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1、2021 届中山市神湾镇神湾中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案 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 Nothing beats live music,but the venue makes a difference.When youre able to score tickets to an incredible concert in an incredible place,you wont forget the experience.Here are some
2、 of the coolest music venues from around the world.If you havent been to any of these,youve got some traveling to do.Red Rocks,Morrison,the United States Red Rocks might be the most beautiful and famous venue in the United States.At 6,450 feet above sea level,Red Rocks is a geologically formed natur
3、al stage.Its massive sandstone provides a perfect stage for jam bands.If youre into the blues and jazz,youll have no trouble finding something in line with your interests.Meet Factory,Prague,Czech Republic Smallest venues on this list,Meet Factory is an art gallery,theater,and music venue.The venue
4、only accommodates 1,000 people,so you wont see any huge names come through.Still,its a great place to see up-and-coming local acts,and if youve got an eye for contemporary art,youll love your time here.Arena of Nmes,Nmes,France Originally built around A.D.70,the Arena of Nimes presents concertgoers
5、with an interesting question:Should they enjoy the music,or marvel at the architecture?The Arena is,after all,one of the worlds best-preserved Roman theaters.Many major touring acts plan stops at the Arena of Nimes,especially during the venues annual festival.Sydney Opera House,Sydney,Australia The
6、Sydney Opera House is one of the worlds most famous performing venues.Is also one of the most distinctive buildings in Sydney,thanks to the breathtaking design by Danish architect Utzon.It hosts about 40 events per week,so whether youre into jazz,rock,classical music,or opera,youll find something to
7、 watch.1.Where can you enjoy music in natural beauty?A.At Red Rocks.B.At Meet Factory.C.At Arena of Nimes.D.At Sydney Opera House.2.What is special about Meet Factory?A.It enjoys breathtaking scenery.B.It hosts both musical and artistic events.C.It is the largest venue of all.D.It is famous for cont
8、emporary music.3.What do the listed music venues have in common?A.They have a long history.B.They are built near the sea.C.They accommodate thousands of people.D.They are beautiful tourist attractions.B A nurse has fulfilled(实现)a promise she made to her patient four years ago to one day attend her d
9、aughters graduation from nursing school.Edina Habibovic,22,graduated from Chamberlain Universitys College of Nursing in 2020.Her mother,Sevala Habibovic,46,died in2017 after a two year fight with breast cancer.“I thought the medical field wasnt for me.Then,my mom got sick and I had all the experienc
10、e going in and out of the hospital,”Edina toldGood MorningAmerica.“When my mom passed away,I thought,I want to dothis.”she said.Sanja Josipovic,who at the time worked as a home health nurse with Northwestern Medicine in Winfield,Illinois,cared for Sevala inside her home.They often chatted and shared
11、 the latest news with each other over six months of care.“She was most worried about Edina because she was young and hadnt finished school yet,”Sanja said.“We are like sisters;we care about and trust each other.She was a powerful and strong minded woman.She wasnt scared to die;she was just worried a
12、bout her kids and husband.”Edina said her mother lived for being with her family and taking care of people.“When Sanja was working,my mom would still try to make her something to eat,no matter how sick she was,”Edina added.When Sevalas life was coming to an end,she asked Sanja to take her place at h
13、er youngest daughters nursing school graduation.“That was the only thing she was going to miss.Edinas graduation,”said Sanja,who is a mother of three herself.She agreed.Due to COVID-19,there was no graduation or pinning ceremony.Edinas manager at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital decided to host a p
14、inning ceremony for her and have Sanja present the pin.“Sanja has fulfilled her promise,”Edina said.Edina and Sanja are now caring for patients alongside one another as colleagues at Marianjoy.4.What does the underlined word“this”in paragraph 3 refer to?A.Leaving the hospital B.Working as a nurse C.
