2021届九江县二中高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届九江县二中高三英语上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 These wonderful NYC attractions offer pay what you wish days,free entry hours/days and other great stuff for local families.Staten IslandZoo There are plenty of creatures who call NYC home

2、the Staten Island Zoo is one of them.Once youve finished learning about the wildlife in the animal nursery,reptile(爬行动物)side rooms,horse barn and other areas of the attraction,make sure to mark your schedule for fun seasonal happenings,such as the Easter Egg Games and the scary,crazy Halloween Shows

3、.Entry on Wednesdays is by suggested donation;children aged two and under free.Childrens Museum of the Arts The Childrens Museum of the Arts welcomes 135,000 little visitors each year through its doors.Once inside,the whole family can enjoy interactive programs,exhibitions(展览)and events that celebra

4、te the changed power of the arts on youngsters and grown-ups alike.Pay-as-you-wish Thursdays,3-6 p.m.Wave Hill Everyone needs a few hours of calm now and then-kids included-and youd be hard-pressed to find a more peaceful spot within city limits than Wave Hill the broad grounds located above the riv

5、er,covering 28 acres of public gardens,plus woodlands and grasses to wander.Jump in on nature walks,story times and family art projects often led by local artists and free with general admission.Pay as you wish Tuesdays and Saturdays,9 a.m noon.New York Hall of Science Naturally,kids love it when th

6、e New York Hall of Science pleases them with neat exhibits and fun hands-on activities.The museums playground is themost attractivetochildren A tube slide(管道滑梯)will give little ones the knowledge on science topics,while the climbing area mirrors a giant spider web.There are also wind pipes,metal dru

7、ms,sand-boxes and much more.What better way to make the mostout of science?Free entry Sep-Jun on Fridays,2 5 p.m，and Sundays,10 11 a.m.1.What can children do in Staten Island Zoo?A.Feed injured animals.B.Join in seasonal activities.C.Build a home for creatures.D.Deal with the donations to the zoo.2.

8、What do Childrens Museum of the Arts and Wave Hill have in common?A.They both have peaceful spots.B.They both are located by a river.C.They both have public gardens.D.They both have activities about arts.3.Which place can be free of charge for all?A.Wave Hill.B.Staten IslandZoo.C.New York Hall of Sc

9、ience.D.Childrens Museum of the Arts.B One of the greatest challenges in caring for such intelligent animals as chimpanzees(猩猩)is providing them with enriching experiences.Every day,the chimpanzees at Project Chimps receive morning and evening food-based enrichment devices,but caregivers are always

10、looking for more ways to keep the chimps mentally engaged.With 79 chimpanzees,each with their distinctive personality,care staff often find that different chimps react differently to new enrichment.Last year,we began inviting musicians to perform for chimps to see what they may respond.A violin perf

11、ormance received quite the response.Additional musicians were lined up to visit but the coronavirus has stopped the activities,which we hope toresumein the near future.This past week,we brought an electric piano for the chimps to investigate.Some chimps,like twins Buttercup and Clarisse,were immedia

12、tely interested and could not wait to tap out a few notes.Others,like Emma,were more interested in trying to take it apart.29-year-old Precious has very little tolerance for the piano.She sat off to the side for a few minutes,but eventually she decided that was enough.She called an end to the enrich

13、ment session by throwing a handful of waste at the piano.Receiving her message loud and clear,we removed the piano.We could never have guessed how 33-year-old Luke would react to it.As with many retired lab chimpanzees Luke has some anxiety issues.He seems particularly distrustful of anything new,in

14、cluding people,food,and enrichment.But when we presented the chimps with the piano,Luke was the first to investigate.We could not believe our eyes this usually anxious chimpanzee bravely chose to explore something new!To us at Project Chimps,this is what it is all about:giving chimpanzees the freedo

15、m to choose.We are honored to be part of their journey.4.Why do chimpanzees respond differently to new enrichment?A.They are of different genders.B.They have natural curiosities.C They are as intelligent as humans.D.They have their unique characters.5.What does the underlined word“resume”in Paragrap

16、h 2 mean?A.Continue.B.Suspend.C.Monitor.D.Regulate.6.Who showed the least interest in the piano?A.Buttercup and Clarisse.B.Emma.C.Precious.D.Luke.7.What is the text mainly about?A.How caregivers care for the retired chimpanzees.B.What care staff do to enrich chimpanzees daily life.C.How chimpanzees

