湖北省鄂东南省级示范高中教育教学改革联盟学校2022届高三上学期期中联考英语试题含答案

2021年秋季鄂东南省级示范高中教育教学改革联盟学校期中联考

高三英语试卷

考试时间: 2021年11月5日上午08: 00 — 10: 00    试卷满分: 150分

注意事项:

 1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上.

 2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑. 如需改动, 用橡皮擦 干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号. 回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上. 写在本试卷上无效.

 3. 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回.

第一部分听力 (共两节, 满分30分)

 做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上. 录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上.

第一节 (共5小题: 每小题1. 5分, 满分7. 5分)

 听下面5段对话. 每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置. 听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题. 每段话仅读一遍.

1. What does the woman think of the weather?

 A. It is changeable.  B. It is perfect.  C. It is reliable.

2. What colour does the woman dislike?

 A. Cream  B. Pink  C. Grey.

3. What do we know about the man?

 A. He is unwilling to leave the basketball team.

 B. He wants to spend more time on his studies.

 C. He suffered a lot in the basketball team.

4. Where are the two speakers?

 A. In a cinema.  B. In a cafe.  C. On a plane.

5. What does the woman mean?

 A. She doesn’t want to lend her car to the man.

 B. She has to get some fuel for her car first

 C. Her car is in a repair shop now.

第二节(共15小题: 每小题1. 5分, 满分22. 5分)

 听下面5段对话或独白. 每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置. 听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间. 每段对话或独白读两遍.

 听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题.

6. Why can’t the man select both Biology and American Literature courses’?

 A. They are scheduled for the same time.

 B. Neither of them is on the schedule.

 C. They have been filled up-

7. What course can the man register for?

 A. Psychology.  B. American History.  C. Physics.

 听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题.

8. What do we learn about the camera?

 A. It is second-hand.  B. It is of a new brand.  C. It was bought in Japan.

9. How much will the woman pay for the camera?

 A. $300.  B. $350.  C. $500.

 听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题.

10. Why does the woman make the telephone call?

 A. To put an ad.  B. To sell clothes.  C. To ask about a class.

11. What is the man probably?

 A. A shoe designer.  B. A coach.  C. An advertising agent.

12. What is one of the reasons why tai chi is so popular today?

 A. It gives people a great way to relax.

 B. It benefits the old most.

 C. It can defend people from attack.

 听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题.

l3. What is the relationship between the two speakers?

 A. Actor and director.  B. Teacher and student.  C. Interviewer and Interviewee.

14. What happened to the man when he was two years old?

 A. His first movie won a prize.

 B. His parents ended their marriage.

 C. His family moved to New Jersey.

l5. Why did the man leave school before graduation?

 A. He wanted some real experience in acting.

 B. He had to act out movies for his grandfather.

 C. He got an offer to act in a great movie.

l6. What makes the movie The Scent of a Woman special to the man?

 A. It was his first movie.

 B. He won an Oscar with the movie.

 C. The movie director was one of the best.

听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题.

17. What caused the water shortage problem mainly?

 A. Extremely dry weather.  B. Severe water pollution. C. Increased demand.

18. What consumes the world’s most freshwater?

 A. Growing crops.  B. Industrial products.  C. The world’s daily use.

19. How do the optimistic experts think people can solve the problem of water shortage?

 A. By cleaning used water.

 B. By managing the water well.

 C. By controlling the world population.

20. Why do some countries import grain and food?

 A. They have no modem watering system.

 B. Their environmental conditions are poor.

 C. They want to cut down water use for growing crops.

第二部分阅读 (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.

A

Cambridge Day Trip

TRIP  Cambridge Day Trip

GROUPS  MAT, (MA) MAT&MGE1

DATE  Saturday 8th August

MEET  9. 00 a. m. Theatre Royal

  9. 15a. m. UEA: Earlham Road/University Drive lay-by

 Emergency number: 07775165799

 Cambridge: Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge is the fourth-oldest university in the world. It is a globally diverse institution and the students come from over 147 different countries. The researchers collaborate with colleagues worldwide, and the University has established partnerships in Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe. Cambridge is a wonderful university city with lots to start an exploration of including the famous colleges, punting on the river Cam, galleries and museums and lots of shopping

 Pick up: You will be arriving in Cambridge by coach from Norwich. Meet outside Theatre Royal on Theatre Street, behind The Forum where the guided tour started. Take the bus to St Stephens Street or Castle Meadow and walk up Rampant Horse Street from Marks Spencer/Debenhams. This street then becomes Theatre Street. Alternatively, at UEA, meet at the turnaround at the corner of Earlham Road and University Drive, near University Village (see campus map) The same coach will leave promptly from Theatre Royal at 9. 00and UEA at 9. 15, so please be on time.

