2021届广东博文学校高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届广东博文学校高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案 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 The“laugh out loud”face is officially the worlds most popular emoji,according to researchers from Adobe(ADBE)who surveyed 7,000 users across the United States,the United Kingdom,Germany,Fra

2、nce,Japan,Australia,and South Korea.The“thumbs up”emoji came in second,followed by the“red heart”emoji.The flirtatious“wink and kiss”and“sad face with a tear”emojis respectively rounded out the top five.The software maker on Thursday released the findings from its 2021 Global Emoji Trend Report ahea

3、d of World Emoji Day on Saturday.Adobes latest Emoji Trend report also examined the three most misunderstood emojis in the world.The“eggplant”symbol edged out the“peach”and the“clown”emojis respectively as the most confusing for users.The vast majority of emoji users(90%)believe the modern day hiero

4、glyphs make it easier for them to express themselves.Eighty nine percent of respondents said emojis simplify communicating across language barriers.And 67%said they think people who use emojis are friendlier,funnier and cooler than those who dont.A slight majority of respondents said they are more c

5、omfortable expressing emotions through emojis than talking on the phone or in person.More than half of global emoji users(55%)said using emojis in communications has positively impacted their mental health.Seventy six percent of those surveyed said emojis are an important communication tool for crea

6、ting unity,respect and understanding.And 88%said they feel more empathetic toward people who use emojis.1.What are the three most popular emojis according to the passage?A.clown thumbs up laugh out loud B.laugh out loud thumbs up wink and kiss C.laugh out loud thumbs up red heart D.thumbs up red hea

7、rt sad face with a tear 2.Which emoji is the most confusing one for users?A.Peach.B.Eggplant.C.Clown.D.Wink and kiss.3.Which of the following best describes the attitude of most people surveyed to emojis?A.Favorable.B.Passive.C.Indifferent.D.Doubtful.B Kenyan mother Beth Mwende heard her sleeping ch

8、ild cry out,but did not worry after the three-year-old quickly quietened down.The next morning,however,she found her daughter,Mercy,nearly unconscious with two bite marks in the neck.“I didnt know that it was a snake,”Mwende said.Although snakebites are common in her hometown,antivenom medication is

9、 difficult to get.Mwende lives about 160 kilometers east of Nairobi,Kenyas capital.So she took her daughter to a traditional healer.He placed stones over the bites.Mercy died within hours.She was one of about 700 Kenyans killed by snakebites each year,notes a report in the scientific publicationToxi

10、con.The Kenya Snakebite Research and Intervention Center(KSRIC)is working to change that.The KSRIC hopes to have East Africas first antivenom medication on the market within five years.It estimates the cost will be about 30 percent of an imported product,which often sells for about US$30.More than 7

11、0,000 people are bitten in East Africa each year.Climate change and deforestation are worsening the problem as snakes get pushed out of natural surroundings into populated areas.Nearly 100 snakes live at the research center in a forest near Nairobi.Researchers take venom from snakes and study it bef

12、ore injecting small amounts into other animals,such as sheep.The animals then create antibodies that can be made into antivenom.“Up to now,no one has made any kind of antivenom in Kenya,said Geoffrey Maranga Kepha,a senior snake handler.Two effective antivenoms are available in Kenya,from India and

13、Mexico,the center says.The center is teaching communities that using antivenom immediately after receiving a snakebite can save lives,said head researcher George Adinoh.“After seeing how people died in Kenya from snakebites I decided to devote my life to coming up with a rescue measure that will hel

14、p or prevent people from dying from snakebites,”snake handler Kepha added.4.How does the author introduce the topic of the text?A.By telling a story.B.By listing figures.C.By referririg to documents.D.By making a comparison.5.Why did Mwende take her daughter to a traditional healer?A.She couldnt aff

15、ord any modern treatment.B.She lived where antivenom medication is not available.C.The traditional way is very effective to treat snakebites.D.She believed a traditional healer could cure her daughter.6.What is causing more snakebites to happen in East Africa?A.Lack of antivenom medication.B.Environ

16、mental damage and climate change.C.Peoples low awareness of the danger of snakes.D.Peoples pursuit of traditional cures for snakebites.7.What do we know about antivenom in Kenya from the text?A.Itis taken from antibodies of sheep.B.There is only one effective antivenom available.C.KSRIC is trying to

