2020-2021学年重庆市万州第三中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及答案

2020-2021学年重庆市万州第三中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及
答案
第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
Exciting Adventure Options to Choose From!
BIRD WALK(Any time of year)-Join us for a private bird walk through our sanctuary(保护区）。

The Bent's grasslands, trees and woods provide great habitat(栖息地）for birds moving from one place to another, such as Warblers, Vireos, Indigo Buntings, Thrushes, Orioles, and more. This walk will be made to the members in your party.
Suitable for ages 5 and up
Program Fee:$150
NATURE HIKE(Any time of year)-Take a private hike with Bent of the River! Your personal guide will show you notable habitats and wildlife around the center trails. Nature is exciting and always changing, so you never know what we will find along the way! This program is ideal for people who want to enjoy beautiful scenery while hiking.
Suitable for ages 8 and up
Program Fee:$150
POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION(June and July only)-Many fascinating creatures live in and around the Pomperaug River! During this recreational(休闲的)program, an Audubon naturalist will share the human and natural history of the river and teach you how to catch fish and animals. The Bent will supply you with necessary tools, such as nets, containers, and field guides. Once the animals are caught, we will observe and identify(确定身份)them and learn how they can help show the health of the river before we put them back to the wild.
Suitable for ages 8 and up
Program Fee:$150
OWL PROWL(January and February only)-Enjoy a special guided adventure in search of one of the most beloved groups of birds-owls(猫头鹰）！We will be prowling for owls on awalk through the grassland and forests in hopes of seeing one of the three owl species known to live in Connecticut: the Great-horned Owl, Barred Owl, or Eastern Screech-Owl.
Evening event
Suitable for ages 10 and up
Program Fee:$225
1.Which of the programs is suitable for the Browns with a girl of five years old?
A.BIRD WALK.
B.NATURE HIKE.
C.POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION.
D.OWL PROWL.
2.What will you do with the fish you catch in POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION?
A.Find out their health.
B.Do a scientific research.
C.Cook them as food on the table.
D.Set them free back to the river.
3.Whom is this text written for?
A.Students.
B.Teachers.
C.Scientists.
D.Adventurers.
B
While the arts can' t stop the COVID-19 virus or the social unrest we see in the world today, they can give us insight into the choices we make when moving through crises and chaos. The arts invite everyone to think in new ways.
We often experience works of art as something that's pleasing to our senses without a full understanding of the creative effort. Great art often shows us contradictions and crises, and we can learn a great deal from their resolutions(解决). Through our understanding of art, we can gain a deeper understanding of how we might overcome our own challenges. In understanding extremes of contrast, we can see the beauty in art with themes that are not simply pleasing for their magnificent features or qualities.
Beethoven offers a wonderful example of moving artfully through crises and chaos. He composed his Symphony No. 9 as his hearing loss became more and more pronounced. The opening of the symphony seems to come out of nowhere, from near silence in the opening to a full expression of what many consider to be the joy of freedom and universal brotherhood with Schiller’s Ode to joy（欢乐颂). Beethoven appears to have created a work of art that not only freed him from his personal struggles, but one that also speaks to the joy of living together in peace and harmony.
Have a dialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they always start out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of difference—a oneness of the two opposingforces.The arts offer many lessons that can help us gain the knowledge we need to move more confidently in today’ s competitive and uncertain environment. An openness to arts-based solutions will give you more control over your future.
4. What value does art have beyond pleasing people's senses?
A. It brings people inner peace.
B. It contributes to problem-solving.
C. It reduces the possibility of crises.
D. It deepens understanding of music.
5. What can we learn about Beethoven's Symphony No. 9?
A. It celebrates freedom and unity.
B. It aims to show crises and chaos.
C. It opens with Schiller's Ode to Joy.
D. It is unfinished due to his hearing loss.
6. What is the author's suggestion on dealing with conflicting forces?
A. Leaving things as they are.
B. Making a choice between them.
C. Separating them from each other.
D. Engaging them in a conversation.
7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. How COVID-19 changes art
B. Essentials of Symphony No. 9
C. Moving artfully through crises
D. Joy in the eyes of Beethoven
C
The Rise of Voice Technology
Voice technology has come a long way. Just a few years ago, it would have been unusable. But now, those who follow the technology know that it has got considerably better.
