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1、2021 届北京市第十中学高三英语期中考试试卷及参考答案 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 Many workers have had no choice but to adapt to working from home in recent months since offices shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic(新冠疫情).And the noisy situation and endless housework
2、 may result in a terrible emotion.A new option is waiting foryou.That is WFH:work from a hotel.Hotel Figuero A special program titled Work Perks aims to reposition some of 94-year-old Hotel Figueros 268 rooms as day-use offices.According to Managing Director Connie Wang,the set-up launched in June a
3、nd is a great opportunity to get out of their houses with high-speed Wi-Fi,unlimited printing privileges and free parking.The 350-square-foot rooms sell for$129 per day,with an option to extend to an overnight stay for an additional$20.The Wythe A boutique hotel inBrooklyn.The hotel recently announc
4、ed a partnership with co-working office space company Industrious through which it is recycling 13 second-story guest rooms to serve as offices for up to four people.Each of the rooms has a small outdoor platform,and dogs are welcome.Pricing starts at$200 and goes up to$275,depending on how many peo
5、ple use the space.The Sawyer The Sawyer,in Sacramento,California,is offering pool cabanas(更衣室)for use as outdoor offices,complete with fast Wi-Fi,free parking and catered lunch for$150 per day.HotelsByDay Yannis Moati founded HotelsByDay back in 2015.That company has grown to include more than 1,500
6、 hotels,and has seen a significant increase in the number of inquiries for day-use bookings lately.Moati said the current situation will force hotels to upgrade themselves to stay alive,and he predicted that offering rooms for day-use only is one of the directions they will go.1.How much should one
7、pay for a 24-hour stay in Hotel Figuero?A.$129.B.$149.C.$150.D.$200.2.Which hotel allows pets in?A.The Wythe.B.The Sawyer.C.HotelsByDay.D.Hotel Figuero.3.What do we know about Yannis Moati?A.He started a program titledWork Perks.B.He has upgraded at least 1,500 rooms.C.He usually predicts everything
8、 correctly.D.He is optimistic about the WFH trend.B There have been many fine films over the past several years aboutcharacters struggling with Alzheimers disease.But few of them have gone as deeply and frighteningly into the corners of adeterioratingmind as The Father,a powerful new drama built aro
9、und a spellbinding performance from Anthony Hopkins.At this point in his long career,Hopkinswould seem to have exhausted his ability to surprise us,but his work here is nothing short of astonishing.His character,also named Anthony,is 80 years old and has dementia.At the beginning of the movie,his da
10、ughter,Anne played by Olivia Colman stops by hisLondonapartment to check on him.Her fathers condition has taken a turn for the worse,and his temper has become severe enough to send his latest live in nurse packing.Anthony is stubborn and defiant and insists that he can manage on his own.But thats cl
11、early not the case,given his habit of misplacing his things and his inability to remember names and faces,Annes included.As The Father goes on,the more it becomes clear that its his own mind thats playing tricks on him.What makes the movie so unsettling is the way it wires us directly into his subje
12、ctive experience,so that the foundations of the story seem to shift at random from scene to scene.A man suddenly appears in the apartment,claiming to be Annes husband,which is odd,since just a few moments earlier,Anne seemed to be single.Anne goes out shopping for groceries,but when she returns,shes
13、 played not by Olivia Colman but by another actress,Olivia Williams.Even the apartment itself begins to shift.You notice puzzling differences-wasnt there a lamp on that hallway table just a moment ago?The story in The Father may be complicated but its also heartbreakingly simple:man grows old and lo
14、ses his memory,and his daughter,after lifetime of love and devotion,must begin the long painful process of saying goodbye.Hopkinsshows us Anthonys struggle to keep his sense about him.Its a striking performance-and an impossible one to forget.4.What does the underlined word“deteriorating”mean in the
15、 first paragraph?A.Worsening.B.Narrowing.C.Recovering.D.Improving.5.What do we learn about the character Anthony in the movie?A.He can take care of himself B.He drives away the nurses.C.He is easy-going and forgetful.D.He lives with his daughter all the time.6.The shift of scenes in the movie is des
16、igned to .A.build the dramatic tension in the family.B.show off the well-designed story line.C.frighten the movie-goers with mysterious plot.D.involve the viewers into thedisordered memories.7.What does the author think ofHopkins?A.He has run out of his talent.B.He is not suitable for the role C.He
17、masterly plays the old man.D.He presents an odd performance.C In a study published in Nature Machine Intelligence,researchers at Ohio State University show how artificial intelligence（AI）can follow clinical trials to identify drugs for repurposing,a solution that can help advance innovative treatmen
