2021届东莞玉兰中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞玉兰中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案 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 Welcome to join our Summer Youth Language Program to improve English language skills,make new friends worldwide.and have a good time here!The program capacity is limited,so if you are int

2、erested,you should register as soon as possible.Dates andCosts All programs require a$100 nonrefundable deposit(不退还的押金)to reserve a spot in the program.June 15July 16 5-week program：($1920)July 20August 20 5-week program：($1920)June 15August 20 10-week program：($3620)You can also study with us for s

3、horter periods.4-week programs cost$1580 tuition and 3-week programs cost$1240.Discounts There is a 10%discount for each additional family member!Appropriate Ages Recommended Ages：14 and older Restrictions：Students who are younger than 16 must have a parent or guardian with them.Program Schedule In

4、the morning,you will join the all-aged Intensive English classes from 9：00 am to 2：00 pm,Monday to Thursday,where they can meet other students from worldwide.In the afternoonfrom 2 to 3 pm,we will have fun after-school activities,like soccer in the Park,visit toScienceMuseumand story writing competi

5、tion.Items Students Should Bring Clothes：Shirts,a jacket,long pants,a swimsuit and comfortable shoes,etc.Other personal items：Camera phone?plug adapter,photos of friends/family.Study materials：Notebooks,pens,and pencils.Airport Safe Items：Dont bring foods and snacks,or theyll be charged before you b

6、oard the airport.1.How much will be charged if you and your brother join in a 3-week program?A.$1920,B.$2356.C.$3002.D.$3620.2.What will participants do at 2：30 pm on Monday?A.Communicate with foreign students.B.Attend intensive English classes.C.Join in some interesting activities.D.Talk with their

7、 parents on the phone.3.Why should students avoid bringing foods and snacks?A.To save space for their luggage.B.To protect the environment.C.To avoid any unwanted fees.D.To follow the rules of the airport.B Salad plants have already been grown in old sheltersand tunnels.Urban farming is a regular to

8、pic of interest at places like the World Economic Forum(WEF)in Davos,where leaders consider whether the worlds food system,blamed for causing both obesity and malnutrition,can be fixed.There are already plenty of urban farming projects around the world,particularly in the US,Japan and the Netherland

9、s,from urban fish and plant farms to vertical farming.“Its becoming an expanding industry,”said Richard Ballard,one of the founders of the farm Growing Underground.“Therere several other businesses starting up in London in containers,and there are other vertical farms around the country now.”Growing

10、 Underground is not a standard farm.The rows of crops could be in almost any tunnel,but these plants are 100 feet below Clapham High Street and show that urban agriculture is,in some cases at least,nota fad.The underground farm has occupied a part of the Second World War air-raid shelters for nearly

11、 five years,and Ballard is planning to expand into the rest of the space later this year.Growing Underground supplies herb and salad mixes to grocery shops,supermarkets and restaurants.Being in London creates an advantage,Ballard says,as they can harvest and deliver in an hour.He adds other advantag

12、es.Being underground means temperatures never go below 15surface greenhouses need to be heated.They can do more harvests:60 crops a year,compared with about seven in a traditional farm.Electricity to power the lights is a major cost,but the company believes renewable energy will become cheaper.Simil

13、ar British companies include the Jones Food Company in Lincolnshire,while in the US AeroFarms has several projects in New Jersey,and Edenworks in Brooklyn.4.What do we know about urban farming?A.It leads to a healthier lifestyle.B.It is rarely discussed at the WEF.C.Different farming methods are use

14、d.D.Local governments pay efforts to develop it.5.Which of the following best explains a fad underlined in Paragraph 3?A.A dream thats easy to realize.B.A field controlled for a long time.C.An approach to a serious problem.D.A fashion thats popular for a short time.6.What can we learn about the unde

15、rground farm?A.It is more productive than a traditional farm.B.It provides food directly to the customers.C.Its major products are herbs and salads.D.It uses less energy than a greenhouse.7.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Current food system causes health problems B.Growing Underground a

16、ttracts more people C.Traditional farming will be replaced soon D.Urban farming isstill thought costly and time-consuming C In this day and age,there seems to be a move towards secondary school subjects.For that reason,some parents and some students feel that the compulsory study of English literatu

