2021年绵阳南山中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及参考答案.pdf

2021 年绵阳南山中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及参考答案 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 In theUnited States,the word holiday is synonymous with celebration.The following tenholidaysper year are proclaimed by the federal government.Independence Day Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4 and is often known as the Fourthof July”.It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence fromGreat Britainin 1776.Now it is celebrated in all the states.The army marks the occasion by firing a 13-gun salute every year.Ceremonies may include parades,official speeches,visits to historic monuments and fireworks displays.Memorial Day This holiday,on the fourth Monday of every May,is a day on which Americans honor the dead.Originally a day on which flags and flowers were placed on graves of soldiers who died in the American Civil War,now it has become a day on which the dead of all wars and all other dead are remembered the same way.Veterans Day Veterans Day was established to honor Americans who had served in World War I.It falls on November 11,the day when that war ended in 1918,but it now honors veterans of all wars in which the United States has fought Veterans organizations hold parades or other special ceremonies,and the US president customarily places a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National.Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November.It has been an annual tradition in theUnited Statessince 1863.Today,people celebrate Thanksgiving to remember these early days.The most important part of the celebration is a traditional dinner.Thanksgiving dinner almost always includes some of the foods served at the first feast:roast turkey,cranberry sauce potatoes pumpkin pies.Before the meal begins,families often pause to give thanks.1.When isIndependence Day?A.May 14，B.July 13.C.July 14.D.July 4.2.Which holiday honors dead soliders?A.Independence Day.B.Memorial Day.C.Veterans Day.D.Thanksgiving.3.What will Americans do on Thanksgiving Day?A.They say thanks.B.They havefriend gatherings.C.They go on holiday.D.They buy many cards.B Depression（抑郁症）in young adult males,ages 18 or 19,is linked to a 20%greater risk of having a heart attack in middle age,according to a new Swedish study.The link can be partly explained by poorer stress resilience（抗压能力）and lower physical fitness among teens with mental disorders.Theresearch included 238,013 men born between 1958 and 1962 who were given examinations in adolescence（青春期）and were then followed into middle age（up to the age of 58 years）.A total of 34,503 men were diagnosed（诊断）with a mental disorder.The study found thata mental disorder in young adulthond was linked to a higher risk of having heart attack by middle age.Compared to men without a mental illness in young adulthood，the risk of heart attack was 20%higher among men with a diagnosis.“We already knew that menwho were physically fit in adolescence seem less likely to keep fitness in later years if they have low stress resilience”said study author Dr.Bergh,“Our research has also shown that low stress resilience is also connected with a greater tendency towards bad behavior,such as higher risks of smoking,drinking and other drug use.”“Better fitness in adolescence is likely to help protect against later heart disease,particularly if people stay fit as they age.Physical activities may also reduce some of the bad effects of stress.Those in poor health could benefit from additional support to encourage exercise and develop plans to deal with stress,”said Bergh.4.How does the author develop paragraph 3?A.By giving examples.B.By listing figures.C.By making a comparison.D.By drawing a conclusion.5.What are men with low stress resilience likely to do?A.Smoke more.B.Eat more.C.Sleep less.D.Do less exercise.6.What will Bergh agree with according to the last paragraph?A.Physical activitiesadd to stress.B.Stress may cause heart disease.C.Taking exercise is unnecessary.D.Staying fit is of great importance.7.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A.Entertainment.B.Health.C.Education.D.Fashion.C Thursday,two Russian submarines(潜艇)dived down 2.5 miles into the Arctic Ocean and planted a national flag onto a piece of continental shelf known as the Lomonosov Ridge.Rising from the center of the Arctic Basin,the flag sent a clear message to the surrounding nations:Russia had just laid claim(权利)to the vast oil and gas reserves contained in this underwater area.AfterRussia,theUnited States,Norway,SwedenandFinlandare all trying to gain profit.Projections show that the area of land and sea that falls within theArctic Circleis home to an estimated 90 billion barrels of oil,an incredible 13%of Earths reserves.Its also estimated to contain almost a quarter of untapped global gas resources.But long before this oil race began,how did theArcticbecome so rich in energy?