2021年衡阳市第五中学高三英语期末试卷及参考答案.pdf

2021 年衡阳市第五中学高三英语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 Obesity(肥胖症)is becoming a problem in our busy society,and almost one in three American adults is now considered to be obese.Children obesity is alsoat an all-time high.Obesity means being very overweight.If you are obese,you have too much bodyfat.If you eat more food than your body can use,this will make you put on weight.Food that your body does not need will be stored as fat by your body.The following are the major factors that increase the risk of obesity.What you eat plays a major role in weight gain.Eating a lot of fast food such as hamburgers,sweet drinks,ice creams and other sweet food can increase the risk of becoming obese.If you do not do enough exercise,you will put on weight as the food you eat is not being used to make energy for physical activities.The chances of you being obese are greater if your parents are obese.There are many psychological factors that cause people to eat too much.People who are worried,unhappy or bored will often eat to make themselves feel better.This is known as comfort eating.Age is another factor,as you tend(趋于)to be less active when you get older.When you get older,you need to eat less,and if you do not eat less,you will put on weight.Obesity can cause many health problems such as heart problems,high blood pressure and many other serious medical conditions.1.The underlined sentence in paragraph 1 means that _.A.obesity does not do harm to health.B.there are more obese children than before.C.all the American children are obese.D.there are less obese children in the USA.2.According to the passage,there are _ major factors that increase the risk of obesity.A.three B.four C.five D.six 3.What will the writer most probably talk about after the last paragraph?A.How to avoid obesity.B.How to live in the busy USA.C.What illnesses are caused by obesity.D.How doctors treat heart problems.B The English language is changing,and you are responsible!Whether we consider changes in grammar,spelling,pronunciation,or the very vocabulary of the language,you have played your part and continue to do so.When we first learned basic grammar and spelling,perhaps in elementary school,we might have gotten the impression that these things were sacred.The rules that apply to such things might have been presented as unchanging and unchangeable.While this way might be helpful for teaching children,it is far from accurate.The English language,like many others,is a living,growing,ever-evolving thing.Like it or not,you are involved in this change.These changes take many forms.Grammar and spelling have changed greatly over the years and centuries,with the spelling differences in different countries today a reflection of this.While the language of a thousand years ago might be called English,most of us would hardly recognize it today as the same language.The first involves changes in the pronunciation of words.Many are familiar with the differences between the British and American ways of pronouncing certain words.In addition to these differences,the pronunciation of many words has changed over the years because of how you have decided to pronounce them.For example,consider the word err.The traditional pronunciation of this word rhymes with the word her.Older dictionaries show this to be the primary or only pronunciation.However,in recent years,more and more people have been pronouncing it so that it sounds like air.Another change in the language involves the addition and removal of words.The makers of dictionaries decide which words deserve to be officially adopted as part of the English language.Through the centuries,many words have come from other languages.In fact,English has probably done this more than any other language in the world,which is why spelling and pronunciation rules for English have so many exceptions.Of course,many slang words have been just short-lived fashions that have died out quickly.Others,though,have been adopted by mainstream society and become respectable,as have many technical terms.So then remember,the next time you repeat the newest expression to hit the street,or make up your own words,you may be contributing to the future of the English language.4.When we begin to learn English,we think _.A.it is interesting to pick up a new language B.English rules are wrongly presented in fact C.grammar and spelling rules are unchangeable D.only adults have the ability to affect a language 5.From paragraph 3 we can know that_.A.we can change the English language B.many languages are changing over years C.English has changed little in the past 1,000 years D.there were main changes in grammar and pronunciation 6.Why is the pronunciation of words changing?A.people speak in different ways B.people have adopted foreign words C.it has been affected by American English D.makers of dictionaries often change them 7.