2021届中央民族大学附属中学高三英语期末考试试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届中央民族大学附属中学高三英语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“Why do I feel cold when I have a fever?”“Why does the sun rise in the east?”I knew the day would come when my little girl Sophie would learn to talk and inevitably(不可避免地)start askingth

2、ose questions.The questions themselves werent worrying me.I was actually looking forward to seeing where her curiosity would lie.What was bothering(烦恼)me was whether or not I would know the answers.In the age of the smartphone,this may seem like a silly worry.The answers to almost everything would b

3、e just one Google away.Still,I struggled with how I was going to prepare to become an all-knowing mother.Then one day,it struck me:I didnt need to have all the answers.What a great example I could set if I let my daughter know that I,too,was still learning.And I realized how much more I could learn

4、if I took another look at things I thought I already knew the answer to with the curiosity of a child.My little girls mind is a beginners mind-curious,open to new ideas,eager to learn,and not based on knowledge that already exists.I decided that I would deal with her questions with a beginners mind,

5、too.Once I decided to become more curious,I started noticing that curiosity was becoming more important in the workplace,too.It seems that leaders dont need to have all the answers,but they do need to be curious.Curious about curiosity,I searched for answers and found Albert Einsteins famous words,“

6、I have no special talent.I am only passionately(热情地)curious.”We mightquibble overthe view that Einstein had no special talent,but there is one thing for certain-he wouldnt have solved the puzzles of the universe without his passionate curiosity.Then I came across another Einstein quote,“The importan

7、t thing is not to stop questioning.Curiosity has its own reason or existence.”1.The advantage of having a beginners mind is that _.A.people can learn much faster.B.people wont be afraid to make mistakes.C.people are willing to receive new things.D.people wont be expected to answer all questions.2.Wh

8、at does the example of Einsteins words show?A.Einstein was passionate about curiosity.B.Einsteins quotes are very famous.C.Curiosity is of great significance.D.Curiosity is more necessary than talent.3.What does the underlined phrase“quibble over”in the last paragraph probably mean?A.Fight against.B

9、.Argue about.C.Work out.D.Agree with B Most kids can walk into a library or bookstore and find hundreds of books to read.But its not that simple for kids who are blind.They read in a different way.Jenny Lee and other braille(盲文)transcribers take the printed words of a book and change them into a cod

10、e of raised dots.Blind people can read these dots with their fingers.To know what braille feels like,take a ballpoint pen and press hard onto a piece of paper.Now turn the paper over and touch the raised dot made by the pen point.When Lee first saw the dots of the braille alphabet,she wondered if sh

11、ed ever be able to read and write them easily.She took a class and practised hard for about six months before she passed the final exam:she had to convert 35 pages of a book into braille.Today,Lee works for a publisher.One of her jobs is to change childrens books into braille.To do this,Lee first ty

12、pes the story into a computer and then uses a computer program to translate it into the braille code.Next,she looks over the translation several times to make sure its mistake-free.After that,a copy of the braille story is printed with a special printer.Then Lee and a proofreader work together to fi

13、nd and correct any mistakes.When a book is ready,many copies of it are printed.Afterwards,some are sold through websites and others are sent to libraries.Sometimes,going over a story again and again gets tiring.Thats when Lee takes a break.Several of Jenny Lees co-workers,who are blind,use guide dog

14、s.When the animals arent working,Lee likes spending a few minutes with them.To her,playing with dogs“is always apick-me-upin the middle of the day”.“I love this mission,”Lee says.“Through my brain power and my fingers,I am putting the dots into some kids hands.”4.How does the writer explain what bra

15、ille feels like?A.By explaining what braille words look like.B.By describing how blind people read books.C.By asking readers to experience it themselves.D.By giving examples of different braille words.5.What was Lees first reaction to braille?A.She was excited to get a new skill.B.She was amazed at

16、the clever idea.C.She realized she could teach it herself.D.She believed it would be difficult to learn.6.What does the underlined word“pick-me-up”in paragraph 4 most probably mean?A A discussion to release work stress.B.Something to improve ones appetite.C.Something to help restore ones spirit.D.A

17、free ride accompanied with a guide dog.7.What does Lee think of her job?A.Profitable and hopeful.B.Tiring but meaningful.C.Relaxing and helpful.D.Boring but challenging.C AlaskaThe American city Anchorage is recovering from a powerful earthquake Friday that damaged public buildings,homes and roads.T

