2021届杭州市翠苑中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案解析.pdf

2021 届杭州市翠苑中学高三英语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 Bob and Sue Harvey spent nine years as resident fellows in a dormitory at Sanford and in their bookVirtual Reality and The College Freshman,they write“The Freshman oftenfaces an identity problem during the first semester.”College is a more pressured environment than it used to be,in part because the academic gap between high school and college has increased.Many college freshmen have never had to make independent decisions about sex,drugs and alcohol.Most dont know how to manage their time or money.They often feel lonely and overwhelmed,resulting in anxiety and depression.Nancy Corbin,director of clinical service for student-counseling(咨询)services at Iowa State University,says her office is seeing a significant increase in requests for counseling from freshmen who are having trouble making the adjustment to college life.She says older teenagers increasingly lack the skills to deal with personal problems that arent easily defined or fixed.And they get homesick but have a hard time admitting it.Parents and high schools can make things easier on freshmen by preparing them differently.For example,by teaching them to budget their hours and dollars.The Harveys think high schools should offer a college-life course.“Parents need to focus more on relationship and personal issues and less on how many sheets and towels to take,”they say.Many homesick freshmen think theyll be regarded as failures if they come home before Thanksgiving.So parents can help by letting them know theyre welcome to return if they feel the need.In the meantime,parents have to find new ways to keep in touch with their college kids.One of the best ways is e-mail.Its less unpleasant and less expensive than constant phone calls and is more likely to be answered than a handwritten letter.1.Why is the first semester difficult for freshmen in college?A.Because they often fail in exams.B.Because they lack time and money.C.Because they are too homesick to make new friends.D.Because they have to settle personal issues on their own.2.In the last paragraph,it is suggested that _.A.parents should stop buying anything for their kids B.parents should develop a good relationship with their kids C.parents should be taught how to send e-mails to their kids D.parents should work with high schools in college-life courses 3.Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A.Hard Life of College Freshmen B.Approaches to Trouble in College C.Freshmens Adaptation Problems D.A Strange Phenomenon in College B Imust have always known reading was very important because the first memories I have as a child deal with books.There was not one night that I dont remember mom reading me a storybook by my bedside.I was extremely inspired by the wonderful way the words sounded.I always wanted to know what my mom was reading.Hearing mom say,“I cant believe whats printed in the newspaper this morning,”made me want to grab it out of her hands and read it myself.I wanted to be like my mom and know all of the things she knew.So I carried around a book,and each night,just to be like her,I would pretend to be reading.This is how everyone learned to read.We would start off with sentences,then paragraphs,and then stories.It seemed an unending journey,but even as a six-year-old girl I realized that knowing how to read could open many doors.When mom said,“The C-A-N-D-Y is hidden on the top shelf,”I knew where the candy was.My progress in reading raised my curiosity,and I wanted to know everything.I often found myself telling my mom to drive more slowly,so that I could read all of the road signs we passed.Most of my reading through primary,middle and high school was factual reading.I read for knowledge,and to make As on my tests.Sometimes,I would read a novel that was assigned,but I didnt enjoy this type of reading.I liked facts,things that are concrete.I thought anything abstract left too much room for argument.Now that Im growing and the world I once knew as being so simple is becoming more complex,I find myself needing a way to escape.By opening a novel,I can leave behind my burdens and enter into a wonderful and mysterious world where I am now a new character.In these worlds I can become anyone.I dont have to write down what happened or what technique the author was using when he or she wrote this.I just read to relax.Were taught to read because its necessary for much of human understanding.Reading is an important part of my life.Reading satisfies my desire to keep learning.And Ive found that the possibilities that lie within books are limitless.4.Why did the author want to grab the newspaper out of moms hands？