2021屆江蘇省鹽城市高三上學(xué)期英語期中試題

1、2021屆江蘇省鹽城市高三上學(xué)期英語期中試題第二部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）第一節(jié) （共15分；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分） 閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。AHot ScienceThe BenefitsExperts have found that there are clearhealth benefits of drinking tea.Research has led to the discovery that chemicals found in tea can help prevent cell damage.And there is

2、 clear evidence that drinking three to four cups of tea a day will reduce the chances of heart attacks and certain cancers.Other health benefits include bone strengthening and protection against bad teeth. “Drinking tea is actually better for you than drinking water, ”said one doctor.Re-hydrationThe

3、re was also some interesting information on the qualities of tea.The researchdispels the fear that tea is dehydrating（脫水）. “Everyone assumes that caffeine-containingdrinks such as tea dehydrate, ”a leading expertexplained. “But even if you had a really strongcup of tea, you would still have a gain o

4、f fluid（液體）.In terms of fluid intake, we recommend1.5to2litres per day, and that can include tea.Tea is not dehydrating.Its a healthy drink.”The Negative SideThere was only one bit of bad news abouttea. Research suggests that tea can affect the bodys ability to absorb iron from food.This means that

5、people at risk of anaemia（貧血）should avoid drinking tea around mealtimes.Tea JokesWhy was the teacher angry with the Teapot?Because he was“naughtea”.What did the teapot wear to bed?A “nightea”.Tea FactsHere are some truly amazing tea facts.Teacomes from theleaves of atree called camellia sinensis. Th

6、e tree can grow over10metres tall.However, it is cut short so that the leaves can be taken easily.Tea is grown in India, Sri Lanka, China, Indonesia, Argentina, Kenya, Japan, Bangladesh, Uganda, Malawi, Turkey, Iran, Brazil and Tanzania. India is the worlds largest tea producer. Eighty percent of th

7、e caffeine in tea can be removed by pouring hot water over the leaves. 21. Tea is unable to help prevent_.A.heart attacksB.bad teethC.weak bonesD.iron shortage22. The underlined worddispelin Paragraph2is closest in meaning to_.A.confirmB.conveyC.removeD.raise23. According to the passage, which of th

8、e following statements is TRUE？A.Tea is used to cure different diseases.B.Strong tea cannot relieve human thirst.C.Tea jokes only work for the tea lovers.D.Tea bushes are cut short for easy harvest.BIve been writing since before I could write.As a kid, I dictated stories to my parents. About12years

9、ago, I was living in New York City and pursuing a master in creative writing.For years Id been suffering vision disorder, but in New York my symptoms worsened.I became unable to read or write for any considerable length of time.I tried vision therapy（療法）, an overhead projector, a special pair of gla

10、sses-all in vain. Eventually, I discovered a computer program for the visually challenged.As I typed, my words were read aloud by an automated voice.With my screen dimmed to black, I relied entirely on audio feedback to know what I had written. Facing the blank page is worrying, but facing the black

11、 page is worse.The dark screen is a sinkhole that swallows creative hope.Sentences disappear into it like an astronaut into a black hole.I managed to complete my master degree, but it took me years to adapt to my new reality.The greatest barrier seemed to be the automated voice, which was like a rob

12、ot parrot on my shoulder, and I wanted nothing more than to drive it away.If a pianist were forced to practice on an untuned piano, would it corrupt his ear over time? Of course, I could have quit writing and stopped making myself suffer. But it honestly never occurred to me-and Im glad it didnt.Las

13、t year, after I told my story on the radio, I was contacted by VocaliD, a Massachusetts-based company that created a voice modeled on my own. The first time I heard the voice they created, it is so close to my own that the two are nearly indistinguishable.Ive only just begun using this new voice.My

14、hope is that this will restore a sense of solitude（孤獨(dú)）to my writing process, allowing me easier access to that inner space where the imagination can take over, and I can forget myself, and the real work can begin. The black screen still exists-it always will-but the robot parrot has taken wing.24. W

15、hat happened to the author when pursuing a master degree in New York？A.His sight started to fail due to much reading.B.His eyes couldnt sustain long hours of reading.C.He had to drop out due to his vision disorder.D.He successfully overcame his vision problem.25. What still bothered the author after

16、 he got his master degree？A.The untuned automated voice.B.The pet parrot on his shoulder.C.The computer with a dark screen.D.The noise from a neighboring pianist.26. How did the author feel when first hearing the voice created by VocaliD？A.Excited.B.Annoyed.C.Unmoved.D.Relaxed.27. What can we infer

17、from the last paragraph？A.The automated voice is too annoying to bear.B.The author can restore his sight to normal.C.The author starts to enjoy his writing again.D.It is likely that the technology will improve.C As a CEO of a startup, you get used to hearing“no”. You also face an endless continuatio

