2021届乐平三中高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届乐平三中高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及答案 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 It was a weeknight and one of my twin daughters marched into the room,waving a book shed finished.“Dad,why are books with science in them always about boys?”she asked.I told her that simply

2、 wasnt true;there were loads of great science fictions with girls in them.She agreed,but argued that in those stories it was the boys who were doing science,and the girls were justalong for the ride.My other daughter took her sisters side and challenged me to give an example.This left me in a diffic

3、ult position.I could either go through our library to point out some wonderful examples of female-led science fictions,or just admit they were right and remain in my comfortable chair.Ive been asked several times how I came up with the idea forA Problematic Paradoxand my answer is always the same:it

4、 came to me in a moment of inspiration.I like that answer because its simple and makes me seem very creative.The fact that this explanation is not true bothers me from time to time.Heres the truth:the story wasnt my idea.It was my daughters who suggested I write something for them that had a girl do

5、ing science.My daughters were at an age when many young women turn away from STEM(science,technology,engineering,and math),believing those areas of study unfriendly or out-of-the-norm for girls.I also read about how important role models can be to young people.Its one thing to tell a person they can

6、 do something,but seeing someone like them doing that thing can be more powerful.So,I kept two guidelines for the book in mind:First,the story had to be fun for anyone,because its as important for boys to understand that science is for everyone.Second,I wanted the main character,Nikola,to be imperfe

7、ct.She should be someone with shortcomings as we all have.I think this not only makes a story more interesting to read,but also helps make it clear that the most extraordinary things can be done by ordinary people.1.What does the underlined phrase“along for the ride”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.En

8、tering a bike race.B.Offering vital help.C.Doing unimportant things.D.Playing the leading role.2.What do we know about the bookA Problematic Paradox1?A.Its main character is perfect.B.It is a female-led science fiction.C.It is intended to appeal to girls only.D.Its idea comes from the authors inspir

9、ation.3.Which of the following best describes the authors book?A.Serious and abstract.B.Simple and practical.C.Creative and well-organized.D.Inspiring and interesting.B Chinese paleontologists(古生物学家)have determined that,about 47 million years ago,subtropical forests once existed on the high-altitude

10、 Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.The conclusion,which appears in a paper published on Tuesday,was drawn based on the large number of fossils found in theBaingoinBasinat an altitude of nearly 5,000 meters during the second comprehensive scientific expedition to the plateau.A joint team from theXishuangbannaTro

11、picalBotanical Gardenconducted the research on the fossils.By combining the findings and models,the team recreated the climate and altitude that existed 47 million years ago,showing that the central plateau had an altitude of just 1,500 meters and an annual average temperature of 19,says Su Tao,a re

12、searcher from the tropical botanical garden and first author of the paper.“It was covered by thick forest and was rich in water and grass.It is fair tocall it the ShangriLa of ancient times,”Su adds.The researchers have also found over 70 plant fossils,the majority of which are most closely related

13、to plant life in todays subtropical or tropical regions.“This is enough to show that the central part of the now high-altitude,freezing Qinghai-Tibet Plateau had flourishing subtropical plants 47 million years ago,”Su says.The findings provide new evidence for the study of the evolutionary history o

14、f biodiversity and the evolution of the plateaus landscape,according to Zhou Zhekun,the papers corresponding author and a researcher at the tropical botanical garden.Chinalaunched the second comprehensive scientific expedition to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in June 2017,40 years after the first.Lastin

15、g up to 10 years,the expedition will conduct a series of studies focusing on the plateaus glaciers,its biodiversity and ecological changes,and will also monitor the changes in climate.4.How did the paper come to the conclusion?A.Through the observation of the Baingoin basin.B.Through the fossils fou

16、nd in scientific expedition.C.Through the drawing of a large number of fossils.D.Through the adventure on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau.5.What can be inferred according to Su Tao?A.The average altitude of the plateau was 1,500 meters.B.“Shangrila”means a place with abundant water and grass.C.The flour

17、ishing subtropical plants have covered the plateau.D.The fossils found by researchers are tropical or subtropical plants now.6.Where might the passage come from?A.The Times.B.The Wall Street Journal.C.Chinese National Geography.D.The Economist.7.What is the purpose of the passage?A.To instruct.B.To

