2021届北京市第九中学高三英语期末考试试卷及参考答案.pdf

2021 届北京市第九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 The“laugh out loud”face is officially the worlds most popular emoji,according to researchers from Adobe(ADBE)who surveyed 7,000 users across the United States,the United Kingdom,Germany,France,Japan,Australia,and South Korea.The“thumbs up”emoji came in second,followed by the“red heart”emoji.The flirtatious“wink and kiss”and“sad face with a tear”emojis respectively rounded out the top five.The software maker on Thursday released the findings from its 2021 Global Emoji Trend Report ahead of World Emoji Day on Saturday.Adobes latest Emoji Trend report also examined the three most misunderstood emojis in the world.The“eggplant”symbol edged out the“peach”and the“clown”emojis respectively as the most confusing for users.The vast majority of emoji users(90%)believe the modern day hieroglyphs make it easier for them to express themselves.Eighty nine percent of respondents said emojis simplify communicating across language barriers.And 67%said they think people who use emojis are friendlier,funnier and cooler than those who dont.A slight majority of respondents said they are more comfortable expressing emotions through emojis than talking on the phone or in person.More than half of global emoji users(55%)said using emojis in communications has positively impacted their mental health.Seventy six percent of those surveyed said emojis are an important communication tool for creating unity,respect and understanding.And 88%said they feel more empathetic toward people who use emojis.1.What are the three most popular emojis according to the passage?A.clown thumbs up laugh out loud B.laugh out loud thumbs up wink and kiss C.laugh out loud thumbs up red heart D.thumbs up red heart sad face with a tear 2.Which emoji is the most confusing one for users?A.Peach.B.Eggplant.C.Clown.D.Wink and kiss.3.Which of the following best describes the attitude of most people surveyed to emojis?A.Favorable.B.Passive.C.Indifferent.D.Doubtful.B These days,football is one of the most popular sports in the world.Given that Neil Armstrong wanted to take a football to the Moon,we could even say that it is also the most popular sport out of this world!The history of the game goes back over two thousand years to Ancient China.It was then known as cuju(kick ball),a game using a ball of animal skins with hair inside.Goals were hung in the air.Football as we know it today started inGreat Britain,where the game was given new rules.That football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the basis of its popularity.It is also a game that is very cheap to play.You dont need expensive equipment;even the ball doesnt have to cost much money.All over the world you can see kids playing to their hearts content with a ball made of plastic bags.Another factor behind footballs global popularity is the creativity and excitement on the field.It is fun enough to attract millions of people.You do not have to be a fan to recognize the skill of professional players or to feel the excitement of a game ending with a surprising twist.Whats more,football has become one of the best ways for people to communicate:it does not require words,but everyone understands it.It breaks down walls and brings people together on and off the field.“Some people believe football is a matter of life and death,.”said Bill Shankly,the famous footballer and manager.“I can tell you with certainty it is much,much more important than that.”This might sound funny,but one only has to think about the Earth to realize that our planet is shaped like a football.4.What can we know from paragraph one?A.Some people like to play football on the Moon.B.The game called cuju was given new rules today.C.Cuju is different from football as we know it today.D.Many people like playing a ball made of plastic bags.5.According to the author,there are _ reasons why football became so popular in the world.A.3 B.4 C.5 D.6 6.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Football is round.B.Football is more than just a sport.C.Our planet is shaped like a football.D.What Bill Shankly said sounds funny.7.Whats the authors purpose in writing the passage?A.To talk about the history of football.B.To express his/her love of football.C.To explain why football is such a popular game.D.To prove that he/she is a professional football fan.C The Great Barrier Reefs outlook remains“very poor”despite coral(珊瑚)recovery over the past year,Australian government scientistssaid Monday,just days before a UNESCO ruling on the sites world heritage(遗产)status.The United Nations cultural agency recommended last month that the worlds largest reef(珊瑚礁)system be placed on its endangered list because of damage to the corals largely caused by climate change.The Australian Institute of Marine Science(AIMS)said the corals were now in a“recovery window”after a decade of harmful heat stress and cyclones(旋风).But such opportunities were becoming rarer due to the influence ofclimate change,the government agency,which has monitored the reef for 35 years,said in its annual report released today.