山东省2021届高三上学期期中英语试卷汇编：阅读理解专题

阅读理解专题
山东省泰安市2021届高三上学期期中考试英语试题
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
Animals Welfare Workshops and Presentations
STRAW regularly conducts animal welfare workshops and awareness talks under its humane education programs at schools and colleges. The aim of our programs is to sow seeds of empathy （同情）towards people, compassion towards animals and a respect for the environment. Simply put, our programs demonstrate the way children could be empathetic and compassionate towards people and animals that may be in pain and in need of help. Our programs encourage them to take that first step forward to lend a helping hand. These programs emphasize:
♦ How children need to be sensitive to the pain that animals on the street feel when they have been hit or run over by a speeding car. They are made aware of how they could step forward with compassion to treat and save such animals.
♦ How children need to appreciate the importance of the principles of green living by caring for the environment. Children have been urged to inculcate （谆谆教诲）the following routines that would hopefully stick with them for the rest of their lives:
O Keep their neighborhood parks, lakes and rivers clean.
O Avoid using plastic bags.
O Appreciate the principle of recycle, reuse and reduce waste.
O Not to dump garbage in parking lots or in parks but only at specified places.
O Not to throw banana, orange peels and wrappers from a moving car.
O To turn off lights in empty rooms to save on energy.
O Not to squash insects like ants, grasshoppers etc. as these living creatures loo are part of our world and we human beings are their caretakers.
21. What do the programs of the STRAW advocate?
A. To make the first step forward to take a hand.
B. To be empathetic and protect the environment.
C. To learn to sow seeds and harvest in the fields.
D. To conduct workshops and talks to make fortune.
22. When animals have been harmed or abused, children should.
A. feel painful as animals do.
B. make a rescue with compassion.
C. stand by to avoid trouble.
D. have self-protection awareness.
23. Which of the following is discouraged for the green living environment?
A. To kill insects like ants, grasshoppers etc.
B. To keep their neighborhood parks, lakes and rivers clean.
C. To turn off lights in empty rooms to save on energy.
D. To throw garbage at specified places.
B
They started the school year as strangers and they are ending the year as family. I started this school year like a regular school year and Damien like a regular student, Finn Lanning said. "One day, he showed up and just said he wasn't going to be back anymore. And when I questioned him about that, he told me that he was going back to live in the hospital for his illness."
Damien has a kidney disorder called FSGS, which requires treatment for 12 hours each day. He is in great need of a new kidney. According to Lanning, the 13-year-old wasn't suitable for a transplant because he is homeless. "When you're living in the hospital, you’re not able to be on the transplant list because folks who don't have stable housing are considered high risk for them,“ Lanning said.
Damien ended up in the foster care system due to his medical needs. When a suitable home couldn't be found, he was forced to live in the hospital. During that time, he couldn't leave to attend school.
“As I learned more about his story and what he was facing and what his needs were, it just became really hard for me to look the other way；" Lanning said. Lanning decided to step in, and despite not having any children of his own, he offered to take Damien in.
"It's going good,“ said Damien. He has also been moved to the top of the waiting list for a new kidney. He is hoping he can have the transplant within the next two weeks. In addition to a second chance at life, he is also getting a second chance at having a family.
24. Why did Damien ask to leave the school?
A. He had to receive treatment. B. He wasn't fond of so many strangers.
C. He needed a warm and rich family. D. He was bored of teachers' questions.
25. According to paragraph 2, what is necessary for the patients' transplant?
A. Keeping a healthy diet. B. Having a suitable home.
C. Taking special medicines. D. Living in the hospital for days.
26. What does the underlined phrase “look the other way" in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. pay attention. B. look around. C. stand by. D. take part.
27. What could be the best title for the text?
A. Finding a House for a Sick Student.
B. Getting a Treatment from a Good Teacher.
C. Student leaving the School for a Transplant.
D. Teacher Helping Student by Offering Him a Home.
C
For many of us, there's nothing better than burying our head in a good book. Whether it's a gripping crime story or a biography of someone’s amazing life, it's good to read a book to switch off from the distractions of everyday life and help us relax. Maybe that's why some of them are actually being prescribed as a remedy（治疗）lo sickness.
It may seem obvious that reading is good for us. It can be educational, and, as some say, it can broaden the mind”. A good novel can make us happy or sad, or make us cry as we empathies with characters. The power of books was recognised a few years ago by the British charity Reading Agency, who published a list of books that doctors could offer to patients, tackling topics from depression to dementia（痴呆）to chronic pain. It called this "bibliotherapy （阅读疗法）'and it's become so successful that it's about to be extended to children as well.
Professor Philip Davis studies the effects of literature at Liverpool University and is author of a book called Reading for Life. He studies people in reading groups and found that it's reading literature——written work thought to have artistic merit, that has the best effect.
Of course, it's easy in our smartphone generation to ditch a good book and fiddle with our phones instead. But opening up a paperback could be a simple way to help boost or maintain our mental health. It's thought they can help you set targets and find focus. And they may allow you to see that awkward situation you've been anxious about for weeks from someone else's perspective.
