1、2021屆河南省周口市中英文學校高三上學期英語期中考試試題 第卷（選擇題 共95分）第二部分：閱讀理解 （共兩節，滿分40分）第一節 （共15小題；每小題2分，共30分）閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D 四個選項中選出最佳答案。A American track and field athlete Jacqueline Joyner-Kersee once said,“Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind.” And 50-year-old Indian Lakyntiew Syiemlieh stan

2、ds an evidence for this saying. She recently cleared her Class 12 board exams. Lakyntiew,who has four children and two grandchildren, decided to go after her higher secondary education over three decades after dropping out of school. Earlier this year, she was one of the 24,267 students who appeared

3、 for the state board's Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate(HSSLC) exam. Lakyntiew took part in the exams for the arts stream and had chosen subjects like Khasi,English, Political Science, Economics, and Education as her areas of specialization.On July 13,2020,when the results were announ

4、ced, she was excited. “Though I only got the third division(分段)，my children were still so excited that they started shouting, hugging, and kissing me when the results were declared,"said Lakyntiew.In fact,the grandmother of two has expressed her interest in pursuing(追求) higher studies in the fi

5、eld of local language. Lakyntiew took up a distance education course offered by a university in 2015. She stopped going to school because mathematics was too difficult for her to understand. She was offered a job to teach in a preschool in 2008, and that was the beginning of her love for re-learning

6、.Being the oldest student in the class, most of Lakyntiew's classmates called her as "Mei”, which means “mother” in the local language. Besides concentrating on academics,she also participated in after-class activities like field trips, dance competitions, and singing challenges, among othe

7、rs.Age is not a problem when one is in search of education. Lakyntiew Syiemlieh is an example for everybody,and especially for those who give up studies midway.21When did Lakyntiew probably drop out of school?AIn 2008.BIn 1998.CIn 1988.DIn 1968.22Which of the following caused Lakyntiew to stop going

8、 to school?AHer family was too poor to afford her education.BShe had too much difficulty in learning one subject.CShe was offered so good a job that she couldn't refuse.DShe had many children to raise and had no time to study.23Which can best describe Lakyntiew's performance at school?AIndep

9、endent.BReasonable.COutstanding.DActive.24What can we learn from Lakyntiew's story?ALive and learn.BHard work pays off.CMany hands make light work.DEducation is the key to success.B As an elementary school student in New York City, Robert Lee would stare in disbelief at his classmates throwing a

10、way half-eaten sandwiches after lunch. His Korean immigrant parents had taught him not to waste food.While studying finance and accounting at New York University, Robert remembered this lesson all the time. When Robert and his friend Louisa Chen entered a college entrepreneurship (創業）contest，they pr

11、oposed an idea for a food-rescue nonprofit group： Their program would deliver leftovers from the dining hall to homeless shelters seven days a week all by volunteers. Their idea won the competition. With the $ 1,000 prize, they founded Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC) in July 2013. In just the first

12、few weeks, Roberts team delivered a donation of enough spaghetti and meatballs to feed 20 people at a New York City homeless shelter.Robert, who had taken a job as an analyst at J. P. Morgan, devoted his spare time to creating a network of New York City restaurants, from small delis (熟食店）to large ch

13、ains like Starbucks and Panera Bread, agreeing to donate food, and he enlisted volunteers to make food deliveries. After RLC received national press attention, homeless shelters and soup kitchens in Portland, Oregon, Washington, DC and other cities reached out to Robert for partnership advice. The o

14、rganization now reaches 16 cities around the country.Only a year into his finance job, Robert gave up his six-figure salary to focus on RLC“I compared one hour of impact at J. P. Morgan to one hour at RLC，and the difference was just tremendous,” he says. “One shelter told us that our donations allow

15、ed them to provide entire dinners for more than 300 people, three nights a week，” Robert says. “Things like that make me gladly quit my job.”25How did Robert feel when his classmates threw away food?AAstonished.BEmbarrassed.CDisappointed.DInterested.26What do we know about the RLC?AIt won $ 1,000 pr

16、ize.BIt got supported by many restaurants.CIt asked the homeless shelters for advice.DIt has branches all over the world.27Why did Robert leave his job at J P Morgan?AOne shelter spoke highly of him.BRLC offered him six-figure salary.CHe could make a bigger difference in society.DThe work at J. P. M

