安徽省芜湖市2021届高三英语上学期期末考试试题.doc

1、安徽省芜湖市2021届高三英语上学期期末考试试题本试卷共8页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、学校、考场/座位号、班级、准考证号填写在答题卷上。将条形码横贴在答题卷右上角“条形码粘贴处”2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卷上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试题卷上。3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卷各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答无效。4.考生必须保证答题卷的整洁，考试结束

2、后，将试题卷和答题卷一并交回。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What did Lucy think of the movie?A. Pretty funny. B. Better than expected. C. A bit disappointing.2

3、. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a police station. B. In a car. C. In a driving school.3. What does the woman dislike about the shirt?A. The color. B. The price. C. The design.4. How many people will attend the meeting according to the woman?A. About 25. B. At most 50. C. At l

4、east 75.5. What is the conversation mainly about?A. A new way of working. B. Family relationships. C. Environmental protection.第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What was Teds problem

5、in art class?A. Not doing well in the test.B. Not speaking English fluently.C. Not understanding his classmates.7. What does Ted say about Google Translate?A. It is accurate. B. It is useless. C. It is helpful.听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至 10 题。8. What did the woman do this morning?A. She visited a bookstore.B. S

6、he read a book to her kid.C. She searched for books online.9. What was Priya Iyers purpose of building the website?A. To sell books.B. To help children read more.C. To recommend books to people of all ages.10. What is the womans attitude toward the website?A. Worried. B. Interested. C. Disappointed.

7、听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至 13 题。11. What is the woman probably?A. A tour guide. B. A hotel manager. C. A taxi driver.12. What will the speakers do first today?A. See some rare birds. B. Taste some local foods. C. Tour around a small island.13. What do we know about the Beach Hotel?A. It opened in 2007. B. It

8、has ocean views. C. It offers free dinner.听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至 17 题。14. What is the woman doing?A. Doing a survey. B. Hosting a program. C. Forecasting the weather.15. Which place experienced many thunderstorms last month?A. England. B. Wales. C. America.16. What should the normal temperature be in Indi

9、a at this time of year?A. 42 degrees. B. 45 degrees. C. 48 degrees.17. What is the weather like in Switzerland?A. It rains heavily. B. It is extremely hot. C. It has strong winds.听下面一段独白，回答第 18 至 20 题。18. What is the research mainly about?A. Health. B. A new museum. C. Relaxing activities.19. How mu

10、ch risk will be reduced if one often goes to the museum?A. 14%. B. 31%. C. 50%.20. What is the main reason for such a connection?A. Wealth. B. Social differences. C. The function of art.第二部分 阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe Snowy DayWith over

11、485 thousand checkouts, Ezra Jack Keats 1962 picture book The Snowy Day is the most-borrowed book in the New York Public Library. The beautifully illustrated book tells the story of a young African-American child named Peter who lives in a city and experiences it with awe after his neighborhoods fir

12、st snowfall. Keats won the Caldecott Medal in 1963.To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lees 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird is one of those rare books that are both beloved and compulsory, ending up on many high school reading lists. Its the fifth most-borrowed book with over 422 thousand checkouts. The Pu

13、litzer Prize-winning book is loosely based on Lees own life in Alabama in the 1930s.Charlottes WebE. B. Whites Charlottes Web was published in 1952. Though it does have illustrations, it is a novel with different chapters. The plot centers on a pig named Wilbur who befriends a spider named Charlotte

14、 and their gang of barnyard colleagues. With more than 337 thousand checkouts, it is the sixth most-borrowed book in NYPL history.Fahrenheit 451Ray Bradburys 1953 book Fahrenheit 451 is an example of dystopian(反乌托邦的) fiction and features a future version of American society in the year 1999. Though

15、some claim that the novel has not aged well, it has been checked out more than 316 thousand times, making it the seventh most-borrowed book in NYPL history, potentially thanks to it being required reading for many students.21. Which book is relevant to the authors experience?A. The Snowy Day. B. To

16、Kill a Mockingbird.C. Charlottes Web. D. Fahrenheit 451.22. Whats the possible reason for Fahrenheit 451 being borrowed repeatedly?A. It is enjoyed by the students. B. It won Pulitzer Prize.C. It pictures a future version. D. It is required reading.23. What do the four books have in common?A. They a

