湖南省郴州市湘南中学2021届高三英语上学期期中试题

1、湖南省郴州市湘南中学2020届高三英语上学期期中试题PAGE PAGE - 35 -湖南省郴州市湘南中学2020届高三英语上学期期中试题 时间：120分钟 满分：150分注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节听下面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

2、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 is the man looking for?A. His pen. B. His book. C. His phone. 2. What does Carols father ask her to do?A. Talk with her friends. B. Go out with him. C. Put on warm clothes. 3. How many members are there in Alices group now?A. Two. B. Four. C. Si

3、x. 4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Ways of cooking. B. Healthy food for kids. C. Kids helping in the kitchen. 5. What is the woman?A. Shes a shop assistant. B. Shes a receptionist. C. She is a secretary. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给出的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前

4、，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6、7题。6. Why does the man sound surprised?A. Lily rejected a job offer. B. Lily was absent from school. C. Lily turned down a scholarship. 7. What has Lily decided to do?A. Travel to Dubai. B. Stay with her mom. C. Start a business. 听第7段材料，回答

5、第8至第10题。8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues. B. Relatives. C. Classmates. 9. What is Sabrinas sister doing?A. Touring in Africa. B. Teaching in a village. C. Working in a company. 10. How can Sabrina reach her sister now?A. By phone. B. By email. C. By letter. 听第8

6、段材料，回答第11至第13题。11. What does Maria think of the soup?A. Tasteless. B. Just fine. C. Thick. 12. What does Karl say can be added to the soup?A. Salt. B. Onions. C. Pepper. 13. Where are the speakers?A. At home. B. At a restaurant. C. At a friends house. 听第9段材料，回答第14至第16题。14. When will someone come to

7、check the hot water?A. This afternoon. B. Tomorrow. C. At the weekend. 15. How did the students know about the flat?A. From a friend. B. From a newspaper. C. From a house agency. 16. What will the woman do to settle the problem about the fridge?A. Pay the students for the new one. B. Get someone to

8、fix the old one. C. Order one on the Internet. 听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。17. Who is the speaker?A. An invited guest. B. A news reporter. C. A radio host. 18. In what way has the speaker changed?A. He speaks faster. B. He becomes heavier. C. He cooks more often. 19. What is difficult for the speaker to get

9、used to?A. The food. B. The weather. C. The language. 20. What does the speaker think of the French people?A. A bit cold. B. Generous. C. Easy-going. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 (共15题：每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AArtificial intelligence，or AI，has been applied in a wide ran

10、ge of fields to perform specific tasks，including education, finance, heavy industry, transportation, and so onEducation There are a number of companies that create robots to teach subjects to children ranging from biology to computer science，though such tools have not become widespread yetAdvancemen

11、ts in natural language processing，combined with machine learning，have also enabled automatic grading of assignmentsAI has also led to an explosion in popularity of MOOCs，or Massive Open Online Courses，which allows students from around the world to take classes onlineFinanceUse of AI in banking can b

12、e tracked back to 1987Banks use artificial intelligence systems to organize operations，maintain book-keeping，invest in stocks，and manage propertiesAlso，systems are being developed，like Atria，to translate complex data into simple and personable languageThere are also wallets，like Wallet AI，which moni

13、tor an individuals spending habits and provides ways to improve themHeavy industryRobots have become common in many industries and are often given jobs that are considered dangerous to humansRobots have proven effective in jobs that are very repetitive which may lead to mistakes or accidents due to

14、failure in concentration and other jobs which humans may find degradingTransportationTodayS cars can have AI-based driver assist features such as self-parking and advanced cruise controlsAI in transportation is expected to provide safe，efficient，and reliable transportation while minimizing the impac

15、t on the environment and communitiesToys and gamesCompanies like Mattel have been creating AI-enabled toys for kids as young as age threeUsing proprietary AI engines and speech recognition tools，they are able to understand conversations，give intelligent responses and learn quicklyAI has also been ap

