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1、2021 年秦皇岛市第七中学高三英语下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 You might not expect it,but cows are a large source of the greenhouse gases that are driving climate change.Cows produce lots of methane by breaking down the grass,Now scientists have s
2、hown that the pollution from cows canbe reduced by adding a little seaweed to their food.Scientists first discovered that seaweed could help control methane from cows several years ago.But this work was done in a laboratory,there were many questions about whether the idea could work in real life.In
3、the lab studies,the cows were given quite a bit of seaweed,and they would cause losing weight.That wasnt helpful,since cows are often sold by weight.It also wasnt clear if the seaweed would stop working if it was used for a longer period of time.Now,scientists from the University of California,Davis
4、 have answered several of these questions.The researchers studied 21 cows on a farm for about five months.They taught the cows to get their food from inside a special hood,which allowed the scientists to measure the methane that the cows were giving off.This time,they used a much smaller amount of s
5、eaweed,which they mixed with the cows food.The results were surprisingly good.In some cases,the cows produced 82%less methane.The improvement depended on the kind of food the cows were given,but even the worst-polluting cows produced 33%less methane.Over the five months,the scientists didnt see any
6、signs that the cows stomachs were getting used to the seaweed and starting to produce more methane again.Another surprise came when they looked at the weight of the cows.The cows that were fed seaweed gained just as much weight as the other cows,but they didnt need as much food.But there are still s
7、ome big problems with the idea of feeding cows seaweed.For one thing,theres notadequateseaweed to feed all of the cows in the world.So farmers would have to figure out a way to grow lots of seaweed.A bigger problem is that for most of their lives,cows live in fields,where they eat the grass.That mea
8、ns theres no chance to feed them seaweed every day.These problems need to be taken seriously if the world is going to avoid the worst effects of the climate crisis.Still,its true that something as simple as feeding cows seaweed can help reduce some of the pollution causing the climate crisis.1.Why d
9、id the scientists do the experiment on the farm?A.To control the amount of seaweed.B.To record the weight cows gained.C.To confirm the effect of seaweed in real life.D.To measure the amount of seaweed cows ale.2.The underlined word“adequate”means _.A.common B.special C.lacking D.enough 3.The passage
10、 is written to _.A.appeal to people not to raise the cows B.encourage people to plant the seaweed C.remind people of controlling cows weight D.call on people to take actions to reduce the pollution B Ancient Dunhuang manuscripts housed abroad have been edited and published by the Institute for Overs
11、eas National Literature of Northwest Minzu University since 2006.Up till now,9 manuscripts kept in the British Library and22 inthe National Library of France have been finished,the institute said on April 24,2018.Tens of thousands of valuable ancient documents and cultural relics,discovered in the M
12、ogao Grottos in Dunhuang,Gansu province,were scattered overseas in the early 20th century.Dunhuang manuscripts currently in the British Library and the National Library of France are the most important ancient national documents housed abroad.Co-edited by Institute for Overseas National Literature o
13、f Northwest Minzu University,Shanghai Classics Publishing House,the British Library and the National Library of France,these Dunhuang manuscripts return home in publication form for the first time.The institute is also preparing an online database of the manuscripts.According to Cai Rang,associate d
14、irector of the institute,Dunhuang manuscripts scattered overseas in Russia,Britain,France and Japan have rich contents,including Buddhism law,social contract,history,linguisticsand art.The institute has edited and published 31 manuscripts over the past 13 years,but the work has not been finished.It
15、plans to publish 15 from the British Library and over 30 from the National Library of France all together.In addition,it will also publish manuscripts collected by other countries.“Some manuscripts are hard to read because of the indecipherable words.So we read carefully and understand them by compa
16、ring with Buddhism documents handed down from ancient times,”Cai said.“Next,document classification and compilation will be our key work for further research.”The work done by the institute is helpful to study the history and culture of Tubo(present-day Tibet)during the period of 8th to 11th century
17、 and the history of national cultural exchanges at that time.4.When did so many valuable ancient documents,discovered in the Mogao Grottos,were scattered overseas?A.In the late 19th century.B.In the middle of the 19th century.C.At the beginning of the 19th century.D.At the beginning of the 20th cent
