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1、2021 届大连市第十五中学高三英语下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 Best Places to Visit in July Norways Fjords Most travelers prefer to visit Norways famous fjords(峡湾)in July because Norway has about 23 hours of daylight,giving travelers lots of time
2、 to take in the spectacular views of blue water,glaciers and mountains.July is also whenNorways weather is at its warmest,about18,so travelers might include a light sweater in their luggage.Bastille Day inParis July 14 is a national day celebrating independence to the French.July 14,1789,is the day
3、the French stormed the Bastille,aParisprison,and officially began the French Revolution,overthrowing a royal government that often threw people in prison there for no reason at all.While the day is marked all overFrance,the biggest celebration takes place inParis.Masai Mara National Reserve The thri
4、ll of seeing millions of animals wander the plains inKenyais not easily forgotten.One of the most popular months to visit the Masai Mara is in July when the famous wildlife migration reaches the Masai Mara and zebras are at their highest number.The best times to view the animals inKenyas most popula
5、r game park are dawn and dusk.Running of the Bulls inPamplona Travelers who pride themselves on being fast runners may want to head toPamplonain July for the San Femin Festival.A key part of this annual festival is the running of the bulls.Six bulls are released onto a narrow street for a half-mile
6、run,with hundreds of runners seeing if they can run faster than the animals.1.What can visitors do inNorways in July?A.Enjoy the impressive scenery.B.Swim and fish in the fjords.C.See daylight around the clock.D.Buy heavy sweaters to keep warm.2.Which of the following is of historical significance?A
7、.San Fermin Festival.B.Bastille Day.C.Masai Mara National Reserve.D.Norways Fjords.3.Where will visitors interested in wild animals go?A.Norway.B.Paris.C.Masai Mara.D.Pamplona.B Mark Bertram lost the tips of two fingers at work in 2018 when his hand became trapped in a fan belt.“Its life-changing bu
8、t its not life-ending,”he says.After two surgeries and occupational therapy,Bertram decided to ask Eric Catalano,a tattoo artist,to create fingernail tattoos.The idea made everyone in the studio laughuntil they saw the final result.“The mood changed,”Catalano recalls from his Eternal Ink Tattoo Stud
9、io in Hecker,Illinois.“Everything turned from funny to wow.”Catalano posted a photo of the tattoos,and it eventually was viewed by millions of people around the world.The viral photo pushed Catalano,40,further into the world of paramedical tattooing.Now people who want to cover their life-altering s
10、cars come from as far away as Ireland to visit his shop.Leslie Pollan,a dog breeder,was bitten on the face by a puppy.She underwent countless surgeries but those gave her no hope.She ultimately traveled six hours for a session with Catalano.HecamouflagedPollans lip scar,giving her back confidence.Th
11、ough he is now known for his talent with intricate fingernail,Catalano uses the techniques he picked up years ago while helping breast cancer survivors.Those tattoos are among the most common paramedical requests.His grandmother had breast cancer,and her battle with the disease is one reason Catalan
12、o is so dedicated to helping those with the diagnosis.Catalano performs up to eight reconstructive tattoos each“Wellness Wednesday”.While he charges$100 per regular tattoo,he doesnt charge for paramedical tattoos:A GoFundMe page established last year brought in more than$16,000,allowing Catalano to
13、donate his work.“Financially,it doesnt make sense,”Catalano says.“But every time I see emotions from my customers,I am 100 percent sure this is something that I cant stop doing.”4.How did people in the studio react to Bertrams idea at first?A.They took it lightly.B.They found it creative.C.They were
14、 confused.D.They were impressed.5.What does the underlined word“camouflaged”in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Exposed.B.Hid.C.Ignored.D.Removed.6.What does Catalano say about his work with paramedical tattoos?A.It is flexible.B.It is demanding.C.It is profitable.D.It is rewarding.7.Which of the followi
15、ng can best describe Catalano?A.Humorous and experienced.B.Devoted and generous.C.Cooperative and grateful.D.Professional and tolerant.C Remember when your mom told you not to eat too many candy bars or sweets because they can cause tooth decay(蛀牙)?However,it turns out that chocolate can be moresalu
16、taryto your teeth than you might expect.Recent studies show that chocolate can effectively fight against tooth decay,as if we need another excuse to eat chocolate.Chocolate offers protection like fluoride,a main ingredient in most household toothpastes.Not only does chocolate protect our teeth,but i
