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1、2021 届枣庄市山亭翼云中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案解析 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 Dive with Big Sharks Our shark dive adventures make use of hookah systems and shark cages.A hookah system is a system of providing air from the surface to divers down below.Cage divers
2、 breathe by using a regulator connected to an air hose.Is SharkDiving Dangerous?Yes.You could get sunburnt.You could hit your head on the top bunk getting out of bed.You could fall overboard.As for a shark attack,according to the International Shark Attack File,you are far more likely to be killed b
3、y a dog or a deer.Pricing&Details One day Cage Diver Adventure S 875 Our expert shark diver team will accompany you to the best viewing areas within the Marine Sanctuary.There,well drop our cage and prepare to provide you with a view youll never forget.No dive experience is necessary.Our cages sit j
4、ust below the surface.Youll be able to breathe comfortably from your snorkel or air hose while you move about the cage,taking photos and having fun.Top Shark Adventure S 375 If you want to see great white sharks but prefer them a little further away,we offer great top-side shark viewing from our obs
5、ervation deck.Help scan the horizon for fins and watch for sharks attacking their prey（猎物）.Important Note Theres No Shark Guarantee Although we go to the best places at the best time of year,we cannot guarantee youll see sharks.Weve been very successful in past shark seasons and expect another incre
6、dible year.However,if we see nosharks,there is no refund.1.Which of the following isTRUEabout the two adventures?A.Top Shark Adventure makes use of hookah systems.B.Cage Diver Adventure offers you a view of the bottom of the sea.C.Cage Diver Adventure is less interesting than the other.D.Top Shark A
7、dventure is suitable for those worried about danger.2.What is most likely to happen according to the advertisement?A.you fail to achieve your purpose of the trip.B.you are out of breath deep down in the sea.C.you are hurt by a shark while diving there,D.you suffer from lack of skill in shark diving.
8、3.It can be inferred from the advertisement that shark diving is _ A.difficult but exciting B.challenging and tiring C.amazing and enjoyable D.expensive but popular B Some years ago I was offered a writing assignment that would require three months of travel through Europe.I had been abroad a couple
9、 of times,but I could hardly claim to know my way around the continent.Moreover,my knowledge of foreign languages was limited to a little college French.I hesitated.How would I,unable to speak the language,totally unfamiliar with local geography or transportation system？It seemed impossible,and with
10、 considerable regret.Suddenly a thought ran through my mind:you cant learn if you dont try.So I accepted the assignment.There were some bad moments.But by the time I had finished the trip I was an experienced traveler.And ever since,I have never hesitated to head for even the most remote of places,w
11、ithout guides or even advanced bookings,confident that somehow I will manage.The point is that the new,along with the different,is almost scary by definition.But each time you try something,you learn,and as the learning piles up,the world opens to you.Ive learned to ski at 40,and flown up the Rhine
12、River in a balloon.And I know Ill go on doing such things.Its not because Im braver or more daring than others.Im not.But Ill accept anxiety as another name for challenge and I believe I can accomplish wonders.4.The author accepted the assignment because_.A.he had never travelled abroad before B.he
13、hardly knew any foreign languages C.he was familiar with any other country in Europe D.he would learn something new and different by trying 5.Which of the following statements is TRUE？A.The author had been abroad only twice.B.The author thought the trip was hard but worthwhile.C.The author admitted
14、that anything different was terrible.D.The author must be good at doing research and making interviews.6.We can infer from the text that the author is_.A.awkward B.generous C.stubborn D.brave 7.Whats the best title of the text？A.An Interesting Trip Abroad B.My First Writing Assignment C.Ready to Try
15、 and Challenge D.How to Be Daring and Brave.C As is commonly known,Antarcticais an icy continent with extreme environment.However,a new study provides evidence that the area had a rainforest in the past.The researchers collected a piece of Earth sediment from under the seafloor off the coast ofAntar
