2021届晋州市第二中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届晋州市第二中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案解析 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 In his 402nd anniversary year,Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great language master and writer.But he was not the only great master of play writing to die in 1616,and he i

2、s certainly not the only writer to have left a lasting influence on theater.While less known worldwide,Tang Xianzu is considered one of Chinas greatest playwrights and is highly spoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.Tang was born in 1550 inLinchuan,Jiangxiprovince.Unl

3、ike Shakespeares large body of plays,poems and sonnets(十四行诗),Tang wrote only four major plays:The Purple Hairpin,Peony Pavilion(牡丹亭),A Dream under the Southern bough,and Dream of Handan.The latter three were constructed around a dream narrative,a way through which Tang unlocked the emotional dimensi

4、on of human desires and ambitions and explored human nature beyond the social and political limits of that time.Similar to Shakespeare,Tangs success rode the wave of a renaissance(复兴)in theater as an artistic practice.As in ShakespearesEngland,Tangs works became hugely popular inChinatoo.During Tang

5、sChina,his plays were enjoyed performed,and changed.Kunqu Opera,a form of musical drama,spread from southernChinato the whole nation and became a symbol of Chinese culture.Combining northern tune and southern music,kunqu Opera was known for its poetic language,music,dance movements and gestures.Tang

6、s works benefited greatly from the popularity of kunqu Opera,and his plays are considered classics of kunqu Opera.While Tang and Shakespeare lived in a world away from each other,there are many things they share in common,such e humanity of their drama,their heroic figures,their love for poetic lang

7、uage,a lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.1.Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the first paragraph?A.To describe Shakespeares anniversary.B.To introduce the existence of Tang Xianzu.C.To explain the importance of Shakespeare.D.To suggest the less popularity of T

8、ang Xianzu.2.Whats possibly one of the main theme of Tangs works?A.Social reality.B.Female dreams.C.Human emotions.D.Political environment.3.What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 4?A.The influence of Kunqu Opera on Tangs works.B.Tangs success in copying Shakespeares styles.C.The way Kunqu

9、 Opera became a symbol of Chinese culture.D.Tangs popularity for his poetic language and music.B The World Wildlife Fund(WWF)says more than half of the worlds wildlife population has been lost,whichthe conservation group says has placed the health of the planet at risk.The WWF recently released its

10、10th Flagship Living Planet Report.The group warns the condition of the worlds animals is worse than its earlier reports showed,indicating worldwide action is needed.The WWF is worried about the loss of and damage to Earths environment.The report provides information about more than 10,000 animal po

11、pulations from 1970 to 2010.These populations are called“vertebrate species,”or animals with backbones like fish,birds,mammals,amphibians and reptiles.The report shows these populations have dropped by 52 percent in just 40 years.It warns freshwater species have fallen by 76 percent,which is almost

12、twice the loss of land and ocean species.Most of these losses are in the tropics,with the biggest drop inLatin America.Marco Lambertini,the WWFs International Director-General said,“This is about losing natural habitats.This is aboutconvertingforests,grasslands,and wetlands into agriculture mainly,a

13、nd it is about unsustainable use of wildlife.Illegal hunting has been actually increasing over the last 10 years,which definitely a driving force for extinction,particularly of large species.”The report also notes what it calls the worlds“Ecological Footprint”,that is,the effect of human activities

14、on the planet.Mr.Lambertini says there has been an increase in carbon dioxide gases and the pouring of nitrogen into oceans and rivers from fertilizers used in agriculture,which certainly cannot continue.“We are consuming on average every year about the equivalent of about 1.5,one and a half times t

15、he resources available to the planet.That means we are cutting trees more quickly than they can be restored.We are fishing the oceans more quickly than fishing stocks can reproduce,and we are emitting in the atmosphere more CO2than the natural systems can actually absorb,which is clearly not sustain

16、able.”Mr.Lambertini warns climate change affects almost everyone on the planet and that whole species may disappear if the world does not reduce the effects of humans on the climate.4.According to the passage,what kind of species faces the biggest drop in population?A.Land and ocean species.B.Animal

17、s with backbones.C.Freshwater species inLatin America.D.Freshwater species in the tropics.5.All the following can contribute to the loss of worlds wildlife population EXCEPT _.A.turning wildlife habitats into agriculture land.B.making sustainable use of wildlife.C.hunting illegally.D.emitting CO2 ga

