2021年茂名市电白县第三中学高三英语期末试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 年茂名市电白县第三中学高三英语期末试卷及答案解析 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 People in the Middle Ages did eat with their hands.Personal utensils(餐具)were mostly unheard of,especially forks.There were spoons to help serve,but only special guests would receive a kn

2、ife from the host.Everyone else would be expected to bring their own.Of course,eating with ones hands can be quite a sticky situation,so towels were provided to help diners stay at least somewhat clean as they ate.Still,dining was often a messy affair.At special occasions in the wealthiest household

3、s,women tended to dine alone,separate from the men.Women were expected to uphold a quality of grace.Eating greasy meat by hand would certainly not help!Once the men and women had finished their meals,they would come together to socialize.Dietary scholars of the Middle Ages believed that the foods in

4、 a meal needed to be served and eaten in order of heaviness.The lightest and most easily digested foods,such as fruits and cheeses,were eaten first to help the digestive(消化)system get started.Once digestion was underway,greens and light meats,such as lettuce,cabbage and chicken,could be eaten.Last c

5、ame the heavier vegetables and meats,such as carrots,beans,beef,pork,and mutton.This method was considered the most healthful way to eat.The main and largest meal of the day was supper,and it was eaten at midday.Dinner was a light meal,and many of those in nobility(贵族)-the highest levels of the Midd

6、le Ages society-skipped breakfast altogether.Breakfast was considered unnecessary for those who did not perform physical work.Snacks and any other eating during the day were viewed the same way.Commoners,or the working class,were allowed to eat breakfast and small meals throughout the day.1.What did

7、 people in the Middle Ages usually do at the dinner table?A.They cleaned hands before meals.B.They used personal utensils.C.They had to use knives at dinner.D.They ate mostly with hands.2.What is the third paragraph mainly about?A.The order of eating foods.B.The weight of various foods.C.The princip

8、les of digesting foods.D.The list of healthy foods.3.Why did the nobility avoid eating breakfast?A.Breakfast was wasted for the nobility.B.Breakfast was viewed as unnecessary.C.Breakfast was considered as a light meal.D.Breakfast was saved for commoners.B This is Scientific Americas 60-Second Scienc

9、e.I am Christopher Intagliata.The Apollo missions brought back 842 pounds of rock and soil from the moon,thats nearly 2200 different samples.But the most interesting one,according to a scientist Meenakshi Wadhwa,is a sample named Apollo 1-0-0-8-5collected by Neil Armstrong on Apollo 11.“He was about

10、 to step back into the lunar module(登月舱)when he turned around and saw there were little spaces in the rock box.He knew that geologists on earth would be just so excited to study these materials,so he just scooped up nine scoops(勺)of soil and put it into the box.Wadhwa explained.It was one of the mos

11、t well studied samples of the Apollo missions.And a geologist named John Wood noticed white flecks(微粒)of rock in the soil,which inspired him to dig deeper into the moons ancient past.“This was quite a leap of imagination he proposed that the whole of the moon had been almost covered with a magma(岩浆)

12、ocean nearly 4.5 billion years ago.This was a revolutionary idea at the time,because people had thought the moon had formed cold,so it completely changed our idea how the moon formed.”But Wadhwa has a more personal reason to appreciate this sample.She met her husband Scott Parazynski also because of

13、 this rock sample.Scott,a mountaineer at that time,wanted to climbMount Everestwith a moon rock while Wadhwa was the chairman of the NASA committee that gives access to the samples for scientific purposes.Neil Armstrongs last-minute scoop of moon dust brought two people together here on Earth and up

14、turned our understanding of how the moon and the Earth itself-got here.Thank you for listening for Scientific Americans 60-Second Science.4.It can be learned from Paragraph 3 that _.A.Neil Armstrong was excited to find the soil B.the spaceship was about to land on the moon C.Sample Apollo1-008-5 was

15、 collected at the last minute D.scientists were not satisfied with the samples brought back by Neil 5.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?A.Scott made a new proposal about the moons origin.B.The Apollo missions brought back 842 rock samples.C.Apollo 1-0-0-8-5 brought new

