2021屆湖北省四地七校聯(lián)盟高三上學(xué)期英語期中聯(lián)考試題

1、2021屆湖北省四地七校聯(lián)盟高三上學(xué)期英語期中聯(lián)考試題 “荊、荊、襄、宜”本試題卷共10頁，分第I卷和第卷兩部分。全卷滿分150分?？荚囉脮r120分鐘。.二、閱讀（共兩節(jié), 滿分50分）第一節(jié)（共15小題：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、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。ABeing a polite airline passenger starts with just a few easy steps.Help your fellow travelerWhile you're loading your carry­on bag into t

2、he overhead space, offer to lift a fellow passenger's up there, too. Not only is it kind, but it could make the boarding process more efficient for everyone else.Keep your personal things well, personalIt's important to be mindful of your personal belongings. Avoid hitting other passengers w

3、ith your bag, as you walk down the aisles(過道), by keeping it in front of you and close to your body. And once you sit down, you should stay there, and make sure you have everything you will need for the flight once you settle in your seat. Reaching over other passengers to access the overhead storag

4、e during the flight is uncomfortable for everyone.Respect your (limited) spaceIn the narrow space of an airplane, maintaining your personal space will go a long way towards making a smoother ride for everyone. Let the middle­seat passenger use the armrests (it's the least you can do), and k

5、eep your legs within the width of the chair frame.Be willing to swap seats with a familyAirlines sometimes reserve certain seats for special passengers or charge extra fees for adjacent(毗連的) ones，making it tough for family members to buy seats together. If you're traveling alone, offer to switch

6、 seats so that a family can sit beside each other; it's a kind gesture that they won't forget. But be sure to delay swapping until the plane has reached the safe altitude，as switching seats while everyone is boarding can be an inconvenience for those standing in the walkways.21. To be a poli

7、te airline passenger, you need to do the following except_.A. lending a helping hand to your travelling companionB. using the armrests to support your arms if you wantC. avoiding reaching over others to open the overhead storageD. keeping your bag in front of you while walking down the aisles22. If

8、a man wants to swap the seat with you, you should_.A. charge extra fees for offering adjacent seatsB. ask him to reserve the seat online in advanceC. offer your seat and stand in the walkwaysD. put off swapping unless it is safe enough23. Where can you most probably find the text?A. In a daily newsp

9、aper.B. In a literature book.C. In an airport guidebook.D. In an official document.【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C【解析】文章是說明文，主要描述怎樣成為有禮貌的航空乘客。【21題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段“Let the middle­seat passenger use the armrests (it's the least you can do),” 讓坐在中間的乘客使用扶手(這是你至少可以做的)，可知，并不是要乘客隨意使用扶手，所以B項是錯誤的。故選B項。【22題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)

10、理解題。根據(jù)最后一段“If you're traveling alone, offer to switch seats so that a family can sit beside each other; it's a kind gesture that they won't forget. But be sure to delay swapping until the plane has reached the safe altitude，”如果你獨(dú)自旅行，主動交換座位，這樣一家人就可以坐在一起；這是一個他們不會忘記的友好的姿態(tài)。但一定要等到飛機(jī)到達(dá)安全高度后再切換

11、?？芍绻麆e人想和你交換座位，你應(yīng)該等到足夠安全的時候再交換。故選D項。【23題詳解】推理判斷題。從第一句話“Being a polite airline passenger starts with just a few easy steps.” 要做一個有禮貌的航空乘客，只需幾個簡單的步驟?？芍氖墙榻B怎樣做一個有禮貌的航空乘客，所以是和坐飛機(jī)相關(guān)，來源可能是機(jī)場指南。故選C項。BDriven by her passion for providing quality healthcare, a Latvian woman has won over the hearts of the e

12、lderly residing in the nursing home she oversees.It is incredibly rare to find a Caucasian woman working as the director of a nursing home in Shanghai. But the fact that Anastasija Puzankova can even converse in Liantang, a Chinese dialect spoken only by residents in a small town in southwestern Sha

