2021年莱州市第五中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 年莱州市第五中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案解析 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 Four Best Hikes in the World Theres nothing like getting out and getting some fresh air on a hike.No matter whether your idea of a hike is a leisure walk or climbing the highest mounta

2、in on Earth,weve got you covered.Below are four best hikes inthe world.Torres del Paine W Circuit Location(位置):Patagonia.Chile Distance:37+miles Time:56 days Best time to go:October to January The W Circuit is one of the most recommended hikes youll find.Not only will you appreciate the diverse land

3、scapes and striking granite pillars(花岗岩柱子),but youll probably meet some new friends along the way.Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hike Location:Arizona,the United States Distance:48 miles Time:13 days Best time to go:May to June,September to October Theres no better way to experience one of the greatest won

4、ders in the world.Located in one of the USAs most beautiful parks,the views are ly appealing.Just make sure youre prepared for the challenge.Trek to Petra Location:Jordan Distance:47 miles Time:5 6 days Best time to go:October to April Take the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and ex

5、perience one of the seven wonders of the world.Hike through canyons,gorges and ridges,and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoiding crowds of tourists.Yosemite Grand Traverse Location:California,the United States Distance:60 miles Time:67 days Best time to go:July to September Known for

6、 some of the best hiking in the world,Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and huge sequoia(红杉)trees.Praised byNational Geographic,the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfalls and green mountaintops.1.Which of the following is the best time for the hike in Patagonia,Chile?A

7、.April B.May C.August D.December 2.Where should you go for a less crowded hike?A.Jordan B.Patagonia,Chile C.Arizona,the United States D.California,the United States 3.What can you do along the Yosemite Grand Traverse?A.Plant sequoia trees B.Appreciate waterfalls C.Visit local temples D.Climb granite

8、 pillars B The Gata used to look annoyed when they received power bills that routinely topped$200.Last September the couple moved into a 1,500-square-foot home in Premier Gardens,an area of 95“zero-energy homes”(ZEH)just outside town.Now theyre actually eager to see their electricity bills.The grand

9、 total over the 10 months theyve lived in the three-bedroom house:$75.For the past two months,they havent paid a cent.ZEH communities are the leading edge of technologies that might someday create houses that produce as much energy as they consume.Premier Gardens is one of a half-dozen subdivisions(

10、住宅开发项目)in California where every home cuts power consumption by 50%,mostly by using low power appliances and solar panels.Aside from the panels on the roof,Premier Gardens looks like a community of traditional homes.But inside,special windows cut power bills by blocking solar heat in summer and keep

11、ing indoor warmth winter.The rest of the energy savings comes from the solar units.They dont just feed the home they serve.If they generate more power than the home is using,the excess flows into the utilitys power grid(电网).The residents are billed by“net metering”:they pay for the amount of power t

12、hat they get from the grid,minus the kilowatts(千瓦)they feed into it.If a home generates more power than it uses,the bill is zero.That sounds like a bad deal for the power company,but its not.Solar homes produce the most power on the hot sunny afternoons when everyone rushes home to turn up the air c

13、onditioner.It helps us lower usage at peak power times,says solar expert Mike Keesee.“That lets us avoid building costly plants or buying expensive power at peak usage time.”Whats not to like?Mostly the costs.The special features can add$25,000 or more to the purchase price of a house.Tax breaks bri

14、ng the cost down,especially in California,but in many states ZEHs can be extremely expensive.For the consumer,its a matter of paying now for the hardware to save later on the power bill.4.Why is the Gata eager to see their electricity bills now?A.They want to cut down their utility expenses.B.They w

15、ant to know if they are able to pay.C.They want to see how much they have saved.D.They want to avoid being overcharged.5.What is special about the ZEH communities?A.They are built in harmony with the environment.B.They have created cutting edge technologies.C.They are subdivided into half a dozen se

16、ctions.D.They aim to be independent in power supply.6.What does the net metering practice mean to the power company?A.More pressure at peak time B.Reduced operational costs.C.Increased electricity output.D.Less profits in the short term.7.The author believes that buying a house in a ZEH community _.

