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1、2021 届广州从化市第五中学高三英语下学期期中试题及参考答案 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 YOU ARE WANTED Brunetti Caf We re looking for breakfast and lunchtime waiters and waitresses to work in our caf on Sundays.Call Bella on 612398745(8 a.m.4 p.m.)Babysitter needed We nee
2、d a babysitter to look after our boys aged 5 and 7 after school from4 p.m.6 p.m.Monday to Friday.40/week Call Mary on 678345211 Holiday job Do you want to earn some extra money this summer?Do you speak another language?We need French,Spanish or German speakers to work for us in the City Museum shop
3、from Tuesday to Friday.*Newspaper round We need young people to deliver newspapers on Monday and Friday mornings before school,The paper round takes 30 minutes in the village of Brook.Papers must be delivered before 8 a.m.and you must have your own bike.*1.How much will you be paid every week if you
4、 look after Marys children?A.40.B.50.C.60.D.70.2.If you want to work in the City Museum shop,you must _.A.have your own bike B.speak another language C.be interested in museums D.be at work before 8:00 a.m.3.If you want to work before going to school in the morning,you can _.A.call Mary on 678345211
5、 B.call Bella on 612398745*B It was five years ago that something unforgettable happened.My wife and I celebrated our 40thwedding anniversary that year.It was a lovely event hosted by our sons for us.My wonderful friends from the past surprised us with gifts and congratulations.Our gift to each othe
6、r was a driving trip out west.We drove fromOntariointoAlberta,then southward intoGlacierNational ParkinMontana,and continued toYellowstoneNational Park.It was a cold spring day,and theBeartooth Highwayhad opened for the season just days before.Alongside the road,there was still a great amount of sno
7、w there.The scenery was so impressive that we made lots of stops to record memories with my camera.At the highest point of the highway,I stopped at a lookout to catch the amazing views,with my wife in the centre of my camera lens.There were not many cars on the road.Sometimes,cars with energetic you
8、ng tourists passed by.And then we heard a motorcycle in the distance.The driver of the motorcycle,who wore dirty clothes,parked behind our cars.As he approached us,his only words were,“Give me your camera and get over there with your wife.”I must admit I felt nervous that we might be robbed where we
9、 just created some beautiful memories.Surprisingly,he just took a picture of us,handed back my camera and rode off before we could express our gratitude.The photo he took is one of the most valuable and prized of our trip.I learned my lesson somewhere I least expected it.We should never judge a man
10、by his appearance.If the motorcycle driver reads this story and remembers the situation,we would like to say“Thank you”to him.4.According to the passage,what do we know about the trip?A.It was taken by train to the west.B.It was a suggestion from their friends.C.It was in the late autumn five years
11、ago.D.It was a gift for their wedding anniversary.5.Why was the author nervous when the motorcycle driver offered to take a picture?A.He could have lost the camera.B.His wife might not be satisfied with the view there.C.The motorcycle driver would borrow the camera.D.The motorcycle driver might not
12、be good at the taking pictures.6.Which of the following best describes the driver of the motorcycle?A.Kind and straightforward.B.Rich and generous.C.Creative and capable.D.Careful and admirable.7.Which of the following can be concluded from the passage?A.No pains,no gains.B.Seeing is believing.C.Don
13、t judge a book by its cover.D.The longest journey begins with the first step.C Preventing heart disease is a topic I think about all the time,given my family history of heart disease.So last summer,I travelled toBolivia.The natives,called the Tsimane,were reported to have the healthiest hearts in th
14、e world.I wanted to learn what they could teach me about preventing heart disease.Getting to the Tsimane wasnt easy.They lived in small family groups of about 60 people along river banks.We finally found one of the villages at sunset.That night,we set up our tents in the middle of the village.Thatch
15、ed huts surrounded us,with no electricity or modem conveniences.At first,I thought they mainly got their calorics from meat.However,I found food such as rice and com made up nearly 70%of their diet.The food was not processed,lacking added sugars or salts.During my stay there,I went hunting and fishi
16、ng with the men and played soccer with the kids.I found the Tsimane were standing or walking nearly all of their waking hours.Men spent lots of time tracking animals.Fanning and gathering,mostly done by children and women,were all-day affairs.I also got a clear idea of how they rested.As soon as the
17、 sun went down,people returned to their huts and went to sleep.And with the call of the cock in the morning,another day began.The lifespan of the Tsimane is actually much shorter than those living in theUS.Various factors,like animal attacks and infections,bring down the lifespan.But up until the da
