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1、2021 届大连市第二十一中学高三英语期中试卷及答案 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 Welcome to join our Summer Youth Language Program to improve English language skills,make new friends worldwide.and have a good time here!The program capacity is limited,so if you are inter
2、ested,you should register as soon as possible.Dates andCosts All programs require a$100 nonrefundable deposit(不退还的押金)to reserve a spot in the program.June 15July 16 5-week program：($1920)July 20August 20 5-week program：($1920)June 15August 20 10-week program：($3620)You can also study with us for sho
3、rter periods.4-week programs cost$1580 tuition and 3-week programs cost$1240.Discounts There is a 10%discount for each additional family member!Appropriate Ages Recommended Ages：14 and older Restrictions：Students who are younger than 16 must have a parent or guardian with them.Program Schedule In th
4、e morning,you will join the all-aged Intensive English classes from 9：00 am to 2：00 pm,Monday to Thursday,where they can meet other students from worldwide.In the afternoonfrom 2 to 3 pm,we will have fun after-school activities,like soccer in the Park,visit toScienceMuseumand story writing competiti
5、on.Items Students Should Bring Clothes：Shirts,a jacket,long pants,a swimsuit and comfortable shoes,etc.Other personal items：Camera phone?plug adapter,photos of friends/family.Study materials：Notebooks,pens,and pencils.Airport Safe Items：Dont bring foods and snacks,or theyll be charged before you boa
6、rd the airport.1.How much will be charged if you and your brother join in a 3-week program?A.$1920,B.$2356.C.$3002.D.$3620.2.What will participants do at 2：30 pm on Monday?A.Communicate with foreign students.B.Attend intensive English classes.C.Join in some interesting activities.D.Talk with their p
7、arents on the phone.3.Why should students avoid bringing foods and snacks?A.To save space for their luggage.B.To protect the environment.C.To avoid any unwanted fees.D.To follow the rules of the airport.B In the natural habitat,a binge-watcher is a strange sub-species of modern human beings.They are
8、 alone and are often found lying on their bed or sofa,still as a rock,looking searchingly into their laptop or at the TV.They rarely get up,only taking occasional breaks for those urgent calls of nature.Unlike so many others of their species,they dont sleep at the end of every day.They stay up late
9、and are often found to have red eyes.This,of course,is a little bit exaggerated,but for many of us,binge-watching a show is how we consume our entertainment.With streaming services bringing seemingly endless content to the tips of our finger,creatorstailortheir shows to our needs and tastes,while th
10、eir marketing team sells it to us as the next most bingeable show.I cant help but wonder if this way of consuming television does us any good.Were advised to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per day,but staying up all night to finish shows like Breaking Bad and The Fall,which Netflix says are binged the fa
11、stest,wont result in 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep.Netflixs CEO Richard Hastings told analysts at a conference,“Think about it when you watch a show from Netflix and you get addicted to it,you stay up late at night.Were competing with sleep.”And it isnt only the amount of sleep we get;the quality m
12、atters too!A study published in the Journal for Clinical Sleep Medicine reported that those who binged television more often were found to have poorer sleep quality.The mental arousal we get from watching TV doesnt lend itself to peaceful sleep.Besides,binging TV can cause weight gain.For every extr
13、a hour of TV watched,there was a 2%increase in the prevalence of obesity,according to a study conducted by Harvard that linked TV watching to obesity in children and adolescents.While it is true that theres growing evidence that binging isnt good for us,the results arent all hopeless.Binging,occasio
14、nally,might have some benefits.For many people,binging is a good way to socialize.It gives people something to talk about at parties and with their friends.Fans of popular shows often hold viewing parties where people can binge-watch shows together and then discuss what they just experienced!This in
15、teraction can create a sense of community for many.For others,binging might just be relaxing.After a long day,a few hours of Friendsstill one of the most popular shows on any streaming platformcan ease the stress of a long day.A study followed 240 people through their binging and recorded their stre
16、ss hormones.They noted for some people that their stress hormone levels decreased during their binging experience.With binging,there is not a“good”or“bad”answer.Like many things,the key is moderation.Watching TV can be relaxing,but only if it doesnt stop you from exercising,taking care of your healt
17、h,and fulfilling your social responsibilities.4.What does the underlined word“tailor”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Study.B.Sell.C.Adjust.D.Promote.5.What can we learn from the passage?A.The amount of sleep matters more than the quality.B.Theres no real harm in binge-watching a TV series.C.Binging m
