2021届丰县欢口中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案解析.pdf

2021 届丰县欢口中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案解析 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 WashingtonD.C.Sightseeing With the information below,youre not missing anything in D.C.!Click Here to find the perfect hotel for your stay as well.TheOldTownTrolley Tour It offers something for the whole family.Not only will it give them something fun to do,but it will give them a history lesson.This tour will last about three hours and its proper for people of all ages.African American History Tour Be sure to take this tour because African Americans have had an important role in the making of our country.Take this historical four-hour tour,where you will visit some important sites includingMuseumofAfrican American Historyand Culture.Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C.This is a great experience allowing you to enjoy the capital in a new way.The walking tour lasts for about one hour and thirty minutes,which takes place in less than a mile journey from the starting place.D.C.Twilight Tour Check out the D.C.Twilight Tour for a unique view of some of the most famous sites!What makes this two-hour guided tour truly unique is that you can view many wonderful sites at night time!1.Which tour is recommended to a tourist who is fond of hiking?A.TheOldTownTrolley Tour B.African American History Tour C.Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C.D.D.C.Twilight Tour 2.Which tour lasts longest?A.TheOldTownTrolley Tour B.African American History Tour C.Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C.D.D.C.Twilight Tour 3.Where will you read this text most likely?A.In a guidebook.B.In a magazine.C.In a newspaper.D.On the Internet.B If you have ever been disappointed because you dont have a good gardener,the clever robot may one day become the helper of your indoor plants The Hexa Plant is a six-legged robot that has been specially made to care for the potted plant that carries on top of its head.Using light and heats sensors(传感器)the robot has the ability to carry its plant in and out the daylight.If the houseplant needs more sun，the Hexa will walk into the sunlight;and if the houseplant is getting too hot,the Hexa will go back into the area that blocks direct light The Hexa Plant will even do a little dance when it senses that the plant needs to be watered to warn its owner.The robot was developed by Vincross engineer and founder Sun Tianqi after he saw a dead sunflower sitting in the darkness in a room back in 2014.”Plants only receive an action without responding,”SunTianqi wrote in a blog post.”Whether they are being cut,bitten,burned or pulled from the earth,or when they havent received enough sunshine,water,or are too hot or cold,they will hold still and take whatever is happening to them.According to Sun Tianqi,for billions of years,plants have never experienced movement of any kind,not even the simplest movement.In their whole lives,they stick to where they were born.Sun Tianqi continued,”Do they want break their own settings or have a tendency towards this?I do not know the answer,but would love to try to share some of this human tendency and technology with plants With the help of the robot,plants can experience the move”.The Hexa Plant model robots are not for sale,though Vincross does sell a Hexa robot model.It is said that in the near future the robots can open up a new market to watch over our household plants 4.What can we learn about the Hexa Plant?A.It helps people do some gardening.B.It waters the plants through dancing C.It helps indoor plants get proper sunlight D.It carries the potted plant with its hands 5.What does the author try to show through Paragraph 3?A.The way plants spend their whole lives B.The common way people deal with plants C.The difference between plants and humans D.The cause of making the indoor plants helper.6.What does Sun Tianqi try do using this technology?A.To develop gardening skills.B.To draw peoples attention plants C.make plants experience move D.study the living conditions of plants 7.What can be the best title for the text?A.A New Market for robots B.An Indoor Plants Helper C.An Important Development in Gardening D The Tendency of Gardening in the Future C Photographer Rebecca Douglas has always been fascinated by the night sky.Her love for stars has taken theU.K.resident on“star walking”trips toIcelandand into theArctic,where she steps out onto darkened trails to capture twinkling stars and glowing planets in her images.Hiking at night isnt uncommon.Plenty of people hike after dark to get to campsites or watch the sunrise from a mountaintop.Star walking goes a step further by blending hiking with stargazing.Rather than heading to an observatory or setting up a telescope in your backyard,star walking takes you on a brief journey to look at the stars from different viewpoints.Whether youre in the mountainside or by the lake with stars reflecting on the water,star walking is often much more