2021届东莞市济川中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞市济川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 For some people,theres no better companion than mans best friend-a dog.This four-legged pet can bring comfort and joy and provide much-needed exercise for you when it needs walkies!This pr

2、obably explains why dog ownership increased last year because people spent more time at home during he CovID-I9 lockdown.However,as demand for a new dog increased,so did the price tag.Popular breeds,such as Cockapoos and Cocker Spaniels,saw even sharper price increases,and puppies have been selling

3、for$3,000 or more.Animal welfare charities fearthat high prices could encourage puppy farming,smuggling(走私)or dog theft.An investigation found some breeders have been selling puppies and kittens on social media sites-something charities have called“extremely irresponsible”.But despite some new owner

4、s purchasing a dog legally,maybe from a rescue center or registered breeder,theyve proved to be ill-prepared for life with a new pet,and the pet itself has found it hard tocome to terms withlife in a new home.Looking to the future,there are concerns about the welfare of these much-loved pets.Lan Alk

5、in manager of the Oxfordshire Animal Sanct uary in the UK,notes:“At the moment,the dogs are having a great time,but separation anxiety could still surface when people go back to work.”And Cliare Calder from the UKs Dogs Trust rescue charity says,“The economic situation also means that some people ma

6、y find they cant afford to look after a dog.”The message is not to buy a dog in haste and to pick one that fits into our lifestyle.1.The greater demand for dogs can cause the following problems except _.A.illegal trade of dogs B.less dog farming C.high prices of dogs D.online sale of dogs 2.What doe

7、s the underlined phrasecome to terms within paragraph 4 mean?A.Fit in with B.Go in for C.Make up for.D.End up with 3.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.Despite the problems,dogs are living happily.B.The writer has a positive attitude towards dogs future.C.Experts are worried that dogs will

8、be unaffordable to people.D.The writer advises people to think twice before keeping dogs as pets.B AnOntarioteen is making waves by turning old fishing gear into new treasures.Since last year,Natalie,15,hasbeen taking lost or thrown away fishing nets and rope and transforming them into bracelets,rop

9、e art,mats,baskets and necklaces.Last year,Natalie was working on an assignment for her science,technology,engineering and mathematics(STEM)class.As part of the assignment,she learned about“ghost nets”,which are fishing nets that have been left or lost in the ocean by people who fish.“They have huge

10、 effects on our environment.They can kill coral reefs and many animals,”said Natalie.“46 percent of the Pacific garbage is ghost gear.”The Great Pacific Garbage is a huge collection of trash floating in the Pacific Ocean betweenHawaiiandCalifornia.Natalie told her mom she wanted to do something to h

11、elp.She got in touch with a handful of charities,including the Sea Protection Society and Coastal Action.After getting some shipments of ghost nets and rope from those organizations,Natalie,with the help of her family,started turning thediscardedgear into new artworks.“Weve made bracelets,rope art,m

12、ats,baskets,and weve made necklaces,which also use beach glass in them,”she said.Natalie then started selling the artworks online,the crafty buying and selling website.She donated all her profits-minus a small sum of change to cover supplies to the charities that donated fishing supplies to her.Shes

13、 also been donating all the income from her non-profit business,called Nautical Waters,to charity.Natalie said she hoped to continue her passion for ocean life,with plans to study marine biology in university.4.How did Natalie help with ghost nets?A.By turning them into artworks.B.By asking support

14、from her mother.C.By collecting money from charities.D.By selling ghost nets at a good price.5.What made Natalie decide to do something with ghost nets?A.To collect supplies for the artworks.B.To prepare for her study in university.C.To protect coral reefs and marine animals.D.To complete an assignm

15、ent for her STEM class.6.What docs the underlined word“discarded in Paragraph5refer to?A.Polluted.B.Rare.C.Waste.D.Discovered.7.What is the best title for the text.A.Ghost Nets Ready forSale B.Charities Make a Big Difference C.Natalies Passion for Ocean Treasures D.TeenTurnsOld Fishing Nets into Art

16、works C Thereare two days that set you on your path in life:the day youre born,and the day you realize why you were born.Growing up south of Chicago in Harvey,Illinois,most people just had their heads down trying to make it from point A to point B.I was the same way,just going with the flow.I played

17、 basketball in high school because I was good at it and because other people thought I should until I discovered my talent.I give up basketball and started doing speeches.It wasnt a popular decision but my grandfather told me to do what made me happy.I fell in love with comedy and performing.And whe

