2021届包钢第一中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届包钢第一中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案 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 Ever wonder why there are so many people polluting the earth?Ever say to yourself：Hey,I wish that I could do more to help the environment?Have you ever thought about trying to help the earth

2、 but never really did it?Well,here are some pretty easyand skillful ideas for that green-earth desire inside you.Turn off your computer.By leaving it on all day you are creating more CO2than a regular passenger would,driving to and from work in one day.Ride your bike or carpool(合用汽车).Obviously,youar

3、e creating less CO2which will help the ozone(臭氧).Make a garden.Even simply grow some plants in your kitchen,which will help produce more oxygen while eating up some of that evil CO2.Buy local groceries.It creates less impact on the environment.Besides,youre supporting your local farmers.Recycle.You

4、had to see this coming.But you have no idea how much you are helping the environment by simply reusing a water bottle instead of buying a huge pack at the store.Dont run the water while brushing.It saves you money and helps the water resources.Open the curtains.Natural light is much prettier and it

5、will keep the energy usage down.Rechargeable batteries.You have no idea how much it takes to get rid of batteries.Do yourself a favor.Save some money and some energy.1.If you dont want to create more CO2,you may_.A.turn off your computer or open the curtains B.turn off your computer or ride your bik

6、e or carpool C.make a garden or open the curtains D.use rechargeable batteries or make a garden 2.Which of the following can best describe the function of the first paragraph?A.Main body.B.Argument.C.Lead-in.D.Conclusion.3.The main idea of the passage is about_.A.the importance of environmental prot

7、ection B.some ways about how to prevent pollution C.some suggestions about how to save energy D.some suggestions about environmental protection B Craig Blackburn,a father and car fan,built a Batmobile for his sons hope for using the vehicle to brighten the lives of sick children.And now he hopes to

8、use it for more than just his sons hope after seeing the childrens reaction to the Batmobile.Based on the number of failures he had seen in car groups,he estimated that only about one in 50 attempted constructions was actually finished and he realized what an incredible opportunity he had.Mr.Blackbu

9、rn started the project at the beginning of 2018 after hearing a friend in the US was doing the same thing.It started with importing an outer shell overseas,before picking brains of a friend who had a background as a worker in a car factory to gain knowledge of how to build the car.With the help of h

10、is friend,Mr.Blackburn built the Batmobile in 18 months with the cost reaching six figures.Mr.Blackburn hoped to add a flamethrower(喷火器)onto the back of the vehicle and said he had thought about building the more recent Batman Tumbler from the series film Dark Knight.Though Mr.Blackburn encountered

11、plenty of difficulties to get over during the construction,in September 2019,the carmade its first show at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba,before being used by Blackburns son for his hope.“It was great.It was so good to see the kids and adults excitement at seeing the Batmobile.”Mr.Blackburn sa

12、id.As a result,the car lovers hope to make the car work on the roads as soon as possible,so he can visit sick children and take them out with his son.4.What is Craig Blackburns initial purpose of making the Batmobile?A.To realize his sons dream.B.To donate it to sick children.C.To pay his respects t

13、o the film Dark Knight.D.To show off at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba.5.How did Blackburn feel about the car-making at first?A.Hopeful.B.Confused.C.Impossible.D.Unsure.6.How did Blackburns friend help him?A.By making an outer shell for him.B.By offering him financial support.C.By sharing the

14、knowledge of building cars.D.By telling him the background of the car factory.7.What is the car lovers expectation of the Batmobile?A.It will be driven soon on the roads.B.It can be displayed around the world.C.It can change the lives of sick children.D.It will appear in the next film about Batman.C

15、 A year ago I received a full scholarship to attend the University of San Francisco.All of my hard work paid off.My mom had spent a lot on my attending a private high school,so I made sure to push myself:I volunteered,took part in various clubs,and graduated with honors.I was so excited to start a n

16、ew part of my life.Soon enough,the big day came,but it wasnt like what I had thought.The first two weeks were the most difficult days of my entire life.Every night I would cry myself to sleep.I was missing my family,my home and everything in my hometown so much and I didnt know how to deal with my b

17、roken heart.To distract myself,I threw myself into my studies.I also found a ton of jobs.In any free time,I started forcing myself to go to the gym.I wanted to keep every part of my day busy so I wouldnt think about how lonely I felt.Soon after,I began to control my eating,considering it another sol

