2021年莱阳市第九中学高三英语第三次联考试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 年莱阳市第九中学高三英语第三次联考试卷及参考答案 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 The question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts in higher education isnt an either/or one,although the current emphasis on preparing youn

2、g Americans for STEM(science,technology,engineering,maths)-related fields can make it seem that way.The latest congressional report acknowledges the critical importance of technical training,but also insists that the study of the humanities and social sciences must remain central elements of America

3、s educational system at all levels.Both areas are the key to producing citizens who can participate effectively in our democratic society,become innovative leaders,and benefit from the spiritual enrichment that the reflection on the great ideas of mankind over time provides.Parents and students who

4、have invested heavily in higher education worry about graduates job prospects as technological advances and changes in domestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs.Under these circumstances,its natural to look for what may appear to be the most“practical”w

5、ay out of the problem;“major in a subject designed to get you a job”seems the obvious answer to some,though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as“soft”often,in fact,lead to employment and success in the long run.Indeed,according to surveys,employers have expr

6、essed a preference for students who have received a broadly-based education that has taught them to write well,think critically,research creatively,and communicate easily.Moreover,students should be prepared not just for their first job,but for their 4th and 5th jobs,as theres little reason to doubt

7、 that people entering the workforce today will be called upon to play many different roles over the course of their careers.The ones who will do the best in this new environment will be those whose educations have prepared them to be flexible.The ability to take advantage of every available tool and

8、 insightpicked up from science,arts,and technologyto solve the problems of the future,and seize the opportunities,will be helpful to them and the nation.1.What does the latest congressional report suggest?A.STEM-related subjects help students find jobs in the information society.B.The humanities and

9、 STEM subjects should be given equal importance.C.The liberal arts in higher education help enrich students spiritual life.D.Higher education should be adjusted to the practical needs of society.2.What is the main concern of students when they choose a major?A.Their interest in relevant subjects.B.T

10、he academic value of the courses.C.The quality of education to receive.D.Their chances of getting a good job.3.What does the author say about the so called“soft”subjects?A.They benefit students in their future life.B.They broaden students range of interests.C.They just improve students communication

11、 skills.D.They are essential to students healthy growth.B British sculptor Jason Taylor has made it his mission to use his talent to conserve our ecosystems by creating underwater museums.Over the years,the environmentalist has put over 850 massive artworks underwater worldwide.On February 1,2021,Ta

12、ylor launched his latest work The Underwater Museum of Cannes.The main goal was to bring attention to the fact that our oceans need our help,Taylor told Dezeen.Ocean ecology has been destroyed by human activity in the Mediterranean over the past few decades,and it is not obvious what is taking place

13、 when observing the sea from afar.The Underwater Museum of Cannes contains 6 sculptures featuring local residents of various ages.They range from Maurice,an 80-year-old fisherman,to Anouk,a 9-year-old student.Towering over 6-feet-tall and weighing 10 tons,the faces are sectioned into two parts,with

14、the outer part like a mask.The mask indicates that the worlds oceans appear powerful and unbeatable from the surface but house an ecosystem that is extremely fragile to careless human activities.Though the waters surrounding the sculptures now appear a pristine blue,the seabed was filled with old bo

15、at engines,pipes,and other human-made trash when the project began about four years ago.Besides removing the trash,Taylor also restored the areas sea grass.Just one square meter of the sea grass can generate up to 10 liters of oxygen daily.The sea grass also helps prevent coastal erosion and provide

16、s habitats for many ocean creatures.The idea of creating an underwater museum was to draw more people underwater and develop a sense of care and protection,Taylor told Dezeen.If we threw unwanted waste near a forest,there would be a public outcry.But this is happening every day in our surrounding wa

17、ters and it largely goes unnoticed.4.Why does the outer part ofthe sculptures look like a mask?A.To popularize the features of the locals.B.To remind people to protect themselves.C.To reflect peoples protection of the ocean.D.To stress the sensitiveness of the ecosystem.5.Whats paragraph 4 mainly ab

18、out?A.How the project was started.B.How the sea grass was restored.C.What recovery effort the project made.D.Why the surroundings were improved.6.What can we infer from what Jason Taylor said in the last paragraph?A.The situation of the ocean is easily ignored.B.The destruction caused to the ocean i

