2021年耒阳市第二中学高三英语期末试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 年耒阳市第二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 Design a science holiday to win a science holiday Is there a scientific holiday,tour,vacation or experience in your list that you dream of making a reality?We might just be able to help wit

2、h that!We are the crowd sourcing thoughts and suggestions onnew tours,and the winner will receive two free places on their tour when its launched.Starting entries 1st May 2020 Deadline 31st August 2020 ENTER NOW-Write a brief description of your ideal science holiday,tour,vacation or experience.-No

3、matter how big or small,we are looking for brilliant,unique thoughts.It can be a complex multi-location overseas holiday tour,a weekend away deep-diving,or a simple walking tour(and everything in between).-Our current tours are mainly individual-focused but we would love to hear ideas for families a

4、nd schools.-Creations that have environmentally friendly themes and a low carbon impact are also welcome.-Your entry can be as simple as a great title but writing more specifies will improve the possibility of walking off with the prize.-The competition doesnt close by September,2020,so plenty of ti

5、me to brainstorm your entry.-We will launch the best idea in late 2020 or at the beginning of 2021.The winner will receive the award once the result is published.If you want to submit more than 3,999 words,include photos/maps with your entry,or submit multiple entries then send it to tours .The comp

6、etition guidelines and other related information are available at .1.When will the winner probably be announced?A.In August,2020.B.In September,2020.C.In January,2021.D.In May,2021.2.What kind of entries might be more likely to win?A.Those producing a low carbon impact.B.Those with a long and unique

7、 title.C.Those providing detailed information.D.Those for individual-focused tours.3.What is the purpose of this text?A.To give guidance on a competition.B.To advertise a science holiday.C.To inspire creativity in teenagers.D.To collect the ideas for tours.B Before moving to Stokholm,I did my resear

8、ch on Sweden and was confident about my move.However,I quickly realized on my first day that so much of what I learnedwas so very wrong.There are many things that a Google search cannot show about Sweden.The first is fika.A fika is taking a break from whatever you are doing to enjoy a coffee with fr

9、iends.Swedes value community highly so it makes sense that they would like to set aside time each day to reconnect with others.Fika is a great time to meet new people as well as catch up with friends.I grew up in the American South where everyone is very friendly.I found that little things like not

10、being asked my life story at the coffee shop by the waiter upset me.However,Swedish people are not rude.Instead,they practice being logom,which means“just enough”.The winters can be very dark and cold,so the Swedish people do not take any sunny day for granted.Since the weather has been fine,I have

11、found myself walking a lot around Stockholm.Often it is easiest to get from place to place by walking,which allows you to see so much of the city and enjoy the fresh air.Though it has been very tiring to get used to,it also has made me feel better about all of the kardemummabullar that I have been e

12、ating!I think it is important for students who want to study abroad to know that it is hard to move to countries no matter how“similar”you may think they may be.You have to jump in with both feet and be patient with yourself as well as others.As long as you keep an open mind and are willing to learn

13、,you will have a great experience.4.What do we know about fika?A.It is a waste of time.B.It is a way to balance life and work.C.It is all about drinking coffee.D.It is a Swedish social tradition.5.What does the author think of Swedish people?A.They are friendly.B.They seem a bit cold.C.They appear r

14、eally rude.D.They are interested in others life.6.Why does the author like walking?A.It is fun and not very tiring.B.It is good exercise on cold days.C It allows her to enjoy sunny days.D.It gives her the chance to eat the local food.7.Whats the authors advice for students going abroad?A.Be confiden

15、t.B.Be careful.C.Be open-minded.D.Be hard-working.C If there is no difference in general intelligence between boys and girls,what can explain girls poor performance in science and math?It hasbeen suggested that girls do not take math courses,not because they are difficult,but for social reasons.Girl

16、s do not want to be in open competition with boys because they are afraid to appear less feminine(女性的)and attractive(有魅力的).However,there are still more high-achieving boys than girls when taking math exams.This difference appears to be worldwide.Biological explanations have been offered for this,but

17、 there are other explanations too.Perhaps the difference which comes out during the teenage years has its roots in much earlier experiences.From their first days in kindergarten,boys are encouraged to work on their own and to complete tasks.Facts show that outstanding mathematicians and scientists h

