《2021年茂名市第一中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案.pdf》由会员分享，可在线阅读，更多相关《2021年茂名市第一中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案.pdf（10页珍藏版）》请在taowenge.com淘文阁网|工程机械CAD图纸|机械工程制图|CAD装配图下载|SolidWorks_CaTia_CAD_UG_PROE_设计图分享下载上搜索。
1、2021 年茂名市第一中学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 Located besideLake Geneva,the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics.Here a
2、re some of the museums most moving moments.The Olympic Park The journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park,an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and theAlps.The park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport
3、.The first Olympic symbol The“Olympic Rings”flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913.The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics:Africa,Asia,America,AustraliaandEurope.The six color1 s include at least one color1 that is represented on the flag of every country.The stadium
4、s The stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship.Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums past and present,including one of the games most attractive stadiums,the Birds Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.The
5、 Olympic medals Have you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like?The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze,silver,and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896.Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in whic
6、h the games were held.1.Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?A.The Olympic Park.B.The first Olympic symbol.C.The stadiums.D.The Olympic medals.2.What do you know from The first Olympic symbol?A.The first modern Olympics took place inGreece.B.There are six color1 s on the f
7、lag of every country.C.Australia used to be the largest continent on earth.D.The“Olympic Rings”flag was created in 1913.3.What can you do in the section of The stadiums?A.Admire the view ofLake Geneva.B.Meet some famous designers.C.Enjoy the model of the Birds Nest.D.Talk with guests of honour.B The
8、 United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)included on December 17,2020 Chinas Tai Chi on the Representative List of the Intangible（无形的）Cultural Heritage of Humanity.The decision was announced during the online meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Sa
9、feguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held from December 14 to19 inKingston,capital ofJamaica.“Born in the mid-17th century in a small village named Chenjiagou located in Central Chinas Henan province,Tai Chi is not only a kind of traditional Wushu integrated with slow movements and deep br
10、eathing,but is also deeply rooted in many areas of Chinese culture,such as medicine and philosophy,”Zhu Xianghua says,who is the son of the famous Tai Chi master Zhu Tiancai.Although it has spread to more than 150 countries and regions,attracting more than 100 million people to practice,the idea tha
11、t Tai Chi is for the elderly has stopped many young people practicing the ancient Wushu.They think of it as a slow exercise,which is specially made and better suited for their grandparents.Instead,many young people are turning to the Indian practice of yoga（瑜伽）to relieve stress,which was placed on t
12、he UNESCOs List in 2019.In order to promote Tai Chi,joint efforts have been made from individuals and the Chinese government in the last decades.Xian Jiaotong University requires students to learn Tai Chi.Wang Yunbing,a professor in the universitys sports center,stressed that Tai Chi is not only goo
13、d physical exercise-researchers from the American College of Rheumatology find that it can help manage several diseases but is also conned ted to ancient Chinese eivilization.Since 2014,the World Tai Chi Championships have been held every two years by the International Wushu Federation.It provides a
14、 platform for communication and learning between the Tai Chi masters and Tai Chi lovers around the globe.In January 2020,Tai Chi became an official event in the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.4.What does Zhu Xianghua say about Tai Chi in paragraph 2?A.It originated from fast Kung Fu action.B.It was
15、born around the 1750s in a village.C.It is related to other cultural fields ofChina.D.It integrates Chinese medicine and western philosophy.5.Why do some young people choose to practice yoga instead of Tai Chi?A.They think it easier to practice yoga to keep fit.B.The elderly stop young people practi