18、ay help keep stress hormone levels stable.D.Binge-watching may help increase social connections.6.What is the authors attitude towards binge-watching?A.Supportive.B.Unconcerned.C.Objective D.Doubtful.7.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A.Who Is to Blame for Binge-Watchin
19、g?B.Is Binge-Watching Good or Bad for You?C.Is Binge-Watching Getting out of Control?D.HowDoes Binge-Watching Affect Your Life?C The idea came to him when he least expected it.Alvin Irby was at a barbershop when he saw one of his former students sitting in the shop with a bored look on his face.That
20、s when Irby realized that by pairing barbershops and books,he might be able to inspire young boys to read.Alvin Irby,a former kindergarten and first-grade teacher,knows how important it is for young children to read.He also knows that young boys in particular often dont have adult male role models w
21、ho inspire them to read.“Many young boys may literally never see a man reading in school during the years when theyre learning to read because there are so few male elementary school teachers,”Irby toldMashable.Thats where the barbershops come in.Four years ago,Irby launched Barbershop Books as a wa
22、y to not just get books into the hands of young boys,but also to create community reading spaces in a place where kids go frequently.Since itsinceptionin 2013,the program has created kid-friendly reading spaces in 50 barbershops in 12 states throughout the United States.Irby isnt the first person to
23、 see the connection between barbershops and books and boys.Hair stylist Courtney Holmes,launched a program a few years ago offering free haircuts to kids as long as they read to him while he cuts their hair.Thats the kind of environment that Irby wants to promote with his program.The reading spaces
24、created by Barbershop Books help to spark an interest in books by showing kids that reading is about more than just spelling and vocabulary skills,its about making reading a low-stress activity that can help them relax,laugh and have fun.“Our belief is that if we can create positive reading experien
25、ces early and often for young boys,then they will choose to read for fun,”Irby noted,adding,“This is really what Barbershop Books is about,getting young boys to say three words:Im a reader.”8.What happened to Alvin when he was at a barbershop?A.He found it easy for young people to get bored.B.He off
26、ered a barbershop to his former student.C.He thought of a way to encourage young readers.D.He realized the importance of reading for young boys.9.What is the function of Barbershop Books?A.To attract more customers who love films.B.To provide free haircuts to book lovers.C.To show the influence of r
27、eading on children.D.To create a reading environment fbr children.10.It can be inferred from the passage that _.A.reading is a low-stress activity that is relaxing B.Barbershop Books is only suitable for young boys C.Irby attaches great importance to school education D.Barbershop Books can arouse(引起
28、)young peoples interest in reading 11.What does the underlined word“inception”in the 3rdparagraph mean?A.discovery.B.success.C.popularity.D.beginning.D Coke was introduced by the Coca Cola company in 1886,making it a rather true andtested favorite of generations of people in over 200 countries.This
29、list should give you some ideas on how to get more from your coke than usual.Coca Cola is an excellent rust buster(除锈剂).If you have a bunch of small rusty objects,put them in coke overnight and give them a goodscrubin the morning.Coke helps to break down the rust,making cleaning much easier.Be sure
30、to throw out the used coke when you are done with it or you might be taking a trip to the doctor.Like the previous item,the citric acid(柠檬酸)in coke makes for an excellent window cleaner.This is especially useful for car windows.Pour a can of coke over the window and rub the window,then wipe it off w
31、ith a wet cloth to remove any sugary matter from the sugar in the drink.As coke is fullof sugar,you should clean the sticky matter off the window glasses,or it will be not a cleaner but a dirt.For those of you who live in areas where skunk(臭鼬)smells can be an issue from time to time,one can of coke
32、added to water with detergent(清洁剂)really helps to break the smell down.If you have been sprayed,stand in the shower and cover yourself from head to toe with coke wait for a few minutes,then wash yourself with a shower.Coke is an excellent hair treatment so you get two tips for the price of one with
33、this item!.Pots can sometimes get black on the bottom.The black is almost impossible to remove;this is caused by over-cooking.To remove the black and renew your pot,pour in a can of coke(or as much as you need to cover the blackened area by an inch)and put it on the stove on a low heat.After an hour
34、 or so,wash the pot as normal.12.What does the underlined word“scrub”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Start.B.Cleaning.C.Shake.D.Example.13.What is important while using coke to clean car windows?A.Use a dry cloth.B.Rub the window lightly.C.Dont pour too much coke.D.Clean the sugary matter thoroughly.
