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1、2021 届哈尔滨市第十七中学高三英语期中试题及答案解析 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 Silicon Valley Volunteers Do you want to give back to your community while making new friends?Silicon Valley Volunteers is an organization that includes both wishes.The organization is de
2、signed to help people find opportunities to volunteer in theirlocal community while meeting others with similar interests.Silicon Valley Volunteers focuses on providing opportunities that fit into the busy schedules(日程安排)of professionals.Many opportunities listed on the site are in the evenings or w
3、eekends.Please browse(浏览)the website to learn more about the organization.In addition to volunteer opportunities,there are other opportunities for becoming a leader as well.For any questions about the group,*.Discussion about the group Courtney H:Hey everyone.Im new to this group and would love to s
4、tart meeting up with you guys.Im a little unclear on how this group works.When you guys go ahead and have an event can someone message me the infomation?Thanks so much.Former member:How about an online discussion for ways we can still volunteer.I just checked in here and thought there would be onlin
5、e activities!Maria O:We need volunteers on Friday,November 8th for The Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day!Volunteers would act as greeters,check-in registrars,and ushers(接待员).The event is from 11 am to 1:30 pm on Nov.8th *.Firstcome,firstserve!1.What is one of the purposes of the organization?A.To help
6、 find job opportunities.B.To help make new friends.C.To help develop a new hobby.D.To help experience the joy of sharing.2.Where can you learn more about the organization?A.In the magazine.B.In the newspaper.C.On the Internet.D.On TV.3.What kind of volunteers are needed from Maria O?A.Baby-sitters.B
7、.Translators.C.Teachers.D.Greeters.B What is the secret of happiness?A new study finds that happiness comes from exercise.People who exercise actively bring themselves happiness equal to earning an extra$25,000 ayear.Instead of recording extra hours at work in hopes of getting a raise,maybe you shou
8、ld hit the gym instead,as it could make you just as happy as that extra money.An interesting new study,published in the Lancet,found that people who are physically active have a greater sense of wellbeing than those who are inactive-and that active individuals feel as good as inactive people who ear
9、n$25,000 more per year.Researchers from Oxford and Yale Universities used data gathered from more than 1.2milion Americans.They were asked,“How many times have you felt mentally unwell in the past30 days.for example,due to stress,depression,or emotional problems?”Participants were also asked about t
10、heir exercise habits and were able to choose from 75 diverse physical activities,including doing housework and childcare,running,weightlifting,and cycling.The researchers found that people who exercise regularly feel bad for an average of 35 days per year,while inactive people feel bad for an additi
11、onal 18 days.All exercise types were associated with a lower mental health burden.Social physical activities（that is to say,team sports such as football,basketball,etc）had an even more positive effect,which can best help people relax mind.It is possible for some to get too much exercise.From Busines
12、s Insidersreport on the study.“The mental health of those participants who exercised for longer than three hours a day suffered more than that of those who werent particularly physically active.”The ideal amount seems to be three to five training sessions per week.lasting 30 to 60 minutes each.But t
13、he conclusion should be that any amount helps,so dont stress about hitting that perfect balance:“All exercise types were associated with a lower mental health burden than not exercising.”4.The question asked in Paragraph one is meant to _.A.introduce the researchers B.tell the secret C.draw a conclu
14、sion D.lead to the topic 5.Which exercise below can help us relax mind most effectively?A.Running B.Walking alone.C.Playing football D.Keeping fit in the gym.6.According to the passage,the following are true EXCEPT that _.A.people who exercise actively may feel bad for about 35 days per year.B.The m
15、ore exercise you take,the higher mental health burden you will get.C.overdoing exercising will do harm to peoples mental health.D.doing exercise is better than not doing it.7.What is the main idea of the passage?A.Exercise can bring as much pleasure as an income rise.B.The secret of happiness has no
16、thing to do with wealth.C.Choosing the right form of exercise is of vital importance.D.The key to keep young is to exercise regularly.C ElonMusk is a symbol of passion,hard work and success.A person may work hard in his life,but when hard work goes along with passion and a new idea,then something is
17、 created that astonishes the world.As the founder of big companies like PayPal,SpaceX,and Tesla Motors,Elon Musk is a guide and inspiration for the youth around the world.Elon Musk was born on June 28,1971 inPretoria,South Africa.He was the eldest of three children.His father Errol Musk,a British-bo
