2021届古田第七中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届古田第七中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及参考答案 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 On a rainy afternoon,maybe one of the following books will keep you company leisurely,allowing you to spend your time alone as well as stepping into a different world.Dont Shed Your Tears

2、 for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets,by Patricio Pron In April 1945,Italy,a writer disappeared at a conference and was found dead at another place.Thirty years later,a young man interviewed survivors from the conference,trying to uncover the truth about what happened and its consequences.This nove

3、l,by a well-known Argentine writer,explores art,crime and politics.When Breath Becomes Air,by Paul Kalanithi At thirty-six,Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed(诊断)with stage IV lung cancer.One day he was a doctor treating the dying,and the next he was a patient.This autobiography finds hope and beauty in th

4、e face of death as Kalanithi attempts to answer the question“What makes a life worth living?”.To Killa Mockingbird,by Harper Lee Set in a smallAlabamatown in the 1930s,the story focuses on honest,highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch who puts his career on the line when he agrees to represent Tom Ro

5、binson,a black man accused of committing a crime.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me:A true(as told to me)storyby Bess Kalb Bess Kalb saved every voicemail from her grandmother Bobby Bell who died at ninety.In this book,Bobby is speaking to Bess once more,in a voice as loving as it ever was in life and

6、 brings us several generations of brave women.They include Bobbys mother,who traveled alone fromBelarustoAmericato survive,and Besss mother,who always fought against convention.1.What type of book is the first novel?A.Sci-fi.B.Biography.C.Detective books.D.History books.2.Which book explores life an

7、d death?A.To Kill a Mockingbird B.When Breath Becomes Air C.Dont Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets D.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me:A true(as told to me)story 3.Who is the main character in the last novel?A.Bobby Bell.B.Bess Kalb.C.Besss mother.D.Bobbys mother.B An ancient tomb

8、 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 across wha

9、t 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 ever disc

10、overed 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 tomb appe

11、ars 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 permafrost tombs

12、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 about t

13、he 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 melt an

14、d 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.”4.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 scientists

15、,ideas.5.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.6.Why do scientists want to uncover the tomb?A.To better protect the tomb.B.To save the treasures inside.C.To lear

16、n more about the Scythians.D.To have a good understanding of mummies.7.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.C Some of my earliest memories involve s

17、itting with my dad in his study every evening when he came home from the office.Id watch as he put his personal items away:his watch,wallet,comb and car keys would always occupy the same spot on the table every time.Dads comb was bought when he married Mum.Every evening,he would smile,hand me the co

18、mb and say:“Be a good girl and help Daddy clean it,OK?”I was more than happy to do it.This seems amundanetask,but it brought me such joy at that time.I would excitedly turn the tap on,then brush the comb with a used toothbrush as hard as I could.Satisfied that Id done a good job,I would proudly retu

19、rn the comb to Dad.He would smile at me,and place the comb on top of his wallet.About two years later,Dad started his own business.I started primary school.That was when things started to change.Dads business wasnt doing so well,and he didnt come home as much as he used to.Over the years,I stopped w

20、aiting for him to come home.Today,Ive graduated from college and Dads business are better now.Yet the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me continued.Two days before my birthday last year,Dad came home early and said to me,“Hey,would you like to help me clean my comb?”I looked at him a while,then

21、 took the comb and headed to the sink.Its a new comb.I hadnt noticed that hed changed it.I brushed the comb,and it hit me then:why,as a child,helping my dad clean his comb was such a joy.I passed the clean comb back to Dad.This time,I noticed my day has aged.But his smile is still as heartwarming as

22、 before.Dad carefully places his comb on top of his wallet.After so many years,I guess some things never change.And for that,Im glad.8.As a child,the author helped her dad clean his comb happily because _.A.she was good at cleaning the comb B.she thought that she should do that as a good girl C.her

23、dad was home early to spend the evening with her D.the comb was important for her father and her mother 9.Which of the following words can best replace the underlined wordmundanein paragraph two?A.important B.exciting C.unnecessary D.uninteresting 10.When the author said,“Its a new comb.I hadnt noti

24、ced that hed changed it.”,she felt _.A.disappointed B.impatient C.tired D.sorry 11.Whats the best title of the passage?A.Evenings With Dad.B.How to Clean the Comb.C.My Memory with My Dad.D.I Love My Family Members.D There is an old Chinese proverb that states“One generation plants the trees;another

25、gets the shade,”and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters.The relationship between a mother and a daughter is sometimes confusing.The relationship can be similar to friendship.However,the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship.

