2021年茂名市信宜白石中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 年茂名市信宜白石中学高三英语下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 Citisport inNewport We at Citisport aim to improve sports training and facilities inNewport,giving you more opportunities to try both new and traditional sports.Golf We are pleased to

2、be able to offer lessons at Kingsway Golf Centre just outsideNewport.These are run by experienced golf professionals,and are held on an all-weather practice area.The adult lessons are open to anyone aged 13 and over,and are suitable for all levels from beginners upwards.These take place on Wednesday

3、s from 3:00 to 4:00 pm over a period of six weeks.Childrens lessons for 7-12 year old are held from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Saturdays during term time.Tennis The Citisport tennis courses provide an opportunity for local people to develop their skills on the brand-new indoor tennis court at Newport Leisur

4、e Centre.All equipment can be provided,but please feel free to use your own racket(球拍)if you prefer.Our Starter course is held on Mondays from 7:00 to 8:00 pm,and is for beginners of 12 years and over.Our Improver course,which takes place on Tuesdays from 8:00 to 9:00 pm,is for players with some exp

5、erience.Football for girls By popular request,Citisport is holding another one-day girls-only football course.This aims to give local girls the chance to learn essential skills and develop more advanced ones.The course will take place on Saturday,9th November from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm,and is open to a

6、ll girls aged 10-14 years living in theNewportarea.Gymnastics This course is for beginners aged 8-14 and will provide an introduction to basic skills.There is a maximum of six pupils per coach in each class.At the end of the course there is a demonstration for friends and family of all the skills le

7、arnt there.The course will take place on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.1.What can we know about the Citisport golf lessons?A.You can take lessons at Kingsway Golf Centre insideNewport.B.The golf lessons can take place only in good weather.C.Teenagers can attend golf lessons on Wednesday afternoons.

8、D.Childrens lessons usually last 2 or 3 hours on Saturday afternoons.2.Which of the following statements is true about the Citisport tennis courses?A.You can get the skills in an open-air court.B.You must take your own racket during the course.C.You can take the Monday course if you are a green hand

9、.D.You can become an experienced player after the courses.3.Which course lasts only one day according to the text?A.Golf.B.Tennis.C.Football for girls.D.Gymnastics.B Improvements to energy efficiency,such as LED lights,are seen by many authorities as a top priority for cutting carbon emissions.Yet a

10、 growing body of research suggests that arebound effect could wipe out more than half of the savings from energy efficiency improvements,making the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change even harder to hit.A team led by Paul Brockway at the University of Leeds,UK,looked at the existing 33 st

11、udies on the impact of the rebound effect.First comes the direct rebound:for instance,when someone buys a more efficient car,they may take advantage of that by driving it further.Then comes the indirect rebound:fuel savings leave the owner with more money to spend elsewhere in the economy,consuming

12、energy.Although the 33 studies used different methods to model the rebound effect,they produced very consistent estimates of its impact,leading the team to conclude that the effect wipes out,on average,63 percent of the anticipated energy savings.“Were not saying energy efficiency doesnt work.What w

13、ere saying is rebound needs to be taken more seriously,”says Brockway.The idea that increased efficiency may not deliver the hopedfor savingsdates back to the Jevons paradox(悖论),named after the economist William Stanley Jevons,who,in 1865,observed that more efficient coal use led to more demand for

14、coal.If the rebound effect does prove to be as big as suggested,it means future global energy demand will be higher than expected and the world will need far more wind and solar power and carboncapture technology than is currently being planned for.But that doesnt mean nothing can be done to limit t

15、he rebound effect.One answer is to double down on energy efficiency and do twice as much to achieve the same effect.4.Which of the following is a rebound effect?A.A man uses LED lights to cut carbon emissions.B.A company uses coal more efficiently to reduce waste.C.A family saves money by using ener

16、gysaving devices.D.A lady spends savings from her fuel efficient car on more clothes.5.How did Paul Brockways team carry out their research?A.By interviewing economists.B.By analyzing former studies.C.By modeling the rebound effect.D.By debating about the Jevons paradox.6.What would Paul Brockway pr

17、obably agree with?A.Authorities should dismiss energy efficiency.B.Worldwide efforts to preserve energy are in vain.C.The rebound effect helps protect the environment.D.More attention should be paid to the rebound effect.7.Whats the authors attitude towards limiting the rebound effect?A.Positive.B.P

