2021届东莞市长安中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案.pdf

2021 届东莞市长安中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案 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 Located in the beautiful Sichuan Basin,Chongqing is a magical 8D city.The natural history and cultural scenery of the area provide children with learning opportunities because they can enjoy the many wonders of this area.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground Joint Tiankeng Diqiao Scenic Area is located in the southern mountainous area of Fengjie County.The Tiankeng pit is 666 meters deep and is currently the deepest tiankeng in the world.The scenic spot is divided into ten areas including Xiaozhai Tiankeng,Tianjingxia Ground,Labyrinth River,and Longqiao River.There are many and weird karst cave shafts,and countless legends haunt them.Youyang Peach Garden Youyang Taohuayuan Scenic Area is a national forest park,a national 5A-level scenic spot,and a national outdoor sports training base.Located in the hinterland of Wuling Mountain.The Fuxi Cave in the scenic spot is about 3,000 meters long,with winding corridors,deep underground rivers,and color1 ful stalactites.The landscape is beautiful.Jinyun Mountain National Nature Reserve Jinyun Mountain is located in Beibei District of Chongqing City,about 45 kilometers away from the Central District of Chongqing City.The nine peaks of Jinyun Mountain stand upright and rise from the ground.The ancient trees on the mountain are towering,the green bamboos form the forest,the environment is quiet,and the scenery is beautiful,so it is called Little Emei.Among them,Yujian Peak is the highest,1050 meters above sea level;Lion Peak is the most precipitous and spectacular,and the other peaks are also unique.Chongqing Peoples Square Chongqings Great Hall of the People,one of the landmarks of Chongqing,gives people the deepest impression than its magnificent appearance resembling the Temple of Heaven.It also uses the traditional method of central axis symmetry,with colonnade-style double wings and a tower ending,plus a large green glazed roof,large red pillars,white railings,double-eave bucket arches,and painted carved beams.1.How deep is the Tiankeng Ground Joint?A.666m B.3,000m C.45km D.1050m 2.Which of the following rocks can you see in Youyang Peach Garden?A.Limestone B.Stalactite C.Marble D.Quartzite 3.Which attraction is closest to downtown Chongqing?A.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground Joint B.Jinyun Mountain National Nature Reserve C.Chongqing Peoples Square D.Youyang Peach Garden B Medha Gupta sometimes felt worried about making the 20-minute walk from the corner where the school bus dropped her off to her home in Herndon-especially during the colder months in winter.Her mother,Divya Gupta had a suggestion:write an app.Shewas half-kidding,but Medha didnt take the challenge lightly.So she set out to work.The result was Safe Travel,an app designed by Medha to help walkers feel more secure when travelling alone.Using the iPhone,a person can program it to send a warning to someone he or she trusts if he or she fails to arrive at a destination within a certain time.It was the first iOS app that Medha had created.While she didnt think much would come from the project,her effort caught the eye of judges for the annual Congressional App.Challenge,who selected her as the winner for Virginias 10th District.The App Challenge is designed to encourage students to consider careers in science,technology,engineering,and math by experimenting with coding and computer science.Winning students are invited lo attend a reception on Capitol Hill in April and also received$250 in Amazon Web Service credits.Medha said it took her about 40 hours to design,program and test the app.As for her next app?Medhas not certain.She temporarily has her app-development ambitionson holdbecause shes busy teaching herself artificial intelligence to help deal with improper words on Facebook.Yes,she knows that there are teams of engineers probably doing the same thing.But she figures it cant hurt her own part,too.“If we see something wrong with the world,we should do something about it,”she said.“After all,the only one stopping us from doing something is ourselves.”4.Why did Medha Gupta feel worried?A.It took a long time to walk home.B.It was difficult to write an app.C.It was colder than ever in winter.D.It was unsafe to walk home alone.5.What is Medhas attitude to her mothers challenge?A.Serious.B.Casual.C.Uncertain.D.Indifferent.6.What does the underlined phrase“on hold”in Paragraph 6 mean?A.Developed.B.Delayed.C.Achieved.D.Satisfied.7.Whats the main idea of the text?A.Medha signed up for the App Challenge.B.Medha designed Safe Travel successfully.C.An app Safe Travel guides walkers home.D.The App Challenge directs students to choose careers.C Ancient Dunhuang manuscripts housed abroad have been edited and published by the Institute for Overseas National Literature of Northwest Minzu University since 2006.Up till now,9 manuscripts kept in the British Library and22 inthe National Library of France have been finished,the institute said on April 24,2018.Tens of thousands of valuable ancient documents and cultural relics,discovered in the Mogao Grottos in Dunhuang,Gansu province,were scattered overseas in the early 20th century.Dunhuang manuscripts currently in the British Library and the National Library of France are the most important ancient national documents housed abroad.Co-edited by Institute for Overseas National Literature of Northwest Minzu University,Shanghai Classics Publishing House,the British Library and the National Library of France,these Dunhuang manuscripts return home in publication form for the first time.The institute is also preparing an online database of the manuscripts.According to Cai Rang,associate director of the institute,Dunhuang manuscripts scattered overseas in Russia,Britain,France and Japan have rich contents,including Buddhism law,social contract,history,linguisticsand art.The institute has edited and published 31 manuscripts over the past 13 years,but the work has not been finished.It plans to publish 15 from the British Library and over 30 from the National Library of France all together.In addition,it will also publish manuscripts collected by other countries.