17、re all award-winning books.B. They are all compulsory in school.C. They are all books that are intended for children.D. They are all among the top ten most-borrowed books.BWhy did the fox steal my shoes? sounds like the start of a brain teaser or an annoyingly hot song. But for people in Berlin, it

18、was a real question that a local fox was behind a series of shoe thefts.About two weeks ago, Meyer, a resident of Berlin, noticed that one of his new running shoes had disappeared from his porch and he decided to examine the theft, a German news site reported.Meyer quickly found out that he was not

19、the thiefs only victim, and a tip helped him catch the fox. Days later, Meyer spotted the fox again; he followed it and discovered the foxs secret place of more than 100 shoes.Meyer got a photo of the thieving fox and its ill-gotten shoes, which he shared on Twitter. The shoes contained sneakers, an

20、d slippers in a range of colors, shapes and sizes, though the most numerous shoes by far were Crocs.This isnt the first time that an urban fox has demonstrated a seeming shoe fetish(恋物). In August 2019,a fox in Melbourne, Australia, repeatedly visited a womans porch and stole three boots over the co

21、urse of a week. In a small town in Western Germany, a female fox stole about 110 to 120 shoes in just one night, possibly for her babies to play with, according to Reuters. Its unknown whether all of these foxes were acting independently or whether their actions were linked, perhaps as part of an in

22、ternational shoe-stealing group with a bad purpose that humans can only imagine. 24. What happened to Meyer?A. He had his shoes stolen. B. He loved Crocs best.C. He was physically attacked by a fox. D. He moved out of Berlin and settled in a new place.25. What did Meyer do when he found the foxs hid

23、ing place?A. He drove the fox away. B. He took a picture and posted it on social media.C. He sent some food to the fox. D. He followed the fox and found many other foxes.26. Why does the author mention the incident in Australia and Western Germany?A. To analyze the reason for the foxs behavior.B. To

24、 introduce more peoples similar experience.C. To explain how many shoes were stolen by the fox.D. To prove some fox does have affection for shoes.27. How does the author sound in the last paragraph?A. Delighted. B. Serious. C. Humorous. D. Terrified.CWhen I worked as a global media coordinator(协调员)

25、for the United Nations several years ago, I organized biweekly conference calls, during which I would ask my colleagues around the world to provide information by particular deadlines. My colleagues almost always responded with a yes, but all too often, the deadlines came and went without the reques

26、ted material. Finally, my South African boss had to explain what would never have occurred to me: in many cultures, it is rude to say no. So some people would say yes to anything I asked, regardless of whether they had any intention of delivering. If communicating internally at the UN was challengin

27、g, interacting with the outside world was much harder. How would we reach people in places where newspapers and televisions are still not widely available? How could we generate media coverage there? Communicating globally may require changing the way you interact with both your colleagues and your

28、target audiences. For a book, I spent a year interviewing senior communication professionals in 31 countries about how they help clients modify their messages and strategies for particular cultures. I have found that some of the biggest factors to consider when communicating in a new culture involve

29、 emotion, context and social expectations.As an example of emotional differences, if I were to do a media interview in the US and become visibly angry at a reporters question, I would be seen as unstable. By contrast, in the Middle East(an area including the countries of Southwest Asia and Northeast

30、 Africa),when people are talking about a heated issue, they tend to display powerful feelings-those who stay cool and calm while discussing such a problem may be viewed as untrustworthy.Another big cultural difference revolves around the level of context provided in a conversation. As an American, I

31、 am what is known as a low-context communicator(who communicates information in a direct manner that relies mainly on words rather than contextual elements such as tones and body language),so if I want something done, I say so frankly. In high-context cultures, as in Asia, people may do the opposite

32、. You have to pick up on body language, tones, and other contextual cues to realize that your colleague who just said yes to you has actually communicated that she does not agree to your plan. 28. How did the author probably feel about those colleagues according to Paragraph 1?A. Confused and upset.