18、educate.C.To persuade.D.To inform.C British sculptor Jason Taylor has made it his mission to use his talent to conserve our ecosystems by creating underwater museums.Over the years,the environmentalist has put over 850 massive artworks underwater worldwide.On February 1,2021,Taylor launched his late

19、st work The Underwater Museum of Cannes.The main goal was to bring attention to the fact that our oceans need our help,Taylor told Dezeen.Ocean ecology has been destroyed by human activity in the Mediterranean over the past few decades,and it is not obvious what is taking place when observing the se

20、a from afar.The Underwater Museum of Cannes contains 6 sculptures featuring local residents of various ages.They range from Maurice,an 80-year-old fisherman,to Anouk,a 9-year-old student.Towering over 6-feet-tall and weighing 10 tons,the faces are sectioned into two parts,with the outer part like a

21、mask.The mask indicates that the worlds oceans appear powerful and unbeatable from the surface but house an ecosystem that is extremely fragile to careless human activities.Though the waters surrounding the sculptures now appear a pristine blue,the seabed was filled with old boat engines,pipes,and o

22、ther human-made trash when the project began about four years ago.Besides removing the trash,Taylor also restored the areas sea grass.Just one square meter of the sea grass can generate up to 10 liters of oxygen daily.The sea grass also helps prevent coastal erosion and provides habitats for many oc

23、ean creatures.The idea of creating an underwater museum was to draw more people underwater and develop a sense of care and protection,Taylor told Dezeen.If we threw unwanted waste near a forest,there would be a public outcry.But this is happening every day in our surrounding waters and it largely go

24、es unnoticed.8.Why does the outer part ofthe sculptures look like a mask?A.To popularize the features of the locals.B.To remind people to protect themselves.C.To reflect peoples protection of the ocean.D.To stress the sensitiveness of the ecosystem.9.Whats paragraph 4 mainly about?A.How the project

25、was started.B.How the sea grass was restored.C.What recovery effort the project made.D.Why the surroundings were improved.10.What can we infer from what Jason Taylor said in the last paragraph?A.The situation of the ocean is easily ignored.B.The destruction caused to the ocean is noticeable.C.Forest

26、s play a more important role in ecosystems.D.People have zero tolerance to damage done to nature.11.What might be the best title for the text?A.The Underwater Museum,a long way to go.B.The Underwater Museum,a big difference to the sea.C.The Underwater Museum,an appeal to conserve ecosystems.D.The Un

27、derwater Museum,a masterpiece of Jason Taylor.D In the Pacific Northwest during winter,5:15 am might as well be the dead of night.The alarm goes off and the onlylight is the red glow from my clock.My body says,“Go back to bed.”But I dont.I know my running partner will be waiting in the street and Im

28、 not going to stand her up.Then I walk onto the road,complaining about the cold and wishing I were back under my warm covers.If youd have asked me a year ago if I could see myself running at 5:15 on a winter morning,Id have laughed.Morning just wasnt my thing and running in the morning was something

29、 I didnt even consider.“I prefer to work out in the middle of the morning or in the afternoon,”Id say to my friends who go to the gym before work.Then,last fall I reconnected with an old neighborhood friend.Shed been running in the morning and taken off forty pounds that year.When I looked in the mi

30、rror,I knew I could benefit from the same kind of weight loss.I asked if I could join her.I knew I needed to change something if I was going to get back in shape.The first two months were especially hard,because we ran twice a week at 5:15 am and I slept till 7:00 the other mornings.But as Ive adjus

31、ted to the routine of running,Ive discovered great joys that make it even more worthwhile than a little weight loss.While I havent lost forty pounds yet,its amazing how much more energy I have and how much stronger I feel.Because of the morning run,the rest of my day is more productive.I wouldnt say

32、 Ive become a morning person,but I would say morning running is now my thing.12.What can we know about the author from paragraph 1?A.5:15 is the ideal time for her to exercise.B.She prefers to run without any company.C.She takes the run with warm clothes on.D.She goes for a run in spite of the cold

33、and early rise.13.What was the authors attitude to morning running a year ago?A.Scared.B.Unfavorable.C.Supportive.D.Confused.14.What made the author begin to run in the morning?A.Her partners encouragement.B.Her friends suggestion.C.Realizing the benefits of running.D.Realizing the harm of being fat

34、.15.What effect does morning runninghave on the author?A.She has become slim again.B.She has become more confident.C.She has become more energetic.D.She has become more exhausted.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 Everyone is aware that taking good care of our bodie

