2021届上海民办新华高级中学高三英语下学期期末试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届上海民办新华高级中学高三英语下学期期末试题及参考答案 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“Why do I feel cold when I have a fever?”“Why does the sun rise in the east?”I knew the day would come when my little girl Sophie would learn to talk and inevitably(不可避免地)start askingt

2、hose questions.The questions themselves werent worrying me.I was actually looking forward to seeing where her curiosity would lie.What was bothering(烦恼)me was whether or not I would know the answers.In the age of the smartphone,this may seem like a silly worry.The answers to almost everything would

3、be just one Google away.Still,I struggled with how I was going to prepare to become an all-knowing mother.Then one day,it struck me:I didnt need to have all the answers.What a great example I could set if I let my daughter know that I,too,was still learning.And I realized how much more I could learn

4、 if I took another look at things I thought I already knew the answer to with the curiosity of a child.My little girls mind is a beginners mind-curious,open to new ideas,eager to learn,and not based on knowledge that already exists.I decided that I would deal with her questions with a beginners mind

5、,too.Once I decided to become more curious,I started noticing that curiosity was becoming more important in the workplace,too.It seems that leaders dont need to have all the answers,but they do need to be curious.Curious about curiosity,I searched for answers and found Albert Einsteins famous words,

6、“I have no special talent.I am only passionately(热情地)curious.”We mightquibble overthe view that Einstein had no special talent,but there is one thing for certain-he wouldnt have solved the puzzles of the universe without his passionate curiosity.Then I came across another Einstein quote,“The importa

7、nt thing is not to stop questioning.Curiosity has its own reason or existence.”1.The advantage of having a beginners mind is that _.A.people can learn much faster.B.people wont be afraid to make mistakes.C.people are willing to receive new things.D.people wont be expected to answer all questions.2.W

8、hat does the example of Einsteins words show?A.Einstein was passionate about curiosity.B.Einsteins quotes are very famous.C.Curiosity is of great significance.D.Curiosity is more necessary than talent.3.What does the underlined phrase“quibble over”in the last paragraph probably mean?A.Fight against.

9、B.Argue about.C.Work out.D.Agree with B Why do you check social media?Is it to keep up with everything that your friends and family are doing?Is it to find new trendy spots to eat?Regardless of the reason,you may find yourself with different degrees of envy or discomfort after a quick look at your p

10、hone.Then you might be suffering from a phenomenon known as“Fear of Missing Out(FOMO).”While the phenomenon of FOMO can be traced back for centuries,it had never been the issue as it is today,causing widespread discussion and research.This rise in checking social media is naturally connected to the

11、increasing leading position that social media holds over our lives.Every time someone opens their WeChat Moments,Facebook,Twitter.etc.,they are bombarded with the highlight reels of other peoples lives.A sunny beach,delicious-looking food,a super cute kitten-they are all uplifting photos,yet theyre

12、very likely to bring about more unhappiness than joy.You see,the first thought to come out of your mind may be“Wow,thats so cool/delicious/cute”,but then it takes a hard U-turn.Youre thinking:“I wish I were there”or“my life is so boring compared to his/hers.”The more you see,the more likely you are

13、to have these negative feelings.Whats worse is the habit many people have of turning to social media in search of happiness when they are feeling down,not realizing that they are just going to end up in a negative cycle of endless disappointment.Montesquieu once said:“If one only wished to be happy,

14、this could be easily accomplished;but we wish to be happier than other people,and this is always difficult,for we believe others to be happier than they are.”FOMO will go hand in hand with dissatisfaction and envy.Appreciate what you already have,because someone else out there in the world would gla

15、dly give everything to be you.4.What is the purpose of the questions in paragraph 1?A.To introduce the topic of the passage.B.To explain the function of FOMO.C.To describe the features of FOMO.D.To give the reasons for checking social media.5.How might people feel seeing others perfect life through

16、social media?A.Joyful.B.Admiring.C.Comfortable.D.Envious.6.What can we conclude from Montesquieus words in paragraph 3?A.We could turn to social media for happiness.B.We couldnt realise our dream without hard work.C.We couldnt harvest happiness through comparison.D.We could live better than others b

17、y showing ourselves online.7.What is the authors attitude towards FOMO?A.Indifferent.B.Objective.C.Doubtful.D.Hopeful.C The outbreak of the novel corona virus pneumonia(NCP)has disrupted the lives and work of nearly every Chinese person.However,a new trend has been on the rise:many have turned thems

