2021年高三英语上学期暑假入学考试试题.doc

1、2021年高三英语上学期暑假入学考试试题第一部分： 听力（共两节，满分30分）(略)第二部分：阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。A My 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hole. Most of the kids swim there, and there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for hi

2、s safety Still, the firefighters first words You need to e up here to the Stillwater River made me catch my breath, and his follow-up words gave me relief: “ Your son is OK” When I got to the river, I immediately saw the firetruck, ambulance and Anton, wrapped with a towel about his shoulders, sitti

3、ng quietly on a low platform of the fire engine I hurried over to him. You OK? I asked ”Yeah, was all he said. But my eyes begged for an explanation, I didnt get it from my son, however, who tends to play his cards close to his vest The story was this: A woman was being swept under water. Hearing th

4、e cries, Anton and his friend Tyler, without hesitation, swam out to her, and brought her safely to shore In an age in which the word hero is broadcast with abandon and seemingly applied to anyone who make it through the day, I realized the real thing in my son. The teens are stubborn and self-centr

5、ed, but that didnt mean they have no desire to do goodStill shocked by my sons daring, I drove him home. Along the way, I tried to dig out some more information from him, but he had precious little to say. The only words he said were, “Whats for supper? I spent some time alone that evening, thinking

6、 about the tragedy that might have been. The next morning, when Anton got up, I half expected him to tell me the story. But all he did was toast some bread, pull himself together, and head for the door to start a new day. Watching from the window, I was reminded that still water often runs deep21. W

7、hy did the mother allow her son to swim there?A. He was an excellent swimmer B. The water of the river is shallow C. He was old enough to swim D. The rocks can be of help if theres danger22. The underlined part who tends to play his cards close to his vest probably means_. A. Anton is a boy fond of

8、swimming with other kids B. Anton is unwilling to tell others what he thinks C. Anton always has a desire to help others D. Anton seldom changes his mind23. In the mothers eyes, what her son did was_. A. dangerous but interesting B. meaningful but difficultC. unexpected and courageousD. awful and ab

9、surd24. What might be the best title for the passage?A. My Son, My Hero B. Anton, A Silent Boy C. A Good Deed D. A Proud MotherB The Cuban iguana is a species of lizard（蜥蜴） of the iguana family. It is the largest of the West Indian rock iguanas, one of the most endangered groups of lizards. This spe

10、cies with red eyes and a thick tail is one of the largest lizards in the Caribbean. The Cuban iguana is primarily herbivorous; 95% of its diet consists of the leaves, flowers and fruits from as many as 30 plant species, including the seaside rock bush and various grasses. However, Cuban iguanas occa

11、sionally consume animal matter, and individuals have been observed eating the dead flesh of birds, fish and crabs. The researchers wrote that quite a few people on Isla Magueyes could have caused this incident The Cuban iguana is distributed throughout the rocky southern coastal areas of mainland Cu

12、ba and its surrounding islands with a wild population booming on Isla Magueyes, Puerto Rico. It is also found on the Cayman Islands of Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, where a separate subspecies occurs. Females guard their nest sites and often nest in sites half destroyed by Cuban crocodiles. To avoi

13、d the attack from them, the Cuban iguana often makes its home within or near prickly-pear cacti（仙人掌） In general the species is in decline, more quickly on the mainland than on the outlying islands. One of the reasons for their decline is habitat destruction caused by the over consuming of farm anima

14、ls, housing development, and the building of tourist resorts on the beaches where the animals prefer to build their nests. Although the wild population is in decline, the numbers of iguanas have been sharply increased as a result of captive-breeding（圈养）and other conservation programs25. The underlin

15、ed word herbivorous （Paragraph 2） probably means A. dangerous B. gentle C. plant-eating D. flesh-eating26. Why does the Cuban iguana build its nest near prickly-pear cacti? A. To keep itself cool B. To get the food easily C. To stay away from people D. To avoid crocodiles attack27. How many reasons

16、are mentioned for the habitat destruction? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five28. Whats the authors purpose of writing the text? A. To give us a brief introduction to the Cuban iguana B. To show he is concerned about the Cuban iguana C. To explain reasons for the Cuban iguanas declineD. To draw peoples

