1、 2020-2021学年上学期期中考高三英语试卷第卷第二部分 阅读理解 (共2节，满分35分) 第一节 (共10小题，每小题2.5分，满分25分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C、D) 中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。APOETRY CHALLENGEWrite a poem about how courage, determination, and strength have helped you face challenges in your life.Prizes3 Grand Prizes：Trip to Washington, D.C. for each o
2、f three winners, a parent and one other person of the winners choice. Trip includes round-trip air tickets, hotel stay for two nights, and tours of the National Air and Space Museum and the office of National Geographic World.6 First Prizes：The book Sky Pioneer：A Photobiography of Amelia Earhart sig
3、ned by author Corinne Szabo and pilot Linda Finch.50 Honorable Mentions：Judges will choose up to 50 honorable mention winners, who will each receive a T-shirt in memory of Earharts final flight.RulesFollow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification.Write a poem using 100 words or fewer. Your po
4、em can be any format, any number of lines.Write by hand or type on a single sheet of paper. You may use both the front and back of the paper.On the same sheet of paper, write or type your name,address, telephone number, and birth date.Mail your entry to us by October 31 this year.21. How many people
5、 can each grand prize winner take on the free trip? A. Two.B. Three.C. Four. D. Six.22. What will each of the honorable mention winners get? A. A plane ticket.B. A book by Corinne Szabo.C. A special T-shirt.D. A photo of Amelia Earhart.23. Which of the following will result in disqualification? A. T
6、yping your poem out.B. Mailing your entry on October 30.C. Using both sides of the paper.D. Writing a poem of 120 words.BFor people, who are interested in sound, the field of sound technology is definitely making noise. In the past, sound engineers worked in the back rooms of recording studios, but
7、many of todays sound professionals are sharing their knowledge and experience with professionals in other fields to create new products based on the phenomenon we call sound.Sound can be used as a weapon. Imagine that a police officer is chasing a thief. The thief tries to escape. And the officer ca
8、nt let him get away. He pulls out a special device, points it at the suspect, and switches it on. The thief drops to the ground. This new weapon is called a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD, 远程定向声波发射器). It produces a deafening sound so painful that it temporarily disables a person. The noise from th
9、e LRAD is directed like a ray of light and travels only into the ears of that person, but it is not deadly.For those who hunger for some peace and quiet, sound can now create silence. Lets say you are at the airport, and the little boy on the seat next to you is humming (哼唱) a short commercial song.
10、 He hums it over and over again, and you are about to go crazy. Thanks to the Silence Machine, a British invention, you can get rid of the sound without upsetting the boy or his parents. One may wonder how the Silence Machine works. Well, it functions by analyzing the waves of the incoming sound and
11、 creating a second set of outgoing waves. The two sets of waves cancel each other out. Simply turn the machine on point it at the target, and your peace and quiet comes back.Directed sound is a new technology that allows companies to use sound in much the same way spotlights (聚光灯) are used in the th
12、eater. A spotlight lights up only one section of a stage; similarly, a “spotsound” creates a circle of sound in one targeted area. This can be useful for businesses such as restaurants and stores because it offers a new way to attract customers. Restaurants can offer a choice of music along with the
13、 various food choices on the menu, allowing customers more control over the atmosphere in which they are dining. Directed sound is also beginning to appear in shopping centers and even at homes.24. What could be inferred from Paragraph 2 about the effect of the LRAD?A. It causes temporary hearing lo