A.She wanted mom to read the news to her.B.She couldnt wait to tear the newspaper apart.C.She couldnt help but stopmom from reading.D.She was eager to know what had happened.5.According to Paragraph 3,the authors reading of road signs shows_.A.her own way to find herself B.her eagerness to develop her reading ability C.her growing desire to know the world around her D.her effort to remind mom to obey traffic rules 6.The author takes novel reading as a way to_.A.explore a mysterious land B.develop an interest in learning C.get away from a confusing world D.learn about the adult world 7.What could be the best title for the passage？A The Pleasure of Reading B.Growing Up with Reading C.The Magic of Reading D.Reading Makes a Full Man C Paper is an important part of modern life.People use it in school,at work,to make artwork and books,to wrap presents and much more.Trees are the most common material for paper these days.So how do people make paper out of trees today?People first cut trees,load them onto trucks and bring them to a factory.Machines cut open the outer coverings of the trees,and cut the trees into pieces.Those pieces are boiled into a soup.After that,it is hit flat,dried and cut up into sheets of paper.The entire process,from planting a small tree to buying your school notebook,takes a very long time.Just growing the trees takes 10 to 20 years.Making tons of paper from trees can harm the planet.Humans cut down 80,000 to 160,000 trees around the world every day,and use many of them to make paper.Some of those trees come from tree farms.But people also cut down forests for paper,which means that animals and birds lose their homes.Cutting forests down also contributes to climate change,and paper factories pollute the air.After you throw paper,it often takes the paper six to nine years to break down.Thats why recycling is important.It saves a lot of trees,slows climate change and helps protect endangered animals,birds and all creatures that rely on forests for their homes and food.So if paper isnt good for the environment,why dont people write on something else?The answer:They do.With computers,tablets and cellphones,people use much less paper than in the past.Maybe a day will come when we wont use paper at all or will save it for very special books and artworks.8.What can we know about making paper out of trees?A.It costs much money.B.It takes a lot of time.C.It is very easy and fast.D.It is dangerous and difficult.9.What is the impact of paper production?A.It promotes the recycling.B.It does harm to the environment.C.It slows down the climate change.D.It protects the animals from losing homes.10.How will we use paper someday in the future according to the text?A.Use it for books only.B.Use the recycled paper.C.Treasure it occasionally.D.Use it for artworks.11.What idea does the author want to express from the text?A.The influence of making paper on environment.B.The wonderful experience of making paper.C.The necessary process of making paper.D.The good reasons for making paper.D Every day in the United States animals are beaten,ignored,or forced to struggle for survival.Left in poor conditions with no food or water,they have little hope as they live out their days without the mercy they deserve.Some are found and rescued,given the chance to experience how great life and humans can be;others arent so lucky.To grow as a nation,we must fight for these abused(受虐待的)animals rights and seriously punish heartless owners.One of the first steps in protecting animals and creating effective cruelty laws is to know what animal cruelty actually is.There are two categories:passive cruelty and active cruelty.The first involves acts of omission,meaning the abuse happens as a result of ignorance or lack of action.Passive cruelty might seem less serious,but that is not the case;it can lead to terrible pain and suffering,and finally death.Examples include starvation,inadequate shelter in extreme weather conditions,and the failure to get medical care.Passive cruelty is sometimes due to the owners ignorance,so many animal control officers will first try to educate ignorant owners on how to properly care for animals before giving them a citation(传票)or putting them in prison.Active cruelty,on the other hand,is more well-known and disturbing.Sometimes referred to as non-accidental injury,this type of abuse involves purposeful harm on an animal in order to feel more powerful or gain control.Active cruelty against animals should be taken very seriously,since it can be a sign that a person has serious psychological issues and may commit more acts of violence-possibly against humans.It is hard to tell just what drives people to harm innocent animals.Most animal abusers find some sort of achievement or power in torturing a victim that they know cant fight back.While not all animal abusers become serial killers,it is important to take every case seriously.As a nation we need to make it our right to come together and ensure the safety of our beloved pets.As Margaret Mead once said,“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,committed citizens can change the world.Indeed,it is the only thing that ever has.”12.What is the first step