2021届桂林市第十八中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及参考答案.pdf

2021 届桂林市第十八中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及参考答案 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 Book reading is certainly one of the most absorbing habits.For young adults who love to read,finding some good books to read is very essential.Writing a book review can help you to improve your language and writing skills.The Book Thief Listed onThe New York Times Childrens Best Seller List for over 100 weeks,The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is the story of a young girl in the Nazi camps set during World War II.So,if you love history and wish to learn how the life was during Adolf Hitlers time,read this historic book.The Diary of Young Girl Even Anne Frank can not have imagined that her personal diary written during World War II would become such a popular book.Its a must read that describes the situation of a family in the evils of wars through the eyes of a teenager.Animal Farm Animal Farm is one of the most popular books by George Orwell.It is just a reflection of the Stalin and World War II period that has been so creatively presented in this book.It is an interesting example of how literature can be used to present conditions common in the society.Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Mark Twains Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the great American novels in history,and is certainly a great pick for young adults.Young Huck Finn and his mischief along with the color1 ful description of people around theMississippi Rivermake this novel a great book to read.1.Which book describes the authors own experiences according to this passage?A.The Book Thief B.The Diary of Young Girl C.Animal Farm D.Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 2.What do the first three books have in common?A.All of them are about wars.B.All of them are about farms.C.All of them are intended for history lovers.D.All of them were written during World War II.3.The purpose of this passage is to _.A.instruct youngsters how to improve skills B.tell youngsters some wonderful reading habits C.introduce several good books to youngsters D.give youngsters advice on writing a book review B It is not only praise or punishment that determines a childs level of confidence.There are some other important ways we shape our kids particularly by giving instructions and commands in a negative or positive choice of words.For example,we can say to a child“Dont run into traffic！”or“Stay on the footpath close to me.”In using the latter,you will be helping your kids to think and act positively,and to feel competent in a wide range of situations,because they know what to do,and arent scaring themselves with what not to do.Actually,it is all in the way the human mind works.What we think,we automatically rehearse.For example,if someone offered you a million dollars not to think of a blue monkey for two minutes,you wouldnt be able to do it.When a child is told“Dont fall off the tree，”he will think of two things：“dont”and“fall off the tree”.That is,he will automatically create the picture of falling off the tree in his mind.A child who is vividly imagining falling off the tree is much more likely to fall off.So it is far better to use“Hold on to the tree carefully.”Clear,positive instructions help kids to understand the right way to do things.Kids do not always know how to be safe,or how to react to the warning of the danger in negative words.So parents should make their commands positive.“Sam,hold on firmly to the side of the boat”is much more useful than“Dont you dare to fall out of the boat？”or“How do you think Ill feel if you drown？”The changes are small but the difference is obvious.Children learn how to guide and organize themselves from the way we guide them with our words,so it pays to be positive.4.Positive choice of words helps kids to _.A.learn in different situations B.do things carefully C.build up their confidence D.improve their imagination 5.What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A.A child will act on what is instructed.B.One cant help imagining what is heard.C.A child will fall off the tree when told not to.D.One wont think of a blue monkey when given money.6.Which of the following commands helps kids to be safe?A.How do you think Ill feel if you get hurt?B.Dont play by the lake.C.Dont you dare to walk through the red light?D.Fasten your seat belt.7.The main idea of the passage is that _.A.positive instructions guide kids B.praise makes kids confident C right instructions keep kids safe D.clear commands make kids different C Three years ago,a group of researchers at Cornell University Food and Brand Lab had a guess.They knew that many apples being served to kids as part of the National School Lunch Program were ending up in the trash,almost untouched.But unlike others,they wondered if the reason was more complicated than simply that the kids didnt want the fruit.They thought the fact