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1、2021 年绍兴市元培中学高三英语下学期期末试题及答案 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 Welcome to Oxford University Museums Ashmolean Museum Established in 1683,the Ashmolean Museum is the oldest museum in the UK and one of the oldest in the world.It houses the Universitys e
2、xtensive collections of art and antiquities,ranging back over four millennia.Location:Beaumont Street Tel:01865278000 Open:Tue.Sun.10:00-17:00.Charge:Admission is free;special exhibitions are ticketed and a charge may apply Note:For group bookings Tel:01865278015 Oxford University Museum of Natural
3、History The University Museum of Natural History houses the Universitys collections of zoological,entomological,paleontological and mineral specimens.With 4.5 million specimens it is the largest collection of its type outside of the national collections.Location:Parks Road Tel:01865 272950 Open:10:0
4、0-17:00 daily Charge:Admission is free Note:Groups must book in advance Museum of the History of Science The Museum of the History of Science is housed in the worlds oldest surviving purpose-built museum building.It contains the worlds finest collection of historic scientific instruments.Location:Br
5、oad Street Tel:01865277280 Open:Tue.Sun.12:00-17:00 Charge:Admission is free Note:Booking required for groups of 15 or more Pitt Rivers Museum The Pitt Rivers Museum holds one of the worlds finest collections of anthropology and archaeology,with objects from every continent and from throughout human
6、 history.Location:Parks Road enter via the Oxford University Museum of Natural History Tel:01865270927 Open:Tue Sun.and Bank Holiday Mondays:10:00-16:30 Charge:Admission is free Note:Groups must book in advance 1.If a group of 20 students want to visit the oldest museum in the UK,they should call_ A
7、.01865277280 B.01865278015 C.01865270927 D.01865272950 2.Which of the museums can visitors go to any day of the week?A.Ashmolean Museum.B.Museum of the History of Science.C.Oxford University Museum of Natural History.D.Pitt Rivers Museum 3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?A.As
8、hmolean Museum is on the Broad Street.B.Pitt Rivers Museum contains the worlds finest collection of historic scientific instruments.C.We dont have to book in advance if our group want to visit the University Museum of Natural History.D.We can enter the Pitt Rivers Museum through the Oxford Universit
9、y Museum of Natural History.B The English language is changing,and you are responsible!Whether we consider changes in grammar,spelling,pronunciation,or the very vocabulary of the language,you have played your part and continue to do so.When we first learned basic grammar and spelling,perhaps in elem
10、entary school,we might have gotten the impression that these things were sacred.The rules that apply to such things might have been presented as unchanging and unchangeable.While this way might be helpful for teaching children,it is far from accurate.The English language,like many others,is a living
11、,growing,ever-evolving thing.Like it or not,you are involved in this change.These changes take many forms.Grammar and spelling have changed greatly over the years and centuries,with the spelling differences in different countries today a reflection of this.While the language of a thousand years ago
12、might be called English,most of us would hardly recognize it today as the same language.The first involves changes in the pronunciation of words.Many are familiar with the differences between the British and American ways of pronouncing certain words.In addition to these differences,the pronunciatio
13、n of many words has changed over the years because of how you have decided to pronounce them.For example,consider the word err.The traditional pronunciation of this word rhymes with the word her.Older dictionaries show this to be the primary or only pronunciation.However,in recent years,more and mor
14、e people have been pronouncing it so that it sounds like air.Another change in the language involves the addition and removal of words.The makers of dictionaries decide which words deserve to be officially adopted as part of the English language.Through the centuries,many words have come from other
15、languages.In fact,English has probably done this more than any other language in the world,which is why spelling and pronunciation rules for English have so many exceptions.Of course,many slang words have been just short-lived fashions that have died out quickly.Others,though,have been adopted by ma
16、instream society and become respectable,as have many technical terms.So then remember,the next time you repeat the newest expression to hit the street,or make up your own words,you may be contributing to the future of the English language.4.When we begin to learn English,we think _.A.it is interesti
