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1、2021 届临川区第七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 Each year,theLas Vegasconsumer electronics show,or CES,presents the latest developments in many areas of technology.The newest products are designed to make our lives easier,fun and mo
2、re productive.A car with legs One of this years presentations was by South Korean carmaker Hyun-dai.The company introduced a small model of a“walking car,”which is called Elevate.It has four movable legs that can raise the main part of the vehicle high off the ground.The electric-powered vehicle is
3、designed to be used in search-and-rescue operations during emergencies or natural disasters.Changeable people mover Germanys Mercedes presented an experimental self-driving vehicle that it claims can revolutionize transportation for people and goods.The company says the vehicle,called Vision Urbanet
4、ic,will be able lo easily change bodies depending on its desired use.Mercedes says as a ride-sharing vehicle,the futuristic-looking car can seat 12 people.Fully electric Harley American manufacturer Harley-Davidson showed off its first fully electric motorcycle,called LiveWire.The company says the b
5、ike will be able to go 177 kilometers between charges.It can reach 96 kilometers per hour in under3.5 seconds.Although Harley is known for building powerful bikes with huge,loud motors,the LiveWire will be unusually quiet.Personal robots One of the new robots,called Temi,is really just a computer ta
6、blet on wheels.It is designed to be a personal electronic assistant.It moves around the home and performs commands when spoken to.It can link users to friends through voice or video,connect to video or place orders for food or goods.1.Which do you probably use to search for the injured in an earthqu
7、ake?A.Elevate.B.Vision Urbanetic.C.LiveWire.D.Temi.2.What is the first fully electric motorcycle produced by Harley-Davidson?A.Elevate B.Hyun-dai C.LiveWire.D.Temi.3.Why are the four products designed?A.To ease traffic jam.B.To help us socialize.C.To improve our life.D.To protect the environment.B F
8、or fishermen and sailors in the seaside town of Shangpan in Linhai,Zhejiang province,where recently 12 stranded（搁浅的）whales were found,it is not unusual to spot whales or dolphins in the sea they would always call them haizi,or“son of the ocean”.And if the local fishermen spot such intelligent sea cr
9、eatures in need,they will save them from danger without hesitation.In the recent rescue of melon-headed whales,they tried their best to help as a 37-second video of a young man sleeping in the water holding a whale soon went viral online,with netizens applauding his constant efforts and caring heart
10、 in trying to keep the whale alive.“The melon-headed whale knew I was trying to save it and would be more cooperative and wouldnt move.”said Lu Wenhui,a 21-year-old diver from Hangzhou Changqiao Polar Ocean Park,who held up the whales head so it could breathe easily.Lu had been staying in the water
11、for 10 hours by 4 a.m.Wednesday after coming for the rescue work on Tuesday,when the stranded whales were first spotted.“Whales are mammals and need to breathe in air thats why I had to hold its head,to ensure it could breathe smoothly the whole time,”Lu said.The stranded whales,after the struggling
12、 of being transported,were worn out when they arrived at the fish farm and might have drowned if they were left unattended.The reason why the whales were stranded is still not clear.And these stranded whales were returned to the ocean because they are not adapted to artificial breeding environments
13、on land.4.What do local fishermen usually do after finding haizi in danger?A.Ignore them.B.Feed them.C.Transport them.D.Protect them.5.Why does the author describe Lus rescue work?A.To introduce the whales in detail.B.To voice his views on the diver.C.To praise the efforts made by rescuers.D.To expl
14、ain the value of the whales.6.What can we say about the melon-headed whales according to the text?A.They are rarely seen by locals.B.They are used to breathing in the sea.C.They arent suited to artificial surroundings.D.They are fond of swimming near the seaside.7.Which of the following can be the b
15、est title for the text?A.Melon-headed Whales Were Stranded B.Rescuers Went All out to Help Whales C.Fishermen Transported Stranded Whales D.Witnesses Voiced Opinions on Rescue Work C Sleep problems in early childhood may be linked to the development of certain mental health disorders in adolescence,
16、according to a new research.A study of 7,155 children in theUnited Kingdomfound that waking up frequently during the night and irregular sleep routines as babies and toddlers was linked to psychotic experiences in children aged 12 and 13.Also,children who slept for shorter periods at night were more
17、 likely to be associated with borderline personality disorder at ages 11 and 12.The research,published in the journalJAMA Psychiatry,was the first time possible links between early childhood sleep problems and adolescent psychotic experiences and borderline personality disorder(BPD)symptoms have bee
18、n examined.“We know from previous research that persistent nightmares in children have been associated with both psychosis and borderline personality disorder,”said lead author Isabel at theInstituteofMental Healthat theUniversityofBirmingham.“But nightmares dont tell the whole story.Weve found that
19、,in fact,a number of behavioral sleep problems in childhood can point towards these problems in adolescence,”she said.Adolescence,typically defined as the ages between 10 and 19,is a key period in human development because of brain and hormonal changes,anditis now thought to be when many mental heal
20、th problems start.Prior research inAustraliafound that babies with persistent severe sleep problems in their first year were at greater risk for anxiety and emotional issues in later childhood.Sleep problems in children and adolescents have been shown to predict the development of various emotional
21、and behavioral problems,including depression,anxiety,attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder,risk-taking and aggression.However,findings have been inconsistent,especially when based on objective measurements of sleep,rather than parental reports.Sleep and mental health are closely connected in adul
22、ts,with sleep problems increasing the risk for developing particular mental illnesses as well as resulting in mental health issues.8.What can we know from paragraph 3?A.Childhood sleep problems probably cause youth mental health problems.B.Severe sleep problems in childhood lead to emotional issues.
