2021年莆田五中高三英语下学期期末试题及答案解析.pdf

2021 年莆田五中高三英语下学期期末试题及答案解析 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 While Jennifer was at home taking an online exam for her business law class,a monitor（监控器）a few hundred miles away was watching her every move.Using a web camera equipped in JennifersLos Angelesapartment,the monitor inPhoenixtracked how frequently her eyes moved from the computer screen and listened for the secret sounds of a possible helper in the room.Her Internet access was locked remotely to prevent Internet searches,and her typing style was analyzed to make sure she was who she said she was:Did she enter her student number at the same speed as she had in the past？Or was she slowing down？In the battle against cheating,this is thecutting edgeand a key to encourage honesty in the booming field of online education.This technology gives trust to the entire system,to the institution and to online education in general.Only with solid measures against cheating,experts say,can Internet universities show that their exams and diplomas are valid that students havent searched the Internet to get the right answers.Although online classes have existed for more than a decade,the concern over cheating has become sharper in the last year with the growth of open online courses.Private colleges,public universities and corporations are jumping into the online education field,spending millions of dollars to attract potential students,while also taking steps to help guarantee honesty at a distance.Aside from the web cameras,a number of other high-tech methods are becoming increasingly popular.Among them are programs that check students identities using personal information,such as the telephone numbers they once used.Other programs can produce unique exams by drawing on a large list of questions and can recognize possible cheaters by analyzing whether difficult test questions are answered at the same speed as easy ones.As in many university classes,term papers are scanned against some large Internet data banks for cheating.1.Why was Jennifer watched in an online exam?A.To correct her typing mistakes.B.To find her secrets in the room.C.To keep her from dishonest deeds.D.To prevent her from slowing down.2.What does the underlined expression cutting edge in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A.sharpening tool B.advanced technique C.effective rule D.dividing line 3.How can some programs find out possiblecheaters?A.By scanning the Internet test questions.B.By checking the question answering speed.C.By producing a large number of questions.D.By giving difficult test questions.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 According to a survey published by the American Institutes for Research last year,a total of 57 colleges were operating some form of CBE programs and about 85 percent of all the higher education officials said they were either designing a CBE program at their school or were considering doing so.Students in a CBE program choose a central field of study,just as they would at a traditional college or university.Yet instead of attending a series of classes led by professors or teaching assistants at schools,the students study online and direct themselves.CBE programs require students to show their understanding of a given set of sills Students must prove their mastery of skills that relate to their field of choice by taking related exams.Once they have met all the requirements of their study programs,the students will get their degrees.CBE programs have made use of many new technologies,especially internet and online media.This helps reduce barriers for nontraditional and other students by bringing higher education to them.And programs that permit students to work at their own speed may save students money by reducing the time it takes for them to earn a degree.But some educators have concerns about the value of the education that CBE programs offer.Johann Neem atWesternWashingtonUniversityargues that the purpose of higher education is not simply to help students master certain skills.It should teach students how to think critically(批判性地)understand the subjects they are studying more deeply and see how they are connected to other subjects.Only that way can they put the knowledge to better use.He said,“You need to explore,think.get shaken,have a conversation and struggle.Andthose things take time.”Instead of supporting CBE,he adds,policy makers and educators should look for ways to improve access and reduce costs for traditional higher education.8.How are CBE programs different from traditional college education?A.They require students to choose their subjects.B.They offer shorter curricula and are less expensive.C.They heavily rely on the information technologies.D.They allow students to take easier examinations.9.What can we learn from Johann Neems words?A Free access to traditional education should be provided.B.Higher education just focuses on critical thinking skills.C.Students should spend longer time completing the degree courses.D.College students should be challenged to explore around their subjects.10.How does Johann Neems attitude toward CBE programs?A.Supportive.B.Disapproving.C.Sympathetic.D.Uncaring.11.What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A.To press policy-makers to provide more affordable education.B.To show the disadvantages of the traditional college education.C.To introduce a new controversial trend in the higher education.D.To encourage educators to improve the quality of CBE programs.D Music is said to be a universal language.But for Chase Burton,a deaf filmmaker fromTexas,music has always been a totally different experience.“When I was a kid,Id lie on the floor so I could feel the vibrations(震动，颤动)from my brothers band rocking out below my body,”the 33-year-old man said.“That was one of the first times I began building a relationship with music.”In 2016,his ability to experience music changed dramatically,thanks to California-based technology company Not Impossible Labs.It designed a vibrating suit that enables deaf people to“feel”music through their skin.Consisting of a body harness(背带),ankle and wrist belts,the suit translates audio into a range of vibrating pulses that are felt at 24 contact points.Burtonhas been trialing the suit for four years.“The sound hits different parts of your body,”saidBurton.