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荆州中学 2021 级高三 10 月半月考
英 语 试 题
第Ⅰ卷
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)
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。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. When does the woman suggest playing tennis today?
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
2. What did the man do yesterday evening?
A. He played football. B. He watched a match. C. He had dinner with a friend.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Husband and wife. B. Father and daughter. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
4. What did David probably do yesterday?
A. He went boating. B. He rested at home. C. He went hiking.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. The origin of marathon. B. The life of a Greek soldier. C. The victory of the Greek army.
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，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项
中选出最佳选项。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. Why did Mike join a band?
A. To kill time. B. To enjoy music. C. To overcome shyness.
7. What does the woman think of singing in public?
A. Exciting. B. Meaningful. C. Embarrassing.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. When will the woman have an operation?
A. This week. B. Next week. C. Next month.
9. Who are in Chicago?
A. The man’s parents. B. The man’s colleagues. C. The man’s grandparents.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man make the phone call?
A. To order some machines. B. To ask for color pictures. C. To confirm the delivery time.
11. What will the woman do this evening?
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司A. Fax the man a brochure.B. Work out the agreement. C. Attend a meeting.
12. When will the man sign the agreement?
A. This evening. B. Tomorrow morning. C. At noon tomorrow.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How does Lisa feel seeing John?
A. Glad. B. Regretful. C. Surprised.
14. Why did John lie to Lisa?
A. He was busy.
B. He’s afraid of roller coasters.
C. He planned to see his grandparents.
15. What will the man do first?
A. Buy the tickets. B. Enjoy a show. C. Call his grandparents.
16. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At school. B. At Lisa’s house. C. At an amusement park.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the speaker give up the idea of being a chocolate tester?
A. It is a dangerous job.
B. It is hard to be professional.
C. He had to take on more responsibility.
18. What made the speaker want to become a football referee (裁判)?
A. The salary. B. The hobby. C. The challenge.
19. What can Philip probably be?
A. A dog. B. A baby. C. An animal doctor.
20. Why did the speaker decide to become a journalist?
A. He wanted to earn much money.
B. He was good at finding out information.
C. He was expected to follow in his father’s footsteps.
第二部分 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。
A
Online Events
Virtual Book Tasting
Need a new book for the month? Then come and get a taste of a variety of new and popular
books from our librarians that are in our collection! This event will take place over Google Meet.
Registration begins at 9 am, October 28.
Date and Time: 3 pm, November 23
Host: Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library, online only
Audience: teachers, teens/young adults
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司Lunchtime Virtual Handwriting Den
When was the last time you sent a thank-you note to a beloved one? Come and put pen to
paper. Write, chat, and share (not required but encouraged) in a safe, welcoming, and friendly
environment.
Date and Time: 1 pm, November 30
Host: Muhlenberg Community Library, online only
Audience: adults
Family Storytime
Join the staff at Fort Washington Library for a live, online program with songs, rhymes,and
favorite read-aloud books. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire
program.
Date and Time: 10: 30 am, December 7
Host: Fort Washington Library, online only
Audience: children, infants (0-18 months old), toddlers (18-36 months old), preschoolers (3-5
years old)
Teen Book Discussion: Sports Books
Come and hear about books about your favorite sports and tell us about yours. This
event will take place over Google Meet. You must register with your email address to
receive the link, approximately one day before the program, to participate.
Date and Time: 3: 30 pm, December 8
Host: Pelham Public Library, online only
Audience: teens/young adults
*Please note: For all events, registration is required online.
21. Who can attend Lunchtime Virtual Handwriting Den?
A. Children. B. Toddlers. C. Adults. D. Teens.
22. Which library offers an event about sports books?
A. Pelham Public Library. B. Muhlenberg Community Library.
C. Fort Washington Library. D. Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library.
23. What do the four events have in common?
A. They encourage personal experience.B. They take place in the afternoon.
C. They are about telling stories. D. They need online registration.
B
About six months ago, a young couple moved in together. The 27-year-old girlfriend only
made about £12 000 a year at her lower-paying job, so the 29-year-old man paid most of the bills.
This arrangement worked and the man didn’t mind contributing that much.
“However, four months ago, I lost my job. We have no savings. This was a devastating blow
and I still can’t get new employment,”he said.
The couple were struggling to come up with enough money to cover their rent after
missing their regular payment when they were served a 30-day eviction(驱逐) notice. The
girlfriend’s response to this was to shut herself away and her anxiety became worrying. So
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司he had to hunt for an apartment alone. And he had to do this on a very restrictive budget,
within a limited time as well.