18、elves into livestreaming users orfollowers.According to Questmobile,a professional big data intelligence services provider in China,the audience for Douyin,Kuaishou and other livestreaming platforms surged to 574 million during the Spring Festival holiday,up 35 percent from 2019.Confined at home,awa

19、y from their friends and loved ones,people turn to livestreaming to reach out to the world.For them livestreaming can help them share their lives and interest with a global audience,which will give them the sense of being“in the moment”.Even as viewers,they can also engage immediately with livestrea

20、mers by commenting and making suggestions.“When I comment on the livestreaming videos,Im not simply an audience member,but also an active part of the program.That gives me a sense of engagement,”an Internet user named Wang Hao told Peoples Daily.Livestreaming is not only for fun,but also a new tool

21、for many businesses.Affected by the pandemic,many businesses had to stop their sales in physical stores.To meet their business goals and survive during these trying times,many chose to livestream to revive their businesses.Joyoung,a leading maker of small kitchen appliances,is a good example.The com

22、pany not only added a number of broadcasts each day to advertise their products,but also shared the menus that were beneficial to health.“The responses to our livestreaming shows have been well beyond expectations,”Kang Li,who oversees the companys livestreaming unit,told China daily.“Its a natural

23、opportunity to truly bond with our followers.”Like it or not,livestreaming is likely to go mainstream in China for both entertainment and business.8.What is the purpose of writing the second paragraph?A.To introduce some popular livestreaming platforms in China.B.To report data on the development of

24、 livestreaming in 2019.C.To show that Chinese people spend too much time on livestreaming apps.D.To prove that livestreaming are becoming increasingly popular in China.9.What does Wang Hao think of commenting on livestreaming?A.It is boring to make comments.B.It is the only way to share viewers live

25、s.C.It makes people feel involved in the stream.D.It helps livestreamers improve themselves.10.What do paragraphs 5&6 mainly talk about?A.Livestreaming replaced physical stores in many areas.B.Many businesses turned to livestreaming platform for marketing.C.Livestreaming platforms faced challenges d

26、uring the pandemic.D.Livestreaming platforms made changes to their services.11.How does the author feel about thefuture of livestreaming？A.Positive.B.Uncertain.C.Disappointed.D.Confused.D Japan has announced emergency Covid measures in Tokyo and three other areas in order to control rising infection

27、s(传染病),just three months before the country is set to host the Olympics.The government said the state of emergency set to last for about two weeks would be“short and powerful”.Under the measures,bars will be required to close and big sporting events will be held without audience.The government has i

28、nsisted that the Olympics will go ahead in July.Prime minister Yoshihide Suga announced the measures on Friday,saying they would begin on Sunday and remain in place until 11 May.In addition to to Tokyo,Osaka,Kyoto and Hyogo will be affected.It has marked the third state of emergency in japan since t

29、he pandemic began.“I sincerely apologize for causing trouble for many people again,”he said.“It is feared that infection in major cities will spread across the whole country if we take no measures.”Under the rules,major facilities like department stores will close,as well as restaurants,bars,and KTV

30、 rooms serving alcohol.Restaurants that do not serve alcohol are being told to close early,and companies are being asked to make arrangements for people to work remotely.Schools will remain open.Besides,the emergency measurescoincide withthe countrys“Golden Week”holiday,which runs from late April to

31、 the first week of May and is the busiest travel period of the year.Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike urged residents to start taking precautions immediately.In an effort to discourage people from going out at night.She said neon signs(霓虹灯)would be turned off.The coronavirus toll in Japan has been much lo

32、wer than that in many other countries,with about 558,000 cases and fewer than 10,000 deaths,according to figures collected by Johns Hopkins University.But there are concerns over the latest rise in infections,with reports of hospital bed shortages in some areas.Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto s

33、aid at a news conference on Friday that organizers were not considering canceling the event.“I hope the coronavirus situation improves with the prevention measures the government,Tokyo,and other regional governments have put into place,”she said.“We,as Tokyo 2020,continue to wish for the swift retur

34、n to normal and will continue to work closely to make sure a safe and secure Olympics can happen.”12.According to the passage,what does Japanese government advise people to do?A.To watch a live game.B.To work at home.C.To hang out in the evening.D.To study at home.13.What is the aim of bringing in e

