2021届中山市实验高级中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届中山市实验高级中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案 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 Sevenhugs HugOne Do you want to improve the quality of your sleep?Sevenhugs has created HugOne that tracks different sleep patterns to help families consistently rest better.There are doz

2、ens of devices and tools devoted to monitoring the sleep.But,HugOne is the worlds first family smart home sleep system,which integrates a calculation rule for sleep patterns of children and adults.HugOne is a well-designed product,full of a sense of science and technology.It connects to a number of

3、smaller sensors called“minihugs”,which are placed on the edge of each bed.They monitor the sleep patterns and other data coming from the person sleeping in that bed.The data arethen sent to an app on the smartphone.The benefits of HugOne include:*Having a smart alarm clock on the app as HugOne learn

4、s your sleep cycle and automatically sets and sounds to when the best moment in your sleep cycle is identified.*Monitoring temperature and humidity in your bedroom as well as indoor air quality for the main living space.*Linking with smart lamps and thermostats,allowing users to fall asleep with sun

5、set light and preferred nighttime temperatures,and wake up to sunrise light and preferred daytime temperatures.*Ensuring safety from electronic transmissions when you sleep-when the minihug senses a presence in bed,it shuts off its electronic transmissions and starts recording sleep data and sending

6、 them to the app.The following are selected from customers comments:I prefer HugOne,since its convenient to use.I simply place the minihug in the corner of my bed under the sheet and it goes to work monitoring my sleep cycle.Its really good.Robert Compton HugOne available for purchase includes:I thi

7、nk HugOne is a humanized product.Its shareable,and Ive connected eight minihugs to the HugOne base in my house.All my family members think highly of it.Chris Hanawalt HugOne will provide maximum protection for your sleep.If you want to get more detailed information,please call the sellers at 1-800-5

8、76-1899 or .Style:Sleep Tracking System2 Sleep Sensors Colour:BlueRose 1.How does HugOne effectively work?A.It controls sleep patterns automatically.B.It creates smart systems for a better sleep.C.It collects sleep data through the minihugs.D.It makes a calculation of the data sensors need.2.Accordi

9、ng to the passage,HugOne can _.A.adjust temperature,humidity and air quality in bedrooms B.update the sleep cycles by aid of an alarm clock on the app C.record sleep data when there are electronic transmissions in bed D.help users fall asleep and wake up naturally with preferred temperatures 3.The p

10、assage is made more believable by _.A.providing statistics B.drawing a comparison C.giving a demonstration D.using recommendations B In many countries of the world,people can confidently tell youthe meaning of their town or city,but most people who live inManchester,OxfordorBirminghamwould not be ab

11、le to explain what the name of their city means.The name of every British town and city,however,has a long history.Two thousand years ago,most people living inBritainwere Celts.Even the word“Britain is Celtic(凯尔特语).Then the Romans arrived and built camps which became cities called“castra.This is why

12、 there are so many place names inEnglandwhich end in-chester or“-casterManchester,for example.The Romans never reachedWalesorScotland,and many placenames there are Celtic.For example,Welsh place names that begin with“Llan come from the Celtic word for church.After the Romans leftBritain,it was attac

13、ked by the Anglo-Saxons who were from the area of Europe that is nowGermanyandHolland.The names of their villages often ended in“-ham or“-ton.Some got their names from the leader of the village.SoBirminghamfor example,means Beormunds village”The Anglo-Saxons were farmers and the landscape was very i

14、mportant to them,so we have villages called Upton(village on a hill)a good place to build a village and Moreton(“village by a lake”)where floods could make life hard.Place names that end in“-ford(a place where you could cross a river)also describe the location of Anglo-Saxon villages.Finally,in 1066

15、EnglandbecameNormantheNormansgave us the place name grange,which means farm.And how aboutLondon?Experts cannot agree.The Romans called the city Londinium,but they were not the first inhabitants(居民).People once believed that theUnited Kingdoms capital city got its name from the castle of a King calle

16、d Lud but this is very unlikely.Our best guess today is that the name comes from a Celtic word meaning a fast-flowing river.Like a number of British place names,its history is lost in time.4.The origin of British place names is unfamiliar to many local people because of A.the death of local language

17、s B.the long lost history of the names C.their lack of interest in it D.the frequent changes to the names 5.According to the article,Stratfordis most likely a town .A.on a hill B.near a castle C.beside a river D.with a church 6.Which of the following shows the correct order of the arrival of inhabit

