2021年萧山区湘湖高级中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 年萧山区湘湖高级中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案 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 On Friday morning when 53-year-old Thong Pham broke into the house through the unlocked back door,he took a steak knife from the kitchen.It was dark,and the family didnt know what Marley

2、 was barking(吠)at.Taylor,Amber and their girls Finley,6,and Sadie,4,soon woke up and came downstairs,too.“Well,it was dark so we couldnt see anything,only could hear Marley,”Amber recalled,saying her husband then went for the lights.“And once he turned the hall light on,we realized that the guy was

3、holed up in the corner trying to hide.”“So I think he got to the front door and realized he couldnt get out,and by that point in time,Marleys got him cornered,”Taylorsaid.Pham slashed(砍)both Marley and Taylor,and blood went everywhere.Taylor shared a video summary to his Facebook page,where he said

4、Marley was stabbed(刺)up to six times,mostly around the head and neck area.“And as I pulled back,blood shot out of my arm,”Taylorcontinued.“She got him pretty good and I got him pretty good in the face.”“But it was really hard because I was trying to make sure that my husband wasnt going to die,”Ambe

5、r explained,adding that she was trying to protect their two girls.“When he realized that the two girls were in the house,thats when he kind of backed up and started running.Taylorexpressed gratitude to everyone for their thoughts and prayers.And the family is thankful for their dog Marley.“Shes our

6、hero,”Amber said.“If it hadnt been for her,that guy could have gone in the.he could have gone to their rooms or something.”Tayloradded,“Yeah,I mean,the story plays out very differently if Marleys not there.”1.Why did the family come downstairs before daybreak?A.To stop a break-in.B.To lock the back

7、door.C.To check on Marley.D.To turn the hall light on.2.What happened during the fight?A.Pham dug a hole in the corner.B.Marley was injured but bit back.C.Taylor had a backup from neighbors.D.Amber fought back to protect her girls.3.What doesTaylormainly express on his Facebook?A.Forgiveness.B.Conce

8、rn.C.Anger.D.Appreciation.B Thefirst thing we notice about new people are their faces.The next time we see these people,we remember them because we remember their faces.This seems like a simple process.However,scientists found that it is not such a simple process.The section of the brain that is res

9、ponsible for face recognition seems to work differently for different people.Some people have great difficulty remembering and recognizing faces,while others almost never forget a face.Normal babies are born with a natural ability to recognize faces.In fact,their face recognition abilities are much

10、better than their parents.Babies are most highly skilled at face recognition at six months.But by nine months,they lose this skill.By nine months,a babys face-recognition skills are about the same as an adults.Unfortunately,some people are not born with this ability to recognize faces.The part of th

11、e brain that is responsible for face recognition doesnt work for them.This condition is called face blindness.People with very severe face blindness cannot even recognize their own faces.In fact,people with this condition can sometimes be frightened when they look in the mirror.They dont recognize t

12、heir own face,so for a second they are startled when they see this unfamiliar face.Face blindness is not always severe.Scientists believe up to 10 percent of the population may be affected by face blindness to some degree,yet many people with mild face blindness might not even know they have it.They

13、 have no reason to know they are different from anyone else until someone points it out.This is similar to people with color1 blindness.Colorblind people cant see the difference between certain color1 s such as red and green,until someone tells them that green and red are two different color1 s.Ther

14、e is no cure for face blindness.So for the time being,people with face blindness need to find simple techniques to compensate for their problem.They can try to recognize people by their hairstyle,their voice,or their glasses.Hopefully,in the future as scientists learn more about this condition,they

15、may find a cure.4.What is the first paragraph mainly about?A.The way to improve ones face-recognition skills.B.The simple process of the brain to recognize others faces.C.The fact that some people have face-recognition problems.D.The importance of face recognition in human communication.5.When do ch

16、ildren have the best face-recognition skills?A.At birth.B.Half a year old.C.Nine months old.D.In adolescence.6.What does the underlined word“startled”in the 3rd paragraph probably mean?A.Depressed.B.Confused.C.Embarrassed.D.Surprised.7.What does the author think of the problem of face blindness?A.Pe

17、ople need to take it seriously.B.Certain techniques can make up for it.C.It will be cured in the near future.D.It has the same effect with color1 blindness.C As is commonly known,Antarcticais an icy continent with extreme environment.However,a new study provides evidence that the area had a rainfore