 Further Details: The journey should take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. On arrival there will be an opportunity to take a guided tour of the University City, which will offer some background information about the college system, The tour will last approximately 1 hour. The rest of the day will bey ours to spend as you wish. You will be provided with a map of Cambridge information about places of interest and popular places to eat and drink. We will return from Queens Road at 17. 00.

21. What can you explore in Cambridge?

 A. Galleries and campus.   B. The famous colleges and the theatre.

 C. Shops and River Thames.  D. Museums and libraries.

22. Where can you take the coach to Cambridge?

 A. At the Forum.  B. At UEA  C. At Queens Road.  D. At Castle Meadow.

23. How long can you probably take an unguided tour around Cambridge?

 A. 5 hours and a quarter.   B. 5 hours.

 C. 6 hours.   C. 6 hours and a quarter.

B

 While watching videos on Douyin one day, I came across a very unique profile: an 8-year-old farmer livestreaming trendy products in a rural setting. I clicked his page and saw that he was livestreaming because he needed to cover his wife’s medical expenses. Curious, I decided to contact him and learn more about his story.

 Now a retired farmer, Wu relies on government subsidies (补贴). One rainy day, he returned to his one-floor cottage in the suburb of Henan province and found his wife lying on the ground in great pain. She had broken her leg and lost the ability to walk.

 A great burden befell this already poverty-stricken family. The medical expenses for Wu’s wife are about 800 yuan per month. Her daughter, a mother of three and a housewife, has no means of supporting Wu financially. As a heavy user on Douyin, Wu’s daughter thought that perhaps they too could try livestreaming as a way to help their family. With a 9.9 yuan phone holder, they began livestreaming on Douyin, and Wu became one of the oldest livestreamers on the platform.

 Every day, Wu livestreams for a total of six hours, separated into morning and afternoon sessions. With a broad smile and soothing (宽慰的) voice. he explains the products on his table, which range from water bottles, makeup removers and vegetables to traditional Chinese clothing that Wu wears himself in front of the camera. Thousands of viewers are drawn in by his moving story and amiable personality. They refer to him dearly as “my uncle Wu” or “Laoxiang”.

 During my interview with him, Wu would laugh warmly. His strong Henan dialect was sometimes hard to understand, but his tone was full of comfort and optimism. “I enjoy livestreaming. One day, one of the viewers came to visit me. I was so happy. “Wu spoke about the friendships he made after becoming a livestreamer, and his voice was so contagious that it put a smile on my face.

 He also does not avoid showing affection for his wife: “I will buy her good food when I have the money.” I am moved by his ability to see the optimistic side of life despite being struck by hardships and his resilience sailing through the low tides of life.

24. Why did Wu start livestreaming?

 A. To pay his wife’s medical bills.  B. To promote trendy products.

 C. To share his story with viewers.  D. To support his daughter.

25. What happened to Wu’s family?

 A. They lost the chance to get subsidies.  B. Wu was forced to retire from his job.

 C. Wu’s wife had her leg injured.  D. Wu suffered from a severe disease.

26. What attracted viewers to Wu’?

 A. His products of high quality.  B. His good nature and touching experience.

 C. His rich experience in front of the camera.  D. His detailed explanation of products.

27. Which of the following best describes Wu?

 A. Helpful and sociable.   B. Confident and modest

 C. Open-minded and responsible,  D. Cheerful and humorous.

C

 Famous agricultural expert Yuan Longping, known as the “father of hybrid rice”, died in May at the age of 91, But his legacy lives on, most recently with the successful trial planting of his giant rice variety in Chongqing’s Dazu district.

 One hectare of the 2-meter-tall giant rice plants was hailed (称颂) as a success in August in Dazu district. The new rice variety seems to thrive despite high temperatures. Twice as tall as standard varieties, the giant rice plants will be harvested at the end of September. Most excitingly, they have an estimated yield of 12 metric tons per hectare a significant increase over the 9 metric tons per hectare typically expected 2021 with rice.

