2021届贵阳市第八中学高三英语期末试卷及参考答案

2021届贵阳市第八中学高三英语期末试卷及参考答案
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
Three Things to Do Before You Are 18
Are you bored with your daily life? Here are some things you should try before you are 18.
★Learn to swim
Seriously, this is so important that it can save your life. If you can’t swim well, you won’t be able to dowater sports like waterskiing, surfing and diving. Even taking a boat trip will be dangerous for you. Make sure you do it.
★Try at least one kind of team sports
Being a good team player is an important skill in life. You can’t just think of yourself, but have to work well with other people. Other advantages of team sports like basketball, football and baseball are that they keep you fit and healthy, and they are also great fun. Teams usually have a good social life too—you’ll go to lots of parties and make many friends.
★Collect something
One of the best hobbies for under-18s is collecting things. You could collect kinds of stamps, or you could collect things that make you remember what you have done, like cinema tickets for films you have seen or letters from friends. The best way to collect is to have a special album to put your collection in and to write what each thing means to you. That way you won’t forget.
1. The most important reason for learning to swim is that ________.
A. you might feel well
B. it can make you healthy
C. you might easily do lots of things
D. it can save your life
2. The writer tells us that one of the best hobbies is to ________ .
A. collect something
B. do some water sports
C. send letters to your friends
D. play basketball with your friends
23. The passage is mainly about ________before you are 18.
A. good habits to keep
B. skills to have
C. things to do
D. sports to play
B
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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
C
Japan is known to have higher than average rates of stomach cancer. Recently, the town of Kaneyama in Yamagata Prefecture decided to get its 6, 000 residents (居民) tested.
However, the frozen urine samples (尿样) are not tested in conventional ways. Instead, Professor Masao Miyashita and his team are using them in a trial to determine if specially trained cancer-sniffing dogs can accurately detect the disease. Though the study is still in its early stages, Miyashita is thrilled with the results. He said, “In our research so far, cancer detection dogs have been able to find signs of cancer with an accuracy of nearly 100 percent.”
Researchers have known about the animals’ superior sensory skills for decades. However, their ability to detect cancer in humans came to light in 1989, after a dog sniffed out early-stage malignant melanoma (恶性黑色素瘤) on a patient’s leg in London. Since then, scientists from many countries have conducted studies to test dogs’ great skill at identifying cancer chemicals.
While most dogs can be trained for the task researchers say the best candidates are dogs that are precise, quiet, and perhaps even a little shy. The training process is similar to how dogs are taught to learn any trick — by rewarding them with treats! However, it takes much longer because the dogs have to learn to separate the “cancer
scent (气味)”from the thousands of organic compounds (有机化合物) in the human body. Researchers begin by exposing the dogs to urine samples from people with cancer, people with other diseases, and patients with no health issues, Once the dogs are able to accurately identify cancer, they are further trained to detect particular kinds of cancer.
Successful as they may be, experts think dogs are unlikely to replace conventional tests. For one, it takes about seven years and costs as much as $45,000 to train a single dog. Klaus Hackner, a researcher and physician who studies dogs detecting cancer in breath samples at Krems University Hospital in Austria, is also not convinced dogs can be relied upon alone. Patients, therefore, have to receive further tests to confirm if they have the disease.
8. What do we know about the cancer-sniffing dogs mentioned in Paragraph 2?
A. They have done a great job.
B. They are trained in a special way.
C. They can easily learn to distinguish cancer.
D. They can be seen in many Japanese hospitals.
9. What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 3?
A. Offer readers some advice.
B. Add some background information.
C. Summarize the previous paragraphs.
D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.
10. What kind of dog is suitable for the cancer-sniffing job?
A. Smart and brave.
B. Active and faithful.
C. Strong and patient.
D. Careful and peaceful.
11. What is Klaus Hackner’s opinion on cancer-sniffing dogs?
A. They should work as a team.
B. They need to receive more training.
C. They can replace doctors in detecting cancer.
D. They should be used together with traditional tests.
D
Dear Jack,
I remember the moment— it truly hit me that your autism (自闭症) lasted forever. I had already mentally
planned our trips up north with the boys. I was going to spend endless hours playing baseball with you— like Grandpa did with me.
When we said goodbye to kindergarten I knew it was real. I spent some time being sad. Now you are 8. You still have no words. We have never had one of those father-son moments I pictured when you were a baby. But I'm learning that's OK. I still have unbelievable things to offer as your dad, even if they weren't the things I originally expected.
You have taught me to be patient. You have taught me that it's OK to be different and to be sad when life doesn't go as planned. You have taught me that it is OK to talk about those feelings and fight for what is right. Stand up and say this is wrong, and encourage others to stand up for you and say the same.
My job on this earth is to create a world for you and other kids like you. Be the voice you don't have, and build the kind of community which I want to see you grow up in. I used to shy away from contacting people with disabilities or just not consider them. Before you were born, I was so caught up in my own world that I probably wouldn't have even noticed. Now, I see things differently. I notice. You did that for me. And hope my example will do that for others.
Your mom and I have spent 8 years trying to find your voice. And honestly, we don't know if we ever will. I promise you I will spend my life keeping you safe and making this world better for you.
12. To whom is the text written?
A. The author's son.
B. The author's wife.
C. The author's father.
D. The author's friend.
13. What can be learned about the author?
A. He's at a loss what to do to help Jack.
B. He's to blame for Jack s present condition.
C. He has changed his attitude to the disabled.
D. He hasn't accepted the reality up to now.
14. How does the author sound in the text?
A. Sympathetic.
B. Caring.
C. Regretful.
D. Indifferent.
15. In which section of a magazine may this text appear?
A. Science.
B. Entertainment.
C. Sports.
D. Relationship.
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Responsibility is an admirable character that makes life better for everyone around you. It isn’t only about doing your homework or feeding the dog.____16____Showing responsibility isn’t always easy, but practicing and making an effort will help you improve over time.