16、plied to video games，for example video game bots，which are designed to stand in as opponents where humans arent available or desired21Which is true about AI and education? ARobots have been widely used to teach childrenBAI has been used to grade studentshomeworkCAI has enabled more students to recei

17、ve education at schoolDEducation was the first field where A1 was used22Which can be inferred from the passage?AAtria can help people understand complex dataBWallet AI can help people make more moneyCRobotsjobs are considered dangerous to humansDRobots can help people concentrate23 From the last two

18、 paragraphs we can know that_.ATodays drivers neednt learn to park their carsBAI ensures safe, efficient, and reliable transportationCAI-enabled toys is designed to improve kidsintelligenceDVideo game bots can fight against you in video games24What is the passage mainly about?AThe latest progress in

19、 AIBAI is of great useCSome applications of AIDAI is used in all fieldsBAlexis, 17, sat quietly in the passenger seat of her dads car. She let her eyes lazily scan the landscape for wildlife. Then a deer came into view about 200 yards in front of them. Dad, theres a deer there! Alexis said. It was a

20、 male deer with sharp antlers (角) on each side of its head.As the car moved closer, Alexis saw that the deers head was bent toward the ground. Then she heard a scream and saw an arm fly up near the deers head. Alexis realized the deer was attacking a woman. Sue, a 44-year-old mother, had been out fo

21、r her morning run. The deer followed her and edged closer. I knew I was in trouble, Sue says. She went to pick up a stick for self-defense, and the deer charged. It lifted her with its antlers and threw her into the air. Sue could feel blood flew down her leg. Within seconds, the deer had pushed her

22、 off the road.When Alexis and her father pulled up, the deer was throwing Sue like a doll. Alexis looked into the womans terrified eyes, and before her father had even stopped the car, the teenager jumped quickly out of the car and ran toward the deer. I was kicking it to get its attention, she says

23、. Then her father, who had followed his daughter, pushed the deer away from the women.Alexis helped Sue into the car, and then applied a piece of cloth to Sues injured leg. Were going to get you to a hospital, Alexis said. Then she heard her father shout loudly. He had been knocked to the ground. Al

24、exis took hold of a hammer from the car and ran to where her father lay on his back. She beat the deers head and neck, but the blows didnt scare it away. I was losing faith, she says. A couple more strikes, Alexis, said her father. You can do it.Turning the hammer around, Alexis closed her eyes and

25、beat the deers neck with all her strength. When she opened her eyes, the deer was running away.Alexis got in the drivers seat and sped toward the nearest hospital. After Sue was treated, she tearfully thanked her rescuers. You expect a teenage girl to get on the phone and call for help, she says, no

26、t to beat up a deer.25.What was Sue doing when she was attacked by the deer?A .She was driving home. B. She was resting on the road.C. She was taking exercise. D. She was feeding wild animals.26. What did Alexis do to save Sue?A. She pushed the deer away.B. She hit the deer with her feetC. She drove

27、 the car to hit the deer.D. She beat the deer with a hammer.27. Which of the following words can best describe Alexis?A. Strong. B. Cruel. C. Energetic. D. Brave.28. What is the best title for the passage?A. A Woman Was Seriously InjuredB. A Dangerous Deer Attacked a WomanC. A Girl Rescued Her Fathe

28、r SuccessfullyD. A Teenager Saved Others from a Deer AttackCStuttering(口吃) is a communication disorder(疾病) generally characterized by unconscious repetitions or pauses in the flow of speech. These repetitions and pauses can bake many forms, such as repetitions of parts of words (“li-li-like this”).

