2021年西北师范大学附属中学高三英语期末试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 年西北师范大学附属中学高三英语期末试题及答案解析 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 If you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记)that will educate you,comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day,

2、read on.“Pride and Prejudice”by Jane Austen A classic thatnever gets old.Set in ruralEnglandin the early 19th century,this tale centers around the Bennet family,a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match.Austens story focu

3、ses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame,and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.“Women in Science:50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the WorldWomen in Science:50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World”by R

4、achel Ignotofsky It is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology,science,engineering and mathematics,from present day all the way back to 360 AD.“Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls”by Elena F

5、avilli It tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day.With color1 portraits and biographies that are short and sweet,this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.“Becoming”by Michelle Obama We wouldnt be able to write th

6、is list without including Michelle Obamas memoir.“Becoming”has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood,family,motherhood,her own FLOTUS impact,the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now.And of course she writes all about meeting her

7、husband and the many unique challenges they faced too.1.What didthe Bennetsintend to do?A.To marry their daughters to rich men.B.To lessen pressure on their daughters.C.To help their daughters marry for true love.D.To make their daughters financially independent.2.Whose book will attract a teen inte

8、rested in science?A.Jane Austens.B.Rachel Ignotofskys.C.Elena Favillis.D.Michelle Obamas.3.What do the four books have in common?A.They are all classics.B.They are all biographies.C.They are all related to the female.D.They are all about heroes.B When you think of the icy Arctic Ocean,do you picture

9、 cold blue waters,on which float(漂浮)icebergs home to animals and fish not seen elsewhere on the planet?Think again,or rather add 300 billion pieces of plastic(塑料)to your picture.Thats the amount of plastic that scientists believe is floating around the Arctic Ocean.Most of the plastic is in the area

10、 to the east of Greenland and north of Scandinavia.Where did it come from?After all,the lands near the Arctic are not really full of people.It turns out that ocean currents are carrying plastic thrown into the ocean all the way to the Arctic.An ocean current is an unending movement of sea water from

11、 one point to another.It is caused by several things including heat from the Sun,wind and movement of the Earth.Many of these plastic pieces seem to have travelled for years before reaching the Arctic.This was worked out by scientists studying the plastic problem after they observed the condition of

12、 the pieces.While much plastic floats on top of the water,a lot also may be on the sea floor.Plastic has been widely used for 60 years on Earth and our careless throwing of plastic things is slowly turning the once perfectly clean Arctic into a dangerous place.Unlike food waste and plant waste,plast

13、ic doesnt break down so easily.In fact the United States Environment Protection Organization reports that“every bit of plastic ever made still exists”.Whats the effect?Seabirds,sea turtles and other ocean creatures could get hurt and die when they accidentallyswallowplastic.Plastic waste affects fis

14、hing,affecting people who earn money through fishing.Plastics can let out dangerous poisons(毒物)into the water.These may be swallowed by fish,and when these fish are caught and eaten by people or bigger animals,they could get poisoned too!4.What can we learn from the passage?A.The Arctic Ocean is hea

15、vily polluted.B.The plastic is mostlyin the area in the east of Greenland.C.An ocean current is just caused by the movement of the earth.D.Much more plastic floats on top of the water.5.Which of the following doesnt contribute to the plastic ocean?A.Humans throw away plastic things at will.B.Ocean c

16、urrents carry plastic things everywhere.C.Plastic can let out harmful things into the water.D.Plastic is hard to break down.6.What does the underlined word“swallow”in the last Paragraph mean?A.Break down.B.Take in.C.Accept.D.Touch.7.Whats the best title of the text?A.Are Men to Blame for Plastic Oce

17、an?B.Arctic Ocean and Its Future!C.Is Plastic Harmful?D.Arctic Ocean or Plastic Ocean?C I waschecking out at the supermarket counter on Wednesday night,ready to pay for my bananas,when all of a sudden,fear came upon me.My wallet was gone.And I could only have left it one place:the G9 bus,from which

18、I had gotten off minutes earlier and which was now speeding to some stops.The moment of realizing it was gone was followed by mental math.How much time and money would it cost to replace the credit cards,the drivers license,the expensive lipstick($55!).Two hours after I was back at my house,I heard

