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1、2021 届乌鲁木齐八一中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案 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 Best language learning apps Duolingo The app doesnt restrict how many languages you can try to learn at the same time.I use Duolingo to practice Spanish and German.In the app,you can acce
2、ss resources such as Duolingo Stories,which can allow you to check your comprehension skills as you go.I also subscribe to Premium for$10 per month which includes an ad-free experience and downloadable lessons.Memrise One of my favorite parts of Memrise is its short videos about how real locals expr
3、ess different phrases in conversation.A few lessons are available for free daily,but the full program is accessible if you subscribe to Memrise Pro.There are three plansone month for$9,a year for$30 or three months for$19.Busuu When you sign up for Busuu,you select the language you want to learn,and
4、 the app helps you determine how advanced you are with it and why you want to learn it,and to what level.From there,you set a daily study goal.Premium costs about$6 per month for a year.Lirica If you listen to any song enough,youll learn all the words through repetition,even if theyre in a different
5、 language.But how do you figure out what they mean?This is where Lirica comes in.This app is unique in how it approaches teaching Spanish.Instead of traditional teaching methods for learning a language,Lirica uses popular music by Latin artists to help you learn the Spanish language and grammar.Liri
6、ca has a one-week free trial and then its about$4 per month.1.Which app is best for learning multiple languages at a time?A.Lirica.B.Busuu.C.Memrise.D.Duolingo.2.How much should you pay for a quarterly subscription to Memrise Pro?A.$9.B.$19.C.$28.D.$30.3.What is special about Lirica?A.It offers a on
7、e-month free trial.B.It helps users set a daily study goal.C.It hires Latin artists to teach Spanish.D.It enables users to learn Spanish through music.B The Native American of northern California were highly skilled at basketry,using the reeds,graeses,barks,and roots they found around them to fashio
8、n articles of all sorts and sizes-not only trays,containers,and cooking pots,but hats,boats,fish traps,baby carriers,and ceremonial objects.Of all these experts,none excelled the Pomo-a group who lived on or near the coast during the 1800s,and whose descendants continue to live in parts of the same
9、region to this day.They made baskets three feet in diameter and othersno bigger than a thimble(顶针).The Pomo people were masters of decoration.Some of their baskets were completely covered with shell pendants；others with feathers that made the baskets surfaces as soft as the breasts of birds.Moreover
10、,the Pomo people made use of more weaving techniques than did their neighbors.Most groups made al their basketwork by twining-the twisting of a flexible horizontal material,called a weft,around stiffer vertical strands of material,the warp.Others depended primarily on coiling-a process in which a co
11、ntinuous coil of stiff material is held in the desired shape with tight wrapping of flexible strands.Only the Pomo people used both processes with equal ease and frequency.In addition,they made use of four distinct variations on the basic twining process,often employing more than one of them in a si
12、ngle article.Although a wide variety of materials was available,the Pomo people used only a few.The warp was always made of willow,and the most commonly used weft was sedge root,a woody fiber that could easily be separated into strands no thicker than a thread.For color1,the Pomo people used the bar
13、k of red-bud for their twined work and dyed bullrush root for black in coiled work.Though other materials were sometimes used,these four were the staples in their finest basketry.If the basketry materials used by the Pomo people were limited,the designs were amazingly varied.Every Pomo basket maker
14、knew how to produce from fifteen to twenty distinct patterns that could be combined in a number of different.4.The word“fashion”in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.A.maintain B.organize C.trade D.create 5.What is the authors main point in paragraph 2?A.The neighbors of the Pomo people tried to
15、 improve on the Pomo basket weaving techniques.B.The Pomo people were the most skilled basket weavers in their region.C.The Pomo people learned their basket weaving techniques from other Native Americans.D.The Pomo baskets have been handed down for generations.6.According to the passage,the relation
16、ship between red-bud and twining is most similar to the relationship between _.A.bullrush and coiling B.weft and warp C.willow and feathers D.sedge and weaving 7.Which of the following statements about Pomo baskets can be best inferred from the passage?A.Baskets produced by other Native Americans we
17、re less varied in design than those of the Pomo.B.Baskets produced by Pomo weaves were primarily for ceremonial and religious purposes.C.There were a very limited number of basket-making materials available to the Pomo people.D.The basket-making production of the Pomo people has been increasing over
18、 the years.C Have you ever been on social media and seen your favorite celebrity talking about a product?These promotions might not be totally random,and are actually seen as a vital part of the marketing process.The question is:How do social media influencers influence what you buy?Human desire for
19、 status and making friends,combined with our need to belong to a group,makes us receptive to being socially influenced.Companies often use that desire to have a similar lifestyle to a celebrity we admire to sell or launch a product.So,what do these promotions actually do?Firstly,they can be used to
