夸克学习打开夸克扫码有夸克就有解查看试卷解析云南省玉溪第一中学2021届高三上学期期中英语试卷1.Four of the Most Magical Movies from Your ChildhoodWhether it was the enchanting characters,the memorable scenes or simply because it was the first film mum ordad took you to,these are the movies that have lelt the most lasting impressions over the decades.Willy Wonka the Chocolate Factory"I loved it for two reasons.First,it showed a wonderful,loving ertended family.I was fascinated by theirkitchen setting and the little corner where the boy Charlie slept.Second,inside the chocolate factory was whatall children dreamed of.The whole movie transported me from my childhood worries into a fairyland world."-Margaret McKeeDumbo"For a kid who often felt like he didn't fit in,and wasn't good at anything,it was magical to see Dumbodiscover his talent and become loved and celebrated."-Lorraine Cormack"I loved Dumbo as it showed those who are bullied can win if they believe they can."-Mary Madigan"It has to be the most magical movie from my era.The story has everything a young kid can ask for:a greatstory,a mythical flying dog and an interesting ending.Our family continue to watch it today."-AaronElliott"When I was young,movies were a treat,with lollies,friends and a canvas seat.There was a special one thatI did adore,and many times I've gone back for more.The songs,the scenery and the storyline alwaystransport me to another time.It is such a classic that my memories of it are so fantastic."-Joanne Carter[1]What does "Willy Wonka the Chocolate Factory"concern?A.An adventurous trip.B.A fantastic world.C.A mysterious friend.[2]Which movie may appeal to a child lacking confidence?A.Dumbo.B.The Never Ending Story.C.The Sound of Music.D.Willy Wonka&the Chocolate Factory.【3】What does Aaron Elliott think of“The Never Ending Story'"?B.It meets all his erpectations.第1页1共14页夸克学习有夸克就有解D.It is the most meaningful movie.2.Just over a year ago I gave myself a challenge:give up spending on all but the essentials for a whole year.It hasn't always been easy,but a year on I am wealthier and wiser.Embarrassingly,I have also realized justhow much money I've wasted through mindless shopping and in the pubs and restaurants.Free of any financial worries,I was spending without thinking.Stuck in a cycle of consumerism,I wasstruggling in vain to spend my way to happiness.Giving up spending for a year was an ertreme approach,butI wanted to taste ertreme frugality,shake up my spending patterns and overpay my mortgage instead ofshopping.I could continue to pay my bills,including mortgages,broadband,phone bill,charity donations,lifeinsurances,money to help my family and basic groceries.It was not easy,especially in the first few months.There were lows,such as when I missed my favourite jazzconcerts and hit films.There have also been some awkward moments when I've turned up to a friend's housefor dinner empty-handed.I did a lot of washing up at my friends'houses in return this year.I did find new ways to live,however.Using sites such as Eventbrite I have been to film screenings,winetasting evenings and theatre productions for free.Living in London I have a wealth of free cultural activitieson my doorstep and I've been to more art exhibitions this year than ever before.I even managed a free holiday,cycling the Suffolk and Norfolk coast and camping on beaches.It's something I'd never done before andprobably wouldn't have,were it not for the challenge.The last 12 months have taught me what things I really need.I can frankly say I'm happier now.I've gainedconfidence and skills,done things and met lovely people I wouldn't have otherwise done or met.[1]In the past the author wasted much money on the following EXCEPT.B.basic groceriesC.restaurantsD.pubs[2]What is the purpose of the author's no-spending challenge?A.To change her former spending habits.B.To relieve financial worries.C.To pay off her mortgage as soon as possible.D.To donate more to local charities.[3]What do we know about the author during her no-spending year?A.She did a lot of washing and cooking in pubs.B.She tried cycling and camping for the first time.C.She attended concerts and watched movies for free.D.She erplored more cultural activities in London.[4]How does the author eventually feel about her no-spending year?A.It's discouraging.第2页1共14页夸克学习有夸克就有解C.It's rewarding.D.It's embarrassingYou were often cold,wet,slip on the ice,and you'd arrive home to an ice-cold house.And that would meanturning on the heating and waiting.It's a miracle you didn't get cold to the bone.Fortunately,things don't have to be so challenging any more.Technology,engineering and design haveadvanced,giving us new solutions to old problems.It means dealing with winter needn't be like skating on thinice.With a smart thermostat(温度自动调节器)，our homes can be warm when we need them to be,.Many modelsfeature smartphone apps that allow you to control temperature remotely,so we can warm up the house before wearrive home.According to techradar.com,Tado's model features voice control,while the Nest "knows"yourhabits and automatically heats the home for you.Clothes have been given an upgrade,too.Electronic thermal jackets,sweaters and coats heat up when you turnthem on.At the touch of a button,or through an app on our phones,the clothing produces heat from theequipment placed inside.Many models offer three levels of heating which stay warm for over 12 hours.Finally,there is the clothing for the head,Beanies and Earmuff,which feature speakers included in thefabric using Bluetooth technology so we can listen to our favourite music or,in some cases,have a phone callusing the in-built microphone.All keep the head warm while avoiding a cold.For many,the thought of winter used to be enough to make their blood run cold.But using technology.lifeneedn't freeze up.With the right solutions,there's no reason why winter can't be really,really cool.A.Fir an air conditioner.B.Take a hot bath.C.Dress up.D.Put on more clothes.