18、ury.5.How do the members of the institute understand some manuscripts that are hard to read?A.By using modern technology.B.By asking other famous experts.C.By comparing them with Buddhism documents.D.By studying the history and culture of Tubo.6.The possible meaning of the underlined word“linguistic
19、s”in paragraph 4 is“_”.A.the scientific study of language B.the opinion that people have about someone or something C.something that people may have as part of their character D.a system or method for carrying passengers or goods from one place to another 7.What is the theme of the news report?A.Dun
20、huang manuscripts scattered overseas have rich contents.B.China publishes Dunhuang manuscripts housed overseas.C.High value of ancient documents and cultural relics in Mogao Grottos.D.Prepare an online database of Dunhuang manuscripts housed overseas.C Addiction to smartphones will result in poor sl
21、eep,according to a new study.The study,published Tuesday in Frontiers in Psychiatry,looked at smartphone use among 1,043 students between the ages of 18 and 30at Kings College London.Researchers asked the students to complete two questionnaires on their sleep quality and smartphone use,in person and
22、 online.Using a 10-question scale that was developed to judge smartphone addiction in children,nearly 40%of the university students qualified as addicted to smartphones,the study found.“Our findings are in agreement with other reported studies in young adult populations globally,which are in the ran
23、ge of 30-45%,”lead author Sei Yon Sohn and her co-authors wrote in the study.Later time of use was also significantly connected with smartphone addiction,with use after 1 a.m.increasing a 3-times risk,the authors wrote.Students who reported high use of smartphones also reported poor sleep quality,th
24、e study found.That foils in line with previous studies that have found overuse of smartphones at night to be associated with trouble falling asleep,reduced sleep duration(睡眠持续时间)and daytime tiredness.Thats likely because use of smartphones close to bedtime has been shown to delay the bodys normal sl
25、eep-and-wake clock.In fact,the No.1 rule is no computers,cell phones,and ipads in bed and at least one hour beforebed Dr.Vsevolod Polotsky,who directs sleep basic research,said in a recent interview.Thats because any LED light source from electronics(电子设备)may further hold back melatonin(褪黑激素)levels,
26、Polotsky said.Melatonin is often referred to as a sleep hormone,because we sleep better during the night when levels reach the top.“This is a cross-sectional study,and it cannot lead to any firm conclusions about smartphone use as the cause of reduced sleep quality,said Bob Patton,a lecturer in clin
27、ical psychology at the University of Surrey,via email.8.How did Sei Yon Sohns team begin their study?A.By publishing researching papers.B.By responding to others concern.C.By collecting firsthand data.D.By turning to related experts.9.What did the study find about sleep quality and smartphone use?A.
28、30-45%of the university students are addicted to smartphones.B.High use of smartphones is related to poor sleep quality.C.Overuse of smartphones leads to shorter sleep duration.D.Use after 1 a.m.will result in smartphone addiction.10.What is Polotskys opinion on electronics?A.We should stop using th
29、em an hour before going to sleep.B.LED light source from them will delay normal sleep-and-wake clock.C.Reduced sleep quality has nothingto do with them.D.No electronics should be used in bed at any time.11.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Say No to Smartphones B.Sleep Quality Can Be Impro
30、ved C.LED Light Source Causes Great Harm D.Smartphone Addiction Ruins Sleep D As I was walking home，a boy seemed to be singing a song in a very low voice，walking infront of me and carrying some of the same high school books I had with me.I caught up to him，and said“Hello”I could tell he wasstartled，
31、and dropped one of his books.I picked it up and as I handed it to him，he said“Thank you.”in a strange way，like witha strong accent.We soon began walking together and talking.It turns out he was in my science class，and I didnt even know it!His name was Ahmad，and his family had just moved here this sc
32、hool year.He invited me into his house，and his family treated me like a special guest，which made me feel very welcome.He said hospitality(好客)is very basic to his culture，and strangers were always treated very kindly.His mom brought out some great food，and offered me some tea.Ahmads father and two si
33、sters wanted to hearall about me and my family，and my schooling.Ahmads whole family had to leave their lifelong home because war had broken out，and it wasnt safe there anymore.They left with only what they could carry.His family was happy to feel safe，and they got used toAmerican culture quickly.The
