宁夏六盘山市高级中学2021届高三英语上学期期末考试试题.doc

宁夏六盘山市高级中学2021届高三英语上学期期末考试试题

宁夏六盘山市高级中学2021届高三英语上学期期末考试试题

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宁夏六盘山市高级中学2021届高三英语上学期期末考试试题
测试时间：120分钟 满分：150 分
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
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 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 the 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 woman disagree with the man?
A. He is careful. B. He is polite. C. He is shy.
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至7题。
6. What has the man been doing for the past few months?
A. Taking 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.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
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 accident?
A. A strong wind. B. A misplaced pushchair. C. A speeding car.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
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 door. 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.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
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 hold 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.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What is the 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. 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：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。
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21. Which is the feature of the GO?
A. It removes noises. B. It has separate on/off buttons.
C. It includes small batteries. D. It focuses on practical functions.
22. Why does the author refer to Karen?
A. To prove the GO’s popularity. B. To explain the GO's function.
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In 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 for the art of theatre. I'm pleased to say that, for the most part, my determination remains as strong as ever.
Even after I've 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 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. It's who l am." For as long as I've been performing, I've wondered how to best describe why I do what I do. Professor Kelly answered 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 what's happening outside of or during practices, when I'm on stage, I'm home and I'm me.
Many parents will feel worried about their children's 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.
24. What did Professor Kelly's 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.
25. What does the underlined word " that" in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Imagining being an actor. B. Being on stage.
C. Becoming famous one day. D. Being devoted to theatre.
26. How do the author's parents feel about her choice?
A. Content. B. Sympathetic. C. Concerned. D. Disappointed.
27. 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 life. D. What she learned about acting.
C
Do 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. It's too expensive to carry food to feed people living in space. Therefore, people in space will need to grow food for themselves. But how can they grow food without soil and sunlight?
Today, we already have hydroponic(水培的)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 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. 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 more 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 dishes, 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(菜谱). The carrot drumstick dish was a hit. Perhaps soon, people will eat meals made from hydroponic vegetables that are truly out of this world.
28. 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.
29. What is a must to grow hydroponic vegetables?
A. Sunlight. B. Warm weather.
C. Soil to grow the plants in. D. Chemicals to feed the plants.
30. What is one advantage of hydroponic plants?
A. They don't get diseases. B. They aren't affected by weeds.
C. They can grow in a lightless place. D. They are bigger than common ones.
31. What is the author's attitude towards scientists' space food experiment?
A. Uninterested. B. Doubtful. C. Optimistic. D. Cautious.
D
We talk a lot about air pollution. Here in Hong Kong we always complain about light pollution as well. Then, there is noise pollution. It's 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 (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 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 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 Kathmandu 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 move 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 Nepal's 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 copied in other areas of Nepal.
32. What do Hong Kong and Kathmandu have in common?
A. Both have been troubled by light pollution.
B. 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.
33. What does the underlined word "excessive” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Too much. B. Quite simple. C. Very correct. D. More dangerous.
34. 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.
35. What can we guess about Kathmandu's horn ban?
A. It is unfair. B. It is worrying. C. It is interesting. D. It is successful.
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项选项。
Nowadays, online learning turns out to be more and more practiced. It represents an easy and comfortable method for achieving knowledge in almost every field. 36 It is therefore especially beneficial to those who can't 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 study many fields and to improve the level of self-motivation. 37 Then there is more time left for hobbies or other activities.
What else? Easy access to all resources of a traditional course helps students learn wherever they are. 38 Among other advantages of online learning there are the responsibility and self-discipline(自律) of students.
39 At school，students learn how to make friends, be patient，get rid of disappointment， and especially to compete. Online leaning cannot offer human interaction. Another disadvantage refers to the fact that online courses cannot deal with thousands of students that try to join discussions.
In conclusion, online learning should be seen as a complement(补充) to and extension of classical forms of learning. 40 Each form of learning has every reason to exist.
A. Online learning reaches more and more people.
B. Online learning is a great alternative to traditional classes.
C. However, only in a small group can a student develop properly.
D. Besides, they are able to attend different courses on the Internet.
E. Even the best online course can't fully replace face-to-face contact.
F. Online learning is effective as students can make full use of their time.
G. But online learning is also effective for those who can't focus