13、nghai, makes her one of a kind.“I had always wondered how the elderly were getting along with others, or if they were well cared for. I realized that I could better serve them and understand their concerns if I spoke their dialect.” says the 35-year-old, who also speaks Russian, English, Latvian, Fr

14、ench and Spanish.Puzankova chose to study Sinology(漢學(xué)) out of her curiosity about China at the University of Latvia in 2003. The next year, she traveled to Shanghai as part of an exchange program and then she spent the next 10 years studying law at Fudan University, graduating with a master's de

15、gree in 2014.Despite her qualifications, in 2018, Puzankova joined Haiyang Group, a Shanghai-based company that operates the nursing home, as an executive assistant. During that period, she performed so well in her nursing and management training that she was appointed the director of the home after

16、 just one year.A caregiver, surnamed Cai, says the atmosphere at the home has changed since Puzankova took charge. “She makes life in the nursing home uplifting and purposeful.” says Cai.“She throws monthly birthday parties for the elderly, creates a festive mood in the home for every traditional fe

17、stival and frequently organizes handicrafts classes and activities to stimulate the minds of the residents.”When family visits and group activities were delayed during the novel coronavirus outbreak, Puzankova came up with a similar idea at the home, purchasing vegetable seeds and growing them in th

18、e field near the nursing home so that the residents can observe the plants growing from their windows.“Just watching the plants grow can lift their spirits. We can also serve these organic vegetables to them.” she explains.Puzankova says “I simply like communicating with people, understanding their

19、personalities and offering help when they are in need. Making an elderly person happy isn't hard. It just takes a little time, love and thought.”24. Why did Anastasija Puzankova learn the Chinese dialect Liantang?A. To satisfy her superior.B. To research its history and popularity.C. To communic

20、ate with the elderly better.D. To prove her language learning capacity.25. During the novel coronavirus outbreak, Puzankova _.A. forbade family visits forever.B. created a festive mood in the home.C. organized some outdoor activities for the elderly.D. planted some vegetables for the elderly to watc

21、h indoors.26. What can we learn from Puzankovas story?A. Time tests.B. Hard work pays off.C. Love breaks down barriers.D. Education is the key to success.27. The best title of the passage could be “ _”.A. A foreign face with a local soulB. A language expert with a loving heartC. A nursing home with

22、a woman directorD. An executive assistant with a masters degree【答案】24. C 25. D 26. C 27. A【解析】本文是新聞報道，主要介紹了來自拉脫維亞的Anastasija Puzankova擔(dān)任了上海的敬老院院長，她積極融入當(dāng)?shù)匚幕?，學(xué)習(xí)當(dāng)?shù)胤椒窖?，全心關(guān)愛著老人?！?4題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段“I had always wondered how the elderly were getting along with others, or if they were well cared for. I reali

23、zed that I could better serve them and understand their concerns if I spoke their dialect,” 我總是想知道老年人是如何與他人相處的，或者他們是否得到了很好的照顧。我意識到，如果我說他們的方言，就能更好地服務(wù)他們，理解他們的擔(dān)憂?？芍狝nastasija Puzankova學(xué)中國方言的原因是為了更好地與老人交流。故選C項。【25題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第三段“When family visits and group activities were suspended during the novel c

24、oronavirus outbreak, Puzankova implemented a similar idea at the home, purchasing vegetable seeds and growing them in the field near the nursing home so that the residents can observe the plants growing from their windows.”在新型冠狀病毒爆發(fā)期間，當(dāng)家庭訪問和集體活動暫停時，Puzankova在家中也實施了類似的想法，購買蔬菜種子并在養(yǎng)老院附近的地里種植，以便居民可以從窗口觀