15、Facing death positively D.Caring for Edinas mother 5.What can be learned about Sanja and Sevala?A.They enjoyed volunteering B.They were cancer survivors C.They had unhappy marriages D.They developed a close bond 6.What would be Sevalas regret?A.The loss of the chance to study medicine B.Her absence
16、from Edinas school graduation C.Failing to keep the promise made to Sanja D.Never cooking a good meal for her husband 7.How did Sanja fulfill her promise?A.By taking care of Edina and her family B.By helping Edina enter her dream hospital C.By attending a special ceremony for Edina D.By managing to
17、become Edinas colleague C Sam,I say to myself as I start across the bridge,you must stop these thoughts and start thinking about what to do now that you have lost your falcon,Frightful.Life,my friend Ban do once said,is meeting problems and solving them whether you are an amoeba or a space traveller
18、.I have a problem.I have to provide my younger sister Alice and myself with meat.Fish,nuts,and vegetables are good and necessary,but they dont provide enough fuel for the hard physical work we do.Although we have venison now,I cant always count on getting it.So far this year,our venison has been onl
19、y road kill from in front of Mrs Strawberrys farm.I decide to take the longest way home,down the flood plain of the West Branch of Delaware to Spillkill,my own name for a fast stream that cascades down the south face of the mountain range Im on.I need time to think.Perhaps Alice and I should be like
20、 the early Eskimos.We should walk,camp and hunt,and when the seasons change,walk on to new food sources.But I love my tree and my mountaintop.Another solution would be to become farmers,like the people of the Iroquois Confederacy who once lived here.They settled in villages and planted corm and squa
21、sh,bush beans and berries.We already grow groundnuts in the damp soil and squash in the poor land.But the Iroquois also hunted game.I cant do that anymore.Im back where I started from.Slowly I climb the Spillkill.As I hop from rock to rock beneath shady basswoods and hemlocks,I hear the cry of the r
22、ed-tailed hawk who nests on the mountain crest.I am reminded of Frightful and my heart aches.I can almost hear her call my name,Cree,Cree,Cree,Car-ree.Maybe I can get her back if I beg the man who is in charge of the peregrines at the university.“But its the law,”he would say.I could write to the pr
23、esident of the United States and ask him to make an exception of Alice and me.That wont work.The president swore to uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States when he took office.I climb on.I must stop thinking about the impossible and solve the problem of what to do now.I must find a new
24、 way to provide for us.Frightful is going to be in good hands at the university,and she will have young.I smile at the thought of little Frightfuls and lift my reluctant feet.When I am far above the river,I take off my clothes and moccasins and bathe in a deep,clear pool until I am refreshed and thi
25、nking more clearly.Climbing up the bank,I dress and sit down.I breathe deeply of the mountain air and try to solve my problem more realistically.8.What does this excerpt main describe?A.Delicate mental activities.B.Unique story environment.C.Everchanging story events.D.Complicated character relation
26、ship.9.What is Sams first worry?A.How to get back quickly B.How to get enough venison.C.How to ensure the safety of Frightful.D.How to provide meat for Alice and himself.10.What do we know about Frightful?A.He left Sam and Alice due to lack of food.B.He helped Sam hunt before being taken away.C.He i
27、s living with the red-tailed hawk happily.D.He has given birth to babies in the university.11.Which of the following can best describe Sam?A.Humorous.B.Aggressive.C.Responsible.D.Unrealistic.D Being an Olympian(奥运会选手)demands focus,determination,and a competitive spirit.Plus,representing your country
28、 is a lot of pressure.However,two athletes recently showed the world another quality that is definitely worth championing.Qatars Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italys Gianmarco Tamberi were competing in the high jump on Sunday when they reached a stalemate(僵局).Both men had managed to jump over a surprising
29、2.37 meters with no faults along the way.However,after three attempts neither managed the next level of 2.39 meters.An Olympic official suggested ajump-offbetween the two friends and rivals(竞争对手)to determine who would get the gold medal.But Barshim had another plan to reward their efforts.“Can we ha
30、ve two golds?”he asked the official.The official agreed and the two men jumped for joy.This was the first time a gold medal had been shared since 1912.“He is one of my best friends,not only on the track,but outside the track.We work together.This is a dream come true.”shared Barshim.The decision to
31、share the medal was particularly meaningful to Tamberi.The Italian had suffered an ankle injury that prevented him from competing in the Rio Olympics in 2016,and it nearly put an end to his career altogether.So this year he brought along his cast to this years Olympics with“Road to Tokyo 2021”to ins
32、pire him along the way.For Barshim,the gold has topped off his already impressive medal collection,having received a bronze and a silver medal in 2012 and 2016 respectively.Despite all the glory of receiving a gold medal for their countries,their achievement means so much more.These two individuals,
33、trying to do their very best for their countries,have provided a wonderful example to all those competing in sports.Theyve summed up exactly what it means to take part in a global event with a generous and compassionate(有同情心的)spirit.12.What happened to Barshim and Tamberi in the competition?A.They e
34、nded in a tie.B.They quit the competition.C.They set a new record.D.They ran out of strength.13.What does the underlined word“jump-off”in Paragraph 3 refer to?A.Debate.B.Vote.C.Celebration.D.Extra round.14.Why was the gold medal particularly meaningful to Tamberi?A.It could bring him a lot of money.