17、re is misguided and disadvantageous to students,particularly if they are second language learners of English.However,there are still good reasons for the study of English literature.Students of English language sometimes fail to see the point of studying English literature,especially if they have no

18、 plans to study English or translation at university.But English literature can introduce students to a range of aspects,not only of the English language but also the culture of English-speaking countries.There are aspects of English culture that are summarised by English literature.Of course,this i

19、s quite obvious when studying the works of Shakespeare or of writers,poets and playwrights of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.It is,however,also true when studying other works of English literature.Students can learn about good stories and references to different aspects of English culture.T

20、hey can also learn the context and meanings of famous quotes and phrases.Studying literature does not confine the students to the traditions ofEnglandbut includes the possibility of introducing them to traditions which inform English literature,such as the study of Ancient Greek drama,and to literat

21、ure in other contexts,such as American literature.An enjoyment and appreciation of literature will give students the ability to develop this into an interest in books and reading as they move away from their studies and into the adult lives.They will have the confidence to approach and cope with new

22、 forms of books and writing,since they were exposed to a range of literature during their school days.When studying literature,students can learn not only language aspects such as vocabulary items but also the language aspects which can be used for specific purposes.For example,if the students are f

23、amiliar with the concepts of beat and rhythm of English poems,they can improve their own writing as they are able to appreciate and apply these ideas.Finally,the study of literature can provide students with a fresh and creative angle,from which the students can approach their studies in particular

24、and their lives in general.So the next time you are reading a newspaper article complaining of the lack of creativity and initiative in the local workforce,remember that in a small way the study of English literature can help to add a refreshing and further dimension to a persons life.8.The author m

25、ay agree that the study of English literature_.A.has a long-lasting influence on students B.is misguided and has more disadvantages C.is not necessary for second language learners D.only allows the students to learn the traditions ofEngland 9.We can learn from the passage that _.A.schools fail to ca

26、re about students needs B.learning English literature makes students smarter C.English culture is closely related to English literature D.the more you read literary works,the more you complain 10.Whats the authors attitude towards the study of English literature?A.Critical.B.Cautious.C.Supportive.D.

27、Anxious.11.Whats the best title of the passage?A.Parents and Students Demands B.Why We Learn English Literature C.English Culture and English Literature D.Suitable Courses for Secondary Schools D Addiction to smartphones will result in poor sleep,according to a new study.The study,published Tuesday

28、in Frontiers in Psychiatry,looked at smartphone use among 1,043 students between the ages of 18 and 30at Kings College London.Researchers asked the students to complete two questionnaires on their sleep quality and smartphone use,in person and online.Using a 10-question scale that was developed to j

29、udge smartphone addiction in children,nearly 40%of the university students qualified as addicted to smartphones,the study found.“Our findings are in agreement with other reported studies in young adult populations globally,which are in the range of 30-45%,”lead author Sei Yon Sohn and her co-authors

30、 wrote in the study.Later time of use was also significantly connected with smartphone addiction,with use after 1 a.m.increasing a 3-times risk,the authors wrote.Students who reported high use of smartphones also reported poor sleep quality,the study found.That foils in line with previous studies th

31、at have found overuse of smartphones at night to be associated with trouble falling asleep,reduced sleep duration(睡眠持续时间)and daytime tiredness.Thats likely because use of smartphones close to bedtime has been shown to delay the bodys normal sleep-and-wake clock.In fact,the No.1 rule is no computers,

32、cell phones,and ipads in bed and at least one hour beforebed Dr.Vsevolod Polotsky,who directs sleep basic research,said in a recent interview.Thats because any LED light source from electronics(电子设备)may further hold back melatonin(褪黑激素)levels,Polotsky said.Melatonin is often referred to as a sleep h

33、ormone,because we sleep better during the night when levels reach the top.“This is a cross-sectional study,and it cannot lead to any firm conclusions about smartphone use as the cause of reduced sleep quality,said Bob Patton,a lecturer in clinical psychology at the University of Surrey,via email.12.

