内蒙古包头市2021届高三英语上学期期末考试试题.doc

1、内蒙古包头市2021届高三英语上学期期末考试试题注意事项：1.本试卷分笔试和听力两部分。考生先作答笔试部分（21小题开始），然后作答听力部分（120小题）。答卷前，务必将自己的姓名、座位号写在答题卡上。将条形码粘贴在规定区域。本试卷满分150分。2.考生将笔试部分答案写在英语笔试答题卡上（大卡），听力部分答案写在英语听力答题卡上（小卡）。写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。笔试部分一、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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ACheap TravelYou can pay a for

2、tune to travel around the world. Or you can pay nothing at all. Here are some places youll never regret visiting. They wont cost you a dime.The British Museum, London （U.K.）You need to go here to see the Egyptian mummies, the ancient Greek marbles and so many other treasures. Its open every day, and

3、 unlike most other attractions in England that cost an arm and a leg, its completely free.National Mall, Washington D. C. （U. S, A.）You can walk a pathway from the Lincoln Memorial to the severe Vietnam Veterans Memorial and to the Washington Monument with other sights in between. Do you know you ca

4、n go up in the elevator to the top of the Washington Monument? Tickets are free, but pay a small fee to reserve them in advance to avoid being disappointed.Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris （France）This great treasure of the world simply cant be missed. The great stained-glass rose window alone is worth t

5、he visit. The Sunday Mass with the Gregorian chant was like stepping back in time. Admission is free every day, but you are welcome to leave a donation. There are also free tours a few times each week. You ll be additionally charged for tours of the bell tower or the crypt.Tips： The Notre-Dame Cathe

6、dral was greatly damaged by a massive fire in April 2019. Please visit notredamedepairs. fr/en/ for more information regarding future visits to the cathedral.National Museum o Ireland, Dublin and Mayo (Ireland)Want to see bog bodies, gold ornaments, Viking artifacts and learn about rural Irish life?

7、 All four branches of this museum are free to visit, including museums devoted to archaeology, natural history, decorative arts and history and country life. The museum of country life in Turlough Park, Mayo, is devoted to Irish rural traditions, while the natural history museum is especially famous

8、 for its collection of insects.21. Which place do you need to pay for an appointment?A. Lincoln MemorialB. Notre-CathedralC. The top of the Washington Monument. D. Vietnam Veterans Memorials.22. What are tourists required to do when visiting the bell tower?A. Leave a donation.B. Pay an extra fee for

9、 the tour.C. Set off at a certain time.D. Make reservations in advance.23. If you do a study on how a worm turns into a butterfly, you probably go to . A. the British Museum, LondonB. National Mall, Washington D. C. C. Notre-Dame Cathedral, ParisD. National Museum of Ireland, Dublin and MayoBI was d

10、etermined to learn swimming at the age of ten. At the K. P. L. B. was a pool offering the opportunity. My mother constantly warned against it, and bore fresh in my mind the details of each drowning in the river. But the K. P. L. B. pool was safe.My fear of water started from childhood. It began when

11、 I was four years old and father took me to the beach. There the huge waves knocked me down and swept over me.The K. P. L B. pool was quiet. I was afraid of going in all alone, so I sat on the side of the pool to wait for others. Then came a big boy. He yelled, “Hi, Skinny! Howd you like to be ducke

12、d?” With that he picked me up and threw me into the deep end. I landed in a sitting position, and swallowed water. But I was not frightened out of my wits-when my feet hit the bottom, I would make a big jump, come out of the surface. It seemed a long way down. I gathered all my strength when I lande

13、d and made what I thought was a great spring upwards. Then I opened my eyes and saw nothing but water. I tried to yell but no sound came out. I went down, down, endlessly.When I came to consciousness, I found myself on the bed in the hospital.I never went back to the pool I avoided water whenever I

