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1、2021 届山东省广饶县第一中学高中部高三英语上学期期末考试试题及参考答案 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 Come and enjoy Vivaldis TheFour Seasonsperformed by live musicians!Tickets Zone A Sating(Excellent Visibility,$75)Zone B Seating(Great Visibility,$60)Zone C Seating(Good Visibili

2、ty,$45)Zone D Seating(Restricted Visibility,30)Zone A and Zone B audiences will get the chance to take pictures with the performers on the stage after the show.Highlights*A beautiful venue bathed in candlelight.*Classical music performance by the Angel Strings quartet*A safe and socially-distanced e

3、vent,ensuring you are comfortable and at ease.General Info*Dates and times:Various dates,at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm(select during purchase).*How long:65 minutes.Doors open 45 minutes before the start time.We recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the event,as late entry is not perm

4、itted.*Where:Events on Oxlade*Age requirement:Must be 8 years old or older to attend.Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.*Please note:The 6:30 pm seating will take place during daylight hours outdoors,and the space will not be that dark.In the case of rain,the event will be mo

5、ved to the indoor area of the venue.Description Whether youre looking for a beautifully unique classical music performance or a romantic candlelit experience,this performance is for you.You dont need to know all things about Vivaldi to enjoy the evening;simply sit back and admire the wonderful atmos

6、phere and the pieces youll hear.Join our musicians for an evening under the stars,and prepare to be taken into the clouds with Vivaldi s most treasured masterpieces!1.What can someone with a$45 ticket do?A.Perform on the stage.B.Enjoy good visibility.C.Select a seat in Zone B.D.Take photos with the

7、musicians.2.What should potential audiences keep in mind?A.Arrive at the venue on time.B.Learn about Vivaldi in advance.C.The performance lasts 45 minutes.D.The event will be canceled if it rains.3.What do we know about the 8:30 p.m.performance?A.It welcomes children under the age of 8.B.Its perform

8、ers differ on different dates.C.Its stage will be decorated with candles.D.It will be shown in the indoor area of the venue.B After years of releasing e-readers that compete directly with Amazons Kindle,Rakuten Kobos latest device offers something totally different:theability to draw and write direc

9、tly on the screen.With a large 10.3-inch E-ink display,the Kobo Elipsa looks more like an electronic clipboard than the standard paperpack-sized e-reader.Although the ability to write on the screen is no big deal especially given its high price tag of$600 the overall package is impressively function

10、al.In terms of reading,the Elipsa packs just about everything youd expect in a Kobo.You can purchase and download books from the store,read web articles youve saved online via Pocket,and connect to your local library to borrow e-books and magazines.Its known that Kindle basically requires you to buy

11、 books from Amazon.Unlike Kindles,Kobos are pretty open with the formats they support;you can connect the Elipsa to a computer and transfer over any PDF books you have bought or downloaded from stores like Booktopia or Google Books.You can fill your virtual notepads with notes using brush and pen ty

12、pes,and export them as PDFs or images to a PC.Theres also an“advanced”notebook that can turn your writing into typed and editable text for exporting to Microsoft Word format.You can also write directly onto documents themselves,with all your word circling and underlining saved as you go to review la

13、ter.This is especially handy when it comes to PDFs,as changes you make are synced（同步）automatically when you have Wi-Fi,so you can move between your Elipsa,PC and phone and keep your notes.With all that said,we can see it really appealing to e-reader fans who also tend to do a lot of work on paper.If

14、 you ever print things out to mark them up,fill notepads with writing or drawing that you later have to transcribe or scan,or just wish you could write all over your library books,this could be the device for you.4.Which of the following best describes the Elipsa?A.Automatic.B.Traditional.C.Useful.D

15、.Standard.5.How is a Kobo different from a Kindle in reading?A.A Kindle has a larger screen.B.A Kindle can support more formats.C.A Kobo supports books from various sources.D.A Kobo should be connected to local libraries.6.What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about Kobos?A Their function in syncing.

