高级中学高三英语上学期期中试题.docx

红兴隆分局第一高级中学2021-2021学年第一学期期中考
英语学科试题
〔注：卷面分值120分，折合150分；时间：100分钟 〕
第一局部 阅读理解〔共两节，总分值40分〕
第一节〔共15小题；每题2分，总分值30分〕
阅读以下短文，从每题所给四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
A cancer-stricken British teenage said Thursday she had been moved by messages of support from around the world after writing an online “Bucket List〞 of things she wanted to do before dying.
Alice Pyne, 15, created an Internet blog in which she described her fight against a cancer of the white blood cells. “I’ve been fighting cancer for almost four years and now I know that the cancer is gaining on me and it doesn’t look like I’m going to win this one,〞 she wrote.
For her list, at the site alicepyne.Blogspot , she has included making everyone sign up to be a bone marrow donor〔骨髓捐赠者〕, swimming with sharks, meeting boy band Take That and getting a purple iPad computer.
Messages of support and offers of help quickly flooded her webpage and it became one of the most talked about subjects on Twitter.
“Oh, dear! I thought that I was just doing a little blog for a few friends!〞 she wrote after her site attracted huge attention. “Thank you so much for all your lovely messages to me.〞
Pyne, who lives with her family in the northwest English town of Ulverston, revealed the management of Take That had arranged for her to see the band after reading her blog. A group of local lawmakers have also joined forces with the Anthony Blood Cancer Charity to encourage people to join its stem cell register.
1. What happened after Alice Pyne wrote her “Bucket List〞
A. People sent gifts to her from all over the world.
B. People around the world sent messages to support her.
C. A lot of people offered to donate bone marrow to her.
D. The media called on people to help her.
2. Alice Pyne wrote her “Bucket List〞 to ________.
A. catch people’s attention
B. express her last few wishes
C. give comfort to two terminally ill men
D. say goodbye to a few friends
3. It can be inferred from the second paragraph that Alice Pyne________.
A. is unaware of her own conditions
B. is very sad to know that she will die
C. is still quite confident in fighting against cancer
D. is calm to know that death is approaching
4. Which of the following is NOT on Alice Pyne’s “Bucket List〞
A. To ask people to donate bone marrow. B. To get a cool computer.
C. To meet a boy. D. To swim with sharks.
B
It’s the ending of 2021，but as USA Today says，“it’s never too late to plan your 2021 travels〞．With so many hot destinations around the globe，“where should I go〞 can be difficult to answer.According to Lonely Planet，though，Brazil is a fine choice－on Aug.29，the travel guide named that country the top one to visit in 2021.
“As if endless strands of coast and mountains，splashed with rainforest didn’t already add up to an unfair share of heaven (天堂)，Brazil will hold two of the greatest sporting events in the world，beginning with the 2021 FIFA World Cup and followed by the 2021 Summer Olympics，〞explained Lonely Planet.
Brazil is the largest and most populous country in South America.It boasts(自豪拥有) the Amazon，the world’s largest jungle，which is home to a variety of plants and animals.But the great landscape is not the only thing Brazilians take pride in.
The colors green and yellow might make most people think of Brazil’s soccer team even more than its national flag. Soccer is more than a sport in Brazil；it’s a way of life. In fact，the World Cup brings Brazilians together. It is interesting to note，that the general elections(大选) in Brazil are usually held during the same year as the World Cup. Political parties try to take advantage of the patriotic enthusiasm created by soccer to inspire political energy.
Alongside soccer，samba is another symbol of Brazil.The country’s most traditional dance is highlighted every February at the Rio Carnival，which is one of the world’s biggest.
“Brazil has left its second­class nation status，〞 said former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in 2021 after Rio de Janeiro was awarded the 2021 Olympics.
Brazil’s growing economy，fueled (刺激) by oil and aircraft factories，has made it more than just a nation of samba，soccer and beaches. These days，it might just be the best tourist destination in the world.
5.Which is true about Brazil
A.It will hold the FIFA World Cup and the Summer Olympics in 2021.
B.Soccer and samba are two symbols of the country.
C.It is the largest country with the longest history in South America.
D.Its Amazon is the world’s largest jungle ,Brazilians take pride in only.
6. We can tell from the words of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that________
A.his country will be the first class nation status after the 2021 Olympics.
B.his country has been left behind by other second-class nations.
C.he is confident that his country has developed very fast.
D.the 2021 Olympics ,not samba or soccer, has made his country the first class
7.The author’s purpose in writing the article is to________．
A.prove that Lonely Planet’s recommendation is right
B.give an introduction of Brazil as a tourist destination
C.give an objective review of Brazil as a nation
D.explain why Brazil will be holding the two sporting events

