2021届云南大学附属中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届云南大学附属中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案 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 Best Places to Visit in July Norways Fjords Most travelers prefer to visit Norways famous fjords(峡湾)in July because Norway has about 23 hours of daylight,giving travelers lots of time t

2、o take in the spectacular views of blue water,glaciers and mountains.July is also whenNorways weather is at its warmest,about18,so travelers might include a light sweater in their luggage.Bastille Day inParis July 14 is a national day celebrating independence to the French.July 14,1789,is the day th

3、e French stormed the Bastille,aParisprison,and officially began the French Revolution,overthrowing a royal government that often threw people in prison there for no reason at all.While the day is marked all overFrance,the biggest celebration takes place inParis.Masai Mara National Reserve The thrill

4、 of seeing millions of animals wander the plains inKenyais not easily forgotten.One of the most popular months to visit the Masai Mara is in July when the famous wildlife migration reaches the Masai Mara and zebras are at their highest number.The best times to view the animals inKenyas most popular

5、game park are dawn and dusk.Running of the Bulls inPamplona Travelers who pride themselves on being fast runners may want to head toPamplonain July for the San Femin Festival.A key part of this annual festival is the running of the bulls.Six bulls are released onto a narrow street for a half-mile ru

6、n,with hundreds of runners seeing if they can run faster than the animals.1.What can visitors do inNorways in July?A.Enjoy the impressive scenery.B.Swim and fish in the fjords.C.See daylight around the clock.D.Buy heavy sweaters to keep warm.2.Which of the following is of historical significance?A.S

7、an Fermin Festival.B.Bastille Day.C.Masai Mara National Reserve.D.Norways Fjords.3.Where will visitors interested in wild animals go?A.Norway.B.Paris.C.Masai Mara.D.Pamplona.B It is universally acknowledged that renewable energy sources such as solar,wind and hydropower are all much better for the c

8、limate than fossil fuels.It is true for wind and solar.However,the picture for hydropower is more complicated than we think.A new study by the Environmental Defense Fund analyzed the climate impacts of 1,500 hydropower facilities across the globe.That accounts for about half of hydropower generation

9、 worldwide.The researchers looked at whether the facilities behave as a greenhouse gas sink or as a source.To figure this out,they looked into all the different components that help determine a hydropower facilitys greenhouse gasemissions(排放).“There are so many contributors to greenhouse gas emissio

10、ns from hydropower but essentially,the majority of greenhouse gas emissions arise from the reservoir(水库)itself,as vegetation and soils are submerged underwater in the dam thatis used for the hydropower generation.”said lissa Ocko,a senior climate scientist at the Environmental Defense Fund and co-au

11、thor of the study.As the submerged vegetation breaks down,it releases greenhouse gases such as CO2.“The larger the surface area of the reservoir,the more greenhouse gases are going to be given out from that reservoir.Also,the temperature plays a role as well how warm the reservoir is will affect how

12、 much greenhouse gases are produced and given out from the reservoir.”added Ocko.Through their analysis,Ocko and her co-author Steven Hamburg,also with the Environmental Defense Fund,discovered that the climate impacts of hydropower cover a complete range.The good news is that some facilities perfor

13、m just as well as wind and solar.But shockingly,more than 100 facilities are actually worse for the climate than fossil fuels.The study is in the journalEnvironmentalScience and Technology.This finding doesnt mean we should forget about hydropower.“But we just need to be careful to make sure that we

14、 have climate benefits.There are a lot of situations where hydropower can be equal to wind and solar.So it really depends on the specific facility.said Ocko.4.How do scientists prove hydropower facilities effect on the climate?A.By making comparisons.B.By conducting experiments.C.By referring to pre

15、vious studies.D.By analyzing causes and effects.5.What are the main sources of greenhouse gases from hydropower?A.Vegetation and soils.B.Heat and sunlight.C.Pollutants in the reservoir.D.Components of the generators.6.What have Ocko and her co-author Steven Hamburg found?A The surface area of a rese

16、rvoir decides the climate.B.Hydropower often influences the climate in all aspects.C.Some facilities perform much better than wind and solar.D.Fossil fuels are worse for the climate than over 100 facilities.7.What is the text mainly about?A.Scientists urge an end to hydropower.B.Hydropower is not ne

17、cessarily green.C.Hydropower is worse than fossil fuels.D.Renewable energy is a complicated issue.C When Jennifer Doudna was in sixth grade,she came home one day to find that her dad had lefta book titled The Double Helix on her bed.She put it aside,thinking it was one of those detective tales she l

