2021年莆田县第十三中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 年莆田县第十三中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案解析 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 language learning apps Duolingo The app doesnt restrict how many languages you can try to learn at the same time.I use Duolingo to practice Spanish and German.In the app,you can

2、access resources such as Duolingo Stories,which can allow you to check your comprehension skills as you go.I also subscribe to Premium for$10 per month which includes an ad-free experience and downloadable lessons.Memrise One of my favorite parts of Memrise is its short videos about how real locals

3、express different phrases in conversation.A few lessons are available for free daily,but the full program is accessible if you subscribe to Memrise Pro.There are three plansone month for$9,a year for$30 or three months for$19.Busuu When you sign up for Busuu,you select the language you want to learn

4、,and the app helps you determine how advanced you are with it and why you want to learn it,and to what level.From there,you set a daily study goal.Premium costs about$6 per month for a year.Lirica If you listen to any song enough,youll learn all the words through repetition,even if theyre in a diffe

5、rent language.But how do you figure out what they mean?This is where Lirica comes in.This app is unique in how it approaches teaching Spanish.Instead of traditional teaching methods for learning a language,Lirica uses popular music by Latin artists to help you learn the Spanish language and grammar.

6、Lirica has a one-week free trial and then its about$4 per month.1.Which app is best for learning multiple languages at a time?A.Lirica.B.Busuu.C.Memrise.D.Duolingo.2.How much should you pay for a quarterly subscription to Memrise Pro?A.$9.B.$19.C.$28.D.$30.3.What is special about Lirica?A.It offers

7、a one-month free trial.B.It helps users set a daily study goal.C.It hires Latin artists to teach Spanish.D.It enables users to learn Spanish through music.B Yu Chenrui,29,is a maker of automata(机关人偶)in Chengdu,Sichuan province.Automata are built to look like humans or animals and give the illusion(错

8、觉)of being able to move ontheir own,“The art form amazes me,because it combines various skills,from storytelling to mechanics,and the pieces are built with a sense of humor,”Yu says.His creations have caught the attention of well-known artists and his fancy pieces of art have attracted collectors wo

9、rldwide.Interested in handcrafts as a boy,Yu first encountered automata designed by Japanese artist Kazuaki at an exhibition in 2015 when he studied at the Communication University of China in Beijing.“It was like meeting a like-minded friend,”Yu says,recalling the moment.As an art and design major,

10、he began to learn the craft by himself and,with the support of his tutor,he kept studying and examining automata in school.When he graduated in 2016,Yu landed a job at an advertising agency in Beijing.He stayed on at the company for three years because,at that time,he was not sure that he could make

11、 a living out of his hobby.While working as a designer Yu kept exploring and advancing his skills in wood carving and mechanics.Eventually,despite the jobs good salary,it was not enough to make up for not following his true passion.Finally,in 2018,Yu quit his job and returned to Chengdu to open his

12、automata workshop.To keep himself occupied while running his workshop,he planted blueberries,raspberries and cherries.He watered,weeded and added fertilizer(肥料)every day.“Daily routines helped me calm down and inspire my creativity,which resulted in an automaton called To Observe the Autumn,”Yu says

13、.Over time,Yus reputation grew and his business flourished(兴旺).Many of Yus creations are built with a dash of wisdom,a sprinkle of humor and are inspired by observations of real life.Yu knows that there are many more creative ideas waiting to be expressed.“It feels quite good to be fully devoted to

14、automata creation and I am still searching for myself.”4.What can we learn from the first paragraph?A.Yu is equipped with various skills.B.Yu is a person full of sense of humor.C Yu is now gaining recognition worldwide.D.Yu is following the latest trend in handcraft.5.Why did Yu quit his job in Beij

15、ing?A.He couldnt make a living out of it.B.He wanted to pursue his own dream.C.He missed his family in Chengdu.D.He thought he had a lot experience.6.According to Yu,what contributes to his creativity as an automata artist?A.The fruits he grows.B.Success of his business.C.His devotion to the job.D.O

16、bservation from daily life.7.Which of the following can best describe Yus story?A.There is no end to learning.B.Great hopes make great man.C.Actions speak louder than words.D.Experience is the mother of wisdom.C Researchers say spicy tomatoes could soon be on the menu thanks to the rise of gene-edit