“Some manuscripts are hard to read because of the indecipherable words.So we read carefully and understand them by comparing with Buddhism documents handed down from ancient times,”Cai said.“Next,document classification and compilation will be our key work for further research.”The work done by the institute is helpful to study the history and culture of Tubo(present-day Tibet)during the period of 8th to 11th century and the history of national cultural exchanges at that time.8.When did so many valuable ancient documents,discovered in the Mogao Grottos,were scattered overseas?A.In the late 19th century.B.In the middle of the 19th century.C.At the beginning of the 19th century.D.At the beginning of the 20th century.9.How do the members of the institute understand some manuscripts that are hard to read?A.By using modern technology.B.By asking other famous experts.C.By comparing them with Buddhism documents.D.By studying the history and culture of Tubo.10.The possible meaning of the underlined word“linguistics”in paragraph 4 is“_”.A.the scientific study of language B.the opinion that people have about someone or something C.something that people may have as part of their character D.a system or method for carrying passengers or goods from one place to another 11.What is the theme of the news report?A.Dunhuang manuscripts scattered overseas have rich contents.B.China publishes Dunhuang manuscripts housed overseas.C.High value of ancient documents and cultural relics in Mogao Grottos.D.Prepare an online database of Dunhuang manuscripts housed overseas.D An unmanned Chinese spacecraft left the earth on a trip to the planet Mars on Thursday.The launch（发射）marks the start of one of Chinas most important space explorations.Chinas national space agency launched the spacecraft called Tianwen-1 fromthe Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Center on Hainan Island.The name Tianwen means“Questions to Heaven”in Chinese.The spacecraft took off on Chinas largest carrier rocket,the Long March 5,and about 36 minutes later,the spacecraft,including an orbiter（轨道飞行器）and a rover（漫游车），was sent into the Earth-Mars orbit.It is expected to reach the orbit of the red planet next February.Tianwen-1 will finish three scientific goalsorbiting the red planet,landing on the Mars and sending a rover to the landing site.Tianwen-1 carries several scientific instruments to observe the planets atmosphere and surface.It will do a series of scientific researches on the planets soil,geological structure,environment,atmosphere and water.Besides its daily work of exploring the surface of Mars for 90 days,it will also report back to the earth about its experiences on the red planet,which is millions of miles away.According to experts,discovering signs of life will be its first and most important scientific goal.Tianwen-1s successful landing will make China the second nation to place a spacecraft on Mars.The United States has landed eight vehicles on Mars since 1976.China will be the first to successfully orbit,land and place a vehicle in the same mission.This is Chinas first independent mission to Mars.The task in 2011 failed when a Russian rocket carrying a Chinese orbiter had problems after launch,and was unable to escape the Earth orbit.Last year,Chinas Chang e-4 spacecraft became the first to make a landing on the far side of the moon.12.When will Tianwen-1 enter the orbit of Mars?A.36 minutes later.B.Next Thursday.C.In 90 days.D.Next February.13.What is the main task of Tianwen-1 according to experts?A.Orbiting the Mars.B.Landing on the Mars.C.Discovering signs of life.D.Sending a rover to the landing site.14.Which of the following statements is mentioned in the text?A.Tianwen-1 is the second vehicle landed on the Mars.B.The United States is the first to land vehicles on the Mars.C.Russia helped China place Tianwen-1 on the Mars.D.Chang，e-4 was the first to make a landing on the moon.15.Where can you find this article?A.In a newspaper.B.In a diary.C.In a sci-fi novel.D.In a guide book.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 probably know that exercise is good for you.Studies show that it can prevent many major health conditions,including cognitive decline,diabetes,certain cancers and more._16_ Our lives are completely full.We may have children,aging parents,jobs,partners,and community,says Barbara Hannah Grufferman,author of The Best of Everything After 50.If you dont have a regular exercise plan,dont worry!There are simple things you can do to get more exercise,no gym membership or hours of commitment required.Walk-and make it count Even if youre not in shape,you can likely walk.And thats good news,because many studies illustrate that its one of the best things we can do for our bodies.Grufferman suggests getting a pedometer(计步器），whether its a simple mechanical one,or a FitBit or Jawbone._17_And then,start walking faster and longer-most experts recommend walking 10,000 steps a day.Reduce sitting Youve probably heard,sitting is the new smoking.Well,this means that loads of research has shown that sitting for extended periods of time can have serious health consequences that range from obesity to diabetes and more._18_Its also essential to take breaks from your sit-down desk.Run if you can It might seem out of reach,but if you can add some light running into your daily walk,youll be better for it.Running can make you happier,strengthen your joints,improve heart health,and improve your memory!_19_Then,go for longer distances gradually.Make it a habit To truly make exercise-even the basics-a part of your life youll need to make it a habit.The good news is that its never too late to start,says Grufferman._20_ A.Track your steps because its very motivating.B.But finding time to get more exercise can be challenging.C.Make sure you are more active and have a more enjoyable life.D.Experts suggest using a standing desk at least some of the time.E.Like brushing your teeth,you have to build exercise into your life.F.Some experts suggest altermating jogging and walking to get started.G.Get the recommended amount of exercise for your age to get the most benefit.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 A blind Chinese cl