33、 B. Ashamed and guilty.C. Satisfied and delighted. D. Doubtful and uncertain.29. What is often expected of Northeastern Africans when they discuss emotional questions?A. Mild curiosity. B. Remarkable ease.C. Emotional responses. D. Confident calmness.30. What can we infer from the colleague mentione

34、d in the last paragraph?A. She may be from the United States. B. She may prefer to speak in a direct way.C. She may be a high-context communicator. D. She may be influenced by low-context cultures.31. What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows?A. The main content of the author

35、s book.B. Cultural differences of social expectations.C. Different meanings of yes in different cultures.D. Important skills of communicating with colleagues.DFrom the moon to Mars, scientists have been hunting for alien life in the solar system for decades. However, Venus was not regarded as an ide

36、al place because of its hot temperature and dry atmosphere. But a recent discovery of traces of a gas in the clouds of Venus has excited astronomers, as it may serve as a potential sign of life.On Sept 14, the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada announced that scientists have detected phosphine(磷化氢

37、) in the clouds of Venus. Phosphine is a color-less, toxic gas that has a smell of garlic. Though it contains poison, it is viewed as a possible sign of life because on Earth the gas is made by microorganisms(微生物) that live in oxygen-free environments.I was very surprised-stunned, in fact, astronome

38、r Jane Greaves of Cardiff University in Wales and lead author of the research told MSN, There is a chance that we have detected some kind of living organism in the clouds of Venus.This layer of clouds is about 48 kilometers above the Venus surface, with its temperature ranging from 30 to 200 degrees

39、 Fahrenheit (about -1 to 93). Scientists have assumed that if life exists on Venus, this cloud deck(云盖) is likely the only place where it would survive.Scientists went through every possibility that could have led to the formation of phosphine gas in Venus clouds, including volcanoes, lightning stri

40、kes, small meteorites(陨石) falling into the atmosphere. But they ruled all of them out. It was concluded that there is no explanation for the existence of this gas in Venus clouds, other than the presence of life, USA Today reported. Although the detection of phosphine is not strong evidence for life

41、, this finding is great enough to change scientists view on Venus, which is thought to be a completely inhospitable(不适合居住的) planet.32. What does the underlined word toxic in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Waste. B. Poisonous. C. Useful. D. Clean.33. What can we learn from the text?A. The cloud deck is rich in

42、phosphine.B. The higher the cloud is above Venus, the warmer it is.C. Various living organisms have been detected on Venus.D. If life exists on Venus, it is likely in the cloud deck. 34. What did scientists conclude about the phosphine gas detected on Venus?A. It could be formed as a result of the f

43、alling of meteorites.B. It could be a sign that there is life in Venus clouds.C. It could be caused by volcanoes and lightning strikes.D. It proves that Venus is another hospitable planet.35. What is the text mainly about?A. A newly detected gas may indicate possible existence of life on Venus.B. Sc

44、ientists found the most hospitable place on Venus.C. Phosphine that has been formed on Venus means alien life is present.D. The environment on Venus changed in favor of life.第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Online education is one of the many advances that technology has

45、 brought to us. 36 Its really a great challenge to traditional education. However, peoples attitudes towards online education are different based on the advantages and disadvantages of it. 37 Traditional universities have opened up many online courses for students who do not have the time to attend

46、classes or the budget to accept actual university education. From music to cooking, we can get a number of online courses to learn.The main advantage of online learning is that it offers an alternative to traditional classes. 38 And it, in some ways, increases the study efficiency. For example, it s

47、aves time between our school and home so that we can have more time to learn.The disadvantage of online learning is that it ignores the communication between students and the teacher and their classmates. Besides, its role in some areas is also limited. 39 Only by making full use of its strengths an

48、d avoiding its weaknesses can we achieve the biggest benefit. 40 For example, you can learn theories online while learning hands-on skills in traditional classes.A. The difference lies in the learning experience.B. In recent years, there is a big growth in online learning.C. Some skills like nursing

49、 work must be learned face to face.D. It means we no longer have to be physically present in the classroom.E. Combining online education with traditional education is the best choice.F. The traditional education will be replaced by online learning in the future.G. Its good for students with busy sch

50、edules and for those who are working at the same time.第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节, 满分45分)第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分, 满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。American culture is unique because it is formed and developed under certain conditions. The major factors 41 to the forming of American

