四川省射洪中学2021届高三上学期期中考试英语 WORD版含答案.doc

1、英语试卷注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。3考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThe following list includes some books that come highly recommended by millions of readers and also a short summary of the highlights of

2、 each work.The Go-Giver, by Bob Burg and John David MannI didnt even expect that such a short book could make a huge difference in my way towards life. It simply explains complex laws that direct mankind, and concludes that there is always truth in the opposite.Dao De Jing, by LaoziDao De Jing is on

3、e of the finest books on philosophy written by Laozi, an ancient Chinese philosopher and poet. It is sincere, exciting and makes you think a lot. Read it and get in touch with the clear educative understandings that give you enough tips to pursue your life goal full of passion.The Science of Getting

4、 Rich, by Wallace D. WattlesI had my own misunderstandings of getting rich till I read this book. The book made a huge difference to my life after I discovered the secrets mentioned. Read it and it teaches you how to become rich, not immediately, but step by step.The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhig

5、gI never knew habits played such an important role in shaping our future until I read this book. It says, you are what your habits are, and also suggests the proven techniques to create new habits that change our lifestyles and eventually our lives. It is a must-read for everyone who wishes to form

6、lifetime habits.1. Which book can help you chase your dream passionately? A. The Go-Giver.B. Dao De Jing. C. The Power of Habit.D. The Science of Getting Rich.2. Which of the following ideas may Charles Duhigg agree with? A. Life goal can be pursued passionately. B. We should get rich step by step.

7、C. Habits can shape our future. D. There is always truth in the opposite.3. What can we know about the books mentioned above? A. They are all popular books. B. They are all easily written. C. All their writers are foreigners. D. All the books are about life goals.BAward winning film Ballad from Tibe

8、t by Chinese director Zhang Wei was screened in New York City in March.The film tells the story of four visually impaired kids from Chinas Tibet going on a journey for their dreams.Based on a true story, Ballad from Tibet is about the four Tibetan kids Thupten, Sonam, Kelsang and Droma achieving the

9、ir dreams against all odds.Thupten is a 10-year-old boy partially sighted in one eye and blind in the other. His doctor says that there is a chance that he could completely lose his sight, but there is an operation that could offer a 50 percent of saving his vision.His teacher firmly suggests that h

10、e should have the operation right away, but Thupten is afraid and wants to see the world before his life is plunged into total darkness.Along with his three friends who also suffer from blindness, Thupten goes on an exciting adventure. Together they decide to go to Shenzhen in South Chinas Guangdong

11、 Province, a city more than 37,000km away from Tibetan capital Lhasa.The reason for the childrens decision to go to Shenzhen is their love of music. They are all talented and want to sing their hearts out in front of the national audience by participating in a Shenzhen - based reality show.The fours

12、omes trip is indeed fun, but also turns out to be dangerous. Luckily, help is on hand along the way in the form of a wandering family, a shepherd, a motorcycle club, and a TV producers assistant.Ballad from Tibet has won the award for Best Childrens Feature at the 13th China International Childrens

13、Film Festival in November 2017, and earned nominations at 17 different international childrens film festivals in Germany, Canada, Japan, Greece, Australia and India.4. What does the underlined word “impaired” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Amazed. B. Strengthened. C. Shortsighted. D. Damaged. 5. Why do the

14、four children in Ballad from Tibet choose Shenzhen as their destination?A. They want to take part in a Shenzhen - based reality show.B. They long to earn money there to support themselves.C. The teacher advises them to go there to pursue their dreams.D. They want to look for their parents there.6. W

15、hich of the following statements is true?A. The operation can completely save Thuptens vision. B. Thuptens teacher goes on the trip with them. C. Thupten wants to realize his dream before he totally loses his vision. D. The four kids get much help from Thuptens teacher on the way to Shenzhen.7. What

16、 does the author think of Ballad from Tibet?A. Successful. B. Negative. C. Awful. D. Surprising.CWhy does time seem to fly faster as we get old? Youve got your aging brain to blame. This is likely due largely to the physical changes of our nerves and neurons(神经元). New research suggests rapid fire ab

17、ilities of the young brain allow us to process more information during youth, causing the days to seem longer earlier in life. However, as we get old, researchers say the older brain takes more time to process information.The new finding put forward by a Duke University researcher was published in a

18、 paper in the journal European Review this week. According to Adrian Bejan, the J. A Jones Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Duke, the physical changes of our nerves and neurons play a major role in our perception(知觉) of time as we get old. Over the years these structures become more complex an