26、These characteristics include responsibilities and unconditional love,whichprecludemothers and daughters from being best friends.Marina,27 years old,said,“I love spending time with my mom,but I wouldnt consider her my best friend.Best friends dont pay for your wedding.Best friends dont remind you ho

27、w they carried you in their body and gave you life!Best friends dont tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.”This doesnt mean that the mother and daughter relationship cant be very close and satisfying.This generation of mothers and adult daughters

28、has a lot in common,which increases the likelihood of shared companionship.Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers,responsible for maintaining(保持)and passing on family values and traditions.Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience

29、of work and technology,which may bring them even closer together.Best friends may ormay not continue to be best friends,but for better or worse;the mother and daughter relationship is permanent,even if for some unfortunate reason they arent speaking.Sometimes this is not an equal relationship.Daught

30、ers dont always feel responsible for their mothers emotional well-being.But mothers never stop being mothers,which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness.The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable b

31、y any other.Mothers always“trump(胜过)”friends.12.What does the underlined word“preclude”in paragraph 1 probably mean?A.differ.B.benefit.C.prevent.D.change.13.What can we learn from what Marina said?A.Best friends will not spend money on her wedding.B.Best friends will not remind her of important issu

32、es in life.C.Her mother is wiser on account of her age.D.Her mother is definitely not her best friend.14.Why can a mother and a daughter build a even closer relationship today?A.Because they share advanced technology with each other.B.Because they work together to support the whole family.C.Because

33、they experience the same values and traditions.D.Because they have common experience in life and work.15.What is the text mainly about?A.How to build a good mother and daughter relationship.B.A mother-daughter relationship is irreplaceable.C.Mothers want to be daughters friends.D.A daughter is a mot

34、hers best friend.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 Take Care of Your Eyes Many of us dont pay attention to the importance of eye care.Its said that if you take care of your body,then you can be healthy._16_Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.There

35、are several reasons leading to poor eyesight like not enough food,gene(基因)and aging._17_If you happen to work in front of the computer,it is best to take a rest once in a while.Something dirty can lead to redness and they will make you feel uncomfortable.It is bad for your eyes,too.If this happens,t

36、he best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water._18_For example,sunglasses are not just in fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight from UV rays.Eating healthy foods will do good to your eyesight.Remember that vitamins A,C and E are good for eyes.Try to eat food

37、groups that have these vitamins.And you should do eye exercises because exercise protects your eyesight,too.If a person exercises regularly and eats the right kind of food,_19_._20_Being happy all the time can be helpful to a persons eyesight,too.In a word,eye care is very important,no matter how ol

38、d a person is.A.What can we do to protect our eyes?B.such behavior will do harm to our eyes.C.That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care.D.his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time.E.You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things.F.All above are natural ways

39、of eye care that help us keep healthy eyes.G.Televisions,computers and reading are also the reasons for having poor eyesight.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 Ten years ago I was visitingCosta Ricawhen I found I was in a bad situation.I onl

40、y knew basic Spanish，and the only_21_I had was some coins and a return ticket to Guatemala in two weeks.With the coins，I managed to arrive at Santa Rosa by bus.It was_22_in the middle of the night，but I could see some_23_in the distance，so I_24_ toward them.I went_25_door to door，explaining my situa

41、tion.“I can_26_and clean and look after your kids，I can do anything，can you give me a_27_?”Everybody replied saying“Oh my gosh，but we are so_28_.We have no extra food.Maybe you can try the next_29_.”Finally，I arrived at a Chinese restaurant，the owner of which was incredibly_30_.She told me that her

42、son had a(n)_31_experience.At that time，some other people were very kind to him，and she remembered how_32_that made her feel.She called the Red Cross to_33_me.With their help,I spent my_34_days inCosta Rica.Ive_35_all over the world.But this was one of the best trips，the best two_36_I ever had in my

43、 traveling life.At first，I felt_37_and stupid for not traveling with a clear plan.But then I realized that when youre in a position to be able to_38_，it actually makes people feel happier.Being able to receive kindness is a_39_for other people as well.And kindness_40_more kindness in small ripples(涟

44、漪).21.A.possession B.file C.choice D.fortune 22.A.busy B.dark C.hot D.cold 23.A.stores B.bus-stops C.bookshops D.houses 24.A.wandered B.fled C.walked D.jumped 25.A.knocking B.hitting C.answering D.kicking 26.A.cook B.fish C.swim D.fight 27.A.coffee B.bed C.tip D.job 28.A.unlucky B.poor C.mean D.hard

45、 29.A.company B.factory C.restaurant D.family 30.A.honest B.polite C.kind D.easygoing 31.A.similar B.different C.relaxing D.pleasant 32.A.tough B.grateful C.awkward D.warm 33.A.seize B.check C.find D.rescue 34.A.passing B.remaining C.rewarding D.exciting 35.A.surveyed B.driven C.studied D.traveled 3

46、6.A.days B.weeks C.months D.years 37.A.fortunate B.optimistic C.guilty D.curious 38.A.offer B.help C.receive D.repay 39.A.gift B.talent C.chance D.character 40.A.proves B.reflects C.forces D.inspires 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 Directions:After reading the passage

47、 below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.When leaders from the European Council gathered for a group photo in

48、 Brussels last week,it was hard to miss the class newbie._41._(stand)front and center among the neat rows of middle-aged men was Finlands new prime minister 34-year-old Sanna Marin.The young woman had a huge smile on her face.And why not,_42._her trailblazing new status as the worlds youngest sittin

49、g prime minister.The former transport minister shot to worldwide fame earlier this month after the leader of her Social Democratic Party stepped down.She now heads Finlands governing coalition of five parties,all of_43._have female leaders,and almost all under the age of 35.Its a remarkable line-up:

50、the countrys leaders have traditionally been_44._(old)men.Marins youth and gender“make her stand out from her predecessors,who for the most part have been males in_45._50s,”said Timo Miettinen,researcher at Helsinki Universitys Department of Political and Economic Studies.Finland was the first count