2021届上海松江区第二中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届上海松江区第二中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案解析 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 Amid the coronavirus outbreak,the U.S.Department of Homeland Security recommends having at least a two-week supply of water and food.Potatoes Shelf life：2 to 5 weeks if stored in a coo

2、l,dry,dark place Yukon Gold,red,and fingerling potatoes will last from two to three weeks.Larger white potatoes can last for three to five weeks.Sweet potatoes have about the same shelf life.Dont store them next to onions,however.The two might go together well in cooking,but raw,each gives off gases

3、 and moisture that might cause the other to spoil faster.Tea Shelf life：6 to 12 months past sell-by date Dried tea leaves,whether loose(in a sealed container)or in teabags(in an unopened box)can easily last a year or more if they re not subjected to damp or humidity.However,the tea does tend to lose

4、 flavor over time.Peanuts Shelf life：1 to 2 months Peanuts in their shell,especially when kept cool and dry,are perfectly happy in the cupboard for as long as two months.Canned fruits and vegetables Shelf life：1 to 2 years past sell-by”date Canningis an extremely efficient means of preserving food.G

5、enerally speaking,if canned foods arent subjected to extreme heat,their contents should stay good for two years or more.Be aware,however,of dented cans or those with swollen tops,which may indicate the presence of bacteria inside.1.Which can go bad faster if stored with onions?A.Potatoes.B.Tea.C.Pea

6、nuts.D.Canned fruits and vegetables.2.What is special about tea?A.The flavor of tea can always remain the same.B.Tea leaves are better to be preserved in an open jar.C.Tea leaves should be kept away from the state of being wet.D.The maximum length of time that tea can be stored is 6 months.3.What ma

7、y shorten the sell-by”date of canned foods?A.Shapes of cans.B.Categories of foods.C.Decline of the temperature.D.Exposure to high temperature.B Guangzhououtbreak linked to strains inIndia The gene sequencing of the COVID-19 outbreak inGuangzhou.Guangdongprovince,indicates it is very similar in struc

8、ture to the mutatedstrains detected inIndia,a senior health official from the city said on Sunday.“And it has the characteristic of quick spread.”Chen Bin,deputy director of the citys health commission,said at a news conference inGuangzhouon Sunday.She urged relevant departments and medical staff to

9、 act quickly to block the chain of infection and control the spread of the coronavirus in the southern metropolis.Zhang Zhoubin,deputy director of theGuangzhoucenter for disease control and prevention,said the strain of coronavirus spreads easily.“The virus can be spread through a meal or through a

10、short period of indirect contact,”he said.The city reported five confirmed eases and 21 asymptomatic carriers as of 2 pm Sunday after the first con finned case was detected in the citys Liwan district on May 21,Chen said.To prevent the virus from spreading,the city government tightened its disease c

11、ontrol and prevention measures over the weekend.Six communities and housing estates previously designated as low-risk areas were raised to medium-risk ones,Chen said.In addition to asking local residents to get vaccinated,the city has organized nucleic acid testing in Haizhu and Yuexiu districts sta

12、rting from Sunday.Residents in specific areas of Tianhe,Baiyun and Panyu districts have also been required to take nucleic acid tests to expand the screening of suspected patients and asymptomatic carriers.Liwan previously required all its residents to take nucleic acid tests.As of Saturday,more tha

13、n 2-25 million residents of the city have had samples collected for nucleic acid tests,Chen said.More than 10,000 medical workers from the entire city have been sent to Liwan to help vaccinate locals against COVID-19 and collect samples for nucleic acid testing.Deng Wenjun,director of circulation se

14、ction with Guangzhou Supply and Marketing Cooperative,said there are sufficient supplies of food and daily necessities in the medium-risk areas.4.What is the characteristic of the COVID-19 which broke out inGuangzhou?A.It disappears quickly.B.It spreads fast.C.It has a lot to do with temperature.D.I

15、t has the same nature as the seasonal flu.5.Which district have residents who have not been required to take nucleic acid tests?A.Tianhe.B.Haizhu.C.Panyu.D.Zengcheng.6.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.The virus can hardly be spread through a short period of indirect contact.B.There are 21

16、 symptomatic carriers in the Liwan district as of 2 pm Sunday.C.All the people living in Liwan district arc previously asked to take nucleic acid tests.D.Supplies of food and daily necessities in the medium-risk areas arc still not enough.7.Where can you probably find this article?A.On a news websit