If you' re not an avid reader（书迷）it can be hard to know where to begin. If the Reading Agency book list doesn't appeal, you could read book reviews, visit a library or bookshop or ask a friend. Once you've found the right text, you 'll be hooked!
28. What is the text mainly about?
A. How to improve our mental health through reading.
B. How to train and form our good reading habits.
C. The material benefits of reading books.
D. The physical and mental effects of literature on people.
29. What can we know from the second paragraph?
A. Few people value the importance of reading.
B. Doctors can not provide books patients need.
C. Excellent novels always make us excited.
D. Bibliotherapy is also available for children.
30. What does Professor Philip Davis think is highly effective?
A. Reading for Life. B. Reading literature. C. Artistic merit. D. A paperback. 31. What does the underlined word “they" in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A. Young people. B. Smart phones. C. Good books. D. Future targets.
D
On social media, you may see "BM girls"， who wear small skirts, tiny T-shirts and skinny jeans. The group is named after the Italian fashion brand Brandy Melville. It says its clothes are “one size fits all”.
However, most clothes the brand provides for girls are in small sizes, according to British newspaper The Sun. The brand s idea of “one size fits all" has made many girls feel uncomfortable.
"For me, the problem was not the fact that I couldn't purchase your clothes. The root of my frustration is in the humiliation （屈辱）I felt when I realized that ... I just wasn't good enough for the Melville brand," young girl Andy Esmond wrote on the website Odyssey. "I got the message loud and clear: If you don't have an ideal body type, we would rather you not wear our clothing."
Esmond is one of many girls around the world who are dissatisfied with their body shapes. According to a 2018 survey conducted by Youth Select Committee in the UK, 8 in 10 teenage girls in the UK want to change their weight or body shape. Tn China, more than half of teenagers want to lose weight to make themselves look better, according to a 2018 survey by Southern Weekly.
But fashion trends like the Brandy Melville clothing line do nothing to ease the anxiety of negative body image. Instead, they feed it further, noted Coppell Student Media. In order to achieve such an "ideal” image, some girls develop eating disorders. Even worse, this trend may lead to low self-esteem, depression and hopelessness.
“The idealization of thinness can be a key factor in worsening the illness and preventing recovery, and fashion retailers should respect diversity in people's natural body shapes and sizes,“ Beat, the UK's leading eating disorder charity, told Fabulous Digital.
After all, beauty doesn't come in a box, or in one form. Just recognize that we are all different and that is something to be celebrated. In fact, accepting your true self can display a natural beauty that cannot be ignored.
32. What can we know about the group "BM girls”？
A. They are an American fashion brand.
B. They only buy Brandy Melville clothes.
C. They love to wear small-sized clothes.
D. They always share what they wear online.
33. Why are many girls dissatisfied with the brand Brandy Melville?
A. Because it offers limited sizes in clothing.
B. Because it produces too expensive clothes for them.
C. Because it provides all customers middle-sized clothes.
D. Because it has poor customer service.
34. How do fashion trends like one — size — fits — all influence consumers?
A. They help people to improve their body image.
B. They set new standards for clothing production.
C. They encourage people to accept their body image.
D. They cause some girls to develop unhealthy body images.
35. What should fashion retailers do according to Beat?
A. Promote the idea of wearing comfortable clothes.
B. Help customers recover from their illnesses.
C. Value differences in body shapes and sizes.
D. Encourage customers to wear different clothes.
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
21—23 BBA 24—27 ABCD 28—31 ADBC 32—35 CADC
山东省潍坊市2021届高三上学期期中考试英语试题
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
Tongariro National Park, known for its brilliant natural features, became New Zealand's first national park in 1887. The 80,000-hectare park is an ideal place to view the volcanic wonders which outstands among 13 national parks in the country.
Activities
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
The deservedly popular Tongariro Alpine Crossing features phenomenal volcanic scenery and fine views of Lake Taupo and Mt Taranaki.
Multiday Walks
Overnight hikes in the park include the four — day Northern Circuit and the six-day Round the Mountain track-one of New Zealand's Great Walks.
Nature 曲(路径)
A series of short nature trails around Tongariro's lower valleys take in the various habitats, home to fascinating and diverse native plants and animals, and are a great way to get to know the park's special places and stories. Home to the national park visitor center, Whakapapa Village is a good place to start exploring.
Waterfall-watching
Dramatic waterfalls are a Tongariro National Park specialty. See them on a number of spectacular short walks including Taranaki Falls, Watonga Falls, Silica Rapids and Tawhai Fails.
Key Tips
• Before departing on a walk, check at the Department of Conservation Visitor Centre for up-to-date information on weather, volcanic activity and track conditions.
• Fill in an intention form at the Department of Conservation Visitor Centre if you plan to overnight in a hikers' hut.
• Whatever kind of accommodation you choose, it will pay to book in advance during peak season ( December to March).
21. What distinguishes Tongariro National Park from others?
A. Its long history. B. Its massive area.
C. Its volcanic wonders. D. Its colorful activities.
22. Which activity attracts an animal lover most?
A. Tongariro Alpine Crossing. B. Multiday Walks.
C. Nature Trails. D. Waterfall-watching.
23. What is the proper time if you want to avoid the peak season?
A. January. B. February. C. March. D. April.
B
On the outside, 12-year-old Luna seems like your average kid. It's not until you get to know her that you learn that Luna is anything but average.
