2021届广饶县实验中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届广饶县实验中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及参考答案 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 When it comes to the greatest inventions of the world,Chinas name is sure to be mentioned several times.There are hundreds of things which were invented by the Chinese.Alcohol Shocked?

2、I was because when they said alcohol I thought about either the US or the UK.China had never crossed my mind.In China,alcohol was made by two legendary persons named Yi Di and Du Kang who belonged to the Xia Dynasty.This period was about 2000 BC-1600 BC.Research says that in ancient China,beer with

3、4%alcoholic content was widely consumed by people.Tea China is the proud inventor of tea which was first drunk by Shen Nong,a Chinese emperor around 2737 BC.Tea production was rapidly developed,making tea a popular drink during the Tang and Song Dynasties.The Mechanical Clock Have you ever wondered

4、what on earth we would be doing without any idea of time?A clock really is an invention without which things were incomplete.The credit of making the first mechanical clock goes to ancient China.The first mechanical clock was invented by Yi Xing in the Tang Dynasty.This was during 618 and 907.Silk F

5、abric Silk,the favorite fabric of many girls out there,is also a Chinese invention.Although we all know that silk is made by silkworms,it was Chinese people who first invented a way to harvest the silk and then use it to make clothes.The oldest silk which has been found so far is in Henan Province a

6、nd dates back to 3630 BC.1.We can learn from Paragraph 2 that _.A.people in the US like alcohol B.beer was popular in the Xia Dynasty C.Yi Di and Du Kang invented alcohol by accident D.the author didnt know alcohol is a Chinese invention 2.The author asks the question in Paragraph 4 to show _.A.anci

7、ent Chinese inventors were wiser B.many things in our lives are incomplete C.ancient Chinese people never wasted time D.the invention of the mechanical clock is important 3.Which of the following invention has a longer history?A.Tea.B.Alcohol.C.Silk fabric.D.The mechanical clock.B Some of the oldest

8、 art in human history is being damaged,scientists say.And climate change may be speeding up its loss.Newresearch reports that ancient rock art in Indonesian caves is degrading over time,as bits of rock slowly break off from the walls.Its a huge loss for human history.Salt crystals（结晶）building up on

9、the walls are a key part of the problem,the study suggests.These salt crystals go into the cave walls,changing sizes as temperatures rise and fall.This process causes the rock to slowly break down.Salt crystals may become larger when exposed to repeated changes between wet conditions and periods of

10、drought.These kinds of changes are expected to become more obvious as the climate continues to warm.In particular,the researchers say,climate change may cause more intense El Nino（厄尔尼诺）events in the future.These events can strengthen the kinds of conditions that help salt crystals form Scientists ar

11、e still debating the exact influence of climate change on El Nino,a natural climate cycle that drives changing patterns of warming and cooling in thePacific Ocean.The new study,led by Jillian Huntley,examined 11 ancient cave art sites in South Sulawesi,Indonesia.The researchers found evidence of sal

12、t formation at all 11 sites.Its merely a small part There are more than 300 known eave art sites around the region.The researchers note that salt crystals may indeed be part of the problem,adding that climate change is a growing threat,one that deserves more attention.4.What is the main cause of the

13、 rocks breaking off from the wall?A.Weather patterns.B.Salt crystals.C.Wet conditions.D.Drought Periods.5.Which of the following may researchers agree with?A.El Nino events prevent salt crystals forming.B.Climate change makes little difference to El Nino.C.Salt crystals may become much larger in wet

14、 conditions.D.Constant warm weather may cause salt crystals to change size.6.Which word best describes Huntleys attitude to climate change?A.Worried.B.Curious.C.Doubtful.D.Positive.7.What can we learn from thelast paragraph?A.The formation and patterns of salt crystals.B.The impact of climate change

15、 on ancient rock arts.C.The historical value of ancient rock art in cave sites.D.The threats of human activities to ancient eave art sites.C Wolves have a certain undeserved reputation:fierce,dangerous,good forhunting down deer and farmers livestock.However,wolves have a softer,more social side,one

16、that has been embraced by a heart-warming new initiative.In a bid to save some of Europes last wolves,scientists have explored the willingness of these supposedly fierce creatures to help others of their kind.Female wolves,the scientists have discovered,make excellent foster parents to wolf cubs tha

17、t are not their own.The study,published in Zoo Biology,suggests that captive-bred wolfcubs(幼兽)could be placed with wild wolf families,boosting the wild population.The gray wolf was once the worlds most widely distributed mammal,but it became extinct as a result of widespread habitat destruction and

