2021届东莞市麻涌中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞市麻涌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 Best Places to Visit in July Norways Fjords Most travelers prefer to visit Norways famous fjords(峡湾)in July because Norway has about 23 hours of daylight,giving travelers lots of time to t

2、ake in the spectacular views of blue water,glaciers and mountains.July is also whenNorways weather is at its warmest,about18,so travelers might include a light sweater in their luggage.Bastille Day inParis July 14 is a national day celebrating independence to the French.July 14,1789,is the day the F

3、rench stormed the Bastille,aParisprison,and officially began the French Revolution,overthrowing a royal government that often threw people in prison there for no reason at all.While the day is marked all overFrance,the biggest celebration takes place inParis.Masai Mara National Reserve The thrill of

4、 seeing millions of animals wander the plains inKenyais not easily forgotten.One of the most popular months to visit the Masai Mara is in July when the famous wildlife migration reaches the Masai Mara and zebras are at their highest number.The best times to view the animals inKenyas most popular gam

5、e park are dawn and dusk.Running of the Bulls inPamplona Travelers who pride themselves on being fast runners may want to head toPamplonain July for the San Femin Festival.A key part of this annual festival is the running of the bulls.Six bulls are released onto a narrow street for a half-mile run,w

6、ith hundreds of runners seeing if they can run faster than the animals.1.What can visitors do inNorways in July?A.Enjoy the impressive scenery.B.Swim and fish in the fjords.C.See daylight around the clock.D.Buy heavy sweaters to keep warm.2.Which of the following is of historical significance?A.San

7、Fermin Festival.B.Bastille Day.C.Masai Mara National Reserve.D.Norways Fjords.3.Where will visitors interested in wild animals go?A.Norway.B.Paris.C.Masai Mara.D.Pamplona.B It was once a shoreline buried by enough garbage to make it invisible(看不见的),thus,given the unfortunate nickname toilet bowl.Now

8、 the Philippines Manila Bay beach is totally different,compared with a few months ago.It happened so suddenly and extremely that it brought tears to the eyes of the local people.The cleanup started on 27 January,when 5,000 volunteers descended on Manila Bay to remove over 45 tons(公吨)of garbage,marki

9、ng the beginning of a nation-wide environmental campaign.But some two months before this great movement began,a quiet revolution was already underway.During the first week of December 2018,Brooklyn-based Bounties Network collectedthree tons of garbage from Manila Bay aver two days through a project

10、that paid a small group of people,mostly fishermen,with a digital currency(数字货币)based on the Ethereum system.For the mostly non-bank-using Filipino fishermen,this was a first-ever experience with a digital currency.Its one that proves decisive in enabling poor communities around the world to take up

11、 arms in the fight against humanitys waste.There are signs that this recycling-for-digital payment industry may be just about to take off.Earlier in September 2018,Plastic Bank,a Vancouver-based company powered by IBM technology,also started a similar project.They set up a project in Naga,a town in

12、southern Luzon,the countrys largest island,building a collection point to let people exchange plastic and recyclable materials for digital payouts through a system.That both these pioneers have chosen the Philippines as their first location is not surprising considering the countrys contribution to

13、ocean waste.A Wall Street Journal study in 2015 revealed that the Philippines make the third-largest amount of plastic waste into global oceans.4.Why did people call Manila Bay beach“toilet bowl”?A.It looked like a huge bowl.B.There were plenty of toilets.C.It was covered by rubbish.D.People loved t

14、he toilets here.5.What does the underlined phrase“descended on”in paragraph 2 mean?A.Completely depended on.B.Suddenly arrived at.C.Occasionally decreased to.D.Gradually disappeared from.6.What made poor communities willing to fight against waste?A.The benefits to their homeland.B.The desire to make

15、 a difference.C.The chance to escape ocean pollution.D.The experience with a digital currency.7.What is the best title for the text?A.Online system helps endocean pollution.B.Manila Bay beach is suddenly removed.C.Plastic Bank is powerful in recycling waste.D.Philippines make a great amount of waste

16、.C My mother is a teacher.I often asked her,“Why do you teach?What keeps you teaching?”The answer was always the same.“There is always that one child,that one moment that is worth it.”Now,I am a teacher,too.But different from my mother,I teach students challenging activities outdoors.And when my mot

17、her asked me the similar questions,my answer was,“Its that one child,that one special moment.”One of those moments happened recently.I was working with a group of girls in a four-week programme.Everything went on well through the“Team”events and we were moving on to a“High”one called the Wire Walk.I