18、st in the past.The researchers collected a piece of Earth sediment from under the seafloor off the coast ofAntarctica.In the sediment,they discovered forest material that was estimated to be about 90 million years old.At that period,dinosaurs were the ruler animals of the land.Johann Klages,a German

19、 geologist,was the lead writer of a study on the findings,published in the journalNature.He said the sediment was collected from a depth of about 30 meters below the ocean floor.Klages said an examination showed that the material didnt form in the ocean.The researchers estimate that the area about 9

20、00 kilometers from the South Pole had average yearly temperatures of about12Cto13C.The soil included fine dirt particles and hard clay,as well as substances linked to at least 65 different kinds of plants,the study found.Although no animal remains were found,Klages said there were likely dinosaurs,f

21、lying reptiles and many insects in the environment.The research represents new evidence of the major climate changes Earth experienced in the past and is currently undergoing today.The soil in the sediment dates back to the planets warmest period of the past 140 million years,with sea level about 17

22、0 meters higher than today.The researchers said that the rainforest environment inAntarcticawas especially surprising because each year,the area experiences a four-month polar night when there is no sunlight to fuel plant life.Klages said no ice sheets were present during the time,but seasonal snowf

23、all was likely.8.What can we learn about the sediment collected?A.It formed in the age of dinosaurs.B.It was found on theAntarcticaland.C.Ancient forest material was found in it.D.Some dinosaur remains were found in it.9.How did the researchers reach their findings?A.By analyzing the Earth sediment.

24、B.By exploring ice inAntarctica.C.By collecting data on climate.D.By researching special plants.10.What can be indicated in the last paragraph?A.Seasonal snowfall made the forest disappear.B.Antarctica was much colder 140 million years ago.C.Antarcticas natural environment has changed greatly.D.Pola

25、r nights inAntarcticaare getting shorter than before.11.What is the main idea of the text?A.Rainforest disappeared fromAntarctica.B.Antarctica had a different history of climate.C.Researchers studied a piece of Earth sediment ofAntarctica.D.Antarcticahad an extreme environment containing ice and sno

26、w.D In someareas ofCalifornia,its so dry that farmers arent willing to plant crops this season.Growers,north ofSan Francisco,have begun pulling out of local farmers markets.CountyLineHarvest,which farms more than 30 acres inPetaluma,hasnt had enough water to grow all the peppers,lettuces and other p

27、roduce for a long time,according to a video on its Instagram page.Nearby farms arc saying the same,emphasizing(强调)the effect of theextendeddry periods.Californiagrows a third of theUnited States vegetables and two-thirds of the nations fruits and nuts.If dry weather prevents farmers from growing pla

28、nts,that could lead to pushing up the price of food thats already starting to affect theU.S.economy.“Due to severe drought,for the first time in 21 years,we will not be able to grow this summer inPetaluma,CountyLinesaid in its post.Drew Lerner,president of World Weather Inc.inKansas,saidCalifornia“m

29、issed the rainy season and wont see much moisture(水分)over the next several months.A La Nina weather pattern in the Pacific pushed winter storms north and away from the state,leaving it with less moisture than usual.AsCaliforniagets most of its water from winter storms,little relief is expected befor

30、e October.That has left growers such as Shao Shan Fann in a bind.The business cant offer the selection of Asian vegetables and Bay Area staples it usually grows at its Bolinas location,according to its website.Nearby,Green Valley Community Farm has access to only about 5%of the water it usually reli

31、es on,owner David Plescia said.Hes looking for new land with enough water to use,and also has a permit in the works to grow cannabis to make up for the lost income.If it doesnt make it,hell leave the fields empty.“Its part of our generations cross to bear,figuring out how to run small or medium-scal

32、e farm businesses in this kind of atmosphere of highly variable rainfall,”Andrew said.12.What does the underlined word“extended”in the second paragraph mean?A.Hot.B.Short.C.Long.D.Wonderful.13.Which is the result if the dry weather stops famers from planting crops?A.Theincreaseinthe priceof food.B.T

33、he growth of economy inU.S.C.Lessmoisture than usual.D.The low price of Asian vegetables.14.From what Andrew said,we can infer(推断)all of the following statements EXCEPT that_.A.The climate is not very good B.It is part of the burden for people of his generation C.It is hard for him to run his farm b

34、usinesses insuch bad climate D.He is sure that the serious drought will come to an end soon 15.What does the passage mainly talk about?A.How do the famers run businesses inCalifornia.B.How does the owner look for new land with enough water C.California farmers facing drought choose not to plant crop

