2021年衡阳市逸夫中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案.pdf

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1、2021 年衡阳市逸夫中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案 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 TheBest Placeto Camp in Each State Washington-SecondBeach,Olympic National Park Campers put up their tents right on the sand of thisPacific Northwestbeach.Make a campfire,photograph suns

2、et over the sea and try to absorb this charming spot with your entire being.Alaska-Bartlett Cove Campground,Glacier(冰川)Bay National Park In a state full of natural riches,Glacier Bayis a wonder,home to high peaks,whales,700 miles of coastline,and light blue glaciers that flow directly into the sea.S

3、et within temperate rainforest along Bartlett Cove,the parks only campground is impressively green and an easy jumping-off point for boat tours.Arizona-Havasupai Campground,Havasupai Reservation Getting to Havasupai is a challenge.Permits are snatched(剥夺)up almost instantly,and even if you get one i

4、ts a 10-mile hike from the border to reach this rural campground that hugs Havasu Creek.Make the journey,however,and youre rewarded with a series of great waterfalls and natural pools.Arkansas-BuffaloNationalRiver Americas first national river travels 135 miles through the Ozark Mountains,winding it

5、s way over rapids,forming peaceful pools and passing rocky cliffs topped by green forest.Plan a float trip and absorb the scenery at a leisurely pace,pausing for hikes to visitLostValleys caves or the 200-foot waterfalls.1.Which state may attract people preferring glaciers?A.Alaska.B.Washington.C.Ar

6、izona.D.Arkansas.2.What makesArizonaa popular camp choice among tourists?A.The blue glaciers and green rainforests.B.The winding national river and cliffs.C.The soaring peaks and long coastline.D.The beautiful waterfalls and pools.3.What can you do when camping inArkansas?A.Take a long trip on foot.

7、B.Visit caves and waterfalls.C.Put up a well-equipped tent.D.Enjoy a view of sunset.B When Rich Jean wanted to help his daughter,Abigail,learn to read,he took her to the library near their home in Brooklyn,N.Y.Thats where they met Hasina Islam,who Jean says arose her interest in reading and the libr

8、ary.“You see what you started?You see that spark that you put in this child?”Jean told Hasina Islam at aStoryCorpsconversation in 2016.At the time,Abigail was 7 and Islam was 27.Their friendship began when Abigail was 3.Through the years,Islam has offered book suggestions that Abigail has read with

9、great enthusiasm.“Whats cool is that Hasina has recommended a lot of books that I,at the time,thought might be a little too advanced for you,Jean told Abigail.“Like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.Abigail said.Islams own love of the library was sparked when she was in the third grade.She lived nea

10、r the main branch of the Queens Public Library in New York City,and she went there to research Henry Hudson,an English explorer,for a school project.The librarian made me feel so special.She remembered my name,and my favorite thing was that she gave me book recommendations,she said.When I was gradua

11、ting from college,I thought about how I was going to make a difference in the world.And I remembered my librarian，and I remembered that feeling that she gave me every single time I went to the library.”4.When might Abigail and Hasina Islam first meet?A.In 2012.B.In 2016.C.In 2018.D.In 2020.5.What do

12、 we know about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from the text?A.It was Islams favorite book.B.It might be hard for Abigail.C.It was a best seller at that time.D.It was important for Abigail.6.How did Hasina Islam help Abigail?A.By offering books to her.B.By reading together with her.C.By giving adv

13、ice on books.D.By introducing great libraries.7.What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A.Islams special college life.B.Islams working experiences.C Islams living conditions.D.Islams reasons for loving library.C ByteDance（字节跳动）Groups TikTok,an overseas version of Chinese short video sharing app Douyin,face

14、s an existential crisis in the United States,as murmurs of a“crackdown”（强制取缔）from the White House forced the Chinese company toengage in talks on selling its US business to Microsoft.TikTok is the fastest-growing registered global mobile internet app,with more than 100 million users,and its rapid gr

15、owth,especially in the US,is seen as a threat to Facebook.The US government has long viewed globally competitive Chinese high-tech companies including Huawei as a threat and done whatever it could to crack down on（打击）them in the name of“national security”.The US government has not introduced any spe

16、cific policy against TikTok only threatened it through a number of unclear statements.According to the latest media reports,Microsoft is prepared to press ahead withthe negotiations to take over TikToks US operations and complete the negotiations by Sept 15,following talks between Microsoft CEO Saty

