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1、2021 届东莞新世纪英才学校高三英语期中考试试题及答案解析 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 Try one of these amazing destinations on your next vacation.Mallorca On the popular Spanish island of Mallorca,farmhouse inns focus more on providing isolation and quietness than offeri
2、ng hands-on farming experiences.With millions of visitors staying on the beaches of Mallorca and the other Balearic Islands each summer,a little bit of isolation is a good thing for aloneness-seeking travelers.Mainly located in the hills of inland Mallorca,these inns range from rustic century-old fa
3、rmhouses to luxury(奢侈的)villas with spas and swimming pools.Hawaii People who dont want to dig out their passport but still want their farm adventure can head to the island of Hawaii.The 50th state talks much about the well-developed farm tourism industry that can hold people with different interests
4、.Agritourism choices range from visiting coffee plantations(种植园)in the Big Islands Kona region to exploring the plantations on Maui to staying on farms on the easily reachable island of Oahu.California California is one ofthe best places in the U.S.to enjoy a farm-stay,thanks to the diversity of cro
5、ps and farms.Small family farms and large farms offer a more hands-on approach to agritourism.Many of them teach small-scale farming techniques and even offer strategies for organic growing.The University of California system,one of the largest state-run higher education systems in the U.S.,has a sm
6、all-farm program that helps growers create agritourism businesses.Philippine Islands With diverse conditions on different islands,the Philippine Islands are ideal places for visiting multiple agritourism sites or focusing on one product.Tourists can visit a huge pineapple plantation for a taste of l
7、arge-scale agriculture,or they could focus on smaller operations such as bee farms,and even small plantations that specialize in growing tropical produce such as dragon fruit.1.What kind of people will choose to go to Mallorca?A.Those who prefer peace of mind.B.Those who like lying on the beach.C.Th
8、ose who enjoy the luxury of tourism.D.Those who want to experience farming.2.What can people do on the Philippine Islands?A.Live in farmhouses.B.Visit plantations.C.Learn farming techniques.D Take part in a farm program.3.What are the four places in the text famous for?A.Locations.B.Environments.C.L
9、ocal products.D.Tourism features.B Nostalgia(怀旧)has become increasingly common in our current climate of accelerated,unexpected change.More and more Americans are turning back with longing towhat feels like simpler,sweeter times.They collect cassette tapes,manual typewriters even decades-old video g
10、ames.Is it a mistake to get too obsessed with the past?Some psychologists warn that too much devotion to the so-called good old days is an escape from reality;it can indicate loneliness or that a person is having a difficult time coping in the present.Psychologist Stephanie Coontz argues that nostal
11、gia distracts us from addressing the problems of modern life and contribute to anxiety,depression,insomnia etc.But new studies suggest that a modest dose of nostalgia is not only harmless,but actually beneficial.They suggest it helps strengthen our sense of identity and makes us feel more optimistic
12、 and inspired.It is also a tool for self discovery and memories are a psychological immune response that is triggered when you want to take a break from negativity.Interestingly,those happy memories can be particularly beneficial both to kids in their teens and to societys elders.Recalling our child
13、hood reminds us of“the times when we were accepted and loved unconditionally,says Krystine Batcho,a psychologist.That is such a powerfully comforting phenomenon,knowing that there was a time in life when we didnt have to earn our love.Nostalgia can transform even the most ordinary past into legends
14、which warms the heart and the body.Lets not forget that nostalgia has been a source of inspiration to innumerable American writers.Mark Twain recalled his boyhood,writing,after all these years,I can picture that old time to myself now,just as it was then：The white town drowsing in the sunshine of a
15、summers morning.So go ahead,daydream a little about your best childhood friend,your first car,a long-gone family pct.As Dr.Sedikidessays，Nostalgia is ly central to human experience.But at the same time,keep these words of wisdom from the great inventor Charles Kettering in mind as well：You cant have
16、 a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time.34.What did some psychologists in paragraph 2 probably agree?A.Nostalgia will cause some mental problems.B.Nostalgia makes us devoted to the good old days.C.Nostalgia shows you are trying to get rid of loneliness.D.Nostalgia helps u
17、s cope with the difficult time we are going through.5.There are many benefits of nostalgia except _ A.It can enable us to know ourselves better.B.It can bring us some comfort when we recall.C.We are likely to gain attention if we recall the happy childhood.D.We can sometimes break away from negativi