18、n the Wire Walk,each girl had to climb up the pegs in a tree to a wire,8 meters high,and then walk across it.Of course,everything was safe for sure.When it was Susies turn,it seemed that she didnt really want to.I asked Susie if she was ready.She answered softly,“I suppose.”Now,Susie was at the foot

19、 of the tree.She started to make the long reach.Then I found Susie was becoming nervous with every step.I realized she would not go much further.Susie was halfway up.Then she stopped and held the tree tight,looking very afraid.Her eyes were closed.With her face against the tree,she cried,“I cant.”Th

20、e other girls sat in silence.I talked quietly to Susie,trying to relax her.I talked for a long time till I ran out of words.“I will still be your friend no matter what,Susie!”Mary broke the silence.To my surprise,Susie lifted her head and looked up to the wire.Then she turned to look down at Mary an

21、d smiled.Mary smiled back.Finally,Susie made it all the way across that wire.When she returned to the ground,the first hug she looked for was from Mary.We all cheered.Moments like this keep me doing what I do.8.Why did Susie stop halfway up to the wire?A.It was too high for her to reach.B.She was to

22、o afraid to move on.C.Something was wrong with it.D.The teacher asked her to do it.9.Why did Mary break the silence?A.To try again herself.B.To relax the writer.C.To encourage Susie.D.To draw Susies attention.10.What can we learn from the story of Susie?A.Helping others is helping ourselves.B.A word

23、 of encouragement matters a lot.C.Outdoor activities bring peoplecloser than ever.D.A good method plays an important role in teaching.11.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A.The Wire Walk B.That One Moment C.Fear and Courage D.The Young Hearts D A year ago I received a full

24、 scholarship to attend the University of San Francisco.All of my hard work paid off.My mom had spent a lot on my attending a private high school,so I made sure to push myself:I volunteered,took part in various clubs,and graduated with honors.I was so excited to start a new part of my life.Soon enoug

25、h,the big day came,but it wasnt like what I had thought.The first two weeks were the most difficult days of my entire life.Every night I would cry myself to sleep.I was missing my family,my home and everything in my hometown so much and I didnt know how to deal with my broken heart.To distract mysel

26、f,I threw myself into my studies.I also found a ton of jobs.In any free time,I started forcing myself to go to the gym.I wanted to keep every part of my day busy so I wouldnt think about how lonely I felt.Soon after,I began to control my eating,considering it another solution to my homesickness.But

27、soon there was something wrong with me.Finally,I went to see a doctor.When the doctor told me I had no choice but to take time away from school,I started to fear.How could I stop?School was what I was best at.“Im not so bad,”I thought in my head.But the result was that I was taken to hospital again

28、a month later and my mother camewoefully.I had to take a semester off from school,and go to the treatment center near my home.If there are girls who are suffering similarly,I hope you know that there is hope and that you should have a positive attitude towards life.Though you may feel alone,there ar

29、e so many people who can understand your struggle.Thats why I want to share my story.12.Why did the author push herself during high school?A.She wanted to attend the University of San Francisco.B.It cost too much to study in a private school.C.Her parents controlled much of her life.D.Her family put

30、 her under pressure,13.What can we know about the author in the first two weeks?A.She couldnt fall asleep because of pressure.B.She couldnt pay attention to her study.C.She couldnt deal with her homesickness.D.She couldnt catch up with others.14.What does the underlined word“woefully”in paragraph 4

31、mean?A.Sadly.B.Surprisingly.C.Curiously.D.Happily.15.What is the authors purpose in writing this text?A.To look back on her past life.B.To increase her own confidence.C.To express appreciation to her mother.D.To encourage other girls like her to be positive.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

32、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 Running,cycling,aerobics(有氧运动)there are hundreds of ways to get fit._16_Here are two ly new ones that you might like to try.Exergaming Exergaming consists of doing exercise with video games.And there are lots to choose from.Dance Dance Revolution(DDR)is a fun way to work o

33、ut.Simply stand on a platform and hit the coloured arrows with your feet as you follow the instructions on the screen._17_As the tagline(标语)says,“Taking dancing to a whole new level!”For a gentler form of exercise,try the“Wii Fit”series of games.You can do yoga,strength training and aerobics while s

