2021届建瓯三中高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届建瓯三中高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案解析 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 If you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记)that will educate you,comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day,rea

2、d on.“Pride and Prejudice”by Jane Austen A classic thatnever gets old.Set in ruralEnglandin the early 19th century,this tale centers around the Bennet family,a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match.Austens story focuses

3、 on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame,and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.“Women in Science:50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the WorldWomen in Science:50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World”by Rach

4、el Ignotofsky It is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology,science,engineering and mathematics,from present day all the way back to 360 AD.“Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls”by Elena Favi

5、lli It tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day.With color1 portraits and biographies that are short and sweet,this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.“Becoming”by Michelle Obama We wouldnt be able to write this

6、list without including Michelle Obamas memoir.“Becoming”has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood,family,motherhood,her own FLOTUS impact,the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now.And of course she writes all about meeting her hus

7、band and the many unique challenges they faced too.1.What didthe Bennetsintend to do?A.To marry their daughters to rich men.B.To lessen pressure on their daughters.C.To help their daughters marry for true love.D.To make their daughters financially independent.2.Whose book will attract a teen interes

8、ted in science?A.Jane Austens.B.Rachel Ignotofskys.C.Elena Favillis.D.Michelle Obamas.3.What do the four books have in common?A.They are all classics.B.They are all biographies.C.They are all related to the female.D.They are all about heroes.B For 30 years we have been told how temperatures have bee

9、n rising rapidly to unheard of levels.This is causing polar ice to melt,sea-levels to rise and has brought about adangerous increase in extreme weather events.These intense climatic changes would likely present challenges to our society and environment.The causes of climate change are mainly anthrop

10、ogenic(人为的)in nature.Since the industrial revolution,human activities have increased the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.The increased amount of gases which absorb heat has led to more heat being kept in the atmosphere,causing global warming.The certainty of global warming can be seen t

11、hrough some of the natural phenomena like the effect on crops and extreme weather conditions around the world.The most recent assessment report says that the earths average temperature has risen by 0.74 degrees in the period from 1906 to 2005,and that the average temperature will continue to rise.Th

12、ere have also been more violent downpours,sea levels have risen and the ice at the worlds poles and on its mountains is melting.The rising sea level is flooding the low-lying countries inAsiaand small islands in the Pacific.This may lead to the displacement of millions of people,loss of millions of

13、land and consequently billions of dollars.Troubled by the serious situation,world leaders came together for the 2015 United Nations(UN)Climate Change Conference inParis.The climate talks led to 196 countries reaching a landmark agreement that will,for the first time,commit nearly every country to lo

14、wering planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to address global climate change.That was certainly an encouraging step forward for our earth and mankind!As the world leaders continue to commit themselves to monitor our sick planet,we need to continue to take small steps to heal the world.We are left

15、 with not much of a choice.If only we could just pack our bags and migrate to Mars!4.What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A.The information of industrial revolution.B.The greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.C.The reasons of climate change.D.The result of extreme weather events.5.What can we infer

16、from the last paragraph?A.We have made great achievements.B.Some measures are still required to take.C.Mars is suitable for peoples living.D.Some countries will receive urgent aid.6.Which can be a suitable title for the text?A.Long Live Planet Earth!B.Environment Changes Rapidly!C.What Serious Globa

17、l Warming!D.How Important the UN Agreement Is!7.Which of the following shows the structure of the whole text?A.B.C.D.C The Chinese philosopher(哲学家)Confucius once said,“Time flows away like the water in the river.”This is especially true as the novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak has affected millio

18、ns of people in China,andthe whole nation has been working day and night to fight the epidemic.In late January,when an increasing number of people in Wuhan were suspected to be infected,and hospitals didnt have adequate beds for them,two special hospitalsLei shenshan Hospital and Huo shenshan Hospit

19、al were built.These two makeshift(临时的)hospitals were built to treat pneumonia patients infected with the novel coronavirus.HuoshenshanHospitalhas 1,000 beds and covers 33,900 square meters,andLeishenshanHospitalhas 1,500 beds and a total area of about 79,000 square meters.More than 4,000 workers wor