17、t can do so very effectively.Studies show that chocolate has compounds that provide strong protection for teeth.One of the compounds in chocolate,CBH,is shown to protect even more effectively than fluoride.Tooth decay happens when bacteria work to turn sugar into acids in our mouth.This is why eatin
18、g foods with high sugar content can lead to more tooth decay.The compounds in chocolate,however,are anti-bacteria and can fight against bacteria in your mouth.The CBH compound in particular also works to strengthen tooth enamel(牙釉质),andprotects against tooth decay.Does this mean you can cat as much
19、chocolate as you want without worrying about your teeth?It depends on the types of chocolate that you like.The protective effect of chocolate is most effective when you chew on cocoa beans.Of course,this option is not very appealing to;most people.A more tasty option is to choose dark chocolate with
20、 little sugar content,ideally no more than 6 to 8 grams per serving.For other types of chocolate with higher sugar content,the effect will be lessened.However,because of the protective compounds,it is still better for your teeth than other sweets and desserts containing the same amount of sugar.8.Th
21、e word“salutary”in paragraph 1 means?A.Beneficial.B.Harmful.C.Familiar.D.Useless.9.What can we know about the compound CBH in chocolate?A.It can help chocolate cure tooth decay.B.It can effectively stop teeth from decaying.C.It may protect teeth better than toothpastes do.D.It may soon replace most
22、household toothpastes.10.How does chocolate fight tooth decay?A.By breaking down acids.B.By building up compounds.C.By fixing up tooth enamel.D.By fighting against bacteria.11.Whats the main idea of the text?A.Chocolate plays the role of toothpaste.B.Chocolate protects against tooth decay.C.Chocolat
23、e is the best choice for teeth protection.D.Chocolate is healthier to teeth than other sweets.D Dogs are often called as“mans best friend”,MacKenzie,a four-pound Chihuahua（吉娃娃）,was named winner of the 2020 American Hero Dog Competition on October 19,2020.In its tenth year in 2020 the annual contest
24、is the brainchild of American Humane,the countrys first national charitable organization founded for the safety and well-being of animals.Often called the“Oscars for dogs”,the award recognizes dogs who make extremely great contributions to society.The competition of 2020 attracted over 400 entries（参
25、赛者）from across the country.These heroic dogs have gone above the call of duty,saving lives,comforting the ill and aged and reminding us of the powerful,age-old ties between animals and people.While all were impressive,it was tiny MacKenzie who wonthe judges hearts.MacKenzies growth was not easy.Born
26、 with a mouth disability,she had to be fed through a tube（管子）for the first year of her life.Despite her own struggles,she always seemed to think more of other animals in need.“Never have I seen such a will to live.Though sick,she carefully looked after the baby animals at the rescue（救助）center,”said
27、her caretaker.A life-saving operation performed in 2014 gave MacKenzie the ability to eat independently.The seven-year-old chihuahua is now working for the Mia Foundation,an organization that rescues and nurses animals with inborn disabilities.The chihuahua does an excellent job and has raised vario
28、us animals.She plays nurse,cleans,comforts and hugs them,acting as their mother and teaching them how to socialize,play and have good manners.In addition to her role as an animal caretaker,MacKenzie also visits schools to educate kids about the importance of accepting physical differences in both an
29、imals and people.Her heartwarming and inspiring story makes MacKenzie a worthy receiver ofAmericas top dog honor.12.What can we infer about the American Hero Dog Competition?A.It was first held in 2010 B.It was held to honor caretakers of dogs.C.It takes place every ten years.D.It was started by a c
30、haritable organization.13.With what quality did MacKenzie win the award?A.Talent and bravery B.Friendliness and care.C.Courage and selflessness.D.Confidence and independence.14.In which aspect can students benefit from MacKenzies visits?A.Learning from failures.B.Understanding the disabled.C.Valuing
31、 physical health.D.Developing practical ability.15.Whats the best title for the text?A.Dogs Are Mans Best Friends.B.Treat Dogs the Way We Want to Be Treated.C.Touching Stories between MacKenzie and People D.2020 American Hero Dog:A TinyChihuahua.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
32、选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 Today is a perfect day that can leave you with good memories you may someday share with your friends.Heres how:_16_You can see or do something a million times,but you can only see or do it for the first time once.As a result,first time experiences usually leave a deep mark in our mind
33、s for the rest of our lives.So try to experience something different and youll have more memories!Work on something thats great to you._17_Life is short.Today is the day to take action.Smile and notice whats right.Everything that happens in life is neither good nor bad._18_And no matter how it turns
