2021届临沧市第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届临沧市第一中学高三英语上学期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 In September,something terrible happened on the west coast ofTasmania,Australia.As many as 380 pilot whales became stranded(搁浅)in shallow water there and later died.This might have bee

2、nAustralias largest stranding event on record,the BBC reported.But this large amount of whale stranding is not uncommon.For centuries,it has happened all over the world and has puzzled scientists.Scientists say the cause is often unknown.But they have offered many different explanations.Some say the

3、 whales chase small fish for food and end up in shallow water because they are not paying attention to where they are going.Others think the stranding has something to do with Earths geomagnetic field(地磁场).They say that a geomagnetic compass in whales brains controls their position.Unusual changes i

4、n Earths magnetic field can affect the whales compasses and send them in the wrong direction.Another explanation suggests that stranding is caused by the close relationships that whales have.Pilot whales travel in large groups.One lead whale might mistakenly lead the whole group to shallow water.“An

5、d if one gets into trouble,the others will not leave,”said Sheryl Gibney,a leading biologist fromNew Zealand.“Some will come in and try to help,they get trapped on the beach,then more will come.”The whales are trapped by mistake or out of sympathy(同情).Once they get stranded,they will likely die.Acco

6、rding to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of theUS,less than 10 percent of all stranded whales survive.1.What do we know about the stranding inAustralia?A.It happened on theeast coast ofAustralia.B.It caused the death of over 300 pilot whales.C.It is commonly seen in September eac

7、h year.D.It was the largest stranding event in the world.2.According to Gibney,the pilot whales are the animals that_.A.are kind to each other B.are easy to lose direction C.are too huge to float in the sea D.are silly to follow the leading whale 3.What is the story mainly about?A.How human activity

8、 has affected whales.B.What might cause whale strandings.C.How whales find their direction while traveling.D.What scientists are doing to save stranded whales.B For 30 years we have been told how temperatures have been rising rapidly to unheard of levels.This is causing polar ice to melt,sea-levels

9、to rise and has brought about adangerous increase in extreme weather events.These intense climatic changes would likely present challenges to our society and environment.The causes of climate change are mainly anthropogenic(人为的)in nature.Since the industrial revolution,human activities have increase

10、d the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.The increased amount of gases which absorb heat has led to more heat being kept in the atmosphere,causing global warming.The certainty of global warming can be seen through some of the natural phenomena like the effect on crops and extreme weather c

11、onditions around the world.The most recent assessment report says that the earths average temperature has risen by 0.74 degrees in the period from 1906 to 2005,and that the average temperature will continue to rise.There have also been more violent downpours,sea levels have risen and the ice at the

12、worlds poles and on its mountains is melting.The rising sea level is flooding the low-lying countries inAsiaand small islands in the Pacific.This may lead to the displacement of millions of people,loss of millions of land and consequently billions of dollars.Troubled by the serious situation,world l

13、eaders came together for the 2015 United Nations(UN)Climate Change Conference inParis.The climate talks led to 196 countries reaching a landmark agreement that will,for the first time,commit nearly every country to lowering planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to address global climate change.Tha

14、t was certainly an encouraging step forward for our earth and mankind!As the world leaders continue to commit themselves to monitor our sick planet,we need to continue to take small steps to heal the world.We are left with not much of a choice.If only we could just pack our bags and migrate to Mars!

15、4.What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A.The information of industrial revolution.B.The greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.C.The reasons of climate change.D.The result of extreme weather events.5.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.We have made great achievements.B.Some measures are still

16、 required to take.C.Mars is suitable for peoples living.D.Some countries will receive urgent aid.6.Which can be a suitable title for the text?A.Long Live Planet Earth!B.Environment Changes Rapidly!C.What Serious Global Warming!D.How Important the UN Agreement Is!7.Which of the following shows the st

17、ructure of the whole text?A.B.C.D.C The worlds largest iceberg is floating toward South Georgia in the southernAtlantic Ocean.Scientists fear the iceberg could crash into the island and block major feeding areas for a large population of penguins and seals.If the iceberg hits the island,it could pre

18、vent the penguins and seals from reaching food supplies.The huge iceberg is named A68a.It broke away fromAntarcticas Larsen C Ice Shelf in 2017.Satellite images show the iceberg has remained in one piece.It is estimated to be about 150 kilometers long and 48 kilometers wide.It is traveling at one ki

