2021届当阳市第一高级中学高三英语期末考试试卷及参考答案.pdf

2021 届当阳市第一高级中学高三英语期末考试试卷及参考答案 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 People in the Middle Ages did eat with their hands.Personal utensils(餐具)were mostly unheard of,especially forks.There were spoons to help serve,but only special guests would receive a knife from the host.Everyone else would be expected to bring their own.Of course,eating with ones hands can be quite a sticky situation,so towels were provided to help diners stay at least somewhat clean as they ate.Still,dining was often a messy affair.At special occasions in the wealthiest households,women tended to dine alone,separate from the men.Women were expected to uphold a quality of grace.Eating greasy meat by hand would certainly not help!Once the men and women had finished their meals,they would come together to socialize.Dietary scholars of the Middle Ages believed that the foods in a meal needed to be served and eaten in order of heaviness.The lightest and most easily digested foods,such as fruits and cheeses,were eaten first to help the digestive(消化)system get started.Once digestion was underway,greens and light meats,such as lettuce,cabbage and chicken,could be eaten.Last came the heavier vegetables and meats,such as carrots,beans,beef,pork,and mutton.This method was considered the most healthful way to eat.The main and largest meal of the day was supper,and it was eaten at midday.Dinner was a light meal,and many of those in nobility(贵族)-the highest levels of the Middle Ages society-skipped breakfast altogether.Breakfast was considered unnecessary for those who did not perform physical work.Snacks and any other eating during the day were viewed the same way.Commoners,or the working class,were allowed to eat breakfast and small meals throughout the day.1.What did people in the Middle Ages usually do at the dinner table?A.They cleaned hands before meals.B.They used personal utensils.C.They had to use knives at dinner.D.They ate mostly with hands.2.What is the third paragraph mainly about?A.The order of eating foods.B.The weight of various foods.C.The principles of digesting foods.D.The list of healthy foods.3.Why did the nobility avoid eating breakfast?A.Breakfast was wasted for the nobility.B.Breakfast was viewed as unnecessary.C.Breakfast was considered as a light meal.D.Breakfast was saved for commoners.B Your best friend that follows you around when the sun comes out-your shadow-doesnt serve an important function like your heart or brain,but what if you could use shadows to create electricity?When using solar panels(电池板)that are powered by light,shadows can be boring because it means electricity cant be created.However,researchers from the National University of Singapore have engineered a way to create power from the shadows present everywhere.A team of the university created a machine that can collect energy from shadows.It is created by placing a thin coating of gold onto silicon(硅).Like in a normal solar panel,when put in light,the silicon electrons(电子)become energized and the energized electrons then jump from the silicon to the gold.The voltage(电压)of the part of the machine that is placed in the light increases to the dark part and the electrons in the machine flow from high to low voltage.They are sent through an external circuit(外电路)creating a current that can be used to power another machine.The greater the contrast between light and dark,more energy is provided by the machine.The team isworking on improving the performance of the machine,borrowing approaches from solar panels to gather light.Increasing the amount of light the machines can receive allows them to better make use of shadows,as well as developing shadow energy collecting panels that can successfully gather from indoor lighting.The team is also researching the use of other materials other than gold to drop the price of the machine,meaning they would be more cost effective and easier to apply in society.Shadows are present everywhere and perhaps one day in the future we will be able to collect energy from them by placing the shadow-effect energy machine around the world in places that have been considered unfit for solar panels to work,or indoors.“A lot of people think that shadows are useless,”Tan says,but“anything can be useful,even shadows.”4.What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?A.Your best friend always stays with you after the sunrise.B.The shadow has the same function as the heart and brain.C.Shadows can stop solar panels from creating electricity.D.Researchers have found a way to create power from shadows.5.What is the key working principle of the machine mentioned in the text?A.The silicon produces electricity when it is in the light.B.The gold produces power with the help of the silicon.C.The energized electrons flow from high to low voltage.D.An external circuit creates current using another machine.6.How does the team improve the performance of the machine?A.Using solar panels