2021届太原市第三实验中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届太原市第三实验中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及答案解析 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 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。The opening ceremony for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games was held at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on July 23,2021 after a year of waitin

2、g due to the pandemic.Lets take a look at the highlights which make this opening ceremony unique.No spectators There are no spectators during the opening ceremony in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infections.About 950 people,including officials and journalists,will watch in the m

3、ain stadium,organizers said.Fewer athletes are expected to attend the ceremony because many are not allowed to stay for the entire Games due to COVID-19 restrictions.Male and female flag-bearers The International Olympic Committee has actively encouraged all delegations toselect two flag-bearers at

4、the opening ceremony,including one woman,as womens participation in the Tokyo Games reaches 48.8 percent,making it the most gender-balanced Olympics in the history of the event.Oath(宣誓)session updated One of the most symbolic parts of the opening ceremonythe Olympic oathhas been significantly adapte

5、d in order to“highlight the importance of solidarity,inclusion,non-discrimination and equality”.The number of oath-takers is also extended from three to sixtwo athletes,two coaches and two judges.Simplified ceremony In the 30-second video showing the rehearsal of the opening ceremony released to the

6、 public,the performances are integrated with dances,scenery and other display elements used in Japanese traditional festival activities.In order to prevent and control the COVID-19 pandemic and manage the cost,the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee said that the performances of the ceremony will be gre

7、atly simplified,with more light and shadow technology used instead of real decorations at the scene.1.Why isnt there any spectator during the opening ceremony?A.To limit the number of people present.B.To highlight the spirit of the Olympic Games.C.To control the spread of an infectious disease.D.To

8、make room for the athletes all over the world.2.Why is each delegation encouraged to select one woman as a flag-bearer in Tokyo Olympics?A.Women will be in a leading position in sports.B.Women athletes make up a larger percentage than ever.C.Women will play a more important part in society.D.More an

9、d more women will take part in the Olympic Games.3.Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?A.Oath-takers are made up of six athletes.B.Tokyo uses more real decorations to cut the cost.C.About 950 people watch the entire games in the Tokyo Games.D.The opening ceremony prese

10、nts the traditional culture of Japan.B Imagine turning on the GPS and seeing an image of your car from above.As the car drives,the map follows along in real time,alarming you to any traffic,pedestrians,animals,or other things nearby.Routes and names of roads appear over the live stream.Its like the

11、map has come to life.This type of map isnt available yet.But it could be soon.In 2014,the Worldview-3 satellites was launched into space.Even though it orbits Earth at more than 370 miles（600 km）away,it can capture images of objects on Earth that are just 10 inches（25cm）across.Peeringall the way fro

12、m outer space,it can make out a smartphone held in your hand.It can tell what types of cars are traveling down a road.But it cant identify your face or read the cars license plate numbers.at least not openly.According to some reports,this satellite and other US spy satellites have the technology to

13、take even sharper images,with a resolution（分辨率）of up to around 4 inches（10cm）.ButUS law forbids making these super-sharp pictures public,to prevent enemies from using them.But the idea that anybody might be able to spy on the entire Earth in such detail may seem horrible.Live,high-detail satellite m

14、apping could possibly be used to monitor anybody at any time.Ray Purdy of University College London told CNN that he is concerned about what this could mean for privacy.Most satellites are commercially owned,so if you have money you can buy that imagery.“It means anyone can spy on anyone,”he said.At

15、 the same time,live,detailed maps of Earths surface could be useful in amazing ways.Live maps of a disaster area could quickly discover people in need of rescue as well as the safest routes in or out.Satellite images are already helping catch illegal logging and fishing operations.Higher detail may

16、make it possible to catch other criminals in the act.The images could also make it easier for farmers to watch over their crops.What do you think?Do you wish everyone could access high-detail live maps of Earths surface?4.What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 mean?A.Seeing B.Standing C.Walkin

17、g D.Hearing 5.Why does US law forbid making super-sharp pictures public?A.to protect the technology.B.for the sake of safety.C.to protect the environment.D.to threat other countries.6.Which of the following statements is true according to the text?A.This super-sharp map hasnt been put into market.B.

