寧夏六盤山市高級(jí)中學(xué)2021屆高三英語上學(xué)期期末考試試題（含解析）

1、寧夏六盤山市高級(jí)中學(xué)2021屆高三英語上學(xué)期期末考試試題（含解析）第一部分：聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié)（共5小題；每小題1.5分, 滿分7.5分）聽下面5段對(duì)話, 每段對(duì)話后有一個(gè)小題, 從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng), 并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽完每段對(duì)話后, 你都有10秒鐘的時(shí)間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題, 每段對(duì)話僅讀一遍。1.Where are the speakers probably?A. In a park. B. In a hotel. C. In a bakery.2. What is the woman probably going to show th

2、e man?A A credit card. B. A bank note. C. A receipt.3.What did the man do just now?A. He tried a new restaurant. B. He attended an economics lecture.C. He did the shopping in Victoria Mall.4. What invention are the speakers talking about?A. A battery. B. A charger. C. A phone.5.About what does the w

3、oman disagree with the man?A. He is careful. B. He is polite. C. He is shy.第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1.5分, 滿分22.5分）聽下面5段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白后有幾個(gè)小題, 從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng), 并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白前, 你將有時(shí)間閱讀各個(gè)小題, 每小題5秒鐘；聽完后, 各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時(shí)間。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。聽第6段材料，回答第6至7題。6. What has the man been doing for the past few months?A. Ta

4、king a vacation abroad. B. Doing a part-time job. C. Studying for an exam.7. Who is probably experienced in sailing?A. Jane. B. Tracy. C. Tom.聽第7段材料，回答第8至9題。8. What can we know about the man?A. He missed an interview. B. He prevented a train crash. C. He has a 9-month-old boy.9.What caused the accid

5、ent?A. A strong wind. B. A misplaced pushchair. C. A speeding car.聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。10. Which button should the woman press if the water is not hot enough?A. The left one. B. The middle one. C. The right one.11. Where is the spare key to the main door?A. By the sitting room door. B. By the bathroom d

6、oor. C. By the back door.12.What can the woman find in the box on top of the washing machine?A. Washing powder. B. Spare bulbs. C. Toilet paper.聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。13. What did the man work as for The Southsea Times?A. A trainee. B.A reporter. C. An editor.14. How many different positions did the man h

7、old at The Southern Mail?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.15. How did the man probably feel about his experience as a news producer?A. Unpleasant. B. Unforgettable. C. Unchallenging.16. Who does the man work for now?A. Radio Wales. B. Bristol Council. C. Hatherfield Herald.聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。17.What is the

8、speaker doing?A. Showing a map on the screen. B. Talking about a map on the wall. C. Referring to a diagram in a brochure.18. Where is the university sports center?A. Opposite the library. B. Beside the theater. C. Next to the police station.19. Which place will open next week?A. The swimming pool.

9、B. The snack bar. C. The softball court.20. What does the speaker say about the sports center?A. It has four floors in total. B. It lacks basketball courts. C. It offers the bus servic第二部分：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）閱讀下列短文，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)。AHearClear GO Rechargeable Digital Hear

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16、 478.【答案】1. D 2. D 3. C【解析】這是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章主要介紹了一種數(shù)字助聽器產(chǎn)品，介紹了產(chǎn)品價(jià)格、特色等信息?！?題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段中“The GO has the same key elements that all high-end digital hearing aids share while leaving out fancy bells and whistles that increase cost and require expensive adjustments.(GO擁有所有高端數(shù)字助聽器所共有的關(guān)鍵元素，同時(shí)摒棄了增加成本和需要昂貴調(diào)整花費(fèi)

17、的附加裝飾物)”可知，GO的特點(diǎn)是注重實(shí)用功能。故選D?！?題詳解】推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段“My sisters had all given up hope that our elderly mother would hear us clearly again. And then we took a chance. Were so glad we did. Theyve been amazing for her, and for our entire family.(我的姐妹們都放棄了我們年邁的母親能再聽清楚我們說話的希望。然后我們抓住了這個(gè)機(jī)會(huì)。我們很高興我們這樣做了。耳機(jī)對(duì)她和我們?nèi)襾?/p>

18、說都很令人吃驚)”可推知，作者提到Karen是為了顯示GO的高性能。故選D?！?題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中“You can spend thousands on an expensive hearing aid, or you can spend just $ 239 on a hearing aid thats great for most mild to moderate hearing loss (only $199 each when you buy a pair).(您可以花數(shù)千美元購買昂貴的助聽器，也可以只花239美元購買一款適合大多數(shù)輕度至中度聽力損失的助聽器購買一副時(shí)每只

