英語 湖北省2021屆部分重點中學高三上學期期末聯(lián)考英語試題(定稿)

1、英語試卷 第 = PAGE 4*2-1 7 頁（共 = SECTIONPAGES 5*2 10 頁） 試卷 第 = PAGE 4*2 8 頁（共 = SECTIONPAGES 5*2 10 頁）英語試卷 第 = PAGE 5*2-1 9 頁（共 = SECTIONPAGES 5*2 10 頁） 英語試卷 第 = PAGE 5*2 10 頁（共 = SECTIONPAGES 5*2 10 頁）湖北省2021屆部分重點中學高三上學期期末聯(lián)考英 語 試 題命題學校：鄂南高中 命題人：張正興 許 娟 李 芬 審題人：徐旭霓審題學校：黃岡中學 審題人：馮靜考試時間：2021年2月2日上午8:0010:0

2、0 考試用時：120分鐘 全卷滿分：150分祝考試順利第一部分 聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）做題時，先將答案標在試卷上。錄音內(nèi)容結(jié)束后，你將有兩分鐘的時間將試卷上的答案轉(zhuǎn)涂到答題卡上。第一節(jié)（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Co-workers.B. Aunt and nephew.C. Doctor and patie

3、nt.2. What are the speakers doing? A. Jogging.B. Swimming.C. Having a drink.3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a bookstore.B. At a library.C. At a classroom.4. What does the woman think about the price of the mans motorcycle?A. Its very low.B. Its too high.C. Its quite reasona

4、ble.5. Why might the man be surprised?A. The woman was late.B. The woman arrived early.C. The woman worked overtime tonight.第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽完每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的做答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。 聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。6. What does th

5、e man think of the class time? A. Its very early.B. Its too late.C. Its just right. 7. Why does the man want to practice Spanish? A. To pass an exam.B. To prepare for a trip.C. To communicate with his friends.聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。8. What do we know about the restaurant near the womans office?A. The dining

6、 environment is ideal. B. The service is highly praised.C. The price is unreasonably high.9. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Plant some flowers in the garden.B. Have the salad and soup with her.C. Try to make a fantastic soup for himself.聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。10. What kind of articles does the

7、man like the most? A. Sports.B. Movies.C. Business.11. How often does the man get the newspaper? A. Every day.B. Every week.C. Every month.12. What does the man think is the most popular magazine in his country? A. Forbes.B. Readers Digest.C. The New York Times Magazine.聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。13. Whats th

8、e relationship between the speakers?A. Co-workers. B. Classmates.C. Teacher and student. 14. What do students do first when they get to school?A. Attend their first class.B. Put their bags away.C. Go to homeroom.15. Which subject does the woman teach?A. Math.B. Social studies.C. Science.16. Where is

9、 the math class? A. On the 1st floor.B. On the 2nd floor.C. On the 3rd floor.聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。17. What is the best thing about studying abroad according to the speaker?A. Making many friends.B. Broadening ones mind.C. Studying at the worlds finest schools.18. When was the University of Melbourne se

10、t up?A. In 1850.B. In 1853.C. In 1900.19. What is very popular at the University of Melbourne?A. Basketball.B. Water skiing.C. Volleyball.20. What is the talk mainly about?A. The history of the University of Melbourne.B. Major sports at the University of Melbourne.C. A brief introduction of the Univ

11、ersity of Melbourne.第二部分 閱讀理解(共兩節(jié)，滿分50分)第一節(jié)(共15小題:每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分)閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。AChinese New Year is a celebration marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. This is why decorating with plants, fruits and blooming flowers carries special significance. They r

12、epresent the earth coming back to life and wishes for new beginnings. Here are some of the most popular and their special meanings:OrangesOrange trees are more than decoration; they are a symbol of good fortune and wealth. They make great gifts and you see them many times decorated with red envelope

13、s and messages of good fortune. The fruits are also some of the “l(fā)ucky” foods, which are a must during the celebrations. BambooChinese love their “Lucky Bamboo” plants and you will see them often in their homes and offices. Certainly during the holiday period, this plant is a must. Bamboo plants and

