2021届东莞市万江华江高级中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞市万江华江高级中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案 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 Three Things to Do Before You Are 18 Are you bored with your daily life?Here are some things you should try before you are 18.Learn to swim Seriously,this is so important that it can

2、 save your life.If you cant swim well,you wont be able to dowater sports like waterskiing,surfing and diving.Even taking a boat trip will be dangerous for you.Make sure you do it.Try at least one kind of team sports Being a good team player is an important skill in life.You cant just think of yourse

3、lf,but have to work well with other people.Other advantages of team sports like basketball,football and baseball are that they keep you fit and healthy,and they are also great fun.Teams usually have a good social life tooyoull go to lots of parties and make many friends.Collect something One of the

4、best hobbies for under-18s is collecting things.You could collect kinds of stamps,or you could collect things that make you remember what you have done,like cinema tickets for films you have seen or letters from friends.The best way to collect is to have a special album to put your collection in and

5、 to write what each thing means to you.That way you wont forget.1.The most important reason for learning to swim is that _.A.you might feel well B.it can make you healthy C.you might easily do lots of things D.it can save your life 2.The writer tells us that one of the best hobbies is to _.A.collect

6、 something B.do some water sports C.send letters to your friends D.play basketball with your friends 23.The passage is mainly about _before you are 18.A.good habits to keep B.skills to have C.things to do D.sports to play B Do you ever listen to the songs that your parents like?Chances are that you

7、dont.You probably think the music that they like is old and boring and that the songs on your playlist are muchcooler.But scientists found that peoples music taste changes as time goes by.So it is likely that your own musical preferences will follow a similar path to your parents,whether you like it

8、 or not.We used to think that culture and personality(个性)are the only reasons for different music choices.But researchers at the University of Cambridge noticed that as people enter into different age groups,their social environment changes,and so does their music taste.There are some musical period

9、s that people go through in their life.The first period comes in the teenage years,during which people like strong music such as punk and rock,because teenagers tend to be aggressive or want to be independent.But as people move into early adulthood,their lifestyles change they want to build close re

10、lationships with others.As a result,they become fonder of contemporary music,such as pop and R&.B,which is usually uplifting and danceable.When middle age comes,most people have settled down.During this period,people prefer music,such as jazz and classical,as well as music like country,folk and blue

11、s.As for old people,they prefer old songs in their childhoods.They generally listen to relaxing music,such as country music and jazz music.But you must be questioning.“Arent there old people who are still interested in or even crazy about rock music?”Of course there are.But their reasons for listeni

12、ng to rock music may have changed.At that age people may listen to remind themselves of their youth.4.What do young people usually think of the songs their parents enjoy?A.They are actually less cool.B.They are worth listening to.C.They are especially serious.D.They are hard to understand.5.How many

13、 musical periods are there that people go through in their life?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.D.Five.6.People who want to make friends mostly prefer _.A.jazz music B.country music C.rock music D.pop music 7.What is the best title for the text?A.People Have Different Opinions on Music B.People Listen to Music

14、 for the Same Reason C.Peoples Taste in Music Changes with Time D.Peoples Lifestyle Can Be Changed by Music C Is homeschooling good or bad?That is a question that many parents ask themselves.In my opinion,homeschooled kids can give reliable answers.Kayla Murray,who lives inGreensboroNorth Carolina,s

15、tarted homeschooling almost eight years ago,after attending two local schools.“Homeschooling is school at home,”like the name says,but its not just that/she says.“Youre able to learn more and do more.”Having experienced learning at both school and home,Kayla says that she prefers the latter.“With ho

16、meschooling,I can do schoolwork in my pajamas,and no one cares,”she says,“you also have more chances.Earlier this year,my family and I were able to take a short vacation and go to an air show.My siblings and I get to take the day off for our birthdays.This year,I spent that time reading and playing

17、the piano and guitar.”There are,however,drawbacksof being homeschooled,Kayla says,especially“the lack of people”.While she doesnt miss homework,al school,she did enjoy getting to see my friends every day.”Matthew Dimmette,also fromGreensboro,used to be a homeschooler.He now attends public high schoo

18、l.He says being homeschooled is quite different from going to public school.The differences depend on how you arc homeschooled and the things you do.“For me,it wasnt really different in terms of the classes but the school environment was a big change atter hearting at home.says Matthew.Talking about