18、ty with happy memories.6.What will be talked about in the following paragraph?A.The bad influence of too much devotion to nostalgia.B.The reasons why we should avoid nostalgia.C.The bad memories that always stick around you.D.The great changes nostalgia will bring to you.7.Whats the best title of th
19、e passage?A.We all have a soft spot for nostalgia.B.Nostalgia is actually good for you.C.Dont be carried away by nostalgia.D.There are many times when we like to recall.C The relationship between humans and the Amazon Rainforest has not always been a harmonious one.However,recent research suggests t
20、hat the native peoples ofthe Putumayo region helped to protect the rainforest,leaving it unchanged for 5,000 years.Perhaps humans coexisting with nature is possible after all.The study,published in PNAS,looked at soil samples in the Putumayo region of the Amazon in Peru to find how humans influenced
21、 the land.The researchers found that the trees still growing in the region today have been growing there for the last 5,000 years evidence that the area has not been home to cities and farmland in that time.Traces of charcoal(木炭)found in the,soil,however,indicate that people did live there;they just
22、 did so in a way that had minimum influence on their environment.To come to these conclusions the team dug a 0.6-0.9 meter deep column into the ground,taking samples of soilfrom different heights along the column.Back in the lab,samples were carbon-dated to determine their age and then sorted under
23、a microscope to look for microscopic mineral particles,known as phytoliths(植硅体).Phytoliths are essential evidence of plants they remained in the soil thousands of years after the plant died.So researchers can use them to tell which plants have grown in an area in the past.Over 5,000 years worth of s
24、amples,no species loss was detected.These findings suggest that contrary to common belief,the Amazon is not untouched by humans,but rather has been protected by them for thousands of years.The management of the rainforest by native peoples appears to have been vital in preserving its biodiversity an
25、d will continue to be important in the fight to prevent it from acollapse.As Nigel Pitman,a co-author on the paper,said:“Since this particular forest is still being protected by native peoples,I hope this study reminds us all how important it is to support their work.”8.How did native peoples deal w
26、ith the rainforest in the region of Putumayo?A.They always destroyed the rainforest.B.They had a side effect on the rainforest.C.They never lived in the area of the forest.D.They had been in harmony with the forest.9.What did the researchers try to find in the Amazon forest in Peru?A.The diversity o
27、f the plants in the rainforest.B.The evidence of human influence on the forest.C.The nutrition of the soil samples in the rainforest.D.The survival age of growing trees in the rainforest.10.What does the underlined word“collapse”mean in Paragraph 4?A.Sudden decrease.B.Bad management.C.Poor preservat
28、ion.D.Over development.11.What can be inferred from Nigel Pitmans words?A.Native peoples should protectthe rainforest.B.We should help protect the Amazon Rainforest.C.More science research should be done on rainforest.D We should make good use of the Amazon Rainforest.D Italys fashion capital is gra
29、y not only because of the blocks of stone buildings，but also due to its often-gray sky,which traps pollution.ButMilannow wants to change it.The city has an ambitious plan to plant 3 million new trees by 2030-a move that experts say could offer relief from the citys hot weather.Some projects have alr
30、eady contributed to environmental improvements.Architect Stefano Boeris Vertical Forest residential(居民的)tower,completed in 2014,aims to improve not only air quality but the quality of life for Milan residents.Boeri created a smallisland of greenery in the heart ofMilan,filling every balcony with pla
31、nts that absorb carbon dioxide.“I think forestation is one of the best chances that we have today.It is one of the most effective ways we have to fight climate change,because everyone can plant trees,Boeri said.Damiano Di Simine,a member of the environmental group Legambiente,said the greenMilanproj
32、ect will lower temperatures in a city where the nighttime temperature can be 6 degrees Celsius higher than in the surrounding area.City show thatMilanexperiences 35 hot nights a year.Because the city lies close to theAlps,Milin gets very little wind to lower the citys temperatures.Planting trees wil
33、l help this,Di said.TheVerticalForesthas attracted more than 20 species of birds.And the shade provided by the 800 trees and 15,000 plants means that residents rarely have to put on air conditioning,even in hot summers.TheVerticalForests total greenery-can absorb 30 metric tons of carbon dioxide eve
