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1、2021 届南宁市第九中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及参考答案 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 Britains brilliant bridges have aided trade and brought communities together and are always the most exciting part of the journey.These must-see bridges are now tourist attractions in
2、their own right.Clifton Suspension Bridge,Bristol Described byits legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel as“my first love,my darling”,in was originally designed for horse-drawn traffic.Now,more than four million vehicles a year cross the 1,352ft-Jong toll(收费)bridge over the Avon Gorge.The l toll
3、 for every journey pays for its repair.The history of the bridge,dating back to 1864,is kept alive through a programme of tours,events and exhibitions.Infinity Bridge,Stockton-On-Tees A pedestrian and cycle footbridge across the River Tees,its working title was the North Shore Footbridge,before it w
4、as given its grander name when opened in 2009.It is particularly spectacular(壮观)at night.The arches of the bridge are also lit white and,on calm nights,their reflection in the water appears as an infinity symbol,thereby inspiring the name which was chosen by the public.Tower Bridge,London An enginee
5、ring wonder built from thousands of tons of Cornish granite,Portland stone and steel,it took construction workers eight years to complete.More than 120 years old,its a popular tourist attraction,as well as a functional bridge.Visitors can take in the views over the capital and experience seeing Lond
6、on life through the Glass Floor.Iron Bridge,Shropshire Opened in 1781,this is the first arch bridge in the world to be made out of cast iron.Recognised as one of the great symbols of the industrial revolution,it transformed the cart of bridge building and was a crucial factor in the development of t
7、he iron trade in Shropshire.1.Which bridge has the longest history?A.Clifton Suspension Bridge.B.Infinity Bridge.C.Tower Bridge.D.Iron Bridge.2.What can we know about Infinity Bridge?A.People can just walk on it.B.The public give it two names.C.Its well worth visiting at night.D.Its arch is the bigg
8、est on the earth.3.What do Clifton Suspension Bridge and Tower Bridge have in common?A.They are both over 120 years old.B.Visitors should pay for passing them.C.They have the same original design.D.Visitors can have a good view of London on them.B Bertha von Suttner received the Nobel Peace Prize in
9、 1905she was the first woman to receive it,and also the inspiration for the creation of the Nobel Prize.She met Alfred Nobel,a rich millionaire,by answering hisnewspaper ad for a secretary.Although she only worked for him for a few weeks,she remained good friends with Alfred Nobel for the next 20 ye
10、ars.When she became involved in the peace movement inEurope,she promised to keep Nobel informed of its progress.When Alfred Nobel died in 1896,his will included the establishment of a peace prize,thanks to Bertha von Suttners influence.Bertha von Suttner was born in an aristocratic(贵族)military famil
11、y,but she spent the second half of her life working for peace.She wrote books,attended peace conferences,gave lectures and helped organize peace societies inAustria,GermanyandHungary,as well as the International Peace Bureau inSwitzerland.Her novel Lay Down your Arms,was one of the most influential
12、anti-war books of all time,and helped to make her a leader of the peace movement in Europe.Its end to war theme was both the ambition(抱负)and the most important goal in the life of this great woman.Bertha von Suttner worked so hard for peace because she believed that a terrible war would break out in
13、Europeif nations didnt work hard to establish lasting peace institutions.She made many major achievements for a more peaceful world,but two months after she died,World War I broke out.A hundred years after she won the Nobel Peace Prize,nations still seem to view war as a choice to work out their pro
14、blems.But like Bertha von Suttner did,many today are working hard around the world to help strengthen peace institutions and spread the idea that its time to put an end to war.4.Which of the following is true about Bertha von Suttner?A.She worked for Alfred Nobel for 20 years.B.She helped Alfred Nob
15、el draw up his will.C.She persuaded Alfred Nobel to join the peace movement.D.She inspired Alfred Nobel to establish the Nobel Peace Prize.5.Paragraph 3 is mainly about Bertha von Suttners _.A.efforts and contributions to the peace movement.B.family background and work experiences.C.writing career a
16、nd life experiences.D.ambition and goals in life.6.What do we know aboutLay Doun Your Arms?A.It was based on a true story.B.It recorded Bertha von Suttners daily life.C.It was about an aristocratic military family.D.It showed Bertha von Suttners wish for peace.7.What can we infer about Bertha von Su
