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1、2021 届岳阳市第十四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 Some of the worlds most talented musicians have played concerts atLincolnCenter.On September 10,the center hosted a unique class of star musicians:kids and teens.The young players are p
2、art of the World Peace Orchestra,or WPO.The group held its first Music for Peace concert inNew York City,with 134 students from more than 60 countries taking part.Musicians were chosen from all over the world.The World Peace Orchestra began in 2013.The nonprofit group brings kids together using the
3、common language of music.To be considered for the orchestra,students first had to be recommended by their teachers and then audition online for a group of judges.Once chosen,professional musicians and teachers then worked with the players to improve their skills.Some of the young musicians played cl
4、assical instruments,such as violins and flutes.Others played instruments unique to their home country.For example,Amold Mugo,16,fromKenya,played an instrument called the djembe.The drum is originally fromWest Africa.Mugo said he was shocked when he learned he was chosen for the orchestra.“I cant exp
5、ress how I felt.I was rolling on the floor.Its a once in a lifetime opportunity,”he said.Adomas Hendrixson,13,fromLithuania,played piano for the WPO.Before theNew York Cityperformance,Hendrixson talked about what he hoped to take away from the event.“Fun and joy-people smiling and clapping,”he said.
6、“This is one of the only times in your life this could happen and Im very excited.”Mugo says his favorite part of the WPO is making new friends from around the world.“I hope when I go home,I just take a little bit of every friend that I made here-Brazil,Portugal,Queens,”Mugo said,“I hope that I take
7、 part of their culture home with me so I understand them more.”1.Who is most likely to have played for the WPO according to this passage?A.Li Ming,16,a student fromChina.B.Daniel,44,a judge fromAmerica.C.Edward,21,a clerk fromAustralia.D.Catherine,32,a teacher fromEngland.2.We can learn from the las
8、t paragraph that Mugo _.A.performed best for the WPO.B.has learned some foreign culture.C.was eager to be chosen for a second time.D.received a great award for his performance.3.What would be the best title for this passage?A.Kids were good at playing music.B.Mugo liked making foreign friends.C.Conc
9、erts were played atLincolncentre.D.Young musicians played for peace.B Paper is one of our oldest,simplest and most important inventions.But it also presents a danger to the world in two important ways.First,the making of paper requires the loss of many millions of trees each year.And worldwide use o
10、f paper is expected to double in the next 40 years.Clearly,the planet cannot stand such a high rate of forest loss.The second great problem with paper is what happens once it is no longer useful.A large amount of wastepaper ends up in landfills,where it can produce harmful gases and finally contribu
11、te to global climate change.One simple solution can greatly reduce both of these problems:paper recycling.Instead of cutting down trees,recycle existing paper to feed the paper-making process.Paper is mainly made from cellulose(纤维素)，which can be used repeatedly in papermaking.Unfortunately,it also m
12、eans that paper waste takes a surprisingly long time to break down in landfills.So far,trees are the only source(来源)of cellulose that can fill the great demand for paper products.Therefore,recycling paper is simply one of the best ways to save trees.Thanks to advances in processing,recycled paper ne
13、ed not be the dark-color1 edstuff many of us are familiar with.It now can offer the same print performance as non-recycled paper.Effective recycling requires a continuous effort from everyone at all levels of society.The way to begin is with education and understanding.Once enough people realize the
14、 need for recycling,more effective recycling systems can be developed.The need is real.The massive loss of trees affects everybody on earth.Everyone should do their part to recycle paper and encourage government and industry to do the same.The world will be a better place for it!4.What can we infer
15、from the text?A.The use of recycled paper will double in 40 years.B.Recycling paper helps relieve global climate change.C.Wastepaper can easily break down in landfills.D.There are not enough landfills for wastepaper.5.What makes recycled paper more acceptable?A.The great demand of trees.B.The low pr
16、ocessing cost.C.Its dark-color1 ed feature.D.Its improved print performance.6.What does the author propose?A.Punishing the act of cutting trees.B.Recycling paper.C.Improving recycling system.D.Promoting paper industry.7.How is the text mainly developed?A.By analyzing causes and effects.B.By offering
17、 research plans and data.C.By discussing problems and solutions.D.By comparing strengths and weaknesses.C Disease-carrying mosquitoes can spread diseases without affecting themselves.Nearly 700 million people get a mosquito-borne illness each year,which results in over one million deaths.Humans expe
18、rience continuous pressures from disease-carrying mosquitoes in many parts of the world,so we have to find ways to fight against those insects because they keep getting scarier.Even though DEET remains the most commonly used,and most powerful,mosquito repellent ever developed,scientists are actively