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Foreign words involved in English.B.The British speaks differently from Americans.C.English language is changing over years.D.You can change the English language.C Mark Bertram,46,lost the tips of two fingers at work in 2018 when his hand became trapped in a fan belt.“Its life-changing but its not life-ending,”he says.“Doing work is harder now.Everything is just a little different.”After two surgeries and occupational therapy,Bertram decided to make light of his condition by asking Eric Catalano,a tattoo(纹身)artist,to create fingernail tattoos.The idea made everyone in the studio laughuntil they saw the final result.“The mood changed,”Catalano recalls from his Eternal Ink Tattoo Studio.“Everything turned from funny to wow.”When Catalano posted a photo of the tattoos,a pair of fingernails that looked so real that no one could believe their eyes,he had no idea the image would eventually be viewed by millions of people around the world.The viral photo pushed Catalano,40,further into the world of paramedical(辅助医疗的)tattooing.Now people with life-altering scars come from as far away as Ireland to visit his shop.They enter Eternal Ink looking for the artistic healing they saw online.Using flesh-toned(肉色的)inks and a needle,Catalano transforms his clients view of themselves.Leslie Pollan,32,a dog breeder in Oxford,was bitten on the face by a puppy in 2014.She underwent countless surgeries to correct a scar on her lip.“Plastic surgery gave me no hope,”she says.“So I looked for other options.”She ultimately traveled six hours to meet with Catalano.He hid Pollans lip scar,giving her back a piece of her confidence.“You dont understand until youve been through it,”Pollan says.“It made me have a different look on life.”Catalano performs up to eight reconstructive tattoos.While he charges$100 per regular tattoo,he doesnt charge for paramedical tattoos.“Financially,it doesnt make sense,”Catalano says.“But every time I see that emotion from my customers,Im 100 percent sure this is something that I cant stop doing.”8.What best describes peoples attitude when first hearing of fingernail tattoos?A.Indifferent.B.Ridiculous.C.Confident.D.Surprised.9.What did Catalano do to help Leslie Pollan?A.He drew an artistic puppy.B.He inked scars on her face.C.He created a lip tattoo.D.He performed plastic surgeries on her.10.What can we infer from the passage?A.Cosmetic surgery is of no use.B.Tattoos earn Mark Bertram a good fame.C.Catalano is a kind and generous person.D.Fingernail tattoos are popular around the world.11.What could be the best title for the text?A.A Life-changing Event B.Miracle Tattoos C.An Amazing Artist D.A Promising Business D Imagine the feeling of swinging at a baseball going 100 miles per hourwithout leaving your living room,or being in race car as it roars down the track,while you are sitting on the couch.These are just some of the ways that sports business leaders say virtual reality(VR)will revolutionize how people train for and experience sports.Virtual and augmented（增强的）realities are together known as mixed reality(MR).“American footballers are already using VR to better train their minds andread the field,”Ludden said.“This can allow players to perfect their skills without risking injury.”Canadian company D-BOX Technologies designs and produces moving seats found in cinema and theme parks.It is now moving into sports,and shows its Formula One(F1)racing simulator（模拟器）.The seats stimulate the force of gravity,speed and every shaking as Fl champion Lewis Hamilton zips around city streets.A simulation seat uses pre-programed data now.Someday,though,it could use real-time information sent by the car.“They couldbroadcast live content through a network in pop-up theaters around the world,”Ludden said.Say you want to experience the true stress of a batter being up against major-league baseball pitcher.“You can have a heartbeat added to the sensation on the seat and then you can feel it,boom,boom,”Maheu explained.“When he swings and hits the ball,you can have an impact.”One day,fans around the world could physically experience every game from their favorite player in real time.Ludden said that current and near-future technology could create“augmented stadiums”for live audiences.Panasonic launched its“Smart Venue”plans which included the overlaying of graphics,advertisements,player statistics and replays on the field of play at a pro football game.“If you are seated in the cheap seats,you can see this really useful.”“Fans may someday join in stadium wide games,using the field as a virtual gaming platform,”Ludden added.12.What does the underlined phrase“read the field”in paragraph 2 mean?A.Get off the playing field.B.Build up a football court.C.Judge the situation on the field.D.Ask players to play on the spot.13.What does Maheu think audiences can do in the future baseball game?A.Enjoy live content in any theater.B.Program the simulation seats in advance.C.Control the force and speed of the baseball.D.Experience the real time game with the player.14.What does Ludden mainly describe in the last paragraph?A.The origin of VR.B.A future stadium.C.An advertisement platform.D.The expectations of audiences.15.What is the main idea of the text?A.VR can improve players skills for sports.B.VR increases fans joy in the baseball game.C.VR can improve sports experience for players and fans.D.VR promises a new future for football players and games.