35、mergency Covid measures?A.To relieve peoples fear of the the pandemic.B.To settle the problem of hospital bed shortages.C.To test governments management of emergency.D.To ensure the smooth running of the upcoming Olympics.14.Which words can best describe the governments action?A.generous and brillia

36、nt.B.costly but useless.C.positive and considerate.D.accidental but efficient.15.What does the underlined phrase“coincide with”in Paragraph 3 mean?A.meet with B.deal with C.make up D.set up 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 The Slow Food Movement started inRome,Ita

37、lyin 1986.When a new McDonalds was opening near a beautiful historic place,some people stood outside the restaurant and shouted,“We do not want fast food,we want slow food!”_16_One day Carlo Petrini went to a restaurant to eat a traditional meal.But the food didnt taste the same as he remembered.He

38、learned that the peppers were shipped from abroad because the prices were low.This deeply concerned Carlo.Carlo wanted people to care about where their foods came from and how their foods made their culture special.So he started a group to encourage this idea.It soon became the Slow Food Movement._1

39、7_ First,what is good food?Good food is fresh.The vegetables are eaten close to the place where they are grown.The fish hasnt been sitting for days before it is eaten.Good food is seasonable._18_ Good food satisfies the senses.It should look good,smell good and taste good.And finally,good food is cu

40、ltural food.Each country has special foods that make it different.Second,food should be clean.Today,there are great concerns about the way people grow and produce food.Farmers use chemicals to kill insects and feed plants.But the chemicals can also harm the natural environment around farms._19_Clean

41、 food means food that does not harm our bodies or the environment.And third,food should be fair._20_All people should be able to purchase healthy food.The people who grow and make food should be paid fairly for their work.They should work in safe,healthy conditions.A.Food should not cost too much mo

42、ney.B.Its goal is to have good,clean,fair food for all people.C.Over time,they can cause health problems in people too.D.That was how the Slow Food Movement came into being.E.It should be grown at the best time of the year for that food.F.Today the Slow Food Movement has already expanded out ofItaly

43、.G.This event wasnt the only thing that started the Slow Food Movement.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 was just after sunrise on a June morning.“Nicolo,”whose real name cannot be_21_to the public because of Italys privacy laws,finished

44、 working thewhole_22_at a factory in Turin.As he often did,he slopped by the“after work auction（拍卖）”_23_by the Italian police where things found on the trains were sold to the_24_bidder（竞拍者）.There，among many other things,Nicolo_25_twopaintings he thought would look nice above his dining room table.N

45、icolo and another bidder_26_until Nicolo finally won the paintings for$32.When Nicolo retired and wentto live in Sicily,he brought the paintings with him.They were_27_above the same table he had moved from Turin.His_28_,age 15,who had_29_an art appreciation class,thought that there was something_30_

46、about the one with a young girl sitting on a garden chair.It was signed“Bonnato”or so he thought,but when he_31_it,he only found“Bonnard,”a(n)_32_painter he hadnt heard of at all.He bought a book and was_33_to find a picture of the artist Pierre Bonnard sitting on the same chair in the same_34_as hi

47、s fathers painting.“Thats the garden in our picture.”The son told his father.They_35_learned that the painting they_36_was calledThe Girl with Two Chairs.They studied_37_painting and learned that it was_38_Paul Gauguins“Still Life of Fruit on a Table with a Small Dog.”The_39_called the Italian Cultu

48、re Ministry;the official confirmed that the two paintings were_40_and worth as much as$50 million.21.A.exposed B.shared C.attached D.subscribed 22.A.noon B.afternoon C.dusk D.night 23.A.attended B.cancelled C.reserved D.run 24.A.highest B.lowest C.quickest D.slowest 25.A.hid B.spotted C.observed D.r

49、obbed 26.A.battled B.debated C.discussed D.bargained 27.A.held up B.set up C.pushed up D.put up 28.A.brother B.son C.nephew D.neighbor 29.A.missed B.failed C.taken D.led 30.A.fond B.unusual C.addictive D.natural 31.A.computed B.witnessed C.researched D.treasured 32.A.capable B.brilliant C.unknown D.

50、significant 33.A.amazed B.expected C.anxious D.prepared 34.A.room B.kitchen C.hall D.garden 35.A.frequently B.confidently C.eventually D.mentally 36.A.owned B.borrowed C.sold D.ruined 37.A.others B.another C.the one D.the other 38.A.entirely B.actually C.particularly D.specifically 39.A.girl B.artis