20、build brand awareness.A social media influencer should have a strong understanding of the platform they operate on,and therefore can create appealing content that not only sticks to the brand image,but sparks their followers interests in a product they might never have seen before.Secondly,influence
21、rs can improve a company or products relationship with their customer base.According to InMoments 2018 US Retail CX Trends Report on customer loyalty,77%of buyers have been brand loyal for more than ten years.This is also true of 60%of millennials.A popular celebrity can target key customers and tal
22、k or blog about a product,which can create an instant and lasting bond with them.Lastly,influencers can improve customer buying habits with seemingly unbiased opinions.We are more likely to respond to peer recommendation than traditional ads,meaning the fact we see an influencer as a friend can make
23、 us less likely to be doubtful about what we are seeing.So,the next time you see a celebrity talking about a product,you might want to consider that this could be a carefully worked-out marketing strategy designed to target your core needs.If you find yourself examining a product youve seen on socia
24、l media,you may well have been influenced.8.Why do companies invite celebrities to launch products?A.Because celebrities can improve the companies public images.B.Because consumers like to share similarity with celebrities.C.Because celebrities want to make more money.D.Because consumers can make fr
25、iends with celebrities.9.According to the passage,which strategy is often used by influencers?A.Setting up operation platforms.B.Sending gifts to customers.C.Improving relationship with the company.D.Taking advantage of their popularity.10.To customers,the recommendations of influencers seem to be _
26、.A.offensive B.subjective C.objective D.misleading 11.The passage is mainly about _.A.how social media make ads B.how social media influence our lifestyle C.how social influencers affect our buying D.how celebrities earn fame D Peggy Whitsons job demands a daily twohour workout in a gym where weight
27、 has no meaning and the view changes at 17,000 miles an hour.Whitson makes it look easy.At 57,she is the oldest woman to fly in space,breaking the record last November,2016,when she began her third longterm stay at the International Space Station.After returning home in September,2017,the NASA astro
28、naut feltmatter-of-factabout the age milestone.“It wasnt a record I was seeking for,”Whitson said.“I was 42 and 48 for my first two space flights.I feel lucky that I was able to get to do another one in my 50s.I dont think people should let age discourage them,even on those jobs that require some am
29、ount of physical fitness.The oldest man is John Glenn(at 77),and weve had male astronauts in their 60s before,so its just a matter of time before women start flying in space at this age”.On the earth,she stays fit by weightlifting,biking,playing basketball and water skiing.She shared what its like t
30、o live in microgravity:“Its like youre in a swimming pool,but you dont have to worry about breathing.If I push off from one side,Im going to float to the other side.Every direction feels exactly the same,which is really hard for your brain to grasp,but its amazing how fast you adapt.Its a big shock
31、for the body to come back to Eartheverything is so heavy.We spend a lot of time getting used to being back in gravity again.Back pain was really the most dramatic for me this time.For me,coming home is harder than going up into space.”12.How long did Peggy Whitson spend for her third stay in the Int
32、ernational Space Station?A.About 300 days.B.About 708 days.C.About 107 days.D.About 57 days.13.What does the underlined word probably mean in the passage?A.Amazing.B.Not surprising.C.Enthusiastic.D.Unbelievable.14.According to the passage,which of the following is true?A.Peggy Whitson likes swimming
33、 most.B.Peggy Whitson is the oldest person to fly in space.C.Peggy Whitson had been in space in 2002 and 2008.D.There had been female astronauts over 60s flying in space before.15.Which of the following will Peggy Whitson probably say?A.You can still be successful and do physical things when old.B.I
34、 spent quite a lot of time getting used to the life in space.C.The moment we reached the earth,we felt so relaxed.D.I feel lucky that I am physically well after the whole journey.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 Should you eat to live or live to eat?Its a question
35、 posed by French playwright Moliere in his workThe Miser.While eating is functional,and our bodies need the fuel that food provides,dining with friends or loved ones can be a wonderful experience.However,some of us often find ourselves reserving a table for one in a restaurant._16_Maybe not.Have you
36、 ever spent too long debating with people which restaurant to eat in or when to meet?If dining solo,you can make the choice depending on your desires at exactly the time youre hungry!And why does it have to be a restaurant?You could eat in a park,garden or even your bed the point is,the choice is yo
37、urs!_17_According to psychologist Sherrie Bourg Carter,a bit of loneliness can help your brain to relax and may help you concentrate more._18_Maybe its apungent(刺鼻)cheese or fish.We sometimes hold back on things that may offend the noses of others.When dining alone,we can consume whatever we like,wi
38、th the added bonus that we might be able to eat more healthily.Often,if you want a salad and your partner wants some less healthy dish,you end up ordering the same.And if you dont get the same,you might end up with food envy as you watch someone enjoy a pizza.Finally,for some,dining alone can be a n
39、ecessity._19_Eating alone can save you from the extreme anxiety that may arise listening to someonesmack their lips(咂嘴)!So,is eating alone bad?Well,it may not be for everyone,but there certainly are some benefits to it._20_ A.Is dining alone really that bad?B.We all have foods we like and dislike.C.