18、he 7.0 earthquake caused buildings to slake.But there have been no reports of deaths,serious injuries or damage.Officials say the quake has not affected transportation of food and her supplies.“The ships are coming in on schedule,the supply lines are at this point working well,”the government told r

19、eporters Sunday.The Glenn Highway was probably the road hit hardest by the earthquake.It connects the states largest city to other parts in the north.Traffic has been heavy and slowmoving since the quake.Drivers are being guided.Groups of workers are trying to rebuild areas where the quake left larg

20、e holes in the road.People who are still nervous after the major quake have been more upset by more than 1,700 aftershocks.“Anything that moves,you feel terrified”said David,whose home suffered structural(结构)damage,including a sunken foundation(地基).Actually,Alaska came up with strict building rules

21、after a 9.2 earthquake in 1964.That was the second most powerful earthquake on record.Government officials said a public health center promises that moneyfor medical treatment will continue to come.Mental healthy service(心理健康服务)is also available for people hurt by the disaster.Earthquake experts say

22、 there is a 4 percent chance of another 7.0 earthquake or greater in the following week.The chance is very small,but its not impossible,”said the expert,Paul Caruso.8.What was the result of the earthquake?A.Buildings were damaged.B.Food supply was cut off.C.Many people were killed D.The ships could

23、not come in.9.Why is the traffic slow on the Glenn Highway?A.Because small quakes hit the city.B.Because falling rocks are a danger.C.Because the highway is badly damaged.D.Because drivers are misled.10.What can you learn from Paul Caruso?A.Another greater earthquake is on the way.B.Chances still ex

24、ists of another earthquake.C.It will be safe in the 1th week after the quake.D.There is no possibility for more quakes.11.Where can your possibly read the passage?A.Ina story book.B.In a travel journal.C.In a poster.D.In a newspaper.D What a day!I started at my new school this morning and had the be

25、st time.I made lots of new friends and really liked my teachers.I was nervous the night before,but I had no reason to be.Everyone was so friendly and polite.They made me feel at ease.It was like Id been at the school for a hundred years!The day started very early at 7:00 am.I had my breakfast downst

26、airs with my mom.She could tell that I was very nervous.Mom kept asking me what was wrong.She told me I had nothing to worry about and that everyone was going to love me.If they didnt love me,Mom said to send them her way for a good talking to.I couldnt stop laughing.My mom dropped me off at the sch

27、ool gates about five minutes before the bell.A little blonde girl got dropped off at the same time and started waving at me.She ran over and told me her name was Abigail.She was very nice and we became close straight away.We spent all morning together and began to talk to another girl called Stacey.

28、The three of us sat together in class all day and we even made our way home together!It went so quickly.Our teacher told us that tomorrow we would really start learning and developing new skills.I cannot wait until tomorrow and feel as though I am really going to enjoy my time at my new school.I onl

29、y hope that my new friends feel the same way too.12.How did the author feel the night before her new school?A.Tired.B.Confident C.Worried.D.homesick 13.What did the author think of her mothers advice?A.Clear.B.Funny.C.Optional D.Respectable 14.What happened on the authors first day of school?A.She m

30、et many nice people.B.She had a hurried breakfast.C.She learned tome new skills.D.She arrived at school very early.15.What can we infer about Abigail?A.She disliked Stacey.B.She was shy and quiet.C.She got on well with the author.D.She was an old friend of the author.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅读下面短

31、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 Finishing school is the beginning of the independent life for millions of school graduates.Many roads are open before them:technical schools,colleges,universities._16_.Thats why the topic of choosing the career path be major questions for many students.Some peopl

32、e know right away what they want to do in life,for others its an extremely difficult decision._17_.Your choice will change your entire life.Sometimes its difficult to set career goals if youre not really sure what youd like to do.A good place to start is some self-examination.Decide what your talent

33、s are._18_.They can be discovered and developed,but not taught.If you know where your strengths lie,you are more likely to achieve something in this aspect.Concentrate on your skills.Unlike abilities,these are how you do something._19_.The extent to which you can develop your skills can be influence

34、d by your talents.Determine your character specialties.Do you like dealing with people?What mental satisfaction you need?Do you like physical work,your emotional make-up?How do you handle stress and other emotions?What sort of environment would you like to work in?_20_.Make sure youre honest,keep an

