2021年莱阳市第五中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 年莱阳市第五中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案 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 When the sun shines brightly,it provides a great chance to get outdoor things done.Like making hay!At least,that is what farmers from the past would say.Make hay while the sun shines.This

2、idiom is very old,dating back to Medieval times.Rain would often ruin the process of making hay.So,farmers had no choice but to make hay when the sun was shining.Today,we all use this expression,not just farmers.When conditions are perfect to get something done,we can say,Its a good idea to make hay

3、 while the sun shines.In other words,you are taking advantage of a good situation or of good conditions.You are making the most of your opportunities.These all mean making hay while the sun shines.And sometimes we use this expression to mean we beat someone to the punch,or we got ahead of someone el

4、se.And other times you make hay while the sun shines to make good use of the chance to do something while it lasts.You are being opportunistic taking advantage of a good opportunity.For example,my friend Ozzy was sick for a week and could not go to work.So,his co-worker Sarah-who doesnt like him-too

5、k advantage of his illness and stole his project!Talk about making hay while the sun shines.Sometimes when you make hay while the sun shines you are staying ahead of a problem like in this example:Hey,do you want to go hiking with me and my friends this weekend?The weather is going to be beautiful!I

6、 wish I could.But I have to finish my taxes.Its the last weekend before theyre due.Oh,thats too bad.Wait.What about your taxes?My taxes are done.I was off from work a couple of weeks ago and made hay while the sun shined.I got all of it done!I wish I would have taken advantage of my time off last we

7、ek_1_All I did was lay around thehouse.And thats all the time we have for these Words and Their Stories.But join us again next week.You can listen while youre making dinner or riding to work.Yeah,make hay while the sun shines.1.Which of the following best matches make hay whilethe sun shines in para

8、graph 2?A.Sow nothing,reap nothing.B.Sharp tools make good work.C.Strike while the iron is hot.D.One swallow doesnt make a summer.2.According to the underlined sentence,what feeling does the speaker express?A.Admirable B.Regretful C.Annoyed D.Indifferent 3.Where is the passage probably taken from?A.

9、A radio program B.A magazine C.A brochure D.A novel B 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 On show are 550 colourful oil paintings of sheep heads.His works have been on show i

10、nthe 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:6401-2252 Russian BalletThe Kremlin Ballet from Russia will perform two immortal classical

11、 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 Lake);7:15 p.m.,December 7(The Nutcracker)Place:Beizhan Theatre,Xiwai Dajie,Xicheng D

12、istrict,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 Bamboo Tower,Celebrating Harvest,Deep and Lasting Friendship,Golden Snake Dances Wildly

13、and Childrens Holiday.Time:7:30 p.m.,November 25.Place:Beijing Concert Hall,1 Beixinhuajie,Xicheng District,Beijing.Tel:6605-5812 4.If a child is very fond of dancing,his parents should take him to _.A.China National Art Museum B.Beizhan Theatre C.Beijing Concert Hall D.1 Wusi Dajie 5.Menashe Kadish

14、man is well known for painting _.A.deer B.birds C.sheep D.flowers 6.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 will be on show for a month.D.China National Art Museum lies in Xicheng District.7.If you

15、 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 C In Colombia a group,named WebConserva,is carrying out a project in the San Lucas Mountains with the help of coffee growers.The San Lucas area is one of the

16、 most unexplored places in Colombia,which is home to many thousands of species of animals and plants.Yet gold mining and coca farming have dealt a blow to its ecosystem.To limit additional development in the San Lucas area,the group helps coffee growers by linking them with processors from around th

17、e country.Colombia has more different kinds of living things than any other country except neighboring Brazil.In 2016,the Colombian government signed a peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia ending years of civil war.As a result,more land became accessible for use,with deforestat

18、ion(毁林)coming along.Government information shows that in 2017,almost 220,000 hectares of forest were destroyed compared to around 124,000 hectares in 2015.To date,the project includes 10 families who farm 400 hectares of coffee plants,which costs about$77,000 dollars a year.WebConserva hopes that,in

19、 time,200 families will be included.At that level,20,000 hectares of untouched forest could be protected.In San Lucas,the families promise not to cut down trees to expand their crops or to hunt wild animals from the forests.In return,they receive$250 to$300 per 125 kilograms of coffee,an enviable am

20、ount there.Arcadio Barajas is among those taking part.His new coffee plantation(种植园)makes a barrier between cattle farms and forests where wild animals like the jaguar live and hunt.In this way,he doesnt have to kill wild animals to protect his cattle.Barajas said that pulling down the forest to pla

21、nt coca and killing wildlife were against his will.Now he feels that growing coffee lets him be astewardof the land.Im taking care of the environment,the forest and the animals,he said.8.Why does WebConserva set up the project?A.To help local farmers make money.B.To expand areas of coffee growing.C.

22、To link processors with coffee growers.D.To conserve biodiversity in the Mountains.9.What happened after Colombias civil war was over?A.Colombia helped many needy families.B.Colombia lost lots of areas of forests.C.Colombia started to save damaged forests.D.Colombia became more peaceful than Brazil.

