汕头市金山中学2021届高三第一学期期中考试(英语)

1、汕头市金山中学2021届高三第一学期期中考试（满分135分。考试时间120分钟。）注意事项：选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂 黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。非选择题必须用 黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动, 先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案，不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答 案无效。第一部分 阅读理（共两节，满分50分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。3Nowadays we

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7、ealthy foods with less hcallhy treats, while still keeping within the recommended daily aiiK>unts.So be informed about your shopping withFinewHys' new heahh-cunscious labels!1. What is the advantage of Fmeways, new food labels?A. They provide extra nutritional information.B They warn customer

8、s about unhealthy foods.C. They show different customersnutritional needs.D. They remind customers of the harm of unbalanced nutrition.2. According to the passage, the new labelling system can help to.A. reduce the amount of food you takeB follow GDAs by mixing various foodsC. make your choice of mo

9、re delicious foodD. satisfy the growing demands for nutrition3. Where is the passage most probably taken from?A - A dinner menu.B A research report.C - A fashion magazine.D. An advice brochure.BDoctors are known to be terrible pilots. Tliey don't listen because they already know it all. I was lu

10、cky: I became a pilot in 1970, almost ten years before I graduated from medical school. I didn't realize then, but becoming a pilot makes me a better surgeon. I loved flying. As I flew bigger, faster planes, and in worse weather, I learned about crew resource management（机组资源 管理），or CRM. a new id

11、ea to make flying safer. It means that crew members should listen and speak up for a good result, regardless of positions.I first read about CRM in 1980. Not long after that, an attending doctor and I were flying in bad weather. The controller had us turn too late to get our landing ready. The atten

12、ding doctor was flying; I was safety pilot. He was so busy because of the bad turn, he had forgotten to put the landing gear （起落架）down. He was a better pilot-and my boss-so it felt unusual to speak up. But I had to: Our lives were in danger. I put aside my uneasmess and said, “We need to put the lan

13、ding gear down now!” That was my first real lesson in the power of CRM. and I ve used it in the operating room ever since.CRM requires that the pilot/surgeon encourage others to speak up. It further requires that when opinions are from the opposite, the doctor doesn't overreact, which might prev

14、ent fellow doctors from voicing opinions again. So when I'm in the operating room, I ask for ideas and help from others. Sometmies they're not willing to speak up. But I hope that if I continue to encourage them, someday someone will keep me from landing gear up".4. What does the author

15、 say about doctors in general?A.They like flying by themselves.B.They are unwilling to take advice.C.They pretend to be good pilots.D.They are quick learners of CRM.5. The author deepened his understanding of the power of CRM when.A.he saved the plane by speaking upB.he was in charge of a flying tas

16、kC.his boss landed the plane too lateD.his boss operated on a patient6. In the last paragraph landing gear up" probably means.A.following flying requirementsB.overreacting to different opinionsC.listening to what fellow doctors sayD.making a mistake that may cost lives7. Which of the following

17、can be the best title for the text?A.CRM:A New Way to Make Flying SafeB.Flying Makes Me a Better DoctorC.The Making of a Good PilotD.A Pilot-Turned DoctorcThe rebuilt Notre Dame (巴黎圣母院)could feature futuristic glass design, solar power, and an urban farm that supports vulnerable and homeless Parisia

18、ns, if one architecture firm's vision is realized. In April, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced an international competition for architects to redesign the cathedral's 19th century spire (尖顶)，which fell down after a fire destroyed the 850-year-old Gothic landmark. Paris firm Vi

19、ncent Callebaut Architectures (VCA) responded to the call with an eco-friendly design that supports the local population and produces more energy than it uses.The Vincent Callebaut (VC) project is titled "Palingenesis", a Greek concept of rebirth or recreation. The firm proposes a new roof

20、 made of glass, oak and carbon fiber, which connects "in one single curved stroke of pencil" to the sloping spire. The rooster which topped the original spire, regained from the remains after the fire, will resume its watch from the new glass design, while the cathedral choir will be “bath

21、ed in natural light".Beneath the spire, the roof will host a fniit and vegetable farm inn by charities and volunteers, in order to produce free food for vulnerable local people. "Up to 21 tons of fruits and vegetables could be harvested and directly redistributed for free each year,“ the f

22、irm said in a press release. “To that end. a fanners, market would be held everyr week on the forecourt of Notre Dame." The roof and spire will also produce electricity, heat and ventilation (air circulation) for the cathedral: an "organic active layer” within the glass will provide solar

23、power, while the roofs diamond-shaped “scales” will open to offer natural ventilationa design inspired by termite mounds (白蚁丘).The spire will act as space in which hot air accunnilates in winter.How can we write the contemporary history of our country, but also that of science, art and spirituality