18、ants inBritain?A.The CeltsThe RomansTheNormansThe Anglo Saxons B.The CeltsThe RomansThe Anglo SaxonsTheNormans C.The RomansThe CeltsThe Anglo SaxonsTheNormans D.The RomansThe Anglo SaxonsThe CeltsTheNormans 7.What doesLondonmean in Celtic?A.River B.Londinium C.Lud D.Castle C We touch our faces all t

19、he time,and it had never seemed to be a big problemuntil COVID-19 arrived.Touching our facesthe T-zone of our eyes,nose and mouth in particularcan mean giving ourselves the deadly virus.This is why organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)have suggested that we avoid tou

20、ching our faces.Just stop this simple behavior,William Sawyer,founder of Henry the Hand,a nonprofit organization that promotes hand hygiene(卫生),told The Washington Post.Its the one behavior that would be better than any vaccine(疫苗)ever created.Yet,stopping this simple behavior might be harder than y

21、ou think because its already hardwired(固定存在于)into our system.Some face touchingis an automatic reflex(反射)like when there is an itch(痒)on your nose,youll scratch(挠)it without thinking.According to CNBC,a 2014 study found that touching your face also helps to reduce stress and regulate emotions.For ex

22、ample,youre more likely to do it when you feel awkward or embarrassed.According to Dacher Keltner,a psychologist at the University of California Berkeley,US,this action may also come with a social function:When you are talking to someone and want to change the subject,for example,touching your face

23、is like the curtains on a stage,closing up one act of the social drama,ushering(引导)in the next,Keltner told the BBC.Moreover,face-touching in almost all of these occasions is subconscious,which means its very hard to change because you dont even know youre doing it,said Sawyer.But youre not alone.In

24、 a 2015 study,wherea group of medical students were filmed in class,it was found that they touched their faces an average of 23 times an hourwith 44 percent of the touches being in the T-zones.That was particularly surprising since medical students were supposed to know better.Since its so hard to s

25、hake the habit,maybe the easiest way is to wash our hands more often.This way,we can be sure that our hands are free from the novel coronavirus.8.What do the first two paragraphs talk about?A.The best way to fight COVID-19 B.How organizations are fighting COVID-19.C.Typical hand hygiene problems in

26、the fight against COVID-19.D.The necessity to avoid touching our faces to fight COVID-19.9.Why is it hard for people to stop touching their faces?A.It makes people feel more confident.B.Many are unaware of this behaviors risks.C.They usually do it automatically and subconsciously D.Many think the ac

27、tion helps them express their emotions.10.Which of the following is a social function of touching faces,according to the text?A.Using it as a sign to change the topic B.Bringing a conversation to an end.C.Showing an interest in the ongoing subject.D.Making others feel relaxed while talking.11.What i

28、s the authors purpose in mentioning a 2015 study on a group of medical students?A.To give tips on how to stop touching faces.B.To prove that it is common for people to touch their faces.C.To show it is impossible to shake the habit of touching your face.D.To show how hygiene awareness helps people a

29、void touching their faces.D Recently，as I watched my son Nathan play basketball for his high school team，I was starting to feel sorry for myself and for himHis team was facing adversity（逆境）on the court and he was playing in a hostile environment-it was the opponents home gym filled with their suppor

30、ters，and Nathans team was trailing（落后）for three quarters of the gameAs for me，I had been dismissed from my job earlier in the day During my drive home，I kept telling myself that I will find work again in a short time-I am confident in my experience and abilitiesThis is the same belief that I tried t

31、o instill in my son The basketball game entered the fourth quarter with Nathans team still trailingI saw the determination on his，as well as his teammatesfaces as they fought back to not only tie the game（平局），but then go ahead by three pointsThen，a player from the other team made an unbelievable sho

32、t to tie the game up againWith a tie game and seconds on the clock，Nathan found himself with the ball and with skill and confidence，he proceeded to make the basket with a defender hanging all over himThe other player was called for a foul（犯规）As Nathan stood at the foul line preparing for a shot that

33、 would put his team up by three points，I saw the focus and determination on his face，there was no room for self doubtNathan was able to tune out all the distractions and nail the free throwwith such skill，it was as if he had done it a thousand times As I sat there，my heart bursting with pride，it daw

34、ned on meI had taught him perseverance in the face of adversity，and he had just taught me the same lesson That brief moment of self-doubt andfeeling sorry for myself was blown away by the actions of my son on the basketball court He will play in the finals，but it doesnt matter if he wins or loses，at

