北京市昌平区2021届高三上册期末质量检测英语免费试卷带答案和解析

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In midair I guessed whether I should do this. I fell. My knees hurt, but I _______ practicing. “Five, six, seven, eight,” my coach shouted again with even more determination. I clapped, and the sound echoed (回响) throughout the gym. Again I _______. My coach did not shout at me, but I could sense her _______; after all, I feel the same, too.
A standing back tuck — the most challenging skill in cheerleading. For me it is very difficult. Perhaps it is the mental ________ more than my capabilities that causes me to land flat on my face. I knew I ________ the talent for such a skill, but I was terrified. I was afraid to fall.
The practice almost ended in tears because of the great disappointment. I admitted that I felt like ________. I did not want to let myself down nor my teammates, but I was ________ by my efforts. I could accept falling, but I could not accept walking away from something I had put so many hours and much energy into, so I _______ myself to practice in my free time. As I practiced, I realized that my mistakes were unavoidable. I could not _______ the skill, if I did not know how to do it, or better yet, how not to. Every morning，I am up before the rising sun, attempting what some people might call impossible, but I tell myself, “If it was easy, everybody could do it.”
“Five, six, seven, eight,” my coach said rhythmically. My body sprung into motion, and I landed on the floor. The feeling of accomplishment went beyond my body. The previous defeats meant nothing because I have ________!
【1】A.enjoyed B.stopped C.kept D.forgot
【2】A.clapped B.cheered C.shouted D.fell
【3】A.disappointment B.patience C.embarrassment D.surprise
【4】A.power B.pain C.mistake D.fear
【5】A.lacked B.owned C.appreciated D.discovered
【6】A.sleeping B.asking C.quitting D.relieving
【7】A.moved B.discouraged C.strengthened D.scared
【8】A.allowed B.wished C.pushed D.invited
【9】A.master B.show C.test D.teach
【10】A.expected B.tolerated C.waited D.succeeded

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阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A clay pig 【1】 (find) in Lianhe Ruins in Sichuan province in 2019. It is estimated to be about 3,000 years old. 【2】 makes this finding unusual is its adorable appearance. The clay pig looks exactly like the green pig from The Angry Birds movie. 【3】 (it) cute image has left the Chinese netizens surprised and delighted, with many people joking that The Angry Birds character has traveled back in time to prehistoric days. The topic 【4】 (attract) 400 million views and 290,000 discussions since the pig was discovered.

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阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
When I decided to return to school at age thirty-five, I wasn’t at all worried about my ability 【1】 (do) the work. After all, I was a grown woman who had raised a family, not a confused teenager fresh out of high school. But when I started classes, I realized that those “confused teenagers” sitting around me were in much 【2】(good) shape for college than I was. They still had all their classroom skills in bright, shiny condition, 【3】 mine had grown rusty（生锈的） from disuse. I had to learn many things from the beginning.

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阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
When the clock strikes 2:30 in the afternoon, how do you usually feel? If you often feel tired and sleepy around this time, you’re not alone! This tiredness, 【1】 (know) as the 2:30 feeling, is caused by your body’s natural cycle. Most people feel a big decrease 【2】 energy in the early afternoon and at night. During these times, your body temperature goes down. A chemical 【3】 causes you to feel tired is also released as your temperature lowers.