19、lometer per hour and is on a path to hitSouth Georgiain around 30 days.This is the time of year when seals and penguins spend a lot of time caring for their young.The distance that parents have to travel to find food is crucial.That means they have to go a lot further or go around the iceberg to fin

20、d sources of food.Ecologists say an iceberg crash would also disturb materials settled on the seabed,possibly polluting the surrounding seas.As the iceberg melts,it would also release large amounts of fresh water into the ocean.This could affect krill（磷虾）populations that are a major source of food f

21、or the islands wildlife.The iceberg could remain for up to 10 years and change the areas whole ecosystem.These are globally significant populations of these species.If these species fail in this particular area,then the numbers globally are going to go down quite dramatically.Professor Geraint Tarli

22、ng,an ecologist at the British Antarctic Survey,said,The breaking off of icebergs fromAntarcticais a natural process.But the process is changing with climate change.What were seeing with models and some observations now is that this is happening at an increasing rate.And so,this might become more of

23、 a usual thing in the future.8.Why are the scientists worried about the coming iceberg crash?A.It will bring extremely cold weather.B.It will destroy the feeding areas of the animals.C.It will put wildlife on the island at risk of starving.D.It will prevent animals from moving to other places.9.What

24、 is paragraph 2 mainly about?A.The characteristic of the iceberg.B.The importance of the iceberg.C.The traveling speed of the iceberg.D.The forming process of the iceberg.10.What damage can an iceberg crash bring according to paragraph 4?A.Using up much fresh water.B.Polluting the surrounding farms.

25、C.Changing the worlds ecosystem.D.Affecting the number of certain species.11.How does Tarling think of the breaking off of icebergs fromAntarctica?A.It may slow down in the near future.B.It may become common in the future.C.It has a great influence on the climate.D.It helps scientists conduct a sea

26、study.D When 36-year-old J Andy Duran decided to return to his favorite high school hobbyskateboarding,the only trouble he expected to have was his own ability to get back on the skateboard after such a long time.However,the 340-pound skateboarder soon realizedthatwas the least of his problems.Duran

27、s problems began before he even stepped on a skateboard.He couldnt find anything for fat skaters.What Duran did find was a belief that plus-size people should not be skating.Determined to do something to change the image(形象)of plus-size people in sports,Duran set up Chub Rollza skating and skateboar

28、ding community for overweight skaters.He knew that not only did he need to get back into it to prove people wrong,but he needed to create a safe space where others can haverepresentation as well.To encourage plus-size people to take part in the fun sport,Duran created a list of recommended products

29、for fat skaters.He also hosted roller skating and skateboarding classes to teach beginners.After an article about his thoughts in the San Francisco Chronicle,Duran received lots of messages from strangers thanking him for giving them the courage to take up skateboarding.He has also been contacted by

30、 some skateboarding brands offering to create larger clothing sizes and beenoffered free equipment by skating organizations like Skate Like a Giri.Though encouraged,Duran believes a lot more needs to be done to remove body image stereotypes(刻板印象).“I want to see more changes in communities.Maybe skat

31、e shops create a more welcoming environment for all types of skaters.Or boards are made in a variety of strengths and sizeseveryone is making thinner,lighter products,but sometimes we need those heavy-duty choices to stay available,he explains.For those hesitant of taking up their desired activity d

32、ue to their body size,Duran has this to say:“Be kind to yourself.Just because you dont see it doesnt mean you cant be it.”12.What does the underlined word that in paragraph 1 refer to?A.The skateboard.B.His hobby.C.His ability.D.The time.13.Why did Duran found Chub Rollz?A.To realize his childhood d

33、ream.B.To help plus-size people lose weight.C.To fight for the equal right for fat people.D.To change peoples impression of the fat in sports.14.Which word can best describe Duran?A.Generous.B.Inspiring.C.Adaptable.D.Talented.15.Which is most likely Durans belief?A.Everyone has a gift for sports.B.N

34、o one is too fat to enjoy sports.C.Fat people do deserve social concern.D.Skateboarding is most suitable for fat people.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 People refuse to change thethings they hate because theyre afraidOnce you let go of your fears,youll realize th