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 Tips to Fight the Fear of Being Laughed at Being laughed at or joked about can happen no matterwhat language you are learning.And it may make some learners nervous about speaking their new language._16_.Relax;be patient with yourself Oshiberu teaches English inWashingtonD.C.and she says you need to remind yourself that you are learning the language,so it is normal to make mistakes._17_.She also suggests learners avoid setting learning goals that are too strict.Practice your speaking skills Melendez is a Spanish learner and also an English language teacher.She says practice is one of the best ways to deal with fear.She suggests doing role plays.In a role play,two or more people act out an imaginary situation.She says if you are unable to find a practice partner,you can practice in your head or you can talk out loud._18_.That way,you can listen for mistakes and correct them.Dont be afraid to ask questions If you are worried about what to do in the moment when someone makes a joke,the solution can be simple:kindly ask the person the reason for the laughter.Melendez says the issue could be something very simple.Then,once you know the issue,you can bring the information to a trusted person,such as a friend or practice partner._19_.Keep a sense of humor _20_.Josh Plotkin is a Brazilian who operates a website and teaches foreigners how to improve their spoken Portuguese.He says you might even laugh with the person who is laughing or making the joke.This may feel strange at first but gets easier with time.A.She advises not to be too hard on yourself B.And you can ask them to help you correct it C.You can practice the questions on your friend D.However,experts say there are ways to overcome those feelings E.Ideas like these can hurt your progress and be a barrier to fluency F.Oshiberu says another solution is to record your voice as you train by yourself G.Keeping a sense of humor can make process of learning a language more fun 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 We climbed Mount Kinabalu the other day.It was our first_21_toSabah.It was a slow drive along country roads as we_22_Ranau.Ranau was a picturesque mountainside town where people_23_vegetables and fruit.At almost 5000 feet above sea level,the air was_24_cool.The next morning,we were_25_and set off to a breakfast.Then we were assigned guides before our_26_,excited and fearful of what_27_ahead of us.By 6:30 a.m.,we were on a trail that climbed vertically into the jungle.The going was slow as we mounted up the narrow steep_28_.Although it was_29_,it wasnt as bad as I had imagined.So I was in front of the group most of the_30_.There were exotic plants and curious monkeys that made the trip_31_.As we climbed,we had to take several_32_regularly.Then finally we reached the hut at Panar Laban.The night we spent there was miserable but_33_as the temperature dropped to minus 1.We tried to sleep as we had to_34_the climb at 2:45 a.m.the next morning.With only the comforting voice of_35_,we grabbed our torches and_36_our way up rocks in the dark.As the hours passed,we watched the night grow_37_and as we reached the summit,dawn_38_over the horizon like a scene from a National Geographic Special.I was_39_the clouds at 13,000 feet or more.This is a day I will always remember,the day I_40_Kinabalu.21.A.meeting B.trip C.reply D.task 22.A.looked B.hoped C.headed D.longed 23.A.grew B.selected C.gathered D.tasted 24.A.hardly B.eventually C.occasionally D.pleasantly 25.A.shouted B.awakened C.caught D.raised 26.A.voyage B.ride C.reach D.climb 27.A.lay B.came C.roared D.drove 28.A.paces B.entrances C.paths D.cliffs 29.A.impossible B.tough C.disturbing D.hopeless 30.A.road B.mountain C.way D.distance 31.A.exciting B.convenient C.imaginary D.safe 32.A.places B.steps C.positions D.breaks 33.A.cold B.warm C.memorable D.tragic 34.A.continue B.quit C.interrupt D.experience 35.A.leaders B.guides C.villagers D.tourists 36.A.overlooked B.planned C.demonstrated D.felt 37.A.noisier B.quieter C.darker D.brighter 38.A.broke B.became C.started D.turned 39.A.below B.above C.against D.beyond 40.A.arrived B.left C.conquered D.expected 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 Have you ever wondered where Lego(乐高积木)came from?Like many great inventions,the story is not just one of a great idea,_41._one of a ton of hard work and perseverance（毅力）.The story started inDenmark.Ole Christiansen was a carpenter_42._was struggling with his small business.