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1、2021 届新建县联圩高级中学高三英语上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 Nothing beats live music,but the venue makes a difference.When youre able to score tickets to an incredible concert in an incredible place,you wont forget the experience.Here are some
2、of the coolest music venues from around the world.If you havent been to any of these,youve got some traveling to do.Red Rocks,Morrison,the United States Red Rocks might be the most beautiful and famous venue in the United States.At 6,450 feet above sea level,Red Rocks is a geologically formed natura
3、l stage.Its massive sandstone provides a perfect stage for jam bands.If youre into the blues and jazz,youll have no trouble finding something in line with your interests.Meet Factory,Prague,Czech Republic Smallest venues on this list,Meet Factory is an art gallery,theater,and music venue.The venue o
4、nly accommodates 1,000 people,so you wont see any huge names come through.Still,its a great place to see up-and-coming local acts,and if youve got an eye for contemporary art,youll love your time here.Arena of Nmes,Nmes,France Originally built around A.D.70,the Arena of Nimes presents concertgoers w
5、ith an interesting question:Should they enjoy the music,or marvel at the architecture?The Arena is,after all,one of the worlds best-preserved Roman theaters.Many major touring acts plan stops at the Arena of Nimes,especially during the venues annual festival.Sydney Opera House,Sydney,Australia The S
6、ydney Opera House is one of the worlds most famous performing venues.Is also one of the most distinctive buildings in Sydney,thanks to the breathtaking design by Danish architect Utzon.It hosts about 40 events per week,so whether youre into jazz,rock,classical music,or opera,youll find something to
7、watch.1.Where can you enjoy music in natural beauty?A.At Red Rocks.B.At Meet Factory.C.At Arena of Nimes.D.At Sydney Opera House.2.What is special about Meet Factory?A.It enjoys breathtaking scenery.B.It hosts both musical and artistic events.C.It is the largest venue of all.D.It is famous for conte
8、mporary music.3.What do the listed music venues have in common?A.They have a long history.B.They are built near the sea.C.They accommodate thousands of people.D.They are beautiful tourist attractions.B Many of us in China enjoy adding chilies(辣椒)toour food,but did you know that this spicy vegetable
9、could also be dangerous?A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaperthe spiciest chili in the world.After taking just a single bite of one,the man suffered from serious headaches in the following few days,reported BBC News.In fact,reports of stomachache and headach
10、e caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual.But if chilies are harmful,why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable?According to the website Huanqiu,about 600 million Chinese peoplealmost half of the national populationare chili eaters.So what makes people love
11、chilies so much?The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that“produce a sense of happiness”,noted BBC News.And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment.A survey conducted by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences fou
12、nd that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week.The number decreased to 14 percent for those who eat spicy food six to seven times a week.And another study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to a similar conclusi
13、on.“The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,”Liu Qi,a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health,told BBC News.Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the ability to increase our metabolism(新陈代谢).So,dont worry if you lov
14、e spicy food.It seems that chilies are actually good for usexcept for the Carolina Reaper,perhaps.4.The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove _.A.chiliescan be beneficial B.chilies are popular inAmerica C.chilies can be dangerous D.serious headaches can be dangerous
15、5.Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_.A.decreasing death rate B.releasing natural chemicals C.curing serious headaches D.providing enough nutrition 6.Which of the following statement is TRUE?A.Human are the only animals to eat chilies.B.Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies is
16、 something unusual.C.The more chilies you eat,the healthier you are.D.Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it cant increase our metabolism.7.The writer wrote the passage to _.A.warn people of the dangers of chilies B.ask people to eat Carolina Reaper C.encourage people to eat more chilies D.tell peo
17、ple the benefits of chilies C Sometimes people make history.George Washington became the first president of theUnited Statesand made history.Sometimes wars make history.The two World Wars are examples.Sometimes nature even becomes part of history.Shaking earthquakes are recorded in history books.Six
