2021届杭州第四中学高三英语期末试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届杭州第四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 Stepping Out Into Nature The classic road trip is more popular than ever.Here are several places to hit the open road.Colo-road Trips The Colorado Tourism Office has made it easy for road-tr

2、ippers to explore the states 24 Scenic&Historic Byways.A new microsite includes-an interactive map that enables travelers to explore options by region,interest or season.Travelers seeking inspiration can also access insider tips and side-trip suggestions for historic attractions,active adventures an

3、d highlight cultural opportunities.TheBeartooth Highway.Visitors of this extraordinary byway experience the grand sights ofMontana,WyomingandYellowstonePark.The windy 68-mile stretch introduces road explorers to one of the most diverse ecosystems accessible by auto.Breathtakingly beautiful,this All-

4、American Road showcases wide,high alpine plateaus（高原）,painted with ice blue lakes,forested valleys,waterfalls and wildlife.SewardHighway,Alaska The road that connectsAnchorageto Seward is 127-mile treasure of natural beauty,wildlife and stories of adventure.The drive begins at the base of theChugach

5、 Mountains,hugs the scenic shores of Turnagain Arm and winds through gold mining towns,national forests and fishing villages.Expect waterfalls,glaciers,eagles and some good bear stories.The Lighthouse Trail,Maine Travel the 375 miles betweenKitteryandCalais,Maine,visiting lighthouses along the way.H

6、ear tales of shipwrecks（海难）and of the difficult and lonely life led by those who kept the lights burning brightly.If possible,visit theMaineLighthouseMuseum.where artifacts and hands-on exhibits for children provide an appealing break.1.What makes Colo-road Tips special?A.Good bear stories.B.A sceni

7、c beach.C.Hands-on exhibits.D.An interactive map.2.Where can you explore state of gold miners?A.Colorado.B.Montana.C.Alaska.D.Maine 3.Which place is suitable for a family with children?A.Colo-road Trips.B.TheBeartooth Highway.C.Seward Highway.D.The Lighthouse Trail.B The regular world presented to u

8、s by our five senses you could call it reality 1.0 is not always the most user-friendly.We get lost in unfamiliar cities;we meet people whose language we dont understand.So why not try the improved version:augmented reality（AR）or reality 2.0?AR technology adds computer-produced images on the real wo

9、rld via a mobile phone camera or special video glasses.Early forms of AR are already here smart phones can deliver information about nearby ATMs and restaurants and other points of interest.But thats just the beginning.A few years from now the quantity of information available will have increased hu

10、gely.You will not only see that theres a Chinese restaurant on the next block,but you will be able to see the menu and read reviews of it.This is where the next revolution in computing will take place:in the interface（界面）between the real world and the information brought to us via the Internet.Imagi

11、ne bubbles floating before your eyes,filled with cool information about anything and everything that you see in front of you.Lets jump ahead to ten years from now.A person trying to fix a car wont be reading a book with pictures;he will be wearing a device that projects animated 3D computer graphics

12、 onto the equipment under repair,labelling parts and giving step-by-step guidance.The window onto the AR world can be a smart phone or special video glasses.But in ten years time these will have been replaced by contact lenses(隐形眼镜)with tiny LEDs,which present something at a readable distance in fro

13、nt of eyes.So a deaf person wearing these lenses will be able to see what people are saying.The question is,while we are all absorbed in our new augmented reality world,how willwe be communicating with each other?4.What is the text mainly about?A.The relationship between reality 1.0 and reality 2.0.

14、B.Different forms of the AR technology.C.The next information technology revolution.D.The popularity of the AR technology.5.Which of the following will AR technology support according to the text?A.To pay for things online conveniently.B.To play online games merrily.C.To offer information efficientl

15、y.D.To communicate with others socially.6.What are Contact lenses with tiny LEDs used for?A.Show texts and images.B.Protect peoples eyes.C.Help deaf people communicate.D.Replace smart phone.7.Whats the authors attitude towards the AR technology?A.Indifferent.B.Critical.C.Concerned.D.Favourable.C Alt

16、hough computer technology is often necessary today,using a pen or pencil activates more areas of your brain than a keyboard does.You can potentially remember more by handwriting,according to a new study.The potential benefits of handwriting for memory have been debated for some time.The new study se

