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1、2021 届上饶广信中学高三英语期末考试试卷及参考答案 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 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。The opening ceremony for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games was held at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on July 23,2021 after a year of waiting due
2、to the pandemic.Lets take a look at the highlights which make this opening ceremony unique.No spectators There are no spectators during the opening ceremony in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infections.About 950 people,including officials and journalists,will watch in the main st
3、adium,organizers said.Fewer athletes are expected to attend the ceremony because many are not allowed to stay for the entire Games due to COVID-19 restrictions.Male and female flag-bearers The International Olympic Committee has actively encouraged all delegations toselect two flag-bearers at the op
4、ening ceremony,including one woman,as womens participation in the Tokyo Games reaches 48.8 percent,making it the most gender-balanced Olympics in the history of the event.Oath(宣誓)session updated One of the most symbolic parts of the opening ceremonythe Olympic oathhas been significantly adapted in o
5、rder to“highlight the importance of solidarity,inclusion,non-discrimination and equality”.The number of oath-takers is also extended from three to sixtwo athletes,two coaches and two judges.Simplified ceremony In the 30-second video showing the rehearsal of the opening ceremony released to the publi
6、c,the performances are integrated with dances,scenery and other display elements used in Japanese traditional festival activities.In order to prevent and control the COVID-19 pandemic and manage the cost,the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee said that the performances of the ceremony will be greatly s
7、implified,with more light and shadow technology used instead of real decorations at the scene.1.Why isnt there any spectator during the opening ceremony?A.To limit the number of people present.B.To highlight the spirit of the Olympic Games.C.To control the spread of an infectious disease.D.To make r
8、oom for the athletes all over the world.2.Why is each delegation encouraged to select one woman as a flag-bearer in Tokyo Olympics?A.Women will be in a leading position in sports.B.Women athletes make up a larger percentage than ever.C.Women will play a more important part in society.D.More and more
9、 women will take part in the Olympic Games.3.Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?A.Oath-takers are made up of six athletes.B.Tokyo uses more real decorations to cut the cost.C.About 950 people watch the entire games in the Tokyo Games.D.The opening ceremony presents th
10、e traditional culture of Japan.B Even plant can run a fever，especially when theyre under attack by insects or diseaseBut unlike human，plants can have their temperature taken from 3，000 feet away straight upA decade ago，adopting the infrared（红外线）scanning technology developed for military purposes and
11、 other satellites，physicist Stephen Paley came up with a quick wayto take the temperature of crops to determine which ones are under stress The goal was to let farmers precisely（精确的）target pesticide（杀虫剂）spraying rather than rain poison on a whole field，which always includes plants that dont have pes
12、t problems Evenbetter，Paleys Remote Scanning Services Company could detect crop problems before they became visible to the eyeFixed on a plane flown at 3，000 feet at night，an infrared scanner measured the heat sent out by cropsThe data were transformed into a colorcoded map showing where plants were
13、 running feversFarmers could then spotspray，using 50 to 70 percent less pesticide that they otherwise would The bad news is that Paleys company closed down in 1984，after only three yearsFarmers resisted thenew technology and longterm supporters were hard to findBut with the renewed concern about pes
14、ticides on produce and refinements（改进）in infrared scanning，Paley hopes to get back into operation Agriculture experts have no doubt that the technology worksThis technique can be used on 75 percent of agricultural land in the United States，says George Oerther of Texas A&M，who recently retired from t
15、he Department of Agriculture，thinks remote infrared crop scanning could be adopted by the end of the decadeBut only if Paley finds the financial support which he failed to obtain 10years ago 4.Plants will give out an increased amount of heat when they are A.facing an infrared scanner B.sprayed with
16、pesticides C.exposed to extreme sun rays D.inpoor physical condition 5.In order to apply pesticide spraying precisely，we can use infrared scanning to A draw a color1coded map B evaluate the damage to the crops C.locate the problem area D.measure the size of the affected area 6.The application of inf
