2021届东莞市东坑中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞市东坑中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及参考答案 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 When it comes to the greatest inventions of the world,Chinas name is sure to be mentioned several times.There are hundreds of things which were invented by the Chinese.Alcohol Shocked?

2、I was because when they said alcohol I thought about either the US or the UK.China had never crossed my mind.In China,alcohol was made by two legendary persons named Yi Di and Du Kang who belonged to the Xia Dynasty.This period was about 2000 BC-1600 BC.Research says that in ancient China,beer with

3、4%alcoholic content was widely consumed by people.Tea China is the proud inventor of tea which was first drunk by Shen Nong,a Chinese emperor around 2737 BC.Tea production was rapidly developed,making tea a popular drink during the Tang and Song Dynasties.The Mechanical Clock Have you ever wondered

4、what on earth we would be doing without any idea of time?A clock really is an invention without which things were incomplete.The credit of making the first mechanical clock goes to ancient China.The first mechanical clock was invented by Yi Xing in the Tang Dynasty.This was during 618 and 907.Silk F

5、abric Silk,the favorite fabric of many girls out there,is also a Chinese invention.Although we all know that silk is made by silkworms,it was Chinese people who first invented a way to harvest the silk and then use it to make clothes.The oldest silk which has been found so far is in Henan Province a

6、nd dates back to 3630 BC.1.We can learn from Paragraph 2 that _.A.people in the US like alcohol B.beer was popular in the Xia Dynasty C.Yi Di and Du Kang invented alcohol by accident D.the author didnt know alcohol is a Chinese invention 2.The author asks the question in Paragraph 4 to show _.A.anci

7、ent Chinese inventors were wiser B.many things in our lives are incomplete C.ancient Chinese people never wasted time D.the invention of the mechanical clock is important 3.Which of the following invention has a longer history?A.Tea.B.Alcohol.C.Silk fabric.D.The mechanical clock.B Kamikatsu,a small

8、town in Japan,has shown the world that our garbage has far-reaching effects,and not just on our environment.Theexperiment in going zero waste started when the town built a new incinerator 20 years ago.But almost immediately,the incinerator was determined to be a health risk due to the poisonous gase

9、s when garbage was burned in it.It was too expensive to send waste to other towns,so locals had to come up with a new plan.Then the Zero Waste Academy was born,which helped perform this plan.Now Kamikatsu people separate their waste into 45 different categories.But in the beginning,it wasnt easy to

10、convince local people to do all this work,and there was somepushback.Only after that initial education period did most residents come on board.This is all great news for waste reduction of course,but it has also had some unexpected social benefits as well.Like much of Japan,Kamikatsus population is

11、aging,and about 50 percent of the locals are elderly.The fact that the whole community takes their trash in to be recycled has created a local action and interaction between generations.That idea has been purposefully expanded to include a circular shop where household goods are dropped off and othe

12、rs can take them,and a tableware library where people can borrow extra cups,glasses,silverware and plates for celebrations.The elderly see this not as a waste-collection service,but an opportunity to socialize with the younger generation and to chat.When we visit them,they prepare lots of food and w

13、e stay with them for a while,we ask how they are,Sakano,the founder of the Zero Waste Academy,said.Sakanos ideas are truly revolutionary if you think about it.Shes proving that community can be found through handling the stuff we no longer want and need.4.What is mainly talked about in paragraph 2?A

14、.What harmful effects garbage burning has.B.Why garbage sorting is necessary in Japan.C.How the idea of zero waste was put forward.D.What the Zero Waste Academy functions as.5.What does the underlined word pushback probably mean?A.Inactive response.B.Generous reward.C.Bitter suffering.D.Beneficial g

15、uidance.6.What is a bonus of the zero waste project?A.Reducing waste.B.Creating community.C.Increasing peoples income.D.Developing a new technology.7.Which part of a newspaper is this text most likely from?A.Technology.B.Health.C.Workplace.D.Lifestyle.C I was so worried about handing my little boy o

16、ver during his first week of school,but you made it easier.You smiled at him like a mother would at her own child.You showed warmth and your hugs were always on offer.After a day in class with you,Charlie would come home singing.Whenever I hear Do Your Ears Hang Low or see him stretching to the sky

17、when singing about the days of the week,I will think of you.I didnt tell you at the time,but I loved your morning song so much that Iimplementedit in my own class(Im a teacher,too).When you saw I was troubled,you hugged me with your smile and I knew everything would be OK.You made parents feel as ca