17、organ was not suitable for him.28Which of the following best describes Robert?AConfident.BModest.CHumorous.DSelfless.C When we think of a generation gap we usually think of conflicting tastes in music, or pastimes. But now the generation gap is handwriting. After one teacher in Tennessee discovered

18、that she had students who couldnt read the assignments she was writing on the board, she posted it on the Internet saying handwriting should be taught in schools.Opponents claim that handwriting has become out of time in our modern world. Typed words have become a primary form of communication. Once

19、 a practical kill handwriting is no longer used by the vast majority of Americans. It is no longer taught in schools, and some claim that the time that it would take to teach it could be put to better use, for instance, by teaching the technical skills.But even in todays world there are still plenty

20、 of reasons to pick up a pen and apply it to paper. Many American institutions still require original signatures, for instance, signing for a registered letter and buying a house. And original signatures are much more difficult to forge(偽造) than their digital counterparts. There is also strong evide

21、nce that writing by hand is good for the mind. It activates a different part of the brain, and improves fine moving skills in young children. People also tend to remember what they write by hand more than what they type, and the process of writing by hand has been shown to stimulate ideas. Besides,

22、studies have shown that kids who write by hand learn to read and spell earlier than those who dont. Not to mention, handwriting is pleasing, as is evidenced by the fact that no one has ever typed a love letter. And handwriting remains popular as an art form.Yes, we live in a modern world, but we liv

23、e in a modern world that is based on fundamental values.29What did the teacher find in her class?AHer students had a big generation gap with her.BHer handwriting was too terrible to understand.CSome students could not recognize her handwriting on the blackboard.DSome students handwriting on the blac

24、kboard was too difficult to tell.30Why do some people agree to teach handwriting in school?AHandwriting is easy to remember.BHandwriting is beneficial to the brain.CHandwriting can help one buy a house.DHandwriting is an art form out of time.31What can we infer from the passage?AHandwriting is widel

25、y used in America.BWhat people write by hand is not easy to recognize.CHandwriting is emphasized in our modern society.DThose with good handwriting may perform better in their studies.32What is the authors attitude towards teaching handwriting in school?AOpposed. BObjective. CUnconcerned. DFavorable

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27、signs and services for families both large and small, plus a kids club and a playground. It also has a gym with a swimming pool.Rooms at Railay Princess are peaceful and have a refrigerator, a mini bar and cable TV. Hot drinks can be made with the available tea and coffee supplies and enjoyed in the

28、 comfort of the rooms sitting area. Railay Princess Resort and Spa features both a restaurant and a bar where guests are able to relax at the end of the day with a meal and a drink. Breakfast is available each morning and can be enjoyed in the comfort of the rooms.Railay Princess Resort and Spa is s

29、urrounded by the areas well-known sightseeing attractions, including Princess Lagoon, which is within walking distance.Features:General: Room Service, Restaurant, Air Conditioned, Mini Bar, Refrigerator, Cable TV, Bath, Coffee / Tea Maker, Hair Dryer, Shower, Private Bathroom, Private Toilet, Kids C

30、lub, Packed LunchesActivities: Fitness Room, Swimming Pool, Beauty Centre, Garden, Karaoke, Water Activities, Playground, Spa and Wellness Centre, Child Pool, Outdoor PoolServices: Business Centre, 24-Hour Reception, Dry Cleaning, Babysitting, Conference Rooms, Currency Exchange, Meeting Rooms, Laun

31、dry Service, Photocopier, Ticket Service Parking: There is an airport shuttle (擺渡車) that runs from the hotel.Check-in: From 2:00 p.m.Check-out: By 11:30 a.m.33In Railay Princess Resort and Spa, people can do all of the following things EXCEPT _.Ahave fun with their kidsBwalk their dogChave a drink i

32、n the barDhave a relaxing spa experience34What can guests do in their hotel room?AThey can make coffee or tea in the room by themselves.BThey can cook because the rooms are equipped with kitchens.CThey can have a good view of Princess Lagoon.DThey can have breakfast and dinner from the restaurant in

33、 their room.35When can you check out?AAt 12 a.m BAt 4:00 p.m. CAt 3:30 p.m DAt 10:30 a.m.第二節：七選五（每小題2分，共10分）Handmade Card from Me to YouWhen I was 9 years old, I received my first handmade card from a classmate, who had just moved to New Jersey. I helped him in his hard time adjusting to(適應) his new

