2021届化州市第六中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届化州市第六中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及参考答案 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 Citisport inNewport We at Citisport aim to improve sports training and facilities inNewport,giving you more opportunities to try both new and traditional sports.Golf We are pleased to

2、be able to offer lessons at Kingsway Golf Centre just outsideNewport.These are run by experienced golf professionals,and are held on an all-weather practice area.The adult lessons are open to anyone aged 13 and over,and are suitable for all levels from beginners upwards.These take place on Wednesday

3、s from 3:00 to 4:00 pm over a period of six weeks.Childrens lessons for 7-12 year old are held from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Saturdays during term time.Tennis The Citisport tennis courses provide an opportunity for local people to develop their skills on the brand-new indoor tennis court at Newport Leisur

4、e Centre.All equipment can be provided,but please feel free to use your own racket(球拍)if you prefer.Our Starter course is held on Mondays from 7:00 to 8:00 pm,and is for beginners of 12 years and over.Our Improver course,which takes place on Tuesdays from 8:00 to 9:00 pm,is for players with some exp

5、erience.Football for girls By popular request,Citisport is holding another one-day girls-only football course.This aims to give local girls the chance to learn essential skills and develop more advanced ones.The course will take place on Saturday,9th November from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm,and is open to a

6、ll girls aged 10-14 years living in theNewportarea.Gymnastics This course is for beginners aged 8-14 and will provide an introduction to basic skills.There is a maximum of six pupils per coach in each class.At the end of the course there is a demonstration for friends and family of all the skills le

7、arnt there.The course will take place on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.1.What can we know about the Citisport golf lessons?A.You can take lessons at Kingsway Golf Centre insideNewport.B.The golf lessons can take place only in good weather.C.Teenagers can attend golf lessons on Wednesday afternoons.

8、D.Childrens lessons usually last 2 or 3 hours on Saturday afternoons.2.Which of the following statements is true about the Citisport tennis courses?A.You can get the skills in an open-air court.B.You must take your own racket during the course.C.You can take the Monday course if you are a green hand

9、.D.You can become an experienced player after the courses.3.Which course lasts only one day according to the text?A.Golf.B.Tennis.C.Football for girls.D.Gymnastics.B The market for tourism in remote areas is booming as never before.Countries all across the world are actively promoting their wilderne

10、ss regions-such as mountains,Arctic lands,deserts,small islands and wetlands to high-spending tourists.The attraction of these areas is obvious:by definition,wilderness tourism requires little or no initial investment.But that does not mean that there is no cost.Once a location is established as a m

11、ain tourist destination,the effects on the local community are profound.Hill-farmers can make more money from foreign travellers than working in their fields.It is not surprising that many o them give up their farm-work.In some hill-regions,this has led to a serious decline in farm output and a chan

12、ge in the local diet,because there is lacking labour to maintain terraces and irrigation systems.The result has been that many people in these regions have turned to outside supplies of rice and other foods.InArcticand desert societies,year-round survival has traditionally depended on hunting animal

13、s and fish and collecting fruit over a ly short season.However,as some inhabitants become involved in tourism,they no longer have time to collect wild food;this has led to increasing dependence on bought food and stores.What should they do if these new sources of income dry up?The physical impact of

14、 visitors is another serious problem associated with the growth in adventure tourism.Much attention has focused on erosion along major roads,but perhaps more important are the forest destruction and impacts on water supplies arising from the need to provide tourists with cooked food and hot showers.

15、In both mountains and deserts,slow-growing trees are often the main sources of fuel and water supplies may be limited through heavy use.4.Why are some countries promoting the wilderness regions to tourists?A.The wildness regions are accessible to tourists.B.The landscapes there are beautiful and uni

16、que.C.Developing tourism there doesnt need much investment.D.Lots of high-spending tourists prefer such remote regions.5.What is the effect of tourism on the local community?A.Many hill farmers have turned to outside supplies of foods.B.There is enough labour to maintain terraces and irrigation syst

17、ems.C.Farm output there has increased and local diet has changed.D.The local peoples new sources of income will dry up soon.6.Which might be the best title of the passage?A.The future of wilderness tourism.B.The impacts of wilderness tourism.C.The destruction of wilderness tourism.D.The disadvantage