19、 pursuing effective products based entirely on plant oils.While DEET is an effective contact repellent,many people dislike the oily feel and smell on their skin,and sometimes some people are sensitive to it.Consumers are always interested in alternatives to DEET and other synthetic repellents,so the
20、re are numerous natural repellents on the market.In his lab atIowaStateUniversity,Dr.Joel Coats and his team have successfully tested these repellents against three species of dangerous mosquitoes.The first group of the new repellents act through the air.These chemicals have a vapor action that prov
21、ides protection,and they are called“spatial”repellents,since they act through space.These are potentially most useful in backyards,parks,and houses.The other group are the classic ones that stop insects from standing on a treated surface,such as human skin,clothing or tents;collaborators at the USDA
22、-ARS and BioGents have conducted testing with humans to confirm the effectiveness and identify the very best ones.The new repellents were designed and made from the natural materials in plant essential oils.They maintain many of the advantages of the natural repellents:They are fully biodegradable,w
23、ith no ecological concerns or environmental wastes,and generally considered safe like the thousands of types of plant essential oils used in the flavor and perfume industries.However,thorough testing will be conducted to determine if they are truly non-poisonous because there is still no enough evid
24、ence.8.What does the author mainly want to show in paragraph 1?A.The way mosquitoes spread disease.B.The high death rate of mosquito-borne illness.C.The difficulty of fighting disease-carrying mosquitoes.D.The urgency of finding tools to fight against mosquitoes.9.What is a disadvantage of DEET?A.It
25、 wont be effective for long.B.It cant be applied universally.C.It causes discomfort to the users.D.It greatly harms peoples health.10.What can we learn about the second group of the new repellents?A.They can kill mosquitoes indirectly.B.They are mainly used in the open air.C.They are more effective
26、on human skin.D.They can prevent mosquitoes from contacting users.11.Whats the authors attitude to the new repellents?A.Subjective.B.Objective.C.Doubtful.D.Disapproving.D Water keeps us alive.When it runs out,we have a problem.About one out of four people on the planet are facing a shortage of water
27、.Seventeen countries around the world are dealing with high-water stress.This means they are using almost all the water they have access to.Many are dry countries.Some waste much of their water.Some may currently use too much of their groundwater that they should be saving.Several big cities face ac
28、ute shortages.These include Sao Paulo,Brazil;Chennai,India;and Cape Town,South Africa.A year ago,Cape Town faced nay Zero-the day when all its dams would he dry.Climate change adds to the risk of water shortages.Rainfall is less steady.The water supply becomes less reliable.The days grow hotter.More
29、 water evaporates(蒸发)from lakes and rivers even as demand for water increases.By 2030,the number of cities in the high-stress category may have risen to 45 and include almost 470 million people.All over the world,farmers compete with city residents for water.Rich urban places,such as Los Angeles,use
30、 too much water for pools and golf courses.But the worst problem is the growth of cities.Bangalore,India,for example,had a few years with little rain.It built over its many lakes or filled them with city waste.The lakes are no longer the rain water storage tanks they once were.Bangalore now imports
31、water.A lot of the imported water,however,gets lost on the way to Bangalore.To address this issue,what can be done?First,cities can plug leaks in their water distribution system.Wastewater can be recycled.Rain can be harvested and saved for hard times.Lakes and wetlands can be cleaned up and old wel
32、ls can be restored.And farmers can switch from water-intensive crops like rice to less-thirsty crops like millet(小米).Experts are looking at ways to reduce the number of people on the planet.They are looking at ways to reduce the size of cities.They are looking for ways to encourage people,factories
33、and farmers to use less water.12.What can we know from Paragraph 2?A.A quarter of the worlds population is living with water shortages.B.Nearly all countries are facing acute water shortages now.C.Underground water should he used to meet the water demand.D.Measures have been taken to deal with the w
34、ater shortage in India.13.What is the main idea of the third paragraph?A.Rainfall is not as steady as before.B.Climate change may lead to water shortages.C.The water supply relies more on rainfall.D.Hotter weather changes the water demand.14.What can farmers do to deal with water shortage?A.Plug lea
35、ks in the water distribution system.B.Clean up lakes and wetlands and restore wells.C.Reduce the number of people in the cities.D.Grow less-water consumption crops instead.15.What will be discussed if the passage continues?A.How to prevent from climate change.B.How to inspire people to save water.C.
