2021年衡阳市蒸湘中学高三英语期末考试试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 年衡阳市蒸湘中学高三英语期末考试试题及参考答案 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 Come and enjoy Vivaldis TheFour Seasonsperformed by live musicians!Tickets Zone A Sating(Excellent Visibility,$75)Zone B Seating(Great Visibility,$60)Zone C Seating(Good Visibility,$45)Zo

2、ne D Seating(Restricted Visibility,30)Zone A and Zone B audiences will get the chance to take pictures with the performers on the stage after the show.Highlights*A beautiful venue bathed in candlelight.*Classical music performance by the Angel Strings quartet*A safe and socially-distanced event,ensu

3、ring you are comfortable and at ease.General Info*Dates and times:Various dates,at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm(select during purchase).*How long:65 minutes.Doors open 45 minutes before the start time.We recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the event,as late entry is not permitted.*Wh

4、ere:Events on Oxlade*Age requirement:Must be 8 years old or older to attend.Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.*Please note:The 6:30 pm seating will take place during daylight hours outdoors,and the space will not be that dark.In the case of rain,the event will be moved to th

5、e indoor area of the venue.Description Whether youre looking for a beautifully unique classical music performance or a romantic candlelit experience,this performance is for you.You dont need to know all things about Vivaldi to enjoy the evening;simply sit back and admire the wonderful atmosphere and

6、 the pieces youll hear.Join our musicians for an evening under the stars,and prepare to be taken into the clouds with Vivaldi s most treasured masterpieces!1.What can someone with a$45 ticket do?A.Perform on the stage.B.Enjoy good visibility.C.Select a seat in Zone B.D.Take photos with the musicians

7、.2.What should potential audiences keep in mind?A.Arrive at the venue on time.B.Learn about Vivaldi in advance.C.The performance lasts 45 minutes.D.The event will be canceled if it rains.3.What do we know about the 8:30 p.m.performance?A.It welcomes children under the age of 8.B.Its performers diffe

8、r on different dates.C.Its stage will be decorated with candles.D.It will be shown in the indoor area of the venue.B Have you ever done something for someone elseknowing that your actions would solely benefit THEM and not YOU?Maybe you opened a door or donated blood or volunteered in a hospitals ER

9、during the pandemic.This is called a prosocial behavior.Humans engage in these types of behaviors all the time.But a question remains in science:Are we the only species who do this?As one of out closest s,chimpanzees have long been studied for signs of this.So far,research has provided mixed results

10、 on the question.Some studies show that chimps cooperatively hunt,share food and comfort each other.But one study came to a very different conclusion.The study used a controlled lab experiment where chimpanzees in enclosures were given two options:push a button to give food to themselves or push the

11、 button to give food to themselves AND a partner chimp.If they chose the latter,it was seen as a prosocial behavior.But the result is that chimps showed no special preferences for feeding themselves and a friend over feeding just themselves.Another study conducted by DeTroy,however,discovered a tota

12、lly different result.Compared to previous controlled lab-based experiments,the setup for DeTroys research was very naturalistic.“We installed a button and a fountain into the chimpanzees outer enclosures.When an individual pushes the button,it releases juice from the fountain.However,since the butto

13、n and fountain are approximately five meters apart,the individual pushing cannot directly drink from the fountain.And if any other chimpanzees are at the fountain when the button is pushed,they,and not the pusher,will be able to drink the juice.In this experiment,chimpanzees showed a willingness to

14、act in the interest of others,with individual chimpanzees prepared to push the button without benefiting themselves.“It is really fascinating to see that many of the chimpanzees were willing to prosocially provide valuable resources to the group members even if they couldnt benefit themselves from t

15、heir behavior.”said DeTroy.Further research may reveal what lies behind their prosocial motivation.But for now,its safe to assume that chimpanzees are not simply aping human behavior.4.Which of the following belongs to prosocial behaviors?A.Jack participated in voluntary work in the library just to

16、earn credits.B.Mark turned to his classmate for help when feeling stressful in study.C.Tim guided a lost child back home on his way to an important job interview.D.Rose often interrupted the teacher to ask questions actively in the maths class.5.What is the task of the chimpanzees in the lab-based s

17、tudy?A.Sharing food.B.Making a choice.C.Comforting others.D.Showing sympathy.6.How is DeTroys study different from the previous ones?A.It was based on controlled lab experiment.B.It gave juice to the chimpanzees as a reward.C.It offered the tested chimpanzees a natural surrounding.D.It provided a ch

