2021届宜春市第一中学高三英语期末试题及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届宜春市第一中学高三英语期末试题及答案 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 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 breath

2、e 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 a dog

3、 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 below

4、 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 observation de

5、ck(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 incredible y

6、ear.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 Shark

7、 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 in sha

8、rk 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 A 25-year-old American with a university degree can expect to livea decade longer than a peer who dropped out of high school

9、.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 a bachelors degree has

10、 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 become different in th

11、e 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 better-educated earn more,w

12、hich 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 well-paid jobs for tho

13、se 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 climbing again,improvement

14、s will be needed across all social groups,not just among the privileged few.4.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 5.According to the article,changes in labor markets reduce jobs for those without a degree

15、.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.6.What does the underlined phrase“in the wake of”probably mean?A.after B.until C.before D.while 7.What is the

16、 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.C Dads comb was jade green.I heard he bought it when he married Mum,which made the comb two years older than I was.Every night,

17、he wouldsmile,hand me the comb and say,“Be a good girl and help Daddy clean it,OK?”I was more than happy to do it.At age five this mundane task brought me such joy.I would excitedly turn the tap on,then brush the comb with a used toothbrush as hard as I could.Satisfied that Id done a good job,I woul

18、d proudly return the comb to Dad.He would smile at me and place the comb on top of his wallet.About two years later,Dad left his sales job and started his own wholesale business.I started primary school.That was when things started to change.He didnt come home as much as he used to just a couple of

19、times a week.And when he did come home,it was always late and Id already be in bed.I started to get mad.I stopped waiting for him to come home,and stopped going downstairs to check on him.Today,Im no longer a kid.Ive graduated from college and got a job.Dads business has got back on track.Things are

20、 better now.Yet the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me persisted.Two days before my birthday last year,Dad came home early.As usual,I helped him carry his bags into his study.When I turned to leave,he said,“Hey,would you like to help me clean my comb?”I looked at him a while,then took the comb

21、 and headed to the sink.I passed the clean comb back to Dad.He looked at it and smiled.But this time,I noticed something different.My dad has aged.He has wrinkles next to his eyes when he smiles,yet his smile is still as heartwarming as before.The smile of a father who just wants a good life for his

22、 family.Dad carefully placed his comb on top of his wallet.After so many years,he still organizes his personal items in the same meticulous way.I guess some things never change.And for that,Im glad.8.What caused the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me?A.Generation gap.B.Dads failure in business

23、.C.My ignorance of Dad.D.Dads absence from the family.9.Which of the following can best describe Dad?A.Gentle but strict.B.Hardworking and caring.C.Cautious and realistic.D.Demanding but patient.10.Why did Dad ask his daughter to clean his comb before her birthday?A.To give her a lesson.B.To follow

24、his old habit.C.To fix their relationship.D.To praise her helpfulness.11.Which saying concludes the text best?A.Yesterday once more.B.Let bygones be bygones.C.Some things never change.D.Like father,like daughter.D Recycling plastic has always been a stop-start effort,and the wide variety of plastics

25、 we produce,the pollution from waste,and other limitations make recycling an economic(经济)problem.Its estimated(估计)only 9%of plastic ever created has been recycled.But with the help of a chemical process,Canadian Miranda Wang and her company BioCellection want to change that.Stability is one of plast

26、ic greatest qualities and downside.Theres limited evidence that some plastics can biodegrade(生物降解)but largely photo-plastics degrade in the sun.Its a long process,and the truth is that we can only estimate how long it takes.Wang is looking to break the inaction and BioCellections task is to make mos

27、t plastic waste recyclable.She outlines two current methods.One is to take plastics like water bottles,wash them,cut them,melt and reconstitute them.“Thats a very limited process”she says,due to the requirement that plastics be“clean”.The other,which can handle dirtier plastics and a level of pollut

28、ion,is called hydrolysis(热解).Intense heat is applied to break down plastics so they can be reused as oils for energy,but“its not economical,she says.BioCellections solution builds on research from over ten years ago,Wang explains,when a US studydiscovered pure polyethylene powder(聚乙烯粉)could be broke

29、n down by a catalyst(催化剂).Wang and her co-founder Jean hit upon a bacterium being able to eat plastic.In the years since,they engineered a comparable catalyst capable of doing the same job,only faster,which even works on plastics no one else can recycle at present.“We have now found a catalyst that

30、is much cheaper than the one that was used before,Wang says.Currently focusing on plastic films like shopping hags,the three-hour process breaks clown plastic into chemicals that can act as the building blocks for more complex plastic products.“Right now were able to achieve about 70%transformation

31、from plastic waste material to these chemicals,”she adds,saying theyre working to increase that figure.12.Why has so little plastic been recycled?A.Plastic is chemically stable.B.Recycling plastic led to pollution.C.We produced various plastics.D.Most photo-plastics degrade in the sun.13.What does W

32、ang think of the two current methods?A.Highly effective and dynamic.B.Expensive and pollution-causing.C.Limited and energy-consuming.D.Widely used and recognized.14.What did BioCellection find effective to recycle plastics?A.Polyethylene powder.B.Chemical products.C.Plastic films.D.A catalyst.15.Wha

