2021届东莞市麻涌中学高三英语下学期期末试题及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞市麻涌中学高三英语下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 Nothing beats live music,but the venue makes a difference.When youre able to score tickets to an incredible concert in an incredible place,you wont forget the experience.Here are some of t

2、he coolest music venues from around the world.If you havent been to any of these,youve got some traveling to do.Red Rocks,Morrison,the United States Red Rocks might be the most beautiful and famous venue in the United States.At 6,450 feet above sea level,Red Rocks is a geologically formed natural st

3、age.Its massive sandstone provides a perfect stage for jam bands.If youre into the blues and jazz,youll have no trouble finding something in line with your interests.Meet Factory,Prague,Czech Republic Smallest venues on this list,Meet Factory is an art gallery,theater,and music venue.The venue only

4、accommodates 1,000 people,so you wont see any huge names come through.Still,its a great place to see up-and-coming local acts,and if youve got an eye for contemporary art,youll love your time here.Arena of Nmes,Nmes,France Originally built around A.D.70,the Arena of Nimes presents concertgoers with

5、an interesting question:Should they enjoy the music,or marvel at the architecture?The Arena is,after all,one of the worlds best-preserved Roman theaters.Many major touring acts plan stops at the Arena of Nimes,especially during the venues annual festival.Sydney Opera House,Sydney,Australia The Sydne

6、y Opera House is one of the worlds most famous performing venues.Is also one of the most distinctive buildings in Sydney,thanks to the breathtaking design by Danish architect Utzon.It hosts about 40 events per week,so whether youre into jazz,rock,classical music,or opera,youll find something to watc

7、h.1.Where can you enjoy music in natural beauty?A.At Red Rocks.B.At Meet Factory.C.At Arena of Nimes.D.At Sydney Opera House.2.What is special about Meet Factory?A.It enjoys breathtaking scenery.B.It hosts both musical and artistic events.C.It is the largest venue of all.D.It is famous for contempor

8、ary music.3.What do the listed music venues have in common?A.They have a long history.B.They are built near the sea.C.They accommodate thousands of people.D.They are beautiful tourist attractions.B When I was a child,I attained high grades in my academic study.However,I was physically uncoordinated

9、because I was running too slowly.But for future college application,sport was a must.So I took up fencing(击剑)because I thought it required more strategy than athletic ability.Then I joined the schools fencing team.My movements were clumsy compared to the seniors.One afternoon after a whole lessons f

10、ailure,tears of frustration welled up in my eyes.One of my teammates approached me,“Could you tell me where your blade(剑)hit me?”She asked.I pointed to her right shoulder.She nodded and patted my stomach,“Thats where I hit you.”She had begun to walk away when I blurted out,“Want to practice together

11、?Again?”We practiced until we both felt more confident.But it wasnt just the two of us.All these girls were entirely willing to share their knowledge with everyone,helping each other to grow.That afternoon,I watched a senior fencer execute a flawless attack admiringly.Something inside me suddenly bl

12、oomed.I realized later that it was love for both fencing and the fencing team.During the city championship,I was selected to fence.My opponent was the best fencer on her schools team.“Ready,fence.”The match began.Suddenly,my opponents blade hit me.The score was 1-0.At the moment I could hear my team

13、mates shouting,“Keep distance!”And the team captains voice was clear and commanding,“Parry,then disengage!”Fencing,unlike academics,wasnt something I could succeed in by myselfeven during an individual match,my teammates were still giving me advice.Unathletic as I was,I was proud to be an athlete an

14、d a teammate.I saw my blade tip bury itself into my opponents shoulder and the judge signaling that it was my point.I could taste the sweat on my lips,which were breaking out into a smile.4.Why did the author start to learn fencing?A.Because she needed to train her coordination.B.Because she thought

15、 it would be easier for her.C.Because she could not succeed in any other sport.D.Because she wanted to enter the school fencing team.5.How did the girls improve their fencing skills?A.By observing flawless attacks.B.By practicing on their own.C.By offering guidance to each other.D.By competing with

16、other teams.6.What distinguishes fencing from academics according to the author?A.Strong determination.B.Hard work.C.Athletic strategy.D.Team support.7.How did the author feel when she got her point?A.Unbeatable and respectful.B.Sweaty and ashamed.C.Energetic and secure.D.Proud and thankful.C Jerry

17、Lawson had a love of science and invention from a very young age.And,with the support of his family and teachers,he took that love and helped change the world for billions of people,when he invented the modem video game cartridge.Both of Jerrys parents supported his love of science and invention.His

