2021年茂名市电白县电海中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 年茂名市电白县电海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 If you truly want to live,you need to get out and see the world.Traveling and living different adventures may become your favorite lifestyle.Here is a brief introduction about the top t

2、hree destinations to visit in the world.Paris First on the list is Paris,France.For some people,this shouldnt be a surprise.For others,they might consider Paris overrated as it has a reputation for being dirty.Any major city in the world might be thought to be dirty by anyone not living in a city.It

3、 comes with the territory.The reason Paris is at the top of this list is not because of its famous attractions but because of its charm.You can spend the day walking around cobblestone streets and enjoy elegant cafes and high-end shopping.When you finish satisfying your appetite,you can relax on the

4、 banks of the Seine River.Glacier National Park Glacier National Park comes in second on the list.It is located in Montana,America.It will be well worth the effort thanks to snow-capped mountains,crystal blue lakes,seventy miles of hiking trails,and thirteen camping areas.If you visit during the sum

5、mer,you can go swimming or white-water rafting.If you visit during the winter,you can go skiing or snowshoeing.But the real allure(诱惑力)and what you will always remember is the breathtaking scenery and fresh mountain air.Bora Bora The reason Bora Bora is the third on this list is that its expensive,w

6、hich could limit your other travel plans.If you do make it to this small island paradise,you will find peaceful beaches,jungles,luxury accommodations,turquoise water,and some of the friendliest people you have ever met.Other vacation destinations that should be on your list if youre living the adven

7、turous lifestyle include London,the South Island of New Zealand,Maui,Tahiti,Tokyo,Barcelona and New York City.1.Tourists can _ to appreciate the charm of Paris.A.enjoy crystal blue lakes B.visit its famous attractions C.take a walk around cobblestone streets D.meet the friendliest people you have ev

8、er met 2.Which of the following points in Glacier National Park will really attract tourists?A.peaceful beaches.B.White-water rafting.C.Snow-capped mountains.D.Fresh mountain air.3.Whats the purpose of this passage?A.to introduce the top three destinations.B.to compare the top three destinations.C.t

9、o encourage people to live an adventurous lifestyle.D.to analyze the good and bad points of the three destinations B Slowing down was the last thing on Elaine Schaefers mind when she turned 70 last year.Shed enjoyed an ambitious travel schedule for the previous decade.She didnt feel too old to trave

10、l.Yet many people are asking that slightly embarrassing question:Can you be too old to travel?The travel industry has already responded.Try renting a car inEurope,for example.InCroatia,Schaefer wouldnt be able to this year,because the maximum age is 70.Insurance companies require higher rates;tour o

11、perators limit certain activities.That feels like a no for many travelers.Definitely some folks should think twice before traveling,but not only based on their age.Its their level of fitness,says Kirsten Veldman,a former tour guide who now edits a retirement blog.She recalls a 93-year-old who was di

12、sabled and traveling alone on aCaribbeantour.You cant expect to ask a tour leader to be there for you 24/7 for medical care.she says.Tour guides dont have the time,skills,and knowledge for it.So,in this case,my advice is:he shouldnt have traveled with us in this situation.But some tour operators ser

13、ve older travelers.For example,Grand Circle Travel started in 1958 to serve senior members.“We have travelers into their 80s and even 90s.Some travel as a couple and some alone,”says company spokeswoman Ann Shannon.“We have no age limit.”If you ask travel experts,theyll tell you that age is just a n

14、umber.Its a question of physical,and to a certain extent,mental ability.Many of our travelers are retired,focused on keeping their good health,and are experienced travelers who have a good idea of what to expect,says Sara Baer-Sinnott,president of Oldways,a food and nutrition nonprofit that operates

15、 tours.Someone in their 40s may struggle more than someone in their 80s.4.What is expected if Schaefer travels inCroatiathis year?A.She can rent a car to go around.B.She has to pay more insurance fees.C.She can join in all kinds of activities.D.She will receive 24/7 medical care.5.What caused Veldma

16、n to disapprove of the 93-year-olds traveling?A.His old age.B.His lack of money.C.His poor health.D.His in sociable personality.6.What do we know about Grand Circle Travel?A.It is a non-profit traveling organization.B.It offers service to a wide range of travelers.C.It has a history of more than sev

17、en decades.D.Its main customers are senior travelers.7.What is the authors altitude towards traveling old?A.Opposed.B.Supportive.C.Tolerant.D.Objective.C Nextdoor，an online social network for neighbors，says it has attracted$60 million from early backers of technology giants，Google，Amazon and Faceboo