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International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is the biggest ticketed cultural event in The Netherlands. It aims to offer some good worldwide independent, innovative cinema and visual arts. One can visit cinema-related exhibitions and events, go to film screenings, or take part in the extensive professional programme. To make all of this happen, IFFR relies on the support of close to a 1000 devoted volunteers every year. Want to be part of the team? You can read all about our volunteer opportunities below.
How to sign up
You can sign up to volunteer by filling in the online registration form. If you have volunteered with us before, you will receive an email invitation to re-apply for the upcoming edition. As soon as we have more information on any openings for this year, we’ll get in touch with you to schedule a training meeting.
What do we expect from you?
In order to volunteer at IFFR, you’ll need to:
Be 18 years or over
Have a good understanding of either the Dutch or English language
Have an EU passport or Dutch residence permit
Be available for a minimum of 28 hours during the festival period
The majority of your shifts will be during the festival itself. However, depending on the position you’ll fill, there might be additional shifts scheduled before the festival or after.
We expect all volunteers to make their own arrangements in terms of travel and accommodation. Unfortunately we’re not able to cover any expenses at this point.
What to expect from us?
We’d like to ask volunteers to sign up in the spirit of supporting the festival. Now, more than ever, we’ll need your help in carrying out the vision of IFFR and in providing a platform for stories and voices from all over the world.
Other than our gratitude and appreciation, volunteering at IFFR can offer you benefits such as relevant working experience, new friends and the unique opportunity to experience the festival from the inside out.
Furthermore we offer our volunteers:
An invitation to a number of (social) activities organized only for the volunteer community.
Sandwiches, snacks and drinks during your shift
The IFFR 2021 bag
a Festival Crew t-shirt
Of course we also offer you opportunities to watch a selection of the festival’s fantastic film programme. More information on this will follow at a later date.
【1】The goal of IFFR is to______.
A.offer some volunteer opportunities B.arouse people’s interest in cultural events
C.introduce the Neitherlands to more people D.provide some good creative visual works
【2】To become a volunteer of IFFR, one needs ______.
A.to be under 18 years old B.to send an application online
C.to promise to work for 18 hours D.to speak both English and Dutch fluently
【3】What does IFFR offer its volunteers?
A.Opportunities to become a film-maker. B.Chances to travel in the country for free.
C.Invitations to other good film festivals. D.Access to watching some good movies.

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Out of a home bakery in Bowie, Maryland, a young entrepreneur creates treats that are as delicious as they are helpful. For each cupcake this baker sells, he gives one away to someone in need. Behind the operation is 14-year-old Michael Platt.
Platt started baking with his grandmother at nine years old, and by 11, he has opened his own business. He calls his company “Michael’s Desserts”. “I knew I wanted to start a business, but I didn't really know how to do it, I guess,” Platt told the reporter while baking peppermint chocolate cupcakes at home.
“My parents got me a pair of Tom's shoes for Christmas. And Tom Shoes’ business model is one-for-one, which is my business model,” he said.
Platt recently got an order for a few dozen cupcakes, and as promised, he doubled the order and packed up the extra cupcakes to bring to a homeless shelter. The teen visits several shelters in the DMV area, and he also hands out cupcakes to homeless people on the street.
“Running a business, especially at my age is kind of hard,” he said. “Because I have to do other stuff while my friends are at the park or something. But, it's also really fun because I get to have an experience a lot of people don't get to have.”
Platt’s mom often comes to help bake large orders and his parents will transport the donated cupcakes. “When your kids say they’re interested in doing something so positive, you’re going to do what any parent does and make it work,” she said.
Platt hopes to open a pay-what-you-can grocery store for people who want to shop for affordable items. The nonprofit also offers classes for grocery shopping on a budget and gardening to give people more food options.
As if running the bakery and charity wasn’t enough, Platt partners with No Kid Hungry and raises money for the organization which helps children in need of food. He’s also been a contestant on Food Network’s “Kids Baking Championship.”
On top of all of that, Platt recently gave a TED talk on being a young entrepreneur. He hopes his story inspires people to help others. “Kids can do what they love to do and also be able to help people,” he said as he iced his peppermint cupcakes.
【1】What inspired Platt to start his one-for-one business?
A.A shoe company. B.His baking skills.
C.A homeless shelter. D.His mother’s support.
【2】What does Platt think of running a business?
A.Worthy. B.Easy. C.Amusing. D.Relaxing.
【3】What does the passage intend to tell the readers?
A.It is good to learn from other people. B.Family support leads to people’s success.
C.A youth with love can make a big difference. D.Success always favors those who are prepared.