17、e.B.In a fashion magazine.C.In a history book.D.In a travel journal.C People from Britain and Ireland first came to live in Australia in 1788.They brought different dialects(方言)of English with them.These different kinds of English began to mix and change.The newcomers soon began to speak with their

18、own typical accent(口音)and vocabulary.More and more people came to Australia during the Gold Rush in the 19th and 20th centuries.Some came from Britain and Ireland;others came from non-English speaking countries.Australian English continued to grow and change.Australian English has also been influenc

19、ed by American English.During the Second World War,there were many American soldiers staying in Australia.More importantly,American television shows and music have been popular in Australia since the 1950s.Australians use many words that other English speakers do not use.The famous Australian greeti

20、ng,for example,is Gday!A native forest is called the bush and central Australia is called the outback.Many words were brought to Australia from Britain and Ireland.For example,mate means“friend”,and it is still used in Britain.Some of these words have changed in meaning.Some words have come from Aus

21、tralian original languages,many of which are names for animals,plants and places,like dingo and kangaroo.Australian spelling comes from British spelling.In words like organise and realise,-ise is the expected and taught spelling method.In words like colour,favourite,-ouris the normal,but nouns such

22、as the Labor Party and Victor Harbor are spelled with-or.Program,on the other hand,is more common than programme.There are also differences in the definition(定义)of words Australians use in different parts of the country.For example,football means“rugby”in New South Wales and Queensland,but“Australia

23、n rules football in everywhere else in Australia.In New South Wales,a swimming costume is called a cossie or swimmers,while in Queensland it is called togs and bathers in Victoria.8.What does paragraph 1 mainly talk about?A.Reasons why English is important.B.Different dialects of Australian English.

24、C.Various aspects that Australian English has been influenced.D.Changes of the accent and vocabulary in English.9.According to the text,which of the following is spoken only by Australians?A.Mate.B.Outback.C.Program.D.Rugby.10.Which is the following can best describe Australian English?A.Confusing a

25、nd interesting.B.Multicultural and creative.C.Crazy and boring.D.Unchangeable and mixed.11.What might be the best title for the text?A.The History of Australia B.The Birth of Australian English C.The Development of Australian English D Different Kinds of English Across the World D Most kids can walk

26、 into a library or bookstore and find hundreds of books to read.But its not that simple for kids who are blind.They read in a different way.Jenny Lee and other braille(盲文)transcribers take the printed words of a book and change them into a code of raised dots.Blind people can read these dots with th

27、eir fingers.To know what braille feels like,take a ballpoint pen and press hard onto a piece of paper.Now turn the paper over and touch the raised dot made by the pen point.When Lee first saw the dots of the braille alphabet,she wondered if shed ever be able to read and write them easily.She took a

28、class and practised hard for about six months before she passed the final exam:she had to convert 35 pages of a book into braille.Today,Lee works for a publisher.One of her jobs is to change childrens books into braille.To do this,Lee first types the story into a computer and then uses a computer pr

29、ogram to translate it into the braille code.Next,she looks over the translation several times to make sure its mistake-free.After that,a copy of the braille story is printed with a special printer.Then Lee and a proofreader work together to find and correct any mistakes.When a book is ready,many cop

30、ies of it are printed.Afterwards,some are sold through websites and others are sent to libraries.Sometimes,going over a story again and again gets tiring.Thats when Lee takes a break.Several of Jenny Lees co-workers,who are blind,use guide dogs.When the animals arent working,Lee likes spending a few

31、 minutes with them.To her,playing with dogs“is always apick-me-upin the middle of the day”.“I love this mission,”Lee says.“Through my brain power and my fingers,I am putting the dots into some kids hands.”12.How does the writer explain what braille feels like?A.By explaining what braille words look

32、like.B.By describing how blind people read books.C.By asking readers to experience it themselves.D.By giving examples of different braille words.13.What was Lees first reaction to braille?A.She was excited to get a new skill.B.She was amazed at the clever idea.C.She realized she could teach it herse

33、lf.D.She believed it would be difficult to learn.14.What does the underlined word“pick-me-up”in paragraph 4 most probably mean?A A discussion to release work stress.B.Something to improve ones appetite.C.Something to help restore ones spirit.D.A free ride accompanied with a guide dog.15.What does Le

34、e think of her job?A.Profitable and hopeful.B.Tiring but meaningful.C.Relaxing and helpful.D.Boring but challenging.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 Teach your teens to be safety-minded passengers Over half of teens who die in car crashes are not behind the wheel,

