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1、2021 届北京市西城区裕中中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案解析 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 Membership Card Fighting Fit is a members-only club.When you first join,we give you a computerized card.It has your name,photo and membership number on.Please have your card with yo
2、u every time you use the club.The card is for your use only,and there is a small charge to provide a new one if you lose it.Members are permitted to bring guests to use the facilities at the club.A visiting guest fee is charged for each guest.Fitness Programs Your Fitness Program includes a meeting
3、with one of our skilled instructors.This will happen two or three weeks after you have joined.The instructor looks at your health,your current needs and the way you live,and organizes a program suitable for you.Gymnasium Our gymnasiums are the most modem in the area and have high quality exercise eq
4、uipment.For safety reasons,you must wear sportswear and trainers while exercising,and please remember to take a small towel too.It is one of our rules that you wipe the equipment after use.There is no limit to how long you spend in the gymnasiums,but we ask you to respect other members by only spend
5、ing 20 minutes on each piece of equipment.There are experienced staff helping you in the gymnasiums at any time.Locker Rooms We have large male and female locker rooms.Please ensure that your property is kept in your locker at all times.Any belongings which are found in a locker overnight will be re
6、moved and taken to Lost Property.Cafe The Cafe offers free tea,coffee and soft drinks.Suggestion Box Members suggestions are always welcome,and the suggestion box and forms can be found at reception.We try to respond within two days.1.What does the Fighting Fit Health Club provide for its members?A.
7、A personalized program on their first visit.B.A second membership card for free.C.Help from the staff all the time.D.Certain kinds of clothes and towels.2.At the Fighting Fit Health Club,you can_.A.share your membership card B.have free drinks in the Cafe C.leave personal items in the locker for 24
8、hours D.spend as long as you like on all equipment 3.Where is the information most probably from?A.A news report.B.A notice board.C.A guide book.D.A reference book.B When you walk on a sandy beach,it takes more energy than striding down a sidewalk because the weight of your body pushes into the sand
9、.Turns out,the same thing is true for vehicles driving on roads.The weight of the vehicles creates a very shallow indentation(凹陷)in the pavement(路面)and it makes it such that its continuously driving up a very shallow hill.Jeremy Gregory,a sustainability scientist at M.I.T.and histeam modeled how muc
10、h energy could be saved and green-house gases avoided by simply stiffening(硬化)the nations roads and highways.And they found that stiffening 10 percent of the nations roads every year could prevent 440 megatons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions over the next five decades enough to offset half a
11、percent of projected transportation sector emissions over that time period.To put those emissions savings into context that amount is equivalent to how much CO2 youd spare the planet by keeping a billion barrels of oil in the ground or by growing seven billion trees for a decade.The results are in t
12、he Transportation Research Record.As for how to stiffen roads?Gregory says you could mix small amounts of synthetic fibers orcarbon nanotubes into paving materials.Or you could pave with cement-based concrete,which is stiffer than asphalt(沥青).This system could also be a way to shave carbon emissions
13、 without some of the usual hurdles.Usually,when it comes to reducing emissions in the transportation sector,youre talking about changing policies related to vehicles and also driver behavior,which involves millions and millions of people as opposed to changing the way we design and maintain our pave
14、ments.Thats just on the order of thousands of people who are working in transportation agencies.And when it comes to retrofitting(翻新)our streets and highways those agencies are where the rubber meets the road.4.Why does the author mention“walk on a sandy beach”in paragraph 1?A.To present a fact.B.To
15、 make a contrast.C.To explain a rule.D.To share an experience.5.What suggestion does the author give to reduce CO2 emissions?A.Hardening the road.B.Keeping oil in the ground.C.Growing trees for decades.D.Improving the transportation.6.What is the advantage of this suggestion?A.Gaining more support.B
16、.Consuming less money.C.Involving more people.D.Facing fewer usual obstacles.7.What does the underlined part mean in the last paragraph?A.Those agencies are likely to make more rules.B.Those agencies will change some related policies.C.Those agenciesmight put more rubber tires on the roads.D.Those a