19、d eventually begin to degrade.“Little babies, for example, move their eyes much more often than adults because theyre processing images at a faster rate, ” Bejan says. For older people, this means fewer images are being processed in the same amount of time, causing experiences to seem as though they

20、re happening more quickly.8. What causes time to fly faster as we get old?A. Changes of our nerves and neurons.B. Information in our brain .C. The electrical signals.D. Rapid fire abilities.9. What is unavoidable in the process of getting old?A. Longer days.B. More images.C. Aging brains.D. Less exp

21、erience.10. The passage shows that _.A. young people are more energetic in their lifeB. the younger brain takes less time to process informationC. old people have fewer things to do than young peopleD. little babies move their eyes much more seldom11. What is the best title of the text?A. Nerves and

22、 Neurons. B. Time Flies Fast.C. The Older, the Faster. D. The Function of the Brain.DWith golden sunshine and a gentle breeze, Autumn is the most beautiful season in the year. This is a great time to go outside and have fun. Go to a valley to see red maple trees, go and pick fruit in an orchard or f

23、ind an open field to fly your kite in.However, for many high school students, these great activities may be just a dream. With plenty of work to do, they spend all their hours indoors, struggling for a high mark in their exams. Of course, study is one of the most important things for teenagers. But

24、life is definitely much more than that.Sometimes we spend so much time studying that we forget how to make life wonderful. In doing so, we lose the real purpose of life to be a valuable and happy person. To enjoy just how great it is to be alive, we have to put down our books and pens and look aroun

25、d us. Students should take some exercise to improve your health, talk with your parents and friends for understanding and walk around outside to refresh your body and mind.Going out and enjoying the beautiful countryside often helps our creativity in our work. Chinese craftsman, Lu Ban, created a sa

26、w to help woodworkers. But if he hadnt walked outside, he would not have been inspired by a kind of toothed grass. We could also suppose if Newton hadnt rested under that apple tree, then he wouldnt have been hit by an apple, and his classic theories would not have come out.Going out is not only a b

27、reak from hard work, but a chance to add to life experience. So come on, give your brain a good rest. Step out of the books and get your bag ready for an Autumn outing. We are sure you will get much more than knowledge from the exciting journey.12. Why is going out a dream for many high school stude

28、nts?A. They are unhappy to do so.B. They have too much work to do for getting high marks in the exams.C. Their parents dont allow them to do so.D. They want to be valuable and happy people.13. The passage is developed mainly by_.A. describing the beautiful scenery in AutumnB. pointing out the presen

29、t situation of high school studentsC. making predictionsD. reasoning and giving examples14. What message can you learn from the passage?A. The author isnt happy with our education at all.B. Lu Ban was inspired by an apple.C. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.D. Life is definitely much more

30、than studying indoors.15. What is the passage mainly about?A. Autumn is a great time to go outside. B. High school students spend so much time studying. C. To take some exercise is a way to improve health. D. Going out can make high school students get more.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

31、入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Wang Feng, an 18-year-old high school senior, who was good at swimming, saved the life of a drowning boy Friday afternoon. 16 . Young Li Lei was visiting relatives from Yingjiang, Dehong Prefecture, when he fell into Mangshi River. The boy had no business playing near the edge

32、 of the river. 17 . His parents were to blame for not watching him more closely. The raging rapids had been swollen by recent rains. 18 . His parents said they had not witnessed the incident. Luckily for Li Lei, an unselfish and likable student, Wang Feng, from Hongxing High School was hiking alone

33、through the park. As soon as he found the boy struggling in the water, he jumped into the river and managed to pull the drowning boy out of the water. 19 . “I wasnt sure I could do it,” Wang Feng said. “I didnt know if I could swim through that current by myself, not to mention getting another perso

34、n out with me.” 20 . Stay away from dangerous bodies of water. In addition, its necessary to learn swimming and life-saving skills.A.In fact, Li Lei was good at swimming.B.However, he was too young to be aware of the danger. C.Li Leis parents were worried about their sons safety.D.He was praised for

35、 saving the life of Li Lei in Mangshi River.E.The rapids carried the boy around a bend and out of sight from his parents.F.This incident should be a lesson to young children who do not know how to swim.G.And it was reported that he had received some knowledge of life-saving instructions before.第二部分语

36、言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（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。In my 30s, I had two kids, a career, a husband and no time for anything else. However, fate is 21 . My family was struck by a frightening tragedy. One day, my stepfather called to say he had (a) 22 . Stage four.

