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潍坊市2021届高三第一学期期末考试英语试题

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第一部分 阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

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Before the December holiday craze and celebrations start, November is an ideal time to visit the

southeast states to enjoy mild temperatures and unique festivals and events.

South Carolina Pecan Festival in Florence

Head to downtown Florence for this popular annual community event held the first Saturday of

November. There are stages with live music, over 250 food and craft vendors, art exhibitions, amusement

rides, antique tractor show, car show, and pecan cooking competition with celebrity judges.

Seagrove Pottery Festival in North Carolina

This yearly festival features hand-made pottery, colonial crafts, and pottery-making demonstrations.

Pottery collectors can pick up some limited-edition pieces signed and dated by local potters. Always the

weekend before Thanksgiving, the event starts on Friday, with a duration of three days.

Mule Day in Calvary, Georgia

Labeled as the largest one — day festival in southwest Georgia, this annual event, always held the first

Saturday in November, features a sunrise breakfast, mule parade （骡子游行），flea

market with hundreds of booths, a barbecue and fish fry, regional entertainment, and more. Mule Day

celebrates the mules' significant contribution to the area's agriculture.

Veterans Day Parade in Birmingham, Alabama

Veterans Day, a federal and state holiday in the United States, is always celebrated on November

11th. There are events throughout the Southeast, including parades and ceremonies on or close to Veterans

Day.

1. What can people do at Pecan Festival?

A. Appreciate art works. B. Watch music shows on screen.

C. Drive modem tractors and cars. D. Buy food cooked by celebrities.

2. Why is Mule Day celebrated?

A. To boost the local market. B. To advocate cooking skills.

C. To enhance the importance of economy. D. To honor mules for their role in agriculture.

3. Which festival falls on November 11th?

A. Pecan Festival.

C. Mule Day.

B

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) —During his leisure time, Mahinda Dasanayaka packs his motorbike with

books and rides his mobile library—across mostly muddy roads running through tea-growing mountain

B. Pottery Festival.

D. Veterans Day.

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areas—to underprivileged children in backward rural parts of Sri Lanka.

Having witnessed the hardships faced by children whose villages have no library facilities, Dasanayaka,

a child protection officer for the government, was looking for ways to help them. Then three years ago, he

launched his program, called "Book and Me”.

He purchased a second-hand Honda motorbike for 30,000 Sri Lankan rupees($162), On his off days—

mostly during weekends—he rides his motorbike, which is fixed with a steel box to hold books, to rural

villages and distributes the reading material to children free of charge.

He began the pro

gram in 2017 with 150 books—some of his own and others donated by friends

colleagues and well-wishers. His collection includes about 3,000 books on a variety of subjects. So

far, he said, his program has benefited more than 1 ,500 children, as well as about 150 adults.

“I wanted to do something for children who are burdened with an exam-centered education. . . And

to change the way kids look at society, to change their perspectives and broaden their imagination,

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he said.

Apart from giving away books, Dasanayaka also speaks to the children for a few minutes, usually

under a roadside tree, highlighting the value of reading, books and authors. He then conducts a discussion on

books the children have read, with the aim of eventually forming reading clubs.

While Dasanayaka spends his own money on his program, he is not wealthy, with a take- home

income of 20,000 rupees ( $108 ) a month from his job. He said he spends about a quarter of that on gasoline

for his mobile library.

4. How did Dasanayaka start "Book and Me”?

A. With a large sum of money. B. With a used motorbike and 150 books.

C. By subscribing to books for children. D. By borrowing a steel box from his workmate.

5. What do we know about Dasanayaka from his words in Paragraph 5?

A. He is uncertain about his program.

B. He is trying to better kids' living conditions.

C. He is seeking to change kids' ways of thinking.

D. He is optimistic about the existing schooling system.

6. Why does Dasanayaka hold discussions on books kids read?

A. To keep in touch with them. B. To prepare to start reading clubs.

C. To check their reading assignments. D. To know about their preferences of books.

7. What is the best title for the text?

A. A Reading Program

C. A Library on Wheels

C

You've likely encountered the humblebrag before-boasting （吹嘘）disguised as a complaint, such as：

"I'm having such a stressful day. I got two job offers and I don't know what to do.”