17、gencies will play a key role in making this happen.C A Chinese space mining company has designed a robot that can capture waste material left behind by spacecraft in outer space with a big net.The state-run Xinhua news agency recently reported that the robot launched on the governments Long March 6
18、rocket along with several satellites.The robot will also investigate deep space to observe small objects in the universe.The 30-kilogram robot,called NEO-01,was developed by Origin Space.Pounded in 2019 and based in the southern Chinese tech hub(技术中心)Shenzhen,Origin Space has been devoted to explori
19、ng and using space resources,according to the company.The company says the robot will lead the way for future technologies capable of mining on asteroids(小行星).The worlds first asteroid mining company,Planetary Resources,was established in 2009.Since then,more than 12 businesses around the world have
20、 entered the industry,including 3D Systems of the United States and Japans Astroscale.Astroscales technology uses magnets(磁铁)to gather up space waste.But a report on the Origin Space website says NEO-01 will use a net to capture waste and then bum it.Thousands of satellites have been launched worldw
21、ide.As they are used too long,many end up as waste and put other operating satellites at risk.Su Meng is the founder of Origin Space.He said the company plans to launch many space telescopes and more spacecraft to begin the first for-profit mining of asteroids by 2045.Su added that NEO-01 will serve
22、 as a prototype(雏形)of future space mining robots,which can use rich mineral resources on asteroids to support the development of the space industry.The Xinhua news agency reported that China was increasing efforts to land a spacecraft on a near-Earth asteroid to collectmaterials.China is also speedi
23、ng up a plan to build a defense system against near-Earth asteroids.The country aims to follow Russia and the United States in becoming a major space power by 2030.8.Which of the following can correctly describe NEO-01?A.It weighs 60 kilograms.B.It was created by Planetary Resources.C.It will be bur
24、nt after finishing its mission.D.It is mainly used to catch space waste.9.What can be inferred from the text?A.China will be the most powerful in space by 2030.B.Origin Space will open more mines on asteroids.C.It is those useless satellites that make space waste.D.The robot will look into deep spac
25、e for more waste.10.What does Su Meng think of NEO-01?A.It is promising and rewarding.B.It has benefited the space industry.C.Its a long way to produce it.D.Itll help make money for the company.11.What can be the best title for the text?A.NEO-01,A Smart Robot Used in Space B.A Chinese Robot Can Catc
26、h Space Waste C.A New Robot Makes China a SpacePower D.NEO-01,the Pioneer of Future Space Robots D I had just delivered a memorable speech,and I was about to learn how the judges decided my performance.The audience leaned forward and a period of silence fell across the room.I felt the drum rolled in
27、 my heart.The third-place winner was announced.The name was not mine.Then the second-place winner,still not me.At last,the moment of truth came.I was about to either enjoy the warmth of victory or regret the months preparation.My heart felt closer to the latter.Losing is a part of life,and I have de
28、alt with it on more than one occasion.However,it was an indescribable feeling to drive a 200-mile round trip,get up very early on a freezing Saturday morning,and yet still finish fourth out of four competitors in my group.After Lincoln lost the 1858 Illinois Senate race,he said,“I felt like the 12-y
29、ear-old boy who kicked his toe.I was too big to cry and it hurt too bad to laugh.”Oh yeah,I could relate.I had spent many hours in front of a computer and in libraries doing research for the Lincoln Bicentennial Speech Contest.After not placing in the first year of the contest,I really wanted to com
30、pete again.Lincoln had many failures,but he never allowed them to defeat his spirit or ambition,so I was not going to give up on a second contest!I reworked my speech for the following year,but again I did not place.I couldnt accept the fact that I failed twice in something that I had worked so hard
31、 on,until I thought about my hero.Never mind the lost prize money and praisethrough learning stories about Lincoln,I discovered that I can fail successfully.12.How did the author feel after finishing his speech?A.Delighted.B.Annoyed.C.Thrilled.D.Nervous.13.What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A.He
32、was regretful about his not being fully prepared.B.He felt upset for getting up early on a chilly morning.C.He once kicked and hurt his toe when he was 12 years old.D.He turned out to be the last one of his group in the contest.14.Why did the author decide to enter the second contest?A.He was eager
33、to prove himself to be the best contestant.B.He was inspired by the never-give-up spirit of Lincoln.C.He was willing to enjoy the warmth and joy of victory.D.He was determined to win the prize money and praise.15.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.A memorable hero in my life