18、ution to my homesickness.But soon there was something wrong with me.Finally,I went to see a doctor.When the doctor told me I had no choice but to take time away from school,I started to fear.How could I stop?School was what I was best at.“Im not so bad,”I thought in my head.But the result was that I

19、 was taken to hospital again a month later and my mother camewoefully.I had to take a semester off from school,and go to the treatment center near my home.If there are girls who are suffering similarly,I hope you know that there is hope and that you should have a positive attitude towards life.Thoug

20、h you may feel alone,there are so many people who can understand your struggle.Thats why I want to share my story.8.Why did the author push herself during high school?A.She wanted to attend the University of San Francisco.B.It cost too much to study in a private school.C.Her parents controlled much

21、of her life.D.Her family put her under pressure,9.What can we know about the author in the first two weeks?A.She couldnt fall asleep because of pressure.B.She couldnt pay attention to her study.C.She couldnt deal with her homesickness.D.She couldnt catch up with others.10.What does the underlined wo

22、rd“woefully”in paragraph 4 mean?A.Sadly.B.Surprisingly.C.Curiously.D.Happily.11.What is the authors purpose in writing this text?A.To look back on her past life.B.To increase her own confidence.C.To express appreciation to her mother.D.To encourage other girls like her to be positive.D Scientists ha

23、ve recently discovered thatAndean condors(秀鹫)some of the worlds largest birdsbarely flap their wings at all while flying.Instead,they use rising air currents to remain in the air for hours.The Andean condor is the worlds largest soaring bird.They can weigh up to 15 kilograms.Their wings,when spread

24、out,measure up to three meters.Their main food source is the meat of large animals which have died.Soaring high in the sky allows condors to easily spot possible meals on the ground.Scientists worked together to study the flight patterns of these huge birds and how much effort the birds use when fly

25、ing.To study the birds while they were in the sky,the researchers attached special devices which could record every beat of their wings.The scientists learned that most of the condors flapping over 75%came when the birds were taking off.Once in the sky,the birds flew for very long periods of time wi

26、thout flapping at all.In fact,they only flapped their wings for 1%of the time they were in the air.One bird flew for over five hours without flapping,covering nearly 117miles.Soaring without flapping is important because birds bum energy every time they flap their wings.The birds soaring isnt magic.

27、They use the fact that hot air rises to keep themselves up.As hot air rises,it often creates“thermals”currents of warm air moving upward.The condors soar by making use of these thermals.The tricky part is finding thermals and moving between them.When birds are forced to land and take off again often

28、,it costs them a lot of energy.The researchers learned that to avoid having to land,the condors did most of their non-take-off flapping when they were closer to the ground and looking for a new thermal.The scientists reported that even though all of the condors they studied were young,they knew well

29、 how to take advantage of the air currents.12.What can we learn about the Andean condor from the text?A.They live mairly on small animals.B.Their wingspan is at least three meters.C.They rely on hot air to remain high in the sky.D.They are the birds with the strongest flying ability.13.Why was the e

30、quipment tied to the birds?A.To measure how far they could fly without flapping.B.To keep track of how often they flapped while flying.C.To calculate the energy required for their flight.D.To confirm their flight patterns.14.Which of the following acts consumes the most energy for a condor?A.Hunting

31、 for food.B.Flying in the sky.C.Getting off the ground.D.Landing on the ground.15.What can we infer from the text?A.Condors flap the most when looking for a new thermal.B.No condor can fly for more than five hours without flapping.C.Condors dont need to look for thermals when soaring in the sky.D.So

32、aring by using thermals is probably a natural ability of condors.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 One of the best ways to keep in touch with your inner soul is by writing._16_You neednt worry about choosing your words carefully so as not to hurt anyone.You can cho

33、ose to record everyday happenings of your daily life,or the special events.You can put down your thoughts,ideas or feelings.Writing is your conversation with yourself.When you start a diary,you can be yourself on those pages,understanding yourself as well as others.We often fail to read social cues,

34、facial expressions,body language,etc._17_Its like reading a book,where you understand the characters and situations easily,except,the characters are you and your acquaintances,and the situations are real._18_On a daily basis,we go through several confusions.We often get confused with too many though

