2021届东莞新世纪英才学校高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞新世纪英才学校高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及答案解析 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 Staying-at-home proves to be effective in slowing the spread of the virus,but loneliness can be tough for many.Luckily,in the age of social media,we are never truly alone.And with th

2、e extra time spent indoors,artists are stepping up to help us all with the following clubs.Drawing from Distance by Sarah Beth Morgan Lets shine some light during this trying time and encourage social distancing!Im starting this tomorrow myself but from what I offer,take whatever you please.No rules

3、!Just have fun!Stayathome Art Club byCarsonEllis Hello!Ill be posting art homework here every weekday morning when I can.Theyll be designed for kids and grownups alike.Here is your first homework:Draw a picture of yourself from the shoulders up.You can follow some useful examples.If you want to shar

4、e or see other peoples self-picture,use these hashtags:#Stayathomeartclub#QACselfportrait 30-Day indoor Art by Danielle Krysa One month of avoiding crowds?Im in!I challenge you to use this time inside to make one piece every day from now until mid April.Please join me in playing around with some pai

5、nting ideas that have been rolling around in my head but havent found their way onto paper yet.Stay at home,make art,save someones life.DIY from Illustoria Magazine We have been so inspired to see our community come together to provide easy art projects for families during this stay-at-home-time!DIY

6、 is actually a fantastic way tosparkyour imagination without breaking a sweat.A video every day will teach you how to DIY something.1.What do we know about Sarah Beth Morgan?A.She is a strict artist.B.She aims at training more artists.C.She prefers to work at home office.D.She will provide a wide ra

7、nge of choices.2.What are you expected to do if you join Stayathome Art Club?A.Hand in homework every day.B.Share other peoples pictures.C.Draw a picture of yourself.D.Show up in person occasionally.3.What does“spark”in the last paragraph probably mean?A.Set off.B.Set down.C.Set aside.D.Set about.B

8、ANew Zealandcouncil has announced a month-long road closure in order to allow a sea lion and her pup to reach the ocean safely.John Wilson Ocean Drive in Dunedin will be closed after the New Zealand sea lions made their home at a nearby golf course and started regularly crossing the road to get to t

9、he beach,according to a Facebook post from Dunedin City Council.You can still visit the area on foot or by bicycle,but please give the sea lions lots of space,continued the post.Locals applauded the decision,and one even called for the closure to be made permanent.No dogs should be on the beach,eith

10、er,wrote Gaylene Smith.We need to protect our beautiful sea life.Dogs are known to attack sea lions,and Chisholm Links Golf Course,where the sea lions have made their home,also posted advice to dog walkers in a Facebook update.Were lucky to have sea lions on our coastline and we need to share the sp

11、ace with them,as this is what makes our coastline so unique!wrote the course on Facebook.The council went on to explain thatNew Zealandsea lions are endangered,and are one of the worlds rarest species of sea lion.There are an estimated 12,000New Zealandsea lions left,according to the Department of C

12、onservation.Under local law,anyone who kills a sea lion could face up to two years in prison or a fine of up to NZ$250,000(US$178,000).4.What decision has the Dunedin City Council made?A.Closing an ocean drive for a month.B.Forbidding entry into a golf course.C.Forbidding walking dogs outside.D.Clos

13、ing the nearby beach temporarily.5.How did the City Council announce the decision?A.By informing on TV.B.By sending out notices.C.By posting on Facebook.D.By advertising in a newspaper.6.What is the attitude of the local people toward the closure?A.Doubtful.B.Supportive.C.Uncaring.D.Critical.7.What

14、can we learn aboutNew Zealandsea lions from the text?A.They are afraid of humans.B.They are a common species.C.They are being killed by dogs.D.They are under legal protection.C Every day in the United States animals are beaten,ignored,or forced to struggle for survival.Left in poor conditions with n

15、o food or water,they have little hope as they live out their days without the mercy they deserve.Some are found and rescued,given the chance to experience how great life and humans can be;others arent so lucky.To grow as a nation,we must fight for these abused(受虐待的)animals rights and seriously punis

16、h heartless owners.One of the first steps in protecting animals and creating effective cruelty laws is to know what animal cruelty actually is.There are two categories:passive cruelty and active cruelty.The first involves acts of omission,meaning the abuse happens as a result of ignorance or lack of

17、 action.Passive cruelty might seem less serious,but that is not the case;it can lead to terrible pain and suffering,and finally death.Examples include starvation,inadequate shelter in extreme weather conditions,and the failure to get medical care.Passive cruelty is sometimes due to the owners ignora

