2020-2021学年安徽省铜陵市第一中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案解析

及答案解析

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

Overnight French Toast

What You’ll Need

•16-ounce loaf of French bread •5 eggs •1 1 /2 cups milk •1/2 cup half-and-half

•1/3 cup maple syrup（枫糖浆） •1/2 teaspoon salt •foil（锡箔纸）

•2 tablespoons melted butter（for topping） •2 tablespoons maple syrup（for topping） What to Do

•With an adult’s help, cut the bread into 1-inch slices.

•Place the eggs, milk, half-and-half, maple syrup, and salt into a large bowl. Stir（揽拌）the mixture until blended（混合均匀）.

•Place the sliced bread into a baking dish. Pour the mixtureover the bread and press the slices into it. Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight.

•Remove the dish from the refrigerator at least one hour before baking. Ask an adult for help to preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the French toast for 35 minutes or until golden brown.

•For the topping, combine the melted butter and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Pour it over the French toast before serving.

1.How much salt will you need to make a French toast?

A.1/3 cup. B.1/2 teaspoon. C.2 tablespoons. D.16 ounces. 2.How will you use foil?

A.Place the sliced bread B.Cover the dish. C.Remove the dish. D.Eat the French toast. 3.Who is the passage written for?

A.Teachers. B.Parents. C.Cooks. D.Kids.

B

When the COVID-19 hit and supermarket shelves were empty, Chris Hall and Stefanny Lowey decided they no longer wanted to rely on others for food. The couple, who live on Pender Island in BritishColumbia, Canada, decided to start a year-long challenge where they wouldn't buy a single thing to eat. Instead they would grow, raise or catch everything—right down to sugar, salt and flour. Now, five months in, they say the challenge has changed their lives.

Chris, 38, said, “It has always been something that we have wanted to do. We have had a garden and grown vegetables for a long time already. When the COVID-19 hit, it gave us that extra push that we needed to do it. We were both out of work when we started, and with the reality check of grocery stores running out of items, it gave us even more motivation to see if we could look after ourselves.”

The pair spent the months before building a house for chickens, ducks and turkey as well as studying as much as possible to figure out where they would get all the things they needed. Chris adds, “We had to learn so many new things like how to grow mushrooms, process our Stevia plants, and harvest salt from the ocean. We spent a lot of time reading and studying online to figure out all the things we were going to need to do.”

Now after five months, they both feel its been going well but Chris admits the first few weeks were difficult. “The first three weeks were very challenging as our bodies adjusted to cutting out coffee, wine and sugar all on the same day,” he says. “After three weeks our energy levels balanced out and our wishes reduced and now we feel great.” Now February has ended. As they come through winter, they feel positive about continuing with this way of living, with their challenge officially ending in August. 4. Why did the pair decide to produce foods on their own? A. They were isolated by Pender Island.

B. They couldn't afford to buy them because they were out of work. C. They believed it's good for their health. D. They could hardly buy them in shops.

5. Which words can be used to describe the couple? A. Rich and generous. B. Helpful and positive.

C. Optimistic and self-dependent. D. Motivated and brave. 6. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A. Their challenge may last about eleven months in total. B. They were discouraged by the difficulty at first. C. They had difficulty because they wanted more.

D. They couldn't adjust their bodies to the hard work after three weeks. 7. In which column may you read such a passage? A. Sports. B. Agriculture. C. Lifestyle. D. Business.

C

Pablo Picasso was born on October25 inMalaga. Spain in 1881. Taking after his father, Picasso shared apassion（热爱）for painting and art. Even though he wasn't the best student in school, Picasso excelled at drawing. Noticing his amazing talent, Picasso's father, an artist, taught him everything he knew. Before long, Picasso could paint and draw much better than his father. With this rich talent, Picasso paid less and less attention to his schoolwork and spent the majority of his day sketching and drawing in notepads and sketchbooks.

When he was a little bit older, Picasso moved twice and was accepted into two fine art programs. However, he didn't care very much for the special techniques they taught and often wandered the streets by himself drawing the scenes around him. After moving to these two places, Picasso moved back home toBarcelonaand decided that he would develop new techniques of art and painting based on what he saw.

Later, Picasso decided to move toParis,France, where he began perfecting his own techniques of painting, drawing and other forms of art. His drawings. paintings, and an included pieces about sadness, poverty, classics and self-portraits. One of his major types of work is calledcubism（立体派），which includes art with all sizes of geometric shapes together on the piece of an. This type of art is very important because no other artists had come up with the idea before. Picasso decided to try something new, and as a result, cubismis widely accepted today as a classic style of art.

Picasso inspires us to always be thinking. He tells us to think outside the box and come up with fresh new ideas that can change the world. He surely plays a significant role in the art field. 8. What do we know about Picasso as a student at school? A. He hated doing his homework. B. He was very proud of his talent.