16、cing Tai Chi.C.They consider Tai Chi is custom-built for old people.D.Yoga was included in the world culture earlier than Tai Chi.6.What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?A.To promote contemporary Chinese civilization.B.To show many efforts made to popularize Tai Chi.C.To stress the importan
17、ce of Chinese Tai Chi masters.D.To advise people to practise Tai Chi to cure diseases.7.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Tai Chi Steps on the UNESCOs List.B.Tai Chi isCompeting against Yoga.C.Tai Chi Has Regained populate Globally.D.Opinions Greatly Differ on Tai Chi and Yo
18、ga.C Compared to dogs,cats are often considered to be aloof（冷漠的）with respect to their human owners.It is usual for them to be indifferent（无动于衷的）when humans calltheir names.Are we sure that they dont understand human voices at all?A recent study published in the journal of Scientific Reports suggests
19、 that weve been fooled.Japanese scientists found that cats can recognize their names if their owners regularly use them.In the study,scientists recruited 78 domestic cats.They played recordings of voices of their owners saying five words:the first four words were random nouns thatresembledtheir name
20、s while the final word was the cats name.Then they observed the cats responses,if there were any.Most of cats moved their ears or heads when they heard their names,while they made no response to other words.That suggested,“cats were paying attention to you,what you say and what you do,”John Bradshaw
21、,an expert on human-animal interactions（互动）at the University of Bristol,UK,told The Times.“And cats were just as good as dogs at learning,”she added.In the study,when people called their names,cats often associated (联系)the words with rewards,such as food or play,or with“punishments”such as having a
22、bath or going to the vet.This made cats sensitive(敏感的)to words.After the cats had been called several times,they could respond to the words.But the scientists added that while dogs have evolved（进化）to follow their owners orders,cats have not.Although cats appear to be distant,they do have special rel
23、ationships with their owners.According to study co-author Atsuko Saito,cats have evolved not to show their emotions as a survival method.One example is illness,which they tend to hide because“in the wild,no one can rescue them”and predators(捕食性动物)are more likely to pay attention to them,Saito explai
24、ned.However,technology may help bridge the communication gap between cats and us.There are now mobile apps available to explain what their meows mean.So,the next time you hear“meow,meow”,your cat may be telling you:“Hi,you havent cleaned my litter box recently.”8.What did the recent study find about
25、 cats?A.Cats can recognize their names.B.Cats are cleverer than dogs.C.Cats learn more slowly than dogs.D.Cats are willing to follow orders.9.What does the underlined word“resembled”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.were limited to B.were different from C.were similar to D.were away from 10.Why do cats
26、 appear distant to their human owners?A.They associate words with punishments.B.They want to protect themselves from harm.C.They are not sensitive to the human voice.D.They dont pay much attention to their surroundings.11.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.It is difficult to understand c
27、ats meows.B.Interaction with your cats is very important.C.Cats do have good relationships with their owners.D.We may know cats better with the help of technology.D 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,swim
28、ming,biking,or rock climbing.However,we dont often think of martial arts as possible activities;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 tha
29、n people think,and you can start learning at any age.Practicing martial arts is a great way to keep 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
30、 require you to focus on the position and movement of every one of your legs and arms,sometimes 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 yo
31、ur head.Andpracticing it can help you learn to stay more focused,which is the greatest advantage 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
32、back in just a couple of months.There are many styles and countless kinds of martial arts.Whichever one you like better,know that all of them are good choices.12.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
33、have a wrong view on it.D.People practice them more often.13.What does the underlined word“arduous”in paragraph 2 mean?A.Interesting.B.Difficult.C.Friendly.D.Exciting.14.What is the biggest benefit of practicing martial arts?A.Adjusting the breath.B.Enjoying ones free time.C.Correcting the movement.