19、a knock on the door.My husband answered while I sat in the dining room on the phone with a credit card company.Does Jennifer live here?I heard someone say.In her hand was my wallet,without a penny missing.She left before I could offer my gratitude to her.After I posted the story,I heard from her boy

20、friend,who identified the good citizen as Erin Ball,a 26-year-old girl working for a trade organization.Once I figured out her,I called to thank her.She said she spotted my wallet and thought that its more dangerous to go to a strangers house than leaving the wallet with the driver,but she still dec

21、ided to take the chance.If I were in that situation,I would want someone to try to find me,she said.Ball doesnt find her actions particularly excellent.She added,Its not hard to do small things for people.After Ball found my wallet,she decided to post a picture of my drivers license online before go

22、ing to my house,trying to see if anyone knew me.No sooner had she left my doorstep than I got emails from two neighbors who recognized my face,both offering to help me find my missing property.Ball found my house on a bitterly cold night,for which I was extremely grateful.Looking back,Im not surpris

23、ed someone had wanted to help a stranger.A warm current of honesty and harmony is running through this town.8.What do we know about the author according to paragraph 1?A.She missed the G9 bus.B.She paid for her bananas.C.She replaced the credit cards.D.She found she had left her wallet on the bus.9.

24、Who helped the author find Ball?A.The G9 driver.B.The girls boyfriend.C.The authors neighbors.D.The authors husband.10.What did Ball do first after finding the wallet?A.Ball called the author.B.Ball went to the authors house.C.Ball gave the wallet to the bus driver.D.Ball posted a photo of the autho

25、rs driving license.11.Which of the following best describes Erin Ball?A.Humorous and kind.B.Generous and demanding.C.Honest and warm-hearted.D.Caring and outgoing.D If you go into the forest with friends,stay with them.If you dont,you may get lost.If you get lost,this is what you should do.Sit down

26、and stay where you are.Dont try to find your friendslet them findyou.You can help them find you by staying in one place.There is another way to help your friends or other people to find you.You can shout or whistle three times.Stop.Then shout or whistle three times again.Any signal given three times

27、 is a call for help.Keep up shouting or whistling.Always three times together.When people hear you,they will know that you are not just making a noise for fun.They will let you know that they have heard your signal.They will give you two shouts or two whistles.When a signal is given twice,it is an a

28、nswer to a call for help.If you dont think that you will get help before night comes,try to make a little house with branches(树枝).Make yourself a bed with leaves and grass.When you need some water,you have to leave your little branch house to look for it.Dont just walk away.Pick off small branches a

29、nd drop them as you walk in order to go back again easily.When you are lost,the most important thing to do is to stay in one place.12.If you get lost in the forest,you should _.A.try to find your friends in no time B.stay in one place and give signals C.walk around the forest D.shout as loudly as po

30、ssible 13.Which signal is a call for help?A.Crying twice.B.Shouting here and there.C.Whistling everywhere in the forest.D.Shouting or whistling three times together.14.When you hear two shouts or two whistles,you know that _.A.someone needs your help B.something terrible will happen C.people will co

31、me to help you D.someone is afraid of an animal 15.Whats the meaning of the last paragraph?A.Use branches to make a bed.B.Drop branches to look for water.C.Pick off branches to build another house.D.Leave branches to help you find your way back.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

32、项。选项中有两项为多余选项 The aging process affects the human body in many ways.One thing that happens to all of usas we age is muscle loss.Some experts say it can start as early as age 30.In fact,muscle loss may be a natural part of aging._16_.It is better to start strength training when you are younger and in

33、 good health.But what exactly is“strength training”?Simply put,strength training is an activity that makes ones muscles stronger.Here are reasons to start your strength training today.Develop strong bones _17_which can increase the thickness or density of bones and reduce your risk of developing ost

34、eoporosis(骨质疏松症)a disease that weakens bones,making them easy to break._18_ Strength training can help you to take control of your weight and even lose weight.Muscle weighs more than fat.But muscle increases your metabolism(新陈代谢),and ahigher metabolism helps you burn more calories.Improve your quali