18、 father,a longshoreman,was a science fan and encouraged Jerry to always experiment with things.Jerrys first-grade teacher helped encourage him on his path to be someone influential similar to George Washington Carver,a great AfricanAmerican inventor.His first love in school was chemistry but he ende

19、d up liking electronics（电子学）even more.He earned an amateur ham radio license at age 13 and built his own radio station in his room,with an antenna hanging out of his window!Jerry earned money from fixing television sets,visiting peoples homes for inhouse repair,and also working at local electronics

20、stores.Jerry also made walkie-talkies and sold them to other kids.He spent many Saturdays at an electronics store that had all of the parts he needed for his inventions.He would use his small allowance and money he earned to buy parts to help fuel his inventions.When he was a young adult,Jerry joine

21、d Fairchild Semiconductor as an engineer.During this time,he created his own video arcade game（街机游戏），Demolition Derby,in his garage.A few years later,Jerry was asked to work on a secret project.Not even his boss was allowed to know what he was doing!What it turned out to be was that he was designing

22、 the Fairchild Channel F video gameconsole（游戏控制器）and leading the team that invented the video game cartridge.This was the first of its kind and enabled kids around the world to affordably play video games at home.Just like with automobiles，many advances have occurred since the inventionof video game

23、s.Video games are now one of the biggest forms of entertainment in the world.But all of this would not have been possible without the vision,passion,and skill of Jerry Lawson and his learn.8.How did Jerry earn money when he was a teenager?A.By running his radio station.B.By selling television sets.C

24、.By repairing things for others.D.By making electronic parts.9.Before Jerrys secret project,playing video games at home was_.A.expensive B.harmful C.common D.tiring 10.What does the author mainly tell us in the last paragraph?A.Jerry Lawson and his team can be more skillful.B.Jerry Lawson is importa

25、nt to the game industry.C.Many advances have taken place in the automobile industry.D.Video games are now the most popular form of entertainment.11.What can be the best title for the text?A.Video Gaming-An Important Industry B.Game Console-Key to Home Video Games C.Jerry Lawson-Father of Modern Gami

26、ng D.Support and Encouragement-Necessary for Success D One day,when I was working as a psychologist（心理学家）in England,an adolescent boy showed up in my office.It was David.He kept walking up and down restlessly,his face pale,and his hands shaking slightly.His head teacher had referred him to me.“This

27、boy has lost his family,”he wrote.“He is understandably very sad and refuses to talk to others,and Im very worried about him.Can you help?”I looked at David and showed him to a chair.How could I help him?There are problems psychology doesnt have the answer to,and which no words can describe.Sometime

28、s the best thing one can do is to listen openly and sympathetically（同情）The first two times we met,David didnt say a word.He sat there,only looking up to look at the childrens drawings on the wall behind me.I suggested we play a game of chess.He nodded.After that he played chess with me every Wednesd

29、ay afternoon-in complete silence and without looking at me.Its not easy to cheat in chess,but I admit I made sure David won once or twice.Usually,he arrived earlier than agreed,took the chess board and pieces from the shelf and began setting them up before I even got a chance to sit down.It seemed a

30、s if he enjoyed my company（陪伴）.But why did he never look at me?“Perhaps he simply needs someone to share his pain with,”I thought.“Perhaps he senses that I respect his suffering.”Some months later,when we were playing chess,he looked up at me suddenly.“Its your tum,”he said.After that day,David star

31、ted talking.He got friends in school and joined a bicycle club.He wrote to me a few times,about his biking with some friends,and about his plan to get into university.Now he had really started to live his own life.Maybe I gave David something.But I also learned that onewithout any words-can reach ou

32、t to another person.All it takes is a hug,a shoulder to cry on,a friendly touch,and an ear that listens.12.When he first met the author,David .A.felt a little excited B.looked a little nervous C.walked energetically D.showed up with his teacher 13.David enjoyed being with the author because he .A.wa

33、nted to ask the author for advice B.liked the childrens drawings in the office C.beat the author many times in the chess game D.needed to share sorrow with the author 14.What can be inferred about David?A.He liked biking before he lost his family.B.He recovered after months of treatment.C.He went in

34、to university soon after starting to talk.D.He got friends in school before he met the author.15.What made David change?A.The authors silent communication with him.B.His teachers help.C.The authors friendship.D.His exchange of letters with the author.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