18、y they die,they are often very healthy.While heart disease kills thousands of Americans every year and costs nearly a billion dollars a day,the Tsimane remind us that wealth doesnt necessarily buy health.8.Why does the author pay so much attention to preventing heart disease?A.He dreams of becoming
19、a doctor.B.He wants to teach others about the topic.C.His family members encourage him to do so.D.He was born with a high risk of heart disease.9.Which factors did the author mainly focus on in his research?A.Housing,food and cooperation.B.Diet,activity and rest.C.Physical work,social life and lifes
20、pan.D.Group size,family history and consumption 10.What was the Tsimane s sleep-wake cycle mainly based on?A.Natural sound.B.Routine activity.C.Animal behaviour.D.Natural light.11.What might the author advise us to do after his travels inBolivia?A.Take in less sugar and salt.B.Stand less and walk mo
21、re.C.Eat white meat instead of red meat.D.Live in the middle of the community.D Imust have always known reading was very important because the first memories I have as a child deal with books.There was not one night that I dont remember mom reading me a storybook by my bedside.I was extremely inspir
22、ed by the wonderful way the words sounded.I always wanted to know what my mom was reading.Hearing mom say,“I cant believe whats printed in the newspaper this morning,”made me want to grab it out of her hands and read it myself.I wanted to be like my mom and know all of the things she knew.So I carri
23、ed around a book,and each night,just to be like her,I would pretend to be reading.This is how everyone learned to read.We would start off with sentences,then paragraphs,and then stories.It seemed an unending journey,but even as a six-year-old girl I realized that knowing how to read could open many
24、doors.When mom said,“The C-A-N-D-Y is hidden on the top shelf,”I knew where the candy was.My progress in reading raised my curiosity,and I wanted to know everything.I often found myself telling my mom to drive more slowly,so that I could read all of the road signs we passed.Most of my reading throug
25、h primary,middle and high school was factual reading.I read for knowledge,and to make As on my tests.Sometimes,I would read a novel that was assigned,but I didnt enjoy this type of reading.I liked facts,things that are concrete.I thought anything abstract left too much room for argument.Now that Im
26、growing and the world I once knew as being so simple is becoming more complex,I find myself needing a way to escape.By opening a novel,I can leave behind my burdens and enter into a wonderful and mysterious world where I am now a new character.In these worlds I can become anyone.I dont have to write
27、 down what happened or what technique the author was using when he or she wrote this.I just read to relax.Were taught to read because its necessary for much of human understanding.Reading is an important part of my life.Reading satisfies my desire to keep learning.And Ive found that the possibilitie
28、s that lie within books are limitless.12.Why did the author want to grab the newspaper out of moms hands？A.She wanted mom to read the news to her.B.She couldnt wait to tear the newspaper apart.C.She couldnt help but stopmom from reading.D.She was eager to know what had happened.13.According to Parag
29、raph 3,the authors reading of road signs shows_.A.her own way to find herself B.her eagerness to develop her reading ability C.her growing desire to know the world around her D.her effort to remind mom to obey traffic rules 14.The author takes novel reading as a way to_.A.explore a mysterious land B
30、.develop an interest in learning C.get away from a confusing world D.learn about the adult world 15.What could be the best title for the passage？A The Pleasure of Reading B.Growing Up with Reading C.The Magic of Reading D.Reading Makes a Full Man 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
31、佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 We expect the technology in our life to work every time we turn a machine on.Its terrible when they dont work,especially when we dont know how to solve the problem.You turn the machine on,but see the black screen._16_ A computer screen that doesnt turn on may be a sign of a broken sc
32、reen or a bad connection between the computer and the monitor（显示器）.Trying another monitor or connecting line is a simple way to see if one or the otheris broken-down._17_ For windows users，they could face a system files corruption（损坏）.Turning on your computer，you might see the black screen and words
33、 on the screen remind you the corruption.In that case，you may need to restart your computer andenter the recovery mode（恢复模式）。_18_In that case?you need to open the computer case and clean the fan._19_Apples iOS users might need to restart their phones,though the method differs depending on the model.