34、 out,it always ends up just the way it should.Either you succeed or you learn something.Be true to yourself.The only shoes you can wear are your own.If you arent being yourself,you arent truly living._19_ Make a new friend.People are interesting creatures(生物),and no two people are exactly alike._20_
35、Find out what makes them different.Theyll likely open your eyes to wonderful ideas.And you never know,they just might change your life.Be present.Be here now.Remember,right now is the only dear moment to you.Right now is life.Dont miss it.A.Try something new.B.Learn a new skill.C.And in fact,youre o
36、nly existing.D.It just depends on your opinion.E.So meet someone new today.F.Make yourself busy with something meaningful.G.Pay close attention to what youre doing.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 When she was 41 years old,Deanna Mulligans
37、tepped back from the top of her career.Now CEO of Guardian Life Insurance,Ms.Mulligan reflects on that move：I was 41 then,when it is_21_to be the peak of ones career.At the time,taking a_22_was considered a really strange thing.People said to me,“You cant take time off.Youll never_23_on a career pat
38、h.”Then I had a who_24_.It was clear at her funeral that she had made a big_25_on lots of people as a preschool teacher.I thought about my_26_at the time：Could I be a person like her?I was a senior insurance manager._27_,I didnt gain such career meaning.So for me it was time to break,and I_28_that j
39、ob.I took two years off.The first year I spent much time with my family.And,I have tosay,time with_29_.Time to really be alone and think about what I had_30_and what that meant for my future.It was a big reset.The second year,I was able to_31_on what I might like to do next.After many trials,I decid
40、ed finally my_32_career in insurance was my real love.I find it to be very_33_-it does help peoples lives,especially when they are at their_34_moments.So I went to work for Guardian Life Insurance,from an employee in 2008 to CEO in 2011.I didnt_35_CEO.I just wanted to lead with_36_.Now I find purpos
41、e and meaning in my job every day.Once you find it,you dont really_37_it.So it is OK to take time to_38_,as long as youre discovering whats_39_to your life.Life is not a straight line.And youll get to the right place_40_.21.A.guaranteed B.supposed C.set D.reported 22.A.prize B.breath C.trip D.break
42、23.A.get back B.fall down C.hold on D.grow up 24.A.gave up B.quitted office C.passed away D.lived alone 25.A.advance B.improvement C.living D.influence 26.A.life B.achievements C.change D.mood 27.A.Besides B.Still C.Instead D.Therefore 28.A.offered B.accepted C.lost D.quitted 29.A.others B.colleague
43、s C.myself D.friends 30.A.learned B.found C.tested D.admitted 31.A.focus B.take C.insist D.feed 32.A.favorite B.original C.future D.permanent 33.A.delightful B.stressful C.meaningful D.graceful 34.A.last B.best C.worst D.most 35.A.sign up B.look down upon C.think about D.aim at 36.A.successes B.valu
44、es C.power D.interests 37.A.forget B.lose C.recognize D.replace 38.A.protest B.entertain C.perform D.explore 39.A.romantic B.wrong C.important D.scaring 40.A.eventually B.dramatically C.rapidly D.fortunately 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 Science and Technology Thank
45、s to science and technology,we now live conveniently in houses_41._(furnish)with modern household appliances;we can travel a long distance in the fraction of a second on planes,trains and cars_42._(comfortable).Science and technology_43._(bring)us too many benefits so far.Take online services for ex
46、ample.We dont have to wait for hours in queue to pay bills,withdraw money,or book hotels.All of these can be done at home,_44._is really time-saving and labor-saving.A wide range of_45._(product)can also be purchased online and then delivered at your doorstep and_46._is true that our way of living h
47、as been revolutionized and the lives of millions of people have been changed due to science and technology._47._,many problems also arise with the_48._(develop)of science and technology.The environment is being polluted,resources are being over-exploited,and people suffer from great psychological pr
48、essure due to the fast pace of life.Therefore,science and technology,viewed as_49._two-edged sword,presents us with both conveniences and troubles.But shall we give up eating for fear of choking?Its high time we took action to make_50._(good)use of science and technology than now.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分
49、）第一节短文改错（满分 10 分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。There is an old man who have a shoe repair shop outside our community and his shop
50、always opens till midnight.Many neighbor wonder why he works so late since there are a few customers at that time.One cold and snow night,I went home such late that the street lamps had already gone out.When I was approaching my community gate,I spotted the old man sitting on a chair.On his hand,the