2021届巴东县第三高级中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届巴东县第三高级中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案 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 Bob and Sue Harvey spent nine years as resident fellows in a dormitory at Sanford and in their bookVirtual Reality and The College Freshman,they write“The Freshman oftenfaces an identity

2、 problem during the first semester.”College is a more pressured environment than it used to be,in part because the academic gap between high school and college has increased.Many college freshmen have never had to make independent decisions about sex,drugs and alcohol.Most dont know how to manage th

3、eir time or money.They often feel lonely and overwhelmed,resulting in anxiety and depression.Nancy Corbin,director of clinical service for student-counseling(咨询)services at Iowa State University,says her office is seeing a significant increase in requests for counseling from freshmen who are having

4、trouble making the adjustment to college life.She says older teenagers increasingly lack the skills to deal with personal problems that arent easily defined or fixed.And they get homesick but have a hard time admitting it.Parents and high schools can make things easier on freshmen by preparing them

5、differently.For example,by teaching them to budget their hours and dollars.The Harveys think high schools should offer a college-life course.“Parents need to focus more on relationship and personal issues and less on how many sheets and towels to take,”they say.Many homesick freshmen think theyll be

6、 regarded as failures if they come home before Thanksgiving.So parents can help by letting them know theyre welcome to return if they feel the need.In the meantime,parents have to find new ways to keep in touch with their college kids.One of the best ways is e-mail.Its less unpleasant and less expen

7、sive than constant phone calls and is more likely to be answered than a handwritten letter.1.Why is the first semester difficult for freshmen in college?A.Because they often fail in exams.B.Because they lack time and money.C.Because they are too homesick to make new friends.D.Because they have to se

8、ttle personal issues on their own.2.In the last paragraph,it is suggested that _.A.parents should stop buying anything for their kids B.parents should develop a good relationship with their kids C.parents should be taught how to send e-mails to their kids D.parents should work with high schools in c

9、ollege-life courses 3.Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A.Hard Life of College Freshmen B.Approaches to Trouble in College C.Freshmens Adaptation Problems D.A Strange Phenomenon in College B For years,Zach Ault,a father of three,enjoyed being physically active.He was eve

10、n training for a half-marathon.But in 2017,he took time off to recover from an infection.After recovering,he tried to continue his runs but could not complete them.He was not able to spend time with his children.He had to cut back his job.Even sleeping as much as 16 hours a day made no difference in

11、 his condition.“His body had literally hijacked him and it wasnt going to allow him to push through,”said Anne Ault,his wife.After months of testing,doctors announced their result-chronic fatigue syndrome,a disease that makes an individual feel extremely tired.This fatigue lasts more than six months

12、 and becomes worse after any kind of physical exertion(费力活动).Patients may have difficulty standing upright.They also may have trouble thinking,often described as a“brain fog”.There are no approvedtreatments,or even tests to help with diagnosis.There is no way to predict who will recover and who will

13、 have a severe case that lasts for years.Now the doctors at the National Institutes of Health(NIH)are conducting a unique study to learn more about the condition.Zach Ault is one of the subjects in the study.When Ault rides an exercise bicycle,scientists measure how his leg muscles use oxygen.Afterw

14、ard,doctors fit a special cap on Aults head to measure electrical activity in his brain.They then send him to spend the night in an air-tight room where air has been removed with pipe for additional study.Scientists measure oxygen and carbon dioxide levels to tell how much energy Ault is using,minut

15、e by minute.“Were figuring out how his body adjusts to an exercise load,or a stress load.”“Its hard not knowing if or when Im going to recover,”he said.But Ault says the study did help him learn about the disease.And it gave him ideas about how to save up his energy.4.What was Zach Aults life like b

16、efore 2017?A.He was fond of exercising.B.He won several half-marathons.C.He spent much time lying in bed.D.He was busy looking after his children.5.How did the infection affect Zach Ault?A.He lost his job.B.He was unable to sleep.C.He became too weak to do sports.D.He was tired of running a half-mar

17、athon.6.What can we learn about chronic fatigue syndrome?A.It usually lasts no more than months.B.It is likely to cause thinking disorders.C.Patients with it need to stay in bed all day long.D.Patients with it should avoid any kind of exercise.7.What does Zach Ault think of the study?A.It helped him