Writing with your voice raises several interesting questions. How difficult is it actually? Human speech involves a lot more starting and stopping with errors and the need for repairing broken sentences than you may think. Even gifted speakers make mistakes. To turn the spoken word into reasonable writing requires lots of planning. You’ll need some kinds of notes or other organisers to make it work.
Another question turning speech into writing raises is the style. How would writing make the change that people speak their writing rather than type? Chances are that it would come up with many more short sentences
and more concrete language, which is good. It would probably also rely on prepared phrases a lot more often, which is not available when you are speaking quickly.
To confirm this, a column was not written, but dictated (听写). It was composed from brief notes written down for structure only, and it was edited for length, with all of the original errors kept in. Here were the results. The first was that the literal accuracy was extremely high. There weren’t many cases wherethe software had heard one word incorrectly and written down another. But the other result was that the readability of this column was rather bad. Obviously, the blame is not with the technology at all, which turns out to be rather good. Speaking into writing relies on a better human brain than the one we currently possess. Writing is hard. There’s a reason it can’t be done at the speed of speech, in real time.
To clarify the matter, this time paragraph breaks were added after the whole writing. Punctuations (标点) had to be spoken aloud, and after a full stop, the first word in the new sentence was capitalized automatically. Some minor punctuation marks were added to make it clearer. To improve accuracy, people “trained” the software beforehand, reading a prewritten passage aloud. Actually it turns out to be more effective. All of these ensure the satisfactory completion of turning speech into writing.
Language is the most important tool for human interaction, and voice is one beautiful part of language. With the maturity of modern technology, it has given birth to a great change in the human-computer voice interaction.
8. According to the passage, which helps to turn speech into writing in terms of style?
A. There is careful planning in advance.
B. Errors and broken sentences are avoided.
C. People type words as fast as they say them.
D. The writing contains more prepared phrases.
9. To achieve better results, the author mentions some changes for ______.
A. processing errors in a column.
B. adding minor punctuation marks.
C. increasing the number of brief notes.
D. integrating short paragraphs in writing.
10. The author suggests that ______.
A. human brains are responsible for poor dictated writing.
B. writing with voice promises to improve the quality of writing.
C. writing is an unnatural act that can hardly be learned and improved.
D. technology has a long way to go in the human-computer voice interaction.
11. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Why people fully intend to turn speech into writing.
B. What role voice technology plays in improving readability.
C. Where the human-computer voice interaction is at an advantage.
D. How voice technology enables the change from speech into writing.
D
As summer approaches, many kids and teenagers may find that they have more time in hand. One great way to make use of the extra time is to go on an adventure and travel. Clearly, I am not a naturally adventurous person, but I have found that takingthe risk and challenging myself to explore and travel to unfamiliar places can be a very rewarding experience.
Because I am usually quite busy during the school year, most of my travels take place during the summer. Over the past few summers, I have hiked in the Grand Canyon, explored Niagara Falls, and camped out in upstate New York. Although these experiences are varied, they are similar in that they instill (灌输) a sense of appreciation for nature and a more balanced view on life. When I hiked in the Grand Canyon, for example, I was in awe(敬畏) of the geological influences that shaped the canyon.
Adventures, of course, are not limited to hiking. There are many other choices, such as camping, volunteering in a foreign environment and travelling to different countries. In my opinion, adventures are more enjoyable with family or a few friends. There is a sense of bonding that one only gets through spending time together in outdoor adventures. For example, when I was in Boy Scouts, I often went on weekend camping trips with my friends. When I came back from a Boy Scouts camping trip, I often was eager to go outside more and explore the parks and nature around me.
Next fall, I will attend college. In the meantime though, I hope to make the most of my summer to explore and travel. Now, I am planning on hiking and camping out in Maine.
