2021年衡阳市岳云中学高三英语下学期期末试题及参考答案.pdf

2021 年衡阳市岳云中学高三英语下学期期末试题及参考答案 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 Youre becoming an adult;your friends are changing;school is more challenging;and your life has more ups and downs than it used to.These books are just for you.Say Goodbye to Stressby Dr Jeff Brown Kindle Edition$11.79 Paperback$16.95 Many have trouble getting their stress(压力)under control and want help.This new book will encourage stressed-out readers with its stories from people like them about how they resolved or rethought the stress in their lives,learned to let go of anxiety and worry,and improved their lives by dealing with stress.Find Your Inner Strengthby Amy Newmark Kindle Edition$7.99 Paperback$12.75 This powerful collection of stories will inspire(激励)you and help you find the inner strength to do with the challenges in your own life.We are stronger than we think.when we have to be.These brave.courageous people are the role models that show us all what is possible.Random Acts of Kindnessby Amy Newmark Kindle Edition$12.99 Paperback$17.77 Make miracles happen for yourself and others.Its easy.Just think outside the box and look around.There are so many ways that you can helpand it turns out the biggest beneficiary(受益人)may be you!Scientific studies have shown that“doing good”is not only good for others but also for the person doing it,making that person happier and healthier.Be the Best You Can Beby Amy Newmark Kindle Edition$10.99 Paperback$15.67 This collection shows kids positive role models to follow in its stories about making good choices,having confidence,and doing the right things.Parents and grandparents will enjoy discussing the stories with children,making it a family event.1.How will you feel after reading Say Goodbye to Stress?A.Anxious.B.Awkward.C.Relaxed.D.Confused.2.What is unique about Find Your Inner Strength?A.It is written by a well-known author.B.It is the cheapest of the four books.C.It has role models for kids to follow.D.It shows one how to do good deeds.3.Which book is suitable for one who has no confidence?A.Say Goodbye to Stress B.Find Your Inner Strength C.Random Acts of Kindness D.Be the Best You Can Be B While the arts can t stop the COVID-19 virus or the social unrest we see in the world today,they can give us insight into the choices we make when moving through crises and chaos.The arts invite everyone to think in new ways.We often experience works of art as something thats pleasing to our senses without a full understanding of the creative effort.Great art often shows us contradictions and crises,and we can learn a great deal from their resolutions(解决).Through our understanding of art,we can gain a deeper understanding of how we might overcome our own challenges.In understanding extremes of contrast,we can see the beauty in art with themes that are not simply pleasing for their magnificent features or qualities.Beethoven offers a wonderful example of moving artfully through crises and chaos.He composed his Symphony No.9 as his hearing loss became more and more pronounced.The opening of the symphony seems to come out of nowhere,from near silence in the opening to a full expression of what many consider to be the joy of freedom and universal brotherhood with Schillers Ode to joy（欢乐颂).Beethoven appears to have created a work of art that not only freed him from his personal struggles,but one that also speaks to the joy of living together in peace and harmony.Have a dialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they always start out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of differencea oneness of the two opposingforces.The arts offer many lessons that can help us gain the knowledge we need to move more confidently in today s competitive and uncertain environment.An openness to arts-based solutions will give you more control over your future.4.What value does art have beyond pleasing peoples senses?A.It brings people inner peace.B.It contributes to problem-solving.C.It reduces the possibility of crises.D.It deepens understanding of music.5.What can we learn about Beethovens Symphony No.9?A.It celebrates freedom and unity.B.It aims to show crises and chaos.C.It opens with Schillers Ode to Joy.D.It is unfinished due to his hearing loss.6.What is the authors suggestion on dealing with conflicting forces?A.Leaving things as they are.B.Making a choice between them.C.Separating them from each other.D.Engaging them in a conversation.7.