18、 cure his illness.B.It helped him recover and stay fit.C.It taught him how to enjoy cycling.D.It brought him new ideas about fighting diseases.C Following the Famous Silk Roads The Silk Roads were a networkof ancient trade routes that extended from East Asia all the way to theMediterranean.A key sec

19、tion of the Silk Roads is the Changan-Tianshan corridor（走廊）,whichstretchesover a distance of around 5,000 kilometres through China,Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan,covering a total of 8,700 kilometres of trade routes.The three countries jointly pursued an application for UNESCO World Heritage(遗产)status whi

20、ch contained detailed research on the 33 sites along the corridor.This made history as the first successful multinational World Heritage application.The starting point of the corridor and the entire Silk Roads network isXian,inShanxiProvince.Further west on the Silk Roads,the geography gradually cha

21、nges from wild deserts to high,snow-capped mountains to vast grasslands as the routes pass through theTianshanMountainsand emerge in the valleys ofCentral Asia.Although the Changan-Tianshan corridor of the Silk Roads ends here,the network continues westwards until it reaches theMediterranean.The cor

22、ridor began to develop in the 2nd century.Assigned by the emperor,the ambassador Zhang Qian journeyed from Changan toCentral Asia,seeking to build bridges between the Han Dynasty and the Western Regions.Following Zhangs efforts,trade routes took shape and relationships were strengthened between the

23、major powers of the time,with the routes network reaching as far as theRoman Empire.Economic activities along the routes network were not limited to trade in silk.They contributed many other items to the marketplace of goods.The routes were busy with camels carrying loads of goods and businessmen se

24、lling everything imaginable.Chinas exports included silk,porcelain,ironware and tea,while horses,jewellery,spices and grapes were all imported over vast distances from the West.In addition to trade exchange,the network served as a bridge for cultural exchange which shaped the evolution of science,ar

25、t,technology and many other areas in societies along the network.Astronomy and mathematics were introduced toChinafromIndiaandArabia;important Chinese inventions such as papermaking and printing were brought to the West.All of these activities contributed to a great age of expansion as trade and cul

26、tural exchanges gave people access to new goods,knowledge and ideas.These routes connected Eastern and Western civilizations,which achieved a shared development.The addition of the Changan-Tianshan corridor to the UNESCO World Heritage List is a milestone in recognition of the Silk Roads as a crucia

27、l part of humanitys common heritage.8.The key section of the Silk Roads is_.A.the Mediterranean B.Xian,inShanxiProvince C.KazakhstanandKyrgyzstan D.the Changan-Tianshan corridor 9.The underlined word“stretches”in Paragraph 1 is close in meaning to_.A.stands B.spreads C.moves D.flies 10.Zhang Qian tr

28、avelled from Changan toCentral Asiato_.A.export silk,porcelain,ironware and tea B.purchase horses,jewellery,spices and grapes C.seek help from the most powerful western countries D.build bridges between his country and other countries 11.What was the role of the Silk Roads according to the passage?A

29、.It helped to change the wild deserts to grasslands.B.It was recognized by the UNESCO asChinas heritage.C.It speeded up the development of the countries involved.D.It started a trade competition between countries along the way.D Many of us were delighted to learn that a high school senior Kwasi Enin

30、 was accepted to all eight Ivy League universities.To our surprise,he wasnt excited as expected,but appeared extra calm.He announced that he would revisit the universities to find the best suitable in music or medicine.He also wanted to compare their financial aid packages.Kwasis success story is ra

31、re,but his reaction is not.After the admission letters arrive at home,students have 30 days to really think about what kind of school would help them grow as a person,which school would best prepare them for the future,and at which school they would be happiest.And they also have to think about whet

32、her they can afford the school they choose.But how to answer the questions about which school is the best suitable university?Some young people are attracted to large universities with great school spirit and a list of offerings.But besides those advantages,many of these universities focus on gradua

33、te work and research,with undergraduates taught mostly by part-time instructors.Others are attracted to smaller boarding schools with discussion-based classes.But some of these schools will have much limitation for students who want a high-energy city life experience.Many students today seem to thin

34、k they should pick the university where they will get the diploma that will help them get the most highly paid job.This is a sad misunderstanding of what a college education should provide.A good college education should prepare them to overcome any difficulty andthrivein society.It helps them to fo

