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1、2021 年莱山区院格庄初中高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案 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 Speaking with people on the phone is pretty rare these days.Most people use e-mail or messaging apps when they need to communicate with someone.Sometimes,though,making a call is unavo
2、idable.This simple act can actually be a nightmare for some people.Their hearts race and their hands sweat at the very thought.If this sounds familiar to you,you might be one of the millions of people who suffer from telephobiathe fear of speaking over the phone.Telephobia is a form of social anxiet
3、y,although people who feel perfectly comfortable in social situations may also experience telephobia.When speaking face-to-face,we give off lots of facial or bodily cues that help each other follow the conversation.This is not the case over the phone.And the idea of speaking into this void（真空）makes
4、people terrified that they will freeze up,stumble over their words（失言）,or lose control of the conversation and look foolish In fact,telephobia is very similar to thefear people feel before putting on a performance in front of a big audience.However,there are things that one suffering from thin condi
5、tion can do to reduce this fear and make phone calls at least somewhat bearable.One thing that those with telephobia can do before a call in smile.It may sound silly,but smiling before doing something stressful can help you feel more relaxed.It wont delete the anxiety altogether,but it will take the
6、 edge off it.Similarly,imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly.Running through a positive conversation in your head will make you feel less nervous and may help you predict any possible problems.Theres no need to spend hours on this,just a few minutes
7、thinking up a general idea of what you want to say.You can even write down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.This is particularly useful for dealing with the fear of not being able to express yourself naturally.And finally,when faced with receiving a call,you dont always hav
8、e to pick up.Theres nothing wrong with calling the person back later when you feel more comfortable.So the next time your phone starts ringing,rememberspeaking on the phone doesnt have to make you sweat.The important thing is to be aware of your fear and take steps to deal with it.1.According to the
9、 article,which situation can cause a feeling similar lo telephobia?A.Speaking face-to-face to a good friend.B.Performing in front of a large audience.C.Running in a race without proper shoes.D.Using a messaging app while on the subway.2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with t
10、elephobia?A.Imagining how the call will go before you make it.B.Standing on the edge of a tall building while making a call.C.Calling someone back later instead of answering their phone calls right away.D.Writing down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.3.What is the main purp
11、ose of the passage?A.To present ways to ease telephobia.B.To explain the development of telephobia C.To introduce the influence of telephobia.D.To give the reason why someone suffers from telephobia.B The United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)included on December 17,
12、2020 Chinas Tai Chi on the Representative List of the Intangible（无形的）Cultural Heritage of Humanity.The decision was announced during the online meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held from December 14 to19 inKingston,capital ofJ
13、amaica.“Born in the mid-17th century in a small village named Chenjiagou located in Central Chinas Henan province,Tai Chi is not only a kind of traditional Wushu integrated with slow movements and deep breathing,but is also deeply rooted in many areas of Chinese culture,such as medicine and philosop
14、hy,”Zhu Xianghua says,who is the son of the famous Tai Chi master Zhu Tiancai.Although it has spread to more than 150 countries and regions,attracting more than 100 million people to practice,the idea that Tai Chi is for the elderly has stopped many young people practicing the ancient Wushu.They thi
15、nk of it as a slow exercise,which is specially made and better suited for their grandparents.Instead,many young people are turning to the Indian practice of yoga（瑜伽）to relieve stress,which was placed on the UNESCOs List in 2019.In order to promote Tai Chi,joint efforts have been made from individual
16、s and the Chinese government in the last decades.Xian Jiaotong University requires students to learn Tai Chi.Wang Yunbing,a professor in the universitys sports center,stressed that Tai Chi is not only good physical exercise-researchers from the American College of Rheumatology find that it can help
17、manage several diseases but is also conned ted to ancient Chinese eivilization.Since 2014,the World Tai Chi Championships have been held every two years by the International Wushu Federation.It provides a platform for communication and learning between the Tai Chi masters and Tai Chi lovers around t
18、he globe.In January 2020,Tai Chi became an official event in the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.4.What does Zhu Xianghua say about Tai Chi in paragraph 2?A.It originated from fast Kung Fu action.B.It was born around the 1750s in a village.C.It is related to other cultural fields ofChina.D.It integra
19、tes Chinese medicine and western philosophy.5.Why do some young people choose to practice yoga instead of Tai Chi?A.They think it easier to practice yoga to keep fit.B.The elderly stop young people practicing Tai Chi.C.They consider Tai Chi is custom-built for old people.D.Yoga was included in the w
