2021届昆明市女子中学高三英语期末试卷及答案解析.pdf

2021 届昆明市女子中学高三英语期末试卷及答案解析 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 Nothing beats live music,but the venue makes a difference.When youre able to score tickets to an incredible concert in an incredible place,you wont forget the experience.Here are some of the coolest music venues from around the world.If you havent been to any of these,youve got some traveling to do.Red Rocks,Morrison,the United States Red Rocks might be the most beautiful and famous venue in the United States.At 6,450 feet above sea level,Red Rocks is a geologically formed natural stage.Its massive sandstone provides a perfect stage for jam bands.If youre into the blues and jazz,youll have no trouble finding something in line with your interests.Meet Factory,Prague,Czech Republic Smallest venues on this list,Meet Factory is an art gallery,theater,and music venue.The venue only accommodates 1,000 people,so you wont see any huge names come through.Still,its a great place to see up-and-coming local acts,and if youve got an eye for contemporary art,youll love your time here.Arena of Nmes,Nmes,France Originally built around A.D.70,the Arena of Nimes presents concertgoers with an interesting question:Should they enjoy the music,or marvel at the architecture?The Arena is,after all,one of the worlds best-preserved Roman theaters.Many major touring acts plan stops at the Arena of Nimes,especially during the venues annual festival.Sydney Opera House,Sydney,Australia The Sydney Opera House is one of the worlds most famous performing venues.Is also one of the most distinctive buildings in Sydney,thanks to the breathtaking design by Danish architect Utzon.It hosts about 40 events per week,so whether youre into jazz,rock,classical music,or opera,youll find something to watch.1.Where can you enjoy music in natural beauty?A.At Red Rocks.B.At Meet Factory.C.At Arena of Nimes.D.At Sydney Opera House.2.What is special about Meet Factory?A.It enjoys breathtaking scenery.B.It hosts both musical and artistic events.C.It is the largest venue of all.D.It is famous for contemporary music.3.What do the listed music venues have in common?A.They have a long history.B.They are built near the sea.C.They accommodate thousands of people.D.They are beautiful tourist attractions.B When I was a child,I attained high grades in my academic study.However,I was physically uncoordinated because I was running too slowly.But for future college application,sport was a must.So I took up fencing(击剑)because I thought it required more strategy than athletic ability.Then I joined the schools fencing team.My movements were clumsy compared to the seniors.One afternoon after a whole lessons failure,tears of frustration welled up in my eyes.One of my teammates approached me,“Could you tell me where your blade(剑)hit me?”She asked.I pointed to her right shoulder.She nodded and patted my stomach,“Thats where I hit you.”She had begun to walk away when I blurted out,“Want to practice together?Again?”We practiced until we both felt more confident.But it wasnt just the two of us.All these girls were entirely willing to share their knowledge with everyone,helping each other to grow.That afternoon,I watched a senior fencer execute a flawless attack admiringly.Something inside me suddenly bloomed.I realized later that it was love for both fencing and the fencing team.During the city championship,I was selected to fence.My opponent was the best fencer on her schools team.“Ready,fence.”The match began.Suddenly,my opponents blade hit me.The score was 1-0.At the moment I could hear my teammates shouting,“Keep distance!”And the team captains voice was clear and commanding,“Parry,then disengage!”Fencing,unlike academics,wasnt something I could succeed in by myselfeven during an individual match,my teammates were still giving me advice.Unathletic as I was,I was proud to be an athlete and a teammate.I saw my blade tip bury itself into my opponents shoulder and the judge signaling that it was my point.I could taste the sweat on my lips,which were breaking out into a smile.4.Why did the author start to learn fencing?A.Because she needed to train her coordination.B.Because she thought it would be easier for her.C.Because she could not succeed in any other sport.D.Because she wanted to enter the school fencing team.5.How did the girls improve their fencing skills?A.By observing flawless attacks.B.By practicing on their own.C.By offering guidance to each other.D.By competing with other teams.6.What distinguishes fencing from academics according to the author?A.Strong determination.B.Hard work.C.Athletic strategy.D.Team support.7.How did the author feel when she got her point?A.Unbeatable and respectful.B.Sweaty and ashamed.C.Energetic and secure.D.Proud and thankful.C Henry Cavill:Bring Superman to Life Henry Cavill knew that he wanted to be a star at 16 years of age,after a chance meeting with movie star Russell Crowe who inspired hispassion for acting.But for the