36、How to recycle wastewater in cities D.How to make people get access to clean water.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 Keeping curious kids from disrupting wildlife Interacting with the wild,naturally curious kids tend to collect seashells at the beach or keep small
37、wildlife as pets._16_So how to help kids protect the wild while enjoying spending time outsides?Here are alternatives for some of the most common outdoor behavior no-nos.Take an interest,not things.Kids show interest in picking flowers,rocks,or shells outdoors.Theyre part of wildlifes habitat and pl
38、ay an important role._17_Let kids explore with a magnifying glass(放大镜)instead of their curious fingers.Let whatever they find outside stay outside._18_It seems a fun idea to throw pieces of bread to ducks.Animals have unique dietary needs that are different from humans.Eating human food can make the
39、m sick or become dependent on human food.Bears are an example of animals that often have to be killed after developing a taste for human food.Admire animal afar,not disrupt nearby.The urge to take a photo with a squirrel,bird,or slow-moving turtle can be strong for kids._19_Instead,remind kids to st
40、ay away and show them how to use a cameras zoom button,or just admire with their eyes.Take well-worn paths,not off-road romps(嬉戏).Kicking piles of leaves,stepping on bushes,and walking through forested areas can unintentionally scare wildlife.If surprised animals defend their homes,everyone could ge
41、t hurt.Nobody likes having a guest come in and destroy their home and act rudely._20_ A.Keep snacks away from animals.B.Share food if animals are hungry.C.Exposure to them develops kids love and curiosity.D.The same rule applies to visiting wildlife in their homes.E.Animals rely on plants for hiding
42、;rocks and shells,for homes.F.Approaching animals disrupts what they do for survival,such as eating.G.Despite innocent purposes,kids curiosity accidentally damages the wild.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 Dale Carnegie rose from the unkno
43、wn of a Missouri farm to internationalfame because he found a way to fill a universal human need.It was a need that he first_21_back in 1906 when young Dale was a junior at State Teachers College in Warrensburg.To get an_22_,he was struggling against many difficulties.His family was poor.His Dad cou
44、ldnt afford the_23_ at college,so Dale had to ride horseback 12 miles to attend classes.Study had to be done_24_his farm-work routines.He withdrew from many school activities_25_he didnt have the time or the_26_.He had only one good suit.He tried_27_the football team.but the coach turned him down fo
45、r being too_28_.During this period Dale was slowly_29_an inferiority complex(自卑感),which his mother knew could_30_him from achieving his real potential.She_31_that Dale join the debating team,believing that_32_in speaking could give him the confidence and recognition that he needed.Dale took his moth
46、ers advice,tried desperately and after several attempts_33_made it.This proved to be a _34_point in his life.Speaking before groups did help him gain the_35_he needed.By the time Dale was a senior,he had won every top honor in_36_.Now other students were coming to him for coaching and they._37_,were
47、 winning contests.Out of this early struggle to_38_his feelings of inferiority,Dale came to understand that the ability to_39_an idea to an audience builds a persons confidence.And,_40_it,Dale knew he could do anything he wanted to do-and so could others.21.A.admitted B.filled C.recognized D.supplie
48、d 22.A.assignment B.instruction C.advantage D.education 23.A.board B.training C.teaching D.equipment 24.A.during B.between C.over D.through 25.A.while B.once C.though D.because 26.A.permits B.preparation C.clothes D.exploration 27.A.for B.on C.in D.With 28.A.flexible B.light C.Optimistic D.cautious
49、29.A.gaining B.achieving C.obtaining D.developing 30.A.protect B.prevent C.promote D.predict 31.A.demanded B.suggested C.inspected D.insisted 32.A.practice B.presence C.passion D.potential 33.A.hopefully B.immediately C.naturally D.finally 34.A.key B.breaking C.turning D.basic 35.A.progress B.experi
50、ence C.confidence D.competence 36.A.speech B.football C.horse-riding D.farming 37.A.in return B.in turn C.in brief D.in fact 38.A.overcome B.convey C.approach D.possess 39.A.recommend B.stress C.contribute D.express 40.A.besides B.beyond C.with D.around 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