2021届东莞市虎门第三中学高三英语期末考试试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞市虎门第三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 Book reading is certainly one of the most absorbing habits.For young adults who love to read,finding some good books to read is very essential.Writing a book review can help you to impr

2、ove your language and writing skills.The Book Thief Listed onThe New York Times Childrens Best Seller List for over 100 weeks,The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is the story of a young girl in the Nazi camps set during World War II.So,if you love history and wish to learn how the life was during Adolf H

3、itlers time,read this historic book.The Diary of Young Girl Even Anne Frank can not have imagined that her personal diary written during World War II would become such a popular book.Its a must read that describes the situation of a family in the evils of wars through the eyes of a teenager.Animal F

4、arm Animal Farm is one of the most popular books by George Orwell.It is just a reflection of the Stalin and World War II period that has been so creatively presented in this book.It is an interesting example of how literature can be used to present conditions common in the society.Adventures of Huck

5、leberry Finn Mark Twains Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the great American novels in history,and is certainly a great pick for young adults.Young Huck Finn and his mischief along with the color1 ful description of people around theMississippi Rivermake this novel a great book to read.1.Whi

6、ch book describes the authors own experiences according to this passage?A.The Book Thief B.The Diary of Young Girl C.Animal Farm D.Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 2.What do the first three books have in common?A.All of them are about wars.B.All of them are about farms.C.All of them are intended for h

7、istory lovers.D.All of them were written during World War II.3.The purpose of this passage is to _.A.instruct youngsters how to improve skills B.tell youngsters some wonderful reading habits C.introduce several good books to youngsters D.give youngsters advice on writing a book review B There is no

8、such thing as a“safe level of drinking,with increased consumption of alcohol associated with poorer brain health,according to a new study.In an observational study,which has not yet been peer-reviewed,researchers from the University of Oxford studied the relationship between the self-reported alcoho

9、l intake of some 25,000 people in the UK,and their brain scans.The researchers noted that drinking had an effect on the brains gray matter-regions in the brain that make up important bits where information is processed,according to leadauthor Anya Topiwala,a senior clinical researcher at Oxford.“The

10、 more people drank,the less the volume of their gray matter,“Topiwala said via email.Brain volume reduces with age and more severely with dementia(痴呆症).Smaller brain volume also predicts worse performance on memory testing,“she explained.While alcohol only made a small contribution to this(0.8%),it

11、was a greater contribution than other modifiable risk factors,she said,explaining that modifiable risk factors are“ones you can do something about,in contrast to aging.”The team also investigated whether certain drinking patterns,beverage types and other health conditions made a difference to the im

12、pact of alcohol on brain health.They found that there was no safe level of drinking-meaning that consuming any amount of alcohol was worse than not drinking it.They also found no evidence that the type of drink such as wine,spirits or beeraffected the harm done to the brain.However,certain character

13、istics,such as high blood pressure,obesity or binge-drinking,could put people at higher risk,researchers added.The risks of alcohol have long been known：Previous studies have found that theres no amount of liquor,wine or beer that is safe for your overall health.Alcohol was the leading risk factor f

14、or disease and premature death in men and women between the ages of 15 and 49 worldwide in 2016,accounting for nearly one in 10 deaths,according to a study published in The Lancet in 2018.“It has been known for decades that heavy drinking is bad for brain health,Sadie Boniface,head of research at th

15、e UKs Institute of Alcohol Studies,said via email.We also shouldnt forget alcohol affects all parts of the body and there are multiple health risks.”4.What is the function of gray matter?A.Control the mount of alcohol B.Process information C.Scan the brain D.Predict the performance on memory 5.Which

16、 is NOT true in the following statements according to the study?A.Drinking alcohol is worse than not drinking.B.With people getting older,brain volume reduces.C.Alcohol was the major risk factor for disease and premature death.D.The less people drink alcohol,the more the volume of their gray matter.

