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1、2021 届广州市外国语学校高三英语下学期期末试题及答案解析 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 The Fall 2020 Cookbooks Worth Your Time(and Money)Be My Guest From Priya Basil,this book is a self-reflection on how food and the act of serving it are used to express love and support.
2、Basil reflects on some of her earliest memories of food and how it affected her upbringing and relationship with her parents.Now a parent herself,she centers food in her books exploration of that change of identity.East From Guardian columnist Meera Sodha comes a cookbook centered on vegetables.The
3、book features recipes that cover a variety of Asian cuisines.Sodha showcases the diversity of vegetarian cooking with dishes like eggplant larb mushroom bao,Singapore noodles and so much more.I Cook in Color A follow-up from her first cookbook My Two Souths,Asha Gomez focuses on the rainbow of veget
4、ables to create desserts and cross-cultural dishes that associate cooking traditions of her mothers Keralite kitchen and Gomezs travel experiences.Time to Eat If youre a fan of The Great British Baking Show and Nadiya Hussains Netflix series,youll be just as excited for the American release of this
5、book of time-saving tips for home cooks on a budget.Its a book to go to for inspiration that doesnt involve countless hours of sweating over a hot stove.1.What can we learn about the author ofBe My Guest?A.She had a bad relationship with her parents.B.She began to cook food in her early childhood.C.
6、She considers food a means of expressing affection.D.She explores in the book how to be a grandparent.2.What do theEastandI Cook in Colorhave in common?A.They offer recipes about Asian cuisines.B.They center on cooking vegetables.C.They are the authors first cookbooks.D.They are based on the authors
7、 travel experiences.3.Which book can you refer toif you just have limited time for cooking?A.Be My Guest.B.East.C.I Cook in Color.D.Time to Eat.B On September 7,1930,Yuan Longping was born inBeijing.Fluent in English,his mother often read Friedrich Nietzsches works to him.Influenced by his mother,Yu
8、an Longping liked English,geography and chemistry at school.After graduating from university,he became a teacher in the countryside ofHunanin 1953.With lots of crop failures,nationwide hunger hitChinain the 1960s,making many people live a bad life.Yuan was sad and felt he must do something.Since the
9、 climate inHunanwas not friendly to growing wheat.He decided to devote himself to studying how to increase the production of rice,a basic food for over 60 percent of Chinese people.From then on,he began a lifelong connection with rice.Yuan Longping succeeded in growing the worlds first high producti
10、on hybrid rice(杂交水稻)variety in 1973,which could reach a yield of over 500 kg per more than 200 kg than before.For the next four decades,he continued to work on the research of hybrid rice.In 2020,hybrid rice developed by his team achieved 1,500 kg permuin two growing seasons,a new world record.Nowad
11、ays,the hybrid rice is grown in almost half ofChinas rice fields and its production accounts for 60 percent of the total rice production inChina.The hybrid rice production is 20 percent more than the common kinds,the yearly increase of which feeds up to 100 million people.In 2019,Yuan Longping,known
12、 as the“Father of hybrid rice”,was awarded with Medal of the Republic,Chinas highest honor.Yuan Longpings biggest dream in life was to develop more hybrid rice varieties,which could be grown all over the world to help solve the global food problem.So far,the hybrid varieties he developed have been g
13、rown in over 40 countries,including theUSA,BrazilandIndia.4.What do we know about Yuan Longping according to the text?A.He began to study hybrid rice in 1973.B.He received the highest honor inChinaat 90.C.He ever taught math in the city after graduation.D.He ever hoped Chinese would be free from hun
14、ger.5.How does the author mainly show the achievements of Yuan Longping in hybrid rice?A.By listing figures.B.By quoting reports.C.By imagining results.D.By explaining reasons.6.Which of the following best describes Yuan Longping according to the text?A.Patient and honest.B.Energetic and athletic.C.