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.How COVID-19 changes art B.Essentials of Symphony No.9 C.Moving artfully through crises D.Joy in the eyes of Beethoven C JIANLI,Hubei Province,June 2(Xinhua)A cruise ship carrying more than 450 people sank in the Yangtze River overnight,which could be Chinas worst sinking disaster in decades.As of 6 p.m.Tuesday,14 peoplehad been rescued from the capsized vessel,with five others confirmed dead.The rest are still missing,although rescuers said there could be more survivors.Strong winds and heavy rain are hampering rescue efforts.The Eastern Star sank in only 15 meters of water“within one or two minutes”of being caught in freak weather in Jianli,according to the ships captain and chief engineer who survived the incident.The ship left the eastern Chinese city ofNanjingon May 28 bound forChongqingMunicipality.The ship was carrying 403 passengers,five tour guides,and 46 crew,rather than the previously reported 47.Most passengers were tourists fromShanghaiand its neighboringprovinceofJiangsu,aged between 3 and 83,with most in their 60s and 70s.The 76.5-meter-long and 11-meter-wide vessel has been in service for nearly 20 years and can carry up to 534 people.It is owned by Chongqing Dongfang Shipping.Waterway officials said they have no record of the company being involved in any previous sinking incidents.According to weather forecast,most of the Yangtze basin will be subject to downpours over the next 10 days,with heavy rain expected in the area where the search is underway.Police,waterway authorities and fire departments have sent more than 150 boats and over 4,000 personnel to the scene.The Chinese Navy has sent diving forces to search for the missing.The team is composed of soldiers from the navys fleets in the North Sea,East China Sea,andSouth China Sea,as well as students of the Naval University of Engineering.In addition,five helicopters were dispatched fromBeijingandHubeis provincial capital ofWuhanon Tuesday morning,along with an IL-76 transport plane.8.We can infer from the text that _.A.the incident was very sudden B.the weather benefited the rescue C.the ship had bad safety records D.the ships captain was drowned 9.Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Eastern Star?A.It was overloaded.B.Its been launched recently.C.It had 454 people on board.D.Its owner met similar incidents.10.Whats the main idea of the last paragraph?A.How people came to the rescue.B.Why the rescue was quite difficult.C.What the rescue force consisted of.D.How the rescue operation went on.11.The authors purpose of writing the text is most likely to _.A.inform B.explain C.describe D.entertain D Compared to dogs,cats are often considered to be aloof（冷漠的）with respect to their human owners.It is usual for them to be indifferent（无动于衷的）when humans calltheir names.Are we sure that they dont understand human voices at all?A recent study published in the journal of Scientific Reports suggests that weve been fooled.Japanese scientists found that cats can recognize their names if their owners regularly use them.In the study,scientists recruited 78 domestic cats.They played recordings of voices of their owners saying five words:the first four words were random nouns thatresembledtheir names while the final word was the cats name.Then they observed the cats responses,if there were any.Most of cats moved their ears or heads when they heard their names,while they made no response to other words.That suggested,“cats were paying attention to you,what you say and what you do,”John Bradshaw,an expert on human-animal interactions（互动）at the University of Bristol,UK,told The Times.“And cats were just as good as dogs at learning,”she added.In the study,when people called their names,cats often associated (联系)the words with rewards,such as food or play,or with“punishments”such as having a bath or going to the vet.This made cats sensitive(敏感的)to words.After the cats had been called several times,they could respond to the words.But the scientists added that while dogs have evolved（进化）to follow their owners orders,cats have not.Although cats appear to be distant,they do have special relationships with their owners.According to study co-author Atsuko Saito,cats have evolved not to show their emotions as a survival method.One example is illness,which they tend to hide because“in the wild,no one can rescue them”and predators(捕食性动物)are more likely to pay attention to them,Saito explained.However,technology may help bridge the communication gap between cats and us.There are now mobile apps available to explain what their meows mean.So,the next time you hear“meow,meow”,your cat may be telling you:“Hi,you havent cleaned my litter box recently.”12.What did the recent study find about cats?A.Cats can recognize their names.B.Cats are cleverer than dogs.C.Cats learn more slowly than dogs.D.Cats are willing to follow orders.13.What does the underlined word“resembled”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.were limited to B.were different from C.were similar to D.were away from 14.Why do cats appear distant to their human owners?A.They associate words with punishments.B.They want to protect themselves from harm.C.They are not sensitive to the human voice.D.They dont pay much attention to their surroundings.15.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.It is difficult to understand cats meows.B.Interaction with your cats is very important.C.Cats do have good relationships with their owners.D.We may know cats better with the help of technology.