18、n I discovered the passion,I realized why I was born.I knew I had something to offer I knew that not only am I powerful,but I can make a difference.I realized a long time ago that my dream is not to be famous or rich.My talent is to entertain.But its more than that.I have the chance to reach people,

19、to brighten days,to bring laughter and positive energy into lives and inspire.And I am grateful forit.Acting putting myself out there and having doors closed on me time and time again has taught me a lot about myself.I have learned to trust what I have to offer the world over momentary doubt.Ive lea

20、rned to put my faith over my feelings.And Ive grown a tough skin.More importantly,I have learned there is a long way towards our goals and that when we put our talents and passion to work,we determine our value.Like a lot of places across the country,theres poverty,crime,violence and unemployment in

21、 Harvey.And growing up there,a lot of people have tragically low expectations for life.But I know that with the right opportunity and with help along the way,everyone can find their passion and go after it.My life is proof.8.What was the author born to do according to the text?A.Be a basketball play

22、er.B.Act and perform.C.Make speeches.D.Teach people.9.What does the underlined word“it”in Paragraph 5 refer to?A.Chance.B.Energy.C.Days.D.Laughter.10.What is the authors purpose of writing this text?A.To help others find their talents.B.To prove his decision was right.C.To inspire people to follow t

23、heir dreams.D.To encourage people to set a goal.11.What can be the best tile for the text?A.Success Lies in Hard Work.B.How to Achieve the Dream Is Important.C.The Two Important Days in Life.D.The Day I Realized What I Was Born to Do.D Masks that helped save lives during the Covid-19 pandemic（疫情）are

24、 proving a deadly risk for wildlife,with birds and sea creatures trapped in many facial coverings in animal habitats.Single-use masks have been found on the ground,waterways and beaches worldwide since countries required（heir use in public places to slow the pandemics spread.Worn once,the thin prote

25、ctive materials can take hundreds of years to break down.Face masks arent going away any time soon-but when we throw them away,these items can harm the environment and the animals who share our planet,Ashley from anima!rights group PETA said.Monkeys have been found playing with used masks in the hil

26、ls outsideMalaysias capitalKuala Lumpur.And in an incident inBritain,a seagull was saved inChelmsfordafter its legs got caught in an abandoned mask for a week.However,the biggest influence is in the water.More than 1.5 billion masks made their way into the worlds oceans last year,accounting for arou

27、nd 6200 extra tons of ocean plastic pollution,according to environmental group OceansAsia.“Masks and gloves are particularlyproblematicfor sea creatures,says George Leonard,chief scientist from NGO.When those plastics break down in the environment,they form smaller and smaller particles（颗粒）.Those pa

28、rticles then enter the food chain and influence the entire ecosystem,“he added.Campaigners have urged people to deal with masks properly after using them.OceansAsia has also called on governments to increase punishment for littering and encourage the use of washable masks.12.What bring（s）a great dan

29、ger to wildlife now?A.Waste masks.B.Covid-19.C.Polluted water.D.Damaged habitats.13.What does the underlined word“problematic”in paragraph 4 mean?A.Important.B.Attractive.C.Common.D.Troubling.14.What can we infer from the text?A.Monkeys learned to wear masks from humans.B.Plastics are less harmful a

30、fter becoming particles.C.Used masks have a worse effect on sea creatures.D.Waste masks arc the main ocean plastic pollution.15.How should we solve the problem from the last paragraph?A.Keep masks after they re used.B.Call on governments to stop littering.C.Punish those who wear single-use masks.D.P

31、ut used masks in the recycling box.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 Avoid Internet Addiction _16_Many people suffer from addition to the Internet and have a hard time paying attention to the important things around themHow can we prevent ourselves from going onlin

32、e too much？Admit you have an addition_17_Realize more and more people in the world are becoming addicted You are not the only one with ths problem Do not be embarrassed；find others with the same problem and help each other beat it Limit your computer timeMake sure not to turn it on too many times a

33、weekBefoe using your computer，decide on a time limit such as 30 minutesSet the clock and make sure that you get off he computer when the time is up_18_ Try using the computer at the library You wont be as attracted to look at certain websites and they do have a limit on how long you can stay online

34、_19_ So you wont be as attracted to be on the Internet as at home _20_Go for a run with a friend or get exercise some other wayKeep up with the local events in your neighborhoodThere may be talks，films，concerts and sports events etcFind some，as longas it is not on the Internet，and get involved A.You

