2021届乳山市实验高级中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届乳山市实验高级中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案 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 In his 402nd anniversary year,Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great language master and writer.But he was not the only great master of play writing to die in 1616,and he i

2、s certainly not the only writer to have left a lasting influence on theater.While less known worldwide,Tang Xianzu is considered one of Chinas greatest playwrights and is highly spoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.Tang was born in 1550 inLinchuan,Jiangxiprovince.Unl

3、ike Shakespeares large body of plays,poems and sonnets(十四行诗),Tang wrote only four major plays:The Purple Hairpin,Peony Pavilion(牡丹亭),A Dream under the Southern bough,and Dream of Handan.The latter three were constructed around a dream narrative,a way through which Tang unlocked the emotional dimensi

4、on of human desires and ambitions and explored human nature beyond the social and political limits of that time.Similar to Shakespeare,Tangs success rode the wave of a renaissance(复兴)in theater as an artistic practice.As in ShakespearesEngland,Tangs works became hugely popular inChinatoo.During Tang

5、sChina,his plays were enjoyed performed,and changed.Kunqu Opera,a form of musical drama,spread from southernChinato the whole nation and became a symbol of Chinese culture.Combining northern tune and southern music,kunqu Opera was known for its poetic language,music,dance movements and gestures.Tang

6、s works benefited greatly from the popularity of kunqu Opera,and his plays are considered classics of kunqu Opera.While Tang and Shakespeare lived in a world away from each other,there are many things they share in common,such e humanity of their drama,their heroic figures,their love for poetic lang

7、uage,a lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.1.Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the first paragraph?A.To describe Shakespeares anniversary.B.To introduce the existence of Tang Xianzu.C.To explain the importance of Shakespeare.D.To suggest the less popularity of T

8、ang Xianzu.2.Whats possibly one of the main theme of Tangs works?A.Social reality.B.Female dreams.C.Human emotions.D.Political environment.3.What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 4?A.The influence of Kunqu Opera on Tangs works.B.Tangs success in copying Shakespeares styles.C.The way Kunqu

9、 Opera became a symbol of Chinese culture.D.Tangs popularity for his poetic language and music.B When 36-year-old J Andy Duran decided to return to his favorite high school hobbyskateboarding,the only trouble he expected to have was his own ability to get back on the skateboard after such a long tim

10、e.However,the 340-pound skateboarder soon realizedthatwas the least of his problems.Durans problems began before he even stepped on a skateboard.He couldnt find anything for fat skaters.What Duran did find was a belief that plus-size people should not be skating.Determined to do something to change

11、the image(形象)of plus-size people in sports,Duran set up Chub Rollza skating and skateboarding community for overweight skaters.He knew that not only did he need to get back into it to prove people wrong,but he needed to create a safe space where others can haverepresentation as well.To encourage plu

12、s-size people to take part in the fun sport,Duran created a list of recommended products for fat skaters.He also hosted roller skating and skateboarding classes to teach beginners.After an article about his thoughts in the San Francisco Chronicle,Duran received lots of messages from strangers thanki

13、ng him for giving them the courage to take up skateboarding.He has also been contacted by some skateboarding brands offering to create larger clothing sizes and beenoffered free equipment by skating organizations like Skate Like a Giri.Though encouraged,Duran believes a lot more needs to be done to

14、remove body image stereotypes(刻板印象).“I want to see more changes in communities.Maybe skate shops create a more welcoming environment for all types of skaters.Or boards are made in a variety of strengths and sizeseveryone is making thinner,lighter products,but sometimes we need those heavy-duty choic

15、es to stay available,he explains.For those hesitant of taking up their desired activity due to their body size,Duran has this to say:“Be kind to yourself.Just because you dont see it doesnt mean you cant be it.”4.What does the underlined word that in paragraph 1 refer to?A.The skateboard.B.His hobby

16、.C.His ability.D.The time.5.Why did Duran found Chub Rollz?A.To realize his childhood dream.B.To help plus-size people lose weight.C.To fight for the equal right for fat people.D.To change peoples impression of the fat in sports.6.Which word can best describe Duran?A.Generous.B.Inspiring.C.Adaptable

17、.D.Talented.7.Which is most likely Durans belief?A.Everyone has a gift for sports.B.No one is too fat to enjoy sports.C.Fat people do deserve social concern.D.Skateboarding is most suitable for fat people.C According to statistics published by the BPI(Buying Power Index)a couple of months ago,digita