Bom with a heart defect (缺陷)called dextrocardia, Luna has had three open-heart operations and continues to pursue her interests in art and fashion. But when Luna was approached by athletic shoe company Saucony to design a shoe for sale across the country, it came as quite a surprise.
“This is so incredible. I got to use my art and creativity for something new that I'd never thought I'd be able to design,“ Luna said. She is one of six patients from Boston Children's Hospital ( BCH) who have partnered with Saucony to design their own shoe to launch the Shoes with Soul campaign.
“Rather than just a donation, we wanted to create an experience and a moment that would not only raise money, but also awareness to highlight all the amazing work that's being done at BCH,“ says Chris, Saucony's vice president. “Specifically, we wanted to give some of the BCH kids an opportunity to share their story and their talents with the world. ”
Luna's design is fashion. u On the tongue ,they digitalized one of my drawings, and then on bottom it's a really bright pink color, and on the inside ,the sole of the shoe is actually another drawing I did of a sunset,“ she said. "Thinking about kids everywhere around the world wearing my shoe is amazing. It blows my mind.”
The income from the shoe sales will benefit the Boston Children's Hospital Cardiac Fitness Program, which encourages kids to “find your possible" through personalized exercise programs tailored for each individual patient's heart condition.
“It feels really good to help people and it's really something I can relate to,“ says Luna. “The advice I would give a kid or someone like me is never give up. There are a lot of kids out there with your condition and you're not alone.”
24. What can we learn from Chris' words?
A. It's unwise to raise money.
B. It's optional to seek donations.
C. It's wonderful to study art.
D. It's necessary to show kids' talents.
25. What does Luna mean by “It blows my mind" in paragraph 5?
A. I'm overjoyed. B. ['m very serious.
C. My mind goes blank. D. My mind is racing.
26. Which of the following best describes Luna?
A. Gifted and determined. B. Generous and serious.
C. Grateful and helpful. D. Creative and sensitive.
27. What is the text mainly intended to do?
A. Tell us a story of a disabled girl.
B. Set a good example to the disabled.
C. Launch Saucony's new brand shoes.
D. Introduce a campaign with kid patients.
C
The Assassin's Creed series has been about building immersive （沉浸式的）and accurate historical worlds. As their newest game releases f Assassins Creed Origins, they have also released their Discovery Tours. These tours give players a chance to walk the streets of ancient Egypt, explore Alexandria and the pyramids, and learn about wildlife and geography. For students, experiencing the ancient world in this interactive way can be more interesting and effective than just reading a textbook or watching a documentary about what they are studying.
Assassins Creed is not the only game series that can be educational either. What is important about the role of historical games is the level of choice. When watching a film, students are passive receivers of content. However, when playing a game students have an active role to play in history. A focus on choice and consequence is an important element of teaching and understanding history, so historical games can be a valuable teaching tool even if they aren't completely historically accurate. They have the power to immerse students in faraway worlds and allow them to think critically about cause and consequence, think about why historical events unfolded the way they did, and even think about possible alternative outcomes. All of these are critical for historical thinking processes. No longer do students need to rely only on reading textbooks or on instructors for knowledge.
When carrying this out in your class, remember that not all students enjoy playing video games, but they can still be a valuable learning tool. The instructor also needs to be an active
facilitator and taking note of teachable moments. A video game is not going to teach a class ； it requires an awesome instructor to make everything come together. With the power of video games, ancient worlds no longer need to be limited to the pages of a textbook.
28. What does the underlined phrase “this interactive way“ in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. Walking an ancient street. B. Playing a new game.
C. Reading a textbook. D. Watching a documentary.
29. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about Assassins Creed?
A. Why it is different from the film. B. Why it gains popularity.
C. How it benefits teaching. D. How it came into being.
30. Who plays a core role in game-aided teaching?
A. The teachers. B. The players.
C. The designers. D. The audiences.
31. What's the key message of this text?
A. A vivid description of ancient architecture.
B. An account of a new history learning method.
C. A detailed explanation of a social problem.
D. An online advertisement of a stylish trend.
D
The idea that having narrow local focus leaves little room for anything but a selfish mindset is a misconception, according to a new study that found that concern for local affairs could help with global environmental conservation.
You might have heard of NIMBY which means “not in my back yard“ and describes an individual or group opposed to a new addition to the neighborhood, typically a factory, roadway or power station. Nimbyism and parochialism（眼界狭小）, which is a focus on a local area, can go hand in hand, and there are concerns that parochialism paves the way for prejudice, narrowmindedness ,and selfishness.
But researchers found the exact opposite to be true in a new study published. The researchers argue that positive parochialism can inspire a larger awareness of global environmental problems and encourage people to action.
