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1、2021 届怀集县塘岗中学高三英语期中试卷及答案 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 In his 402nd anniversary year,Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great language master and writer.But he was not the only great master of play writing to die in 1616,and he is certa
2、inly not the only writer to have left a lasting influence on theater.While less known worldwide,Tang Xianzu is considered one of Chinas greatest playwrights and is highly spoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.Tang was born in 1550 inLinchuan,Jiangxiprovince.Unlike Sha
3、kespeares large body of plays,poems and sonnets(十四行诗),Tang wrote only four major plays:The Purple Hairpin,Peony Pavilion(牡丹亭),A Dream under the Southern bough,and Dream of Handan.The latter three were constructed around a dream narrative,a way through which Tang unlocked the emotional dimension of h
4、uman desires and ambitions and explored human nature beyond the social and political limits of that time.Similar to Shakespeare,Tangs success rode the wave of a renaissance(复兴)in theater as an artistic practice.As in ShakespearesEngland,Tangs works became hugely popular inChinatoo.During TangsChina,
5、his plays were enjoyed performed,and changed.Kunqu Opera,a form of musical drama,spread from southernChinato the whole nation and became a symbol of Chinese culture.Combining northern tune and southern music,kunqu Opera was known for its poetic language,music,dance movements and gestures.Tangs works
6、 benefited greatly from the popularity of kunqu Opera,and his plays are considered classics of kunqu Opera.While Tang and Shakespeare lived in a world away from each other,there are many things they share in common,such e humanity of their drama,their heroic figures,their love for poetic language,a
7、lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.1.Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the first paragraph?A.To describe Shakespeares anniversary.B.To introduce the existence of Tang Xianzu.C.To explain the importance of Shakespeare.D.To suggest the less popularity of Tang Xia
8、nzu.2.Whats possibly one of the main theme of Tangs works?A.Social reality.B.Female dreams.C.Human emotions.D.Political environment.3.What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 4?A.The influence of Kunqu Opera on Tangs works.B.Tangs success in copying Shakespeares styles.C.The way Kunqu Opera
9、became a symbol of Chinese culture.D.Tangs popularity for his poetic language and music.B Coke was introduced by the Coca Cola company in 1886,making it a rather true andtested favorite of generations of people in over 200 countries.This list should give you some ideas on how to get more from your c
10、oke than usual.Coca Cola is an excellent rust buster(除锈剂).If you have a bunch of small rusty objects,put them in coke overnight and give them a goodscrubin the morning.Coke helps to break down the rust,making cleaning much easier.Be sure to throw out the used coke when you are done with it or you mi
11、ght be taking a trip to the doctor.Like the previous item,the citric acid(柠檬酸)in coke makes for an excellent window cleaner.This is especially useful for car windows.Pour a can of coke over the window and rub the window,then wipe it off with a wet cloth to remove any sugary matter from the sugar in
12、the drink.As coke is fullof sugar,you should clean the sticky matter off the window glasses,or it will be not a cleaner but a dirt.For those of you who live in areas where skunk(臭鼬)smells can be an issue from time to time,one can of coke added to water with detergent(清洁剂)really helps to break the sm
13、ell down.If you have been sprayed,stand in the shower and cover yourself from head to toe with coke wait for a few minutes,then wash yourself with a shower.Coke is an excellent hair treatment so you get two tips for the price of one with this item!.Pots can sometimes get black on the bottom.The blac
14、k is almost impossible to remove;this is caused by over-cooking.To remove the black and renew your pot,pour in a can of coke(or as much as you need to cover the blackened area by an inch)and put it on the stove on a low heat.After an hour or so,wash the pot as normal.4.What does the underlined word“
15、scrub”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Start.B.Cleaning.C.Shake.D.Example.5.What is important while using coke to clean car windows?A.Use a dry cloth.B.Rub the window lightly.C.Dont pour too much coke.D.Clean the sugary matter thoroughly.6.For which purpose does coke have to be mixed with other materi
16、al?A.To get rid of the black on the pot.B.To breakdown the rust,C.To remove smells.D.To clean windows.7.What type of writing is this text?A.An advertisement.B.A review.C.A news report.D.A practical guide.C When I was a child,I attained high grades in my academic study.However,I was physically uncoor
17、dinated because I was running too slowly.But for future college application,sport was a must.So I took up fencing(击剑)because I thought it required more strategy than athletic ability.Then I joined the schools fencing team.My movements were clumsy compared to the seniors.One afternoon after a whole l