35、s.D.The farm economy of theUnited Stateshas changed a lot.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 Public Speaking Public speaking can be defined as the act of making a speech in front of a group of listeners.The types of public speaking are deliberately structured with t

36、hree general purposes:toinform,to persuade and to entertain.An informative speech has a purpose to inform,or give knowledge to its audience._16_For persuasive speech,the speaker would try to change the mindset,perception,or behavior of the audience for their own good.Thus,the speaker needs to look f

37、or common ground with the audience and try to relate to what they might agree on.The last type is a ceremonial speech.It tends to be less formal and more personal than the other types of speeches.No matter how well you know the person you are giving speech about,try not to say bad things about them,

38、even if it is meant to be a joke._17_Sparing some time to practice will help build confidence and help determine how long the presentation will last.Aside from it,knowing who the audience will be is quite necessary.Try to get as much information as possible regarding this particular area related to

39、the audience.Knowing the“battlefield”in advance will give the speakers a huge advantage.Language is the main aspect a speaker needs to pay attention to while giving a speech._18_A speaker needs to choose their words carefully and make it clear to the audience what they mean.Often,when given a speech

40、,the audience look up to the speaker to give them something new and useful._19_Language and delivery alone will not be sufficient if the speaker does not have the body language.The movement and gesture of a speaker also affect the audience.While closing the speech or presentation,speakers can restat

41、e their main points,just to remind the audience of the important things that have been said._20_ A.It needs to be used clearly.B.These speeches mark special occasions.C.The important thing to watch about is not to put in too much information.D.The key of perfecting anything is through practice,inclu

42、ding public speaking.E.They can also end it with a special message and encourage the audience to ask questions.F.Knowing how public speaking is done is a key part in understanding the importance of it.G.Thus,the speaker needs to know how to deliver their speech to fulfill the audiences expectation.第

43、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 went to a New York Mets fantasy camp in 1991,and I was fortunate to be on a team for a week whose pitching(投球)coach was famous Mel Stottlemyre.Mel was wonderful to all of us_21_ballplayers throughout the w

44、eek.He was warm and_22_，treating us as if we were major leaguers.At last，Mel_23_the job at the Mets and became the coach for the Yankees.I followed his_24_and knew about his diagnosis(诊断)of a blood cancer in 2000.Luckily，a suitable_25_appeared during a championship run，so he took_26_from the Yankees

45、 to undergo a stem cell transplant(干细胞移植)In 2002,I was_27_by desperation because I was diagnosed with the same disease and needed a stem cell transplant too.I was in a very_28_need to speak to Mel，but I had lost_29_with him.One day，my phone rang.It was Mel.He explained_30_his experience of having th

46、e transplant to mefor all of an hour.I_31_every word.“I feel great，so Im not_32_，”he told me.At last，he ended the_33_by giving me his home phone number！This unbelievable experience_34_my spirits.Every time I saw Mel during games on TV as I_35_for my transplant，I repeated to myself，“Look at Mel.Ill_3

47、6_.”The great news is that my doctors told me my_37_went into remission(缓解)thanks to the successful transplantand it has been_38_for 15 years.Since then，I have spoken to many_39_with the same problem.I have been glad to_40_Mel to share what he did for me.21.A.major B.native C.raw D.dynamic 22.A.easy

48、going B.faultfinding C.farseeing D.hardworking 23.A.landed B.considered C.offered D.quit 24.A.guide B.advice C.career D.order 25.A.donor B.position C.program D.coach 26.A.advantage B.action C.leave D.service 27.A.controlled B.frightened C.awaken D.overcome 28.A.instant B.unusual C.growing D.continua

49、l 29.A.confidence B.contact C.patience D.restriction 30.A.anxiously B.cautiously C.humorously D.detailedly 31.A.referred to B.looked through C.drank in D.left out 32.A.recovering B.retiring C.competing D.compromising 33.A.appreciation B.presentation C.suggestion D.conversation 34.A.lifted B.broke C.

50、relieved D.beat 35.A.waited B.applied C.wished D.searched 36.A.chance it B.make it C.get it D.catch it 37.A.desperation B.pain C.treatment D.condition 38.A.absent B.stable C.effective D.complete 39.A.players B.surgeons C.patients D.friends 40.A.inspire B.copy C.invite D.assist 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，