20、ked 24/7 in two shifts,and nearly 1,000 large-scale pieces of equipment and transport vehicles helped the project on site.The two hospitals were built in an amazingly short time.It only took 10 days for people to build Huo shenshan,and 14 days for Lei shenshan.This certainly wowed many people overse

21、as.“Its incredible that two hospitals with 2,500 beds can be built in a short period.Its just hard to believe,”a foreigner named Stuart told Peoples Daily.In the meantime,Chinese companies have also taken actions quickly in this battle.“The automobile industry is highly industrialized with strong ca

22、pabilities in comprehensive manufacturing,purchasing materials,production lines and output of technologies,”Shi Jianhua,deputy secretary-general of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers,told CCTV News.“In this special time,when the nation needs more masks,its time for us to quickly respond a

23、nd shoulder the social responsibilities.”Indeed,a fast response is crucial in any crisis.In this special time,Chinacant afford to waste a second in the fight against the epidemic.After all,time equals life during this crisis.8.Confucius saying“Time flows away like the water in the river.”is mentione

24、d to _.A.arouse readers interest in the passage.B.introduce the subject of the passage.C.present the background information.D.stress the value of time in epidemic.9.What can we learn about Lei shenshan hospital and Huo shenshan hospital?A.They are new hospitals for health care inWuhan.B.They were bu

25、ilt in minimal time.C.Over 4,000 workers worked continuously.D.Stuart found them too massive to believe.10.We can infer from Shi Jianhuas words that the automobile industry inChina_.A.had no medical supplies factories before.B.guarantees whoever in need enough masks.C.has capabilities to give timely

26、 response.D.has strong abilities in manufacturing.11.What does the passage mainly talk about?A.China fights epidemic against the clock.B.Twospecial hospitals were constructed.C.Chinese firms acted quickly and effectively.D.Time is crucial for people in overcoming crisis.D Being a teacher is a reward

27、ing career when it comes to changing lives,but its obviously one that comes with plenty of stresses and difficulties too.Seeking help for a child who is so obviously in need isnt easy.Often,you feel ignored by the government.You feel upset that there isnt anything you could personally do to help a n

28、eedy and sensitive member of your class.Thats exactly how Chelsea Haley,aged 24 at the time,felt when she met fourth-grade student Jerome Robinson while working for Teach forAmericainLouisianafor the first time.The pair didnt get off to the best start,with Jerome,the“problem child”,almost drivingChe

29、lseafrom teaching.But whenChelseaput her foot down and became determined to work more closely with Jerome,she learned the cause of his rude behavior:a bad home situation.Chelseawas eager to help Jerome,and realized that he needed more than just academic support.By 2016,a year after meeting him,Chels

30、ea had adopted(收养)Jerome and his brother Jace.Adopting a child doesnt come cheap,andChelseaspent all the money in her bank to see the process through.In her first few years of raising the boys,she lived on credit cards and postponed her student loan.AsChelsealived with her two adopted sons,she worke

31、d hard to repay her debts.She took on extra tutoring jobs outside of school hours,moved in with her parents,and even delivered groceries for cash.Along the way,she was learning how to be the best mom to Jerome and Jace,cooking for them and cheering them on at football matches.And now,just five years

32、 later,Chelseacan proudly say that she has paid off nearly$50,000 of debt.Now that shes finally out of debt,Chelseahas plans to buy a house and save up for the boys college education.“It allows me to focus on the boys future,”she said.“Saving money for them,and not spending it on my past.”12.What do

33、 we know from paragraph 4?A.Jeromes family was less fortunate.B.The brothers were in the same class.C.When helping Jerome,Chelseafelt hopeless.D.Chelseagot along well with Jerome from the very start.13.What didChelseado to pay off her debts?A.Borrow money from her parents.B.Do part-time jobs.C.Train

34、 students to play football.D.Cook for customers.14.How old wasChelseawhen she paid off nearly all of her debts?A.24.B.28.C.29.D.30.15.Which of the following can best describeChelsea?A.Lucky and lovely.B.Sensitive and ambitious.C.Selfless and determined.D.Warmhearted and strict.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分

35、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 Everyone wants to be happy,but for many of us,the path to contentment isnt always clear.Happiness isnt a passive state._16_If youre ready to start becoming a more joyful version of yourself,here are some habits that will help you get there.Practice grat

