2021届广州市第三中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案.pdf

2021 届广州市第三中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案 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 In September,something terrible happened on the west coast ofTasmania,Australia.As many as 380 pilot whales became stranded(搁浅)in shallow water there and later died.This might have beenAustralias largest stranding event on record,the BBC reported.But this large amount of whale stranding is not uncommon.For centuries,it has happened all over the world and has puzzled scientists.Scientists say the cause is often unknown.But they have offered many different explanations.Some say the whales chase small fish for food and end up in shallow water because they are not paying attention to where they are going.Others think the stranding has something to do with Earths geomagnetic field(地磁场).They say that a geomagnetic compass in whales brains controls their position.Unusual changes in Earths magnetic field can affect the whales compasses and send them in the wrong direction.Another explanation suggests that stranding is caused by the close relationships that whales have.Pilot whales travel in large groups.One lead whale might mistakenly lead the whole group to shallow water.“And if one gets into trouble,the others will not leave,”said Sheryl Gibney,a leading biologist fromNew Zealand.“Some will come in and try to help,they get trapped on the beach,then more will come.”The whales are trapped by mistake or out of sympathy(同情).Once they get stranded,they will likely die.According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of theUS,less than 10 percent of all stranded whales survive.1.What do we know about the stranding inAustralia?A.It happened on theeast coast ofAustralia.B.It caused the death of over 300 pilot whales.C.It is commonly seen in September each year.D.It was the largest stranding event in the world.2.According to Gibney,the pilot whales are the animals that_.A.are kind to each other B.are easy to lose direction C.are too huge to float in the sea D.are silly to follow the leading whale 3.What is the story mainly about?A.How human activity has affected whales.B.What might cause whale strandings.C.How whales find their direction while traveling.D.What scientists are doing to save stranded whales.B The idea of low material desire,low consumption and refusing to work,marry and have children,concluded as a“lying down”lifestyle,recentlystruck a chord withmany young Chinese who are eager to take pause to breathe in this fast-paced and highly-competitive society.Many millennials(千禧一代)and generation Zs complained to the Global Times that burdens,including work stress,family disputes(纷争)and financial strains,have pushed them“against the wall”.They said they hate the“involution(内卷),”joking that they would rather give up some of what they have than get trapped in an endless competition against peers.“Instead of always following the virtues of struggle,endure and sacrifice to bear the stresses,they prefer a temporary lying down as catharsis(宣泄)and adjustment,”said a scholar.“It is no wonder that some young people,under the growing pressures from child-raising to paying the mortgage(按揭)today,would try to live in a simple way and leave the worries behind.”Interestingly,the majority of millennials and Gen Zs reached by the Global Times,who claim to be big fans of the lying down philosophy,acknowledged that they only accept a temporary lying down as a short rest.It is true that with the great improvement of living conditions,some Chinese youth have partially lost the spirit of hardship and are not willing to bear too much hard work.But in fact,lying down is not entirely comfortable.Young people who lie down always feel guilty about their constant loss of morale(士气)far beyond their reach.“Young people on campus have both aspirations and confusion about their future,but most of us have rejected setting ourselves up in chains to waste opportunities and challenges,”a postgraduate student told the Global Times.“Its no use running away.I have to stand up and face the reality sooner or later.”4.What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 1 mean?A.Warned.B.Criticized.C.Touched.D.Amused.5.What might have caused the“lying down”lifestyle among the young?A.Improvements in living conditions.B.Growing pressure from family and social life.C.Increasing material possessions from families.D.Temporary adjustment to failure in competitions.6.Whats the scholars attitude toward the“lying down”group?A.Understanding.B.Intolerant.C.Supportive.D.Unclear.7.What can be inferred about the young generation from the text?A.They never really drop their responsibilities.B.They really enjoy the“lying down”lifestyle.C.They find their dreams far beyond their reach.D.They would rather escape than take challenges.C When I was young,my mother didnt have the money to send me to school,but she thought it was important for me to keep up with education.So she decided to