19、僅需199美元)”可知，你需要花費(fèi)199+199=398美元買一對(duì)GO。故選C。BIn the first term of college, Professor Kelly lectured us in his Acting 1 class about the importance of taking the business of acting seriously. As I prepare to take on my senior year, I think back on the first term and I consider my seriousness and my love f

20、or the art of theatre. Im pleased to say that, for the most part, my determination remains as strong as ever.Even after Ive learned about the difficulties and the heartbreak that go with working as an actor, I know that it is still the right path for me. Something Professor Kelly said in that first

21、acting class has stuck with me through these last three years. He said, Every actor chooses to act for their own reasons personally I do it because I have to. I have to perform. Its who l am. For as long as Ive been performing, Ive wondered how to best describe why I do what I do. Professor Kelly an

22、swered that question for me that day.When I was little and first imagined what it would be like to be a real actor, I would imagine being known about by many people someday. However, I never actually wanted that. I act because no matter what is going on in my life，no matter how stressed I am with wh

23、ats happening outside of or during practices, when Im on stage, Im home and Im me.Many parents will feel worried about their childrens choosing to be an actor. Some will be surprised. My parents are just exceptions. They knew from the start that nothing was going to keep me from doing what I love.4.

24、 What did Professor Kellys words make the author realize?A. She did acting out of love.B. She really had a gift for acting.C. She would face many challenges.D. She must work hard to learn acting.5. What does the underlined word that in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Imagining being an actor.B. Being on sta

25、ge.C. Becoming famous one day.D. Being devoted to theatre.6. How do the authors parents feel about her choice?A. Content.B. Sympathetic.C. Concerned.D. Disappointed.7. What is the author mainly talking about in the text?A. Why she chose acting.B. Who inspired her to act.C. How acting changed her lif

26、e.D. What she learned about acting.【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. A【解析】本文是一篇記敘文。作者以自己的表演求學(xué)經(jīng)歷告訴我們一個(gè)道理：你堅(jiān)守一個(gè)職業(yè)的初心就是成為你自己?！?題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第一段“As I prepare to take on my senior year, I think back on the first term and I consider my seriousness and my love for the art of theatre.”（當(dāng)我準(zhǔn)備進(jìn)入大四的時(shí)候，我回想起第一學(xué)期，我意識(shí)到我對(duì)戲劇藝術(shù)的

27、認(rèn)真和熱愛。）可知，Kelly教授的話讓作者意識(shí)到自己學(xué)表演是出于熱愛。故選A項(xiàng)?！?題詳解】詞句猜測(cè)題。根據(jù)文章第三段劃線詞前句“I would imagine being known about by many people someday.”（我可以想象有一天會(huì)被很多人所了解。）可知，that指的是有一天變得有名。故選C項(xiàng)?！?題詳解】推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章最后一段“My parents are just exceptions. They knew from the start that nothing was going to keep me from doing what I love

28、.”（我的父母只是例外。他們從一開始就知道沒有什么能阻止我做我喜歡的事情。）可知，作者父母對(duì)于自己的選擇持贊同態(tài)度。故選B項(xiàng)?！?題詳解】主旨大意題。根據(jù)文章第二段“For as long as Ive been performing, Ive wondered how to best describe why I do what I do. Professor Kelly answered that question for me that day.”（自從我開始表演以來，我一直想知道如何最好地描述我為什么要做我所做的事。Kelly教授那天為我回答了這個(gè)問題。）及全文內(nèi)容可知，文章作者講述的

29、是她選擇表演的原因。故選A項(xiàng)。CDo you want something different for dinner? Try some space food. Many scientists are living for months aboard the International Space Station high above the earth. Its too expensive to carry food to feed people living in space. Therefore, people in space will need to grow food for th

30、emselves. But how can they grow food without soil and sunlight?Today, we already have hydroponic vegetables. The science of hydroponics is not new. Many writers believe that the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were actually a large hydroponic system. This system could have used fresh water that was rich

31、in oxygen and minerals for the plants. Hydroponic systems need light. In addition to sunlight, hydroponic farms can use artificial lights. Instead of soil, hydroponic farms use mixtures of chemicals to feed the plants. And in addition to a natural climate, most hydroponic farms often use greenhouses

32、. One advantage of hydroponics is that diseases and insects that travel through the soil are avoided. Another advantage is there are no weeds to pull out.Farmers know how to grow a few kinds of hydroponic vegetables, such as lettuces, tomatoes, and cucumbers. But in space, people will need to eat mo

33、re than salad. So scientists are learning how to grow hydroponic rice, beans and potatoes. As they do these experiments, they are analyzing their results and examining how to apply these results to a real life situation providing tasty meals for space travelers.The scientists make imitation meat dis