36、itude(感激).Think about all the things in your life that you appreciate and start writing them down once a day.It can be one thing or many.The choice is yours!_17_Spend time with people who bring you joy.Make time for the friends and family members who celebrate your accomplishments and support you du

37、ring hard times_18_When youre meeting new people,stick to the ones who are full of happiness,which will increase your happiness._19_Theres nothing like the feeling of achieving your dreams.Therefore,think about what you want out of life,large and small,and get to work on making it happen!Not only wi

38、ll this increase your confidence and self-worth,but it will also give you a sense of purpose!Give optimism a try._20_For example,when you start to get stressed,think about something good from your day to balance out the negative emotions(负面情绪).Optimists make a choice to focus on the good in their li

39、fe instead of on the bad.In one word,happiness is very attainable.It just takes some practice!A.Set and meet goals.B.Spend your time thinking about the past or future.C.Either way,this will bring your mind to the positive.D.It is easy to get stressed when you are always on-the-go.E.It is something w

40、e have to work toward each and every day!F.Do remember that these are your most valuable relationships!G.There are many ways to train your mind to look on the bright side.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 We climbed Mount Kinabalu the other

41、 day.It was our first_21_toSabah.It was a slow drive along country roads as we_22_Ranau.Ranau was a picturesque mountainside town where people_23_vegetables and fruit.At almost 5000 feet above sea level,the air was_24_cool.The next morning,we were_25_and set off to a breakfast.Then we were assigned

42、guides before our_26_,excited and fearful of what_27_ahead of us.By 6:30 a.m.,we were on a trail that climbed vertically into the jungle.The going was slow as we mounted up the narrow steep_28_.Although it was_29_,it wasnt as bad as I had imagined.So I was in front of the group most of the_30_.There

43、 were exotic plants and curious monkeys that made the trip_31_.As we climbed,we had to take several_32_regularly.Then finally we reached the hut at Panar Laban.The night we spent there was miserable but_33_as the temperature dropped to minus 1.We tried to sleep as we had to_34_the climb at 2:45 a.m.

44、the next morning.With only the comforting voice of_35_,we grabbed our torches and_36_our way up rocks in the dark.As the hours passed,we watched the night grow_37_and as we reached the summit,dawn_38_over the horizon like a scene from a National Geographic Special.I was_39_the clouds at 13,000 feet

45、or more.This is a day I will always remember,the day I_40_Kinabalu.21.A.meeting B.trip C.reply D.task 22.A.looked B.hoped C.headed D.longed 23.A.grew B.selected C.gathered D.tasted 24.A.hardly B.eventually C.occasionally D.pleasantly 25.A.shouted B.awakened C.caught D.raised 26.A.voyage B.ride C.rea

46、ch D.climb 27.A.lay B.came C.roared D.drove 28.A.paces B.entrances C.paths D.cliffs 29.A.impossible B.tough C.disturbing D.hopeless 30.A.road B.mountain C.way D.distance 31.A.exciting B.convenient C.imaginary D.safe 32.A.places B.steps C.positions D.breaks 33.A.cold B.warm C.memorable D.tragic 34.A.

47、continue B.quit C.interrupt D.experience 35.A.leaders B.guides C.villagers D.tourists 36.A.overlooked B.planned C.demonstrated D.felt 37.A.noisier B.quieter C.darker D.brighter 38.A.broke B.became C.started D.turned 39.A.below B.above C.against D.beyond 40.A.arrived B.left C.conquered D.expected 第二节

48、（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 Readingaloud is a good habit for children.Some parents may ask their children to read aloud at_41._early age,but reading aloud to kids may help them focus better,according to a new study_42._(publish)in the journalPediatrics.These children

49、 are not only better able_43._(sit)still but also better able to get along_44._(good)with their friends and teachers.The research_45._(do)by a team led by Dr.Alan Mendelsohn ofNYULangoneMedicalCenter.The researchers studied how childrens_46._(program)that promote positive parenting activities,such a

50、s reading out loud and playing pretence affect childrens development.Researchers performed a test after some children took part_47._their Video Interaction Project from birth to age 3.At every visit,the families in the program were filmed reading or_48._(play)with their children.The film was then re