2021届曲阜市第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案解析.pdf
2021 届曲阜市第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案解析 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 Washington D.C.Sightseeing With the information below,youre not missing anything in D.C.!Click Here to find the perfect hotel for your stay as well.The Old Town Trolley Tour It offers something for the whole family.Not only will it give them something fun to do,but it will give them a history lesson.This tour will last about three hours and its proper for people of all ages.African American History Tour Be sure to take this tour because African Americans have had an important role in the making of our country.Take this historical four-hour tour,where you will visit some important sites including Museum of African American History and Culture.Comedy Walks Washington D.C.This is a great experience allowing you to enjoy the capital in a new way.The walking tour lasts for about one hour and thirty minutes,which takes place in less than a mile journey from the starting place.D.C.Twilight Tour Check out the D.C.Twilight Tour for a unique view of some of the most famous sites!What makes this two-hour guided tour truly unique is that you can view many wonderful sites at night time!1.Which tour is recommended to a tourist who is fond of hiking?A.The Old Town Trolley Tour B.African American History Tour C.Comedy Walks Washington D.C.D.D.C.Twilight Tour 2.Which tour lasts longest?A.The Old Town Trolley Tour B.African American History Tour C.Comedy Walks Washington D.C.D.D.C.Twilight Tour 3.Where will you read this text most likely?A.In a guidebook.B.In a magazine.C.In a newspaper.D.On the Internet.B Jack was 11 months old in the spring of 2015 when his parents,Erika and Christopher,recognized his development was not progressing as it should.The feeling was familiar to the couple.Just a few months earlier,Jacks brother Chase,who is 16 months older,had been diagnosed with autism(自闭症)after he did not reach motion and language standards as expected.Jacks behaviors were similarly delayed,and his parents moved quickly to seek help.Today,Jack is 5 he celebrated his birthday on May 13 and he can speak in full sentences and read.After two years at a preschool that specializes in services for children with developmental disabilities,he will start kindergarten in theSmithtownschool district in September.“Our familys experience is a good example of the power and effectiveness of early intervention.The services our boys have received made all the difference,”the parents said.According to scientists,autism can be detected at 18 months or younger,and by age 2 a diagnosis can be considered“very reliable.”The parents said they were happy with Chases success at the learning center,but still had concerns for Jack because he was not speaking.Developing social and communication skills can be among the greatest challenge for individuals with autism,even if they are able to say a few words early on.“We didnt know if he was ever going to talk,”Erika said.“That was my biggest fear.We just didnt know.”Looking ahead,the parents are cautiously optimistic about Jacks next educational move.He doesnt handle change well,they said,and he likes to know his routine.Still,they expressed confidence that his time at the learning center has given him the skills he needs to be successful.4.How did Jacks parents know he suffered from autism?A.They found the baby clever.B.They judged by their experience.C.They found he didnt develop.D.They checked on him in the hospital.5.What did the parents think of the early intervention?A.It made no difference to the babies.B.It benefitted the babies greatly.C.It got their babies more disabled.D.It helped their babies speak fluently.6.What can we learn from the third paragraph?A.Autism can be confirmed at 18 months old.B.Jacks parents were confident about his motor skills.C.Chases parents were doubtful about his development D.Jacks parents worried about his language skills most.7.What is the text mainly talking about?A.Autism can be curedif parents take actions early.B.Parents should be confident about their childrens future.C.Early intervention in autism could improve childrens life.D.Communication skills should be developed as early as possible.C Many teens may feel anxious sometimes.Its the kind of nervousness that makes you bite your nails before a big test.We spend more time online than we should.We feel good about ourselves or bad based on how many Likes and Followers we get on social media.Young people are developing a false view of life.On the screen,we see what people want to show us.People usually only post photos where they are looking their best.They are surrounded by friends and seem that they are having a great time.No one seems sad or lonely.In short,life isfabulous.But sooner or later,our young people compare their real life to it.They find that theirs doesnt seem as fun or exciting and grow worried that they may be missing out.No