2021届中山市古镇镇南高级中学高三英语上学期期末试题及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届中山市古镇镇南高级中学高三英语上学期期末试题及答案 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 My mother and her best friend Martha were in their mid-80s when they saw each other for the last time.They had been friends since they were 18,both of them students atWesleyanCollegein

2、Macon,Georgia.My mother was the dreamy one,who loved to read and dream herself as an actress.Martha,however,was more practical.Im not sure what they had in common except that they trusted each other,helped each other,and stayed in touch even when life separated them.Martha spent most of her adulthoo

3、d inAtlanta,where she raised three kids.My mother,meanwhile,raised eight children,and moved many times during her financially and emotionally troubled marriage,which included several months living with her family inseedymotels.I sensed my mother hid her troubles from most people,but not from Martha,

4、and I knew from my mother that Martha carried her own sorrows.Their willingness to share sorrow without judgment was part of what bond them.The best friendships can also withstand(抵挡)periods without communication.They didnt communicate a lot this was before the ease of emails and texts and yet I kne

5、w they were always in each others minds.One day in 2008,1 drove my mother to Marthas house for their final visit.The moment my mother hobbled(蹒跚)into Marthas house,they threw their arms around each other and went to sit out in the garden,laughing until they were dizzy.I snapped a photo,and spotted s

6、omething joyous,young and free on my mom,which existed only in the presence of her best friend.Two years later,my mother died.Of all the people I had to tell,Martha was the hardest because I felt it erased her past.After that,we lost touch.But I still think of her and how that friendship strengthene

7、d my mother.1.What does the underlined word“seedy”in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A.large B.dirty C.urban D.bright 2.The authors mother and Martha had a lasting friendship partly because they_.A.were willing to share B.were constantly in touch C.had much in common D.had a likeness in personality 3.What

8、 is the authors purpose in writing the text?A.To tell the importance of friendship.B.To express his gratitude to his mother.C.To share his standard of choosing a friend.D.To praise the friendship between Martha and his mother.B At the age of 50,Nina Schoen expects to have a long lifeahead of her,but

9、 has thought a lot about deathand why people are so reluctant to talk about it:“Its going to happen to all of us,”she says,“but it should be a more positive experience than the fear we put into it.”When she first heard about a new end-of-life process that turns the body into compost(堆肥),“I was reall

10、y moved by the idea,”says Schoen,who became one of the first to reserve a spot with a Seattle-based company called Recompose,the countys first funeral home to offer human composting.Last year Recompose began transforming bodies to soil,more formally known as natural organic reduction.Before that,end

11、-of-life options in the U.S.were limited to burial or cremation(火化),both of which come with environmental costsU.S.cremations alone dump 1.7 billion pounds of carbon dioxide into theatmosphere every year.Katrina Spade pioneering the composting movement has spent a decade developing the process in ho

12、pes of offering people a greener option for death care.“I wondered,What if we had a choice that helps the planet rather than harms it?”Spade tells PEOPLE.“To know that the last gesture youll make will be gentle and beneficial and it just feels like the right thing to do.”After she had her own two so

13、ns,she began to wonder what she might do with her body after death.A friend who knew her interest in the topic reminded her that farmers sometimes compost the body of cows,and thatsparkedan idea for her theory:“If you can compost a cow,you can probably compost a human,”she thought,and she set about

14、designing a facility to do just that.“This is about giving people another choice,”Spade says.“At first,people react with shockYou really can do that?But so many people today are looking at their impact on the Earth.This is a popular thing because when you die,you can give back to the planet.”4.How d

15、o people react when it comes to death according to paragraph 1?A.They are unwilling to comment.B.They can face it without fear.C.They feel it a positive experience.D.They would like to compost their bodies.5.What can we know about the company Recompose?A.Its CEO is Katrina Spade.B.It is located in S

16、eattle.C.It was founded to resist cremation.D.It has spent 10 years composting bodies.6.What does the underlined word“sparked”probably mean?A.Changed.B.Compromised.C.Quitted.D.Inspired.7.What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A.A little things in our life can bring in big outcomes.B

17、.We human beings should do all we can to help the earth.C.Composting is so popular that we should reserve a spot soon.D.We should reject burial because of its harm to environment.C“One persons trash is another persons treasure.”Thats a common expression,but the next time you throw something away,thi