18、red for as our children.In the short time I knew you;you taught me about the type of teacher I desire to be.You never seemed disturbed by the mountain of paperwork or impossible work-life balance that comes with the role.Instead,you appeared to embrace every minute.I cant understand why youve been t

19、aken from us.Telling Charlie was one of the hardest things Ive had to do.Im not sure he fully understands,but he told me he loved you and has been asking whether yourrobot powerswill work in heaven.A friend once told me white feathers are angels telling us that loved ones in heaven are well.On the f

20、irst day collecting the children without you，a white feather floated through the sleet(雨夹雪).Watching the younger ones bounce and gigle as they tried to catch it was beautiful.I wish I had told you all of this when you were with us.I hope that you knew how you brought happiness to everyone you met an

21、d how loved you were.Goodbye,Dear Friend.8.What does the underlined word implemented in Paragraph l probably mean?A.Looked back on.B.Looked forward to.C.Thought highly of.D.Made use of.9.What can we learn from the passage about parents?A.They need to sing songs before children.B.They need to feel th

22、e affection as well.C.They find it hard to handle their kids.D.They find it necessary to hug the teachers.10.The writer mentioned white feather in Paragraph 4 mainly to _.A.inform us of the loved ones death B.remind us its time for a snowball fight C.tell us the teacher stays in our mind after death

23、 D.warn us of the falling snow when collecting children 11.Whats the writers main purpose in writing this article?A.To make a remark on Charlies teacher.B.To say goodbye to her fellow teacher.C.To take pity on her fellow teacher.D.To recall and show respect for Charlies teacher.D Its a little before

24、8 a.m.when Mathias Schergen pushes open the side door at Chicagos Jenner Elementary Academy for the Arts.He walks down the hall toward the office to sign in.Its the same routine hes had as Jenners art teacher for nearly a quarter century.“Its going to be a good day,”a colleague calls out.“Its a good

25、 day.”They hug.It seems like a typical Friday.Except its not.After 23 years at Jenner Elementary,Schergen is retiring.Even on his last day,there are still art projects to finish.Schergen leaves behind a richlegacyat this school.Hes won grants(拨款)for art projects.He turned an empty classroom into a m

26、useum.Hes pushed his students to make art about their lives.And he was awarded a Golden Apple the most honorable teaching award in Chicago.But it wasnt always easy.For years,Schergen taught in one of the citys toughest neighborhoods.“When I first got my room,I noticed there were bullet holes in the

27、window.That made me nervous,”he says.So he stuffed Beanie Babies in the holes to make it“look kind of funny”.“I didnt even tell my wife for a whole year,”he says.“I didnt want her to know.”With one hour to go,Schergen piles the chairs and sweeps the floor.He cleans out the sink for the last time.Fif

28、th-grader Deontae Barnes,one of his best helpers,has watched him say goodbye all day.He wanders in the doorway.“Ah,come here,son,”Schergen says,signaling him over.He bends down for a hug.“Thank you for making these last days special and being a help to me.”When Deontae leaves,a reporter asks Scherge

29、n:When your kids ask why youre retiring,what do you tell them?“I just tell them that grown people have dreams too,”he says.“I have other things in my life I have to do.Its time.Its just time.”12.Why is it a special Friday for Schergen?A.He was retiring on that day.B.He won an honor for his school.C.

30、He was interviewed by a reporter.D.He received a Golden Apple award.13.What does the underlined word“legacy”in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.Art projects.B.Great achievements.C.Respect from students.D.Change in teaching.14.What made Schergen nervous when he first got to the school?A.Safety concerns in the

31、school.B.The poorly-equipped classroom.C.Being misunderstood by his family.D.Students poor academic performance.15.What is the best title for the text?A.A Typical Day for an Art Teacher B.Time for Art Projects C.A Teachers Final Day at School D.The Last Art Class 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅读下面短文，从短

32、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 2021 is the Year of the Ox according to Chinese zodiac(中国生肖).InChinayou will find various ox figures made of gold,wood,plastic,paper,shell andstone on sale in stores and on streets to celebrate the return._16_.Centuries ago,most people earned their living through far

33、ming.For example,the ox was used to help plow,cultivate(耕)and carry heavy goods.Besides,the ox has long had a significant place in Chinese culture._17_Inthe Classic of Poetry,the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry,the animal was mentioned in nine out of the 305 pieces._18_To this day,the p

34、hrase“the spirit of ox”still refers to controlling anything that may present itself as an obstacle(障碍，阻碍)._19_When someone achieves a great achievement through hard work,people often use“niu”,meaning“awesome”,to describe him or her.Oxen seldom bully(欺负)the weak or fear the strong._20_This is reflect

