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1、2021 届南宁市沛鸿民族中学高三英语上学期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 As a nation,we are getting bigger and eating more.But there are effective ways to control your appetite and eat only as much as you need.Keep away from low-nutrition snacks That mean
2、s ice cream,sweets,chips biscuits,cakes and any other salty orsugary snacks you eat between meals.Although we have a tendency to eat them,you can learn to live without these unhealthy-and-fattening-additions to your diet.Try to make it a habit to eat them only when offered at social events or as a s
3、pecial treat.Leave half an hour between main course and dessert Having a break between courses gives your brain time to receive the fullness signal and make you more likely to refuse the sweet stuff.And,in fact,as soon as you feel the first signals of fullness,remove your plate from the table.That w
4、ill tell your brain that food time is over.Make yours a small helping Put an end to super-sized portions.You wont be missing outtodays small was the medium or large of a few decade ago.Select or serve yourself a modest portion and eat it slowly enjoying the flavors.Before you know it,small will feel
5、 just right.Whats more,ordering the smaller size leads to wearing the smaller size.Distract yourself When you find yourself hunting down food,even though youre even hungry,do something else for 20 minutes.Drink a large glass of water as thirst is often confused with a desire for food.Choose somethin
6、g that engages your brain as well as your hands,such as writing a letter or listening to a song.You could also go for a short walk or do something that you enjoy.If you think you really are hungry,set an alarm for 20 minutes time and if you still want to eat when it rings,fine.If not,the urge will h
7、ave passed.1.Which way suits you better if you tend to order a large portion of food?A.Distract yourself.B.Make yours a small helping.C.Keep away from low-nutrition snacks.D.Leave half an hour between main course and dessert.2.Why should you have a break between main course and dessert?A.To give peo
8、ple time to chat.B.To have a good appetite for sweet stuff.C.To reduce appetite for dessert.D.To give the host time to remove your plate.3.When you find yourself pursuing for food,what should you do?A.Eat some biscuits.B.Eat some sugary snacks.C.Have some soft drinks.D.Listen to a lovely melody.B It
9、 might have been Jimmy Kimmel,or any other sharp-tongued talk show hosts of late-night TV.In this instance,it was Samantha Bee,stating her opposition to childhood vaccinations humorously.“Who are you going to believe?”she asked.“Leading authorities on medical science,or 800 comments on your cousins
10、Facebook page?”Joking about science can have serious effects,according to studies by communication scholars.Accordingly,since 2013,Paul,a psychological professor,has conducted studies of how satire(讥讽)can influence peoples beliefs about science,which have shown that if you want to interest people in
11、 science and shape their views on hot-button science issues,satirical humor can work better.Many Americans pay little attention to science.Even people who regularly watch TV news receive only scraps of science information in their media diet,because mainstream media outlets devote so little airtime
12、to the subject.On top of that,some Americans may regard science as inaccessible.Yet satirical humor can reach viewers who would never watch NOVA or read well,National Geographic.Millions of people watch late-night television programs live,and videos of these shows get millions of views on streaming
13、services.In 2016,a vote conducted by the University of Delaware Center indicated that nearly one in 10 said they learned about science from late-night television shows.Late-night hosts may occasionally poke fun at scientists.More often,however,the hosts promote a positive image of science.By making
14、science entertaining to audience with little knowledge of the topic,late-night television could spark science engagement.Furthermore,the researchers concluded that satirical shows had the biggest impact among the least educated viewers,thus helping to narrow a gap in attention to science.Though late
15、-night satirical humor can boost science interest and awareness,it has its limits.Science is complex,and conveying that complexity in a few minutes while telling jokes can be a challenge.4.What does Pauls studies of joking about science indicate?A.It may do serious damage to science.B.It can effecti