19、s noticeable.C.Forests play a more important role in ecosystems.D.People have zero tolerance to damage done to nature.7.What might be the best title for the text?A.The Underwater Museum,a long way to go.B.The Underwater Museum,a big difference to the sea.C.The Underwater Museum,an appeal to conserve

20、 ecosystems.D.The Underwater Museum,a masterpiece of Jason Taylor.C Global food demand will double by 2050,according to a new projection,and the farming techniques used to meet that unprecedented(空前的)demand will significantly determine how severe the impact is on the environment,researchers said.The

21、 study researchers warned that meeting the demand for food would clear more land,increase nitrogen(氮)use and significantly add to carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions.“Agricultures greenhouse gas emissions could double by2050 if current trends in global food production continue,”study r

22、esearcher David Tilman,of theUniversityofMinnesota,said in a statement.“This would be a major problem,since global agriculture already accounts for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions.”The researchers studied various ways in which the increasing food demand could be mentioned.They found that the

23、 most environmentally friendly and cost-effective approach would be for more food producers to adopt the nitrogen-efficient“intensive”farming method,which involves the heavy use of labor and the production of more crops per acre.This approach was shown to be more effective than the“extensive”farming

24、 currently practiced by many poor nations,a method that includes clearing more new land to produce more food.Different farming methods produce significantly different yields,the researchers found in 2005,the crop yields for the wealthiest nations were more than 300 percent higher than what the poore

25、st nations produced.According to their analysis of the effects of extensive farming,if poorer nations continue using this method,by 2050theywill have cleared an area larger than theUnited States,about 2.5 billion acres.However,if wealthy nations help poorer nations to improve food yields by incorpor

26、ating(吸收)intensive farming practices,that number could be reduced to half a billion acres.The researchers stress that the environmental effects of meeting future food demand depend on how global agriculture expands and develops.“Our analyses show that we cansave most of the Earths remaining ecosyste

27、ms by helping the poorer nations of the world feed themselves,”Tilman said.8.What is the best title of this passage?A.The World Will Need Double Food by 2050 B.Man Will Face the Risk of Lacking Food in the Future C.Future Farmers Hold Environments Fate in Their Hands D.Different Farming Methods Prod

28、uce Significantly Different Yields 9.The character of the extensive farming is _.A.very cost-effective B.to produce more crops per acre C.at cost of more new land to produce more food D.very environmentally friendly 10.It can be inferred from the passage that _.A.poorer nations mainly use the intens

29、ive farming B.wealthy nations mainly use the extensive farming C.the intensive farming needs less food producers D.the extensive farming has a worse effect on ecosystems 11.According to the passage,the underlined word“they”in the 7th paragraph refers to“_”.A.poorer nations B.the effects of extensive

30、 farming C.wealthy nations D.future food demand D Dogs are often called as“mans best friend”,MacKenzie,a four-pound Chihuahua（吉娃娃）,was named winner of the 2020 American Hero Dog Competition on October 19,2020.In its tenth year in 2020 the annual contest is the brainchild of American Humane,the count

31、rys first national charitable organization founded for the safety and well-being of animals.Often called the“Oscars for dogs”,the award recognizes dogs who make extremely great contributions to society.The competition of 2020 attracted over 400 entries（参赛者）from across the country.These heroic dogs h

32、ave gone above the call of duty,saving lives,comforting the ill and aged and reminding us of the powerful,age-old ties between animals and people.While all were impressive,it was tiny MacKenzie who wonthe judges hearts.MacKenzies growth was not easy.Born with a mouth disability,she had to be fed thr

33、ough a tube（管子）for the first year of her life.Despite her own struggles,she always seemed to think more of other animals in need.“Never have I seen such a will to live.Though sick,she carefully looked after the baby animals at the rescue（救助）center,”said her caretaker.A life-saving operation performe

34、d in 2014 gave MacKenzie the ability to eat independently.The seven-year-old chihuahua is now working for the Mia Foundation,an organization that rescues and nurses animals with inborn disabilities.The chihuahua does an excellent job and has raised various animals.She plays nurse,cleans,comforts and