35、at whatever happens,youll be OK and be able to create a better,happier life for yourself_16_ Make a list of the things you hate about your lifeBe specificDont say“I hate my job”but instead list the things you hate about it,such as your schedule,the pay or your coworkersDo the same with other areas o

36、f your life_17_If you hate your body,your lack of self-respect or the way you act with others,include that in your list as well _18_For example,you can ask for a raise,start looking for a new job or work on a better relationship with your coworkers If you feel overwhelmed,start with smaller steps,su

37、ch as listing the positive things about the things you hateYou might hate your job,but you also have a firm monthly salary and medical benefits Let go of the past You might not be able to forgive your parents,your ex or that friend that hurt you,but you dont need to let the pain rule your lifeeither

38、 Katie Byron,author of“Loving What Is”,emphasizes the importance of accepting that certain things cannot be changed_19_ Keep a Thank You journal _20_Every day,try to find a few things youre grateful for It can be something as simple ashaving somebody give you his seat in the bus or opening the door

39、for you Or it can be a compliment or an email from a friendFocusing on the positive will make it easier to see that good things are also part of your life A.Dont look only outside your life B.A good change is as good as a rest C.But how can you stop hating your life?D.List positive things you can do

40、 to change E.Never trouble trouble until trouble troubles you F.This will help you focus on the positive in your life G.Instead,focus on the present and what you can do to make your life better 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 Lots of chil

41、dren want to know what to give their mom for Mothers Day.Of course,a handsome card is always great,but its not_21_to come up with that extra something.A few days before Mothers Day,my friend Ollie and I were discussing what_22_is good enough for his grandmother Abuela,who is pretty much like a_23_to

42、 him.Right then,Abuela walked inside with a tray of food.“Sweetie,wont you_24_us for lunch?Were having sandwiches.Its my speciality.”she said to me.“This is delicious!”I said after taking a bite and then asked.Speaking of_25_,whats the most delicious food youve ever eaten?”She thought for a minute.W

43、ell,nothing could match the special strawberry ice cream my grandmother_26_when I was a girl on certain occasions.We winked at each other,knowing that we had already found a Mothers Day_27_his grandmother would love.Over the next few_28_,Ollie and I asked everyone we knew if they_29_to have a nice c

44、ream machine and old fashioned one_30_but no luck.So my dad helped us_31_some recipes online,and fortunately we found a fun one that didnt require any_32_machinejust a couple of empty coffee cans in different sizes.Mothers Day_33_arrived.We were very_34_to make the ice cream.Sitting outside,we all t

45、ook_35_rolling the can while we sang the Mothers Day song for Abuela.We had to roll the can for half an hour._36_,it was so much fun；When the_37_was finally ready,Abuela was the first to try it.Mmm!The ice cream you made is even far better than I_38_!”Abuela smiled from ear to ear.For Mothers Day,_3

46、9_time together while we made the ice cream was just as much fun as_40_it.It is company with love that means more than gifts.21.A.hard B.comfortable C.easy D.funny 22.A.gift B.lesson C.exercise D.food 23.A.friend B.mom C.sister D.teacher 24.A.help B.abandon C.blame D.accompany 25.A.urgent B.deliciou

47、s C.precious D.desperate 26.A.approved B.conveyed C.made D.predicted 27.A.surprise B.art C.toy D.honour 28.A.years B.months C.weeks D.days 29.A.attempted B.happened C.pretended D.agreed 30.A.over there B.or so C.as usual D.in particular 31.A.search for B.look after C.head for D.appeal to 32.A.strang

48、e B.specific C.actual D.expensive 33.A.obviously B.suddenly C.eventually D.oppositely 34.A.shocked B.satisfied C.tired D.excited 35.A.turns B.photos C.courage D.money 36.A.Though B.However C.Therefore D.Besides 37.A.can B.biscuit C.ice cream D.flower 38.A.sell B.lack C.judge D.remember 39.A.spending

49、 B.counting C.wasting D.saving 40.A.holding B.eating C.playing D.handling 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 Since the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology_41._(design)uniforms(制服)for the 2008 Beijing Olympics,it has taken on the task of costume design for many intern

50、ational sports events.It took two years_42._(complete)the design work for the Chinese Olympic delegations entry uniform in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.After several_43._(round)of selections and evaluations,final uniform designs with the theme of“making a good start”were_44._(official)confirmed in March,