The man doesn’t have any family as he was raised in the foster care system and his girlfriend’s
family couldn’t help them because of unfortunate personal circumstances. He eventually came
across an apartment within their budget but it didn’t allow dogs. This meant that he would have to
find a home for their dog Auggie. He asked his friends to take it in but no one could adopt Auggie.
Knowing what had to be done to keep a roof over their heads, he sold Auggie to a couple with
children without his girlfriend’s knowledge or approval. He visited their house to make sure it was
a good fit. The meeting went wonderful. They have a backyard and a dog park down the street. The
family even agreed to let them visit whenever they wanted. So he traveled to their house multiple
times over the next few days to get Auggie adjusted.
“This is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. I was in as much pain as her and I was just able
to manage it better. She broke down instantly when I got home and broke the news to her, ” he
said, adding that maybe letting go is to love better.
24. Where was the young couple’s income mainly from four months ago?
A. The girlfriend’s job. B. Their parents’ help.
C. The foster care system’s help. D. The 29-year-old man’s job.
25. Why did the man’s girlfriend get anxious?
A. She lost her job. B. They couldn’t find a home for their dog.
C. Their economic state changed a lot. D. The man’s family refused to offer help.
26. What did the man do for Auggie?
A. He sold Auggie to his friends.
B. He checked the environment of Auggie’s new home.
C. He kept contact with an animal shelter.
D. He rented a house with a dog park nearby.
27. What can we learn about Auggie in its new home?
A. It will soon be abandoned. B. It may meet visitors often.
C. It leaves for adaptation. D. It has a difficult life there.
C
On the weekends, Ciara Smart, a PhD candidate in history at the University of
Tasmania, is the member of a caving club that discovered the deepest known cave in
Australia.
Smart and seven fellow members of the all-volunteer Southern Tasmanian Caverneers
group have officially mapped and measured their country’s deepest known cave, which is
401 vertical meters.
It’s located in Tasmania’s Mount Field National Park, northwest of the island state’s
capital, Hobart. In the small but close-knit(志同道合的) caving community, one of the most
important rules is that whoever discovers the cave gets to name it! For the Southern
Tasmanian Caverneers, there was only one name suitable for a cave whose depth became
apparent during the worst days of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia—Delta Variant.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司“There are a lot of different words attached to the pandemic that are quite descriptive.
So we were able to go with the whole COVID-19 naming theme for the entire cave,”
Smart explained.
The entrance to the cave, which is tight and narrow, is Test Station Queue. Then
there's another horrible section called Close Contact, a sprawling (杂乱不堪的) horizontal
bit called Superspreader Event and a wide, beautiful part now called Freedom Day.
While the cave has been discovered by pure chance, these days there are many
scientific tools that cavers can use to locate their next site and collect information before
even going down into other sections. Once they narrowed it down to a spot, they used
dye(染料) to mark the location of the cave’s water source—a waterfall deep inside.
For Smart, the major appeal of caving is the wide range of activities it covers. “It’s
sort of an addictive hobby because on the one hand, it’s great fun, ”she said. “But it’s
also science because we’re putting all these sections together. We’re linking them and
understanding how the water flows through and how these sections form.”
28.What do we know about Ciara Smart?
A.Her team named Australia’s deepest known cave.
B.She discovered the world’s deepest cave.
C.Her home is in a national park in Hobart.
D.She majored in geography.
29. What can we infer about the names in paragraph5 ?
A. They are highly appreciated.
B. They reveal Smart’s hard work.
C. They comfort people.
D. They are related to the COVID-19.
30. What does Ciara Smart think of caving?
A. Easy and interesting.
B. Fun but complex.
C. Boring but meaningful.
D. Dull and risky.
31. What is the text mainly about?
A. The location of Australia’s deepest known cave.
B. The demanding requirement for caving.
C.The appeal of Australia’s deepest known cave for Ciara Smart.
D. The discovery of Australia’s deepest known cave.
D
The destruction of tropical forests is happening at an alarming rate to make way for
crops. After these lands are short of nutrients they’re abandoned, which can lead to the
natural regrowth of the forest that was once there. The finding suggests that so-called
recovered forests, also known as secondary forests, could play a key role in restoring
ecosystems.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司To better understand this process, Lourens Poorter at Wageningen University and
Research in the Netherlands and his colleagues analyzed 77 secondary forest sites across
the tropical regions of Central and South America, and in West Africa. These sites were all
at various stages of regrowth —for example, some were 20 years old, and others were 120.