17、are trained through various enrichment.D.What Project Chimps does to observe and study wild chimps.C A dog spentthe lastfour years of his life waitingat a crossroad in the Thai city ofKhon Kaenas if waiting for someone.People originally thought the dog had been abandoned,but then realized that he lo

18、oked healthy,so people asked around about him.It turned out that the dog had indeed been spending most of his time around that crossroad,but a woman had been coming round regularly to bring him food and water.One day,while photographing the dog everyone called Leo,a reporter met the woman who had be

19、en taking care of him.She had come to drop off some food.After learning the story about the dog and the woman,the reporter decided to share the story on social media.The post soonwent viraland the photos of Leo got shared hundreds of times.And the photos reached the eyes of Leos former old owner.Nan

20、g Noi Sittisarn,a 64-year-old woman fromThailandsRoiEtProvince,almost had a heart attack when her daughter showed her a photo of the beloved dog named BonBon she had lost during a car trip.When she learned that he had been waiting for her in the same spot for the last four years，her heart melted(融化)

21、.Auntie Noi told her daughter to drive her to where the dog was waiting.When she got there and called his name.BonBon，the poor dog started wiggling(扭动)his tailand came to her，but when she tried to take him home with her,he was unwilling to follow.She didn t want to force the dog to come with her so

22、she agreed to leave him with his new master.However,she and her daughter will come to visit him regularly.8.Why did the dog look healthy after separation from his former owner?A.He walked around the crossroad constantly.B.He was kept at a womans home all the time.C.A local reporter brought him food

23、and water.D.A woman looked after him on a regular basis.9.What does the underlined phrase“went viral”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Changed surprisingly.B.Spread quickly.C.Appeared gradually.D.Fell directly.10.How did Nang Noi Sittisam feel about the dogs waiting for her?A.Shocked.B.Regretful.C.Touc

24、hed.D.Proud.11.What can we mainly learn from the story about the dog?A.Unbelievable success is worth waiting for.B.We should adjust ourselves to environments.C.We need to learn to be faithful and thankful.D.No one knows the result until the last minute D Japan has announced emergency Covid measures

25、in Tokyo and three other areas in order to control rising infections(传染病),just three months before the country is set to host the Olympics.The government said the state of emergency set to last for about two weeks would be“short and powerful”.Under the measures,bars will be required to close and big

26、 sporting events will be held without audience.The government has insisted that the Olympics will go ahead in July.Prime minister Yoshihide Suga announced the measures on Friday,saying they would begin on Sunday and remain in place until 11 May.In addition to to Tokyo,Osaka,Kyoto and Hyogo will be a

27、ffected.It has marked the third state of emergency in japan since the pandemic began.“I sincerely apologize for causing trouble for many people again,”he said.“It is feared that infection in major cities will spread across the whole country if we take no measures.”Under the rules,major facilities li

28、ke department stores will close,as well as restaurants,bars,and KTV rooms serving alcohol.Restaurants that do not serve alcohol are being told to close early,and companies are being asked to make arrangements for people to work remotely.Schools will remain open.Besides,the emergency measurescoincide

29、 withthe countrys“Golden Week”holiday,which runs from late April to the first week of May and is the busiest travel period of the year.Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike urged residents to start taking precautions immediately.In an effort to discourage people from going out at night.She said neon signs(霓虹灯

30、)would be turned off.The coronavirus toll in Japan has been much lower than that in many other countries,with about 558,000 cases and fewer than 10,000 deaths,according to figures collected by Johns Hopkins University.But there are concerns over the latest rise in infections,with reports of hospital

31、 bed shortages in some areas.Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto said at a news conference on Friday that organizers were not considering canceling the event.“I hope the coronavirus situation improves with the prevention measures the government,Tokyo,and other regional governments have put into pla

32、ce,”she said.“We,as Tokyo 2020,continue to wish for the swift return to normal and will continue to work closely to make sure a safe and secure Olympics can happen.”12.According to the passage,what does Japanese government advise people to do?A.To watch a live game.B.To work at home.C.To hang out in

33、 the evening.D.To study at home.13.What is the aim of bringing in emergency Covid measures?A.To relieve peoples fear of the the pandemic.B.To settle the problem of hospital bed shortages.C.To test governments management of emergency.D.To ensure the smooth running of the upcoming Olympics.14.Which wo

34、rds can best describe the governments action?A.generous and brilliant.B.costly but useless.C.positive and considerate.D.accidental but efficient.15.What does the underlined phrase“coincide with”in Paragraph 3 mean?A.meet with B.deal with C.make up D.set up 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

