank again.Researchers used computer software to monitor the fishs moveme
21、nts.They found that after such a long break the fish still went to the same place where they first got food.This suggested that they could remember their past experiences.In fact.scientists had been thinking for a long time that African cichlids might have a good memory.An earlier study showed that
22、they behaved aggressively(挑衅地)in front of certain fish,perhaps because they remembered their past fights.But until the latest findings,there was no clear evidence.Just as a good memory can make our lives easier,it also plays an important part when a fish is trying to survivein the wild.If fish are a
23、ble to remember that a certain area contains safe food,they will be able to go back to that area without putting their lives at risk,lead researcher Trevor Hamilton told Live Science.For a long time,fish were placed far below chimpanzees,dolphins and mice on the list of smart animals.But this study
24、has given scientists a new understanding of their intelligence.8.According to the text,people commonly believe that _.A.fish dont recognize any of their friends B.a fishs memory lasts for only seven minutes C.fish can only remember part of their past experiences D.fish can remember things that happe
25、ned long ago 9.How can fish benefit most from a good memory?A.They can remember their enemies and fight.B.They can remember where to get food and survive.C.They can remember their friends and help each other.D.They can remember where to go when in danger.10.What can we learn from the text?A.Only Afr
26、ican cichlids have a good memory.B.African cichlids can remember things for 12 days.C.African cichlids always treat other fish aggressively.D.African cichlids dont belong to the list of smart animals.11.What is the text mainly about?A.What we can learn from fish.B.Fish having a very bad memory.C.How
27、 fish improve their memory.D.Fish being smarter than we thought.D Kids ages 6 to13 inCape Town,South Africa,really do dig learning at school!With the help of the Earthchild Project,which is offered in schools in two townships,students make worm(蠕虫)farms.The worms break down food waste and make the s
28、oil richer.Kids grow seedlings(幼苗)in containers and learn about the importance of good nutrition.The school program also offers yoga(瑜伽).Teachers find that the exercises help students focus better.The students enjoy Earthchild activities.“The children gets so excited”,says teacher Vuyelwa Rola.“The
29、society we are in has a lot of noise.When students are taking part in the Earthchild Project,they feel calm.”Director Janna Kretzmar came up with the idea for the project in 2005.She read about schools inIndiathat involved kids in yoga and learning outside the classroom.She developed the Earthchild
30、Project to offer similar activities inCape Townschools.“We hope the Earthchild Project can help students find solutions to all the challenges they are facing in the world today,”Kretzmar said.“The best place to create change is with the youth,through education.”The Earthchild Project combines school
31、work with hiking,gardening,healthy living,and yoga.“We need more than just math and science to become happy,healthy,inspired,and active citizens of our communities,”says Kretzmar.In some communities inCape Town,children live in poverty.They must walk long distances to get clean drinking water.Life i
32、s hard.But according to the Earthchild Projects Carly Appleby,the project works to give hope to every child.“Students who have hope,”she says,“aim for bigger goals”.12.What do students benefit from yoga?A.It helps them calm down.B.It helps them concentrate.C.They can learn some living skills.D.They
33、can learn about the importance of nutrition.13.What are students attitude towards the Earthchild Project?A.Uncaring.B.Doubtful.C.Supportive.D.Negative.14.What do you know about the Earthchild Project?A.It was founded in 2005.B.It only offers outside activities.C.The idea came up by Vuyelwa Rola.D.It
34、 is aimed at helping students find solutions to challenges.15.Whats the best title of the passage?A.Hard Life inSouth Africa.B.Students school life inCape Town.C.Hope from Earthchild Project inCape Town.D.The differences between traditional lessons and Earthchild Project.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅
35、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 How to Release Waking-up Tiredness Yawn!If you often feel too tired in the mornings,even if youve got 8 hours sleep,then this article is for you.Waking up still tired is pretty common but that doesnt mean its natural._16_The following tips may help.Body scan.