British-born actor,the bright lights and attraction ofHollywoodwere a long way away.Supported by his secretary mother and stockbroker father,he decided to study drama during high school.His journey to super star began.Before gaining the international recognition he has now,Cavill tried out for roles in the Harry Potter and Twilight series but failed to get either.He would have to keep waiting for his big chance.Determined as ever,Cavill took any acting jobs he could get his hands on and appeared in several low-budget horror movies and TV shows in hopes of getting noticed.It almost worked.In the early 2000s,at just 22 years old,he narrowly missed out on becoming the new James Bond.Finally,in 2007,his hard work paid off.He won a leading role as the first Duke of Suffolk in the period showThe Tudors.The TV show was very popular and helped to raise Cavills popularity inAmerica.In 2011,Cavil landed his breakout role,playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe.He hasnt looked back and has since starred in many hit films,such asMission:Impossible-Fallout.More recently,he stepped back on to the small screen.Since 2019,he has starred in the popular seriesThe Witcher,adapted from the book series and video games of the same name.In the TV show,Cavill played a brave monster hunter named Geralt of Rivia,which was the perfect role for Cavill because he was a fan of the video games.Cavill also got a chance to play a classic English character master detective Sherlock Holmes in 2020sEnola Holmes.However,Cavill isnt just a good guy on screen.His charity work also makes him a real-life hero.In 2014,he took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge while wearing his full Superman suit to support the ALS Association.Currently,he is an ambassador for the UKs Royal Marines Charity,which supports war veterans(退伍军人).Why does he do it?He love to make people feel good and bring smiles to people faces.Indeed,Henry Cavill in living proof that you dont always need to wear a cape(斗篷)to act like a hero.8.Why did Cavil act in low-budget film and TV works early in his career?A.He was too polite to refuse.B.He was hoping to get noticed.C.He was encouraged to do so by his parents.D.He was friends with the directors of the projects.9.The role of the monster hunter was the perfect for Cavill because _.A.he had experienced hunting monsters B.he had played the same role in a movie C.he knew the writer of the books personally D.he enjoyed the video games that the show was rooted in 10.Which of the following words can best describe Cavill?A.Modest and friendly.B.Determined and kind.C.Talented and faithful.D.Honest and considerate.11.What made Cavill a real-life hero?A.Being a successful actor.B.Playing Superman on screen.C.Devoting to charities.D.Wearing a cape to take part in activities.D I had just delivered a memorable speech,and I was about to learn how the judges decided my performance.The audience leaned forward and a period of silence fell across the room.I felt the drum rolled in my heart.The third-place winner was announced.The name was not mine.Then the second-place winner,still not me.At last,the moment of truth came.I was about to either enjoy the warmth of victory or regret the months preparation.My heart felt closer to the latter.Losing is a part of life,and I have dealt with it on more than one occasion.However,it was an indescribable feeling to drive a 200-mile round trip,get up very early on a freezing Saturday morning,and yet still finish fourth out of four competitors in my group.After Lincoln lost the 1858 Illinois Senate race,he said,“I felt like the 12-year-old boy who kicked his toe.I was too big to cry and it hurt too bad to laugh.”Oh yeah,I could relate.I had spent many hours in front of a computer and in libraries doing research for the Lincoln Bicentennial Speech Contest.After not placing in the first year of the contest,I really wanted to compete again.Lincoln had many failures,but he never allowed them to defeat his spirit or ambition,so I was not going to give up on a second contest!I reworked my speech for the following year,but again I did not place.I couldnt accept the fact that I failed twice in something that I had worked so hard on,until I thought about my hero.Never mind the lost prize money and praisethrough learning stories about Lincoln,I discovered that I can fail successfully.12.How did the author feel after finishing his speech?A.Delighted.B.Annoyed.C.Thrilled.D.Nervous.13.What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A.He was regretful about his not being fully prepared.B.He felt upset for getting up early on a chilly morning.C.He once kicked and hurt his toe when he was 12 years old.D.He turned out to be the last one of his group in the contest.14.Why did the author decide to enter the second contest?A.He was eager to prove himself to be the best contestant.B.He was inspired by the never-give-up spirit of Lincoln.C.He was willing to enjoy the warmth and joy of victory.D.He was determined to win the prize money and praise.15.