2021届东乡县第二中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案.pdf

2021 届东乡县第二中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案 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 Over the years,Ive been guilty of hastily shutting the front door to many strangers when they came knocking with the intention of selling things.But earlier this year,around Easter time,a dear friend of mine had an experience that changed my mind and perception towards these“intruders”.Linda,who recently moved to a new neighbour hood,had been housebound all week suffering from a severe case of flu when,early one morning,there was the terrible knock on her front door.Peering out the window,she saw two young ladies demurely(端庄地)holding leaflets and a TV set model.She knew of a large TV set establishment nearby and assumed a message was about to be gently delivered.“This is the last thing I need today,”she muttered to herself and hesitantly opened the door.Coughing,she poked her head out and impatiently informed them she wasnt the slightest bit interested in any TV whatsoever.Furthermore,she added,she was feeling quite unwell and abruptly shut the door.The ladies politely turned and left in silence.A few hours later,another knock.Linda glanced out the window and to her surprise,there were the same two ladies,back again.Really annoyed this time,she opened the door ready togive them a piece of her mind.Before she could speak,with concerned looks on their faces,these women handed Linda what looked to be a dish,saying,“Were so sorry we disturbed you earlier.We thought you may like this homemade chicken soup.Hopefully it might make you feel a little better.”Linda was taken aback by this lovely gesture.Being new to the area,she didnt know many neighbours or people who could assist her with shopping or errands(跑腿)so the gesture was all the more appreciated.She could only smile sheepishly and sincerely thanked them.With that,the ladies left.After she related this story to me,I thought about how touching this deed really was.Especially in todays world where sadly,kindness and thoughtfulness seem so rare.I also realized that thinking about others and showing kindness is the real essence of love.1.What does the expression“give them a piece of her mind”in Paragraph 4 mean?A.Scold them severely.B.Drive them away.C.Refuse them directly.D.Speak out her idea.2.What can be learned about Linda from the passage?A.Linda always hastily shut the front door to many people.B.Linda was not a little interested in any TV whatsoever.C.Linda was very grateful to the ladies for their chicken soup.D.Linda would buy their TV set in reward for the ladies chicken soup.3.Whats the best title for the passage?A.A Chicken Soup B.Soup for the soul C.The Real Essence of Love D.A Friends experience B The modern Olympics,which appeared in ancient Greece as many as 3,000 years ago,have become the worlds most important sporting competition.From the 8th century B.C.to the 4th century A.D.,the the ancient Olympics were held every four years in Olympia in honor of the god Zeus.The first modern Olympics took place in1896 inAthens,and featured 280 participants from 13 nations,competing in 43 events.Since 1994,the Summer and Winter Olympic Games have been held separately every two years.The 2020 Summer Olympics,delayed one year because of the COVID-19,was held in Japan in 2021.The ancient Olympics were held every four years between August 6 and September 19 during a festival honoring Zeus.The Games were named for their location(位置)at Olympia,a place near the western coast in southern Greece.Their influence was so great that ancient historians began to measure time by the Olympic Games held every four years.After the Roman Empire conquered(征服)Greece in the mid-2nd century B.C.,the Games continued,but their standards and quality dropped.For example from 67 A.D.,the Emperor Nero entered an Olympic horse race,announcing himself the winner even after he fell off hishorse during the event.In 393 A.D.,Emperor Theodosiusended the ancient Olympic tradition.It was another 1,500 years before the Games rose again,largely thanks to the efforts of Baron Pierre de Coubertin(1863-1937)of France.Working hard at the development of physical education,the young man became inspired by the idea of creating a modern Olympic Games after visiting the ancient Olympic building.In November 1892,at a meeting of the Union des Sports Athltiques in Paris,Coubertin suggested the idea of making the Olympics an international athletic competition held every four years.Two years later,he got the approval(批准)he needed to found the International Olympic Committee(IOC),which would become the governing body of the modern Olympic Games.4.What do we know about the modern Olympics?A.The modern Olympics became famous in the 18th century.B.The first Winter Olympics was held in 1994.C.The first modern Olympics dates back to 1896.D.The latest Winter Olympics will delay for two years.5.How often were the ancient Olympics held?A.Every