2021届广州市花都区新华云山中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届广州市花都区新华云山中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及参考答案 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 A 21-year-old female student has become the youngest womanever to be elected as Mayor(市长)after first entering politics to campaign about food.Labor Party(工党)member Rosie Corrigan

2、was elected as Mayor of Selby a market town in North Yorkshire,on Monday.The students election was unchallenged to the mayoralty,following a year serving as deputy mayor.Corrigan has just finished her second year studying politics at theUniversityofHull.A political activist since secondary school,li

3、felong Selby citizen Corrigan has always been ambitious.As a member of the UK Youth Parliament,she co-founded the Selby Youth council,and then went on to run for and win the local council election as a Labour candidate(候选人)aged just 18.Corrigan plan to use her year in office to further encourage pol

4、itical awareness in the youth of Selby.By breaking a political record of being the youngest woman ever elected inUKhistory,Corrigan hopes this will break the misunderstanding of Selby being a sleepy town with old-fashioned views.“Its an honor to be the Mayor of my lovely hometown,”Corrigan told a ne

5、wspaper.“I plan on using the year to encourage children and young people to champion their communities.”The politics students election has been supported whole heartedly by the politicians she has worked with throughout her early-developing career,including thebackingof former deputy Prime Minister(

6、副首相)John Prescott.Simon Darvill said in an interview,“I hope that the success of Rosie and others like her encourages more young people to get involved in politics and change where they live for the better.”1.Which statement is true according to Paragraph 2?A.Corrigan is new to the political scene o

7、f Selby.B.Corrigan became interested in politics in childhood.C.Corrigan has been living in Selby since she was born.D.Corrigan founded the Selby Youth council by herself.2.What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A.Corrigan plans to further her time in office by at least a year.B.The people of Selby are

8、passive and have out-of-date views.C.Corrigan is the youngest person ever elected inUKhistory.D.Corrigan intends to increase Selbys youthspolitical involvement.3.Which of the following can replace the underlined word“backing”in Paragraph 4?A.Approval B.Appreciation C.Praise D.Support B It is a quest

9、ion people have been asking for ages.Is there a way to turn back the aging process?For centuries,people have been looking for a“fountain of youth”.The idea is that if you find a magical fountain,and drink from its waters,you will not age.Researchers in New York did not find an actual fountain of you

10、th,but they may have found a way to turn back the aging process.It appears the answer may be hidden right between your eyes,in an area called the hypothalamus(下丘脑).The hypothalamus is part of your brain.It controls important activities within the body.Researchers at New Yorks Albert Einstein College

11、 of Medicine found that hypothalamus neural(神经的)stem cells also influence how fast aging takes place in the body.What are stem cells(干细胞)?They are simple cells that can develop into specialized cells,like blood or skin cells.Stem cells can also repair damaged tissues and organs.Dongsheng Cai is a pr

12、ofessor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.He was the lead researcher in a study on aging in mice.He and his team reported their findings in the journal Nature,Cai explained when hypothalamus function is in decline,particularly the loss of hypothalamus stem cells,and this protection against

13、the aging development is lost.it eventually leads to aging.Using this information,the researchers began trying to activate,or energize,the hypothalamus laboratory mice.They did this by injecting the animals with stem cells,Later,the researchers examined tissues and tested for changes in behavior.The

14、y looked for changes in the strength and coordination(协调)of the animals muscles.They also studied the social behavior and cognitive ability of the mice.The researchers say the results show that the treatment slowed aging in the animals,Cai says injecting middle-aged mice with stem cells from younger

15、 mice helped the older animals live longer.But these results were just from studying mice in a laboratory.If the mice can live longer,does that mean people could have longer lives?The next step is to see if the anti-aging effects also work in.4.In Paragraph 2 a“fountain of youth”is mentioned to _.A.