The team contrasted each secondary forest with nearby old-growth forest—forests that
haven’t
had major disturbance.The more similar the secondary forests were to their neighboring old-
growth
forests, reasoned the researchers, the more they had recovered.
The team found that after 20 years, the average secondary forest that had grown from
farmland
that was used with low to medium intensity(强度) had recovered 78% of old- growth forest
attributes(属性). “It goes way faster than we thought, ”says Poorter.
But the researchers found significant discrepancy between the recovery time for the
different forest attributes. Soils were the quickest to bounce back, with most recovery
happening within 10 years. It took 25 - 60 years for plant species diversity to recover.
Despite the enormous amount of deforestation that has and continues to occur, there’s
hope that these forests can bounce back naturally, says Poorter. Secondary forests currently
make up over 28% of tropical forests in Central and South America, and are important for
locking up carbon which is important to deal with climate change.In addition, they attract
mammals, birds and insects back to the area, which is important for ecosystem restoration.
“These results are promising,” says J. Leighton Reid at Virginia Tech. “However, the
sites in this study don’t represent regeneration on the average piece of deforested land, and
many deforested sites will recover much more slowly than the ones studied here. ”
32. Why did the researchers contrast secondary forests with nearby old-growth forests?
A. To measure the recovery of secondary forests.
B. To detect threats to secondary forests.
C. To learn more about forest attributes.
D. To determine the contributing factors of forest recovery.
33. What does the underlined word “discrepancy” mean in Paragraph 5?
A. Link. B. Dependence. C. Difference. D. Similarity.
34. What is a hopeful phenomenon according to Poorter?
A. Fewer tropical forests are being deforested.
B. Ecosystem restoration is happening in forests.
C. The survey covers a representative sample of sites.
D.A quarter of America is covered by secondary forests.
35. What did the research team find about tropical forests?
A. They went hand in hand with the ecosystem restoration.
B.They featured secondary forests that could recover themselves.
C. They could re-establish themselves quickly on abandoned land.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司D. They were often abandoned after being deforested for agriculture.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分, 满分12.5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。
Rock climbing is the kind of sport you either love or you’re simply not interested in.
For those who love it, there is great personal satisfaction. 36 It is a physical
workout that requires strength, coordination, and perseverance. Regular climbing (2 or more
times per week) can improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, and flexibility.
Mentally, you must confront(正视) your fears both of injuries and of heights and make
good decisions because your life depends upon it.
37 You must be in good health and above average physical condition to go rock
climbing, more so if you do this outdoors. You need to be flexible and agile(敏捷的), since
climbing skills involve stretching, bending, and precise body positioning. And you must have the
strength to hold yourself up by your arms and hands or even just your fingers.
You don’t have to climb Mount Qomolangma to enjoy the sport of rock climbing.
38 Some of these include traditional climbing, free solo climbing, ice climbing and
indoor climbing.
If you think you may be interested in rock climbing, start by reading books or rock climbing
publications. 39 Others have essays written by climbers that can give you a feel for this
sport. Publications are good sources of gear advice and reviews, technique and training tips, and
rock climbing destinations.
If you’re passionate about rock climbing, you’ll want to find others who share your love of this
sport. Ask about groups or clubs at a local rock climbing gym or search the Internet. 4 0
A. There are many options.
B. Rock climbing isn’t for everyone.
C. Rock climbing has gained popularity in recent years.
D. Rock climbing involves both physical and mental challenges.
E. The more you learn, the more you’ll want to know and share!
F. Most of all, you need time and commitment to learn the skills.
G. There are many books available that outline the basics of rock climbing.
第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题
卡上将该项涂黑。
Growing up, singer-songwriter Trevor Martin knew his childhood was a little different from
those around him.
When Martin was born, he wouldn’t stop 41 . When he was two days old, he
was 42 in an ambulance to a hospital, where he was diagnosed with severe
hemophilia A, a bleeding disorder in which the blood doesn’t clot(凝结成块) properly.
Speaking to Martin now, he remains 43 . Having hemophilia was a 44 that
would set the stage for his approach to life.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司Martin was 8 years old when he 45 his love for singing and performing. He
sang a solo with a local orchestra, his first time singing for an audience of a thousand,
and he got a standing ovation(热烈掌声). It 46 his eyes. By the age of 13, he
had 47 the guitar and was writing his own songs. Now, at 25, he’s an up-and-coming
pop-country 4 8 .
Music has always been a 49 personal expression for Martin, and living with
hemophilia has 50 some of his songs. “The first single(单唱片) I ever 51
was written and produced with the father of another boy with hemophilia,” he said. “That
was really 5 2 to make that connection in the hemophilia world and put music out.”