in the machine.B.Increasing the amount of light received.C.Developing light energy collecting panels.D.Bringing down the price of gold.7.Which of the following is the best place to apply the machine?A.A gym.B.A park.C.A farm.D.A playground.C In the U.S.,speaking more than one language fluently is not very common except in Los Angeles,California.The city has one of the largest population in the U.S.of young people between the ages of 18 and 34.This generation is often called millennials(新千年一代).More than half of millennials in Los Angeles are bilingual(双语的),which means they speak more than one language.Maria Elena Burgos is cooking a Mexican breakfast.She says making Mexican food is just one of the many traditions in her home.Another is speaking Spanish to her children.“We want them to be bilingual.We want to keep the Spanish somewhere in their learning too,not only at home.”When Ms Burgos first came to the United States from Mexico,she learned English.She knew her children would learn English quickly.So she wanted them to speak Spanish at home and study the language at school.She says being bilingual will give them more opportunities in the future.Knowing Spanish also means the children can talk with their s in Mexico.“When we had our children,one of the decisions we as parents made was to name them with a name that was easily pronounced in English and Spanish.”Elizabeth wants to know her familys culture.”“The culture-to go back to our roots because thats part of who we are.”Monica wants to pass on the culture to her children“Its nice to know our culture and then to be able to pass it onto our children and grand-children and everyone to let them know where we come from.”And,Monica says she does not speak only English and Spanish.She has even learned some Korean in school.8.Which of the following is a tradition of Maria?A.Cooking breakfast for her s.B.Talking with her children in Spanish.C.Talking with her s in Spanish.D.Forcing her children to speak Spanish.9.What can be inferred from Monicas words?A.She doesnt care where she comes from.B.She looks forward to learning Spanish.C.Everyone should know his own culture.D.She doesnt like American culture.10.Which of the following is mentioned about children speaking more languages?A.It can give children more chances in the future.B.It can make children feel proud before their friends.C.It can give the children a chance to go to a good college.D.It can let children go to the places where they want to go.11.Whats the main purpose of this passage?A.To entertain the readers with a funny story.B.To inform the readers of a shocking experiment result.C.To encourage more persons to learn a second language.D.To tell a truth that many people in Los Angeles are bilingual.D The beach may seem like an inviting place to run on a cool summer morning,but is running on the sand good for your body?It can be,but its important to be aware of the challenges that some beach runners experience before you get ready.Running on the beach can be a good thing.Its certainly different from running on a track or a pavement.For starters,sand can be a challenge because it has an uneven(不平坦的)surface.As you push off,youre going to lose some of your push as the sand moves.So,youre not going to be able to push yourself forward as you would on a track or a pavement.But this unevenness has anupside:It gives your body an extra workout,forcing you to exercise muscles that dont get as much use during runs on firm surfaces.For example,your feet,ankles and lower back might feel sorer and more tired than usual after a beach run just because the surface is constantly moving and changing step to step.You also might feel sore afterward because beaches tend to slope(倾斜)down to the water.If youre going for a long run on the beach,you might notice that one side of your body might feel sorer because youre putting more pressure on it due to the slope.Some beach runners prefer to run barefoot not wearing anything on feet.However,if youre not used to barefoot running,start slowly and dont run long distances at first.Thats because running barefoot uses more different muscles than running with shoes does,and its important to strengthen these muscles and adapt your feet.If you want to run barefoot and as long as you run carefully enough into it,go for it!Running on the sand can be a smart choice for you,because running on softer ground surfaces can reduce muscle damage.12.Why is it difficult to run on the beach for starters?A.The soft surface makes people fall over easily.B.People need to run carefully on its smooth surface.C.Running on its uneven surface takes much effort.D.Its hard to keep ones balance on its hard surface.13.Which of the following best explains“upside”underlined in Paragraph 2?A.Advantage.B.Reason.C.Character.D.Challenge.14.Whats the authors attitude to barefoot running?A.Critical.B.Supportive.C.Doubtful.D.Uncaring.15.The passage can probably be found in _.A.A primary school textbook B.A