“We did not find evidence that parochialism was necessarily negative and inward -looking,” said Patrick, a researcher for the study. "It can be those things, but there's no necessary conflict between feeling connected to your local area and feeling connected to the wider world. ”
For the study, the researchers reviewed documents from the 1987 Parish Maps project. The researchers showed how the Parish Maps project also demonstrated a passion for the environment and conservation. The researchers say that the Parish Maps project is a strong example of “positive parochialism” ,and shows that thinking locally can influence a global mindset.
“For a long time, it has been generally agreed that if we want people to think about global affairs they need an international worldview-but this may not be the case,” said Patrick. “Given where we are now in terms of trying to encourage people to make changes to help the environment,4 positive parochialism' offers something that has been overlooked.”
32. Which behavior can best illustrate NIMBY?
A. Criticizing a friend for his selfish action.
B. Accepting a proposal beneficial to locals.
C. Supporting a neighborhood construction plan.
D. Objecting to building an airport in the neighborhood.
33. Why does the author mention the Parish Maps project?
A. To explain how to protect the environment.
B. To offer an example of positive parochialism.
C. To encourage people to take part in the project.
D. To stress the importance of global mindset.
34. How does Patrick feel about “ positive parochialism phenomenon?
A. Appreciative. B. Cautious. C. Negative. D. Puzzled.
35. What may be the best title for the text?
A. Parochialism, a better practice?
B. International view, more popular?
C. Thinking locally, acting globally
D. Bigger thinking, better environment

山东省济南市第一中学2021届高三上学期期中考试英语试题
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 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Walking certainly seems to be growing in popularity. Since the dawn of smart phones, technology has made it easier to count the steps. If you feel like hitting your stride, then the following are some popular apps to help you put your best foot forward.
Joyrun
This app focuses on helping people become better runners. Users can create and join running groups and make new friends. Setting targets is a popular function. Users can choose from a variety of activities to set goals and those who achieve them may win prizes. It also offers handy tips on how to avoid injury, with input from coaches sharing their knowledge.
Codoon
This app can track your performance whether running, walking, riding or hiking. It has an active social platform where people can share photos and videos, and it offers running programs. Users can also launch their own activities, inviting people in the same city to join them. For users who wish to engage in a variety of activities, the app provides other workout programs focused on building strength and leg muscles.
WeChat
Users can choose at most 10 friends to follow and see their daily activities, though the friends they follow will not be informed. WeChat has charity programs to help vulnerable groups, such as left-behind children. Users can “donate steps” which enterprises convert to actual amounts of money that gets donated to charity programs.
Alipay
The popular mobile payment app has a charity-oriented activity called Ant Forest, where users’ steps are converted into virtual energy, which can help tree planting. The app claims that after receiving an application from a user who has saved enough energy, a real tree will be planted in arid（干旱的）areas. They also have charity programs in Alipay encouraging users to “donate steps” as well.
Ping An Good Doctor
This app, providing online health services, such as medical consultation, can also count steps, and these can be converted into virtual coins the next day. With enough virtual coins, users can buy health-related products from its online store at discounted prices. In some cases, users only need to pay a small courier fee to get items such as chocolate candies, Band-Aids and tissues.
21 ．If you want to get some suggestions on how to prevent yourself from wounds or damage, you can
download .
A．Joyrun. B．Codoon. C．WeChat. D．Alipay.
22．Which two apps are related to charity programs?
A．Codoon and Joyrun. B．Joyrun and WeChat.
C．WeChat and Alipay. D．Alipay and Ping An Good Doctor.
23．Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A．Codoon provides programs centred on arm muscles.
B．You can consult Ping An Good Doctor to get online health services. C．Users can buy health-related products from Ping An Good Doctor for free.
D．When someone saves enough energy by Alipay, a virtual tree will be planted.
B
My violin is like a soul mate that whispers words of wisdom to me. Together, we’ve gone through both tears and happiness.
About 12 years ago, I made acquaintance with it following an order from my mom. Many hours of boredom were spent practicing it. And to make things worse, the disappointment in my teacher’s eyes as I played the wrong notes was like an invisible hammer, striking on my heart. One day, I finally decided: I hate it!
By chance, things changed when I was seven. I was at home lying on the sofa, wondering how those famous violinists dealt with this terrible dilemma. I searched online for the E-minor Concerto, a well-known violin work by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, and listened to it.
A beautiful and mysterious sound came from the violin as the bow moved across it. It was like the music slid over the flowers, rose up, and started to fill the air. The violin’s voice woke up the sun, made the trees green, and freshened the air. As the music changed, the sky turned back to gray. A gloomy shade covered the grass as all the sunshine disappeared. I could hear children crying and men shouting. It was like an invisible claw had grabbed my heart tightly, making it unable to beat.
That glorious day set off my passion and interest in violin - I grabbed mine and never let it go. Before the memories faded, I stared at my instrument. Without hesitating, I picked it up, rosined (用松香 擦) the bow, and began to play. Peace filled my heart.
My violin has been by my side for 12 years. When I feel happy, an energetic tune makes it even better; when I’m deep in sorrow, a peaceful tune washes it away, when I’m walking on air, feeling especially pleased with my achievements, solemn tunes calm me down. Gradually, it has become a part of my life.
My violin, shall I compare you to a summer’s day?