“The first thing you realize is that theArcticunlike the Antarcticis an ocean surrounded by continents”,Alastair Fraser,a geoscientist from Imperial College London,said.Firstly,this means theres a huge quantity of organic material available,in the form of dead sea creatures such as plankton and algae,which form the basis of what will ultimately become oil and gas.Secondly,the surrounding ring of continents means that the Arctic Basin contains a high proportion of continental crust(大陆地壳),which makes up about 50%of its oceanic area.Thats significant because continental crust typically contains deep depressions called basins,into which organic matter sinks.Here,it gets inserted in rock and preserved in anoxic(缺氧)waters,meaning they contain little oxygen.“Normally,in a shallow sea with lots of oxygen,it would not be preserved.But if the sea is deep enough,the oxygenated waters at the top will be separated from the anoxic conditions at the base,”Fraser explained.Conserved within these oxygen-free basins,the matter maintains compounds that finally make it useful as an energy source for millions of years in the future.8.Why didRussiaplant a national flag onto the Lomonosov Ridge?A.To tell surrounding countries its armed forces.B.To show its advanced technology of submarines.C.To show abundant natural resources in theArcticBasin.D.To claim its privilege to explore for oil and gas in the area.9.Whats the function of the last sentence in paragraph 2?A.Making a comparison.B.Serving as a connecting link.C.Analyzing the cause and effect.D.Drawing the conclusion of the text.10.What can we know from the last paragraph?A.Oxygen only exists in the top part of the ocean.B.Organic materials mostly exist in the basins with oxygen.C.Water containing oxygen turns organic materials into oil and gas.D.Oxygen-free environment counts in the formation of the arctics rich energy.11.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.What makes theArcticattractive?B.Why do many nations focus on theArctic?C.Why is there so much oil in theArctic?D.How does theArcticBasincome into being?D The air is thin and we have to rest several times on the shore hike from camp.To our left,snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch.On the plain in front of us,we can just make out a herd of graceful animals.This is why we stay here.Tibetan antelopes live mainly on the plains of Tibet.Watching them move slowly across the green grass,Im struck by their beauty.Im also reminded of the danger they are in.They are being hunted illegally for their valuable fur.My guide is Zhaxi,a villager from Changtang.He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve.The reserve is a safe place for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet.To Zhaxi,protecting the wildlife is a way of life.“Were not trying to save the animals,”he says.“Actually,were trying to save ourselves.”In the 1980s and 1990s the population of Tibetan antelopes dropped by more than 50 percent.Hunters were shooting antelopes to make money.Their living places were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.In order to save Tibetan antelopes,the Chinese government placed them under national protection.Zhaxi and volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks.Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.The measures were effective.The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015,the Tibetan antelope wasremovedfrom the endangered species list.The government,however,does not intend to stop the protection program since the threat to the Tibetan antelope has not yet disappeared.Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.12.What can we learn from Zhaxis words in paragraph 3?A.Protecting the animals can make money.B.Protecting the animals is protecting ourselves.C.He is not fond of protecting the animals.D.The reserve is only safe for wild animals.13.What is mainly talked about in paragraph 4?A.Why hunters hunt Tibetan antelopes.B.Why antelopes living places changed.C.Why antelopes number dropped greatly.D.Why the 1980s and the 1990s are unusual.14.What does the underlined word“removed”in the last paragraph probably mean?A.Deleted.B.Changed.C.Migrated.D.Recognized.15.What might be the future condition of Tibetan antelopes according to the last paragraph?A.They will be over-populated.B.They will be a threat to man and other wildlife.C.They will be on the endangered species list again.D.They will be in harmony with nature and humans.