When I visited Maine last fall, I was amazed by how beautiful it was and the tall trees and coasts that exist, and I really hope to enjoy the beauty of nature there this summer.
12. We can learn from the first paragraph about the author?
A. He is an adventurous person by nature
B. He likes challenging himself by travelling
C. He enjoys travelling with other adventurers
D He needs others’ help when going on an adventure
13. Which of the following can make people’s adventure more enjoyable according to the author？
A. Going to different countries.
B. Going to unfamiliar places.
C. Travelling withtheir family or friends.
D. Travelling to distant places by themselves.
14. What will the author do this summer？
A. Explore Niagara Falls.
B. Hike in the Grand Canyons.
C. Camp out in upstate New York.
D. Hike and camp out in Maine.
15. Who is probably the author?
A. A high school student.
B. A college student.
C. A friendly guide.
D. A warm-hearted teacher.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项
Avoid Internet Addiction
___16___Many people suffer from addition to the Internet and have a hard time paying attention to the important things around them．How can we prevent ourselves from going online too much？
Admit you have an addition．___17___Realize more and more people in the world are becoming addicted．You are not the only one with ths problem．Do not be embarrassed；find others with the same problem and help each other beat it．
Limit your computer time．Make sure not to turn it on too many times a week．Befoe using your computer，decide on a time limit such as 30 minutes．Set the clock and make sure that you get off he computer when the time is up．___18___
Try using the computer at the library．You won't be as attracted to look at certain websites and they do have a limit on how long you can stay online．___19___．So you won't be as attracted to be on the Internet as at home．___20___Go for a run with a friend or get exercise some other way．Keep up with the local events in your neighborhood．There may be talks，films，concerts and sports events etc．Find some，as longas it is not on the Internet，and get involved．
A. You will be happier if you use the Internet less．
B. There is no use avoiding the truth．
C. Also，it is a good place to get some good books and magazines to read．
D. Get a hobby or an interest．
E. Internetaddition affects a lot of people．
F. Get your family to remind you if you've been on a long time．
G. Try to reduce the amount of time by 5minutes each time．
第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项Spelling was sort of my superpower. I wasn’t a math or science guy, but I could chew and____21____books. “Your word is onomatopoeia,” said the announcer. On the stage of “School Bee Competition”（拼字大赛), my brain fast-forwarded to the spelling bee competitions ahead: first the county championship, then the state, and finally the national spelling bee. I glanced back at Alexa, who wanted another chance at____22____. If I missed this word, she’dbe____23____in the game. But that wouldn’t happen. Chin up, shoulders back, I____24____my throat, “O-n-o-m-a-t-o-p-o-e-i-a.” I____25____it.
The trophy (奖杯) was presented to me. I shouted onstage, “I am the alpha-best.” Surprisingly, my sister, Deandra,____26____her eyes. “You’re a terrible winner.” Deandra made a____27____face. “Alex tried to shake your hand but you____28____. ”
I didn’t____29____at all. “Anyway, I won the school bee.” “Don’t be____30____. You’ll soon be facing the best of the best in the county bee.”
“Will they____31____me? I am the alpha-best with no efforts at all.” After six rounds, the number of students____32____from more than 100 to just seven and I was one in the seven. If I had been given words like aerospace or conical, I’d make____33____already. Unfortunately, I crashed with the word maestro at last. I stood____34____for the longest moment.
The final winner acted the exact____35____of mine. He accepted his____36____with a small bow, and then shook hands with the runner-up (亚军). I got to know Deandra’s words____37____.
I____38____to Alexa, “I’m sorry I was so impolite when I won.” “How was the county bee?” Alexa asked. “A disaster.” “If you need a study____39____for next time, I’m happy to help.” “Really? Let’s____40____on it, partner.”
“Better late than never,” Alexa said, shaking my hand.