33、t is the text mainly about?A.Miranda Wang and her company.B.A new plastic recycling method.C.The greatest downside of plastic.D.Transformation of plastic waste.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 Its the start of a new year,when your fitness goals are set and you eng

34、age in the challenge._16_Their standards of“too big”are not even achievable in their lifetime,let alone a few months of training,which brings my tips.Set realistic goals!The process of building muscle is an ly slow one that requires strong will to gain.Consistently causing protein synthesis（合成）in sp

35、ecific muscle fibers will allow muscle to develop.However,all individuals are not equal in the process._17_Gaining muscle will happen quickly to a new gym-goer,but take a long time for someone that has been training for years.Stick to specific training for the goals you set to achieve._18_This will

36、require you to restrict the diet,and it will prevent you gaining muscle.Diet reflects the training load.The training reflects your goals.Its like swimming upstream,think strong,fast and flexible.If you are running a marathon,the goals are different and train accordingly!_19_Fat has taken some time t

37、o develop,so it will not be lost overnight.Allow the hormonal triggers（生理诱因）in the body to work more efficiently to regulate volume of food.Taking out additional sugars is one of the most important steps to regulate volumes of food to switch off desire for food.Once a goal is reached,do not go back

38、to what you did before.When people finish their transformation,the hormone profile is very weak to fat deposition（沉积）。Every training session should be a step toward a lasting transformation,with a diet improving the level of exercise._20_ A.Dont try to achieve too much at once.B.Why do so few people

39、 see their goals through?C.Give yourself a realistic timeline when it comes to fat loss.D.Keeping running slowly leads to very big changes over time.E.Appreciate that you are taking time for your own development.F.Place restrictions on your diet and follow good food eating patterns.G.Also,it depends

40、 on how long you have been training to achieve muscle growth.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 We climbed Mount Kinabalu the other day.It was our first_21_toSabah.It was a slow drive along country roads as we_22_Ranau.Ranau was a picturesqu

41、e mountainside town where people_23_vegetables and fruit.At almost 5000 feet above sea level,the air was_24_cool.The next morning,we were_25_and set off to a breakfast.Then we were assigned guides before our_26_,excited and fearful of what_27_ahead of us.By 6:30 a.m.,we were on a trail that climbed

42、vertically into the jungle.The going was slow as we mounted up the narrow steep_28_.Although it was_29_,it wasnt as bad as I had imagined.So I was in front of the group most of the_30_.There were exotic plants and curious monkeys that made the trip_31_.As we climbed,we had to take several_32_regular

43、ly.Then finally we reached the hut at Panar music,Rap,Pop-music and so on.Music is_42._great use in many fields.It_43._(use)in advertising,radios,TV,films and the supermarkets in_44._people are always attracted by the sweet-sounding music.So,you can see that it helps the companies make some money.Wh

44、y do so many people enjoy music?In my opinion,_45._(usual)we prefer expressing through music,so we can share many_46._(feel)with other people.Music is one of the most_47._(power)things in our life.When we are tired after work or when we are nervous,listening to music makes us feel more_48._relax)and

45、 better.Listening to music_49._(help)us face the difficulties we meet in_50._(we)life and makes us forget some problems.Besides,we can learn more about the cultures of different countries and then learn about the world better.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短文改错（满分 10 分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

46、文中共有 10 处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。I was riding my bike clown to the corner shop in a Saturday morning when I attracted by a cute boy who was walking his dog.Suddenly my nei

47、ghbour drives past and honked(按喇叭)at me.I was so surprising that I crashed into an old lady walk down the street!Lucky,the old lady wasnt hurt,but I fell off my bike and landed in the hole.My neighbour saw me to fall so she stopped her car and rushed out to help her.The worst part was that the cute

48、boy stopped to watch all happen.What an embarrassing but dangerous day!第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）52.假定你是李华，国庆假期期间你到一所山区初中做了两天志愿者。请给你的外教 Mr.Brown 写一封邮件，介绍这次活动。主要内容如下：1.活动目的；2.活动过程（带礼物，演节目，帮助学习等）；3.你的收获。注意：1.词数 80 左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Mr.Brown,_ Yours,Li Hua 参考答案 1.D 2.A 3.C 4.D 5.B 6.A 7.C 8.D 9.B 10.C 11

49、.C 12.A 13.C 14.D 15.B 16.B 17.G 18.A 19.C 20.F 21.B 22.C 23.A 24.D 25.B 26.D 27.A 28.C 29.B 30.C 31.A 32.D 33.C 34.A 35.B 36.D 37.D 38.A 39.B 40.C 41.an 42.of 43.is used 44.which 45.usually 46.feelings 47.powerful 48.relaxed 49.helps 50.our 51.(1).inon(2).I 后加 was(3).drivesdrove(4).surprisingsurprised(5).walkwalking(6).LuckyLuckily(7).thea(8).去掉 fall 前的 to(9).herme(10).butand 52.略