20、orld culture earlier than Tai Chi.6.What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?A.To promote contemporary Chinese civilization.B.To show many efforts made to popularize Tai Chi.C.To stress the importance of Chinese Tai Chi masters.D.To advise people to practise Tai Chi to cure diseases.7.Which of
21、 the following is the best title for the passage?A.Tai Chi Steps on the UNESCOs List.B.Tai Chi isCompeting against Yoga.C.Tai Chi Has Regained populate Globally.D.Opinions Greatly Differ on Tai Chi and Yoga.C For 30 years we have been told how temperatures have been rising rapidly to unheard of leve
22、ls.This is causing polar ice to melt,sea-levels to rise and has brought about adangerous increase in extreme weather events.These intense climatic changes would likely present challenges to our society and environment.The causes of climate change are mainly anthropogenic(人为的)in nature.Since the indu
23、strial revolution,human activities have increased the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.The increased amount of gases which absorb heat has led to more heat being kept in the atmosphere,causing global warming.The certainty of global warming can be seen through some of the natural phenomen
24、a like the effect on crops and extreme weather conditions around the world.The most recent assessment report says that the earths average temperature has risen by 0.74 degrees in the period from 1906 to 2005,and that the average temperature will continue to rise.There have also been more violent dow
25、npours,sea levels have risen and the ice at the worlds poles and on its mountains is melting.The rising sea level is flooding the low-lying countries inAsiaand small islands in the Pacific.This may lead to the displacement of millions of people,loss of millions of land and consequently billions of d
26、ollars.Troubled by the serious situation,world leaders came together for the 2015 United Nations(UN)Climate Change Conference inParis.The climate talks led to 196 countries reaching a landmark agreement that will,for the first time,commit nearly every country to lowering planet-warming greenhouse ga
27、s emissions to address global climate change.That was certainly an encouraging step forward for our earth and mankind!As the world leaders continue to commit themselves to monitor our sick planet,we need to continue to take small steps to heal the world.We are left with not much of a choice.If only
28、we could just pack our bags and migrate to Mars!8.What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A.The information of industrial revolution.B.The greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.C.The reasons of climate change.D.The result of extreme weather events.9.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.We have m
29、ade great achievements.B.Some measures are still required to take.C.Mars is suitable for peoples living.D.Some countries will receive urgent aid.10.Which can be a suitable title for the text?A.Long Live Planet Earth!B.Environment Changes Rapidly!C.What Serious Global Warming!D.How Important the UN A
30、greement Is!11.Which of the following shows the structure of the whole text?A.B.C.D.D Jennifer Mauer has needed more willpower than the typical college student to pursue her goal of earning a nursing degree.That willpower bore fruit when Jennifer graduated from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and
31、 became the first in her large family to earn a bachelors(学士)degree.Jennifer grew up on a farm in a family of 10 children.Her dad worked at a job away from the farm,and her mother ran the farm with the kids.After high school,Jennifer attended a local technical college,working to pay her tuition(学费),
32、because there was no extra money set aside for a college education.After graduation,she worked to help her sisters and brothers pay for their schooling.Jennifer now is married and has three children of her own.She decided to go back to college to advance her career and to be able to better support h
33、er family while doing something she loves:nursing.She chose the UW-Eau Claire program at Ministry Saint Josephs Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to pursue her four-year degree close to home.She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kids.Jennifer received great s
34、upport from her family as she worked to earn her degree:Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills,and her 68-year-old mother helped take care of the children at times.Through it all,she remained in good academic standing and graduated with honors.Jennifer sacrificed(牺牲)a lot to achieve her goal
35、,giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study.“Some nights my heart was breaking to have to pick between my kids and studying for exams or papers,”she says.However,her children have learned animportant lesson,witnessing their mother earn her degree.Jennifer is a first-ge
36、neration graduate and an inspiration to her familyand thats pretty powerful.12.What did Jennifer do after high school?A.She helped her dad with his work.B.She ran the family farm on her own.C.She taught her sisters and brothers.D.She supported herself through college.13.Why did she choose the progra
37、m at Ministry Saint Josephs Hospital?A.To learn from the best nurses.B.To take care of her kids easily at night.C.To save money for her parents.D.To find a well-paid job there.14.What did Jennifer sacrifice to achieve her goal?A.Her health.B.Her chance of promotion.C Her reputation.D.Her time with f
38、amily.15.What can we learn from Jennifers story?A.Hard work pays off.B.Love breaks down barriers.C.Time is money.D.Education is the key to success.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 What will you eat for lunch today?In some countries lunchtime often means soup time!