17、A.is a worthy investment in the long run B.is but a dream for average consumers C.gives the owner great tax benefits D.contributes toenvironmental protection C People saved a 20-foot orca(虎鲸)that was stuck between rocks on an Alaskan shore by continuously pouring water over it and protecting it from

18、 birds who circled above the defenseless whale.The whale was ultimately saved after a six-hour,labor-intensive life-saving operation.Someone spotted the large whale on the Prince of Wales Island near the coast of British Columbia on the morning of July 29th.The Coast Guard was called around 9 a.m.lo

19、cal time.Chance Strickland,the captain of a private yacht in Alaska,and his crew anchored and began life-saving action that were videoed by Aroon Melane and posted on the Internet.Strickland could hear the orca calling out to killer whales swimming in the area.People on other boats stopped with wate

20、r and buckets to pour water over the animal.“There were tears coming out of its eyes,”Mr.Strickland told the local newspaper.“It was pretty sad.”The group of people formed a chain that passed buckets of seawater back and forth and poured the water on the orca,which seemed to liven it up.It made a no

21、ise and raised its tail when it got water.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA)was called in,which can be seen on the video using a machine to spray amist of seawater on the orca,which doubled as a way to keep the whale cool and scare the large group of birds that were hoping to

22、feast on the beast.Melane said in her video that the orca was stranded(搁浅)for about six hours until the tide came in andswept it back into the ocean.The group efforts of Stricklands crew and the NOAA saved the 13-year-old killer whale.8.Why did birds circle above the orca?A.They were eager to eat it

23、.B.They wished to protect it.C.They were attracted by the people.D.They wanted to find a place to rest.9.What did Strickland do immediately after finding the whale?A.Posted pictures online.B.Called friends for help.C.Took action to save it.D.Videoed the trapped animal.10.Why did the whale make a noi

24、se and raise its tail?A.To express its eager for water.B.To extend its thanks to people.C.To call out to its fellow whales.D.To show its power and sadness.11.Which can be the best title for the text?A.Killer Whale Got Saved B.The Orca Inspired Kindness C.Combined Efforts Wanted D.Animals and Humans

25、United D Craig Blackburn,a father and car fan,built a Batmobile for his sons hope for using the vehicle to brighten the lives of sick children.And now he hopes to use it for more than just his sons hope after seeing the childrens reaction to the Batmobile.Based on the number of failures he had seen

26、in car groups,he estimated that only about one in 50 attempted constructions was actually finished and he realized what an incredible opportunity he had.Mr.Blackburn started the project at the beginning of 2018 after hearing a friend in the US was doing the same thing.It started with importing an ou

27、ter shell overseas,before picking brains of a friend who had a background as a worker in a car factory to gain knowledge of how to build the car.With the help of his friend,Mr.Blackburn built the Batmobile in 18 months with the cost reaching six figures.Mr.Blackburn hoped to add a flamethrower(喷火器)o

28、nto the back of the vehicle and said he had thought about building the more recent Batman Tumbler from the series film Dark Knight.Though Mr.Blackburn encountered plenty of difficulties to get over during the construction,in September 2019,the carmade its first show at the Carnival of Flowers in Too

29、woomba,before being used by Blackburns son for his hope.“It was great.It was so good to see the kids and adults excitement at seeing the Batmobile.”Mr.Blackburn said.As a result,the car lovers hope to make the car work on the roads as soon as possible,so he can visit sick children and take them out

30、with his son.12.What is Craig Blackburns initial purpose of making the Batmobile?A.To realize his sons dream.B.To donate it to sick children.C.To pay his respects to the film Dark Knight.D.To show off at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba.13.How did Blackburn feel about the car-making at first?A.H

31、opeful.B.Confused.C.Impossible.D.Unsure.14.How did Blackburns friend help him?A.By making an outer shell for him.B.By offering him financial support.C.By sharing the knowledge of building cars.D.By telling him the background of the car factory.15.What is the car lovers expectation of the Batmobile?A

32、.It will be driven soon on the roads.B.It can be displayed around the world.C.It can change the lives of sick children.D.It will appear in the next film about Batman.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 People born in August walk in the light!They have some amazing qu

33、alities that make them such outstanding personalities.Not only are they good in looks but have avery attractive personality.They are popular for that straightforward character that can shock people sometimes._16_ They are not very good in expressing They are not really comfortable in sharing their s

