2021届杭州市翠苑中学高三英语上学期期末试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届杭州市翠苑中学高三英语上学期期末试题及答案解析 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 Vienna Concerts 2021 Every day,one to three dozen Vienna concerts are staged.You can use this checklist to find a fantastic Vienna concert that is worth its money.Vienna Chamber Orchestr

2、a The Vienna Chamber Orchestra has existed for more than 70 years.The international reputation of the Vienna Chamber Orchestra is documented by worldwide tours.The length is 65 minutes.Date:20th June Location:Minoritenkirehe,Minoritenplatz 1,1010 Vienna Tickets:30 Euros per adult and free admission

3、for children Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra In 2021,famous conductor Gustavo Dudamel will lead the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.Expect an amazing show with top quality classical music and fireworks.The concert lasts one and a half hours.You have to arrive at least 20 minutes early to find a place to

4、 sit.Date:4th and 5th October Location:Schonbrunn Palace,palace gardens,in front of Naptune fountain,Schonbrunner Schlossstrasse 47,1130 Vienna.Tickets:30 Euros（students,children and senior citizens will receive a 10%discount per ticket）Mozart Piano Sonatas（奏鸣曲）On Saturdays and Sundays,the St.Peters

5、 church opens its basement to a small group of Mozart fans.In simple but elegant surroundings,international pianists perform Mozart piano sonatas on a Steinway piano.The concerts start in the early evening and last 90 minutes.Date:throughout the year Location:St.Peters basement,Petersplatz 1,1010 Vi

6、enna Tickets:29 Euros for adults and 16 Euros for children between 8 and 14（children below 8 can enterfor free.）Vivaldi:The Four Seasons To point out Vivaldis connection to Vienna,the Italian violinist lived in the city for some time,and eventually died there.Closer to where he was buried,the church

7、 St.Charles Borromeo regularly stages The Four Seasons,Vivaldis main work.The concerts start at 8:15 pm on weekends and last 60 minutes.People can arrive and enter anytime during the performance.Date:throughout the year Location:Church St.Charles Borromeo（Karlskirche）,Kreuzherrengase 1,1040 Vienna T

8、ickets:25 Euros for all ages（free cancellation 24 hours before the event）1.For a couple with their 10-year-old child,which is the cheapest?A.Mozart Piano Sonatas.B.Vienna Chamber Orchestra.C.Vivaldi:The Four Seasons.D.Vienna PhilharmonicOrchestra.2.What do the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and Mozar

9、t Piano Sonatas have in common?A.They last one and a half hours.B.They are held in closed surroundings.C.They offer a discount for students and the aged.D.They are suitable for people who prefer pop music.3.What can we know about the concertThe Four Seasons?A.It forbids people to enter after 8:15 pm

10、.B.It describes Vivaldis stories related to Vienna.C.It allows you to return your ticket for free a day in advance.D.It was created by the Church St.Charles Borromeo to memorize Vivaldi.B In this day and age,there seems to be a move towards secondary school subjects.For that reason,some parents and

11、some students feel that the compulsory study of English literature is misguided and disadvantageous to students,particularly if they are second language learners of English.However,there are still good reasons for the study of English literature.Students of English language sometimes fail to see the

12、 point of studying English literature,especially if they have no plans to study English or translation at university.But English literature can introduce students to a range of aspects,not only of the English language but also the culture of English-speaking countries.There are aspects of English cu

13、lture that are summarised by English literature.Of course,this is quite obvious when studying the works of Shakespeare or of writers,poets and playwrights of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.It is,however,also true when studying other works of English literature.Students can learn about good

14、stories and references to different aspects of English culture.They can also learn the context and meanings of famous quotes and phrases.Studying literature does not confine the students to the traditions ofEnglandbut includes the possibility of introducing them to traditions which inform English li

15、terature,such as the study of Ancient Greek drama,and to literature in other contexts,such as American literature.An enjoyment and appreciation of literature will give students the ability to develop this into an interest in books and reading as they move away from their studies and into the adult l

16、ives.They will have the confidence to approach and cope with new forms of books and writing,since they were exposed to a range of literature during their school days.When studying literature,students can learn not only language aspects such as vocabulary items but also the language aspects which can