18、teen years ago,nature caused just such a history-making event.In September 2005,Hurricane Katrina came ashore inNew Orleans,Louisiana.The deadly storm floodedNew Orleans.Before Katrina,no other big American city had ever flooded in the history of the country.This natural disaster caused great harm a
19、nd death.New Orleansis located below sea level.This location places it at great risk.Levees were built to protectNew Orleansfrom the ocean.(A levee is like a wall between the city and the ocean.)When Hurricane Katrina came ashore,water moved over the levees into the city.Flooding made it necessary f
20、or everyone to leave the city.Before Katrina,Creole food(a special kind of cooking only inLouisiana)filled the air with delicious smells.The sound of jazz music traveled through the streets.Now the city has to return to its former glory.Before Katrina,theU.S.government had never made everyone leave
21、a city.People inNew Orleanshad to find shelter quickly.Some had to stay at theSuperdomeSportsCenter.Some rode on buses to other towns.Thousands drove their cars to get away from the storm.The roads and shelters filled up fast.The lesson learned from Katrina was that cities must be better prepared fo
22、r big storms and other terrible disasters caused by nature.Being prepared might have kept more people safe.Hurricane Katrina is one of the history-making events that will be remembered forever.Today,history is still being made that will shape the future.8.What does the author tell us aboutNew Orlean
23、s?A.It was built above sea level.B.It had few jazz musicians after Katrina.C.It was the firstU.S.city that had been flooded.D.It created a wholly new way to cook after Katrina.9.What can we say about the levees?A.They were almost useless for fighting Katrina.B.They helped people leaveNew Orleansquic
24、kly.C.They made NewOrleansa special American city.D.They should be built to match the size ofNew Orleans.10.What might the author advise city governments to do?A.Put up more shelters in the city.B.Build more levees around the city.C.Teach people how to avoid floods.D.Try to get ready for natural dis
25、asters.11.What is the best title for the text?A.Storms are dangerous B.Katrina makes history C.Floods shapeLouisiana D.History must be remembered D The climate change is already eating into the output of the worlds agricultural systems,with productivity much lower than it would have been if humans h
26、adnt rapidly heated the planet,new research has found.Advances in technology,fertilizer(化肥)use and global trade have allowed food production to keep pace with an increasing global population since the 1960s.But rising temperatures in this time have acted as a handbrake(手刹)to farming productivity of
27、crops,according to the new research,published in Nature Climate Change.Productivity has actuallyslumpedby 21%since 1961,compared to if the world hadnt been affected by global heating.With the global population set to rise to more than 9 billion by 205,the UNS Food and Agriculture Organization has es
28、timated that food production will have to increase by about 70%,with annual crop production increasing by almost 1 billion tons and meat production by more than200mtons a year by this point.Meanwhile,global temperatures are rising at a rate that scientists warn is extremely dangerous for human civil
29、ization.“The impact already is larger than I thought it would be,”said Ariel Ortiz-Bobea,an economist atCornellUniversitywho led the research.“It was a big surprise to me.The worry I have is that research and development in agriculture takes decades to translate into higher productivity.The projecte
30、d temperature increase is so fast that I dont know if we are going to keep pace with that.”Weston Anderson,a researcher of food security(安全)and climate at Columbia University who didnt take part in the study,said the new research provides fresh insight into the importance of the impact upon agricult
31、ure.“The regions that this paper highlights as experiencing the largest reductions in agricultural productivity-CentralAmericaand theSahel-contain some of the least food secure countries in the world,which is a real concern,”he said.12.What does the underlined word“slumped”in paragraph 2 mean?A.Fall
32、en.B.Gathered.C.Approached.D.Benefited.13.What is Ariel Ortiz-Bobea worried about?A.Fertilizer is used in food production.B.Population will rise to over 9 billion.C.Global temperatures are rising too fast.D.Agricultural research needs many years.14.What can we learn about Weston Anderson?A.He puts f
33、orward a different solution.B.He proposes carrying on with the research.C.He pays more attention to food insecure regions.D.He supports improving agricultural productivity.15.What is the best title for the text?A.The Impact of Growth in Farm Productivity B.Productivity in Agriculture is Growing C.Ca
