广东省揭阳市揭东区届高三上学期期中考试 英语 Word版含答案bychun.docx

1、广东省揭阳市揭东区届高三上学期期中考试 英语 Word版含答案bychun 20202021学年度第一学期期中教学质量监测高三年级英语科试卷本试卷共三部分，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、试室号和座位号填写在答题卡上。2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡.上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，答案不能答在试卷上。3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案，不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上

2、要求作答的答案无效。4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。I.阅读(共两节，20题，满分50分)第一节：阅读理解(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项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ACorvallis Library Events for TeensAll teen events are offered at no cost for teens in middle and high school (6th-12th grade), unless otherwise noted. Please note d

3、ates and locations below.Makers ClubThe Makers Club meets every second and fourth Tuesday from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room of the Corvallis Library. Learn basic programming with open-source platforms such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi. This group is open to all ages. Makers also explore 3-

4、D modeling and printing with the librarys 3-D printer. Programming platforms and materials are provided. Makers are welcome to bring their own laptops if theyd like.Teen AdvisorsThis is a teen leadership group that advises staff about library spaces, events, and materials for teens. Teens may apply

5、to join by completing a Teen Advisor Membership Application. Applications are available at the library in the teen area and at the Youth Services desk. The group meets in the library board room (located in the basement) on the third Friday of each month from 4:30-6:00 p.m.Teen TakeoverThis is an aft

6、er-hours event for teens on the third Friday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Find us in the Main Meeting Room playing board games, making art, and watching movies during the school year. Materials and snacks are provided.Teen WritersTeens, write with us and meet our writing group leader! Teen Writ

7、ers is for teens interested in creating new work and exploring new forms of writing. This group meets in Conference Room A (in the library basement) twice monthly on the first and third Thursday from 4:30-5:30 p.m.1. How does Makers Club differ from the others?A. It is free of charge. B. Theres no a

8、ge limit.C. The group meets twice monthly. D. It provides materials for participants.2. What should you do to join Teen Takeover?A. Bring a laptop. B. Bring some snacks.C. Attend it after class. D. Apply for membership in advance.3. When can you join an event about writing in the library?A. Every 4t

9、h Tuesday. B. Every 3rd Friday.C. Every 2nd Tuesday. D. Every 1st Thursday.BAt present, I was diagnosed(诊断)with a kind of attention disorder. It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.In my first literature class, Mrs. Smith asked us to read

10、a story and then write on it, all within 45 minutes. I raised my hand right away and said, Mrs. Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be able to do it.She glanced down at me through her glasses, You are not different from your classmates, young man.I tried, but I did

11、nt finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to take it home.In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time when the blind couldnt get much education. But Louis didnt give up. Instead, he invented a reading

12、 system of raised dots(点), which opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.Wasnt I the blind in my class, being made to learn like the sighted students? My thoughts spilled out and my pen started to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed, I was not different from others; I

13、 just needed a quieter place. If Louis could find his way out of his problems, why should I ever give up?I didnt expect anything when I handed in my paper to Mrs. Smith, so it was quite a surprise when it came back to me the next day-with an A on it. At the bottom of the paper were these words: See

14、what you can do when you keep trying?Inspired and touched, I began to keep trying hard in my study and struggled against attention disorder. I believe one can find his way out of predicament with determination and efforts.4. The author didnt finish the reading in class because .A. he was new to the

15、class B. he was tired of literatureC. he had an attention disorder D. he wanted to take the task home5. What do we know about Louis Braille from the passage?A. He had good sight. B. He made a great invention.C. He gave up reading. D. He learned a lot from school.6. What was Mrs. Smiths attitude to t

16、he author at the end of the story?A. Angry. B. Impatient. C. Sympathetic. D. Encouraging.7. The underlined word predicament in the last paragraph probably meansA. sorrow B. destination C. difficulty D. fortuneCA rainforest is an area covered by tall trees with the total high rainfall spreading quite