17、 develop a local antivenom now.D.People refuse to use antivenom after being bitten by snakes.C The prevalence of melanoma(黑素瘤)has been rapidly rising around the world for nearly a century.While some of the increase may be due to better detection,researchers also believe its because were spending mor

18、e time outdoors in the sun,vacationing to warmer climates during the winter and using tanning beds.That rise is concerning,since melanoma is the most dangerous kind of skin cancer.Most of us know to cover up and apply sunscreen on hot,sunny days,but when fall arrives,we tend to drop those habits.Exp

19、erts warn thats a mistake.Though theres less need for sun protection after summer ends,exposure to UV rays still adds up.What precautions you should take to defend against melanoma during the cooler months depends on where you are in the world.Thats because the further away you are from the equator,

20、the more UV rays weaken in the winter.“In southern England or Canada,the daily dose of UVA on a clear summer day is 6.5 times higher than on a clear winter day,”says Professor Brian Diffey of the British Association of Dermatologists.“People in those countries typically receive only about 5%of their

21、 annual UV exposure in the winter months.”But no matter where you are,even during colder,lower risk months,its a mistake to put your sun-protection habits on ice.“Its important to wear sun-screen when there is a lot of glare from the snow,”says Victoria Mar,director of the Victorian Melanoma Service

22、 at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne,Australia.Finally,you should monitor your moles(痣).“Early detection of melanoma is vital for successful treatment,”says Diffey.If its caught before it spreads to other parts of the body,the patient will have 99%of chance to survive for five years.If its caught late,t

23、hat can drop to 25%.Warning signs are a mole thats changing size,shape or colour,or one thats asymmetrical sometimes referred to as“ugly duckling”moles.If you have concerns,talk to your doctor.8.Whats the main cause of the rise ofmelanoma?A.The climate change.B.Better detection.C.More exposure to th

24、e sun.D.The increase ofskin cancer.9.Whats a mistake according to experts?A.Applying sunscreen in summer.B.Wearing sun-screen when there is snow.C.Using sunscreen during lower risk months.D.Dropping sun-protection habits in winter.10.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.Prevention is better t

25、han cure.B.Health is better than wealth.C.A disease known is half cured.D.When the sun comes in,the doctor comes out.11.What is the best title of the text?A.Detect Melanoma.B.Beware Winter Rays.C.Monitor Your Moles.D.Spend Less Time Outdoors.D The health benefits of staying active are already well-k

26、nown.It can help you manage weight,keep blood sugar levels down and reduce risk factors for heart disease.Now,a new study suggests that regularly playing sports,especially badminton or tennis,is not only healthy but also reduces your risk of death,at any age,by approximately 50%.This is a big scale

27、population study to explore the health benefits of sports in terms of death rate.The study evaluated responses from 80,306 adults aged 30 and above inEnglandandScotland,who were surveyed about their health,lifestyle and exercise patterns.After adjusting factors such as age,sex,weight,smoking habits,

28、alcohol use,education and other forms of exercise besidesthe named sports,the researchers compared the risk of death among people who took part in a sport to those who didnt.The percentage of reduced risk of death was found to be:47%for racket（球拍）sports,28%for swimming and 15%for cycling.In addition

29、 to this,the study didnt find any significant reduction in the risk for sports like running and football.The findings also exposed that over 44%of the participants met the guidelines for the recommended exercise levels to stay fit and healthy,which amounts to 150 minutes of moderate(适度的)physical act

30、ivity in a week.Does this mean you stop running or playing football and switch to tennis instead?Every kind of sport and physical activity has different physical,social and mental benefits attached to it.The apparent lack of benefits of running and football could result from several variables that w

31、ere not taken into account.Being active helps you feel happier and live longer.So,the most important step is to take part in any kind of sport that you are likely to enjoy and follow in the long term.12.How is the study conducted?A.By doing comparative experiments.B.By analyzing previous data.C.By e

32、valuating survey information.D.By tracking participants for a long time.13.What does the underlined part“the named sports”refer to?A.Ball sports.B.Racket sports.C.Individual sports.D.Traditional sports.14.What can we infer from paragraph 5?A.Few people will play football.B.Tennis will become more po

33、pular.C.The result of this study is wrong.D.The study needs to be further improved.15.What does the author advise people to do?A.Stick to any sport that you like.B.Play badminton and tennis only.C.Stop running and playing football.D.Do any sport according to guidelines.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅读下

34、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 Some effective ways to Meet New People It is universally acknowledged that first impressions matter a lot.If you want to know how to meet people,just follow these steps.Live in the moment.To meet new people,the first thing you have to do is enjoy the present mo