18、nce,so many animal control officers will first try to educate ignorant owners on how to properly care for animals before giving them a citation(传票)or putting them in prison.Active cruelty,on the other hand,is more well-known and disturbing.Sometimes referred to as non-accidental injury,this type of

19、abuse involves purposeful harm on an animal in order to feel more powerful or gain control.Active cruelty against animals should be taken very seriously,since it can be a sign that a person has serious psychological issues and may commit more acts of violence-possibly against humans.It is hard to te

20、ll just what drives people to harm innocent animals.Most animal abusers find some sort of achievement or power in torturing a victim that they know cant fight back.While not all animal abusers become serial killers,it is important to take every case seriously.As a nation we need to make it our right

21、 to come together and ensure the safety of our beloved pets.As Margaret Mead once said,“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,committed citizens can change the world.Indeed,it is the only thing that ever has.”8.What is the first step to do with the passive cruelty abusers?A.To throw them into

22、 prison.B.To bring the case to the court.C.To teach them how to treat animals.D.To give them a strong warning.9.We can learn from Para.3 that active cruelty _.A.is actually a sign of power or control B.has been taken seriously in the nation C.may lead to serious psychological problems D.may cause ac

23、ts of violence against humans 10.What is the authors attitude towards animal cruelty?A.Uncertain.B.Doubtful.C.Concerned.D.Pessimistic.11.The author wrote this passage to _.A.warn those heartless pet owners B.tell people the harm of animal cruelty C.explain the reasons why people harm animals D.call

24、on people to fight for the abused animals D Twenty years ago,I became involved in pet therapy(疗法)work with our Angel.As she matured and went through professional training,we realized that she would be good at this new job.Angel is ten now and works every week.She visits two hospitals providing day c

25、are for the elderly,and our librarys PAWS forReadingprogram.At the library,six to ten dogs lie on the floor,and the kids pick a book to read to a dog.After they finish,they get a card with the dogs picture and history.Angel also helps out at a special-needs camp.She is so popular that everywhere we

26、go people recognize her,especially the kids she has worked with.We have seen some very special things through our pet therapy work.I brought Angel to our local hospital to visit a woman who was completely unable to move the right side of her body from a stroke(中风).One day,my husband,Jack,got Angel u

27、p into a chair next to the womans bed,asking her if she wanted to give Angel a treat.She nodded.Angel gently took the treat.Then the woman raised her right hand and started petting Angel.Her friend couldnt believe her eyes.After that,every time we saw the woman,she lifted her left hand.Wed tell her

28、she had to use her right hand,and she would.Next,youll fall in love with this womans story of rearing her own Angel later in her family and why she calls it the best decision she ever made.12.Who is Angel?A.A pet trainer.B.A hospital C.A therapy dog.D.The authors kid.13.What does Angel usually do?A.

29、Save seriously ill people.B.Pay visits to kids in hospital.C.Protect the elderly in their homes.D.Help children at a special camp.14.Why was the womans friend astonished?A The woman moved her right hand.B.The woman treated Angel.C.Angel helped the woman recover.D.Angel got along with the woman.15.Wh

30、at does the underlined word“rearing”in the last paragraph mean?A.Accompanying.B.Raising.C.Assisting.D.Training.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 Its the start of a new year,when your fitness goals are set and you engage in the challenge._16_Their standards of“too b

31、ig”are not even achievable in their lifetime,let alone a few months of training,which brings my tips.Set realistic goals!The process of building muscle is an ly slow one that requires strong will to gain.Consistently causing protein synthesis（合成）in specific muscle fibers will allow muscle to develop

32、.However,all individuals are not equal in the process._17_Gaining muscle will happen quickly to a new gym-goer,but take a long time for someone that has been training for years.Stick to specific training for the goals you set to achieve._18_This will require you to restrict the diet,and it will prev

33、ent you gaining muscle.Diet reflects the training load.The training reflects your goals.Its like swimming upstream,think strong,fast and flexible.If you are running a marathon,the goals are different and train accordingly!_19_Fat has taken some time to develop,so it will not be lost overnight.Allow

34、the hormonal triggers（生理诱因）in the body to work more efficiently to regulate volume of food.Taking out additional sugars is one of the most important steps to regulate volumes of food to switch off desire for food.Once a goal is reached,do not go back to what you did before.When people finish their t

