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1、2021 届广州市第四中学高三英语上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 Four Best Hikes in the World Theres nothing like getting out and getting some fresh air on a hike.No matter whether your idea of a hike is a leisure walk or climbing the highest mountain
2、 on Earth,weve got you covered.Below are four best hikes inthe world.Torres del Paine W Circuit Location(位置):Patagonia.Chile Distance:37+miles Time:56 days Best time to go:October to January The W Circuit is one of the most recommended hikes youll find.Not only will you appreciate the diverse landsc
3、apes and striking granite pillars(花岗岩柱子),but youll probably meet some new friends along the way.Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hike Location:Arizona,the United States Distance:48 miles Time:13 days Best time to go:May to June,September to October Theres no better way to experience one of the greatest wonde
4、rs in the world.Located in one of the USAs most beautiful parks,the views are ly appealing.Just make sure youre prepared for the challenge.Trek to Petra Location:Jordan Distance:47 miles Time:5 6 days Best time to go:October to April Take the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and expe
5、rience one of the seven wonders of the world.Hike through canyons,gorges and ridges,and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoiding crowds of tourists.Yosemite Grand Traverse Location:California,the United States Distance:60 miles Time:67 days Best time to go:July to September Known for s
6、ome of the best hiking in the world,Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and huge sequoia(红杉)trees.Praised byNational Geographic,the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfalls and green mountaintops.1.Which of the following is the best time for the hike in Patagonia,Chile?A.A
7、pril B.May C.August D.December 2.Where should you go for a less crowded hike?A.Jordan B.Patagonia,Chile C.Arizona,the United States D.California,the United States 3.What can you do along the Yosemite Grand Traverse?A.Plant sequoia trees B.Appreciate waterfalls C.Visit local temples D.Climb granite p
8、illars B Following the Famous Silk Roads The Silk Roads were a networkof ancient trade routes that extended from East Asia all the way to theMediterranean.A key section of the Silk Roads is the Changan-Tianshan corridor（走廊）,whichstretchesover a distance of around 5,000 kilometres through China,Kazak
9、hstan and Kyrgyzstan,covering a total of 8,700 kilometres of trade routes.The three countries jointly pursued an application for UNESCO World Heritage(遗产)status which contained detailed research on the 33 sites along the corridor.This made history as the first successful multinational World Heritage
10、 application.The starting point of the corridor and the entire Silk Roads network isXian,inShanxiProvince.Further west on the Silk Roads,the geography gradually changes from wild deserts to high,snow-capped mountains to vast grasslands as the routes pass through theTianshanMountainsand emerge in the
11、 valleys ofCentral Asia.Although the Changan-Tianshan corridor of the Silk Roads ends here,the network continues westwards until it reaches theMediterranean.The corridor began to develop in the 2nd century.Assigned by the emperor,the ambassador Zhang Qian journeyed from Changan toCentral Asia,seekin
12、g to build bridges between the Han Dynasty and the Western Regions.Following Zhangs efforts,trade routes took shape and relationships were strengthened between the major powers of the time,with the routes network reaching as far as theRoman Empire.Economic activities along the routes network were no
13、t limited to trade in silk.They contributed many other items to the marketplace of goods.The routes were busy with camels carrying loads of goods and businessmen selling everything imaginable.Chinas exports included silk,porcelain,ironware and tea,while horses,jewellery,spices and grapes were all im
14、ported over vast distances from the West.In addition to trade exchange,the network served as a bridge for cultural exchange which shaped the evolution of science,art,technology and many other areas in societies along the network.Astronomy and mathematics were introduced toChinafromIndiaandArabia;imp
15、ortant Chinese inventions such as papermaking and printing were brought to the West.All of these activities contributed to a great age of expansion as trade and cultural exchanges gave people access to new goods,knowledge and ideas.These routes connected Eastern and Western civilizations,which achie
16、ved a shared development.The addition of the Changan-Tianshan corridor to the UNESCO World Heritage List is a milestone in recognition of the Silk Roads as a crucial part of humanitys common heritage.4.The key section of the Silk Roads is_.A.the Mediterranean B.Xian,inShanxiProvince C.KazakhstanandK
17、yrgyzstan D.the Changan-Tianshan corridor 5.The underlined word“stretches”in Paragraph 1 is close in meaning to_.A.stands B.spreads C.moves D.flies 6.Zhang Qian travelled from Changan toCentral Asiato_.A.export silk,porcelain,ironware and tea B.purchase horses,jewellery,spices and grapes C.seek help