36、When you open your eyes,even if you have to madly turn off your annoying alarm,lie back down for 2 minutes to do a quick body scan.First,take four deep breaths._17_This will leave you feeling very calm.Say something youre grateful for.This simple,short act gives us a moment to take our minds off all
37、 of our responsibilities,tasks,projects and deadlines,and allows us to express thanks for another day of life._18_ Listen to your favorite songs._19_There is a list of recordings for waking up and getting up in a shiny mood and you can pick anything you like._20_Having set sleeping and waking time i
38、s so important for ensuring you feel energetic and happy in the mornings.Your body begins to expect sleeping and waking up,making it less likely that youll wake up tired.A.Keep your routine.B.Try to develop good habits.C.Then,start from your toes and feet.D.It will take you much energy to do it.E.Mu
39、sic will make you energetic all day.F.We deserve a peaceful start to each new day.G.This can take 60 seconds but give peace to the day.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 A pizza deliver driver inRhode Islandreceive something more special tha
40、n any tip this week.Ryan Catterson was delivering pizza to the_21_of Lindsey Sheely on Saturday night when Sheelys old son ran up to him and give him a big_22_.Sheely,who_23_the moment on the doorbell camera,said,“I put it up on my Facebook page.In fact,I just did it because we thought it was_24_.Wh
41、at Sheely didnt know at the time was what that_25_would mean to Catterson.Cattersons 16-year-old daughter,who lived inCaliforniawith his ex-wife,_26_passed away.She had_27_with mental problems.“After losing my daughter this past week,it just_28_me because it was like she was there,and it just meant
42、a_29_to me,”he said.His ex-wife,Danielle,said she was_30_that someone saw his pain and could be there for him.“Its so easy to_31_such people and their internal pain,”she said.“That even goes to our_32_.We didnt know her_33_.”The video of his hug with the 2-year-old made its_34_to Catterson,and he re
43、ached out to tell Sheely how much it_35_.“It is really_36_to accept that Im not going to be able to hug her again,Catterson said of his daughter.The hug may have lasted only a few seconds,_37_its a moment Catterson will_38_always.That might have been my daughter just looking out for me_39_at the tim
44、e,he said.“This incident means something,and makes me_40_,Wow,maybe shes there.”21.A.home B.office C.garden D.community 22.A.hug B.tip C.smile D.surprise 23.A.fixed B.caught C.checked D.adjusted 24.A.crazy B.funny C.serious D.common 25.A.comment B.chance C.moment D.signal 26.A.recently B.gradually C
45、.peacefully D.eventually 27.A.connected B.treated C.settled D.struggled 28.A.reminded B.touched C.confused D.matched 29.A.ton B.pizza C.loss D.dollar 30.A.anxious B.concerned C.ashamed D.grateful 31.A.cure B.ignore C.help D.describe 32.A.friend B.family C.mother D.daughter 33.A.joy B.pain C.disease
46、D.strength 34.A.way B.case C.sale D.trip 35.A.cost B.needed C.meant D.charged 36.A.lucky B.interesting C.tough D.necessary 37.A.for B.since C.but D.though 38.A.pick up B.set aside C.take along D.hold onto 39.A.bravely B.blindly C.casually D.eagerly 40.A.regret B.cheer C.think D.attempt 第二节（共 10 小题；每
47、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 William N.Brown was a young airman in the U.S.Air Force when he first became interested in China.Driven by_41._(curious),William moved with his family to Xiamen in 1988,_42._has greatly impressed him with the changes in the past three decades.It is
48、because of his unique experiences that this book,OFF THE WALL-HOW WE FELL FOR CHINA,_43._(publish).Our editorial team selected_44._(near)50 of his original letters to family and close friends_45._(write)between 1988 and 2017 for this book.The first time in print,this book served as a unique window_4
49、6._(display)the past 40 years change_47._not only Xiamen but the whole of China.In the beginning,Williams father strongly objected his move to China,_48._over time he came to support Williams choice as he read his sons letters about the sweeping changes in this country.This book by William,_49._(con
50、sist)of 3 decades of personal letters,reveals to overseas_50._(reader)both Chinas changes and the authors strong fondnessfor China and its people.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。文中有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅设计一个单词的增加、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