34、If you are a owner of the iPhone 11 or a newer model，you can press and let go of the volume-up and do the same to the volume-down button,then press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.If the problem keeps occurring,youd better have a professional（专业人员）take a look atit._20_ A.A choi
35、ce is to use a DVD.B.Phone users also face the black screen.C.What should you do when it happens?D.If it is useless?you need to do a further check.E.Another cause might be a problem with the cooling fan.F.Youd better not deal with it yourself in case your machine is broken.G.Android users should hol
36、d down the power button for about five seconds.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 Any dogs love can feel like a miracle(奇迹).Mason is a strong_21_,and he may be the kind one that can bring happy surprise on Earth.He_22_a storm last spring.His
37、 family thought he would be_23_there,but the storm broke the garage door and Mason_24_.That day a lot of people_25_a lot.Masons family was_26_that they were just to be alive,_27_the storm had left their home broken.But they were_28_at the thought that their sweet friend had died.They_29_the neighbou
38、rhood,hoping to find him,but Mason didnt_30_up.Three weeks after the_31_,Masons family stopped by the house to collect some things that once_32_to them.There Mason sat on the front door,so_33_to see his family that his entire body was shaking.Where had Mason stayed during the storm?What did he eat f
39、or those long weeks?How did he_34_his way back home without any help from the others?There was no answer to those_35_and no time to think.Mason was thin and couldnt stand well.The family quickly found the_36_and learned their dog had returned home on broken front legs.“He was_37_badly,”says Doster,w
40、ho had spent days helping pets with their owners.He also got in touch with Dr.William,who_38_to perform the operation for free.Mason was hurt so bad that he needed weeks to_39_.By the time he returned home to his family in September,he was jumping around like a_40_dog again.“It is really a miracle!”
41、Doster says.21.A.cat B.by C.dog D.horse 22.A.went through B.looked for C.died from D.fell into 23.A.safe B.lovely C.lonely D.brave 24.A.woke B.escaped C.disappeared D.starved 25.A.gained B.found C.enjoyed D.suffered 26.A.upset B.calm C.grateful D.dangerous 27.A.so that B.even though C.as if D.now th
42、at 28.A.honest B.certain C.special D.sorry 29.A.designed B.searched C.protected D.solved 30.A.get B.turn C.end D.pick 31.A.disaster B.miracle C.festival D.celebration 32.A.belonged B.went C.got D.fell 33.A.tired B.excited C.frightened D.determined 34.A.find B.decide C.prepare D.keep 35.A.stories B.r
43、easons C.experiences D.questions 36.A.rest B.medicine C.result D.help 37.A.beaten B.hurt C.paid D.fixed 38.A.volunteered B.tried C.continued D.struggled 39.A.leave B.count C.recover D.develop 40.A.weak B.healthy C.clever D.hopeful 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 China
44、 is pretty much obsessed with QR Codes,which were responsible for$8 trillion worth of business deals last year.No_41._(sign)show that they are slowing down.Businesses should look to China when_42._comes to comprehending just how far QR Code usage can really go.China had long realized the_43._(conven
45、ient)of using QR Codes as a method of payment.WeChat is without a doubt the top App in China,especially_44._(consider)that 93%of the population there uses it.This App includes a function_45._(name)WeChat Wallet,and people in China usually pay through the QR Codes_46._are generated through WeChat Wal
46、let,which needs to be connected_47._users bank account and then they can start spending immediately.Basically every type of vendor is obtaining payments through QR Codes.They_48._(use)for bike-renting,grocery shopping,hotel reservation and many other things.QR Codes are_49._(simple)so popular that e
47、ven beggars are using them_50._(collect)donations!第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短文改错（满分 10 分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 n 处起)不计分.On Tuesday even
48、ing,when I got out of the bus I realized a man had left his phones on the seat next to me.I picked it up and waited for the owners phone call,that he gave me two hours later.I told him I have gone home and would give to him the following day.So in my way to work the next morning I returned the phone
49、 back to him.He was so delighted and wanted to give me the reward,and I refused it and told him it was okay.He was very exciting.I also felt gladly for having done a good deed.第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）52.假如你是学生会主席李华，你校要组织“野外生存”夏令营(Outdoor Survival Camp)活动，打算邀请英国交流生 Chris 参加，请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：1.时间、地点；2.活动内容；3.希望
50、参加。注意：1.词数 80 左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_ _ 参考答案 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.A 6.A 7.C 8.D 9.B 10.D 11.A 12.D 13.C 14.C 15.B 16.C 17.D 18.E 19.B 20.F 21.C 22.A 23.A 24.C 25.D 26.C 27.B 28.D 29.B 30.B 31.A 32.A 33.B 34.A 35.D 36.D 37.B 38.A 39.C 40.B 41.signs 42.it 43.convenience 44.considering 45.named 46.that/whi