18、essons failure,tears of frustration welled up in my eyes.One of my teammates approached me,“Could you tell me where your blade(剑)hit me?”She asked.I pointed to her right shoulder.She nodded and patted my stomach,“Thats where I hit you.”She had begun to walk away when I blurted out,“Want to practice
19、together?Again?”We practiced until we both felt more confident.But it wasnt just the two of us.All these girls were entirely willing to share their knowledge with everyone,helping each other to grow.That afternoon,I watched a senior fencer execute a flawless attack admiringly.Something inside me sud
20、denly bloomed.I realized later that it was love for both fencing and the fencing team.During the city championship,I was selected to fence.My opponent was the best fencer on her schools team.“Ready,fence.”The match began.Suddenly,my opponents blade hit me.The score was 1-0.At the moment I could hear
21、 my teammates shouting,“Keep distance!”And the team captains voice was clear and commanding,“Parry,then disengage!”Fencing,unlike academics,wasnt something I could succeed in by myselfeven during an individual match,my teammates were still giving me advice.Unathletic as I was,I was proud to be an at
22、hlete and a teammate.I saw my blade tip bury itself into my opponents shoulder and the judge signaling that it was my point.I could taste the sweat on my lips,which were breaking out into a smile.8.Why did the author start to learn fencing?A.Because she needed to train her coordination.B.Because she
23、 thought it would be easier for her.C.Because she could not succeed in any other sport.D.Because she wanted to enter the school fencing team.9.How did the girls improve their fencing skills?A.By observing flawless attacks.B.By practicing on their own.C.By offering guidance to each other.D.By competi
24、ng with other teams.10.What distinguishes fencing from academics according to the author?A.Strong determination.B.Hard work.C.Athletic strategy.D.Team support.11.How did the author feel when she got her point?A.Unbeatable and respectful.B.Sweaty and ashamed.C.Energetic and secure.D.Proud and thankfu
25、l.D Every racehorse has different abilitiesLike humans，some are short-distance runners，while others are marathonersFiguring out which is which and how to pace them can be the difference between failure in the finish and taking the award homeJockeys（赛马骑师）and trainers have traditionally relied on cent
26、uries of experience and data from previous races to plan their races Amandine Aftalion，a mathematician in Paris，thought she could add to thatSince 2013，she has been analyzing the performances of world champion runners like Usain BoltShe has found that short-distance runners tend to win when they sta
27、rt strong and gradually slow down toward the finish lineButin medium-distance races，runners perform better when they start strong，settle down，and finish with a burst of speed Her model shows how those winning strategies maximize the energy output of muscles reliant on two different pathways：powerful
28、 aerobic（有氧的）ones that require oxygen，which can be in limited supply during a race，and anaerobic ones，which dont need oxygen but build up waste products that lead to tiredness Aftalion wondered which strategy would be best for horses So she and Quentin Mercier，anothermathematician，took advantage of
29、a new GPS tracking tool inserted in French racing saddles（马鞍）The two studied patterns in many races at the Chantilly racetracks north of Paris and developed a model that accounted for winning strategies for three different races：a short one(1，300 meters)，a medium one(1,900 meters)，and a slightly lon
30、ger one(2,100 meters)，all with different starting points on the same trackThe model takes into account not just different race distances，but also the size or friction fromthe track surface The results might surprise jockeys who hold horses back early for bursts of energy in the last finishInstead，a
31、strong start leads to a better finish，the team found“That doesnt mean those jockeys are wrong，thoughIf the start is too strong，it can bedevastatingas well，leaving the horse tired by the end，”Aftalion says 12.What should a runner do to get an award according to the text?A.Make a good start B.Plan for
32、 the race early C.Run slowly on the starting line D.Try runningquickly all the time 13.What formed the basis for Aftalions studying horse race?A The experience and data from previous horse races B.The benefit of knowing horses different abilities C.The success in studying runners winning strategies
33、D.The performance of horses on different race distances 14.What does the underlined word“devastating”in the last paragraph mean?A.Boring B.Damaging C.Astonishing D.Puzling 15.What can we infer from the text?A.Runners have the same energy output of muscles B.Aftalions findings may help horses to win
