2021届晋江市第二中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案.pdf

《2021届晋江市第二中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案.pdf》由会员分享，可在线阅读，更多相关《2021届晋江市第二中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案.pdf（10页珍藏版）》请在淘文阁 - 分享文档赚钱的网站上搜索。

1、2021 届晋江市第二中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案 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 Some colleges have started offering their own gap year programs to support students who want to take a year off in a meaningful way.Below,well look at four of these programs.American Uni

2、versity Gap Program When to apply:By July 15 or November 15 Is there funding available?No.In American University Gap Program,students spend three days per week with a government or business organization in the city.Students go on field trips,listen to guest speakers,take part in hands-on lessons and

3、 work on service projects as a group.Students who complete the program can earn seven credits.Duke University Gap Year Program When to apply:By early May of each year Is there funding available?Yes,$5,000 to$15,000.Though Duke University has no course of study or experience for its gap year program,

4、it encourages students to have an independent plan for their year off,particularly one that promotes personal growth.Independent experiences may include community service,personalized experiential learning opportunities and others.Florida State University Gap Year When to apply:By February 24 Is the

5、re funding available?Yes,up to$5,000.Florida State University offers gap year funding to students wishing to work or volunteer before starting college.In order to get the momey,students must explain their plans for their gap year.The experience must last over one year.St Norbert College Bridge Year

6、Experience When to apply:not specified Is there funding available?Not specified.Students taking part in the Bridge Year Experience can travel to locations such as New Mexico,Wisconsin and Guatemala during the fall term,where they learn about the local cultures,take courses and get service opportunit

7、ies.1.What does Duke University advise students to do during their gap year?A.Focus on their personal growth.B.Be independent of their parents.C.Apply before the end of November.D.Contact some off-campus organization.2.How can students get gap year funding from Florida State University?A.By having e

8、xtra credits.B.By organizing several projects.C.By showing their gap plans.D.By doing volunteer work.3.If you are interested in travelling,you can choose _.A.Florida State University Gap Year B.American University Gap Program C.Duke University Gap Year Program D.St.Norbert College Bridge Year Experi

9、ence B The man who invented the World Wide Web a few decades ago is calling for major changes to make it better for humans.In an open letter published on Tuesday,Berners-Lee said that the web was used by half the worlds population.Berners-Lee said the web had clearly created great opportunities for

10、humans to progress and had made life easier for millions of people.Actually,it also has offered opportunities to groups traditionally not heard a new voice in society.However,he added that the web had also provided new ways for cheats to commit crimes(犯罪).“Against the background of news stories abou

11、t how the web is misused,its understandable that many people feel afraid and unsure if the web is really a force for good,”he wrote.Berners-Lee created a group called the World Wide Web Foundation.He islooking for help from governments,companies and people to become more involved in shaping the web

12、to do more good for humans.His actual plan is called the“Contract(合同)for the Web”.Under this contract,governments are called on to take steps to makesure all people can connect to the Internet and that personal privacy is respected.Businesses are asked to keep the Internet prices low so more people

13、can use the web.In addition,companies should respect privacy and develop technologies that aim to put people first.The plan also calls on people to create materials for the web and work with others to make sure that is rich,quality information for everyone.Besides,people should seek to“build strong

14、communities that respect personal speech and human equality.”“The path to make the Internet better is the responsibility of everyone who uses it,”Bermers-Lee added,“Making big changes will not be easy,but will be very well worth it in the end.”4.What does Berners-Lee think of the World Wide Web?A.It

15、 is his greatest regret.B.It stops the progress of humans.C.It needs improving.D.It does more harm than good.5.Whats wrong with the web according to Berners-Lee?A.It is misused for bad purposes.B.It is misunderstood by all people.C.It blocks out a new voice in society.D.It is expensive for half the

16、worlds population.6.What are governments called on to do under the“Contract for the Web”?A.Put technology first.B.Create materials for the web.C.Popularize the Internet.D.Make the Internet free of charge.7.What should people do with the Internet in Berners-Lees opinion?A.Be responsible for it.B.Abso

17、lutely reject it.C.Completely rely on it.D.Be unconcerned about it.C Until quarantine(隔离期)ends,we are left picturing what sport we might do:working out at the gym,playing on a competitive sports team,swimming,biking,or rock climbing.However,we dont often think of martial arts as possible activities;

18、instead,we rule it out because we think its dangerous,uncommon,and even,impossible.Martial arts arent considered a sport,right?Well,heres some good news:youre wrong!Martial arts arent much more common than people think,and you can start learning at any age.Practicing martial arts is a great way to k

