山东省滕州市第一中学2021届高三英语下学期开学考试试题.doc

山东省滕州市第一中学2021届高三英语下学期开学考试试题

山东省滕州市第一中学2021届高三英语下学期开学考试试题

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山东省滕州市第一中学2021届高三英语下学期开学考试试题
第一部分 阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 50 分）
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Growing Green Thumbs

Children’s Community Garden
2200 Bowling Green Ave., 940/349-2883
LEARN: Join the weekend work at the community garden,where caregivers and master gardeners help kids aged 5 or older plant and water new vegetables, and harvest from the gardens. All harvested foods are either sold at the community’s farmers’ market or donated to the area food bank. The instructors also lead games about nutrition, beetles and butterflies and more. Work begins in May, 10 a.m.—5 p.m. on Saturdays.
COST: Free
Coppell Community Garden
255 Parkway Blvd, Coppell www.coppellcommunitygarden.org
LEARN: Kids (aged 6 but not turning 12 before Dec. 31 this year) with a parent can volunteer at either the Helping Hands Garden, 25 Parkway Blvd or Ground Delivery Garden, 45 S. Denton Tap Road. Children will have the opportunity to till (耕) the ground, plant vegetables, harvest from the garden and more. Work begins every Saturday at about 9 a.m.
COST: Free
Callie’s Kids by Calloway Nursery
Denton, 940/591-8865; Flower Mound, 972/691-2650
LEARN: Kids aged 5 to 10 years old can explore and plant in the Calloway gardens with a caregiver’s supervision at 9:30 a.m. on the first or third Wednesdays from June to August. A garden expert will share tips and advice for the best gardening practices during the 45-minute session beginning on June 2. Preregistration online is required.
COST: Free

1. How is Children’s Community Garden different from others?
A. It is based in Denton. B. Kids may take harvests home.
C. It is under supervision throughout the year. D. It will cater to those who are fond of insects.
2. What is the age range required by Coppell Community Garden? A. 5-8. B. 5-10. C. 6-11. D. 6-12.
3. Where is this text most likely from?
A. A food industry committed to charity. B. A website promoting kids’ gardening facilities.
C. An institution offering learning programs. D. A supermarket offering voluntary programs.
B
The next time you find an excuse to abandon your ambition, think of Chris Nikic. On November 7, 2020, 21-year-old Chris Nikic made history as the first person with Down Syndrome to attempt and complete an Ironman. Organized by the World Triathlon Corporation, it requires athletes to swim
2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run a full 26.2-mile marathon—in under 17 hours!
The event, which took place in Panama City, Florida, began early in the morning with a two-lap swim in the Gulf of Mexico. Chris, who was tied to his coach for safety, completed the course well within 2 hour, 20-minute time limit.
The 112-mile bike ride, which Chris rode alone, proved a little more challenging. Not accustomed to drinking water while riding, he was forced to make multiple stops. To make matters worse, the young athlete was attacked by an army of red ants whose nest he accidentally stepped on during a break. He also had a bleeding knee after crashing while speeding downhill. Despite these setbacks, Chris managed to complete the lap before the 5:30 pm cut-off time.
The competition’s final challenge—a two-lap 26.2-mile run along the waterfront—started smoothly. However, Chris was tired out by the tenth mile. But, with encouragement from his coach and cheering bystanders, the youngster somehow managed to cross the finish line in 16 hours, 46 minutes, and 9 seconds—almost 15 minutes under the 17-hour time limit.
Chris is no stranger to overcoming challenges. Born with two holes in his heart, he underwent surgery at just five months old. He was too weak to walk independently until he was four. Due to his Down Syndrome, every expert his parents spoke to focused on the limitations rather than the possibilities.
To Chris, this race was more than just a finish line and celebration of victory. It’s about being an
example to other kids and families that face similar barriers.

