2021年泰安市第五中学高三英语期中试卷及答案

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

I truly thought thatI might die that day. Had I not seen three bears and a few wolves over the last couple of days near the road, I might have just lain down and called it quits. What in the world was I thinking, dragging my bike up to Yellowstone and thinking I could ride from West Yellowstone to Old Faithful in the snow? No less!

I had planned this trip for more than two months, and I wasn't about to give up so easily. The first few miles were beautiful. Ten miles in, I started sucking wind. Fifteen miles and my legs felt like they were made of lead. By twenty miles, my lungs were burning and felt like there was nothing left in the tank. That was when I turned around and saw my husband and three children cheering me on in the van behind me. I knew I couldn't quit because I tell my children all the time that just because something is hard doesn't mean that you stop doing it. I had to live what I'd been preaching(说教). That thought got me up that mountain and to the end of the ride.

The importance of that ride was apparent after only a week. My eight-year-old daughter Emalee wanted to ride in a twelve-mile charity ride. That day was cold as well. She was the youngest rider. About four miles into the ride, she started feeling cold. The chill(寒冷)was making her muscles cramp a little and she began to struggle. By six miles, she had tears running down her face. It broke my heart to see her suffering like that.I told herthat she didn't have to finish. She said that she wouldn't quit. I told her how I had wanted to quit the week before, but perseverance had gotten me to the end and I knew she could do it, too.

The look on her face as she pulled into the finish was priceless. She threw her arms around me and said, “You didn't quit, Mommy, so neither did I.”

1. What motivated the author to finish her ride? A. Her family's encouragement. B. Her own instruction for children. C. The beautiful scenery and weather. D. The careful and thorough preparation.

2. By describing the conditions Emalee met, the author wanted to________. A. show her guilt for her daughter B. prove that riding is a tough task

C. persuade her daughter to give up D. indicate she was proud of Emalee

3. What does the author want to tell us according to the story? A. Never say die. B. Do nothing by halves.

C. Children are what the mothers are. D. Every mother's child is handsome.

B

Bertha von Suttner received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905—she was the first woman to receive it, and also the inspiration for the creation of the Nobel Prize.

She met Alfred Nobel, a rich millionaire, by answering hisnewspaper ad for a secretary. Although she only worked for him for a few weeks, she remained good friends with Alfred Nobel for the next 20 years. When she became involved in the peace movement inEurope, she promised to keep Nobel informed of its progress. When Alfred Nobel died in 16, his will included the establishment of a peace prize, thanks to Bertha von Suttner’s influence.

Bertha von Suttner was born in an aristocratic (贵族) military family, but she spent the second half of her life working for peace. She wrote books, attended peace conferences, gave lectures and helped organize peace societies inAustria,GermanyandHungary, as well as the International Peace Bureau inSwitzerland. Her novel Lay Down your Arms, was one of the most influential anti-war books of all time, and helped to make her a leader of the peace movement in Europe. Its end to war theme was both the ambition (抱负) and the most important goal in the life of this great woman.

Bertha von Suttner worked so hard for peace because she believed that a terrible war would break out inEuropeif nations didn’t work hard to establish lasting peace institutions. She made many major achievements for a more peaceful world, but two months after she died, World War I broke out. A hundred years after she won the Nobel Peace Prize, nations still seem to view war as a choice to work out their problems. But like Bertha von Suttner did, many today are working hard around the world to help strengthen peace institutions and spread the idea that it’s time to put an end to war.

4. Which of the following is true about Bertha von Suttner? A. She worked for Alfred Nobel for 20 years. B. She helped Alfred Nobel draw up his will.

C. She persuaded Alfred Nobel to join the peace movement. D. She inspired Alfred Nobel to establish the Nobel Peace Prize. 5. Paragraph 3 is mainly about Bertha von Suttner’s _____________. A. efforts and contributions to the peace movement. B. family background and work experiences. C. writing career and life experiences. D. ambition and goals in life.

6. What do we know aboutLay Doun Your Arms? A. It was based on a true story.

B. It recorded Bertha von Suttner’s daily life. C. It was about an aristocratic military family. D. It showed Bertha von Suttner’s wish for peace.

7. What can we infer about Bertha von Suttner from the last paragraph? A. Her fight for peace is still shared by many. B. She failed to found peace institutions. C. She successfully predicted awar. D. She lost her life in World War I.

C

If you go into the forest with friends, stay with them. If you don’t, you may get lost. If you get lost, this is what you should do. Sit down and stay where you are. Don’t try to find your friends—let them findyou. You can help them find you by staying in one place. There is another way to help your friends or other people to find you. You can shout or whistle three times. Stop. Then shout or whistle three times again. Any signal given three times is a call for help.

Keep up shouting or whistling. Always three times together. When people hear you, they will know that you are not just making a noise for fun. They will let you know that they have heard your signal. They will give you two shouts or two whistles. When a signal is given twice, it is an answer to a call for help.

If you don’t think that you will get help before night comes, try to make a little house with branches(树枝). Make yourself a bed with leaves and grass.