18、k.The new investment，1ed by venture firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield&Byers and investment firm Tiger Global Management，values Nextdoor at more than$500 million，said a personfamiliar with the matter.Nextdoor members make Facebook-style postings，giving or seeking recommendations for services such as baby

19、sitters and yard maintenance or local retailers and restaurants.They also post about community issues such as parking，crimeand safety，or items for sale or loan.The investment sum emphasizes the appeal of businesses that can tap into the growing use of mobile devices，as well as social networking Perh

20、aps the best current example is Twitter，which is preparing for an initial public offering that values the company at up to about$11 billion.“Were all spending more time with our screens，more engaged，but I think data shows were less connected，”said John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins，mentioning his own exp

21、erience of knowing few of his neighbors.Nextdoor，with its ability to introduce neighbors to each other，helps people regain the sense of connection，he said.Early next year，Nextdoor plans to expand to Canada，followed by Great Britain，Australia，and South Africa，chief executive NiravTolia said.While Nex

22、tdoor has not yet have made any profit after two years of operations，Tolia said he is not worried.“If we look at the great companies at this stage，none of them started to monetize this early in their evolution.”Tolia said.“Its all about getting the product right.”Eventually，Nextdoor plans to tap int

23、o local advertising，he said.Nextdoor is currently used in 22，527 neighborhoods across the United States，up from 5，694 a year ago.Including the latest funding round，it has raised just over$100 million.8.What attitude do the early backers of technology grant hold towards Nextdoor?A.They doubt its valu

24、e.B.They think poorly of it.C.They are in favor of it.D.They are worried about it.9.What is mainly discussed about Nextdoor in Paragraph 3?A.Its members.B.Its service.C.Its value.D.Its location.10.What is the authors purpose of mentioning Twitter in Paragraph 4?A.To support his viewpoint.B.To post a

25、n advertisement.C.To introduce a network.D.To makea public offer.11.How does Nirav Tolia feel about the future of Nextdoor?A.Curious.B.Upset.C.Cautious.D.Optimistic.D A study has found that a lifetime of regular exercise and activity can slow down the aging process(衰老过程).Researchers say that getting

26、 older should not necessarily mean becoming more weak or sick.Their research shows that a devotion to a life of movement and exercise may help us live not only longer,but also healthier.For their study,the researchers looked at two groups.The first group was made up of 125 non-professional cyclists

27、between the ages of 55 to 79.This group included 84 healthy men and 41 healthy women.We will call this group the“cyclists”.Researchers then found 130 people to make up a second group.Within this group,75 people were aged from 57 to 80.The other 55 were between the ages of 20 and 36.The people in thi

28、s group were also healthy,but they did not exercise regularly.We will call this group the“non-exercisers”.Smokers,heavy drinkers of alcohol and people with other health issues were not included in the study.Then,researchers gave both groups a series of tests.They tested their muscle mass(肌肉质量),muscu

29、lar strength,percentage of body fat and the strength of their immune(免疫的)systems.Then the researchers compared the results of the two groups.Results showed that the cyclists did not experience body changes usually regarded as a normal aging process.For example,they did not lose muscle mass or muscul

30、ar strength.Also,their body fat did not increase with age.The researchers also found something they had not expected.The study showed that the immune systems of the cyclists did not age either.The researchers advise us all to find an exercise that we like in our lives.12.How did the researchers carr

31、y out the study?A.By comparing.B.By discussing.C.By imagining.D.By reasoning.13.Which of the following is a result of the research?A.The cyclists kept a thin body shape.B.The non-exercisers gained weight easily.C.The cyclists muscles remained strong with age.D.The non-exercisers usually had health p

32、roblems.14.Which is an unexpected result for the researchers?A.The cyclists had normal aging process.B.The cyclists immune systems didnt age.C.The cyclists lost nearly all their fat.D.Everyone needed an exercise in their lives.15.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Healthy Pe

33、ople Need More Exercise B.Take an Exercise,the Harder,the Better C.Cycling Is the Best Way to Prevent Aging D.A Lifetime of Exercise Slows Aging Process 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 Every child should know some basic first aid skills.This is true whether your

34、child is four or fourteen._16_ Calling for help Once your child reaches the age of four,he should know all about calling 911 in the event of an emergency._17_For example,he should call 911 if an adult asks him to,if an adult passes out and cannot be woken,if there is a fire and he cant findan adult,

