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1、2021 年茂名市电白县黄岭中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案解析 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 New events and changes of junior golf competition calendar New events Notah BegayJunior Golf National Championship What does a junior golfer aim to pursue?One thing is to be noticed
2、,ideally by a college coach.A remarkable opportunity will be offered by the Notah BegayJunior Golf National Championship to its participants:an event broadcast by Golf Channel.Players aged between eight and 18 can compete in the new event;information about where and when it will be held will be rele
3、ased later.Barbasol Junior Championship Beginning the career in the PGA Tour is something that a junior golfer tends to dream of.The Barbasol Junior Championship,which is scheduled to take place between June 29 and July 2 at Keene Trace Golf Club inNicholasville,Kentucky,will provide such an opportu
4、nity.Boys under 19 years old will qualify for this new 54-hole event,and the winner will be awarded a spot at the PGA Tours Barbasol Championship in July.Changed events Thunderbird International Junior The dates of the AJGAs Thunderbird International Junior have to be changed since the NCAA Champion
5、ships move to Grayhawk Golf Club inScottsdale,Arizona,for the next three years.Generally,the Thunderbird is played at the end of May.However,this year it is scheduled on different dates for the first time,from April 9 to 12,which means,of course,that the finish date is on Masters Sunday.Gator Invita
6、tional Junior golf intends to prepare for the following college golf.If this is the case,then it is crucial to simulate the higher-level experience as much as possible.Because of that,the Gator Invitational,as a junior boys event,has made a significant decision on becoming a 54-hole event by adding
7、a round this year.The new version will be played from March 13 to 15 at The Country Club of Jackson inJackson,Mississippi.1.Which event can be watched on TV?A.Notah BegayJunior Golf National Championship.B.Barbasol Junior Championship.C.Thunderbird International Junior.D.Gator Invitational.2.When wi
8、ll the Thunderbird International Junior be played?A.At the end of May.B.From April 9 to 12.C.Between June 29and July 2.D.From March 13 to 15.3.What has been changed about the Gator Invitational?A.The award given to the winner B.The place where it is played.C.The required age of the players.D.The num
9、ber of rounds it has.B The 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 Intergovernm
10、ental Committee for the Safeguarding 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
11、slow movements and deep breathing,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 peopl
12、e to practice,the idea that 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 st
13、ress,which was placed on the 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 th
14、at Tai Chi is not only good 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 Wush
15、u Federation.It provides a 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 fas
16、t Kung Fu action.B.It was 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 elderl
17、y stop young people practicing 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 Ch
18、i.C.To stress the importance 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 Greatl
19、y Differ on Tai Chi and Yoga.C Slowing down was the last thing on Elaine Schaefers mind when she turned 70 last year.Shed enjoyed an ambitious travel schedule for the previous decade.She didnt feel too old to travel.Yet many people are asking that slightly embarrassing question:Can you be too old to
20、 travel?The travel industry has already responded.Try renting a car inEurope,for example.InCroatia,Schaefer wouldnt be able to this year,because the maximum age is 70.Insurance companies require higher rates;tour operators limit certain activities.That feels like a no for many travelers.Definitely s
21、ome folks should think twice before traveling,but not only based on their age.Its their level of fitness,says Kirsten Veldman,a former tour guide who now edits a retirement blog.She recalls a 93-year-old who was disabled and traveling alone on aCaribbeantour.You cant expect to ask a tour leader to b
22、e there for you 24/7 for medical care.she says.Tour guides dont have the time,skills,and knowledge for it.So,in this case,my advice is:he shouldnt have traveled with us in this situation.But some tour operators serve older travelers.For example,Grand Circle Travel started in 1958 to serve senior mem
23、bers.“We have travelers into their 80s and even 90s.Some travel as a couple and some alone,”says company spokeswoman Ann Shannon.“We have no age limit.”If you ask travel experts,theyll tell you that age is just a number.Its a question of physical,and to a certain extent,mental ability.Many of our tr
24、avelers are retired,focused on keeping their good health,and are experienced travelers who have a good idea of what to expect,says Sara Baer-Sinnott,president of Oldways,a food and nutrition nonprofit that operates tours.Someone in their 40s may struggle more than someone in their 80s.8.What is expe
25、cted if Schaefer travels inCroatiathis year?A.She can rent a car to go around.B.She has to pay more insurance fees.C.She can join in all kinds of activities.D.She will receive 24/7 medical care.9.What caused Veldman to disapprove of the 93-year-olds traveling?A.His old age.B.His lack of money.C.His
26、poor health.D.His in sociable personality.10.What do we know about Grand Circle Travel?A.It is a non-profit traveling organization.B.It offers service to a wide range of travelers.C.It has a history of more than seven decades.D.Its main customers are senior travelers.11.What is the authors altitude
27、towards traveling old?A.Opposed.B.Supportive.C.Tolerant.D.Objective.D The air is thin and we have to rest several times on the shore hike from camp.To our left,snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch.On the plain in front of us,we can just make out a herd
28、of graceful animals.This is why we stay here.Tibetan antelopes live mainly on the plains of Tibet.Watching them move slowly across the green grass,Im struck by their beauty.Im also reminded of the danger they are in.They are being hunted illegally for their valuable fur.My guide is Zhaxi,a villager