17、a Nadella and US President Donald Trump.This means that TikTok will have to hand its fate over to some unpredictable power,and even have to sell its assets without the option of setting a price.The US government has failed to find a reasonable legal excuse to deal with TikTok.All private data of Tik

18、Toks US users are stored in the US and are unlikely to be transferred.Considering the US government is trying to deal with TikTok in a political way,TikTok should consider incorporating（合并）the dispute into the US legal process to assert（坚持）its legal rights and interests.TiKToks core value lies in it

19、s unique algorithms,a product of artificial intelligence that represents the expertise of Chinese engineers and programmers with high-value intellectual property.The US governments move,which has forced ByteDance to sell TikTok to a US company,is similar to a forced technology transfer and an exampl

20、e of the US openseizureof Chinese intellectual property.If ByteDance sells TikTok to a US company for“security reasons,that would set a dangerous precedent,motivating other countries where TikTok operates to follow the US administrations example and cause a chain reaction.ByteDance is a young Chines

21、e private company that cannot deal with a political game played by the US.But as a Chinese company that has gone global,ByteDance has reasons to take up legal means to defend its legal rights.The Chinese government can also consider examining whether the technology transfer in the deal violates Chin

22、as law and harms the countrys national interests.8.What is the most valuable as for TikTok?A.Its global popularity.B.Its artificial intelligence.C.Its registered global mobile internet app.D.Its private data of TikToks worldwide users.9.Why does the American government force the Chinese company to h

23、and over TikToks US operations to a US company?A.Out of so-called political reasons.B.Out of so-called debt reasons.C.Out of so-called technical reasons.D.Out of so-called security reasons.10.What does the underlined word“seizure”probably mean in Para.8?A.An untrue spoken statement about someone.B.T

24、he use of legal authority to take sth from sb.C.The crime of stealing sth from a person or place.D.The act of trying to hurt somebody using physical violence.11.What can be the best title for the news report?A.TikTok must defend its rights legally B.TikTok is seen as a threat to Facebook C.ByteDance

25、 has to sell TikTok to a US company D.ByteDance agrees to transfer technology D There is an old army joke about an officer who asks some soldiers whether any of them are interested in music.When four hands go up,the officer says,“Right,men.You can carry this grand piano down to the officers mess.”Jo

26、b recruitment has become more complicated since that story first did the rounds.Todays careers require a lot more than just raw music but that sometimes makes jobs hard to define.An unfortunate result is a form of“adjective inflation”in recruitment ads as employers attempt to make routine tasks soun

27、d exciting.Candidates must sometimes wonder whether they are applying for a 9-to-5-role or to become a member of the Marvel“Avengers”.On Indeed,a job-bunting website,a bar was recently looking for bartenders who are people focused,quality-driven,and have superhero hospitality powers.The ability to g

28、ive customers the correct change was not mentioned.Another British company advertised for“a call-centre ninja,a superhero in people,a Job description which sounds a little over-the top for what was in fact a role at an insurance company in Isleworth.In case you think that ad was not typical.Indeed a

29、lso had jobs demanding“ninja-like attention to detail.Short of turning up for the interview dressed head-to-toe in black,and then sneaking up behind the managing director at his desk,it is hard to see how candidates could show their ninja qualities.Not all companies require candidates to possess the

30、 qualities of a ninja,of course.Some require applicants to be passionate.The Bluewater shopping mall in southeastEnglandwas looking for“passionate sales-driven brand ambassadors”while“passionate crew members”were needed at a bakery in westLondonfor a wage of just 8.23 an hour.In fact,passion is pret

31、ty hard to keep consistently for 40 hours a week,month after month.Job applicants should find some information from the kind of ads that companies place.If a job ad talks about passion or superheroes,run away faster than a speeding Batmobile.Being a ninja should be reserved for teenage mutant ninja

32、turtles.12.Why does the author mention the joke in Paragraph 1?A.To show that officers enjoy playing tricks on soldiers.B.To introduce the topic of overstated job ads.C.To explain the origin of complex job ads.D.To describe soldiers everyday life.13.Which of the following offers a job demanding ninj

33、a qualities?A.The bar.B.The bakery.C.The insurance company.D.The Bluewater shopping mall.14.What does the author say about the ads requiring passion?A.They are unrealistic.B.They are typical of want ads.C.They are appealing to applicants.D.They are uncommon on Indeed.15.How does the author sound whe