35、and teens chances of being in a deadly accident rise obviously if they ride with a teen driver.Teen passengers canlower this risk by limiting distractions(分心),respecting the driver and always wearing a seat belt.Here are some quick tips for teaching your teens to be safety-minded passengers:16._17_

36、Distractions are a major cause of crashes,and passenger distractions are especially dangerous for new drivers.Discuss helpful passenger behaviors,such as reading directions when asked and respecting the driver by not talking loudly,talking on a cell phone,playing loud music,or acting wildly.18.Insis

37、t on seat belts.Most teen passengers who died in accidents were not wearing seat belts._19_ In a crash,a body without a safety belt can hurt others in the car.20.Dont let your teens ride with a driver who has less than a year of experience.Most teen crashes are the result of“rookie(新手)”mistakes._21_

38、 22.Pay attention.To help your teens make good safety decisions,keep the lines of communication open._23_ Provide alternatives(可能的选择),like rides,to allow them to avoid unsafe driving situations.24.Create a code(密码)word.Help your teens get out of unsafe situations by calling or texting you with a pre

39、viously agreed-upon code word that signals trouble._25_ A.Lead by example.B.Talk about how to be a safe passenger.C.Seat beltswill help protect their friends lives as well as their own.D.When you hear or see the word,pick them up right away.E.Parents play an important role in teen driving safety.F.K

40、now where they are going and discuss how they will get there.G.Even the most grown-up teen needs time to gain driving experience through driving.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 Ruby Kate,11 likes to spend time with residents at the local

41、nursing homes where her mother Amada works as a nurse.Oneday last summer,Ruby_21_that a resident namedPearlwas staring out of the window and looking very_22_.Ruby and Amanda learnt thatPearls dog had just left.She couldnt_23_to have someone take care of her dog and it was basically homeless.After a

42、little more_24_,Amanda and her daughter found out thatPearlonly gets$40 each month from her Medicaid check.Many of the other residents received just as little if_25_ spending money at all.Pearls story_26_Ruby.She wanted to do something to_27_her and the other residents.So she got out a_28_and wrote

43、down a simple question:“What are three things you wish you had?”Amanda was_29_of Rubys broad question.She didnt think her daughter would_30_with anything helpful.“In my adult mind,that question is not going to_31_”said Amanda.“Theyre going to tell you that they want things you cant give them.”She we

44、nt door to door at the nursing home,_32_residents to list their three wishes.When Amanda saw what her daughter wrote in her notebook,she was_33_that the list was filled with just_34_requests like new pillows,books,razors and peanut butter.Ruby and Amanda_35_all of the items on the first list and tha

45、t started a chain reaction of_36_and kindness.They launched a GoFundMe page to_37_money to fulfill more wishes.Soon after,Rubys story went viral and shes now collected more than$250,000 and_38_her own nonprofit called Three Wishes for Rubys Residents.“Id like it to go on_39_and ever and ever,”she sa

46、id.“Because I just want it to go_40_and I want it to go around the states and even in different countries.”21.A.warned B.noticed C.screamed D.worried 22.A.upset B.curious C.exhausted D.satisfied 23.A.expect B.bother C.afford D.agree 24.A.discussing B.examining C.sharing D.digging 25.A.any B.so C.not

47、 D.ever 26.A.moved B.struck C.changed D.depressed 27.A.comfort B.compensate C.help D.protect 28.A.brochure B.pen C.diary D.notebook 29.A.skeptical B.aware C.tired D.confident 30.A.put up B.bring up C.end up D.show up 31.A.matter B.work C.inspire D.arise 32.A.persuading B.ordering C.asking D.advising

48、 33.A.delighted B.confused C.frightened D.shocked 34.A.simple B.demanding C.unreasonable D.strange 35.A.collected B.bought C.made D.removed 36.A.curiosity B.anxiety C.sympathy D.generosity 37.A.raise B.earn C.save D.borrow 38.A.managed B.founded C.advertised D.invested 39.A.temporarily B.cheaply C.f

49、orever D.efficiently 40.A.richer B.higher C.faster D.bigger 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 Huangshan is like all popular tourist attractions in China,very crowded during peak season and national holidays during_41._time reservations are a must.Each season offers_42._

50、unique aspect of this beautiful mountain.Summer is one_43._the peak seasons,when the mountain is green and refreshing and temperature are cool and comfortable.Summer offers striking sunrises.In the fall,the color1 s are at their biggest and blue skies and red maples are picture-perfect.Autumn is als