《发布》安徽省池州市2021届高三上学期1月期末考试 英语 WORD版含答案BYCHUN.doc

1、20202021学年第一学期期末考试卷高三英语满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟注意事项：1.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。2.选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清晰。3.请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上的答题无效。4.保持答题卡卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。5.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。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

2、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 is the weather like now?A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.2. Why didnt the woman buy the coat?A. It didnt fit her. B. It cost too much. C. She didnt take enough money

3、.3. What did the man do this morning?A. He did some washing. B. He took out the rubbish. C. He cleaned the house.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A meeting. B. A job. C. A manager.5. What do we know about the man last weekend?A. He was busy. B. He went on business. C. He was ill.第二节(

4、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 does the man think of the film?A. Interesting and entertaining. B. Boring and long. C. Exciting but short.7. What kind of film will they see next ti

5、me?A. A thriller. B. A comedy. C. An action movie.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What did the girl do first?A. She went to a party. B. She cleaned up the yard C. She stayed with her brothers.9. What will the girl do this weekend?A. Work on her project. B. Have a chemistry class. C. Go bungee jumping.听第8段材料，回答第10

6、至12题。10. What did the speakers do just now?A. They went to a concert. B. They went to the movies. C. They visited an exhibition.11. How did the man get the tickets?A. He got them from his sister.B. He bought them at a higher price.C. He bought them in the ticket office.12. What selective course did

7、the man choose?A. Marketing. B. Accounting. C. Fashion design.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Which two countries celebrate Teachers Day on the same day?A. India and Korea. B. India and America. C. Korea and America.14. When do people in Thailand celebrate Teachers Day?A. On September 5th. B. On September 28th

8、. C. On January 16th.15. How do teachers in Thailand celebrate their own day?A. Have a day off. B. Attend social activities. C. Go to a party.16. When is Teachers Day in Hungary?A. The first Monday of September.B. The first Sunday of October.C. The first Monday of June.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When did

9、 Hip-Hop start?A. In the 1970s. B. In the 1980s. C. In the 1990s.18. Where did Hip-Hop start?A. In the US. B. In the UK. C. In South Korea.19. Why did young people start Hip-Hop at first?A. They wanted to try something new.B. They found it easy to play.C. They couldnt afford instruments.20. What can

10、 we know about break dancing?A. It is easy to dance. B. It started earlier than Hip-Hop. C. It was like fighting at first.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。AThree Films to Watch in JanuaryOctober is approaching and a new wave of films will be o

11、n soon. Here are three breath-taking films recommended by BBC and see which of the following will appeal to you best?Rebecca(蝴蝶梦)The most famous adaptation of Rebecca is the Oscar-winning Alfred Hitchcock classic starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. How can Ben Wheatleys new version possibly

12、 compete? Well, one answer is to have Kristin Scott Thomas as Mrs Danvers, a stroke of casting genius which is enough to justify the films existence. Another answer, which Wheatley gave is going back to the book and trying to get closer to the actual storyYou think you know it and you just dont.On N

13、etflix from 21 OctoberPossessorAndrea Riseborough stars as an assassin(刺客) who can control other peoples bodies and get them to do the killing for her. Her latest job is to kill an IT tycoon (Sean Bean) and his daughter(Tuppence Middleton) by possessing the daughters future husband (Christopher Abbo

14、tt). David Ehrlich of IndieWire claimed, 90 minutes of Andrea Riseborough and Chriustopher Abbott engaging in warfare over control of the latters body is more satisfying.Released on 2 October in the US and 9 October in CanadaHonest ThiefLiam Neeson plays Tom, a retired bank robber who promises to re

15、turn his ill gotten gains in exchange for a reduced prison sentence so that he can settle down with the woman he loves (Kate Walsh). But the two FBI agents (Jai Courtney and Anthony Ramos) assigned to fetch the money decide to steal it instead and frame Tom for murder. Unfortunately for them, he is

16、a man with a very particular set of skills, hence the explosions, car chases, and shoot-outs.Released on 14 October in France, 15 October in Portugal and 16 October in the US21. What do we know about Ben Wheatleys new Rebecca?A. It is the most famous adaptation of Rebecca.B. It is directed and produ