year.B.Every other year.C.Every three years.D.Every four years.6.When did the ancient Olympics end?A.In 393 A.D.B.In 67 A.D.C.In the mid-2nd century B.C.D.About 1,500 years ago.7.What is the best title of the text?A.The ancient Olympics B.The modern Olympics C.The Olympics developed through years D.The Olympics are popular in modern time C Hidden beneath the surface in the roots of Earths astonishing and diverse plant life,there exists a biological superhighway linking together the members of the plant kingdom in what researchers call the wood wide web.The network is comprised of thin threads of fungus(真菌)that grow outwards underground up to a few meters from its partnering plant,meaning that all of the plant life within a region likely connected to one another.The partnership is beneficial for both parties involved,plants provide carbohydrates(碳水化合物)to the funguses and in exchange,the funguses aid in gathering water and providing nutrients to its partnering plant.A study conducted by Rensen Zeng of theSouthChinaAgriculturalUniversityfound that this also allowed for plants to warn one another of potential harm.The study showed Broad Beans used the fungal network to spy on one another for upcoming danger.Like our Internet,this fungal connectivity is also full of crime.Some plants,such as Golden Marigolds have been found to release poisons into the network to slow down the growth of surrounding plants in the fight for water and light.Other plants,such as the Phantom Orchid,do not have the chlorophyll(叶绿素)and must get the necessary nutrients from surrounding plants.Research suggests that animals such as insects and worms may be able to detect slight exchanges of nutrients through the network,allowing them to more easily find delicious roots to feed on;however,this has not been conclusively made clear in experimentation.The more we learn about this phenomenon,the more our understanding of the plant life of our planet will continue to change.Perhaps one day,we may be able to map out these complex networks entirely.8.What is the function of the first paragraph?A.To explain the aim of the web.B.To introduce the main topic.C.To give definition of diverse life.D.To show the importance of plants.9.The criminal behavior of plants can be seen as a way to_.A.compete for survival B.gather more water C.take in sunlight D.break natural rules 10.What does the last paragraph suggest?A.Animals can also feed on the fungus.B.Nutrient exchanges are too slight to detect.C.No experiment can prove the phenomenon.D.More needs to be done to work out the network.11.Which can be the best title for the text?A.The Partnership between Plants B.The Unknown Roots of the Earth C.The Superhighway Linking the Plants D.The Mysterious Map Changing the World D Avi Loeb,a scientist,believes that we are not alone in the universe.The belief fits withLoebs alien spaceship theory that at least one alien spaceship might be flying over the orbit of Jupiter,which won the international attention last year.Astronomers inHawaiifound the first known interstellar object in late 2017.It was a bit of light moving so fast past the sun that it could only have come from another star.Almost every astronomer on the planet was trying to figure out how the object,called“Oumuamua”got to our far-away part of the Milky way galaxy.“One possibility is that Oumuamua is debris from an advanced technological equipment,”Loeb said.“Technology comes from another solar system just showed up at our door.”“Oumuamua is not an alien spaceship,”Paul Sutter,another scientist wrote.He suggested Loeb was seeking publicity.Most scientists think“Oumuamua”is some sort of rock.They think it could be an icy wandering comet.Loeb says that“Oumuamuas”behavior means it cant be a block of rock shaped like a long photo.He thinks its more likely an object thats very long and thin,perhaps like a long pancake or a ships sail.Loeb says that if someone shows him evidence thatcontradictshis beliefs,he will immediately give in.Loeb believes himself a truth-teller and risk-taker in an age of very safe,too-quiet scientists.“The worst thing that can happen to me is that I would be relieved of my management duties,and that would give me even more time to focus on science,”Loeb says.He said he wouldnt mind giving up all the titles he had and returning to the Israeli farming village where he grew up.12.What does Loeb say about“Oumuamua”?A.It is an icy comet.B.It looks like a long photo.C.It is actually some sort of rock.D.It may come from another alien civilization.13.What does the underlined word“contradicts”in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Goes against.B.Relies on.C.Turns to.D.Searches for.14.What do you think of Loeb?A.He is foolish.B.He is unsatisfied with his titles.C.He is a firm believer in scientific truth.D.He is uncertain about his career future.15.Whats the best title for the text?A.Have Aliens Paid a Visit in Spaceships?B.Do We Really Know about Space Theory?C.Scientists Are Working on High Technology D.Astronomers Are Encouraging Space Travel 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 Writing a great science fiction novel is a long,hard process.As with any novel,youll want to construct a satisfyingplot,develop interesting characters,and write polished,vivid prose._16_ Remember that science fiction is about ideas.Different from other genre(类型),a good science fiction story depends on a great imagination._17_In sci-fi,those questions can be implicit or explicit.For example,many early works of sci-fi make their question obvious.In War of the Worlds,the question is:What would happen to human society if it were invaded by technologically advanced aliens?