2021届成都市第四十三中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届成都市第四十三中学高三英语期末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 Dive with Big Sharks Our shark dive adventures make use of hookah systems and shark cages.A hookah system is a system of providing air from the surface to divers down below.Cage divers

2、breathe by using a regulator connected to an air hose.Is SharkDiving Dangerous?Yes.You could get sunburnt.You could hit your head on the top bunk getting out of bed.You could fall overboard.As for a shark attack,according to the International Shark Attack File,you are far more likely to be killed by

3、 a dog or a deer.Pricing&Details One day Cage Diver Adventure$875 Our expert shark diver team will accompany you to the best viewing areas within the Marine Sanctuary.There,well drop our cage and prepare to provide you with a view youll never forget.No dive experience is necessary.Our cages sit just

4、 below the surface.Youll be able to breathe comfortably from your snorkel or air hose while you move about the cage,taking photos and having fun.Top Shark Adventure$375 If you want to see great white sharks but prefer them a little further away,we offer great top-side shark viewing from our observat

5、ion deck(甲板).Help scan the horizon for fins and watch for sharks attacking their prey(猎物).Important Note Theres No Shark Guarantee Although we go to the best places at the best time of year,we cannot guarantee youll see sharks.Weve been very successful in past shark seasons and expect another incred

6、ible year.However,if we see no sharks,there is no refund(退款).1.Which of the following is TRUE about the two adventures?_.A.Top Shark Adventure makes use of hookah systems.B.Cage Diver Adventure offers you a view of the bottom of the sea.C.Cage Diver Adventure is less interesting than the other.D.Top

7、 Shark Adventure is suitable for those worried about danger.2.We can learn from the advertisement that there might be a risk that_.A.you fail to achieve your purpose of the trip B.you are out of breath deep down in the sea C.you are hurt by a shark while diving there D.you suffer from lack of skill

8、in shark diving 3.It can be inferred from the advertisement that shark diving is_.A.difficult but exciting B.challenging and tiring C.amazing and enjoyable D.expensive but popular B According to statistics published by the BPI(Buying Power Index)a couple of months ago,digital streaming(流媒体)now accou

9、nts for 80 percent of the music consumption in the UK.Despite the incredible growth of online streaming platforms like iTunes,Apple Music and Tidal over the past 15 years,a more traditional medium has also seen a return of interest and sales in the music industry.In 2020,almost one in five of all al

10、bums purchased in the UK is vinyl(黑胶唱片),and it has once again become the most popular physical musical medium.With digital streaming so easy and convenient,why are so many peopledrawn to traditional records?Some experts claim that vinyl is a physical medium for experiencing music,something tangible(

11、有形的)to hold and own.For most people,having something tangible and interacting with it gives depth to the experience of music.Listening to an album and touching it the way the artist intended can make them feel more connected to the music and the artist.Records are physical products that can be not o

12、nly displayed but also gifted,shared,traded and passed down through generations.Sound quality is another hot topic.A lot of music lovers feel that the analogue sound(模拟声音)vinyl offers is superior to modern digital audio,particularly with regards to the compressed formats streaming platforms use.Ther

13、es a common belief that old-school analogue audio has a warmer,fuller sound than digitised music.For vinyl followers,the very defect traditional recorders often have,such as the familiar crackle(劈啪作响)when the record starts,bring the music to life in a different way.Theres aritualisticaspect to vinyl

14、 that a lot of people are drawn to,too.The act of putting a record oncarefully removing the record from the sleeve,placing it on the record player and gently dropping the needle on the right groove(凹槽)is a more assiduous(一丝不苟的),mindful way of engaging with music.When youre listening to vinyl,you can

15、t tap abutton and go about your day while the streaming service provides hours of music.You need to stay close to the record player to move the needle and flip the record over.Its clear that the vinyl interest is well underway,and vinyl records are truly making a comeback.In an increasingly digital

16、society,theres something to be said for analogue experiences.Perhaps one of the great things about being alive in the 21st century is our ability to have the best of both worldsthe timeless appeal of physical records alongside the easy access to vast music libraries that streaming offers.4.What are

17、the statistics published by the BPI used to show?A.An increase in music consumption.B.The recovery of music industry.C.A comeback of a physical medium.D.The acceptance of online streaming.5.According to some experts,why does vinyl interest many people?A.It attracts people by its realistic feel.B.It

18、offers simple access to different music.C.It shares a new way to enjoy music.D.It provides people with perfect sound effect.6.The underlined word“ritualistic”in Para.4 means something _.A.Overlooked by society.B.Updated very frequently.C.Performed as part of a ceremony.D.Kept for a long time without

19、 changing.7.How does the writer feel about the future development of music medium?A.Traditional records will get underway.B.The analogue experiences may matter more.C.Vinyl sales will boom with technological advance.D.There should be a good mix of old and new.C Humans have found an easy way to tell

20、if others are lying.Recent research shows that the best way so far 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 reco

21、rding something that happened.And like a writer,a liar has to keep 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

22、tell they are lying.An even more basic way that helps is to just 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 o

23、n the table at the start,but only gradually present what proof you 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

24、 causing people to make mistakes in conversation seem to work better 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

25、.To show writers know liars best.D.To show writers are very clever.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

26、them to set their stories down.B.Presenting your proof one by one.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 To Rehan Staton,

27、his childhood was a life of privilege loving parents,a supportive big brother and a pleasant,private school education.Everything changed when his mother left the country and his father lost his job.He had to sleep with a heavy jacket on when it was cold.He was always hungry.He said he couldnt concen

28、trate at school and would sleep during class.He went from straight.As to near the bottom of his class.A teacher told him he needed special education,which made him hate school.Staton spent his high school years as an excellent athlete,raining to become a professional boxer.He had won a lot of martia