17、 be used for specific purposes.For example,if the students are familiar with the concepts of beat and rhythm of English poems,they can improve their own writing as they are able to appreciate and apply these ideas.Finally,the study of literature can provide students with a fresh and creative angle,f

18、rom which the students can approach their studies in particular and their lives in general.So the next time you are reading a newspaper article complaining of the lack of creativity and initiative in the local workforce,remember that in a small way the study of English literature can help to add a r

19、efreshing and further dimension to a persons life.4.The author may agree that the study of English literature_.A.has a long-lasting influence on students B.is misguided and has more disadvantages C.is not necessary for second language learners D.only allows the students to learn the traditions ofEng

20、land 5.We can learn from the passage that _.A.schools fail to care about students needs B.learning English literature makes students smarter C.English culture is closely related to English literature D.the more you read literary works,the more you complain 6.Whats the authors attitude towards the st

21、udy of English literature?A.Critical.B.Cautious.C.Supportive.D.Anxious.7.Whats the best title of the passage?A.Parents and Students Demands B.Why We Learn English Literature C.English Culture and English Literature D.Suitable Courses for Secondary Schools C A dog spentthe lastfour years of his life

22、waitingat a crossroad in the Thai city ofKhon Kaenas if waiting for someone.People originally thought the dog had been abandoned,but then realized that he looked healthy,so people asked around about him.It turned out that the dog had indeed been spending most of his time around that crossroad,but a

23、woman had been coming round regularly to bring him food and water.One day,while photographing the dog everyone called Leo,a reporter met the woman who had been taking care of him.She had come to drop off some food.After learning the story about the dog and the woman,the reporter decided to share the

24、 story on social media.The post soonwent viraland the photos of Leo got shared hundreds of times.And the photos reached the eyes of Leos former old owner.Nang Noi Sittisarn,a 64-year-old woman fromThailandsRoiEtProvince,almost had a heart attack when her daughter showed her a photo of the beloved do

25、g named BonBon she had lost during a car trip.When she learned that he had been waiting for her in the same spot for the last four years，her heart melted(融化).Auntie Noi told her daughter to drive her to where the dog was waiting.When she got there and called his name.BonBon，the poor dog started wigg

26、ling(扭动)his tailand came to her，but when she tried to take him home with her,he was unwilling to follow.She didn t want to force the dog to come with her so she agreed to leave him with his new master.However,she and her daughter will come to visit him regularly.8.Why did the dog look healthy after

27、separation from his former owner?A.He walked around the crossroad constantly.B.He was kept at a womans home all the time.C.A local reporter brought him food and water.D.A woman looked after him on a regular basis.9.What does the underlined phrase“went viral”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Changed sur

28、prisingly.B.Spread quickly.C.Appeared gradually.D.Fell directly.10.How did Nang Noi Sittisam feel about the dogs waiting for her?A.Shocked.B.Regretful.C.Touched.D.Proud.11.What can we mainly learn from the story about the dog?A.Unbelievable success is worth waiting for.B.We should adjust ourselves t

29、o environments.C.We need to learn to be faithful and thankful.D.No one knows the result until the last minute D Last year,138,000San Franciscoresidents used Airbnb,a popular app designed to connect home renters and travelers.Its a striking number for a city with a population of about 850,000,and it

30、was enough for Airbnb to win a major victory in local elections,asSan Franciscovoters struck down a debatable rule that would have placed time restrictions and other regulations on short-term rental services.The company fiercely opposed the measure,Proposition F,with a nearly$10 million advertising

31、campaign.It also contacted its San Franciscan users with messages urging them to vote against Proposition F.Most people think of Airbnb as a kind of couch-surfing app.The service works for one-night stays on road trips and longer stays in cities,and it often has more competitive pricing than hotels.