18、ance for chimpanzees to help their partners.7.What can we learn from DeTroys quotes?A.Chimpanzees can develop abilities to help others.B.Chimpanzees have acquired many human behaviors.C.Chimpanzees in the wild is cleverer than those in the lab.D.Chimpanzees displayed prosocial behaviors for certain

19、rewards.C Newspapers in Great Britainvarygreatly in their ways of carrying the news.There are serious papers for those who want to know about important happenings everywhere,both at home and abroad.There are popular newspapers for those who prefer entertainment to information.The London newspaper th

20、at is best known outside Great Britain is probably the Times.It began in 1785,and has a high reputation for believable news and serious opinions on the news.It calls itself an independent paper,which means that it does not give its support to a particular political party.Its leading articles give th

21、e opinions of the editors,not those of the owners of the paper.Letters to the editor are printed in the newspaper.These parts of the Times are always interesting.Most of the letters are serious subjects.But from time to time there will be long letters on the subject which is not at all serious,perha

22、ps on a new fashion of dress,or the bad manners of the young people,compared with manners of thirty years ago.8.If you want to get pleasure,please buy yourself _.A.a serious newspaper B.foreign newspaper C.any independent paper D.a popular newspaper 9.The Times has been famous to outside Great Brita

23、in for _ years.A.19 B.85 C.236 D.229 10.The Times is an independent paper because _.A.it supports no political parties B.it is not controlled by the British Government C.it gives special support to all the political parties.D.the editors opinions are not examined by the owners of the paper 11.The un

24、derlined word“vary”in the passage probably means“_”.A.improve B.compete with each other C.are different D.keep in touch with each other D Israeli PaintingsIsraeli artist Menashe Kadishman will hold a personal show named Flock of Sheep from November 26 to December 20 at the China National Art Museum

25、On show are 550 colourful oil paintings of sheep heads.His works have been on show inthe Metropolitan Museum in New York and Tate Gallery in London over the past 30 years.Time:9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.,November 26December 20.Place:China National Art Museum,1 Wusi Dajie,Dongcheng District,Beijing.Tel:6401-2

26、252 Russian BalletThe Kremlin Ballet from Russia will perform two immortal classical balletsSwan Lake and The Nutcrackerat the Beijing Beizhan Theatre.Set up in 1990,the theatre has a number of first-class ballet dancers.Most of their performances are classical.Time:7:15 p.m.,December 5 and 6(Swan L

27、ake);7:15 p.m.,December 7(The Nutcracker)Place:Beizhan Theatre,Xiwai Dajie,Xicheng District,Beijing.Tel:6605-3388 Folk ConcertThe Central Conservatory of Music will hold a folk concert in memory of the late musician Situ Huacheng.On the programme are many popular folks such as Moon Night on the Bamb

28、oo Tower,Celebrating Harvest,Deep and Lasting Friendship,Golden Snake Dances Wildly and Childrens Holiday.Time:7:30 p.m.,November 25.Place:Beijing Concert Hall,1 Beixinhuajie,Xicheng District,Beijing.Tel:6605-5812 12.If a child is very fond of dancing,his parents should take him to _.A.China Nationa

29、l Art Museum B.Beizhan Theatre C.Beijing Concert Hall D.1 Wusi Dajie 13.Menashe Kadishman is well known for painting _.A.deer B.birds C.sheep D.flowers 14.Which of the following is TRUE?A.The folk concert will last three days.B.The ballet The Nutcracker will be put on once.C.The Israeli paintings wi

30、ll be on show for a month.D.China National Art Museum lies in Xicheng District.15.If you dial the telephone number 6605-3388 on Dec.8,you can _.A.go to the folk concert B.visit the Art Museum C.watch the ballet D.none of the above 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

31、Choosing the Right Path to Be a“Better”Person Life is a constant exercise in self-improvementInthe rush to achieve，the idea of being“better”can become lost sometimesYou may always wonder how to improve yourself and fulfill your dreams in an easier way_16_ Explore your talents Everybody has some outs

32、tanding skills or interests So its oftennecessary to be patient and try many things before you find one that suits you _17_For example，people loving adventure may not be interested in the quiet chess club，but someone who enjoys other quiet activities might beDetermining who you enjoy being around ma

33、y help you know what you11 enjoy _18_ No matter how much money you makeyou will not be happy if you spend your entire life doing something you hateIts important to at least devote some of your time to what makes you happy If youre particularly unhappy at your job，consider why _19_If you feel your jo