35、or if people are hurt.As I am typing this,I just realized that although my kids are taught about 911,the telephones inthe house are out of reach for all but my oldest child(to prevent the other two from playing with the phone).Dont make this mistake yourself.You do hope your children can get in touc

36、h with the police intime._18_ Teach children about basic care for cuts and scrapes.In my house,the kids all know that cuts must be cleaned and know where the bandages are._19_Asking an adult for help is necessary.Also they should know a bit about self-care.Believe it or not,I had to help a teenage n

37、eighbor once who had no idea what todo when he cut his hand on broken glass.He just ran around in a circle.Burns Tell your child that ifhe ever gets aburn,he should immediately call for help.Meanwhile,he should run the cool but not cold water for the burn.Getting a burn cooled down quickly can reduc

38、e the damage to the skin._20_ A.Cuts and scrapes B.Tell them what 911 is about.C.Set an example for your children.D.Explain all about what a real emergency is.E.You should teach your children something useful.F.This is important if no adult is with your child when a burn occurs.G.They also know how

39、to put pressure on a cut to make it stop bleeding.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 It impressed me a lot.I never thought that little help would_21_out to be the most satisfying thing I have ever done.He was tired,and_22_to climb further.Wi

40、th a broad_23_,he asked if I could help him with some money.He was paralyzed in both legs and was_24_funds for some operation.He said that if operated successfully,he could_25_training guaranteeing him a job.I was full of_26_and even asked him to show his legs.I gave him the_27_money.After a few day

41、s,he again came at my doorstep asking for more money for accommodation.This time I was more or less_28_he is not cheating me.I gave him some and said this is all I had.A year went by and I had moved to a(n)_29_place.One fine day I got a call from an unknown number.The caller called out his name but

42、I didnt_30_him.Then he said he is the very paralyzed person I helped a year ago.I asked him how he is doing.He said,“What,sir?Do you recognize me not by my name but by my_31_state?”Then he went on saying,“With your kind help I am now able to_32_on my legs without support.I was operated_33_.I am marr

43、ied to a beautiful lady and have a stable_34_.”I dont_35_remember if I gave him my phone number._36_,what he said next was touching.He said he wanted to return my money so that I didnt feel cheated and continued to help people_37_in the future.I dont know whether he read my facial expression the day

44、 I helped him but tears were_38_down my face.That day I promised him I will continue to help people as i see a(n)_39_small or big._40_that changed my life.21.A.send B.bring C.turn D.break 22.A.playing B.substituting C.struggling D.walking 23.A.look B.whisper C.view D.smile 24.A.raising B.finding C.s

45、eeking D.earning 25.A.pretend B.attend C.intend D.tend 26.A.doubts B.minds C.worries D.depression 27.A.remaining B.left C.hiding D.forgotten 28.A.informed B.outspoken C.convinced D.prepared 29.A.bad B.old C.systematic D.new 30.A.remind B.recognize C.replace D.repeat 31.A.disabled B.messed C.excited

46、D.stressed 32.A.live B.stand C.focus D.base 33.A.surprisingly B.successfully C.hopefully D.naturally 34.A.reason B.promise C.character D.job 35.A.also B.even C.already D.only 36.A.Therefore B.Otherwise C.However D.Meanwhile 37.A.in favor B.in place C.in advance D.in need 38.A.running B.putting C.bri

47、nging D.pulling 39.A.behavior B.case C.accident D.opportunity 40.A.Strangely B.Truly C.Generally D.Originally 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 Fujian puppetry(木偶戏)has_41._uninterrupted thousand-year history.It is one of the contributions of Chinese performing art to th

48、e worlds cultural heritage.By now,no conclusions_42._(reach)on the origins of Chinese puppetry._43._(date)from the Shang Dynasty(1600-1064),pottery figurines(陶俑)used as burial objects(随葬品)have been discovered at the Yin Ruins.Wooden figurines appeared during the Spring and Autumn and the Warring Sta

49、tes periods.These were a great_44._(improve)on those from previous dynasties,_45._represent the early Chinese puppets.Over time,figurines as burial objects developed into puppets for entertainment on festive occasions._46._(Lucky),Fujianpuppetry has fallen out of favor with younger generations._47._

50、response,worried groups and bearers created the 2008-2025 Strategy for the Training of Coming Generations of Fujian Puppetry Practitioners.The key goal_48._(be)to safeguard the spread of Fujian Puppetry,to promote its progress through professional training,and_49._(breed)a new generation of puppetry