14、 stems are used frequently in fengshui and are associated with health, abundance and a happy home. They are easy to care for and make great presents.Branches of Plum Blossoms(梅花)The beautiful long branches covered with pink-colored buds(蓓蕾)make fantastic decorations. The plum trees are the first to

15、flower even as snow is melting after a cold winter. They represent the promise of spring and a renewal of life.PeoniesPeonies represent prosperity and peace and are considered as Chinas national flower; they are often a subject of classical paintings. The peony is also known as the “king of flowers”

16、 and represents royalty, virtue and honor. Its name in Chinese is literally translated as “most beautiful”.NarcissusNarcissus flower right around Chinese New Year and are considered as a symbol of luck and wealth. Their sweet fragrance(芳香) is also highly respected in Chinese culture.21. If you are n

17、ot good at growing plants, which will you probably choose? A. Bamboo. B. Plum blossoms. C. Peonies. D. Narcissus.22. What is special about Peonies? A. Oil painters prefer painting it. B. Its plants are usually used in fengshui. C. It bears fruits considered as lucky food. D. Its Chinese name means “

18、most beautiful”.23. In which section may this text appear? A. Entertainment. B. Health. C. Culture. D. Science.BGoing to bed in one major city and waking up in another; toasting the landscape as a new country slips past; being rocked to sleep as you rattle across a continent. Its no wonder that the

19、night trains of Europe have been a byword(代名詞)for romance. In fact, over the past decade, much of Europes night train network has been cut. For many, it seemed the end of the line was near. But recently there has been a recovery of night trains across Europe. On December 8th 2020, four national rail

20、 providers teamed up to announce new routes between 13 European cities.“You leave work at a usual time, have dinner, make your way to the station, get on the train, and wake up in the place you want to be. Theres no turning up at the airport at a very strange hour, as you do for a budget flight.” sa

21、ys Monisha Rajesh, author of “Around the World in 80 Trains.”In fact, “flight shaming” has been sweeping across Europe in the past few years. In 2018, domestic flights were down 9% in Sweden. The Covid-19 pandemic has helped, too. Trains are easier to social-distance on, says Rajesh. And night train

22、swhere you can book an entire compartment(分隔廂)to yourselfare even better.Europes geography also helps the argument for night trains, says Nicolas Forien, a member of Back on Track, who points out that half the flights leaving France are either internal, or going to a neighboring country. “The distan

23、ce between European capitals is mostly ideal for night trains. The continent could be a night-train paradise.”24. What does the author say about the night trains of Europe? A. They run at a high speed. B. They were popular among Europeans. C. They experienced a down a century ago. D. They bring pass

24、engers a sense of romance.25. What does the underlined word “budget” in paragraph 3 mean? A. long. B. cheap. C. short. D. expensive.26. As for the writer, which of the following has contributed to the recovery of Europes night trains? flight shaming the Covid-19 pandemic the internal budget flight E

25、urope s geography the tourism boomA. B. C. D. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Why Europeans choose to travel by night trainsB. How Europes night trains come back from the dead C. When Europeans start taking an interest in night trains D. Whether the network of Europes night train h

26、as been cut CNext day, Jo wanted to get out of the house, so she picked up her skates and went next door to ask Laurie to take her skating.Amy heard them going. “Jo promised to take me with her next time!” she complained.“Its hard for her to forgive you, Amy,” said Meg. “Go after them and wait until

27、 Jo is enjoying herself, then give her a kiss or do something kind.”It was not far to the river, but Jo and Laurie were already skating when Amy arrived. Jo saw Amy but turned away.Laurie was carefully skating along the edge of the ice and didnt see the younger girl. Amy put her skates on and stood

28、on the ice. “Keep near the edge. The ice isnt safe in the middle.” Laurie called to Jo, then he disappeared round the first bend in the river.Jo heard, but Amy did not. Jo realized that Amy probably hadnt heard, but she said nothing and skated after Laurie. “Let Amy look after herself!” Jo thought.

