廣東省潮州市2021屆高三英語上學(xué)期期末考試試題（含解析）

1、2020屆高三英語上學(xué)期期末考試試題（含解析）本試卷共10頁，三大題，卷面滿分120分x1.125=135分?？荚囉脮r(shí)120分鐘。注意事項(xiàng)：1答卷前，考生務(wù)必用黑色字跡的鋼筆或簽字筆將自己的姓名和座號(hào)、班別填寫在非選擇題答題卷的密封線內(nèi)。但選擇題答題卡必須用2B鉛筆填涂。2選擇題每小題選出答案后，用2B鉛筆把答題卡上對(duì)應(yīng)題目選項(xiàng)的答案信息點(diǎn)涂黑，如需改動(dòng)，用橡皮擦干凈后，再選涂其他答案，答案不能答在試卷上。3非選擇題必須用黑色字跡鋼筆或簽字筆作答，答案必須寫在答題卷各題目指定區(qū)域內(nèi)相應(yīng)位置上；如需改動(dòng)，先劃掉原來的答案，然后再寫上新的答案；不準(zhǔn)使用鉛筆和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案無效。4考

2、生必須保持答題卡和答題卷的整潔。第I卷第一部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。ATheaters of the PastThe Greek TheaterTheaters developed in many parts of Greece. Ancient Greek theaters were built in natural open air sites on conveniently shaped hills. This allowed a great mass of peopl

3、e to enjoy a show at a time. Due to this, actors placed emphasis on exaggerated (夸張的) action and speech. And, colorful symbolic masks and costumes were used.The Medieval TheaterThe Medieval theater started in churches. Thats why medieval plays were about Bible stories. At first, it became a custom f

4、or priests (牧師) to act out brief scenes during Christmas and Easter. These acts attracted large crowds. Finally the church refused to allow priests to participate in any such events again, so ordinary people began these performances outside. Performances were set in the town square, with several sta

5、ge settings around it.The Elizabethan TheaterThe Englands theater developed rapidly in the years following the defeat of the Spanish Navy. The dominant feature of Elizabethan theater was the stage, It has three parts: The fore stage for outside scenes ;the inner stage for scenes inside a building; a

6、n upper stage or balcony for various purposes. The reason for this design is that there were no scene changes, or breaks during the play. Very little scenery was used, so the actors had to create a scene through their voices and dialogues. This led to a more poetic script , and poets became the main

7、 source of script writing.The Restoration TheaterSome of the plays told sad stories, but the majority of the plays were really funny. Many specialized machines were used to create the scene. The stage was a very clever idea , in that on the sides of the stage large back shutters (百葉窗) were painted w

8、ith the scene.1. Why were ancient Greek theaters built on hills?A. To hold a large audience.B. To build a big and strong stage.C. To have a better sound effect.D. To emphasize exaggerated performances.2. In which theater could actors voices and speech help create scenes?A. The Greek Theater.B. The M

9、edieval Theater,C. The Elizabethan Theater,D. The Restoration Theater.3. What is special about the Restoration Theater?A. Colorful masks were used.B. The stage was smartly designed.C. Most of its plays were sorrowful.D. Ordinary people were the performers.【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B【解析】本文為說明文。文章介紹了四個(gè)古代的劇院。【1

10、題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)The Greek Theater中的Ancient Greek theaters were built in natural open air sites on conveniently shaped hills. This allowed a great mass of people to enjoy a show at a time.(古希臘的劇院建在自然開闊的地方，建在形狀方便的山上。這使得一大群人可以一次欣賞一場(chǎng)演出)可知，希臘劇院建在山上是為了讓更多的觀眾可以一起欣賞演出。故選A?！?題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)The Elizabethan Theater中的

11、Very little scenery was used, so the actors had to create a scene through their voices and dialogues.(布景用得很少，所以演員們不得不通過他們的聲音和對(duì)話來創(chuàng)造一個(gè)場(chǎng)景)可知，在The Elizabethan Theater, 演員的聲音和言語能幫助創(chuàng)造場(chǎng)景。故選C。【3題詳解】推理判斷題。根據(jù)The Restoration Theater中的The stage was a very clever idea , in that on the sides of the stage large ba

12、ck shutters (百葉窗) were painted with the scene.(舞臺(tái)是一個(gè)非常聰明的想法，因?yàn)槲枧_(tái)兩側(cè)的大背板上都畫著場(chǎng)景)可知，在The Restoration Theater舞臺(tái)設(shè)計(jì)非常巧妙。故選B。BAna, her husband Mario, and their four-year old son Antonio just moved to North Carolina. They need a temporary place to call “home” until they get settled into their new surrounding