“Maybe it will strikeme down in my ankles first.And then Ill start to feel the vibrations in my back.And then Ill feel some pulsations in my wrist.”The creators want to extends the tactile(触觉)musical experience beyond the deaf community.In 2018,they gave out 150 of the suits at a rock concert inLas Vegaswhere half the audience members were deaf and half were able to hear.Since then,Not Impossible Labs has been working to improve the technology and says its ready to go to market soon.Eventually,the creators want the suit to become a consumer product,accessible to all.The companys talent and business development director,Jordan Richardson,said that the technology could be used in live sports broadcasts,video games and theme parks.As a writer and director whos been working to make the movie world more accessible,Burtonhopes that the vibrating suit will be available to his film audiences in the future.He believes the suit canenhanceemotions while watching a movie for hearing as well as deaf people.“I see the tech as a real opportunity to help people understand that music for movies doesnt always need to be enjoyed through the ears”.12.Why would Chase Burton lie on the floor when he was a kid?A.To feel some pulsations in his wrist.B.To feel the vibrations from his brothers band.C.To expand the tactile musical experience.D.To begin building a bond with films.13.What do we know about Not Impossible Labs from the passage?A.It was started by Chase Burton in 2016.B.Its products have been used in live sports broadcasts.C.It is a technology company based inCalifornia.D.Its administrative director is Jordan Richardson.14.Which can replace the underlined word“enhance”in the last paragraph?A.create B.express C.cover D.strengthen 15.What is the best title for the passage?A.Vibrating Suit Allows Deaf People to“Feel”Music B.Tech Company Provides Free Suits for Deaf People C.Deaf People Enjoy Rock Music with Free Suit D.Movies Need to Be Enjoyed Through the Ears 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 Slowly but surely,were moving closer to the super-fast5Cworld that tech companies have been promising us for years.But do we really know it all?_16_ Its not quite here yet.Though weve seen a lot of positive progress,westill have a long way to go before5Gis anywhere near as available as4Gis right now.But most in the industry agree that 2020 is the earliest when5Gwill ever begin to touch most consumers.And even then,early5Gnetworks could come with their fair share of growing pains._17_ Its not going to be cheap._18_Some companies havent commented on specific pricing yet,but,as most have pointed out,datacosts have historically climbed as network speeds increase.Theres little reason to think that trend wont continue.Its not all bad news,though.Experts are optimistic that data prices will come down in the long run once5Gstarts to be widely available.But its impossible to say how long that change could take._19_ Its obvious that5Gnetworks will bring fast data connections.However,part of its appeal is that it makes Its obvious that5Gnetworks will bring fast data connections.However,part of its appeal is that it makes mobile networks better,meaning that networks can support many more data connections than what was previously possible.Have you ever been to an event where your data connection slowed down or stopped working?_20_But5Gnetworks have a much higher ability to support up to a million devices per square kilometer.A.Its really,really fast.B.Its not just about speed.C.Extra speed comes at a higher cost.D.Here are three major disadvantages of5G.E.Lets clear out some misunderstandings about it.F.Thats because present networks can easily be overloaded.G.Unbalanced coverage or negative effects on battery life may arise.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 Right after the Second World War,aUSarmy officer and his wife lived inJapan.Unemployment_21_60%.People came to the army wifes door daily seeking employment.One man said that he could do wonders for her garden if she would only give him a(an)_22_.So,for the first time in her life,this young army wife_23_a gardener.He spoke no English,but the wife gave him_24_through sign language,pencil and paper.He listened politely and_25_her directions exactly.The garden became a(an)_26_one in the neighborhood.When she finally_27_that her new gardener knew far more about the matter than she,the wife_28_giving him directions and let him_29_take care of the garden.It was wonderful,indeed.Then one day the gardener came with an interpreter（口译译员）who expressed the_30_and the regrets of the gardener.He will no longer be able to_31_your garden.He must leave.The wife expressed her_32_and thanked him through the interpreter for making her garden such a fine one.Out of_33_,she asked the interpreter,Where is he going?He is_34_to his previous job as the professor of horticulture at theUniversityofTokyo,the interpreter_35_.Can you imagine the_36_look that must have been on that army wifes face when she_37_that her gardener was the university professor of horticulture?No wonder he was_38_in gardening!Imagine taking advantage of having someone at your_39_with that amount of knowledge!What an attractive garden you could have!What a(an)_40_life you could have!And yet,we have something far greater than what we often take for granted.21.A.gathered B.approached C.gained D.deserved 22.A.purpose B.conclusion C.promise D.opportunity 23.A.employed B.greeted C.supported D.convinced 24.A.praise B.blame C.instructions D.commands 25.A.circulated B.explored C.analyzed D.followed 26.A.unique B.hopeful C.ordinary D.familiar 27.A.suspected B.realized C.admitted D.foresaw 28.A.forgot B.continued C.stopped D.regretted 29.A.freely B.privately C.roughly D.constantly 30.A.embarrassment B.depression C.enjoyment D.appreciation 31.A.sweep B.defend C.attend D.dispose 32.A.congratulations B.regrets C.disbelief D.displeasure 33.A.politeness B.habit C.pity D.mind 34.A.looking forward B.living up C.returning D.referring 35.A.argued B.complained C.whispered D.responded 36.A.surprised B.disappointed C.confused D.frustrated 37.A.announced B.discovered C.stated D.concluded 38.A.modest B.expert C.occupied D.absorbed 39.A.door B.entrance C.garden D.house 40.A.exhausting B.unsettled C.peaceful D.beautiful 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 The Moons nea