16、introduce the main topic B.show a hidden secret.C.describe scientists research D.recommend a way to stay young 5.Aging takes place in the body when _.A.stem cells develop into specialized cells B.there are important activities within the body C.hypothalamus neural stem cells fail to protect against

17、aging D.the hypothalamus fails to repair damaged tissues and organs 6.What do we know about the researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine from the text?A.They did experiments to see how stem cells work.B.They studied mice to find their connection with humans.C.They have found a possible way

18、 to slow the aging progress.D.They have found no changes in mice s behavior during the experiment 7.What will the researchers probably do next?A.They will help some animals live longer.B.They will announce the fountain of youth doesnt exist C.They will develop products to help people live a longer l

19、ife immediately D.They will do research to see if what they have found in mice will apply to humans.C Itzhak Perlman was born in Tel Aviv,in whatwas thenPalestine,in 1945.Today he lives inNew York City.But his music has made him a citizen of the world.He has played in almost every major city.He has

20、won many Grammy awards for his recordings.He has also won Emmy Awards for his work on television.Itzhak Perlman suffered from polio(小儿麻痹症)at the age of four.The disease damaged his legs.He uses a wheelchair or walks with the aid of crutches(拐杖)on his arms.But none of this stopped him from playing th

21、e violin.He began as a young child.He took his first lessons at the Music Academy of Tel Aviv.Very quickly,his teachers recognized that he had a special gift.At thirteen he went to the United Sates to appear on television.His playing earned him the financial aid to attend theJuilliardSchoolinNew Yor

22、k.In 1964 Itzhak Perlman won the Leventritt Competition in that city.His international fame had begun.His music is full of power and strength.It can be sad or joyful,loud or soft.But critics(评论家)say it is not the music alone that makes his playing so special.They say he is able to communicate the jo

23、y he feels in playing,and the emotions that great music can deliver.Anyone who has attended a performance by Itzhak Perlman will tell you thatit is exciting to watch him play.His face changes as the music from his violin changes.He looks sad when the music seems sad.He smiles and closes his eyes whe

24、n the music is light and happy.He often looks dark and threatening when the music seems dark and threatening.8.According to the passage,what do we know about Itzhak Perlman?A.He is 75 years old today.B.He was born inNew York City.C.He has some achievements in music.D.He was a rich citizen of the wor

25、ld.9.When Itzhak Perlman first learned music,his teachers _.A.ignored his talents B.thought he was fit to learn music C.had pity on him D.didnt want to accept him 10.What makes Itzhak Perlmans playing special according to critics?A.The emotions he communicates in his playing.B.The style in which he

26、plays his music.C.The kind of music he plays.D.The power and strength in his music.11.How do people feel when they hear Itzhak Perlman play?A.Moved.B.Calm.C.Funny.D.Excited.D A nurse has fulfilled(实现)a promise she made to her patient four years ago to one day attend her daughters graduation from nur

27、sing school.Edina Habibovic,22,graduated from Chamberlain Universitys College of Nursing in 2020.Her mother,Sevala Habibovic,46,died in2017 after a two year fight with breast cancer.“I thought the medical field wasnt for me.Then,my mom got sick and I had all the experience going in and out of the ho

28、spital,”Edina toldGood MorningAmerica.“When my mom passed away,I thought,I want to dothis.”she said.Sanja Josipovic,who at the time worked as a home health nurse with Northwestern Medicine in Winfield,Illinois,cared for Sevala inside her home.They often chatted and shared the latest news with each o

29、ther over six months of care.“She was most worried about Edina because she was young and hadnt finished school yet,”Sanja said.“We are like sisters;we care about and trust each other.She was a powerful and strong minded woman.She wasnt scared to die;she was just worried about her kids and husband.”E

30、dina said her mother lived for being with her family and taking care of people.“When Sanja was working,my mom would still try to make her something to eat,no matter how sick she was,”Edina added.When Sevalas life was coming to an end,she asked Sanja to take her place at her youngest daughters nursin

31、g school graduation.“That was the only thing she was going to miss.Edinas graduation,”said Sanja,who is a mother of three herself.She agreed.Due to COVID-19,there was no graduation or pinning ceremony.Edinas manager at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital decided to host a pinning ceremony for her and

32、have Sanja present the pin.“Sanja has fulfilled her promise,”Edina said.Edina and Sanja are now caring for patients alongside one another as colleagues at Marianjoy.12.What does the underlined word“this”in paragraph 3 refer to?A.Leaving the hospital B.Working as a nurse C.Facing death positively D.C

33、aring for Edinas mother 13.What can be learned about Sanja and Sevala?A.They enjoyed volunteering B.They were cancer survivors C.They had unhappy marriages D.They developed a close bond 14.What would be Sevalas regret?A.The loss of the chance to study medicine B.Her absence from Edinas school gradua