18、ts.Repurposing drugs is legal and not unusual.When doctors prescribe(开处方)drugs that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration(FDA)for purposes different from what is printed on the labels,the drugs are being used“off-label”Just because a drug is FDA-approved for a specific type of disea
19、se does not prevent it from having possible benefits for other purposes.For example,Metformin,a drug that is FDA-approved for treating type 2 diabetes,is also used to treat PCOS(a disease of women),and other diseases.Trazodone,an anti-depressant with FDA-approval to treat depression,is also prescrib
20、ed by doctors to help treat patients with sleep issues.The Ohio State University research team created an AI deep learning model for predicting treatment probability with patient data including the treatment,outcomes,and potential confounders(干扰因素).Confounders are related to the exposure and outcome
21、.For example,a connection is identified between music festivals and increases in skin rashes(红疹).Music festivals do not directly cause skin rashes.In this case,one possible confounding factor between the two may be outdoor heat,as music festivals tend to run outdoors when the temperature is high,and
22、 heat is a known cause for rashes.When working with real-world data,confounders could number in the thousands.AI deep learning is well-suited to find patterns in the complexity of potentially thousands of confounders.The researcher team used confounders including population data and co-prescribed dr
23、ugs.With this proof-of-concept,now clinicians have a powerful AI tool to rapidly discover new treatments by repurposing existing medications.8.What do we know about a drug used off-label?A.It is sold without a label.B.It is available at a low price.C.Its uses extend beyond the original ones.D.Its cl
24、inical trials are rejected by doctors.9.Metformin and Trazodone are similar as both of them_.A.are used off-label B.treat rare diseases C.result in sleep issues D.are medical breakthroughs 10.What can be inferred about“confounders”?A.They are possible treatments.B.They are environmental factors.C.Th
25、ey can be easily recognized in real-world data.D.They should be taken into serious consideration.11.What is the main idea of the text?A.AI examines benefits of existing drugs.B.AI identifies off-label uses for drugs.C.AI finds new drugs for common diseases.D.AI proves the power of drug research.D Gl
26、obal food demand will double by 2050,according to a new projection,and the farming techniques used to meet that unprecedented(空前的)demand will significantly determine how severe the impact is on the environment,researchers said.The study researchers warned that meeting the demand for food would clear
27、 more land,increase nitrogen(氮)use and significantly add to carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions.“Agricultures greenhouse gas emissions could double by2050 if current trends in global food production continue,”study researcher David Tilman,of theUniversityofMinnesota,said in a statement
28、.“This would be a major problem,since global agriculture already accounts for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions.”The researchers studied various ways in which the increasing food demand could be mentioned.They found that the most environmentally friendly and cost-effective approach would be fo
29、r more food producers to adopt the nitrogen-efficient“intensive”farming method,which involves the heavy use of labor and the production of more crops per acre.This approach was shown to be more effective than the“extensive”farming currently practiced by many poor nations,a method that includes clear
30、ing more new land to produce more food.Different farming methods produce significantly different yields,the researchers found in 2005,the crop yields for the wealthiest nations were more than 300 percent higher than what the poorest nations produced.According to their analysis of the effects of exte
31、nsive farming,if poorer nations continue using this method,by 2050theywill have cleared an area larger than theUnited States,about 2.5 billion acres.However,if wealthy nations help poorer nations to improve food yields by incorporating(吸收)intensive farming practices,that number could be reduced to h
32、alf a billion acres.The researchers stress that the environmental effects of meeting future food demand depend on how global agriculture expands and develops.“Our analyses show that we cansave most of the Earths remaining ecosystems by helping the poorer nations of the world feed themselves,”Tilman
33、said.12.What is the best title of this passage?A.The World Will Need Double Food by 2050 B.Man Will Face the Risk of Lacking Food in the Future C.Future Farmers Hold Environments Fate in Their Hands D.Different Farming Methods Produce Significantly Different Yields 13.The character of the extensive