17、6.Which is one of the modifiable risk factors?A.Smoking B.Aging C.Death D.Disease 7.What is the main idea of the text?A.The mount of alcohol is not related to peoples health.B.People drinking alcohol do harm to their brain health.C.People drinking alcohol lead to dementia.D.Theresa great deal of liq

18、uor,wine or beer that is safe for health.C When Rich Jean wanted to help his daughter,Abigail,learn to read,he took her to the library near their home in Brooklyn,N.Y.Thats where they met Hasina Islam,who Jean says arose her interest in reading and the library.“You see what you started?You see that

19、spark that you put in this child?”Jean told Hasina Islam at aStoryCorpsconversation in 2016.At the time,Abigail was 7 and Islam was 27.Their friendship began when Abigail was 3.Through the years,Islam has offered book suggestions that Abigail has read with great enthusiasm.“Whats cool is that Hasina

20、 has recommended a lot of books that I,at the time,thought might be a little too advanced for you,Jean told Abigail.“Like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.Abigail said.Islams own love of the library was sparked when she was in the third grade.She lived near the main branch of the Queens Public Libr

21、ary in New York City,and she went there to research Henry Hudson,an English explorer,for a school project.The librarian made me feel so special.She remembered my name,and my favorite thing was that she gave me book recommendations,she said.When I was graduating from college,I thought about how I was

22、 going to make a difference in the world.And I remembered my librarian，and I remembered that feeling that she gave me every single time I went to the library.”8.When might Abigail and Hasina Islam first meet?A.In 2012.B.In 2016.C.In 2018.D.In 2020.9.What do we know about Charlie and the Chocolate Fa

23、ctory from the text?A.It was Islams favorite book.B.It might be hard for Abigail.C.It was a best seller at that time.D.It was important for Abigail.10.How did Hasina Islam help Abigail?A.By offering books to her.B.By reading together with her.C.By giving advice on books.D.By introducing great librar

24、ies.11.What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A.Islams special college life.B.Islams working experiences.C Islams living conditions.D.Islams reasons for loving library.D My friend and I went traveling inTasmania,Australialast December.We settled in our Airbnb accommodation,a cozy apartment,not long after

25、we arrived inHobart,the capital city.After briefing us on the kitchens facilities and the whereabouts of the bedroom and bathroom,our hostess Geraldine resumed her ironing work,which seemed to have been interrupted by our arrival.She was ironing what looked like security guard uniforms,and we soon f

26、ound out that she worked in a local prison.And when she detected the curiosity in our tones,she offered a tour at the prison in her SUV.My friend and I exchanged a“this is incredible”look and said“yes”immediately.As we drove,she told us about the buildings that we were passing,the local market and h

27、ow to get to MONA,Tasmanias well-known contemporary art gallery.And of course we got to hear some background information about the prison.According to our hostess,it currently holds Martin Bryant,a notorious criminal who cheated 35 people out of their property.We could see the high level of security

28、 from the layers upon layers of wires surrounding the gray structure inside.Getting to know a city in such a local way is something I would never be able to do by talking to a hotel receptionist,and this is what I like best about the apartment-sharing experience,not to mention the fact that its usua

29、lly cheaper than hotel rooms.But Im fully aware of the risks of Airbnb,which is why I did my homework before booking onlineI checked the reviews of the accommodation to avoid possible safety problems.That said,it is the mutual trust between a host and a guest that fascinates methe interesting feelin

30、g of building a bond with a total stranger.12.Why did the hostess drive us to the prison?A.She planned to send the uniform to the prison.B.She found our curiosity about the prison.C.She wanted to show off her SUV.D.She needed to offer a tour for us.13.Which of the following can best explain the word

31、“notorious”in Paragraph 5?A.Unfamiliar to everyone.B.Particularly disappointing.C.Well known for being bad.D.Extremely generous to others.14.Compared with hotels,what is the writers favorite of the Airbnb accommodation?A.It is cheaper in most cases.B.It supplies a better living condition.C.It offers

32、 a much safer accommodation.D.It provides a chance to know local culture.15.What does the author think of finding accommodation on Airbnb?A.Disapproving.B.Supportive.C.Neutral.D.Doubtful.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 How To Attract People Attracting people will

33、 earn you new friends and relationships.Its not hard to attract people._16_Here are a fewtips on how to attract people:Dont forget to smile.A smile is the best accessory you can wear if you want to attract people.It sends out a message that you are happy and very approachable.Your smile should be re

34、laxing and coming from inside._17_ Be confident._18_It also boosts your self-esteem.When you are confident,you are not shy to converse or talk to other people.This means you will be able to relate and bond with them more.Confidence also makes you more likeable to other people._19_Try helping out peo

35、ple in small ways.Open a door for an officemate who is carrying an armful of things.Say thank you to the waiter when he gets your order.If you see a friend feeling down,try to cheer her/him with compliments.Small things like that make a big impact on the impression people have of you.If you want to

36、attract people,the first person you should think of is yourself.To attract people naturally,you should work on yourself first._20_Be confident and attract people with your winning personality!A.Care about other people.B.Self-confidence always attracts people.C.Make the effort to do the small things.