18、rn South African,was an engineer.Musk spent his childhood inSouth Africaand at the age of 9,he got his first personal computer.This got Elon interested in programming and he started to learn on his own.At the age of 12,he made his first computer game,Blaster,which earned him$500 when he sold the sou
19、rce code to a magazine.When he was 17,he decided to leave home and had wanted to move to theUnited Statesafter graduating from a secondary school inPretoria.However,he was unable to move to theUnited States.In 1989,Elon Musk moved toCanada,where his mothers s lived.After obtaining Canadian citizensh
20、ip,Musk went toMontreal.Due to a lack of money,he found a low-paying job.At the age of 19,he enteredQueensUniversityinKingston,Ontario,studying there for two years.Finally,in 1992,his dream came truehe moved to theUnited States.As a teenager,Musk struggled with depression.But then he realized that t
21、he most important thing was presenting himself with the right questions.The day he started doing this,everything started to get easier.Musk thought that a human being had to expand the limits of his consciousnessto ask the right questions and get answers to them;thus he asked the best question of al
22、l:what will have the greatest impact on the future of humans?Musk found that these things were the Internet and space exploration.The life of Elon Musk is inspiring.He found success on the Internet,without much formal learning.By reading books and using his willpower and dedication,he reached a leve
23、l of knowledge that is difficult to imagine.He did not give up until he achieved his dreams.Elon Musk truly stands out among other billionaires because of his leadership abilities,positive attitude,ability to know when to take risks,and belief in futuristic technologies.8.According to the passage,El
24、on Musk gained knowledge of computer by _.A.teaching himself B.learning from his father C.taking online courses D.studying inQueensUniversity 9.What made things easier for Elon Musk when he suffered from depression?A.Expanding knowledge by reading books.B.Asking himself the right questions.C.Achievi
25、ng success on the Internet.D.Designing computer games.10.What can we learn from the passage?A.Its never too late to learn.B.Youth means limitless possibilities.C.Where theres a will,theres a way.D.He who doesnt advance falls backward.11.Which words can best describe Elon Musk according to the passag
26、e?A.Optimistic and generous.B.Ambitious and determined.C.Independent and helpful.D.Adventurous and realistic.D Photographer Rebecca Douglas has always been fascinated by the night sky.Her love for stars has taken theU.K.resident on“star walking”trips toIcelandand into theArctic,where she steps out o
27、nto darkened trails to capture twinkling stars and glowing planets in her images.Hiking at night isnt uncommon.Plenty of people hike after dark to get to campsites or watch the sunrise from a mountaintop.Star walking goes a step further by blending hiking with stargazing.Rather than heading to an ob
28、servatory or setting up a telescope in your backyard,star walking takes you on a brief journey to look at the stars from different viewpoints.Whether youre in the mountainside or by the lake with stars reflecting on the water,star walking is often much more dynamic than traditional stargazing.Whats
29、more,star walking is good for you.There are plenty of studies that show the health benefits of being in nature.Spending at least two hours a week outdoors,particularly while engaging in what involves“effortless attention”,can decrease blood pressure,heart rate,and stress levels.So how does an aspiri
30、ng star walker get started?It doesnt take much more than a sturdy pair of boots.While telescopes and binoculars obviously have their uses,people are encouraged to start with naked-eye stargazing.Using only the eyes allows one to get lost in the infinite expanse of space and lets the mind go.It is ad
31、vised that one read up on the night sky before heading out.Free mobile apps,such as Star Walk 2,can help identify celestial bodies（天体）and are easy to usesimply point your phone at the sky to reveal a map.Websites like Sky&Telescope and NASAs Space Place cover the basics,have in-depth explanations on
32、 stars,and offer advice on equipment.Space Place posts monthly skywatching updates,so you can plan outings around events such as meteor showers.In the United States,national parks are great options for inexperienced night hikers.Many offer guided outings that explain the importance of protecting nig
33、ht skies.Those with a good number of walks under their belt may want to try GlacierNational Park in Montana.If national parks and other dark-sky designated areas are out of range,check local astronomy clubs and observatories for guided sessions.Sites like the International Astronomical Union are use