35、 hugs them,acting as their mother and teaching them how to socialize,play and have good manners.In addition to her role as an animal caretaker,MacKenzie also visits schools to educate kids about the importance of accepting physical differences in both animals and people.Her heartwarming and inspirin

36、g story makes MacKenzie a worthy receiver ofAmericas top dog honor.12.What can we infer about the American Hero Dog Competition?A.It was first held in 2010 B.It was held to honor caretakers of dogs.C.It takes place every ten years.D.It was started by a charitable organization.13.With what quality di

37、d MacKenzie win the award?A.Talent and bravery B.Friendliness and care.C.Courage and selflessness.D.Confidence and independence.14.In which aspect can students benefit from MacKenzies visits?A.Learning from failures.B.Understanding the disabled.C.Valuing physical health.D.Developing practical abilit

38、y.15.Whats the best title for the text?A.Dogs Are Mans Best Friends.B.Treat Dogs the Way We Want to Be Treated.C.Touching Stories between MacKenzie and People D.2020 American Hero Dog:A TinyChihuahua.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 Everyone may face difficult cir

39、cumstances._16_The following tips can help you to find your courage and use it to increase your success!Be Flexible.When you are pursuing your goals,you may suddenly hit a roadblock and allmovement comes to a standstill.When you hit a roadblock,dont throw out your entire plan.Take a moment to step b

40、ack from the situation and figure out how to adapt your plan to handle the roadblock.Be flexible in your approach._17_ Build Support.Long before you encounter any obstacles,it is important that you are always building your network of support._18_Surround yourself with the people who will encourage y

41、ou and help you have the strength and determination to keep going._19_ During times of adversity,its important that you dont focus on negative emotions.Rather than dwelling on events and mistakes that you may have just made,leave them in your past.You can learn lessons from those mistakes and then l

42、et them go.Move on by focusing on the future and what your life will be like when you achieve your goals.Its the Small Things that Matter.When hardships occur,and threaten to permanently spoil your plans,it can make you desperate.At these times,its especially important to positive emotions to give y

43、ou the ability to persist and improve performance._20_The small things really do matter.No matter how small it is,forward movement is progress towards your goal.A.Focus on the Future.B.Learn to ignore mistakes.C.Look for people who believe in you and your vision.D.Remember that small accomplishments

44、 add up to greater successes.E.The difficult circumstances manage to force you to give up your goals.F.In these situations,courage is a must if you want to achieveyour goals.G.You never know what good things this unexpected roadblock might uncover.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）

45、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 One of the greatest things about getting out of the city is heading into nature and really communing with(与融为一体)the Earth and wildlife.But sometimes,the_21_finds its way into the city.A man named Tom Bell lives inLondon.When he went up to his rooftop to take

46、 a break one day,he realized he wasnt_22_.But dont worry.His_23_was of the fuzzy(毛茸茸的)variety.A wild fox had made its way up to the roof just in time to_24_the sunset.It was getting_25_and cold,but fortunately,there was a_26_laid out and ready for it!The tired fox just_27_to have a sleep.Tom quickly

47、_28_the event online with the world and received many_29_.People were obviously_30_by the truly unbothered fox._31_the lucky man,the fox got up there through the fire escape.A man named Steve even played it some music to make sure the fox had the_32_evening!In fact,Londonis home to many foxes,_33_no

48、t all of them are this cute and beautiful.Theyve come to be called urban foxes and they began to make themselves_34_in London back in the 1930s when the city s growth started_35_their natural territory(领地)And they live in cities all overEngland.It is_36_that theres a population of about 33,000 urban

49、 foxes in total in the country.Once Tom shared his_37_house guest,others aroundLondonalso started_38_photos of their urban foxes!Well,its probably safe to say that were a little envious(羡慕的)of these lucky persons and their fuzzy visitors.It is_39_to see that people and the wilderness can live togeth

50、er_40_.21.A.sunlight B.road C.photo D.wilderness 22.A.awake B.away C.alone D.alike 23.A.visitor B.neighbor C.friend D.audience 24.A.overlook B.follow C.catch D.mark 25.A.wet B.quiet C.risky D.dark 26.A.map B.blanket C.garden D.bed 27.A.wanted B.pretended C.happened D.continued 28.A.read B.found C.sh