18、n of what feels like shocking crises, like nearly running out of cash, losing a key customer, discovering a widespread product failure, or having to shut down operations because of a global pandemic.But it turns out that these disasters can actually be good for you.In fact, Im not sure whether you c

19、an innovate without them.Heres what all our crises have taught me. Its good to be uncomfortable.We once had a key customer request-a battery capability that wed never developed before.The customer made it clear that if we couldnt develop this capability, theyd be less confident in our product.We wre

20、stled with the risks, not least of which was the potential embarrassment if we couldnt meet the customers needs.We knew wed face many technical problems if we tried to go into operation.Yet we decided to try to satisfy the customer, even if it wasnt obvious at first how we could get it done.A few we

21、eks later we delivered something beyond what the customer had asked for, and weve since grown this capability into a powerful sales tool and potential revenue stream-not to mention it strengthened our relationship with the customer. Short-term failure is good.A few years ago, our company began to ex

22、pand our manufacturing output in response to a customers need.In the process we discovered something unusual we hadnt seen during smaller-scale production.Our team dived into failure analysis, and we finally put the problem down to a single material within the battery.Wed used this material for year

23、s, but now we needed a replacement.Once we made that change, the battery quality and reliability greatly improved.Its okay to show weakness.One of my hardest days as CEOwas the day when I found out I was pregnant. We were in the middle of raising a funding round, and I had been traveling nonstop for

24、 a year.Until that day, I had assumed that my role as CEO was to display strength and confidence.With the mounting pressure I was harder on myself than I needed to be, and now I had the added stress of being pregnant. I decided to acknowledge to my team that I was breaking down.They united together

25、and found ways to operate more smoothly and communicate more effectively, supporting me to focus my time on most pressing goals.This gave me not only the space to plan for the companys future, but also to prepare for my own new normal:leading while becoming a first-time mother.28. What does the unde

26、rlined word“them”in Paragraph1refer to？A.Frequent rejections.B.Financial crises.C.Global pandemics.D.Endless disasters.2. What does the author want to convey in Paragraph2？A.Customersrequests should be carefully evaluated.B.Meeting challenges can bring about extra benefits.C.The company should keep

27、launching new products.D.Innovation is the only way to win fierce competition.30. How does the author prove short-term failure is beneficial？A.By drawing a comparison.B.By giving an example.C.By challenging assumptions.D.By doing an experiment.31. Which of the following might be the best title of th

28、e passage？A.Learn to let goB.Make it as a CEOC.Think deep sometimesD.Make friends with crisesD Worried about the effect reality TV is having on your child?You arent being overprotective-theres increasing evidence that these programmes can have a big impact on youngpeople. When our children are young

29、, we tend to give careful thought to how much TV theyre watching and whether or not its good for them.But as they grow up, most parents let their kids make more independent choices about their viewing. However, if youve got children, you may want to stay attentive.A research indicates that some real

30、ity TV shows can be every bit as damaging for teenage girls as too many cartoonsare for kids-perhaps even worse. The truth is that reality TV is anything but reality-but thats not necessarily what our childrenbelieve. A study for the Girl Scout Research Institute in the US found that eight out of te

31、n girls aged between11and17who regularly watch reality shows believe these programmes describe real life. In fact, much of reality TV is a heavily manipulated（操控）view of whats really happening, and the worst of it strengthens the sort of female stereotypes（刻板印象）women have spent decades trying to rem

32、ove. Many of the women on reality TV shows are acting out lives as teenage mothers or drama queens. Strong, hard-working, purposeful young women with ambitions beyond their looks are rarein these programmes. Theres a widespread emphasis on the value of women being about how they look and dress, whic

33、h gives young viewers the message that being a woman is all about style andappearance, not what you do or stand for. Cultural critic and writer Jennifer Pozner describes reality TV asthe contemporary backlash（抵制）against feminism. Imran Siddiguee, Director of Social Media and Outreach, is concerned t

34、hat these programmes show the worst stereotypes of womanhood and“normalize”them in what appear to be everyday settings. “They offer such a limited view of what it is to be a woman, and all over the world young girls are addicted to it,”he says. Siddiquee does recognize, however, that many girls them

35、selves value reality TV. Some say itencourages them to think about situations different from their own.They also point out that someshows feature women running their own successful businesses. “Its important to acknowledge that there are some useful elements in reality TV,” Siddiquee says. “But many

36、 girls need to be inspired to think more critically about some aspects of these shows so theyre not manipulated by them and so their behaviour doesnt change because of them.” We should encourage our children to be critical thinkers and help them develop their media literacy.Whether reality TV is cha

