山东省2021届高三上学期期中英语试卷汇编：阅读理解专题（含答案）.doc

1、 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（共第一节（共 15 小题小题,每小题每小题 25 分，满分分，满分 375 分）分）  阅读下列短文，从每题所给的阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。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 u

2、nder 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 compassiona

3、te 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  b

4、een 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 inc

5、ulcate （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 garbag

6、e 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

7、 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 wor

8、kshops 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 d

9、iscouraged 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 starte

10、d 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 wasnt going to be back anymore. And when I questioned him  about

11、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 wasnt suitable for a  transplant beca

12、use he is homeless. When youre living in the hospital, youre not able to be on the  transplant list because folks who dont 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 &

13、nbsp;couldnt be found, he was forced to live in the hospital. During that time, he couldnt 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

14、 decided to step in, and  despite not having any children of his own, he offered to take Damien in.  Its 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

15、 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 wasnt fond of so many  strangers.  C. He needed a warm and rich fami

16、ly.       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 medicine

17、s.               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.    

18、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  

19、For many of us, theres nothing better than burying our head in a good book. Whether its a  gripping crime story or a biography of someones amazing life, its good to read a book to switch  off from the distractions of everyday life and help us relax. Maybe thats why some of them are  a

20、ctually 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 rec

21、ognised 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 its  become so successful that its about to be ex

22、tended 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 its reading  literaturewritten work thought to have artistic merit, that h

23、as the best effect.  Of course, its 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. Its thought they can help you set targets and find focus. And

24、they may allow you to  see that awkward situation youve been anxious about for weeks from someone elses 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 doesnt appeal, you could read book reviews, visit a library or

25、bookshop or ask a  friend. Once youve 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

26、 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 avai

27、lable 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.

28、 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

29、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 couldnt purchase your clothes. The root of my  frustratio

30、n is in the humiliation （屈辱）I felt when I realized that . I just wasnt good enough for  the Melville brand, young girl Andy Esmond wrote on the website Odyssey. I got the message  loud and clear: If you dont have an ideal body type, we would rather you not wear our clothing.  Esmond i

31、s 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

32、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  achie

33、ve 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 di

34、versity in peoples natural body shapes and  sizes,“ Beat, the UKs leading eating disorder charity, told Fabulous Digital.  After all, beauty doesnt 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

35、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

36、 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 cus

37、tomer 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

38、 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 cu

39、stomers to wear different clothes.  第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分） 2123 BBA 2427 ABCD 2831 ADBC 3235 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 featur

40、es, became New Zealands 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 feat

41、ures 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 Zealands Great Walks.  Nature 曲(路径)  A series of

42、 short nature trails around Tongariros 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  parks special places and stories. Home to the national park visitor center, Whakapapa Village is a  go

43、od 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, ch

44、eck 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 a

45、ccommodation 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

46、 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 L

47、una seems like your average kid. Its 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

48、 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 Id never  thought Id be able to design,“ Luna said. She is one of six patients fr

49、om Boston Childrens  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 a

50、ll the amazing work thats being done at  BCH,“ says Chris, Sauconys vice president. “Specifically, we wanted to give some of the BCH  kids an opportunity to share their story and their talents with the world. ”  Lunas design is fashion. u On the tongue ,they digitalized one of my draw

51、ings, and then on  bottom its 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 s

52、ales will benefit the Boston Childrens Hospital Cardiac Fitness  Program, which encourages kids to “find your possible through personalized exercise programs  tailored for each individual patients heart condition.  “It feels really good to help people and its really something I can re

53、late 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 youre not alone.”  24. What can we learn from Chris words?  A. Its unwise to raise money.  B. Its optional to seek donations.

54、 C. Its wonderful to study art.    D. Its necessary to show kids talents.  25. What does Luna mean by “It blows my mind in paragraph 5?  A. Im 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 st