13、s. So, Ana figured that she had better start looking for an apartment for them to stay in.First, Ana picked up an Apartment Book at her local newspaper stand. The Apartment Book contained listings of all the major apartment complexes in her area.Ana started by looking at the prices in the advertisem

14、ents for apartments in the Apartment Book. Then, she read about the amenities that each apartment complex offered. For example, some apartments had a clubhouse, a gym (also called a “fitness center”), and a pool. After considering prices, amenities, and locations, Ana found a few apartment complexes

15、 that she liked.Ana called the apartment complexes. She set up appointments with the apartment managers to see the apartments she found interesting. Ana made five phone calls, total. “Ill see you then,” she said to the fifth apartment manager, and hung up the phone.When Mario got home (to the hotel

16、in which they were staying) from work, Ana showed him the list of apartments. “These look good,” he said.“Mommy, let me see,” said Antonio, whom Mario had just brought home from childcare. Ana showed Antonio the pictures of the apartments.The next day, while Mario was at work and Antonio was at chil

17、dcare, Ana visited the apartment complexes. After visiting all five, she found that she liked the fifth one the best. It was near a good school system for her son, and it was near her and her husbands workplace. She went home and discussed it with her husband, and they decided that they wanted to re

18、nt the apartment. The next day, they called the manager of the apartment complex and told him that they would like the apartment.The manager asked them to sign a rental contract and pay a security deposit so that if any damage was done to the apartment while they were in it, the security deposit wou

19、ld pay for it. They signed the rental contract and paid the security deposit.Finally, they had a place to stay.4. Which of the following is not an amenity?A. Clubhouse.B. Fitness center.C. Pool.D. High ceilings.5. What did Ana consider while looking through the Apartment Book?A. Prices.B. Amenities.

20、C. Locations.D. All of the above.6. Why is the security deposit needed when people rent a house?A. Because it ensures that a renter will pay the rent on time.B. Because it ensures that a renter will not have pets on the property.C. Because it ensures that any damage done to the apartment will be pai

21、d for by the renter.D. Because it ensures that any damage done to the apartment is kept to a minimum.7. What do we know about Ana?A. She was a smart and organized wife.B. She signed the rental contract on her own.C. She bought a home for her family in Carolina.D. Her husband worked in a hotel.【答案】4.

22、 D 5. D 6. C 7. A【解析】本文為一篇記敘文。文章記敘了安娜一家搬到北卡羅來納州后，安娜租房子故事?！?題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段Then, she read about the amenities that each apartment complex offered. For example, some apartments had a clubhouse, a gym (also called a “fitness center”), and a pool.可知，俱樂部，健身中心，游泳池都為便利設(shè)施，而high ceilings在文中未提及。故選D項(xiàng)?！?題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理

23、解題。根據(jù)第三段After considering prices, amenities, and locations, Ana found a few apartment complexes that she liked.可知，安娜在翻閱出售公寓的小冊(cè)子時(shí)考慮了價(jià)格、便利設(shè)施和位置。選項(xiàng)中三種均有考慮到。故選D項(xiàng)?！?題詳解】推理判斷題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段The manager asked them to sign a rental contract and pay a security deposit so that if any damage was done to the apartment

24、 while they were in it, the security deposit would pay for it.可知，租賃人住的公寓有任何損壞，就會(huì)用押金來支付，對(duì)公寓造成的任何損害都將由租賃人賠償。故選C項(xiàng)?！?題詳解】推理判斷題。結(jié)合全文安娜租房時(shí)，選擇房子，考慮一系列價(jià)格、便利設(shè)施和位置，并且參觀了所有五家公寓大樓，最后租下了一間公寓，可以推斷出她是個(gè)聰明、有條理的妻子。故選A項(xiàng)。CAbout two months ago, Xing Yan started experiencing insomnia for the first time.“It developed sudd

25、enly. I was under heavy pressure from work at the time. I could not fall asleep at all at night, and was wide awake until dawn. I tried not to think of the things that were troubling me and forget them, but the thoughts quickly returned, making it even harder for me to fall asleep,” said the bank em

26、ployee from Fushun, Liaoning province.Before the insomnia developed, Xing had regularly experienced less serious related disorders, such as taking a long time to fall asleep. He believes his tendency to worry may be the cause of his insomnia.In addition to feeling tired during the day, Xing feels he

