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1、2021 届山东师范大学附属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 In the 1994 filmForrest Gump,theres a famous saying,“Life is like a box of chocolates;you never know what youre gonna get.”The surprise is part of the fun.Now blind box toys are bri
2、nging the magic of surprise to online shopping.A blind box toy is hidden inside uniform packaging but invisible from the outside.You dont know what will be inside,although the toys typically come from pop culture,ranging from movies to comics and cartoons.Blind boxes have caught on since they were f
3、irst introduced fromJapantoChinain 2014.According to a 2019 Tmall report,the mini-series of Labubu blind box,designed byHong Kong-born Kasing Lung,was named Champion of Unit Sales with 55,000 sold in just 9 seconds during the Singles Day shopping event.Most customers for blind boxes are young people
4、 aged 18 to 35.According to The Paper,blind box toys are popular in part because of their cute appearances.The typically cute cartoon figurines come in miniature sizes,making them suitable for display almost anywhere.Even if blind boxes are not their top choice for decorations,the mystery and uncert
5、ainty of the process also attracts people.Its the main reason why people buy blind boxes one after another.“Fear of the unknown is always a part of the box-opening process,”said Miss Cao,24,who lives and works inShenyang.Speaking to Sina News,she said:“Until you open all the boxes,you cannot know wh
6、at it is inside.”Opening a blind box is a delightful little surprise for our mundane daily lives,something small but fun to wait for each day,week or month.When people open this simple little box,they may be disappointed,but the uncertainty is part of the fun.People will open more blind boxes and ho
7、pe for a better outcome.When someone re-makesForrest Gump,dont be surprised if he says,“Life is like a blind box.”1.Why is the famous saying in the filmForrest Gumpquoted at the beginning?A.To arouse the readers interest.B.To present the writers view.C.To introduce the topic.D.To highlight the fun o
8、f blind boxes.2.Which of the following is the main feature that makes blind box so popular?A.Miniature sizes.B.Cute appearances.C.Fear of the unknown.D.Mystery and uncertainty.3.What can we learn from the passage?A.Blind box became popular in 2019 after being first introduced fromJapantoChina.B.Blin
9、d box toys typically originated in pop culture,varying from movies to cartoons.C.Blind box toys was designed and named by Hong Kong-born Kasing Lung.D.When people open this simple little box,they will feel disappointed.B Kenyan mother Beth Mwende heard her sleeping child cry out,but did not worry af
10、ter the three-year-old quickly quietened down.The next morning,however,she found her daughter,Mercy,nearly unconscious with two bite marks in the neck.“I didnt know that it was a snake,”Mwende said.Although snakebites are common in her hometown,antivenom medication is difficult to get.Mwende lives a
11、bout 160 kilometers east of Nairobi,Kenyas capital.So she took her daughter to a traditional healer.He placed stones over the bites.Mercy died within hours.She was one of about 700 Kenyans killed by snakebites each year,notes a report in the scientific publicationToxicon.The Kenya Snakebite Research
12、 and Intervention Center(KSRIC)is working to change that.The KSRIC hopes to have East Africas first antivenom medication on the market within five years.It estimates the cost will be about 30 percent of an imported product,which often sells for about US$30.More than 70,000 people are bitten in East
13、Africa each year.Climate change and deforestation are worsening the problem as snakes get pushed out of natural surroundings into populated areas.Nearly 100 snakes live at the research center in a forest near Nairobi.Researchers take venom from snakes and study it before injecting small amounts into
14、 other animals,such as sheep.The animals then create antibodies that can be made into antivenom.“Up to now,no one has made any kind of antivenom in Kenya,said Geoffrey Maranga Kepha,a senior snake handler.Two effective antivenoms are available in Kenya,from India and Mexico,the center says.The cente
15、r is teaching communities that using antivenom immediately after receiving a snakebite can save lives,said head researcher George Adinoh.“After seeing how people died in Kenya from snakebites I decided to devote my life to coming up with a rescue measure that will help or prevent people from dying f
16、rom snakebites,”snake handler Kepha added.4.How does the author introduce the topic of the text?A.By telling a story.B.By listing figures.C.By referririg to documents.D.By making a comparison.5.Why did Mwende take her daughter to a traditional healer?A.She couldnt afford any modern treatment.B.She l
17、ived where antivenom medication is not available.C.The traditional way is very effective to treat snakebites.D.She believed a traditional healer could cure her daughter.6.What is causing more snakebites to happen in East Africa?A.Lack of antivenom medication.B.Environmental damage and climate change
18、.C.Peoples low awareness of the danger of snakes.D.Peoples pursuit of traditional cures for snakebites.7.What do we know about antivenom in Kenya from the text?A.Itis taken from antibodies of sheep.B.There is only one effective antivenom available.C.KSRIC is trying to develop a local antivenom now.D
19、.People refuse to use antivenom after being bitten by snakes.C Imagine the feeling of swinging at a baseball going 100 miles per hourwithout leaving your living room,or being in race car as it roars down the track,while you are sitting on the couch.These are just some of the ways that sports busines