32、Its a textbook example of the“sharing economy”,but not everyone is a fan.The app has had unintended consequences inSan Francisco.As the San Francisco Chronicle reported last year,a significant amount of renting on Airbnb is not in line with the companys image:middle-class families putting up a spare

33、 room to help make ends meet.Some users have taken advantage of the service,using it to turn their multiple properties into vacation rentals or even full-time rentals.Backers of Proposition F argued that this trend takes spaces off the conventional,better-regulated housing market and contributes to

34、rising costs.“The fact is,widespread abuse of short-term rentals is taking much needed housing off the market and harming our neighborhoods,”said ShareBetter SF,a group that supported Proposition F.Hotel unions have protested the companys practices inSan Franciscoand other cities,saying that it crea

35、tes an illegal hotel system.San Franciscois in the middle of a long-term,deeply rooted housing crisis that has seen the cost of living explode.Actually,explode is a generous term.The average monthly rent for an apartment is around$4,000.Located on a narrow outcropping of land overlooking the bay,San

36、 Franciscosimply doesnt have enough space to accommodate the massive inflow of young,high-salaried tech employees flocking toSilicon Valley.As the Los Angeles Times reported,someSan Franciscoresidents supported the measure simply because it seemed like a way to check a big corporation.Opponents of P

37、roposition F countered that the housing crisis runs much deeper,and that passing the rule would have discouraged a popular service while doing little to solve the citys existing problems.12.The intention of Proposition F is to _.A.place time limits in local election.B.set limits on short-term rental

38、.C.strike down a controversial rule.D.urge users to vote against Airbnb.13.What is the negative consequence of Airbnb onSan Francisco?A.It shrinks the living space of middle-class families.B.Users are taken advantage of by the service financially.C.It makes the house market more competitive.D.It ind

39、irectly leads to high house rental price.14.The housing crisis inSan Franciscoresults from _.A.explosion of the living cost B.its geographic characteristics C.generosity of local enterprises D.inflow of migrant population 15.Theauthors attitude toward Proposition F is _.A.objective B.supportive C.ne

40、gative D.indifferent 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 You might have noticed how everyone is addicted to their screen during family gatherings or bonding with friends.Disconnecting from devices might be challenging._16_With the right activities,you can connect mor

41、e with them and have fun.If you want to spend quality time with each other,you and your friends need to sacrifice your screen time.Turning off your devices could be the first step you can do.It could also be one of the house rules when you are together.However,everyone in the group must be willing t

42、o cooperate or else the purpose might be defeated.By turning off your devices,it would focus the atmosphere more on your bonding.Everyone could feel more welcomed and invited._17_ So what are the alternatives other than staring at the screen?Before the trend of high-tech devices,a board game had alw

43、ays been the source of entertainment when a group of friends wanted to have some fun._18_Though they have digital versions,you might not want to miss the opportunity to actually interact(互动)with your friends face to face.Another helpful way to start a conversation with your friends is through playin

44、g question games._19_But dont worry.There are many different versions of question games you can search online,such as Never Have I Ever questions._20_While it is important to enjoy your get-together,going into a purposeful conversation is also necessary.You dont know what your friends are going thro

45、ugh,and making room for a heart-to-heart talk might be what they need.A.It is better for you all to agree on this matter.B.So why not bring these classic activities back?C.You and your friends could attend more to each other.D.Being interactive is the key in bonding with your friends.E.However,there

46、 are ways to spend time with your friends without using them.F.Entertainment isnt the only way to interact with your friends.G.The main idea of this kind of game is to take turns in involvement.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 very firs

47、t job was to teach a group of lovely four-year-olds.One day,a woman entered my_21_.She stood next to the door quietly,_22_the children and me,but when I_23_she was gone.Later I found out the woman was a_24_parent at the school.Her little girl was born with very poor _25_.She would fall over if she w

48、as pushed,even slightly._26_,she wanted her daughter to be taught in a_27_classroom.When Kelly arrived at our school,the first day went really_28_;she only fell over twice.After several days of carrying her to and from the yard,I thought,why not_29_her to walk a little by herself?Then I encouraged K

49、elly to begin her first_30_down the hallway.After a few weeks,Kelly_31_it all the way to the playground!One week in December,Kelly was_32_for several days.When I called her home I was told she was getting her annual_33_with her doctors.When her mom brought her back to school,she asked if I had been

50、doing anything_34_with Kelly.I wasnt quite sure what she_35_.Then came the sudden question,“Have you been forcing Kelly to_36_?”I very_37_told her that I had encouraged Kelly to walk by herself.To my_38_,the mother said excitedly,“Her legs have gotten more_39_in the past few months than in the past