4. What does the underlined part “an Ironman” in Paragraph 1 refer to?
A. A competition. B. An organization. C. A person. D. An artwork.
5. Which of the following best describes Chris’s bike ride experience?
A. Romantic. B. Eventful. C. Pleasant. D. Smooth.
6. What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 5?
A. Stimulate readers’ interest. B. Introduce a new topic.
C. Summarize the previous paragraphs. D. Add some background information.
7. What can we learn from Chris’s story?
A. Winning is everything. B. No dream is unachievable.
C. Life is full of choices. D. Misfortune is a barrier to success. C
Next time you go on holiday, it’s going to feel pretty different. You may have to wear a face mask. And that means getting your point across in an unfamiliar language—all while keeping your mouth covered—could become a bit of a problem.
That’s where the C-mask, by Japanese company Donut Robotics, comes in. It’s a smart, Internet-connected mouth covering that can make calls, raise the wearer’s voice, and most helpfully for travelers, translate conversations into eight different languages.
You simply place it over a standard face mask and connect it via Bluetooth to a smartphone. A special app will then allow you to record live conversations, turn them into text and translate them into English, Chinese, French, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Spanish or Vietnamese (currently only from Japanese)—making it easy to understand what people are saying. It won’t actually speak the translated phrases for you, but it does have a built-in amplifier (扩音器) to help you make yourself heard.
“We worked hard for years to develop a robot and we have used what we’ve researched to create a product that responds to how COVID-19 has reshaped society,” Donut’s CEO recently told reporters. The firm has already raised more than 28 million yen via crowdfunding to develop the product, which will go on sale for 3,980 yen in Japan.
There are all manner of fashionable, eco-friendly masks you can now get your hands on— check out these in London, Singapore and Barcelona. But in creating an affordable, high-tech mask, Donut could well be on to something.
8. The C-mask is developed to .
A. seek fashion. B. reshape society. C. replace cellphones. D. promote communication.

9. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3?
A. How the C-mask speaks. B. How the C-mask works.
C. What advantages the C-mask brings. D. What languages the C-mask translates.
10. What does the underlined phrase “be on to something” in the last paragraph mean?
A. take a look B. earn a living C. make a difference D. issue a warning
11. In which column of a website do we probably read this text?
A. Health. B. Tourism. C. Fashion. D. Technology.
D
Fire ants tunnels get dug efficiently by only a small percentage of the group doing most of the work, thus avoiding pileups in tight spaces. What about the freeloaders? They just sit around while their hard-working colleagues get things done. But might freeloaders actually be necessary for society to function efficiently? The answer could be yes—at least when it comes to fire ants and their efforts to dig nests underground.
Fire ants are highly social creatures. So, Goldman, a physicist at Georgia Tech, and his colleagues wanted to know how individual ants knew what to do without a central leader issuing orders. To find out, Goldman’s team labeled individual fire ants with paint and then watched them dig their narrow tunnels—barely wide enough for two workers. It turned out that just 30 percent of the ants did 70 percent of the labor. “I was surprised that we ended up with so few workers actually doing the work at any one time.” A quarter of the ants never even entered the tunnels. Others moved inside, but left without digging a single grain of dirt. These behaviors ensured the crowded tunnels did not get blocked with insect traffic, which would put the construction process to a stop.
And when the scientists removed the five hardest-working ants from the site, others immediately jumped in to take up their positions—with no reduction in the group’s productivity. It seems that it doesn’t matter which ants are working or freeloading at a given time, as long as there is some division of labor to keep the tunnels flowing smoothly. The findings appeared in the journal Science.
The study could have implications for robotics. Imagine groups of robots sent to search the ruins for disaster survivors or nanobots coursing through our bodies to detect illness and deliver targeted medical treatment. Such robot groups will need to avoid getting jammed up in tight spaces.
12. Why are only a few ants needed to do the digging work?
A. To give full play to the able. B. To take care of the old ones.
C. To improve their work efficiency. D. To free some ants to do other work.
13. How did Goldman carry out the research?
A. By direct observation. B. By classification.
C. By citing previous data. D. By handing out questionnaires.

14. What does Goldman’s research indicate?
A. Individuals matter in work. B. Many hands make light work.
C. Good leadership guarantees productivity. D. Specific division of labor boosts efficiency.
15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Robots are not suitable for team work.
B. Smaller robots should be used to treat patients.
C. More robots have to be sent to do rescue work.
D. Some robots should be programmed to freeload.
E
The latest thing in architecture is green buildings—covering walls and roofs with a carpet of plants to prevent heat, absorb rain and provide a home for wildlife. Many such buildings need complex systems for holding and irrigating the soil. 16
Ivy is a group of evergreen climbing plants, whose power to live is hard to beat. Firstly, it can live in almost any surroundings, whether in shade or full sun. 17 It grows well in both dry and damp soil. Moreover, it doesn’t need supports as it grows aerial roots that can be attached to most things. For these reasons, ivy can be widely grown to beautify an ugly wall or a fence. 18 It is a heaven for bees and butterflies in summer and its berries are a valuable food source for birds in winter.
However, there are some concerns about growing ivy. Ivy has a reputation for damaging buildings, but according to the UK’s Royal Horticultural Society, this doesn’t usually happen unless the walls already have cracks. 19 But Blanusa at the University of Reading, UK, who has examined the effects of plant climbers, finds that ivy raises humidity next to the wall by only a small amount.
20 Once ivy has been in the ground for a few years, it can grow out of control. Just don’t let it get the better of you.
A. Growing ivy can bring added benefits.
B. Therefore, I strongly oppose growing ivy.
C. The other fear is that it can make walls damp.
D. Besides, it can be tolerant of various kinds of soil.
E. Anyway, you do need to be careful in growing ivy.
F. An ivy-covered wall will slightly warm a room in winter.
G. However, there is a much easier approach: growing some ivy.
第二部分 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）

