山东省泰安市2021届高三上学期英语期中试卷

Animals Welfare Workshops and Presentations

STRAW regularly conducts animal welfare workshops and awareness talks under its humane education programs at schools and colleges. The aim of our programs is to sow seeds of empathy (同情) towards people, compassion towards animals and a respect for the environment. Simply put, our programs demonstrate the way children could be empathetic and compassionate towards people and animals that may be in pain and in need of help. Our programs encourage them to take that first step forward to lend a helping hand. These programs emphasize:

♦ How children need to be sensitive to the pain that animals on the street feel when they have been hit or run over by a speeding car. They are made aware of how they could step forward with compassion to treat and save such animals.

♦ How children need to appreciate the importance of the principles of green living by caring for the environment. Children have been urged to inculcate (谆谆教诲) the following routines that would hopefully stick with them for the rest of their lives:

Keep their neighborhood parks, lakes and rivers clean.

Avoid using plastic bags.

Appreciate the principle of recycle, reuse and reduce waste.

Not to dump garbage in parking lots or in parks but only at specified places.

Not to throw banana, orange peels and wrappers from a moving car.

To turn off lights in empty rooms to save on energy.

Not to squash insects like ants, grasshoppers etc. as these living creatures loo are part of our world and we human beings are their caretakers.

They started the school year as strangers and they are ending the year as family. I started this school year like a regular school year and Damien like a regular student, Finn Lanning said. "One day, he showed up and just said he wasn't going to be back anymore. And when I questioned him about that, he told me that he was going back to live in the hospital for his illness."

Damien has a kidney disorder called FSGS, which requires treatment for 12 hours each day. He is in great need of a new kidney. According to Lanning, the 13-year-old wasn't suitable for a transplant because he is homeless. "When you're living in the hospital, you're not able to be on the transplant list because folks who don't have stable housing are considered high risk for them," Lanning said.

Damien ended up in the foster care system due to his medical needs. When a suitable home couldn't be found, he was forced to live in the hospital. During that time, he couldn't leave to attend school.

"As I learned more about his story and what he was facing and what his needs were, it just became really hard for me to look the other way;" Lanning said. Lanning decided to step in, and despite not having any children of his own, he offered to take Damien in.

"It's going good," said Damien. He has also been moved to the top of the waiting list for a new kidney. He is hoping he can have the transplant within the next two weeks. In addition to a second chance at life, he is also getting a second chance at having a family.

For many of us, there's nothing better than burying our head in a good book. Whether it's a gripping crime story or a biography of someone's amazing life, it's good to read a book to switch off from the distractions of everyday life and help us relax. Maybe that's why some of them are actually being prescribed as a remedy (治疗) to sickness.

It may seem obvious that reading is good for us. It can be educational, and, as some say, it can broaden the mind". A good novel can make us happy or sad, or make us cry as we empathies with characters. The power of books was recognised a few years ago by the British charity Reading Agency, who published a list of books that doctors could offer to patients, tackling topics from depression to dementia (痴呆) to chronic pain. It called this bibliotherapy (阅读疗法) and it's become so successful that it's about to be extended to children as well.

Professor Philip Davis studies the effects of literature at Liverpool University and is author of a book called Reading for Life. He studies people in reading groups and found that it's reading literature--written work thought to have artistic merit that has the best effect.

Of course, it's easy in our smartphone generation to ditch a good book and fiddle with our phones instead. But opening up a paperback could be a simple way to help boost or maintain our mental health. It's thought they can help you set targets and find focus. And they may allow you to see that awkward situation you've been anxious about for weeks from someone else's perspective.

If you' re not an avid reader (书迷) it can be hard to know where to begin. If the Reading Agency book list doesn't appeal, you could read book reviews, visit a library or bookshop or ask a friend. Once you've found the right text, you'll be hooked!

On social media, you may see "BM girls", who wear small skirts, tiny T-shirts and skinny jeans. The group is named after the Italian fashion brand Brandy Melville. It says its clothes are "one size fits all".

However, most clothes the brand provides for girls are in small sizes, according to British newspaper The Sun. The brand's idea of "one size fits all" has made many girls feel uncomfortable.

"For me, the problem was not the fact that I couldn't purchase your clothes. The root of my frustration is in the humiliation I felt when I realized that ... I just wasn't good enough for the Melville brand," young girl Andy Esmond wrote on the website Odyssey. "I got the message loud and clear: If you don't have an ideal body type, we would rather you not wear our clothing."

Esmond is one of many girls around the world who are dissatisfied with their body shapes. According to a 2018 survey conducted by Youth Select Committee in the UK, 8 in 10 teenage girls in the UK want to change their weight or body shape. Tn China, more than half of teenagers want to lose weight to make themselves look better, according to a 2018 survey by Southern Weekly.

But fashion trends like the Brandy Melville clothing line do nothing to ease the anxiety of negative body image. Instead, they feed it further, noted Coppell Student Media. In order to achieve such an "ideal" image, some girls develop eating disorders. Even worse, this trend may lead to low self-esteem, depression and hopelessness.

"The idealization of thinness can be a key factor in worsening the illness and preventing recovery, and fashion retailers should respect diversity in people's natural body shapes and sizes," Beat, the UK's leading eating disorder charity, told Fabulous Digital.

After all, beauty doesn't come in a box, or in one form. Just recognize that we are all different and that is something to be celebrated. In fact, accepting your true self can display a natural beauty that cannot be ignored.

Will Traditional TV Ever Be Replaced by Streaming?