“The increasing emergence of climate-related extreme weather events and starfish outbreaks is causing more severe and frequent pressures,giving the reef fewer opportunities like this to recover,”CEO Paul Hardisty said.The scientists surveyed 127 reef sites in 2021 and found hard coral cover had increased at 69 of the 81 locations surveyed in the past two years.Separate scientific research released last October found the 2,300-kilometre(1,400 miles)system had lost half its corals since 1995,with a series of ocean heatwaves causing mass coral death.Britta Schaffelke,research program director at AIMS,said the latest findings provided a slight hope that the reef still has the power of recovering.But she added that its future is still very poor because of the dangers of climate change and other factors that are affecting the reef.UNESCO has urged Australia to take urgent climate action but the government has long resisted calls to commit to net zero emissions(排放)by 2050.The government has said it hopes to meet the target“as soon as possible”without harming its economy,insisting dealing with climate change requires a global effort.The reef was worth about US$4.8 billion a year in tourism for the Australian economy and there are fears that an“in danger”listing could weaken its tourist appeal.8.What is the major cause of the damage to the corals?A.The climate change.B.Lack of money.C.Over development.D.Too many tourists.9.What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?A.The result of the survey.B.The efforts AIMS has made.C.The slight chance of the recovery.D.The terrible situation of the climate.10.What is Britta Schaffelkes attitude towards the future of the reef?A.Unclear.B.Positive.C Intolerant.D.Anxious.11.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Australia wants to put the reef on the endangered list.B.The Australian government has ignored UNESCOs demand.C.Australia hopes to keep a balance between emission target and its economy.D.The Australian government refuses to take its share of responsibility of climate change.D Have you ever done something for someone elseknowing that your actions would solely benefit THEM and not YOU?Maybe you opened a door or donated blood or volunteered in a hospitals ER during the pandemic.This is called a prosocial behavior.Humans engage in these types of behaviors all the time.But a question remains in science:Are we the only species who do this?As one of out closest s,chimpanzees have long been studied for signs of this.So far,research has provided mixed results on the question.Some studies show that chimps cooperatively hunt,share food and comfort each other.But one study came to a very different conclusion.The study used a controlled lab experiment where chimpanzees in enclosures were given two options:push a button to give food to themselves or push the button to give food to themselves AND a partner chimp.If they chose the latter,it was seen as a prosocial behavior.But the result is that chimps showed no special preferences for feeding themselves and a friend over feeding just themselves.Another study conducted by DeTroy,however,discovered a totally different result.Compared to previous controlled lab-based experiments,the setup for DeTroys research was very naturalistic.“We installed a button and a fountain into the chimpanzees outer enclosures.When an individual pushes the button,it releases juice from the fountain.However,since the button and fountain are approximately five meters apart,the individual pushing cannot directly drink from the fountain.And if any other chimpanzees are at the fountain when the button is pushed,they,and not the pusher,will be able to drink the juice.In this experiment,chimpanzees showed a willingness to act in the interest of others,with individual chimpanzees prepared to push the button without benefiting themselves.“It is really fascinating to see that many of the chimpanzees were willing to prosocially provide valuable resources to the group members even if they couldnt benefit themselves from their behavior.”said DeTroy.Further research may reveal what lies behind their prosocial motivation.But for now,its safe to assume that chimpanzees are not simply aping human behavior.12.Which of the following belongs to prosocial behaviors?A.Jack participated in voluntary work in the library just to earn credits.B.Mark turned to his classmate for help when feeling stressful in study.C.Tim guided a lost child back home on his way to an important job interview.D.Rose often interrupted the teacher to ask questions actively in the maths class.13.What is the task of the chimpanzees in the lab-based study?A.Sharing food.B.Making a choice.C.Comforting others.D.Showing sympathy.14.How is DeTroys study different from the previous ones?A.It was based on controlled lab experiment.B.It gave juice to the chimpanzees as a reward.C.It offered the tested chimpanzees a natural surrounding.D.It provided a chance for chimpanzees to help their partners.15.What can we learn from DeTroys quotes?A.Chimpanzees can develop abilities to help others.B.Chimpanzees have acquired many human behaviors.C.Chimpanzees in the wild is cleverer than those in the lab.D.Chimpanzees displayed prosocial behaviors for certain rewards.