17、ced closer to the original.C. Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine starred in his film.D. Kristin Scott Thomas, a casting genius edited the movie.22. When can you first enjoy Possessor in Canada?A. On 2 October. B. On 9 October. C. On 14 October. D. On 15 October.23. What can be expected in Honest Thi

18、ef?A. Tragic love. B. Thrilling action. C. Beautiful landscape. D. Psychological control.BSome of my earliest memories involve sitting with my dad in his study every night when he came home from the office. Id watch as he put his personal items away: his watch, wallet, comb and car keys. Every night

19、, he would smile, hand me the comb and say: Help Daddy clean it, OK? Id excitedly turn the tap on, then brush the comb with a used toothbrush as hard as I could. Then Id proudly return the comb to Dad. He would smile at me, and place it on top of his wallet.About two years later, Dad left his sales

20、job and started his own business. I started primary school. That was when things started to change. Dads business wasnt doing so well, and our stable life started getting shaky. He didnt come home as much as he used to. And when lie did come home, it was always late and Id already he in bed. I start

21、ed to get mad. Why didnt he listen to Mum and just stick to his old job? Over the years, I stopped waiting for him to come home.Now 28, Ive graduated from college and got a job. Dads business has also started to get back on track. Yet the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me persisted.Yesterday,

22、 Dad came home early. As usual, I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said: Hey, would you like to help me clean my comb? I looked at him a while, then took the comb. After cleaning, I passed it back to Dad. He looked at it and smiled. But this time, I noticed someth

23、ing different. My dad has aged. He has wrinkles next to his eyes, yet his smile is still as heartwarming as before, the smile of a father who just wants a good life for his family. Dad carefully placed his comb on top of his wallet. After so many years, I guess some things never change. And for that

24、, Im glad.24. What was the author asked to do by the father when young?A. Brushing his comb. B. Cleaning his toothbrush.C. Chatting with him in his study. D. Greeting him at the door.25. Why did the father set up his own business?A. He was laid off by his former company. B. He desired to struggle fo

25、r a big fortunate.C. He wanted to fulfill a good life for his family. D. He followed his wifes advice and tried new.26. What accounted for the uncomfortable silence between the author and the father?A. The fathers new business wasnt going so smoothly.B. The father came home rarely or very late.C. Th

26、e tough primary school and little time with the dad.D. The misunderstanding of the author and less communication between them.27. Which words can best describe the authors father?A. Generous and humorous. B. Modest and conventional.C. Struggling and devoted. D. Ambitious and strict.CThe trend of sha

27、red real estate(房地产)spaces is expanding in various global cities, and it is particularly being welcomed by younger individuals such as Generation Z. Given how the current housing prices in urban centers are going up, the co-living trend might just be the pocket-friendly answer many young home-seeker

28、s are looking for.While the idea of sharing spaces with others as a way of saving money is nothing new. The co-living is a concept that differs from the notion of having roommates.”Private bedrooms, combined with common spaces shared with other people, are features these two brands of housing share.

29、However, the way co-living differs from the traditional roommate arrangements is that the former comes with individual leases(租期). In contrast, the latter comes with a master lease all residents are covered with. Co-living is, in essence, a cut-down version of roommate arrangements that only keeps i

30、ts good parts while eliminating the bad ones.Another advantage of this rental arrangement is the ability to spend more on experiences instead of paying for living in a larger home. And if theres something Millennials and Gen Zers are known for, they tend to value experience over material possessions

31、, and sharing a living space is a great way to facilitate such a lifestyle and focus on things that matter most.Whether its the appeal of the larger cities that attracts them, or the fact that they landed a job that requires moving to a densely populated area. Making new connections in a big city ma

32、y come as a challenge to Millennials and Gen Zers, sharing a rented living space eliminates this anxiety as it instantly provides you with an opportunity to meet new people, and develop long-lasting relationships.While the co-living concept is being embraced by young individuals worldwide, many are

33、still unfamiliar with how co-living really works. Therefore, it doesnt come as a surprise that some people would be concerned about their privacy and safety. However, we can see this particular housing model gaining popularity in times to come.28. What is the difference between the co-living and hav

34、ing roommates?A. The co-living has individual rents.B. The co-living has private bedrooms.C. Having roommates means sharing common space.D. Having roommates will cut down ones expense on living.29. What contributes to the popularity of co-living according to the author?A. The appeal of living in lar