18、the deliberate killing of wolves suspectedof preying on livestock.Fear and hatred of the wolf have since become culturally rooted,fuelled by myths,fables and stories.In Scandinavia,the gray wolf is endangered,the remaining population found by just five animals.As a result,European wolves are severel

19、y inbred and have little geneticvariability（变异性）,making them vulnerable to threats,such as outbreaks of disease that they cant adapt to quickly.So Inger Scharis and Mats Amundin of Linkoping University,in Sweden,started Europes first gray wolf-fostering program.They worked with wolves keptat seven z

20、oos across Scandinavia.Eight wolf cubs between four and six days old were removed from their natural parents and placed with other wolf packs in other zoos.The foster mothers accepted the new cubs placed in their midst.The welfare of the foster cubs and the wolves natural behavior were monitored usi

21、ng a system of surveillance cameras.The foster cubs had a similar growth rate as their step siblings in the recipient litter,as well as their biological siblings in the source litter.The foster cubs had a better overall survival rate,with 73%surviving until 33 weeks,than their biological siblings le

22、ft behind,of which 63%survived.That rate of survival is similar to that seen in wild wolf cubs.Scientists believe that wolves can recognize their young,but this study suggests they can only do so once cubs are somewhere between three to seven weeks of age.If captive-bred cubs can be placed with wild

23、-living families,which already have cubs of a similar age,not only will they have a good chance of survival,but they could help dramatically increase the diversity of the wild population,say the researchers.Just like the wild wolves they would join,these foster cubs would need protection from huntin

24、g.Their arrival could help preserve the future of one of natures most iconic and polarizing animals.8.Whats the theme of the passage?A.Giving wolf cubs a new life B.Foster wolf parents and foster cubs C.The fate of wild wolves D.Changing diversity of wild wolves 9.Which of the following flow chart b

25、est demonstrates the relationship between the wolves?A.B.C.D.10.Which of the following statements is true?A.Female wolves are willing to raise wolf cubs of 3 to 7 weeks old.B.Foster cubs are accepted by foster parents and are well bred.C.Mans hostile attitude towards wolves roots in myths,fables and

26、 stories.D.Foster cubs and their biological siblings have similar growth rate and survival rate.11.Whats the purpose of the research?A.To help wolves survive various threats B.To improve wolves habitat and stop deliberate killing C.To save endangered wolves by increasing their population D.To raise

27、mans awareness of protecting wolves D One of the most popular street food found inChinais no doubt the barbecue.A new program,called Chinese Barbecue,tells the story of this popular food cooked over hot coals on just about every street corner in cities and towns across the country.Barbecued meat is

28、an important part of peoples nightlife.Shown on June 20,the program has had more than 25 million clicks on the video site .To find the most popular barbecue stalls(摊位),the production team travelled to more than 500 locations in 30 cities across the country.Some viewers compare Chinese Barbecue to Mi

29、dnight Diner,a Japanese TV program telling stories from late night informal Japanese bars.“Im happy to hear this comparison because Midnight Diner is a good program,and we share the same topic night food,”Chinese Barbecues director Chen Yingjie said.“However,they are quite different.”He said that Mi

30、dnight Diner focused more on food itself,though there was someconversation while people were eating.However,the night food scene of Chinese people means joy and a more lively atmosphere.People eating these barbecue snacks develop a feeling of connection,which can be a cure for loneliness.The barbecu

31、e,regarded as the most ordinary and common night street snack,is different from home-made food by mothers as that is a symbol of family and kinship.The barbecue is where you go to become connected to people in society.And unlike official business lunches,during which people are rather polite,the bar

32、becue lets people relax with old friends and new friends,leaving a lasting impression of friendship.The world,as a whole,holds deep-rooted good feelings toward the barbecue,either for the taste or the warmth produced by fire.“What we should do is to present the Chinese barbecue just the way it is be

33、cause with its special ingredients(食材)，ways of cooking and more importantly,the special environment and people,the world will recognize it and might fall in love with it just as we do.”said Chen.12.What do we know about Chinese Barbecue?A.It has been becoming very popular on the Internet.B.It is tho

34、ught highly of by most of the foreign tourists.C.It mainly talks about the most famous Chinese food.D.It shows the color1 ful nightlife in large cities ofChina.13.In which way was Chinese Barbecue different from Midnight Diner?A.It showed more kinds of food.B.It focused more on the diners.C.It showe