39、There are many kinds of soups served around the world._16_Some are as thick as stews.Others are full of noodles!Soup is just one thing that can be eaten for lunch,what you eat for lunch may be different from the lunch of someone who lives in another country.Lets take a look around the world to see w
40、hat kids are eating for lunch.Mexico Many children inMexicoeat tortillas for lunch.Most tortillas are made from ground corn,but sometimes wheat is used.Tortillas are usually flat and round._17_Taco shells are made from corn tortillas and filled with beans or meat.Tasty sauces are often added to taco
41、s.These sauces are made from tomatoes,onions,hot peppers and spices.Russia _18_Maybe thats why many Russian children eat soup for lunch.Two of their favorites are cabbage soup and beet soup.Many Russian soups also include potatoes.Potatoes are an important crop inRussia._19_Eating thick soups can he
42、lp keep people warm and can fill them up,so hunger is no problem!South Korea Meals inKoreaare made up of many dishes.No matter what else is served,there is always rice.Kimchi is also always on the table._20_Korean children mix together many dishes and flavors at meals.Its common for their food to be
43、 hot and spicy.A.But they can also be made into other shapes.B.There are many ways to serve noodles.C.Winters inRussiaare very cold.D.Some are as thin and clear as water.E.It is pickled（腌制的）meat or vegetables.F.Most Russian people dislike soup.G.They make soups thick.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小
44、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 Mary and her husband had a dog named“Lucky”.Whenever their friends came for a weekend visit,they would warn them notto leave the_21_open because Lucky would_22_whatever he likes.However,someone would forget and something would come up_23_
45、.Mary or Jim would go to Luckys toy box in the_24_.There the_25_would be,among Luckys other toys.It happened that Mary found out that she had cancer.Something told her she was going to_26_.The night before she was to go to the hospital,a thought_27_her that she had to leave Lucky.The thought made he
46、r_28_than thinking of her own death._29_the day came for Mary to leave the hospital.When she arrived home,Mary was so_30_that she couldnt even go to her bedroom.Jim left her to_31_on the sofa.When Mary woke up,she couldnt understand what was wrong.She couldnt_32_her head and her body.But panic soon
47、gave way to_33_when Mary realized the problem.She was_34_with some toys!While she had slept,the sorrowing dog had made trip after trip to the basement_35_his beloved hostess all his favorite things in life.He had covered her with his_36_.Mary forgot about dying._37_she and Lucky began living again,_
48、38_further and further together every day.Its been 12 years now and Mary is still_39_.Lucky still steals treasures and hides them in his toy box and Mary remains his greatest treasure.Never forget the people who make a(n)_40_in our lives are the ones that care for us.If you see someone without a smi
49、le today,give them one!Live simply.Love seriously!21.A.box B.luggage C.wallet D.door 22.A.steal B.swallow C.play D.protect 23.A.broken B.dirty C.missing D.present 24.A.bedroom B.kitchen C.yard D.basement 25.A.treasure B.food C.gift D.blanket 26.A.recover B.die C.survive D.suffer 27.A.defeated B.prev
50、ented C.struck D.influenced 28.A.prouder B.happier C.angrier D.sadder 29.A.Finally B.Gradually C.Particularly D.Normally 30.A.excited B.sad C.tired D.frightened 31.A.rest B.sleep C.wait D.calm 32.A.move B.control C.feel D.shake 33.A.anger B.disappointment C.excitement D.laughter 34.A.surrounded B.co