2021届东营市利津县第二中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案.pdf

2021 届东营市利津县第二中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案 第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项 A One day when I was 12,my mother gave me an order:I was to walk to the public library,and borrow at least one book for the summer.This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange problem inability to read.In the library,I found my way into the Childrens Room.I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random.The cover of a book caught my eye.It presented a picture of a beagle.I had recently had a beagle,the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child.He was my secret sharer,but one morning,he was gone,given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him.I never forgot my beagle.Without opening the bookAmos,the Beagle with a Plan,1 borrowed it from the library for the summer.Under the shade of a bush,I started to read about Amos.I read very,very slowly with difficulty.Though pages were turned slowly,I got the main idea of the story about a dog who,like mine,had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home.That dog was my dog,and I was the little boy in the book.At the end of the story,my mind continued the final scene of reunion,on and on,until my own lost dog and I were,in my mind,running together.My mothers call returned me to the real world.I suddenly realized something:I had read a book,and I had loved reading that book.I never told my mother about my“miraculous”experience that summer,but she saw a slow but remarkable improvement in my classroom performance during the next year.And years later,she was proud that her son had read thousands of books,was awarded a PhD in literature,and authored his own books,articles,poetry and fiction.The power of the words has held.1.The authors mother told him to borrow a book in order to _.A.let him spend a meaningful summer B.encourage him to do more walking C.help cure him of his reading problem D.make him learn more about weapons 2.The book caught the authors eye because .A.it reminded him of his own dog B.he found its title easy to understand C.it contained pretty pictures of animals D.he liked childrens stories very much 3.Which one could be the best title of the passage?A.Mums Strict Order.B.My Passion forReading.C.Reunion with My Beagle.D.The Charm of a Book.B Imagine that youare a superhero.Your superpowers are activated by a special suit.The suit communicates with your brain.It allows you to do amazing things with only a thought.By concentrating on strength,for example,you can kick a soccer ball across a field.By focusing on swift actions,you can jump to the top of a tree.Such a connection between mind and machine may sound like a fantasy.To scientists,though,it is a very real goal.They are creating machines that let disabled monkeys walk.These machines may soon help disabled humans do the same.Unlike other bionic devices,these robotic“super suits”do not communicate with muscles and nerves.Instead,they have a direct line to the brain.In 2005,doctors drilled a hole in the skull of Hutchinson,who had lost her right arm in an accident.Then they inserted a sensor onto her motor cortex(大脑皮层运动区).Wires connected the sensor to a receiver on her head.After she recovered,researchers pluggedHutchinsons receiver into a cable that relayed signals from her brain to computers.Then they connected a robotic arm to the computers.The computerscould interpretHutchinsons brain signals to move the arm.Soon,Hutchinson,the computer,and the robotic arm became a team.Hutchinsonwas even able to lift her hand and drink from a cup.“She smiled when she put down that drinkthats everything.”says Donoghue,a brain scientist.Today other scientists are building on that success.One of those scientists is Dr.Miguel Nicolelis,who designed a whole-body bionic equipment.In 2014,a disabled former athlete kicked the first ball of the World Cup Games wearing one of Miguels full-body exoskeletons.The exoskeleton was connected to brain signal sensors in the mans cap.By thinking about kicking,he sent signals to a computer on his back.The computer then translated the signal into an exoskeleton-aided kick.Such designs may become common as scientists keep merging mind and machine.4.Which can best describe the tone of paragraph 1?A.Narrative and serious.B.Persuasive and critical.C.Informative and objective.D.Descriptive and imaginative.5.What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A.Reason of the experiment.B.Results of the experiment.C.Process of the experiment.D.Significance of the experiment.6.Why is Dr.Miguels exoskeleton special?A.It can be used on animals.B.It can move the whole body.C.It was supported by computers.D.It was connected directly to the brain.7.