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Scientists have discovered an astonishing number of Antarctic blue whales in the waters off the coast of South Georgia, an island in the South Atlantic Ocean, suggesting decades of conservation efforts are paying off.
During a 23-day survey, a team of researchers from the British Antarctic Survey(BAS) counted 55 animals. Dr. Trevor Branch, a scientist from the University of Washington, who specializes in studying blue whales, said the number was truly amazing.
In the last century, Antarctic blue whales were nearly hunted to extinction for their blubber, a thick layer of fat that marine animals have under their skin to keep their bodies warm. Hunters used the blubber for oil to use in products like soap or fuel for oil lamps. Around South Australia, more than 33000 whales are believed to have been killed. A hunting ban was introduced in 1966, but by that time the whales were critically endangered. In 2018 there were reported to be only around 3000 Antarctic blue whales left.
These sightings by the BAS team, helped by scientists from the University of Auckland in New Zealand, are a positive sign that the population is increasing.
“In a period of 40 or 50 years, I only had records for two sightings of blue whales around South Georgia,” Dr. Branch told the reporter. “So to go from basically nothing to 55 in one year is astonishing.” The cold water around South Georgia has always been popular with whales because it is crowded with krill, tiny shrimp-like creatures that are the whales’ favorite food.
The high count was so unusual that other scientists wondered whether it was a one-off, perhaps caused by usually high number of krill temporarily attracting whales from other areas. However, Dr. Jennifer Jackson from BAS says the quantity of krill was no different from other years. She’s confident the population growth shown in the recordings is real and down to the protection that the whales now have. This remains to be seen, but it is highly suggested that when the next assessment is released, most likely at the end of 2021, it could show a further increase in the number of Antarctic blue whales. With the comeback of the whale, this could be an inspiration for environmental campaigns that still have progress to make.
【1】Para. 3 is mainly about ______.
A.the effect of the hunting ban B.the efforts to save blue whales
C.the importance of blue whales D.the danger that blue whales faced
【2】What can we infer about the blue whales from the passage?
A.They will not be endangered in the near future.
B.The number of them rises because their food increases.
C.More conservation activities will be held to protect them.
D.The coast of South Georgia offered them suitable temperature.
【3】As for other scientists’ opinion on the high count, Dr. Jennifer Jackson is ______.
A.supportive B.disapproving C.fearful D.uncertain
【4】What is the best title of the passage?
A.An Amazing Secret of Blue Whales B.Blue Whales Makes Surprise Comeback
C.The Best Way to Protect Blue Whales D.Blue Whales Set New Trends in Conservation

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The constant rise of global demand for protein poses a threat of meat shortage in the agricultural sector. To address this, a few scientists use artificial meat as an alternative to traditional ones, which from the growing process to its benefits proves it does no harm or even it does good to us.
Currently, one of the most advanced techniques to grow meat in the lab involves taking cells from an animal and changing them to muscle cells. The cells are then cultured with nutrients and essential vitamins and can be developed to any quantity and then shaped into hamburgers, steaks or mince, and so it is also called “cultured” meat. “Cultured meat is not genetically engineered,” Dr. Mark Post of Maastricht University says. “It is meat grown from the same cells that produce the meat in the cow, but this time outside the cow.” He believes that cultured meat shouldn’t be any better or worse for you than old-school animal flesh.
This may sound like science fiction, but it is not such a strange idea and there are reasons to be excited about it. “The environment impacts of cultured meat could be lower than those of meat produced in the conventional way,” said Hanna Tuomisto, a researcher at Oxford University. The process would require between 7% and 45% less energy than the same volume of conventionally produced meat such as pork, beef or lamb, and could be engineered to use only 1% of the land and 4% of the water associated with conventional meat. Tuomisto’s research also shows that cultured meat could be part of the solution to feeding the world’s growing population, at the same time cutting emissions and saving both energy and water.
Aside from the above benefits, cultured meat should also provide cheap nutrition. Animal protein is an increasing part of diets, as millions of people in rapidly emerging economies are drawn out of poverty and become able to afford more meat in their diets. The pressure this creates has been an important factor in rapidly rising grain prices, deforestation in the Amazon basin, increasing water shortage and rising pressure to find new farmland. Growing meat artificially could potentially take huge pressure off farmlands around the world.
Another benefit would be to help animal welfare and protect endangered species. If most of our meat was grown, there would be no need for factory farms. Conditions for animals could be greatly improved. Elsewhere, it could also stop illegal endangered species hunts by providing an alternative way to produce meat form these species.
Exactly how long it takes before the meat is sold in supermarkets depends on the investment in research and development. One thing seems clear: Unless vegetarianism catches on in a very big way, the world’s demand for meat will soon outpace our supply of cows, chickens, pigs and other edible animals. The health and environmental impacts of cultured meat aren’t going to be hypothetical for much longer.
【1】What does the underlined word “cultured” probably mean?
A.grown. B.sorted. C.connected. D.shaped.
【2】Compared with traditional meat, the artificial meat______.
A.tastes much better B.contains more nutrients
C.saves more natural resources D.changes people’s habit of eating meat
【3】The author tries to persuade the readers to accept his argument mainly by______.
A.comparing the results from different researches
B.explaining the advantages of the artificial meat
C.presenting the problems caused by meat shortage
D.showing the current situation of food consumption
【4】Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?
I: introduction P: point SP: sub-point C: conclusion
A.

