1、2021 年石家莊市第四十三中學高三英語期中試卷及參考答案第一部分閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分40 分）第一節(jié)（共15 小題；每小題2 分，滿分30 分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的 A、B、C、D 四個選項中選出最佳選項AIn his 402nd anniversary year, Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great language master and writer. But he was not the only great master of play writing to die in 1616, and he is certa

2、inly not the only writer to have left a lasting influence on theater.While less known worldwide,Tang Xianzu is considered one of Chinas greatest playwrights and is highly spoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.Tang was born in 1550 inLinchuan,Jiangxiprovince. Unlike Sh

3、akespeare's large body of plays,poems and sonnets ( 十四行詩 ), Tang wrote only four major plays: The Purple Hairpin, Peony Pavilion ( 牡丹亭 ), A Dream under the Southern bough, and Dream of Handan. The latter three were constructed around a dream narrative, away through which Tang unlocked the emotio

4、nal dimension of human desires and ambitions and explored human nature beyond the social and political limits of that time.Similar to Shakespeare, Tang's success rode the wave of a renaissance (復興 ) in theater as an artistic practice.As in Shakespeare'sEngland, Tang's works became hugely

5、 popular inChinatoo. During Tang'sChina, his plays were enjoyed performed, and changed. Kunqu Opera, a form of musical drama, spread from southernChinato the whole nation and became a symbol of Chinese culture. Combining northern tune and southern music, kunqu Opera was known for its poetic lang

6、uage, music, dance movements and gestures. Tang's works benefited greatly from the popularity of kunqu Opera, and his plays are considered classics of kunqu Opera.While Tang and Shakespeare lived in a world away from each other, there are many things they share in common, such e humanity of thei

7、r drama, their heroic figures, their love for poetic language, a lasting popularityand the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.1. Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the first paragraph?A. To describe Shakespeare's anniversary.B. To introduce the existence of Tang Xianzu.C. To explain t

8、he importance of Shakespeare.D. To suggest the less popularity of Tang Xianzu.2. What's possibly one of the main theme of Tang's works?A. Social reality.B. Female dreams.C. Human emotions.D. Political environment.3. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 4?A. The influence of Kunqu

9、 Opera on Tang's works.B. Tang's success in copying Shakespeare's styles.C. The way Kunqu Opera became a symbol of Chinese culture.D. Tang's popularity for his poetic language and music.BThe modern Olympics, which appeared in ancient Greece as many as 3,000 years ago, have become the

10、 world s most important sporting competition. From the 8th century B. C. to the 4th century A. D., the the ancient Olympics were held every four years in Olympia in honor of the god Zeus. The first modern Olympics took place in1896 inAthens, and featured 280 participants from 13 nations, competing i

11、n 43 events. Since 1994, the Summerand Winter Olympic Games have been held separately every two years. The 2020 Summer Olympics, delayed one year because of the COVID-19, was held in Japan in 2021.The ancient Olympics were held every four years betweenAugust 6 and September 19 during a festival hono

12、ring Zeus. The Games werenamed for their location (位 置 ) at Olympia, a place near the western coast in southernGreece. Their influence was so great that ancient historians began to measure time by the Olympic Games held every four years.After the Roman Empire conquered (征服 ) Greece in the mid -2nd c

13、entury B.C., the Games continued, but their standards and quality dropped. For example from 67 A. D., the Emperor Nero entered an Olympic horse race,announcinghimselfthewinnereven afterhe felloffhishorseduringtheevent. In393 A.D., Emperor Theodosius ended the ancient Olympic tradition.It was another

14、 1,500 years before the Games rose again, largely thanks to the efforts of Baron Pierre deCoubertin (1863 -1937) of France. Working hard at the development of physical education, the young man became inspired by the idea of creating a modern Olympic Games after visiting the ancient Olympic building.

15、 In November 1892, at a meeting of the Union des Sports Athl é tiqueisn Paris, Coubertin suggested the idea of making theOlympics an international athletic competition held every four years. Two years later, he got the approval (批準)he needed to found the International Olympic Committee ( IOC ),

16、 which would become the governing body of the modern Olympic Games.4. What do we know about the modern Olympics?A. The modern Olympics became famous in the 18th century.B. The first Winter Olympics was held in 1994.C. The first modern Olympics dates back to 1896.D. The latest Winter Olympics will de

17、lay for two years.5. How often were the ancient Olympics held?A. Every year.B. Every other year.C. Every three years.D. Every four years.6. When did the ancient Olympics end?A. In 393 A. D.B. In 67 A. D.C. In the mid -2nd century B. C.D. About 1,500 years ago.7. What is the best title of the text?A.