18、essimistic.C.Doubtful.D.Disapproving.C In 2015,a man named Nigel Richards memorized 386,000 words in the entireFrench Scrabble Dictionaryin just nine weeks.However,he does not speak French.Richards impressive feat is a useful example to show how artificial intelligence works real AI.Both of Richard

19、and AI take in massive amounts of data to achieve goals with unlimited memory and superman accuracy in a certain field.The potential applications for AI are extremely exciting.Because AI canoutperformhumans at routine tasks provided the task is in one field with a lot of data it is technically capab

20、le of replacing hundreds of millions of white and blue collar jobs in the next 15 years or so.But not every job will be replaced by AI.In fact,four types of jobs are not at risk at all.First,there are creative jobs.AI needs to be given a goal to optimize.It cannot invent,like scientists,novelists an

21、d artists can.Second,the complex,strategic jobs executives,diplomats,economists go well beyond the AI limitation of single-field and Big Data.Then there are the as-yet-unknown jobs that will be created by AI.Are you worried that these three types of jobs wont employ as many people as AI will replace

22、?Not to worry,as the fourth type is much larger:jobs where emotions are needed,such as teachers,nannies and doctors.These jobs require compassion,trust and sympathy which AI does not have.And even if AI tried to fake it,nobody would want a robot telling them they have cancer,or a robot to babysit th

23、eir children.So there will still be jobs in the age of AI.The key then must be retraining the workforce so people can do them.This must be the responsibility not just of the government,which can provide funds,but also of corporations and those who benefit most.8.What is the main purpose of paragraph

24、 1?A.To introduce the topic.B.To mention Nigels feat.C.To stress the importance of good memory.D.To suggest humans go beyond AI in memory.9.Which of the following best explains“outperform”underlined in paragraph 2?A.Be superior to B.Be equal to C.Be similar to D.Be related to 10.Which of the followi

25、ng jobs is the most likely to be replaced?A.The writer.B.The shop assistant.C.The babysitter.D.The psychologist.11.What does the text suggest people do about job replacement of AI?A.Limit the application of AI to a certain degree.B.Get more support from the government.C.Apply for the donation from c

26、ompanies.D.Upgrade themselves all the time.D It is essential that students have a category of school-related activities they can participate in.These activities can range from activities during normal school hours to after-school activities.No matter the time,these activities should be available to

27、every student,and at Victory Pioneers International Schools(V.P.I.S)it is encouraged that every student participate in at least one activity,educational and recreational.One of the primary reasons school activities are important at V.P.I.S.is because it gives students the exercise they might not nor

28、mally receive.Most popularly,these types of activities include major sports such as football,basketball,baseball,tennis,track and field and soccer but also might include gymnasium games and other games.Activities during V.P.I.S.also make a good impression on colleges if students are planning to purs

29、ue more education.Colleges look for students who do not just go to school and go home after school.These activities range from participating in clubs and sports to volunteering after school at a recreation center or having a part-time job.If a college sees you maintained good grades while participat

30、ing in these activities,it will be impressed.V.P.I.S.activities also allow students to be creative.Gifted-and-talented activities allow gifted students to participate in what they otherwise would never have experienced in the classroom.They are a great way to allow students to be creative.Additional

31、ly,participating in clubs such as drama that appeal to students interest also allows them to expand their knowledge and be creative.Students also can have their interests expanded by participating in activities.These activities could consist of anything,such as joining the Future Business Leaders,th

32、e schools debate team and the chess team,to name a few.By participating in these activities,a student might realize he is interested in something he never knew he was interested in before.12.What can we learn about activities at V.P.I.S.?A.Not every student has access to them.B.Students are required

33、 to take part in them after school.C.They give students exercise that might not be got in other schools.D.Educational activities are more popular with the students.13.What benefits can the students get from the activities?A.They can get extra grades when applying for colleges.B.They will become more

34、 gifted and talented.C.They may expand their knowledge in drama.D.They may better know their own interests.14.Which of the following is a suitable title for the passage?A.The Benefits of V.P.I.S.Activities B.School-related Activities at V.P.I.S.C.Colleges Need Creative Students D.Activities Make You

35、 Creative 15.Where is the passage probably from?A.A scientific magazine.B.A college application guideline.C.A club introduction.D.The website of V.P.I.S.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 When someone moves into the neighborhood,its a good opportunity to make a frie