17、 equally through the year and the temperature rarely dipping below 16. Rainforests have a great effect on the world environment because they can take in heat from the sun and adjust the climate. Without the forest cover, these areas would reflect more heat into the atmosphere, warming the rest of th

18、e world. Losing the rainforests may also influence wind and rainfall patterns, potentially causing certain natural disasters all over the world.In the past hundred years, humans have begun destroying rainforests in search of three major resources: land for crop, wood for paper and other products, la

19、nd for raising farm animals. This action affects the environment as a whole. For example, a lot of carbon dioxide in the air comes from burning the rainforest. People obviously have a need for the resources we gain from cutting trees but we will suffer much more than we will benefit.There are two ma

20、in reasons for this. Firstly, when people cut down trees, generally they can only use the land for a year or two. Secondly, cutting large sections of rainforests may provide a good supply of wood right now, but in the long run, it actually reduces the worlds wood supply.Rainforests are often called

21、the worlds drug store. More than 25% of the medicines we use today come from plants in rainforests. However, fewer than 1% of rainforest plants have been examined for their medical value. It is extremely likely that our best chance to cure diseases lies somewhere in the worlds shrinking (萎缩的)rainfor

22、ests.8. Rainforests can help to adjust the climate because they .A. reflect more heat into the atmosphereB. bring about high rainfall throughout the worldC. rarely cause the temperature to drop lower than 16D. reduce the effect of heat from the sun on the earth9. What does the word this underlined i

23、n the third paragraph refer to?A. We will lose much more than we can gain.B. Humans have begun destroying rainforests.C. People have a strong desire for resources.D. Much carbon dioxide comes from burning rainforests.10. It can be inferred from the text that .A. we can get enough resources without r

24、ainforestsB. there is great medicine potential in rainforestsC. we will grow fewer kinds of crops in the gained landD. the level of annual rainfall affects wind patterns11. What might be the best title for the text?A. How to save rainforests. B. How to protect nature.C. Rainforests and the environme

25、nt D. Rainforests and medical development.DThe novel coronavirus(新冠状病毒)is a great threat. We dont know how bad it will be, nor do we know for how long it will spread. But we do know that it has already infected and killed many people around the world. It also caused serious global economic damage. W

26、e need to adapt our responses to different countries and different parts of the same country in order to limit damage. Using data well is essential to such a successful response.Data is key to all successful public health programs. In New York City, we raised tobacco taxes and made all indoor public

27、 places smoke-free. Smoking rates declined at first but then the decline stopped. Because we had a tracking system in place, we realized that progress had stopped. So, we produced strong and direct no tobacco ads to the public. Our programs quickly reduced adult and teenager smoking, preventing more

28、 than 100, 000 deaths. As for epidemics, we can learn more every day. We will be able to reduce infections, save lives, and limit damage to society if we rapidly collect, analyze and use data.Every country facing the coronavirus disease needs to strengthen their data systems to track diseases, inves

29、tigate skillfully and respond fast and successfully. Fast action will save lives and save money. But building the capacity to do this isnt free. It will cost about $1 to $2 per person per year for at least 10 years-at least $30 billion. Thats a lot of money for public health, but its a tiny part of

30、the amount lost when we don乡know what we need to know about health threats.Getting the data right is hardly quick and never easy, but it is always very important if we want to respond timely, limit spread, and protect our communities and economy.12. Which of the following statements is NOT true acco

31、rding to the passage?A. Novel coronavirus has killed people and damaged economy.B. New York City succeeded in reducing smoking with data.C. We need a lot of money to build the capacity of fast action.D. Using data will cure people infected with novel coronavirus.13. Why does the author talk about sm

32、oking in paragraph 2?A. to warn us that smoking is harmful. B. to suggest us how to reduce smoking.C. to show the significant role of data. D. to protect peoples physical health.14. What is the authors opinion on the building of the capacity of fast response?A. It is too expensive and many countries cannot afford it.B. It is worthwhile and necessary to develop such a capacity.C. It supports communities and saves lives and saves mo