2021届东莞市第四高级中学高三英语下学期期末试题及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞市第四高级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 Four remarkable inventions For more than half a century,the Consumer Electronics Show(CES)has been the place for companies and inventors to display their newest and coolest gadgets.Here

2、are our picks for some of the most interesting and creative inventions.The Sweet Little Rolling Robot Samsung has released Ballie,a tennis-sized robot that can follow you around the house,answer your questions,and entertain your pets.Since its equipped with a camera,it can keep an eye on your home w

3、hile youre away.Its like a smart assistant that goes wherever you do,rolling into your bedroom to ring your wake-up alarm,rolling to the kitchen to turn on the toaster and giving you the weather report as you brush your teeth.The Insoles to Pick Up Your Pact Any runner knows the right shoes are key

4、to your speed.But Nurvv insoles promise more than mere cushioning.The insoles transmit data to a coaching app,which offers information on your technique and performance.It measures your foot strike and assesses your injury risk.The app then generates personalized workouts to set targets and help you

5、 beat your best speeds.Half marathon,here you come!The No-Studio-Needed Yoga Class Cant keep up your commitment to a yoga studio membership?The Yoganotch personal yoga assistant lets you drop into a virtual class any time you want.Follow along with a set series while 3-D sensors tell you whether you

6、 need to straighten your legs a bit more.The idea it that it improves your form while reducing the risk of injury.The Dau-Enhanced Grill While working by sight,smell and feel,a chef may appreciate Webers new Smart Grilling Hub.It can monitor your pork and turkey while an app gives advice about cooki

7、ng technique and safe temperatures.1.What can the Sweet Little Rolling Robot do?A.Feed your pets.B.Hay tennis with you.C.Take you wherever you want.D.Assist you to do your housework.2.Which of the following is suitable for a runner?A.Ballie.B.Nurvv.C.Yoganotch.D.Smart Grilling Hub.3.What do we know

8、about the Webers invention?A.It uses virtual reality.B.It is convenient for cooking.C.It makes meals for you automatically.D.It helps you do well in your yoga exercises.B Being an Olympian(奥运会选手)demands focus,determination,and a competitive spirit.Plus,representing your country is a lot of pressure.

9、However,two athletes recently showed the world another quality that is definitely worth championing.Qatars Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italys Gianmarco Tamberi were competing in the high jump on Sunday when they reached a stalemate(僵局).Both men had managed to jump over a surprising 2.37 meters with no fa

10、ults along the way.However,after three attempts neither managed the next level of 2.39 meters.An Olympic official suggested ajump-offbetween the two friends and rivals(竞争对手)to determine who would get the gold medal.But Barshim had another plan to reward their efforts.“Can we have two golds?”he asked

11、 the official.The official agreed and the two men jumped for joy.This was the first time a gold medal had been shared since 1912.“He is one of my best friends,not only on the track,but outside the track.We work together.This is a dream come true.”shared Barshim.The decision to share the medal was pa

12、rticularly meaningful to Tamberi.The Italian had suffered an ankle injury that prevented him from competing in the Rio Olympics in 2016,and it nearly put an end to his career altogether.So this year he brought along his cast to this years Olympics with“Road to Tokyo 2021”to inspire him along the way

13、.For Barshim,the gold has topped off his already impressive medal collection,having received a bronze and a silver medal in 2012 and 2016 respectively.Despite all the glory of receiving a gold medal for their countries,their achievement means so much more.These two individuals,trying to do their ver

14、y best for their countries,have provided a wonderful example to all those competing in sports.Theyve summed up exactly what it means to take part in a global event with a generous and compassionate(有同情心的)spirit.4.What happened to Barshim and Tamberi in the competition?A.They ended in a tie.B.They qu

15、it the competition.C.They set a new record.D.They ran out of strength.5.What does the underlined word“jump-off”in Paragraph 3 refer to?A.Debate.B.Vote.C.Celebration.D.Extra round.6.Why was the gold medal particularly meaningful to Tamberi?A.It could bring him a lot of money.B.It may make up for his

16、regret in 2016.C.It was a glory for his country.D.It could complete his medal collection.7.What does the author mainly want to convey in the text?A.The importance of sharing.B.The glory of winning gold medals.C.The valuable and special team spirit.D.The considerate and sharing Olympic spirit.C In Ma

17、y this year,as part of our 150th anniversary,we asked readers aged between18 and 25 to enter an essay competition.The task was to tell us,in no more than 1,000 words,what scientific advance they would most like to see in their lifetimes,and why it mattered to them.The response was phenomenal:we rece

18、ived 661 entries.Some entrants hoped that science would make their lifetimes much longer than they can currently expect.Many looked forward to work that will end climate change.Others wanted to see advances in our understanding of human history,crop growth,space exploration,and medical technologies.