18、nk about a twist on the old saying.What if your trash could become your own treasure?Many creative,thrifty,and environmentally minded people have come up with a way to makethathappen.Its called upcycling.Our world would be a better place if everyone would begin upcycling.Upcycling is the practice of

19、 taking an unwanted item and turning it into something useful.For example,how about that pair of jeans with a hole in one knee?It could become a new pillow for your bedroom.Upcycling is not the same as recycling.Upcycling is actually much better for the environment.Recycling takes an item made of gl

20、ass,paper,metal,or plastic,breaks it down to its base material,and then uses that material to make another product.This requires a great deal of energy.On the other hand,when you choose to upcycle,the only energy you use is your own.And upcycling not only reduces the amount of trash that goes into o

21、ur landfills,but it also protects natural resources,such as oil and gas.Recycling is good for the environment,but upcycling is even better.Upcycling also makes a familys budget stretch further.Of course,the idea of reusing items to save money is not new.During the Great Depression in the 1930s,many

22、families lived on a tight budget.People had to use what they already had in order to meet their needs.As responsible citizens,we should all be concerned with protecting our environment and budgeting our resources.Upcycling is a fun and creative way to help.The next time you go to toss something into

23、 the trash can,stop and think about what it could become.Chances are,theres a brand-new item in your hand just waiting to be upcycled.8.Why does the author mention an old saying in the first paragraph?A.To arise readers awareness of upcycling.B.To stress the importance of upcycling.C.To lead in the

24、topic of upcycling.D.To show the idea of upcycling.9.Which one below belongs to upcycling?A.An old ladder is transformed into a bookshelf.B.Old tin cans are transported to landfill.C.A broken wooden door is chopped up.D.Old cloth is made into a paper bed.10.What is the difference between recycling a

25、nd upcycling?A.Upcycling is much more creative.B.Recycling is much easier to achieve.C.Recycling is much more cost-saving.D.Upcycling is much more energy-efficient.11.What can be inferred from the text?A.Upcycling is popular at present.B.Upcycling is replacing recycling.C.Upcycling is worth recommen

26、ding.D.Upcycling is a tradition in daily life.D Getting drunk on ice cream used to be the stuff of dreams,but thanks to Will Rogers,inventor and owner of WDS Dessert Stations in Hinkley,Illinois,it has become a delicious reality.The Below Zero icecream machine uses a unique technique to freeze alcoh

27、ol,which allows you to turn beers,cocktails and even spirits(烈酒)into delicious soft serve ice cream.Rogers was trying to create a highly caffeinated espresso ice cream flavor when he realized hecould use the same technique with alcoholic beverages.He started experimenting with various gums and stabi

28、lizers commonly used in the ice cream industry and eventually patented something called the NEA gel.Its this magical concoction(调制品)that allows the alcohol to freeze to a near solid inside the Below Zero ice cream machine.Even though Below Zero changes the texture(质地)of beer,cocktails and even spiri

29、ts,essentially turning them into soft serve ice cream,it does not affect the alcohol contentat all.The ABV(酒精度)remains exactly the same,which means you can get drunk on ice cream just as you would on the same concoctions in liquid form.Will Rogers claims that it takes around 30 minutes for beer to g

30、o from liquid to ice cream form,but higher alcohol content drinks take longer.Essentially,the higher the alcohol level,the longer the wait.The American inventor plans to sell Below Zero ice cream machines to bars and breweries wanting to surprise their patrons.Metro reports that machines will sell f

31、or about 6,000.12.Whats the name of the machine which can change beer and spirits into ice cream?A.Will Rogers B.WDS Dessert Stations C.Hinkley D.Below Zero 13.What makes alcohol to freeze to a near solid inside the machine?A.gums.B.stabilizers.C.NEA gel.D.ABV.14.What can we know from the passage?A.

32、The machine can change all liquids into ice cream.B.It takes 20 minutes for beer to change into ice cream.C.The higher the alcohol level,the shorter the wait will be.D.The machine changes the texture of beer,cocktails and even spirits.15.What can we infer from the passage?A.The machine affects the a

33、lcohol content.B.You can get drunk if you have icecreams made from spirits.C.The American inventor doesnt want to sell themagical machine.D.Bars and breweries will not become potential buyers of the machine.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 Saving energy is half th

34、e battle won when it comes to protecting the environment and reducing our carbon footprints._16_They will be good for environment protection and save you somemoney as well.Use less electricity._17_There are some cities and countries that have successfully implemented alternative energy sources,but m

