2021届上海民办华育中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案解析.pdf

2021 届上海民办华育中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案解析 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 Canadais one of the most beautiful countries in the world.Here are 4 attractive places worth your visit.Churchill Churchill is a town with the nickname Polar Bear Capital of the World”,where tourists can safely view polar bears from special vehicles in the autumn and winter.Thousands of beluga whales,which move into the warmer waters of theChurchill Riverduring July and August,are a major summer attraction.Churchill is also a destination for bird watchers from late May until August.Niagara Falls Niagara Fallsis a group of three waterfalls,crossing the border betweenCanadaand theUnited States.The largest of the three is Horseshoe Falls,also known asCanadian Falls.Niagara Falls illumination（彩灯）is a must for any visitor!Every night of the year,the three waterfalls are illuminated in color1 s creating an attractive scene that can be viewed from near and far.Vancouver VancouverisCanadas third-largest city,always named as one of the top five worldwide cities for its comfortable environment and quality of life.Vancouverhas an active nightlife scene,whether its food and dining,or bars and nightclubs.From mid-June to early July,the Vancouver International Jazz Festival features 300 concerts,including a free opening Downtown Jazz Weekend.Ottawa The capital ofCanadais situated on the banks of theOttawa Riverand has a lot of English buildings in it.It is a beautiful city which has the Parliament buildings on the banks and English influenced houses and parks around.There are museums and art galleries that will give you a complete knowledge of the English culture there.It is really the heart ofCanada.So if you are a history and art loverOttawais the best choice for your visit inCanada.1.If you want to watch birds,which place will you choose to visit?A.Churchill.B.Niagara Falls.C.Vancouver.D.Ottawa.2.What is the best season for visitingVancouver?A.Spring.B.Summer.C.Autumn.D.Winter.3.What doNiagara FallsandVancouverhave in common?A.They are both famous for natural scenery.B.The best visiting time are both at nights.C.They are both located inCanadaentirely.D.The tickets there are both free at weekends.B Mark Bertram,46,lost the tips of two fingers at work in 2018 when his hand became trapped in a fan belt.“Its life-changing but its not life-ending,”he says.“Doing work is harder now.Everything is just a little different.”After two surgeries and occupational therapy,Bertram decided to make light of his condition by asking Eric Catalano,a tattoo(纹身)artist,to create fingernail tattoos.The idea made everyone in the studio laughuntil they saw the final result.“The mood changed,”Catalano recalls from his Eternal Ink Tattoo Studio.“Everything turned from funny to wow.”When Catalano posted a photo of the tattoos,a pair of fingernails that looked so real that no one could believe their eyes,he had no idea the image would eventually be viewed by millions of people around the world.The viral photo pushed Catalano,40,further into the world of paramedical(辅助医疗的)tattooing.Now people with life-altering scars come from as far away as Ireland to visit his shop.They enter Eternal Ink looking for the artistic healing they saw online.Using flesh-toned(肉色的)inks and a needle,Catalano transforms his clients view of themselves.Leslie Pollan,32,a dog breeder in Oxford,was bitten on the face by a puppy in 2014.She underwent countless surgeries to correct a scar on her lip.“Plastic surgery gave me no hope,”she says.“So I looked for other options.”She ultimately traveled six hours to meet with Catalano.He hid Pollans lip scar,giving her back a piece of her confidence.“You dont understand until youve been through it,”Pollan says.“It made me have a different look on life.”Catalano performs up to eight reconstructive tattoos.While he charges$100 per regular tattoo,he doesnt charge for paramedical tattoos.“Financially,it doesnt make sense,”Catalano says.“But every time I see that emotion from my customers,Im 100 percent sure this is something that I cant stop doing.”4.What best describes peoples attitude when first hearing of fingernail tattoos?A.Indifferent.B.Ridiculous.C.Confident.D.Surprised.5.What did Catalano do to help Leslie Pollan?A.He drew an artistic puppy.B.He inked scars on her face.C.He created a lip tattoo.D.He performed plastic surgeries on her.6.What can we infer from the passage?A.Cosmetic surgery is of no use.B.Tattoos earn Mark Bertram a good fame.C.Catalano is a kind and generous person.D.Fingernail tattoos are popular around the world.7.What could be the best title for the text?A.A Life-changing Event B.Miracle Tattoos C.An Amazing Artist D.A Promising Business C Even plant can run a fever，especially when theyre under attack