35、白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 How to Deal With Rudeness When you encounter rude people,do your best to maintain your dignity.That might make them madder,but only you have control over your own behavior and how you deal with them.And whatever you do,never let the other persons bad behavior provoke(激起)you into

36、throwing your own temper outburst._16_ Show empathy and sympathy.This requires understanding why the person is being rude.For example,if someone yells at someone else in public(even you),you might mention that youve had rough days too,and you totally understand how hes feeling.Chances are,that wont

37、calm down someone who is rude to the core,but if its a momentary lapse(一时的失误)in manners,hell probably apologize.Accept it and move on.If he gets angrier,let it go._17_ _18_ If someone you cant get away from is consistently rude to you,have a conversation and address the issue.Ask him if he realizes

38、that the things he says or does show a lack of respect for others.He might not realize hes being rude.If hecares,hell apologize and try to be more polite._19_If hes a coworker or next-door neighbor,its difficult to completely stay away from him,but you can limit your contact as much as possible.Offe

39、r extra kindness._20_However,if you are able to keep your head up and set an example,sometimes the other person will eventually calm down and follow your lead.Dont count on this happening,but it might be worth a shot if you dont have a choice but to be around him.A.Nothing is impossible to tolerate.

40、B.Call the person out on his behavior.C.If he doesnt,then you need to avoid this person.D.Here are some ways you can try to deal with them.E.Remember,you are only human and it is OK to get mad.F.Theres nothing you can do to stophim or make him behave.G.This might be difficult or even impossible if t

41、he rudeness is more than you can bear.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 I was worried about my black-and-white paint horse,Storm.Twoweeks earlier her pasture(牧场)_21_,Lightning,died after breaking his leg.Since then,Storm hadnt been herself.

42、She didnt want to run like she used to.She just stood_22_in the pasture.I_23_to find Storm a new companion.Money was_24_so buying a horse wasnt a choice.I considered_25_one.One day I was out buying grain.The store owner_26_me about an old horse that needed a retirement_27_.The horses name was Kado,a

43、nd he_28_in Michigan,which was 30 minutes away.One spring afternoon I went to Michigan to_29_him.The owner took me to the pasture,where stood Kado.I_30_him slowly,not knowing how he might_31_a stranger.To my_32_,he came right up to me,putting his noseso close and I could feel his_33_,the equine(马的)w

44、ay of saying_34_.I visited him every week and our_35_grew.It was time to bring Kado to my farm so he and Storm could meet.The horses_36_noses and sniffed(嗅)each other briefly.Then Storm took off,running for the first time since Lightnings_37_.They ran around the whole pasture together.I watched,cryi

45、ng.My girl was_38_again.I have no doubt that God brought us all together.Im_39_that Kado came into our lives when we needed him most.What_40_even more is that he needed us,too.21.A.owner B.enemy C.mate D.leader 22.A.hopefully B.secretly C.honestly D.spiritlessly 23.A.gave up B.turned down C.set out

46、D.settled down 24.A.enough B.tight C.helpful D.important 25.A.adopting B.buying C.borrowing D.saving 26.A.asked B.warned C.told D.charged 27.A.way B.chance C.situation D.home 28.A.died B.appeared C.lived D.studied 29.A.wait B.meet C.contact D.lend 30.A.approached B.watched C.trained D.punished 31.A.

47、deal with B.adapt to C.depend on D.react to 32.A.surprise B.regret C.disappointment D.shame 33.A.pain B.breath C.energy D.pressure 34.A.hello B.no C.sorry D.goodbye 35.A.ability B.interest C.confidence D.friendship 36.A.felt B.pushed C.touched D.observed 37.A.injury B.death C.growth D.service 38.A.s

48、tressed B.strange C.crazy D.happy 39.A.worried B.thankful C.serious D.moved 40.A.counts B.challenges C.desires D.expects 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 I was nine years old when I learnt to ride a bike.The bike was one of the birthday_41._(gift)from my uncle.You can

49、imagine how_42._(excite)I was when I saw the bike,and I begged my uncle to teach me how to ride it right away.However,before I got on the bike,I felt_43._(extreme)nervous(紧张的)and I was afraid that I would fall off and hurt_44._(me).My uncle held onto the seat and helped me to get_45._the bike.While

50、I was riding,he was running along beside me,_46._(hold)the seat so that I would not fall over.I was so grateful to him for his help.As I was practicing,I became more and more confident.Then,I heard my uncle shouting,“You are riding by yourself now!”I was both excited and scared.I was really riding b