When you need some water, you have to leave your little branch house to look for it. Don’t just walk away. Pick off small branches and drop them as you walk in order to go back again easily. When you are lost, the most

important thing to do is to stay in one place. 8. If you get lost in the forest, you should _________.

A. try to find your friends in no time B. stay in one place and give signals C. walk around the forest D. shout as loudly as possible 9. Which signal is a call for help?

A. Crying twice. B. Shouting here and there.

C. Whistling everywhere in the forest. D. Shouting or whistling three times together. 10. When you hear two shouts or two whistles, you know that _________. A. someone needs your help B. something terrible will happen C. people will come to help you D. someone is afraid of an animal 11. What’s the meaning of the last paragraph?

A. Use branches to make a bed. B. Drop branches to look for water.

C. Pick off branches to build another house. D. Leave branches to help you find your way back.

D

UK physicist Isaac Newton once said, ''Nature is pleased with simplicity and nature is no dummy (傻子). '' Indeed, Mother Nature can provide almost everything human beings need if we follow her rules. But if we break the rules, she is likely to be cruel andlash out at us.

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (新型冠状病毒肺炎, NCP) in China and some other countries at the beginning of this year is an example. According to Xinhua News Agency, the new coronavirus is similar to a virus found in a bat in 2017 and probably has an intermediate host (中间宿主). It's believed that the virus originated from the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, Hubei province, where live wild animals were sold.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Dr Peter Daszak, president of the US-based health organization EcoHealth Alliance, said, ''This outbreak is a lesson for us. On a global scale, human population density, wildlife diversity, and land use change are what drive new pandemics (流行病). ''

In ancient times, people needed to rely on nature to survive so they held it in awe (敬畏). For example, the American Indians believed that humans are a part of nature and nature is a part of humans. Chinese ancients always pursued the harmony between nature and human beings.

However, as human beings master more knowledge and make more advanced tools, people try to change and even conquer nature. They use more land to make buildings, genetically modify (改变) plants, capture some wild and rare animals to suit their own needs. In this process, humans gradually lose contact with nature and even

throw it out of balance. For example, cutting a large number of forests means carbon dioxide must build up in the atmosphere and it contributes to global warming.

Although we don't know for sure what first caused the NCP outbreak, Brian Lamacraft at Medium said it's time for people to ''reflect on our relationship with our planet'' and ''reconnect with this world and everything that we've been given''. After all, according to US poet Gary Snyder, ''Nature is not the place to visit. It's our home. ''

12. What does the phrase ''lash out at'' in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. punish B. control C. test D. challenge

13. What lesson did Daszak think human beings should learn from the NCP outbreak? A. Bats are one of the most dangerous wild animals. B. It's impossible to prevent new pandemics globally. C. We should stop the wildlife trade around the world. D. Humans should live peacefully with nature. 14. What is the main idea of Paragraph 5? A. How human beings become their own masters. B. How human activities cause global warming. C. How human beings break the balance of nature. D. How humans use technology to improve their lives. 15. What is the author's purpose in writing this article? A. To reflect on the NCP outbreak. B. To explain what led to the NCP outbreak.

C. To describe experts' predictions on new pandemics. D. To compare ancient and modern attitudes toward nature. 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

We all know that stress (压力) can have a negative (消极的) effect on our minds and bodies. It increases our risk for heart attack, and decreases our quality of life. Doctors often encourage people to decrease stress and “stop and smell the roses.”____16____Consider the following：

Reconsider your diet.

Eating healthfully will not only keep you physically fit, it will also help you think clearly and stay energetic throughout the day. First, consider adding vitamins and nutrients to your diet. Most of us don't get what we need from our diet. Many of these actually are said to have stress­breaking benefits.____17____Your favourite diet might not lead to good health. If you want to enjoy heart­healthy food without losing taste, you might try the Mediterranean diet which includes fish, healthy fat, plenty of fruits and vegetables, and whole grains.

____18____

Getting active is probably one of the best things you can do to decrease stress. Researchers found that working out has powerful stress­reducing benefits. Another recent study found that people who sleep less than five to six hours a night are more likely to be overweight. Make sure that you get enough sleep by going to bed and getting up at the same time each day, even on the weekends.

Try to take a deep breath.____19____As you breathe in through your mouth, take in positive and powerful energy. As you breathe out through your nose. You remove any negative energy or stress that is stuck in your own body.

Stress is an unfortunate fact of life. Luckily, you can reduce it by simply making some changes in lifestyle.____20____

A. People who don't get enough sleep tend to overeat the next day. B. Try to get enough vitamins. C. Get plenty of exercise and sleep.

D. But how can you achieve this when your day­to­day life is very busy?

E. With these changes, you can improve the quality of your life and regain your peace of mind. F. Second, consider changing your unhealthy diet.

G.When you feel stressful, a deep breath through your mouth may be of help.

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

My family is still recovering from the terrible times when my teenaged stepson became ill. His disease led to kidney failure and an ongoing need for____21____.

As anyone with a sick child knows, the stress doesn’t___22___. And there was so much stress. My husband and I were___23___and it was as if we forgot how to communicate -- we couldn’t have a simple conversation without___24___. Our once-happy home had become tense and unhappy.

