2021年衡阳市二十六中学高三英语期末考试试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 年衡阳市二十六中学高三英语期末考试试卷及参考答案 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 Located besideLake Geneva,the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics.Here a

2、re some of the museums most moving moments.The Olympic Park The journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park,an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and theAlps.The park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport

3、.The first Olympic symbol The“Olympic Rings”flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913.The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics:Africa,Asia,America,AustraliaandEurope.The six color1 s include at least one color1 that is represented on the flag of every country.The stadium

4、s The stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship.Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums past and present,including one of the games most attractive stadiums,the Birds Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.The

5、 Olympic medals Have you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like?The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze,silver,and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896.Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in whic

6、h the games were held.1.Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?A.The Olympic Park.B.The first Olympic symbol.C.The stadiums.D.The Olympic medals.2.What do you know from The first Olympic symbol?A.The first modern Olympics took place inGreece.B.There are six color1 s on the f

7、lag of every country.C.Australia used to be the largest continent on earth.D.The“Olympic Rings”flag was created in 1913.3.What can you do in the section of The stadiums?A.Admire the view ofLake Geneva.B.Meet some famous designers.C.Enjoy the model of the Birds Nest.D.Talk with guests of honour.B An

8、anti-obesity program for Australian girls didnt lead to any improvements in their diet,physical activities or body weight a year later,according to a new report.Findings from the school-based intervention(介入),which involved exercise sessions and nutrition workshops for lower-income girls,are the lat

9、est disappointment in a lot of research attempting tohead offadult obesity and the disease risks that come with it.Especially during the middle-and high-school years,girls physical activity reduces obviously,according to lead researcher David Lubans,from theUniversityofNewcastleinNew South Wales,Aus

10、tralia.He said,“In the future we need to make the programs more interesting and exciting and present information in a way that is meaningful to adolescent girl.”Lubans and his workmates conducted their study in 12 schools in low-income areas ofNew South Wales.At the start of the study,girls in both

11、groups weighed an average of close to 130pounds,with about four in ten considered overweight.Over the next year,adolescents in the intervention group were given pedometers(计步器)to encourage walking and running and invited to nutrition workshops and regular exercise sessions during the schoolday and a

12、t lunchtime.Participation in some of those activities were less than ideal.For example,the girls went to only one-quarter of lunchtime exercise sessions,and less than one in ten completed at-home physical activity or nutrition challenges,the researchers reported.At the end of the year,girls in both

13、groups had gained a similar amount of weight and there was no difference in their average body fat.Preventive medicine researcher Robert Klesges said that although some anti-obesity programs have helped adults lose weight,the teen population has always been a source of failure for researchers.“The c

14、ommon belief is:nothing works,”he said.“And we have got to get beyond that.”“We need to think outside the box,”said Klesges,who wasnt involved in the new study.“That could include learning from what has worked in adult studies,such as giving meal replacement drinks or prepared foods to teens who hav

15、e trouble making changes to their diet.Or,it could mean using a“step-care”method rather than researchers or their doctor telling them to keep doing the same thing.”Klesges said.4.The underlined words“head off”in Paragraph 2 can best be replaced by“_”.A.damage B.defend C.prevent D.affect 5.The method

16、s used in the program to stop obesity dont include _.A.walking and running B.inviting them to nutrition workshops C.joining exercise sessions regularly D.giving meal replacement drinks 6.The main reason for the failure of the anti-obesity program is probably that _.A.the participants didnt take an a

17、ctive part in it B.the program was not interesting and exciting to participants C.the participants didnt get extra nutrition or exercise help D.the program didnt pay attention to healthy exercise 7.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.As researchers,it is important to have creative researc

18、h methods.B.Researchers need to give meals or prepare foods to participants.C.Teen girls have no difficulty in making changes to their diet.D.Some ant-obesity programs have not helped adults lose weight.C Dragon boating is a team sport that has its root in ancient China.The boats are decorated with

19、a dragon head and tail.In recent years cancer survivor groups have got involved in the sport to help make friends and help rebuild their lives.On a recent Saturday morning,a group of 20 women were on a boat in the Anacostia River in Washington DC.They moved their paddles(船桨)in rhythm to the call of