29、Sometimes, there are moments when a sound or a period of silence is lengthened (“llllike this” or “l-ike this”).Stuttering can be classified into a number or communication disorders: neurogenic(神经性的) stuttering and psychogenic stuttering are associated with sudden onset (发作) and, as their names impl

30、y, with a specific known causeeither a problem in the makeup of the brain or a great psychological challenge. These disorders are comparatively rare and differ in terms of causes, symptoms and treatment from developmental stuttering. Developmental stuttering typically starts between the ages of two

31、and a half and four. The onset of the disorder, which can be gradual or relatively sudden, generally occurs during the period of rapid development in a childs language skills, motor skills, character, and social interaction.The cause of developmental stuttering are not well understood and various th

32、eories have been offered throughout the history of speech-language pathology (the study of the causes and effects of illnesses). The roots of stuttering have been believed to relate to a number of causes: emotional problems, neurological problems, improper reactions from caregivers and family member

33、s, language planning, and speech motor difficulties among others. These theories have shown the promise of explaining some characteristics of stuttering but no single theory has thoroughly described the experiences of people who stutter.Young children who have stuttered for only a short time have a

34、high rate of natural recovery, though it is impossible to determine which children are most likely to recover and which are likely to continue stuttering. Most experts recommend early evaluation and treatment aimed at preventing the development of a chronic(慢性的) communication disorder.Speech-languag

35、e pathologists disagree about which approach is best for older children and adults. Treatment options include training to change speech patterns, turning to doctors to minimize negative reactions, drugs, and electronic tools that improve fluency. Self-help and support groups also play an important r

36、ole in recovery for many people who stutter. Many people who have taken stuttering treatment programs are able to make positive changes in their speech skills and communication abilities so they can communicate freely.29. If a small child begins to stutter, his or her parents should _.A. give their

37、family more time B. consult a doctor immediatelyC. wait for the child to recover naturally D. encourage the child to speak fluently30. What can we say about the approaches to treatment of stuttering?A. They prove to be useless for children.B. They are at the experimental stage.C. They produce positi

38、ve effects.D. They work against each other.31. The main purpose of the text is to _.A. describe recent research on stutteringB. show us the classification of stutteringC. explain the different forms of stutteringD. offer some basic knowledge of stutteringDBefore I studied psychology, I used to think

39、 that people would laugh when funny things occurred. While I was right about that, I discovered there are lots of other psychological factors that make people laugh other than the funny part of a joke. When someone laughs at a joke, there will usually be more than one reason that makes him laughand

40、the more reasons there are, the more powerful the joke will be.I was attending a stand-up comedy show in Egypt, and when the man started to make fun of pedestrians crossing streets, everyone laughed their hearts out. The main reason those people strongly laughed was that almost all of them felt angr

41、y towards pedestrians who crossed streets carelessly. The joke wasnt only funny, it also made the audience feel that they were right about being angry at those pedestrians. That is, people were laughing both because of the funny joke and because of the happiness experienced as a result of the psycho

42、logical support they got.The better a joke makes a person feel, and the more it includes other psychological factors, the more the person will like it. For example, if you envy one of your friends, and someone tells a joke that is funny and, at the same time, makes your friend seem stupid, then you

43、will probably laugh at it louder than if you werent jealous of him.In short, we dont laugh only when we hear something funny; we also laugh when we experience some kind of happiness that results from the other psychological factors involved in the joke. I strongly discourage making fun of anyone or

44、belittling someone to make someone else laugh. All I want to explain is that if your joke supports a persons emotions, he will certainly like it a lot.32. What did the author find out after studying psychology?A. Only good jokes make people laugh B. Many factors lead to people laughing. C. Funny thi

45、ngs can make people laugh D. Laughter can make people healthy.33. Why did the audience laugh loud at the pedestrians?A. They played a trick on the pedestrians.B. The pedestrians behaved in a funny way.C. They could feel the pedestrians happiness.D. Their emotion was approved of by the show.34. What

46、does the underlined word “belittling” probably mean?A. Annoy B. Blame C. Look down on D. Make up to35. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?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。More and more people are working remotely. Here are some tips to keep in