This is a typical example of humblebragging, a term coined by comedic writer Harris Wittels referring

to “ a specific type of boast that allows the offender to broadcast their achievements without the necessary

shame and guilt that should normally accompany such claims.” In simpler terms, it's a way to disguise a boast

B. An Education Officer

D. A Motorbike on Road

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with some humility. Humblebragging comes in two different forms. The first is humility-based, an example

being, "can't believe I got the highest grade in my class”. The second type comes mixed with a bit of

complaint, for example, " I can't believe that shopkeeper asked me for ID. I'm 25 !”

People don't like when others humblebrag because they find they are lacking in sincerity.

Sincerity is a critical dimension of social evaluation, which is viewed as fundamental to people's identity.

In fact, people prize sincerity even above competence and warmth in others, according to Dr. Sezer.

If humblebragging doesn't work, and no one likes it, why do we still do it? We all want to highlight

our positive qualities without seeming proud. By speaking in a complaint or an expression of humility, we

hope we'll somehow land on the “ sweet spot" of self-presentation ： promoting ourselves while also

conveying likability. In addition, research suggests that people may experience positive emotions while

humblebragging.

Considering that we're all likely to feel the urge to humblebrag, at least to some extent, the proper

response when we hear a friend doing it may be to simply let it go-because ultimately we're going to do it

ourselves, and who really wants to be called out on it?

8. Which of the following remarks is an example of humblebragging?

A. How I hate hearing my voice on TV! B. I'm thrilled to be awarded the first prize.

C. I'm the only person to get promoted in the firm. D. How I dislike doing the same thing every

day!

9. Which can best describe people's impression of humblebraggers?

A. Honest.

10. Why do people humblebrag?

A. To lift up their spirits. B. To express their complaints.

C. To improve their moral qualities. D. To show off without bringing annoyance.

11. What are people advised to do when hearing humblebragging from a friend?

A. Follow it up.

C. Turn against it.

D

The twilight zone （朦胧地带）contains the largest and least explored fish stocks （储备）of the

world's oceans. Ranging from just below 200 metres to 1 ,000 metres deep, it is an interface between the

well-studied sea life in the sunlit zone above and the ecosystems of the darkest territory below. It has a major

role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it for centuries or longer. The twilight zone

is also known to the largest migration on Earth. Huge numbers of fishes and zooplankton （浮游动物）move

hundreds of metres towards the surface each night to feed, before withdrawing back down at dawn.

Yet the zone is poorly understood — physically, biogeochemically and ecologically. Even the

number of organisms that live there remains a mystery, let alone their diversity and function.

It is alarming, then, that this vast ocean domain is at risk in three ways-even before any of the potential

consequences are understood. First, the world's growing population has an increasing need for food. Second,

sea-floor mining for minerals and metals could release waste into the region. And third, climate change is

B. Leave it alone.

D. Get to the root of it.

B. Humble. C. Insincere. D. Incapable.

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varying temperature, acidification and oxygen levels in ways that are likely to affect life there.

The twilight zone is hard Io study. Its organisms are difficult to sample and analyse, being thinly

distributed, almost invisible and often fragile. They also live at pressures of up to 100 atmospheres, which

poses problems for laboratory-based investigations.

Critics might argue that walers near coasts and above shelves are more deserving of study, given the

huge environmental pressures there, as well as their importance to societies. And, of course, they need

attention. Sadly, however, it is too late to avoid widespread environmental damage to these inshore regions.

Instead, research efforts and local policies must aim at minimizing the worst effects.

By contrast, the twilight zone is almost left in its original condition. Moreover, the majority of it lies

beyond national administration. This makes it of common interest and responsibility, and means that global

agreement is necessary to manage it.