_18_Its one thing to have a great idea or situation,but that doesnt mean you have a story.While science fiction novels are often thought experiments,they also cant just be thought experiments.That means youre going to have to come up with an appealing story that bringsthese questions to life.Ask yourself:What is the change that will occur over the course of your story,either in the world or in the life of the main character?Create an interesting world._19_The intricately(错综复杂地)imagined details that make up your world should flow in some way from the idea at the heart of your story.In that way,the world you create in your sci-fi novel also reveals something about your point of view on the real world Even the most fantastically imagined story is still a reflection of real-world questions and problems.Make sure the rules of your world are consistent.One of the qualities that set sci-fi novels apart from fantasy and surrealism(超现实主义)is that no matter how strange or fantastic the world is,it still obeys an internally consistent logic._20_But it must be understandable and in order for it to feel believable to the reader.A.Focus on character development.B.Make sure youre telling a good story.C.That said,writing science fiction requires many unique considerations.D.That logic will necessarily be different from the logic that governs reality.E.Before you start writing,have some sense of the question your novel is asking.F.A sci-fi novel set in a technologically backward world would violate the rules of the reality.G.World building is one of the most important parts of creating a compelling sci-fi story.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 year I decided to do some volunteer work.I began to_21_on the Internet and discovered Volunteer USA.Three months later I_22_myself on a plane toPhoenix,Arizona.I was_23_at the thought of living with loads of new people for three months.However,within fifteen minutes of_24_,my worries had gone.Everyone was so_25_and like-minded that it was very_26_to feel at home.I was sent to theCoronadoNational Forestfor my first 8-day_27_.We had to_28_everything we needed and walk three miles to where we worked.It may not seem like a_29_way but in 35heat and with a heavy pack,my legs were on fire.My job was to_30_a stairway out of rock.This_31_climbing up and down the side of a mountain inhabited(栖息)by mountain lions,although I should say they were only heard,never_32_.Three days later,a beautiful stairway came into being.The_33_of knowing that my_34_will be on that mountainside for years to come is massive.But on the last night we were_35_in a thunderstorm.I woke up at midnight to find a swimming pool in my tent.The temperature was close to_36_.I had to spend the rest of the night trembling in the only_37_part of my tent._38_,I suffered a lot.But I know whatever I have to face in my life I was there and I_39_.I think I am much_40_for having taken part in the project.21.A.calculate B.negotiate C.advertise D.research 22.A.imagined B.introduced C.enjoyed D.found 23.A.annoyed B.surprised C.scared D.excited 24.A.arriving B.sleeping C.thinking D.walking 25.A.confident B.friendly C.energetic D.curious 26.A.funny B.good C.lucky D.easy 27.A.tour B.project C.campaign D.course 28.A.drop B.make C.carry D.buy 29.A.nice B.safe C.long D.quick 30.A.build B.test C.clean D.guard 31.A.helped B.ended C.allowed D.meant 32.A.hunted B.trained C.seen D.fed 33.A.satisfaction B.ambition C.expectation D.intention 34.A.work B.memory C.record D.story 35.A.left B.caught C.attacked D.separated 36.A.boiling B.average C.normal D.freezing 37.A.tidy B.dry C.new D.soft 38.A.By the way B.Regardless of that C.Needless to say D.In either case 39.A.survived B.resisted C.escaped D.recovered 40.A.smarter B.stronger C.happier D.busier 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 Person of the Year in the Category of Cultural Influence Picture a young Chinese woman,_41._(dress)in traditional clothing,picking flowers in a field to create make-up for her cheeks,making a sofa from bamboo and cooking up all sorts of delicious Chinese food by herself.It may sound unreal,_42._such a person does exist in real life.Li Ziqi,30,has become one ofChinas most popular_43._(celebrity)with 9 million followers on YouTube,34 million on Douyin and 22 million on Weibo