dynamic than traditional stargazing.Whats more,star walking is good for you.There are plenty of studies that show the health benefits of being in nature.Spending at least two hours a week outdoors,particularly while engaging in what involves“effortless attention”,can decrease blood pressure,heart rate,and stress levels.So how does an aspiring star walker get started?It doesnt take much more than a sturdy pair of boots.While telescopes and binoculars obviously have their uses,people are encouraged to start with naked-eye stargazing.Using only the eyes allows one to get lost in the infinite expanse of space and lets the mind go.It is advised that one read up on the night sky before heading out.Free mobile apps,such as Star Walk 2,can help identify celestial bodies（天体）and are easy to usesimply point your phone at the sky to reveal a map.Websites like Sky&Telescope and NASAs Space Place cover the basics,have in-depth explanations on stars,and offer advice on equipment.Space Place posts monthly skywatching updates,so you can plan outings around events such as meteor showers.In the United States,national parks are great options for inexperienced night hikers.Many offer guided outings that explain the importance of protecting night skies.Those with a good number of walks under their belt may want to try GlacierNational Park in Montana.If national parks and other dark-sky designated areas are out of range,check local astronomy clubs and observatories for guided sessions.Sites like the International Astronomical Union are useful for finding resources by area.At the end of the day,the best advice is to take it slow and enjoy the journey.“With all of the chaos（混乱）thats happening around us,the one constant has been the night sky,”explains Douglas,who hasbeen exploring popular places nearby,long after the crowds have gone home for the day.“Walking is quite a mindful way of looking up and being reminded that,although everything feels so different,some things are still the same.”8.According to the passage,star walking refers to _.A.going to an observatory B.looking at stars in mountains C.combining hiking and stargazing D.setting up a telescope in the backyard 9.One of the reasons why people go on a star walking is that _.A.its easier to identify celestial bodies B.it is good for physical and mental health C.they can enjoy the journey without crowds D.they can raise awareness of protecting night skies 10.According to the passage,a star walking beginner is advised to _.A.prepare a pair of strong boots B.start by observing with telescopes C.join an astronomy club or an observatory D.find guided outings with the help of mobile apps 11.The main purpose of the passage is to _.A.excite peoples interest in star walking B.recommend some places for star walking C.explain the health benefits of star walking D.introduce the preparations for star walking D Poaching and habitat loss have threatened Africas two species of elephants,taking them closer toward the edge of disappearance,according to a new report released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN).Before this update,Africas elephants were grouped together and were evaluated as vulnerable by the IUCN.This is the first time the two species have been sorted separately.In the past,elephants were mostly considered as either Asian elephants or African elephants.Forest and savanna elephants were typically classified as subspecies of African elephants.The African forest elephant is now listed as critically endangered and the African savanna elephant as endangered.The number of African forest elephants fell by more than 86%over a 31-year assessment period.The population of African savanna elephants dropped by at least 60%over the last 50 years,according to the IUCN,which tracks the assessment risk of the worlds animals.Africa currently has an estimated 415,000 elephants,counting the two species together.Both elephant species experienced significant population decreases because of poaching.Although it peaked in 2011,illegal hunting still happens and continues to threaten elephant populations.African elephants also face continued habitat loss as their land isconvertedfor agriculture or other uses.There is some good conservation news,the IUCN points out.Anti-poaching measures,combined with better land use planning to support better human-wildlife relationships,have helped conservation efforts.Some forest elephant population figures have stabilized in well-managed areas in Gabon and the Republic of Congo and savanna population figures have remained stable or have been growing,particularly in the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area in southern Africa.But with constant demand for ivory and increasing human pressures on Africas wild lands,concern for Africas elephants is high,and the need to creatively conserve and wisely manage these animals and their habitats is more severe than ever.12.What can be inferred from the new report about African elephants?A.They are divided into three kinds.B.They are dying out.C.Their threat is mainly from poaching.D.Their population has grown in Africa.13.What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 3?A.The detailed number of African elephants.B.The similarities of African elephants.C.The different types of African elephants.D.The present situation of African elephants.14.What does the underlined word converted in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Expanded.B.Protected.C.Transformed.D.Forbidden.15.Whats the authors attitude to the present situation of African elephants?A.Hopeless.B.Optimistic.C.Uncertain.D.Worried.