2021届佛山市顺德区勒流中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届佛山市顺德区勒流中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析 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 In his 402nd anniversary year,Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great language master and writer.But he was not the only great master of play writing to die in 1616,and h

2、e is certainly not the only writer to have left a lasting influence on theater.While less known worldwide,Tang Xianzu is considered one of Chinas greatest playwrights and is highly spoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.Tang was born in 1550 inLinchuan,Jiangxiprovince.

3、Unlike Shakespeares large body of plays,poems and sonnets(十四行诗),Tang wrote only four major plays:The Purple Hairpin,Peony Pavilion(牡丹亭),A Dream under the Southern bough,and Dream of Handan.The latter three were constructed around a dream narrative,a way through which Tang unlocked the emotional dime

4、nsion of human desires and ambitions and explored human nature beyond the social and political limits of that time.Similar to Shakespeare,Tangs success rode the wave of a renaissance(复兴)in theater as an artistic practice.As in ShakespearesEngland,Tangs works became hugely popular inChinatoo.During T

5、angsChina,his plays were enjoyed performed,and changed.Kunqu Opera,a form of musical drama,spread from southernChinato the whole nation and became a symbol of Chinese culture.Combining northern tune and southern music,kunqu Opera was known for its poetic language,music,dance movements and gestures.T

6、angs works benefited greatly from the popularity of kunqu Opera,and his plays are considered classics of kunqu Opera.While Tang and Shakespeare lived in a world away from each other,there are many things they share in common,such e humanity of their drama,their heroic figures,their love for poetic l

7、anguage,a lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.1.Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the first paragraph?A.To describe Shakespeares anniversary.B.To introduce the existence of Tang Xianzu.C.To explain the importance of Shakespeare.D.To suggest the less popularity o

8、f Tang Xianzu.2.Whats possibly one of the main theme of Tangs works?A.Social reality.B.Female dreams.C.Human emotions.D.Political environment.3.What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 4?A.The influence of Kunqu Opera on Tangs works.B.Tangs success in copying Shakespeares styles.C.The way Ku

9、nqu Opera became a symbol of Chinese culture.D.Tangs popularity for his poetic language and music.B My friend and I went traveling inTasmania,Australialast December.We settled in our Airbnb accommodation,a cozy apartment,not long after we arrived inHobart,the capital city.After briefing us on the ki

10、tchens facilities and the whereabouts of the bedroom and bathroom,our hostess Geraldine resumed her ironing work,which seemed to have been interrupted by our arrival.She was ironing what looked like security guard uniforms,and we soon found out that she worked in a local prison.And when she detected

11、 the curiosity in our tones,she offered a tour at the prison in her SUV.My friend and I exchanged a“this is incredible”look and said“yes”immediately.As we drove,she told us about the buildings that we were passing,the local market and how to get to MONA,Tasmanias well-known contemporary art gallery.

12、And of course we got to hear some background information about the prison.According to our hostess,it currently holds Martin Bryant,a notorious criminal who cheated 35 people out of their property.We could see the high level of security from the layers upon layers of wires surrounding the gray struc

13、ture inside.Getting to know a city in such a local way is something I would never be able to do by talking to a hotel receptionist,and this is what I like best about the apartment-sharing experience,not to mention the fact that its usually cheaper than hotel rooms.But Im fully aware of the risks of

14、Airbnb,which is why I did my homework before booking onlineI checked the reviews of the accommodation to avoid possible safety problems.That said,it is the mutual trust between a host and a guest that fascinates methe interesting feeling of building a bond with a total stranger.4.Why did the hostess

15、 drive us to the prison?A.She planned to send the uniform to the prison.B.She found our curiosity about the prison.C.She wanted to show off her SUV.D.She needed to offer a tour for us.5.Which of the following can best explain the word“notorious”in Paragraph 5?A.Unfamiliar to everyone.B.Particularly

16、disappointing.C.Well known for being bad.D.Extremely generous to others.6.Compared with hotels,what is the writers favorite of the Airbnb accommodation?A.It is cheaper in most cases.B.It supplies a better living condition.C.It offers a much safer accommodation.D.It provides a chance to know local cu

17、lture.7.What does the author think of finding accommodation on Airbnb?A.Disapproving.B.Supportive.C.Neutral.D.Doubtful.C The Great Barrier Reefs outlook remains“very poor”despite coral(珊瑚)recovery over the past year,Australian government scientistssaid Monday,just days before a UNESCO ruling on the

18、sites world heritage(遗产)status.The United Nations cultural agency recommended last month that the worlds largest reef(珊瑚礁)system be placed on its endangered list because of damage to the corals largely caused by climate change.The Australian Institute of Marine Science(AIMS)said the corals were now

19、in a“recovery window”after a decade of harmful heat stress and cyclones(旋风).But such opportunities were becoming rarer due to the influence ofclimate change,the government agency,which has monitored the reef for 35 years,said in its annual report released today.“The increasing emergence of climate-r

20、elated extreme weather events and starfish outbreaks is causing more severe and frequent pressures,giving the reef fewer opportunities like this to recover,”CEO Paul Hardisty said.The scientists surveyed 127 reef sites in 2021 and found hard coral cover had increased at 69 of the 81 locations survey

21、ed in the past two years.Separate scientific research released last October found the 2,300-kilometre(1,400 miles)system had lost half its corals since 1995,with a series of ocean heatwaves causing mass coral death.Britta Schaffelke,research program director at AIMS,said the latest findings provided

22、 a slight hope that the reef still has the power of recovering.But she added that its future is still very poor because of the dangers of climate change and other factors that are affecting the reef.UNESCO has urged Australia to take urgent climate action but the government has long resisted calls t

23、o commit to net zero emissions(排放)by 2050.The government has said it hopes to meet the target“as soon as possible”without harming its economy,insisting dealing with climate change requires a global effort.The reef was worth about US$4.8 billion a year in tourism for the Australian economy and there

24、are fears that an“in danger”listing could weaken its tourist appeal.8.What is the major cause of the damage to the corals?A.The climate change.B.Lack of money.C.Over development.D.Too many tourists.9.What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?A.The result of the survey.B.The efforts AIMS has made.C.