35、ger cities. B. Much more value on material possessions.C. The better-paid jobs are all in bigger cities. D. The housing construction is not on the rise.30. What does the underlined word eliminating in the third paragraph mean?A. Destroying. B. Cutting in. C. Removing. D. Putting off.31. What can be

36、the best title of the text?A. The Advantage of the Co-Living B. The Rising Trend of Co-Living SpacesC. The Appropriate Living Style in the Future D. New Generations with Energy-Saving HousingDTalking about the best places to gather solar energy, the most common answer is the deserts. But in fact the

37、 extreme heat can reduce solar panels potential. Its like your computer. If it overheats, it slows down. So we have to keep a balance between having a lot of panels in the desert and getting the highest efficiency of them.Oregon State University ecological engineer Chad Higgins and his team are inte

38、rested in where panels should be located to get the most energy production. In addition to temperatures and sunlight, they found that conditions for the most efficiency include low relative humidity(湿度)and gentle winds that improve transfer of heat from the panels. By analyzing satellite data for th

39、ese four factors, they created a map of potential solar panel productivity for different land types around the globe. Agricultural croplands come first.If you think about it for a minute, it makes sense. What is agriculture? It is taking the suns rays and turning it into a form of energy that we con

40、sume. So there s this sweet spot where you get the maximum productivity.Other factors also favor cropland solar. Agricultural lands tend to be closer to population centers where there is a market for electricity, rather than way off in the desert. Agricultural lands tend to be flat. They tend to be

41、already disturbed. So you dont have as many ecological conservation worries.Higgins thinks that agriculture and solar can benefit each other, providing a way to a more sustainable energy future. He estimates that putting panels on just one percent of croplands worldwide would be enough to meet all t

42、he global electricity needs. Higgins hopes the research will inspire cooperation between solar companies and farmers to feed the world and power it too.32. Why was the computer mentioned in the first paragraph?A. To lead to the topic of the text.B. To explain the importance of technology.C. To confi

43、rm the accuracy of the new findings.D. To give a similar example to show the result of overheat.33, What do Higgins and his team focus on?A. How to make panels last longer. B. Why panels in deserts work badly.C. What material to use to make panels. D. Where to put panels to snake more energy.34. Wha

44、t is Higgins attitude toward cropland solar?A. Promising. B. Doubtful. C. Confusing. D. Easy-operating.35. What is the text mainly about?A. Deserts are not fit for solar energy.B. Cropland solar is the best place for solar panels.C. There are many factors that favor cropland solar.D. Higgins hopes t

45、o find a sustainable energy in the future.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。Memories are important, but as we age our memory declines. The good news is that scientists have been learning more about our brains amazing ability to change and grow, even in old age. 36 Learn s

46、omething new.Memory strength is like muscular strength. The more you use it, the stronger it gets. But you cant lift the same size weight every day and expect to get stronger. Youll need to keep your brain constantly challenged. 37 .Repeat and retrieve(找回).When you learn new information, youre more

47、likely to record that information if its repeated. Repeat what you hear out loud. 37 Write it down and read it aloud. But the work doesnt stop there. Youll need to try to retrieve the information without looking at it later. Testing yourself to retrieve the information is better than repeated studyi

48、ng.Drink water.Water acts as a shock absorber for the brain 39 A small amount of dehydration(脱水)can have disastrous(灾难性的)effects. Mild dehydration has been shown to cause三, min shrinkage and memory damage. Aim for at least eight to ten glasses per day. 40 Another common mistake is relying on the GPS

49、 every time you drive. Researchers found relying on response techniques for navigation shrinks a part of our brain. Try to get to your destination using your brain. Perhaps use GPS to get there, but use your brain to get back home. Your brain will thank you for the extra challenge.A. Lose the GPS.B.