35、ty of life Strength training can improve your ability to do everyday activities.For example,having stronger muscles makes it easier to lift and move things.Strong muscles can improve your balance._19_.As we age,this can greatly add to your quality of life.Improve your thinking skills Mayo Clinic say

36、s some research shows that regular strength training,when combined with other kinds of exercise,has good results._20_.A.Then,let it alone B.Manage your weight C.Enhance the value of weight loss D.But you can do some things to slow it down E.Strength training puts pressure on your bones F.It may help

37、 older adults understand and learn better G.So,your risk of falling or getting injured may be lessened 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 It was a great shock to me to discover that I had a serious disease.I had never been very well coordina

38、ted(协调)physically when I was_21_.But things seemed to change when I went to university,at the age of 17,I started to_22_some sports.In my third year at university,however,I noticed that it seemed to be difficult for me,and I fell over once or twice for no obvious_23_My father took me to the family d

39、octor who led me toagood_24_.Two days later,I went into hospital for examinations.I stayed in the_25_for two weeks,during which I had a wide variety of tests.But after all the_26_,they didnt tell me what I had,except that I was a special case.However,they_27_it to continue to get worse.The doctor fe

40、lt sorry because he could do_28_except giving me vitamins(维生素),I could see that he didnt_29_the vitaminsto have much effect on my disease.I didnt feel like asking for more details,because the disease was obviously_30_.I realized that I had a(n)_31_disease.It was a bit of a shock.However,while I had

41、been in hospital,I had seen a boy who had leukemia(白血病)and he_32_died of that kind of disease.Clearly there were people who were_33_than me.At least my condition didnt make me feel sick,so whenever I felt_34_,I remembered that boy.The doctors told me to go back to university.I_35_doing the research

42、I had started before going to hospital.My dreams at that time were rather hard to_36_Before my condition had been diagnosed(诊断),I had been very bored with life.But shortly after I came out of hospital,I_37_realized that there were a lot of worthy things I could_38_.I began to make progress in my_39_

43、and I got married to a girl called Jane,whom I had met just about the time my condition was diagnosed.That marriage_40_my life.It gave me something to live for.21.A.strong B.young C.old D.calm 22.A.try B.watch C.record D.destroy 23.A.result B.notice C.reason D.excuse 24.A.doctor B.teacher C.engineer

44、 D.patient 25.A.house B.hospital C.park D.street 26.A.discoveries B.examples C.examinations D.inventions 27.A.required B.forecasted C.asked D.wished 28.A.everything B.something C.anything D.nothing 29.A.know B.realize C.fear D.expect 30.A.good B.terrible C.entire D.fantastic 31.A.common B.serious C.

45、incorrect D.important 32.A.finally B.selflessly C.sincerely D.uselessly 33.A.richer B.better C.worse D.luckier 34.A.confident B.cheerful C.discouraged D.satisfied 35.A.turned up B.dug out C.gave up D.went on 36.A.achieve B.ruin C.cancel D.create 37.A.wrongly B.simply C.suddenly D.possibly 38.A.rescu

46、e B.attack C.suffer D.do 39.A.research B.mistakes C.preparations D.violence 40.A.bothered B.doubted C.trapped D.changed 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 It is discovered that the birds that people value most are endangered_41._climate change.In the Guanacaste region of

47、Costa Rica,we spent four years identifying and_42._(count)birds in a range of landscapes and habitats.Then,we_43._(ask)hundreds of people in all those places farmers,birdwatchers,people in cities to rank the birds we had counted.The birds that people rank highest are_44._(general)found in rainforest

48、s,with their ecosystems most_45._(threaten)by climate change.In this particular part of the world,were seeing the drought period get longer and the rainy season get_46._(short)in certain years.Climate is becoming more unpredictable.As the forest dries out,the_47._(condition)for birds are becoming mo

49、re extreme.For one thing,if trees dont get enough water_48._(grow)their leaves in the rainy season,then birds and other animals struggle to find enough food and nesting material for their breeding season.In the future,we predict that rainforests will become dry forests,_49._means we may be seeing le

50、ss of those birds.Thats not only_50._loss for biodiversity but also for peoples history and culture.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：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下而写出修改后的词。注意：每处错误及其修