tourist guide C.A sports magazine D.A scientific report 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 Increase your creativity Every month I face the same problem how to write educational,informative and,hopefully,interesting articles._16_.At other times my mind goes blank(空白的),and I experience a creative block.At times we all face creative challenges in life,from designing websites to decorating our apartments,but there are ways to work through creative slumps(低潮).Daydream For years,others may have told you to stop daydreaming._17_.Daydreaming sometimes helps you take a more creative approach to your problem.Be happy Some studies suggest that a positive mood(心情)encourages creativity because it increases activity in the parts of the brain related to decision-making and feelings._18_ Face-to-face conversations with friends can lead to creative thinking.Take risks Dont let fear hold you back.You wont succeed at everything you try.But with each new effort,you will build self-confidence and develop new skills for the future.Limit your amusement Everyone enjoys entertainment._19_.Literature and audiobooks are better forms of amusement because they force you to use your imagination.Look for inspiration Activities such as listening to music,going to museums and travelling all provide sources of inspiration.Go offline and go outside Remember how much fun you had as a child running,playing and pretending?Your imagination simply ran away with you._20_,and can help you get back some of that creative energy from your childhood.A.Get social B.Make friends C.Nature settings fire the imagination D.In fact,letting your mind run briefly can actually be helpful E.Readingrelaxes the mind and encourages you to use your imagination F.Sometimes I can just sit down at my computer and the words just flow G.But watching TV,for instance,requires little thought and can actually decrease creativity 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 Something extraordinary happened at LA airport today.I was at the gate,_21_to get on my plane toPortland.Suddenly,a_22_boy who looked to be eighteen months was having a total breakdown(崩溃),_23_between the seats,kicking(踢)and screaming(尖叫),then lying on the ground,refusing to board the_24_.His young mom,who was clearly pregnant(怀 孕的)and traveling_25_with her son,became completely_26_.She couldnt_27_her son because he was lying down on the ground,kicking and_28_.The mother finally sat down on the floor and put her_29_in her hands,with her son next to her.Then,this gorgeous(极 好 的)thing happened.Six or seven_30_in the airport approached and_31_the poor mother and thelittle boy.We knelt down and formed a circle.I sangThe Itsy Bitsy Spiderto the little boy.One woman had a little_32_in her bag that she let the boy play with,another woman gave the mom a newly-bought_33_of water.Someone else_34_the mom to get the kids cup out of her bag and give it to him.It was so_35_,because there was no_36_and no one knew anyone else,but we were able to calm them both down,and she got her child on the plane.After they_37_the door we all went back to our_38_seats and didnt talk about it We were strangers,gathering to_39_problems.It occurred to me that a circle of women,with a mission(使命),can_40_the world.21.A.waiting B.begging C.leaving D.standing 22.A.clever B.little C.dirty D.hungry 23.A.dashing B.yelling C.running D.listening 24.A.boat B.taxi C.train D.plane 25.A.angrily B.freshly C.alone D.lonely 26.A.lost B.careful C.grateful D.old 27.A.set up B.take in C.put down D.pick up 28.A.speaking B.screaming C.jumping D.laughing 29.A.shoulder B.head C.eyes D.ears 30.A.women B.people C.professors D.members 31.A.talked B.neglected C.questioned D.surrounded 32.A.dog B.toy C.gun D.coat 33.A.cup B.bowl C.bag D.bottle 34.A.refused B.forced C.helped D.allowed 35.A.boring B.dangerous C.gorgeous D.interesting 36.A.discussion B.need C.time D.room 37.A.looked into B.turned into C.went through D.heard of 38.A.priceless B.wood C.common D.separate 39.A.solve B.produce C.analyze D.forget 40.A.destroy B.save C.cheat D.win 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 ChinasHenanprovince _41._(make)headlines as it was hit with heavy rains,which left people dead,missing and _42._(severe)affected._43._ donations,supplies and condolences(慰唁)rolling in,many Chinese enterprises are setting _44._ positive example.Chinese sportswear company ERKE made a donation of 50 million yuan($7.7 million)to provide supplies for flood _45._(relieve)and aid.After the company made the announcement on _46._(it)social media platform,Sina Weibo,on Wednesday,it received widespread support.One of the comments _47._(leave)by a netizen ranked at the top under the topic.“It feels like youre going out of business and you donated so much,”the netizen wrote.What made the companys donation _48._(impress)and led it to go viral is the fact that the donation is a big sum for the company,_49._(consider)that ERKEs business didnt seem to develop