17、ing technology.Its not the first time that experts have claimed techniques could develop fruit with unusual features:scientists have already been looking at changing the color1 of kiwi fruit and bettering the taste of strawberries.But researchers inBrazilandIrelandsay such methods could also offer p

18、ractical advantages,with hot tomatoes offering a new way of harvesting the pungent chemicals found in peppers known as capsaicinoids,which make food taste“hot”.“Capsaicinoids are valuable.They are used as painkillers and there are some researches showing that they promote weight loss,”said Agustin Z

19、sogon from a Brazilian university,a co-author of a new article arguing for the benefits of engineering hot tomatoes.Writing in the journal Trends in Plant Science,the researchers say peppers are difficult crops to grow and low productive.Worse still,it is tricky to keep the pungency of the fruits ta

20、ble.By contrast,tomato production is high and the plant is well-studied.“You could produce the capsaicinoids in a more cost-effective manner,”said Zsogon.Tomatoes and peppers developed from a common ancestor,but separated about 19 million years ago.“All these genes to produce capsaicinoids exist in

21、the tomato,they are just not active,”said Zsogon.“Using gene-editing technology,it is likely to switch these genes back on in tomatoes,making the fruit more special”,he said.8.Why are the tomatoes made hot by the researchers?A.To test the gene-editing technology B.To improve the amount of the tomato

22、es C.To explore ways to harvest more capsaicinoids.D.To make the tomatoes more delicious.9.For what purpose can capsaicinoids be used according to the text?A.To put on weight.B.To ease the pain.C.To improve sleep.D.To better the look.10.What is Zsogons attitude to the gene-editing technology?A.Confi

23、dent.B.Critical.C.Anxious.D.Doubtful.11.Whats the main idea of the text?A.An introduction to gene-editing plants.B.Creating hot tomatoes by gene-editing.C.Problems with capsaicinoid production.D.The procedure of producing capsaicinoids.D The first patient who died on my watch was an older man with a

24、 faulty heart.We tried to slow it down with treatment,but it suddenly stopped beating completely.Later,whenever I would have a case like that one,I found myself second-guessing my clinical management.However,it turns out that thinking twice may actually cause more harm than good.In a working paper,E

25、mory University researchers found that when doctors delivering a baby have a bad result,they are more likely to switch to a different delivery method with the next patient,often unnecessarily and sometimes with worse results.Because doctors make so many decisions that have serious consequences,thefa

26、lloutfrom second-guessing appears especially large for us.A 2006 study found that if a patient had a bleed after being prescribed(开药)warfarin,the physician was about 20%less likely to prescribe later patients the blood thinner that prevents strokes(中风).However,if a patient was not on warfarin and ha

27、d a stroke physicians were still no more likely to prescribe warfarin to their other patients.These findings highlight interesting behavioral patterns in doctors.In the blood-thinner study,doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm(prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting doctors w

28、ere more affected by the act of doing harm(prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting a patient)and less affected by letting harm happen(not prescribing a blood thinner and the patient having a stroke).Yet a stroke is often more permanent and damaging than a bleed.But this phenomenon is not u

29、nique to medicine.Overreaction to Fearsome Risks holds true for broader society.For instance,sensational headlines about shark attacks on humans in Florida in 2001 caused a panic and led the state to prohibit shark-feeding expeditions.Yet shark attacks had actually fallen that year and,according to

30、the study,such a change was probably unnecessary given the extremely small risk of such an attack happening.Humans are likely to be influenced by emotional and often irrational(不理性的)thinking when processing information,bad events and mistakes.As much as we dont want to cause an unfortunate event to

31、happen again,we need to be aware that a worst situation that can be imagined doesnt necessarily mean we did anything wrong.When we overthink,we fail to rely on thinking based on what we know or have experienced.Instead,we may involuntarily overanalyze and come to the wrong conclusion.I have treated

32、dozens of patients who presented with the same illnesses as my first patient,who died more than a year ago.Instead of second-guessing myself,I trusted my clinical instinct(本能)and stayed the course.Every one of those patients survived.You should trust your instinct in your life,too.12.The first two p

33、aragraphs suggest that_.A.bad medical outcomes affect doctors B delivering babies can be difficult work C.some doctors are not very experienced D.doctors sometimes make silly mistakes 13.In the blood-thinner study,doctors_.A.tend to prescribe less effective medicine B.are more concerned about the pa