24. What further contributed to the author's dislike of violin-playing?
A. Orders from mum. B. Boredom of practice.
C. Loss of passion for violin. D. Disappointment in the teacher’s eyes.
25. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?
A. The scenery outside the room was quite attractive.
B. The weather actually changed because of the tune.
C. The sudden change made the author's heart unable to beat.
D. The author’s feeling was continuously influenced by the music.
26. Why did the author pick up the violin again?
A. The invisible hammer and claw are gone.
B. The beautiful imagination changed his attitude. C. A famous tune aroused his interest and passion. D. He was crazy about Felix Mendelssohn’s works.
27. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Deep love for music.
B. Musical soul mate—violin.
C. An inspiring story of violin.
D. My dislike and like of violin.
C
Nashville, Tennessee—nicknamed Music City—is known as a centre for country music. The city will soon become even more musical. Construction of the National Museum of African-American Music(NMAAM)is scheduled to begin this year. NMAAM’s goal is to highlight and celebrate the more than 50 kinds of music that African Americans have created or influenced.
“Whether you’re talking about country, blues, R&B, jazz, even rock and roll, the odds are pretty high that it’s African American in its beginnings,” NMAAM president and CEO Henry Hicks said.
The museum is scheduled to open in 2022.Visitors will have many opportunities to explore and learn. They will be able to enjoy musical performances and learn the history behind the music. They will be able to record their own songs and try out dance moves.
NMAAM has already offered programs, including a summer music camp help at Tennessee State University, in Nashville. A highlight for camper Matthew Mueller, 10, was when Lucius “Spoonman” Talley showed how to play the spoons, an innovative way to create music.
“People started using spoons because they were something that all people had. Not everybody could afford instruments,” Matthew says.
Matthew’s grandmother, Karen Mueller, is a music teacher. She is excited for the museum to teach people about the many kinds of African-American music. “There is such a history of music that the black community brings to America and to the world,” she says. “I hope that people will come to Nashville not only to see all the country music stuff that goes on but to visit this resource as well.”
28．Why will Nashville become more musical?
A. Because it has a long history of African American music.
B. Because it has created more than 50 kinds of music.
C. Because many musical programs will be held there.
D. Because the NMAAM will be built there soon.
29．The underlined word “odds” in Paragraph 2 means “ ”.
A. doubts B. chances C. speeds D. voices
30．What did Matthew probably think of the spoon show?
A. Boring
B. Conventional
C. Impressive.
D. Ridiculous.
31．We can learn from the passage that .
A. Karen sings high praise for the music museum
B. Matthew can’t afford to buy any musical instrument
C. most visitors will buy spoons as souvenirs in NMAAM D. only the music in Nashville can attract visitors
D
The French Danone company is the latest to replace some plastic water bottles with aluminum（铝）
cans．Competitors like Coca-Cola，PepsiCo and Nestle have also started selling water in aluminum cans．
Replacing plastic water bottles that pollute the seas with recyclable aluminum cans should be an easy way to help the environment，right?
Maybe not．
Aluminum cans might result in less ocean waste，and the metal containers also are lighter than glass or plastic bottles ， but they also come with their own cost to the environment. The production of an aluminum can is estimated to release two times as much carbon dioxide into the air as a plastic bottle．
“That’s the dilemma you’re going to have to choose between，”said Ruben Griffioen，an official at beermaker Heineken．He said his company was trying to reduce the use of plastic bottles.
Bruce Karas of Coca-Cola North America agreed．He said，“There’s a mix．There are some things that are not that desirable ，but if you have five good things and one that isn’t ，we’ll all have to make decisions．”He added，“It’11 never be that clean．”
Bottled water is a 19 billion industry．Although its use of cans is increasing，experts say cans are unlikely to completely replace plastic bottles．
Aluminum is costlier than plastic so canned drinks mean higher prices for buyers ．Another major consideration is user convenience—cans stay open while bottles can be reclosed．More importantly，there is one barrier to ending the use of plastic water bottles ： There may not be enough cans to go a round．Beer and wine makers are now also increasingly using aluminum.
32．What's the advantage of aluminum cans?
A．They are pollution-free． B．They are lighter. C．They are cost-effective． D．They are low-carbon．
33．What is Karas’s attitude to replacing plastic bottles with aluminum cans?
A．Supportive． B．Disapproving． C．Neutral． D．Indifferent．
34．What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A．The wide application of aluminum cans．
B．The promising future of aluminum cans．
C．The major advantages of aluminum cans．
D．The unavoidable limitations of aluminum cans．
35．What is the best title for the text?
A．Aluminum Cans or Plastic Bottles?
B．A Blessing or a Misfortune?
C．How to Deal with Plastic Bottles?
D．Why Do We Choose Aluminum Cans?
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山东省商河县第一中学2021届高三上学期11月期中考试英语试卷
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
Growing Green Thumbs
Children's Community Garden
2200 Bowling Green Ave.,940/349-2883
www.cmga.com
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
www.mytexasgarden.com..........
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
21. 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.