18、ses and pouring nitrogen.6.Which does the underlined word“converting”in paragraph 4 mean?A.Conserving.B.Conveying.C.Exchanging.D.Transforming.7.It can be inferred from the passage that _.A.Marco is much concerned about humans current behaviors towards wildlife.B.what the planet provides now can sati

19、sfy humans sustainable development.C.more than half of the worlds wildlife population has been lost.D.if humans reduce the effects on the climate,the whole species will not disappear.C It is essential that students have a category of school-related activities they can participate in.These activities

20、 can range from activities during normal school hours to after-school activities.No matter the time,these activities should be available to every student,and at Victory Pioneers International Schools(V.P.I.S)it is encouraged that every student participate in at least one activity,educational and rec

21、reational.One of the primary reasons school activities are important at V.P.I.S.is because it gives students the exercise they might not normally receive.Most popularly,these types of activities include major sports such as football,basketball,baseball,tennis,track and field and soccer but also migh

22、t include gymnasium games and other games.Activities during V.P.I.S.also make a good impression on colleges if students are planning to pursue more education.Colleges look for students who do not just go to school and go home after school.These activities range from participating in clubs and sports

23、 to volunteering after school at a recreation center or having a part-time job.If a college sees you maintained good grades while participating in these activities,it will be impressed.V.P.I.S.activities also allow students to be creative.Gifted-and-talented activities allow gifted students to parti

24、cipate in what they otherwise would never have experienced in the classroom.They are a great way to allow students to be creative.Additionally,participating in clubs such as drama that appeal to students interest also allows them to expand their knowledge and be creative.Students also can have their

25、 interests expanded by participating in activities.These activities could consist of anything,such as joining the Future Business Leaders,the schools debate team and the chess team,to name a few.By participating in these activities,a student might realize he is interested in something he never knew

26、he was interested in before.8.What can we learn about activities at V.P.I.S.?A.Not every student has access to them.B.Students are required to take part in them after school.C.They give students exercise that might not be got in other schools.D.Educational activities are more popular with the studen

27、ts.9.What benefits can the students get from the activities?A.They can get extra grades when applying for colleges.B.They will become more gifted and talented.C.They may expand their knowledge in drama.D.They may better know their own interests.10.Which of the following is a suitable title for the p

28、assage?A.The Benefits of V.P.I.S.Activities B.School-related Activities at V.P.I.S.C.Colleges Need Creative Students D.Activities Make You Creative 11.Where is the passage probably from?A.A scientific magazine.B.A college application guideline.C.A club introduction.D.The website of V.P.I.S.D An anci

29、ent tomb was recently discovered in southern Siberia in which there may be treasure,priceless objects,and the 3,000-year-old remains of an ice mummy.Swiss scientist Gino Caspari with the University of Bern was looking carefully at the pictures of the area in the Russian Tuva Republic,when he came ac

30、ross what appeared to be a tomb.It is a tomb of the Scythians,an ancient group of Eurasians.This summer,together with researchers from the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Hermitage Museum,a dig at the site not only proved Casparis idea,but told us the site is the largest and oldest of its kind e

31、ver discovered in whats increasingly known as the“Siberian Valley of the Kings.”While any discovery dating back to a period between the Iron Age and Bronze Age is exciting,its the nature of this site that makes scientists want to begin carefully clearing away the layers of rock and earth.First,the t

32、omb appears to have never been dug,because it is in a Siberian wetland faraway from the nearest place where people live.Second,and most important,is its possible resting place under a thick layer of permafrost.“Theres permafrost in the area,”Caspari said.“There are really only a handful of permafros

33、t tombs and very few that have not been damaged,where there have been ice mummies in good condition,and all the things in the tomb are untouched.”While not as large,other tombs discovered in the area have produced fantastical treasures and objects,including thousands of gold objects and other things

34、 about the past.By studying all these tombs,researchers hope to have a better understanding of the Scythian people.Caspari said his team is in a race against time to uncover the tomb and find out its secrets.“We now have to act fast,”he said,“because with the rising temperatures,the permafrost could

35、 melt and damage all the things in that tomb.And these are things that are over 3,000 years old,that look like new,like they were put there yesterday.”12.How did Caspari discover the tomb?A.By studying pictures.B.By visiting a Russian area.C.By talking with Russian researchers.D.By comparing other s

