2021届云天化中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及参考答案.pdf

2021 届云天化中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及参考答案 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 If you had the opportunity to live forever,would you take it?Keeping your body alive indefinitely still seems like an impossibility,but some scientists think that digital technology may have the answer:creating a digital copy of your“self”and keeping it“alive”online long after your physical body has ceased to function.In effect,the proposal is to clone a person electronically.Unlike the familiar physical clones children that have identical features as their parents,but that are completely separate organisms with a separate life your electronic clone would believe itself to be you.How might this be possible?The first step would be to mapthe brain.How?One plan relies on the development of nanotechnology(纳米技术).Ray Kurzweil one of the kings of artificial intelligence predicts that within two or three decades we will have nano transmitters that can be put into the bloodstream.Inthe capillaries(毛细血管)of the brain,they would line up alongside the neurons and detect the details of the cerebral(大脑的)electronic activity.They would be able to send that information to a receiver inside a special helmet,so there would be no need for any wires sticking out of the head.As a further step,Ray Kurzweil also imagines the nano transmitters being able to connect you to a world of virtual reality on the Internet,similar to what was shown in the film“Matrix”.With the nano transmitters in place,by thought alone,you could log on to the Internet and instead of the pictures coming up on your screen,they would play inside your mind.Rather than send your friends e-mails you would agree to meet up on some virtual tropical beach.Some peoplebelieve that they can enjoy life after death.But why wait for that when you could have a shot of nanobots(纳米机器人)and upload your brain onto the Internet and live forever as a virtual surfer?One snag:to exist on the net you will have to have your neural network parked on the computer of a web-hosting company.These companies want real money in real bank accounts every year or they will wipe your bit of the hard disc and sell the space to someone else.With your body six feet underground how will you pay?1.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.Nano transmitters can help map the human brain.B.Electronic clones recreate the original human body.C.Electronic clones may put their physical selves into movies.D.Nano transmitters use a helmet to detect the cerebral activities.2.What is the authors attitude towards electronic clones?A.Optimistic and careful.B.Interested and unconvinced.C.Excited and confused.D.Assured and critical.3.The author asks“how will you pay?”at the end of the article,because _.A.you cant pay to exist on the Internet if you are physically dead B.you cant pay for hard disc space if you dont have a bank account C.you cant pay for a special service if too many people want to use it D.you cant pay the web-hosting company if you dont have a neural network B As a 51-year-old first-aid responder since 1984,Jeffrey never knows what type of situation he might walk into,or who hell meet along the way Ten years into the job,Jeffrey received a call that reported that a man in his early 30s had fallen down in the Mall of America.When Jeffrey and his partner arrived at the scene,they found the young male face down on the ground.He had gone unconscious,making weak attempts to breathe.His wife stood beside him holding their small son in horror.They quickly rushed to calm the man to keep him under control and offer necessary first aid.After Jeffrey dropped the patient off at the neighboring hospital,he thought about the man and his family for a long time.Jeffrey thought he had experienced everything under the sun until one random visit to Office Max three years ago,where he met a man repeatedly walking back and forth while staring at him.As it turned out,the man was the patient he had saved 20 years earlier.You gave me 20 years more than I ever thought Id have,the man said.He thanked Jeffrey repeatedly and told him he had someone he wanted him to meet.He stepped around the corner and reappeared with a 20-something-year-old man.Jeffrey instantly knew that it was the son he had seen standing by his mother all those years ago That day changed my life,Jeffrey said.Before that,everything was about workWhen I talk to my beginner-training class,I tell them you never know the effect you can have on someones life.4.What did Jeffrey do with the young man?A.He cured the man at the scene.B.He took care of the mans wife and son.C.He only sent the man to hospital.D.He did what was needed 5.What did Jeffrey think of the encounter with the man at Office Max?A.It was a common routine.B.It was troublesome C.It was unbelievable D.It was a dangerous situation.6.Why was the man thankful to Jeffrey?A.Jeffrey helped bring up