2021届东莞东城高级中学高三英语期末试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞东城高级中学高三英语期末试卷及答案解析 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 Though online ordering is popular in the UK today，handson experience still attracts many buyers attention.Oxford Street London is a shoppers paradise，and most visitors head for Oxford Stre

2、et.Halfway along is Selfridges，one of the worlds first department stores where the architecture and window dressing impress you even before you go in.There are at least four other major stores on this street，plus Europes largest music shop.In December the atmosphere is especially festive because of

3、the Christmaslights which are always lighted by a politician，a great sportsman，or a super star.Kensington High Street A fashionable area for shopping is Kensington High Street.One of its department stores even has a roof gardengood for relaxing between purchases.Theres also an organic food superstor

4、e.Borough Market You cant visit London without going to a supermarketOne of the oldest and best for food is probably Borough Market on the south bank of the Thames.Get off the underground at London Bridge and wander among fresh fish stalls，bakeries，and fruit and vegetable sellers.You can also buy sp

5、ecialities to take away，like cheeses，pork pies，mustard and chutney.More places for bargains Portobello Road Market on a Saturday is your best choice for jewelry or collectors items.Its a shortwalk from the underground station at Notting Hill Gate and you never know what you will find.For clothes，Cam

6、den Market is the place.It gets a little crowded at the weekends，though.Convent Garden Market offers great experience for the simple pleasure of looking at jewelry and gifts.1.Oxford Street becomes special in December for _.A.the wonderful window dressing B.the Europes largest music shop C.the light

7、s lighted by a famous person D.many bargains to choose from 2.To enjoy food，you can goto _.A.Camden Market B.Borough Market C.Kensington High Street D.Portobello Road Market 3.Where is this passage probably taken from?AA science book.B.A travelers journal.C.A news report.D.A trip guide.B Most kids c

8、an 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 code of raised dots.Blind people can read these dots

9、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 shed ever be able to read and write them easily.She

10、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 types the story into a computer and then uses a comp

11、uter 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 find and correct any mistakes.When a book is ready,m

12、any 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 dogs.When the animals arent working,Lee likes spendin

13、g 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 braille feels like?A.By explaining what braille words

14、 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 the clever idea.C.She realized she could teach it

15、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 free ride accompanied with a guide dog.7.What does

16、 Lee think of her job?A.Profitable and hopeful.B.Tiring but meaningful.C.Relaxing and helpful.D.Boring but challenging.C Did you know people who live in different parts ofChinahave different habits and preferences?For example,people from southernChinaprefer to eat vegetables,while people from northC

17、hinalike to eat meat.According to a new study in a journal,gene variations(变异)might be responsible for these differences.Researchers fromChinas BGI collected genetic information from 141,431 Chinese women,who came from 31 provinces and consisted of 36 ethnic minority groups.They found that natural s

18、election has played an important role in the ways that people living in different regions of China have developed,affecting their food preferences,immunities(免疫力)to illness and physical features.A variation of the gene FADS2 is more commonly found in northern people.It helps people metabolize(新陈代谢)f

19、atty acids,which suggests a diet that is rich in flesh.This is due to climate differences.Northern Chinais at a higher latitude.This weather is difficult to grow vegetables in.Therefore,northerners tend to eat more meat.The study also found differences in the immune systems of both groups.Most peopl

20、e in southernChinacarry the gene CR1,which protects against malaria.Malaria was once quite common in southernChina.In order to survive,the genes of people in the south evolved to fight against this disease.However,people in the south are also more sensitive to certain illnesses,as they lack the gene

21、s to stop them.Genes can also cause physical differences between northerners and southerners.Most northerners have the ABCC11 gene,which causes dry earwax,less body smell and fewer sweats.These physical differences are also more beneficial to living in cold environments.Southerners are less likely t

22、o have this gene,as it did not develop in their population.8.What did the new study focus on?A.Regions.B.Eating habits.C.Gene variations.D.Ethnic minority groups.9.What is the main function of the gene FADS2?A.It helps store fat.B.It helps digest meat.C.It helps gain weight.D.It helps treat an illne

23、ss.10.According to the study,most northerners _.A.sweat less frequently B.are immune to malaria C.prefer vegetables to meat D.are more sensitive to climates 11.How many differences did the study find related to genes?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.D.Five.D Most kids can walk into a library or bookstore and fi

24、nd 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 code of raised dots.Blind people can read these dots with their fingers.To know what braille fe

25、els 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 shed ever be able to read and write them easily.She took a class and practised hard for about

26、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 types the story into a computer and then uses a computer program to translate it into the brai

27、lle 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 find and correct any mistakes.When a book is ready,many copies of it are printed.Afterwards,so

28、me 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 dogs.When the animals arent working,Lee likes spending a few minutes with them.To her,playing w

29、ith 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.”12.How does the writer explain what braille feels like?A.By explaining what braille words look like.B.By describing how blind peop

30、le read books.C.By asking readers to experience it themselves.D.By giving examples of different braille words.13.What was Lees first reaction to braille?A.She was excited to get a new skill.B.She was amazed at the clever idea.C.She realized she could teach it herself.D.She believed it would be diffi

