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1、2021 届武汉市第二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 Experts say that if food were a country,it would rank second behind theUSas one of the biggest greenhouse gas polluters.The reason is the rising demand for meat.Animal farming is responsib
2、le for 14.5 percent of global methane emissions.While cowsare the worst contributors,pigs,sheep,donkeys and other animals play a part as well.Animal agriculture also causes land to become damaged,water to be polluted and forests to get destroyed.With the world population forecast to rise to 9.8 bill
3、ion by 2050,things are only looking worse for our already decreasing natural resources.While going vegetarian would help,meat consumption is too deep-rooted in most Western diets to allow for such a sharp,permanent change.That is why experts are advocating substituting some of the beef,chicken,or po
4、rk with ordinary insects!Insects,which grow into adults within a matter of months,if not weeks,are ready for consumption much faster than domestic animals.They also require much less room,use less water and food,and produce far less greenhouse gas than animals.Of the 1.1 million insect species world
5、wide,scientists have identified 1,700 as eatable.Among them are ants,grasshoppers,grubs,and earthworms.Just like animals,each insect has a different taste.Tree worms taste just like pork,and grubs are similar to smoked meat.While eating insects might be a new concept for Western people,over 2 billio
6、n people worldwide consume insects as a regular part of their diet.Besides being delicious,insects are high in protein,have very few calories,and are free of the saturated fat found in animal meat.Insects can be prepared in many ways.Creative cooks can use them to cook protein-rich soup,make baked t
7、reats,and even fry a few with vegetables.So eat insects-both your body and Mother Earth will thank you for it!1.Which of the following animals contribute the most to global methane emissions?A.Sheep.B.Donkeys.C.Cows.D.Pigs.2.How is the third paragraph developed?A.By making comparisons.B.By providing
8、 examples.C.By listing data.D.By asking questions.3.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Few people eat insects regularly.B.Ordinary insects are high in fat.C.Insects contain various vitamins.D.Saturated fat is harmful to health.B The World Wildlife Fund(WWF)says more than half of the worl
9、ds wildlife population has been lost,whichthe conservation group says has placed the health of the planet at risk.The WWF recently released its 10th Flagship Living Planet Report.The group warns the condition of the worlds animals is worse than its earlier reports showed,indicating worldwide action
10、is needed.The WWF is worried about the loss of and damage to Earths environment.The report provides information about more than 10,000 animal populations from 1970 to 2010.These populations are called“vertebrate species,”or animals with backbones like fish,birds,mammals,amphibians and reptiles.The r
11、eport shows these populations have dropped by 52 percent in just 40 years.It warns freshwater species have fallen by 76 percent,which is almost twice the loss of land and ocean species.Most of these losses are in the tropics,with the biggest drop inLatin America.Marco Lambertini,the WWFs Internation
12、al Director-General said,“This is about losing natural habitats.This is aboutconvertingforests,grasslands,and wetlands into agriculture mainly,and it is about unsustainable use of wildlife.Illegal hunting has been actually increasing over the last 10 years,which definitely a driving force for extinc
13、tion,particularly of large species.”The report also notes what it calls the worlds“Ecological Footprint”,that is,the effect of human activities on the planet.Mr.Lambertini says there has been an increase in carbon dioxide gases and the pouring of nitrogen into oceans and rivers from fertilizers used
14、 in agriculture,which certainly cannot continue.“We are consuming on average every year about the equivalent of about 1.5,one and a half times the resources available to the planet.That means we are cutting trees more quickly than they can be restored.We are fishing the oceans more quickly than fish
15、ing stocks can reproduce,and we are emitting in the atmosphere more CO2than the natural systems can actually absorb,which is clearly not sustainable.”Mr.Lambertini warns climate change affects almost everyone on the planet and that whole species may disappear if the world does not reduce the effects
16、 of humans on the climate.4.According to the passage,what kind of species faces the biggest drop in population?A.Land and ocean species.B.Animals with backbones.C.Freshwater species inLatin America.D.Freshwater species in the tropics.5.All the following can contribute to the loss of worlds wildlife
17、population EXCEPT _.A.turning wildlife habitats into agriculture land.B.making sustainable use of wildlife.C.hunting illegally.D.emitting CO2 gases and pouring nitrogen.6.Which does the underlined word“converting”in paragraph 4 mean?A.Conserving.B.Conveying.C.Exchanging.D.Transforming.7.It can be in