wonder teachers are reporting more anxious students.Its reported that a lot more college students feel overwhelming anxiety.The percentage jumped from 50%in 2011 to 62%in 2016.Anxiety is now the most common mental-health problem in my country.It affects nearly one-third of teens and adults.Certainly,we cant blame it on social media alone.We expect toomuch from our children and a lot of these expectations arent reasonable.Their schedules are packed with sports,clubs and homework.They dont have enough free time.We want our children to succeed,and we dont care how much it costs.As parents,we must have more balance.On one hand,we push too hard,and on the other hand,we make life too easy for children.We shouldnt and cant promise our children that they will always be happy.We shouldnt try to protect them from the problems of everyday life.Let them solve the problems in person.8.What is the text mainly about?A.What causes teens nervousness.B.How to deal with teens anxiety.C.What a view of life means to people.D.How to treat social media appropriately.9.What does the underlined word“fabulous”in paragraph 2 mean?A.Wonderful.B.Encouraging.C.Anxious.D.Doubtful.10.Why does the author mention the numbers in paragraph 3?A.To draw teachers attention.B.To show teachers mental problems.C.To present the seriousness of teens anxiety.D.To show adults have more problems than teens.11.What should parents do to help their children out?A.Try to meet their expectations.B.Help them with their homework.C.Give them more free time to play sports.D.Allow them to solve their own problems in life.D Water keeps us alive.When it runs out,we have a problem.About one out of four people on the planet are facing a shortage of water.Seventeen countries around the world are dealing with high-water stress.This means they are using almost all the water they have access to.Many are dry countries.Some waste much of their water.Some may currently use too much of their groundwater that they should be saving.Several big cities face acute shortages.These include Sao Paulo,Brazil;Chennai,India;and Cape Town,South Africa.A year ago,Cape Town faced nay Zero-the day when all its dams would he dry.Climate change adds to the risk of water shortages.Rainfall is less steady.The water supply becomes less reliable.The days grow hotter.More water evaporates(蒸发)from lakes and rivers even as demand for water increases.By 2030,the number of cities in the high-stress category may have risen to 45 and include almost 470 million people.All over the world,farmers compete with city residents for water.Rich urban places,such as Los Angeles,use too much water for pools and golf courses.But the worst problem is the growth of cities.Bangalore,India,for example,had a few years with little rain.It built over its many lakes or filled them with city waste.The lakes are no longer the rain water storage tanks they once were.Bangalore now imports water.A lot of the imported water,however,gets lost on the way to Bangalore.To address this issue,what can be done?First,cities can plug leaks in their water distribution system.Wastewater can be recycled.Rain can be harvested and saved for hard times.Lakes and wetlands can be cleaned up and old wells can be restored.And farmers can switch from water-intensive crops like rice to less-thirsty crops like millet(小米).Experts are looking at ways to reduce the number of people on the planet.They are looking at ways to reduce the size of cities.They are looking for ways to encourage people,factories and farmers to use less water.12.What can we know from Paragraph 2?A.A quarter of the worlds population is living with water shortages.B.Nearly all countries are facing acute water shortages now.C.Underground water should he used to meet the water demand.D.Measures have been taken to deal with the water shortage in India.13.What is the main idea of the third paragraph?A.Rainfall is not as steady as before.B.Climate change may lead to water shortages.C.The water supply relies more on rainfall.D.Hotter weather changes the water demand.14.What can farmers do to deal with water shortage?A.Plug leaks in the water distribution system.B.Clean up lakes and wetlands and restore wells.C.Reduce the number of people in the cities.D.Grow less-water consumption crops instead.15.What will be discussed if the passage continues?A.How to prevent from climate change.B.How to inspire people to save water.C.How to recycle wastewater in cities D.How to make people get access to clean water.