21. A. prefer B. make C. write D. digest
22. A. winning B. announcing C. listening D. supporting
23. A. in B. out C. away D. back
24. A. dried B. cleared C. closed D. choked
25. A. hit B. got C. made D. did
26. A. opened B. closed C. wiped D. rolled
27. A. happy B. sour C. cheerful D. painful
28. A. ignored B. missed C. accepted D. doubted
29. A. answer B. care C. regret D. decline
30. A. upset B. proud C. anxious D. frustrated
31. A. admire B. pass C. influence D. match
32. A. jumped B. rose C. decreased D. spread
33. A. concern B. efforts C. promises D. history
34. A. harmed B. devoted C. frozen D. addicted
35. A. role B. way C. opposite D. behavior
36. A. trophy B. word C. hand D. effort
37. A. took place B. made sense C. came out D. caught up
38. A. related B. occurred C. contributed D. apologized
39. A. partner B. teacher C. classmate D. brother
40. A. rely B. rest C. base D. shake
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式
I____41.____(appoint) as a volcanologist twenty years ago. The job is exciting but___42.___(occasional) dangerous. I don’t mind the danger because I help protect ordinary people from the volcanoes.____43.____I do is to collect database aboutMountKilauea, an active volcano inHawaii. Having collected and evaluated the information, I help other scientists to predict where lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast.
When____44.____(boil) rock erupts from a volcano and crashes back to earth, it causes___45.___(little) damage than you might imagine. The reason is____46.____no one lives near the top of the mount, where the rocks fall. However, the lava can bury everything in its path under the____47.____(melt) rock.
Once I was lucky enough____48.____(have) a much closer look at the volcano the day after its____49.____(erupt) with two other scientists. We had to wear protective suits that covered our whole body. We made our way_____50._____the edge of the crater and collected some lava for later study. That was my first experience.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，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：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

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。

Kobe Bean Bryant was an former American professional basketball player. After complete high school, Bryant decides to pursue a career in basketball. He became one of the few players who was chosen directly from high school. His performance improved with every game but added a new feather to his crown. "Do you know that whatLos Angeleslooks like at 4 a. m?", which has become a classic sentence to describe Kobe Bryant.Kobedevoted him to charity, helping poor children in various way. He spared no effort contribute to the community. Sad enough,Kobedied on January 26, 2020 in a helicopter crash.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

Effective communication can make you an effective leader and success can come much more easily. It is very important to be a confident and efficient communicator so that others can understand you. However, in order to become an effective communicator, you need to be an effective listener first.
To be a good listener, you need effective listening skills, which will help you.
Understand other peoples' point of view. However, most people generally overlook the skill of listening. Actually, communication is never a complete process if you are only a good speaker without being a good listener. You may be very good at expressing your thoughts effectively. But if you are not good at understanding other people's point of view, it will never be considered effective communication.
Usually, speaking is considered an active process and listening is claimed to be a passive process. Listening, however, is undoubtedly an active process, too. It doesn't just mean sitting in front of someone and staring at their eyes. In order to understand someone better, you need to analyze their thoughts and words. Additionally, you need to show that you are listening. For instance, you can say "I see," "go on" or just nod your head. Of course, in the case of disagreement, you do not necessarily have to do that. You can also ask questions if you have problems understanding that person's perspective. Asking questions will not only improve your listening habits
but also make the other person realize that they are being heard.
Too often, we attach great importance to the skill of speaking; however, most of us do not value the skill of listening very highly. Now is the time for you to break the old stereotype（刻板印象）and follow the new trend, which is a contributing factor to effective communication.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1. A
2. D
3. D
4. A
5. D
6. B
7. C
8. D 9. B 10. A 11. D
12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A
16. E 17. B 18. G 19. C 20. D
21. D 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. B 31. D 32.
C 33.
D 34. C 35. C 36. A 37. B 38. D 39. A 40. D
41. was appointed
42. occasionally
43. What 44. boiling
45. less 46. that
47. molten 48. to have
49. eruption
50. to
51.(1).an→a
(2).comlete→completing
(3).decides→decided
(4).was→were
(5).but→and
(6).去掉that
(7).him→himself
(8).way→ways
(9).effort后加to
(10).Sad→Sadly
52.略。