34、y seemed pleased that Ahmad had brought a friend home to meet them.And as my friendship with Ahmad has continued，I now realize that the world is so much bigger than I thought！I also realize that your friends dont have to be just like you.Differences make the world go round.12.What does the underline
35、d word“startled”in Paragraph 1 mean?A.Excited.B.Moved.C.Surprised.D.Interested.13.Why was the writer treated like a special guest by Ahmads family?A.They liked strangers who came to their home for help.B.They wanted to know more information about the writer.C.Strangers were always treated very kindl
36、y in their culture.D.The writer was an American and knew much about their culture.14.Where does the writer probably come from?A.Canada.B.America.C.China.D.Australia.15.What can we learn from the passage?A.People from different countries can be good friends.B.Friends need different cultures and diffe
37、rent accents.C.Your friends should have a lot of things the same with you.D.You cant make friends with people from other countries.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 The word emoji comes from Japanese,literally meaning picture character._16_They come in different ca
38、tegories,such as faces and people,plants and animals,and food and drink.When first introduced inJapanin 1999,emojis were limited to 176 simple designs.Now there are more than 3,000 emojis.Due to their popularity,the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year in 2015 was a pictograph instead of a tradition
39、al word.In todays world,emojis have become more and more popular._17_People like them because they add emotional meanings,and are quick and easy to use.With a smiling or sad face added to a message or post,your reader can see your facial expression while reading your words._18_For instance,if your f
40、riend is moving across the country,you may just send them a string of crying faces to express your sadness over your separation._19_A Shakespeare series for young readers has taken William Shakespeares popular plays and replaced some words with textspeak and emojis.The intention of these adaptations
41、 is to make the classics more accessible to young readers.Some people,however,believe that these new versions have taken away the heart and soul of Shakespeares plays.As we can see,emojis have a tendency to pop up all over the place.Users of emojis say that they facilitate the way we communicate and
42、 express ourselves.But this makes others,especially educators,worry that we are losing the ability to communicate properly using the written word,or even the spoken word.After all,how many of us today would rather send a message packed with emojis than make a telephone call?_20_On that day,emojis wi
43、ll have become a real pictorial language.But,for now,maybe its best that we just enjoy using them.A.Maybe emojis best days are ahead.B.The most popular emojis are classics.C.The use of emojis has even spread to classical literature.D.Perhaps people will one day choose to communicate in pictures.E.It
44、 seems that emojis have clear advantages over written language.F.Emojis are small symbols representing ideas,emotions or feelings.G.Emojis can also help people express their feelings when they cant find the appropriate words.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
45、个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 One of my teammates said it best on our last day of the season:“Guys,you are my family.We are all brothers.”Our tennis team is more than just a group of individual players thrown_21_;there is a friendship_22_by no other group with which I have been involved.We are_23_,yet connecte
46、d.We have student-athletes from all four years of high school,from different parts of the city,and from different families and social_24_.Nevertheless,we are all_25_by a shared love of tennis.The tennis team_26_to me because it contains two things that I treasure most:tennis and_27_.Ever since I was
47、 ten years old,the_28_aspect of tennis attracted me to an otherwise physical sport.My first tennis coach always used to say,“Tennis is 10%physical and 90%of mental.”_29_the mental strength to stay_30_and controlled under pressure,skills are_31_.Sometimes I feel like I have two_32_in a match:me again
48、st the person on the other side of the net,and me against the person inside my head,telling me to hit a better shot.However,despite the_33_pressures of tennis,the brotherhood_34_by working together as a team helps spread the_35_of the pressure over an entire group.We_36_each other on and off the cou
49、rt.We do this because we have become a/an_37_away from home.I play my best tennis when I have my teams full support,_38_in the knowledge that they are always backing me_39_.I know that each one of us puts everything we have into every_40_whether we are playing or cheering.21.A.around B.back C.forwar
50、d D.together 22.A.earned B.followed C.matched D.noticed 23.A.opposite B.diverse C.separate D.skillful 24.A.activities B.backgrounds C.responsibilities D.services 25.A.appealed B.sponsored C.trained D.united 26.A.matters B.returns C.continues D.occurs 27.A.entertainment B.childhood C.brotherhood D.so