35、rm the habit of creative mind and spirit that will continue to develop far beyond their university years.So when you choose college,you should consider if it is filled with useful learning to help create new spaces for different possibilities of growth.12.What can we know about Kwasi Enin from parag

36、raph 1?A.He was from a very poor family.B.He would choose the top university.C.He was too excited to calm himself at the good news.D.He considered his interests when choosing his university.13.What can you infer from paragraph 2?A.Few students can be admitted to university.B.Many students face the c

37、hoices like Kwasi.C.Top universities are the first choice for most students.D.American students can afford their university by themselves.14.Which of the following can best explain the underlined word“thrive”in paragraph 4?A.Fail B.Succeed C.Research D.Work 15.What should the best university be like

38、 according to the text?A.Very large and have good instructors.B.Small boarding schools with discussion-based classes.C.It will offerthe diploma to get the most highly paid job.D.It will help continue to develop far beyond university years.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

39、两项为多余选项 You cant help spending much money during the festival season.However,its not impossible to save.Here are some tips you can take to prevent yourself from overspending.Surround yourself with people who make you feel good.Theres a common trick played by the advertising industry._16_,the adverti

40、sing industry tries their best to appeal to your emotions in order to motivate you to buy their products.So,instead of falling into their marketing trap,surround yourself with the people you love and make yourself feel good.Dont buy anything hot-headedly.Ever heard of the saying,“A fool and his mone

41、y are soon parted”?_17_.Consider renting._18_.After all,how often will you be wearing that normal dress?_19_.When it comes to clothes,you should often pick out the unused.Selling them on eBay or Carousell can give you extra cash to go shopping with.Remind yourself of the things you have.You may not

42、know about yourself.Every time you look at your closet(壁橱)and organize it,you find just how many items of clothing you have._20_.A.Sell items you dont need B.If you are in a bad mood C.Put away the clothes you dont wear D.When you are attracted to buy certain products E.This prevents you from wantin

43、g to go shopping even more F.It warns you not to be a man who doesnt think twice about parting with his money G.Renting a dress or a bag for a special occasion could actually save you more money 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 Ryan always

44、 knew what he wanted to be when he grew up.While other kids_21_themselves becoming a NFL player or a lawyer,Ryans_22_was different and a little bit_23_.His mother Mary is a retiredairline worker,and his family flew on TWA(环球航空公司)so_24_that he wanted to be an airline_25_himself.After years of hard wo

45、rk,Ryan has_26_that.Hes now a captain for PSA Airlines.Mary recently visitedVirginiawhere Ryan is_27_.When it came time for her to fly back home toFlorida,the_28_for airline was clear.She couldnt_29_to be a passenger on her favorite pilother sons plane!Yet things didnt really go as_30_.Mary arrived

46、at the airport on time,only to be told that the flight was seriously_31_.Mary decided to wait,_32_to make it onto Ryans flight.Other passengers got_33_throughout the long wait,choosing to take different flights,but Mary_34_the idea of waiting.Seven hours later,Mary finally boarded the plane.She foun

47、d out she was the_35_passenger on it!“After a seven-hour delay,others were rebooked on an earlier flight except for one:my mum,”Ryan said.“I had the_36_of being her private pilot.”The crew found ways to make the trip even more pleasant for Mary,who had an entire jet that day.Mary called the_37_“a da

48、y for the memory book”.This is really the sort of story you could never even hope to_38_.Mary was the one to wait,but she had a great_39_for doing so.Only the best mom would_40_her own time and comfort in order to support her child like this.21.A.risked B.disciplined C.witnessed D.imagined 22.A.resp

49、onse B.ambition C.promise D.comment 23.A.higher B.wiser C.simpler D.stranger 24.A.independently B.flexibly C.frequently D.cautiously 25.A.pilot B.spokesman C.attendant D.designer 26.A.recognized B.achieved C.declared D.recalled 27.A.trapped B.raised C.welcomed D.based 28.A.choice B.support C.interes

50、t D.concern 29.A.admit B.bear C.wait D.afford 30.A.explained B.planned C.recommended D.reported 31.A.delayed B.canceled C.expensive D.booked 32.A.uncertain B.proud C.shocked D.determined 33.A.along well B.fed up C.injured D.prepared 34.A.complained of B.approved of C.stuck to D.appealed to 35.A.only