18、Worldview-3 satellites orbits the Earth at 370 km away.C.Personal privacy is safely protected if you use the super-sharp map.D.The super-sharp map should be completely forbidden.7.How is this technology used in agriculture?A.It can help improve the production of crops.B.It can help kill pests.C.It c

19、an help farmer to watch over their crops from far away.D.It can help increase farm land.C It is essential that students have a category of school-related activities they can participate in.These activities can range from activities during normal school hours to after-school activities.No matter the

20、time,these activities should be available to every student,and at Victory Pioneers International Schools(V.P.I.S)it is encouraged that every student participate in at least one activity,educational and recreational.One of the primary reasons school activities are important at V.P.I.S.is because it g

21、ives students the exercise they might not normally receive.Most popularly,these types of activities include major sports such as football,basketball,baseball,tennis,track and field and soccer but also might include gymnasium games and other games.Activities during V.P.I.S.also make a good impression

22、 on colleges if students are planning to pursue more education.Colleges look for students who do not just go to school and go home after school.These activities range from participating in clubs and sports to volunteering after school at a recreation center or having a part-time job.If a college see

23、s you maintained good grades while participating in these activities,it will be impressed.V.P.I.S.activities also allow students to be creative.Gifted-and-talented activities allow gifted students to participate in what they otherwise would never have experienced in the classroom.They are a great wa

24、y to allow students to be creative.Additionally,participating in clubs such as drama that appeal to students interest also allows them to expand their knowledge and be creative.Students also can have their interests expanded by participating in activities.These activities could consist of anything,s

25、uch as joining the Future Business Leaders,the schools debate team and the chess team,to name a few.By participating in these activities,a student might realize he is interested in something he never knew he was interested in before.8.What can we learn about activities at V.P.I.S.?A.Not every studen

26、t has access to them.B.Students are required to take part in them after school.C.They give students exercise that might not be got in other schools.D.Educational activities are more popular with the students.9.What benefits can the students get from the activities?A.They can get extra grades when ap

27、plying for colleges.B.They will become more gifted and talented.C.They may expand their knowledge in drama.D.They may better know their own interests.10.Which of the following is a suitable title for the passage?A.The Benefits of V.P.I.S.Activities B.School-related Activities at V.P.I.S.C.Colleges N

28、eed Creative Students D.Activities Make You Creative 11.Where is the passage probably from?A.A scientific magazine.B.A college application guideline.C.A club introduction.D.The website of V.P.I.S.D A 25-year-old American with a university degree can expect to livea decade longer than a peer who drop

29、ped out of high school.Although researchers have long known that the rich live longer than the poor,this education gap is less well documented.And although the average Americans expected span(预期寿命)has been smooth in recent yearand,shockingly,even fell between 2015 and 2017that of the one-third with

30、a bachelors degree has continued to lengthen.This gap in life expectancy is growing,according to new research published in the report of the National Academy of Sciences.Anne Case and Angus Deation ofPrincetonUniversityfound that the lifespans of those with and without a bachelors degree started to

31、become different in the 1990s and 2000s.This gap grew even wider in the 2010s.What is the link between schooling and longevity(长寿)?Some argue that better-educated people develop healthier lifestyles:each additional year of study reduces the chances of being a smoker and of being overweight.The bette

32、r-educated earn more,which in turn is associated with greaterhealth.Ms Case and Mr Deaton argue that changes in labor markets,including the rise of automation and increased demand for highly-educated workers,coupled with the rising costs of employer-provided health care,have decreased the supply of

33、well-paid jobs for those without a degree.This may be contributing to higher rates of alcohol and drug use,suicide and other“deaths of despair”.The authors argued that the educational gap in mortality(致死率)will widenin the wake ofthe covid-19 pandemic.ForAmericas overall life expectancy to start clim

34、bing again,improvements will be needed across all social groups,not just among the privileged few.12.When did the lifespans of people with and without a degree vary greatly?A.In the 1990s.B.In the 2020s C.In the 2000s D.In the 2010s 13.According to the article,changes in labor markets reduce jobs fo

35、r those without a degree.Which change is NOT included?A.The rising spending of employer-provided health care.B.The gap in life expectancy.C.Raised request for better-educated workers.D.The development of automation.14.What does the underlined phrase“in the wake of”probably mean?A.after B.until C.bef

36、ore D.while 15.What is the best title for the text?A.Changes in labor market.B.Quit bad habits by Further study C.Educated Americans live longer.D.Highly-educated people develop healthier lifestyles.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 Imagine that you are in a remote

37、 village somewhere with no medical clinic._16_Once the doctors get to you,they examine you and take blood samples,but they wont be able to help you until they take the samples back to the hospital to find out what is wrong._17_Thanks to engineer Andy Ozcan,many people may never be in this situation.