17、attention to the endangered Cuban iguanaCIts time for your family to relax and have fun! The following family adventures have links for you to get more informationTake the Rides of Your LifeVisit Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, to seek thrills Even though its located off the beaten track, experts reg

18、ularly praise Cedar Point as the best overall theme park of the country, says U.S. News & World Report. The park calls itself the roller coaster capital of the world, and with 16 to choose from, its hard to argue. Its open daily from May 10 through Labor Day; weekends only from Labor Day through Nov

19、ember 2Tickets start at $ 48.99 per person if purchased onlinecedarpointWander Free on a Dude farmDust off your cowboy boots and ready your cowboy hats for a visit to this Rocky Mountains paradise. Located in Augusta, Montana, The farm has everything an aspiring cowboy or girl could long for, says S

20、unset magazine, including hiking trails, fishing trips, campfires with sing-alongs, and, of course, horseback rides. The large farm operates from June through September; kids-only and adults-only programs are availableTotal cost starts at $ 1,360 per adult, $ 1,276 per teen, and $ 1,168 per childTri

21、plejranchDig for DinosaursMost kids （and adults） love dinosaurs, and to make their wildest dreams e true, head to Fruita, Colorado. The Museum of Western Colorado offers Dino Digs for children ages five and older. You can choose from one-, three-, and five-day expeditions. Imagine how your child wil

22、l feel when she helps unearth the fossilized（化石） bones of ancient species, says Outside magazine. It lasts from May to October Digs start at $ 125 per person museumofwesternco.Surf Sand DunesSwap your snowboard for a sand-board, and head to Sand Master Park in Florence, Oregon. Real Simple remends l

23、earning the basics at this private dune park, which offers board rentals and lessons - often taught by world-champion sand boarders. Then you can hit the slopes to test your skills. From March to June, and September to NovemberRentals for a sand-board start at $ 10 per day; lessons start at $ 45 an

24、hour per person http:/sandmasterpark29. What is special about Cedar Point?A. You can visit Cedar Point on weekends B. It has 16 roller coasters for you to choose fromC. You can help unearth the fossilized bones of dinosaursD. It offers lessons taught by world-champion sand boarders30. If you have a

25、3-day holiday in April, which of the following may interest you most? A. Take the Rides of Your Life B. Wander Free on a Dude farm C. Dig for Dinosaurs D. Surf Sand Dunes31. Where will you probably find this passage? A. A science fiction B. An adventure storybook C. A travel magazine D. A theme park

26、 advertisementD We know that cigarette smoking kills. So, producers made electronic cigarettes as a safer smoking choice - safer than tobacco. Although e-cigarettes contain the drug nicotine like cigarettes, they do not use tobacco and you do not light them. They are powered by battery. However, if

27、e-cigarettes are so safe, why has the United States Center for Disease Control（CDC）seen an increase in telephone calls about e-cigarette poisonings? The answer is children. Most of the calls are from people worried about children who have played with the devices. In the period of one month this year

28、, the Center said 215 people called the Center with e-cigarette concerns. More than half of these calls were for children aged five and younger. The devices had made them sick. Tim McAfee is director of the Centers Office on Smoking and Health. He says the problem is regulation, meaning, the U. S. f

29、ederal government does not control e-cigarettes even though they contain liquid nicotine. Mr. McAfee adds that liquid nicotine is a well-known danger. Mr. McAfee explains that nicotine poisoning happens when it gets into the skin, gets into the eyes or is swallowed. It can cause stomach pain or a se

30、nse of unbalance. And too much nicotine can kill. Tim McAfee says e-cigarettes do not create the level of risk to people that tobacco products do. He notes that almost 500,000 Americans die each year from cigarettes. So, cigarettes are the winner in that contest. E-cigarettes do not contain hundreds

31、 of harmful chemicals that are found in real cigarettes. So, the U. S. Surgeon General Boris D. Lushniak has suggested that e-cigarettes may be a useful tool for adults trying to end their tobacco use. But McAfee worries that teenagers may think electronic cigarettes are harmless. They could bee add