31、cult to learn.14.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 free ride accompanied with a guide dog.15.What does Lee think of her job?A.Profitable and

32、 hopeful.B.Tiring but meaningful.C.Relaxing and helpful.D.Boring but challenging.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 Avoid Internet Addiction _16_Many people suffer from addition to the Internet and have a hard time paying attention to the important things around the

33、mHow can we prevent ourselves from going online too much？Admit you have an addition_17_Realize more and more people in the world are becoming addicted You are not the only one with ths problem Do not be embarrassed；find others with the same problem and help each other beat it Limit your computer tim

34、eMake sure not to turn it on too many times a weekBefoe using your computer，decide on a time limit such as 30 minutesSet the clock and make sure that you get off he computer when the time is up_18_ Try using the computer at the library You wont be as attracted to look at certain websites and they do

35、 have a limit on how long you can stay online _19_ So you wont be as attracted to be on the Internet as at home _20_Go for a run with a friend or get exercise some other wayKeep up with the local events in your neighborhoodThere may be talks，films，concerts and sports events etcFind some，as longas it

36、 is not on the Internet，and get involved A.You will be happier if you use the Internet less B.There is no use avoiding the truth C.Also，it is a good place to get some good books and magazines to read D.Get a hobby or an interest E.Internetaddition affects a lot of people F.Get your family to remind

37、you if youve been on a long time G.Try to reduce the amount of time by 5minutes each time 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 For weeks the students had been engaged in careful preparation for the Parents Night program.Now everything was_21_.

38、The walls were filled with displays,the students with_22_and the tables with good things to eat.The host was well under way.Then Jimmie Davis_23_to give his speech.This was the_24_he had looked forward to for many weeks.As he was on the stage,he caught a glimpse of his mothers beaming face and his f

39、athers_25_appearance.He started with a great burst of enthusiasm.He was_26_that his listeners were thinking highly of him by their careful attention.Then_27_happened.The world seemed to swim before him.He slowed down and stopped.His faceflushed(变红),his_28_sought each other crazily and in desperation

40、 he looked_29_towards his teacher,Mr.Smith.And ever prepared,having heard the boyish masterpiece_30_again and again applied the missing words and the boy_31_.But somehow it was different now.Jimmie_32_again-and the teacher reminded him again.For the_33_two minutes,the speech seemed more the teachers

41、 than the boys.But Jimmie finished it.There was a heavy_34_in the heart of the boy,knowing that he had failed.Embarrassment was clearly_35_on the face of the boys father and mother.The audience_36_in a perfunctory(例行公事的)way,sorry for and pitying the boy who they thought had_37_.But the teacher was o

42、n his feet,saying:Im_38_to see a boy making a glorious victory out of what might have been a miserable failure.And Im confident that you will never see a_39_demonstration of the spirit of playing the under difficulties!”The crowd exploded into thunderous now.The old_40_of assurance(确信)was back on th

43、e face of the boys father.21.A.in turn B.in time C.in need D.inorder 22.A.panic B.calmness C.anxiety D.enthusiasm 23.A.turned B.rose C.showed D.got 24.A.way B.effect C.moment D.truth 25.A.assured B.satisfied C.worried D.embarrassed 26.A.awake B.hesitant C.doubtful D.conscious 27.A.everything B.somet

44、hing C.anything D.nothing 28.A.hands B.ears C.eyes D.fingers 29.A.fearlessly B.aimlessly C.helplessly D.faithlessly 30.A.managed B.practiced C.conducted D.created 31.A.gave up B.broke in C.went on D.turned away 32.A.paused B.continued C.cried D.shocked 33.A.lost B.left C.remaining D.ending 34.A.sign

45、 B.mark C.relief D.load 35.A.written B.erupted C.saved D.placed 36.A.applauded B.shouted C.sighed D.approved 37.A.succeeded B.attempted C.failed D.missed 38.A.upset B.happy C.eager D.thirsty 39.A.simpler B.worse C.happier D.finer 40.A.figure B.look C.shape D.glance 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面

46、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 At a time when we are all experiencing an extraordinary level of stress,science offers a simple and effective way to improve our own emotional（情感的）health.To help yourself,_41._（start）by helping others.As_42._matter of fact,our bodies and minds benefit in a variety of_43

47、._（way）when we help others.Some research has focused_44._the“helpers high.Studies show that volunteering,donating money,or even just thinking about donating money can release（释放）feel-good brain chemicals._45._（feel）responsible for other people also can help us deal with whatever challenges life brin

48、gs.Emily Greenfield,an associate_46._（consult）of social work at Rutgers University,studied a concept called“felt obligation（义务），”which_47._（measure）by asking people questions such as how obligated they would feel to give money to a friend in need,even_48._it meant putting themselves in trouble.As it

49、 turned out,the people who had higher levels of“felt obligation”-meaning they were the type of people to sacrifice for others-dealt_49._（well）with their own life challenges than others.She_50._（note）that caring for others helped us to regulate our own emotions and gain a sense of control.第四部分 写作（共两节

50、，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同学之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同学写的以下作文。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：在错的词下面划一横线，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限一词。只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处）不计分。Dear Lucy,Much thanks for your letter.You must be homesick being far away you