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2021年韶关市始兴中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案解析
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In the 1994 filmForrest Gump, there’s a famous saying, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.” The surprise is part of the fun. Now blind box toys are bringing the magic of surprise to online shopping.
A blind box toy is hidden inside uniform packaging but invisible from the outside. You don’t know what will be inside, although the toys typically come from pop culture, ranging from movies to comics and cartoons.
Blind boxes have caught on since they were first introduced fromJapantoChinain 2014. According to a 2019 Tmall report, the mini-series of Labubu blind box, designed byHong Kong-born Kasing Lung, was named Champion of Unit Sales with 55,000 sold in just 9 seconds during the Singles Day shopping event. Most customers for blind boxes are young people aged 18 to 35.
According to The Paper, blind box toys are popular in part because of their cute appearances. The typically cute cartoon figurines come in miniature sizes, making them suitable for display almost anywhere.
Even if blind boxes are not their top choice for decorations, the mystery and uncertainty of the process also attracts people. It’s the main reason why people buy blind boxes one after another.
“Fear of the unknown is always a part of the box-opening process,” said Miss Cao, 24, who lives and works inShenyang. Speaking to Sina News, she said: “Until you open all the boxes, you cannot know what it is inside.”
Opening a blind box is a delightful little surprise for our mundane daily lives, something small but fun to wait for each day, week or month. When people open this simple little box, they may be disappointed, but the uncertainty is part of the fun. People will open more blind boxes and hope for a better outcome.
When someone re-makesForrest Gump, don't be surprised if he says, “Life is like a blind box...” 1. Why is the famous saying in the filmForrest Gumpquoted at the beginning? A. To arouse the readers’ interest. B. To present the writer’s view. C. To introduce the topic. D. To highlight the fun of blind boxes. 2. Which of the following is the main feature that makes blind box so popular? A. Miniature sizes. B. Cute appearances.
C. Fear of the unknown. D. Mystery and uncertainty.

3. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Blind box became popular in 2019 after being first introduced fromJapantoChina. B. Blind box toys typically originated in pop culture, varying from movies to cartoons. C. Blind box toys was designed and named by Hong Kong-born Kasing Lung. D. When people open this simple little box, they will feel disappointed.
B
My mother is a teacher. I often asked her, “ Why do you teach? What keeps you teaching?” The answer was always the same. “There is always that one child, that one moment that is worth it.”
Now, I am a teacher, too. But different from my mother, I teach students challenging activities outdoors. And when my mother asked me the similar questions, my answer was, “It’s that one child, that one special moment.” One of those moments happened recently. I was working with a group of girls in a four-week programme. Everything went on well through the “Team” events and we were moving on to a“High” one called the Wire Walk.
In the Wire Walk, each girl had to climb up the pegs in a tree to a wire, 8 meters high, and then walk across it. Of course, everything was safe for sure.
When it was Susie's turn, it seemed that she didn't really want to. I asked Susie if she was ready. She answered softly, “I suppose.”
Now, Susie was at the foot of the tree. She started to make the long reach. Then I found Susie was becoming nervous with every step. I realized she would not go much further.
Susie was halfway up. Then she stopped and held the tree tight, looking very afraid. Her eyes were closed. With her face against the tree, she cried, “I can't.”
The other girls sat in silence. I talked quietly to Susie, trying to relax her. I talked for a long time till I ran out of words.
“I will still be your friend no matter what, Susie!” Mary broke the silence.
To my surprise, Susie lifted her head and looked up to the wire. Then she turned to look down at Mary and smiled. Mary smiled back.
Finally, Susie made it all the way across that wire. When she returned to the ground, the first hug she looked for was from Mary. We all cheered. Moments like this keep me doing what I do. 4. Why did Susie stop halfway up to the wire?
A. It was too high for her to reach. B. She was too afraid to move on. C. Something was wrong with it. D. The teacher asked her to do it.

5. Why did Mary break the silence?
A. To try again herself. B. To relax the writer. C. To encourage Susie. D. To draw Susie's attention. 6. What can we learn from the story of Susie? A. Helping others is helping ourselves. B. A word of encouragement matters a lot. C. Outdoor activities bring peoplecloser than ever. D. A good method plays an important role in teaching. 7. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Wire Walk B. That One Moment C. Fear and Courage D. The Young Hearts
C
Nostalgia (怀旧 has become increasingly common in our current climate of accelerated, unexpected change. More and more Americans are turning back with longing towhat feels like simpler, sweeter times. They collect cassette tapes, manual typewriters even decades-old video games.
Is it a mistake to get too obsessed with the past? Some psychologists warn that too much devotion to the so-called good old days is an escape from reality; it can indicate loneliness or that a person is having a difficult time coping in the present. Psychologist Stephanie Coontz argues that nostalgia distracts us from addressing the problems of modern life and contribute to anxiety, depression , insomnia etc.
But new studies suggest that a modest dose of nostalgia is not only harmless, but actually beneficial. They suggest it helps strengthen our sense of identity and makes us feel more optimistic and inspired. It is also a tool for self — discovery and memories are a psychological immune response that is triggered when you want to take a break from negativity. Interestingly, those happy memories can be particularly beneficial both to kids in their teens and to society's elders. Recalling our childhood reminds us of “the times when we were accepted and loved unconditionally," says Krystine Batcho, a psychologist. "That is such a powerfully comforting phenomenon, knowing that there was a time in life when we didn't have to earn our love." Nostalgia can transform even the most ordinary past into legends which warms the heart and the body. Let's not forget that nostalgia has been a source of inspiration to innumerable American writers. Mark Twain recalled his boyhood, writing, "after all these years, I can picture that old time to myself now, just as it was then：The white town drowsing in the sunshine of a summer's morning."

So go ahead, daydream a little about your best childhood friend, your first car, a long - gone family pct. As Dr. Sedikidessays，"Nostalgia is ly central to human experience. "But at the same time, keep these words of wisdom from the great inventor Charles Kettering in mind as well："You can't have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time. "
38. What did some psychologists in paragraph 2 probably agree? A. Nostalgia will cause some mental problems. B. Nostalgia makes us devoted to the good old days. C. Nostalgia shows you are trying to get rid of loneliness.
D. Nostalgia helps us cope with the difficult time we are going through. 9. There are many benefits of nostalgia except ________ A. It can enable us to know ourselves better. B. It can bring us some comfort when we recall.
C. We are likely to gain attention if we recall the happy childhood. D. We can sometimes break away from negativity with happy memories. 10. What will be talked about in the following paragraph? A. The bad influence of too much devotion to nostalgia. B. The reasons why we should avoid nostalgia. C. The bad memories that always stick around you. D. The great changes nostalgia will bring to you. 11. What's the best title of the passage? A. We all have a soft spot for nostalgia. B. Nostalgia is actually good for you. C. Don't be carried away by nostalgia. D. There are many times when we like to recall.
D
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