17、t out to answer one question:How does handwriting compare to using a keyboard when it comes to remembering new information?In all,24 participants took part.Researchers asked each of them to write with a pen and then each was also asked to type on a keyboard.While performing these tasks,each voluntee

18、r wore a cap that held electrodes next to their head.It looked somewhat like a hair net fitted with 256 sensors.Those sensors recorded the participants brainwaves.The electrodes noted which parts of the brain turned on during each task.And they showed that writing turned on memory areas in the brain

19、 while typing didnt.Audrey van der Meer,the new studys leader,says this suggests that when we write by hand,we remember better.“This is because writing involves complex movements that activate more areas of the brain.The increased brain activity gives the brain more hooks to hang your memories on,”s

20、he explains.Van der Meer also points out that writing by hand is related to visual notetaking.“Rather than typing blindly,the visual notetaker has to think about what is important to write down.Then,key words can be interlinked by boxes,arrows and small drawings,”she adds.This study does not recomme

21、nd banning digital devices.In fact,its authors point out,computers and other devices with keyboards have become necessary in modern society.Keyboarding can especially benefit those with certain special needs(such as if they have trouble using their hands)and typing beats writing when it comes to spe

22、ed,they add.8.Why were participants asked to wear caps in the study?A.To record their brainwaves B.To inform them of their tasks C.To allow them to focus on writing D.To protect their heads like hair nets 9.What does Audrey van der Meer try to explain?A.Why handwriting is more complex than typing B.

23、Why the brain works when it comes to learning C.Why handwriting helps remember information D.Why key words are helpful to visual notetaking 10.What is the studys authors view on typing?A.It relieves peoples hands B.It remains vital and helpful C.It is not worth recommending D.It is more challenging

24、than writing 11.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A.How Can You Remember New Information?B.Handwriting Benefits Health in the LongRun C.Should Typing Take the Place of Handwriting?D.Handwriting Is Better for Memory Than Typing D Newspapers in Great Britainvarygreatly in the

25、ir ways of carrying the news.There are serious papers for those who want to know about important happenings everywhere,both at home and abroad.There are popular newspapers for those who prefer entertainment to information.The London newspaper that is best known outside Great Britain is probably the

26、Times.It began in 1785,and has a high reputation for believable news and serious opinions on the news.It calls itself an independent paper,which means that it does not give its support to a particular political party.Its leading articles give the opinions of the editors,not those of the owners of th

27、e paper.Letters to the editor are printed in the newspaper.These parts of the Times are always interesting.Most of the letters are serious subjects.But from time to time there will be long letters on the subject which is not at all serious,perhaps on a new fashion of dress,or the bad manners of the

28、young people,compared with manners of thirty years ago.12.If you want to get pleasure,please buy yourself _.A.a serious newspaper B.foreign newspaper C.any independent paper D.a popular newspaper 13.The Times has been famous to outside Great Britain for _ years.A.19 B.85 C.236 D.229 14.The Times is

29、an independent paper because _.A.it supports no political parties B.it is not controlled by the British Government C.it gives special support to all the political parties.D.the editors opinions are not examined by the owners of the paper 15.The underlined word“vary”in the passage probably means“_”.A

30、.improve B.compete with each other C.are different D.keep in touch with each other 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 People who love to spend time in their kitchen know that after having a rough day it helps themto relieve stress.Cooking up a favorite meal helps yo

31、u forget about any of the issues you were focused on during the day._16_Spending time alone in the kitchen after a long day at work allows you to simply recharge and enjoy the solitude of your kitchen.Cooking can be a great way to put off a daily task,and those who love to cook know this all too wel

32、l.Putting all your effort into making an elaborate meal or your favorite dessert is a great way to avoid anything that you have been dreading._17_Anyone who enjoys cooking knows that when you share a common interest like cooking with someone from a different culture,you can easily form a bond.They s

33、ee this as an amazing opportunity to share recipes and dishes and learn from different cooking traditions and customs.Eating out as a cook allows you to taste surprising ingredients in dishes._18_Unusual flavors excite you and unique interpretations of dishes have you asking the waiter exactly what

34、was added to make the food so flavorful.This might not excite your non-cook friends and family,but for you,its a great way to learn and improve._19_ _20_As a cook,you have learned to add your own personal tastes to recipes through extensive trial and error.There are no limits for you when it comes t

35、o putting a new take on a traditional favorite,because,for you,cooking is all about creation.A.Going out to eat becomes a whole other experience.B.Instead,you concentrate on creating something delicious.C.Cooking is also a universal language.D.Moreover,cooking plays an important role in family life.