35、d the eating habits.D.It was less popular than Midnight Diner.14.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A.The importance of the barbecue to family.B.The influence of the barbecue on peoples manners.C.The influence of the barbecue on peoples lifestyle.D.The role of the barbecue in peoples relationship.15.W

36、hy did Chen Yingjie choose the barbecue as the topic of the series?A.To show the feature of Chinese food.B.To research a special way of cooking.C.To help the world understandChina.D.To introduce the history of the barbecue.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 no s

37、ecret that as the colder months roll in,the chances of getting sick start to increase.Winter is the worst time to get sick._16_Luckily,theres plenty that wecan do to prepare ourselves for the cold season.Keep a packet of tissue in your bag,so that you can sneeze on a tissue instead of your hands._17

38、_Its also always nice if you can be the person that your friends can count on when they need a tissue-thats always appreciated even in random events such as going to a public bathroom that ran out of toilet paper.You may consider it wise to avoid walking in the cold weather,or after dark since the s

39、un goes down so early.Actually this is probably the worst thing you can do because the main way to stay healthy is to eat healthy foods and work out._18_ Youre probably not getting as much sleep as you should.Sleeping six hours every night?Sleep twice as much as you usually do.Even if you cant fall

40、asleep,try to lie down and rest in silence._19_Its hard to believe,but mental health and physical health are a lot more connected than you might think._20_What we eat has a dramatic impact on our overall ability to defend against viruses and infections.Ensure that you maintain a diet thats high in f

41、ruits and vegetable,which can help support your immune system.A.If the person beside you is sneezing,offer him a tissue.B.Irs even more dangerous now in the time of COVID.19.C.Yes,even that walk to the grocery store counts as exercise.D.Thats the best way to avoid spreading viruses everywhere.E.Anot

42、her important component in keeping you healthy is nutrition.F.stress can affect your immune system and make it easy to catch a cod.G.Regular exercise is the best thing you can do to ensure a healthy immune system.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

43、处的最佳选项 The Fall leaves are really starting to change now.It looks like the trees and mountains have become a canvas_21_by a loving artist.The bright,beautiful reds are_22_in the sunlight and the yellows are glittering(闪耀)like_23_.Some trees have only a few leaves changed,some are half-way and others

44、 have already completely_24_.Some of the leaves are falling to the ground to turning it into a color1 ful_25_.I am enjoying this so much becauseI am_26_ aware when winter arrives all of the trees will be_27_with the leaves down.It is always a little _28_to see but I know it is the circle of life.Tho

45、se dead leaves will become the soil that nourishes(滋养)the trees and_29_new life next spring.Today I noticed a lovely little girl from our_30_picking up the fallen leaves from the ground.The prettiest reds,yellows,and oranges were picked up and_31_in her arms.Soon she had quite a pile and_32_carried

46、them over to her Mom and then with a smile gave them to her as if they were delicate flowers.Her Mom accepted them with a smile and together they_33_ them out on their porch and stared at them like the priceless_34_.I watched this_35_from my living room window with a smile on my face as well.The wor

47、ld_36_a circle of love as well as a circle of life.And I am_37_that the former like the latter will never end.It will_38_all through this life and into the next.Take your place in the circle.Give love.Receive love.Live every day of your life to the_39_with love.And your _40_will shine bright like th

48、e most beautiful tree in Autumn.21.A.sought B.painted C.discovered D.praised 22.A.shining B.burning C.flashing D.shaking 23.A.pearl B.star C.gold D.dream 24.A.gone B.reserved C.allocated D.transformed 25.A.pad B.bed C.curtain D.carpet 26.A.completely B.finally C.casually D.partly 27.A.fruitful B.bar

49、e C.safe D.natural 28.A.relaxing B.strange C.sad D.boring 29.A.brings up B.brings about C.brings forward D.brings in 30.A.class B.club C.group D.community 31.A.held B.received C.admired D.searched 32.A.secretly B.carefully C.clumsily D.gradually 33.A.threw B.sent C.figured D.spread 34.A.potentials B

50、.chances C.treasures D.exchanges 35.A.scene B.view C.story D.notice 36.A.directs B.shares C.stores D.creates 37.A.positive B.frustrated C.content D.doubtful 38.A.return B.break C.continue D.remain 39.A.fastest B.easiest C.coolest D.fullest 40.A.face B.soul C.appearance D.state 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，