In high school, Dad got me to play rugby in the first place. I enjoyed throwing the ball around, but I didn’t think I had what it 21 to play on a team. “You’ll never know what you’re capable of 22 you give it a try, Adam.” Dad told me. There was 23 a game where Dad wasn’t on the sidelines, cheering me on.
Four years of efforts came down to my last game. I urged my dad to bring our 24 . I 25 at my parents before the opening kick-off, and put on my game face. I grabbed at the clothes of an offensive player and 26 him to the field. A loud cheer came from the sidelines. There was Dad with the camera, cheering like crazy. My best 27 ever, a perfect end to my career.
I couldn’t wait to 28 the moment again. I pressed “Play”—the two teams 29 before the game, and then, the sky and clouds! I could only hear my dad 30 “Way to go, Adam!” The truth was that he was crazily waving, too 31 to notice anything.
“I’m sorry,” he said, “I 32 to record you the whole game.” I sensed the 33 in his heart. I firmly answered. “It was your cheers that 34 my courage in that fierce rugby game.” During the 35 recording, I found the unforgettable tune of the game and my entire life.
21. A. paid
B. took
C. gained
D. deserved
22. A. as
B. although
C. if
D. unless
23. A. rarely
B. definitely
C. constantly
D. usually
24. A. uniform
B. album
C. camera
D. mask
25. A. glared
B. waved
C. rushed
D. laughed
26. A. accompanied
B. tricked
C. dragged
D. led
27. A. kick
B. impact
C. behavior
D. performance
28. A. detect
B. monitor
C. record
D. experience
29. A. broke up
B. lined up
C. made up
D. shot up
30. A. screaming
B. complaining
C. whispering

D. announcing
31. A. ambitious
B. embarrassed
C. thrilled
D. curious
32. A. failed
B. intended
C. managed
D. offered
33. A. strength
B. confusion
C. guilt
D. relief
34. A. fueled
B. exposed
C. decreased
D. tested
35. A. improper
B. impractical
C. inaccurate
D. incomplete
第三部分 语法填空（共 10 空，每空 1.5 分，共 15 分）

After new measurements, China and Nepal have announced a new official height for Mount Everest. The result 36 (announce) on Tuesday that Everest’s peak stands 8,848.86 meters tall,
37 (high) than previously thought. It was reported during an online video event 38 (lead) by the foreign ministers of China and Nepal.
The two countries agreed to the official height after new 39 (survey) of the mountain in 2019 and 2020. Everest’s height was first declared as 8,842 meters by a British team around 1856. But the most 40 (wide) accepted height has been 8848 meters decided by the Survey of India in 1954.
Nepal had never previously measured the height of Mount Everest 41 its own. In 2005, a Chinese team reported height of 8,844.43 meters, not including the mountain’s snow top. A Nepal government team of climbers and surveyors climbed Everest in May 2019, using GPS and satellite
42 (equip) to measure the peak. Later that year, the leaders of the two countries decided they should agree on 43 official height. A survey team from China then carried out measurements in the spring of 2020, during 44 time all other climbing activities had stopped because of the coronavirus crisis.
Nepal’s climbing community welcomed the result. “The height of Mount Everest will not be a conflict 45 a mutually agreed number. This is a milestone in mountaineering history,” said Santa Bir Lama, president of the Nepal Mountaineering Association.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分）
假如你是李华。消防救援局（Fire and Rescue Department）将在你校组织为期一周的消防和急救知识培训。请你给英国交换生 Tom 写一封邮件，邀请他一同报名参加。内容包括：
1. 培训时间和地点；
2. 培训内容；
3. 期待回复。注意：
1. 写作词数应为 80 左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,

Yours, Li Hua

第二节 （满分 25 分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段