As an active voice in the hemophilia community, he’s feeling 53 about the future.
Right now, he’s working on more songs to release later this year. “I’m so honored that I have the
54 to show others that the adversity in our lives doesn’t have to hold us back from pursuing
our 5 5 ,”said Martin.
41. A. bleeding B. crying C. laughing D. moving
42. A. forced B. invited C. rushed D. attended
43. A. nervous B. realistic C. curious D. optimistic
44. A. chance B. turn C. challenge D. reason
45. A. realized B. recalled C. admitted D. noted
46. A. caught B. fixed C. transformed D. opened
47. A. broken up B. picked up C. given up D. raised up
48. A. musician B. artist C. teacher D. dancer
49. A. hardly B. deeply C. tightly D. quickly
50. A. confused B. disturbed C. occupied D. inspired
51. A. missed out B. set off C. put out D. turned off
52. A. embarrassed B. comfortable C. funny D. cool
53. A. negative B. positive C. nervous D. ridiculous
54. A. opportunity B. ability C. access D. courage
55. A. secrets B. dreams C. ideas D. attempts
第II卷
注意事项：用0.5毫米黑色的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第二节 语法填空（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 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式（不多于 3个单
词）。
This year’s unforgettable Games, credited as one of the 56 (good) Asian Games
in history, 57 (leave) an indelible legacy on the city in the future, the Chinese people and
the continent.
In contrast 58 the opening ceremony, during the closing ceremony, athletes
from all delegations (代表团) entered the stadium together, mingling (交际) without regard
to nationality. They waved flags, laughed, hugged and posed for pictures while the audience
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司applauded and cheered.
During the Games, 15 world records, 37 Asian records and 170 Asian Games new
records were set by top 59 (athlete). In terms of medals, the Chinese team showed its
dominance . China topped the gold medal table for the 11th time in a row and earned
more than 200 gold medals at an Asian Games for 60 first time. Japan and South
Korea were second and third in the medal table. 61 is more noteworthy (注意) is
that many delegations made historic breakthroughs in some 62 (traditional) weaker
events, 63 (break) the monopoly (垄断) of strong teams. Other regional sports also
64 (catch) the attention of more people through the Asian Games,such as kabaddi and
sepaktakraw .
In addition, this Asian Games also impressed the public regarding the use of 65
(advance) technology and sustainable development. At such a fairy-tale gathering, the
spiritual power of Asia was once again promoted. At the same time, China’s
internationalization and openness were on display.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 书面表达（满分15分）
假设你是李华，你班以“The Choice of My College Major”为主题开展了一次英语交
流会。在会上老师请同学们介绍自己想选择的大学专业，请你根据以下内容写一篇演讲稿。
内容包括： 1.你想选择的专业。
2.选择该专业的原因。
注意：1.词数80左右 ；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When the night fell, James, a middle school student in London, dragged his tired body home.
In order to save money to buy himself a new bike, he had been working at a restaurant for over a
month during his summer vacation. He had already earned some money. With one more week, he
would have his dream bike.
Entering the room, James found his younger brother Adam sitting on the edge of his bed with
an uneasy expression on his face. James stared at Adam confusedly.
“Sorry. I did something wrong, “Adam said, on the verge of tears.
“What’s the matter with you?” James asked.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司“This afternoon I went to play football on the road outside the house and accidentally hit our
neighbor Mr Black’s car. I was so scared that I hurried home in panic without telling him,” Adam
said, full of guilt.
“Is the car seriously damaged?” James couldn’t wait to continue asking.
“The tail light got broken,”Adam said in a low voice.
“It’s truly your fault. It’s really dangerous to play football on the road. What’s worse, you
shouldn’t have come back without telling Mr Black about it. You are such a naughty boy ,”James
raised his voice. Hearing this, Adam lowered his head and bit his lips hard. James added, “Anyway,
it’s never too late to mend. I’ll take you to his house tomorrow to apologize. Now it’s time to
sleep.”
When Adam went to bed, James couldn’t go to sleep himself. Father always told him to be
honest, to be a boy admired by people and to be an example of his brother. He was sorry for his
brother’s behavior. But he shouldn’t have blamed his brother after he did something wrong. He
could understand him. Anyway, Adam was only a seven-year-old boy and what had happened
really scared him. But as his elder brother, he should pay for it though this might delay his plan of
having the bike. “Nothing serious. At worst, I can take more summer jobs, ”he said to himself.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1
James got up early the next morning.
Paragraph 2
Mr Black was a little surprised to see the brothers.
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