2021年莆田县第十三中学高三英语上学期期末试题及参考答案.pdf

2021 年莆田县第十三中学高三英语上学期期末试题及参考答案 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 Covid-19 has brought a great deal of trouble for all of us since March 2020.During this time,mobile phones have been the solution for the boredom and restlessness caused from staying indoors.The most downloaded apps on play store 2020 are;TikTok TikTok was the most downloaded app.With over 111.9 million downloads,TikTok has seen a huge growth in 2020,twice more than what it got in 2019.20%of its total downloads were fromIndiaand around 9.3%of the total downloads were in theUS.Zoom Zoom was the second most installed app in the overall downloads category.With nearly 94.6 million installs,Zoom is the most used app for online meetings and virtual classrooms.17%of its downloads were in theUSandIndia.Offices and educational institutes were shut down and to continue working and studying from home,people relied heavily on Zoom for video conferencing and calling.WhatsApp WhatsApp ranked third in overall downloads with more than 100 million downloads.It is one of the most popular and widely used chat applications;WhatsApp also supports communication between international phone networks.Facebook It ranked fourth in the overall downloaded list.Facebook is the worlds most popular social networking application.Facebook builds technologies that give people the power to connect with friends and family,find communities and grow businesses.1.What do we know about TikTok?A.It is an India-based app.B.It has most users inAmerica.C.It is used for growing business.D.It has doubled its download than in 2019.2.Which app is the best to turn to for online education?A.TikTok.B.Zoom.C.WhatsApp.D.Facebook.3.What function does Facebook probably serve?A.Communication.B.Training.C.Teaching.D.Payment B The annual 3-to-4-millimeter rise in sea levels is expected to impact many coastal communities in the coming decades.However,few are as defenceless as the Republic of theMaldives,a collection of more than a thousand picturesque islands in theIndian Ocean.NASA researchers believe that parts of what is“arguably the lowest-lying country in the world”will become uninhabitable by 2050,due to wave-driven flooding and limited freshwater.To fight the unavoidable,the government recently revealed plans for the worlds first true floating island city.The aptly-named Maldives Floating City(MFC)is the brainchild of Dutch Docklands,a global leader in floating infrastructure(基建).According to the March 13,2021,announcement,the new city will be constructed on a 200-hectare lagoon(环礁湖)located just 10 minutes by boat from the Maldivian capital,Male.It will initially consist of a thousand waterfront residences,arranged in a series of honeycomb-like maze rows.The developers plan to add hotels,restaurants,shops,and even a school and a hospital in the near future.The floating structures.will be attached to the surrounding islands,which will form a base and provide protection from high tides.Maldive officials aim to make MFC as self-sufficient as possible.Freshwater storage will provide drinking water for residents,while floating solar blankets and agriculture fields will take care of their energy and food needs.“ThisMaldivesFloatingCitydoes not require any land rehabilitation,therefore has a minimal impact on the coral reefs,”explains Mohamed Nasheed,Speaker of Parliament.“Whats more,giant,new reefs will be grown to act as water breakers.In theMaldives,we cannot stop the waves,but we can rise with them.”Construction of the revolutionary city is expected to begin in 2022 and be completed in phases over the next five years.If successful,it will provide a blueprint for other countries facing a similar situation.4.Why doesMaldivesdecide to build MFC?A.It is the lowest-lying country.B.It will be flooded soon.C.It is running out of fresh water.D.It will be unsuitable for living.5.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A.The prospect of MFC.B.The developers of the plan.C.The location of the residences.D.The barriers to the construction.6.What can we infer from the underlined words?A.MFC will keep waves away.B.MFC will make use of waves.C.MFC will adjust to the waves.D.MFC will work as water breakers.7.Whats the writing purpose of this passage?A.To introduce a construction program.B.To appeal to people to protect nature.C.To seek international help forMaldives.D.To report the achievement of a city plan,C There have been many fine films over the past several years aboutcharacters struggling with Alzheimers disease.But few of them have gone as deeply and frighteningly into the corners of adeterioratingmind as The Father,a powerful new drama built around a spellbinding performance from Anthony Hopkins.At this point in his long career,Hopkinswould seem to have exhausted his ability to surprise us,but his work here is nothing short of astonishing.His character,also named Anthony,is 80 years old and has dementia.At the beginning of the