18、ferred from the passage that _.A.Marco is much concerned about humans current behaviors towards wildlife.B.what the planet provides now can satisfy humans sustainable development.C.more than half of the worlds wildlife population has been lost.D.if humans reduce the effects on the climate,the whole
19、species will not disappear.C One billion people in the world are short of water.How can this problem be solved.Some suggestions have been to desalinate ocean water or to build enormous water pipelines from areas where water is abundant.(Suggestions such as these prove extremely expensive when they a
20、re actually used.)One possibility that scientists are considering is pulling icebergs from either the North Pole or the South Pole to parts of the world with a water shortage.Although many questions must be answered before such a project could be tried,moving icebergs seems a reasonable possibility
21、in the future.Engineers,mathematicians,and glaciologists from a dozen countries have been considering the iceberg as a future source of water.Saudi Arabia is particularly interested in this project because it has a great water shortage.Scientists estimate that it would take 128 days to transport a l
22、arge iceberg(about 1/2 square mile)to Saudi Arabia.Yet the iceberg would be completely melted by the 104th day.Therefore,insulation would be essential,but how to insulate the iceberg remains an unsolved problem.The problems in transporting an iceberg are numerous.The first problem is choosing the ic
23、eberg to pull.The icebergs that form in the North Pole are quite difficult to handle because of their shape.Only a small portion extends above the water most of the iceberg is below the surface,which would make it difficult to pull.South Pole icebergs,on the other hand,are flat and float like table
24、tops.Thus they would be much easier to move.How can a 200-million-ton iceberg be moved.No ship is strong enough to pull such enormous weight through the water.Perhaps several ships could be used.Attaching ropes to an iceberg this size is also an enormous problem.Engineers think that large nails or l
25、ong metal rods could be driven into the ice.What would happen if the iceberg splits into several pieces during the pulling.Even if an iceberg with very few cracks were chosen,how could it be pulled through stormy waters.Furthermore,once the iceberg reached its destination,very few ports would be dee
26、p enough to store it.All of these problems must be solved before icebergs can become a reasonable source of water.Yet scientists estimate that it will be possible to transport them in the near future.Each year,enough icebergs form to supply the whole world with fresh water for a full year.In additio
27、n,icebergs are free and nonpolluting.As a solution to the worlds water problems,icebergs may be a workable possibility.8.What is a problem in transporting iceberg?A.The size of the iceberg.B.The colour of the iceberg.C.The salt in the iceberg.D.The movement of air and water.9.What is the author atti
28、tude towards transporting iceberg?A.Pessimistic.B.Objective.C.Optimistic.D.Unconcerned.10.What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?A.It is hard to use iceberg.B.Iceberg are a good choice.C.There are problems with iceberg.D.Man finds no other ways to solve water shortage.11.What can be a suitable
29、title for the text?A.Shortage of water.B.Icebergs for water.C.Scientists and icebergs.D.Icebergscientists headache.D Imagine turning on the GPS and seeing an image of your car from above.As the car drives,the map follows along in real time,alarming you to any traffic,pedestrians,animals,or other thi
30、ngs nearby.Routes and names of roads appear over the live stream.Its like the map has come to life.This type of map isnt available yet.But it could be soon.In 2014,the Worldview-3 satellites was launched into space.Even though it orbits Earth at more than 370 miles（600 km）away,it can capture images
31、of objects on Earth that are just 10 inches（25cm）across.Peeringall the way from outer space,it can make out a smartphone held in your hand.It can tell what types of cars are traveling down a road.But it cant identify your face or read the cars license plate numbers.at least not openly.According to s
32、ome reports,this satellite and other US spy satellites have the technology to take even sharper images,with a resolution（分辨率）of up to around 4 inches（10cm）.ButUS law forbids making these super-sharp pictures public,to prevent enemies from using them.But the idea that anybody might be able to spy on
33、the entire Earth in such detail may seem horrible.Live,high-detail satellite mapping could possibly be used to monitor anybody at any time.Ray Purdy of University College London told CNN that he is concerned about what this could mean for privacy.Most satellites are commercially owned,so if you have