34、uses and Effects of Global Heating D.Rapid Global Heating is Hurting Farm Productivity 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 For many of us,going to college is a right of passage that eventually takes us into the adult world of responsibility,knowledge,money and opport
35、unity._16_But as a whole,studies clearly show the more educated we are,the moreproductive we are in society and life.Below are the top four reasons to go to college.Become more knowledgeable in several areas.Almost every degree in college will require that you study some major subjects,such as Engli
36、sh,math and communication skills.These skills are likely to help you in your future career._17_For example,the ability to speak in front of a group of people may be something you use in volunteer work for organizations or in groups of friends._18_College is often a mix of many different people from
37、many different walks of life.Since you will likely work with many different personalities and ethnicities when you begin your career college can help prepare you for this.Gain independence._19_This can make the transition from home to living on your own much less stressful and more gradual.Participa
38、ting in various youth activities can help students begin to learn the skills needed to live on their own.Broaden your horizons.If you want to study subjects like philosophy and sociologytopics that are interesting but dont lead clearly to one particular occupationcollege can be a good place._20_Beyo
39、nd the classroom,college presents an opportunity to intellectually develop,meet new people and see new places.A.Build self-esteem.B.Learn about diverse people.C.Some areas will help you in all parts of life.D.The friends you make in college are the friends that you keep for life.E.College allows stu
40、dents to begin to live independently from Mom and Dad.F.Thereare also many who manage to do just fine without a college education.G.Actually,there you will realize critical thinking and problem solving are more important than your major.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
41、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 goton the bus to go to school as normally do.Today,however,was quite_21_.As we approached the next stop,a little girl got on.She_22_into her wallet to find the$2 to pay the driver,but I could_23_by her expression that she didnt have the correct_24_.Therefore,I stood
42、up,took out$2 from my wallet,and paid_25_the girl.Then I walked back and sat down.The girl_26_me,sitting down next to me.She said“thank you”in a sweet little voice and we began to chat.I found out that she was trying to get toState Street.I felt_27_to think about a girl in such a young age_28_around
43、 in the city with no money or parent.When my_29_approached,I instructed her to get off with me and she agreed.As we got to the_30_,the little girl took my hand,and I_31_ her across the street to safety._32_,I had some spare time,so I_33_the girl to State Street,gave her$5,told her how to get home,an
44、d said goodbye.As I_34_out my hand to shake,she ran to me and gave me the biggest and_35_hug.We waved each other goodbye and she looked at me with the sweetest blue eyes,and then she skipped away_36_the street.Although my new friend,Emily,was just a 9 year old girl,she gave me_37_ that will take her
45、 many years to understand.As we hugged,none of us said a word;_38_,I knew that our hearts had met and a_39_was made.No age can limit the_40_of ones kindness or the love they can give.21.A.frightening B.disappointing C.different D.relaxing 22.A.observed B.touched C.reached D.searched 23.A.tell B.hear
46、 C.imagine D.base 24.A.ticket B.access C.permit D.fare 25.A.off B.for C.back D.to 26.A.followed B.pushed C.noticed D.excused 27.A.tired B.bored C.troubled D.inspired 28.A.chatting B.looking C.wandering D.playing 29.A.company B.store C.center D.stop 30.A.corner B.crossroads C.destination D.shop 31.A.
47、forced B.hurried C.led D.freed 32.A.Usually B.Luckily C.Suddenly D.Personally 33.A.accompanied B.treated C.invited D.instructed 34.A.pulled B.carried C.made D.held 35.A.toughest B.slightest C.weakest D.strongest 36.A.across B.over C.off D.down 37.A.something B.anything C.nothing D.everything 38.A.ot
48、herwise B.however C.besides D.therefore 39.A.conclusion B.contribution C.connection D.collection 40.A.ability B.power C.force D.energy 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 Dreaming of singing together with others while you are at home alone,you can do this in a virtual cho
49、ir.Virtual choir members record_41._(they)while performing alone on video.These videos_42._(upload)onto the Internet where they are put together into one video_43._(make)a virtual choir.If you want to take part in a virtual choir,_44._you need is a video camera and an Internet_45._(connect).A virtua
50、l choir not only helps connect ordinary people together but also enables them become part of the_46._(globe)community.It has a positive influence on the lives of many people.Eric Whitacre came up with the idea of the virtual choir.He began studying music at the University of Nevada in 1988 and fell