22. What is the age range required by Coppell Community Garden?
A. 5-8. B. 5-10. C. 6-11. D. 6-12.
23. Where is this text most likely from?
A. A food industry committed to charity.
B. An institution offering learning programs.
C. A supermarket offering voluntary programs.
D. A website promoting kids' gardening facilities.
B
At eleven,I decided to learn to swim.There was a pool at the Y.M.C.A. offering exactly the opportunity. Mother continually warned against it,and kept fresh in my mind the details of Cach drowning in the river. But the Y.M.C.A.pool was safe.
I had a childhood fear of water. This started when I was three years old and father took me to the beach. The huge waves knocked me down and swept over me.
The pool was quiet.I was afraid of going in all alone,so I sat on the side of the pool to wait for others. Then came a big boy.He yelled,"Hi,Skinny!How' d you like to be ducked?"With that he picked me up and threw me into the deep end.I landed in a sitting position, and swallowed water.But I was not frightened out of my wits-when my feet hit the bottom,I would make a big jump,come out of the surface.It seemed a long way down.I gathered all my strength when I landed and made what I thought was a great spring upwards. Then I opened my eyes and saw nothing but water.I tried to yell but no sound came out.I went down,down, endlessly.
When I came to consciousness,I found myself lying on the bed in the hospital.
I never went back to the pool.I avoided water whenever I could.This misadventure stayed with me as the years rolled by.It deprived me of the joy of boating and swimming.Finally,I decided to get an instructor. Piece by piece,he built a swimmer.Several months later,the instructor was finished,but I was not. Sometimes the terror would return.
This went on until July.I swam across the Lake Wentworth.Only once did the terror return.When I was in the middle of the lake,I put my face under and saw nothing but bottomless water.I laughed and said,"Well, Mr.Terror,what do you think you can do to me?"
I had conquered my fear of water.
24.The author's original fear of water was caused by
A.his poor skill in swimming B.his mother's warning of drowning
C.an outing to the beach with his father D.an unpleasant memory of the pool
25. Why was the author not scared to death when he was thrown into the water?
A.He knew how to swim in the pool. B.He felt that the Y.M.C.A.pool was safe.
C.He was waiting for others to save him. D.He came up with an idea to go upwards.
26.By"but I was not"in paragraph 5,the author probably means________
A.he was still a poor swimmer.
B.he had not overcome the fear yet.
C.he was not afraid of drowning any more.
D. he was not satisfied with the swimming training.
27.Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A.Goodbye,Mr.Terror B.Hello,Childhood Fear
C.A Swimming Adventure D.My Passion for Swimming
C
The person who set the course of my life was a school teacher named Marjorie Hurd. When I stepped off a ship in New York Harbor in 1949, I was a nine-year-old war refugee, who had lost my mother and was coming to live with the father I did not know. My mother, Eleni Gatzoyiannis, had been imprisoned and shot for sending my sisters and me to freedom.
I was thirteen years old when I entered Chandler Junior High. Shortly after I arrived, I was told to select a hobby to pursue during“club hours.” The idea of hobbies and clubs made no sense to my immigrant ears, but I decided to follow the prettiest girl in my class. She led me into the presence of Miss Hurd, the school newspaper adviser and English teacher.
A tough woman with salt-and pepper hair and determined eyes, Miss Hurd had no patience with lazy bones. She drilled us in grammar, assigned stories for us to read and discuss, and eventually taught us how to put out a newspaper. Her introduction to the literary wealth of Greece gave me a new perspective on my war-torn homeland, making me proud of my origins. Her efforts inspired me to understand the logic and structure of the English language. Owing to her inspiration, during my next twenty-five years, I became a, journalist by profession.
Miss Hurd retired at the age of 62. By then, she had taught for a total of 41 years. Even after her retirement, she continually made a project of unwilling students in whom she spied a spark of potential. The students were mainly from the most troubled homes, yet she alternately bullied and charmed them with her own special brand of tough love, until the spark caught fire.
Miss Hurd was the one who directed my grief and pain into writing. But for Miss Hurd, I wouldn't have become a reporter. She was the one who sent me into journalism and indirectly caused all the good things that came after.
28. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?
A. Hobbies and clubs did not interest the author.
B. The author turned a deaf ear to joining clubs.
C. Hobbies and clubs were inaccessible to immigrants like the author.
D. The author had no idea what hobbies and clubs were all about.
29. Which of the following caused the author to think of his homeland differently?
A. Stepping on the American soil for the first time.
B. Being exposed to Greek literary works.
C. Her mother's miserable death.
D. Following the prettiest girl in his class.
30. It can be inferred from Paragraph 4 that_______
A. Miss Hurd employed a unique way to handle these students.
B. Miss Hurd's contribution was recognized across the nation.
C. Students from troubled homes preferred Miss Hurd's teaching style.
D. The students Miss Hurd taught were all finally fired.
31. What is the text mainly about?
A. How the author became a journalist. B. The importance of inspiration in one's life.
C. The teacher who shaped the author's life. D. Factors contributing to a successful career.
D
Shinrin-yoku means “forest bathing”. Forest bathing doesn’t mean you take bath in the forest; rather, you simply go for a walk in the woods or a city park, where you slacken by using all your senses to experience nature.