18、s of wilderness tourism.7.If there is one more paragraph following the last paragraph,what will it talk about?A.The effects on local people.B.The solutions tothese problems.C.The choices of adventure tourists.D.The reasons for visiting remote areas.C Since I was born and brought up in a rural town,I

19、 have a great interest in nature.Using the chance of studying abroad in my second year at college,I decided to go toCanadajust because I wanted to see the beautiful phenomena there So after I finished the study program,I went toYellowknifein theNorthwest Territories.I clearly remember the sixth nigh

20、t inYellowknife.Suddenly my host mother came to my room around 8 p.m.and told me to change clothes and go outside quickly carrying her camera.The northern lights were flickering(闪烁)in the sky!I was shocked and just stood there with my mouth open.I forgot to take pictures of the mysterious lights.Sin

21、ce that night,whenever it was sunny,I went outside at night and looked at the sky.It was so cold that I lost all feeling in myhands and feet.As I took pictures of the northern lights,I came to find a characteristic movement of the lights.They first appear in the north part of the sky and then they g

22、radually come down to the south part of the sky.After that,suddenly,they come in the middle of the north and south only for a while,which is the time when the best northern lights can be seen.Since it is only a few seconds for the northern lights to come down to the middle of the sky,it is very hard

23、 to get good pictures.The stronger the sun acts,the better and stronger the northern lights flicker in the sky.Thats because they come about from the collisions(碰撞)between atmospheric gases and the solar wind.Much more solar wind comes to the earth when the sun is active,whichleads to the best north

24、ern lights.And the color1 s of the northern lights depend on the height of the collisions and the kinds of gases.8.Why did the host mother ask the author to go out?A.She wanted to take a picture of him.B.She wanted to take a walk with him.C.She wanted to tell him something important.D.She wanted him

25、 to see the northern lights.9.The author forgot to take pictures after going out because _.A.the host mother didnt remind him to take the camera B.he was shocked by the wonderful sight C.the lights flickering in the sky disappeared too soon D.he lost all feeling in his hands and feet 10.When is the

26、best time to see the northern lights?A.When they appear in the north part of the sky.B.When they come down to the south part of the sky.C.When they are between the north and south.D.When they rise in the east part of the sky.11.What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?A.Waysto take good pictures.

27、B.The relationship between the sun and the northern lights.C.The color1 s of the northern lights.D.The time of the best northern lights.D Dogs are often called as“mans best friend”,MacKenzie,a four-pound Chihuahua（吉娃娃）,was named winner of the 2020 American Hero Dog Competition on October 19,2020.In

28、its tenth year in 2020 the annual contest is the brainchild of American Humane,the countrys first national charitable organization founded for the safety and well-being of animals.Often called the“Oscars for dogs”,the award recognizes dogs who make extremely great contributions to society.The compet

29、ition of 2020 attracted over 400 entries（参赛者）from across the country.These heroic dogs have gone above the call of duty,saving lives,comforting the ill and aged and reminding us of the powerful,age-old ties between animals and people.While all were impressive,it was tiny MacKenzie who wonthe judges

30、hearts.MacKenzies growth was not easy.Born with a mouth disability,she had to be fed through a tube（管子）for the first year of her life.Despite her own struggles,she always seemed to think more of other animals in need.“Never have I seen such a will to live.Though sick,she carefully looked after the b

31、aby animals at the rescue（救助）center,”said her caretaker.A life-saving operation performed in 2014 gave MacKenzie the ability to eat independently.The seven-year-old chihuahua is now working for the Mia Foundation,an organization that rescues and nurses animals with inborn disabilities.The chihuahua

32、does an excellent job and has raised various animals.She plays nurse,cleans,comforts and hugs them,acting as their mother and teaching them how to socialize,play and have good manners.In addition to her role as an animal caretaker,MacKenzie also visits schools to educate kids about the importance of

33、 accepting physical differences in both animals and people.Her heartwarming and inspiring story makes MacKenzie a worthy receiver ofAmericas top dog honor.12.What can we infer about the American Hero Dog Competition?A.It was first held in 2010 B.It was held to honor caretakers of dogs.C.It takes pla

34、ce every ten years.D.It was started by a charitable organization.13.With what quality did MacKenzie win the award?A.Talent and bravery B.Friendliness and care.C.Courage and selflessness.D.Confidence and independence.14.In which aspect can students benefit from MacKenzies visits?A.Learning from failu