In a___25___event of communication, my stepson and I were discussing Valentine’s gifts. I___26___that his

dad gave me a kazoo(卡祖笛) for our first Valentine’s Day. My reaction to this gift was___27___when I, a professional saxophone player, couldn’t get it to make a___28___. The kazoo finally got packed away and___29___.

But he was interested and asked to see it. After some trouble, I found it___30___. “What’s so hard about getting a sound?” he asked, amazed, turning it around in his hands. “I don’t know. It just never ___31___.” I answered. My husband___32___the kazoo -- “It’s easy! Look, you just do this…” –- and he blew. Nothing happened. He tried again, but still there was no sound.___33___, he tried again, only to produce a sound like a bee. My stepson burst into laughter. Our excitement at seeing his face light up like that was___34___. Soon, we were all laughing to the point of tears.

It was as if the dark had___35___and a ray of sunshine was let in. Eyes___36___and souls reconnected. My stepson took a turn on the kazoo. He did no better than us. More___37___. The mood stayed___38___for the rest of the evening. Months later, my stepson___39___a successful kidney transplant, which turned out to be a turning point. It showed us that we can still___40___as a family. Thanks to a simple kazoo, we remembered that we are one.

21. A. confidence B. appearance C. treatment D. recovery 22. A. go away B. set out C. pass down D. move around 23. A. relaxed B. surprised C. relieved D. exhausted 24. A. mentioning B. fighting C. changing D. developing 25. A. useful B. rare C. fair D. frequent

26. A. recalled B. reminded C. discovered D. predicted 27. A. forgiveness B. curiosity C. embarrassment D. excitement 28. A. song B. sign C. noise D. sound 29. A. repaired B. sold C. forgotten D. lent

30. A. eventually B. gradually C. generally D. naturally 31. A. agreed B. refused C. disturbed D. worked 32. A. returned B. grabbed C. selected D. dropped 33. A. Frustrated B. Disappointed C. Pleased D. Interested 34. A. normal B. slow C. obvious D. strange 35. A. lifted B. fallen C. struggled D. jumped 36. A. opened B. shut C. changed D. met

37. A. crying B. shouting C. calling D. laughing 38. A. thick B. light C. deep D. shallow

39. A. damaged B. underwent C. expected D. chose 40. A. survive B. grow C. bond D. control 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

Dreaming of singing together with others while you are at home alone, you can do this in a virtual choir. Virtual

choir

members

record____41.____(they)

while

performing

alone

on

video.

These

videos____42.____(upload) onto the Internet where they are put together into one video____43.____(make) a virtual choir. If you want to take part in a virtual choir,____44.____you need is a video camera and an Internet____45.____(connect). A virtual choir not only helps connect ordinary people together but also enables them become part of the____46.____(globe) community. It has a positive influence on the lives of many people.

Eric Whitacre came up with the idea of the virtual choir. He began studying music at the University of Nevada in 1988 and fell in love____47.____Mozart’s classical music, which moved him____48.____(deep). He received a master’s degree in musical composition in 1997.Over the next 10 years, Whitacre’s original compositions began to become quite popular among choir and singers, which led to the creation of the virtual choir.

The virtual choir is an____49.____(impress) way for people around the world to sing with one voice and thus make the world____50.____better place. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节短文改错（满分10分）

51.假如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c每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧）,并在其下面写出该加的同。 删除:把多余的词用斜线（\\）划掉。

修改:在错的词下面划一横线，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；

只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

An insect once bit my right hand. I run to my mom for help. But instead taking me to a doctor, my mom covered my hands with some cotton dipping in wine. Then she put a chopstick into my mouth and lit the cotton. Heat quickly began to roast my hand through the cotton. The sharply pain made me want to scream, and the chopstick prevented it. All we could do was to watch the fire unless my mom put it out. Ten years has been passed

and my hand is fine. It's cool how the folk cure works, doesn't it? 第二节书面表达（满分25分）

52.假定你是学生李华，现在有外国学生来你校交流学习。请你用英语写一篇介绍稿向他们介绍国宝大熊猫。要点如下：

1.大熊猫的习性； 2.大熊猫的象征意义；

3.其他你所了解的关于大熊猫的信息。 注意：1.词数80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。 参考词汇：竹笋bamboo shoots Dear friends,

It’s a great honor for me to introduce our national treasure — the panda.

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1. B 2. D 3. C

4. D 5. A 6. D 7. A

8. B 9. D 10. C 11. D

12. A 13. D 14. C 15. A

16. D 17. F 18. C 19. G 20. E

21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. A 36. D 37. D 38. B 39. B 40. C

41. themselves 42. are uploaded 43. to make

44. what 45. connection 46. global 47. with

48. deeply 49. impressive 50. a

51.(1). run→ran (2). 在instead 后加of (3). hands→hand (4). dipping→dipped (5). sharply→sharp (6). and→but/yet

(7). we→I (8). unless→until/till (9). 去掉been (10). doesn't→isn't

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