35、B.It may make up for his regret in 2016.C.It was a glory for his country.D.It could complete his medal collection.15.What does the author mainly want to convey in the text?A.The importance of sharing.B.The glory of winning gold medals.C.The valuable and special team spirit.D.The considerate and shar
36、ing Olympic spirit.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 The Co vid-19 pandemic is like a“storm which negatively affects childrens mental and physical health and behavior._16_.Here are some ways that parents can help kids deal with the stress.Watch your kids closely.Wh
37、en we see a child acting in a manner that we think is inappropriate,we need to consider that the child may bear too much stress.Given this,its important to look at their behaviors carefully._17_ Understand the effects of adversity(逆境)on children.While many kids are experiencing a stressful situation
38、 right now,those who have been exposed to other bad events in childhood are at an increased risk of struggling during and after this crisis._18_By knowing who is most at riskto suffer extreme stress from Covid-19,policymakers can deliver community resources to those who are expected to need them mos
39、t._19_ Adults must recognize that for some kids,the newfound loneliness brought on by Covid-19 feels like a gift.While we may be struggling with schools being closed,kids could be feeling happy.We might assume our kids miss their friends,but they may appreciate having more time with us.And some who
40、were dealing with bullying or social challenges at school may be relieved not to have to see other kids.Find stress destroyers”that work for your family.It is recommended that parents help kids avoid the harmful effects of stress by first talking with them about the pandemic._20_Lastly,experts sugge
41、st families create and stick to a routine that gives kids structure,making time for play,hygiene and physical activities.Along with positive relationships,sleep,exercise and nutrition also can help kids keep stress under control.A.We should consider what need the behavior is attempting to meet durin
42、g this difficult time.B.Avoid making assumptions.C.Stress is bad for childrens health.D.It leaves children feeling stressed.E.Pay attention to childrens manners.F.When we can predict,hopefully we can prevent.G.Parents are encouraged to keep kids connected with friends and family online.第二部分 语言运用(共两节
43、,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 doctor entered the hospital in a hurry after being called in for an urgent surgery(手术).He answered the call as soon as possible,changed his clothes and went_21_to the surgery block.He found the boys_22_pacing inthe ha
44、ll waiting for the doctor.On seeing him,the father_23_,“Why did you take all this time to come?Dont you know that my sons life is in_24_?Dont you have any sense of_25_?”The doctor smiled and said,“I am sorry,I wasnt in the hospital and I came as fast as I could after_26_the call and now,I wish youd_
45、27_down so that I can do my work.”“Calm down?_28_your son was in this room right now,would you calm down?If your own son died while_29_for doctor,what would you do?”said the father angrily.The doctor_30_again and replied,“We will do our best by Gods grace and you should also_31_for your sons healthy
46、 life.”“Giving advice when were not concerned is so_32_,”murmured the father.The surgery took some hours after which the doctor went out and said happily,“Thank goodness!Your son is_33_!”And without waiting for the fathers_34_,he carried on his way running,“If you have any questions,ask the nurse.”“
47、Why is he so_35_?Couldnt he wait a few minutes_36_I could ask about my sons state?”commented the father when seeing the nurse minutes after the doctor_37_.The nurse answered,tears coming down her face,“His son_38_yesterday in a road accident,he was in the funeral(葬礼)when we called him for your sons
48、operation.And now that he saved your sons life,he left to finish his sons funeral.”Never_39_anyone because you never know how their life is and what theyre _40_ 21.A.happily B.directly C.quietly D.slowly 22.A.father B.teacher C.uncle D.friend 23.A.greeted B.shouted C.talked D.thought 24.A.place B.ch
49、arge C.control D.danger 25.A.shame B.direction C.responsibility D.achievement 26.A.receiving B.finding C.making D.hearing 27.A.sit B.get C.calm D.settle 28.A.What about B.What if C.If only D.How come 29.A.searching B.looking C.waiting D.sending 30.A.smiled B.frowned C.nodded D.apologized 31.A.thank
50、B.work C.pray D.come 32.A.useful B.funny C.hard D.easy 33.A.gone B.saved C.recovered D.found 34.A.reply B.idea C.advice D.appearance 35.A.nervous B.patient C.tired D.impolite 36.A.so that B.as long as C.even if D.ever since 37.A.left B.arrived C.returned D.delayed 38.A.crashed B.fought C.died D.inju