17、rared scanning technology to agriculture met with some difficulties of A.the lack of official support B.its high cost C.the lack of financial support D.its failure to help increase production 7.Infrared scanning technology may be brought back into operation because of A.full support from agricultura
18、l experts B.the forceful promotion by the Department of Agriculture C.the desire of farmers to improve the quality of their produce D.growing concern about the over use of pesticides on crops C Hidden beneath the surface in the roots of Earths astonishing and diverse plant life,there exists a biolog
19、ical superhighway linking together the members of the plant kingdom in what researchers call the wood wide web.The network is comprised of thin threads of fungus(真菌)that grow outwards underground up to a few meters from its partnering plant,meaning that all of the plant life within a region likely c
20、onnected to one another.The partnership is beneficial for both parties involved,plants provide carbohydrates(碳水化合物)to the funguses and in exchange,the funguses aid in gathering water and providing nutrients to its partnering plant.A study conducted by Rensen Zeng of theSouthChinaAgriculturalUniversi
21、tyfound that this also allowed for plants to warn one another of potential harm.The study showed Broad Beans used the fungal network to spy on one another for upcoming danger.Like our Internet,this fungal connectivity is also full of crime.Some plants,such as Golden Marigolds have been found to rele
22、ase poisons into the network to slow down the growth of surrounding plants in the fight for water and light.Other plants,such as the Phantom Orchid,do not have the chlorophyll(叶绿素)and must get the necessary nutrients from surrounding plants.Research suggests that animals such as insects and worms ma
23、y be able to detect slight exchanges of nutrients through the network,allowing them to more easily find delicious roots to feed on;however,this has not been conclusively made clear in experimentation.The more we learn about this phenomenon,the more our understanding of the plant life of our planet w
24、ill continue to change.Perhaps one day,we may be able to map out these complex networks entirely.8.What is the function of the first paragraph?A.To explain the aim of the web.B.To introduce the main topic.C.To give definition of diverse life.D.To show the importance of plants.9.The criminal behavior
25、 of plants can be seen as a way to_.A.compete for survival B.gather more water C.take in sunlight D.break natural rules 10.What does the last paragraph suggest?A.Animals can also feed on the fungus.B.Nutrient exchanges are too slight to detect.C.No experiment can prove the phenomenon.D.More needs to
26、 be done to work out the network.11.Which can be the best title for the text?A.The Partnership between Plants B.The Unknown Roots of the Earth C.The Superhighway Linking the Plants D.The Mysterious Map Changing the World D Even plant can run a fever，especially when theyre under attack by insects or
27、diseaseBut unlike human，plants can have their temperature taken from 3，000 feet away straight upA decade ago，adopting the infrared（红外线）scanning technology developed for military purposes and other satellites，physicist Stephen Paley came up with a quick wayto take the temperature of crops to determin
28、e which ones are under stress The goal was to let farmers precisely（精确的）target pesticide（杀虫剂）spraying rather than rain poison on a whole field，which always includes plants that dont have pest problems Evenbetter，Paleys Remote Scanning Services Company could detect crop problems before they became vi
29、sible to the eyeFixed on a plane flown at 3，000 feet at night，an infrared scanner measured the heat sent out by cropsThe data were transformed into a colorcoded map showing where plants were running feversFarmers could then spotspray，using 50 to 70 percent less pesticide that they otherwise would Th
30、e bad news is that Paleys company closed down in 1984，after only three yearsFarmers resisted thenew technology and longterm supporters were hard to findBut with the renewed concern about pesticides on produce and refinements（改进）in infrared scanning，Paley hopes to get back into operation Agriculture
31、experts have no doubt that the technology worksThis technique can be used on 75 percent of agricultural land in the United States，says George Oerther of Texas A&M，who recently retired from the Department of Agriculture，thinks remote infrared crop scanning could be adopted by the end of the decadeBut
32、 only if Paley finds the financial support which he failed to obtain 10years ago 12.Plants will give out an increased amount of heat when they are A.facing an infrared scanner B.sprayed with pesticides C.exposed to extreme sun rays D.inpoor physical condition 13.In order to apply pesticide spraying
33、precisely，we can use infrared scanning to A draw a color1coded map B evaluate the damage to the crops C.locate the problem area D.measure the size of the affected area 14.The application of infrared scanning technology to agriculture met with some difficulties of A.the lack of official support B.its