25、察植物的生長?？芍谝咔槠陂gPuzankova種了一些蔬菜供居民在屋內(nèi)欣賞。故選D項。【26題詳解】推理判斷題。綜合全文，根據(jù)第一段“Driven by her passion for providing quality healthcare, a Latvian woman has won over the hearts of the elderly residing in the nursing home she oversees.”在提供高質(zhì)量醫(yī)療服務(wù)的熱情推動下，一位拉脫維亞女性贏得了住在她管理的養(yǎng)老院老人的心。Anastasija Puzankova 身為外國人，在上海的敬老院擔(dān)任院

26、長，她積極融入當(dāng)?shù)匚幕?，學(xué)習(xí)當(dāng)?shù)胤椒窖裕年P(guān)愛著老人。我們能從Anastasija Puzankova 的故事中學(xué)到愛打破一切障礙。故選C項?！?7題詳解】主旨大意題。主要介紹了來自拉脫維亞的Anastasija Puzankova擔(dān)任了上海的敬老院院長，她積極融入當(dāng)?shù)匚幕瑢W(xué)習(xí)當(dāng)?shù)胤椒窖?，全心關(guān)愛著老人?！癆 foreign face with a local soul”一張帶著本土靈魂的外國面孔，為短文最佳標(biāo)題。故選A項。CIn spring, chickens start laying again, bringing a welcome source of protein at win

27、ters end. So its no surprise that cultures around the world celebrate spring by honoring the egg.Some traditions are simple, like the red eggs that get baked into Greek Easter breads. Others elevate the egg into a fancy art, like the heavily jewel-covered “eggs” that were favored by the Russians sta

28、rting in the 19th century.One ancient form of egg art comes to us from Ukraine. For centuries, Ukrainians have been drawing complicated patterns on eggs. Contemporary artists have followed this tradition to create eggs that speak to the anxieties of our age: Life is precious, and delicate. Eggs are,

29、 too.“Theres something about their delicate nature that appeals to me,” says New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast. Several years ago, she became interested in eggs and learned the traditional Ukrainian technique to draw her very modern characters. “Ive broken eggs at every stage of the process from the v

30、ery beginning to the very, very end.”But theres an appeal in that vulnerability(易損性). “Theres part of this sickening horror of knowing youre walking on the edge with this, that I kind of like, knowing that it could all fall apart at any second.” Chasts designs, such as a worried man alone in a tiny

31、rowboat, reflect that delicateness.Traditional Ukrainian decorated eggs also spoke to those fears. The elaborate patterns were believed to offer protection against evil.“Theres an ancient legend that as long as these eggs are made, evil will not exist in the world.” says Joan Brander, a Canadian egg

32、-painter who has been painting eggs for over 60 years, having learned the art from her Ukrainian relatives.28. People in many cultures honor the egg because _.A. it is their major source of protein in winterB. it is a welcome sign of the approach of springC. it can bring wealth and honor to themD. i

33、t can easily be made into a work of art29. What does the underlined word “elevate” in Paragraph 2 mean ?A. carveB. promoteC. placeD. lower30. Why does Chast enjoy the process of decorating eggs?A. She is never sure what the final design will look like until the end.B. She always achieves great pleas

34、ure from designing something new.C. She never knows if the egg will break before the design is completed.D. She believes there wont be evil in the world once the egg is made.31. The following statements are right except that _.A. the decorated “eggs” are favored as a form of fancy art in RussiaB. co

35、ntemporary artists draw on eggs to reflect anxieties of people todayC. the delicate nature of eggs appeals to Roz ChastD. eggs provide a hard and unique surface to paint on【答案】28. B 29. B 30. C 31. D【解析】【分析】這是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了有關(guān)雞蛋繪畫藝術(shù)的歷史由來，隨著時代的發(fā)展而不斷發(fā)展?！?8題詳解】推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段內(nèi)容“In spring, chickens start layi