18、 from the most powerful western countries D.build bridges between his country and other countries 7.What was the role of the Silk Roads according to the passage?A.It helped to change the wild deserts to grasslands.B.It was recognized by the UNESCO asChinas heritage.C.It speeded up the development of
19、 the countries involved.D.It started a trade competition between countries along the way.C The outbreak of the novel corona virus pneumonia(NCP)has disrupted the lives and work of nearly every Chinese person.However,a new trend has been on the rise:many have turned themselves into livestreaming user
20、s orfollowers.According to Questmobile,a professional big data intelligence services provider in China,the audience for Douyin,Kuaishou and other livestreaming platforms surged to 574 million during the Spring Festival holiday,up 35 percent from 2019.Confined at home,away from their friends and love
21、d ones,people turn to livestreaming to reach out to the world.For them livestreaming can help them share their lives and interest with a global audience,which will give them the sense of being“in the moment”.Even as viewers,they can also engage immediately with livestreamers by commenting and making
22、 suggestions.“When I comment on the livestreaming videos,Im not simply an audience member,but also an active part of the program.That gives me a sense of engagement,”an Internet user named Wang Hao told Peoples Daily.Livestreaming is not only for fun,but also a new tool for many businesses.Affected
23、by the pandemic,many businesses had to stop their sales in physical stores.To meet their business goals and survive during these trying times,many chose to livestream to revive their businesses.Joyoung,a leading maker of small kitchen appliances,is a good example.The company not only added a number
24、of broadcasts each day to advertise their products,but also shared the menus that were beneficial to health.“The responses to our livestreaming shows have been well beyond expectations,”Kang Li,who oversees the companys livestreaming unit,told China daily.“Its a natural opportunity to truly bond wit
25、h our followers.”Like it or not,livestreaming is likely to go mainstream in China for both entertainment and business.8.What is the purpose of writing the second paragraph?A.To introduce some popular livestreaming platforms in China.B.To report data on the development of livestreaming in 2019.C.To s
26、how that Chinese people spend too much time on livestreaming apps.D.To prove that livestreaming are becoming increasingly popular in China.9.What does Wang Hao think of commenting on livestreaming?A.It is boring to make comments.B.It is the only way to share viewers lives.C.It makes people feel invo
27、lved in the stream.D.It helps livestreamers improve themselves.10.What do paragraphs 5&6 mainly talk about?A.Livestreaming replaced physical stores in many areas.B.Many businesses turned to livestreaming platform for marketing.C.Livestreaming platforms faced challenges during the pandemic.D.Livestre
28、aming platforms made changes to their services.11.How does the author feel about thefuture of livestreaming？A.Positive.B.Uncertain.C.Disappointed.D.Confused.D As an old saying inChinagoes,“The days of the Sanjiu periodare the coldest days.”“Sanjiu period”,which is in Minor Cold,refers to the third n
29、ine-day period(the l9th to the 27th day)after the day of the Winter Solstice(冬至).There are many different customs related to Minor Cold inChina.Eating hotpot DuringMinor Cold people should eat some hot food to benefit the body and defend against the cold weather.Winter is the best time to have hotpo
30、t and braised mutton with soy sauce.But it is important to notice that too much spicy food may cause health problems.Eating huangyacai InTianjin,there is a custom to have huangyacai,a kind of Chinese cabbage,during Minor Cold.There are large amounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai.As huangyacai is
31、 fresh and tender,it is fit for frying,roasting and braising.Eating glutinous rice(糯米饭)According to tradition,the Cantonese eat glutinous rice in the morning during Minor Cold.Cantonese people add some fried preserved pork,sausages and peanuts and mix them into the rice.Eating vegetable rice In anci
32、ent times,people inNanjingtook Minor Cold quite seriously,but as time went by,the celebration of Minor Cold gradually disappeared.However,the custom of eating vegetable rice is still followed today.The rice is steamed and is unspeakably delicious.Among the ingredients(原料),aijiaohuang(a kind of green
33、 vegetable),sausages and salted duck are the specialties in Nanjing.12.What do we know about Minor Cold?A.It refers to the Winter Solstice.B.The Sanjiu period is in this period.C.It lasts twenty-seven days.D.It marks the first day of winter.13.What is a special custom in Tianjin in Minor Cold？A.Eati