that the apples were being whole,rather than sliced(切片的),was doing the fruit no favor.And they wanted to prove this idea.They carried out a study at eight schools and found that fruit consumption(消费)jumped by more than 60 percent when apples were served sliced.They then made a follow-up study at six other schools,which not only showed the same result,but further supported.The whole apple consumption at schools that served sliced apples reduced by about 50 percent than before.Based on these results,it seems that even the simplest forms of inconvenience can influence us.Sliced apples just make more sense for kids.The hardest part is getting kids to start eating fruit,and thats exactly why sliced apples are the way to go.A child holding a whole apple has to break the skin,eat around the core(果核),and deal with the inconvenience of holding a large fruit.These problems might seem silly or unimportant,but theyre important when youre missing teeth or have braces(牙箍),as so many kids do.Sometimes what seems like a really small inconvenience actually makes a huge difference.8.What can we learn from Paragraph 1?A.Lots of apples served to kids were wasted.B.Researcher supported the lunch program.C.Apples are not the only acceptable fruit for kids.D.The lunch program was well worth spreading.9.What did researchers want to prove?A.Kid didnt want the fruits.B.Kids favored the whole apples.C.Kids preferred to the sliced apples.D.Kids eating habits influenced fruit consumption.10.According to the study,we can know_.A.14 schools served sliced fruits B.kids have problems eating the whole apples C.eating fruits must be healthy for children D.few kids are missing teeth or have braces 11.Whats the main idea of the passage?A.Form matters more than taste.B.Apples are beneficial to each kid.C.The way fruit is eaten links kids growth.D.Inconvenience probably makes a difference.D Narasimha Das is on his way to feed 169,379 hungry children.Das is in charge of a kitchen in Vrindaban.The town is about a three-hour drive fromIndias capital,New Delhi.Das gets to work at 3:00 a.m.Thirty workers are already working to make tens of thousands of rounds of bread.It will be brought to 1,516 schools in and around Vrindaban.A Growing Problem Going to school is difficult for more than 13 million children inIndia.They must go to work instead,or go hungry.Thats whyIndiabegan the Mid-Day Meal Scheme,the largest school-lunch program in the world.A free lunch encourages children to come to school and gives them the energy they need for learning.The program began in the 1960s.The kitchen in Vrindaban is run by the Akshaya Patra Foundation.It is one of the lunch programs biggest partners.“Just$11.50 can feed one child for an entire year,”said Madhu Sridhar,president of the Akshaya Patra Foundation.Lunch Is Served!The Akshaya Patra food truck arrives atGopalgarhPrimary School.Since the program started,the number of underweight children has gone down.The children get foods they need as long as they finish whats on their plates.12.What does Narasimha Das do？A.A waiter.B.A salesman.C.A cook.D.A shopkeeper.13.The kitchen in Vrindaban supplies food to _.A.the poor B.school children C.college students D.the old 14.Why is it difficult for children to go to school inIndia?A.Because they have to work to make money.B.Because there are not enough schools.C.Because there are not enough teachers.D.Because their parents refuse to send them to school.15.Which of the following about the Mid-Day Meal Scheme is NOT true?A.It is to encourage children to go to school.B.It has been carried out for about 50 years.C.It is run by Narasimha Das.D.It is the largest school-lunch program in the world.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 Choosing accommodation（住宿）is one of the most important considerations for students who study abroad.Dormitories（宿舍）,provided by universities can be a good choice._16_ Many foreign families open their homes to students across the world.In a homestay,students can observe,learn and experience a new lifestyle and culture,while practicing English skillsin a home environment._17_Students can even feel that they have found a second family who loves and cares for them.Hosts may involve their student guests in day-to-day family activities and also include them in social gatherings,such as holiday celebrations or trips to local attractions.Homestay hosts can reflect the diversity（多样性）of the region in which they live.They may be single parents,retired couples or families with young children._18_ You can check university homestay programs,which will set certain standards for hosts,including transportation,facilities and access to shared rooms such as the kitchen and bathroom.Although homestays can be convenient,host families are not completely responsible for students welfare._19_Dont count on hosts to solve all of your problems.Also,remember that living in a homestay will require an adjustment period.There may be simple house rules or guidelines about internet usage,laundry,television viewing,meal times,cleanliness and money matters._20_Remember to be polite and respect the host familys different lifestyles.A.They are ready to help students.B.Students still need to be independent.C.As guests,students always need to mind their manners.D.Good homestay can help students learn foreign culture.E.Successful homestay experiences can help ease homesickness.F.In addition to dormitories,homestay is another popular choice.G.They will come from different social and cultural backgrounds.