2021届东莞市黄江中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案解析.pdf

2021 届东莞市黄江中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案解析 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 Getting drunk on ice cream used to be the stuff of dreams,but thanks to Will Rogers,inventor and owner of WDS Dessert Stations in Hinkley,Illinois,it has become a delicious reality.The Below Zero icecream machine uses a unique technique to freeze alcohol,which allows you to turn beers,cocktails and even spirits(烈酒)into delicious soft serve ice cream.Rogers was trying to create a highly caffeinated espresso ice cream flavor when he realized hecould use the same technique with alcoholic beverages.He started experimenting with various gums and stabilizers commonly used in the ice cream industry and eventually patented something called the NEA gel.Its this magical concoction(调制品)that allows the alcohol to freeze to a near solid inside the Below Zero ice cream machine.Even though Below Zero changes the texture(质地)of beer,cocktails and even spirits,essentially turning them into soft serve ice cream,it does not affect the alcohol contentat all.The ABV(酒精度)remains exactly the same,which means you can get drunk on ice cream just as you would on the same concoctions in liquid form.Will Rogers claims that it takes around 30 minutes for beer to go from liquid to ice cream form,but higher alcohol content drinks take longer.Essentially,the higher the alcohol level,the longer the wait.The American inventor plans to sell Below Zero ice cream machines to bars and breweries wanting to surprise their patrons.Metro reports that machines will sell for about 6,000.4.Whats the name of the machine which can change beer and spirits into ice cream?A.Will Rogers B.WDS Dessert Stations C.Hinkley D.Below Zero 5.What makes alcohol to freeze to a near solid inside the machine?A.gums.B.stabilizers.C.NEA gel.D.ABV.6.What can we know from the passage?A.The machine can change all liquids into ice cream.B.It takes 20 minutes for beer to change into ice cream.C.The higher the alcohol level,the shorter the wait will be.D.The machine changes the texture of beer,cocktails and even spirits.7.What can we infer from the passage?A.The machine affects the alcohol content.B.You can get drunk if you have icecreams made from spirits.C.The American inventor doesnt want to sell themagical machine.D.Bars and breweries will not become potential buyers of the machine.C Jack was born without eyes.He was very lucky as he grew up having other kittens(young cats)to socialize(交往)with,and was used to people from the moment he was born.However,when it came time to find the kittens homes,no one knew where Jack would end up.Thats when I got an e-mail from my friend.All she asked was“Do you still want one of the kittens?Theres one here with no eyes and no one would like to take him”.Without thinking I told her that I did want the kitten.When we first brought him home,Jack stayed mostly in my room.After about a day he had noissues running around and climbing on everything.At times he gets lost in the house,hell stop.But we just call his name and talk to him and it isnt long before he finds his way back to us.A few weeks after getting Jack,we got a new cat named Bear.Jack and Bear have become best friends.It doesnt matter that he cant see.He always knows when Bear is around.Hell run across the yard straight to Bear and wrap his front legs around his neck in a big hug.They run after each other around and wrestle(摔跤).Theyll lie down in the grass together when tired.Jack is truly an inspiration.Ive owned lots of kittens in my life,but Jack is the happiest and most playful.He doesnt feel sorry for himself.He doesnt need pity.I think Jean,owner of Gumbo,another eyeless cat,said it best when she told me that cats dont have disabilities;they have adaptability.8.Why did Jack come to the authors home?A.The author cared for an eyeless cat.B.The author didnt mind whether he was blind.C.No other young cats kept him company.D.The authors friend begged the author to take him home.9.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.Jack often wrestles with Bear indoors.B.Jack likes to play with a new eyeless cat.C.Jack quickly adapts to the new environment.D.Jack is good at talking and playing with people.10.What does the underlined word“issue”in Paragraph 3 mean?A.Trouble.B.Fun.C.Luck.D.Business.11.What does the passage mainly tell us?A.A cat has nine lives.B.All is well that ends well.C.God helps those who help themselves.D.A good beginning makes a good ending.D Getting drunk on ice cream used to be the stuff of dreams,but thanks to Will Rogers,inventor and owner of WDS Dessert Stations in Hinkley,Illinois,it has become a delicious reality.The Below Zero icecream machine uses a unique technique to freeze alcohol,which allows you to turn beers,cocktails and even spirits(烈酒)into delicious soft serve ice cream.Rogers was trying to create a highly caffeinated espresso ice cream flavor when he realized hecould use the same technique with alcoholic beverages.He started experimenting with various gums and stabilizers commonly used in the ice cream industry and eventually patented something called the NEA gel.Its this magical concoction(调制品)that allows the alcohol to freeze to a near solid inside the Below Zero ice cream machine.Even though Below Zero changes the texture(质地)of beer,cocktails and even spirits,essentially turning them into soft serve ice cream,it does not affect the alcohol contentat all.The ABV(酒精度)remains exactly the same,which means you can get drunk on ice cream just as you would on the same concoctions in liquid form.Will Rogers claims that it takes around 30 minutes for beer to go from liquid to ice cream form,but higher alcohol content drinks take longer.Essentially,the higher the alcohol level,the longer the wait.The American inventor plans to sell Below Zero ice cream machines to bars and breweries wanting to surprise their patrons.Metro reports that machines will sell for about 6,000.12.Whats the name of the machine which can change beer and spirits into ice cream?A.Will Rogers B.WDS Dessert Stations C.Hinkley D.Below Zero 13.What makes alcohol to freeze to a near solid inside the machine?A.gums.B.stabilizers.C.NEA gel.D.ABV.14.What can we know from the passage?A.The machine can change all liquids into ice cream.B.It takes 20 minutes for beer to change into ice cream.C.The higher the alcohol level,the shorter the wait will be.D.The machine changes the texture of beer,cocktails and even spirits.15.What can we infer from the passage?A.The machine affects the alcohol content.B.You can get drunk if you have icecreams made from spirits.C.The American inventor doesnt want to sell themagical machine.D.Bars and breweries will not become potential buyers of the machine.