 The new variety is not only resistant to heat, disease and flooding, but also provides an ideal habitat for aquatic (水生的) creatures and mammals, whose excrement (粪便) adds nutrients to the plants. A project to plant 1,333 hectares of giant rice variety and introduce aquatic animals is planned in Dazu district, Luo said. “Normal rice can yield a profit of $ 930 (about 6, 000 yuan) to $1, 155 (about 7, 454 yuan) per hectare, but planting giant rice and raising aquatic animals together may help farmers increase profits by a factor of five or six, Luo said.

 Yuan Longping began researching hybrid rice in 1964 and succeeded in cultivating the world’s first high-yield strain in 1973. Yuan once said he had two dreams: to “enjoy the cool shade beneath rice plants taller than men and to see hybrid rice grown all over the world to help solve the global food shortage. “The giant rice “represents the realization of Yuan’s dream”, said Chen Yangpu, deputy director of the Chongqing branch of the China National Hybrid Rice Research and Development Center.

28. According to the text, which can serve as evidence that “his legacy lives on” in Paragraph 1?

 A. People inherit a fortune from him.  B. People plant giant rice variety successfully.

 C. People try to cultivate high-yield strain.  D. People model themselves on him.

29. What can we learn about the giant rice plant?

 A. It can grow well despite low temperatures.  B. It has a yield of 9metric tons per hectare.

 C. It will be harvested in October.  D. It is twice the height of the standard variety.

30. How does the new variety benefit farmers?

 A. It is easier to grow and harvest.  B. It can bring farmers extra sources of income.

 C. Its nutrients profit farmers.  D. Its long stalks can be used to feed animals.

31. Which of the following was one of Yuan Longping’s dreams according to the text?

 A. Solving the problem of global starvation.  B. Improving the giant rice variety.

 C. Leading the international research on rice.  D. Promoting rice as the main food overseas.

D

 Humans are not the only ones adapting to the effects of global climate change. Animals are also adapting to the environmental changes --as some warm-blooded animals are beginning to “shapeshift” their bodies in response to shifts in climate, according to a recent study in Trends in Ecology & Evolution led by Sara Ryding, a researcher at Deakin University in Australia.

 In the study, researchers identified new evidence that supports the theory that some warm-blooded animals are experiencing changes to their bodies due to the rising temperatures, resulting in larger legs, ears and beaks in some cases. The researchers noted that according to a principle known as “Allen’s Rule,” warm-blooded animals living in colder climates tend to have smaller appendages (like beaks or legs) than animals of the same species living in warmer climates.

 Some of the most convincing evidence of shapeshifting was found in birds in Australia and North America, according to researchers. Certain species of Australian parrots have demonstrated about 4%-10% increase in the size of their beaks since 1871, which researchers attribute to rising temperatures. In North America, the dark-eyed junco also has seen an increase in bill size. Larger beaks help birds dissipate additional body heat more effectively, the study said, which is a useful trait as global temperatures rise.

 “A lot of the time when climate change is discussed in mainstream media, people are asking ‘can humans overcome this?’ or ‘what technology can solve this?’,” Ryding said in a news release from Cell Press. She said that just like humans, animals also had to adapt to climate changes. Ryding added, “The climate change that we have created is putting a whole lot of pressure on them, and while some species will adapt, others will not.” “Shapeshifting does not mean that animals are coping with climate change and that all is ‘fine,’” Ryding said, “It just means they are evolving to survive it.”

32. What do we know from the recent study led by Sara Ryding?

 A. The junco has seen an increase in beak size in Australia.

 B. Animals are dealing with climate change well.

 C. Animals living in warmer climates tend to have smaller beaks.

 D. All species will not adapt to climate change.

33. What does the underlined word “dissipate” in paragraph3probably mean?

 A. Take in.  B. Turn off.  C. Build up.  D. Get rid of.

34. Which of the following best describe Sara Ryding’s feeling about the animal’s shape-shift?

 A. Concerned.  B. Confused.  C. Indifferent.  D. Amazed.

35. What can be the best title of this passage?

 A. Humans Are To Blame For Animals Shapeshift

 B. Rising Temperatures Are Threatening Animals

 C. Climate Change Is Making Some Species Shapeshift

 D. Animals Are Coping with Climate Change

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.