40、Try it sometime you might just like it!D.It helps those who want to lose weight most.E.That alone time also means its a time to switch off.F.Does the restaurant really appreciate you dining alone there?G.Those of us find the noise of others chewing food unbearable.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每
41、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 One dark morning during my walk,I fell and had my_21_broken.I received several_22_ over two years.It was no fun for a busy mother!More_23_,I was left with certain physical limitation.My doctor told me to live life to the_24_,but not to do th
42、ings that would be too much for my arm.As I recovered from the last surgery,I fell in_25_ over all the things I would never get to do that I had wanted to try,like boating.However,I_26_ so much on what I couldnt do that I didnt_27_what I could do was right in front of me all along.My fourteen-year-o
43、ld son,Matthew,was fond _28_ archery(射箭).I loved watching him shoot arrows and I had learned quite a bit about the_29_.I had never tried his bow.I was sure my arm would never allow for such_30_ equipment,anyway.Then during one of my sons _31_,the coaches had a“fun day”and _32_ encouraged the typical
44、ly sedentary（久坐的)parents to _33_ a bow.Before I realized what I was doing,I shot my_34_arrow.And it hit the_35_6 points!From then on,I often practiced.The more I did it,the more I knew I could do it.I realize that not only will my body not _36_ this new adventure,but neither will my familymy husband
45、 has taken up archery and my other son has tried it as well!I think the sport has made my family_37_ in some way.I never_38_ something like archery would be possible for me.I guess being faced with the concept of“limitations”pushed me forward.No more_39_ and no more fears,I just had to take_40_and s
46、hootand find my way.21.A.head B.leg C.arm D.eye 22.A.operations B.occupations C.qualifications D.certifications 23.A.luckily B.importantly C.unfortunately D.happily 24.A.fairest B.fullest C.cheapest D.easiest 25.A.love B.sympathy C.embarrassment D.desperation 26.A.depended B.figured C.insisted D.foc
47、used 27.A.appreciate B.realize C.confirm D.describe 28.A.of B.with C.in D.on 29.A.club B.sport C.job D.injury 30.A.interesting B.frightening C.challenging D.deserving 31.A.competitions B.vacations C.practices D.performances 32.A.enthusiastically B.patiently C.honestly D.violently 33.A.take away B.pi
48、ck up C.break down D.sort out 34.A.first B.second C.third D.last 35.A.distance B.enemy C.air D.target 36.A.suffer from B.benefit from C.adapt to D.take to 37.A.busier B.clearer C.closer D.richer 38.A.suspected B.insisted C.concluded D.imagined 39.A.excuses B.responsibilities C.permissions D.motivati
49、ons 40.A.care B.aim C.action D.defeat 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的正确形式 The Moons near side，the one we all see，has been the target of many robotic and human missions.However，its far side，also_41._(call)the dark side because it faces away from the Earth and little_42._(k
50、now)about it，has never been explored.That changed on Jan.2，2019，when Chinese spacecraft Change 4 made a soft landing on_43._is often referred to as the dark side.The landing is_44._example of Chinas growing desire_45._(compete)with the American，Russian and European space programs.China also wants to