2021年绍兴县钱清镇中学高三英语期末考试试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 年绍兴县钱清镇中学高三英语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 No one knows when the first printing press was invented or who invented it.but the oldest known printed text originated in China during the first millennium(千年)AD.The Diamond Sutra(金刚经),

2、a Buddhist book from Dunhuang,China during the Tang Dynasty,is said to be the oldest known printed book.The Diamond Sutrawas created with a method known as block printing(雕版印刷),which used boards of hand-carved wood blocks in reverse.It was said that the moveable type was developed by Bi Sheng.He was

3、 fromYingshan,Hubei,China,living from 970 to 1051 AD.His method replaced panels of printing blocks with moveable individual Chinese characters that could be reused.The first moveable Chinese Characters were carved into clay and baked into hard blocks that were then arranged onto an iron frame that w

4、as pressed against an iron plate.The earliest mention of Bi Shengs printing press is in the bookDream Pool Essays,written in 1086 by Shen Kuo,who noted that his nephews came into possession of Bi Shengs typefaces(字体)after his death.Shen Kuo explained that Bi Sheng did not use wood because the textur

5、e is inconsistent(不一致的)and absorbs wetness too easily.By the time of the Southern Song Dynasty,which ruled from 1127 to 1279 AD,books had become popular in society and helped create a scholarly class of citizens who had the capabilities to become civil servants.Large printed book collections also be

6、came a status symbol for the wealthy class.1.When was Bi Shengs printing press first introduced in history?A.After Bi Sheng died and his nephews owned his typefaces.B.When books became popular in the Southern Song Dynasty.C.After the block printing was replaced by the moveable type printing.D.WhenTh

7、e Diamond Sutrawas printed into a book.2.What can we infer from the passage?A.Shen Kuo made great contributions to printing.B.The moveable type printing was invented earlier than block printing.C.Printed books were hard to get in the Song Dynasty.D.By the Southern Song Dynasty,books had helped peopl

8、e get to higher social positions.3.Why does the author write this passage?A.To show that Buddhism was popular in the Tang Dynasty.B.To introduce the early history of printing.C.To memorize Bi Sheng,developing the moveable type printing.D.To indicate the advantages of moveable type printing.B Born in

9、 1954,Oprah Winfrey is best known for her multi-award-winning talk show as the most influential woman in the world.Its no surprise that her recognition can bring overnight sales fortune that defeats most,if not all,marketing campaigns.The star features about 20 products each year on her Favorite Thi

10、ngs show.Theres even a term for it:the Oprah Effect.Her television career began unexpectedly.When she was 16 years old,she had the idea of being a journalist to tell other peoples stories in a way that made a difference in their lives and the world.She was on television by the time she was 19 years

11、old.And in 1986 she started her own television show with a continuous determination to succeed at first.TIME magazine wrote,People would have doubted Oprah Winfreys swift rise to host of the most popular talk show on TV.In a field dominated by white males,she is a black female of big size.As intervi

12、ewers go,she is no match for Phil Donahue.What she lacks in journalistic toughness,she makes up for in plainspoken curiosity,rich humor and,above all understanding.Guests with sad stories to tell tend to bring out a tear in Oprahs eye.They,in turn,often find themselves exposing things they would not

13、 imagine telling anyone,much less a national TV audience.I was nervous about the competition and then I became my own competition raising the bar every year,pushing,pushing,pushing myself as hard as I knew.It doesnt matter how far you might rise.At some point you are likely to fall if you re constan

14、tly doing what we do,raising the bar.If you re constantly pushing yourself higher,higher the law of averages,you will at some point fall.And when you do,I want you to know this,remember this:there is no such thing as failure.Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction as Oprah addres

15、sed graduates at Harvard on May 30.4.What does the Oprah Effect refer to in the first paragraph?A.the influence on talk show hosts B.the power of Oprahs opinions.C.the effect on a business.D.the audience of Oprahs talk show.5.What can be inferred about Oprahs television career?A.She must have been c