35、出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 Five Ways to End Procrastination Never put off till tomorrow what may be done today.Waiting until later is one of lifes guilty secrets,but procrastination(拖延症)is linked to poorer health,work and relationship outcomes.Here are five ways to try to remedy(纠正)procrastination.16

36、.A five-minute start Five minutes is nothing its just three hundred seconds.Its the length of a song or a TV commercial.Pick up a project youve been putting off and spare just 300 seconds of your time to do it._17_After a while,the momentum(动力)of beginning the task will push you forward.18.Set goals

37、 and rewards During the day,set goals and rewards.Each time you achieve a goal,you earn the reward:a short break,a funny YouTube video or something else._19_Make sure you select a time to review your progress and adjust your targets accordingly.20.Be good to yourself me today versus me tomorrow Some

38、times,when you find yourself buried in work,you are upset with yourself for not having started earlier.Imagine a conversation,between you today and you tomorrow._21_ 22.I was there witnessing accountability(责任制)_23_Consider going on a diet:Is there more pressure if you dont tell a soul,or if you ann

39、ounce it to all your friends,withstrict rules to follow if you are invited to dinner?It seems an obvious way of making you feel guilty,but it can also be highly effective.24.Set creative punishments negative consequences Make the consequences of inaction so unbearable that you have no choice but to

40、get busy now.You could write a note to someone that you dont like.Give the note to a friend with strict instructions to mail the note if you do not achieve your goal.The more you dislike the other party,the stronger the motivation to get the task done.Procrastination is a silent killer of dreams._25

41、_By understanding and fixing your procrastination,youll discover you jump-start many areas of your life.A.Everyone suffers from it.B.Once the five minutes is up,stop and reassess.C.Everyone likes to have a dream of procrastination.D.Going public with a goal increases your support and accountability.

42、E.What is the future of my life with the intention of putting off my tasks?F.If you tomorrow could chat with you today,what would he say?G.Its important that the goals are realistic and the rewards are in proportion(按比例).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

43、选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 Yassin Terou owns a restaurant in downtown Knoxville.One morning,he_21_early,only to find someone had attempted to rob his shop.A rock was_22_thrown through the window and broken pieces were seen everywhere.But since the food is made_23_each morning and the cash registers are_24_every

44、 night,the thief went away empty-handed.After realizing the person who broke in was probably_25_in some way,Yassin,instead of being_26_,put up a sign that read“If you are hungry or need emergency money,just_27_till we open!We are more than happy to_28_you when weare open!”Sounds unbelievable,right?B

45、ut to people who know Yassin,it is not_29_at all.When he first arrived in the U.S.as a refugee（难民）,he struggled to find his_30_because of discrimination.But he quickly discovered the best way tofight the_31_he felt was to be loving.With the help of local community（社区）,Yassin_32_a restaurant.He welco

46、mes everyone into his restaurant,regardless of their_33_.He knows and greets hundreds of_34_by name daily,and the relaxed and_35_atmosphere makes visiting feel like seeing family.At one point,Yassin was accused of“stealing_36_from Americans”by someone who was laid off.Despite the fact that he is a_3

47、7_citizen of this country and that he should just have ignored him,he calmly offered to_38_the man who charged him.Yassins restaurant was_39_with the title of“Nicest Place of America”by Reader s Digest in 2018.His success comes from the kindness,love and_40_he shows in everything he does.And of cour

48、se,the food is delicious too!21.A.dropped in B.slipped away C.showed up D.moved out 22.A.apparently B.carelessly C.casually D.narrowly 23.A.delicious B.fresh C.attractive D.healthy 24.A.checked B.cleaned C.removed D.emptied 25.A.hiding B.compromising C.suffering D.cheating 26.A.disappointed B.annoye

49、d C.relieved D.delighted 27.A.wait B.continue C.escape D.search 28.A.forgive B.accompany C.treat D.help 29.A.satisfying B.amusing C.surprising D.challenging 30.A.place B.strength C.interest D.style 31.A.sympathy B.hate C.loneliness D.anxiety 32.A.inspected B.visited C.decorated D.started 33.A.appear

50、ances B.ages C.differences D.characters 34.A.residents B.customers C.tourists D.neighbours 35.A.friendly B.informal C.traditional D.quiet 36.A.money B.food C.dreams D.jobs 37.A.foreign B.legal C.former D.wealthy 38.A.promote B.understand C.employ D.praise 39.A.presented B.associated C.equipped D.cov