16、ctica.In the sediment,they discovered forest material that was estimated to be about 90 million years old.At that period,dinosaurs were the ruler animals of the land.Johann Klages,a German geologist,was the lead writer of a study on the findings,published in the journalNature.He said the sediment wa
17、s collected from a depth of about 30 meters below the ocean floor.Klages said an examination showed that the material didnt form in the ocean.The researchers estimate that the area about 900 kilometers from the South Pole had average yearly temperatures of about12Cto13C.The soil included fine dirt p
18、articles and hard clay,as well as substances linked to at least 65 different kinds of plants,the study found.Although no animal remains were found,Klages said there were likely dinosaurs,flying reptiles and many insects in the environment.The research represents new evidence of the major climate cha
19、nges Earth experienced in the past and is currently undergoing today.The soil in the sediment dates back to the planets warmest period of the past 140 million years,with sea level about 170 meters higher than today.The researchers said that the rainforest environment inAntarcticawas especially surpr
20、ising because each year,the area experiences a four-month polar night when there is no sunlight to fuel plant life.Klages said no ice sheets were present during the time,but seasonal snowfall was likely.8.What can we learn about the sediment collected?A.It formed in the age of dinosaurs.B.It was fou
21、nd on theAntarcticaland.C.Ancient forest material was found in it.D.Some dinosaur remains were found in it.9.How did the researchers reach their findings?A.By analyzing the Earth sediment.B.By exploring ice inAntarctica.C.By collecting data on climate.D.By researching special plants.10.What can be i
22、ndicated in the last paragraph?A.Seasonal snowfall made the forest disappear.B.Antarctica was much colder 140 million years ago.C.Antarcticas natural environment has changed greatly.D.Polar nights inAntarcticaare getting shorter than before.11.What is the main idea of the text?A.Rainforest disappear
23、ed fromAntarctica.B.Antarctica had a different history of climate.C.Researchers studied a piece of Earth sediment ofAntarctica.D.Antarcticahad an extreme environment containing ice and snow.D The Nez Perce Indians are a tribe that lived in the Pacific Northwest of theUnited States.At the time of the
24、 Lewis and Clark expedition(探险队),which was one of the first journeys by Americans from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast and back again,the Nez Perce territory(领土)covered about 17 million acres,covering parts of Washington,Oregon,and Idaho.Butthat was a brief sweet history.In September 1805,wh
25、en Lewis and Clark came off theRockieson their westward journey,the entire exploring party was hungry and ill-too weak to defend themselves.Had the Nez Perce chosen to attack them,they could have put an end to the Lewis and Clark expedition there on the banks ofClearwater River.Instead the Nez Perce
26、 welcomed the white Americans and looked after them until they made a full recovery.Thus began a long friendship between the Nez Perce and white Americans.But white mens greed for land and gold finally broke the friendship.In 1855 Governor Isaac Stevens ofWashingtonTerritoryinvited the Nez Perce to
27、a peace conference.He said there were a great many white people in the country,and many more would come.But the Chief of the tribe at that time,Old Joseph,replied,“Take away your paper.I will not touch it with my hand.”Things were quiet for a while after that,but not for long.When Old Joseph died,th
28、e chiefship was passed onto Young Joseph.In the late 1870s,government officials came to order the Nez Perce to leave theWallowaValleyand then began hard battles between the Nez Perce and the white soldiers.After the tribe had fought thirteen battles and moved 1,600 miles to-wards Canada in an attemp
29、t to retreat(撤退)north,Young Joseph,gave in to the United States Army.Here was his famous statement,“Hear me my chiefs.I am tired;my heart is sick and sad.From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever.”In 1885,Chief Joseph was sent along with manyof his band to the Colville Reservation i
30、nWashingtonwhere Joseph continued to lead his band for another 25 years,at times coming into conflict with the leaders of 11 other tribes living on the reservation.(保留地，居留地)12.What isTRUEabout the Lewis andClark expedition?A.They were well cared for by the Nez Perce.B.They ended their expedition on