36、ng again, bringing a welcome source of protein at winters end. So its no surprise that cultures around the world celebrate spring by honoring the egg.（春天，雞又開始下蛋，在冬天結(jié)束時帶來了令人愉快的蛋白質(zhì)來源。所以，世界各地的文化通過紀(jì)念雞蛋來慶祝春天也就不足為奇了。）”可知雞蛋是春天來臨的可喜跡象，故選B?！?9題詳解】詞義猜測題。根據(jù)畫線詞所在句的下一句“l(fā)ike the heavily jewel-covered “eggs” that

37、were favored by the Russians starting in the 19th century.（就像19世紀(jì)開始俄羅斯人喜歡的，鑲滿寶石的雞蛋一樣。）”這個例子可知，有人把雞蛋升華成一種奇特的藝術(shù)品，B項promote（提升，促進(jìn)）符合句意，所以evaluate在本句中的含義為升華，促進(jìn)，故選B。【30題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章倒數(shù)第三段內(nèi)容“But theres an appeal in that vulnerability(易損性). “Theres part of this sickening horror of knowing youre walking on

38、the edge with this, that I kind of like, knowing that it could all fall apart at any second.”（但這種脆弱也有一種吸引力。“知道自己正走在懸崖邊，這是一種令人惡心的恐懼，我有點喜歡，知道一切隨時都可能破碎?！保笨芍陔u蛋上做設(shè)計結(jié)束前都不知道雞蛋什么時候會破，故選C。【31題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第三段第一句“But theres an appeal in that vulnerability（這種易損性也有一種吸引力）”可知雞蛋易碎，D項內(nèi)容提到“雞蛋提供了一個堅硬和獨(dú)特的表面來作畫”錯誤，符

39、合題目要求，故選D?！军c睛】DAmazon wants to be able to answer the troublesome question: Did I leave the stove on? The latest home security tool by Ring,a home security company owned by Amazon, is the Always Home Cam, a flying drone that can help homeowners check their apartments whenever theyre not in.The Always

40、 Home Cam is a lightweight, self-docking, flying indoor camera that can take a predetermined path set by its user.When used with Rings proprietary home alarms systems like the Ring Alarm, the Always Home Cam will take flight and check the house for any potential disturbances. The drone unit can also

41、 be controlled remotely and manually. After a flight, the Always Home Cam automatically returns to its station itself for charging. It only records while in flight, too.You can ask it to fly to check the stove while youre out, or to see if you left the windows open. Its also great for checking on na

42、ughty pets. The drone has obstacle avoidance technology built-in, and hidden propellers(螺旋槳) to mitigate any damage to household furnishing in the event of a collision. Amazon says the drone will automatically take flight if theres movement in the house to show you whats going on.The device was one

43、of several that Amazon unveiled Thursday as part of its annual appliance event. Due to the pandemic, this years version was held online instead of at Amazons Seattle headquarters.The indoor flying camera, called the Ring Always Home Cam, still needs approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Comm

44、ission, but Amazon said it expects to sell it next year at $250. It will also launch a camera and alarm system for cars next year under its Ring brand.Critics have raised privacy concerns about Ring, which is best known for its doorbell cameras, citing the companys close relation

45、ship with police departments. Amazon said the drone only records when it is in the air, and that it makes a sound when it flies so any people in the house knows its recording.32. Whats the main idea of the text?A. Amazons camera can check whether your stove is on.B. New devices were unveiled on Amaz

46、on annual appliance event.C. Critics raised privacy concerns about the Always Home Cam.D. The Always Home Cam can ensure your safety.33. What can the Always Home Cam do?A. It can take a path set by computer.B. It can record when you are out.C. It can get charged by itself.D. It can take flight at an

47、y time.34. What do we know about the Always Home Cam?A. It was unveiled at Amazon's Seattle headquarters.B. It will be sold at $250 next year.C. It can lessen damage to furniture for its obstacle avoidance technology.D. It records in the air,not found by anyone.35. Whats the authors attitude tow