51、culture are the hard environment, ethnic diversity and plural religion, which is quite different from other countries in the world. 42 , these elements are 43 influencing American culture.The early immigrants who were English Puritans 44 in northeast part of America. From 1607 to 1892, frontiers wer

52、e pushed further west. The frontiersmen 45 for a land of rich resources and a land of promise, 46 and freedom. 47 they looked for a better life. So individualism, self-reliance, and equality of opportunity have been perhaps the values most closely 48 with the frontier heritage of America.In history,

53、 people from different 49 in the world rushed to America three times. They brought their own culture to America and 50, different cultures were 51 together. Thus the 52 American culture is formed. The fundamental American belief 53 individual freedom and the right of individuals to practice their ow

54、n religion are at the center of religious experience in the United States. The great 54 of ethnic backgrounds has produced religious pluralism, and almost 55 of the religions of the world are now practiced in the United States.Nowadays, we can see the continual 56 of these elements on the current Am

55、erican society. American family is typically parents and their 57 children. Middle-aged and elderly people 58 do not live with their married children. The people in America have a very strong desire to start a new life in a 59 place. A number of people change residence every year. An American moves

56、fourteen times in his lifetime 60 .41. A. sticking B. applying C. contributing D. appealing42. A. Whats more B. On the contrary C. As a result D. In that case43. A. even B. still C. ever D. yet44. A. set down B. calmed down C. got down D. settled down45. A. hoped B. watched C. waited D. searched46.

57、A. opportunity B. competition C. challenge D. difficulty47. A. Actually B. Oppositely C. Eventually D. Naturally48. A. occupied B. associated C. equipped D. covered49. A. areas B. cities C. districts D. countries50. A. so far B. at once C. later on D. until then51. A. united B. gathered C. collected

58、 D. mixed52. A. only B. unique C. complicated D. single53. A. in B. on C. to D. of54. A. equality B. similarity C. diversity D. existence55. A. none B. all C. some D. most56. A. improvement B. effort C. influence D. practice57. A. intelligent B. unmarried C. delicate D. unhappy58. A. strictly B. com

59、pletely C. generally D. exactly59. A. new B. familiar C. developed D. rich60. A. at most B. for sure C. in all D. on average第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分, 满分15分)阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。For people in the Netherlands, a 61 (Europe) country, April 27 is the date of the Kings Day and an excuse to

60、dress all in orange. As the countrys national day, it is the 62 (big) party of the year and its people take their task of having fun very seriously.There is even a special word in Dutch for the crazy events 63 happen during the festival: oranjegekte, which means orange madness. Orange is the color o

61、f their countrys royal family 64 thus the color is special to Dutch people.So what do people do in 65 (celebrate) of the festival? On the day, people wear as much orange as possible. Everyone wears huge orange hats, orange dresses and fake orange hair. Even pets 66 (dress) up in orange clothes.The K

62、ings Day is a day of shopping too, especially in the Netherlands capital city, Amsterdam. As a city 67 (build) on trade, Amsterdam loves to bargain, CNN explained. The free market gives everyone the chance to sell 68 (they) second-hand things on the streets and parks, 69 (create)one of the worlds la

63、rgest flea markets.In the Netherlands, the kings birthday has long been a national excuse for 70 day of orange fun.第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分)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：在错的词下画一横线,

64、 并在该词下而写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处, 多者(从第11处起)不计分。I still remembered that one day my backpack was stolen. All my school things were in it, including my valuable notebook with lots important class notes. Hearing from the news, I cried for half an hour. Then I had to go to school with absolu

65、te nothing. My teacher, Miss Taylor, was really kind. He gave an extra notebook to me and suggested I learned to be more careful. I was moving by her kindness. But heres something even best. Miss Taylor told me a miracle had happened and that someone had returned my backpack. How a kind act!If something bad happens, just telling yourself that there are some good people in the world.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华, 你校外籍老师Peter计划不久回国, 他想从中国带回一份礼物送给妈妈, 写信向你求助, 请你给他写封邮件, 向他推荐一份有中国文化特色的礼物。内容包括：1.礼物名称；2.推荐原因。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。Dear Peter, Best wishes to your family.Yours,Li Hua- 17 -