teach me extra lessons herself.But because she had to go to work,the only time she could do it was at 4：30 inthe morning.We needevery one of you to develop your talents and your skills so that you can help us old folks solve our most difficult problems.If you quit on schoolyoure not just quitting on yourself,but youre quitting on your country.No ones written your destiny(命运)for you,because you write your own destiny.You make your own future.Thats why today Im calling on each of you to set your own goals for your education and do everything you can to meet them.Your goal can be something as simple as doing all your homework,paying attention in class,or spending some time reading a book.But whatever you decide to do,I want you to commit to it.I want you to really work at it.I know that sometimes you get that sense from TV that you can be rich and successful without any hard workthat your ticket to success is through rapping or basketball or being a reality TV star.No ones born being good at all things.You become good at things through hard work.Youre not a good athlete the first time you play a new sport.You dont hit every note the first time you sing a song.Youve got to practise.8.What can we learn from the first paragraph？A.The writers home was very rich.B.The writers mother was a teacher.C.The writer was born in a poor family.D.The writer didnt like reading books.9.What does the writer want everyone to do by improving their talents and skills？A.To quit on their country to earn more money.B.To help solve the most difficult problems.C.To write their own new destiny by working as a TV star.D.To spend some time writing books about their own life.10.Why does the writer call on everyone to set his/her own goal？A.Because everyones future is determined by themselves.B.Because eyeryones future is to do simple work.C.Because everyone should do their homework.D.Because everyone should pay attention in class.11.How can people realise their great dreams？A.By rapping.B.By playing basketball.C.By being a reality star.D.By working hard.D Although computer technology is often necessary today,using a pen or pencil activates more areas of your brain than a keyboard does.You can potentially remember more by handwriting,according to a new study.The potential benefits of handwriting for memory have been debated for some time.The new study set out to answer one question:How does handwriting compare to using a keyboard when it comes to remembering new information?In all,24 participants took part.Researchers asked each of them to write with a pen and then each was also asked to type on a keyboard.While performing these tasks,each volunteer wore a cap that held electrodes next to their head.It looked somewhat like a hair net fitted with 256 sensors.Those sensors recorded the participants brainwaves.The electrodes noted which parts of the brain turned on during each task.And they showed that writing turned on memory areas in the brain while typing didnt.Audrey van der Meer,the new studys leader,says this suggests that when we write by hand,we remember better.“This is because writing involves complex movements that activate more areas of the brain.The increased brain activity gives the brain more hooks to hang your memories on,”she explains.Van der Meer also points out that writing by hand is related to visual notetaking.“Rather than typing blindly,the visual notetaker has to think about what is important to write down.Then,key words can be interlinked by boxes,arrows and small drawings,”she adds.This study does not recommend banning digital devices.In fact,its authors point out,computers and other devices with keyboards have become necessary in modern society.Keyboarding can especially benefit those with certain special needs(such as if they have trouble using their hands)and typing beats writing when it comes to speed,they add.12.Why were participants asked to wear caps in the study?A.To record their brainwaves B.To inform them of their tasks C.To allow them to focus on writing D.To protect their heads like hair nets 13.What does Audrey van der Meer try to explain?A.Why handwriting is more complex than typing B.Why the brain works when it comes to learning C.Why handwriting helps remember information D.Why key words are helpful to visual notetaking 14.What is the studys authors view on typing?A.It relieves peoples hands B.It remains vital and helpful C.It is not worth recommending D.It is more challenging than writing 15.