34、D.Keeping ones attention.15.What does the writer think of martial arts?A.They are notsports.B.They attracted many teenagers.C.They are beneficial and helpful.D.They were invented to protect others.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 Many people,college students inclu
35、ded,arent fully aware of the difference between a college and a university.In fact,while the names are used interchangeably（互换地）,they often refer to completely different school programs._16_ A common concept is that colleges are private while universities are public.This is not what distinguishes th
36、e two.Instead,it is quite often the difference in the level ofdegree programs offered._17_While a four-year college may offer Bachelors degree,many community and junior colleges only offer two-year or Associates degrees.Most universities,on the other hand,offer both undergraduate and graduate degree
37、s._18_This is a natural result of the limited degree programs they offer.Universities,however,include graduate studies,and more students attend these schools at one time and more staff is required to handle the students needs._19_This leads to a more diverse student population with a wider range of
38、interests and studies.Eventually,you need to decide what field of study you want to choose,and let that guide your decision about what institution of higher learning you attend(if any).If youre trying to decide between two similar schools,its good to consider your own learning style._20_But if a div
39、erse student body and a possible graduate degree are on your must-have list,then a university might be the way to go.A.In most cases,colleges have a smaller student body and staff.B.If you want smaller class sizes,a college may be your best option.C.Students could get two different degrees without c
40、hanging schools.D.Generally,colleges only offer and focus on undergraduate programs.E.Before applying,youll have to know what distinguishes one another.F.Universities also tend to offer a greater variety of degrees and classes.G.Many universities even include colleges with undergraduate programs.第二部
41、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 One morning in early fall,I spotted a pair of wild geese on our pond.The beautiful sight caught me by_21_because wed never seen geese there before.Thinking they would soon leave,I_22_the chance to get close to
42、 them.I wondered where they came from and why theyd chosen our pond.The next morning,the geese were still my_23_.I walked round to the mailbox,showing them I meant no harm._24_,I couldnt resist getting a_25_look.I hid behind some trees and_26_the handsome pair quietly through the branches.I was surp
43、rised to see they were staring at me,too!As days passed,I started_27_to them on my trips to the mailbox.They craned their necks and raised their heads_28_,but seemed to realize I was their friend.By then,my curiosity about_29_they were staying so long on the pond changed to_30_.As they were feeling
44、in the grass the other day,I discovered the reason for their_31_:the male had a broken left wing.He couldnt_32_,and his faithful mate wouldnt leave him behind.I asked a biologist what to do.He explained that sometimes a_33_wing would heal by itself and suggested letting nature take its course.On the
45、 first day of November,I was working in the neighborhood of the geese with my tractor.As I bent to fasten a chain from the tractor,I_34_some movement from the corner of my eye.Both geese were running towards the pond.Their wing were_35_like crazy,struggling for take-off.Gradually,they flew over the
46、pond.They_36_enough altitude to fly past a neighbors house,and then circled back towards me,flying no more than 50 feet over my head as if to say goodbye.Then they were out of_37_.The seasons first snowflake fell the very next day.The birds must have_38_that winter was coming,and it was time to go.I
47、 became fond of them during their_39_visit to our pond,and now I miss them.Ill never forget their_40_to each other.21.A.accident B.surprise C.nature D.fortune 22.A.increased B.created C.deserved D.valued 23.A.guests B.puzzles C.fellows D.friends 24.A.Instead B.Therefore C.Still D.Anyhow 25.A.closer
48、B.quicker C.quieter D.broader 26.A.approached B.calmed C.observed D.protected 27.A.turning B.attending C.driving D.talking 28.A.firmly B.cautiously C.warmly D.proudly 29.A.why B.when C.how D.whether 30.A.sympathy B.rescue C.pleasure D.concern 31.A.companion B.visit C.settlement D.care 32.A.recover B
49、.survive C.fly D.return 33.A.weak B.folded C.broken D.flightless 34.A.held B.caught C.directed D.made 35.A.spreading B.sweeping C.trembling D.beating 36.A.gained B.set C.discovered D.lost 37.A.reach B.sight C.control D.help 38.A.concluded B.indicated C.sensed D.confirmed 39.A.unexpected B.causal C.r
50、egular D.short 40.A.contribution B.promise C.treat D.devotion 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 You probably_41._(hear)that all legends have a basis in fact.That may not be true,but this bizarre legends is.Recently,the people of Switzerland began telling stories about a