29、Amy skated out towards the smoother ice in the middle of the river. Jo reached the bend, and for a moment she stood still, a strange feeling in her heart. Something made her turn roundjust in time to see Amy throw up her hands and go crashing through the ice into the cold water! Amy gave a cry that

30、made Jos heart stop with fear. She tried to call Laurie, but her voice was gone, and for a second she could only stand and stare at the little blue hood(帽子) of Amys coat above the black water.Suddenly, Laurie skated past her and shouted, “Bring a piece of wood from the side of the river, quickly!”Wi

31、ld with fear, Jo fetched some wood and pulled it across the ice, while Laurie held Amys head above the water. Together, they got her out.She was more frightened than hurt, and was quickly taken home. They covered her in blankets and tried to calm her, and after a little while she fell asleep in fron

32、t of the warm fire. Later, when everything was quiet, Jo asked her mother, “Are you sure she is safe ?”“Quite safe, dear. It was sensible to get her home as quickly as you did.”“Laurie did it all,” said Jo. “Mother, if she should die, it will be my fault. I get angry so quickly. Oh, why cant I be mo

33、re like you?”“I get angry nearly every day of my life, Jo,” said Mrs March, “but Ive learned not to show it. Ive learned to stop myself saying the angry words that come to my lips, and you must try to do the same, my dear.”28. Why did Jo turn away the moment she saw Amy? A. She heard Laurie calling

34、her. B. She had to adjust her skates. C. She would not forgive Amy. D. She regretted not keeping her promise. 29. Which of the following happened first? A. Laurie and Jo got Amy out of the river. B. Laurie warned Jo to keep near the edge. C. Jos heart stopped with fear hearing Amys cry.D. Amy skated

35、 out towards the middle of the river.30. How did Jo probably feel after knowing Amy was safe and sound? A. Relieved. B. Disappointed. C. Annoyed. D. Proud. 31. Which ending is the writer most likely to add to the story? A. Mr. March blamed Jo so hard that she cried. B. Laurie thought ill of Jo and b

36、roke up with her. C. Amy was grateful to learn a lesson from the accident. D. Everything was forgiven and forgotten when Amy woke up. DGreen HYPERLINK /27115-skin-facts-diseases-conditions.html skinis common in science fiction, but what if green skin were not just for aliens? If humans had green ski

37、n, what if it granted us the ability to perform HYPERLINK /51720-photosynthesis.html photosynthesis(光合作用),which plants use to live off of sunlight?Lets analyze what science says about it and ask award-winning science-fiction author John Scalzi what he thinks.Plants can live off of photosynthesis bec

38、ause they grow broad, flat leaves to harvest as much light as possible. They also need less energy because they are far less active than animals.According to HYPERLINK /explainer-why-cant-humans-photosynthesise-51635 Lindsay Turnbull, a plant ecologist at the University of Oxford, if the skin of a w

39、oman were photosynthetic like a leaf, the amount of surface area she had would satisfy only 1% of her daily energy requirements to survive. For a photosynthesizing woman to meet her energy demands, she would need a lot more skin about a tennis courts worth, Turnbull estimated.In addition, photosynth

40、esis requires carbon dioxide. Plants have pores(毛孔)that they use to supply the gas to their cells. If photosynthetic humans had chloroplasts(葉綠體), they might need porous skin to let in HYPERLINK /28698-facts-about-carbon.html carbondioxide, but such pores might let other things leak in or out for in

41、stance, moisture(水分) in ways that might prove harmful to the human body.One might wonder if photosynthetic people might prefer moving to sunny climates. Although such people might receive a small increase from photosynthesis if they moved to a desert area, they would likely have other resource issue

42、s to deal with, such as a lack of water, Scalzi said. “Theres always going to be trade-offs(平衡),”he noted.And would photosynthetic humans prefer little or no clothing, to absorb all those rays? In some photosynthetic societies, clothing might become a symbol of the elite a sign they get enough energ

43、y from food and do not need photosynthesis. You can imagine them saying, “Im rich, so I can cover up,” Scalzi said.So, would Scalzi want photosynthetic skin for himself? “Probably not,” he said. “I dont see the benefit from it being so great that I would completely change the way Id look to benefit

44、from it.”32. Why cant humans live off of photosynthesis according to Lindsay Turnbull? A. Because we are less active. B. Because we wear clothes. C. Because we dont have green skin. D. Because our skin area is not large enough.33. If photosynthetic humans had pores, what would be the disadvantage? A