16、evidence to the moons formation.D.Wadhwa and her husband climbedMount Everestwith a moon rock.6.What is this text?A.A short interview.B.An introduction to a scientist.C.An inspiring speech.D.A broadcast story of a program.7.What is the text mainly about?A.A romantic story of a moon rock.B.A big leap

17、 made by Neil Armstrong.C.An unusual task for Apollo missions.D.An unexpected discovery in moon exploration.C In this day and age,there seems to be a move towards secondary school subjects.For that reason,some parents and some students feel that the compulsory study of English literature is misguide

18、d and disadvantageous to students,particularly if they are second language learners of English.However,there are still good reasons for the study of English literature.Students of English language sometimes fail to see the point of studying English literature,especially if they have no plans to stud

19、y English or translation at university.But English literature can introduce students to a range of aspects,not only of the English language but also the culture of English-speaking countries.There are aspects of English culture that are summarised by English literature.Of course,this is quite obviou

20、s when studying the works of Shakespeare or of writers,poets and playwrights of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.It is,however,also true when studying other works of English literature.Students can learn about good stories and references to different aspects of English culture.They can also l

21、earn the context and meanings of famous quotes and phrases.Studying literature does not confine the students to the traditions ofEnglandbut includes the possibility of introducing them to traditions which inform English literature,such as the study of Ancient Greek drama,and to literature in other c

22、ontexts,such as American literature.An enjoyment and appreciation of literature will give students the ability to develop this into an interest in books and reading as they move away from their studies and into the adult lives.They will have the confidence to approach and cope with new forms of book

23、s and writing,since they were exposed to a range of literature during their school days.When studying literature,students can learn not only language aspects such as vocabulary items but also the language aspects which can be used for specific purposes.For example,if the students are familiar with t

24、he concepts of beat and rhythm of English poems,they can improve their own writing as they are able to appreciate and apply these ideas.Finally,the study of literature can provide students with a fresh and creative angle,from which the students can approach their studies in particular and their live

25、s in general.So the next time you are reading a newspaper article complaining of the lack of creativity and initiative in the local workforce,remember that in a small way the study of English literature can help to add a refreshing and further dimension to a persons life.8.The author may agree that

26、the study of English literature_.A.has a long-lasting influence on students B.is misguided and has more disadvantages C.is not necessary for second language learners D.only allows the students to learn the traditions ofEngland 9.We can learn from the passage that _.A.schools fail to care about stude

27、nts needs B.learning English literature makes students smarter C.English culture is closely related to English literature D.the more you read literary works,the more you complain 10.Whats the authors attitude towards the study of English literature?A.Critical.B.Cautious.C.Supportive.D.Anxious.11.Wha

28、ts the best title of the passage?A.Parents and Students Demands B.Why We Learn English Literature C.English Culture and English Literature D.Suitable Courses for Secondary Schools D The first patient who died on my watch was an older man with a faulty heart.We tried to slow it down with treatment,bu

29、t it suddenly stopped beating completely.Later,whenever I would have a case like that one,I found myself second-guessing my clinical management.However,it turns out that thinking twice may actually cause more harm than good.In a working paper,Emory University researchers found that when doctors deli

30、vering a baby have a bad result,they are more likely to switch to a different delivery method with the next patient,often unnecessarily and sometimes with worse results.Because doctors make so many decisions that have serious consequences,thefalloutfrom second-guessing appears especially large for u

31、s.A 2006 study found that if a patient had a bleed after being prescribed(开药)warfarin,the physician was about 20%less likely to prescribe later patients the blood thinner that prevents strokes(中风).However,if a patient was not on warfarin and had a stroke physicians were still no more likely to presc

32、ribe warfarin to their other patients.These findings highlight interesting behavioral patterns in doctors.In the blood-thinner study,doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm(prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm(prescribing a

33、 blood thinner that ended up hurting a patient)and less affected by letting harm happen(not prescribing a blood thinner and the patient having a stroke).Yet a stroke is often more permanent and damaging than a bleed.But this phenomenon is not unique to medicine.Overreaction to Fearsome Risks holds t