14、could . This misadventure stayed with me as the years rolled by. It deprived me of the joy of boating and swimming. Finally, I decided to get an instructor. Piece by piece, I practised hard and finally he built a swimmer. Several months later. the instructor was finished, but I was not. Sometimes th

15、e terror would return.This went on till July. I swam across the Lake Wentworth. Only once did the terror return. When I was in the middle of the lake, I put my face under and saw nothing but bottomless water.I laughed and said, “Well, Mr. Terror, what do you think you can do to me?”I had conquered m

16、y fear of water.24. The authors original fear of water was brought about by .A. an outing to the beach with his fatherB. his poor skill in swimmingC. his mothers warning of drowningD. an unpleasant memory of the pool25 . Why was the author not scared to death when he was thrown into the water?A. He

17、came up with an idea to go upwards.B. He knew how to swim in the pool.C. He felt that the K. P. L. B. pool was safe.D. He was waiting for others to save him.26. Which of the following can be used to describe the author?A. Demanding and courageous.B. Determined and far-sighted.C. Dependable and adapt

18、able.D. Diligent and cautious.27. What can be inferred from the passage?A. When swimming across the Lake Wentworth, the authors still awfully scared.B. Recovering from the hospital, the author showed no interest in water activities.C. Under the guidance of the instructor, the author could swim freel

19、y and bravely.D. At first the author dare not swim on his own and wanted others company.CEVEN the best of communicators can sometimes hit a wrong note, whether with a joke, turn of phrase, or even an ill-timed chuckle （轻笑）.For instance, a former finance minister Ken Gabriel usually tries to keep thi

20、ngs casual when answering reporters questions. But in a television interview on the news program 60 Minutes, some people felt his register was a little too casual-even careless.At one point, Gabriel spoke about the bankers who have been widely blamed for causing the collapse of the financial sector：

21、 ”I mean there were a whole bunch of folks who, on paper, if you looked at quarterly reports, were wildly successful, selling derivatives that turned out to be completely worthless Gabriel said, with a chuckle.Shocked by Gabriels laughter during the interview, journalist David finally asked： Youre s

22、itting here. And you re-you are laughing. You are laughing about some of these problems- nGabriel quickly explained himself by replying, “No, no. There s gotta be a little humor to get you through the day. But that exchange ended up making news, as TV pundits, journalists and public relations expert

23、s debated Gabriel s tone-One unnamed strategist for Gabriel, s party said that the finance minister s attempts at humor were distracting ： Gabriel is gifted in so many ways, but humor is not something that he seems to be comfortable with. He does not come across as a funny guy.”The TV critic Daniel

24、g meanwhile, came to Gabriel s defense.“Gabriel isnt a rookie All this laughter seems clearly to be calculated rather than accidental. His laughs last night were designed as laughs of reassurance. They were designed to tell the TV audience he understands the severity of the situation.There would hav

25、e been little debate if Gabriel had not laughed during a speech. Answering questions in a public setting, however, should allow for a more conversational register. But as Gabriel discovered, not everyone agrees on just how casual the tone should be. I28. Whats the meaning of the phrase hit a wrong n

26、ote?A. Say something wrong.B. Do something wrong.C. Write down something wrongly.D. Play the music wrongly.29. What did Gabriel do when journalist David asked him about the laughter?A. Tried to account for it.B. Found an excusefor it.C. Refused to say anything about it.D. Learned a lessonfromit.30.

27、Which of the following stands by Gabriel?A. The banker.B. David.C. The unnamed strategist.D. Daniel.31. Which of the following may be the best title for the passage?A. Debatable speeches of Gabriel.B. Be cautious while you are speaking.C. Gabriels rude behavior in speeches. D. Honest or not, its har

28、d to say.DReducing, reusing and recycling is a way of life in Sweden. Recycling is required by law and garbage is sorted at home before it goes to a recycling center. Recyclables are sorted into seven categories and recycling stations are within just 300 meters of all residential areas . “ Recycling

