德州市届高三上学期期中考试 英语试题含答案.docx

1、德州市届高三上学期期中考试 英语试题含答案德州市2021届高三上学期期中考试 英语试题第I卷（满分95分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最 佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题 和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the woman think of the concert?A. It is boring. B. It is OK. C. It is excellent.2. Where is D

2、avid now?A. At home. B. In the library. C. In the classroom.3. Whats the weather like now?A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.4. When does the woman get up?A. At 6 ： 00. B. At 8:00. C. At 10： 00.5. How does the woman go to work on a rainy day?A. By taxi. B. By subway. C. By bus.第二节（共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分

3、）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个 选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各 个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读 两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is the woman doing now?A. Getting off the plane.B. Waiting for the bus.C. Waiting for her baggage.7. When will the speakers meet each other?A. In 10 minute

4、s. B. In 20 minutes. C. In 30 minutes.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where is the mans jacket now?A. In the backyard. B. On the desk. C. In the washing machine9. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Buying the jacket. B. Buying the ticket. C. Finding the ticket.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What day is it today?

5、A. Monday. B. Wednesday. C. Friday.11. How will the speakers celebrate the womans birthday?A. Have a party. B. Go out for dinner. C. Have a trip to Beijing.12. Why cant Kim celebrate on Sues real birthday?A. He has another plan with Bella.B. He remembered the wrong date.C. He has a business trip.听第9

6、段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Which Molly are they talking about?A. The womans classmate.B. The mans classmate.C. Dr. Lees daughter.14. What is the prize for the Eastwood Award?A. A TV. B. An iPad. C. $ 1000.15. What did Molly do with her prize?A. She bought a computer.B. She bought an iPad.C. She donated it to

7、 the school.16. What does the man think of Molly at the end?A. She deserves the award.B. She earned all As in school.C. She is very lucky.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. On which day is the 7th grade field trip?A. May 1st. B. May 5th. C. May 8th.18. How much do the parents need to pay?A. $ 10. B. $15. C. $30.

8、19. How can parents apply to be a volunteer?A. By filling out the yellow form.B. By calling the school office.C. By contacting Mrs. Mandy.20. What do the students need to pack?A. Water bottles. B. Lunch boxes. C. Snack bags.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，

9、选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上 将该选项涂黑。AHere youll find four Travel Adventure Camps we are offering in summer 2021, with each trip led by 2-3 guides.Cascades Sea to SummitExperience a world-class outdoor playground on this Washington Adventure Camp for teens! This journey is one of both land and sea. Well continue ou

10、r adventures with a 3-day overnight sea kayaking trip in the San Juan Islands, where well do day hikes, tide pooling and scenic river floating.Yellowstone CampTraversing the Continental Divide, this camp takes place on the borders of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, where kids or teens will go whitewate

11、r rafting and hot spring soaking.This trip features a spectacular, 5-day backcountry horse-packing trip through some of Yellowstone Countrys most pristine and stunning wilderness, during which girls ride every day in beautiful mountain terrain. Cascades & CoastThe first section of the adventure take

12、s place in the forested areas. It includes backpacking and day hiking in an incredible volcanic landscape, filled with woods, streams, lakes, lava fields, wildflower meadows and views of Mt St Helenss south face.This camp is perfect for teens who really want to kick off their summer strong, ready fo

13、r even more adventures yet to come this summer.Big Sky TripPurple mountain majesty in Big Sky Country! Welcome to southwest Montana, where clear, blue skies are endless, making this a truly majestic destination for a trip.A favorite year after year, the Majestic Big Sky Adventure session will certai

14、nly enrich the life of any young person looking to expand their comfort zone and find peace in their heart.21. Where can the participants enjoy the scenery of volcano?A. Cascades Sea to Summit. B. Yellowstone Camp.C. Cascades & Coast. D. Big Sky Trip.22. What does Yellowstone Camp offer?A. Backpacki

15、ng hiking. B. Sea kayaking.C. Horse riding. D. Scenic river floating.23. Who is most likely to prefer Big Sky Country?A. Those who hope to make friends in summer camps.B. Those who have ever joined in Travel Adventure Camps.C. Those who are ready to comfort others.D. Those who are looking for their

16、inner peace.BMy brother and I were like most people, I imagine, who find themselves trying to do the right things for a parent suffering from the symptoms of dementia （痴呆）. Though there was useful advice available from various online sources, nothing prepared us for the reality or the effects the sy