20、a coach.The women belong to the dragon boat team GoPink!DC,which trains weekly.It also races against other breast cancer survivor teams in dragon boat festivals.As a result,GoPink!DC won medals in this Washington dragon boat festival.Lydia Collins joined five years ago after finding out she had brea

21、st cancer.“I was diagnosed with breast cancer.I was demoralized because of my illness-I lost all interest in life and wouldnt even get out of bed to eat.But now I love the team spirit.I just love everything about it.It is like a floating support group on the water.”The paddles are breast cancer surv

22、ivors and their supporters.Annette Rothemel helped establish(建立)the group in 2006.She is a researcher with the National Institutes of Health as well as a breast cancer survivor.“It is sort of an easy entry sport because on the same boat people at different levels can be doing the same sport.”But Ms

23、Rothemel saysdragon boating can be physically demanding,especially for someone who is sick and getting treatment for cancer.“Its hard but I think you have to challenge yourself in life.This is something I look forward to.I get to be out here with my sisters and supporters that understand what Im goi

24、ng through and help motivate me.So it makes me stronger and it makes me feel better,”another cancer survivor Rhonda Hartzel said.Annette Rothemel says the cancer survivors feel a sense of sisterhood and share good times when they paddle together.She says both feelings are treasured by the team.8.Wha

25、t do the underline wordsdemoralizedIn para.3 probably mean?A.depressed B.anxious C.astonished D.awkward 9.What can we know about Lydia Collims from the text?A.she helps establish Go Pink!DC B.she tries to find a cure for the cancer C.she benefits from the dragon boat race D.she gives up hope because

26、 of her illness 10.How can the dragon boat race help the cancer survivors A.forget their tough experiences B.recover physically and mentally C.get rid of the pains of their cancer D.enjoy their rest life without sufferings 11.What does the text tell us about Annette Rothemel?A.she is an expert in st

27、udying the cause of the cancer B.she helps the cancer survivors in financial difficulties C.she believes there is a healthful result from the dragon boat race D.she thinks it unwise for the patient to join in the dragon boat race D Hidden beneath the surface in the roots of Earths astonishing and di

28、verse plant life,there exists a biological superhighway linking together the members of the plant kingdom in what researchers call the wood wide web.The network is comprised of thin threads of fungus(真菌)that grow outwards underground up to a few meters from its partnering plant,meaning that all of t

29、he plant life within a region likely connected to one another.The partnership is beneficial for both parties involved,plants provide carbohydrates(碳水化合物)to the funguses and in exchange,the funguses aid in gathering water and providing nutrients to its partnering plant.A study conducted by Rensen Zen

30、g of theSouthChinaAgriculturalUniversityfound that this also allowed for plants to warn one another of potential harm.The study showed Broad Beans used the fungal network to spy on one another for upcoming danger.Like our Internet,this fungal connectivity is also full of crime.Some plants,such as Go

31、lden Marigolds have been found to release poisons into the network to slow down the growth of surrounding plants in the fight for water and light.Other plants,such as the Phantom Orchid,do not have the chlorophyll(叶绿素)and must get the necessary nutrients from surrounding plants.Research suggests tha

32、t animals such as insects and worms may be able to detect slight exchanges of nutrients through the network,allowing them to more easily find delicious roots to feed on;however,this has not been conclusively made clear in experimentation.The more we learn about this phenomenon,the more our understan

33、ding of the plant life of our planet will continue to change.Perhaps one day,we may be able to map out these complex networks entirely.12.What is the function of the first paragraph?A.To explain the aim of the web.B.To introduce the main topic.C.To give definition of diverse life.D.To show the impor

34、tance of plants.13.The criminal behavior of plants can be seen as a way to_.A.compete for survival B.gather more water C.take in sunlight D.break natural rules 14.What does the last paragraph suggest?A.Animals can also feed on the fungus.B.Nutrient exchanges are too slight to detect.C.No experiment

35、can prove the phenomenon.D.More needs to be done to work out the network.15.Which can be the best title for the text?A.The Partnership between Plants B.The Unknown Roots of the Earth C.The Superhighway Linking the Plants D.The Mysterious Map Changing the World 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