16、vely popularize science.C.It totally changes peoples attitude to science.D.It will shift peoples attention from entertainment to science.5.Why do TV watchers receive a little science information?A.Because they enjoy watching entertainments.B.Because science is not easy to come up with.C.Because they
17、 find no interest in science issues.D.Because science is scarcely seen on mainstream media.6.What do we know about the late-night shows involving science?A.The hosts get used to playing tricks on scientists.B.The hosts aim is to build a positive image of science.C.Education gap can be bridged throug
18、h late-night shows.D.Science participation can be promoted among their viewers.7.Whats the authors attitude towards combining science with satire?A.Critical.B.Objective.C.Positive.D.Negative.C When my friend suggested going to the op shop(二手商店)，instantly I thought“I hope no one I know sees me”.It wa
19、s the same when my cousin commented on my new furniture and Japanese,fine-bone-china bowls and asked where I got them.They were from the local op shop but instead I said“from the antique shop”.Many people in my Greek-Cypriot community would look down on me if I said I shopped at the op shop.They may
20、 pity me,consider me poor,a failure.Immigrants sacrificed their families and homes for a better life.Buying a house and having enough money to live comfortably,to educate your children and see them also live comfortably,are a big part of the immigrant dream,But has this dream made us materialistic a
21、t the cost of our own planet?Our love for purchasing the latest trendy clothes or furniture,then donating them when we are tired of them has become normal.I was once like this.But after watching the documentaryThe True CostI learned donated clothes that dont get sold are sent to developing nations,m
22、any of them ending up in landfills(垃圾填埋地).In addition,your new dress requires electricity and materials to make.But if you buy a second-hand dress,thats one less dress in a landfill and one less new dress to be made.A friend introduced me to op shopping only a few years ago.My firstitem was a dress
23、she gifted me.It was lovely and I loved it.Nobody could tell it was second-hand.This opened me up to purchasing more second-hand high quality branded clothes.Once I visited a friend and was impressed by how she decorated her apartment.“Its all second-hand,”she said.I couldnt believe it.The truth is
24、a lot of things sold at the op shop are in new or almost new condition.Thats when I made the decision to only buy second-hand things.Selling second-hand things isnt anything new butwhat the planet needs is more buyers.There is so much excess(过量)production in the world.So stop feeling ashamed,and let
25、s get shopping.8.What kind of feeling is expressed in Paragraph 1?A.Pride.B.Embarrassment.C.Delight.D.Sympathy.9.Whatare many people in the authors community like?A.They are probably materialistic.B.They care about the environment.C.They think highly of op shopping.D.They look down upon immigrants.1
26、0.What was the author encouraged to do after visiting her friends apartment?A.Watch the documentaryThe True Cost.B.Donate more to local charities.C.Avoid shopping too much.D.Stop buying new things.11.Whats the purpose of the text?A.To entertain.B.To advertise.C.To persuade.D.To describe.D Even as Go
27、ogle plans to test its fleet(车队)of self-driving cars on public roads this summer,its business model remains abit of a mystery.By 2025,as many as 250,000 self-driving vehicles could be sold each year globally,according to a study by an industry research firm.“Vehicles that can take anyone from A to B
28、 at the push of a button could transform mobility for millions of people,”said Chris Urmson,director of Googles self-driving car project.For now,Google has no plans to sell any of its self-driving cars.They are strictly for research.But they will hit public roads this summer near Googles headquarter
29、s inMountain View,California.Previous testing has taken place only on closed courses.The cars are built to operate without a steering wheel,accelerator(油门)or brake pedal.“Our software and sensors do all the work,”Urmson said.“The vehicles will be very basic we want to learn from them and adapt them
30、as quickly as possible but they will take you where you want to go at the push of a button.”The prototype(雏形)is the first of a 100-car fleet the tech giant is building.In the long run,Urmson sees a future of safer roads the majority of auto accidents are caused by human error and fewer traffic jams.