34、 high cost C.the lack of financial support D.its failure to help increase production 15.Infrared scanning technology may be brought back into operation because of A.full support from agricultural experts B.the forceful promotion by the Department of Agriculture C.the desire of farmers to improve the
35、 quality of their produce D.growing concern about the over use of pesticides on crops 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 We all know about the health benefits of swimming._16_If you dont mind getting wet,it can be fun too.But who would enjoy swimming in freezing wat
36、er?Well,many people are taking the plunge(跳入),based on evidence that it can actually be good for us._17_Jumping in gives a short sharp shock to the body,but many participants say they get used to it.A cold dip might wake you up,but research has found it can have much bigger benefits than that for yo
37、ur body and mind.As well as being good exercise,spending time outdoors and by water improves health._18_One man who suffered constant pain after surgery claimed he was cured by taking a plunge in cold open water.And another swimmer said jumping in just felt amazing.But what is it that people all gai
38、ning from this experience?_19_However,the more you do it,your reaction to stress is reduced.Its also thought to have a strong anti-inflammatory(抗炎症的)effect.But there are bigger benefits to this stress-reducing exercise.Some experts believe cold-water swimming helps“cross-adaptation”,where one form o
39、f stress prepares the body for another._20_ So,if youre convinced that this is for you,take advice:approach it with caution,swim with a friend,and maybe start in the summer,when the water temperatures are higher!A.It shapes your character.B.It offers a great workout for the body.C.Doctors say gettin
40、g into cold water causes a stress response.D.Cold-water swimming usually involves swimming in natural areas.E.Scientists think that jumping into cold water can reduce your stress.F.For example,it also helps reduce the stress of exercising at high places.G.A research shows cold-water swimming has cur
41、ed certain health conditions.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 Summer vacation is the most awaited time in a students life.It is time to relax and_21_the world around us.I visited Bulgaria this summer holidays,where I_22_with my good friend
42、.At the beginning of the first day we were having a great time,you know,much_23_,no work.Spending the whole day on the beach was really_24_.Everything was going in the best way,except for the_25_evening.When it became much colder outside,we_26_to buy something to eat.I left our bags in front of the
43、hotel and my buddy Gosia asked our teachers to have a look at our_27_once in a while.Having ensured they were_28_,we finally went to the nearest shop.When we came back,it seemed nobody_29_about our bags,in which we had our cosmetics and clothes!Members of the_30_as well as teachers went into the_31_
44、,leaving our bags alone._32_,Gosia and I ran towards the front of the building only to find Gosias bag was in the right place while mine_33_!My teachers were really ashamed about the fact they had_34_about my luggage.So not only were they really_35_,but they also did their best to find the_36_and my
45、 bag.Firstly I was really stressed and I thought it would_37_my great holidays as I had thought but_38_both my bags and the thief were_39_the next day!So thats my funny story.Did you have any_40_,maybe even some similar to mine?If yes,I hope it ended as well as mine did!21.A.lead B.affect C.explore
46、D.change 22.A.survived B.hiked C.worked D.went 23.A.boredom B.rest C.burden D.hardship 24.A.relaxing B.tiring C.disappointing D.embarrassing 25.A.coming B.familiar C.peaceful D.pleasant 26.A.refused B.failed C.decided D.feared 27.A.friends B.belongings C.rooms D.pets 28.A.comfortable B.valuable C.em
47、pty D.safe 29.A.debated B.learned C.heard D.remembered 30.A.camp B.research C.committee D.company 31.A.shop B.park C.hotel D.beach 32.A.Slowly B.Immediately C.Curiously D.Carefully 33.A.dropped B.existed C.damaged D.disappeared 34.A.forgotten B.opened C.examined D.exchanged 35.A.creative B.outgoing
48、C.helpful D.generous 36.A.passenger B.thief C.traveler D.waiter 37.A.enrich B.mislead C.improve D.ruin 38.A.fortunately B.honestly C.particularly D.strangely 39.A.caught B.returned C.found D.reported 40.A.arrangements B.adventures C.sufferings D.disasters 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
49、1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式“Ding.”the alarm went off,John yawned_41._turned around,considering:“Sleep one more minute,one minute does no harm.”One minute_42._(late),John got up,washed his face quickly and went to school in a hurry.While_43._(reach)the crossroads,John saw the green light flash._44._,the ligh
50、t turned red before he could put his feet on the zebra line.“Oh,if only I could be a minute earlier.”he sighed.After several minutes_45._(wait),John finally went across the road.Then when he was rushing towards the coming bus,he pitifully saw the bus leaving in front of_46._(he)eyes.John sighed agai