by insects or diseaseBut unlike human，plants can have their temperature taken from 3，000 feet away straight upA decade ago，adopting the infrared（红外线）scanning technology developed for military purposes and other satellites，physicist Stephen Paley came up with a quick wayto take the temperature of crops to determine which ones are under stress The goal was to let farmers precisely（精确的）target pesticide（杀虫剂）spraying rather than rain poison on a whole field，which always includes plants that dont have pest problems Evenbetter，Paleys Remote Scanning Services Company could detect crop problems before they became visible to the eyeFixed on a plane flown at 3，000 feet at night，an infrared scanner measured the heat sent out by cropsThe data were transformed into a colorcoded map showing where plants were running feversFarmers could then spotspray，using 50 to 70 percent less pesticide that they otherwise would The bad news is that Paleys company closed down in 1984，after only three yearsFarmers resisted thenew technology and longterm supporters were hard to findBut with the renewed concern about pesticides on produce and refinements（改进）in infrared scanning，Paley hopes to get back into operation Agriculture experts have no doubt that the technology worksThis technique can be used on 75 percent of agricultural land in the United States，says George Oerther of Texas A&M，who recently retired from the Department of Agriculture，thinks remote infrared crop scanning could be adopted by the end of the decadeBut only if Paley finds the financial support which he failed to obtain 10years ago 8.Plants will give out an increased amount of heat when they are A.facing an infrared scanner B.sprayed with pesticides C.exposed to extreme sun rays D.inpoor physical condition 9.In order to apply pesticide spraying precisely，we can use infrared scanning to A draw a color1coded map B evaluate the damage to the crops C.locate the problem area D.measure the size of the affected area 10.The application of infrared scanning technology to agriculture met with some difficulties of A.the lack of official support B.its high cost C.the lack of financial support D.its failure to help increase production 11.Infrared scanning technology may be brought back into operation because of A.full support from agricultural experts B.the forceful promotion by the Department of Agriculture C.the desire of farmers to improve the quality of their produce D.growing concern about the over use of pesticides on crops D When visitors enter Planet Word,a new museum in Washington,D.C,they will see Speaking Willow,a tall art piece representing a tree.As they pass under the artwork,they can hear recordings of speech in hundreds of languages coming from the tree.Most words sound foreign to the listeners.The different voices also speak at the same time.The resultingclamoris similar to that made in a crowded theater before a show begins.Rafael Lozano-Hemmer completed the piece last year.On his website,the artist says that Speaking Willow“reminds us that language is what defines our specific communities and connects our many cultures.”Lozano-Hemmer made the piece specially for the museum.It is the first of many immersive(身临其境的)experiences for visitors at Planet Word,a museum all about words and language.The exhibits playfully explore the lager and complex subject of language.In one room,a video plays,showing babies saying their first words.Another room,called“Where Do Words Come From”,teaches the history of some common English words.The space includes a 22-foot-tali“Wall of Words”,where visitors speak into devices and learn about the roots of the English language.Another room invites listeners to speak and learn about different languages.Native speakers of 28 languages and two sign languages teach people sayings in those languages.They also explain how language shapes their understanding of the world and how words cannot be separated from culture.Other rooms explore the different ways language is used from humor and song writing to public speaking and advertising.Visitors can sing karaoke while learning about song writing,record a famous speech,play a joke-telling game,and teach a computer how to make cartoons.Almost every exhibit is interactive and most ask visitors to speak aloud.One exhibit room is all about books.It is designed to look like an old,rich library.Books line the shelves.When a book is placed on the table,a recorded reading begins and pictures appear.12.What does the underlined word“clamor”in paragraph 1 probably mean?A.Scene.B.Noise.C.Language.D.Appearance.13.The SpeakingWillowwas created _.A specially B.accidentally C.on request D.out of curiosity 14.What can we learn from the video in the room?A.Words and cultures.B.Different languages.C.The history of words.D.The first words newborns say.15.In which paragraph can you find the methods of using languages?A.3.B.4.C.6.D.7.