34、ful for finding resources by area.At the end of the day,the best advice is to take it slow and enjoy the journey.“With all of the chaos（混乱）thats happening around us,the one constant has been the night sky,”explains Douglas,who hasbeen exploring popular places nearby,long after the crowds have gone h
35、ome for the day.“Walking is quite a mindful way of looking up and being reminded that,although everything feels so different,some things are still the same.”12.According to the passage,star walking refers to _.A.going to an observatory B.looking at stars in mountains C.combining hiking and stargazin
36、g D.setting up a telescope in the backyard 13.One of the reasons why people go on a star walking is that _.A.its easier to identify celestial bodies B.it is good for physical and mental health C.they can enjoy the journey without crowds D.they can raise awareness of protecting night skies 14.Accordi
37、ng to the passage,a star walking beginner is advised to _.A.prepare a pair of strong boots B.start by observing with telescopes C.join an astronomy club or an observatory D.find guided outings with the help of mobile apps 15.The main purpose of the passage is to _.A.excite peoples interest in star w
38、alking B.recommend some places for star walking C.explain the health benefits of star walking D.introduce the preparations for star walking 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 Many of us make it our New Year decision to get more activebut you dont haveto spend a fort
39、une in gyms._16_But by switching that plan for these following ideas,you can increase your activity and bank balance.Run it.Going for a jog costs nothing and is one of the easiest ways to build up your body.If running seems like a task,why not try an app to add to pleasure?I love RockMyRun.It unders
40、tands your personal pace and then matches your musics beat to it._17_ Follow fitness influencers.Instagram is full of fitness influencers competing for likes and followers.They often post free short videos showing how they are done._18_It will save your fees for guidance from a personal trainer,whic
41、h costs on average 30 to 65 an hour.Weight to go._19_You can use them to increase your resistance trainingzero gym required.Tins of beans or tomatoes can be used as smaller weights,while 2 litre drink bottles offer heavier resistance._20_It may be slightly cold,but there are hundreds of nonprofit co
42、mmunity outdoor gyms across the country.With everything from cross-trainers to leg presses,they cater for various training workouts.Find your nearest outdoor gym .A.Free outdoor gyms.B.Great various workouts.C.It is free to download on Android and iOS.D.Generally,gyms cost on average 40.53 a month.E
43、.Heavy kitchen items can be used as hand weightlifting equipment.F.It is necessary for most people to invest in some hand-held weights.G.Make the most of their efforts by repeating these at home,or in the gym.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
44、选项 One of the greatest things about getting out of the city is heading into nature and really communing with(与融为一体)the Earth and wildlife.But sometimes,the_21_finds its way into the city.A man named Tom Bell lives inLondon.When he went up to his rooftop to take a break one day,he realized he wasnt_2
45、2_.But dont worry.His_23_was of the fuzzy(毛茸茸的)variety.A wild fox had made its way up to the roof just in time to_24_the sunset.It was getting_25_and cold,but fortunately,there was a_26_laid out and ready for it!The tired fox just_27_to have a sleep.Tom quickly_28_the event online with the world and
46、 received many_29_.People were obviously_30_by the truly unbothered fox._31_the lucky man,the fox got up there through the fire escape.A man named Steve even played it some music to make sure the fox had the_32_evening!In fact,Londonis home to many foxes,_33_not all of them are this cute and beautif
47、ul.Theyve come to be called urban foxes and they began to make themselves_34_in London back in the 1930s when the city s growth started_35_their natural territory(领地)And they live in cities all overEngland.It is_36_that theres a population of about 33,000 urban foxes in total in the country.Once Tom
48、 shared his_37_house guest,others aroundLondonalso started_38_photos of their urban foxes!Well,its probably safe to say that were a little envious(羡慕的)of these lucky persons and their fuzzy visitors.It is_39_to see that people and the wilderness can live together_40_.21.A.sunlight B.road C.photo D.w
49、ilderness 22.A.awake B.away C.alone D.alike 23.A.visitor B.neighbor C.friend D.audience 24.A.overlook B.follow C.catch D.mark 25.A.wet B.quiet C.risky D.dark 26.A.map B.blanket C.garden D.bed 27.A.wanted B.pretended C.happened D.continued 28.A.read B.found C.shared D.checked 29.A.likes B.tickets C.l
50、etters D.orders 30.A.encouraged B.attracted C.confused D.supported 31.A.Because of B.According to C.Instead of D.Expect for 32.A.perfect B.eventful C.stormy D.final 33.A.if B.and C.or D.but 34.A.out of danger B.above average C.on the site D.at home 35.A.enlarging B.entering C.surrounding D.dividing