15、Capable and remarkable.D.Humorous and adventurous.7.What is the text mainly about?A.The life of Yuan Longping.B.The team of Yuan Longping.C.The honor of Yuan Longping.D.The education of Yuan Longping.C Kenyan mother Beth Mwende heard her sleeping child cry out,but did not worry after the three-year-
16、old quickly quietened down.The next morning,however,she found her daughter,Mercy,nearly unconscious with two bite marks in the neck.“I didnt know that it was a snake,”Mwende said.Although snakebites are common in her hometown,antivenom medication is difficult to get.Mwende lives about 160 kilometers
17、 east of Nairobi,Kenyas capital.So she took her daughter to a traditional healer.He placed stones over the bites.Mercy died within hours.She was one of about 700 Kenyans killed by snakebites each year,notes a report in the scientific publicationToxicon.The Kenya Snakebite Research and Intervention C
18、enter(KSRIC)is working to change that.The KSRIC hopes to have East Africas first antivenom medication on the market within five years.It estimates the cost will be about 30 percent of an imported product,which often sells for about US$30.More than 70,000 people are bitten in East Africa each year.Cl
19、imate change and deforestation are worsening the problem as snakes get pushed out of natural surroundings into populated areas.Nearly 100 snakes live at the research center in a forest near Nairobi.Researchers take venom from snakes and study it before injecting small amounts into other animals,such
20、 as sheep.The animals then create antibodies that can be made into antivenom.“Up to now,no one has made any kind of antivenom in Kenya,said Geoffrey Maranga Kepha,a senior snake handler.Two effective antivenoms are available in Kenya,from India and Mexico,the center says.The center is teaching commu
21、nities that using antivenom immediately after receiving a snakebite can save lives,said head researcher George Adinoh.“After seeing how people died in Kenya from snakebites I decided to devote my life to coming up with a rescue measure that will help or prevent people from dying from snakebites,”sna
22、ke handler Kepha added.8.How does the author introduce the topic of the text?A.By telling a story.B.By listing figures.C.By referririg to documents.D.By making a comparison.9.Why did Mwende take her daughter to a traditional healer?A.She couldnt afford any modern treatment.B.She lived where antiveno
23、m medication is not available.C.The traditional way is very effective to treat snakebites.D.She believed a traditional healer could cure her daughter.10.What is causing more snakebites to happen in East Africa?A.Lack of antivenom medication.B.Environmental damage and climate change.C.Peoples low awa
24、reness of the danger of snakes.D.Peoples pursuit of traditional cures for snakebites.11.What do we know about antivenom in Kenya from the text?A.Itis taken from antibodies of sheep.B.There is only one effective antivenom available.C.KSRIC is trying to develop a local antivenom now.D.People refuse to
25、 use antivenom after being bitten by snakes.D My family and I never talked about school as the ticket to a future.I was in theclassroom,but I wasnt there to learn to write,read or even speak.When it was my turn to read,I wanted to hide.I was 13 years old,but I already hated being who I was.I had an
26、English teacher,Mr.Creech,who knew I couldnt read.In one of my first lessons the teacher said that anyone who had a reading age below six had to stand up.I felt so embarrassed.But at the same time,it made me realize that I needed to change the situation.I was determined it wouldnt happen again.Later
27、 that day,Mr.Creech encouraged me and promised he would try his best to help me learn to read.From then on,I never gave up practicing reading.Then when I was 41 years old,one day,I planned to fly back toTexasto visit my friends and family.On my way from the airport,I saw Mr.Creech buying himself a d
28、rink.I rushed over and reached into my pocket to pay for him.“Do I know you？”he asked.“Yes,sir,you do know me，”I answered excitedly.“My name is Anthony Hamilton.You taught me English.”The look on his face told me that he remembered the boy hed once encouraged.“Im so glad I had a chance to see you，”I
29、 said.“And Mr.Creech,I have great news to share.”I told him I had learned to read.But that wasnt all.I had become a published author and an active speaker.“The next time you get another Anthony Hamilton in your classroom,please encourage him to read as well，”I added.The experts say what once worried
30、 me has a name：dyslexia(诵读困难).But I can tell you it was a lack of desire for education.12.Why did the author want to hide?A.Because he felt sorry for himself.B.Because he hated being laughed at.C.Because he couldnt read at all.D.Because he didnt have a ticket.13.Which of the following could best des
31、cribe Mr.Creech?A.Considerate and dutiful.B.thoughtful and enthusiastic.C.Emotional and devoted.D.Friendly and wise.14.Why couldnt the author read before meeting Mr.Creech?A.Because his reading age was not long enough.B.Because his parents didnt teach him how to read.C.Because he was afraid of readi
32、ng before the class.D.Because he didnt have inner driving force to learn to read.15.What can we infer from the passage?A.Mr.Creech taught two students called Anthony Hamilton.B.The author had become a published author and an active speaker.C.Dyslexia was just the reason that made the author unable t