18、oved.On a rainy Saturday,she picked up the book.As she sped through the pages,she became fascinated by the drama,which encouraged her to explore natures wonders.Even though her high school teacher told her that girls didnt become scientists,she decided she would.She worked with a biologist,Charpenti

19、er,to turn a curiosity of nature into an inventionan easy-to-use tool that can edit DNA.Known as Crispr,the tool will transform the human race.James Watson,the author of The Double Helix,later told her it was the most important biological advance:since he and Francis Crick discovered the structure o

20、f DNA.For this achievement,Doudna and Charpentier were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020.Until now,only five women,beginning with Marie Curie in 1911,had won or shared the Nobel for Chemistry out of 184 award winners.When this years prize was announced,Dr.Charpentier said it would provide

21、 a message specifically to young girls who would like to follow the path of science and to show them that women can also be awarded prizes.A few decades from now,if it becomes possible and sate to edit DNA,should we allow parents to improve the IQ and physical strength of their kids?Should we let th

22、em decide eye color1?Skin color1?Height?After helping to discover Crispr,Dr.Doudna has become a leader in considering these moral issues.Thats the main message we should take from this Nobel:New technologies can be a huge benefit to the human race,but in order to make sure they are used wisely,its i

23、mportant for people to understand them.8.Jennifer Doudna decided to become a scientist because,_ A.her father pushed her B.a book inspired her C.her teacher encouraged her D.James Watson motivated her 9.Dr.Doudna was awarded the Nobel Prize because,_.A.she wrote the book“The Double Helix B.she disco

24、vered the structure of DNA C.she is a hardworking woman scientist D.she helped invent a tool for editing DNA 10.According to passage,which of the following is NOT true?A.The two womens success will inspire more girls to be devoted to science.B.Since 1911,there have been 184 people who won the Nobel

25、for chemistry.C.If girls follow the path of science,they will surely achieve their goals.D.Crispr will make a big difference to the human race.11.Which words can best describe Jennifer Doudna?A.Determined and responsible.B.Ambitious and humorous.C.Cruel and indifferent.D.Fearless and stubborn.D Many

26、 cars in advertisements and on exhibition in the United States are red,blue or green,but almost 75 percent of new cars sold in the United States are black,white,silver orgray.Les Jackson is a reporter who writes about cars.He says the color1 s of cars Americans choose do not show dirt.He says that m

27、eans the owners wash their cars less in order to save money.And he notes some areas that are suffering from water shortages do not permit people to wash their cars often.Dan Benton works for a company called Axalta,which makes supplies for international car makers.He says white cars are often sold m

28、ore expensive than cars of other color1 s.And he notes that white cars“absorb(吸收)less energy”than cars of other color1 s.This means temperatures inside them are lower in warmer areas.Benton also says research at Monash University in Australia suggests that there is a lower risk of crashes during the

29、 day for white cars compared with darker ones.Car buyers in other countries also like white.Jane Harrington works for PPG Industries,a company that makes paint for cars.She said in China,buyers say white makes a small car look bigger.About 11 percent of cars sold in North America are red and 8 perce

30、nt are blue.Green has become less popular.Benton notes that in the mid-1990s green was the most popular color1 in North America.Today,green is hard to find.Sometime in the future,people may not have to choose the color1 of their cars technology may let owners change their cars paint color1 anytime.1

31、2.What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A.Most Americans dont like red cars.B.People in America are not allowed to wash their cars.C.Many people prefer to choose white cars in America.D.Americans may consider the cost of cleaning when choosing cars.13.Why do many people choose white cars?A.They are muc

32、h cheaper than cars of other color1 s.B.They are much safer while crashing.C.They are bigger than cars of other color1 s.D.They are more comfortable inside in warmer areas.14.What do we know from the text?A.Les Jackson is a member of Axalta.B.Most Americans rarely wash their cars.C.PPG Industries ma

33、inly produces cars in China.D.Green cars were once popular in North America.15.What does the text mainly tell us?A.Choices of car color1 s B.How to buy a good car.C.Differences of car color1 s.D.Popular car color1 s in history.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 In 1

34、998,I found myself in need of a lock to use on an exercise room locker where I work.My oldest daughter had one that she had been using for her middle school locker._16_It was just an ordinary lock.It is always tied to a loop(环)on my workout bag and gets moved to a locker each day,then moved back whe