35、ed in a couplet from a poem by LuXun(1881-1936),“Fierce-browed,I coolly defy a thousand pointing fingers;Head bowed,like a willing ox I serve the children”,which fully expresses the poets loyalty(忠诚)to the people.So naturally,those who were born in the Year of the Ox are oftenexpected to be hardwork

36、ing,reliable and loyal.“They never seek to be the center of attention and do not look for praise,”the websiteChinaHighlights noted.A.They are loyal and work hard.B.But why was the ox chosen to be one of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs?C.They never like to be the center of attention and enjoy being prais

37、ed.D.The spirit is highly praised and many people follow it as their work rules.E.Ancient Chinese poets and writers frequently described the ox in literature.F.Those who were born in the Year of the Ox like to farm and carry heavy goods.G.The ox is considered a symbol of diligence and earnestness(认真

38、)in Chinese culture.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 In late January of 2018,Chicagoexperienced the coldest temperatures that the city has seen in decades.A group of homeless people who lived in an area calledTentCitywere left outside dire

39、ctly_21_to the deadly weather.34-year-old Candice Payne,a managing broker(经 纪 人)from a local company,was_22_enough to have shelter from the dangerous conditions._23_,she couldnt stop thinking about the homeless people in the area who had nowhere to go.“It was 50below,and I knew I had to take_24_,”Pa

40、yne toldthe New York Times.She started thinking of different_25_that could possibly work.Eventually,she_26_to see if there were any rooms available at_27_hotels that she could_28_for the night for the people_29_in the street.So without wasting any time,Payne picked up the_30_and started calling hote

41、ls in the area.“Finally,theAmberInnwas nice enough to_31_me to buy the rooms for the homeless,”Payne said.Without_32_,she purchased 30 rooms for the night with her credit card.She_33_reached out to people on her Instagram account asking if anyone would like to_34_with either paying for more rooms or

42、_35_the homeless people to theInn.She got immediate_36_that surprised her.Strangers_37_their cars and SUVs.They also_38_money,which helped Payne pay for a total of 60 rooms for five nights.Paynes_39_act made news across the country.However,she said,“I am an ordinary person.I_40_it with so many other

43、s help.”21.A.exposed B.contributed C.used D.adjusted 22.A.old B.lucky C.proud D.strange 23.A.In short B.Therefore C.However D.For example 24.A.place B.shelter C.risks D.action 25.A.directions B.ways C.results D.areas 26.A.required B.promised C.decided D.agreed 27.A.unique B.comfortable C.local D.rem

44、ote 28.A.rent B.purchase C.discover D.enter 29.A.talking B.walking C.working D.sleeping 30.A.phone B.bus C.glasses D.coat 31.A.persuade B.remind C.convince D.allow 32.A.preparation B.imagination C.hesitation D.permission 33.A.then B.still C.just D.again 34.A.pay off B.help out C.speak out D.take off

45、 35.A.transporting B.accompanying C.devoting D.inviting 36.A.rewards B.responses C.achievements D.benefits 37.A.sold B.repaired C.searched D.volunteered 38.A.presented B.performed C.repeated D.donated 39.A.selfless B.regular C.extra D.natural 40.A.reached B.understood C.made D.impressed 第二节（共 10 小题；

46、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 Sanxingdui Ruins site lies in Sichuan province.It_41._(consider)one of the most important archeological sites along the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.Six pits were newly discovered in_42._site,according to a news conference in Chengdu_43._

47、March 20.According to Xinhua,these pits date back 3,200 to 4,000 years and include over 500 artifacts.“Thanks to the new discoveries,so far we_44._(find)the layout of the sacrificial zone of the Sanxingdui site.”said Lei Yu,a researcher_45._is in charge of the going on digging work.The 12-square kil

48、ometers site was discovered in 1929,and major breakthroughs were made in 1986 with the discovery of two pits believed to be for sacrificial_46._(ceremony).The pits were uncovered accidentally by local farmers digging up earth_47._(make)bricks.Over 1,000 items were found at that time,including bronze

49、-wares,face masks and more.Lei pointed out that there were many similarities among the_48._(recent)discovered pits and the two found in 1986,in terms of the types of items unearthed.“These items show the Sanxingdui site not only had a close_49._(connect)with Central China,but it also marks an_50._(o

50、rigin)ancient civilization.“said Chen Xiandan,a member of the project.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同交换修改作文，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