33、o read.D.The author was grateful to Mr.Creech.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 What brings you happiness?_16_Instead of just focusing on getting your wants,ifs much easier to find happiness by ridding yourself of the things that dont serve a beneficial purpose.Her
34、e are things you should let go of if you want to lead a happy life.Pride isnt necessarily a terrible thing.It can bring you confidence and self-assurance,which are two great qualities that can help you lead a happy life._17_Its essential to keep your pride in check and get rid of any overload that i
35、s no longer serving you._18_It often arises from judgment or criticism of yourself and other people.It causes unhappiness and becomes a burden on your life.As long as you are the most honest and authentic version of yourself,no one has the right to judge you for it and that goes for you,too.When you
36、 think about addiction,you might think of alcohol or drug addiction.But there are countless other forms of addiction,too.You could be addicted to work,sugar,video games,drama,or even a harmful relationship._19_If you want to be happier,think about dropping your addictions.Its also important to recog
37、nize that leaving your comfort zone is a good,although often unwanted idea.If you never leave your comfort zone,youll never grow.Even though something can make you feel uncomfortable at first,it will benefit you in the long run._20_ A.If youre in this situation,you,ll be much happier.B.Always keep i
38、n mind that self-doubt has no benefits.C.Drop the belief that your past will always be better than the future.D.Whatever your desire is,it will always be a barrier to your happiness.E.Many people believe if theyfulfilled their desires,they would be satisfied.F.However,your extreme pride can ruin you
39、r personal and professional relationships.G.Ultimately,youll expand your horizons on who you can be and what you can achieve.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 I was traveling by train from Perth to Central one morning.Quietly sitting there
40、reading,I found myself suddenly listening to the train guards_21_.As I looked up from my paper,I noticed other passengers,_22_absorbed in their smart phones,also appeared to be listening.Why did they_23_this message so much?As best I can recall,the guard said something along the_24_,“Good Morning,ev
41、eryone!This is the 7:35 a.m.train from Perth to Central and we are right on time.It is really a_25_morning in Sydney today!The sun is shining,birds are_26_,and alls right with the world.I trust you have a great day wherever youre going.Thanks for_27_my train and I hope to see you again soon.Have a g
42、reat day.”Everyone started smiling,even the_28_talking to one another,all about the guards_29_and how good it made everyone feel.I was thinking about this and as I exited the train,I_30_the Guards cabin to thank him,only to be told he had just finished his_31_and was on his way home.Then I_32_down t
43、he stairs.At the bottom,I finally_33_the young guard.“Are you the guard on the 7:35 train from Perth?”“Oh,oh,yes,yes.”replied the guard,a bit_34_at first.“Well,I just want to thank you for your message.It is so upbeat and pleasant.Thank you for giving us such a good_35_to the day.Please_36_doing it.
44、”When people are happy in their_37_,it shows in what they do and say,which will make a_38_to each other.Can you imagine the conversation that guard would have at table when he_39_home,“Guess what happened to me todaya customer actually_40_me!”21.A.announcement B.explanation C.appreciation D.arrangem
45、ent 22.A.confidently B.deliberately C.anxiously D.previously 23.A.object to B.pay attention to C.get across D.give out 24.A.rows B.texts C.lines D.passages 25.A.busy B.violent C.free D.lovely 26.A.falling B.singing C.trembling D.hiding 27.A.leaving B.decorating C.taking D.cleaning 28.A.friends B.cle
46、aners C.acquaintances D.strangers 29.A.message B.instruction C.requirement D.warning 30.A.watched B.approached C.ignored D.escaped 31.A.shift B.speech C.advertisement D.vocation 32.A.went B.fell C.raced D.broke 33.A.missed B.caught C.mistook D.avoided 34.A.honored B.relaxed C.moved D.shocked 35.A.ar
47、rangement B.conclusion C.start D.excuse 36.A.keep B.remember C.imagine D.risk 37.A.lecture B.work C.challenge D.traveling 38.A.conversation B.promise C.difference D.compromise 39.A.got B.left C.missed D.drove 40.A.followed B.frightened C.embarrassed D.thanked 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
48、处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 My dad is an enthusiastic(狂热的)runner who_41._(great)influenced me when I was young.So I was very sporty before the age of 14.However,when my family moved,my new school didnt pay much attention_42._sports and had no afterschool activities like football or running.Over the next
49、 few years,I stopped exercising apart from during Physical Education lessons at school.I looked like I was_43._(health);however,I was not.One day,I was late for a bus,tried to run after it and in under a minute was out of breath!This made me realize how unfit I was._44._(help)myself get in shape aga
50、in,I made a(n)_45._(decide)that I would take up a kind of sport.A friend of_46._(I)suggested a swimming pool close to my house_47._she goes to a few times a week.Now,Im a swimming lover!I find swimming in the pool very_48._(relax).I swim for an hour three times a week.I hope_49._I will soon start to