23、10.Which is probably a function of Barajass coffee plantation?A.A method of protecting cattle and wildlife.B.A substitute for hunting of wild animals.C.A barrier between man and wild animals.D.A shelter for cattle against human hunters.11.What does the underlined word steward mean in the last paragr

24、aph?A.Farmer.B.Master.C.Guardian.D.Explorer.D Hidden beneath the surface in the roots of Earths astonishing and diverse 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 thre

25、ads of fungus(真菌)that grow outwards underground up to a few meters from its partnering plant,meaning that all of the 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,t

26、he funguses aid in gathering water and providing nutrients to its partnering plant.A study conducted by Rensen Zeng 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 a

27、nother for upcoming danger.Like our Internet,this fungal connectivity is also full of crime.Some plants,such as Golden 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,

28、do not have the chlorophyll(叶绿素)and must get the necessary nutrients from surrounding plants.Research suggests that 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

29、not been conclusively made clear in experimentation.The more we learn about this phenomenon,the more our understanding 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

30、 explain the aim of the web.B.To introduce the main topic.C.To give definition of diverse life.D.To show the importance 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 para

31、graph suggest?A.Animals can also feed on the fungus.B.Nutrient exchanges are too slight to detect.C.No experiment 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.T

32、he 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 All over the world people are hooked on sports,which help them to strengthen their body and build their character._16_They improve the participants physical

33、 skills,and provide entertainment for the audience as well.Many people like to watch others play games._17_Often they get very excited when“their”player or team wins.If they are crazy about the game or the player,then theyll become their diehard fans.Some sports are so interesting that people everyw

34、here go in for them.Football,for example,has spread around the world.Swimming is popular in countries near the sea or in those with many rivers._18_And think of people in cold countries.Masses of people love to skate or ski inJapan,NorwayorCanada._19_Chinese boxing,also has a very long history.But b

35、asketball and volleyball are rather new,which started in the late of the nineteenth century.People are inventing new sports or games all the time.Water skiing,as a modern game,is one of the newest in the family of sports.People from different countries or races may not be able to understand each oth

36、er,but after a game,they get to know each other better and they often become good friends._20_One learns to fight hard but fight fair,to win without pride and to lose with grace.A.They can make friends with each other.B.Sports help to train a persons character.C.They buy tickets or turn on the TV to

37、 watch the games.D.Chinese people liked doing sports even in ancient times.E.What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake,whether inChina,EgyptorItaly!F.Some sports or games date back thousands of years,like running or jumping.G.Sports are competitive physical activities or games through casual or org

38、anized participation.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 Since every Saturday is cleaning day,I thought Id use this moment to teach my kids housework.On our first cleaning day,Sebastian started with good_21_.He took a cloth to the kitchen but

39、 soongot_22_by our biggest knife.I got to stop him before he_23_himself.Sebastian is only seven.Tashi,whos sixteen,came out of her bedroom at noon.I told Tashi sweeping was her_24_.Fine,she said,and she went to the bathroom.Forty minutes passed before she finished a really_25_area.How can my kids be

40、 so_26_at cleaning?Of course,I knew.For sixteen years,Tashis father has been_27_for her.Sixteen years!Every morning,I pick up Sebastians towel because its just_28_than asking him to do it.The thing is,I dont remember learning much about cleaning from my_29_.My parents were hands-off.My mom was alway

41、s there,_30_after school I made my own snack.I got no_31_with homework.If I wanted a new tennis racket(球拍),I had to_32_cars in the neighborhood.Maybe kids learn to clean not from learning_33_to clean,but by having the freedom to learn how to do things_34_their own.Now,I ask the kids to do some_35_by

42、 themselves because Ithink they would somehow_36_how to do simple things.I cant say the kids do their chores_37_or well.But they are in charge of their own dirty laundry.Then yesterday,I got a small_38_.After I went grocery shopping,I told the kids to unload the car,then I went to the bathroom.When

43、I came out,I heard Tashi_39_at Sebastian:Help me put the things away.You cant_40_Mom to do everything.21.A.humor B.energy C.regret D.doubt 22.A.confused B.touched C.attracted D.encouraged 23.A.hurt B.found C.expressed D.taught 24.A.grade B.mistake C.belief D.responsibility 25.A.small B.hard C.local

44、D.low 26.A.bad B.good C.angry D.expert 27.A.taking up B.cleaning up C.breaking out D.turning out 28.A.cooler B.easier C.braver D.funnier 29.A.neighbors B.colleagues C.s D.parents 30.A.or B.so C.but D.and 31.A.goal B.help C.ambition D.strength 32.A.wash B.buy C.drive D.borrow 33.A.who B.when C.where

45、D.how 34.A.by B.as C.to D.on 35.A.tests B.sports C.housework D.research 36.A.inform B.ask C.know D.ignore 37.A.equally B.physically C.traditionally D.willingly 38.A.dream B.win C.pain D.question 39.A.aiming B.looking C.yelling D.knocking 40.A.expect B.permit C.remind D.inspire 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，

46、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 Today,I will talk about my favourite novel,TheAdventuresofTomSawyer,_41._is written by Mark Twain.Tom was the hero of the story.He lived with his aunt in a small town_42._(name)St.Petersburg.He ran away with his two_43._(friend)to an island in the middle of

47、theMississippi Riverfor several days.They went to look for gold but got_44._(lose)in a cave._45._(luck),they found a box of gold.My favourite scene in the book is when everyone thought Tom was dead.He decided_46._(go)to his own funeral(葬礼)and appeared suddenly.Everyone was_47._(surprise)to see him.T

48、hey were also pleased to see him alive.The main theme(主题)of the story is surviving in dangerous situations.It is also about_48._(free),social rules,and what people do about bad behaviours.TheAdventuresofTomSawyeris great.Its thought to be one of_49._greatest novels in American literature.I think you

49、 will love_50._ 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，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（多第 11 处起）不计分。The first time when I saw Suzy Khan,I knew I had

50、 to help her.She was real small for her age of 12.The boys in my class often joked about her and laughed their head off.She would open a book,pretended to read,without tears dropping on the open page.All I knew was what she was the orphan from Africa.She adopted by a family in town who decided that