24、together?" the firm said in the press release. "We seek to present a supreme project, a symbol of a lively and ecological future." If the Vincent Callebaut design is selected. the firm said, the reborn Notre Dame will define "the new face of the Church in the 21st century",

25、presenting "a fairer symbiotic relationship between humans and nature".8. What can be leaned about the design of Notre Dame by VCA?A. It is focused on the theme of "green”.B It can recover Notre Dame's original appearance.C. It gets the most local support than the others.D. It is

26、from the most famous architect around the world.9. What does the imderlmed part resume its watch、in paragraph 2 mean?A. Be made of high-tech materials.B Show people the right time again.C. Be removed and placed somewhere else.D. Overlook Notre Dame again at its original place.10. What does paragraph

27、 3 mainly talk about?A. The inspiration of the design.B. The function of the roof and the spire.C. A detailed introduction of the VCA project.D. The symbol of Notre Dame for the local people.11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The future of the new Notre Dame looks blackB. The VCA is

28、 confident about winning the competition.C. The proposal for the Notre Dame has been approved.D. The new design of Notre Dame will be a mix of history, science and art.MIT researchers have developed a way to incorporate（ 融 A） electronic sensors into fabrics, allowing them to create shirts or other g

29、arments that could be used to monitor vital signs such as temperature and heart rate. The sensor-embedded garments can be customized to fit close to the body of the person wearing them.“We can have electronic parts or lab-made electronics embedded within the textiles that we wear every day, creating

30、 comfortable garments/' says Dagdeviren, a professor at MIT. His group set out to create garments more similar to the clothes we normally wear. using a fabric that has removable electronic sensors in it.“In our case, die textile is not electrically functional. It's just a passive element of

31、our garment so that you can wear the devices comfortably durmg your daily activities J Dagdeiren says. Oiir main goal was to measure die physical activity of the body all from the same body part, without requiring any fixture or any tape：The electronic sensors consist of long flexible strips（细条）.The

32、se channels have small openings that allow the sensors to be exposed to the skin. For this study, the researchers designed a shirt with 30 temperature sensors and an accelerometer that can measure the wearer s movement, heart rate, and breathing rate. The garment can then transmit（传输）this data wirel

33、essly to a smartphone.This kind of sensing could be useful for personalized telemedicine, allowing doctors to remotely monitor patients. "You don't need to go to the doctor or do a video call/' Dagdeviren says. "Tlirougli tins kind of data collection, I think doctors can make bette

34、r assessments and help their patients in a better way.”Last summer, several of the researchers spent time at a factory in Shenzhen, China, to experiment with mass-producing the material used for the garments. "From the outside it looks like a normal T-shirt, but from the inside, you can see the

35、 electronic parts which are touching your skin/' Dagdeviren says.12. Why do MIT researchers make sensor-embedded garments?A. To create garments with medical functions.B. To satisfy customers9 personal need for fashion.C. To complete their academic tasks.D. To transform patents for benefits.13. .

36、 What is the main function of the electronic sensors?A. Momtormg wearers' behavior.B Making the skin fully exposed.C Adjusting wearers' body temperature.D. Collecting and transmitting health information.14. What do the researchers expect of the garments in the future?A. They will bring conve

37、nience to patients.B. They could be in mass-production soon.C. They might lead the new fashion.D. They may take the place of doctors.15. What can we infer about wearing a sensor-embedded garment according to Dagdeviren?A. It s fashionable. B. Ifs skin-friendly. C. Its eco-friendly. D. It's awkwa

38、rd.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。Whether you are racing or touring, long-distance cycling can be very rewarding. 16. In general, it is more important to prepare your mind and your gear（齿轮）for the challenge ahead than it is to train your body. The best way to phy

39、sically train for a long cycling trip is to take a long cycling trip! There are several steps for you.Stretch first! Warm up for at least ten minutes before each long-distance cycling session. 17. This way, you can reduce the risk of injury. Pace yourself. 18. Try to keep up this pace as best you ca

40、n. Use a lower gear so that you don't wear yourself out. Try to keep up a rate of roughly 90 rpni（revolutions旋转per minute）on a low gear to go easy on your muscles and lungs. Shift gears. When you come to a hill, change into a lower gear so that you can more easily reach the top. 19. Throughout t

41、he ride, stay aware of how hard you are working. If you are struggling to push the pedals, you should switch into a lower gear to conserve your energy.20. Even if you feel strong stop every 10-20 miles to give your body a rest and ensure that everything is ninning smoothly. Rehydrale（?卜水）by drinking

42、 some water, and boost your energylevels with a quick snack. Keep doing so until you arrive at your destination.A. Take regular breaks.B You are sure to face some challenges during your cycling.C. You should make better use of gears.D. Try some exercises like jumping and jogging in place.E. When goi