50、 Try using it in a sentence.C. Dont turn to Google right away.D. It helps our brain cells use nutrients.E. Learning a new skill is an excellent way.F. Research shows that repetition is an ineffective learning tool.G. The following are some effective methods for improving memory.第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分

51、)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。I was in deep thought. The year drew to a 41 . What would I accomplish in the next?I looked up at the 42 in the distance. They were white now. Not long ago, they were brown. In the time Ive lived in Idaho, Ive had

52、the opportunity to watch the 43 of seasons make their changes on those mountains I am never 44 of seeing.My first 45 of them came in September. The sides of the mountains were painted green with the leaves.Near the top were pines. The days moved on. The weather 46 . The leaves browned. The mountain

53、changed.Fall 47 to winter. I stood and watched the top of the mountains turn a blinding white. Im not a skier, but I imagined the excitement of 48 down the side of those mountains-free, fast, and 49 .Winter turned to 50 . The snow in the valley 51 . The weeks passed, the green in the valley flowed 5

54、2 up the slopes like a reversed waterfall. The mountains were as I first saw them, green and leafy.On this New Years Eve, the mountains are white again. I saw so many changes, but were they changes? The mountains are never changing. Like people, they only changed 53 to fit the weather. They didnt al

55、low outside influences to 54 what lie beneath their coats of changing colors. They were always the same.Im in my third season of life. A little snow has 55 at my peak. My clothing changed to 56 my seasons. Next year and all my years to follow, I want to be as constant as a mountain. Although my look

56、s change, I want to be 57 . My body will change coats many times, but when my day is done, I want people to say, No matter what the seasons of life 58 , he never changed inside. He never 59 the pressures of the seasons or the weathers of life to change what he was underneath. He was a 60 mountain yo

57、u could rely on.41. A. closeB. changeC. practiceD. agreement42. A. ruinsB. remainsC. treesD. mountains43. A. varietyB. orderC. stressD. cycle44. A. tiredB. informedC. accusedD. convinced45. A. sightB. intentionC. sceneryD. desire46. A. warmedB. cooledC. improvedD. continued47. A. contributedB. gave

58、wayC. subscribedD. gave in48. A. throwingB. slippingC. climbingD. battling49. A. frustratedB. motivatedC. panickedD. thrilled50. A. springB. summerC. fallD. winter51. A. multipliedB. disappearedC. stayedD. thickened52. A. steadilyB. immediatelyC. graduallyD. casually53. A. rulesB. colorsC. coatsD. m

59、easures54. A. uncoverB. changeC. exposeD. remove55. A. meltedB. slimmedC. gatheredD. frozen56. A. instructB. confirmC. fitD. fight57. A. inspiringB. reliableC. challengingD. brave58. A. fetchedB. tookC. presentedD. rewarded59. A. requestedB. expectedC. meantD. allowed60. A. naturallyB. consequentlyC

60、. definitelyD. instantly第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。As humans retreat into their homes as more and more countries go under coronavirus(疫情) lockdown, wild animals are slipping cover 61 (explore) the empty streets of some of our biggest cities. Groups of wild 62 (goose)

61、 have been wandering freely on the streets of Oakland, California, while a puma(美洲狮) turned 63 in the center of the Chilean capital Santiago, 64 is under control.This is the habitat they once had and that weve taken away from them, 65 (say) Marcelo Giagnoni, the head of Chiles agricultural service.

62、With the hunting season 66 (withdraw) in several European countries, this promises to be a spring and 67 (possible) a summer of love for the animal kingdom.However, there are also downsides to the lockdown for nature. Work to limit aggressive species has been stopped, cautioned Loic Obled of the Fre

63、nch biodiversity(生物多样性) office, as well as 68 to help endangered species. Birds that have nested in the yard of an 69 (abandon) school or factory will find themselves disturbed, he warned. His further 70 (explain) can he found in Nature.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

64、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，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。Dear Calvin,Knowing that you would like to travel to a place of interests in China, Im writing to recommend Qingming Reversid

65、e Landscape Garden with you.Locating in Kaifeng, Henan Province, Qingming Reverside Landscape Garden have a good reputation among tourists. Based on an appealed painting by Zhang Zeduan, Qingming Reverside Landscape Garden naturally which got its name. It offers you a chance go back to the Song Dana

66、sty, but you can enjoy the unique culture and experience the special lifestyle of the local people then. Its well worth visiting.Wish you a extremely happy journey and enjoy ourselves.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)你校“英语角”向你约稿，请你用英语介绍上周末你参与的由学校组织的“秋收体验”活动。内容包括：1.秋收地点及其变化；2.秋收活动；3.自己的感悟。注意：1.词数100左右；2.题目已给出。The Autumn Harvest Experience