20、s leaders say virtual reality(VR)will revolutionize how people train for and experience sports.Virtual and augmented（增强的）realities are together known as mixed reality(MR).“American footballers are already using VR to better train their minds andread the field,”Ludden said.“This can allow players to
21、perfect their skills without risking injury.”Canadian company D-BOX Technologies designs and produces moving seats found in cinema and theme parks.It is now moving into sports,and shows its Formula One(F1)racing simulator（模拟器）.The seats stimulate the force of gravity,speed and every shaking as Fl ch
22、ampion Lewis Hamilton zips around city streets.A simulation seat uses pre-programed data now.Someday,though,it could use real-time information sent by the car.“They couldbroadcast live content through a network in pop-up theaters around the world,”Ludden said.Say you want to experience the true stre
23、ss of a batter being up against major-league baseball pitcher.“You can have a heartbeat added to the sensation on the seat and then you can feel it,boom,boom,”Maheu explained.“When he swings and hits the ball,you can have an impact.”One day,fans around the world could physically experience every gam
24、e from their favorite player in real time.Ludden said that current and near-future technology could create“augmented stadiums”for live audiences.Panasonic launched its“Smart Venue”plans which included the overlaying of graphics,advertisements,player statistics and replays on the field of play at a p
25、ro football game.“If you are seated in the cheap seats,you can see this really useful.”“Fans may someday join in stadium wide games,using the field as a virtual gaming platform,”Ludden added.8.What does the underlined phrase“read the field”in paragraph 2 mean?A.Get off the playing field.B.Build up a
26、 football court.C.Judge the situation on the field.D.Ask players to play on the spot.9.What does Maheu think audiences can do in the future baseball game?A.Enjoy live content in any theater.B.Program the simulation seats in advance.C.Control the force and speed of the baseball.D.Experience the real
27、time game with the player.10.What does Ludden mainly describe in the last paragraph?A.The origin of VR.B.A future stadium.C.An advertisement platform.D.The expectations of audiences.11.What is the main idea of the text?A.VR can improve players skills for sports.B.VR increases fans joy in the basebal
28、l game.C.VR can improve sports experience for players and fans.D.VR promises a new future for football players and games.D Some years ago I was offered a writing assignment that would require three months of travel through Europe.I had been abroad a couple of times,but I could hardly claim to know m
29、y way around the continent.Moreover,my knowledge of foreign languages was limited to a little college French.I hesitated.How would I,unable to speak the language,totally unfamiliar with local geography or transportation system？It seemed impossible,and with considerable regret.Suddenly a thought ran
30、through my mind:you cant learn if you dont try.So I accepted the assignment.There were some bad moments.But by the time I had finished the trip I was an experienced traveler.And ever since,I have never hesitated to head for even the most remote of places,without guides or even advanced bookings,conf
31、ident that somehow I will manage.The point is that the new,along with the different,is almost scary by definition.But each time you try something,you learn,and as the learning piles up,the world opens to you.Ive learned to ski at 40,and flown up the Rhine River in a balloon.And I know Ill go on doin
32、g such things.Its not because Im braver or more daring than others.Im not.But Ill accept anxiety as another name for challenge and I believe I can accomplish wonders.12.The author accepted the assignment because_.A.he had never travelled abroad before B.he hardly knew any foreign languages C.he was
33、familiar with any other country in Europe D.he would learn something new and different by trying 13.Which of the following statements is TRUE？A.The author had been abroad only twice.B.The author thought the trip was hard but worthwhile.C.The author admitted that anything different was terrible.D.The
34、 author must be good at doing research and making interviews.14.We can infer from the text that the author is_.A.awkward B.generous C.stubborn D.brave 15.Whats the best title of the text？A.An Interesting Trip Abroad B.My First Writing Assignment C.Ready to Try and Challenge D.How to Be Daring and Br
35、ave.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 Renee says,“After seeing that myfriend wrote her own English songs,I am eager to write one,too.But I am a senior now._16_Some friends are persuading me to give up and concentrate on my studies.Should I take their advice or do w
36、hat I really want?What should I do?”I am glad to read about her passion for music.Playing music is my favorite hobby and I have many thoughts about her problem.First,dont cut into study time to write a song.Songwriting can be difficult,especially in a foreign language.Instead,wait for school holiday
37、s._17_A possible topic could be“delayed passion”.I think many people can relate to(与有关)that,I sure can!In the meantime,if she has a good idea,then write it down and save it for the holiday.Now,she has been inspired by her friend totake up a challenge.This is great.Arts flourish(蓬勃发展)with friendly co
38、mpetition,but be careful._18_One quit his job and tours the world with an accordion(手风琴).Sometimes I think that I must be like them.I put pressure on myself to write songs,then I am disappointed with my results.In that process,I forget what I love about making music.Instead,I become angry at myself.