Yoshifumi Miyazaki, from Chiba University, is among a growing number of scientists who have begun studying the science behind the effects of nature on human health. In his book Shinrin-yoku: The Japanese Art of Forest Bathing, Miyazaki explains the techniques of forest bathing.
Miyazaki has an interesting theory about why shinrin-yoku is so effective. He points out that for more than 99.99% of the time, humans have lived in a natural environment. In fact, in 1800, only 3% of the world’s population lived in cities, and by 2019, this figure reached 54%. This is only going to get worse; officials predict that by 2050, 66% will live in cities.
This suggests we live in our modern society with bodies that are still used to the natural environment, he writes in the book, because “genes cannot change over just a few hundred years”. The science behind the research studies he presents in the book makes a convincing case that forest bathing is an effective method for reducing stress in today’s world.
Now city planners are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of nature and are creating new kinds of “parks” out of empty spaces. There’re also more city gardens where people can grow vegetables. For kids, kitchen gardens in schools are becoming popular. As Miyazaki stresses, you don’t have to find a formal park or garden to practice shinrin-yoku. Instead, you can enjoy the effects of nature wherever there’re plants.
Better yet, he says, we can bring nature closer to where we spend most of our time. Miyazaki’s research has shown that just increasing the amount of plants in a room can affect the relaxation benefits of the room. What’s more, even when people simply look at flowers, their bodies relax and stress levels decrease.
32. What does the underlined word in Paragraph mean?
A. Behave. B. Entertain. C. Predict. D. Relax.
33. How does the author mainly develop the third paragraph?
A. By giving examples. B. By listing figures.
C. By making remarks. D. By presenting research findings.
34. Why does forest bathing work effectively according to Miyazaki?
A. Human genes can change easily. B. Nature is part of the modern society.
C. Human bodies are accustomed to nature. D. People can always calm down in nature.
35. Which of the following will Miyazaki agree on forest bathing?
A. It is easy to operate. B. It is meant for gardeners.
C. It is unaffordable in the city. D. It is inconvenient to practice.
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
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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, 选出最佳答案并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Haad Farang (Haad Sai Yao), Koh Muck
This small but striking bay in Thailand has waters free from riptides (激流), making it safe for families to play water in the sun. As its nick name implies—farang is Thai for foreigners--you will find a large concentration of backpackers here. Still, with only a couple of simple food shops, it’s a far cry from the noises of Chaweng beach on Koh Samui or Kamala on Phuket, which makes it to be one of the top tourist destinations.
Rent a sea kayak (皮划艇) (100 baht, which is around ￡2 an hour) and go around the corner to Tham Morakot (the Emerald Cave), a winding cave that opens up to a bay walled by thick leaves and often visited by groups of monkeys. It is very inspiring, but to fully appreciate it, be sure to prepare a light to avoid knocking into cave walls and other kayaks. To avoid being crowded, make the trip in the late afternoon.
Where to eat
The Ko Yao Viewpoint Restaurant is the best place for tourists. Drink the sweet cocktails in favour of an icy Chang beer and enjoy the last rays of the bay.
Getting there
Fly from Bangkok to Trang with AirAsia (from￡30), then take a one-hour Tigerline ship from Hat Yao Pier (￡19). Besides, a five-hour ship from Phuket at Rassada Pier (￡41) goes directly to the island and will drop passengers at Haad Farang.
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21. What is most likely to attract many people to Haad Farang?
A. Its riptides. B. Its scenery.
C. Its simple food shops. D. Its quiet environment.
22. What can we know about the Tham Morakot?
A. It is a winding cave covered with thick leaves. B. Groups of monkeys live inside.
C. Tourists need to bring a light to find the exit. D. It has fewer visitors in the late afternoon.
23. Where is the text most probably taken from?
A. Travel magazines. B. Newspapers. C. The Internet. D. A science report.
B
Daniella Wride was brushing her daughter's long brown hair when she noticed that with each comb, masses of the hair were coming out. That was January 1, 2017. Within 20 days, seven-year-old Gianessa Wride's hair was completely gone, and her doctor said the hair would never grow back. Gianessa had become one of the 6.8 million Americans with alopecia, an auto-immune disease that causes hair loss.
Alopecia isn't painful, but for kids who suffer from it, the severe pain comes from standing out from the crowd. For the most part, the students in Gianessa's first-grade class in Salem, Utah, were understanding. But the occasional jokes of "Baldy"（秃子) made her feel like an abandoned child. “I didn't want her to feel that she wasn’t like the other kids,” her mother said, “I tried covering her baldness, but the artificial hair was uncomfortable.”
Then comes the school’s traditional “Crazy Hair Day” in April, a great just-for-fun celebration where all the kids and their parents can express their wild sides a bit. Daniella and Gianessa decided that rather than hide Gianessa's baldness under the artificial hair, they would celebrate it. Daniella bought scrapbook-sticker(贴纸) jewels and decorated her head with flowered designs and even a deer. “They just fit her personality,” Daniella smiled. “She’s so lovely.”
