2021年莱州市云峰中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案.pdf

2021 年莱州市云峰中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案 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 5,my mother blamed me for not finishing my rice and I got angry.I wanted to play outside and not to be made to finish eating my old rice.When angrily opening the screen door(纱门)with my foot,I kicked back about a 12-inch part of the lower left hand corner of the new screen door.But I had no regret,for I was happy to be playing in the backyard with my toys.Today,I know if my child had done what I did,I would have blamed my child,and told him about how expensive this new screen door was,and I would have delivered a spanking(打屁股)for it.However,my parents never said a word.They left the corner of the screen door pushed out,creating an opening,in the defense against unwanted insects.For years,every time I saw that corner of the screen,it would constantly make me think about my mistake.For years,I knew that everyone in my family would see that hole and remember who did it.For years,every time I saw a fly buzzing(嗡嗡)in the kitchen,I would wonder if it came in through the hole that I had created with my angry foot.Iwould wonder if my family members were thinking the same thing,silently blaming me every time a flying insect entered our home,making life more terrible for us all.My parents taught me a valuable lesson,one that a spanking or stern(严厉的)words perhapscould not deliver.Their silent punishment for what I had done delivered a hundred stern messages to me.Above all,it has helped me become a more patient person and not burst out so easily.1.When the author damaged the door,his parents _.A.gave him a spanking B.left the door unrepaired C.told him how expensive it was D.blamed him for what he had done 2.The experience may cause the author _.A.not to go against his parents will B.to have a better control of himself C.not to make mistakes in the future D.to hide his anger away from others 3.What is the main idea of this text?A.Parents is the best way to solve problems.B.Parents are the best teachers of their children.C.Adults should ignore their childrens bad behavior.D.Silent punishment may have a better effect on educating people.B Hundreds of children are being treated for sleep problems in Wales every year.In some cases，babies，infants(婴儿)and teenagers have been admitted to hospital in north Wales alone.The Childrens Sleep Charity said many children were suffering from lack of sleep mainly because of technology use.Public Health Wales said sleep was as important to a childs health as healthy eating and exercise，and children with poor sleep patterns were more likely to be fat.Statistics obtained(获得)under the Freedom of Information Act by BBC Wales found at least 408 children have been admitted to hospitals across Wales suffering from sleep disorders since March 2013.Children aged between 0 and 4 made up the highest number of inpatients(住院病人)，with some newborns being treated for sleep-related problems from the day of birth.Vicki Dawson，who set up the Childrens Sleep Charity(CSC)，said sleepless nights were putting both children and parents in anxiety.“Their weight and growth may also be affected as well as their mental health，”she said.Teachers said children showing signs of sleep shortage and tiredness in class were a concern as they couldnt concentrate for long periods.Psychologist Amy McClelland，of Sleep Wales，saida common problem was that children were“over excited”before bed and that families should get back to basics.“Think 1950s family home.Dinner as a family，read，chat，a film maybe，lights off and then bed.”She added.4.Whats the mainreason why children are short of sleep？A.Less exercise.B.Eating habits.C.Technology use.D.Sleep patterns.5.Who are the majority of the inpatients with sleep-related disorders？A.Infants.B.Teenagers.C.Teachers.D.Parents.6.What can we infer from what Amy McClelland said？A.Chatting and films make children sleep more.B.It is difficult for children to read before bed.C.Being too excitedis good for sleep habits.D.Relaxation has a bad effect on children.7.What is the best title forthe text？A.Ways to Treat Sleep Problems B.Sleep Problems of Welsh Children C.Sleep Habits of Welsh Children D.The Problems of Welsh Children C Joshua Nelson,18,fromMissouri,is graduating fromSt.CharlesWestHigh Schoolthis week and will be attendingSoutheastMissouriStatein the fall.He had saved upmoney to pay for his tuition,but when he received the colleges Presidents Scholarship,he decided to take his savings and donate it to other students in need.“It comes from my family education and faith,Nelson said.Ive always lived by strong principles as far as being a cheerful giver andhaving an open handwhen it comes to giving back so I feel like that really motivated me.”SEMOs Presidents Scholarship is the schools most celebrated,and is only awarded to five top students annually.Nelsonsaid he sat down and outlined how a scholarship could work to help future students who need financial assistance for college.Originally the plan was to give away$1,000 the one time,but then he met up with his counselor(顾问),Yolanda Curry,to work outa game plan.