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 People with interesting personalities often have more opportunities open to them because of their ability to maintain the attention of others.When you meet or talk to them，you may feel as though your personalityis dull and uninspiring._16_ Listen to what others have to say.Most people enjoy talking about their lives and themselves，so become more interested and you will seem more interesting._17_Look them directly in the eyes and ask them questions orcomment on what they have just told you，instead of just waiting for your turn to talk about yourself._18_Watch the news，read books，and pay attention.If you dont know about a particular topic，research it and form an opinion on it.People like to bearound others who can carry on conversations about lots of things.Look for the humour in every situation.A sense of humour can work wonders for a dull personality，so laugh as often as you can and youll be a more naturally attractive person.Laughter canalso reduce your stress to a degree._19_ Accept and love yourself and others.When you dislike yourself and your personality，other people pick up on this，and they may assume they shouldnt like you，either._20_Judge other people less as well;gossip and speaking poorly of others seem like good short-term entertainment，but in the long run it can make you seem dull and untrustworthy.A.Form opinions on everything.B.Make everyone you speak to feel important.C.Your brain will see these situations as reality.D.Search for the best in yourself and everyone else.E.When you feel better,youre more fun to be around.F.Youd better make a few simple changes to your outlook.G.But its ly easy to develop those personalities that you find so interesting.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 After a tornado touched down in a small town nearby,all the local newspapers carried many stories on families who suffered the hardest.A particular photo especially_21_me.A young woman stood in front of a_22_mobile home,together with a young boy and a tiny girl standing before the ruins,eyes wide with_23_and fear.This would be a good_24_to teach my children to help those less_25_than themselves.I held the_26_to my seven-year-old twins,Brad and Breit,and to three-year-old Meghan.“These_27_people now have nothing,”I said,“We are_28_to share what we have with them”.I brought three large boxes and asked the boys to_29_some of their less favorite things.The boys_30_the toys they had chosen into one of the boxes_31_I filled the third box with clothes.Meghan_32_quietly and then walked up with Lucy,her_33_but much-loved doll hugged tightly to her_34_“Oh,honey,”I said,“You love her so much.”“Lucy makes me happy.Maybe shell make that_35_girl happy,too.”Having watched their baby sister,Brad brought one of his favorite action figures,and Bret_36_some of his prized match-box cars from his room.Taking the cue from my little one,I_37_my old jacket from the box of clothes.I_38_it with the new green one bought last week.True_39_is giving what you cherish most.I,who had_40_to teach,had been taught.21.A.puzzled B.excited C.touched D.disappointed 22.A.decorated B.protected C.repaired D.destroyed 23.A.confusion B.amazement C.delight D.excitement 24.A.experience B.event C.purpose D.chance 25.A.thankful B.confident C.hopeful D.lucky 26.A.story B.box C.picture D.clothes 27.A.poor B.wealthy C.unhealthy D.injured 28.A.warned B.expected C.ordered D.forced 29.A.take up B.take away C.give away D.give up 30.A.kicked B.placed C.stored D.slid 31.A.so B.since C.until D.while 32.A.slept B.spoke C.watched D.moved 33.A.valuable B.worn C.pretty D.broken 34.A.chest B.leg C.arm D.head 35.A.good B.little C.kind D.shy 36.A.hid B.borrowed C.fetched D.supplied 37.A.removed B.caught C.held D.left 38.A.compared B.changed C.added D.replaced 39.A.sharing B.belonging C.trust D.friendship 40.A.managed B.meant C.failed D.refused 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 Chinaearlier on Thursday successfully launched Tianhe from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site,_41._(start)a series of key launch missions_42._aim to complete the construction of the station by the end of next year.The construction of the space station and a state-level space lab,_43._(be)key goal to fulfilling the three strategic steps in Chinas manned space program and_44._important leading project for building Chinas_45._(strong)in science,technology and aerospace.Chinas most adventurous space attempt,the multimodule space station named Tiangong,will have three main componentsa core module_46._(attach)to two space laboratorieswith a combined weight of nearly 70 tons.The core capsule,named Tianhe,is 16.6 meters long_47._has a diameter(直径)of 4.2 meters.The crafts weight is equal_48._the combined weight of 15 standard-size automobiles.The capsule will be_49._(centre)to the space stations future operations,given tha