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Robotic suits may be widely used to help disabled people.B.Exoskeleton is more common thanHutchinsons bionic arm.C.Scientific experiments are commonly carried out in football fields.D.Disabled athletes can now play football again with the help of computer.C We asked four people who watched an online talk on technology and communication by Sherry Turkle for their opinions.Fred:The talk certainly gave me plenty of food for thought about how technology is changing our behaviour.People are constantly multitasking,whether it be emailing during meetings or texting in the checkout queue.Its as if we cant bear to miss out on what our online friends are up to,so we juggle the real and online world.My greatest concern is that we dont give our brains a chance to switch off.Itsthese precious momentswhen we actually process information that helps us make important decisions.Jeremy:It was a fascinating talk and the speaker really hit the nail on the head with a couple of things.Take parental influence,for instance.How can we expect teenagers not to text while doing their homework when they witness their parents posting on social media while cooking the evening meal or waiting at a red light?Kath:So much of what the speaker said rang true.I honestly believe theres a danger that the more connected we are,the more isolated we feel.I dont think this is such an issue for my generation whove lived without technology for so long.We know how to be alone.But the under 20s are another kettle of fish.Theyre so busy communicating that they never experience the feeling of solitude and run the risk of not learning how to enjoy their own company.Carl:Im not sure to what extent I agree that people are more alone,but the way we communicate has certainly evolved.The speaker makes a good point about how were getting used to talking with machines like Siri or robots,which are totally lack of experience of human life.But despite such limitations,we seem to be expecting more from technology and less from each other.8.What does the underlined phrase“these precious moments”in paragraph 2 refer to?A.When our brains are free.B.When we emailing during meeting.C.When we texting in the checkout queue.D.When we juggle the real and online world.9.What suggestion may Jeremy give to the parents?A.Accompany their children when they are doing homework.B.Prevent their children using phone while doing homework.C.Set a good example for their children on using phone properly.D.Stop posting on social media in face of their children.10.What does Kath worry about the under 20s generation?A.They communicate more with others.B.They use more technology.C.Its difficult for them to find companies.D.They dont know how to be alone.11.What is Carls attitude towards the use of technology in communication?A.Favorable.B.Intolerant.C.Doubtful.D.Indifferent.D Doctors are known to be terrible pilots.They dont listen because they already know it all,I was lucky:I became a pilot in 1970,almost ten years before I graduated from medical school.I didnt realize then,but becoming a pilot makes me a better surgeon.I loved flying.As 1 flew bigger,faster planes,and in worse weather,I learned about crew resource management(机组资源管理),or CRM,a new idea to make flying safer.It means that crew members should listen and speak up for a good result,regardless of positions.I first read about CRM in 1980.Not long after that,an attending doctor and I were flying in bad weather.The controller had us turn too late to get our landing ready.The attending doctor was flying;I was safety pilot.He was so busy because of the bad turn,he had forgotten to put the landing gear(起落架)down.He was a better pilotand my bossso it felt unusual to speak up.But I had to:Our lives were in danger.I put aside my uneasiness sand said,we need to put the landing gear down now!That was my first real lesson in the power of CRM,and Ive used it in the operating room ever since.CRM requires that the pilot/surgeon encourage others to speak up.It further requires that when opinions are from the opposite,the doctor doesnt overreact,which might prevent fellow doctors from voicing opinions again.So when Im in the operating room,I ask for ideas and help from others.Sometimes theyre not willing to speak up.But I hope that if I continue to encourage them,someday someone will keep me from landing gear up.12.What does the author say about doctors in general?A.They like flying by themselves.B.They are quick learners of CRM.C.They pretend to be good pilots.D.They are unwilling to take advice.13.The author deepened his understanding of the power of CRM when .A.his boss landed the plane too late B.he was in charge of a flying task C.he saved the plane by speaking up D.his boss operated on a patient 14.In the last paragraph landing gear up probably means .A.following flying requirements B.making a mistake that may cost lives C.listening to what fellow doctors say D.overreacting to different opinions 15.