19、 his homeschooling experience,Matthew says the best part of it was being able to learn what he wanted to.Yet the main disadvantage was that he couldnt do many experiments in homeschooling unless taking classes at different places.“My interest in science has been growing quickly in recent years,so I

20、chose to go to public school,”he says.8.What does Kayla like about learning at home?A.She can spend her time more freely.B.She can always stay with her siblings.C.She can play the instruments she likes.D.She can celebrate her birthday at home.9.What does the underlined word“drawbacks”in Paragraph 4

21、probably mean?A.Concerns.B.Reasons.C.Changes.D.Problem.10.Why did Matthew choose to go to public school?A.He wanted to make more friends.B.He wanted to do experiments in labs.C.He wanted to take all kinds of classes D.He wanted to experience the school environment 11.What in the authors attitude cow

22、ards homeschooling?A.Supportive.B.Doubtful.C.Uninterested.D.Unclear.D Vietnammade preparations for theLunar New Year with a fish release on Thursday.The tradition involves releasing fish called carps into rivers and lakes in the country a week before the holiday known as Tet officially begins.The tr

23、adition comes from an ancient story of three“Kitchen Gods”.The three,two males and a female,take a ride on the brightly color1 ed carp at the end of the year.They go to Heaven to meet with the Jade Emperor,the God who rules there.The“Kitchen Gods”report news about the families they represent to seek

24、 the emperors care and protection.Their efforts help to keep the kitchen fires burning,and families happy and healthy.As the Gods go to Heaven,families clean their houses in preparation to celebrate Tet.A clean house,Vietnamese believe,will bring luck in the new year.On Lunar New Years Eve,the Gods

25、will return to Earth and their duties in the kitchen of the house.Thursdays event inVietnamthis year was more controlled than ever before because of COVID-19.It is spreading in several northern areas of the country.However,Vietnamhas increased contact examination,mass testing,and quarantine measures

26、 to slow the spread.The aggressive action has limited infections and deaths in the country.“Vietnamese will still follow the tradition of releasing the fish,but COVID-19 has made people keep a safe distance,”said Tran Van Toi as he released a carp from a plastic bag atHanoisWestLake.This year,due to

27、 COVID-19,there were fewer people releasing fish there,but there was a major change in attitude towards plastic bags.After years of persuasion,now they dont throw the plastic bags into the water anymore but collect them to be recycled.12.What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A.Kitchen fires inViet

28、nam.B.Traditional customs ofVietnam.C.A report on family activities inVietnam.D.A tale about Vietnamese Lunar New Year.13.Whats the authors attitude towards theVietnams actions to control COVID-19?A.Critical.B.Positive.C.Doubtful.D.Unconcerned.14.What was the change about fish release inVietnamthis

29、year?A.It required few lake fish.B.It was more interesting and diverse.C.It was more environmentally friendly.D.It required more people and plastic bags.15.What can be the best title for the text?A.Vietnamese Respect Gods During the Festive Time B.Vietnamese Mark Lunar New Year with Fish Release C.V

30、ietnamese Lunar New Year Celebrations Are Funny D.Traditional Lunar New Year Promotes Animal Protection 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 Ive always wanted to travel ever since I was young._16_I deeply believe travel makes me richer,not in my wallet,but in my intel

31、ligence._17_In general,I have a very hard time trusting people,mostlybecause I worry theyll lie or take advantage of me.Yet travel reminds me that so many kind-hearted,brave,and intelligent people exist in the world.Whats more,exploring the world builds incredible self-confidence.Im able to accept a

32、nd embrace my weaknesses more easily after traveling somewhere epic(壮丽的)and having time to reflect._18_Travel gives me a chance to push beyond them and even accept them for what they are.Travel forces me to return to nature and promote a deeper appreciation for the earth.I breathe fresh air in both

33、clear lakes and green mountains._19_Im even willing to be part of nature.Travel has made me a stronger person,and I couldnt imagine my life without endless plane tickets and backpacks.Breaking my comfort zone strengthens my self-pride.Its a precious gift,the best one I can give myself.I feel like I

34、have a deeper appreciation for the world now.Im not as closed off or shallow,and consider myself very receptive to different opinions and ways of life._20_ A.We all have disadvantages.B.The fresh air fills my lungs.C.Travel has calmed my anxiety.D.Travel makes me a better person.E.Travel restores my