35、ransformation,the hormone profile is very weak to fat deposition（沉积）。Every training session should be a step toward a lasting transformation,with a diet improving the level of exercise._20_ A.Dont try to achieve too much at once.B.Why do so few people see their goals through?C.Give yourself a realis

36、tic timeline when it comes to fat loss.D.Keeping running slowly leads to very big changes over time.E.Appreciate that you are taking time for your own development.F.Place restrictions on your diet and follow good food eating patterns.G.Also,it depends on how long you have been training to achieve mu

37、scle growth.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 The summer after my firstyear of college,I got my first job as a waiter in a restaurant.For me,it was a step moving from a_21_child to a more independent adult.I had never_22_a day in my life wh

38、en I was in high school because my_23_wanted me to focus on study.I printed out a recently updated resume(简历)I first_24_in my senior year and filled out dozens of applications.I sent applications_25_to get my first couple of choices.I got no calls or emails back._26_,halfway through the third week,I

39、 finally got a call back from one of theplaces I applied to.We had_27_a meeting time,and after my_28_,I was more than ready to start working the following Monday.When working,it was very_29_that I was the new guy.My parents_30_that I would not last the first two weeks,and that I would be_31_looking

40、for more jobs.However,I stuck with it.I made sure to put a_32_on my face every day no matter what_33_.At times,some customers were always asking to speak with my_34_.Every time I heard that,I thought if I had a dollar,I would_35_work a day in my life.However,I_36_to get the hang of things after a co

41、uple of weeks.I always suggested the suitable_37_for customers.A couple of weeks later,I had been told by the manager that I had received the_38_employee of the month.At that moment,I felt like I had truly_39_it,and this was the first ofmany achievements I would receive while working.It taught me a

42、lot about responsibility and the_40_of insisting on the work.21.A.free B.dependent C.naughty D.cheerful 22.A.spent B.worked C.saved D.wasted 23.A.friends B.s C.parents D.teachers 24.A.wrote B.improved C.planned D.tried 25.A.agreeing B.promising C.managing D.hoping 26.A.Besides B.Meanwhile C.However

43、D.Therefore 27.A.set up B.put up C.taken up D.made up 28.A.contribution B.interview C.experience D.experiment 29.A.lucky B.terrible C.likely D.obvious 30.A.figured B.advised C.proved D.admitted 31.A.unhappy B.alone C.back D.crazy 32.A.flower B.sign C.note D.smile 33.A.appeared B.happened C.rose D.op

44、erated 34.A.manager B.partner C.roommate D.waiter 35.A.only B.nearly C.never D.regularly 36.A.started B.refused C.wanted D.pretended 37.A.tickets B.plans C.cases D.choices 38.A.friendly B.best C.hopeful D.amazing 39.A.got B.had C.kept D.made 40.A.truth B.power C.importance D.way 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5

45、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 Betty Ford was born in 1918 in Chicago.Her family moved to Michigan_41._she was young.Betty did everything_42._(careful)and enjoyed music best.After high school,she went to school_43._(learn)more about dancing.Later on,she met a famous_44._(dance),Martha G

46、raham.She joined Grahams troupe(表 演 团)in New York.After five years,Betty moved back to Machigan_45._started a dancing group there.She taught dancing to children with disabilities.Betty met Gerald Ford in 1947.They got_46._(marry)the next year.Gerald chose to work for Congress(国会)after_47._(wed).Bett

47、y took care_48._their children.A short time_49._(late),Nixon gave up his position of the president.As a result,Gerald Ford_50._(elect)president and Betty became the First Lady.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

48、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:在错的词下划一横线，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仅限一词；只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。My dream school starts at 8:30 a.m.and ends at 3:30 p.m.They are three lessons in the morning and two in the afternoon.We didnt need to do so many homework.Therefore,we have more time with

49、 after-school activities.For example,we can do reading for one and a half hour and play sports for one hour every day.My dream school look like a big garden.There are all kinds of the flowers and trees around the classroom buildings.We can lie on the grass for a rest,or sat by the lake listening mus

50、ic.The teachers in the school are kind and helpfully.They are not only our teachers but also our friends.第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）52.假如你是李华，为了学生们的健康和安全，你校将对 18 周岁及以上的学生接种新冠疫苗。请你代表学生会写一则通知，内容包括：1.时间与地点；2.注意事项；3.建议接种。注意：1.写作词数应为 80 左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。参考词汇：一次新冠疫苗接种活动 a COVID-19 vaccination campaign;接种疫苗 get