48、ards the Always Home Cam?A. favorableB. criticalC. doubtfulD. objective【答案】32. A 33. C 34. C 35. D【解析】本文是說明文。主要是介紹亞馬遜的新產(chǎn)品飛行器Always Home Cam能夠檢查微波爐是否是開著的?！?2題詳解】主旨大意題。由第一段“Amazon wants to be able to answer the troublesome question: Did I leave the stove on?” 亞馬遜希望能夠回答這個棘手的問題:我有沒有讓爐子開著？可知，用設(shè)問的方式引出主題“c

49、amera ，所以本文主要是關(guān)于亞馬遜的新產(chǎn)品飛行攝像頭能夠檢查爐子是否是開著的。故選A項?！?3題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段的倒數(shù)第二句“After a flight, the Always Home Cam automatically returns to its station itself for charging.” 飛行結(jié)束后，Always Home攝像頭會自動回到自己的位置充電?？芍狝lways Home Cam會自己充電，故選C項?！?4題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段“The drone has obstacle avoidance technology built-in,

50、and hidden propellers(螺旋槳) to mitigate any damage to household furnishing in the event of a collision. ” 這款無人機(jī)內(nèi)置了避障技術(shù)，隱藏的螺旋槳可以在發(fā)生碰撞時減輕對家具的損害?？芍梢栽谂鲎舶l(fā)生時減輕家具的損壞，故選C項。【35題詳解】推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二、三段主要介紹了Always Home Cam的優(yōu)點。在根據(jù)最后一段“Critics have raised privacy concerns about Ring, which is best known for its doorbe

51、ll cameras, citing the companys close relationship with police departments. Amazon said the drone only records when it is in the air, and that it makes a sound when it flies so any people in the house knows its recording” 批評人士以該公司與警方關(guān)系密切為由，提出了對隱私的擔(dān)憂。Ring以門鈴攝像頭而聞名。亞馬遜表示，無人機(jī)只在空中進(jìn)行錄音，而且它飛行時會發(fā)出聲音，所以屋子里的

52、人都知道它的錄音。作者沒有對此產(chǎn)品發(fā)表自己的看法，而是陳述Always Home Cam的優(yōu)點和批評者的觀點和亞馬遜官方的回答，所以作者對于Always Home Cam是客觀的態(tài)度，故選D項。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可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。Top tips for the Flu SeasonIts coming. _36_ On the subway every time someone coughs, I look up to see if I can move a little further

53、. As I exit the train, I immediately reach for hand wash to remove any of the dirt on my hands. The flu season is here, and I take it seriously.If you are young and healthy, its most likely that you will just feel uncomfortable for a week or two, and miss some work or study. If you are elderly, havi

54、ng medical problems, or are a young child, you may not be so lucky. Each year more than 200,000 people are staying in hospital due to the illness. _37_The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated. You may have heard about a new study on flu vaccines, and it found that the flu vaccine didnt w

55、ork as well as we thought or would like. _38_ In adults, the vaccine is 59 protective on average. For children the story is better. Clearly, we need better vaccines but its still a really good idea to get vaccinated._39_ You may have an arm pain or a little fever, but the injection does not contain

56、a live virus and cannot give you the flu. If you got the flu shot last year, do you need it this year? It isnt clear how long protection lasts and if the vaccine protects against different flus for only one year.Finally, here is some advice about what to do if you get the flu.Call your doctor early

57、if you have the symptoms._40_ That will reduce the number of people you give this to.Cover your coughs and sneezes.Keep your hands clean. Use soap and water or hand wash frequently, especially after coughing or sneezing.Drink plenty of water.Best wishes for a happy flu season.A. Depending on the yea

58、r, between 3,000 and 49,000 people die.B. It has already attracted worldwide attention.C. However, it still offers considerable protection.D. Stay at home until your fever has been gone for at least 24 hours.E. Keep in touch with your family as much as possible.F. Can the flu shot give you the flu?G. I can feel it in the air.【答案】36. G 37. A 38. C 39. F 40. D【解析】本文是說明文，介紹了應(yīng)對流感的幾種小貼士?！?6題詳解】前