 Friendships can have a major impact on your health and well-being.     36     Understanding the importance of friendships in your life and what you can do to develop and nurture friendships may help you a lot.

     37     Friends can help you celebrate good times and provide support during bad times. Friends prevent loneliness and give you a chance to offer needed companionship, too. Adults with strong social support have a reduced risk of many significant health problems, including depression, high blood pressure and an unhealthy body mass index (BMI). Studies have even found that older adults with a rich social life are likely to live longer than their peers with fewer connections.

     38     Friendships may take a back seat to other priorities, such as work or caring for children or aging parents. You and your friends may have grown apart due to changes in your lives or interests. Or maybe you’ve moved to a new community and haven’t yet found a way to meet people.

 Developing and maintaining healthy friendships involves giving and taking.     39     other times you’re on the receiving end. Letting friends know you care about them and appreciate them can help strengthen your bond. It’s as important for you to be a good friend as it is to surround yourself with good friends.

 Investing time in making friends and strengthening your friendships can pay off in better health and a brighter outlook for years to come.     40     

 A. Good friends are good for your health.

 B. Maintaining friendships can be a challenge

 C. Sometimes you’re the one giving support.

 D. But it’s not always easy to build or maintain friendships.

 E. Friends also play a significant role in promoting your health.

 F. It’s never too late to build new friendships or reconnect with old friends.

 G. However, many people find it hard to develop new friendships or keep up existing friendships.

第三部分语言运用 (共两节, 满分30分)

第一节 (共15小题: 每小题1分, 满分15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.

 As a child, there was not one night that I don’t remember mom reading me a storybook by my bedside. I was extremely   41   by the elegant way the words sounded.

 Hearing mom say, “I can’t believe what’s printed in the newspaper this morning,” made me want to   42   it out of her hands and read it myself. As a six-year-old girl I   43   that knowing how to read could open many doors. My progress in reading raised my   44  , I often found myself telling my mom to drive more   45  , so that I could read all of the road   46   we passed. I like facts, things that are   47  , I thought anything abstract   48   too much room for argument.

 Yet now that I’m   49   and the world is becoming more complex, I find myself needing a way to   50  . By opening a novel, I can   51   my burdens and enter into a mysterious world where I am now anew   52  . In these worlds I can become anyone. I just read to   53  .

 We’re taught to read because it’s necessary for much of human understanding. Reading is a(n)   54   part of my life. And I’ve found that the possibilities that lie within   55   are limitless.

41.  A. pressed  B. fueled  C. inspired  D. implied

42.  A. grab  B. remove  C. fetch  D. pursue

43.  A. responded  B. tracked  C. recommended  D. realized

44.  A. curiosity  B. resolution  C. responsibility  D. tendency

45.  A. slightly  B. slowly  C. naturally  D. precisely

46.  A. signs  B. signals  C. sights  D. tips

47.  A. visible  B. concrete  C. virtual  D. conventional

48.  A. restored  B. applied  C. left  D. blocked

49.  A. adopting  B. approving  C. boosting  D. growing

50.  A. escape  B. struggle  C. challenge  D. schedule

51.  A. kick off  B. leave behind  C. leave off  D. fall behind

52.  A. chef  B. candidate  C. character  D. author

53.  A. recreate  B. relax  C. occupy  D. obtain

54.  A. brief  B. artificial  C. initial  D. vital

55.  A. newspapers  B. storybooks  C. novels  D. books

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个道当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式.

 It’s getting dangerously close to ”game over” for some players in China: If you’re under 18and a fan of video games, you’re now limited to just three hours of play a week, __________ (56) (actual) . it’s not the first time that China_ __________ (57) (approve) measures to restrict gaming among kids and teens.

 In __________ (58) effort to harshly control children’s __________ (59) (addict) to video games, China’s National Press and Publication Administration is tightening the reins on just how __________ (60) time online gaming companies are allowed to offer young users, the nation’s news agency Xinhua reported Monday. Under the new regulations, companies are barred from __________ (61) (offer) their services to children outside a small window of time: Those under 18are granted access __________ (62) online games only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and only between 8 p. m. and 9 p. m, according to the report Besides, minors __________ (63) (allow) to play during the same time on national holidays.

 The new rules also state that companies must make sure that players are using their real names to sign on and must prevent individuals __________ (64) don’t use their true identity from logging on anyway, Xinhua reports, likely as a way __________ (65) (ensure) the new restrictions can be put into effect.