34、tanding on a balance board._18_ Anti-shoes _19_Theyre meant to improve your posture,and strengthen your muscles.They can also increase circulation and reduce body fat.The shoes were invented by Swiss engineer Karl Mller in the early 1990s.On a visit to Korea,he noticed that walking barefoot over som

35、e soft fields alleviated(缓解)his back and knee problems.He also discovered that the Kenyan Masai tribespeople(who often walk barefoot)dont suffer from back pain and are famous for their perfect posture.So,he decided that the answer was a shoe with a curved sole and no heel.The shoes were launched in

36、1996,and by 2000 approximately 20,000 pairs had been sold in Switzerland,Austria and Germany._20_Some celebrities such as Jemima Khan,Jodie Kidd and Sadie Frost also own a pair.A.Since then,they have become a big hit.B.Concentrate on the screen and search for the instructions.C.You score points by h

37、itting the right arrow at the right time.D.And every year there are lots of new ideas for getting into shape.E.Walking on Anti-shoes is similar to walking barefoot onsand or grass.F.Personalize your workout,or exercise with a friend,competing in games!G.Anti-shoes are designed to exercise parts of y

38、our body while youre walking.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 When I was in primary school,I got into a major argument with a boy in my class.I cant_21_what it was about,but I have never forgotten the_22_I learned that day.I was_23_that I

39、was right and he was wrong but he strongly believed that I was wrong and he was right.Our_24_decided to teach us a very important lesson and_25_a good idea.She_26_both of us up to the front of the class and placed him on one side of her desk and me on_27_.In the middle of her desk was a large,round

40、object.I could_28_see that it was black.She asked the boy what_29_the object was.White,he answered in a_30_voice.I couldnt believe he said the object was white,_31_it was obviously black!Another_32_started between my classmate and me,this_33_about the color1 of the object.The teacher told me to go t

41、o stand where the boy was standing and told him to come to stand where I had been.We changed_34_,and now she asked me what the color1 of the object was.I_35_answer,White.It was then_36_I realized I was wrong.In fact,it was an object with two_37_color1 ed sides,and from his side it was white,_38_from

42、 my side was the color1 black.My teacher taught me a very important lesson that day:You must_39_yourself in the other persons shoes and look at the_40_through their eyes in order to truly understand their view.21.A.think B.remember C.forget D.determine 22.A.class B.speech C.text D.lesson 23.A.sure B

43、.glad C.afraid D.upset 24.A.doctor B.parent C.partner D.teacher 25.A.kept up with B.went on with C.came up with D.got along with 26.A.woke B.brought C.advised D.came 27.A.the other B.other C.another D.others 28.A.clearly B.happily C.luckily D.nearly 29.A.height B.colour C.size D.shape 30.A.sweet B.l

44、oud C.fearful D.grateful 31.A.for B.unless C.if D.although 32.A.match B.fight C.argument D.conversation 33.A.day B.time C.chance D.month 34.A.desks B.seats C.attitudes D.places 35.A.hoped to B.needed to C.had to D.was able to 36.A.when B.before C.that D.since 37.A.loosely B.frequently C.differently

45、D.surprisingly 38.A.or B.and C.but D.so 39.A.sit B.live C.lie D.put 40.A.performance B.movement C.effort D.situation 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 If you feel stressed by responsibilities at work,you should take a step back and identify those of_41._(great)and less

46、importance.Then,handle the most important tasks first so youll feel a real sense of_42._(achieve).Leaving the less important things until tomorrow_43._(be)often acceptable.Most of us are more focused_44._our tasks in the morning than we are later in the day.So,get an early start and try to be as pro

47、ductive as possible before lunch.This will give you the confidence_45._you need to get you through the afternoon and go home feeling accomplished.Recent_46._(study)show that we are far more productive at work if we take short breaks_47._(regular).Give your body and brain a rest by stepping outside f

48、or_48._while,exercising,or doing something you enjoy.If you find something you love doing outside of the office,youll be less likely_49._(bring)your work home.It could be anything-gardening,cooking,music,sports but whatever it is,_50._(make)sure its a relief from daily stress rather than another thi

49、ng to worry about.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(从第 11 处起)不计分。Last Sunday,I paid a visit to Miss Wang,which

50、is my primary school teacher.She retired(退休)three years ago.Miss Wang teaches me Chinese when I was a naughty boy.I didnt like studying at first.It was Miss Wang who kind helped me understand the importance of studying.Under her help,I made a great progress.She devoted most of her time to teach and