45、. They would absorb too much CO2. B. They would release some useful substances. C. They would be too small for human beings. D. They would keep gases from entering the human body.34. What might be the reason why Scalzi says no to photosynthetic skin for himself? A. He was too conservative to accept

46、that. B. He wouldnt like to move to sunny climates. C. He believed there were more risks than benefits. D. He thought clothing was simply a symbol of upper class.35. How does the author support the theme of the text? A. By providing research results. B. By describing a process. C. By making classifi

47、cations. D. By following the time order.第二節(jié)(共5小題: 每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分)根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。While 2020 was upsetting, we shouldnt completely ignore the lessons it taught us about how we prefer to work. Heres what you should focus on to be happy and sustainable(可持續(xù)的) professionally in

48、the new year. Think big, plan small. Its fine to think big for what you want to achieve in the new year, but break the goal into smaller steps. Once you take a small step and achieve it, it is a motivator. 36 For instance: lead two new projects, bring in X-number of new clients by the end of the sec

49、ond quarter, take a leadership class and join an employee resource group.Find an adviser. An advisor can provide insight, make connections and offer a dose of confidence when things get tough. It doesnt have to be someone you know. 37 Onceyouve identified the person, invite them to have a conversati

50、on where you tell why you chose them, what you are looking for and what work you plan to do in the relationship.Learn a new skill. 38 There are many online courses available that can help with career progress, whether its learning a hard skill, like enhancing your programming language abilities, or

51、improving a soft skill, like effective communication. 39 Taking charge is a big part of proving youre promotion material. But that can be hard to do and when you arent in a managerial position. The key to showing leadership is being proactive. You can raise your hand and look for opportunities and w

52、ays to make contributions rather than be told what to do. You can also reach out to team members to see what support they need and proactively solve problems. 40 A. Become a leader.B. Expand your professional network.C. And that can quickly lead to professional burnout.D. Showing your problem-solvin

53、g skills demonstrates leadership.E. So if your goal is to get a promotion, plan out your road map to a new title.F. Learning a new skill can be re-energizing, not to mention a good boost to the resume.G. Determine what you want to accomplish and think who is the person that has done this.第三部分 語言知識運用

54、 (共兩節(jié)，滿分30分)第一節(jié)(共15小題: 每小題1分，滿分15分)閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。Once there was a man who liked to eat mangoes. One day he decided to get the 41 mango from the very top of the tree. Mangoes which are exposed to the sun the most are the most sweet-flavored.So he climbed up to the top, w

55、here the branches were thin. He 42 to pick a few sweet reddish fruits, but, in an attempt to climb down, he slipped and started falling towards the ground. 43 , he caught the branch as he was falling and remained helplessly hanging on the tree. Then he started to call nearby villagers for help. They

56、 immediately came 44 a ladder and sticks, but could do little to help him.Then after some time one calm and 45 person arrived a well-known sage (a wise person) who lived in a simple hut nearby. People were very curious to see what he would do, 46 he was famous in solving many peoples problems in the

57、 area and sometimes very complicated ones.He was silent for a minute and then 47 a stone and threw it at the hanging man.Everybody was surprised. The hanging mango lover started to 48 : “What are you doing? Are you crazy? Do you want me to break my neck?” The sage was silent. Then he took another st

58、one and threw it at the man. The man was very angry: “If I could just come down, I would show you!”Thats what everybody wanted. Then he was coming down. But how? Now everybody was tense about what would happen next! Some wanted to 49 the sage, but they didnt. The sage picked another stone and threw

59、it again at the man, even more 50 . Now the man on the tree was even more angry and developed (a) great 51 to come down and take revenge.He then used all his skill and strength and 52 reached the branches which were safe to start going down. And he 53 it! Everybody was amazed.However, the rescued ma

60、n found the sage gone. He stood there, 54 that the man really saved him because he induced (引誘)him to try his best and save himself.“I should be 55 and not angry.”A. biggestB. sourestC. sweetestD. ripest A. promised B. intendedC. pretendedD. managedA. HopefullyB. FortunatelyC. ConsequentlyD. Eventua