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 At stations inLondongoes a tradition that warm and inspirational words are written on White Boards for emotional support.Its been 14 years since customer services manager Anthony Gentles was inspired to_21_the“blank faces”of commuters(往返上班者)with a daily dose(剂量)of_22_from his favorite book,Tao Te Ching,the key text in the ancient Chinese philosophical tradition of Taoism.This_23_of writing a meaningful sentence on the board is named Thought of the Day.At the beginning of2018,on the board is“A journey of a thousand must begin with a single_24_.”“If its_25_for me,perhaps when passengers see it,it will allow them to_26_for a moment and could distract them from whatever was_27_their mind.”Mr.Gentles said.Offering up pearls of wisdom fromChinawas his way of_28_to make people feel more_29_as they used the underground.Mr.Gentles_30_how one man wandered about on the platform for 20 minutes before heading back to the atrium(中厅)to pronounce that hed_31_“what the thought was_32_to me.”In the year 2007,Gentles_33_the job over to his colleague Glen Sutherland and ever since then Mr.Sutherland has written over 3,000 sentences on the_34_.He has taught himself calligraphy so as to_35_clear handwriting on it.Thought of the Day at Oval station of theLondonsubway has won world-wide attention and Sutherland_36_a story on the Twitter account of the station.Mr.Sutherland_37_a quote by Mirtha Legrand,a famous actress and television presenter in the South American country at the request of an Argentine family.But he hadnt_38_it was spoken highly of by the presenter in her program.He told BBC.“If its helping people,and giving people_39_feelings,then its good.But Im really_40_about 20,000 followers on Twitter for Thought of the Day I cant get my head around it.”21.A.turn down B.drive away C.light up D.bring about 22.A.comfort B.optimism C.happiness D.wisdom 23.A.practice B.skill C.hobby D.behavior 24.A.experience B.action C.step D.thought 25.A.comfortable B.inspirational C.ambiguous D.relevant 26.A.stand B.wonder C.stop D.relax 27.A.passing by B.going through C.getting across D.running for 28.A.trying B.asking C.requiring D.desiring 29.A.guilty B.enthusiastic C.anxious D.welcome 30.A.recalls B.understands C.explains D.analyses 31.A.taken in B.made up C.worked out D.kept off 32.A.saying B.emphasizing C.exhibiting D.promising 33.A.took B.passed C.brought D.sent 34.A.train B.post C.board D.wall 35.A.admire B.appreciate C.imitate D.provide 36.A.invented B.downloaded C.updated D.shared 37.A.showed off B.put up C.gaveup D.turned down 38.A.expected B.believed C.doubted D.declared 39.A.disturbing B.amusing C.awkward D.pleasant 40.A.certain B.confused C.concerned D.skeptical 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 If you went looking for a_41._(differ)planet,from Earth as you could find,you wouldnt have to go all that far,at least in space terms.Just look to_42._fifth planet in our,solar system,Jupiter.This gas giant has no solid surface.Its diameter(直径)is more than 11 times as great as Earths.Its mass is more than twice than_43._of all the other planets in.the solar system combined.Jupiters atmosphere is covered with bands of clouds and filled with vast_44._(spin)storms.The most famous of these is the Great Red Spot,_45._is so big that Earth could fit inside it.Jupiter is also a planet full of_46._(puzzle).Those thick bands of clouds hide.what is happening inside the planet.Is there water?How much?Does Jupiter have a solid center?And then theres the question of just what_47._(drive)those monster storms.Nine spacecrafts_48._(send)to study Jupiter by now.The most recent was Juno,which arrived at the planet in July 2016.It will orbit this gas giant at least until July 2021.When the spacecraft_49._(final)retires,its Earth-bound pilots will send it on a path to dive to its_50._(dead)into the Jupiters atmosphere.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 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1 每处错误及其修改均只限一词；只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。I am delighted to hear from you but feel excited about your intention of studying at a university in China.You are warm welcome!Peking University is at the top of my recommendation list.Its appealing to students at home and abroad because its high academic level and rich cultural diversity.So it had been my ideal university,for that I have worked hard for many years.To be frank,study for a degree in a different co