34、tients safety C.become less confident in writing a prescription D.believe a stroke is more treatable than a bleeding 14.What does the underlined word fallout in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Result B.Benefit C.Difference D.Absence 15.The author will probably agree that_.A.we should not doubt our own d

35、ecisions B.our experience will pave way for our future C.humans are emotional and irrational on the whole D.instincts dont necessarily lead to wrong directions 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 Thinking about a summer job after graduation?As more people compete for

36、 fewer openings.youll need to do your research,write a great resume（简历）and get ready for the interview.To find a job thats right for you,make a list of your interests and strengths,as well as your dislikes,and keep them in mind as you look for a job.For example,if you love books or writing,a job in

37、a bookstore or library might be perfect for you._16_You might not know details about the position,but you can prepare by researching the company itself._17_Regardless of the type of job youre applying for,a great resume really makes you stand out.Most importantly,present the strengths in it.It is an

38、 effective way to highlight your strongest skills and encourage the hiring manager to read more.Having a job experience on your resume increases the possibility to land a job too.If not,dont worrythere are plenty of other things,extracurricular or voluntary activities you can do to improve your job

39、applications.Make sure the email address and phone number include on your application._18_ What do job interviewers look for?_19_Interviewers want to hire candidates who are smart,who think quickly and clearly,and who can express themselves and communicate well.Dress the partyour appearance also aff

40、ects your chances of getting the job._20_That means no sandals,jeans,or cutoffs.Even if youll be scooping ice cream behind a counter,it helps to look professional for the interview.A.Babysitting is in great need nowadays.B.A good resume is your best job-hunting tool.C.These details will be used to c

41、ontact you about interviews.D.A precise description of hobbies in your resume is crucial.E.Its not just previous work history or unique skills that matter.F.When you head out for your interview,avoid looking too casual.G.But if little kids drive you crazy,a babysitting job may not be ideal.第二部分 语言运用

42、（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 Mobile phones are everywhere in big cities.It seems that_21_can live without one.Mobile phones are a great_22_to stay connected with friends and family._23_,it is important to remember that there are certain times_2

43、4_you should not be using your phone,especially as a student,during school._25_you are in class,you should not be sending your friends text messages_26_taking phone calls.Your classmates and teacher should not have to deal with this rude_27_.Arent you at school to learn?In the United States,students

44、 would never be allowed to_28_their mobile phones during class.If you were to send or_29_a text message you would probably be kicked_30_class.It is very disturbing to hear a lot of tones and ringing during_31_There are many more rules for mobile phone use in America and it is to_32_respect for those

45、 around you.As a teacher in China,I have to_33_students using mobile phones every day.I have told my class to_34_their phones,but many students do not listen.The_35_to be connected all the time seems to be more_36_than the desire to learn.Its easy to understand_37_it is so tempting(诱惑人的)to have your

46、 phone on during class.It seems so easy just to send a short text message;its not hurting anyone,is it?But you may actually be hurting_38_when you do this.Your teacher knows when you use yourphone and may give you a_39_grade.Sending a text message also takes your attention away from whats going on i

47、n class,you may_40_something important.21.A.one B.somebody C.someone D.no one 22.A.way B.road C.method D.path 23.A.But B.However C.So D.Therefore 24.A.which B.that C.when D.where 25.A.After B.Before C.Because D.If 26.A.or B.and C.as well as D.instead of 27.A.act B.action C.habit D.behavior 28.A.have

48、 B.take C.use D.send 29.A.receive B.accept C.make D.get 30.A.of B.off C.out D.out of 31.A.school B.class C.office D.home 32.A.ask B.suggest C.show D.answer 33.A.do B.deal C.do with D.deal with 34.A.turn on B.turn down C.turn off D.turn in 35.A.desire B.wish C.hope D.expect 36.A.possible B.important

49、C.necessary D.interesting 37.A.why B.what C.that D.whether 38.A.himself B.herself C.ourselves D.yourself 39.A.lower B.higher C.better D.upper 40.A.forget B.remember C.miss D.leave 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 On Nov.8th,four astronauts_41._(get)to the John F.Kenned

50、y Space Center and received the last training.They will go on a trip to the International Space Station(ISS)if weather conditions permit._42._flight will be the second crew launch for SpaceX,which is a private company and works with NASA to carry astronauts to space.The first SpaceX flight took plac