34、ry year.The presence of green trees has a very important effect on peoples health and psychological state,as has already been proved.12.What change doesMilanplan to make?A.Planting more trees.B.Creating a new fashion style.C.Pulling down more gray stone buildings.D.Doing more surveys to study global
35、 wanning.13.Whats Boeris opinion on the citys plan?A.It costs a lot.B.It is unpractical.C.It fails to attract peoples attention.D.It is helpful to fight against climate change.14.What is Di Simines attitude toward the citys plan?A.Doubtful.B.Supportive.C.Disappointed.D.Unconcerned.15.What does the l
36、ast paragraph focus on?A.Specifics of the citys plan.B.Challenges faced by the city.C.The aim of theVerticalForestproject.D.The positive effect of theVerticalForestproject.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 For most of us,stress is a reality and learning how to deal
37、 with it is very important in our growth.After all,stress goes hand in hand with change,and our life is all about change._16_We all behave a bit differently according to different types of stress.Here are some helpful tips to help you.Eat right.Research shows snack foods are the worst things to have
38、 when youre stressed.Besides,they are not the best way to keep healthy._17_ Get moving.Most of our everyday stress is related to school,work,or a host of emotional issues._18_When were under a lot of stress,our bodies can develop a lot of muscle tension.Regular exercise can help you relax and feel b
39、etter._19_Essays wont write themselves,and good grades require hard work.Dont think much about the bad things.Give yourself credit where you can improve yourself.Stress is a clear sign of worry,but it doesnt mean your situation is hopeless.Speak up.The breakup of your favorite rock band isnt the end
40、 of the world,but sometimes life does throw some real problems at you.But dont let the stress eat you up._20_If youre feeling seriously depressed and unable to keep up with school and life,speak to a family member or your doctor.A.Stay positive.B.Talk to a trusted friend.C.People could not think cle
41、arly when under stress.D.The older a person is,the more stressed he feels.E.Theres simply no way to get rid of stress completely.F.However,a bit of physical activity can help us work it off.G.Sure,everyone likes a little comfort food,but youll need a balanced diet.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每
42、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 Information of the patient was checked.The shadow less lamp was on.All supplies needed for the operation were_21_.This was a typical_22_of a surgery.However,there was one more_23_-a piano.It was the first time ever in the world that a piano
43、had_24_the operating room.My 15 colleagues and I were operating on a 10-year-old patient.Occupying a comer of the room,the grand piano was performed by Emiliano,a musician.To the_25_background of a piano played_26_,we performed the surgery to remove a tumor(肿瘤)from the boys stomach.Everything went w
44、ell.There was no complication.A magical atmosphere of complete_27_was brought into the operating room.When_28_medical supplies among the staff,I could totally_29_the peace.Even more_30_,in smooth music,we_31_better,as if our minds were connected by the_32_.Although the boy was_33_during the four-hou
45、r operation,at times we did notice the comers of his_34_curved(弯曲)up.Somehow,even under total anesthesia(麻醉)，he could feel the joy of music.When the notes were_35_,monitors showed a sudden change in his brain activity pattern.I prayed the music could_36_the skinny body of anxiety and pain.The surger
46、y was_37_.Our little patient was doing well.My team described the process as_38_and moving.When asked about the_39_,our brave little patient said,“Im fine.Did I hear the music?Yes,I heard it.”In years to come,a surgery room might_40_a piano or other facility of this kind.21.A.in place B.in demand C.
47、in use D.in silence 22.A.schedule B.principle C.custom D.routine 23.A.mission B.labour C.role D.facility 24.A.entered B.included C.approached D.spared 25.A.exciting B.soft C.loud D.complex 26.A.live B.fair C.hard D.tight 27.A.tension B.liberty C.recognition D.harmony 28.A.operating B.passing C.stori
48、ng D.lending 29.A.establish B.reserve C.sense D.value 30.A.magically B.briefly C.typically D.unfortunately 31.A.thought B.remained C.cooperated D.explored 32.A.signs B.notes C.words D.strings 33.A.alive B.awake C.asleep D.alike 34.A.stomach B.mouth C.body D.mind 35.A.made B.cancelled C.interrupted D
49、.released 36.A.warn B.remind C.inform D.relieve 37.A.challenged B.affected C.dominated D.completed 38.A.natural B.amazing C.genuine D.impossible 39.A.experience B.expression C.performance D.proposal 40.A.compose B.support C.feature D.inspire 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
50、的正确形式 In advance of the Allied landings at Normandy,the British planned the aerial bombing of the Amiens Prison in northwest France.On February 18,1944,18 of the legendary Mosquito fighter-bombers(蚊式轰炸机)carried out the plan_41._(free)the 700 French Resistance members_42._(lock)up there.The weather t