29、 almost everything is a must in Sweden now. It actually feels very uncomfortable when you visit another country and can t find easy ways to recycle, said Owen Gaffney, an expert at Stockholm Resilience Centre and Future Earth.But not all of its garbage is recycled. Sweden uses alternatives that incl

30、ude burning garbage to make electricity instead of using fossil fuels to heat 1.2 million homes. About half of household garbage is sent to one of the 33 waste to heat plants. Sweden is importing garbage from other countries to keep these plants running. Sweden is also a world leader in turning food

31、 waste into eco-friendly biogas- It has made food waste collection compulsory beginning in 2021. There is a food waste biogas plant, which allows biogas to be used to run public buses and to heat apartment buildings.Sweden now wants to deal with those remaining items that cannot be recycled by using

32、 a circular （循环论证的）economy approach. It means that products can be reused and only recycled when absolutely necessary. The Swedish government formed an advisory group to find a new way of making this part of its environmental policy.This will not work effectively unless people are taught to change t

33、heir behavior. Now the government is reforming its tax code so that people could get cheaper repairs or buy used things. The large Swedish clothing retailer （零售商）H&M operates a recycling program that gives customers discounts when they bring back old clothing.Sweden is fighting climate change by doi

34、ng all the right stuff. Waste recycling and the plans to switch to a circular economy will go a long way in reducing its carbon footprint and will help stop global warming.32. What do we know about Sweden?A. Sweden imports household garbage for biogas.B. Everything is recycled after being used in Sw

35、eden.C. Half of garbage in Sweden is used to produce heat.D. It is convenient to recycle things in Sweden.33. What does the advisory group do?A. Teach people how to save fossil fuels. B. Conduct a survey about the local economy.C. Make sure the citizens recycle wisely. D. Offer advice on environment

36、al policy.34. How does the government encourage its citizens to reuse?A. It provides various recycling programs. B. It cuts down taxes on new products.C. It offers lower prices for repairs. D. It gives discounts to regular buyers.35. From which is the text possibly taken ?A. A book on city environme

37、nt.B. A news report on local environment.C. A science report on public health.D. Atravel guide on Sweden.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。You have probably heard the saying, “It is better to give than to receive. The act of giving creates positive feelings for both the g

38、iver and the receiver.36 Giving can not only bring positive feelings for the receiver, but it has also been shown to be a mood booster （助推器）for the giver. For example, a study published in Nature Communications found that the participants who chose to spend money on others rather than themselves had

39、 a greater increase in levels of self-reported happiness. 37 Because you will create positive energy when saying “Yes”.Giving improves your emotional and physical health. 38 Giving can create positive benefits to your physical health and well-being as well, including decreased stress, lowered blood

40、pressure, and even increased life length A recent study found that people who volunteered even a few hours a week were 40 percent less likely to develop high blood pressure than those who didnt.Giving increases feelings of appreciation. Both the giver and the receiver can experience a kind of gratef

41、ulness when generosity is at play. Why is this so important? Because appreciation is important to your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. 39 Giving can change the world. All great change starts with small actions. Your generosity has the potential to affect massive change in the lives of

42、other people and creatures. For example ： You volunteer at your local animal shelter to accompany homeless dogs. Because these dogs have received extra love, they are happier. Because they are happier, they are more likely to be adopted. 40 It sets off a chain of small yet meaningful actions that le

43、ad to big change.A. Giving makes you happier.B. Giving leaves you more energetic.C. This situation shows how giving works. D. Thus, many people choose to give rather than to take.E. Thats why telling people you are grateful is so important.F. The benefits of giving extend beyond your emotional healt

44、h.G. So nod when your neighbor asks you to join a beach clean-up activity.二、语言知识运用（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。 .My doctor accompanied me out for a stroll （散步）around the farm where she lives. I was physically and emotionally exhausted and 41 by anxi