27、 is experiencing the physical consequences of insomnia, such as an unexplained stomach ache.“I became very frightened when I realized I could not sleep every day,” said the 40-year-old, who has been admitted to Peking University Sixth Hospital in Beijing for treatment. “I may be ruined if this situa

28、tion continues.”In an attempt to overcome his problem, Xing plans to strictly follow the advice of his doctor, such as getting up and going to bed at fixed times, and taking medication.Sun Hongqiang, director of the Sleep Medicine Center at the hospital, said his team has seen a constant rise in the

29、 number of patients with sleeping disorders in recent years.Despite seeing about 100 patients every day, the 12 doctors at the center are unable to meet demand, which means many patients endure a long wait before they can consult a physician, according to Sun.“Globally, the incidence of sleep disord

30、ers is rising,” he said. “In China, about 30 percent of the population has sleep disorders, while around 10 percent frequently experience insomnia.”It is unclear what is behind the rise in the number of people with sleep disorders but the problem may be linked with factors such as personality, brain

31、-related illnesses and disturbed lifestyles, he added.8. What is the meaning of the underlined word “insomnia”?A. Being unable to sleep.B. Staying up late.C. Low sleep quality.D. Taking a long time to fall asleep.9. Whats Xings occupation?A. A doctor.B. A bank employee.C. A student from Peking Unive

32、rsityD. A physician.10. What can be inferred from Sun Hongqiangs words?A. About 30% of the Chinese suffer from insomnia.B. Doctors are too busy to see people with insomnia.C. Physicians are in high demand in the battle against insomnia.D. The causes of insomnia include brain-related illnesses and di

33、sturbed lifestyles.11. What can be the best title of the passage?A. Insomnia A terrible diseaseB. Insomnia An increasing incidentC. Doctors In great demandD. Sleep disorder A constant phenomenon【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C 11. B【解析】【分析】本文為一篇說明文。介紹了遼寧撫順的銀行員工邢燕的失眠及治療經(jīng)歷，說明了目前全球范圍內(nèi)睡眠障礙的問題?！?題詳解】詞義猜測(cè)題。結(jié)合第二段中的I co

34、uld not fall asleep at all at night, and was wide awake until dawn.(我整夜睡不著覺，一直醒到天亮)可知，邢燕第一次經(jīng)歷了失眠。由此猜測(cè)insomnia意為“失眠”。故選A項(xiàng)?！?題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的said the bank employee from Fushun, Liaoning province.可知，邢燕是一名遼寧撫順的銀行員工。故選B項(xiàng)?！?0題詳解】推理判斷題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第三段中的Despite seeing about 100 patients every day, the 12 doctors a

35、t the center are unable to meet demand, which means many patients endure a long wait before they can consult a physician, according to Sun.可知，盡管每天約有100名患者就診，但該中心的12名醫(yī)生仍無法滿足需求。由此推知，治療失眠的醫(yī)生的需求很高。故選C項(xiàng)?！?1題詳解】主旨大意題。結(jié)合文章可知，全球范圍內(nèi)，睡眠障礙的發(fā)病率正在上升。在中國(guó)，大約30%的人有睡眠障礙，大約10%的人經(jīng)常失眠。B項(xiàng)“失眠越來越多發(fā)生的事件”符合文章主旨。故選B項(xiàng)。【點(diǎn)睛】閱讀是

36、理解的前提和手段；理解是分析、加工和處理信息，是閱讀的目的和結(jié)果。因此，做閱讀理解題時(shí)，考生可以先看題目，然后再看文段，這樣帶著問題去閱讀就更有目的性。如第2小題，Whats Xings occupation?題目在問邢燕的職業(yè)是什么。根據(jù)第二段中的said the bank employee from Fushun, Liaoning province.可知，邢燕是一名遼寧撫順的銀行員工。故選B項(xiàng)。DA PG-13 rating is a stricter warning by the Rating Board to parents to determine whether their ch

37、ildren under age 13 should view the film. A PG-13 film may go beyond the PG rating in theme, violence, nudity (裸露), language, adult activities or other elements, but does not reach the restricted R category.The theme of the film by itself will not result in a rating greater than PG-13, although acti

38、vities shown in the film related to a mature theme may result in a restricted rating for the film. Any drug use will initially require at least a PG-13 rating. More than brief nudity will require at least a PG-13 rating, but such nudity in PG-13 rated film generally will not be sexually oriented. Th