【2】How does electronic thermal clothing work?A.It needs to be warmed up before being used.B.The equipment placed inside the clothing produces heat.C.The thermostat heat up automatically when the temperature is low.D.It keeps warm for over 12 hours after being charged for an hour.【3】Which of the following is NOT true?A.With technology,it takes only half an hour to warm up houses after users arrive home.B.Tado's model can be controlled by saying something to it.C.With the in-built microphone,Beanies and Earmuffs users can have a phone call.D.Bluetooth technology is used in the clothing for the head.【4】What's the best title of this passage?第3页1共14页夸克学习有夸克就有解A.A Smart ThermostatB.Ways of keeping warmC.A Modern winter4.These days scientists have been looking beyond diet and lifestyle to genetic factors when it comes to longlife.The small village of Molochio in Calabria,Italy,has a population of about 2,000.And of these,there areat least eight people over a hundred years old.Researchers ask people about the secret of their long life.Theanswer is mainly to do with diet and is almost always the same,"I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables.""A littlebit,but of everything.""No smoking,no drinking."Eric Topol is one researcher who questions the received wisdom,saying,"There must be genes that erplain whysome people are protected from the harmful genes that affect the aging process."In one small region,Ecuador,there are a number of people with a genetic condition called Laron syndrome)which limits a person's growth to a little more than a meter,but seems to protect them against cancer.Those with Laron syndrome live longer than the rest of their families.Meanwhile,on the Hawaian island ofOahu,there's a completely separate group of Japanese-American men who are particularly long-lived.And itBack in Calabria,scientists have been trying to work out eractly how much of the local longevity (is dueto genetics and how much to environmental factors.Researchers built the family trees of the 100-year-oldpeople.They looked at family information from the 19th century to today.They conclude that there are geneticfactors that give health benefits to the men-a surprising result because generally,in Europe,women over ahundred years old outnumber (men by five to one.[1]What can we learn about the research into the long life?A.It has found out new factors recently.B.It looks mainly at people's diet.C.It has denied traditional ideas on longevity.D.It has linked people's lifestyles to their genes.[2]What does Eric Topol think of the diet for a long and healthy life?A.It is reasonable.B.It is doubtful.C.It is worth studying.D.It is common sense.【3】Why are the scientists interested in Laron syndrome？A.It affects the rest of a family.B.It helps people grow healthily.C.It is hard to cure.D.It is connected with long life.[4]What can we infer from the last paragraph about the research into long life in Calabria?第4页1共14页夸克学习有夸克就有解A.The idea of genes isn't supported.B.More women lives longer than men.5.阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Over the years,teens have invented remarkable things that solve problems and change the ways people do things.[1](take)fourteen-year-old Eliott Sarrey from France for erample.He is the [2](invent)of Bot2Karot,agardening robot that can take care of a small vegetable garden.The robot [3](control)by an app on asmartphone.It helps people grow and take care of vegetables.It also saves water and makes gardening easy forpeople [4]are very busy or have difficulty getting around.Brooke Martin is [5]animal lover who missed her dog when she was away.She also knew that her dogsuffered [6]stress when its owner left.So Brooke invented ic Pooch when she was just twelve years old.Itlets pet owners check on their pets from anywhere in the world by [7](use)a tablet or a smartphone.Thisaward-winning design also allows owners [8](make)full use of their smartphone camera to have a videochat with their pets.It has another function,too.Touching the drop cookie button on their screen,owners can[9](easy)give their pets a treat.Dogs and owners must be grateful to Brooke for this invention.Kids all over the world find ways to solve problems every day.Maybe nert time you have a problem,you will其他阅读题型1,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。Teenagers are especially likely to suffer loneliness.Here are some suggestions for speeding a recovery fromReach out to others,but start small.A smile and a friendly greeting for the student behind you in line at thecafeteria won't make you best friends.[1]It also can make it easier to interact the next time.Find a safe place to make connections.If going to the school dance makes you feel like you just don't belong,try joining a special-interest group.Maybe it's the drama club or the marching band [2].Find other ways of making connections.Lonely people hunger for acceptance and friendship.Sometimes feelingaccepted and liked comes more easily when you do something for others.[3]Teach a child in reading.Takenotes for a disabled classmate.You might be surprised at the connections you make after reaching out in these[4]Loneliness is an absence of quality friendships,not of a particular quantity of friends.That's why it'simportant to know how to select a friend,The best friendships are those based on similar values and attitudes.You get what you expect,so expect the best.If you erpect others to be friendly,you will behave in similar ways.[5]It goes away as teens learn how to find their way through their social world and connect with others.第5页/共14页