19、eep in shape,both physically and mentally.Theyre much less boring and much lessarduoussport than theyre usually described as in movies,so do not worry that they need a lot of effort.Martial arts generally require you to focus on the position and movement of every one of your legs and arms,sometimes

20、even your breathing too.Think about it:when you leave the gym,your mental state has improved and you are much calmer.This is because youve only paid attention to one activity.It is a great way to clear your head.Andpracticing it can help you learn to stay more focused,which is the greatest advantage

21、 of martial arts training.Martial arts also improve your coordination(协调性),and greatly improve your posture(姿势).I have personally seen students go from slouching(没精打采)to walking tall with their shoulders back in just a couple of months.There are many styles and countless kinds of martial arts.Whiche

22、ver one you like better,know that all of them are good choices.8.What can we know about martial arts from the first two paragraphs?A.They often have people hurt.B.They are difficult to practice.C.People have a wrong view on it.D.People practice them more often.9.What does the underlined word“arduous

23、”in paragraph 2 mean?A.Interesting.B.Difficult.C.Friendly.D.Exciting.10.What is the biggest benefit of practicing martial arts?A.Adjusting the breath.B.Enjoying ones free time.C.Correcting the movement.D.Keeping ones attention.11.What does the writer think of martial arts?A.They are notsports.B.They

24、 attracted many teenagers.C.They are beneficial and helpful.D.They were invented to protect others.D Did you know people who live in different parts ofChinahave different habits and preferences?For example,people from southernChinaprefer to eat vegetables,while people from northChinalike to eat meat

25、.According to a new study in a journal,gene variations(变异)might be responsible for these differences.Researchers fromChinas BGI collected genetic information from 141,431 Chinese women,who came from 31 provinces and consisted of 36 ethnic minority groups.They found that natural selection has played

26、an important role in the ways that people living in different regions of China have developed,affecting their food preferences,immunities(免疫力)to illness and physical features.A variation of the gene FADS2 is more commonly found in northern people.It helps people metabolize(新陈代谢)fatty acids,which sug

27、gests a diet that is rich in flesh.This is due to climate differences.Northern Chinais at a higher latitude.This weather is difficult to grow vegetables in.Therefore,northerners tend to eat more meat.The study also found differences in the immune systems of both groups.Most people in southernChinaca

28、rry the gene CR1,which protects against malaria.Malaria was once quite common in southernChina.In order to survive,the genes of people in the south evolved to fight against this disease.However,people in the south are also more sensitive to certain illnesses,as they lack the genes to stop them.Genes

29、 can also cause physical differences between northerners and southerners.Most northerners have the ABCC11 gene,which causes dry earwax,less body smell and fewer sweats.These physical differences are also more beneficial to living in cold environments.Southerners are less likely to have this gene,as

30、it did not develop in their population.12.What did the new study focus on?A.Regions.B.Eating habits.C.Gene variations.D.Ethnic minority groups.13.What is the main function of the gene FADS2?A.It helps store fat.B.It helps digest meat.C.It helps gain weight.D.It helps treat an illness.14.According to

31、 the study,most northerners _.A.sweat less frequently B.are immune to malaria C.prefer vegetables to meat D.are more sensitive to climates 15.How many differences did the study find related to genes?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.D.Five.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 Arou

32、nd the world,people are leaving their small towns and villages for big cities._16_ How can we make our cites more livable for so many people?_17_These cities will use 5G networks and the“internet of things（IoT）”to make everyday life more convenient and safer.Places like Boston and San Diego,in the U

33、nitedStates,and Amsterdam,in the Netherlands,are using smart technology to improve city life._18_San Diego,meanwhile,uses sensor-packed streetlights which can track activities around them,while also monitoring temperature,humidity（湿度）and other characteristics of the air.In Amsterdam,traffic flow and

34、 energy usage are monitored and adjusted using real-time data gathered from sensors around the city.Smart cities will be interactive,allowing people to feel like theyre shaping their environment,instead of just existing in it.“One of the most important reasons to have a smart city is that we can act

35、ually communicate with our environment in a way that we never have in the past,”Mrinalini Ingram,head of the“Smart City”initiative（倡议）at telecom company Verizon,told Tech Republic._19_By using sensors and 5G networks to monitor water and electricity use,city managers can figure out how to better dis