47、 mind to stay focused on your work when working at home:Set and keep regular office hours. _36Then try your best to leave work at the “office” and turn your phone on silent and enjoy the rest of your day. Give yourself some time to recharge so you can be as productive as possible.Plan and structure

48、your work days.Structure your work days to maximize（取最大值）efficiency. Take advantage of your bodys natural rhythms.37If you know you focus best in the morning, resist the temptation to check email until 10 a.m. or later.Set aside a designated(指定的) work area.Try to work at the same spot every day.38An

49、d make it a place you enjoy going to each day, an area where you can focus and do your best work.Take breaks.Schedule time for frequent breaks throughout the day. Rise from your desk, stretch or walk around the house or down the street.39If you need a little socializing, go out to lunch with friends

50、 or clients.Avoid distractions (干扰).One challenge of working at home is distraction. With no colleagues or partners nearby, its easy to become distracted.Stay focused on work throughout the day to maintain consistent productivity.40A.It could be a spare bedroom that youve turned into a home office.B

51、.Plan your work around your most productive hours.C.Do your best to set work hours and stick to them.D.Take a lunch break and enjoy a midday meal.E. It is more comfortable to stay at home.F.Some interruptions cant be avoided.G. Avoid online distractions as well.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

52、小题1分，满分20分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 My mother was a responsible teacher and she retired. So I decided to give her one of my old computers to help her pass the time. She had a little bit of computer 41 , so I just set it up for her and let her 42 with it on her own. As

53、time went on, I 43 the computer was hardly touched. She said she didnt know 44 to use it. I decided to teach her. I sat and 45 everything and she seemed OK with what I said. Unfortunately, my sister called me at that moment 46 we talked on the phone for an hour. Then when I saw her again, she was si

54、tting in front of the computer, looking quite 47 . The screen saver (屏幕保护) had appeared and she didnt know how to 48 it off. She had tried 49 every key and it didnt work. I told her, “Just 50 the mouse a little.” What I meant was that she just needed to move the mouse around to 51 the computer up. W

55、hat she did was to 52 the mouse and start shaking it around in mid-air until the 53 went completely black. I couldnt help laughing because of her funny 54 . The more I laughed the 55 she got.She thought that I was a (n) 56 teacher and she decided to figure the thing out herself. Well, at least I hel

56、ped her overcome her 57 of breaking something and encouraged her to 58 a little.About a week later, I found a home-made 59 card with a mouse on the front making a funny face 60 to my door. It said, “Thanks for the computer lessons. Love, Mom.” 41. A. theoryB. knowledge C. technologyD. history42. A.

57、watchB. trainC. playD. see43. A. foundB. heardC. thought D. ignored44. A. whyB. whenC. how D. where45. A. learnedB. describedC. explained D. discussed 46. A. and B. but C. because D. since 47. A. amusingB. relaxed C. interestingD. discouraged 48. A. get B. breakC. cut D. turn49. A. hittingB. feeling

58、C. changing D. removing50. A. hangB. shakeC. rub D. push51. A. cleanB. wakeC. bring D. take52. A. put upB. cut offC. pick up D. put away53. A. screenB. curtainC. cover D. window54. A. gesture B. movementC. Expression D. action 55. A. ruderB. happierC. angrier D. better56. A. impatient B. humorousC.

59、careful D. helpful57. A. sadnessB. pressureC. fear D. depression58. A. replyB. observeC. answer D. experiment 59. A. invitingB. greetingC. shopping D. birthday60. A. appearedB. stuckC. combined D. printed第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。A few years ago, after a long mo

60、rning of sightseeing in New York, my children and I took a rest on a park bench in Central Park.“Look!” my son said, 61 (point) to a nearby rubbish bin. Thats when we saw our first raccoon (浣熊). Quite at home in the big city, he paid us no attention, concentrating only on finding a 62 (taste) lunch.