35、ts in our head.Writing helps to organize them.Things we are unable to process,feelings we are unable to recognize they find a definition and recognition.When you write a diary,you also leave yourself something to look at later.Have you ever found a letter,a copy,or just a gift that has made you go b

36、ack in time?Have you ever found a piece of your life,a memory of the past,missing?In your diary,you revisit the moments you have been through and how you have come out of them stronger._19_ So make it a habit to write a diary.Write to keep a record.Write to develop your language.Write to accept fail

37、ure._20_Write for no reason,because writing a diary is one of the best lifestyle choices,which will help you become your own friend.A.However,when we write it down,things become easy and clear.B.Thus,writing helps analyze a situation,too.C.Maintaining your own diary doesnt have any rules.D.Write to

38、recognize success.E.A diary is a silent witness to your changes and developments.F.As our thoughts pour out naturally,the diary acts like the silent listener.G.Besides,writing helps us to clear our mind.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 A m

39、other battlingbreast cancer is feeling grateful for the kindness she received by a complete stranger.Amy Pettenato was_21_breakfast with her family at the Metropolis Diner when she noticed another family kept looking at her and smiling.Pettenato_22_they were looking at her because of her shaved head

40、.“I got_23_,and teared up.I went into self-conscious mode about my_24_.It was the first time Id been out since Id shaved my head,”she said.“But then came the moment that changed the meaning of those glances_25_.The mom_26_and sits next to us and told me she was a 13 year breast cancer survivor.So we

41、_27_for a bit and she wished me luck with everything Im going through and_28_me to stay positive.”Pettenato and her family finished_29_and asked for the check,but learned it had been paid by the kind_30_.They all looked at the waitress_31_and she said the woman next to them had paid their bill.The_3

42、2_woman who took five minutes out of her time to_33_Pettenato and share her experience.After the_34_had been shared in the Sachem moms Facebook group,a friend called and said he found her_35_.The woman wrote Pettenato and said_36_they might not know each other,they were“bonded as pink sisters”and sh

43、ed paid it forward because she knew how_37_the struggle is for Pettenato right now.Pettenato says she_38_her story so others would know they are not facing the_39_alone.“My journey,”she said,“is going to be somebody elses support system.And positivity is_40_.”21.A.cooking B.ordering C.preparing D.en

44、joying 22.A.suggested B.assumed C.announced D.confirmed 23.A.sad B.disappointed C.angry D.exhausted 24.A.beauty B.hair C.clothes D.body 25.A.fortunately B.similarly C.completely D.generally 26.A.puts up B.makes up C.takes up D.gets up 27.A.argued B.discussed C.explained D.talked 28.A.reminded B.scol

45、ded C.warned D.persuaded 29.A.visiting B.talking C.eating D.imagining 30.A.manager B.stranger C.director D.host 31.A.puzzled B.embarrassed C.frightened D.shocked 32.A.usual B.extra C.ordinary D.same 33.A.admire B.comfort C.comment D.ignore 34.A.example B.message C.story D.adventure 35.A.angel B.comp

46、anion C.partner D.assistant 36.A.while B.when C.if D.as 37.A.impossible B.necessary C.hard D.dangerous 38.A.published B.explained C.shared D.created 39.A.race B.campaign C.competition D.battle 40.A.wealth B.key C.title D.benefit 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 I can s

47、till remember theafternoon when we climbed the mountain as if it were yesterday.It was a sunny day.Eager to spend some time outside,I went up the mountain with my uncle.The mountain was hard _41._(climb)and had tough rocks and streams on it.In the end,_42._(exhaust)and hot,I couldnt go any further.S

48、o we went back down the mountain in the end.On the way back down,my uncle asked me a question,_43._left me speechless for a second:“Whats your dream,young lady?”“I have no idea,”I answered_44._thinking about it for a while.Then he smiled and told me about his story.He didnt perform well at school wh

49、en he was a student.Although nobody thought he could succeed,he knew clearly _45._his dream was-to be a businessman.“I knew I wasnt gifted when it came to studying,so I tried to buy snacks from a market and sell them after class,”he told me.After he left school,he started selling different items to

50、find out which one was most attractive to customers.Of course,he often had no money in his pocket,but_46._tough life was,he never gave up.“There is no doubt that a person who puts in a great deal of effort to reach his or her goal will have good luck at some point.The meaning of life is to chase you