17、ttner from the last paragraph?A.Her fight for peace is still shared by many.B.She failed to found peace institutions.C.She successfully predicted awar.D.She lost her life in World War I.C The outbreak of the novel corona virus pneumonia(NCP)has disrupted the lives and work of nearly every Chinese pe
18、rson.However,a new trend has been on the rise:many have turned themselves into livestreaming users orfollowers.According to Questmobile,a professional big data intelligence services provider in China,the audience for Douyin,Kuaishou and other livestreaming platforms surged to 574 million during the
19、Spring Festival holiday,up 35 percent from 2019.Confined at home,away from their friends and loved ones,people turn to livestreaming to reach out to the world.For them livestreaming can help them share their lives and interest with a global audience,which will give them the sense of being“in the mom
20、ent”.Even as viewers,they can also engage immediately with livestreamers by commenting and making suggestions.“When I comment on the livestreaming videos,Im not simply an audience member,but also an active part of the program.That gives me a sense of engagement,”an Internet user named Wang Hao told
21、Peoples Daily.Livestreaming is not only for fun,but also a new tool for many businesses.Affected by the pandemic,many businesses had to stop their sales in physical stores.To meet their business goals and survive during these trying times,many chose to livestream to revive their businesses.Joyoung,a
22、 leading maker of small kitchen appliances,is a good example.The company not only added a number of broadcasts each day to advertise their products,but also shared the menus that were beneficial to health.“The responses to our livestreaming shows have been well beyond expectations,”Kang Li,who overs
23、ees the companys livestreaming unit,told China daily.“Its a natural opportunity to truly bond with our followers.”Like it or not,livestreaming is likely to go mainstream in China for both entertainment and business.8.What is the purpose of writing the second paragraph?A.To introduce some popular liv
24、estreaming platforms in China.B.To report data on the development of livestreaming in 2019.C.To show that Chinese people spend too much time on livestreaming apps.D.To prove that livestreaming are becoming increasingly popular in China.9.What does Wang Hao think of commenting on livestreaming?A.It i
25、s boring to make comments.B.It is the only way to share viewers lives.C.It makes people feel involved in the stream.D.It helps livestreamers improve themselves.10.What do paragraphs 5&6 mainly talk about?A.Livestreaming replaced physical stores in many areas.B.Many businesses turned to livestreaming
26、 platform for marketing.C.Livestreaming platforms faced challenges during the pandemic.D.Livestreaming platforms made changes to their services.11.How does the author feel about thefuture of livestreaming？A.Positive.B.Uncertain.C.Disappointed.D.Confused.D Many of us in China enjoy adding chilies(辣椒)
27、toour food,but did you know that this spicy vegetable could also be dangerous?A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaperthe spiciest chili in the world.After taking just a single bite of one,the man suffered from serious headaches in the following few days,report
28、ed BBC News.In fact,reports of stomachache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual.But if chilies are harmful,why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable?According to the website Huanqiu,about 600 million Chinese peoplealmost half of the national
29、 populationare chili eaters.So what makes people love chilies so much?The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that“produce a sense of happiness”,noted BBC News.And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment.A survey co
30、nducted by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week.The number decreased to 14 percent for those who eat spicy food six to seven times a week.And another study do
31、ne by theUniversityofVermontcame to a similar conclusion.“The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,”Liu Qi,a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health,told BBC News.Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the ability to
32、increase our metabolism(新陈代谢).So,dont worry if you love spicy food.It seems that chilies are actually good for usexcept for the Carolina Reaper,perhaps.12.The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove _.A.chiliescan be beneficial B.chilies are popular inAmerica C.chilies
33、 can be dangerous D.serious headaches can be dangerous 13.Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_.A.decreasing death rate B.releasing natural chemicals C.curing serious headaches D.providing enough nutrition 14.Which of the following statement is TRUE?A.Human are the only animals to eat
34、 chilies.B.Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies is something unusual.C.The more chilies you eat,the healthier you are.D.Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it cant increase our metabolism.15.The writer wrote the passage to _.A.warn people of the dangers of chilies B.ask people to eat Carolin