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 Four habits of happy people While the recent research has shown that about 60 percent of our baseline(基本)level of happiness is probably genetically determined,it means 40 percent is under our control.You cant go back and get new genes._16_.Here are the good habits of happy people.Spend time outside.If you can clock 20 minutes a day outside,studies show youll not only maintain a better mood,but your mind will be more open and youll improve your working memory._17_.Exercise regularly.All exercise releases endorphins(脑内肽)in your brain,and if you work out regularly,this mood boosts（增强）even carries over to non-workout days._18_.Mood stays about the same on days they dont._19_.A study has confirmed that when people actively try to be happy,they raisetheir baseline moods,making them feel happier than those who do not try.In the study,two sets of participants listened to“happy”music.Those who actively tried to feel happier reported the highest level of positive mood afterwards.Care for others._20_.Volunteer work is good for both mental and physical health.People of all ages who volunteer are happier and experience better physical health and less depression.A.Exercise is easy to do.B.Put effort into being happy.C.People around you impact your mood.D.Sunshine and fresh air make you feel good too.E.But you can start a good morning over with a new attitude.F.People who spend time every month helping others are happier.G.On exercise days,peoples mood is significantly improved after exercising.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 Last Saturday,I went out to have breakfast with a friend.It was_21_.But what wasnt solovely was the lady who took our_22_.She spoke in a way that was_23_,unhappy,certainly not friendly and sort of rude.Working in hospitality(服务行业)myself,I_24_.When it was my_25_to approach her and order,I thought to myself,“What can I do here to cheer her up,to appreciate her,to make her_26_?”I had nothing.Surely there must be_27_I could sincerely compliment(称赞)her on.Then I_28_instantly.It was her_29_.She had the most incredibly well-spoken and clear voice.It was SO good.And that was what I would_30_her for.So after she took my order and gave me the same unfriendly attitude,I told her.I said:“I hope you dont mind me saying so,but you have the most_31_voice.Its so clear,well-spoken and sounds so_32_.”I told the lady her voice would be_33_for voice-overs(配音)and she could be a hostess for radio programs.Her face_34_,and she smiled the first time I had seen her do so,and I noticed her whole attitude_35_.The customer behind me received a totally different kind of_36_,abetter one.And it was all because of what I did.Something so_37_!There was a time when this sort of thing would have_38_me,or Id have been too shy and awkward to say such a thing.Not now.Now I must.Why?Because I have the_39_.The power to completely change someones day by something as simple as a few kind_40_.And you have this power too.We all do.21.A.exciting B.common C.lovely D.surprising 22.A.seat B.order C.food D.menu 23.A.impatient B.cautious C.shy D.proud 24.A.understood B.ignored C.considered D.noticed 25.A.chance B.ability C.choice D.turn 26.A.listen B.smile C.talk D.respond 27.A.nothing B.everything C.anything D.something 28.A.remembered B.learned C.knew D.proved 29.A.voice B.hair C.face D.attitude 30.A.thank B.trust C.blame D.praise 31.A.reliable B.amusing C.amazing D.funny 32.A.enthusiastic B.interesting C.professional D.relaxing 33.A.clear B.perfect C.known D.normal 34.A.stayed dark B.lit up C.turned down D.went pale 35.A.change B.adjust C.worsen D.recover 36.A.service B.payment C.menu D.order 37.A.interesting B.different C.simple D.difficult 38.A.excited B.embarrassed C.confused D.touched 39.A.confidence B.passion C.ability D.power 40.A.words B.orders C.suggestions D.activities 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 Meat and carbohydrates have long been the main part of the typical Chinese diet.But that_41._(change)in the last decades.According to a recent survey by the Chinese Nutrition Society,light meals have been the new trend all around the country.About 88 percent of 6,207 respondents have light food_42._(regular),about twice a week.For them,having a light meal means a_43._(health)lifestyle.As_44._(oppose)to the established Chinese“big feast”,a typical light dish avoids oily,salty and spicy food.Instead,it contains things_45