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How to Give Feedback that People Will Listen to
If we want to grow as people, we can’t just rely on our own evaluation of how we’re doing. 【1】 Receiving feedback from peers (同辈) can help us see the bigger picture and show us a path forward to success. However, someone has to give that feedback, and sometimes, that someone will be you. How should you approach this?
First, if you spot a situation in which some feedback would be helpful, give it as soon as you can. If you wait until the matter fades from the person’s mind, they might not understand what you’re trying to tell them. 【2】
When you’re giving feedback, it’s important to keep in mind that no one likes to be told they’re doing a bad job. 【3】 Like the saying goes, “A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.”
All good feedback shares a few key elements. First, it should help accomplish a specific goal. It’s less useful to tell your friend that their dish tastes “interesting” than it is to suggest adding a little salt to improve the flavor. Feedback should also look toward the future. 【4】 Tell your friend they should take more notes in class instead of talking about how they should have studied harder for the big biology exam they failed.
【5】 If someone said that you were boring in your speech, would you know how to fix it? Being told you should add a funny story at the end is a lot easier to put into practice.
Finally, don’t assume your suggestion is the only correct way to deal with a situation. Consider other points of view and keep your ego (自我) under control. You might even end up with some feedback on your feedback. Don’t take it personally — it can only help you give better advice next time!
A.Feedback should be clear and well timed, or it’s likely to be ignored.
B.We also need to know what other people think about our performance.
C.This can help you be successful in your role and clear the way for promotions.
D.To make your feedback more useful, it should focus on the action, not the person.
E.You can’t change what’s happened, but you can prevent it from happening again.
F.Make sure you give an equal amount of positive feedback to balance out anything negative.
G.While positive feedback is certainly necessary, it is also important to let others know their mistakes.

10. 其他阅读题型

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阅读下面短文，根据短文内容写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。
The Red Fox
The first time ever I saw you, you were so little and your face was so special, that I couldn't even take a picture. You looked almost like some kind of new, unknown species. You looked funny and far beyond cute.
I soon discovered that not only did you look different, you actually were different. While your siblings wisely kept some distance from this unknown human being, you just bravely walked right past my feet. And I noticed you were even smaller than I had assumed.
I sat alone near your den for hours and hours. When you and your little brother and sister were small, it seemed to rain continuously and it was way too cold for that time of the year. Everything was dirty, cold and wet. Many of these hours, I truly wondered what on earth I was doing there. Until you suddenly showed up, out of the blue. In my memory, it stopped raining immediately and the sun came through.
You were still a baby fox that needed a lot of sleep. You rolled up in a clump of grass, closed your eyes and slept. And I could keep watch. When it rained, your hair used to curl and that was another part of you that was different. Foxes coats don’t curl at all, but yours did, which made you look like a little rat.
Although you remained smaller than the rest of the pack, you did grow up to be an energetic fox kit. You were doing just fine! Your mother had never been the greatest huntress. Fortunately, she kept on feeding you, although not always so warmly.
But you, the smallest of the pack, you made it!
For months and months I enjoyed watching you grow up to gradually take the shape of a real fox. A bit of a strange fox, with your too long nose and misshapen teeth, but for me you were the most beautiful fox ever. It’s wonderful to be allowed to follow all of this so closely. You were great. Thank you, super fox.
【1】Why did the author think the fox’s fur different?
【2】Please paraphrase the underlined sentence.
【3】Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
The writer did not like the fox when it grew up because it looked strange.
【4】Please write one of your experiences with animals.

11. 书面表达

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假设你是李华，你的朋友Jim在北京一所国际学校读书，得知你校在寒假为迎接即将到来的北京冬奥会，组织一次滑雪冬令营活动，他对此很感兴趣，来信询问此事，请你根据以下提示给他回信。
要点：
1. 冬令营相关事宜（如时间，地点, 活动等）；
2. 表示欢迎对方参加此次活动。
注意：1. 词数在100字左右；
2. 邮件的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua

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