34、b isnt meaningful，or isnt in line with your values，consider finding another job Experience something new Research has shown that when were in our comfort zone，we arent as productive as we are when we step just beyond it _20_ Because of that，we may react slowly to our own positive experiences and int

35、eractions with others，even when those are little scaryDoing so can help you achieve more A.Do what you love B.Here are some tips for you C.Register in a class youre interested in D.Humans adapt very quickly to positive events E.Its possible that some changes may change your feeling F.Similar types o

36、f people may be attracted to the same activities G.Try not to allow yourself to focus so much on a certain aspect of your life 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 As she pulled herself over the summit of EI Capitan,Emily Harrington knew she h

37、ad made history.It wasnt_21_.The US climber had powered on through the dark and dealt with a deep cut to her head to become the first woman to free_22_the difficult route in under 24 hours.Id just_23_what it would be like and it was pretty much exactly what l pictured,“Harrington said excitedly.It w

38、as incredibly quiet.It was super_24_.All the stars were out.It was just this really peaceful experience.I keep telling people that when great sporting_25_happen,a lot of times theres an_26_or theres a stadium.With climbing,its not so much like that.It was just this really_27_special moment in this m

39、agical place.And its something Ill never_28_.Free climbers use just their hands and feet to climb,with a rope to_29_them if they fall.Such a dangerous and_30_life-threatening_31_requires years of preparation,both mentally and physically.Harrington had climbed this particular_32_over the course of si

40、x days in 2015 and had,_33_tried three times to complete it within 24 hours.However an attempt last year ended in_34_after Harrington,fell 50 feet,hit her head on a ledge(岩架),and_35_concussion(脑震荡).It was very_36_.It was very serious initially and it_37_that I got really lucky and I did not suffer a

41、ny long-term_38_，”she added.Is definitely a mental struggle,coming over that hurdle,coming back into this year and_39_again.Finally she_40_it.21.A.crazy B.easy C.skeptical D.casual 22.A.climb B.run C.cycle D.walk 23.A.studied B.planned C.scheduled D.imagined 24.A.cheerful B.exciting C.dark D.fearful

42、 25.A.improvements B.achievements C.surroundings D.reports 26.A.actor B.organizer C.official D.audience 27.A.quiet B.calm C.silent D.still 28.A.predict B.discover C.experience D.forget 29.A.throw B.fetch C.catch D.move 30.A.consequently B.potentially C.hardly D.finally 31.A.challenge B.obstacle C.tr

43、ouble D.barrier 32.A.route B.corner C.rock D.road 33.A.frequently B.subsequently C.smoothly D.rarely 34.A.sadness B.doubt C.disaster D.anxiety 35.A.obtained B.acquired C.affected D.suffered 36.A.scary B.disappointed C.active D.funny 37.A.figured out B.found out C.turned out D.brought out 38.A.failur

44、es B.wounds C.damages D.injuries 39.A.defeating B.trying C.exploring D.competing 40.A.abandoned B.missed C.made D.controlled 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 The unbearable winter coldness couldnt stop their steps.With_41._(curious)and excitement,villagers at the foot

45、of Mount Qomolangma hurry up to open their parcels at a delivery office.At an altitude of 4119 meters,this is the worlds_42._(high)delivery service station._43._(locate)in the town of Tashi Dzom in Tibet,the delivery office_44._(found)in 2016.Before that,local people had to spend around four hours t

46、o collect parcels from the county seat.But the delivery office brings great_45._(convenient)and therefore encourages more people to order online.According to Yang Tao,_46._is a worker at the delivery office,the office handled only 17 parcels in its first month.But thanks_47._the fast-growing industr

47、y,the number has grown steadily to_48._average of 200 per month.Not only has the number of parcels increased,_49._also the items being delivered have become richer in variety.Though people in Chinas eastern regions may take_50._for granted,the delivery office indeed makes a difference to the local p

48、eople.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同交换修改作文，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，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。My school held an excited sports meet recently.During the e

49、vent,enjoyment sweep over us all.In the relay race,while the starter gun fired,athletes ran fast to pass other competitor.It kept the rest of us on the edge of our seats.“Hold on!You can make that!”students yelled.In the distance running competition,all people cheered and clapped with runners who pa

50、ssed by.At the same time,a volunteer team of over 400 students were divided into several groups to help teachers and athletes.Taking a part in a sports meet is a good way to raise your enthusiasm for learn.Sports can help you forget all that make you unhappy and face school and life more positive.第二