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.A memorable hero in my life B.Never mind others judgments C.Losing is an indescribable feeling D.Stand up from where we tripped over 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 your friends always venting(发泄)or your coworkers reaching out to you?Are you starting to feel a little burnt out by all the texts youre getting?_16_Luckily,here are some ways to choose and enforce your boundaries to get control of the matter.Set daily times when youre available.Make a clear schedule each day for when you check your messages and are available to have a conversation._17_If you couldnt strictly follow the timetable,you would be burnt out again.Change your settings so you cant use apps when you run out of time.Check the Parental Control settings on your phone and search for an option called“Screen Time”on an iPhone or “Digital Wellbeing”on an Android.Set a time limit for how long you can use your messaging apps and save your settings._18_ _19_Try to keep your phone out of sight whenever youre working or need to get something done.You could store it in a drawer,put it on a different table,or leave it in another room.That way,youre less likely to pick it up and check your notifications throughout the day.Tell your friends and family your boundaries as soon as possible.The earlier you mention your boundaries,the less conflict youll have later.If you have friends that reach out while youre at work or send a lot of messages throughout the day,talk to them about your boundaries._20_Tell them you wont be able to hold a full conversation outside of those times.Let them know its okay for them to text you still,but that they should only expect responses during the times you set.Yet always be sure to eventually respond to your text messages.Make a note to yourself to reply if you tend to forget about it.A.Tell them the times when youre available to communicate.B.Keep your phone away from you when youre focusing.C.Putting limits on how often you reply helps you feel less overwhelmed.D.Once you run out of time,you wont be able to access the apps until the next day.E.Communicate your boundaries so people who reach out to you dont feel like theyre ignored.F.Constant conversations and notifications make it harder to focus and could start stressing you out.G.Its okay to read the texts you get during your downtime,but dont respond to them until youre scheduled.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 For most people,having things stolen feels like an offence.Robbie Pruitt admitted that he got_21_when he discovered the theft of his mountain bike last September.But soon enough,his_22_took a turn.After letting go of his anger and frustration,he found himself on a road to sympathy_23_.For Pruitt,a keen bicyclist,the first thing to do was_24_his stolen bike.But when he went bike shopping,he found few available,which got him thinking:What if the_25_of bikes was Covid-19 related,and what if the person whod taken his bike really needed_26_to get to work?With that thought in mind,Pruitt_27_a plan and posted it on the community website.He_28_to fix bikes free of charge for anyone who needed it.He also asked for unwanted bikes,which he would repair again_29_.And then he would donate them to folks who could truly use them but didnt have the _30_to buy one.The day the post went live,Pruitt received thirty_31_bicycles.Then came more than 500_32_for detailed information.By the end of 2020,Pruitt had repaired more than 140 for donation or to be_33_to their owners.Pruitt tries to give his donations to families that are_34_struggling._35_simply satisfying a material need,he has provided an opportunity for kids in his neighborhood to learn how to fix their own bikes.In addition to_36_skills,Pruitts lessons teach teamwork,encourage self-worth,and promote feelings of community._37_,the kids have gained a sense of accomplishment.“Its a really great_38_for kids,”said a neighbor in an interview with the local newspaper.“Pruitt is certainly providing a_39_,but its not just the bikes.Its the relationships in the community.Its the_40_that he can make on people.”21.A.mad B.frightened C.curious D.amazed 22.A.career B.emotions C.route D.opinions 23.A.yet B.together C.instead D.ever 24.A.ride B.lock C.repair D.replace 25.A.lack B.variety C.quality D.increase 26.A.permission B.qualification C.transportation D.instruction 27.A.came up with B.stuck to C.gave up D.broke away from 28.A.hesitated B.refused C.remembered D.offered 29.A.on credit B.in advance C.for free D.by accident 30.A.excuse B.budget C.courage D.profit 31.A.expensive B.used C.shared D.modern 32.A.notices B.announcements C.advertisements D.enquiries 33.A.returned B.sold C.lent D.exported 34.A.slightly B.hardly C.truly D.instantly 35.A.Among B.Upon C.Beyond D.Without 36.A.practical B.mathematical C.commercial D.social 37.A.However B.Otherwise C.Somehow D.Meanwhile 38.A.