35、ment of the new conversation.Let go of your expectations and fears._16_ When you approach a new person,dont ask yourself,“How do I look?”or“How do I sound?”Instead,ask,“What would this person like to talk about?”or“What matters to this person?”_17_ If you keep up your confidence,people feel that you

36、re a person who is worth talking to.You should be confident before you walk into a room with new people in it and build your confidence as the conversation goes along.Just smile,talk about the things that you love,and show everyone that you love who you are,where you are,and what you do._18_Stand ta

37、ll,maintain eye contact,and dont fidget(烦躁)with your hands or look at the floor.When you introduce yourself,speak clearly and loudly enough that youll be heard.Be positive._19_You should smile from time to time.Talk about the things you love,the things that make you happy,and your interests to keep

38、people engaged.Dont talk about your longstanding hatredfor a certain teacher,or classmate._20_The occasional“Thats so true!”or“I know exactly what you mean!”will be far more positive.A.Stay confident.B.Communicate in a fun and casual way.C.Body language can help you stay confident.D.They can prevent

39、 a conversation from unfolding smoothly.E.Dont ask for the persons number in the middle of the conversation.F.Maintaining a positive attitude will make people want to talk to you.G.Dont nod and agree with what the person is saying everyfive seconds.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

40、）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 On a hilltop in southeast Brazil,4,500 feet above the surrounding landscape,is a coffee plantation with a history of more than 150 yearsfive generations.The owner is Ellen Fontana,a woman_21_to both her land and her family.A respect_22_nature contributes to

41、 her business;she employs sustainable(可持续的)practices to_23_water,avoid pesticides and_24_greenhouse gas emissions.Her devotion and attention helped her_25_award-winning specialty coffee and a successful coffee business,which she hopes will_26_through future generations.But in the past few years,her

42、vision of the future has been_27_.The planet is changing_28_and whether coffee production will continue in her area in 20 or 50 years is naturally a_29_.“I heard from my grandparents that it used to rain a lot in January,and the dry and rainy seasons were more clearly_30_,”Fontana says.“But now,for

43、a few years,we have noticed_31_rainfall,high temperature and hail(冰雹).”In 2014,Fontanas home experienced its worst_32_in nearly a century,leading to a rare water crisis.And February 2020 was the rainiest month in the regions_33_history,resulting in floods._34_Fontana has earned more than many,thanks

44、 to her hilltop location and a significant area of natural forest that she and her family have_35_on their land.She says,“We are in a region with a lot of preserved forest,and we have a lot of coffee.This climate_36_a lot in the balance of crops.I think that living in a balance between coffee produc

45、tion and the environment that we live in provides a_37_not only for our family but for all the other people who will_38_these resources.I think this_39_is good for the business,good for the_40_and good for our soul.”21.A.related B.addicted C.devoted D.used 22.A.to B.for C.about D.in 23.A.make the be

46、st of B.run out of C.keep track of D.give way to 24.A.reserve B.reject C.reduce D.replace 25.A.design B.invent C.harvest D.create 26.A.stop B.return C.appear D.continue 27.A.improved B.shaken C.recognized D.cleared 28.A.frequently B.rapidly C.gradually D.definitely 29.A.concern B.factor C.mission D.

47、principle 30.A.conducted B.listed C.pursued D.defined 31.A.irregular B.increasing C.mild D.average 32.A.drought B.sandstorm C.flood D.earthquake 33.A.hidden B.recorded C.short D.brief 34.A.Otherwise B.Also C.Thus D.But 35.A.cut B.covered C.maintained D.produced 36.A.fades B.changes C.punishes D.help

48、s 37.A.benefit B.career C.freedom D.convenience 38.A.remove B.enjoy C.waste D.observe 39.A.access B.approach C.balance D.behavior 40.A.friends B.climate C.atmosphere D.family 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 Tiger Parents Do No Good to Kids Development Digging through

49、kids school bags,looking up all the assignments,sitting beside them going through each item,and finally_41._(have)allthe homework checked with a name signed is a_42._(day)routine for most Chinese parents,as required by teachers.A demanding task especially after a long days work at office,isnt it?_43

50、._(luck),some parents in Jinhua,Zhejiang Province,have been liberated.A local primary school has recently announced that parents will no longer have to sign their names on their kids homework,as students should be responsible_44._their own assignments.Making mistakes is_45._essential part of the pro