39、ere may be violence scene in a PG-13 movie, but generally not both realistic and extreme or persistent violence.A single use of one of the rude words in a film, though only as an expletive (感嘆語), initially requires at least a PG-13 rating. More than one such bad word requires an R rating, as must ev

40、en one of those words used in a sexual context. The Rating Board nevertheless may rate such a film PG-13 if, based on a special vote by a two-thirds majority, the Raters feel that most American parents would believe that a PG-13 rating is appropriate because of the context or manner in which the wor

41、ds are used or because the use of those words in the film is easily neglected.12. What is the main goal of this passage?A. To discuss various movie ratings.B. To explain various movie ratings.C. To explain the difference between PG-13 and R movie ratings.D. To explain the PG-13 movie rating.13. Acco

42、rding to PG-13 rating, the theme of the movie _.A. has little impact on its ratingB. has a large impact on its ratingC. should be entertainingD. should be suitable for children14. From Paragraph 2, we can learn that drug usage _.A. should not be allowed in moviesB. is dangerousC. makes a PG-13 ratin

43、g necessaryD. is not appropriate for children under 1315. What does a movie with two or more uses of bad words require?A. A PG rating.B. A PG-13 rating.C. An R rating.D. An NC-17 rating.【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. C【解析】本文為一篇說明文。PG-13級(jí)是電影分級(jí)委員會(huì)對(duì)家長(zhǎng)發(fā)出的更嚴(yán)格的警告，目的是決定13歲以下的孩子是否應(yīng)該看這部電影。文章介紹了PG-13電影分級(jí)?！?2題詳解】推理

44、判斷題。結(jié)合全文可知，文章從主題、暴力、裸體、語言、成人活動(dòng)方面解釋了PG-13的電影分級(jí)。全文目的在于解釋PG-13。故選D項(xiàng)?！?3題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的The theme of the film by itself will not result in a rating greater than PG-13, although activities shown in the film related to a mature theme may result in a restricted rating for the film.可知，電影的主題本身不會(huì)導(dǎo)致評(píng)級(jí)大于PG-13，

45、盡管在電影中出現(xiàn)的與成熟主題相關(guān)的活動(dòng)可能會(huì)導(dǎo)致對(duì)電影的限制評(píng)級(jí)。由此可知，電影的主題對(duì)PG-13評(píng)級(jí)影響不大。故選A項(xiàng)?！?4題詳解】推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段中的Any drug use will initially require at least a PG-13 rating.可知，任何藥物使用最初都需要至少達(dá)到PG-13級(jí)別。由此可知，藥物使用使PG-13評(píng)級(jí)是必要的。故選C項(xiàng)?！?5題詳解】推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段中的More than one such bad word requires an R rating, as must even one of those words use

46、d in a sexual context.可知，一部有兩個(gè)或兩個(gè)以上臟話用法的電影需要滿足R級(jí)。故選C項(xiàng)。第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。Most of us in China are used to paying for everything with our phones. _16_ At least, this was the case for Lim Swee Say from Singapore, who found his first experience with Chinese pay

47、ment methods quite impressive. Lim was waiting in line to buy nuts at a street stall (貨攤) in Shanghai and saw other customers show their phones and take the nuts without giving cash. _17_ It seems that Singapore falls behind in mobile payments. Some Chinese tourists find it inconvenient when they ha

48、ve to use cash in Singapore._18_ According to Xinhua News Agency, many countries now accept mobile payment services for Chinese tourists, with WeChat Pay covered in 13 overseas countries and regions and Alipay over 200. Its now common to see the familiar green or blue logos in tourist destinations a

49、round the world, from a tiny shop in the Scottish Highlands to a huge department store in New York.Mobile payments are now a normal part of life in China, and the trend is sweeping other nations. According to Forrester Research, in America, mobile payments rose by 37 per cent in 2016. _19_This may b

50、e partly because western mobile payment services require businesses to install expensive equipment before customers can use them. _20_A. He was trying to figure out how they got paid.B. Foreign tourists dont like to pay with their mobile phones.C. But in China, all it takes is a QR code (二維碼) and a

51、phone.D. Soon after, he realized that the customers were using WeChat Pay.E. Still, Chinese mobile payments were nearly 50 times greater than those in the US.F. But for foreign visitors who arent familiar with this method, it may seem strange.G. The popularity of Chinese mobile payments has pushed s