movie,his daughter,Anne played by Olivia Colman stops by hisLondonapartment to check on him.Her fathers condition has taken a turn for the worse,and his temper has become severe enough to send his latest live in nurse packing.Anthony is stubborn and defiant and insists that he can manage on his own.But thats clearly not the case,given his habit of misplacing his things and his inability to remember names and faces,Annes included.As The Father goes on,the more it becomes clear that its his own mind thats playing tricks on him.What makes the movie so unsettling is the way it wires us directly into his subjective experience,so that the foundations of the story seem to shift at random from scene to scene.A man suddenly appears in the apartment,claiming to be Annes husband,which is odd,since just a few moments earlier,Anne seemed to be single.Anne goes out shopping for groceries,but when she returns,shes played not by Olivia Colman but by another actress,Olivia Williams.Even the apartment itself begins to shift.You notice puzzling differences-wasnt there a lamp on that hallway table just a moment ago?The story in The Father may be complicated but its also heartbreakingly simple:man grows old and loses his memory,and his daughter,after lifetime of love and devotion,must begin the long painful process of saying goodbye.Hopkinsshows us Anthonys struggle to keep his sense about him.Its a striking performance-and an impossible one to forget.8.What does the underlined word“deteriorating”mean in the first paragraph?A.Worsening.B.Narrowing.C.Recovering.D.Improving.9.What do we learn about the character Anthony in the movie?A.He can take care of himself B.He drives away the nurses.C.He is easy-going and forgetful.D.He lives with his daughter all the time.10.The shift of scenes in the movie is designed to .A.build the dramatic tension in the family.B.show off the well-designed story line.C.frighten the movie-goers with mysterious plot.D.involve the viewers into thedisordered memories.11.What does the author think ofHopkins?A.He has run out of his talent.B.He is not suitable for the role C.He masterly plays the old man.D.He presents an odd performance.D Cigarettes arent just harmful when theyre being smoked.Even when cigarette ends go out and are cold,new research has found they continue to give off harmful chemicals in the air.In the first 24 hours alone,scientists say a used cigarette end will produce 14 percent of the nicotine(尼古丁)that an actively burning cigarette would produce.While most of these chemicals are released within a day of being put out,an analysis for the United States Food and Drug Administration(FDA)found the level of nicotine fell by just 50%five days later.“I was ly surprised,”since environmental engineer Dustin Poppendieck from the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology(NIST).“The numbers are significant and could have important impacts when cigarette ends are dealt with indoors or in cars.While much attention has been paid to the health influence of first-hand,second-hand and now third-hand smoking,it is not the case when it comes to the actual cigarette end of the matter.”To measure emissions(排放)from this forgotten thing,Poppendieck and his team placed 2,100 cigarettes that were recently put out inside a special room.Once the ends weresealed away,the team measured eight chemicals commonly produced by cigarettes,four of which the FDA have their eye on for being harmful or potentially so.After setting the rooms temperature,the researchers tested how emissions changed under certain conditions.When the air temperature of the room was higher,for instance,they noticed the ends produced these chemicals at higher rates.This finding might discourage those who want to leave ashtrays(烟灰缸)out for days at a time,especially in the heat.12.What do the researchers say about cigarette ends?A They contain little nicotine.B.They produce no nicotine five days later.C.They give off nicotine for days.D.They create as much nicotine as burning cigarettes.13.What do Poppendiecks words suggest?A.First-hand smoking does most harm.B.The findings are within his expectation.C.Cigarettes should be dealt with indoors.D.Health influence of cigarette ends is ignored.14.Which word best describes the authors attitude to not cleaning ashtrays for days?A.Unclear.B.Disapproving.C.Unconcerned.D.Puzzled.15.What can be the best title for the text?A.Used Cigarette Ends Release Harmful Chemicals B.Cigarettes Are More Harmful While Being Smoked C.Research Found Reasons For Cigarette Ends Harm D.Cigarette Ends Produce More Chemicals in the Heat 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 Ive always wanted to travel ever since I was young._16_I deeply believe travel makes me richer,not in my wallet,but in my intelligence._17_In general,I have a very hard time trusting people,mostlybecause I worry theyll lie or take advantage of me.Yet travel reminds me that so many kind-hearted,brave,and intelligent people