34、farming is _.A.very cost-effective B.to produce more crops per acre C.at cost of more new land to produce more food D.very environmentally friendly 14.It can be inferred from the passage that _.A.poorer nations mainly use the intensive farming B.wealthy nations mainly use the extensive farming C.the
35、 intensive farming needs less food producers D.the extensive farming has a worse effect on ecosystems 15.According to the passage,the underlined word“they”in the 7th paragraph refers to“_”.A.poorer nations B.the effects of extensive farming C.wealthy nations D.future food demand 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满
36、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 You may want to make sure you get the most out of your teenage years.Working hard as a teen can help you develop good habits you can carry into adulthood._16_ Discover what inspires you.Passions should make you feel excited._17_Maybe you love reading
37、about artists and find going to art museums inspiring.This may mean you have a passion for art or art history.Spend your time pouring your energies into your personal passions._18_Its important to have goals（目标）as a teen,as these can help shape your adult life.Writing down a variety of goals for a g
38、iven year,semester,or summer can help you upgrade your life.Do not give in to peer(同龄人)pressure._19_However,you should not do anything that makesyou feel uncomfortable or unsafe.True friends will not try to pressure you into doing something you dont want to do.Peer pressure comes in a variety of for
39、ms,and can create unnecessary stress and tension in your life.Know how to identify and avoid peer pressure.Accept your strengths and weaknesses.Everyone is good at different things.You may not have a gift for writing,but you may excel at science courses._20_You cannot succeed in everything,and thats
40、 okay.A.Express goals clearly.B.Get down to setting goals.C.Focus on where your talent and interest lie.D.Considering what inspires you can help you identify passions.E.Its great to be open to trying new things in your teenage years.F.Keep in mind that peer pressure can harm you more than you realiz
41、e.G.The following ways can enable you to live your teenage life to the fullest.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 James Cook and his wife Samantha Jones started their beekeeping work eight years ago and have gained much experience.They are_2
42、1_at solving the problems their bees face,which_22_harmful insect-killing farm chemicals.The year 2020 was their year to_23_their own business after working several_24_for other beekeepers,when they were in Californias farms.The farm was always full of white flowers that could_25_into nuts or fruits
43、 in the fall.It was_26_because the many beekeepers travelled with their bees to pollinate(授粉)the crops in the summer.Then the coronavirus health crisis hit.Cook and Jones became_27_.Did they stay or did they go?They were stuck in_28_.Actually by that time,they had planned to_29_their hives(蜂巢)to a v
44、alley friendly to beesso as to let the bees_30_their contact with farm chemicals.They know agricultural workers are of importance and honey also can be_31_on normal condition for a long time.So after struggles,they_32_to stay and set out to create their_33_Bird and the Bees Honey.Now,Cook and Jones
45、and their small crew are working day and night in order that they can build their honey_34_.They are_35_tired and in debt because they took a_36_to get the business up and running.But they were also hopeful.Cook,who is 35,said starting a business in the_37_times will he hard.However,they think it_38
46、_to do it and the_39_is teaching them a lesson to look for the_40_and appreciate the beauty that you can find.21.A.confused B.amazed C.sad D.expert 22.A.gather B.avoid C.involve D.focus 23.A.get down to B.get rid of C.give up D.put off 24.A.months B.years C.days D.minutes 25.A.get B.put C.break D.ch
47、ange 26.A.possible B.necessary C.important D.rare 27.A.inspired B.impressed C.concerned D.occupied 28.A.trap B.difficulty C.exam D.mood 29.A.donate B.contribute C.hand D.take 30.A.suffer from B.bring about C.recover from D.get into 31.A.made B.stored C.harvested D.picked 32.A.pretended B.decided C.h
48、appened D.promised 33.A.brand B.fame C.solution D.product 34.A.family B.food C.honor D.factory 35.A.merely B.rarely C.extremely D.gradually 36.A.break B.bow C.jog D.loan 37.A.magical B.unique C.stressful D.unforgettable 38.A.practices B.aims C.appreciates D.pays 39.A.tale B.experience C.fact D.truth
49、 40.A.comfort B.optimism C.honey D.dream 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 Frankenstein is the name of_41._young scientist fromGeneva,inSwitzerland.While_42._(study)at university,he discovers the secret of how to create life.Using bones from dead bodies,he creates a cre
50、ature that_43._(resemble)a human being and gives it life.The creature,_44._is very large and strong,and is also extremely ugly,terrifies anyone who sees it.However,the monster,who has learnt_45._(speak),is intelligent and has human emotions.He becomes lonely and_46._(happy)when he cannot find any fr