34、ng hotpot.B.Having vitamin A and B pills.C.Having huangyacai.D.Buying cabbage.14.How do the Cantonese eat glutinous rice?A.They fry and toast it.B.They eatit for dinner.C.They mix it with many other things.D.They steam it with soy sauce.15.This text may be taken from the _ column(栏目)of a newspaper.A
35、.travel B.culture C.fashion D.science 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 七选五 Its normal to wake up on the wrong side of the bed every now and then.But who wants to be unhappy for an entire day?Thereare a few simple steps to make today a brighter day for you.Wake up
36、early By waking up even just fifteen minutes earlier,youll give yourself a bit more time to prepare yourself for the day ahead._16_.So you should consider setting your alarm for the time when you want to be up and out of bed._17_ Exercising your muscles first in the morning will restart your system
37、and set the tone for the rest of the day.Youll do something healthy and productive,which will lift your mood（心情）and make you more energetic.Morning exercise can also prevent muscle pain,help you sleep sounder and lose weight.Write a to-do list If you have a lot on your mind,writing a to-do list will
38、 help,as it will enable you to organize your thoughts and clear your head.Just write down everything that youre worried about getting done.Then rewrite it in order of importance._18_.Have a proper breakfast Before you go about your day,it is important to eat breakfast._19_.Dont try to rush or just g
39、rab（抓紧吃）something on the go.Be sure to eat something that will fill you up as well,such as milk or fried eggs!Wash and present yourself nicely _20_.This will also make you feel more confident.If you want to treat yourself,run a bath instead of a shower.Youll find that a little me-time can really che
40、er up your day.A.Do morning exercise B.Take your time over it C.Exercise at least twice a week D.Eat as many vegetables as possible for the breakfast E.Its a wise idea to shower and make yourself look tidy F.So you can focus on the most urgent（紧急的）tasks right away G.You can also take things slowly,r
41、ather than rush and stress yourself out 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；每小题 21.5 分，满分 30 分)When I was a young man I had much ego(自负).I though I_21_everything.I looked forward to fame and success.I can even remember once in co
42、llege_22_telling one of my friends:“If only everyone listened to me,then they would all be happy.”I_23_left school,ready to take on the world.Little did I know the world was about to take on me.In the_24_following college,instead of success,I found struggles.I had_25_in finding work.My jobs were eit
43、her temporary or were_26_badly.When my wife and I had children,we were_27_to learn that both of our sons had Autism(自闭症)and would need to be_28_for the rest of their lives.I had no_29_why this had happened to us.In time,however,I began to_30_.My ego was decreasing fast.Instead of success,I found my_
44、31_in moments of love.Playing and_32_with my sons brought me so much happiness.My boys_33_me more about peace,patience,joy and love than I could have ever learned on my own.I began to share the_34_I learned through my writings and my life.I finally realized that my_35_in this world had nothing to do
45、 with fame or success._36_,it had everything to do with allowing love and light into my life and_37_it with everyone I could.You maynot be happy 100%of the time._38_can be in this world.Yet,you will find a joy no earthly(世俗的)_39_could ever give.Put all of your moments,days and years to good use then
46、._40_them with love.22.A.knew B.deserved C.possessed D.confirmed 23.A.calmly B.nicely C.proudly D.eagerly 24.A.frequently B.finally C.suddenly D.smoothly 25.A.days B.months C.weeks D.years 26.A.fun B.regret C.power D.trouble 27.A.done B.paid C.prepared D.judged 28.A.exhausted B.annoyed C.shocked D.e
47、mbarrassed 29.A.taken charge of B.paid attention to C.put up with D.taken care of 30.A.idea B.hope C.opinion D.belief 31.A.agree B.change C.struggle D.improve 32.A.job B.joy C.luck D.goal 33.A.laughing B.toying C.swimming D.working 34.A.fetched B.brought C.prepared D.taught 35.A.theories B.contents
48、C.lessons D.truths 36.A.demand B.career C.purpose D.world 37.A.Therefore B.Again C.Also D.Instead 38.A.sharing B.owning C.admiring D.enjoying 39.A.Somebody B.Nobody C.Everybody D.Anybody 40.A.person B.matter C.success D.experience 41.A.Equip B.Trade C.Live D.Fill 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文
49、，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 For those who love travel，particularly rail travel，China in 1987 was a cantmiss kind of placeIn1987，China was still operating steam trains on some rail routes，_41._made people from many countries amazedBruce Connolly，a photographer from Scotland，_42._（be）one of them Conno
50、lly first came to China in 1987，_43._（start）his continuous travelling throughout ChinaSince then，he_44._（travel）to most parts of China except Fujian，Zhejiang and JiangxiWherever he went，his camera remained by his sideDuring his journeys in China，Connolly found China very different from_45._he saw in