34、truggles with others and keep their pain and suffering to themselves._17_,when it comes to expressing emotions.,August born are very dull when it comes to people _18_They are not good with names and forget them quite frequently if they find that person boring.Their attention is very rarely focused o

35、n something and once focused they never forget that focus point.They are all misers（吝啬鬼）in their own way Wasting money is something they hate.Their high self-esteem and self-respect make them quite self-sustainable._19_.They are only dependent on themselves which makes them very good money managers

36、which is why they are able to manage finance so easily._20_ Though August born are usually very nice people but mood swings make them really unpleasant and they might talk all sense of rude things that their closed ones dont want to listen.They get unstable by small things that happen around them an

37、d dont let their feelings out readily but their mood is evident on their face.A.They are rather perfect B.They are very restricted people C.It takes a lot to keep them entertained D.Good qualities can be good to all of them E.And sometimes they never ask for money from anyone F.Their mood swings mak

38、e them very rude sometimes G.Following are some amazing characters of people born in August 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 Todd wore the same clothes every day for the first three weeks of school.When the other kids began to_21_that he w

39、as wearing the same black pants and gray long-sleeved shirt day after day,Todd became target of_22_.But there was little Todd could do.His mother simply couldnt_23_to buy him new clothes.Two of the_24_teasing him were Garrett and Graham.But over time,they_25_that their disparaging（贬低）words felt like

40、 bullying（欺凌）and seemed to be slowly destroying Todds_26_.I felt like I needed to do something,Graham said.So he and Garrett created a(an)_27_secretly.They went home and_28_through their own drawers and closets.The next day at school,they met Todd at their third period class and_29_him to come into

41、the hall.Todd was understandably_30_about being called out by the larger boys.He wasnt_31_,and I was like,I think this is going to make you smile,Graham said.I told him,Were in the same third period,and I_32_for laughing at you,and I want to give something to you to_33_.He then handed Todd a large a

42、nd heavy bag.Inside the bag were_34_shirts and shorts,plus a brand-new pair of_35_.Todd was blown away.I was very happy and completely_36_.And Todd got much more than a new wardrobe.He no longer sits_37_at lunch.Now he eats with his two new friends.Ive been bullied in my entire life,Todd said._38_th

43、e day Garrett and Graham called him into the hall,he_39_,It was the best day of my entire life,_40_.21.A.sympathize B.notice C.insist D.announce 22.A.adoration B.complaint C.assistance D.laughter 23.A.refuse B.wait C.afford D.swear 24.A.kids B.adults C.friends D.teachers 25.A.realized B.argued C.ass

44、umed D.predicted 26.A.virtue B.spirit C.nature D.quality 27.A.attack B.trap C.opportunity D.plan 28.A.checked B.saw C.hunted D.went 29.A.asked B.commanded C.advised D.begged 30.A.disappointed B.embarrassed C.delighted D.worried 31.A.smiling B.crying C.trembling D.yelling 32.A.hesitate B.switch C.apo

45、logize D.compensate 33.A.make up B.show off C.mark D.enjoy 34.A.messy B.clean C.unique D.common 35.A.buttons B.earrings C.sneakers D.glasses 36.A.confused B.panicked C.annoyed D.shocked 37.A.peacefully B.alone C.still D.nervously 38.A.Exposed to B.Lost in C.Living through D.Reflecting on 39.A.whispe

46、red B.added C.exploded D.sighed 40.A.normally B.probably C.basically D.ridiculously 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 Internet is popular with everybody.Its_41._amazing information resource.Students,teachers,and researchers use it_42._an investigative tool.Journalis

47、ts use it to find information for stories.Doctors use it to learn_43._(much)about unfamiliar diseases and the latest_44._(medicine)development.Ordinary people use it for shopping,banking,bill-paying,and_45._(communicate)with family and friends.People all over the world use it to connect with individ

48、uals from other countries and cultures.However,while there are many positive developments_46._(associate)with the Internet,there are also certain fears and concerns.One concern_47._(relate)to a lack of control over what appears on the Internet.With television and radio there are editors to check the

49、_48._(accurate)of the content of programs,and with television there are restrictions on_49._kinds of programs can be broadcasted and at what times of the day.With the Internet,parents cannot check a published guide_50._(determine)what is suitable for their children to see.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短文改错

50、（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 morni