exist in the world.Whats more,exploring the world builds incredible self-confidence.Im able to accept and embrace my weaknesses more easily after traveling somewhere epic(壮丽的)and having time to reflect._18_Travel gives me a chance to push beyond them and even accept them for what they are.Travel forces me to return to nature and promote a deeper appreciation for the earth.I breathe fresh air in both clear lakes and green mountains._19_Im even willing to be part of nature.Travel has made me a stronger person,and I couldnt imagine my life without endless plane tickets and backpacks.Breaking my comfort zone strengthens my self-pride.Its a precious gift,the best one I can give myself.I feel like I have a deeper appreciation for the world now.Im not as closed off or shallow,and consider myself very receptive to different opinions and ways of life._20_ A.We all have disadvantages.B.The fresh air fills my lungs.C.Travel has calmed my anxiety.D.Travel makes me a better person.E.Travel restores my faith in people.F.I want to make friends through travelling.G.The idea of travel lives inside my brain all the time.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 完形填空（30 分）When the host announced that my choir won the second place of the World Choir Game.I couldnt believe what I heard.All the_21_that we made earn their meaning.Through this unforgotten experience,I_22_much.In the semi-finals,we were supposed to sing four songs.When we played the third song.I suddenly heard an unexpected_23_a girl in the alto(女低音)got quick.The other students in the alto were_24_by the girl and were gettingquicker and quicker.Our choirs leader,Mrs.Li noticed it and_25_used her hand to keep time,but she_26_.After the song,the smile on Mrs.Lis face_27_and some of our members turned and tried to find the person who first got_28_.My mind was blank,but quickly I_29_the only thing we could do was to_30_the performance.Then with a smile,Mrs.Li became a_31_again,who seemed to have totally forgot what we had done.We sang the_32_song as usual.After the competition,I was_33_.Just because of one persons_34_,the whole choir must_35_the fact that we might lose the game.I cried,but then I found nothing would change no mater how hard we_36_the girl who played poorly._37_,I came to her,encouraged her,and practiced the whole melody with her.In the finals,we got the medal because of our_38_performance.Never blame a person when she makes a mistake,but help her to solve the problem when you are struggling_39_the same goal no matter what you will experience with others in the future,successes or failures,_40_or tears,these will surely become your precious treasure and memory.21.A.efforts B.promises C.senses D.differences 22.A.considered B.forgot C.respected D.learned 23.A.rap B.shout C.song D.voice 24.A.led away B.driven away C.given out D.turned down 25.A.similarly B.gradually C.immediately D.particularly 26.A.succeeded B.failed C.responded D.ignored 27.A.melted B.froze C.appeared D.stopped 28.A.wrong B.familiar C.bad D.slow 29.A.missed B.heard C.realized D.proved 30.A.start B.have C.begin D.complete 31.A.singer B.conductor C.dancer D.worker 32.A.late B.only C.last D.first 33.A.disappointed B.puzzled C.interested D.satisfied 34.A.success B.fault C.energy D.opinion 35.A.deny B.offer C.afford D.refuse 36.A.encouraged B.blamed C.called D.greeted 37.A.Therefore B.Otherwise C.However D.Besides 38.A.bad B.common C.ordinary D.perfect 39.A.up B.out C.in D.towards 40.A.mistake B.surprise C.laughter D.sadness 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 Change-5MissionSuccessfully Returns Moon samples to Earth After weeks of space travel,Chinas Change-5 probe(探测)came to Earth_41._fresh lunar rock and soil samples on the morning of Dec.17,2020,the returner capsule of_42._landed at the designated landing site in Siziwang Banner in northChinas Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.Zhang Kejian,head of_43._China National Space Agency(CNSA),declared Change-5 mission a success,_44._(mark)the conclusion ofChinas lunar exploration.At a_45._(high)about 10 km above ground,a parachute(降落伞)opened,and the returner landed_46._(smooth).An air team who were in helicopters_47._(spot)the capsule using infrared(红外线的)cameras,while a ground team followed in SUVs to reach the landing site_48._(cover)with snow._49._the scientists did on Change-5 paid off at last,which inspires more and more Chinese people_50._(devote)themselves to further space research.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短文改错（满分 10 分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语 言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（/），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。In order to improve students awareness of environmental protection,the Student Union of our school held the activity.All students in Grade One joined in it in World Earth Day,which was on April 22nd.At the beginning,some experts were invited to deliver lectures on what to protect