35、 open mind so you consider all options before you make your decision.A.Make a decision in advance B.Skills can be learned and are transferable C.Balance your professional and personal lives D.They are the abilities you use to do something E.It makes a big difference in your everyday life F.But its n

36、ot an easy thing to choose a profession G.You might prefer to work in a bank rather than work as a doctor 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 Teaching abroad gives me the chance to feel truly immersed(沉浸).I knew I wanted to_21_the world from

37、a very young age.I was_22_enough as a child to travel with my family to nearby countries.When I was at college,I decided to study_23_for one year.It was a chance to live in and experience another country in a way that taking a_24_just doesnt allow.However,this experience didnt help me _25_my desire(

38、渴望)for travel,and I wanted to travel more.So,after graduation,I went toThailandand began_26_English there.It seemed like the perfect way for me to travel,_27_money,and give back to communities around the world.By doing this,I could_28_immerse myself in a very_29_culture.I arrived knowing very little

39、 of the local_30_but by the end was able to have conversations with my students and neighbors.I also ate food I would never have tried if I had just been a tourist.I had_31_to stay in Thailand for one semester(学期),_32_ended up staying for two years.They were some of the_33_years of my life.I visited

40、 many countries inSoutheast Asiaand_34_a lot about that part of the world.There are many people that just dont_35_to live their lives in the_36_place.I am one of those people.Teaching abroad_37_me to move around and travel slowly.By living in a country and having a_38_there,I learn much more about t

41、he culture than I would if I_39_visited for a week or two,and I get the_40_to visit locations that sometimes only locals know about.21.A.travel B.change C.rule D.save 22.A.tired B.lucky C.afraid D.relaxed 23.A.hard B.online C.alone D.abroad 24.A.walk B.vacation C.lesson D.picture 25.A.increase B.fee

42、l C.satisfy D.express 26.A.understanding B.speaking C.loving D.teaching 27.A.earn B.spend C.borrow D.waste 28.A.secretly B.carelessly C.completely D.painfully 29.A.common B.different C.popular D.traditional 30.A.language B.scene C.law D.product 31.A.asked B.happened C.learned D.planned 32.A.or B.but

43、 C.if D.because 33.A.earliest B.dark C.best D.final 34.A.knew B.worried C.talked D.forgot 35.A.hate B.need C.refuse D.want 36.A.wrong B.same C.dangerous D.safe 37.A.requires B.expects C.allows D.warns 38.A.friend B.house C.guide D.job 39.A.simply B.strangely C.politely D.crazily 40.A.right B.skill C

44、.chance D.courage 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 People have long dreamt of a car that flies through the sky.Japans SkyDrive has carried out a successful,but modest test flight of such a vehicle carrying a person.In a video_41._(show)to reporters last week,a vehicle

45、that looked like a motorcycle with propellers(螺旋桨)lifted up to two meters off the ground.It_42._(fly)in circles in a protected area for four minutes.Tomohiro Fukuzawa heads_43._SkyDrive effort.He hopes the flying car can_44._(make)into a real-life product by 2023.Of the worlds more than 100 flying c

46、ar projects,only a handful has succeeded with a person_45._board.The machine so far can fly for just five to 10 minutes,_46._if the flight time can be extended to 30 minutes,the car will have more possibilities.Unlike airplanes and helicopters,“electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles”,general

47、ly offer quick point-to-point personal travel.They could do away with_47._(have)to deal with airports,traffic jams and the cost of paying for pilots.Such vehicles could even fly without a pilot.The Japanese government has expressed support for the futuristic project.The goal is to expand the flying

48、cars_48._(commerce)use by the 2030s.It also has noted possible uses for connecting faraway_49._(region)and providing transportation in disasters.Experts compare the excitement about flying cars to the days_50._the aviation industry got started with the Wright Brothers and the auto industry with the

49、Ford Model T.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。错误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；2.只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。Last summer,to my delight,I got a chance to go to th

50、e United Kingdom.I was eager to see how England was like.Although my parents objected to my decision at first,but finally they were persuaded.It was the first time that I have travelled abroad alone.Felt excited,I boarded the plane.Suddenly,however,I found my luggages gone and felt helplessly.It was