18、l streaming(流媒体)now accounts for 80 percent of the music consumption in the UK.Despite the incredible growth of online streaming platforms like iTunes,Apple Music and Tidal over the past 15 years,a more traditional medium has also seen a return of interest and sales in the music industry.In 2020,alm

19、ost one in five of all albums purchased in the UK is vinyl(黑胶唱片),and it has once again become the most popular physical musical medium.With digital streaming so easy and convenient,why are so many peopledrawn to traditional records?Some experts claim that vinyl is a physical medium for experiencing

20、music,something tangible(有形的)to hold and own.For most people,having something tangible and interacting with it gives depth to the experience of music.Listening to an album and touching it the way the artist intended can make them feel more connected to the music and the artist.Records are physical p

21、roducts that can be not only displayed but also gifted,shared,traded and passed down through generations.Sound quality is another hot topic.A lot of music lovers feel that the analogue sound(模拟声音)vinyl offers is superior to modern digital audio,particularly with regards to the compressed formats str

22、eaming platforms use.Theres a common belief that old-school analogue audio has a warmer,fuller sound than digitised music.For vinyl followers,the very defect traditional recorders often have,such as the familiar crackle(劈啪作响)when the record starts,bring the music to life in a different way.Theres ar

23、itualisticaspect to vinyl that a lot of people are drawn to,too.The act of putting a record oncarefully removing the record from the sleeve,placing it on the record player and gently dropping the needle on the right groove(凹槽)is a more assiduous(一丝不苟的),mindful way of engaging with music.When youre l

24、istening to vinyl,you cant tap abutton and go about your day while the streaming service provides hours of music.You need to stay close to the record player to move the needle and flip the record over.Its clear that the vinyl interest is well underway,and vinyl records are truly making a comeback.In

25、 an increasingly digital society,theres something to be said for analogue experiences.Perhaps one of the great things about being alive in the 21st century is our ability to have the best of both worldsthe timeless appeal of physical records alongside the easy access to vast music libraries that str

26、eaming offers.8.What are the statistics published by the BPI used to show?A.An increase in music consumption.B.The recovery of music industry.C.A comeback of a physical medium.D.The acceptance of online streaming.9.According to some experts,why does vinyl interest many people?A.It attracts people by

27、 its realistic feel.B.It offers simple access to different music.C.It shares a new way to enjoy music.D.It provides people with perfect sound effect.10.The underlined word“ritualistic”in Para.4 means something _.A.Overlooked by society.B.Updated very frequently.C.Performed as part of a ceremony.D.Ke

28、pt for a long time without changing.11.How does the writer feel about the future development of music medium?A.Traditional records will get underway.B.The analogue experiences may matter more.C.Vinyl sales will boom with technological advance.D.There should be a good mix of old and new.D A former UP

29、S driver and his wife have made history by donating$20 million to Morgan State University the largest gift any historically black college or university(HBCU)has ever received from a former student.The money,pledged by Calvin Tyler Jr and his wife Tina,will fund scholarships that were established und

30、er the Tylers name in 2002.Tyler grew up in a low-income family and was forced to drop out of Morgan State University in 1963 because he could no longer afford to study.The following year,Tyler saw a job advertisement in a Baltimore newspaper from United Parcel Service and got a job with the company

31、 as a driver.He rose through the ranks during his 34-year career at the global shipping company to become its senior vice president of US operations and a member of the board of directors before retiring in 1998.Tyler and his wife,also a Baltimore native,have lived all across the country but he said

32、 they have never forgotten their humble beginnings.Their latest pledge follows a$5million commitment they made in 2016 for the fund,which to date has supported 222 students with full or partial scholarships.Marybeth Gasman,a professor at Rutgers University who studies HBCUs,said the gift is signific

33、ant because public HBCUs like Morgan State University tend to have a lower alumni giving rate compared to private ones.“For a long time,they werent asking alumni to give,”she said.But that has changed in the past couple of decades,she added,and the schools have“started asking alumni to give and crea

34、ting a culture of philanthropy(慈善)on campus.”David K.Wilson,the president of Morgan State University,said the money will help students for years to come.“Morgan is so proud to call this son and daughter of the great city of Baltimore our own,”he said in a statement.“Through their historic giving,the