34、the race C.What Jockeys and trainers do makes no sense to horses D.World champion runners made a contribution to the study 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 Applying to university can seem very challenging.Theres so much to do!But really,getting your application in
35、 is just a series of stages:do the research,narrow down your university choices,write the applications,and then play the waiting game.Then come the final decisions._16_.Choosing your university _17_.This depends on many factors,including entry requirements,funding and financial factors,subjects and
36、courses available and many more.But such factors often have to come second to important considerations about visa requirements and funding opportunities.And when it comes to entry requirements,it is generally worth applying to a range of institutions so you have at least one back-up choice,just in c
37、ase._18_ Once you have narrowed down your options,the real work starts.Writing university applications is very different for different universities.Some colleges often expect extensive personal essays,which are designed to reveal much more than just your learning skills.Some are more formal and stru
38、ctured around school achievements,motivation and extracurricular activities._19_.Admissions teachers can always tell.After applying _20_.For some universities there will be interviews at the second stage of the application process,but if not,youll have to sit tight until decisions are announced.When
39、 the entire above are sorted,the only thing left is to stock up on stationery(文具),review any reading lists and prepare for the next adventure.A.Preparing for university interviews B.Writing your university application C.Once you have hit the big red button on all your applications,the waiting game b
40、egins D.For those looking to study at university,the following is essential guide to your applications E.Make sure you adapt your application for each university,rather than copying and pasting each section F.Researching the options available to you is an essential start to your university applicati
41、on process G.Visiting universities in which you are interested can help you understand more about whether it is the right fit for you 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 I goton the bus to go to school as normally do.Today,however,was quite_2
42、1_.As we approached the next stop,a little girl got on.She_22_into her wallet to find the$2 to pay the driver,but I could_23_by her expression that she didnt have the correct_24_.Therefore,I stood up,took out$2 from my wallet,and paid_25_the girl.Then I walked back and sat down.The girl_26_me,sittin
43、g down next to me.She said“thank you”in a sweet little voice and we began to chat.I found out that she was trying to get toState Street.I felt_27_to think about a girl in such a young age_28_around in the city with no money or parent.When my_29_approached,I instructed her to get off with me and she
44、agreed.As we Change-5MissionSuccessfully Returns Moon samples to Earth After weeks of space travel,Chinas Change-5 probe(探测)came to Earth_41._fresh lunar rock and soil samples on the morning of Dec.17,2020,the returner capsule of_42._landed at the designated landing site in Siziwang Banner in northC
45、hinas Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.Zhang Kejian,head of_43._China National Space Agency(CNSA),declared Change-5 mission a success,_44._(mark)the conclusion ofChinas lunar exploration.At a_45._(high)about 10 km above ground,a parachute(降落伞)opened,and the returner landed_46._(smooth).An air team w
46、ho were in helicopters_47._(spot)the capsule using infrared(红外线的)cameras,while a ground team followed in SUVs to reach the landing site_48._(cover)with snow._49._the scientists did on Change-5 paid off at last,which inspires more and more Chinese people_50._(devote)themselves to further space resear
47、ch.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。文中有 10 处语言错误。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（），并在其下面写上该加的词。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；2只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。A recent situation made I realize that breaking promises might unintent
48、ionally hurt others feelings.It has happened a month ago when a classmate asked me to help him move house.I was unwilling to refuse the request directly,so I promised to assisting him.Later,I just didnt bother to turn out to help him because I was absorbing in my studies.When I ran into him next day
49、,he told me I had real let him down.He still forgives me without a second thought,but I felt ashamed by myself.Since then,I hadnt made a promise that I couldnt keep.第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）52.阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。There Are No Vans To me,what Thanksgiving really means is giving good thanks,not eatin
50、g turkey.By the time I was 18 I had created my Thanksgiving ritual(惯例).I would go out shopping and buy enough food for one or two families.Then I would dress like a delivery boy,go to the poorest neighborhood and just knock on a door,and would always include a note saying“All that I ask in return is