36、cientists,ideas.13.Why has the tomb remained untouched?A.It is covered by a lot of rocks.B.It is well kept by the Scythians.C.It is too small to draw attention.D.It is hidden in a wild cold place.14.Why do scientists want to uncover the tomb?A.To better protect the tomb.B.To save the treasures insid

37、e.C.To learn more about the Scythians.D.To have a good understanding of mummies.15.Why is Casparis team racing against time to dig the tomb?A.The tomb is too old.B.It is getting hotter and hotter.C.Some treasures are being damaged.D.They want to save time for other tombs.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅

38、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 Many of us make it our New Year decision to get more activebut you dont haveto spend a fortune in gyms._16_But by switching that plan for these following ideas,you can increase your activity and bank balance.Run it.Going for a jog costs nothing and is one of

39、the easiest ways to build up your body.If running seems like a task,why not try an app to add to pleasure?I love RockMyRun.It understands your personal pace and then matches your musics beat to it._17_ Follow fitness influencers.Instagram is full of fitness influencers competing for likes and follow

40、ers.They often post free short videos showing how they are done._18_It will save your fees for guidance from a personal trainer,which costs on average 30 to 65 an hour.Weight to go._19_You can use them to increase your resistance trainingzero gym required.Tins of beans or tomatoes can be used as sma

41、ller weights,while 2 litre drink bottles offer heavier resistance._20_It may be slightly cold,but there are hundreds of nonprofit community outdoor gyms across the country.With everything from cross-trainers to leg presses,they cater for various training workouts.Find your nearest outdoor gym .A.Fre

42、e outdoor gyms.B.Great various workouts.C.It is free to download on Android and iOS.D.Generally,gyms cost on average 40.53 a month.E.Heavy kitchen items can be used as hand weightlifting equipment.F.It is necessary for most people to invest in some hand-held weights.G.Make the most of their efforts

43、by repeating these at home,or in the gym.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 Ryan always knew what he wanted to be when he grew up.While other kids_21_themselves becoming a NFL player or a lawyer,Ryans_22_was different and a little bit_23_.Hi

44、s mother Mary is a retiredairline worker,and his family flew on TWA(环球航空公司)so_24_that he wanted to be an airline_25_himself.After years of hard work,Ryan has_26_that.Hes now a captain for PSA Airlines.Mary recently visitedVirginiawhere Ryan is_27_.When it came time for her to fly back home toFlorida

45、,the_28_for airline was clear.She couldnt_29_to be a passenger on her favorite pilother sons plane!Yet things didnt really go as_30_.Mary arrived at the airport on time,only to be told that the flight was seriously_31_.Mary decided to wait,_32_to make it onto Ryans flight.Other passengers got_33_thr

46、oughout the long wait,choosing to take different flights,but Mary_34_the idea of waiting.Seven hours later,Mary finally boarded the plane.She found out she was the_35_passenger on it!“After a seven-hour delay,others were rebooked on an earlier flight except for one:my mum,”Ryan said.“I had the_36_of

47、 being her private pilot.”The crew found ways to make the trip even more pleasant for Mary,who had an entire jet that day.Mary called the_37_“a day for the memory book”.This is really the sort of story you could never even hope to_38_.Mary was the one to wait,but she had a great_39_for doing so.Only

48、 the best mom would_40_her own time and comfort in order to support her child like this.21.A.risked B.disciplined C.witnessed D.imagined 22.A.response B.ambition C.promise D.comment 23.A.higher B.wiser C.simpler D.stranger 24.A.independently B.flexibly C.frequently D.cautiously 25.A.pilot B.spokesma

49、n C.attendant D.designer 26.A.recognized B.achieved C.declared D.recalled 27.A.trapped B.raised C.welcomed D.based 28.A.choice B.support C.interest D.concern 29.A.admit B.bear C.wait D.afford 30.A.explained B.planned C.recommended D.reported 31.A.delayed B.canceled C.expensive D.booked 32.A.uncertai

50、n B.proud C.shocked D.determined 33.A.along well B.fed up C.injured D.prepared 34.A.complained of B.approved of C.stuck to D.appealed to 35.A.only B.right C.first D.exact 36.A.priority B.preference C.consistency D.opportunity 37.A.presence B.experience C.practice D.conversation 38.A.match B.circulat