C. He showed great talent for drawing. D. He was often praised by his teacher.

9. What did Picasso's father do when he found Picasso's gift? A. He tried his best to help Picasso. B. He blamed Picasso for his laziness. C. He asked Picasso to finish his work on time. D. He encouraged Picasso to do better at school.

10. What was Picasso's attitude towards the special techniques at that time? A. He thought highly of them. B. He took no interest in them. C. He was confused about them. D. He was concerned about them.

11. What does the author tell us in the last two paragraphs? A. Picasso has great faith in art. B. Picasso has changed the world a lot. C. Picasso can do anything he wants to. D. Picasso is a highly creative artist.

D

My entire life has been influenced by the fact that I stand way above the average height for both men and women. I was born two weeks late. When I finally entered the world I weighed 11 pounds 10 ounces and was 24 inches long. When my mom told my grandmother my measurements, she asked in amazement, \"Are you okay?!\"

I was healthy, but very shy as a child and into my teens. I'm from a small town, and I grew up and graduated with the same 50 people. I started playing basketball in third grade every Saturday, but I didn't have any control over my awkward body. (I didn't even score a point in a game until many years later.) I was 5-foot-10 in fourth grade. I had a small group of friends in elementary school, but sometimes the boys picked on me, calling me a bean pole or the Jolly Green Giant. I still remember my embarrassment when they laughed at me, and how badly I wanted to be invisible.

In high school I got more involved in sports, but I spent most days in the art room. By this time everyone at my school was used to my height (by ninth grade I was 6-foot-3), but if I went out of town people would stare at me and comment about my appearance.I was forced into the spotlight wherever I went.

With high school came more confidence. I had success in school, the arts and sports. I played basketball, but my true passion was track and field. During my senior year I was the conference champion in high jump and the 400-meter run. The friendships I gained through my involvement in high school boosted my confidence and helped me develop a sense of humor. Now when a stranger told me I was tall I would smile and nod or, if I was feeling determined, I would pretend to feel shocked and thank them for telling me. I had no idea!

Still, society keeps me aware of my status as something rare. And even though people tell me I'm beautiful and I should be a model, there are times when I would trade in my long legs for a small frame and tiny feet. I often wish people weren't so rude. I'm a minority only in the sense of height. I like to think that those who have insulted me didn't intend to. I do believe that most people are basically good, but they can be insensitive. 12. What can be inferred from Para.1?

A. The writer's height has something to do with her late birth. B. Grandmother was unwilling to have the writer as her grandchild. C. The writer failed to have a successful life because of her unusual height.

D. The writer was heavier and bigger compared with other babies when she was born. 13. By saying 'I was forced into the spotlight', the author probably means that she ________. A.was criticized by others B. caught public attention C. was threatened D. felt inferior

14. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned as the writer's experiences in high school? A. She quit playing basketball and joined the track and field team. B. She no longer felt upset when facing her height problem. C. She had a passion for some sports events. D. She built up more confidence. 15. What does the last sentence imply? A. People enjoy making fun of others. B. People are bad andcannot be trusted. C. People tend to bully those who are weaker. D. People sometimes care little about how others feel. 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

Can just one person make a difference to the community? You bet! In a community every person counts, and

getting involved is not difficult. Find out your own talents and interests. Then find a need or an issue you really care about.___16___. Here are just a few ways to make a difference in your community.

Clean up the community.

Neighborhood cleanups are often sponsored by local business or schools. But if your community doesn’t have a cleanup program, get together with friends to organize one. You could pick up trash in a larger area twice a year, or you could clean a smaller area every few months.___17___.

___18___.

Do you know anyone who is trapped in the house? Almost all neighborhoods have a few people who are limited to their homes. These people are often elderly and unable to leave their homes to perform simple tasks. But they belong to the community, too! By letting them “borrow” your legs and eyes, you can make them feel included.

You can do the daily routine for them like shopping or paying bills. They might like you to read to them if their eyesight is failing.___19___. And that’s what communities are for!

Round up some readers

Readingclubs are popular all over Europe andNorth America. Members might read at home to prepare for discussion, or they might read aloud to each other and talk about what they just read.___20___. The clubs are a good way to welcome newcomers to the community, too. Newcomers can find new friends with similar interests. If your neighborhood doesn’t yet have a club, find a few reading enthusiasts and get the ball rolling! A. Include the helpless. B. Do the daily routine.

C. The civil authorities try to help but their money is tight. D.Living in a neighborhood tidied up will be its own reward. E. Once you see what you can accomplish, you’ll want to keep going.

F. Either way, a book or article can spark lively discussion and this often challenges people to take action. G. Governments provide some of the services these people need,but programs can’t give them friendship. 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

Mom said the unforgettable words, \"I have cancer,\" and held me in a tight hug. I could feel her chest shaking as she tried not to cry but___21___.