18、ave not had teachers who gave answers.Besides,there can be little doubt that teachers of math and science expect their boy students to do better at these subjects than their girl students.They even appear to encourage the difference between boys and girls.They spend more time with the boy students,g

19、iving them more time to answer questions and working harder to get correct answers from them.They are more likely to call on boys for answers and to allow them to take the lead in classroom discussion.They also praise boys more frequently.All of this seems to encourage boys to work harder in science

20、 and math and to give them confidence that they are able to succeed.Such a way of teaching is not likely to encourage girls to take many math and science courses,nor is it likely to support girls who do.When it comes to these subjects it seems certain that school widens the difference between boys a

21、nd girls.8.Why does the author raise a question in paragraph 1?A.To find differences between boys and girls.B.To explain the poor performance of girls.C.To ask readers a question.D.To introduce the topic.9.The text mainly discusses _ reasons for the difference between boys and girls in scientific ac

22、hievements.A.biological B.personal C.social D.historical 10.What does the text say about great mathematicians?A.Their teachers did not offer answers to them.B.They started learning math at an earlier age.C.They showed mathematical abilities in their teenage years.D.Their success resulted from their

23、strong interest in math.11.The author would probably agree that _.A.boys and girls learn in the same way B.boys and girls are equal in general intelligence C.girls are more confident in themselves than before D.girls should take fewer science courses than boys D One of the greatest challenges in car

24、ing for such intelligent animals as chimpanzees(猩猩)is providing them with enriching experiences.Every day,the chimpanzees at Project Chimps receive morning and evening food-based enrichment devices,but caregivers are always looking for more ways to keep the chimps mentally engaged.With 79 chimpanzee

25、s,each with their distinctive personality,care staff often find that different chimps react differently to new enrichment.Last year,we began inviting musicians to perform for chimps to see what they may respond.A violin performance received quite the response.Additional musicians were lined up to vi

26、sit but the coronavirus has stopped the activities,which we hope toresumein the near future.This past week,we brought an electric piano for the chimps to investigate.Some chimps,like twins Buttercup and Clarisse,were immediately interested and could not wait to tap out a few notes.Others,like Emma,w

27、ere more interested in trying to take it apart.29-year-old Precious has very little tolerance for the piano.She sat off to the side for a few minutes,but eventually she decided that was enough.She called an end to the enrichment session by throwing a handful of waste at the piano.Receiving her messa

28、ge loud and clear,we removed the piano.We could never have guessed how 33-year-old Luke would react to it.As with many retired lab chimpanzees Luke has some anxiety issues.He seems particularly distrustful of anything new,including people,food,and enrichment.But when we presented the chimps with the

29、 piano,Luke was the first to investigate.We could not believe our eyes this usually anxious chimpanzee bravely chose to explore something new!To us at Project Chimps,this is what it is all about:giving chimpanzees the freedom to choose.We are honored to be part of their journey.12.Why do chimpanzees

30、 respond differently to new enrichment?A.They are of different genders.B.They have natural curiosities.C They are as intelligent as humans.D.They have their unique characters.13.What does the underlined word“resume”in Paragraph 2 mean?A.Continue.B.Suspend.C.Monitor.D.Regulate.14.Who showed the least

31、 interest in the piano?A.Buttercup and Clarisse.B.Emma.C.Precious.D.Luke.15.What is the text mainly about?A.How caregivers care for the retired chimpanzees.B.What care staff do to enrich chimpanzees daily life.C.How chimpanzees are trained through various enrichment.D.What Project Chimps does to obs

32、erve and study wild chimps.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 Have your dreams of happy family weekends been left in the wake of endless loads of laundry and battling traffic to take kids to Saturday sports?_16_ Taking time to plan may seem like the quickest way to

33、ruin your weekend._17_Sit down with your partner on a Friday evening and break the weekend into six blocks:Saturday morning,afternoon,and evening and then the same for Sunday.Write a list of to-dos and who is going to be responsible for what._18_Creating a block schedule helps couples decide togethe

34、r what needs to get done and how best to use the time they have left to spend with the family._19_We all have high hopes for our weekend time and the time we spend with our families,but if your expectations are too high,you may be creating unnecessary stress.Instead of focusing on the frustrating as

35、pects of what you didnt get to do each weekend,it is better to focus on what you can control to make change and accept what you cannot control.Make a list of what you can control in the situation,like getting enough sleep and eating well,and what you cant control,like your kid losing temper.Each par