34、 school. So he made me a card. It was a folded piece of paper from his notebook,with a picture of us he'd drawn on the front. There were only a few sentences inside. 36Special handwritten cards take time and effort to make and feel very personal. Like photographs, cards can be stored and looked

35、back on. You can make your own unique card with supplies you have at home. What's most important is the message you write inside. 37 But getting a handwritten card or letter can make someone who needs it feel appreciated."The first step is to think of a person for whom you' d like to ma

36、ke a card.38There are many types:Thank-you cards,congratulation cards, holiday cards, and I' m-sorry cards which are just a few.39A big trip for writing a card to keep the person you' re making it for in mind while you work. You can ask yourself some questions while writing:What are your fav

37、orite memories of that person? What do you appreciate most about him or her?Your words can be as sweet or as funny as you want. If they're personal, the message will be special.Last, sign your name at the bottom. 40 The recipient like me will keep the card to reread sometime far in the future.AD

38、on't forget to include the date.BOr you can buy a card from a store.CNow it's time to gather your thoughts.DThis is the easiest but least rewarding part.E.But those words meant a lot to me at the time.F.It can be hard to put your feelings into words.G.Next, think about what kind of card you&

39、#39;d like to make.第三部分：英語知識運用（共兩節，滿分45分）第一節：完形填空（共20小題，每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D中)，選出可以填入空白處。 While Andrew was getting ready for work one Friday morning, he announced to his wife that he had finally decided to ask his boss for a salary raise. All day Andrew felt nervous. 41 Mr. Lar

40、chmont 42 his request? Andrew had 4 3 so hard in the last 18 months. 44 , he should get a wage increase.The thought of walking into Larchmonts office left Andrew weak at the knees. Late in the afternoon he finally gathered the 45 to approach his superior. To his 46 and surprise, the ever-frugal (一貫節

41、省的) Harvey Larchmont agreed to give Andrew a 47 !Andrew arrived home that evening, to find their dining table 48 with their best china, and candles lit. His wife, Tina, had prepared a delicate meal 4 9 his favorite dishes. Immediately he 50 someone from the office had broken the message to her !Next

42、 to his plate Andrew found a beautiful lettered 51 . It was from his wife, which 52 : “Congratulations, my love! I knew youd get the raise! I prepared this dinner to show 53 how much I love you. Im so proud of your accomplishments!” He read it and stopped to 54 how sensitive and caring Tina was.Afte

43、r dinner, Andrew was on his way to the kitchen 55 he observed a second card had slipped out of Tinas pocket. He picked it up. It said: “Dont worry about not getting the raise! You do 56 one! I prepared this dinner to show you how much I love you 57 you didnt get the increase.”Tears 58 in Andrews eye

44、s. Total acceptance! Tinas support for him was not 59 upon his success at work.The fear of rejection is often softened and we can undergo almost any setback or rejection when we know someone loves us 60 our success or failure.41AWhat about BHow comeCHow aboutDWhat if42ArejectedBadmittedCsubmittedDgu

45、aranteed43AmanagedBstudiedCworkedDconducted44AFinallyBAbsolutelyCSuccessfullyDEffectively45AthoughtsBcourageCstrengthDforce46AshockBastonishmentCdelightDamazement47ApraiseBawardCrewardDraise48AcoveredBmadeCdecoratedDset49AIncluding BthroughCasDfor50AConfirmed BprovedCfiguredDadmitted51AchequeBcardCe

46、nvelopeDmail52AwroteBspokeCreadDtold53AjustBalmostCnearlyDeven54Acall onBreflect onCfeed backDremind of55AwhileBbeforeCuntilDwhen56AdeserveBpreferCignoreDappreciate57Aas thoughBeven thoughCwhetherDunless58Awelled upBflowed overCrushed outDstreamed down59AqualifiedBtemporaryCconditionalDconcerned60Ad

47、espiteBwithoutCeitherDregardless of第二節：語法填空（共10小題；每題1.5分，共15分）閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當的內容（不多于3個單詞）或括號內單詞的正確形式。 China is the world's largest center of goods-making and the world's largest exporter of goods. Chinese agriculture not only helps feed61(develop) places but also helps feed other major world powers. China has helped many62(Europe), South American and North African countries deal with the economic crisis(經濟危機).China,63has grown fast over the past decade, is now the largest economy outside the group of developed64(country). China, in particula