35、 this moment，we both won 12.What did the author estimate his sons team would be like at first？_ A.The team would lose at home court B.The team would finally win C.The team would win the championship D.The team would lose at visiting court 13.Which of the following words can best describe the author？

36、_ A.Self-doubting and pessimistic B.Self-confident and optimistic C.Hardworking and intelligent D.Easy-going and warmhearted 14.What does the underlined phrasetune outin Paragraph 4 mean？_ A.Avoid B.Focus C.Create D.Receive 15.Which of the following is the besttitle for the text？_ A.Life Goes Just L

37、ike Playing Basketball B.It Matters Whether to Win or Lose C.A Lesson in Life and Basketball D.Father And Son in Life 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 To tell the truth,no one has the right to judge you.People may have heard your stories,but they cant feel what yo

38、u are going through;they arent living YOUR life._16_Instead,focus on how you feel about yourself,and do what you think is right._17_Your relationship with yourself is the closest and most important one you will ever have.If you dont take good care of yourself,then you cant take good care of others e

39、ither.Taking care of yourself is the best thing you can do.Do what you know is right,for YOU.Dont be afraid to walk alone,and dont be afraid to like it.Dont let anyones words stop you from being the best you can be._18_When you are totally at peace within yourself,nothing can shake you.Follow your o

40、wn path._19_Make use of the chance to make life all that you want it to be.Work hard for what you believe,and keep your dreams big and your worries small.Forgive those who have wronged you._20_It is a special quality of the strong and wise.It allows you to focus on the future instead of the past.Wit

41、hout forgiveness,wounds can never be healed,and moving on can never be achieved.A.Take care of yourself.B.So forget what they say about you.C.Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself.D.Show everyone your love and kindness.E.Every new day is a chance to change your life.F.Keep doing what you know in y

42、our heart is right.G.When you are dealing with failure,dont be ashamed.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 Writing my daughter a litter every year on her birthday has become part of my life I fill it with unforgettable things that happened to

43、 her on_21_days or happy days.I add to the letter photos and cards that would have_22_as the year passes.I have a small_23_in which 1 keep the things that I want to send my daughter.Every week,I_24_short notes of what I can think of from the weeks events.When her birthday approaches,I_25_that box an

44、d find it full of beautiful cards and_26_memories._27_the letter is written and all the treasures are put into the envelope,I seal(密封)it.It then becomes the_28_letter.On the envelope I always write:A litter to Ann from Daddy 一 to be opened when youre twenty-one years old.It is a gift of_29_from Dad

45、to her daughter.It is a lasting._30_of my daughters real life.Nowadays,I have taken it my duty to_31_birthday litters to her.As Ann grows_32_,I can see that it is a growing and_33_part of her life,too.One day,we were talking about the_34_.I told Ann that on her 21st birthday,she will be_35_from univ

46、ersity.“And Ill be_36_busy reading these litters.She said.“Yes,and you will be offered a good job soon;on your 31st birthday,you will be taking your own kids to school;on your 61st birthday,you will be_37_with your grandchildren and having fun with them.One of my greatest_38_is to be alive and prese

47、nt to_39_that wonderful time in the future when those letters are_40_and the accumulated(积累)love walks into her life 21.A.common B.different C.unpleasant D.meaningful 22.A.reminded B.recognized C.left D.disappeared 23.A.package B.bottle C.box D.car 24.A.take B.bring.C.give D.finish 25.A.give out B.t

48、ake out C.turn out D.work out 26.A.painful B.fragrant C.terrible D.bitter 27.A.Because B.Although C.Before D.After 28.A.new year.B.invitation C.birthday D.greeting 29.A.love B.luck C.hope D.friendship 30.A.courage B.challenge C.record D.discussion 31.A.write B.report C.print D.post 32.A.stronger B.r

49、icher C.smarter D.older 33.A.special B.ordinary C.negative D.unexpected 34.A.puzzle B.pressure C.future D.past 35.A.escaping B.graduating C.recovering D.traveling 36.A.well B.quite C.such D.little 37.A.playing B.fighting C.talking D.debating 38.A.beliefs B.wills C.comments D.achievements 39.A.calcul

50、ate B.find C.waste D.witness 40.A.cleared B.locked C.selected D.opened 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 China has landed lunar probe（探测器）on an unexplored area of the moon_41._（successful）.The probe will remain on the moon collecting soil and rock samples until Thursday