16、B.Their function in typing.C.Their function in writing.D.Their function in reading.7.In which section of a newspaper can the text probably be found?A.Education.B.Technology.C.Lifestyle.D.Business.C Humans have found an easy way to tell if others are lying.Recent research shows that the best way so f

17、ar is being clever at how you ask questions and listen to the answers.Much of this research is based on the idea that telling a lie is simply harder mental work than telling the truth.Making up a story takes more effort than simply recording something that happened.And like a writer,a liar has to ke

18、ep all the unreal details in his memory and sound believable when he explains them.One method that seems to work is asking them to tell their story in reverse order.This is harder when the story isnt true and makes it easier for you to tell they are lying.An even more basic way that helps is to just

19、 ask more questions,especially unexpected ones.Truth-tellers can easily find more to say,but its a challenge for a liar to come up with something thats not in his prepared story.Researchers suggest that you shouldnt lay all your cards on the table at the start,but only gradually present what proof y

20、ou have.The liars stories may not agree with that proof,making it clear that theyre lying.So it looks like there are ways to increase the chances of catching a liar;weve just been basing our methods on the wrong stories.Low-tech ways of causing people to make mistakes in conversation seem to work be

21、tter than any science about eye movement or machines used to recognize a liar.To find a liar,watch less and listen more.8.Why does the author mention the writer?A.To show its hard to make up lies.B.To show its hard to recognise a liar.C.To show writers know liars best.D.To show writers are very clev

22、er.9.What do we know about liars?A.They often have much to say.B.They often ask many questions.C.They usually prepare a made-up story.D.They usually feel good about themselves.10.What advice is given to help people catch liars?A.Asking them to set their stories down.B.Presenting your proof one by on

23、e.C.Telling different stories to them.D.Letting them ask questions.11.Which can be the best title for the text?A.Why People Lie B.How to Stop People Lying C.Low-tech Ways to Find a Liar D.LiarsAre Smarter than Thought D Your house may have an effect on your figure.Experts say the way you design your

24、 home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off.You can make your environment work for you instead of against you.Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.Open the curtains and turn up the lights.Dark environments are more likely to encourage overea

25、ting,for people are often less selfconscious(难为情)when theyre in poorly lit placesand so more likely to eat lots of food.If your home doesnt have enough window light,get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind the color1 s.Research suggests warm color1 s fuel our appetites.In one study,pe

26、ople who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room.Warm color1 s like yellow make food appear more appetizing,while cold color1 s make us feel less hungry.So when its time to repaint,go blue.Dont forget the clockor the radio.People who eat slowly tend to co

27、nsume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里)per meal than those who rush through their meals.Begin keeping track of the time,and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes.And while youre at it,actually sit down to eat.If you need some help slowing down,turn on relaxing music.It makesyou less likely to rush

28、through a meal.Downsize the dishes.Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat.We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12inch plate instead of a 10inch plate.When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one,total intake(摄入)jumps by 14 percent.And well pour about 30 percent more liquid into

29、a short,wide glass than a tall,skinny glass.12.The text is especially helpful for those who care about _.A.their home comforts B.their body shape C.house buying D.healthy diets 13.A home environment in blue can help people _.A.digest food better B.reduce food intake C.burn more calories D.regain the

30、ir appetites 14.What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A.Eat quickly.B.Play fast music.C.Use smaller spoons.D.Turn down the lights.15.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Is Your House Making You Fat?B.Waysof Serving Dinner C.Effects of SelfConsciousness D.Is Your Home Environment Relaxin

31、g?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 How to Stay Focused While Working from Home Right now,many people have been forced into the work-at-home life suddenly._16_However,you can learn to boom at home as productive as in a traditional office.Here are some tips for focu

32、sing while working from home._17_When you work from home,chances are that youre going to have more control over your day than when youre office-based.So,get organized and structure your day accordingly.Know when youre at your peak,and actively schedule the tasks that require more creativity and brai

33、n input for that time.Take breaks.So many people seem to be copying their office life but at their kitchen tabletied to their laptop all day without having a rest.The good news is that most of us are much more productive at home._18_Its not avoiding your responsibilitiesits really important,as resea

34、rch shows that if we dont rest for certain time,we become touchy and less productive.Dont get distracted.Youve swapped the interruptions of coworkers for many other things：pets,the fridge,the laundry,movies.Set your work hours,and focus on the work that matters in that time.You can grab a snack,pet

35、the dog or put the washing machine on when you take a break._19_Stay focused.Move around your house or apartment.When Im working with teams in workplaces,I always advocate walking around the office building or campus to stay energized,and not staying at a desk all day long.The same goes for working