37、nging our childrens views, or whether they are attracted to programmes that agree with their beliefs, its vital we recognize that their viewing habits could strengthen these unbalanced ideals.32. Who are likely to be the prime victims of reality TV shows？A.Small children.B.Teenage girls.C.New parent

38、s.D.Random audience.33. What is the problem with a reality TV show？A.It is too true to life for viewers to believe in.B.Actors in them lack a sense of innovation.C.Its contents and views are rather artificial.D.It can hardly cater for teenage girlstaste.34. As far as the author is concerned, what sh

39、ould reality TV shows present？A.Genuine accounts of females and their work.B.Ways to gain more popularity among peers.C.Distinction between true life and TV dramas.D.Tips on how to become ambitious young girls.35. Imran Siddquee believes that_.A.it is normal to include stereotypes of females in real

40、ity TV showsB.teens need guidance on how to critically assess the contents of such showsC.parents should leave children to make independent choices when viewingD.there are more useful elements than bad stereotypes in reality TV shows第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。Y

41、ou probably know that exercise is good for you.Studies show that it can prevent many major health conditions, including cognitive decline, diabetes, certain cancers and more. 36 “Our lives are completely full.We may have children, aging parents, jobs, partners, and community,”says Barbara Hannah Gru

42、fferman, author of The Best of Everything After50. If you dont have a regular exercise plan, dont worry!There are simple things you can do toget more exercise, no gym membership or hours of commitment required. Walk-and make it count Even if youre not in shape, you can likely walk.And thats good new

43、s, because many studies illustrate that its one of the best things we can do for our bodies.Grufferman suggests getting a pedometer，whether its a simple mechanical one, or a FitBit or Jawbone. 37 And then, start walking faster and longer-most experts recommend walking10，000steps a day. Reduce sittin

44、g Youve probably heard, “sitting is the new smoking.”Well, this means that loads of research has shown that sitting for extended periods of time can have serious health consequences that range from obesity to diabetes and more. 38 Its also essential to take breaks from your sit-down desk. Run if you

45、 can It might seem out of reach, but if you can add some light running into your daily walk, youll be better for it.Running can make you happier, strengthen your joints, improve heart health, and improve your memory! 39 Then, go for longer distances gradually. Make it a habit To truly make exercise-

46、even the basics-a part of your life youll need to make it a habit.“The good news is that its never too late to start,”says Grufferman. 40 A.Track your steps because its very motivating.B.But finding time to get more exercise can be challenging.C.Make sure you are more active and have a more enjoyabl

47、e life.D.Experts suggest using a standing desk at least some of the time.E.Like brushing your teeth, you have to build exercise into your life.F.Some experts suggest altermating jogging and walking to get started.G.Get the recommended amount of exercise for your age to get the most benefit. 第三部分 語言運(yùn)

48、用（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D 四個選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。 My first year living in Los Angeles, I was a birthday-party clown（小丑）.I 41 with my identity because, though I viewed myself as a filmmaker, everyone in my life associated me withthis ridiculous day job. For certain parties,

49、I had to go as a 42 character, so at the party Id actually be“Mickey Mouse”or“Sponge-Bob SquarePants.”O(jiān)ne night, I was told that I was going to be Batman. At the time I had a giant mustache but I didnt want to 43 my physical appearance for that job. 44 , for the party, I chose not to shave. Normally

50、 at these parties, you pop in through the front door: “Surprise!Batmans here!”However, my element of 45 was shot because they saw me coming from, like, a quarter of a mile away, which left me plenty of time to 46 my choice not to shave. Once I got close enough for them to make out the 47 of my face,

51、 the entire party 48 in laughter and then into cheers. After I ran into the party, they were 49 me. I saw the birthday boy with his dad, who was laughing, and he said, “You see, I told you, son.Batman hasa mustache.”He took me to the huge birthday cake with a Batman drawn on it, and the Batman had a

52、 mustache. I just stared at it in 50 . When 51 bringing the cake out, instead of just admitting that it was messed up, the parents tried to save 52 and said to the boy, “Batman always has a mustache.He just shaves it for movies.”In a 53 of fate, my mustache confirmed what the parents had said and 54

53、 the kids that I was actually Batman. That day, there was no doubt in my mind what I was.I may not have been the 55 that they ordered and expected.But that day, I was the hero that they needed.41. A.started B.stuck C.struggled D.settled 42. A.specific B.leading C.central D.generous 43. A.improve B.c

54、hange C.make D.judge 44. A.Otherwise B.Besides C.However D.Therefore 45. A.surprise B.joy C.enthusiasm D.anxiety 46. A.withdraw B.regret C.exercise D.influence 47. A.shape B.expression C.features D.wrinkles 48. A.showedup B.calmeddown C.ranaway D.brokeout 49. A.applauding B.blaming C.neglecting D.embarrassing 50. A.peace B.com