14、ss.B. It forever disables a running man.C. It makes it easy to identify a suspect.D. It keeps the suspect from hurting others.25.What feature do spotsounds and spotlights share?A. They travel in circles.B. They clear the atmosphere.C. They can be transformed into energy.D. They can be directed onto
15、a specific area.26. What does the passage focus on?A. How professionals invented sound products.B. Inventions in the field of sound technology.C. The growing interest in the study of sound.D. How sound engineers work in their studios.CAccording to a recent study in the Journal of Consumer Research,
16、both the size and consumption habits of our eating companions can influence our food intake. And contrary to existing research that says you should avoid eating with heavier people who order large portions (份) , its the beanpoles with big appetites you really need to avoid.To test the effect of soci
17、al influence on eating habits, the researchers conducted two experiments. In the first, 95 undergraduate women were individually invited into a lab to ostensibly (表面上) participate in a study about movie viewership. Before the film began, each woman was asked to help herself to a snack. An actor hire
18、d by the researchers grabbed her food first. In her natural state, the actor weighed 105 pounds. But in half the cases she wore a specially designed fat suit which increased her weight to 180 pounds.Both the fat and thin versions of the actor took a large amount of food. The participants followed su
19、it, taking more food than they normally would have. However, they took significantly more when the actor was thin.For the second test, in one case the thin actor took two pieces of candy from the snack bowls. In the other case, she took 30 pieces. The results were similar to the first test: the part
20、icipants followed suit but took significantly more candy when the thin actor took 30 pieces.The tests show that the social environment is extremely influential when were making decisions. If this fellow participant is going to eat more, so will I. Call it the “Ill have what shes having” effect. Howe
21、ver, well adjust the influence. If an overweight person is having a large portion, Ill hold back a bit because I see the results of his eating habits. But if a thin person eats a lot, Ill follow suit. If he can eat much and keep slim, why cant I?27. What is the recent study mainly about?A. Food safe
22、ty.B. Movie viewership.C. Eating behavior.D. Consumer demand.28. What does the underlined word “beanpoles” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. Big eaters.B. Tall thin persons.C. Picky eaters.D. Overweight persons.29. Why did the researchers hire the actor?A. To find out what she would do in the two tests.B.
23、To test if the participants could recognize her.C.To see how she would affect the participants .D. To study why she could keep her weight down.30. On what basis do we “adjust the influence” according to the last paragraph?A. How hungry we are.B. How slim we want to be.C. How we feel about the food.D
24、. How we perceive (察觉) others.第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。When planning for a new job, many people will go through a job interview. 31 _ Fear of the unknown, fear of public rejection and fear of personal criticism all come together in one meeting. So how should yo
25、u prepare for a job interview? Its often a combination of careful research,psychology and an ability to think on your feet. One way is to do a great deal of research, like finding the requirements of the job, the companys product lines, the industrys standard salary for the position, the interviewer
26、, etc. When doing research, dont forget to learn about whether you have unique qualifications for the position. 32_Thus, prepare your unique aspects which will make you stand out among interviewees ahead of time.33_ Do you express your ideas clearly? Do you actively listen to others? How you perform
27、 in the interview will leave a deep impression on the interviewers.Some job seekers prepare for a job interview by conducting their own mock (模拟的) interviews. A trusted friend or even a professional job coach can act as an interviewer, asking many of the same questions a real interviewer might ask.