C
The main reason people come to America is said to be that they can chase the American Dream. Everyone has heard of it, and many have died fighting for it. The only thing is that there is no clear definition of the American Dream. It is not defined by one dream, but by all the opportunities that the United States offers. Since the founding of the United States, people have been striving to define the American Dream.
In the play Death of a Salesman, every character is trying to realize his own version of the American Dream. Willy feels that he has done so. He has spent his whole life as a not very successful salesman. As he gets older, he starts having conflicts with everyone in his life, and feels that only by killing himself will the people around him be able to finally be happy.
Bernard, on the other hand, feels that the American Dream can only be achieved through career success. He shows that through hard work and dedication he will be crowned with success.
The dialogue of the characters reveals the different attitudes they have toward the American Dream, and the reaction of Willy to the fact that Bernard is very successful while he is not.
Many people try to achieve the American Dream, but few actually do so. As with any goal, it takes hard work and dedication to achieve the American Dream. In Death of a Salesman, all aspects of this goal are examined. For the goal to be achieved, the dream must be an attainable one which is worth working toward. It also must be a dream that the professional world accepts and finds useful.
8. The underlined word “striving〞 probably has the same meaning as “_________〞.
A. trying hard B. giving up C. bending down D standing still
9. According to the text, Death of a Salesman tries to tell us _________.
A. what the American Dream is like B. why Willy decides to kill himself
C. about Bernard’s dedication to his work D. the life stories of Willy and Bernard
10. According to the author, Bernard is successful because _________.
A. he understands the real world
B. he knows how to take advantage of his knowledge
C. he works hard to achieve his goals
D. he is popular around the world
11. What would be the correct structure of the text

D
Whether you are entering the job market for the first time or you are already at work, you have to know the various fields where you can work and the types of jobs available per field. Now it is time that you gained basic knowledge about ten common fields of work and some types of jobs in that field. Here they are:
Technology Jobs
The technology field is always growing very fast, so job growth in the field is also constantly booming. Here, you are always in the cutting-edge. However, you always have to update your skills when you are working in technology. Engineering and IT graduates are people who primarily do work related to technology.
Education Jobs
Here is a field which allows you to share your knowledge with others. You need subject-matter knowledge and teaching skills to be in this field. Most of all, you need plenty of hearts. While the everyday life teachers may be tiring, education is one of the most fulfilling (令人满意) fields to enter. You may need some certifications, though.
Healthcare Jobs
Healthcare professions enable you to use a great knowledge base of the human body and of latest health advances so you can save lives, provide comfort, cure illness, and maintain people’s health. Work here is often done in hospitals and private clinics.
Science and Mathematics
Discovering new knowledge is the primary task of scientists and mathematicians. Training here takes a long time and goes beyond getting a bachelor’s degree. However, the work will be fulfilling, especially that you may be at the edges of revolutionary discoveries. You can also use any experience and research skills acquired in either field to work in regular employment settings.
12. If you want to become a teacher you should be _______________.
A. efficient B. unwilling
C. patient D. pessimistic
13. The feature of working in technology is that __________________.
A. you are always in a dangerous situation
B. you have to deal with difficult problems
C. you need to often learn new knowledge
D. you have to get on well with others
14. If you take interest in medicine you will choose ___________.
A. Science and Mathematics
B. Education Jobs
C. Technology Jobs
D. Healthcare Jobs
15. What is the first aim of scientists and mathematicians
A. Training for a long time.
B. Using experience and research skills.
C. Discovering new knowledge.
D. Getting a bachelor’s degree.