34、 B.Never mind others judgments C.Losing is an indescribable feeling D.Stand up from where we tripped over 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 As my husband and I drove down a country road,we passed a fire station with a sign that read,“Are you ready for the next stor
35、m?”Our area had just been in the path of Hurricane Irma,causing downed trees and power off._16_ We have had our share of storms in the past-a snowstorm and other heavy snows that knocked down trees,sometimes up to a week at a time._17_It made later storms easier to bear._18_We bought a battery-opera
36、ted radio to keep up with the news.We stocked up on batteries so that wed have plenty for extended power failures.We make sure our grill is ready and its tank is full,and we purchase food that can be easily prepared and then cooked or heated on the grill.And we dont forget to buy emergency chocolate
37、!We have book lights to read in the dark.We keep our car gas tanks full and have emergency cash on hand.Were ready for the next storm,but we wouldnt have learned to do all those things if we hadnt encountered a storm in the past._19_Those little storms in our lives are never fun,but they prepare us
38、for the big trials coming to us.They can teach us some valuable lessons.Are you ready for the next storm?_20_ A.Thanks to all those storms.B.The same is true spiritually.C.Now is the time to get ready.D.Everywhere we saw,there was nothing but ruins.E.We were stuck in the dark and cut off from the ou
39、tside world.F.Those days werent fun,but we learned so much from those early storms.G.Now we have stored as many necessities as possiblein case of potential storms.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 完形填空(共 20 小题；每题 2 分，满分 40 分)The passengers
40、on the bus watched sympathetically as the attractive young woman with the white cane made her way carefully up the steps.She_21_the driver and,using her hands to feel the_22_of the seats,walked down and found the_23_which the driver had told her was empty.Then she settled in.It had been a year since
41、 Susan,34,_24_a medical misdiagnosis(误诊),was suddenly thrown into a world of_25_.Mark,her husband,was an Air Force officer and he loved Susan with all his heart.He_26_her how to rely on her other_27_,specifically her hearing,to determine where she was and how to adapt herself to the new environment.
42、He helped her befriend the bus drivers who could_28_for her,and save her a seat._29_,Susan decided that she was ready to try the_30_on her own.Monday morning arriving,she said good-bye and for the first time,they went their_31_ways.On Friday morning,Susan took the bus to work as usual.As she was_32_
43、the bus,the driver said,“Lady,I sure_33_envy you.”Susan had no_34_what the driver was talking about,and asked,“Whatdo you_35_?”The driver answered,“You know,every morning for the_36_week,a fine-looking gentleman_37_military(军事的)uniform has been standing across the corner_38_you as you get off the bu
44、s.He_39_you cross the street safely and he watches until you enter your office building.You are one lucky lady.”Tears of gratitude(感激)poured down Susans cheeks.He had given her a gift more powerful than sight,a gift she didnt need to see to_40_ the gift of love that can bring light where there is da
45、rkness.21.A.thanked B.asked C.discovered D.paid 22.A.location B.shape C.size D.cost 23.A.ticket B.bus C.seat D.bag 24.A.according to B.instead of C.thanks to D.due to 25.A.anger B.darkness C.happiness D.light 26.A.asked B.encouraged C.taught D.praised 27.A.feelings B.sights C.senses D.abilities 28.A
46、.make out B.watch out C.find out D.work out 29.A.Finally B.Luckily C.However D.Besides 30.A.visit B.trip C.bus D.work 31.A.opposite B.separate C.difficult D.usual 32.A.getting on B.getting in C.getting off D.getting up 33.A.must B.may C.will D.do 34.A.idea B.opinion C.way D.thought 35.A.want B.mean
47、C.say D.suggest 36.A.next B.old C.past D.following 37.A.by B.on C.with D.in 38.A.searching B.watching C.calling D.noticing 39.A.looks out B.takes up C.believes in D.makes sure 40.A.believe B.hope C.contact D.impress 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 Hello,everyone!Welco
48、me to senior high school!Congratulations on the start of a new challenging journey that you are all meant_41._(travel).Im honoured to deliver a speech on how to grow into a well-rounded individual.To begin with,I cant wait to describe to you_42._senior school life is like.Though the path before you
49、leads to a world where challenges lie,youre certain to discover your potential and take creative approaches to_43._(rise)to them.Do you feel that you just cant see eye to eye with your parents on anything at home.You feel ready to make decisions_44._(independent).Meanwhile,your parents wont let you
50、go,ignoring your feelings.What you need to do is to explain your actions and feelings calmly,listen carefully and address their concerns.Managing your spare time will also count.Remember that_45._busy you are,make it a routine to exercise regularly,which helps to_46._(strong)your body.When under gre