28、In view of your performance, these people may be able to point out your trouble spots. 34_.There are also numerous resources job seekers can use to prepare for a job interview. 35_ Many cities also have programs helping first-time workers find jobs.They may offer classes on how to prepare for a job
29、interview or provide job coaches who can conduct mock interviews.A. You should consider how to be qualified.B. Self-help books may be available at public libraries.C. Another way is to work on your outward appearance.D. It can be one of the most stressful events in a persons life.E. Then, you can im
30、prove yourself by overcoming your weaknesses.F. Observing how you communicate with others is equally important. G. An interviewers job is to recommend the best qualified applicants.第三部分 语言知识运用 (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,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When I was li
31、ttle, I was taught to be a person of integrity (诚实正直). This 36 that I maintain high 37 standards, and do the right thing even when no one is watching.After I 38 , I started applying this 39 to every area of my life, but in doing so, I encountered 40 . Whenever I told the truth, I was told, “You take
32、 things too seriously.” Whenever I worked hard, others would say, “Its not worth working hard.” For a while, I 41 if I really needed to continue to do the right thing and if I could 42 the rules a bit. However, whenever I did or said something that 43 my beliefs, I would lose my 44 peace. From then
33、on, I made up my mind not to 45 my values just to please others.If you have had 46 experiences to mine, why not ask yourself some questions? If you send your car to a mechanic (技工) for 47 , do you want the mechanic give your car the best service? If you allow a 48 adviser to handle your money, do yo
34、u 49 him to give you the best return for your 50 ? Of course you do. Integrity is one of the greatest of lifes 51 that you cannot live without.Integrity 52 your character and reveals your true faithfulness. 53 it to every area of your life. Perhaps, in the short run, you might get cheated. 54 , in t
35、he long run, as long as you stay true to your 55 , you will be the one in charge of your life.36.A. proves B. means C. learns D. knows 37.A. moral B. living C. educationalD. artistic 38.A. caught on B. laid off C. grew up D. got back 39.A. technology B. model C. theory D. principle 40.A. opposition
36、B. discriminationC. errors D. favor 41.A. rang B. wondered C. bargained D. convinced 42.A. break B. make C. bend D. keep 43.A. evaluated B. inspiredC. swallowed D. contradicted 44.A. lasting B. relative C. temporary D. inner 45.A. improve B. compromise C. show D. determine 46.A. similar B. particula
37、r C. impressive D. personal 47.A. sales B. instructions C. repairs D. instructions 48.A. legal B. political C. financial D. senior 49.A. expect B. forbid C. encourage D. force 50.A. service B. effort C. belief D. investment 51.A. achievements B. treasures C. thoughts D. requests 52.A. decreases B. s
38、hapes C. creates D. develops 53.A. Apply B. Refer C. Limit D. Reduce 54.A. Therefore B. Besides C. However D. Moreover 55.A. motto B. goal C. path D. value 第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Newspapers, magazines, even online articles offer reading materials.More strictly
39、 speaking,reading means reading books. However, online materials are taking 56 place of books, and reading books seems to go out of fashion nowadays.57 reading habits have changed can be felt from the amount of time young people spend 58 (sweep) through short videos on their smart phones.Some people
40、 claim short videos contain much information, and are easier to look through. However,59 (compare) with books, short videos have fragmented (碎片化的) and disorganized contents, which could affect peoples understanding of a subject. Reading articles and short posts 60 (play) an important role in integra
41、ting knowledge and achievements. But fragmented knowledge could prevent us from acting in a 61 (practice) manner or thinking logically.A countrys true development is measured from such 62 (aspect):its philosophical development, its scientific development and its technological development. Cultural d
42、evelopment, too, is important.But 63 the help of book, people cannot take the development forward. Since more and more people could 64 (bare) discover the charm of reading now, there is a need, therefore, 65 (seek) novel way to guide them toward books.第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 刚上高三的你，准备参加学校组织的
43、英语演讲比赛。请以“我的梦想”为题，写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1. 梦想的具体内容 2. 实现梦想的计划 注意：1、写作词数为80左右2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。My DreamGood Afternoon, my dear friends,_第二节 读后续写 (满分25分) 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。September is most beautiful in Strathroy, where people wholeheartedly enjoy the simple pleasures of life and nature. Roland wa
44、s no exception. He was a magnificent German Shepherd (德国牧羊犬), a little lazy and overweight though. He loved to doze in the backyard. He yawned and stretched his body as he heard the slowly approaching footsteps of Mrs. Proudfoot. “Come have your lunch dear!” said Mrs. Proudfoot with her usual fondne
45、ss for him and he wagged his tail affectionately in return. Roland was licking the last piece of meat in his plate when the doorbell burst into music. Mrs. Proudfoot hurried to answer the door. Roland stood alert by her side. “Good noon Mrs. Proudfoot”. It was Sam, her teenage neighbor. “My!My!You look pale!What happened?”asked Mrs. Proudfoot with genuine worry. She immediately waved him in and closed the door behind. Mrs. Proudfoot was a lonely widow, but was we