“I wasnt expecting it at all!”Curry said.He told me he had a great idea and wanted to share it with me.I could tell he was really excited.Nelson,in association with his high school,set up the Joshua Nelson Leaders In Action Scholarship fund.Each year,$1,000 will be awarded to a senior.The money will come from donations,of which there have been$16,000 so far for a total of$17,435 at last count,according to the school.With the money already in the fund,theres enough to give out a scholarship each year for over a decade.The first scholarship was awarded on June 1 to Darrell Montalvo-Luna.As the first recipient,his scholarship was$2,000.“Joshua has the heart of a servant leader.He leads by example and hes genuinely excited when good things happen for other people,Curry said.Hes an encouragement hes good at building others up and does what he can to help encourage and motivate those around.8.What did Nelsons initial donation come from?A.His scholarship.B.His savings.C.His pocket money.D.His wages.9.What does the underlined phrase having an open hand in paragraph 2 mean?A.Ambitious.B.Courageous.C.Generous.D.Cautious.10.How did Curry feel when hearing Nelsons idea?A.Shocked.B.Confused.C.Excited.D.Delighted.11.What can be inferred about the Joshua Nelson Leaders In Action Scholarship fund?A.It never supports high school students.B.It was set up more than ten years ago.C.It was founded by Nelson and Curry.D.It is going very smoothly.D It was once a shoreline buried by enough garbage to make it invisible(看不见的),thus,given the unfortunate nickname toilet bowl.Now the Philippines Manila Bay beach is totally different,compared with a few months ago.It happened so suddenly and extremely that it brought tears to the eyes of the local people.The cleanup started on 27 January,when 5,000 volunteers descended on Manila Bay to remove over 45 tons(公吨)of garbage,marking the beginning of a nation-wide environmental campaign.But some two months before this great movement began,a quiet revolution was already underway.During the first week of December 2018,Brooklyn-based Bounties Network collectedthree tons of garbage from Manila Bay aver two days through a project that paid a small group of people,mostly fishermen,with a digital currency(数字货币)based on the Ethereum system.For the mostly non-bank-using Filipino fishermen,this was a first-ever experience with a digital currency.Its one that proves decisive in enabling poor communities around the world to take up arms in the fight against humanitys waste.There are signs that this recycling-for-digital payment industry may be just about to take off.Earlier in September 2018,Plastic Bank,a Vancouver-based company powered by IBM technology,also started a similar project.They set up a project in Naga,a town in southern Luzon,the countrys largest island,building a collection point to let people exchange plastic and recyclable materials for digital payouts through a system.That both these pioneers have chosen the Philippines as their first location is not surprising considering the countrys contribution to ocean waste.A Wall Street Journal study in 2015 revealed that the Philippines make the third-largest amount of plastic waste into global oceans.12.Why did people call Manila Bay beach“toilet bowl”?A.It looked like a huge bowl.B.There were plenty of toilets.C.It was covered by rubbish.D.People loved the toilets here.13.What does the underlined phrase“descended on”in paragraph 2 mean?A.Completely depended on.B.Suddenly arrived at.C.Occasionally decreased to.D.Gradually disappeared from.14.What made poor communities willing to fight against waste?A.The benefits to their homeland.B.The desire to make a difference.C.The chance to escape ocean pollution.D.The experience with a digital currency.15.What is the best title for the text?A.Online system helps endocean pollution.B.Manila Bay beach is suddenly removed.C.Plastic Bank is powerful in recycling waste.D.Philippines make a great amount of waste.