31、the banks ofClearwater River.C.They started the first battle with the Nez Perce.D.They were the first Americans to travel from theAtlanticto the Pacific.13.What ended the friendship between the Nez Perce and the Whites?A.Old Josephs proud manner B.White mens increasing demand for land and gold C.A g
32、rowing number of white men in the land D The breakdown of the peace talk 14.Young Joseph gave in at last because _.A.he grew older B.he was terribly ill C.he hated the war D.he lost other chiefs support 15.The passage might be followed by a paragraph about _.A.the customs and traditions of the Nez P
33、erce Indians B.the last years of Chief Joseph in the Colville Reservation C.lasting fights between the Nez Perce and the whites D.constant conflicts between the Nez Perce and other tribes 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 Most people want to get healthierand look y
34、ounger,yet they can t seem to find the time for it._16_However,it does require a small amount of commitment and a big love for being refreshed.Here are some tips for healthy living:Enjoy a glass of water first thing in the morning.If you haven t got time for anything else in the morning,make time to
35、 drink a big glass of water._17_To refresh our cells,we need to supply them with water and oxygen.Drink a glass of water and within a week you will begin to feel less tired.Grab a few fresh fruits on your way out.Wherever you are goingwhether it is a walk or drive to the supermarket or on your way t
36、o a meetingpick up one or two fruits and eat them.If you leave for work in the morning and dont return until evening,take a few fruits and eat them throughout the day._18_ Do deep breathing.When youve got timeat your desk,driving the car,cooking fooddo some deep breathing.Exchange of oxygen and carb
37、on dioxide is one of the best things we can do for our blood and cells._19_If you work in an office,get up every 30 minutes and go for a walk.If you have an office with stairs,run up and down the stairs every couple of hours.Get your blood flowing and your muscles moving.Eat a handful of nuts.Get yo
38、ur favorite selection of nuts before you leave home for workand have a big handful of them at around 3 pm._20_ A.Exercise on the go.B.Watch out for travel.C.It s always hard at the beginning.D.We lose a lot of oxygen through the night.E.Actually,healthy living doesnt have to be hard.F.This helps to
39、increase afternoon energy and productivity.G.Their nutrients,vitamins and sugars are what our body requires.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 a
40、round us.I visited Bulgaria this summer holidays,where I_22_with my good friend.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 muc
41、h colder outside,we_26_to buy something to eat.I left our bags in front of the 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 ou
42、r cosmetics and clothes!Members of the_30_as well as teachers went into the_31_,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 n
43、ot only were they really_35_,but they also did their best to find the_36_and my 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 t
44、o mine?If yes,I hope it ended as well as mine did!21.A.lead B.affect C.explore 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.f
45、eared 27.A.friends B.belongings C.rooms D.pets 28.A.comfortable B.valuable C.empty 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.disap
46、peared 34.A.forgotten B.opened C.examined D.exchanged 35.A.creative B.outgoing 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.a
47、dventures 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 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 The Mid-Autumn Festival,is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar.It is a time for family members and loved ones to congregate and enjoy the full moon a symbol of_41._(abunda
48、nt),harmony and luck.Adults will usually indulge in fragrant mooncakes of many_42._(vary)with a good cup hot Chinese tea,_43._the little ones run around with their brightly-lit lanterns.The Mid-Autumn Festival probably began as a harvest festival,_44._was later given a mythological flavour with lege
49、nds of Chang-E,the beautiful lady in the moon.According to Chinese mythology,the earth once had 10 suns_45._(circle)over it.One day,all ten suns appeared together,scorching the earth with their heat.The earth was saved when a strong archer,Hou Yi,_46._(manage)to shoot down nine of the suns.Yi stole
50、the elixir（长生不老药）of life_47._(save)the people from his tyrannical（残暴的）rule,but his wife,Chang-E drank it.Thus started the legend of the lady in the moon to whom young Chinese girls would pray at the Mid-Autumn Festival.In the 14th century,the eating of mooncakes at the Mid-Autumn Festival_48._(give)