35、a Reaper C.encourage people to eat more chilies D.tell people the benefits of chilies 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 Think like This When You Feel Stressed Its a sweet opportunity.If you look on pressure as a threat,you are sure to be negatively impacted by its
36、occurrence._16_ They look on it as a great chance.They will cherish(珍惜)thepressure moment and approach it with confidence and enthusiasm Ill get another chance.Under pressure,we often lose hope.We tend to distort(扭曲)the reality of the situation.One of the most common phrases is the“chance of a lifet
37、ime”,in which we tell ourselves,“I will never get an opportunity like this again,so I cant miss it._17_ Illdo my best.This is what people who do their best under pressure tell themselves when they are going into a pressure moment._18_ Because it prevents them from wasting valuable energy worrying ov
38、er things they cant influence and promotes confidence at the same time.Focusing on doing your best keeps you in the moment and guides your behavior toward success._19_People who perform their best in pressure will reduce the significance of the upcoming pressure moment,so they feel less stressed.Whe
39、ther its a sales call or an interview for their dream jobs,they are like winning athletes,and when asked how to handle the pressure of the big game,they responded,“Its just another game.”I can control how I respond.People who do their best in a pressure moment focus on what they can control._20_ If
40、you have an upcoming interview,dont worry about the other applicants.You cant control them.Practice how you will handle an unexpected problem.A.Its no big deal.B.It stops you paying attention to anxiety.C.Instead,take care of your own business.D.Remembering past successes increases your confidence.E
41、.In fact,we have many chances to succeed in our lifetime.F.But people who do their best in a pressure moment are different.G.Focusing on doing your best quickly decreases pressure in the moment.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 I remember t
42、his because it happened recently.After my class was over,I was waiting for the_21_.The display showed the 4thfloor with the arrow_22_downwards.Yet the door wasnt open.I kept pressing the buttons,but nothing_23_.Then,a guy came forward and leaned towards the door with his_24_touching it.“There are so
43、me people inside.I can hear them,”he said.I tried listening and could hear_25_too.It seemed as if two men were talking and I assumed they needed help.So,thinking this was my chance to make_26_in the next days newspaper,I yelled,“People,you are_27_inside,right?Dont worry!Ill do something!”There were
44、a few offices on the same floor.I called for help and people_28_.I went close to the door again and yelled,“People,keep talking to me.Youre all_29_,right?Keep trying to open the door.”The people inside kept talking to me_30_I was so preoccupied with the thought of being their“savior”that I paid no a
45、ttention to what they_31_.Soon,there were about 20-25 people_32_the lift.I_33_told them not to panic and also told them that I had seen movies where_34_like these were shown and what we should do next.I asked a man to keep talking to those people while I searched for a_35_.Soon,I returned with a ste
46、el ruler.I walked with_36_towards the door._37_I could even try,the door opened.There were three men in uniform and they said,“Sister,repair work is going on and we_38_to keep a board outside.Weve been trying to tell you,but you werent even_39_.Everybody started_40_loudly,and all I ever wanted to do
47、 then was hide in a deepest hole.21.A.lift B.headmaster C.show D.train 22.A.spreading B.pointing C.moving D.waving 23.A.stopped B.continued C.arrived D.happened 24.A.back B.foot C.ear D.hand 25.A.requests B.suggestions C.knocks D.voices 26.A.headlines B.records C.reports D.differences 27.A.sent B.lo
48、cked C.seized D.pulled 28.A.gathered B.passed C.returned D.wandered 29.A.nervous B.angry C.fine D.lucky 30.A.until B.though C.because D.but 31.A.asked B.offered C.said D.kicked 32.A.over B.under C.on D.around 33.A.calmly B.quickly C.angrily D.curiously 34.A.imaginations B.situations C.methods D.inst
49、ructions 35.A.tool B.key C.doctor D.workman 36.A.surprise B.shame C.pride D.patience 37.A.When B.Before C.Although D.Unless 38.A.pretended B.appeared C.refused D.forgot 39.A.speaking B.watching C.listening D.thinking 40.A.blaming B.laughing C.warning D.complaining 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短
50、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 The dynasty following Sui is the Tang Dynasty(618-907).Its first emperor(皇帝)was_41._officer of Sui.He and the other rulers of Tang learned from the_42._(fail)of Sui and ruled their country in the opposite way.They held a_43._(good)attitude towards the people and the neig