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.CRM:A New Way to Make Flying Safe B.A Pilot-Turned Doctor C.The Making of a Good Pilot D.Flying Makes Me a Better Doctor 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 The Qingming Festival is celebrated with a three-day national holiday,whose name originates from the saying“Plants start to revive and prosperat Qingming in a clean and bright way.Thus,the festival is called Qingming,”which means clean and bright._16_.Tomb sweeping aims to commemorate family ancestors while going on a spring outing allows everyone the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy the season.Traditional customs Tomb sweeping._17_on this day,the whole family gathers in front of their ancestral tombs.They offer fruit and wine to their ancestors and clean the weeds from around the tomb.Finally,they kowtow and pray,hoping for their ancestors blessing for the rest of the year.Spring outing.The time around the Qingming Festival is one of the most suitable seasons fora spring outing,as plants are thriving and flowers are blooming.People can have a great time outdoors with their friends and family._18_ Traditional food Qingtuan,a green rice ball tiny enough to fit into your hand,is also called Qingmingguo or Aiguo._19_It is a mixture of sticky rice powder and green vegetable juice.stuffed with sweetened bean paste,Qingtuan tastes sweet with the fresh fragrance of Aicao,a green spring vegetable,In celebration of Qingming,people from Shaanxi make steamed buns,known as Huamo,made into different shapes._20_Some are for peaceful family life while others represent the wish for health.A.With each different look comes a good blessing.B.The tradition of tomb sweeping originates from the Qin Dynasty.C.The two main activities over the festival include tomb sweeping and going on a spring outing.D.Family members gather together to celebrate and taste the food.E.Playing football and flying kites are popular activities.F.Many traditional customs are practiced to show respect for our ancestors.G.It is popular in the southern regions of the Yangtze River.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 Many evolution coaches seem to agree that great things happen the minute we step outside of our comfort zone.For me,one of the most important things we should always remember is that growthand_21_cant coexist.Personal development expert Napoleon Hill once said,“Whatever the mind can believe,it can achieve_22_how many times you may have_23_in the past or how great your aims and hopes may be.”This statement is_24_because it reminds us that were the only ones who can be_25_for how far well go.To reach any_26_,were usually required to_27_the way we do things.However,stepping outside of our comfort zone is probably the most important step toward_28_real changes.But persistence(坚持)and continuing to move forward are_29_important,as its extremely easy to slide back into old_30_without realizing it.For long,I wanted to live inArgentina,so halfway through my bachelors degree,I bought a one-way ticket there.While I was there,I was able to_31_the last two years of my degree online before flying home for graduation.I still live inArgentinanow,and I can proudly say that taking the_32_steps to make it a_33_was one of the most important things I ever did.Certainly,Im not suggesting we should all buy one-way tickets to foreign countries and just see what_34_.But its important for us to_35_what we want and try to bring our_36_to life.Living in a comfort zone can trick us into_37_we have enough time,when years can fly by without us having accomplished what we really wanted to.We wont_38_have tomorrow to do what we could have done today.So,accept the discomfort and allow it to_39_you to try new things.You never know what you could be missing out on by remaining_40_.21.A.hope B.safety C.comfort D.happiness 22.A.regardless of B.in terms of C.as a result of D.in consideration of 23.A.struggled B.succeeded C.missed D.failed 24.A.consistent B.powerful C.plain D.challenging 25.A.ready B.intended C.suitable D.responsible 26.A.level B.state C.goal D.destination 27.A.change B.know C.discover D.follow 28.A.comparing B.experiencing C.accepting D.confirming 29.A.equally B.normally C.slightly D.potentially 30.A.times B.memories C.habits D.concepts 31.A.plan B.value C.complete D.require 32.A.direct B.effective C.quick D.necessary 33.A.motivation B.reality C.wonder D.possibility 34.A.happens B.exists C.helps D.matters 35.A.recognize B.create C.appreciate D.gain 36.A.thoughts B.chances C.efforts D.dreams 37.A.expecting B.admitting C.believing D.understanding 38.A.eventually B.always C.even D.certainly 39.A.encourage B.teach C.guide D.remind 40.A.modest B.self-confident C.independent D.self-content 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）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 Jan Tchamani,_41._English teacher in theUK,suddenly developed a serious illness,so she had to quit her job.While she_42._（stick）at home,she felt lonely and bored.Later,she discovered that_43._（surf）the Internet was very interesting.She joined an online group_44._she could talk about her problems and get support from others.She realized that one of the greatest_45._（bene