34、tion C.Failing to keep the promise made to Sanja D.Never cooking a good meal for her husband 15.How did Sanja fulfill her promise?A.By taking care of Edina and her family B.By helping Edina enter her dream hospital C.By attending a special ceremony for Edina D.By managing to become Edinas colleague

35、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 People who love to spend time in their kitchen know that after having a rough day it helps themto relieve stress.Cooking up a favorite meal helps you forget about any of the issues you were focused on during the day._16_Spending ti

36、me alone in the kitchen after a long day at work allows you to simply recharge and enjoy the solitude of your kitchen.Cooking can be a great way to put off a daily task,and those who love to cook know this all too well.Putting all your effort into making an elaborate meal or your favorite dessert is

37、 a great way to avoid anything that you have been dreading._17_Anyone who enjoys cooking knows that when you share a common interest like cooking with someone from a different culture,you can easily form a bond.They see this as an amazing opportunity to share recipes and dishes and learn from differ

38、ent cooking traditions and customs.Eating out as a cook allows you to taste surprising ingredients in dishes._18_Unusual flavors excite you and unique interpretations of dishes have you asking the waiter exactly what was added to make the food so flavorful.This might not excite your non-cook friends

39、 and family,but for you,its a great way to learn and improve._19_ _20_As a cook,you have learned to add your own personal tastes to recipes through extensive trial and error.There are no limits for you when it comes to putting a new take on a traditional favorite,because,for you,cooking is all about

40、 creation.A.Going out to eat becomes a whole other experience.B.Instead,you concentrate on creating something delicious.C.Cooking is also a universal language.D.Moreover,cooking plays an important role in family life.E.It is also likely to potentially inspire you to try to cook the meals in your own

41、 kitchen.F.Mastering cooking skills helps you to become creative with food.G.Cooking makes you a happy and popular person.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 old college dorm room had no computer,no cell phone and no television.The heater

42、never kept the room _21_enough in thewinter eitherI can_22_remember sitting and shaking in one of those hard chairs,_23_to read and understand Shakespeare with my half frozen feet_24_under my bed blankets Still,that tiny_25_was my home for several years.It was the place where my roommate,my friends

43、and I would_26_to talk about the professors we liked,the classes we hated and what we hoped to do in our_27_.It was there that we discussed the_28_in understanding literature Shakespeare even seemed_29_.It was there that we listened to music,_30_our families and helped each other laugh the_31_away L

44、iving in that little room for all those years_32_me a few things tooIt showed me that no matter where you are,you can still_33_your home in your heartEven during the hardest times there,the love of my family lived_34_meThat love inspired me to do my best in school,to help my friends and to find_35_i

45、n each dayWith_36_I found that the smallest hut became a home full of_37_,while without love the costliest castle would feel cold,empty and alone May you always carry your home_38_in your heart thenMay you always fill each place you live with love,_39_and joy.The price of your place doesnt matter,bu

46、t the love you_40_in it is priceless.That love will go on with you from room to room and house to house forever 21.A.full B.cool C.empty D.warm 22.A.hardly B.ever C.still D.also 23.A.remembering B.struggling C.regretting D.waiting 24.A.buried B.waved C.injured D.washed 25.A.bag B.hotel C.room D.Cont

47、ainer 26.A.agree B.gather C.choose D.plan 27.A.future B.dream C.college D.company 28.A.experiences B.information C.difficulties D.messages 29.A.longer B.easier C.harder D.faster 30.A.persuaded B.visited C.calmed D.missed 31.A.craziness B.hardship C.uncertainty D.loneliness 32.A.taught B.passed C.thr

48、ew D.cost 33.A.contact B.recognize C.see D.carry 34.A.within B.beyond C.by D.on 35.A.fault B.joy C.challenge D.shelter 36.A.inspiration B.family C.love D.heart 37.A.responsibility B.information C.business D.happiness 38.A.slightly B.deeply C.luckily D.bravely 39.A.laughter B.memory C.expectation D.s

49、weetness 40.A.release B.describe C.share D.express 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 Many of van Goghs paintings were inspired by warm,yellow sunlight because he loved how it could light up the world in different ways.His paintingSunflowers,for example,_41._(fill)with v

50、ivid yellows and browns.These color1 s give_42._painting a feeling of warmth and well-being._43._,the sunflowers are actually dead and dying.The result is a painting that combines the warmth of life that van Gogh loved with the feelings of sadness that were all around him.It is a painting that is wa