18、 The ancient OlympicsB. The modern OlympicsC. The Olympics developed through yearsD. The Olympics are popular in modern timeCPlastic is piling up in ecosystems all over the world.Althoughits harmfulimpacts on bothspecies andecosystems have been documented, a few animals like bowerbirds and hermit cr

19、abs are doing what the recycle it. And according to a recent study, wild bees in Canada have joined the effort, which is a rare observationof behavioral flexibility in species especially insects, in increasingly plastic-rich environments.The researchers found two species of leafcutter bees putting p

20、lastic into their nests. One of the bees they studied, the alfalfa leafcutter bee, normally bites off pieces of leaves and flowers while the second bee gathers sticky substances from trees. Leafcutter bees don't build big nests or store honey like honeybees, choosing instead small nests in under

21、ground holes, tree holes or cracks （裂縫） in buildings. But the researchers found that three ofeight brood cells（ 育雛巢室） contained pieces of plastic bags, replacing 23 percent of the cut leaves in each cell onaverage.While they don't make honey,alfalfa leafcutter bees still make money for theU. S.

22、and Canadian farmers by pollinating（給.傳授花粉） crops including alfalfa , carrots and melons. The European insects were introduced to North America in the 1930s for that purpose, and they've since become wild, joining the continent's many native species of leafcutter bees.In a separate study con

23、ducted in Argentina between 2017 and 2018, researchers found a bee nest made entirely of plastic, which consisted of three separate cells. It's the first known example of such construction worldwide. Compared to the other nests the researchers examined, which were made of natural materials, this

24、one had a pretty lower success rate of the bees' survival. One of the cells had a dead baby bee , another seemed to have housed an adult that had left the nest, and the third was unfinished.8. What does the animals' use of plastic show according to the study?A. How widely plastic is used.B.

25、How strange the behavior of wildlife is.C. How some wildlife is adapting to plastic.D. How plastic pollution has harmed them.9. What do leaves mean to alfalfa leafcutter bees?A. Food.B. Shelter.C A plastic substitute.D. Traditional nest materials.10. Which is one characteristic of leafcutter bees?A.

26、 They have great economic value.B. They store honey like honeybees.C. They prefer to live in tree holes.D. They have evolved into a new species.11. What was the nest made entirely of plastic like?A. It might be warmer.B. It might be unhealthy.C. It might be easy to finish.D. It might be recyclable.

27、DIf you re looking for a reason to care about tree loss, this summer-breaking heat wasversecmoirgdht be it.Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to arecent study.But tree cover in US cities is shrinking (縮減 ). A study published last year by the US

28、 Forest Service found that welost 36 million trees annually from urban and rural communities over a five-year period.“ If we continue on thispath, cities will become warmer, more polluted and generally unhealthier for inhabitants,” said senior US Forest Service scientist and co-author of the study.

29、Nowak says there are many reasons why our treecover is declining, including hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, insects and disease. But the one reason for tree loss that humans can control is sensible development.Nowak says there is a downside to trees too, such as pollen allergy (花 粉 過 敏 ) or large tail

30、ing branches in storms, and people don t like sweeping leaves. But, he says, there are ways cities and counties can manage trees to help communitiesthrive ( 繁 榮 ). Urban forests especially need our help to replace fallen trees. Unlike rural areas, it is very difficultfor trees to repopulate themselv

31、es in a city environmentwith so much pavement andasphalt ( 瀝青 ).“ A lot of our native trees can t actually find a place to drop a seed so they can regenerate,Greg Levine, co -executivedirector of Trees Atlanta.“ That s why the community has to go in and actually plant a tree because the areas just a

32、ren t natural anymore.”Nowak says the first step is caring for the trees on your own property (財產(chǎn) ).“ We think we pay for our house,and sowe must maintain it. But because we don t pay for nature, we don t need to. And that s ntrue.”12. Why does the author mention“ trees can lower summer daytime temp

33、eratures”?A. To tell the temperatures in summer are high.B. To explain the reason of tree loss.C. To tell trees are helpful.D. To introduce the topic.13. How can humans control tree loss according to Nowak?A. Develop cities in reasonable ways.B. Prevent fires form damaging trees.C. Improve climate t

34、o let trees grow.D. Decrease insects in cities.14. Why do forests in cities need our help?A. Because trees don t grow in a city environment.B. Because native trees don t drop seeds any more.C. Because trees in urban areas can t regenerate naturally.D. Because humans want to plant more trees.15. What

35、 is the purpose of this passage?A. Describe the importance of trees in cities.B. Appeal people to protect trees in their surroundings.C. Ask people to plant trees with the author.D. Show the number of trees in theUSis declining.第二節(jié)（共5 小題；每小題2 分，滿分 10 分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項It see

36、ms that society has placed so much value on the word謙遜 ),“sohmuemtimlityes w”e ( retold to lowerourselves in order to be recognized as a more modest student or employee.16, rather than how society looks at you. Here are three ways to develop a modest personality.Stop questioning your worth.Being mil