35、any places are still relying on fossil fuels for energy.You can use less energy or electricity by switching off lights and unplugging appliances that are not being used.You can also save on energy by using natural light and warmth for longer.Use less water._18_This will reduce the number of times yo

36、u need to run the washer and it will ensure efficient use of water.Let the dishes air dry instead of using the washers dry cycle to save on energy.Take short showers instead of baths.This will reduce the loss of too much warm water and your water heater working overtime._19_Energy Star approved prod

37、ucts are products that have been proven to be eco-friendly and will help save the environment,make your home greener,and save you money in the long run.You can find many different types of appliances and equipment with Energy Star approval.Fix problems.Leaky faucets or pipes,cracks in windows and do

38、ors,and poor insulation can all cause an increase in water and energy use.To make sure this doesnt happen,check all your door and window frames and seal them well if needed.A lot of a homes heat can get out through those cracks.Leaky faucets and toilets can add quite a big number to your water bill.

39、_20_ A.Use Energy Star products.B.Use fewer electrical appliances.C.There are many things you can do about going green.D.Handling theseissues can help avoid unwanted water bills.E.Electricity is still mainly supplied by burning fossil fuels.F.Wash fewer clothes at a time to use water efficiently.G.W

40、ash clothes or dishes when you have a full load.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 a winter night and I was in a foreign country.Though I knew everything here well,I might still_21_other people to help me with_22_.I took a midnight_23

41、_from the capital to the city where I lived.I was trying not to_24_as I would be home towards 2 am,but funnily enough I fell asleep and_25_my eyes only when the train passed the_26_where I was due to get off.The controllers told me to_27_at the next station and wait for the train to my_28_at 4 am.I

42、got off at the station but it looked like it would be_29_to wait there alone for the next train.One of the controllers_30_there got off with me,saying he felt it was not safe to leave me there_31_.He invited me to get into his_32_because it was_33_outside.I was a bit doubtful,but I decided to_34_him

43、.Entering the car,we started talking.I told him that I had often_35_this station,but never visited the city.So he_36_me a short ride to see Reggia,I was completely shocked,but did not feel anything_37_.Therefore,I agreed.Actually,I found it very_38_.He simply wanted me to see Reggia.He_39_me around

44、and at about 4 am he sent me back to the station.Up to now,Ive always_40_him with deep gratitude and respect.His help with the emergency made the winter night unforgettable and full of warmth.What I could do was just passing on the kindness in my life.21.A.wish.B.enjoy C.need D.persuade 22.A.schedul

45、es B.luggage C.difficulties D.emergencies 23.A.bus B.train C.car D.plane 24.A.fall asleep B.fold in C.pass away D.wake up 25.A.closed B.opened C.hurt D.harmed 26.A.town B.hospital C.school D.station 27.A.fix up B.get off C.pull away D.turn over 28.A.village B.town C.city D.country 29.A.dangerous B.c

46、razy C.useful D.important 30.A.living B.standing C.knowing D.helping 31.A.bitter B.calm C.alone D.delighted 32.A.room B.car C.house D.office 33.A.freezing B.cool C.wet D.warm 34.A.watch B.respect C.thank D.trust 35.A.entered B.went C.passed D.jumped 36.A.offered B.started C.gave D.paid 37.A.positive

47、 B.negative C.unforgettable D.sad 38.A.annoying B.beautiful C.disturbing D.nice 39.A.cycled B.suspected C.drove D.changed 40.A.forgotten B.visited C.reminded D.remembered 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 Have you ever wished your vacation could meet all your_41._(expec

48、t)?Well,this is possible when you choose_42._(go)on a cruise(游轮).Recently,cruises have become_43._(popular)places than traditional forms of traveling._44._is not necessary to make reservations at different hotels,find places to dine,or arrange different transports in advance.Everything you can imagi

49、ne is available whenever you want it on such_45._cruise ship.Cruise ships are like miniature(小型)cities on water.They are_46._(full)loaded with restaurants serving all kinds of dishes.The staterooms(特等客舱)can be compared to rooms_47._(find)in five-star hotels.The big difference is_48._you get to have

50、a moving ocean view.Whats more,there are activities designed for people of all ages and interests,and_49._(vary)sports facilities like gyms and rock climbing walls as well as clubs and shops are also accessible.Quality entertainments like Broadway shows and live music_50._(provide),too.第四部分 写作（共两节，满