17、ng to pick up a new language B.English rules are wrongly presented in fact C.grammar and spelling rules are unchangeable D.only adults have the ability to affect a language 5.From paragraph 3 we can know that_.A.we can change the English language B.many languages are changing over years C.English ha
18、s changed little in the past 1,000 years D.there were main changes in grammar and pronunciation 6.Why is the pronunciation of words changing?A.people speak in different ways B.people have adopted foreign words C.it has been affected by American English D.makers of dictionaries often change them 7.Wh
19、ich of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Foreign words involved in English.B.The British speaks differently from Americans.C.English language is changing over years.D.You can change the English language.C Many of us in China enjoy adding chilies(辣椒)toour food,but did you know that th
20、is spicy vegetable could also be dangerous?A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaperthe spiciest chili in the world.After taking just a single bite of one,the man suffered from serious headaches in the following few days,reported BBC News.In fact,reports of stom
21、achache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual.But if chilies are harmful,why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable?According to the website Huanqiu,about 600 million Chinese peoplealmost half of the national populationare chili eaters.So what
22、 makes people love chilies so much?The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that“produce a sense of happiness”,noted BBC News.And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment.A survey conducted by the Chinese Academy of M
23、edical Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week.The number decreased to 14 percent for those who eat spicy food six to seven times a week.And another study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to
24、 a similar conclusion.“The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,”Liu Qi,a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health,told BBC News.Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the ability to increase our metabolism(新陈代谢).So,do
25、nt worry if you love spicy food.It seems that chilies are actually good for usexcept for the Carolina Reaper,perhaps.8.The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove _.A.chiliescan be beneficial B.chilies are popular inAmerica C.chilies can be dangerous D.serious headache
26、s can be dangerous 9.Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_.A.decreasing death rate B.releasing natural chemicals C.curing serious headaches D.providing enough nutrition 10.Which of the following statement is TRUE?A.Human are the only animals to eat chilies.B.Stomachache and headaches
27、caused by chilies is something unusual.C.The more chilies you eat,the healthier you are.D.Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it cant increase our metabolism.11.The writer wrote the passage to _.A.warn people of the dangers of chilies B.ask people to eat Carolina Reaper C.encourage people to eat mo
28、re chilies D.tell people the benefits of chilies D On March 18,34-year-old Lance Karlson was walking on the beach and looking for somewhere toswim in Geographe Bay when he saw what he thought was a stingray(黄貂鱼)leap from the water.Realizing the creature was,in fact,an octopus(章鱼),he started filming
29、it just in time for the angry octopus to launch itself at him.He immediately felt a sharp pain across his left arm,followed by a second strike across his neck and upper back.His goggles(护目镜)fogged and the water around him turned dark with what he thought might have been octopus ink as he struggled b
30、ack toward the shore.I was confused it was more of a shock than a fright,said Karlson,I might have hit on its home.Within a minute,a perfect imprint of an octopus tentacle(触手)appeared on Karlsons neck and back.A former volunteer lifeguard,Karlson rushed back to his hotelroom to find something acidic
31、 to put on the wound.All his family could grab was Coca-Cola,which his wife poured over his back and the pain disappeared.The pain went away and more than anything since then,its been more the physical hit that was painful.The imprint on my neck is more from the physical hit,and I guess it makes com
32、plete sense when you look at the video I took,he said.Karlson said hed never seen an octopus that close before and watched Netflix documentary My Octopus Teacher after the incident to learn more about the species.They are beautiful creatures and I really hope this promotes more interest in octopuses
33、 as opposed to fear of them.I think this is a fascinating creature with clearly some very strong emotions just like we do as humans,he added.12.When did the octopus attack Karlson?A.When he was swimming in the bay.B.When he was shooting the octopus.C.When he was looking for some fish.D.When he was f