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 Few things feel as painful as rejection.Rejection means not being invited to a friends party.Rejection means having your actions criticized.Rejection means failure when youre trying to sell your idea.Every no indicates a door closed to you._16_ Developing your self-confidence is key.Rejection is simply the reaction or opinion of another person._17_Never think you are worthless or unlovable.What you should do is make a list of things you have done well or contributions you have made.Review themevery day.Fill your nighttime and early morning brain with confidence.Rejection will enhance（增加）whatever negative things you say to yourself.Even the most successful and confident people feel downhearted when rejected,but most of them never tell themselves how terrible they are._18_Make sure what you say to yourself builds yourself up instead of tearing yourself down._19_Instead,they view it as an opportunity to further understand human relationships and inner strength.They avoid the pain of rejection and put rejection into context（情境）.Using rejection to your advantage involves looking on every blow as a learning experience.It also involves learning and growing from negative voice._20_You can feel the pain as you like,crying or locking yourself in,but dont let it become along-term visitor.It is wise for you to respond positively and effectively.A.Rejection is a learning experience.B.Its powerless without your cooperation.C.So you should practice positive self-talk.D.Its normal to feel upset about rejection.E.Therefore,it is vital to develop effective responses.F.Rejection is beneficial to those who make full use of it.G.Those who transform rejection understand it is not about experiencing loss.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 A woman professor was giving a lesson to her students on stress management.As she raised a glass of water,everyone in the class_21_they would be asked the“half-empty or half-full”question._22_,with a smile on her face,she asked the students,“How_23_do you think this glass of water weighs?”Answers called out_24_from 100ml to 300ml.She quieted the students down and then replied,“It does not matter on the weight.It_25_on how long you hold it.If I hold it for a minute,it is OK.If I hold it for an hour,I will have an ache in my right_26_.If I hold it for a day,my arm will feel numb.In each case,the_27_of the glass of water doesnt change,but the_28_I hold it,the heavier it becomes.Why?”Lost in_29_,all the students kept silent and listened to the professor carefully.“Our_30_and worries in life are like that glass of water.If we_31_our burdens all the time,sooner or later,we will feel exhausted,even_32_to carry on._33_you have to do is put all your burdens down,as_34_in the evening as possible.Dont carry_35_through the evening into the night;by doing this,we can get_36_next morning and are able to move forward.More_37_than not,life gets terrible when we think too much.And the moment you_38_your burdens,youll find yourself feeling so much more relaxed.So rather than being upset and feeling_39_for yourself,start doing something about it.After all,life is too short to_40_yourself to anything that is not making you happy.21.A.wondered B.agreed C.expected D.argued 22.A.Instead B.Meanwhile C.Anyhow D.Therefore 23.A.full B.little C.heavy D.much 24.A.replied B.ranged C.read D.remained 25.A.holds B.calls C.takes D.depends 26.A.finger B.foot C.arm D.leg 27.A.shape B.function C.size D.weight 28.A.better B.longer C.deeper D.further 29.A.thought B.idea C.plan D.class 30.A.doubts B.joys C.stresses D.surprises 31.A.carry B.cover C.hide D.show 32.A.uncertain B.unhappy C.unaware D.unable 33.A.What B.That C.Whether D.How 34.A.late B.early C.soon D.fast 35.A.this B.that C.them D.it 36.A.reset B.reviewed C.refreshed D.reminded 37.A.usually B.commonly C.ordinarily D.often 38.A.catch up with B.let go of C.put up with D.take care of 39.A.sorry B.satisfied C.happy D.confused 40.A.help B.abandon C.drive D.treat 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 Scientists have found fossils(化石)that once belonged_41._a giant parrot.They say the fossilized bones are from the biggest parrot that has ever lived.It was_42._(probable)as tall as a three-year-old child and weighed around eight kilograms.The researchers found the fossils inNew Zealand.The new parrot_43._(name)after Hercules,a strongman of ancient Greek mythology(神话).The scientists studied the fossilized leg bones they found_44._said Hercules was around a meter tall,which means Hercules is twice the size of all other known parrots.The_45._(large)parrot scientists know of is the kakapo,_46._flightless bird that also lives inNew Zealand.New Zealandis famous for its flightless birds.The kiwi is a symbol of the country.There are five recognized kiwi species_47._(live)today.The kiwi is so closely associated with the national identity ofNew Zealandthat New Zealanders sometimes refer to_48._(they)as“kiwis”.Scientists say these birds could become_49._(endanger)if their environment stays the same.Hercules lived about 19 million years ago.A researcher said,“New Zealandis well-known for its giant birds.Until now,no one_50._(find)an extinct giant parrot anywhere.There are many more unexpected species yet to be discovered.”第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短文改错（满分 10 分）51.假设英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下信件内容。文