25、The slight chance of the recovery.D.The terrible situation of the climate.10.What is Britta Schaffelkes attitude towards the future of the reef?A.Unclear.B.Positive.C Intolerant.D.Anxious.11.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Australia wants to put the reef on the endangered list.B.The Aust

26、ralian government has ignored UNESCOs demand.C.Australia hopes to keep a balance between emission target and its economy.D.The Australian government refuses to take its share of responsibility of climate change.D Older adults with a better sense of smell may live longer than thosewho have a poor sen

27、se of smell,a new study suggests.The study was a project of researchers in theUnited Statesthat was ongoing for over 13 years.They asked nearly 2,300 men and women to identify 12 common smells.All the subjects were from 71 to 82 years of age.The researchers gave the adults scores,from 0 to as high a

28、s 12,based on how many smells they identified correctly.During the years of follow-up investigation,over 1,200 of the subjects died.When the study was launched,none of the adults were weak.They could walk a little under half a kilometer,climb 10 steps and independently complete daily activities.In t

29、he latest findings,the researchers noted that those with a weak nose were 30 percent more likely to die than people with a good sense of smell.The findings were reported last month in the scientific publication Annals of Internal Medicine.Honglei Chen,a doctor withMichiganStateUniversityinEast Lansi

30、ng,Michigan,was the lead writer of a report on the study.He said the connection between a poor sense of smell and an increased risk of dying was limited to adults who first reported good-to-excellent health.This suggests that a poor sense of smell is an early and sensitive sign for worsening health

31、before it is recognizable in medical tests.With a poor sense of smell,people are more likely to die of brain and heart diseases,but not of cancer or breathing disorders.The results also suggest that a poor sense of smell may be an early warning for poor health in older age that goesbeyond dementia o

32、r other neurodegenerative(神经变性的)diseases.These often signal the beginning of a weakening of the mind or body.12.What do you know about the study mentioned?A.The study involved researchers from the world.B.All the participants were of different ages.C.The study began to be performed about 13 years ag

33、o.D.2,300 men and women were young and healthy.13.What was the situation like at the beginning of the study?A.More than 1,200 of the participants passed away.B.Many of the subjects were found with health problems.C.All the subjects were independent of others when walking.D.One third of the participa

34、nts had a poor smell sense.14.What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A.People with a poor sense of smell have heart disease.B.You should be careful with your health if you smell poorly.C.People with a poor sense of smell wont suffer from cancer.D.Most of the elder people may have the deme

35、ntia disease.15.Which is the best title for the passage?A.Strong Sense of Smell May Be Linked to Longer Life B.Old People Tend to Have a Poor Sense of Smell C.A Number of Factors Result in Longer Life D.Being Ill Means Losing the Sense of Smell 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

36、项。选项中有两项为多余选项 Using Social Media and Email Safely The Internet is a huge part of many peoples everyday lives._16_,no matter how safe you feel while browsing(浏览).By getting into the habit of using good Internet safety practices,you can protect your information and your identity for years to come._17_

37、.Keeping your social media profiles(个人档案)private can make it harder for strangers to contact you online or get a hold of your information.Choose an option that makes your profile visible to only you or your friends.Never give personal information to someone you met online._18_.No matter how well you

38、 may think you know someone you met online,you can never really be sure of who they are and whether they might be dangerous.Use caution when meeting in-person with someone you met online.Its best not to meet people in-person who youve only talked to online,but some situations might require it-if you

39、 sold something on Craigslist,for example,or are using an online dating site._19_.Dont open emails or files from people you dont know.Phishing scammers(网络钓鱼骗子)are people who use fake emails or messages to make you share personal information.If you see an email from an unfamiliar address,or from an a

40、ddress you know but with a doubtful message,move it to your spam folder(垃圾邮件夹)._20_,but never click on them until you can verify(证实)that its a legal message.A.Make your profiles private B.Avoid making your profiles invisible to all C.Theemail could also include links that might look legal D.Its fun,

41、useful,and informative,but can also be dangerous E.It attracts peoples attention,but its also unsafe to search for F.This might seem obvious,but its still important to remember G.In these cases,meet in a public place and bring a friend with you 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

42、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 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

43、 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(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_mon

44、ey,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 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 touri

45、st.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 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

46、 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 the 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

47、.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.feel 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

48、.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 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 3

49、7.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.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 Professor Salovey,who_41._(invent)the term EQ,gives the following_42._(describe

50、):At work,it is IQ that gets you hired but it is EQ that gets you promoted.Supported by his academic research,Professor Salovey suggests that when_43._(predict)someones future success,their character,_44._ measured by EQ tests,might actually matter more than their IQ.“I never thought about going on