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 You have probably heard the saying,“It is better to give than to receive.”The act of giving creates positive feelings for both the giver and the receiver._16_Giving can not only bring positive feelings for the receiver but it has also been shown to be a mood booster(助推器)for the giver.For example,a study published in Nature Communications found that the participants who chose to spend money on others rather than themselves had a greater increase inlevels of self-reported happiness._17_Because you will create positive energy when saying“Yes”.Giving improves your emotional and physical health._18_Giving can create positive benefits to your physical health and well-being as well,including decreased stress,lowered blood pressure,and even increased life length.A recent study found that people who volunteered even a few hours a week were 40 percent less likely to develop high blood pressure than those who didnt.Giving increases feelings of appreciation.Both the giver and the receiver can experience a kind of gratefulness when generosity is at play.Why is this so important?Because appreciation is important to your physical,emotional and spiritual well-being._19_ Giving can change the world.All great change starts with small actions.Your generosity has the potential to affect massive change in the lives of other people and creatures.For example:You volunteer at your local animal shelter to accompany homeless dogs.Because these dogs have received extra love,they are happier.Because they are happier,they are more likely to be adopted._20_It sets off a chain of small yet meaningful actions that lead to big change.A.Giving makes you happier.B.Giving leaves you more energetic.C.This situation shows how giving works.D.Thus,many people choose to give rather than to take.E.Thats why telling people you are grateful is so important.F.The benefits of giving extend beyond your emotional health.G.So nod when your neighbor asks you to join a beach clean-up activity.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 Since childhood Id been accustomedto a life where I would be afraid of everything.I saw myself as an insecure and_21_individual.But then,all too suddenly,something_22_,and over a period of 6 months I firmly managed to_23_one of my diets,and lost 30 pounds.This_24_me from overweight straight down to underweight.The_25_taught me that I could change myself.I heard about a public speaking_26_going on at my university,and for the first time,I actually managed to_27_the courage to go there.It was_28_.For the first time I shared my story in front of dozens of people_29_judging me,and suddenly all the_30_fears about speaking publicly started_31_.This taught me I could get rid of my_32_.My road to change,from that point on,went from a（n）_33_to a neat and orderly highway,and I started changing rapidly.Using the fact that I could get rid of my fears,I started working on them one by one.My fear of_34_strangers,my fear of asking simple_35_I should“make_36_of bymyself”,my fear of hanging out with people.All of them were gone.And I still continue to_37_to this day without_38_.At the end,my weakness of being socially incompetent for so long became my_39_as it taught me how to change,as I now fight to become far better than the_40_,and the best I can be.21.A.unconfident B.dissatisfied C.surprised D.thoughtful 22.A.missed B.jumped C.polished D.struck 23.A.account for B.apply for C.stick to D.see to 24.A.produced B.brought C.exposed D.introduced 25.A.failure B.adventure C.experience D.connection 26.A.organization B.instruction C.idea D.event 27.A.gather B.observe C.attract D.balance 28.A.offering B.liberating C.blinding D.confusing 29.A.impatiently B.hopefully C.potentially D.cheerfully 30.A.temporary B.comfortable C.limited D.random 31.A.accelerating B.disappearing C.removing D.convincing 32.A.fears B.urges C.appointment D.anger 33.A.chance B.order C.moment D.mess 34.A.treating B.witnessing C.greeting D.remembering 35.A.occasions B.questions C.purposes D.promises 36.A.sense B.notes C.fun D.knowledge 37.A.progress B.promote C.complain D.research 38.A.example B.discovery C.stop D.information 39.A.feeling B.height C.contribution D.strength 40.A.typical B.average C.extra D.precious 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 Threatened by Arctic changes Climate change may wipe out polar bears by the end of this century,_41._recent report in the journalNature Climate Changesaid.However,unless more is done,their extinction is likely_42._(come)earlier as their home may disappear.According to Science Daily,theArctic,the only natural habitat for polar bears,_43._(be)in danger.Sea ice in the area could disappear_44._(complete)by 2035.This is undoubtedly bad news for this animal,as they use the_45._(float)sea ice to hunt.Scientists made this_46._(predict)by using theUKclimate model.According to Science Daily,this model allowed researchers to compare Arctic sea ice conditions during the last interglacial period(间 冰期)_47._present day conditions.Researchers found that during the last interglacial period many shallow_48._(pool)of water formed on the surface of the Arctic sea ice during spring and summer.These pools,known as melt ponds,played a key role in the melting of the sea ice.This is because_49._there are larger areas of melt ponds,more heat is absorbed by sea ice,which causes it to melt_50._(far).To save the northern-most region of Earth,what we should be doing is focusing all our minds on achieving a low-carbon world.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：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),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。We are in the last year of high school.Its time for us to have clear future career plan.Since my childhood,I had been dreaming of becoming a doctor.When known Tu Youyou was awarded the Nobel Prize,I was great inspired by her to learn medicine.Especially this year,the spirit of doctors has hardened our determination to study medicine to save peoples lives.It is their wisdom and efforts which have saved tens of thousand of people.Difficult though it is to make my dream to come true,something will stop me achieving it.I will concentrate on my study to get ready to my future major in college.第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）52.假定你是李华，你校英语俱乐部将在下个月举办以“科技与我”为主题的英文演讲比赛，请你代表俱乐部拟一个通知，内容包括：1.演讲主题；2.比赛时间和流程 3.报名信息及其他事项 注意：1.字数：80 字