35、 will be happier if you use the Internet less B.There is no use avoiding the truth C.Also，it is a good place to get some good books and magazines to read D.Get a hobby or an interest E.Internetaddition affects a lot of people F.Get your family to remind you if youve been on a long time G.Try to redu

36、ce the amount of time by 5minutes each time 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(每小题 1 分，共 20 小题,学法题 3 分，满分 23 分)In 2016,60-year-old Marshall Reeves got onto his bike inCalifornia.He began the Race Across America,a 3,000-mile_21_that runs

37、 from coast to coast.The goal was to_22_the finish line inMarylandin two weeks.This goal had_23_him twice already:In 2011 he made it toManchester,Ohio,and in 2014,he was forced to stop at West Union,West Virginia.But for his third_24_,Reeves had a new source of motivation:He was racing with 3,000 mi

38、les to a Cure,which raised money for brain cancer_25_ The race is one of the longest running and_26_respected events in the country.But its also one of the most_27_.Only about half the competitors are able to finish.Unlike other long-distance bike races that are done in timed_28_,it is continuous-on

39、ce the clock starts inCalifornia,it doesnt_29_untilMaryland.To stay on track,racers have to meet_30_time cutoffs(截止点)along the way.Racers aretypically_31_in cars by a small crew.Its the crews job to keep the racer not only physically_32_,but also mentally motivated.In the early days of the race,when

40、 Reeves had_33_to stop at a hotel,he would be_34_to a full-bodymassage（按摩）and a good nights sleep.But after three days,_35_was a luxury（不常有的乐趣）as he raced to make the time cutoffs biking for more than 20 hours a day.After crossing the two points where his_36_attempts had ended,Reeves entered a new,u

41、nknown area.With just 25 miles left,Reeves struggled to stay_37_,catching quick naps（小睡）in the car.At last,he crossed the finish line in 12 days,13 hours,and 52 minutes.This year,Reeves will_38_acrossAmericaagain,but this time,hell be working the other side of the race.Some of his road crew members

42、will create arelay team（接力队）,and Reeves will_39_them as road chief,_40_the favor for his crews hard work.21.A.width B.process C.journey D.record 22.A.cross B.touch C.draw D.kick 23.A.attracted B.defeated C.shaken D.reminded 24.A.choice B.plan C.decision D.attempt 25.A.meeting B.report C.research D.c

43、hallenge 26.A.fully B.highly C.truly D.clearly 27.A.difficult B.exciting C.important D.wonderful 28.A.areas B.orders C.stages D.goal 29.A.change B.count C.continue D.stop 30.A.short B.strict C.long D.enough 31.A.followed B.protected C.linked D.taken 32.A.relaxed B.available C.effective D.healthy 33.

44、A.luck B.time C.energy D.courage 34.A.determined B.adapted C.treated D.acquired 35.A.food B.bathing C.smiling D.rest 36.A.quick B.previous C.happy D.sudden 37.A.awake B.asleep C.amazed D.amused 38.A.set about B.set up C.set off D.set down 39.A.consider B.refuse C.recommend D.join 40.A.receiving B.re

45、turning C.thanking D.asking 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 It is reported that the famous CCTV presenter Lang Yongchun has been appointed as vice president for an online enterprise since he resigned from CCTV.He is_41._(actual)not the first one to leave CCTV.Several

46、well-known presenters including Cui Yongyuan and Li Yong quit their_42._(job).To be a CCTV presenter is not easy and Lang is no exception.His wonderful academic performance enabled him to be admitted_43._Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine，_44._he worked hard_45._(achieve)his dream to

47、 be a presenter.His hard work finally_46._(pay)off when he became a presenter of a programme_47._(name)News in 30 minutes,which made him rise to fame overnight._48._working at CCTV,he was hard-working and modest as well.His career reached_49._new height after Lang became a presenter ofNews Broadcast

48、.When interviewed,he said that he had climbed Mount Qomolangma in his career as a presenter.He still wanted to change_50._(he)in other fields.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

49、（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下而写出修改后的词。注意：每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。In recent years Lake Baikal,the deepest freshwaterlake,has paid much attention to because ofaextreme sport.Each March,about 150 people signed up for the Baikal Lake Marathon.They come to explore the lakes extraordinarily bea

50、uty and challenge themselves in unpredictable conditions.And on March,the ice is a meter thick and very hard.Runners cross the frozen surface,finishing on the western sides of the lake.Knowing as the“blue eye of Siberia”,the lake has clear water.When seen from above,runners on the ice look as if he