19、The ideas were inspiring.The winner is a compelling essay by Yasmin Ali,a PhD student at the University of Nottingham,UK.Ali submitted a piece on Beethoven,her brothers hearing loss and the science which she hoped would one day cure it.It stood out to the judges as a reminder of why many scientists

20、do research:to make the world better tomorrow than it is today.All essays were judged by a group of Nature editors.The top ten submissions were then ranked by three members of a separate judging group:Magdalena Skipper,editor-in-chief of Nature;Faith Osier,a researcher;and Jess Wade,a physicist.All

21、submissions were kept anonymous throughout the process.We also selected two runners-up(非冠军的获奖者).Physicist Robert Schittkoat Harvard University in Cambridge,Massachusetts,proposes that nuclear fusion(核聚变)could offer a solution to the climate crisis,in a piece that effortlessly mixes grand ambition wi

22、th gentle humour.And chemist Matthew Zajac at the University of Chicagoin Illinois wrote a powerful personal account of why he wants to see advances in the field of same-sex reproduction.The results show that todays young scientists have a wealth of ideas,talent and conviction that research can tran

23、sform their world.We look forward to seeing what they do next.8.Whats the essay competition about?A.The scientific expectation.B.The fantastic scientific ideas.C.The dreams of future life.D.The celebration of anniversary.9.Why Yasmin Ali was chosen the winner?A.She showed great talent in music.B.She

24、 found the cure for the loss of hearing.C.She appealed for people to care about hearing loss problem.D.She reminded people to remember the meaning of science development.10.What can we learn about the result of the essay competition?A.Robert Schittko won the second place.B.There were two winners in

25、the essay competition.C.Matthew Zajac presented his view of same-sex reproduction.D.The two runners-up were selected for the same field they chose.11.What isthe authors attitude to the competitors ideas about science expectations?A.Doubtful.B.Favorable.C.Impossible.D.Ignorant.D AlaskaThe American ci

26、ty Anchorage is recovering from a powerful earthquake Friday that damaged public buildings,homes and roads.The 7.0 earthquake caused buildings to slake.But there have been no reports of deaths,serious injuries or damage.Officials say the quake has not affected transportation of food and her supplies

27、.“The ships are coming in on schedule,the supply lines are at this point working well,”the government told reporters Sunday.The Glenn Highway was probably the road hit hardest by the earthquake.It connects the states largest city to other parts in the north.Traffic has been heavy and slowmoving sinc

28、e the quake.Drivers are being guided.Groups of workers are trying to rebuild areas where the quake left large holes in the road.People who are still nervous after the major quake have been more upset by more than 1,700 aftershocks.“Anything that moves,you feel terrified”said David,whose home suffere

29、d structural(结构)damage,including a sunken foundation(地基).Actually,Alaska came up with strict building rules after a 9.2 earthquake in 1964.That was the second most powerful earthquake on record.Government officials said a public health center promises that moneyfor medical treatment will continue to

30、 come.Mental healthy service(心理健康服务)is also available for people hurt by the disaster.Earthquake experts say there is a 4 percent chance of another 7.0 earthquake or greater in the following week.The chance is very small,but its not impossible,”said the expert,Paul Caruso.12.What was the result of t

31、he earthquake?A.Buildings were damaged.B.Food supply was cut off.C.Many people were killed D.The ships could not come in.13.Why is the traffic slow on the Glenn Highway?A.Because small quakes hit the city.B.Because falling rocks are a danger.C.Because the highway is badly damaged.D.Because drivers a

32、re misled.14.What can you learn from Paul Caruso?A.Another greater earthquake is on the way.B.Chances still exists of another earthquake.C.It will be safe in the 1th week after the quake.D.There is no possibility for more quakes.15.Where can your possibly read the passage?A.Ina story book.B.In a tra

33、vel journal.C.In a poster.D.In a newspaper.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 七选五:(共 5 小题，每题 16.5 分，满分 17.5 分)The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet,chat and go where weve never been before.But just as in face-to-face communication,there