29、l arts competitions.But a tragedy struck him in his senior year when Staton suffered serious tendonitis(肌腱炎),in both shoulders.He couldnt lift either arm for months.His dream of becoming a professional player failed.He struggled to apply to colleges but was refused byall of them.Statons body slowly

30、recovered from martial arts and he got a job as a rubbish collector.Many co-workers couldnt help but ask him a simple question,“What are you doing here?Youre smart.You are too young to be here.Go to college.”It was the first time someone outside his family had spoken highly of his intelligence.It wa

31、s the co-workers thatem enedhim to return to school.Several co-workers put Staton in touch with a professor atBowieStateUniversity.The professor was impressed with their conversation and persuaded the admissions board to change its former decision.Going to college forced Statons older brother,Reggie

32、,to drop out.They both knew someone had to be working full time along with their dad.It was a decision Reggie made on his own.After receiving a 4.0,Staton succeeded in becoming a student at theUniversityofMaryland.But he still had a long way to go to attend Harvard Law eventually.12.What finally cha

33、nged Rehan Statons happy childhood?A.His brothers losing the job.B.His serious health problem.C.His fathers sudden death.D.His mothers leaving the country.13.What does the underlined word“em ened”in the fourth paragraph mean?A.Force.B.Direct.C.Encourage.D.Accompany.14.Why did Statons elder brother h

34、ave to drop out of school?A.He wanted his brother to study further.B.His father asked him to leave school.C.He had lost interest in most lessons.D.He had to go out to find his mother.15.What will the writer mainly talk about next?A.What Rehan Staton planned to do after entering Harvard.B.How Rehan S

35、taton managed to be admitted to Harvard.C.Why Rehan Staton decided to choose to go to Harvard.D.When Rehan Staton would be successful in Harvard Law.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 Maintaining and Building Muscle Staying healthy is very important,but eating well

36、and getting active is only part of the story.Often,we forget how important it is to concentrate on building and maintaining our muscles._16_It can also help you improve your immune system,speed up your bodys healing process,and let you sleep better.And as you age,the muscles youve developed will hel

37、p you with your balance,bone strength,posture,and even more confident._17_After all,you dont have to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger to feel good about being a bit stronger!With all these great reasons for strength training,there are also so many myths that stop women from doing it._18_The truth is,

38、since women have about one-fifteenth the testosterone of men,its much harder for them to get big muscles than it is for men.So go ahead ladies,get stronger.Youll be happy you did!There are some easy ways to build muscle at home._19_But did you know that,when done right,push-ups can be as effective a

39、s weight lifting?The trick is to make sure you are constantly varying the type of push-up.Placing your hands closer together or further apart are two excellent ways to isolate different muscle groups and ensure you get the maximum return on your effort._20_For example,squats and lunges for your legs

40、,pull-ups and chin-ups for your upper body,and crunches and planks for your core.With every exercise,you should keep track of how many you do and measure your improvements over time.In addition,keep in mind that once a specific exercise gets too easy,there are always plenty of changes to help increa

41、se is difficulty.There are so many strength training exercises that are simple,easy to do at home,and great for your health.Why not give them a try?Just remember:the hardest part is getting started!A.Instead,they can try taking a bath o fall asleep.B.People may fear it is a hard work to insist on st

42、rength training.C.Of all the benefits,maybe the best part is your improved confidence.D.Without leaving the comfort of your home,you are probably familiar with push-ups.E.Building muscle strength does more than just help you lift heavier things and lose weight.F.Womens common fear is that lifting we

43、ights will make them look too bulky.G.There are also other simple ways to increase muscle strength.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 My cousin is nine years old,a little bit fat and doesnt do really well at school.She is heavily_21_,and thu

44、s has developed some resistance and_22_towards adults,who usually dont put high hopes in her.Yesterday we went to an art_23_together.There were paintings from kids with disabilities.My little girl has a_24_eye,for the paintings she liked most were also the best of the show.She voluntarily helped to_

45、25_the chairs and table for a sharing session,painted by herself alongside new friends while I attended the sharing,and also_26_helped me to get my bag from another room,_27_that doesnt happen often at home as shes usually_28_to her iPad.In the afternoon,we went to buy books together.I bought a book

46、 written by a mom_29_her journey with her autistic(自闭的)son.On the bus back home,I briefly_30_the book to my cousin,and to my surprise she was_31_interested.She kept asking me to tell more stories about the boy in the book who_32_with small things in life.Even when the subject strayed(偏离)elsewhere,sh

47、e_33_hearing more about this boy.This is the first time Ive seen her so interested in a_34_.Usually when she talks to me she describes events at school and at home without a_35_focus.Im very_36_that the life of a_37_has found its way into this little girls heart.Im very thankful for the_38_of books,

48、for the beauty that my cousin revealed to me,and for the time we had together.I_39_that I can keep seeing clearly the wonderful things in her,so that whenever the not-so-kind world puts her_40_,I can remind her how truly wonderful she has always been.21.A.abused B.adored C.challenged D.teased 22.A.s

49、atisfaction B.dependence C.distrust D.appreciation 23.A.exhibition B.performance C.interview D.course 24.A.curious B.blind C.doubtful D.sharp 25.A.donate B.rent C.arrange D.distribute 26.A.finally B.unwillingly C.cheerfully D.secretly 27.A.anything B.something C.nothing D.everything 28.A.adjusted B.

50、glued C.admitted D.opposed 29.A.beginning B.advertising C.recording D.taking;30.A.sent B.lent C.owed D.introduced 31.A.nearly B.hardly C.slightly D.truly 32.A.struggles B.plays C.deals D.lives 33.A.insisted on B.dreamed of C.worried about D.objected to 34.A.painting B.journey C.topic D.title 35.A.si