23、C.Persistent nightmares in children are closely related to psychosis.D.The research has not been known to the public.9.What does“it”refer to in paragraph 6?A.Adolescence.B.Key period.C.Human development D.Hormonal change.10.According to the Australian research,older children who had long-term seriou
24、s sleep issues at one year old are more likely to _.A.grow slowly B.develop attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder C.do badly in lessons D.suffer from anxiety 11.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.A Study About Childhood Sleep Problems Is Under Progress B.Pay Attention to
25、Children Who Lack Sleep C.Childhood Sleep Issues Linked to Adolescent Mental Health Problems D.How to Help Children Develop a Good Sleep Habit D The worlds largest iceberg is floating toward South Georgia in the southernAtlantic Ocean.Scientists fear the iceberg could crash into the island and block
26、 major feeding areas for a large population of penguins and seals.If the iceberg hits the island,it could prevent the penguins and seals from reaching food supplies.The huge iceberg is named A68a.It broke away fromAntarcticas Larsen C Ice Shelf in 2017.Satellite images show the iceberg has remained
27、in one piece.It is estimated to be about 150 kilometers long and 48 kilometers wide.It is traveling at one kilometer per hour and is on a path to hitSouth Georgiain around 30 days.This is the time of year when seals and penguins spend a lot of time caring for their young.The distance that parents ha
28、ve to travel to find food is crucial.That means they have to go a lot further or go around the iceberg to find sources of food.Ecologists say an iceberg crash would also disturb materials settled on the seabed,possibly polluting the surrounding seas.As the iceberg melts,it would also release large a
29、mounts of fresh water into the ocean.This could affect krill（磷虾）populations that are a major source of food for the islands wildlife.The iceberg could remain for up to 10 years and change the areas whole ecosystem.These are globally significant populations of these species.If these species fail in t
30、his particular area,then the numbers globally are going to go down quite dramatically.Professor Geraint Tarling,an ecologist at the British Antarctic Survey,said,The breaking off of icebergs fromAntarcticais a natural process.But the process is changing with climate change.What were seeing with mode
31、ls and some observations now is that this is happening at an increasing rate.And so,this might become more of a usual thing in the future.12.Why are the scientists worried about the coming iceberg crash?A.It will bring extremely cold weather.B.It will destroy the feeding areas of the animals.C.It wi
32、ll put wildlife on the island at risk of starving.D.It will prevent animals from moving to other places.13.What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A.The characteristic of the iceberg.B.The importance of the iceberg.C.The traveling speed of the iceberg.D.The forming process of the iceberg.14.What damage can
33、 an iceberg crash bring according to paragraph 4?A.Using up much fresh water.B.Polluting the surrounding farms.C.Changing the worlds ecosystem.D.Affecting the number of certain species.15.How does Tarling think of the breaking off of icebergs fromAntarctica?A.It may slow down in the near future.B.It
34、 may become common in the future.C.It has a great influence on the climate.D.It helps scientists conduct a sea study.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 How many books have you finished since high school?Between study,work,family,and social lives,trying to find time
35、to read can require more effort than a relaxing hobby.How to fit books into your tight schedule?_16_ Borrow more books than you can consume.Libraries have extremely large“limits”on items you can check out._17_Return anything you dont get to.Some of the most efficient readers Ive talked to return fiv
36、e out of six books unread.This is not something to feel guilty about._18_If you have a whole morning to read,you might want some variety.People who read a lot have something going to satisfy all appetites.Try the 50-page rule.If you feel you have to finish all the books you start,you may get caught