31、Robotic cars could also shuttle people who cant drive because of age or illness.Google has said that self-driving cars could launch new business models in which people buy the use of vehicles they dont own.The company has already tested other types of self-driving cars on public streets,including mo
32、dified Lexus sport-utility vehicles,under a special permit program by the California Department of Motor Vehicles that requires a human driver at the controls.The state has issued six other companies permits to operate such cars,includingDelphi,Mercedes-Benz,Volkswagen,Tesla,Bosch and Nissan.The veh
33、icles that will be tested on open roads this summer will have removable steering wheels,accelerators and brake pedals to allow“safety drivers”to take control if needed.12.According to Chris Urmson,_.A.self-driving cars can give driving orders to humans B.self-driving cars are specially designed for
34、the elderly C.software and sensors are vital for self-driving cars D.ordinary vehicles will be replaced by self-driving cars 13.Paragraph 4 is meant to tell us that _.A.many traffic accidents are caused by human error B.some people cant drive because of illness or age C.Urmson has promised to create
35、 safer roads in the future D.self-driving cars will probably help to make safer roads and decrease traffic jams 14.The underlined word“issued”in the last paragraph can probably bereplaced by_.A.given B.claimed C.awarded D.prohibited 15.Whats the authors attitude towards self-driving cars?A.Objective
36、.B.Indifferent.C.Subjective.D.Favorable.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 People with interesting personalities often have more opportunities open to them because of their ability to maintain the attention of others.When you meet or talk to them，you may feel as tho
37、ugh your personalityis dull and uninspiring._16_ Listen to what others have to say.Most people enjoy talking about their lives and themselves，so become more interested and you will seem more interesting._17_Look them directly in the eyes and ask them questions orcomment on what they have just told y
38、ou，instead of just waiting for your turn to talk about yourself._18_Watch the news，read books，and pay attention.If you dont know about a particular topic，research it and form an opinion on it.People like to bearound others who can carry on conversations about lots of things.Look for the humour in ev
39、ery situation.A sense of humour can work wonders for a dull personality，so laugh as often as you can and youll be a more naturally attractive person.Laughter canalso reduce your stress to a degree._19_ Accept and love yourself and others.When you dislike yourself and your personality，other people pi
40、ck up on this，and they may assume they shouldnt like you，either._20_Judge other people less as well;gossip and speaking poorly of others seem like good short-term entertainment，but in the long run it can make you seem dull and untrustworthy.A.Form opinions on everything.B.Make everyone you speak to
41、feel important.C.Your brain will see these situations as reality.D.Search for the best in yourself and everyone else.E.When you feel better,youre more fun to be around.F.Youd better make a few simple changes to your outlook.G.But its ly easy to develop those personalities that you find so interestin
42、g.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 On my way home from coaching basketball yesterday,I was listening to WGN,my favorite talk radio station.What_21_me was that Bob Collins,the morning show man for WGN,had been killed in an accident.He was a
43、 man who was_22_by many.The radio told story after story,_23_him as the best friend.True love and feelings_24_in from all over the country.The more I listened about how this man had influenced those around him,the more_25_I became.I was upset because I wanted to know_26_we wait until somebody has pa
44、ssed away_27_we tell them how much we love them?I now have a stronger determination to tell those around me how much they_28_to me.I am going to let my wife know just how loved and_29_she is,not only by my words,but also by my_30_.I am going to play Batman with my son more often,and in the middle of
45、 our romping（嬉戏）,I am going to grab him,hug him tightly,and tell him how_31_I am that he is my son.Do you love someone?Then_32_them!Has someone been an influence in your life?Then give them a call!Has someone had a positive effect on you in your life?Then write them a letter or send them an e-mail!D
46、ont let another day_33_without letting that person know.There is something_34_about a written letter that_35_feelings of love towards another.I dont know about you,but I have letters and cards from people that I have_36_for years,and_37_,I get them out and reread them.They can turn a depressing day
47、into one when you_38_just how blessed and loved you are.Life is too_39_to leave kind words unsaid.The words you say,or the letter you write,might just make all the_40_in the world.21.A.shocked B.excited C.worried D.confused 22.A.loved B.hated C.judged D.criticized 23.A.explaining B.describing C.advi
48、sing D.thinking 24.A.threw B.poured C.filled D.crowded 25.A.comfortable B.disappointed C.discouraged D.cheerful 26.A.what B.how C.where D.why 27.A.when B.because C.after D.before 28.A.mean B.symbolize C.refer D.represent 29.A.admired B.appreciated C.accepted D.affected 30.A.sounds B.actions C.opinio
49、ns D.ideas 31.A.useful B.hopeful C.thankful D.wonderful 32.A.inform B.notice C.tell D.ask 33.A.go by B.go over C.go out D.go off 34.A.special B.strange C.difficult D.funny 35.A.indicates B.expresses C.displays D.discovers 36.A.bought B.written C.sent D.saved 37.A.first of all B.in the end C.now and
50、then D.at a time 38.A.realize B.recognize C.recall D.remember 39.A.long B.short C.hard D.easy 40.A.effect B.influence C.difference D.function 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 Some love to cycle for the speed,some for the_41._（fit）,some for the environmental protection