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 Motivation plays a role in almost everything we do.From getting outof bed in the morning to dealing with a chore or going after a new role at work,its finally the sense of motivation that drives us from beginning to completion of any task that life throws to us._16_They can complete daily tasks without a second thought and remain efficient from morning to evening.Others,however,may struggle to find a sense of motivation for different reasons.Fortunately,here are a few ways you can introduce motivation into your daily routine.Create attainable goals.Feeling stressed because of a goal or a project is normal.Even if the task is a big one,you can break it down into small goals to work your way to the finish line.For example,if you have a difficult project coming up,dont wait until the last minute to begin._17_This will make you feel challenged,while also allowing you to feel as if youve completed important activities._18_By rewarding yourself one thing at a time or at the end of the day,you can also teach yourself to be a more motivated person.This is about treating yourself for good work!Every time you complete a task,you know youre going to get a reward.Likewise,if you dont complete any task,you wont get a reward._19_ Create positive habits over time._20_In order to make motivation a positive habit,a person needs to try and start completing activities every single day.Of course,it is fine to miss a day here and there but that should be done cautiously.A.Reward yourself.B.Assess rewards for different achievements.C.Some people find motivation easy to come by.D.Instead,make a list of achievable goals for each day.E.It usually takes around two months to develop a habit.F.So over time,you associate rewards with beingmotivated.G.It is not difficult to develop a positive habit related to motivation.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 My son isnt scared of many things.Sometimes this makes me_21_.When he overcame his fear of dogs，I felt a swell of admiration.Things get_22_when he proves himself to be braver than I am，forcing me to face the_23_I still carry around as an adult.My fears since my teen years were big，hairy spiders and talking to_24_both of which were easily_25_at an all-boys school.One exception was the_26_.I dont like open water，due to a semi-drowning experience that happened when I was 15.I mistimed（在不适当的时候做）a_27_，swallowed water and ended up being pulled out，pale and limp，and_28_by a pretty lifeguard.The additional horror of talking to a girl_29_my near-death experience.Since then，being in water fills me with_30_.So clearly，my_31_of the sea is strong.But where does it leave my son，who shows no such fear？As a much younger child，he hated the sea.To my shame，I was_32_.Here was a companion who could make me feel better about my weakness.This_33_a few weeks ago，when a trip to the_34_showed hed become every inch the waterbaby I am not.Watching him_35_the waves with his mom，all my_36_suddenly seemed pitiful.I barely had time to register this before he was_37_my arm.Soon he was doing something my wife had_38_managed，pulling me into the open water.As I held him，I felt that panic Id denied for all these years，_39_on I went.I was holding him，but he was really holding me，transferring（传递）some small part of his limitless_40_with the grasp of a tiny，guiding hand.21.A.proud B.confused C.worried D.surprised 22.A.easier B.worse C.more complex D.more interesting 23.A.pains B.doubts C.fears D.shame 24.A.teachers B.girls C.strangers D.classmates 25.A.improved B.predicted C.overcome D.avoided 26.A.river B.lake C.sea D.pool 27.A.walk B.run C.shout D.dive 28.A.rescued B.caught C.criticized D.noticed 29.A.ruined B.worsened C.softened D.created 30.A.power B.regret C.confidence D.panic 31.A.dislike B.need C.understanding D.curiosity 32.A.annoyed B.frustrated C.relieved D.embarrassed 33.A.happened B.disappeared C.remained D.changed 34.A.mountain B.beach C.forest D.park 35.A.enjoy B.share C.control D.draw 36.A.efforts B.excuses C.chances D.plans 37.A.biting B.patting C.washing D.taking 38.A.always B.almost C.never D.also 39.A.so B.but C.and D.since 40.A.bravery B.wisdom C.kindness D.passion 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 The origins of carnival are ancient.People_41._(hold)festivals similar to carnival before the Christian era.They celebrated the return of spring after winter.In the Roman period the date of the festival was decided by the Christian calendar.People wanted to enjoy_42._(they)because carnival was followed by forty days without meat.When the new world was discovered,the_43._(Spain)and Portuguese settlers brought carnival with them.But in the New World,many elements of African culture,such as music and costume were added_44._the festival by people of African origin.Today,carnival has become a_45._(true)international festival.In Venice the carnival_46._(celebrate)for five days in February.It begins on Thursday with a ceremony_47._is known as the volo della colombinathe_48._(fly)of the dove.A young woman_49._(dress)up as a dove climbs to the top of the bell tower in St.Marks Square,and flies to the ground.This event is watched by thousands of masked people in the square.When the dove lands,two big guns are fired.It is a signal for the celebrations_50._(begin).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.假定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作文。文中共有 10 处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜