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 Taiwan and New Zealand have been praised for the way they handled the COVID-19 pandemic,as well as shutting the doors to the threat of a second wave.However,none of them are safe from the virus entirely,just like the rest of the world,but so far they have managed to keep the numbers low once the curve was flattened._16_.Clear messaging and working together In New Zealand,the government,under the helm of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern,also started closing the borders early and imposing a strict lockdown unlike what Malaysia did._17_.If you look at the countrys COVID-19 website,youd see a clear,comprehensive messaging not only about the disease itself but also about mental health,assistance for those facing domestic abuse and more.Theres even a sub-section on the website that explains to children about the corona-virus._18_.Were not sure if this is an Asian thing,but Taiwan and Singapore are examples that are using face masks to prevent the spread of the virus.Even before the WHO started encouraging the use of masks and when many countries were still contemplating the move,_19_.In Singapore,those who venture out without their masks(except while exercising)will be fined SGD300(RMB 924)for the first offence and SGD1,000(RMB 3076)for subsequent offences.If still caught refusing to wear masks,they can be put into prison.In Taiwan,the fine for not wearing a mask on public transportation is NT$15,000(RMB 2,175)._20_.A.The amount can double if you take public transport but forget to wear a mask.B.Here are some of the things that the countries did right and hopefully,we can learn from.C.If you think thats too much,Qatar fines its citizens 200,000 riyal(RMB 225,000).D.Taiwan made the wearing of masks,especially in public transportation,compulsory.E.Strict enforcement F.But they didnt stop at that.G.Mask upand make it Law!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 My grandmother stayed in the nursing home for five years._21_all of the elders that I got to spend time with there,I couldnt_22_what it was been like for them without any visitors at all.I felt it was so_23_,of course.That day,Isaw an old_24_alone on a bench,in the front entrance hall of the nursing home.Earlier he had been trying to_25_Jean with one leg,from his wheelchair.Jean is a woman who had cerebral palsy(中风)and couldnt_26_alone in her wheelchair.I asked if they would mind my pushing Jean the rest of the_27_.Jean said,“Yes,please!The old man smiled and said,“Thank you.”Then I praised him for his_28_and pushed Jean back to her_29_down the hall.Now,this same man was_30_on the bench and as I got closer,he_31_me and smiled.I realized he had only one leg which was dry and a little dirty.Maybe because of the_32_,he was scratching(挠)the leg_33_.I had a cream(药膏)in my bag that seemed to do good to his_34_skin.So I handed the cream to him.He couldnt speak English but spoke to me in his_35_language and tears started to come down his face.I_36_histears with a towel,He kept_37_and looking at me_38_I understood.I didnt really understand,but I listened and nodded.We didnt_39_each other and arent blood-related but,at that moment,we shared a_40_that went beyond blood,heart to heart.When I see him again,he may not remember me but I will remember him.21.A.Dealing with B.Thinking about C.Turning to D.Searching for 22.A.imagine B.appreciate C.remember D.determine 23.A.useless B.secure C.sad D.reliable 24.A.nurse B.doctor C.man D.partner 25.A.harm B.calm C.entertain D.push 26.A.settle B.move C.escape D.explore 27.A.block B.yard C.street D.way 28.A.tip B.kindness C.invitation D.identity 29.A.room B.station C.office D.nation 30.A.alone B.frightened C.active D.dusty 31.A.changed B.disliked C.rescued D.recognized 32.A.dirt B.steam C.loss D.type 33.A.happily B.responsibly C.continuously D.universally 34.A.face B.hand C.leg D.head 35.A.poor B.native C.foolish D.selfish 36.A.mixed B.stopped C.hid D.wiped 37.A.debating B.talking C.bargaining D.laughing 38.A.even though B.in case C.as if D.ever since 39.A.know B.affect C.beat D.admit 40.A.medal B.disadvantage C.suffering D.connection 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._（benefit）of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance that usually exists between people._46._（inspire）by the people she met online,she started an IT club_47._（teach）older people how to use computers and the Internet and many old people benefited from it.A 59-year-old man learned how to apply_48._work online and find a great job.A 61-year-old woman who was living alone has started a small online company together with her friends.Jan has started to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society_49._（good）.Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.In a word,Jans life_50._（improve）grea