45、ety and stress from work. The farm was full of life. There were insects, horses, rabbits, and a cat. She told me to 42 my hobby in the environment.When I was ill, I tended to hide myself and 43 from the here and now. So, when I met a horse named Lira, I expected 44 As I got closer to Lira, she nuzzl

46、ed（用鼻子爱抚）her nose into my chest, putting a（n） 45 pressure over my heart. Suddenly, I felt 46 I had reached a wellspring（源泉）of past hurts, fears and 47 I began to melt emotionally. I patted Liras nose and 48 in her smell. I found I felt 49 I worked with Lira 50 , learning basic communication and feed

47、ing methods to work together with her. 51 I wasnt sure at first what one would do with a horse except 52 it, I knew that Lira had enabled me to bond with the world in an uncommon way by 53 my feelings and giving them back to me.In my meetings with Lira, I found that I lost my usual self-consciousnes

48、s and I would focus on54 I learned to live in the 55 With Lira by my side, I saw into a 56 in which trust comes first, and compassion（同情）57 I found a deep peace in leading her 58 a path, by using my own power of intention to tell 59 to start, stop, turn left or turn right. I felt an inner quietness

49、and even joy. My work with this horse was part of a 60 out of a very dark night in my soul.41. A. beatenB. blownC. battledD. blocked 42. A. jump atB. struggle withC. suffer fromD. focus on430 A. disappointB. discoverC. disconnectD. disappear44. A. somethingB. nothingC. everythingD. anything45. A. gr

50、andB. naughtyC. normalD. gentle46. A. as ifB. only ifC. even ifD. what if47. A. concernsB. comfortsC. commentsD. conditions48. A. pouredB. tookC. breathedD. flooded49. A. rarerB . worseC. betterD. stranger50. A. neverB. oftenC. seldomD. rarely51. A. WhenB. OnceC. SinceD. While52. A. touchingB . admi

51、ringClovingD. riding .53. A. responding toB. adapting toC. turning backD. opening up54. A. pretendingB. predictingC. communicatingD. fighting55. A . presentB. pastC. bitternessD. anxiety56. A. dreamB. lifeC reasonD. target57. A. ranksB. appearsC. arrivesD. follows58. A. toB. alongC. inD. at59. A. wh

52、ereB. whetherC. whyD. how60. A. lessonB. testC. journeyD. assessment第二节(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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Although called Peking Opera, it didnt originate in Beijing but in the, provinces of Anhui and Hubei. It is believed that Peking Opera came into being after 1790 61 the four mo

53、st famous opera troupes from Anhui Province paid a visit to Beijing. 62 ( base) upon traditional Anhui Opera, Peking Opera has also adopted repertoire, music and performing techniques from Kun Opera and Qinqiang. It has taken in the best from each opera and eventually 63 (form) its own highly styliz

54、ed music and performing techniques.Peking Opera is a 64 ( combine) of music, dance, art, acrobatics, and martial arts. With its beautiful paintings, delicate costumes, 65 graceful gestures, Peking Opera nowadays attracts people all around the world.66 (traditional) , women in China 67 ( forbid) to e

55、nter theatres, so all Peking Opera characters were played by men. But now, women enjoy equal rights with men on the stage, and more women are appearing on the Opera stage 68 ever before. When 69 ( perform) , in addition to singing, performers use well-established movements to express certain emotion

56、s and meanings. They also use their eyes and facial expressions 70 ( convey) specific meanings. 三、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()划掉。修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修

57、改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。 Dear Sir,I have learned that volunteers for Beijing Winter Olympic Games is needed. Im writing to apply to this position.As a Chinese, I thought it is a privilege and duty for me to offer the best voluntary service to our foreign guest. I believe I m qualified for a

58、job. I have a good command of English and I m confident in give players guidance as requiring. Whats more, I have an extensive knowledge of winter sports, that will prove helpful in communicating with players . In addition, I have been participated in several international programs before, and enjoy