34、ighting against the octopus.13.What plays an essential role in reducing Karlsons pain?A.The lifeguards timely help.B.Karsons wifes quick action.C.The family members efforts.D.Karlsons knowledge of first aid.14.What does Karlson learn from his experience?A.The octopus is dangerous.B.People should get
35、 away from the octopus.C.People need know more about the octopus.D.The physical hit from the octopus is painful.15.Which of the following might be the best title?A.Pain from Strong Attack B.First Aid for Octopus Strike C.Face to Face with Angry Octopus D.Under Sea with Dangerous Creature 第二节（共 5 小题；
36、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 believe that there is some truth in the saying“Laughteris the best medicine.”_16_Laughter helps relieve pain,strengthen the immune system and reduce stress.Laughter stimulates hormones which make us feel happy.Laughter also increa
37、ses the flow of blood throughout the body and has benefits which are similar to the ones you get by doing exercise._17_Children exposed to funny films and cartoons before major medical procedures are able to cope better with pain and anxiety._18_These are professional clowns who are sent to hospital
38、s and wards to entertain and distract sick children.Laughter therapy has become very popular in recent years and as a result,more and more laughter clubs are starting to open up in cities and towns all over the world.At a laughter session,a trained therapist instructs the group to perform a series o
39、f exercises which are designed to produce laughter._19_And it takes them some time to get rid of their inhibitions.They might even start off with fake laughter,but this doesnt matter because our bodies canttell the difference,and the results are the same.Moreover,laughter is contagious(传染的)._20_ So
40、next time you fell ill,stressed out or depressed,try watching a funny film or try remembering an amusing incident in your life.You will soon feel better.A.Laughter helps you focus.B.This finding has led to so-called clown doctors.C.If one person starts giggling,it is unavoidable that everyone else w
41、ill be drawn in.D.Laughter makes the world a better and more color1 ful place.E.In fact,research done by scientists has shown that laughter has a lot of health benefits.F.Using laughter therapy in childrens hospitals has proven to be invaluable.G.Some people may find the idea embarrassing at first.第
42、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 At 10 am,I was sitting in a large hotel.I got to meet my_21_,Tony Hawk.I woke up early in the morning.I was excited but also a little_22_.Tony Hawk was considered to be one of the most successful pioneers of
43、 modern skateboarding and I had_23_him since I first saw him on television.I left my home_24_what it would be like to meet him.I arrived at Tonys hotel and_25_two teens.I learnt that they were also Tonys fans and would attend this interview._26_,we had taken part in the same group the world was smal
44、l.After a short talk,we started to_27_,going over all the questions we would ask Tony.Shortly after we_28_and organized the most important questions,there was a knock at the door.I started to_29_.I could not get over the_30_that I was about to meet the best skateboarder.Tony Hawk walked in and sat d
45、own.I was very nervous_31_somehow was able to introduce myself.He was_32_and gave us honest answers to all our questions.Throughout the interview I kept_33_,wow,he was so cool.Most people in his position might be proud but he was_34_down-to-earth(朴实的).He also told us if we never_35_and worked hard,o
46、ur dreams would come true.After the interview,he left.He was_36_because he had to attend an important meeting.I was so happy to have had this_37_to interview this great skateboarder,who had got so many_38_in the world.I would never forget this_39_and could not wait to get home and_40_it with my fami
47、ly and friends.21.A.teacher B.hero C.friend D.guide 22.A.puzzled B.frightened C.nervous D.sad 23.A.recognized B.missed C.admired D.called 24.A.warning B.doubting C.proving D.wondering 25.A.came across B.looked after C.turned to D.watched out 26.A.Hopefully B.Amazingly C.Finally D.Obviously 27.A.leav
48、e B.perform C.move D.work 28.A.answered B.picked C.threw D.faced 29.A.ask B.shout C.shake D.laugh 30.A.project B.suggestion C.fact D.news 31.A.but B.as C.so D.and 32.A.shy B.simple C.friendly D.cold 33.A.discussing B.thinking C.guessing D.reporting 34.A.partly B.hardly C.normally D.really 35.A.conti
49、nued on B.gave up C.turned up D.came back 36.A.busy B.quiet C.lonely D.stressed 37.A.excuse B.reason C.chance D.plan 38.A.smiles B.gifts C.friends D.awards 39.A.game B.idea C.experience D.lesson 40.A.replace B.share C.exchange D.spread 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
50、Today was my first day back inSan Franciscoafter camping in theRedwoodForestand_41._the wine country of theNapaValley.I have to_42._that is definitely feels good to be back in the city again.And what a city-a city that was able to_43._itself after the earthquake that_44._in 1906.There are so many be