17、mptoms had upon Mums loving, kind, caring nature.The greatest shock for me was seeing Mum being violent and aggressive with a carer. At times the aggression was directed at me too and I never really knew what to expect as Mum could go from being a loving Mother to this violent stranger in a flash. I

18、t was as though Mum had been possessed at times and all I could do was to constantly attempt to distract her from her fears at any moment.One of the many challenging aspects of the dementia symptoms is that the sufferer often doesnt know that theyre ill. In Mums case, the main thing was to carry on

19、as though everything was just as it always was. Many were the nights where shed be convinced that friends and relatives were coming round for a party and shed rush around setting the table, preparing snacks and getting everything ready until she was exhausted. I got to see first hand just how the an

20、xieties that came with the illness would really stay with her until she fell asleep.Mum longed for reminders of her early life in Liverpool and once travelling there had become too difficult, we found great comfort in local history books and a DVD about many of the places and landmarks Mum remembere

21、d from her childhood.I learned to go with whatever experience Mum was having. I would always be with her. If I could pass on any guidance for those about to care for a loved one, it is the above I found that really helps.24. How was the writer when her mother suffered dementia?A. She started to care

22、 about her mothers health.B. She was not prepared mentally at all.C. She knew nothing about the disease.D. She doubted the effect of medical care.25. What shocked the writer most according to Para 2?A. Her mothers longing for her childhood photos.B. The sudden distinct shift in her mothers temper.C.

23、 Her mothers sufferings from fear and anxiety.D. Her mothers failing to deal with daily chores.26. Why does the author tell the story of Mums preparing for a party?A. To prove her mum is not aware of her illness at all.B. To explain how to help her mum come over her anxiety.C. To regret that she fai

24、led to help her mum with her problem.D. To look for a better medical treatment for her mum.27. What may the author suggest to those who have a parent with dementia?A. Hard work pays off. B. Where there is a will, there is a way.C. Company is the best medicine. D. Look before you leap.CChinas Mars ro

25、ver, Tianwen-1, will likely attempt to land at a site in northeastern Mars, according to a new paper published just days ahead of the missions launch. The paper was written by team members of Chinas Tianwen-1 Mars mission, which aims to send an orbiter and a rover to the Red Planet.The study reveals

26、 new details about Tianwen-1, outlining its intended landing area, science goals and the names of instruments aboard the spacecraft. It also stresses the historic nature of the mission： Not only is Tianwen-1 Chinas first fully homegrown Mars mission, its also the first to carry both an orbiter and a

27、 rover.Tianwen-1 means questions to heaven“ and was taken from the title of a poem by Qu Yuan (340 278 BC). The spacecraft will reach Mars in February 2021, at the same time as NASAs Perseverance rover and the United Arab Emirates5 Hope orbiter launched on Sunday (July 19). However, Chinas rover wil

28、l remain attached to the orbiter for two to three months before attempting its landing, according to the paper.The chosen landing area is Utopia Planitia, a huge basin formed by a large impact far back in Mars history that was also the region where NASAs Viking 2 lander touched down in 1976. China h

29、ad isolated a part of the vast plain as a landing area, which means there will be more time and atmosphere for the entry spacecraft to slow down and safely land on the surface. The latitude is also suitable for receiving enough sunlight to power the 240 kilograms rover. The relatively smooth surface

30、 will also be helpful for roving. The mission also benefits from the engineering heritage of Chinas Change lunar exploration program, the paper noted.The Tianwen-1 orbiter will operate in a polar orbit in order to map Mars. The rover will also investigate the surface soil characteristics and water-i

31、ce distribution with its own Subsurface Exploration Radar. It will also analyze surface material composition and characteristics of the Martian climate and environment on the surface.28. Whats the purpose of the passage?A. To lay out key details about Tianwen-1.B. To state how Tianwen-1 was invented

32、.C. To stress the historic meaning of Tianwen-1.D. To analyze characteristics of the Martian climate.29. What is most special about Tianwen-1 according to Paras 2 & 3?A. It was named after Qu Yuan, a famous poet in Chinese history.B. It will reach Mars at the same time as NASAs Viking 2.C. It will remain for 2 or 3 months on Mars.D. It will complete orbiting and roving in a Mars mi