34、How did Sei Yon Sohns team begin their study?A.By publishing researching papers.B.By responding to others concern.C.By collecting firsthand data.D.By turning to related experts.13.What did the study find about sleep quality and smartphone use?A.30-45%of the university students are addicted to smartp

35、hones.B.High use of smartphones is related to poor sleep quality.C.Overuse of smartphones leads to shorter sleep duration.D.Use after 1 a.m.will result in smartphone addiction.14.What is Polotskys opinion on electronics?A.We should stop using them an hour before going to sleep.B.LED light source fro

36、m them will delay normal sleep-and-wake clock.C.Reduced sleep quality has nothingto do with them.D.No electronics should be used in bed at any time.15.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Say No to Smartphones B.Sleep Quality Can Be Improved C.LED Light Source Causes Great Harm D.Smartphone A

37、ddiction Ruins Sleep 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 We all experience momentary bursts of anger every now and then.For the most part,though,these ly minor annoyances are easy to deal with,but walking back your anger when youre having a heated conversation with s

38、omeone is a lot more difficult.There are things you can do in the moment to calm yourself,though.16.Acknowledge that youre angry.When youre angry,you notice it in your body._17_If youre not physically feeling it,you might hear it in the sound of your voice.Once you notice this,try to adjust your voi

39、ce.Just as increasing anger can correspond to an increasingly loud voice,so can the opposite._18_ 19.Give yourself a time out.How do you do the exercise above when youre in the middle of a face-to-face conversation?Call a personal timeout.Walking away gives you time to calm down and collect your tho

40、ughts before responding.This also aids in decreasing anger.Of course,dont just peace out of the argument.Let whoever youre talking to know that you just need a little physical space.3.Ask yourself what emotion is behind the anger._20_More often than not,anger is a“secondary emotion”we use as a mask

41、or a defense for an entirely different feeling(shame,for instance,or embarrassment).Once youre aware of the real emotions at play,you can communicate it to the person you snapped at.Also,youd apologize to your co-worker and perhaps consider asking your manager to lighten your workload.21._22_ Lets s

42、ay youve taken the advice above,but youre still feeling heated.If so,changing the topic of conversation can also be a good way to cope with anger in the moment._23_If you were discussing something serious-or something that needs to be explained finally-table the discussion for later or the next day,

43、when you calm down.A.Change the subject of the conversation.B.Stop the conversation with your partner.C.Anger will do damage to your lungs and heart.D.Try responding to your loud voice by gradually lowering it.E.Now that youve calmed down,think about whats motivating your anger.F.Make a joke and rer

44、oute the conversation to a safe,calm,enjoyable dialogue.G.Anger will often cause changes in our body,such as muscle tension or sore neck.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 Summer vacation is the most awaited time in a students life.It is tim

45、e to relax and_21_the world around us.I visited Bulgaria this summer holidays,where I_22_with my good friend.At the beginning of the first day we were having a great time,you know,much_23_,no work.Spending the whole day on the beach was really_24_.Everything was going in the best way,except for the_

46、25_evening.When it became much colder outside,we_26_to buy something to eat.I left our bags in front of the hotel and my buddy Gosia asked our teachers to have a look at our_27_once in a while.Having ensured they were_28_,we finally went to the nearest shop.When we came back,it seemed nobody_29_abou

47、t our bags,in which we had our cosmetics and clothes!Members of the_30_as well as teachers went into the_31_,leaving our bags alone._32_,Gosia and I ran towards the front of the building only to find Gosias bag was in the right place while mine_33_!My teachers were really ashamed about the fact they

48、 had_34_about my luggage.So not only were they really_35_,but they also did their best to find the_36_and my bag.Firstly I was really stressed and I thought it would_37_my great holidays as I had thought but_38_both my bags and the thief were_39_the next day!So thats my funny story.Did you have any_

49、40_,maybe even some similar to mine?If yes,I hope it ended as well as mine did!21.A.lead B.affect C.explore D.change 22.A.survived B.hiked C.worked D.went 23.A.boredom B.rest C.burden D.hardship 24.A.relaxing B.tiring C.disappointing D.embarrassing 25.A.coming B.familiar C.peaceful D.pleasant 26.A.r

50、efused B.failed C.decided D.feared 27.A.friends B.belongings C.rooms D.pets 28.A.comfortable B.valuable C.empty D.safe 29.A.debated B.learned C.heard D.remembered 30.A.camp B.research C.committee D.company 31.A.shop B.park C.hotel D.beach 32.A.Slowly B.Immediately C.Curiously D.Carefully 33.A.droppe