52、ome foreign companies to accept them.【答案】16. F 17. D 18. G 19. E 20. C【解析】【分析】本文為一篇說明文。文章介紹了移動(dòng)支付這一方式正在由中國(guó)席卷其他國(guó)家?！?6題詳解】根據(jù)前文“我們大多數(shù)中國(guó)人習(xí)慣用手機(jī)支付一切費(fèi)用?！盕項(xiàng)“但對(duì)于不熟悉這種方法的外國(guó)游客來說，這似乎有些奇怪。”從相反的方面闡述移動(dòng)支付，與前文相互呼應(yīng)。故選F項(xiàng)?！?7題詳解】根據(jù)前文“林在上海一個(gè)街頭攤位排隊(duì)買堅(jiān)果，看到其他顧客拿著手機(jī)，拿著堅(jiān)果卻不給現(xiàn)金?！盌項(xiàng)“不久之后，他意識(shí)到顧客們正在使用微信支付?！背薪由衔模忉屧?。故選D項(xiàng)?！?8題詳解】根據(jù)

53、后文“據(jù)新華社報(bào)道，目前許多國(guó)家接受中國(guó)游客的移動(dòng)支付服務(wù)，微信支付覆蓋13個(gè)海外國(guó)家和地區(qū)，支付寶覆蓋200多個(gè)國(guó)家和地區(qū)?！盙項(xiàng)“中國(guó)移動(dòng)支付的普及推動(dòng)了一些外國(guó)公司接受它們”為后文的總結(jié)，在此處合適。故選G項(xiàng)?！?9題詳解】根據(jù)前文“根據(jù)Forrester Research的數(shù)據(jù)，在美國(guó)，移動(dòng)支付在2016年增長(zhǎng)了37%?！盓項(xiàng)“盡管如此，中國(guó)的移動(dòng)支付比美國(guó)高出近50倍?！鼻拔奶峒懊绹?guó)的移動(dòng)支付，后文接著對(duì)比闡述中國(guó)的移動(dòng)支付。故選E項(xiàng)?！?0題詳解】根據(jù)前文“這可能部分是因?yàn)槲鞣揭苿?dòng)支付服務(wù)要求企業(yè)在客戶使用之前安裝昂貴的設(shè)備?！盋項(xiàng)“但在中國(guó)，只要一個(gè)二維碼和一部手機(jī)?！迸c前文轉(zhuǎn)折

54、對(duì)比，解釋中國(guó)移動(dòng)支付普及的原因。故選C項(xiàng)。【點(diǎn)睛】七選五題型主要考查上下文的理解與推斷，雖然文章整體難度一般低于閱讀理解，但是卻給很多同學(xué)造成了很大的心理障礙。七個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選五個(gè)，比四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選一個(gè)，感覺干擾性更大，很大同學(xué)在做這個(gè)題目時(shí)，總有一種眼花繚亂、心煩氣躁的感覺，致使往往正確率不高。在這里提醒同學(xué)們，首先要克服心理障礙，同時(shí)要注意方式方法。其次，注意設(shè)空前后的句子，因?yàn)檫@些句子之間是順承和聯(lián)系的，所有一定要聯(lián)系和理解上下文的語境。例如第4小題，根據(jù)前文“根據(jù)Forrester Research的數(shù)據(jù)，在美國(guó)，移動(dòng)支付在2016年增長(zhǎng)了37%?！盓項(xiàng)“盡管如此，中國(guó)的移動(dòng)支付比美國(guó)高出

55、近50倍?！鼻拔奶峒懊绹?guó)的移動(dòng)支付，后文接著對(duì)比闡述中國(guó)的移動(dòng)支付。故選E項(xiàng)。第二部分 語言知識(shí)運(yùn)用 (共兩節(jié), 滿分45分)第一節(jié)（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。A mother and daughter were rescued from the wreckage (殘骸) of a car crash thanks to an app. It can _21_ people anywhere in the world using just three _22_.Valerie Hawkett

56、, 33, lost _23_ of her Ford Fiesta while _24_ round a sharp bend in Somerset last October. Ms Hawketts _25_went flying over a bush and landed on its _26_ in a field.Her four-year-old _27_ Tegan was in the back and the _28_ mother called the police to come to her aid but she didnt know _29_ she was.O

57、fficers were able to find their way to Ms Hawkett in the field- after _30_ her the link to a website called what3words. It is able to find the exact _31_ of any location on Earth. It told Ms Hawkett the three-word square she was in “Weekend foggy earphones” which _32_ policemen to a road near a field on the A36 heading out of Norton St Philip, Somerset.Ms Hawkett, from Trowbridge, Wiltshire, said: “It was absolutely brilliant. Its really, really _33_ . I could have been in that fie