34、 money you can buy that imagery.“It means anyone can spy on anyone,”he said.At the same time,live,detailed maps of Earths surface could be useful in amazing ways.Live maps of a disaster area could quickly discover people in need of rescue as well as the safest routes in or out.Satellite images are a
35、lready helping catch illegal logging and fishing operations.Higher detail may make it possible to catch other criminals in the act.The images could also make it easier for farmers to watch over their crops.What do you think?Do you wish everyone could access high-detail live maps of Earths surface?12
36、.What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 mean?A.Seeing B.Standing C.Walking D.Hearing 13.Why does US law forbid making super-sharp pictures public?A.to protect the technology.B.for the sake of safety.C.to protect the environment.D.to threat other countries.14.Which of the following statements i
37、s true according to the text?A.This super-sharp map hasnt been put into market.B.Worldview-3 satellites orbits the Earth at 370 km away.C.Personal privacy is safely protected if you use the super-sharp map.D.The super-sharp map should be completely forbidden.15.How is this technology used in agricul
38、ture?A.It can help improve the production of crops.B.It can help kill pests.C.It can help farmer to watch over their crops from far away.D.It can help increase farm land.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 Finishing school is the beginning of the independent life for
39、 millions of school graduates.Many roads are open before them:technical schools,colleges,universities._16_.Thats why the topic of choosing the career path be major questions for many students.Some people know right away what they want to do in life,for others its an extremely difficult decision._17_
40、.Your choice will change your entire life.Sometimes its difficult to set career goals if youre not really sure what youd like to do.A good place to start is some self-examination.Decide what your talents are._18_.They can be discovered and developed,but not taught.If you know where your strengths li
41、e,you are more likely to achieve something in this aspect.Concentrate on your skills.Unlike abilities,these are how you do something._19_.The extent to which you can develop your skills can be influenced by your talents.Determine your character specialties.Do you like dealing with people?What mental
42、 satisfaction you need?Do you like physical work,your emotional make-up?How do you handle stress and other emotions?What sort of environment would you like to work in?_20_.Make sure youre honest,keep an open mind so you consider all options before you make your decision.A.Make a decision in advance
43、B.Skills can be learned and are transferable C.Balance your professional and personal lives D.They are the abilities you use to do something E.It makes a big difference in your everyday life F.But its not an easy thing to choose a profession G.You might prefer to work in a bank rather than work as a
44、 doctor 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 He could have placed it in a corner or could have sold it to a friend down the street or a stranger on a shopping website._21_Dave Kellner,of Riegelsville,decided to share his beloved cello(大提琴)with
45、 a young musician with ability and ambition who didnt_22_one.On Friday,the 69-year-old man_23_the Easton Area Middle School to_24_present his cello to Anna Smith,a seventh-grader who plays in the school orchestra(管弦乐队).Kellner_25_the cello nine years ago when he retired and decided to start a_26_.He
46、 spent two years trying to improve his skills,but the effects of arthritis(关节炎)made it_27_for him to go on practising.He could have_28_the cello to the districts music programme.But he wanted it in the hands of a talented,serous-minded local_29_who couldnt afford to purchase a cello.Donna Palmer,dir
47、ector of the school orchestra,said it was difficult to_30_after narrowing down the field to three worthy students._31_,the instrument was given to a 13-year-old who says she hopes to_32_the cello for the rest of her life.Because of his kind act,Kellner will be able to experience the_33_of hearing it
48、 played at spring musical concert.And knowing she has another fan in the_34_could help keep Smith motivated to practise and perhaps eventually_35_the cello.Kellners_36_to reach out and improve the life of a talented,young musician is_37_.A good cello can cost roughly$2,000.Thats a high_38_for many p
49、oor families.In the hands of a child with talent and determination,it can_39_a life.Heres hoping that there are more Dave Kellners out there who understand the value of passing on a(n)_40_musical instrument.21.A.But B.So C.And D.Or 22.A.need B.accept C.deserve D.have 23.A.stayed at B.arrived at C.pa
50、ssed by D.moved into 24.A.secretly B.personally C.anxiously D.normally 25.A.borrowed B.discovered C.bought D.advertised 26.A.school B.company C.hobby D.programme 27.A.unnecessary B.probable C.suitable D.difficult 28.A.donated B.reported C.added D.connected 29.A.teacher B.friend C.actor D.student 30.