43、ng down, you should change to a higher gear.F. It trains your body and provides a chance to appreciate the beauty along the road.G. Start cycling at a speed which suits you.第二部分 语言运用（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。Finally, I entered the institution. Bec

44、ause of my careful 21 , I did not have to work during the school year. Then, summer came and it was time to 22 harder than ever. I continued working as a waitress at night, 23 tennis camps several mornings a week and worked as a secretary for a few hours in the afternoons. Being a little 24 . I also

45、 decided to give a class at a community college. This class at the community college saved me $650, It was a（n） 25 summer and made me anxious to return to my 26 easy life at college.During my second and third years of undergraduate schooling, I made a 27 to work about five hours weekly in the campus

46、 admissions office answering phones. This provided a little extra money and 28 me from spending all my savings. The overall situation looked hopeful as I 29 my senior year as long as I could make as much money as I had the 30 summer. I wanted to go to Israel to study for 3 weeks, but I 31 in making

47、this decision because it would cost me $L600 more to get the credits in Israel. About two weeks later my Mom called to tell me that I had $1.600 in the bank that I had forgotten about! One of my 32 about this trip was not only the cost, but the 33 of time to make money; 34, I made as much thatsummer

48、 in the ten weeks when I was at home as I had made during the fourteen weeks when I was at home the summer before. The way everything worked together to make this trip 35 was one of the most 36 things that have ever happened to me.This experience has 37 me in many important ways. The first thing tha

49、t I learned was the importance of a strong work principle. Working long hours did a lot to influence my character and helped me learn the 38 of a dollar. It also made me learn how to 39 creative solutions to difficult dilemmas.Whenever I am overwhelmed or afraid of the future, I can remember my $64,

50、26840.21. A. effortsB. savingsC. comparisonD. forecast22. A. workB. studyC. researchD. relax23. A. joinedB. practicedC. attendedD. instructed24. A. ambitiousB. contentC. desperateD. anxious25. A. fruitfulB. unforgettableC. exhaustingD. delightful26. A. completelyB. relativelyC. deliberatelyD. necess

51、arily27. A. planB. proposalC. decisionD. point28. A. keptB. bannedC. discouragedD. protected29. A. endedB. changedC. passedD. approached30. A. formerB. previousC. comingD. latter31. A. succeededB. delayedC. hesitatedD. believed32. A. accountsB. threatsC. disadvantagesD. concerns33. A. wasteB. gainC.

52、 limitD. loss34. A. howeverB. thereforeC. besidesD. also35. A. successfulB. possibleC. availableD. unique36. A. importantB. disappointingC. excitingD. fundamental37. A. shapedB. involvedC. fascinatedD. guaranteed38. A. useB. expectationC. valueD. process39. A. stick withB. reflect onC. take upD. wor

53、k out40. A. incomeB. miracleC. dreamD. target第二节语法填空(共1()小题；每小题L5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式填空。A growing number of young Chinese people are looking to the past 41. fashion suggestions. If you look closely around your city, you might spot Hanfu, the traditional clothing of the Han people

54、. In a recently published report, more than 2 million Hanfu outfits 42. (sell) in 2018 on line. 43 number of buyers increased by 92 percent 44. (compare) to 2017, with the average age of buyers twenty-one. Why has this traditional clothing become trendy? Some young people say it's a costume for

55、45 . (relax) and that dressing in Hanfu is a way for them 46. (escape) the troubles of real life, 47. others like Hanfu because of the culture behind it. They regard it as a way to reconnect with traditions. Its wide sleeves, crossed 48. (collar) and flowing robes (长 袍)bring people back to ancient t

56、imes. That's probably why some fans bring the traditional clothing abroad. Sohu reported on a Bilibili vlogger who climbed the 49. (high) mountain in Germany wearing Hanfii this summer This vlogger received praise from tourists. fcMany Chinese people are fond of Hanfu, as it helps them establish

57、 their 50. (nation) identity and belonging,“ Zhang Yiwu, a professor at Peking University, told China Daily.第三部分 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，学校最近要组织一次英语演讲比赛，主题为“垃圾分类益处多工请你根 据此话题写一篇演讲稿。要点如下：1 .你的观点：2.你的建议。阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。A light rain was falling as my sister Jill and I ra

58、n out of the shop, eager to get home and play with the presents that our parents had prepared for us and our baby sister, Sharon. Across the street from the shop was a gas station where the Greyhound bus stopped, which was closed for New Year, but I saw a family standing outside the locked door, gathering closely together under the narrow overhang in an attempt to keep dry. I wondered briefly why they were there but then forgot about them as I raced to keep up with Jill.Once we got home,