37、D.You should be comfortable in your own skin.E.All you have to do is start with yourself and the rest will come.F.Always remember that attractiveness starts from within.G.It will make your face look warmer,and energy more positive.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

38、、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 It was 15 years ago that one of the most upset things in my life happened.In a clean,clinical room,my best friend was dying in my arms.His eyes,dark brown and trusting,would soon_21_forever.Heartbroken,I said,“Flash,you_22_so much happiness to me.I will do something good as

39、a(an)_23_.”Flash came into my_24_when I was nine.From the moment my parents brought this cute dog home,he_25_my family with joy.Then,_26_happened.My mum was diagnosed with(被诊断出)breast cancer when I was 11.Then my grandma,who was my strength,_27_for lung cancer.My sister_28_Crohns Disease and while b

40、eing tested,suffered a heart attack.I was being bullied at school and started to_29_classes and avoid seeing people.Flash soon gave me all the comfort he could offer.There were times when I felt there was no_30_,but a pair of brown eyes and loving face would somehow_31_me.I knew he was_32_there for

41、me.I knew he understood.Now after 15 years,Flash was_33_.I thought doing charity work was the best reward for him.I_34_in a non-profit organization inSouthamptonand contributed about 3,500 hours to_35_children with special needs,which completely changed my life.I learned to love the_36_I had been on

42、,and even accept the_37_bits.I still miss Flash.It was he that had somehow_38_me to help others.Flashs death was one of the_39_moments of my life.But it was also an inspiring moment that_40_me in the best possible wayforever.21.A.open B.fade C.shine D.close 22.A.told B.brought C.saved D.owed 23.A.re

43、ward B.award C.bonus D.relief 24.A.world B.room C.mind D.power 25.A.helped B.protected C.filled D.decorated 26.A.wonders B.stories C.disasters D.mistakes 27.A.went away B.passed away C.died away D.flew away 28.A.developed B.caused C.noticed D.gained 29.A.pass B.skip C.take D.enjoy 30.A.use B.time C.

44、money D.hope 31.A.annoy B.ease C.lift D.change 32.A.frequently B.sometimes C.always D.hardly 33.A.aging B.deserted C.missing D.gone 34.A.searched B.volunteered C.competed D.performed 35.A.talking about B.meeting with C.caring for D.bringing up 36.A.earth B.street C.holiday D.journey 37.A.fantastic B

45、.difficult C.awkward D.pleasant 38.A.trained B.forced C.inspired D.persuaded 39.A.fullest B.saddest C.tiniest D.craziest 40.A.explained B.admitted C.transformed D.described 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 postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for a year has rais

46、ed concerns over a_41._(reduce)marketing period for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics,but analysts believe the impact will be limited.The Tokyo 2020 Olympics,_42._sponsorship revenue has exceeded$3.1 billion,has been rescheduled to be held from July 23 to August 8 in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic

47、,_43._(shorten)the Olympic marketing period for the Beijing Winter Olympics-_44._(hold)in February 2022-by a year.Ren Hai,a professor at the Olympic Research Center of theBeijingSportsUniversity,claimed on Tuesday,There will of course be an impact,but I think the impact will be limited,as the Summer

48、 Olympics and Winter Olympics are different in terms of sports and disciplines,Ren said.Historically,the two different Olympics_45._(host)very close together.Ren was referring to the period from 1924 to 1992,_46._both the Winter and Summer Olympics were held in the same year.He Wenyi,executive direc

49、tor of the China Institute for Sports Value,PekingUniversity,said the reason_47._the limited impact on Winter Olympics marketing is thatChinahas ly few winter sports stars.Chinahas won 224 gold medals in the Summer Olympics since 1980,compared with only 13 champions in the Winter Games.The last Wint

50、er Olympics inPyeongchang,South Korea,sawChina_48._(bag)only one gold medal,in short track speed skating.Summer Olympics sports are widely popular inChinawhile winter sports are yet to enjoy the same kind of popularity,though the country has vowed to get 300 million people to participate in winter s