34、hes, such as carrot drumsticks, made from carrots, garlic, and bread, instead of chicken. How do these unusual foods taste? The scientists have been inviting a group of taste testers into their laboratories. So far, they have tested 200 different recipes. The carrot drumstick dish was a hit. Perhaps

35、 soon, people will eat meals made from hydroponic vegetables that are truly out of this world.8. Why do scientists grow space food?A. To reduce food costs.B. To support space travelers.C. To find new varieties of food.D. To increase agricultural production.9. What is a must to grow hydroponic vegeta

36、bles?A. Sunlight.B. Warm weather.C. Soil to grow the plants in.D. Chemicals to feed the plants.10. What is one advantage of hydroponic plants?A. They dont get diseases.B. They arent affected by weeds.C. They can grow in a lightless place.D. They are bigger than common ones.11. What is the authors at

37、titude towards scientists space food experiment?A. Uninterested.B. Doubtful.C. Optimistic.D. Cautious.【答案】8. B 9. D 10. B 11. C【解析】這是一篇說明文。文章主要說明了科學(xué)家通過種植太空食物，來給太空旅行者提供補(bǔ)給。沒有土壤和陽光，他們采用了水培的方式種植蔬菜，文章介紹了水培蔬菜的所需條件和優(yōu)點(diǎn)?？茖W(xué)家們正在學(xué)習(xí)如何種植水培水稻、豆類和土豆，作者相信不久的將來人們就能吃到由水培蔬菜制成的美味佳肴了?！?題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段中“Many scientists ar

38、e living for months aboard the International Space Station high above the earth. Its too expensive to carry food to feed people living in space. Therefore, people in space will need to grow food for themselves.(許多科學(xué)家要在地球上空的國(guó)際空間站上生活幾個(gè)月。運(yùn)送食物給住在太空的人吃成本太貴了。因此，太空中的人們將需要為自己種植食物)”可知，科學(xué)家要種植太空食物，是為了給太空旅行者提供食

39、物補(bǔ)給。故選B?！?題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中“Instead of soil, hydroponic farms use mixtures of chemicals to feed the plants.(水培農(nóng)場(chǎng)用化學(xué)混合物代替土壤來喂養(yǎng)植物)”可知，種植水培蔬菜必須具備的條件是喂養(yǎng)植物的化學(xué)物質(zhì)。故選D?！?0題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中“Another advantage is there are no weeds to pull out.(另一個(gè)優(yōu)點(diǎn)是沒有雜草需要拔除)”可知，水培植物的一個(gè)優(yōu)點(diǎn)是它們不受雜草的影響。故選B?！?1題詳解】推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段中“The

40、scientists have been inviting a group of taste testers into their laboratories. So far, they have tested 200 different recipes. The carrot drumstick dish was a hit. Perhaps soon, people will eat meals made from hydroponic vegetables that are truly out of this world.(科學(xué)家們邀請(qǐng)了一組味覺測(cè)試者進(jìn)入他們的實(shí)驗(yàn)室。到目前為止，他們已經(jīng)

41、測(cè)試了200種不同的食譜。胡蘿卜雞腿這道菜很受歡迎。也許不久之后，人們就能吃到由水培蔬菜制成的美味佳肴了)”可推知，作者對(duì)科學(xué)家的太空食品實(shí)驗(yàn)持樂觀態(tài)度。故選C。DWe talk a lot about air pollution. Here in Hong Kong we always complain about light pollution as well. Then, there is noise pollution. Its the same in many cities around the world, and in Kathmandu, the capital city of

42、 Nepal, people have been complaining about the noise made by drivers who continually sound their car horns (喇叭). That is until recently, when something was finally done about it.The Chief District Officer of Kathmandu had received many complaints about horn pollution. He said that everyone felt the

43、use of the car horn in recent years had become excessive. Researchers in Kathmandu found that for about 80 percent of the time, it really was not necessary for drivers to use their car horns. Sounding the horn to make a noise had become more of a habit. It was no longer being used as it was supposed

44、 to be used: to warn people of danger.At the beginning of the Nepali New Year in 2017, the local government passed a law to ban the use of car horns unless used correctly. Within six months, 11,000 fines had been collected by the local traffic police. The fine was about HK $360. A taxi driver in Kat

45、hmandu can make about HK $1,000 per day, so he could lose about one-third of his money if he broke the law.As usual, there were many complaints from drivers. They said that cows and dogs were free to walk on the roads. They always caused danger. Sounding a car horn was the only way to get them to mo

46、ve out of the way. And while there were quite a few traffic lights in the streets of Kathmandu, very few of them worked. This meant there was often a traffic mess.The ban on using a car horn went ahead, and within a few weeks the streets of Nepals capital were quieter even though they were still jus

47、t as busy. Because of the ban, drivers are a little more careful when they drive. Fewer accidents have been reported. The local government says the horn ban will now be copied in other areas of Nepal.12. What do Hong Kong and Kathmandu have in common?A. Both have been troubled by light pollution.B.