37、d -mannered does not contradict(相矛盾 ) recognizing your worth, because you ll become at peace with your inner self when you accept your own strengths. Remember that you are valuable regardless of outsidechanges.Worth shouldn t be measured by what you compete on in society.17. 18 Be willing to get cof

38、fee for a colleague, sweep the floors of your dormitory, or move to a smaller office at work.19. In addition, it may potentially inspire ideas for growth beyond your original vision. Accepting more flexibility in your everyday life will also help you move back and forth in the path, without having t

39、o worry about“ losing yourself” in any difficulty you may come across.Accept uncertainty. 20. Try to appreciate the unknownand regard it as a fresh learning opportunityrather than anightmare. Just as band Maroon 5 says,“ Life isn t always rainbows and butterflies. It s compralong.”This may never be

40、easy. But you can meet uncertaintywith a sense of curiosity to learn what can be created from it.A. Be eager and flexibleB. Be determined and hard -workingC. Develop a healthier relationship with uncertainty D.Uncertainty is a double -edged sword in many casesE. Instead, it s your gifts, talents and

41、 hard work that prove who you areF. This can allow you to communicate with the people around you in new waysG. The true humility, however, is more about the way you relate to yourself and your surroundings第二部分語言運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45 分）第一節(jié)（共20 小題；每小題1.5 分，滿分30 分）閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D 四個選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項While Ma

42、ry Beth Westward and her two daughters were on21last month, her husband Todd made an unexpected new22,a wild ruffed grouse（松雞） .The small, feathered bird started23pecking （啄食） around the Westwards' backyard in April. However, whenthegirls24fortheirMaytrip,thebird whichthefamilylovinglynamedWalte

43、r began25Todd all the time as he did yard work outside.In thelastfew weeks, theirfriendshiphas onlygrown26.Walterhas begun flyingup toTodd and27on his shoulder, as well as appearing outside the Westwards' bedroom window,28its human companion.In a recent29that has since got more than 1,000 likes

44、online, Westward30Walter and Todd'sadventures. "It's like a dog,"she wrote. "It runs up to31Todd in the morning and when he comes home and then goes back up and sits on the porch and pretends to be our watch-bird." Westward described the pair's bond as "strange a

45、nd32" but says it's been a lot of33to watch.Westward adds that Todd and Walter's34didn't surprise her as her husband is” very35animals. Walter, however, hasn't taken the same36to Westward and her daughters. Westward says it will just sometimes37her and the girls.According to the

46、 Pennsylvania Game Association, male ruffed grouse typically mate (交配 )in the spring, withnesting usually38in late April. The“ tame grouse phenomenon" where grouse may39friendlyapproach humans often occurs in spring, around peak mating season. Some brings up the theory that the birds are likely

47、 defending their homes. 40Walter, "Maybe it has a family we don't know about," Westward says.21. A. dutyB. businessC. vacationD. guard22. A. neighborB. companionC. colleagueD. member23. A. rarelyB. occasionallyC. frequentlyD. entirely24. A. leftB. madeC. paidD. asked25. A. botheringB.

48、comfortingC. attackingD. following26. A. thickerB. strongerC. longerD. purer27. A. sittingB. focusingC. lyingD. surviving28. A. acting asB. belonging toC. looking forD. watching over29. A. letterB. advertisementC. noticeD. post30. A. paintedB. admiredC. describedD. watched31. A. inviteB. patC. touch

49、D. greet32. A. unusualB. closeC. informalD. common33. A. funB. needC. prideD. satisfaction34. A. participationB. connectionC. friendshipD. assistance35. A. reliableB. comfortableC. changeableD. flexible36. A. loveB. interestC. hobbyD. route37. A. ignoreB. urgeC. abuseD. approach38. A. existingB. pou

50、ringC. occurringD. fleeing39. A. feelB. soundC. remainD. seem40. A. On behalf ofB. As forC. Apart fromD. In spite of第二節(jié)（共10 小題；每小題1.5 分，滿分15 分）閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1 個適當?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式Studies show that music not only helps people get through pain, but that listening to music could be the key to good health.W

51、hen slow rhythm music 41. (play), the heartbeat and blood pressure slow down, helping people take breaths more slowly, thus 42. (decrease) muscle tension in the shoulders, neck, stomach and back. 43. (specialist) have also found that music decreases psychological tension. A regular habit of listenin

52、gto music helps relax 44. (mental) and physically, thus helping to ease and avoid back pain.Experts state during exercise music can give a better approach in 45. number of ways. Experts say it can improve mood and grow endurance ( 持 久 力 ). Also, studies show that listening to music can lead to a faster 46. (recover) of the body. What is more, it appears that any type of music can help