But Mom didn't stay down for long. After the___22___of the breast cancer diagnosis, she___23___herself

with a purple notebook and pen and a thousand questions for the doctors. She took___24___on white blood cell counts and medications with long names as though she were studying for entrance exams into medical school, \"The not knowing is the___25___,\" she smiled.

“Cancer can take my hair,my nails, my___26___. even my very life. But it can't take my___27___,\" Mom said. Mom learned to___28___her fears with me, and it formed an even___29___bond between us. Yet I am certain there were fears she didn't share because she was still___30___me --and worries she only shared with Dad, or maybe even___31___to give voice to. My mom, who never played sports, was a fighter___32___to defeat breast cancer. Defeat it, and even joked about it. When you look your greatest fear in the eye and laugh at it, you___33___some of its power.

Mom was the most___34___patient the cancer center ever had. She made homemade noodles for the medical staff. She chose to be grateful to the hands that tried to___35___her, instead of angry when extreme___36___kept her from the job and social life she loved.

Mom was one of the___37___ones. She did beat her cancer, though not without scars. But I saw a change in Mom.___38___afterward seemed to worry her quite as much. She was more patient and___39___. Cancer was her fire, and it refined her. From her, I learned I may not get to choose what I___40___,but I do get to choose how I face it.

21. A. failed B. missed C. succeeded D. hurt 22. A. doubt B. shock C. risk D. dilemma

23. A. provided B. armed C. impressed D. presented 24. A. action B. exercise C. exams D. notes 25. A. best B. easiest C. worst D. funniest 26. A. family B. happiness C. health D. wealth 27. A. life B. worry C. choice D. smile 28. A. compare B. connect C. change D. share 29. A. clearer B. wider C. deeper D. safer

30. A. protecting B. guiding C. avoiding D. supporting 31. A. offered B. forgot C. managed D. refused 32. A. determined B. thrilled C. convinced D. inspired 33. A. take in B. take away C. come into D. cut off 34. A. elegant B. sociable C. skillful D. responsible

35. A. affect B. heal C. ruin D. surprise 36. A. tiredness B. risk C. desire D. recovery 37. A. lucky B. poor C. serious D. professional 38. A. Something B. Everything C. Nothing D. Anything 39. A. cautious B. curious C. lively D. academic 40. A. witness B. influence C. predict D. face 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

Chang’e 5 probe has finished gathering subsurface samples and packed them in a container, ___41.___(become) the third spacecraft to successfully land on the lunar surface this century. Designed to collect about 2 kilograms of samples, the probe has already___42.___(equip) with two types of collection devices in hopes of obtaining various sorts of samples. Having two types of collection devices also reduces the risk of failure and improves the___43.___(probable) of success. Chinese space engineers’ skills are being greatly tested by the Chang’e 5 mission. As the mission will involve the first sample collection, it will be___44.___comprehensive, tough test of the researchers’ abilities in different fields. Over the long term, some of Chang’e 5’s operations___45.___(help) to accumulate and demonstrate cutting-edge technologies for future Chinese manned lunar travel.___46.___the mission is successful, Chang’e 5 will be the first spacecraft___47.___(take) samples from the moon since August, 1976, which is a___48.___(true) historic event for China’s space program: for the first time in the country’s space research history, China National Space Administration performed a landing of a robotic sample-return mission to the Moon. When the samples___49.___(collect) on the Moon are returned to Earth, everyone will benefit____50.____being able to study this precious samples that could advance the international science community.

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、删除或修改。

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：在错的词下画一横线，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。

The traffic problem in our city has caused wide concern. To solve this problem, the experts had held a meeting recently and had a fully discussion on the matter. They point out that the number of private cars are increasing these years. So they suggest that government should call on people use public transportation. Another problem what deserves our serious consideration is that too many cars from other city park along the roadside. To avoid so inconvenience, these cars should not be admitted into a city center in the daytime. Transportation is important for the development of your city, which cannot be stressed on too much. 第二节书面表达（满分25分）

52.为积极应对人口老龄化，我国已全面放开三胎。假定你是李华，你的父母计划生第三胎，请给你校外籍教师Barton写信，谈谈你的看法。

注意：1.写作词数应为80左右： 2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答;

参考词汇：the aging population人口老龄化；three-child policy三胎；give birth to生孩子；sibling兄弟姐妹；the burden of…的负担

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1. B 2. B 3. D

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

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

12. D 13. B 14. A 15. D

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

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42. been equipped 43. probability

44. a 45. will help 46. If 47. to take

48. truly 49. collected 50. from

51.(1).had→have (2).fully→full (3).are→is

(4).people后添加to (5).what→that/which (6).city→cities (7).so→such (8).a→the (9).your→our (10).去掉on 52.略