38、He has invented an app that turns your mobile phone into a diagnostic(诊断的)tool.Ozcans invention is important because it is very accurate and easy to use.In many remote places,even if doctors have microscopes and other instruments to help them make diagnoses,there may still be other problems.Many doc

39、tors,for example,dont have enough training to correctly interpret what they see._18_With Ozcans mobile phone app,health workers can take a special photo of a blood sample and send it to a central computer at a hospital.The computer will then automatically interpret the photo and send a diagnosis bac

40、k in a few minutes._19_His technology only requires a mobile phone and an Internet connection.As more than four billion people already have cell phones,the cost of establishing the diagnostic system is fairly low.By inventing a medical tool that uses existing technology-mobile phones-Ozcan has devel

41、oped a medical tool that is both practical and economical.Therefore,it can be effectively almost anywhere._20_ A.Another reason that Ozcans invention is important is that it is inexpensive.B.Even though you may only have a simple infection(感染),you might die because of the delay.C.People are trying t

42、o reduce the cost of this new medical tool.D.Ozcans simple,cost-effective tool might just save millions oflives around the world.E.This tool has become much more popular all around the world.F.You become very sick and must wait days until a mobile medical unit arrives to help.G.As a result,they may

43、diagnose illnesses incorrectly.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 Prickles,a bare-faced merino sheep(麦兰奴种绵羊)that ran away from a Tasmanian farm during the 2013 bush-fires,recently returned home.According to farmer Alice Gray,Prickles was_21_

44、a lamb when she ran away,seven years ago.The bush fires destroyed the area and the young sheep got_22_in a 200-acre bush block,_23_to return after they rebuilt about 50km of fencing.They had_24_her a few times,and even recorded her_25_with cameras installed to monitor deer around.So they knew she wa

45、s_26_,but they didnt expect her return.They were_27_.Ms.Gray told ABC.net.au that she and the family were_28_her sons sixth birthday when they caught a_29_of the runaway sheep.They had decided to barbecue at the back of their farm,and thats when they_30_this“big,white,furry thing”on the other side o

46、f the dam.The birthday party_31_turned into a sheep chase.At one point Mr.Gray disappeared,only to call her later,saying that he had_32_to catch Prickles and leap on the_33_of her,pressing her down.He needed some help_34_the sheep didnt seem_35_to follow him home.Ms.Gray and the kids found him,and m

47、anaged to_36_the sheep in the back of a truck.“Shes a great big furry ball of wool,”Alice Gray_37_Prickles,“She looks very healthy and shes very_38_now with some other little friends.”The Grays are currently holding a_39_to guess the weight of Prickles wool to_40_money online for the United Nations

48、High Commissioner for Refugees(难民).21.A.already B.only C.even D.always 22.A.stuck B.broken C.attracted D.confused 23.A.easy B.impatient C.unable D.glad 24.A.trapped B.released C.caught D.spotted 25.A.activities B.manners C.efforts D.tricks 26.A.aware B.alive C.alike D.afraid 27.A.wrong B.lucky C.sur

49、e D.curious 28.A.reporting B.appreciating C.observing D.scheduling 29.A.chance B.hold C.figure D.glimpse 30.A.lost B.found C.left D.shot 31.A.generally B.certainly C.suddenly D.commonly 32.A.regretted B.pretended C.continued D.managed 33.A.chest B.wool C.back D.forehead 34.A.until B.though C.while D

50、.because 35.A.painful B.eager C.angry D.nervous 36.A.load B.train C.judge D.attract 37.A.chatted with B.prayed for C.joked about D.explained to 38.A.moved B.smart C.tired D.happy 39.A.ceremony B.competition C.concert D.collection 40.A.raise B.1end C.print D.spend 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文