34、are some rules of behavior that should be followed when on-line._18_Imagine how youd feel if you were in the other persons shoes.For anything you re about to send:ask yourself,Would I say this to the persons face?If the answer is no,rewrite and reread._19_ If someone in the chat room is rude to you,

35、your instinct(本能)is to fire back in the same manner.But try not to do so._20_If it was caused by a disagreement with another member,try to fix the situation by politely discussing it.Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room._21_Offer advice when asked by newcomers,as t

36、hey may not be sure what to do or how to communicate.When someone makes a mistake,whether it&a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer,be kind about it.If its a small mistake,you may not need to say anything.Even if you feel strongly about it,think twice before saying anything.Having good ma

37、nners yourself doesnt give you license(特许)to correct everyone else._22_At the same time,if you find you are wrong,be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended.It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age,sex and marital status(婚姻状况).Unless you know

38、 the person very well,and you are both comfortable with sharing personal information,dont ask such questions.A.Everyone was new to the network once.B.If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake,point it out politely.C.Its natural that there are some people who speak rudely or make mistakes onli

39、ne.D.The basic rule is simple:treat others in the same way you would want to be treated.E.You should either ignore the person,or use your chat software to block their messages.F.When you send short messages to a person online,you must say something beautiful to Hear.G.Repeat the process till you fee

40、l sure that youd feel comfortable saying the words to the persons face.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 The goal of the Egg Drop Challenge was simple-you built a_21_container to keep an egg from breaking when_22_over the stadium wall.We wo

41、rked alone or with a(n)_23_.My best friend,Cassie,and I always worked on projects together.She is_24_;Im brainy.We are the perfect_25_.I made my sandwich while waiting for Cassie to come and_26_the container.Spreading the marshmallow(棉花软糖)cream_27_me an idea-cushion the egg with some marshmallow cre

42、ams to_28_the shock of the impact(撞击力).I told Cassie my brilliant_29_when she arrived.Then,Cassie said,“Actually.I have a_30_idea.We put the egg in a basket with a parachute(降落伞)_31_.It will simply float to safety.”We agreed.Neither was_32_and Cassie stormed out.This is how the_33_worked:all the kid

43、s carried their egg containers up three stairs and dropped them.If your egg broke,you were out.If the egg_34_,you walked up three more_35_and dropped it again.This went on until the last egg broke.Finally.only Cassie and I were left.“Good luck,Laura.”Cassie said,turning to me.I didnt_36_，figured win

44、ning would be sweeter revenge(复仇).The class called out the count of three and I let go of my box.I_37_down the steps.The sidewalk was already_38_,with egg shells from previous failed drops.I found my brave egg broken.I looked at Cassies basket,Empty.Cassie looked at me_39_and we laughed.It was a(n)_

45、40_.But we had won something more important.Our friendship can survive a little bouncing.21.A.sealed B.protective C.metal D.plastic 22.A.placed B.taken C.dropped D.carried 23.A.parent B.friend C.athlete D.partner 24.A.creative B.strict C.outgoing D.stubborn 25.A.competitors B.candidates C.combinatio

46、n D.communication 26.A.watch over B.turn up C.work on D.think of 27.A.gave B.made C.taught D.showed 28.A.cause B.suffer C.absorb D.withdraw 29.A.achievement B.performance C.intelligence D.design 30.A.common B.better C.strange D.contrary 31.A.attached B.surrounded C.hung D.lowered 32.A.passed B.persu

47、aded C.permitted D.amused 33.A.quarrel B.class C.competition D.relationship 34.A.burst B.fell C.won D.survived 35.A.containers B.steps.C.walls D.meters 36.A.care B.recover C.hear D.respond 37.A.raced B.turned C.put D.brought 38.A.mixed B.dotted C.decorated D.broken 39.A.angrily B.seriously C.badly D

48、.softly 40.A.tie B.failure C.test D.end 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 What is the most popular communication tool today?_41._your answer is QQ or MSN,I must say you are a bit old-fashioned.Today,a new form of communication“WeChat”,which_42._(own)a Chinese name Weixi

49、n,is becoming the most influential text and useful tool all over the world.What advantages do WeChat have?First,WeChat is_43._ly cheap way of communication;that is_44._(say),it uses network traffic instead of telephone fare.Next,we can know what is going on at any time.And we can have_45._(easy)acce

50、ss(通道)to information available than other messaging tools.What roles does it play_46._our daily life?According to the latest report,the registered(登记的)users on WeChat platform has topped 200 million and expanded its business to overseas market.Can you imagine that a mobile phone“app”is so_47._(attra