12. What can we learn about the twilight zone?

A. It has the least fish stocks. B. It reduces atmosphere's carbon dioxide.

C. It lies at the bottom of sea. D. Il is located above the sunlit zone.

13. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?

A. Where global warming leads us. B. Why high food consumption arises.

C. How the twilight zone is threatened. D. What impacts pollution has on ocean.

14. What does the underlined word "it” in the last paragraph refer to?

A. The twilight zone.

C. Its original condition.

15. Which statement does the author agree with?

A. International cooperation is essential. B. Inshore regions deserve more attention.

C. Global agreement has been reached. D. Study on the twilight zone is out of the

question.

第二节（共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项 为多余选

项。

Thinking about a summer job after graduation? As more people compete for fewer openings . you’ll

need to do your research, write a great resume （简历）and get ready for the interview.

To find a job that's right for you, make a list of your interests and strengths, as well as your dislikes ,

and keep them in mind as you look for a job. For example, if you love books or writing, a job in a

bookstore or library might be perfect for you. 16 You might not know details about the position, but you

can prepare by researching the company itself.

17 Regardless of the type of job you're applying for, a great resume really makes you stand out.

Most importantly, present the strengths in it. It is an effective way to highlight your strongest skills and

encourage the hiring manager to read more. Having a job experience on your resume increases the possibility

to land a job too. If not, don't worry—there are plenty of other things, extracurricular or voluntary activities

you can do to improve your job applications. Make sure the email address and phone number include on your

B. The inshore area.

D. National administration.

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application. 18

What do job interviewers look for7 19 Interviewers want to hire candidates who are smart, who think

quickly and clearly, and who can express themselves and communicate well. Dress the part—your

appearance also affects your chances of getting the job. 20 That means no sandals, jeans, or cutoffs. Even if

you'll be scooping ice cream behind a counter, it helps to look professional for the interview.

A. Babysitting is in great need nowadays.

B. A good resume is your best job-hunting tool.

C. These details will be used to contact you about interviews.

D. A precise description of hobbies in your resume is crucial.

E. It's not just previous work history or unique skills that matter.

F. When you head out for your interview, avoid looking too casual.

G. But if little kids drive you crazy, a babysitting job may not be ideal.

第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）

第一节（共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

A 22-year-old aircraft maintenance engineer living in Dubai, Zachariah was visiting the southwest

India state of Kerala for a family wedding when a lockdown was declared. Store shelves were emptying, and

hence Zachariah and his father 21 vegetables on their family's plot of land.

Using YouTube videos and techniques Zachariah's grandfather had 22 to his father 23 a guide, they began

a garden that finally helped 24 20 neighboring households during the pandemic （流行病）.

The tropical （热带的）climate of Kerala, he said, 25 plenty of rain and sun, making farming hands-

off 26 it's time to harvest. That free style of farming is in line with Zachariah's growing 27 in sustainable

agriculture, a movement that promotes working with nature instead of forcing the land to obey man's 28

What he didn't realize was that a 29 had been planted, one that would eventually lead him to 30 his

career in engineering and consider one in farming. Soon after returning to Dubai, he's decided to 31 careers,

from serving the skies to 32 the soil. " It's a big change for me. But this is what makes me 33 —helping

others and being in nature. "

The time they've spent together has also helped bring Zachariah and his father 34 . “We started bonding

and I think that's why I 35 gardening," Zachariah said.

21. A. planted

22. A. taken over

23.A. under

24. A. stimulate

25. A. stores

26. A. for

27. A. interest

28. A. passion

B. gathered

B. passed down

B. with

B. motivate

B. provides

B. while

B. influence

B. habit

C. consumed

C. handed in

C. as

C. clean

C. shifts

C. until

C. patience

C. purpose

D. delivered

D. worked out

D. without

D. feed

D. requires

D. though

D. doubt

D. will

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