For a long time, people had to listen to the radio to get news, drama, and music at home. This all changed with the development of the television in the early 20th century.Since then, British TV viewers have enjoyed the launch of commercial TV, the addition of Channel 4, and then Channel 5, and finally the birth of paid services through satellite and cable.

A Slow Decline

While the uptake of TV ownership exploded, the decline of television's dominance has been slow and has been going on for the past decade. Streaming services have given us access to more content than was ever possible, including back catalogues of classic shows and blockbuster movies.

Changing Viewing Habits

In the UK, adults are spending more time watching content on YouTube and streaming services than ever before. In 2018, these figures were 30 minutes and 26 minutes per day respectively.

Still the King

For example, in 2018 UK adults continued to watch BBC One for an average of 41 minutes per day, more than any streaming service.

Average viewing time for all traditional TV channels continues to decline though, despite much larger quantities of original content being produced by these organisations.

While the traditional TV networks have seen a decline, the television set itself doesn't look like it's going anywhere any time soon.

A. This has been the trend for the last couple of decades.

B. The original content has included massively popular shows.

C. Suddenly, we were able to see what was going on, not just listen along.

D. The traditional TV channels are taking away audiences from streaming services.

E. Most major TV channels have their own catch up streaming service.

F. While demand for streaming services is up, TV continues to be the most watched overall.

G. Today, we have the power to watch whatever, whenever, wherever we want.

It was 1935, when I was 10 years old, and we lived in Brooklyn, New York.

A few days before 1 , my father was sitting on the chair, 2 , with tears in his eyes. The mailman was 3 our building and asked my father what was 4. I heard my father say that he had 5 his food and that the 6 was past due. He had tried to work as a 7 , but he wasn't a very 8 man, and the work had been too hard for him. "How much do you need?" the mailman asked. My dad said he needed $33 for the rent, and without 9 , the mailman took $50 from his wallet and 10 it to my father. My dad said, I don't know 11 I'll be able to pay you back." The mailman put an arm around my father and said it would be 12 if he paid him back or not. The mailman noticed me and said, "Isaac, things will not be this way forever. If you or your son will 13 this day, there will be times in the future when someone needs your help. Help them within your means and tell them what happened this day. This will be my 14. Merry Christmas.

As long as he lived, my father helped others when he could, and I've done my best to do my part in paying the mailman's 15 back.

A 5-year-old girl has succeeded in  (pay) off the outstanding lunch debts of her classmates simply by selling cookies and hot cocoa.

Katelynn Hardee  (inspire) to sell her baked goods after she overheard a student's mother talking about how she couldn't afford  after-school program for her child. Katelynn's mother, Karina, had to explain to the youngster that some parents did not have much money as other parents,  is why some families may not enjoy the same kind of benefits and freedom as the Hardee family.

Since Katelynn ran a lemonade stand over the summer, she decided to set up a cocoa and cookie stand (raise) money for her classmates at Breeze Hill Elementary School. She had (successful) sold all of her cookies and cocoa packets for a grand total of $80 for three hours. Then she had donated the money  the school to pay off the lunch debts of 123 students.

"Everybody is so  (pride) and happy and other students are talking about ways they can also make a difference," said Breeze Hill Principal Lori Higley. "It shows that even one small, kind act from a 5-year-old can have an impact on someone in (them) life.”

Katelynn, who plans to raise enough money to pay off the outstanding lunch debts of her entire school district, said, "It's all about kindness, especially this holiday season, and with everything that's going on in the world, we just need a little bit (much) kindness out there."

1）活动内容(主题画展、专家讲座)；

2）活动的意义；

3）其他。

注意：

1）写作词数应为80左右(开头和落款已给出，不计入总词数)；

2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Mike.

……

Yours,

Li Hua

In the beautiful city of San Francisco, it was spring. The flowers were blooming, the sun was shining, and the birds were singing their beautiful song. In a nearby basketball stadium, there was a basketball championship going on. Jesse like his elder brother Timmy was one of the best in the competition; he scored most of his team's points, but his team did not like that. Jesse never passed the ball. His coach always told him that it was a team game and not a one-man show.

"Jesse, pass the ball more," insisted Coach Tyler.

"Coach, I am good; I can win this whole tournament by myself if I want to," responded Jesse.

"Jesse, you need to learn to respect the game!" said Coach Tyler.

"I don't need to respect anything," said Jesse.

"Okay then, and I don't need you in my team, Jesse. Get out of here!" said Coach Tyler.

"Fine!" replied Jesse angrily.

At school Jesse's friends Zack, Christopher, and Aaron were trying to calm down Jesse, who was still angry about what happened the previous day. Jesse was usually good in school, but after he was kicked out of the team, his attitude changed. He started doing poorly; he got in trouble and failed classes. Jesse tried to join other basketball teams, but he could not because their list was filled or he was too young or too old. Finally, Jesse was recommended a team by Zack.

Five months later…

Jesse started passing the ball more, and he still averaged 26.4 points per game. Jesse enjoyed how he played, but he did not like that he was coining off the bench (替补). Jesse proved that he was a star on the court, but still the coach said that he was better corning off the bench. "Coach, I think I have showed that I can start next game," said Jesse calmly. "No, Jesse, you are not good enough," responded the coach. "But…"said Jesse before the coach interrupted him. "No, Jesse!" Jesse started getting mad. "Coach, you need to start me. I'm the best in this team," said Jesse arrogantly, "Jesse, how about you just leave?" shouted the coach.

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。

Jesse left. He became quite mad while going home.

Jesse went back to the stadium.