39、But songwriting is different from writing stories and articles._19_ So she shouldnt judge herself by the standard her friend has set.Instead,write a song to please herself and enjoy the process.Learn from it._20_ We would love to hear a song she writes in English.She can send in whatever she comes u
40、p with.A.She can turn to some musicians for help.B.Then she can give it her full attention.C.And she can share it with others if she wants to.D.Many of my friends are songwriters and performers.E.It requires different skills,and I havent mastered them.F.Singing a song also helps activate the creativ
41、e side of their brain.G.I am buried in so many piles of work that I can hardly spare any time to write.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 On my way home from coaching basketball yesterday,I was listening to WGN,my favorite talk radio station
42、.What_21_me was that Bob Collins,the morning show man for WGN,had been killed in an accident.He was a man who was_22_by many.The radio told story after story,_23_him as the best friend.True love and feelings_24_in from all over the country.The more I listened about how this man had influenced those
43、around him,the more_25_I became.I was upset because I wanted to know_26_we wait until somebody has passed away_27_we tell them how much we love them?I now have a stronger determination to tell those around me how much they_28_to me.I am going to let my wife know just how loved and_29_she is,not only
44、 by my words,but also by my_30_.I am going to play Batman with my son more often,and in the middle of our romping（嬉戏）,I am going to grab him,hug him tightly,and tell him how_31_I am that he is my son.Do you love someone?Then_32_them!Has someone been an influence in your life?Then give them a call!Ha
45、s someone had a positive effect on you in your life?Then write them a letter or send them an e-mail!Dont let another day_33_without letting that person know.There is something_34_about a written letter that_35_feelings of love towards another.I dont know about you,but I have letters and cards from p
46、eople that I have_36_for years,and_37_,I get them out and reread them.They can turn a depressing day into one when you_38_just how blessed and loved you are.Life is too_39_to leave kind words unsaid.The words you say,or the letter you write,might just make all the_40_in the world.21.A.shocked B.exci
47、ted C.worried D.confused 22.A.loved B.hated C.judged D.criticized 23.A.explaining B.describing C.advising D.thinking 24.A.threw B.poured C.filled D.crowded 25.A.comfortable B.disappointed C.discouraged D.cheerful 26.A.what B.how C.where D.why 27.A.when B.because C.after D.before 28.A.mean B.symboliz
48、e C.refer D.represent 29.A.admired B.appreciated C.accepted D.affected 30.A.sounds B.actions C.opinions D.ideas 31.A.useful B.hopeful C.thankful D.wonderful 32.A.inform B.notice C.tell D.ask 33.A.go by B.go over C.go out D.go off 34.A.special B.strange C.difficult D.funny 35.A.indicates B.expresses
49、C.displays D.discovers 36.A.bought B.written C.sent D.saved 37.A.first of all B.in the end C.now and then D.at a time 38.A.realize B.recognize C.recall D.remember 39.A.long B.short C.hard D.easy 40.A.effect B.influence C.difference D.function 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
50、词的正确形式 As the saying goes,“A hero _41._(know)in the time of misfortune”.Zhong Nanshan is a hero like this.He is a doctor inGuangdong,_42._saved many peoples lives in 2003.In 2003,SARS_43._(break)out inGuangdong.Later,it spread acrossChinaand other parts of the world.Patients coughed a lot and got fe