48、Both have succeeded in fighting air pollution.C. Both have been faced with the problem of noise pollution.D. Both have received many complaints about horn pollution.13. What does the underlined word excessive” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Too much.B. Quite simple.C. Very correct.D. More dangerous

49、.14. What will you find if you go to Kathmandu?A. No traffic lights in the streets can work.B. The traffic on the roads is usually very heavy.C. Animals are not allowed to walk on the streets.D. Drivers are required to drive on one-way streets.15. What can we guess about Kathmandus horn ban?A. It is

50、 unfair.B. It is worrying.C. It is interesting.D. It is successful.【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. D【解析】這是一篇說明文。文章介紹了針對(duì)加德滿都的噪音問題，政府在2017年頒布了禁止使用汽車?yán)鹊慕?。最開始，汽車司機(jī)不理解、不在乎?？蓭字芎螅撌械脑胍糇兊冒察o了很多，事故也少了。因此，尼泊爾決定在其他城市也實(shí)施該禁令。【12題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段中“Here in Hong Kong we always complain about light pollution as well. Then,

51、there is noise pollution, Its the same in many cities around the world, and in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, people have been complaining about the noise made by drivers who continually sound their car horns.(在香港我們也經(jīng)常抱怨光污染。其次是噪音污染，世界上許多城市都存在同樣的問題。在尼泊爾首都加德滿都，人們一直在抱怨司機(jī)不斷按喇叭所產(chǎn)生的噪音)”可知，香港和加德滿都面臨

52、著噪音污染的問題。故選C?！?3題詳解】詞義猜測(cè)題。根據(jù)畫線詞后文“Researchers in Kathmandu found that for about 80 percent of the time, it really was not necessary for drivers to use their car horns. Sounding the horn to make a noise had become more of a habit.(加德滿都的研究人員發(fā)現(xiàn)，在大約80%的情況下，司機(jī)真的沒有必要按喇叭。按喇叭制造噪音已成為一種習(xí)慣)”可知，按喇叭如今成為了一種習(xí)慣，說明近

53、年來人們按喇叭過度，汽車?yán)缺贿^多使用。畫線詞意思為“過多”。A. Too much.過多，太多；B. Quite simple.非常簡(jiǎn)單；C. Very correct.非常正確；D. More dangerous.更危險(xiǎn)。故選A?！?4題詳解】推理判斷題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段中“They said that cows and dogs were free to walk on the roads. They always caused danger. Sounding a car horn was the only way to get them to move out of the way.

54、And while there were quite a few traffic lights in the streets of Kathmandu, very few of them worked. This meant there was often a traffic mess.(他們說，牛和狗可以自由地在馬路上行走。它們總是造成危險(xiǎn)。吹響汽車?yán)仁亲屗麄冏岄_的唯一辦法。雖然加德滿都的街道上有不少交通燈，但是只有少數(shù)交通燈能正常工作。這意味著經(jīng)常會(huì)出現(xiàn)交通混亂)”可推知，如果你去加德滿都，你會(huì)發(fā)現(xiàn)路上的交通通常很擁擠。故選B?！?5題詳解】推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段“The ban on

55、 using a car horn went ahead, and within a few weeks the streets of Nepals capital were quieter even though they were still just as busy. Because of the ban, drivers are a little more careful when they drive. Fewer accidents have been reported. The local government says the horn ban will now be copi

56、ed in other areas of Nepal.(禁止使用汽車?yán)鹊慕罾^續(xù)實(shí)行，幾個(gè)星期后，尼泊爾首都的街道變得安靜了盡管他們依然繁忙。因?yàn)檫@項(xiàng)禁令，司機(jī)開車要更加小心了，事故報(bào)告也減少了。當(dāng)?shù)卣f，這項(xiàng)禁令將在尼泊爾其它地區(qū)效仿)”可推知，加德滿都的喇叭禁令很成功。故選D。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)為多余項(xiàng)選項(xiàng)。Nowadays, online learning turns out to be more and more practiced. It represents an easy and

57、comfortable method for achieving knowledge in almost every field. _16_ It is therefore especially beneficial to those who cant go to school for certain reasons. But what are the advantages and disadvantages of online learning?Although many people still consider traditional classes as the best way to attain knowledge, online learning proves to be a useful option. Students have the chance to study in their own time. It is a great way to st