35、s can prevent many medical problems from occurring later.However,we often have less awareness of preventative actions we should take to help with mental health problems.While our mental health may be fine right now,many of us will struggle at some point._16_Its impossible to get through life without

36、 challenges,but our mental health prevention habits can help us get through difficult times._17_ Keep active.The more active you physically,mentally and socially are,the higher the level of your mental wellness is likely to be.So go for walks and learn something new.There are many other ways to be a

37、ctive._18_ Be connected.Regular involvement in social activities with supportive friends and family improves your ability to handle disappointments,and everything else life throws at you._19_But you can be involved in any manner;even volunteering for an organization can help you be more social._20_T

38、he nature of these activities varies widely from person to person.The key is to identify what gives your life meaning.Volunteering,coaching,teaching,etc.all can contribute to increasing your sense of confidence and satisfaction with life.Many activities can address more than one.The key is to make a

39、 plan and stick with it.If you are already struggling,begin to practice these ways to help your recovery.A.Here are three practical steps.B.However,good mental health is important.C.Stresses,disappointments and disasters happen.D.Overcome lifes challenges before they happen.E.Be committed to activit

40、ies that give life meaning.F.The key is to find what keeps you motivated and interested.G.This can be difficult when you move to a new town or as you get older.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 This morning,I started very late in my car to

41、office,I was in a_21_to reach my office as my clients(客户)were waiting for me there.Unfortunately,I got_22_in a traffic jam.All the vehicles stood up in a long line,and drivers were_23_blowing horns to get rid of their_24_.I gotdown from my car and moved forward in search of the_25_of the traffic jam

42、.At a turning a young man was struggling hard to move forward his car,which might_26_.Everyone there was just_27_the man without coming to offer_28_to him.Meanwhile,they were_29_the man for the traffic jam.The number of vehicles was gradually increasing.The man looked_30_as everyone put him to the s

43、corn(奚落)for creating this public_31_.Nobody was in the mood of_32_the man for his error.Seeing this,I_33_rushed to help the man,followed by other four drivers.We_34_to push the car.Very soon it started with a loud sound.The man smiled in_35_the moment his car worked again.Then he thanked us and_36_t

44、o everyone there and moved off.After that I went into deep thinking over the human_37_in the times of crisis.Every human on this earth unavoidably makes errors.When other people do that we blame,but when we are in the same condition,we desire to gain_38_.In the times of crisis we should tryto _39_th

45、em together instead of blaming others.Forgiving is a_40_choice，as it not only avoids conflicts further,but also spreads universal love.21.A.fashion B.mess C.hurry D.way 22.A.injured B.stuck C.lost D.removed 23.A.properly B.awkwardly C.considerately D.constantly 24.A.anxiety B.concern C.anger D.sadne

46、ss 25.A.cause B.evidence C.influence D.effort 26.A.break down B.turn off C.set off D.pull up 27.A.comforting B.directing C.watching D.checking 28.A.admission B.opportunities C.trust D.assistance 29.A.observing B.blaming C.inspiring D.punishing 30.A.satisfied B.impatient C.frightened D.embarrassed 31

47、.A.progress B.focus C.practice D.inconvenience 32.A.forgiving B.criticizing C.persuading D.encouraging 33.A.tiredly B.immediately C.purposely D.steadily 34.A.pretended B.cooperated C.hesitated D.promised 35.A.vain B.secret C.relief D.private 36.A.apologized B.shouted C.explained D.complained 37.A.in

48、telligence B.relationship C.attitude D.practice 38.A.satisfaction B.sympathy C.benefit D.trust 39.A.neglect B.estimate C.simplify D.overcome 40.A.wise B.similar C.painful D.common 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 DunhuangCaves,which are_41._(protect)ancient treasures i

49、n the Gobi desert in a remote part ofNorthwest China,are filled_42._invaluable paintings and sculptures.This Buddhist artwork_43._(create)over a period of around 1,000 years.The good news for art lovers who cannot travel,and for the caves_44._(they)is that scientists have created_45._360-degree,3D d

50、igital projection(投 影)of the caves.The projection has interactive_46._(feature)that make the artwork_47._(come)alive.There is also a function_48._lets viewers zoom in(镜头拉近)and see the paintings and sculptures in_49._(great)detail.Digitising ancient art allows us to explore the practices of long ago.