On the morning of the competition, Gianessa was nervous. Would her friends think it was funny? However, with her mother's encouragement, she had nothing to fear. Impressive Gianessa was a hit and a winner of the crazy-hair competition. Gianessa is now glad that she dared to go bare. “I was sad at first when I lost all my hair,” she told people. “But now I love being bald. I can do things to my head that other kids can't. I’m thinking now it might be fun to decorate my head with some colourful butterflies and flowers.”
24. Why was Gianessa different from other kids?
A. She was born bald. B. She suffered from hair loss.
C. She was talented in hair designing. D. She had her head fully shaved.
25. How did others react to Gianessa's disease?
A. Her doctor was quite optimistic. B. Her mother gave her artificial hair.
C. Her classmates were all considerate. D. Her school offered her special help.
26. What could Gianessa do on the “Crazy Hair Day”?
A. Tease others. B. Decorate her hair.
C. Shop scrapbook-stickers. D. Show her personality.
27. What is the main idea of the text?
A. The girl faced her disease in a most beautiful way.
B. The artificial hair built up the girl's confidence.
C. The competition served as a way to make a change.
D. The disease was cured with mother's love and care.
C
A six-wheeled robot travels underground in Hefei to discover warning signs of faults inside the pipeline network, “It looks like a toy car at first, but it's much more complicated than that,” said Xu Mao, the robot ’s operator.
The pipeline robot, developed by Wuhan Easy-Sight Technology, is made up of four parts-crawler, camera, cable reel, and controller. A full charge can enable the robot to work for four to five hours, covering a distance between 800 and 1, 000 meters in the underground pipeline.
The robot will carry out inspections of the underground pipeline network stretching 150 kilometers in Shushan District. “Whether the pipe is leaking, damaged or blocked, we can clearly see its situation through high-definition(高清晰度的)cameras fixed into the robot,” said Qi Chuanshuai from the provincial construction engineering and testing institute.
With the rapid develop merit of cities, it is becoming increasingly difficult to manage underground pipelines. Among all the difficulties, discovering faults in the sewage (污水)and rainwater pipelines comes first. Many other cities such as Wuhan, Nanjing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai are using the robots to inspect their pipelines, the robot ' s developer said.
Equipped with environmental detection sensors, the robots can monitor temperature and damp, poisonous gases, oxygen levels and smoke density, while providing color diagram in real time. “Compared with human workers, robots are able to enter smaller pipes and are immune (有免疫力的)to poisonous gases in sewage pipes,” said Ge Shengli from Shushan District’s city management company. “ No digging is required and there is no need to interrupt traffic,” Ge added.
28. What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the pipeline robot?
A. Its developer. B. Its components.
C. Its characteristics. D. Its outward appearance.
29. What is the toughest in managing underground pipelines in cities?
A. Locating the position where the pipelines are.
B. Handling the poisonous gases in sewage pipes,
C. Arranging the repair and maintenance of pipelines.
D. Discovering flaws in the sewage and rainwater pipelines.
30. What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 4?
A. Add some background information.
B. Introduce a new topic for discussion.
C. Summarize the previous paragraphs.
D. Present some new functions of robots.
31. What is Ge Shengli's attitude towards the pipeline robots?
A. Doubtful. B. Appreciative. C. Critical. D. Indifferent.
D
Instagram（图片分享社交应用程序）is about to take its biggest step toward removing likes from its platform. After months of testing an option to hide likes in select international markets, Instagram, which is owned by Facebook(FB), has already been testing hiding likes in seven other countries, including Canada, Ireland and Australia. For years, likes have been central to how celebrities, brands, politicians and everyday users experience Instagram and Facebook. It's a way of measuring popularity and success. But in recent months, Instagram has been rethinking how likes contribute to making its platform more toxic. Now it's considering a change.
The total number of likes on posts—which appear as hearts on the app—will disappear from Instagram's main feed, profile pages and permalink(永久链接) pages. The owner of the account can still see their own likes, but their followers won't know the count.
CNN Business previously spoke with users in countries with the test. The majority felt this move would improve well-being on the app. Instagram is the most detrimental(不利的) social networking app for young people's mental health, such as negatively impacting body image, according to one study.
But other users and psychologists said hiding likes won't fix everything. The test doesn't address some of the key ways that activity on Instagram can impact the well-being of users, including bullying, feeling left out and thinking other people's lives are better than their own.
Renee Engeln, a psychology professor at Northwestern University, voiced his opinion that the biggest impact of Instagram is the content and the exposure to this constant stream of perfected images. That is what seems to hurt users psychologically. Plus, users can still see their own likes ——and feel bad if their posts don't perform well.
32. How do users experience Instagram in this passage?
A. By giving likes. B. By hiding likes.
C. By selecting platforms. D. By showing off talents.
33. What does the underlined word “toxic” in Paragraph 1 mean?
A. Profitable B. Poisonous C. Popular D. Positive
34. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Instagram has affected youngsters' mental health.
B. The account owners won't know the count of likes.
C. Instagram tested hiding likes in seven countries first.
D. The majority think Instagram has been a well-being app.
35. What could be the best title of the passage?
A. Instagram Misuses Likes
B. More People Are Against Likes
C. Likes Cause Mental Problems
D. Likes will Be Hidden on Instagram
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