36、nd._16_.So making the first move will be a welcome gesture._17_.Make the first step by paying a visit to your neighbors.Make your visit brief at first,just a few minutes,so you dont completely overwhelm（压倒，淹没）them in the beginning.Once you break the ice,conversations will be easier to go forward.You

37、r neighbors will tend to ask you for things about the area,get restaurant suggestions,or just gossip about their day,_18_.Theyll want to know about some new children in the neighborhood they can play with,too._19_.Offer to show them around your area by pointing out the grocery stores,playgrounds and

38、 restaurants.This is an especially good option for inward individuals,who can enjoy the conversation when you introduce your neighborhood.End your tour with a stop at the coffee shop,where you can buy them a cup of coffee before heading home.Invite them to a community event._20_?This will help you w

39、elcome the new people and anyone else you havent connected with yet in your neighborhood.You can do this by having a block party or inviting them to a community event,a farmers market,a library sale,or something similar.A.Have dinner with them B.Give them a walking tour C.Introduce yourself and say

40、hello D.If you have kids,be sure to bring them along E.Some people feel comfortable inviting new people over for a home-cooked meal F.Your neighbors will want to get acquainted(熟识的)with everyone and even the whole new community G.What can be a better way to get closer to your neighbors than by invit

41、ing them to an event.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 Ten years ago I was visitingCosta Ricawhen I found I was in a bad situation.I only knew basic Spanish，and the only_21_I had was some coins and a return ticket to Guatemala in two weeks.

42、With the coins，I managed to arrive at Santa Rosa by bus.It was_22_in the middle of the night，but I could see some_23_in the distance，so I_24_ toward them.I went_25_door to door，explaining my situation.“I can_26_and clean and look after your kids，I can do anything，can you give me a_27_?”Everybody rep

43、lied saying“Oh my gosh，but we are so_28_.We have no extra food.Maybe you can try the next_29_.”Finally，I arrived at a Chinese restaurant，the owner of which was incredibly_30_.She told me that her son had a(n)_31_experience.At that time，some other people were very kind to him，and she remembered how_3

44、2_that made her feel.She called the Red Cross to_33_me.With their help,I spent my_34_days inCosta Rica.Ive_35_all over the world.But this was one of the best trips，the best two_36_I ever had in my traveling life.At first，I felt_37_and stupid for not traveling with a clear plan.But then I realized th

45、at when youre in a position to be able to_38_，it actually makes people feel happier.Being able to receive kindness is a_39_for other people as well.And kindness_40_more kindness in small ripples(涟漪).21.A.possession B.file C.choice D.fortune 22.A.busy B.dark C.hot D.cold 23.A.stores B.bus-stops C.boo

46、kshops D.houses 24.A.wandered B.fled C.walked D.jumped 25.A.knocking B.hitting C.answering D.kicking 26.A.cook B.fish C.swim D.fight 27.A.coffee B.bed C.tip D.job 28.A.unlucky B.poor C.mean D.hard 29.A.company B.factory C.restaurant D.family 30.A.honest B.polite C.kind D.easygoing 31.A.similar B.dif

47、ferent C.relaxing D.pleasant 32.A.tough B.grateful C.awkward D.warm 33.A.seize B.check C.find D.rescue 34.A.passing B.remaining C.rewarding D.exciting 35.A.surveyed B.driven C.studied D.traveled 36.A.days B.weeks C.months D.years 37.A.fortunate B.optimistic C.guilty D.curious 38.A.offer B.help C.rec

48、eive D.repay 39.A.gift B.talent C.chance D.character 40.A.proves B.reflects C.forces D.inspires 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 Of all the wonderful creatures living under the sea,perhaps the_41._(strange)are jellyfish.Some jellyfish species have a bad reputation for_

49、42._(scare)away tourists.But with more and more plastic rubbish ending up in these days you are as likely to swim in a plastic bag_43._a jellyfish.In the past few years,tiny pieces of plastic called micro plastics_44._(be)a significant problem for the worlds seas and oceans.Now the UN lists plastic

50、pollution as one of the worlds top environmental_45._(threat).Scientists are using jellyfish mucus(黏液),which is thick and_46._(stick)liquid produced in jellyfishs bodies,to breakdown micro plastics in the sea.Jellyfish mucus has the ability_47._(absorb)the particles that makeup micro plastics.By tra