16、hallenged a lot B.She gained fame as planned.C.It lives up to her parents expectation.D.She once gave up on her choice.6.What message did Oprah give to Harvard graduates?A.Success comes after failure.B.Pushing physical limits makes no sense C.Aiming higher hurts D.Failure is part of life.7.Which of

17、the following best describes Oprah Winfrey?A.Friendly.B.Humorous C.Determined.D.Patient C At the World Economic Forum last month,President Trump drew claps when he announced the United States would respond to the forums proposal to plant one trillion(万亿)trees to fight climate change.The trillion-tre

18、e idea won wide attention last summer after a study published in the journal Science concluded thatplanting so many trees was“the most effective climate change solution to date”.If only it were true.But it isnt.Planting trees would slow down the planets warming,but the only thing that will save us a

19、nd future generations from paying a huge price in dollars,lives and damage to nature is rapid and considerable reductions in carbon release from fossil fuels,to net zero by 2050.Focusing on trees as the big solution to climate change is a dangerous diversion(偏离).Worse still,it takes attention away f

20、rom those responsible for the carbon release that are pushing us toward disaster.For example,in the Netherlands,you can pay Shell an additional 1 euro cent for each liter of regular gasoline you put in your tank,to plant trees to balance the carbon release from your driving.Thats clearly no more tha

21、n disaster slightly delayed.The only way to stop this planet from overheating is through political,economic,technological and social solutions that end the use of fossil fuels.There is no way that planting trees,even across a global area the size of theUnited States,can absorb the huge amounts of fo

22、ssil carbon released from industrial societies.Trees do take up carbon from the atmosphere as they grow.But this uptake merely replaces carbon lost when forests were cleared in the first place,usually long ago.Regrowing forests where they once grew can undo some damage done in the past,but even a tr

23、illion trees cant store enough carbon to head off dramatic climate changes this century.In a sharp counter argument to last summers Paper in Science,Justin Gillis wrote in the same journal in October that the studys findings were inconsistent with the dynamics of the global carbon cycle.He warned th

24、at“the claimthat global tree restoration(复原)is our most effective climate solution is simply scientifically incorrect and dangerously misleading”.8.What do we know about the trillion-tree idea?A.It was published in a journal.B.It was proposed last summer.C.It was put forward by Trump.D.It drew lots

25、of public attention.9.What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A.A drawback of the tree planting strategy.B.An example of balancing carbon release.C.An anecdote of making a purchase at Shell.D.A responsibility for politicians and economists.10.What was Justin Gilliss attitude towards global tree restoration

26、?A.Indifferent.B.Opposed.C.Hesitant.D.Supportive.11.What is the best title for the text?A.Contradictory Ideas on Tree Planting.B.A Trillion Trees Come to the Rescue.C.Planting Trees Wont Save the World.D.The Best Solution to Climate Change.D People saved a 20-foot orca(虎鲸)that was stuck between rock

27、s on an Alaskan shore by continuously pouring water over it and protecting it from 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 Briti

28、sh Columbia on the morning of July 29th.The Coast Guard was called around 9 a.m.local 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

29、 out to killer whales swimming in the area.People on other boats stopped with water 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 a

30、nd forth and poured the water on the orca,which seemed to liven it up.It made a noise 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

31、way to keep the whale cool and scare the large group of birds that were hoping to 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-

32、old killer whale.12.Why did birds circle above the orca?A.They were eager to eat it.B.They wished to protect it.C.They were attracted by the people.D.They wanted to find a place to rest.13.What did Strickland do immediately after finding the whale?A.Posted pictures online.B.Called friends for help.C

33、.Took action to save it.D.Videoed the trapped animal.14.Why did the whale make a noise 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.15.Which can be the best title for the text?A.Killer Whale Go

34、t Saved B.The Orca Inspired Kindness C.Combined Efforts Wanted D.Animals and Humans United 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 We all do little things to boost the way we feel and think throughout the day.Something as simple as taking a walk or eating a piece of choc

35、olate can brighten your mood almost instantly,thanks tocertain chemical reactions that occur in the brain._16_If youre going through something complex,you need a more permanent practice.Thats where writing comes in.As Mental Health Awareness Month begins,its worth learning about the ways that you ca