36、from home._20_ A.Think like a designer.B.Prepare for the unexpected.C.But you must pause from time to time.D.Their working circumstances are under less than ideal.E.Set rules about when youll check social media,or use an app.F.Even walking a short distance inside your home can re-energize you.G.Also

37、 check in with others and ask how they are and how you can help.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 Steve was a seventh grader,a big boy,looking more like a teenager than a 12yearold.Yet,he went unnoticedhe had been_21_every examination since

38、 first gradeuntil Miss Wilma appeared.In the middle of the first semester of school,the entire seventh grade was_22_for basic skills.“You all did pretty well，”Miss Wilma told the class after going over the_23_，“except for one boy.And it_24_my heart to tell you this,but.”she_25_，“the smartest boy in

39、the seventh grade is failing my class.”Steve_26_his eyes and carefully examined his fingertips.After that,Steve still wouldnt do his homework.Even if Miss Wilma_27_punished him,he remained_28_.“Steve,please!I care about you！”_29_,Steve got it!“Someone CARES ABOUT ME？！”One Monday a couple of weeks la

40、ter,Miss Wilma gave a_30_onthe weekend homework.Steve_31_through the test and was the first to hand in his paper.With a look of_32_，Miss Wilma took his paper and began to look it over.Miss Wilmas face was in a_33_shock!She glanced up at Steve,then_34_，then up.The smartest boy in the seventh grade ha

41、d just passed his first test!From that moment,nothing was the same for Steve.He discovered that not only could he remember and understand_35_,but he could translate what he learned into his life.He became_36_.After high school,Steve enlisted in the Navy,and he had a(n)_37_military career.During his

42、naval years,he inspired many young people who might not have_38_themselves without him.A_39_took place within the heart of a boy all because of one teacher,who_40_about him.21.A.missing B.failing C.passing D.skipping 22.A.tested B.classified C.separated D.dismissed 23.A.questions B.effects C.lessons

43、 D.results 24.A.fills B.presses C.breaks D.destroys 25.A.shouted B.hesitated C.interrupted D.laughed 26.A.dropped B.raised C.covered D.closed 27.A.strangely B.steadily C.severely D.secretly 28.A.helpless B.stubborn C.flexible D.crazy 29.A.Commonly B.Unwillingly C.Particularly D.Suddenly 30.A.quiz B.

44、chance C.speech D.presentation 31.A.slept B.looked C.lived D.hurried 32.A.disappointment B.surprise C.satisfaction D.inspiration 33.A.bitter B.total C.precious D.ridiculous 34.A.down B.away C.out D.back 35.A.homework B.grades C.knowledge D.subjects 36.A.outstanding B.lazy C.rough D.troublesome 37.A.

45、tiring B.ordinary C.hardworking D.successful 38.A.relied on B.looked after C.turned to D.believed in 39.A.competition B.choice C.change D.campaign 40.A.waited B.listened C.wished D.cared 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 Aboriginal is a term used to describe the people

46、and animals that lived in the place from the earliest_41._(know)times or before Europeans arrived.Examples are the Maori inNew Zealand,the aborigines inAustraliaand the Indians inAmerica.They all share the fact_42._they were pushed off their land by European settlers.Maori The Maori were the first p

47、eople_43._(go)toNew Zealandabout 1,000 years ago.They came from the islands ofPolynesiain the Pacific.They brought dogs,rats and plants with them and settled mainly on the northernIsland.In 1769,Captain James Cook fromBritaintook possession of the island and from that time British people started to

48、settle.The Maori signed an agreement on land rights with these settlers,_44._in later years,there were arguments and battles between them.Aborigines The native people ofAustraliacame from somewhere inAsiamore than 40,000 years ago.They lived by hunting and gathering.Their contact with British settle

49、rs began in 1788.By the 1940s,almost all of_45._were mixed into Australian society as low-paid workers.Their rights were limited.In 1976 and 1993 the Australian government passed laws_46._returned some land to the Aborigines and recognized their property rights.American Indians Long before the Europ

50、eans came toAmericain the 16th and 17th century,the American Indians,or Native Americans,lived there.It is believed that they came fromAsia.Christopher Columbus mistook the land_47._Indiaand so-called people there Indians.The white settlers in American Indians lived in peace at the beginning,but con