36、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 We expect the technology in our life to work every time we turn a machine on.Its terrible when they dont work,especially when we dont know how to solve the problem.You turn the machine on,but see the black screen._16_ A computer screen that doesnt turn on may be a sign

37、of a broken screen or a bad connection between the computer and the monitor（显示器）.Trying another monitor or connecting line is a simple way to see if one or the other is broken-down._17_ For windows users，they could face a system files corruption（损坏）.Turning on your computer，you might see the black s

38、creen and words on thescreen remind you the corruption.In that case，you may need to restart your computer and enter the recovery mode（恢复模式）。_18_In that case?you need to open the computer case and clean the fan._19_Apples iOS users might need to restart their phones,though the method differs dependin

39、g on the model.If you are a owner of the iPhone 11 or a newer model，you can press and let go of the volume-up and do the same to the volume-down button,then press and hold the side button until you see the Applelogo.If the problem keeps occurring,youd better have a professional（专业人员）take a look at i

40、t._20_ A.A choice is to use a DVD.B.Phone users also face the black screen.C What should you do when it happens?D.If it is useless?you need to do a further check.E.Another cause might be a problem with the cooling fan.F.Youd better not deal with it yourself in case your machine is broken.G.Android u

41、sers should hold down the power button for about five seconds.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 Hearing my name called,I stepped up on stage to give my first public speech.Steadying my trembling hands,I_21_the sea of people and wanted to_22

42、_.Then a question flashed into my mind,“Do you still remember_23_it took to get here?”It all started with a(n)_24_I had written in reply to a radio hosts slanderous(诋毁的)comments about_25_rights.I had stayed up for days_26_information to oppose his point.Content with my final essay,I submitted it to

43、my_27_for publication.Later,I received a text stating that he_28_not to publish it because the subject matter was“too controversial”.Hurt,I_29_with my two weeks work.I tried to submit my essay to others,believing someone would be_30_to get it out while the subject was still topical.However,after day

44、s of“thanks,but no thanks”replies,I felt_31_.No one was interested in a no-name writer with a_32_opinion that was against that of a celebrity.Had my boss been right?_33_,I received a“YES”from a small,yet powerful online blog that_34_women.My essay had thousands of_35_and I rose to fame overnight.In

45、less than a day,my world changed and people started to_36_.Then one day,I received a call asking me to give a(n)_37_in Washing D.C.My eyes teared up in_38_.Me?A middle-aged single mother with only high school education?Taking a deep breath,I dived into the speech I had_39_many times,nervous but_40_t

46、o make my voice heard.21.A.cheered for B.looked at C.pointed to D.relied on 22.A.sing B.bow C.escape D.continue 23.A.any B.little C.some D.all 24.A.sentence B.song C.essay D.book 25.A.womens B.workers C.childrens D.animals 26.A.deleting B.changing C.researching D.providing 27.A.assistant B.boss C.ed

47、itor D.colleague 28.A.chose B.agreed C.struggled D.promised 29.A.interrupted B.resigned C.possessed D.violated 30.A.foolish B.responsible C.careful D.willing 31.A.discouraged B.confident C.terrified D.optimistic 32.A.common B.strong C.subjective D.low 33.A.Therefore B.Instantly C.Obviously D.Finally

48、 34.A.learned from B.dealt with C.focused on D.apologized to 35.A.views B.explanations C.endings D.translations 36.A.shudder B.listen C.scold D.distribute 37.A.order B.instruction C.performance D.speech 38.A.sadness B.disbelief C.anger D.relief 39.A.delivered B.attended C.ended D.practiced 40.A.dete

49、rmined B.amazed C.satisfied D.amused 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 Change 5,the next mission in Chinas lunar exploration program,will demonstrate and test the countrys technological and engineering_41._(capable)in space,according to a key figure in the project.Yu De

50、ngyun,deputy chief designer of Chinas lunar(月球的)exploration program,_42._(say)on Sunday that Change 5 will be launched by a Long March 5 heavy-lift crrier rocket at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province by the end of 2020.The robotic probe(航天器)has four componentsan orbiter,lander,ascen