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A.How Can You Remember New Information?B.Handwriting Benefits Health in the LongRun C.Should Typing Take the Place of Handwriting?D.Handwriting Is Better for Memory Than Typing 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 Fear of missing out or FOMO is characterized by“a desire to stay continually connected with what others are doing”.Researchers have found that FOMO leads us to check social media more frequently,leading to a negative cycle that can be hard to break._16_Your mood will be easily influenced by others and your life starts to be controlled by the outside world.However,the situation can be improved if you take the following advice._17_Try to reduce our screen time,focus on building your own path to success and do what you like.Live in the moment,you will find nothing is missing out in our life!It is common to post on social media to keep a record of the fun things you do._18_If this is the case,you may try to keep a personal journal of your best memories,either online or on paper.Keeping a journal can help you to shift your focus from public approval to private appreciation of the things that make your life great._19_ You may find yourself seeking a greater connection when you are feeling depressed or anxious,and this is healthy.Feelings of loneliness are actually our brains way of telling us that we want to seek out greater connections with others and increase our sense of belonging._20_Talking with families,making plans with a good friend,or creating a group outing that can help you to shake that feeling that you are missing out.A.You actually cant miss anything.B.Especially the young are addicted to the social media.C.Rather than focusing on what you lack,try noticing what you have.D.This shift can sometimes help you to get out of the cycle of FOMO.E.As a result,it will lead to feelings of depression,loneliness,and boredom.F.However,you may find yourself noticing too much about peoples opinion on your experiences online.G.Rather than connect with people on social media,why not arrange to meet up with someone in person?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 完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 21.5 分，满分 30 分)During my lifetime,Ive learnt something important:its good to learn new skills outside of your comfort zone.About seven years ago,I started learning how to paintas a_21_.I was pretty terrible.Everything looked_22_,and my color1 s were totally off.My friends and colleagues suggested that I stop_23_my time on something I wasnt good at.“_24_on your day job,”they said.I kept at it practicing,taking classes,finding the right_25_who could guide me.I am now_26_“good”.Today,the same friends say I was born with this_27_.The same thing_28_when I started piano and singing lessons a couple of years ago.Comments shifted from,“Stop wasting your time and focus on what you know,”to“Youve got a musical gene(基因).”These_29_originate from long-held beliefs that growth is usually not possible for adults.Even when there is evidence of learning,it can be_30_to inborntalent.Most scientific studies on adulthood focus on cognitive decline(认知下降),rather than_31_,suggesting that even scientists may think that development is limited in adulthood.A few recent studies suggest that_32_new skills,such as photography,for even three months may strengthen the functioning of the brain in adults.I would take these studies one step further to argue that a(n)_33_cause of cognitive decline is the fact that adults learn fewer new skills_34_to children.If we can_35_how to learn well as adults,then perhaps we can_36_cognitive decline.Adults are often_37_to go outside of their comfort zones.We fear looking_38_for making mistakes;we fear failure could costus our jobs.Perhaps a reason why we suffer from cognitive decline is that we do not engage in learning new skills for many years.To better communicate with my German friends,I am starting to learn German.Im_39_at the“listening and babbling(咿呀学语)”phase.Sure,some may laugh at an adult babbling,but I hope one day I can_40_German fluently,and inspire many other adults to learn like a baby.22.A.hobby B.dream C.job D.measure 23.A.perfect B.bright C.dull D.enjoyable 24.A.taking B.wasting C.putting D.getting 25.A.Count B.Depend C.Focus D.Congratulate 26.A.friends B.teachers C.colleagues D.partners 27.A.concluded B.realized C.considered D.described 28.A.character B.spirit C.talent D.power 29.A.happened B.found C.mentioned D.showed 30.A.suggestions B.achievements C.results D.comments 31.A.reported B.owed C.forced D.addicted 32.A.failure B.change C.adaptation D.growth 33.A.catching B.arranging C.learning D.holding 34.A.important B.strange C.insignificant D.useful 35.A.prepared B.compared C.intended D.provided 36.A.break out B.give out C.bring out D.figure out 37.A.interrupt B.prevent C.master D.influence 38.A.unreasonable B.uncertain C.unwilling D.undoubted 39.A.stupid B.upset C.crazy D.ugly 40.A.clearly B.presently C.continually D.occasionally 41.A.write B.read C.listen D.speak 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 Ring!Ring!Ring!My alarm clock_41._(ring).I opened my eyes and suddenly remembered it was the day of the class trip to the park with Miss Lee,our science teacher.I got up and began to brush my_42._(tooth).After that I changed into my school uniform and had_43._quick breakfast.Then I walked to my school to meet my classmates.Miss Lee gave us some advice,_44._we thought was of great importance and then divided us into groups o