35、res.B.Understanding the disabled.C.Valuing physical health.D.Developing practical ability.15.Whats the best title for the text?A.Dogs Are Mans Best Friends.B.Treat Dogs the Way We Want to Be Treated.C.Touching Stories between MacKenzie and People D.2020 American Hero Dog:A TinyChihuahua.第二节（共 5 小题；每

36、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 Are your friends always venting(发泄)or your coworkers reaching out to you?Are you starting to feel a little burnt out by all the texts youre getting?_16_Luckily,here are some ways to choose and enforce your boundaries to get control of the matt

37、er.Set daily times when youre available.Make a clear schedule each day for when you check your messages and are available to have a conversation._17_If you couldnt strictly follow the timetable,you would be burnt out again.Change your settings so you cant use apps when you run out of time.Check the

38、Parental Control settings on your phone and search for an option called“Screen Time”on an iPhone or “Digital Wellbeing”on an Android.Set a time limit for how long you can use your messaging apps and save your settings._18_ _19_Try to keep your phone out of sight whenever youre working or need to get

39、 something done.You could store it in a drawer,put it on a different table,or leave it in another room.That way,youre less likely to pick it up and check your notifications throughout the day.Tell your friends and family your boundaries as soon as possible.The earlier you mention your boundaries,the

40、 less conflict youll have later.If you have friends that reach out while youre at work or send a lot of messages throughout the day,talk to them about your boundaries._20_Tell them you wont be able to hold a full conversation outside of those times.Let them know its okay for them to text you still,b

41、ut that they should only expect responses during the times you set.Yet always be sure to eventually respond to your text messages.Make a note to yourself to reply if you tend to forget about it.A.Tell them the times when youre available to communicate.B.Keep your phone away from you when youre focus

42、ing.C.Putting limits on how often you reply helps you feel less overwhelmed.D.Once you run out of time,you wont be able to access the apps until the next day.E.Communicate your boundaries so people who reach out to you dont feel like theyre ignored.F.Constant conversations and notifications make it

43、harder to focus and could start stressing you out.G.Its okay to read the texts you get during your downtime,but dont respond to them until youre scheduled.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 When I was 24,I moved into an apartment and the cou

44、ple next door were loud all the time.After putting up with it for a couple of weeks,I decided to_21_them and politely ask them to be_22_after noon,as I had to work at midnight,so I_23_went to bed around noon.I went next door and knocked on the door and an old woman answered.I_24_myself and she asked

45、 if I came over to complain about the_25_,and I said yes.She_26_both she and her husband were going_27_and that they needed to speak loudly to hear each other.She_28_me in and offered me a coffee and we started talking._29_,we heard a loud bang in the kitchen.Then we found her husband had fallen ont

46、o the ground.Immediately,we rushed him to the_30_.When I came home from work the next day,there was a_31_on the door from the lady asking me to come over.When I reached her_32_,she asked if Id drive her,to the hospital,to which I said no_33_.When we got to the hospital,I_34_her to his room,where he

47、thanked me.Soon I ended up being friends with this couple_35_they moved away a year later.One day after ten years,I got a_36_from a lawyer.I was_37_what was going on,so I went down and when I arrived at his office,the lawyer asked me if i knew a_38_by their names and I said yes.He told me that the c

48、ouple had died and he was_39_by their children to find me.They wanted to thank me personally.I_40_the family and then we became friends!You can never know when,where or how you are next going to make new friends.Life is full of surprises.Whatever happens,try to treat others exactly as you would like

49、 to be treated.21.A.challenge B.treat C.face D.punish 22.A.quieter B.calmer C.kinder D.slower 23.A.seldom B.already C.always D.still 24.A.expressed B.examined C.improved D.introduced 25.A.stress B.noise C.sound D.pain 26.A.guessed B.described C.explained D.believed 27.A.disabled B.blind C.deaf D.wea

50、k 28.A.brought B.invited C.forced D.begged 29.A.Suddenly B.Unfortunately C.Naturally D.Secretly 30.A.kitchen B.bed C.company D.hospital 31.A.report B.notice C.note D.bill 32.A.door B.car C.office D.home 33.A.doubt B.way C.matter D.problem 34.A.carried B.followed C.sent D.guided 35.A.since B.before C