36、tribute and save these resources.Of course,it will take time and money to turn our current cities into the smart ones of the future._20_China,for example,is investing in some cities to make them smarter.It wont be long until even more cities start to develop their own smart infrastructure（基础设施）.A.Sm

37、art cities will alsoallow us to save resources.B.The answer lies in using technology to create smart cities.C.The answer is that our life is full of wisdom,skills and technology.D.Over 60 percent of the worlds population is expected to live in cities by 2050.E.A smart city needs networks,communicati

38、on equipment and information resources.F.But as weve already seen,places around the world are using smart technology in small ways.G.In Boston smart trash cans can inform cleaning workers when they are full and need to be emptied.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、

39、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 Spelling was sort of my superpower.I wasnt a math or science guy,but I could chew and_21_books.“Your word is onomatopoeia,”said the announcer.On the stage of“School Bee Competition”（拼字大赛),my brain fast-forwarded to the spelling bee competitions ahead:first the county champion

40、ship,then the state,and finally the national spelling bee.I glanced back at Alexa,who wanted another chance at_22_.If I missed this word,shedbe_23_in the game.But that wouldnt happen.Chin up,shoulders back,I_24_my throat,“O-n-o-m-a-t-o-p-o-e-i-a.”I_25_it.The trophy(奖杯)was presented to me.I shouted o

41、nstage,“I am the alpha-best.”Surprisingly,my sister,Deandra,_26_her eyes.“Youre a terrible winner.”Deandra made a_27_face.“Alex tried to shake your hand but you_28_.”I didnt_29_at all.“Anyway,I won the school bee.”“Dont be_30_.Youll soon be facing the best of the best in the county bee.”“Will they_3

42、1_me?I am the alpha-best with no efforts at all.”After six rounds,the number of students_32_from more than 100 to just seven and I was one in the seven.If I had been given words like aerospace or conical,Id make_33_already.Unfortunately,I crashed with the word maestro at last.I stood_34_for the long

43、est moment.The final winner acted the exact_35_of mine.He accepted his_36_with a small bow,and then shook hands with the runner-up(亚军).I got to know Deandras words_37_.I_38_to Alexa,“Im sorry I was so impolite when I won.”“How was the county bee?”Alexa asked.“A disaster.”“If you need a study_39_for

44、next time,Im happy to help.”“Really?Lets_40_on it,partner.”“Better late than never,”Alexa said,shaking my hand.21.A.prefer B.make C.write D.digest 22.A.winning B.announcing C.listening D.supporting 23.A.in B.out C.away D.back 24.A.dried B.cleared C.closed D.choked 25.A.hit B.got C.made D.did 26.A.op

45、ened B.closed C.wiped D.rolled 27.A.happy B.sour C.cheerful D.painful 28.A.ignored B.missed C.accepted D.doubted 29.A.answer B.care C.regret D.decline 30.A.upset B.proud C.anxious D.frustrated 31.A.admire B.pass C.influence D.match 32.A.jumped B.rose C.decreased D.spread 33.A.concern B.efforts C.pro

46、mises D.history 34.A.harmed B.devoted C.frozen D.addicted 35.A.role B.way C.opposite D.behavior 36.A.trophy B.word C.hand D.effort 37.A.took place B.made sense C.came out D.caught up 38.A.related B.occurred C.contributed D.apologized 39.A.partner B.teacher C.classmate D.brother 40.A.rely B.rest C.ba

47、se D.shake 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 Cecilia Chiang,who had brought real Chinese food to America,died at 100 at her home in San Francisco on Wednesday.In the 1960s,her restaurant,the Mandarin,_41._(introduce)Americans to _42._variety of real Chinese dishes.Ms.Ch

48、iang came to the United States_43._China as a daughter of wealth.Once in San Francisco,she managed_44._(bring)Chinese dishes into the ones which are_45._(tasteful)than before.The Mandarin offered specialties at the time,like Chongqing-style spicy beef,peppery Sichuan eggplant and glaced bananas.Thes

49、e were_46._(tradition)cooking of the rich in Beijing,where local dishes as well as regional(地区的)ones from Sichuan,Shanghai and Canton_47._(prepare)by family chefs.Ms.Chiangs father was an educated railway engineer.Her mother came from a wealthy family_48._owned factories._49._(grow)up in the family,

50、she did well in every aspect of her life.After her parents died,Cecilia Chiang took over the businesses_50._(successful).“I think I changed what everyone knows about Chinese food,”Mrs.Chiang toldThe San Francisco Chroniclein 2007.“They didnt know China was such a big country.”第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节