36、ent should get a little alone time every single weekend.Its OK if you dont want to spend every waking hour of your weekend with your family.Some alone time for each parent to do whatever they want is a must._20_ A.Share the list with your partner.B.Then schedule them into the blocks.C.Heres how to h

37、ave a pleasant weekend.D.Following are tips to make your weekend efficient.E.Accepting what you cant control will make you happier.F.But it proves to be the best way to get everything done in advance.G.You can exercise,meet a friend,or evenplay games if thats your thing.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 2

38、0 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 I used to do the luxury(奢侈品)business,but I failed in the global financial crisis(金融危机).I lost everything,including my_21_and my rich life.I kept looking for work for a long time,but_22_luck.My confidence was gone.A friend of mine owned

39、 several car washes(洗车店)，and he_23_me a job.I refused.To me,working in a car wash meant_24_.When I didnt have money for a nieces birthday_25_,I knew I had to do something.So I called my friend back and_26_the job.On the third day of the work,a beautiful woman,who was my assistant five years ago,pull

40、ed in_27_a brand-new Lexus.Wearing a red jacket with a car wash logo on it,I was about to die from shame.There was nowhere to run,no place to_28_However,something that happened_29_really changed my life.While her car was getting_30_,she said she was happy to see me,that Id been a great_31_,and that

41、she was glad I was working.Too many of her friends were_32_,and at least I wasnt trapped behind a desk.I realized how_33_I truly was,and I decided I would try my best to increase my friends business._34_,over the next few months,I_35_a large number of deluxe washes(豪华洗车服务).I saw hundreds of people e

42、very day,and none of them thought I was a failure.They all_36_me.Then,about six months later,one of my old clients(客 户)called asking me to help set up a new_37_company.A few months after that,Imoved the company toAsiaand met new cultures and_38_markets.Therefore,not from behind a_39_but from a red j

43、acket gained my_40_and came to my success.21.A.partner B.job C.car D.cousin 22.A.unlike B.within C.against D.without 23.A.offered B.afforded C.settled D.expressed 24.A.command B.failure C.request D.disadvantage 25.A.journey B.journal C.present D.wedding 26.A.attended B.rejected C.accepted D.flew 27.

44、A.driving B.riding C.taking D.organizing 28.A.upset B.cycle C.bend D.hide 29.A.westward B.afterward C.backward D.forward 30.A.repaired B.exposed C.washed D.divided 31.A.assistant B.boss C.person D.doctor 32.A.unemployed B.changed C.traveled D.frightened 33.A.entire B.frequent C.lucky D.grateful 34.A

45、.In addition B.In general C.As a result D.As for 35.A.sold B.understood C.pulled D.mixed 36.A.respected B.laughed at C.concerned D.gave in 37.A.attitude B.block C.petrol D.luxury 38.A.fluent B.determining C.reliable D.growing 39.A.car B.desk C.job D.wash 40.A.insurance B.expression C.vocabulary D.co

46、nfidence 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 Tianjin is an important stop on one of the eight major bird-migration routes_41._Nouth Asia to Australia,and many species rest in Beidagangs coastal area before flying to Australia or New Zealand.The birds will return to Tianji

47、n on their northward migrations that go as far_42._the North Pole.Beidagang Wetland_43._(cover)nearly 350 square kilometers,including an area of about 115 sq km,in the southeast of the Binhai New Area.The wetland is essential for the birds breeding and growth.“Without it,they may be in danger during

48、 their migrations,”experts say.Beidagang Wetland Management Center deputy director Sun Baonian says theyve made great efforts to improve rare bird protection in recent years._44._total of 1,347 Oriental storks have been identified in the wetlands,_45._(account)for nearly 45 percent of I he species_4

49、6._(globe)migration population,he says.They prefer to nest in high trees and buildings.Since Beidagang doesnt have enough high trees,the center has set up 20 artificial nesting areas on poles,13 of_47._have been used by the waterfowl(水禽).And 17 chicks were born in the wetlands late last year.The cen

50、ter also offers“homes”for volunteers and tourists,who come to learn more about wetland protection and enhance their_48._(aware)about how to protect the wetlands and birds.The project_49._(support)by the International Union for Conservation of Nature since 2012,following a high-level meeting in South