35、n I leave the exercise room after a run outside or exercise inside.Since 1998,the lock has seen three different locker rooms.I guess I have locked and opened it 10,000 times._17_ On a few occasions I left it unlocked on a locker but it was always there when I returned the next day.Generally,people a

36、round here are very honest._18_ The lock is a small thing,not worth much in monetary terms._19_Funny how you can get attached to something that becomes part of your life without your even realizing it.When I die,I will give it back to the daughter who never asked for the lock back._20_ A.It is still

37、 in good working order.B.My daughter lost her lock somewhere.C.Many people ask me where I get my lock.D.I hope she will keep it to remember me by.E.Some people dont even lock their lockers.F.But it has come to be one of my most prized belongings.G.But since it was summer time she didnt need it and g

38、ave it to me.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 When Charlie reached 13 years old,his father David introduced him to rock climbing.One day they_21_to set out for the wild Bighorn Crags and filled their packs with enough supplies to last two

39、weeks._22_during the second week,David had an accident and broke several bones.Charlie_23_his father down to the base of the cliff(悬崖).It was dusk and David was shaking with cold and exhaustion.Charlie returned to their campsite,more than a mile down a steep slop(斜坡)，and_24_sleeping bags,warm clothe

40、s and energy bars.Worried that David would die if he fell asleep,Charlie kept the_25_going;they talked about past travels,the stars overhead and the accident._26_Charlie allowed himself a very short_27_checking on his father each time he awoke.When the sun rose,Charlie was_28_to see that his father

41、was awake.They started down the slope and_29_their campsite around 4 p.m.David_30_Charlie to look for help the next morning.Charlie burst into tears,but he knew he didnt have a_31_Just after dawn,Charlie headed toward the volunteers house,determined to bring back a_32_that would carry his father to

42、safety.Charlies_33_was 12 miles away,where people had a two-way radio,which could be_34_to call for help.On his way,Charlie_35_voices in the distance.He blew his whistle and called out,and the voices_36_.Following his ears,Charlie_37_some people.Hearing the_38_in Charlies voice,one man offered to ru

43、n to the volunteers house and Charlie followed him.Sometime that evening,David awoke at a hospital,with Charlie at his_39_Father and son hugged.Charlie had kept his_40_He brought back a helicopter.21.A.refused B.regretted C.remembered D.decided 22.A.Similarly B.Possibly C.Undoubtedly D.Unfortunately

44、 23.A.invited B.knocked C.helped D.passed 24.A.brought back B.gave up C.looked at D.pointed at 25.A.movement B.conversation C.system D.adventure 26.A.Suddenly B.Strangely C.Immediately D.Eventually 27.A.walk B.sleep C.thought D.stop 28.A.happy B.hard C.able D.curious 29.A.toured B.examined C.decorat

45、ed D.reached 30.A.led B.warned C.advised D.followed 31.A.chance B.choice C.plan D.right 32.A.car B.helicopter C.boat D.bike 33.A.destination B.school C.house D.exit 34.A.created B.replaced C.used D.attached 35.A.heard B.ignored C.added D.raised 36.A.disappeared B.softened C.answered D.argued 37.A.me

46、t B.hurt C.understood D.needed 38.A.anger B.humour C.pride D.urgency 39.A.airport B.bedside C.campsite D.hotel 40.A.record B.patience C.promise D.silence 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 Tai Chi Chuan,_41._is famous as a kind of martial art,has been practiced China for

47、 centuries.It combines slow movements,deep breathing and thinking.Every movement in Tai Chi represents_42._important part of old Chinese philosophyharmony.Tai Chi is a term in the Chinese_43._(tradition)philosophy.It comes from The Book of Changes(周易).In the time of Song Dynasty,Zhou Dunyi_44._(writ

48、e)the book Theory of the Tai Chi Pictures.The inventors of Tai Chi_45._(inspire)by this book and invented Tai Chi Chuan with the continuous movements of drawing circles in the air by_46._(guide)the breath with the willpower.They also absorbed the thoughts of the Taoist,such as the concept of Yin and

49、 Yang.Tai Chi provides the mental relaxation and physical_47._(fit).Tai Chi is an unusual form of martial arts where we believe_48._building mental and physical strength.It is_49._(particular)different from western types of sports such as football where the harder and quicker are the better.Today,Ta

50、i Chi is so popular in the west.Some health professionals have regarded Tai Chi as one of the_50._(benefit)forms of exercise.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短文改错（满分 10 分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（）,并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线