37、up on something boring and not read again for weeks._19_Youll find something else you love more soon.Ignore any thoughts about what you“should”be reading.It is OK if you wont make it through a lot of the worlds great literature.Read what you want._20_If youre only reading because you“should”read,the
38、n over time,reading will drop from the top of your list down to laundry level or going to the dentist.A.Read more than one book at a time.B.Humans dont do well with suffering long term.C.You may have trouble deciding what to read first.D.So go crazy and grab anything that looks interesting.E.Quit af
39、ter a few dozen pages if youre not feeling it.F.Reading is one of the most pleasurable activities out there.G.Heres how to make more time for your favorite page-turners.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 My daughter has been crazy about rais
40、ing a pet for a long time.Last spring I bought two newly-hatched chickens for her.She got_21_and took good care of them._22_,a few days later,both chickens died.She_23_into tears because of their death.I helped her_24_the two chickens under a tree behind our house.I thought it would be the_25_of her
41、 ideas._26_,I was wrong.Children are children_27_.The failure hasnt_28_my daughter in any way.She still tried to keep a small animal or even a snail.One day lastwinter,I_29_under the eaves(屋檐)of the house a family of sparrows.My daughter and I could_30_the sparrows as our pets,but we didnt.So I told
42、 her to scatter(撒)the grains in the windowsill.A few minutes later,the sparrows came toland on the windowsill_31_and pecked(啄)at the rice.Suddenly my daughter asked me,“Mum,can we catch and_32_the sparrows,and let them live with us in the room?How_33_it is for them to live outside.”Oh,my dear,I do n
43、ot thinkits a good_34_.You know,I explained to her.“the sparrow is a bird that loves_35_.No one can keep them in a cage.If they are caught,they will_36_quickly.They are_37_to living outside.Moreover,they have warm nest under the eaves.From then on,we have set up a kind of relationship with the sparr
44、ow family.We feed them frequently and_38_them as pet birds.However,we dont need to posses them.We_39_seeing these little birds flying and jumping among branches,leaves and flowers in the_40_mornings.21.A.surprised B.excited C.disappointed D.amazed 22.A.Naturally B.Suddenly C.Unfortunately D.Finally
45、23.A.broke B.bore C.burst D.turned 24.A.bury B.put C.dig D.set 25.A.end B.beginning C.wish D.reality 26.A.Thus B.Then C.Therefore D.However 27.A.at last B.in all C.after all D.for fun 28.A.upset B.encouraged C.helped D.impressed 29.A.stared B.noticed C.sensed D.glared 30.A.look B.act C.catch D.feed
46、31.A.one after another B.one another C.every other D.each other 32.A.stay B.cage C.love D.watch 33.A.free B.happy C.cold D.warm 34.A.way B.idea C.plan D.advice 35.A.cage B.singing C.freedom D.worms 36.A.please B.starve C.suffer D.die 37.A.safe B.proud C.grateful D.used 38.A.think B.dream C.treat D.a
47、ppreciate 39.A.enjoy B.would like C.want D.consider 40.A.summer B.autumn C.winter D.spring 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 Problems or pressures at school,with friends,or at home,are common.Your appetite(食 欲)can_41._(affect)by stress,pressure,worry or tiredness.Some p
48、eople turn to food for comfort.This can lead to eating_42._(much)than we need,and can make us put on weight.Its easy to start worrying_43._getting fat and we find ourselves eating even more to comfort ourselves.It_44._(become)a vicious circle(恶性循环).“Comfort foods”often contain a lot of fat or sugar_
49、45._(sweet),biscuits,chocolate,cakes and pastries(糕点).It can be_46._(help)to keep a diary of what you eat_47._(make)sure that you dont slip into this.If you are_48._(happy)or stressed,it can be easy to focus on your weight and eating habits instead of the things that are bothering you._49._this goes
50、 on for long enough,you might develop an eating disorder._50._most common eating disorder is becoming overweight.Other eating disorders are less common.Anorexia(厌食症)and bulimia(贪食症)occur most often among girls but can occur in boys.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短文改错（满分 10 分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写