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 Choosing accommodation（住宿）is one of the most important considerations for students who study abroad.Dormitories（宿舍）,provided by universities can be a good choice._16_ Many foreign families open their homes to students across the world.In a homestay,students can observe,learn and experience a new lifestyle and culture,while practicing English skillsin a home environment._17_Students can even feel that they have found a second family who loves and cares for them.Hosts may involve their student guests in day-to-day family activities and also include them in social gatherings,such as holiday celebrations or trips to local attractions.Homestay hosts can reflect the diversity（多样性）of the region in which they live.They may be single parents,retired couples or families with young children._18_ You can check university homestay programs,which will set certain standards for hosts,including transportation,facilities and access to shared rooms such as the kitchen and bathroom.Although homestays can be convenient,host families are not completely responsible for students welfare._19_Dont count on hosts to solve all of your problems.Also,remember that living in a homestay will require an adjustment period.There may be simple house rules or guidelines about internet usage,laundry,television viewing,meal times,cleanliness and money matters._20_Remember to be polite and respect the host familys different lifestyles.A.They are ready to help students.B.Students still need to be independent.C.As guests,students always need to mind their manners.D.Good homestay can help students learn foreign culture.E.Successful homestay experiences can help ease homesickness.F.In addition to dormitories,homestay is another popular choice.G.They will come from different social and cultural backgrounds.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 I was 16 years oldand on a weeklong trip to visit a Seminary college inIowa.On the_21_,our group had stopped inChicagofor a few days.We were staying in a building_22_by the church on the south side of the city and had been_23_not to go out alone.It wasnt long,though,before I was feeling_24_and decided to sneak out(溜出去)for a short walk.I was_25_down a street when I saw a man_26_on the sidewalk,whose clothes were worn(破旧的)and skin was_27_.I had never seen a_28_person before.Then my mind flashed back and I realized I had_29_a homeless person once before:Me.It was a summer night in my 11th year when the home where I_30_caught fire in the middle of the night.I can still remember all of us standing outside while the_31_destroyed everything we owned._32_,our small town community helped us,offering us_33_and care.They fed us,brought us_34_,and within a few days helped our dad to_35_a temporary(暂时的)house.A few months later our community helped us to finance a_36_home.I could remember feeling loved and blessed even after_37_so much.The homeless man sitting in front of me,however,had no one to love and help him.I could see the_38_and despair in his eyes.I only had a few dollars left in my_39_but I didnt hesitate.I bent down and_40_it to him,talked with him,touched his hand,and wished him well before I left.21.A.street B.route C.way D.path 22.A.owned B.designed C.selected D.decorated 23.A.forced B.warned C.informed D.led 24.A.bored B.disappointed C.nervous D.excited 25.A.running B.driving C.jumping D.walking 26.A.standing B.lying C.sitting D.dancing 27.A.sensitive B.smooth C.soft D.dirty 28.A.hopeless B.homeless C.careless D.selfless 29.A.seen B.dreamed C.rescued D.performed 30.A.thought over B.ran around C.fell down D.grew up 31.A.fire B.rain C.storm D.earthquake 32.A.Gradually B.Actually C.Thankfully D.Properly 33.A.pity B.love C.source D.finance 34.A.food B.clothes C.water D.fruit 35.A.rent B.buy C.check D.search 36.A.personal B.mobile C.secure D.new 37.A.devoting B.charging C.losing D.requesting 38.A.determination B.relief C.tiredness D.sadness 39.A.hand B.box C.wallet D.room 40.A.sent B.handed C.packed D.rewarded 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 Directions:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.When educators think of literacy the ability to read and write they often place more importance on students abilities to read and fully understand a piece of writing.But experts say critical and creative writing skills are equally important.And,they say,they_41._(overlook)too often in the classroom.Compared to reading,writing is_42._(active).It helps students be independent thinkers,take ownership of their stories and ideas and communicate them clearly to others,says Elyse Eidman-Aadahl.She heads the National Writing Project,_43._offers help for teachers who want to push students to write more.Elyse said,“I have to say_44._we want an education system just_45._(focus)on making people consumers and not on helping them be producers,this emphasis on reading onlywhich does happen in so many places is very short-sighted.”She said students writing work now usually centers on examining a text,_46._presenting a new idea.Writing,she said,should be“the central thing youre learning.Not writing on a test,not writing to demonstrate youre learning_47._someone has taught you.”Teaching reading together with writing improves both skills,says Rebecca Wallace-Segall,who heads aNew York Citywriting center,Writopia Lab.She said writing affects a persons ability to read and more than 90 percent of young people in the Writopia program do not trust their writing abilities_48._they start.But she said they learn to enjoy the writing p