34、n talking about todays job ads?A.Curious.B.Hesitant.C.Humorous.D.Sympathetic.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 Being a leader can be exhausting.Serving as a role model can leave leaders feeling tired and in need of refreshment._16_.Fortunately,research provides the

35、 answer.In their leisure time,leaders need to stop drawing on the resources they used up at work._17_.For example,Bill Gates takes regular“Think Weeks”,during which he stays alone in a remote cabin._18_.Needs come in two formsphysical and psychological.Physical needs include things like sleep.An ade

36、quate amount of sleep may be the most important recovery mechanism.Leaders also have the psychological needs to feel competent and to have satisfying relationships.Reshma Saujani,the CEO of Girls Who Code,satisfies her needs to freely select activities by scheduling“me time”with herself.Leaders need

37、 to relax._19_.If leaders are away from the office but still answering emails and responding to texts,they cant get psychologically relaxed and wont be fully refreshed.Mark Cuban accomplishes this by putting away his phone when hes at home.This allows him to distance himself from work._20_.Hobbies l

38、et us take advantage of resources that are different from those we use at work,satisfy our needs to feel competent and freely choose how to spend our time,and mentally absorb ourselves so we forget about our work roles and obligations.Any hobby will do.A.Put work out of their mind B.Scientists have

39、carried out some research C.Hobbies are the only solution to the question D.Leaders should give those resources a break to get back to their best E.One activity that can satisfy all of these requirements is a hobby F.Leaders need to satisfy their needs G.The question is what is the best way for lead

40、ers to refresh themselves 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 I used to be a very self-centered person,but in the past two years Ihave really changed.I have started to think about other people_21_I think about myself.I am happy that I am beco

41、ming a_22_person:I think my_23_started when I was atPalomarCollege.At first,I just wanted to get my_24_,and be left alone.I thought I was smarter than everyone else,so I hardly ever_25_to anyone in my classes.By the end of my first semester,I was really_26_.It seemed as if everyone but me had made f

42、riends and was having fun.So I tried a(n)_27_.I started asking people around me how they were doing,and if they were having trouble I_28_to help.That was really a big_29_for me.By the end of the year,I had several new friends,and two of_30_are still my best friends today.A bigger cause of my new_31_

43、,however,came when I took a part-time job at a Vista Nursing Home.One old lady there who had Alzheimer s disease became my_32_.Every time I came into her room,she was so_33_because she thought I was her daughter.Her real daughter never_34_her,so I took her place.She let me_35_.That making others fee

44、l good make me feel good,too.When she died,I was_36_,but I was very grateful to her.I think I am a much_37_,person today than I used to be,and I hope I will not_38_these experiences.They have_39_e to care about other people more than about myself._40_who I am today,and I could not say that a few yea

45、rs ago.21.A.since B.before C.or D.unless 22.A.famous B.simple C.different D.skilled 23.A.education B.career C.tour D.change 24.A.balance B.homework C.degree D.interest 25.A.talked B.wrote C.lied D.reported 26.A.careful B.lonely C.curious D.guilty 27.A.argument B.game C.experiment D.defence 28.A.dare

46、d B.offered C.hesitated D.happened 29.A.dream B.problem C.duty D.step 30.A.us B.which C.them D.whom 31.A.attitude B.hobby C.hope D.luck 32.A.friend B.partner C.guide D.guest 33.A.polite B.happy C.strange D.confident 34.A.bothered B.answered C.visited D.trusted 35.A.explain B.guess C.declare D.see 36

47、.A.homeless B.heart broken C.bad-tempered D.hopeless 37.A.quieter B.busier C.better D.richer 38.A.forget B.face C.improve D.analyze 39.A.forced B.preferred C.ordered D.taught 40.A.miss B.like C.wonder D.expect 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 The Chinese Writing System

48、:Connecting the Past and the Present China is_41._(wide)known for its ancient civilisation.There are many reasons_42._this has been possible,but one of the main factors has been the Chinese_43._(write)system._44._the beginning,written Chinese was a picture-based language.By the Shang Dynasty,these s

49、ymbols_45._(become)a well-developed writing system.By the Qin Dynasty,the Chinese writing system began to develop_46._one direction.The writing system was of great_47._(important)in uniting the Chinese people and culture.Chinas present is_48._(connect)with its past by written Chinese.Today,the Chine

50、se writing system is still_49._important part of Chinese culture.And more and more people are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this_50._(amaze)language.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