第二节〔共5小题；每题2分，总分值10分〕
根据短文内容，从短文后选项中选出能填入空白处最正确选项。选项中有两项为多余项。
Eyes can speak
Much meaning can be conveyed clearly with our eyes, so it is often said that eyes can speak.
__16__ In a bus you may look at a stranger, but not for too long. And if he sensed that you are staring at him, he may feel uncomfortable.
The same is true in our daily life. If you are stared at for more than necessary, you will look at yourself up and down to see if there is anything wrong with you. 17 Eyes do speak, right
Looking too long at someone may seem to be rude and aggressive. 18 If a man stares at a woman for more than 10 seconds and refuses to look away from her, his intentions are obvious. He wishes to attract her attention and let her know that he is admiring her.
However, when two persons are engaged in a conversation, the speaker will only look into the listener’s eyes from time to time to make sure that the listener does pay attention to what the former is speaking. 19 If a speaker looks at you continuously when speaking as if trying to control you, you will feel awkward. A poor liar usually exposes himself by looking too long at the victim. He wrongly believes that looking straight in the eye is a sign of honest communication. 20
Actually, eye contact should be made based on specific relationship and situation.
A. On the contrary, it will give him away.
B. Do you have such a kind of experience
C. That’s what normal eye contact is all about.
D. Actually, continuous eye contact is limited to lovers only.
E. After all, everybody likes to be stared at for quite a long time.
F. But things are different when it comes to staring at the opposite sex.
G. If nothing goes wrong, you will feel annoyed at being stared at that way.

第二局部 英语知识运用〔共四节，总分值65分〕
第一节 完形填空〔共20小题；每题1.5分，总分值30分〕
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项〔A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The letter below is from Antoine Leiris, whose wife Helen died in the terror attack in Paris on November 11th. He wrote the letter to her killers. It was 21 written as a Facebook post and has been 22 thousands of times on social media.
On Friday night you 23 the life of an exceptional being, the love of my life, the 24 of my son, but you will not have my 25 . I don’t know who you are 26 I don’t want to know -- you are dead souls. I will not give you the gift of hating you. You have obviously 27 it, but responding to it with anger would be to give in to the same ignorance that has made you what you are. You want me to be 28 , to cast a mistrusting eye on my fellow citizens, to 29 my freedom for security. You 30 . I saw her this morning, finally after nights and days of waiting. My wife was 31 as beautiful as she was when she left on Friday evening, as beautiful as when I fell madly in love with her more than 12 32 ago. Of course, I am heart-broken with 33 , but I know that she will join us every day and that we will find each other again in the paradise of free souls which you will never have 34_ to. We are only 35 , my son and I, but we are more 36 than all the world’s armies. 37 any case, I have no time to waste on you. I need to go back to Melvil, who is 38__ from his afternoon nap. He is just 17 months old. He will eat his snack like every day and we are going to play like we do every day. In every day of his life, the little boy will 39 you with his 40 and freedom, because you don’t have his hatred either.
21. A. occasionally B. originally C. accidently D. frequently
22. A. shared B. written C. printed D. praised
23. A. came across B. stole away C. argued with D. turned into
24. A. teacher B. friend C. sister D. mother
25. A. anger B. mercy C. sympathy D. hatred
26. A. but B. if C. once D. and
27. A. hated B. abandoned C. sought D. found
28. A. afraid B. brave C. concerned D. crazy
29. A. value B. attach C. sacrifice D. respect
30. A. won B. hesitated C. lost D. warned
31. A. ever B. just C. even D. never
32. A. days B. weeks C. months D. years
33. A. sorrow B. depression C. enthusiasm D. passion
34. A. access B. companion C. devotion D. desire
35. A. none B. one C. two D. three
36. A. successful B. thankful C. powerful D. merciful
37. A. On