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 Even if you are really busy,as long as you try,the following suggestions will help you to show your parents that you love them and make them happier._16_ Parents are people who are watching you every step of the way.They will be very happy to talk to and share with about everything in life.And for them,there is no greater gift than understanding you._17_,or you will inadvertently hurt them a lot.Do your best to help your parents and family Help here does not necessarily mean financial help,but sometimes it is just an encouragement,visit or a sincere advice when someone in the familys encounters a difficult situation._18_.Spend time with your family Many people are often engaged in work,with private lives only having experiences with their friends,but forgetting about family,where there are always fathers and mothers waiting for them every day._19_.Simply having a family mean together,going on a picnic somewhere is enough to make parents extremely happy and feel this life is meaningful.Express your gratitude and give your parents meaningful gifts on special days On special days,sending gifts and expressing your love and gratitude will be a great source of spiritual encouragement,helping parents to be happy and proud of their childs filial piety and thoughtfulness._20_,such as a shirt,purse,handbag,belt,pottery,souvenir,etc.A.So,however busy you are,you should arrange proper hours and stay with your family.B.Not relying on your parents,you can decide your own life.C.Your attention and giving a hand to family will make your parents extremely proud.D.Spend time caring,talking and sharing with your parents.E.Sometimes small things are enough to make your parents happy.F Respect your parents.G.Never create barriers with your parents.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 Draper,the owner of a secondhand bookstore,was sorting through a pile of old books when an envelop fell from one.Inside was an undated_21_and a faded photo of a woman holding a little girl on her lap.The letter said if Bethany was_22_it,it meant the author had died.Tears were welling up in Drapers eyes.These were a_23_womans last words to her child.He had to_24_Bethany.“Whoever it is will_25_this,”he thought.“You wouldnt_26_a letter like that.”He supposed if the_27_ended up in his shop then Bethany was likely from around Bishop Auckland.And he thought he_28_recognized the little girls face.Even if shed since left the area,there might be someone in town who would recognize the_29_.He started with the local newspaper.The Northern Echo ran the story of the_30_letter._31_,Bethany Gash,now 21 and a(n)_32_herself,was on Facebook about 10 miles away when a close friend messaged her to check out the_33_.As she read her mothers_34_,which she thought had been lost forever,she said she thought she must be_35_.Gash was only 4 when her mother_36_.Five years later,her family moved to a new home and the letter,put away in the pages of a book for safe keeping,was unintentionally_37_.She remembers unpacking and looking for the letter,and then_38_searching through everything in hopes that it was there.“Thats when I realized it was_39_gone by now and Id never see it again,”she said.Draper_40_the letter in person.He also brought her a childrens book for her son.Gash was greatly moved to have the letter back,and also touched by the strangers kindness.21.A.message B.email C.postcard D.letter 22.A.reading B.destroying C.forgetting D.copying 23.A.determined B.kind C.selfish D.dying 24.A.find B.introduce C.phone D.comfort 25.A.understand B.avoid C.want D.like 26.A.tear open B.cut up C.throw away D.pull out 27.A.girl B.book C.reporter D.news 28.A.hardly B.actually C.unfortunately D.accidentally 29.A.author B.teacher C.picture D.stranger 30.A.lost B.valuable C.wet D.broken 31.A.Meanwhile B.Therefore C.However D.Eventually 32.A.editor B.mother C.daughter D.assistant 33.A.ticket B.magazine C.article D.homework 34.A.vocabularies B.terms C.languages D.words 35.A.writing B.joking C.playing D.dreaming 36.A.came back B.passed away C.died out D.calmed down 37.A.donated B.burned C.dirtied D.robbed 38.A.secretly B.suddenly C.madly D.regularly 39.A.almost B.never C.still D.long 40.A.kept B.delivered C.composed D.published 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 Located in the southwest Pacific,New Zealand which is made up of two main islands and_41._number of small islands,is famous for its_42._(amaze)natural beauty and scenic attractions.New Zealand is