37、 When hearing the news, I felt as though the entire world stood still. Everything around me ceased (停止) to exist. All that 23 in that moment were me, the phone and my 24 voice. The words that were circling in my mind wouldnt form a 25 . Finally, I said, “Im sorry. I love you. I will spare no effort

38、to 26 you.”It felt as though everything had changed. I needed some control, so I made a list:1) Find chemo - friendly(有利于化疗的) foods2) Make soup and freezer meals3) Find babysitter for hospital visits4) Start 27 lessonsI know, the 28 item seems strange, but in that moment, my soul reached through my

39、body and wrote the words, “start guitar lessons.” I could not deny the urgency I felt to 29 this task. It had been on my to-do list for nearly 15 years.My stepfather played the guitar his entire life. It was his way to 30 . After work he would sit on the couch, 31 his guitar and let the stress of th

40、e day melt away. He wasnt a 32 but he did perform once, for me, as a gift at my wedding.I 33 a guitar and started taking lessons. When my stepfather was allowed to leave 34 , I brought my guitar to his house. As he 35 in bed, Id show him the chords(和弦) I d learned and play bad versions of classic ro

41、ck songs. Even though I sounded 36 , he tapped his feet and listened enthusiastically. Sometimes, I would “conveniently” leave my guitar at home in the hopes of being able to play his Martin guitar. It sounded rich and soulful 37 to my rental instrument. He would help me practice with it. 38 him, I

42、mastered the difficult F# chord.Five months after his diagnosis, he died. He left me the Martin guitar, which was 39 with sweet memories. When I missed him, I would play the guitar and cry. If only I had started earlier, if only we had longer to play music together. If onlyWith time passing by, I gr

43、adually 40 that our connection was still alive. When I pull out that Martin, I know Im not alone.21. A.expectableB.unchangeableC.unexpectableD.considerable22. A.coughB.cancer C.fluD.headache23. A.existed B.happenedC.changedD.disappeared24. A.husbandsB.sonsC.daughtersD.stepdads25. A.resultB.beliefC.s

44、entence D.situation26. A.inspire B.support C.admireD.respect27. A.musicB.pianoC.violinD.guitar28. A.last B.firstC.secondD.third29. A.practiseB.competeC.completeD.learn30. A.succeedB.relax C.workD.struggle31. A.pick up B.clear upC.hold upD.put away32. A.pianistB.founderC.teacherD.performer33. A.excha

45、ngedB.boughtC.rented D.lent34. A.homeB. hospitalC.clinicD.office35. A.lainB.liedC.laidD.lay36. A.rough B.niceC.wonderfulD.cool37. A.adaptedB.compared C.stuckD.devoted38. A.Due toB.Regardless ofC.Thanks to D.Because of 39. A.satisfiedB.pleased C.popularD.connected40. A.realizedB.imaginedC.decidedD.gu

46、essed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。Xie Lei 41 (fly) to London six months ago to study for a business qualification and it was the first time that she had left her motherland. Her 42 (prepare) course is helping her to get used 43 the academic requirement of a western univer

47、sity. Her tutor told her not to write 44 other people had said without acknowledging them and that she should read 45 (difference) texts that contain various opinions and give her own. She had to learn how to use the phone, how to pay bus fare and how to ask 46 shopkeeper for things she didnt know t

48、he English for. 47 (live) with a host family, as she says, gives her a chance 48 ( adjust) to the new environment quickly. Besides, she has learned a bit 49 (much) to balance her study and life. We wish her all the best and seek for a job 50 (success) after graduation. 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10

49、小题；每小题1分，满分10分）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，文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删改或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。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。The other day, my parents and I drive to the country to have a picnic what had been expected

50、 for so long . It was our first time to drive by ourselves. We felt very excited and everything went smooth. We had a great time. Besides, on our way back home, it began to rain. We felt a little frightening because we were not familiar driving in the rain. Whats worse, it was getting dark. We were

51、getting to desperate when a man and his wife volunteered to lead the way. Followed their car, we finally got to the city safely. I dont know them, but they will never forget the two kind stranger. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Jim想到中国体验中国传统文化，Jim来信希望你能给他建议。请你给他回信，推荐一个中国传统节日，内容包括：1. 推荐体验一个中国传统节日;2. 你的理

52、由;3. 你的祝愿。注意：1词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Jim, Yours, Li Hua英语参考答案阅读理解1-5 BCADA 6-10 CAACB 11-15 CBDDD 16-20 DBEGF 完形填空 21-25 CBADC 26-30 BDACB 31-35 ADCBD 36-40 ABCDA 语法填空41. flew 42. preparation 43. to 44. what 45. different46. the 47. Living 48. to adjust 49. more 50. successfully 短文改错The other

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