32、icted to the nicotine and then start smoking real cigarettes. In other words, he fears that for young people fake e-cigarettes could be a gateway to the real thing.32. What do the producers think of e-cigarettes?A. Dangerous B. Expensive C. Safer D. Cheaper33. Why did the CDC receive so many calls a

33、bout e-cigarettes?A. Parents feared that their children might get poisoned.B. Parents found the device useless in quitting smoking C. Children swallowed the liquid nicotine from the device D. Children might get addicted to playing with the device34. It can be inferred from the passage that A. the CD

34、C wants to develop a better type of e-cigarettesB. the government is in favor of the use of e-cigarettesC. Surgeon General Boris D. Lushniak is a heavy smokerD. smokers most probably cant quit smoking using e-cigarettes35. What is Tim McAfees opinion about smoking?A. Adults should use harmless e-cig

35、arettes B. Smoking e-cigarettes can make a person sick C. He claims that regulations should be made to ban smokingD. He is concerned about the teens using e-cigarettes第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(注：选E 涂AB ； 选F涂AC； 选G涂AD）Some Ways to Deal With Hardship and Pain in Li

36、feRegardless of the difficulties you may face, its getting back up and moving forward that counts the most when you need to deal with hardship. 36 Write or talk about how you feelKeeping my feelings to myself used to make me feel lonely, but when I found someone who actually cared about me, it becam

37、e natural to share how I felt with him and that contributed to my ability to overe troublesome situations. 37 Although talking to strangers about your issues may seem crazy, it actually isnt. 38 It is said that running away from your problems will never help, and though thats partially true, it does

38、nt mean that you need to make yourself go so deeply into a situation that you run out of air to breathe and lose the ability to weigh the pros and cons of your choices. That happens more than we like to admit, which is why its important to separate yourself from a situation long enough to think clea

39、rly without having people hanging over your shouldersRemind yourself that youre not aloneRegardless of who or what you depend on，you need to remind yourself that you are not alone; you have people who do care 39 Sometimes its strangers who may share the same feelings as you do. Think about ityou may

40、 not know any of these readers personally but they could be in the exact same situation as you, so in fact, no one is truly aloneAccept the results and get back up again 40 Whether the results of your choices proved to be helpful or not, its time for you to accept them and get back up. This time you

41、 have a new experience to add to your book of life so the next time something tries to knock you down, it wont be easy because you will be strong and determined to push forward. Life will go on, time will never stand still, and it rests upon you to make the right decision of moving forwardASeparate

42、yourself from the situationBTell yourself to accept the hardship.CFinally, its time to accept what has happenedDAll in all, remember that life is shortENot only did I speak to him about how I felt, but I decided to blog about itFHere are some things Ive tried just to help me believe in a brighter fu

43、ture and get over a tough situationGEven if its just one person, thats enough to give you reason to remind yourself that you will never truly be alone第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Lunch hour is crazy at SAME Cafe, the 40-seat restaurant my

44、 husband and I run in DenverA woman in a（n） 41 suit stepped in. Hi, Libby. she said. Wow, what a 42 ! The first time she came to the cafe two years ago, she had no money to pay. 43 many customers, she volunteered to wash dishes and 44 . Look at her now: confident and hopeful. Wasnt this what wed hop

45、ed for? In xx, wed 45 this crazy dream: start a restaurant with a donation box instead of a cash register. Right away we hit hurdles（阻碍）. There is no such thing as a 46 lunch, one potential landlord sniffed. I met brokers, bankers and suppliers, only to watch them 47 ， shaking their heads. No bank w

46、ould lend us the money to open a restaurant with no 48 . The only fund we could get was our individual retirement account. 49 we rented space from a landlord on Colfax Street. We put flyers（传单）around the neighborhood, asked friends to 50 the word, and held our breath. Word traveled fast, 51 stories

47、in the papers and on TV. Soon we had more than 50 customers a day. A few ate without paying or 52 an hour of work. But most gave what they could, 53 it was just a dollar. Those with money gave, and then more. One of our customers left a 54 for 500 dollars. Another bought 1000 dollars in gift certificates. 55 another donated a truck so we could transport 56 from suppliers People came here partly for what our cafe 57 SAME: So Al