29、from Changtang.He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve.The reserve is a safe place for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet.To Zhaxi,protecting the wildlife is a way of life.“Were not trying to save the animals,”he says.“Actually,were trying to save ourselves.”In the 1980s and 1990
30、s the population of Tibetan antelopes dropped by more than 50 percent.Hunters were shooting antelopes to make money.Their living places were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.In order to save Tibetan antelopes,the Chinese government placed them under national protection.Zhaxi and
31、 volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks.Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.The measures were effective.The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015,the Tibetan antelope wasremoved
32、from the endangered species list.The government,however,does not intend to stop the protection program since the threat to the Tibetan antelope has not yet disappeared.Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.12.What can we learn fro
33、m Zhaxis words in paragraph 3?A.Protecting the animals can make money.B.Protecting the animals is protecting ourselves.C.He is not fond of protecting the animals.D.The reserve is only safe for wild animals.13.What is mainly talked about in paragraph 4?A.Why hunters hunt Tibetan antelopes.B.Why antel
34、opes living places changed.C.Why antelopes number dropped greatly.D.Why the 1980s and the 1990s are unusual.14.What does the underlined word“removed”in the last paragraph probably mean?A.Deleted.B.Changed.C.Migrated.D.Recognized.15.What might be the future condition of Tibetan antelopes according to
35、 the last paragraph?A.They will be over-populated.B.They will be a threat to man and other wildlife.C.They will be on the endangered species list again.D.They will be in harmony with nature and humans.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 Rules for proper gift giving W
36、hen you are planning togive a gift,it is important to think about the receiver.As the gift is for the other person,it should be suitable for his or her particular personality.Is he or she a family member or a close friend?_16_These are valuable things to keep in mind when choosing the right gift for
37、 someone.At a dinner party,it is usually proper to show up with some sort of gratitude(感谢)for the host._17_This type of gift does not have to be expensive.It just needs to be something that can serve as a sign of appreciation.This can be done in the form of flowers or a bottle of wine.When someone g
38、ives you a gift,you generallywant to give one in return._18_There are situations where people give gifts and do not expect anything in return.This occurs when you are celebrating your birthday or graduation.If you receive gifts from your friends,then just a thank-you note will be enough.When in a si
39、tuation where you have received something expensive and are expected to give one in return,many people feel pressured to give a gift of greater or equal value to the one that was gifted to them.However,it is important to distance yourself from these assumptions._19_ Well,what should you do when you
40、have forgotten to send a gift?It happens to all of us.Whether it is a family members birthday or a friends graduation ceremony,forgetting to give a gift is awkward.So,it can be difficult to find the right way to make up for forgetfulness.However,before you begin to panic,know that a late gift is bet
41、ter than no gift._20_ A.However,this is not always the case.B.Do you have to give a gift to your friends?C.Gifts should be tied to meaning instead of dollar value.D.In Eastern cultures,gifts are given before the guest leaves.E.Does he or she enjoy big gifts or prefer a bunch of flowers?F.So,send you
42、r gift with an apologetic note and all should be forgiven.G.They have invited you over to their home and that should be acknowledged.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 Real financial security and freedom is not in our job but in our passion(
43、激情).Its easy to decide and_21_a man by his pursuit(追求).In life,we always do one of the two things:either making a living or making a_22_Pensions and salaries stop many from pursuing excellence while passion_23_hidden potentialsthat_24_us for challenges and chances.A job helps us make a living while
44、passion enables us to make a difference.I want to help change the misguided_25_among workers that a job is a means of livelihood.Rather,it should be a means to_26_our passion.The_27_you realize the truth of life,the more clearly you can_28_ yourself in living a valuable life.The success of KFC shows
45、 how_29_it is to pursue your passion instead of your pension.Its founder Colonel Sanders,didnt realize this until he received his first social security_30_of 105 dollars.But he decided there_31_was something to do for himself and other people_32_living on that small pension.So he was_33_to devote hi
46、mself to some_34_things.Drawing_35_from his mothers special recipe for fried chicken,he invented“finger-licking”seasoning with eleven spices and herbs(草药).Regardless of much_36_,he managed to promote the companys rapid expansion to_37_6,000 locations.Sanders life pointed towards two_38_about making
47、a difference:one,there is no age that is too_39_to make a difference;two,there is nothing too small or_40_to make a difference with,as long as it is your passion.21.A.elect B.greet C.evaluate D.think 22.A.difference B.fortune C.list D.plan 23.A.does B.unlocks C.helps D.folds 24.A.get B.salute C.leav
48、e D.equip 25.A.tip B.equality C.relief D.belief 26.A.create B.fuel C.intend D.resign 27.A.better B.sharper C.earlier D.closer 28.A.position B.squeeze C.stand D.adopt 29.A.considerate B.potential C.holy D.meaningful 30.A.check B.bill C.note D.fine 31.A.hardly B.simply C.merely D.surely 32.A.because o
49、f B.instead of C.in search of D.regardless of 33.A.designed B.appointed C.determined D.strengthened 34.A.valuable B.suitable C.reasonable D.comfortable 35.A.virtue B.justice C.inspiration D.admiration 36.A.agreement B.consumption C.rejection D.sentence 37.A.less than B.more than C.other than D.bette
50、r than 38.A.facts B.principles C.theories D.thoughts 39.A.young B.smart C.stupid D.old 40.A.unconscious B.insignificant C.unhappy D.incorrect 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 Youd never think of rabbits as dreadful,destructive creatures,would you?Rabbits are cute and l