36、E.It is also likely to potentially inspire you to try to cook the meals in your own kitchen.F.Mastering cooking skills helps you to become creative with food.G.Cooking makes you a happy and popular person.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 J

37、ames Cook and his wife Samantha Jones started their beekeeping work eight years ago and have gained much experience.They are_21_at solving the problems their bees face.The year 2020 was their year togo into business_22_after working several_23_for other beekeepers,when they were in Californias huge

38、farms.In the spring,the farms were full of white flowers that_24_into nuts.The crop was possible because of the many beekeepers who_25_with their hives(蜂巢)to pollinate(授粉)the nations crops.Then the coronavirus(冠状病毒)health crisis hit.Cook and Jones became_26_.“Do we stay?Do we go?”they asked each oth

39、er.By that time,they had taken their_27_from Californias San Joaquin Valley to another temporary home.Their plan was to let the bees_28_the agricultural work and their contact with farm chemicals.So,they decided to_29_the coronavirus restrictions in California.There,they set out to create their_30_,

40、Bird and the Bees Honey.This summer,Cook and Jones and their small crew worked day and night to build a honey _31_.They were_32_tired and in debt because they took_33_to get the business up and running.But they were also_34_.Unlike other agricultural crops,honey can be_35_for a long time.That is a g

41、ood thing for Cook and Jones,because coronavirus restrictions have left them with_36_places to sell their products.Cook,who is 35,said,“Starting a business in these_37_times is hard but it_38_to do it.The experience will make us_39_.I think beekeeping sort of taught me you kind of need to look for t

42、he_40_ and the beauty that you can find,”he says.21.A.sad B.expert C.amazed D.confused 22.A.on a large scale B.for fun C.on their own D.as usual 23.A.years B.days C.months D.minutes 24.A.turn B.break C.get D.put 25.A.admitted B.declined C.refused D.travelled 26.A.occupied B.impressed C.concerned D.i

43、nspired 27.A.hives B.flowers C.questions D.decisions 28.A.get into B.recover from C.suffer from D.bring about 29.A.get rid of B.lay down C.put off D.wait out 30.A.fame B.brand C.solution D.life 31.A.factory B.honor C.family D.food 32.A.rarely B.extremely C.merely D.gradually 33.A.notes B.medicines C

44、.loans D.breaks 34.A.hopeful B.stressed C.regretful D.vengeful 35.A.harvested B.made C.picked D.stored 36.A.dangerous B.safer C.better D.fewer 37.A.unique B.difficult C.magical D.unforgettable 38.A.appreciates B.aims C.pays D.practises 39.A.healthier B.happier C.tougher D.poorer 40.A.comfort B.honey

45、 C.money D.optimism 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 Directions:Read the following passage.Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word.For the other blanks,fill in each blank

46、 with one proper word.Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.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。A new study finds that getting seven to nine hours of sleep per night may help you tame(驯服)your sweet tooth.Researchers at Kings College London recruited“short sleepers”people_41._routinely

47、sleep less than seven hours per night.The participants were trained_42._(extend)their sleep time in many ways,such as cutting back on caffeine,reducing screen time and_43._(stick)to a regular bedtime each night.With the training,the short sleepers began to sleep about one hour more per night.And her

48、es the interesting thing:They also changed their diets without_44._(ask).“We found that these people also reduced their intake of added sugars by about 10 grams per day,”explains one of the studys authors.Thats about 40 calories worth of sugar,_45._is not a huge change.But_46._time,a small,daily dec

49、line in sugary foods can make a difference.The study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.Its findings serve up more evidence_47._our sleep can influence our eating habits and waistlines.A study published in 2013 also found that just five days of_48._(shorten)sleep can lead to

50、 weight gain.In that study,people_49._(allow)to sleep for just five hours for a five-day period.They gained,on average,almost two pounds.And as reported,the timing of meals can also influence_50._our bodies respond to all the calories we eat.For instance,a study published in the International Journa