his little son B.Jeffrey donated to support his family.C.Jeffreys help gave him the present happy life.D.Jeffreys kindness taught his son to be a new doctor.7.How did the meeting change Jeffreys life?A.He was rewarded with much money B.He changed his attitude to his job.C.He got a promotion to be a team leader.D.He took up teaching work to train newcomers.C Newspapers in Great Britainvarygreatly in their ways of carrying the news.There are serious papers for those who want to know about important happenings everywhere,both at home and abroad.There are popular newspapers for those who prefer entertainment to information.The London newspaper that is best known outside Great Britain is probably the Times.It began in 1785,and has a high reputation for believable news and serious opinions on the news.It calls itself an independent paper,which means that it does not give its support to a particular political party.Its leading articles give the opinions of the editors,not those of the owners of the paper.Letters to the editor are printed in the newspaper.These parts of the Times are always interesting.Most of the letters are serious subjects.But from time to time there will be long letters on the subject which is not at all serious,perhaps on a new fashion of dress,or the bad manners of the young people,compared with manners of thirty years ago.8.If you want to get pleasure,please buy yourself _.A.a serious newspaper B.foreign newspaper C.any independent paper D.a popular newspaper 9.The Times has been famous to outside Great Britain for _ years.A.19 B.85 C.236 D.229 10.The Times is an independent paper because _.A.it supports no political parties B.it is not controlled by the British Government C.it gives special support to all the political parties.D.the editors opinions are not examined by the owners of the paper 11.The underlined word“vary”in the passage probably means“_”.A.improve B.compete with each other C.are different D.keep in touch with each other D When I was seven my father gave me a Timex,my first watch.I loved it,wore it for years,and havent had another one since it stopped ticking a decade ago.Why?Because I dont need one.I have a mobile phone and Im always near someone with an iPod or something like that.All these devices(装置)tell the time which is why,if you look around,youll see lots of empty wrists;sales of watches to young adults have been going down since 2007.This is ridiculous.Expensive cars go faster than cheap cars.Expensive clothes hang better than cheap clothes.But these days all watches tell the time as well as all other watches.Expensive watches come with extra functions but who needs them?How often do you dive to 300 metres into the sea or need to find your direction in the area around the South Pole?So why pay that much of five years school fees for watches that allow you to do these things?If justice were done,the Swiss watch industry should have closed down when the Japanese discovered how to make accurate watches for a five-pound note.Instead the Swiss reinvented the watch,with the aid of millions of pounds worth of advertising,as a message about the man wearing it.Rolexes are for those who spend their weekends climbing icy mountains;a Patek Philippe is for one from a rich or noble family;a Breitling suggests you like to pilot planesacross the world.Watches are now classified as“investments”(投资).A 1994 Philippe recently sold for nearly 350,000,while 1960s Rolexes have gone from 15,000 to 30,000 plus in a year.But a watch is not an investment.Its a toy for self-satisfaction,a matter of fashion.Prices may keep going up theyve been rising for 15 years.But when of fashion.Prices may keep going up theyve been rising for 15 years.But when fashion moves on,the owner of that 350,000 beauty will suddenly find his pride and joy is no more a good investment than my childhood Times.12.The author dont need another watch because _.A.he dont like wearing a watch B.he has mobile phone and can ask someone for help C.he has no sense of time D.he thinks watches too expensive 13.It seems ridiculous to the writer that_.A.expensive watches with unnecessary functions still sell B.expensive clothes sell better than cheap ones C.cheap cars dont run as fast as expensive ones D.people dive 300 metres into the sea 14.What can be learnt about Swiss watch industry from the passage?A.It wastes a huge amount of money in advertising.B.Its hard for the industry to beat its competitors.C.It targets rich people as its potential customers.D.Its easy for theindustry to reinvent cheap watches.15.Which would be the best title for the passage?A.Timex or Rolex?B.My Childhood Timex C.Watches?Not for Me!D.Watches-a Valuable Collection 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 To be effective in todays highly competitive job market,you have to get out there and skillfully promote yourself to employers who can appreciate your value and are able to hire you._16_Heres how to simplify the process and accelerate your