第四部分写作 (共两节; 满分40分)

第一节 (满分15分)

 假定你是季华, 你和英国留学生Kerry通过网络互相帮助, 学习彼此的母语, 但你现在学习忙, 无法继续此事. 请按以下提示给Kerry写封邮件说明此事.

1. 肯定对方取得的进步:

2. 表达歉意并说明原因;

3. 希望得到他的谅解.

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第二节 (满分25分)

 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.

 When Ben delivered milk to my home that morning, he wasn’t his usual sunny self. It was late November, and as a newcomer to Lawndale, California, I was delighted that milkmen still brought bottles of milk to doorsteps. I had come to enjoy Ben’s sunny personality and cheerful conversation.

 Today. however, he placed the bottles on the doorstep in low spirits, and he seemed in no mood for talking. With some embarrassment, he told me a customer had left town without paying her bill, and she had left no forwarding address. He would have to cover the losses, which were S79in arrears (逾期欠款).

“ She was a pretty woman, “he said, “with six children and another on the way. She was always saying ‘I’m going to pay you soon, when my husband gets a second job. ‘I believed her. What a fool I was! I thought I was doing a good thing, but I’ve learned my lesson. I’ve been cheated! “All I could say was, “I’m so sorry.”

 When I saw him the other day, his anger seemed worse. I repeated how sorry I was about the incident. Then, an idea occurred to me. Christmas was coming. I thought of what my grandmother used to say: “When someone has taken something from you, give it to them, and then you can never be robbed.”

 The next time Ben delivered milk, I told him I had a way to make him feel better about the S79. “Nothing will do that, “he said, “but tell me anyway.” I responded. “Give the woman the milk. Make it a Christmas present to the kids who needed it.”

注意:

1. 续写词数应为150左右;

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答.

Paragraph 1:

 “Are you kidding? “he replied______________________________________________________________

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Paragraph2:

 Two days before Christmas, while Ben was delivering milk merrily to my doorstep. a woman ran toward us, waving money. ________________________________________________________________________________

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2021年秋季鄂东南省级示范高中教育教学改革联盟学校期中联考

高三英语 参考答案

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）

 1-5 ACBCA 6-10 ACABC 11-15 BACBA 16-20 BCABC

第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）

第一节：

 21-23 ABB 24-27 ACBC 28-31 BDBA 32-35 DDAC

第二节：

 36-40 DAGCF

第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

 41-45CADAB 46-50ABCDA 51-55 BCBDD

第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）

 56. Actually 57. has approved 58. an 59. addiction              60. much

 61. offering 62. to 63. are allowed 64. who/that              65. to ensure

第四部分写作（共两节；满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）

Dear Kerry，

 I am really sorry but I have no choice but to stop our online language learning for a while. Words fail me to convey my deep regret.

 Since we knew each other, you have made much progress in Chinese，so have I in English. But I'm afraid I have to stop our communication online for a time. Faced with a significant challenge, the College Entrance Examination, I will devote myself to my study and have no time to surf the Internet. I promise I'll spare no effort to help with your Chinese learning after the exam.

 I would be grateful if you could understand and forgive me. Look forward to studying with you online

soon.

Yours sincerely，

Li Hua第二节（满分25分）

 “Are you kidding?” he replied. “That's not a small amount of money,” Ben said with a concerned look. I gave him a comforting pat and shared my grandmother's old saying with him.“When someone has taken something from you，give it to them，and then you can never be robbed. "Hearing this，Ben lowered his head. It was a few minutes before he nodded，“You're right. Christmas is coming. Maybe I have been chosen to be the secret Santa for the woman and her kids."

 Two days before Christmas，while Ben was delivering milk merrily to my doorstep，a woman ran toward us，waving money. Astonished，he gave her a hug.“This is the lady I told you about." Ben introduced her to me. Then he turned to the lady，"I didn't expect you to come back again. Is your family doing well？The woman explained with tears welling up，“We are doing great. We were in such a hurry when moving. I have always appreciated your kindness'" Anxiously putting the money in Ben's hand，she added，“I have come back to give you the money." Ben put the money back into the woman's hands and said，“The milk was my Christmas present for you and your kids. Keep the money and pass on the kindness. Wish you a Merry Christmas." Ben's face brightened，and he appeared sunnier than ever before.