35、 faith in people.F.I want to make friends through travelling.G.The idea of travel lives inside my brain all the time.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 How do you present yourself to the world?If you are a person of inferiority(自卑),you willt

36、hink that others will_21_you.However,the_22_is that the person who devalue you most in the world is yourself.A few years ago,I met a girl at Claremont:_23_outline and ordinary-looking.But when you get together with her,you always feel the sun the breath from her heart overflows self-confidence and_2

37、4_.A friend couldnt_25_asking,“Why are you so confident?”The girl laughed,“There is a_26_in my room.”At the corner of her room is a mirror._27_out from the mirror,her body can appear to be slimmer than itself.Moreover,the image of the mirror and the light makes her face look_28_.Before going out eve

38、ry day,she_29_to the mirror,“This is my image in the eyes of others!”Every day she goes out with good_30_and smile to others.Then she gains more self-confidence from others_31_glances.The girl says,“I know that my image is not good enough,but if we bury ourselves in self_32_,we will be more gray.I d

39、ont!I want to look my best!”_33_she is,all she wants to see is the image in the mirror.So she never_34_others looks,and always looks at others_35_.A philosopher in the east once said,“with brass as a mirror,you can dress yourself;with history as a mirror,you can know the rise and_36_;with people as

40、a mirror,you can know gain and loss.”And with a_37_in your heart,you can identify yourself._38_,the mirror is not only in the girls room,but deeply_39_in the girls heart.How you present yourself to others is the way others_40_you.21.A.look down upon B.look into C.look up to D.look after 22.A.purpose

41、 B.matter C.fact D.reason 23.A.thin B.high C.short D.fat 24.A.pressure B.optimism C.bravery D.relaxation 25.A.help B.bear C.keep D.stand 26.A.secret B.model C.photograph D.note 27.A.Shining B.Looking C.Making D.Moving 28.A.uglier B.paler C.softer D.rounder 29.A.points B.turns C.waves D.smiles 30.A.h

42、ealth B.mood C.makeup D.care 31.A.annoying B.frightening C.admiring D.pleasing 32.A.reliance B.anger C.punishment D.pity 33.A.Whatever B.Whenever C.Wherever D.Whoever 34.A.controls B.escapes C.rejects D.approves 35.A.eagerly B.willingly C.confidently D.shyly 36.A.death B.ruin C.fall D.balance 37.A.m

43、irror B.light C.way D.sight 38.A.Instead B.Additionally C.However D.Actually 39.A.covered B.stamped C.folded D.exposed 40.A.respect B.assist C.present D.see 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 grandma is a gentle lady.Like many women of her time,she has a talent_41._se

44、wing(缝纫).She made all my childhood clothes by hand.As a young girl,I didnt like playing outside with my friends.I preferred to spend time_42._(help)her sew.My grandma taught me_43._to express love and care.Almost a year ago,I was struggling_44._(find)a birthday present for my friend when a thought c

45、ame to me:Why dont I sew her a gift?I made a_45._(decide)to sew her a pencil case.I cut out material from_46._old skirt,drew a design and started sewing._47._took me many tries to complete the case.The final result wasnt as pretty as I had imagined,but it was_48._(good)pencil case I could make.Just

46、yesterday,my friend_49._(call)me and said that every time sees the pencil case,she thinks of me and gets a warm feeling.Hearing_50._she said made me very happy.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短文改错（满分 10 分）51.此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。短文中有 10 处错误，每句最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（）,并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉 修

47、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、每处错误及修改均仅限一词。2、只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。When I was very young,I was always told by my mom not to wasting food.She did really well at saving food.For example,she often made a list of what we would eat in a whole weeks ahead of time and bought fresh vegetables every da

48、y.She always said,“Store of more.Waste more.”Usual we could finish all the food,but sometimes there was some food left.At that time,my mom would put it into the refrigerator.Now I am growing up and has to eat in the school dining hall.Influencing by her,I just take as much I need and never waste foo

49、d.And I was trying to influence more people around mine.第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）52.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文 I have a friend named Monty Roberts who owns a horse ranch（牧场）He has let me use his house to put on fund-raising events to raise money for youth at risk programs The last time I was there

50、he introduced me by sharing his own story:I want to tell you why I let Jack use my house It all goes back to a story about a young man who was the son of a poor horse trainer who would go from stable to stable,race track to race track,farm to farm and ranch to ranch,training horses As a result,the b