progress to lessen this burden and find your next challenges swiftly._17_ Understand that there is work to be done and no easy way out of it.Its up to you to put your best forward by preparing for the meeting:research the company and the individual you are meeting and figure out how you can add value to the company by solving problems with your unique skills and characteristics.Dont overextend yourself.The key to success is focusing your job search on a limited number of target companies that you determine need your talents:then figuring ways to“get inside”these organizations to present yourself as a prospective employee._18_So make sure that each approach is targeted and thorough,so that you dont wear yourself out spinning your wheels pursuing lost causes.Be generous.In todays job market,doing a sample project is one of the most effective ways to establish credibility and gain an element critical to hiring decisions:trust.Allowing an employer to see the quality of your work before making a hiring decision decreases the employers risk,increases goodwill,and often accelerates the hiring process.Be pound wise,not penny foolish.If you are questioned about your salary,put your pride aside for a moment and think about dollars and cents._19_Be sure to keep your eye on your bigger financial picture,and keep in mind how much each day of unemployment is costing you.By following these tips and pacing yourself through the challenge of a job search,youll be interviewing with hiring managers in no time._20_ A.Prepare for the project.B.Get a great resume prepared.C.Stay focused and best of luck in the job search.D.But this kind of campaign is based on quality,not quantity.E.You have to rely on your own personal intention to open doors.F.Yetself-promotion can be a huge challenge for many job-seekers.G.Once you are working,you stand a better chance of proving that you are worth more.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 On Saturday morning，a heavy snowfall covered the ground of the nursing homeIt was_21_without all the other patients and medical workers I enjoyed working as the charge nurse on these_22_men My Big Boys，as I called them，were sitting there_23_watching TVI loved the_24_these retired men of various occupations toldThey also_25_the questions I asked them about their_26_My question today was，“Did you like to play in the snow when you were young?”Their eyes lighted up as they_27_the excitement“I havent felt snow in many years，”said Stanley from his wheelchair，gazing_28_the large picture window “_29_wont last long”said another Dared I?But why not?I might get_30_but I would not get fired So I gathered up some huge_31_I went out the back door and filled them with snowI took the first container of snow inside to Stanley“Do you remember_32_a snowball?”Stanley smiled，reaching out his_33_hands，took a handful of the snow and began forming a_34_“Who would you like to throw it at?”I asked“Tom!”Stanley shouted_35_as he threw the ball at the man near the doorThen all the men got into the action“Better duck!”one shouted“Catch this one!”another_36_ Laughter filled the whole nursing home_37_also became a victim and soon found myself fighting，too The_38_lasted until the snow began to melt Their laughter，smiles and energy_39_the whole day I saw the_40_inside these Big Boys 21.A.worse B.quieter C.simpler D.heavier 22.A.elderly B.serious C.painful D.poor 23.A.peacefully B.proudly C.stably D.eagerly 24.A.ideas B.1ies C.stories D.differences 25.A.argued B.missed C.doubted D.enjoyed 26.A.dreams B.ages C.friends D.youths 27.A.accepted B.experienced C.recalled D.recognized 28.A.outside B.inside C.upon D.over 29.A.Frost B.Rain C.Wind D.Snow 30.A.hurt B.scolded C.trapped D.1ost 31.A.stones B.containers C.courage D.strength 32.A.throwing B.taking C.making D.hitting 33.A.flexible B.trembling C.graceful D.free 34.A.ball B.habit C.toy D.team 35.A.naturally B.nervously C.desperately D.excitedly 36.A.tried B.suggested C.challenged D.whispered 37.A.He B.They C.I D.We 38.A.break B.fights C.business D.exercises 39.A.brightened B.started C.happened D.finished 40.A.True Love B.Determined Gentlemen C.Human Curiosity D.Little Boys 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 In the ancient times,there used to be so many myths about the moon,and all of_41._made the moon more attractive.On the moon,according to the Chinese myth,lived a goddess named Chang e who led a lonely life.In the west,up to now,scientists_42._(study)the moon for many years.I wonder if you have received an_43._(invite)to spend a Moon Day,which is officially celebrated on July 20 every year.Moon Day marks the first human landing on the moon_44._(success)that occurred on July 20,1969.That explains it!Ever since 1969,Moon Day has been celebrated in the US to mark one of the_45._(great)achievements in human history.Moon Day is largely celebrated by NASA and space fans.One way to celebrate Moon Day is to make something about the moon,like cutting paper moons.Childre