34、rue for broader society.For instance,sensational headlines about shark attacks on humans in Florida in 2001 caused a panic and led the state to prohibit shark-feeding expeditions.Yet shark attacks had actually fallen that year and,according to the study,such a change was probably unnecessary given t

35、he extremely small risk of such an attack happening.Humans are likely to be influenced by emotional and often irrational(不理性的)thinking when processing information,bad events and mistakes.As much as we dont want to cause an unfortunate event to happen again,we need to be aware that a worst situation

36、that can be imagined doesnt necessarily mean we did anything wrong.When we overthink,we fail to rely on thinking based on what we know or have experienced.Instead,we may involuntarily overanalyze and come to the wrong conclusion.I have treated dozens of patients who presented with the same illnesses

37、 as my first patient,who died more than a year ago.Instead of second-guessing myself,I trusted my clinical instinct(本能)and stayed the course.Every one of those patients survived.You should trust your instinct in your life,too.12.The first two paragraphs suggest that_.A.bad medical outcomes affect do

38、ctors B delivering babies can be difficult work C.some doctors are not very experienced D.doctors sometimes make silly mistakes 13.In the blood-thinner study,doctors_.A.tend to prescribe less effective medicine B.are more concerned about the patients safety C.become less confident in writing a presc

39、ription D.believe a stroke is more treatable than a bleeding 14.What does the underlined word fallout in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Result B.Benefit C.Difference D.Absence 15.The author will probably agree that_.A.we should not doubt our own decisions B.our experience will pave way for our future C

40、.humans are emotional and irrational on the whole D.instincts dont necessarily lead to wrong directions 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 Success is hardly ever about accidentally“being in theright place at the right time.”_16_Hustle（匆忙）is the most controllable thi

41、ng that can affect your outcome._17_The most important part of determining success is patience.Lacking patience usually prevents people from reaching their goals.People think that only working hard for a specific amount of time guarantees huge results.Thats rarely the case.Most of the time,you have

42、to play the long game.For example,when I started Wine Library TV,hardly anyone watched it for the first 19 months.Going in,I understood that my videos werent going to instantly go viral（传播）.I had to work harder and build my brand first.In addition to being patient about everything,you need put more

43、work for your goal.That is,you cant hustle for a day and think youll achieve your goal the next day.Not only do you have to work hard,but you have to keep putting in the work._18_ If you have the desire to want to win big and live your life on your terms,then you have to be willing to put in the tim

44、e.If your goal is something that you truly want,you cant give up on it if you dont see results in the first month._19_You should remember that its going to take both hard work and patience to get there.Look yourself in the mirror and ask if the time and work youre putting into your goals realistical

45、ly supports what you want._20_If you can keep your hustle and understand that patience will give you the power to make your goals happen,thats you have a far better chance at succeeding.A.You have to be honest with yourself.B.Theres no avoiding it.C.First work smart,then work hard.D.Theres no such t

46、hing as an“overnight success”.E.Its about working hard to position yourself there.F.In fact,the hard part is maintaining the hustle afterwards.G.Success doesnt happen to you;you make it happen.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 July,I too

47、k my kids on vacation to Los Angeles.A month after our trip,I found myself under a lot of stress;I just wanted to get away and_21_for a while.While I was sitting by the pool,an idea suddenly_22_me.Id always wanted to see the Greek island of Santorini.Therefore,the idea of a two-week European vacatio

48、n alone was_23_.It was_24_I never thought Id be planning this soon in my life.I had always thought,if it did ever_25_,it would be when I was_26_and old.I would lie if I said I wasnt_27_.Id driven alone across the US before,from California to New Jersey,but traveling to other_28_whose languages weren

49、t the same as mine terrified me.I was worried that I wouldnt be able to_29_with anyone,especially if I got_30_somewhere.But I soon realized that if I wanted to_31_my dreams,I had to step out of my comfort zone.And it_32_on me that I was scared,and if I let fear take_33_of me,Id never get anywhere.As

50、 I searched for other_34_to visit on my trip,I found Mykonos,Greece,which I realized I liked just as much as I liked Santorini.When I arrived in Europe,it was like I was_35_a dream.I couldnt believe what I was seeing and what I was_36_.The best part was the bus ride to Venice.As I rode on the bus an