59、 spreading our culture to foreigners.I would appreciate if you could offer me the opportunity. Thank you for your time and consideration.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是高三学生李华，你参加了学校的英语俱乐部。毕业之际,你校英语俱乐部准备为高三的俱乐部成员举办欢送会。请你写一份欢送会上的发言稿。内容包括以下要点：1.俱乐部的活动以及带给你的益处（如学习，交友等方面）；2.表达感激之情及美好祝愿。注意:1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯

60、。. . . . . .听力部分听力（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. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a hospital.B. In a restaurant.C. In a classroom.2. When wi

61、ll the man be able to visit Mr. Black?A. On November 1st.B. On November 2nd.C. On November 3rd.3. What does the man mean?A. He doesnt like either of the shirts.B. Its an easy question for him.C. Brown is his favorite color.4. What does the man plan to do this afternoon?A. Go to the movies.B. Go to c

62、lass.C. Go shopping.5. Whats happened to Tom?A. Hes sick.B. He fell while running.C. He is out of work.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Where are the speakers probably?

63、A. At a radio station.B. At home.C. On their journey.7. What hit the US Midwest?A. A snow slide.B. A blizzard（暴风雪）.C. An earthquake.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Salesman and customer.C. Strangers.9. Why does the woman refuse to try some ice cream ?A.

64、There arent her favorite flavors.B. She prefers to drink some milk.C. She is on a diet.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What are listed on the paper?A. Home numbers.B. Office numbers.C. Cellphone numbers.11. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Correct the numbers on the paper.B. Confirm the e-mail addresse

65、s.C. Check the class schedule.12. How many people does the woman need to call?A. 23.B.24.C.25.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why was the boy asked to see the woman?A. He doesnt like her class.B. He disturbs his classmates.C. He is always complaining.14. Whats the boy talking about during the class?A. The lect

66、ure.B. His trips.C. His neighbor.15. How does the boy feel when asking the woman questions during the class?A. Excited.B. Confident.C. Uncomfortable.16. What does the woman advise the boy to do?A. Ask her questions after class.B. Talk with his classmates after class.C. Write down all the points of t

67、he lecture.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the survey on?A. British culture.B. Necessities to survive.C. Ideal lifestyles.18. What is Baloo?A. A fictional character.B. The author of a book.C. A bear in the zoo.19. What is the most necessary thing for women?A. The Internet.B. Chocolate.C. Hugs.20. What

68、 dont most people in London realize?A. The importance of love and friendship.B. Their dependence on mobile phones.C. The essence（本质）of happiness.20202021 学年度第一学期高三年级期末质量检测答案一、 阅读理解21-23: CBD24-27: AADB28-31: BADB32-35: DDCA36-40: AGFEC二、 语言知识运用第一节：41-45: ADCBD46-50: AACCB51-55: DDACA56-60: BDBBC第二节：

69、61. when62. Based63. formed64. combination65. and66. Traditionally67. were forbidden68. than69. performing70. to convey三、 写作第一节 短文改错Dear Sir，I have learned that volunteers for Beijing Winter Olympic Games is needed. Im writing toareapply to this position. forAs a Chinese, I thought it is a privilege

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71、e helpful in communicating with players. In addition, I have been whichparticipated in several international programs before, and enjoy spreading our culture to foreigners.I would appreciate if you could offer me the opportunity. Thank you for your time and itconsideration.第二节 书面表达How time flies! Al

72、most 3 years passed by and I have to say goodbye to my dear club members.Looking back on the old days, I still remember the various activities we took part in, through which not only have we improved our overall ability in English, but also learned the importance of cooperation and team work. Beside

73、s, our club provides us with an easy access to a wide range of English study resources, thus helping us get a deeper understanding of English knowledge and culture. What is most unforgettable is the friendship during these 3 years, which will be the treasure in my life.Words fail me when I want to express my gratitude. I sincerely wish you all the best and wish our club every success.听力部分1-5 BBACA6-10 ABACA11-15 CABAC16-20 ABACA