36、n use writing to support your mental well-being._17_ Use writing for mindfulness.Mindfulness is a tried-and-true technique for improving mental wellness,but can writing have the same effect?_18_By focusing on a particular moment and getting it all out there on the page,you can free yourself from any

37、 of the other concerns that are crowding your mind.This way,you can use writing as an approach to mindfulness and as a way of relieving stress.Another benefit to writing is its ability to clear your mind of worries,negative thoughts,or sources of pain._19_Fortunately,writing can speed up the process

38、 of restoring mental clarity._20_People were more likely to talk to others about a painful event after writing about it privately,which powerfully suggests that writing can indirectly lead to reaching out for support,which can mean even greater healing and relief.Through the process of populating a

39、blank page with letters and words,writing can be a useful mental health tool that both records your experiences and allows you to work through them.A.Become more self-aware.B.These pleasures are just temporary,however.C.Theres real power behind the penheres why.D.Writing is also the best method of s

40、elf-care treatment.E.Clearing yourbrain of negative thoughts can be really tough work.F.Actually,the act of writing for a mere 20 minutes each day can work.G.This is because writing tends to stimulate questions about your life and direction-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，

41、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 Chris Rosati gave away donuts(甜甜圈)and honored kids for their random acts of kindness.He still wanted to make the world a_21_place.His latest finding is about the butterfly effect.The butterfly effect is that a single butterfly flapping(拍动)its_22_on one side of the

42、globe can,in_23_,start a hurricane on the other.Its a_24_concept,but Rosati wondered if it could be_25_to kindness as well.A few months ago he decidedto_26_the theory at a diner in his hometown.He saw two girls at the table next to his and gave them each$50 with one simple_27_do some thing kind.Rosa

43、ti left the diner and forgot all about it_28_he got an email.It_29_pictures from a village inAfricawith people holding signs that_30_,Thanks a lot for spreading_31_Chris Rosati.It was the butterfly effect,said Rosati.The two girls said they couldnt_32_it when a stranger gave them each$50 dollars.Tha

44、t makes you want to do something_33_with that money.The girls said they already knew about this village where the people there had been working hard to_34_Ebola(埃博拉病毒),so the girls paid for a_35_to help them celebrate being Ebola-free.They said it felt great to help.It_36_us that we would definitely

45、 encourage other people to do it,_37_they.To that end,Rosati_38_his latest campaign last month to_39_lots of little butterfly grants(拨款)一$50 eachto any kid who wants to start_40_the world.21.A.cleaner B.better C.quieter D.neater 22.A.wings B.legs C.eyes D.cheeks 23.A.fact B.advance C.theory D.brief

46、24.A.politics B.chemistry C.biochemistry D.physics 25.A.addicted B.applied C.attained D.attached 26.A.describe B.track C.test D.teach 27.A.instruction B.construction C.design D.translation 28.A.while B.though C.unless D.until 29.A.obtained B.included C.appointed D.guaranteed 30.A.whispered B.saw C.r

47、ead D.exhibited 31.A.kindness B.loneliness C.witness D.weakness 32.A.beg B.behave C.beat D.believe 33.A.good B.random C.fair D.cautious 34.A.suffer B.waste C.matter D.fight 35.A.deal B.feast C.fee D.match 36.A.warned B.freed C.inspired D.alarmed 37.A.exchanged B.complained C.replied D.added 38.A.lau

48、nched B.repeated C.cooperated D.connected 39.A.take out B.give out C.come out D.hang out 40.A.travelling B.controlling C.changing D.cycling 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 My last trip was part of a three-year project photographing whales that focused on their culture

49、 and behaviors.Perhaps my favorite observation_41._(take)place in the Canadian Arctic with belugas(白鲸).One aspect of their lives was_42._complete surprise-they play games with little rocks.Their daily lives are busy and_43._(challenge).They have to catch food and take care of their young.They deal w

50、ith social situations,_44._no doubt conflicts occur.Yet they still make time_45._(play).In this shallow,three-foot-deep water,they will occasionally pick up pebbles(鹅卵石)with their_46._(mouth).Theyll carry them around for a while,and then drop them.Another whale then swims by to pick the pebble up ag