to do with the passive cruelty abusers?A.To throw them into prison.B.To bring the case to the court.C.To teach them how to treat animals.D.To give them a strong warning.13.We can learn from Para.3 that active cruelty _.A.is actually a sign of power or control B.has been taken seriously in the nation C.may lead to serious psychological problems D.may cause acts of violence against humans 14.What is the authors attitude towards animal cruelty?A.Uncertain.B.Doubtful.C.Concerned.D.Pessimistic.15.The author wrote this passage to _.A.warn those heartless pet owners B.tell people the harm of animal cruelty C.explain the reasons why people harm animals D.call on people to fight for the abused animals 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 Are you somebody who cant wake up in the morning?Do you need two cups of coffee before you can start a new day?Do you feel awful when you first wake up?Scientists say its all because of our genes(基因)._16_Researchers from the University of Surrey interviewed 500 people.They asked them questions about their lifestyle,such as what time of day they preferred to do exercise and how difficult they found it to wake up in the morning._17_ They discovered that we all have a“clock”gene,also called a PER3 gene._18_People who have the long gene are usually people who are very good in the morning,but get tired early at night.People who have the short gene are usually people who are more active at night but have problems waking up early in the morning._19_Scientists say that,if possible,we should try to change our working hours to fit our“body clock”.If you are a“morning person”then you could start work early and finish early.But if you are bad in the morning,then it might be better to start work in the afternoon and work until late at night._20_ A.How did they find this out?B.As soon as you wake up,wash your face and step outside.C.How does it help us to know we have the long or short gene?D.This gene can be long or short.E.It is common for people to feel sleepy in the morning.F.Scientists then compared their answers to the peoples DNA.G.So maybe,instead of nine to five we should work from seven to three or twelve to eight.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 Recently,the idea that listening to classical music can increase intelligence,especially in_21_,has caught the attention of the media,researchers,and parents around the globe.In the early 1990s,researchers from France and the US published articles that said_22_Mozart for 10 minutes temporarily_23_performance on IQ tests and challenging tasks._24_,the media quickly began reporting on the“Mozart effect”.In 1997,Don Campbell published a book about this_25_phenomenon.Campbell said that classical_26_could improve health and memory,prevent mental and physical disorders,and_27_stress and depression.He soon_28_withThe Mozart Effect for Children,as well as CDs and products for parents of young children.Today,a wide selection of similar products is_29_,includingBaby MozartandBaby Bach,two bestselling DVDs in the popularBaby Einsteinseries.There are even music players specially_30_for expectant(预产期的)mothers to wear on their stomachs._31_,babies can listen to classical music before theyre even_32_._33_,there is some doubt surrounding the“Mozart effect”.Parents_34_whether it is a proven reality or just a fad(潮流)designed to make money.Frances H.Rauscher,a psychologist and author of one of the original studies,is_35_.Much of the original_36_pointed to temporary improvements on specific tasks.She_37_these findings have been incorrectly described as a general increase in_38_.“I dont think it can hurt,”Rauscher said.Yet she added that_39_may still want to think twice_40_spending a fortune trying to make a genius(天才)out of their baby.21.A.scientists B.musicians C.adults D.babies 22.A.joining in B.dreaming of C.talking about D.listening to 23.A.improved B.measured C.provided D.enjoyed 24.A.On the whole B.As a result C.On the contrary D.In other words 25.A.common B.natural C.interesting D.alarming 26.A.literature B.music C.world D.education 27.A.cause B.place C.reduce D.limit 28.A.began B.dealt C.agreed D.followed 29.A.useless B.priceless C.available D.changeable 30.A.tested B.designed C.searched D.collected 31.A.By the way B.In this way C.On the way D.All the way 32.A.born B.lost C.trained D.invited 33.A.Besides B.Therefore C.Instead D.However 34.A.check B.question C.determine D.evaluate 35.A.real B.right C.normal D.doubtful 36.A.anxiety B.material C.research D.argument 37.A.cheers B.expects C.remembers D.believes 38.A.costs B.health C.disorders D.intelligence 39.A.teachers B.experts C.parents D.players 40.A.after B.unless C.before D.as 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 I used to be so addicted_41._computer games that I had little time for study and thus fell behind and my_42._(fit)began to fail.My parents and teachers were greatly worried about me.It was what my English teacher said to me_43._h