35、 doors of higher education will most certainly be kept open for generations of aspiring leaders whose financial shortfalls may have kept them from realizing their academic dreams.”“We are forever indebted to the Tylers”.12.Why is Tylers donation historic?A.He was a former UPS driver.B.The donation i

36、s large enough.C.The donation will fund his scholarships.D.He used to be a student at the university.13.What is a driving force of Tylers donation?A.His working experiences.B.His career achievements.C.His promise to the university.D.His past embarrassing situations.14.Which is true about HBCUs accor

37、ding to Gasman?A.They are mainly public universities.B.They are encouraging alumni to donate.C.They rarely accept help from the alumni.D.They have changed little over the decades.15.What can be inferred about Tyler from Wilsons comments?A.Hes helped many city leaders.B.Hes grateful to his university

38、.C.Hes made great contributions.D.Hes proud of his son and daughter.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 many books have you finished since high school?Between study,work,family,and social lives,trying to find time to read can require more effort than a relaxing h

39、obby.How to fit books into your tight schedule?_16_ Borrow more books than you can consume.Libraries have extremely large“limits”on items you can check out._17_Return anything you dont get to.Some of the most efficient readers Ive talked to return five out of six books unread.This is not something t

40、o feel guilty about._18_If you have a whole morning to read,you might want some variety.People who read a lot have something going to satisfy all appetites.Try the 50-page rule.If you feel you have to finish all the books you start,you may get caught up on something boring and not read again for wee

41、ks._19_Youll find something else you love more soon.Ignore any thoughts about what you“should”be reading.It is OK if you wont make it through a lot of the worlds great literature.Read what you want._20_If youre only reading because you“should”read,then over time,reading will drop from the top of you

42、r list down to laundry level or going to the dentist.A.Read more than one book at a time.B.Humans dont do well with suffering long term.C.You may have trouble deciding what to read first.D.So go crazy and grab anything that looks interesting.E.Quit after a few dozen pages if youre not feeling it.F.R

43、eading is one of the most pleasurable activities out there.G.Heres how to make more time for your favorite page-turners.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 the process of celebratingmy 60th birthday with a 60 day kindness challenge,I got t

44、he greatest birthday surprise from my daughters.When they asked me what I_21_for my birthday,I said,please do a_22_act for someone in my _23_They took it way_24_ They got in_25_with all my friends and family members and asked them to do the_26_thing I had asked of them,as my birthday_27_.Then they a

45、sked them to_28_them after they had done their_29_and tell them what they had done.They also askedtheir friends to do the same.On my birthday,I was presented with a_30_scrapbook(剪贴簿）filled with pictures and all the kindness acts written out in their own words,_31_me what they had done and how it mad

46、e them feel.The acts ranged from_32_frequent flyer miles(飞行积分）so someone could visit their mom,shortening showers duration(长度）to help with the water_33_,bringing an elderly neighbor coffee in the morning,stopping to buy a_34_person lunch,_35_at a Red Cross blood drive,to many,many other beautiful ge

47、stures.I cannot tell you how_36_I was by this gift,and even more touched that their young adult friends would_37_with such love and enthusiasm.I cannot_38_a better gift.I share this story with the_39_that many a beautiful someone”passes on this idea.The joy of it is_40_！21.A.wanted B.planned C.recom

48、mended D.suspected 22.A.brightness B.kindness C.happiness D.politeness 23.A.reputation B.belief C.honor D.trust 24.A.farther B.deeper C.bigger D.greater 25.A.trouble B.agreement C.touch D.tune 26.A.various B.precious C.meaningful D.same 27.A.present B.promise C.contribution D.sacrifice 28.A.talk to

49、B.write to C.stare at D.look after 29.A.behaviour B.responsibility C.matter D.act 30.A.simple B.complicated C.gorgeous D.various 31.A.warning B.reminding C.telling D.explaining 32.A.providing B.donating C.lending D.buying 33.A.shortage B.pollution C.influence D.disaster 34.A.fearless B.homeless C.se

50、lfless D.careless 35.A.practising B.instructing C.observing D.volunteering 36.A.disturbed B.satisfied C.touched D.disappointed 37.A.celebrate B.explain C.suggest D.participate 38.A.look into B.think of C.make out D.pick up 39.A.hope B.decision C.fact D.opinion 40.A.challenging B.attractive C.interes