35、14.For which purpose does coke have to be mixed with other material?A.To get rid of the black on the pot.B.To breakdown the rust,C.To remove smells.D.To clean windows.15.What type of writing is this text?A.An advertisement.B.A review.C.A news report.D.A practical guide.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅读下
36、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 Ways to Deal With Anxiety Everyone has feelings of anxiety,which is a normal reaction to stress.Things like tests,speaking in public and competing in sports can make us feel stressed._16_But at other times,anxiety can be harmful,especially when it prevents you
37、from being able to focus.Here are ways to help manage it.Become a relaxation expert.We all think we know how to relax.But standing in front of the TV or computer isnt true relaxation._17_They may seem to relieve anxiety or stress,but its a false state of relaxation that is only temporary.What the bo
38、dy really needs is a relaxation technique-like deep breathing,or yoga-that has a physical effect on the mind._18_Want your mind and body to feel peaceful and strong enough to handle lifes ups and downs?Get the right amount of sleep for your needs-not too much or too little.Eat well:Choose fruit,vege
39、tables and whole grains for long-term energy.And exercise to send oxygen to every cell in the body so your brain and body can operate at their best.Connect with others.Spend time with friends or family._19_If you feel worried or nervous about something,talking about it with someone who listens can h
40、elp you feel more understood and better able to cope.Think positively.A great way to keep your minds off the worry track is to focus your thoughts on things that are good,beautiful and positive._20_ A.Connect with nature.B.Get enough sleep,nourishment,and exercise.C.The same is true for alcohol,drug
41、s or tobacco.D.Allow yourself to dream,wish,and imagine the best that could happen.E.When anxiety or worry goes extreme,it may be sign of an anxiety disorder.F.Sometimes anxiety can be a good thing when it helps you deal with a tense situation.G.Doing things with those you feel close to deepens our
42、bonds,allowing us to feel supported and secure.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 When most toddlers can speak small sentence and use about 200 words,my three-year-old Kimber knew only fifty small words.She expressed herself in different way
43、s._21_ways!She pointed,climbed,gestured,cried and even learned baby sign language.But Kimber did not use_22_if she could help it.Kimber was tested,and we discovered she had_23_delay.Later,we learned this was_24_processing and executive function disorders,which made it very_25_for her to learn new so
44、unds,letters and pronunciations._26_,Kimber was smart enough to_27_that she didnt say words the same way as everyone else.If she couldnt say words right,she didnt want to say them at all and she hated to be_28_so she didnt use words ever.That_29_one hot summer day while we were visiting a friend.My
45、friend had a litter of kittens_30_to give to good homes most of the kittens hid in the closet when my_31_toddler approached them,but one little grey one did not_32_,soon,they played together,when it was time to leave,my friend suggested we take kitty home._33_Kimber had the kitten over her shoulder
46、and its paws were_34_her shirt,I agreed.The next morning,I saw the most amazing thing.She was talking!“good kitty.Lie down.”Kimber said,petting the cat my eyes were filled with tears as I witnessed the_35_.That charming cat inspired Kimber to overcome her own_36_and us the words she knew!I sat_37_,l
47、istening to her taking to her new little pet.“Kitty,come here.Its time to play!”seven words in a_38_from Kimbers lips were all that I needed to hear.Kitty never went back to my friend.He won his_39_in our home.He was the perfect pet to help Kimber through his_40_love and acceptance.21.A.instant B.or
48、dinary C.wonderful D.tricky 22.A.cries B.words C.postures D.sounds 23.A.logic B.memory C.behavior D.speech 24.A.based on B.due to C.focused on D.equal to 25.A.impossible B.likely C.difficult D.hopeless 26.A.In other words B.In particular C.As a consequence D.Worse still 27.A.recognize B.distinguish
49、C.pretend D.accept 28.A.corrected B.criticized C.encouraged D.emphasized 29.A.improved B.happened C.developed D.changed 30.A.abandoned B.ready C.adopted D.unwilling 31.A.cautious B.scared C.indifferent D.curious 32.A.flee B.shiver C.leap D.crouch 33.A.although B.since C.if D.while 34.A.tied to B.acc
50、essed to C.attached to D.confined to 35.A.miracle B.incident C.suffering D.struggle 36.A.self-confidence B.self-respect C.self-discipline D.self-doubt 37.A.in confusion B.in wonder C.in amusement D.in grief 38.A.way B.line C.row D.moment 39.A.fame B.satisfaction C.security D.place 40.A.unconditional