Think of the consequences before speaking or acting. Bad decisions often lead to a lot of new problems. Many times, you can avoid these problems by thinking about what you’re about to do before you go through with it. Irresponsible people often make decisions without realizing how they are affecting others.____17____
Pause and reflect on your actions to see what you can do better. Take a time out to look back on what you have said or done, especially after a difficult decision.____18____Consider what goes right, what goes wrong, and what you can do differently next time. Use what you learn to become wiser and more responsible.
____19____If you’re honest, people will believe you are a responsible person. Try to be as honest as possible. Lying leads to deeper holes in the long run, so admit when you do something wrong. This can be very tough to do at times, but it’s something you can handle when you’re a responsible person.
Apologize for any mistake you make. No one is perfect, and no matter how responsible you try to be, you might mess up sometimes.____20____If you hurt someone, tell them you are sorry and will do better next time.
A. Tell the truth to be honest with others.
B. Instead of hiding your mistakes, own them.
C. Find solutions for problems instead of blaming others.
D. It’s also about making proper choices and doing what is right.
E. By reflecting, you give yourself a chance to make better decisions.
F. Avoid big lies hurting one’s feelings if you want people to trust you.
G. Most decisions affect other people, so be responsible for your choices.
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
I was a self-employed writer. But I had been in a bad___21___since my new neighbor moved in. Whenever I became____22____to write, I could hear a girl singing next door. She didn’t sing well at all, even____23____-it was ly a headache for me.____24____, it became a daily routine for me to____25____. How could I keep up my____26____and go on writing?
One day, it was too noisy and my thoughts were entirely____27____. I had my husband go to____28____her
about the matter. Minutes later, he returned. “That girl is only 17,” he____29____with a sad look, “but she has bone cancer.” My mind suddenly went_____30_____. “Her mother said that the more_____31_____it is, the louder her daughter sings. It helps her_____32_____the pain. The poor mother begs our pardon for interrupting us.” In a flash, I felt guilty about my thoughtless_____33_____.
From that day on, I no longer felt anything_____34_____, and even got used to her singing-I felt as if_____35_____by the smell of flowers. Afterwards I was on business and happened to know the girl had been_____36_____into a hospital. When I returned home in late summer, I_____37_____felt that something was_____38_____. I couldn’t hear the girl next door sing anymore.
“However hard the winds blow, you will stray(走失) no more from my_____39_____…You shall believe that I am brave only with you…” Her singing always_____40_____in my mind.I hope the voice is everlasting for you, me, and everyone.
21. A. appetite B. condition C. mood D. state
22. A. bored B. inspired C. safe D. afraid
23. A. out of place B. out of fashion C. out of order D. out of tune
24. A. Gradually B. Suddenly C. Surprisingly D. Particularly
25. A. understand B. explain C. tolerate D. follow
26. A. interests B. head C. hope D. spirits
27. A. disturbed B. lifted C. buried D. touched
28. A. indicate B. approach C. complain D. scold
29. A. cried B. yelled C. sighed D. declared
30. A. cold B. silent C. calm D. blank
31. A. hurtful B. wonderful C. effortless D. difficult
32. A. accelerate B. gather C. ease D. cover
33. A. manners B. step C. movement D. action
34. A. personal B. wrong C. complicated D. stubborn
35. A. blown B. absorbed C. greeted D. moved
36. A. admitted B. laid C. transformed D. suspended
37. A. instead B. somehow C. otherwise D. anymore
38. A. explicit B. abstract C. complex D. missing
39. A. company B. distinction C. prejudice D. reputation
40. A. develops B.rises C. flows D. changes
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
On Monday, a park inArouca,Portugalopened a record-setting new bridge. Though it's quite high, it's the___41.___(long) of the bridge that has set a record. The 516-meter-long bridge___42.___(run) between two mountains in Arouca Geopark inPortugal.
It's a suspension bridge,___43.___means that it hangs between its two ends without any supports underneath. The builders say the bridge was inspired by suspension bridges___44.___(build) by the ancient Inca people inSouth America. The 516 Arouca, made mainly of metal was started in May, 2018. It cost $2.8 million, and took over two years___45.___(complete).
Arouca Geopark is well-known for its beautiful natural scenery and the many outdoor___46.___（activity）that can be done there. But because of the coronavirus pandemic,the number of tourists in the area has been low. Though the bridge was finished last July, it wasn't___47.___（official）opened until Monday.
City leaders think the bridge could attract people for a lot of different reasons. Some might come for the scenery. Others might come to see___48.___the bridge was built. The website for the bridge describes the walk___49.___"the most exciting 516 meters of your life". If you walk quickly, it's possible to cross the bridge in___50.___（little）than 10 minutes. But many people will want to enjoy the safe, but scary experience of walking across.
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处错误，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误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：在错的词下划一横线，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；
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Last week I notice a spider in my bathtub. I must admit its long legs were a little bit frightened. For the next few day, each time I was entered the bathroom, I would find it still in the bathtub. Then, it sudden occurred to me that the spider might have been trapped and unable to get out of the bathtub. So, I gathered my courage and was able to move them onto a small piece of string attached on my hairbrush. In end, I carried it safely to the window from
that it made its way outside. I felt a great sense of joy in rescue the poor little fellow.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，是新华中学高二・2班学生。

你校最近举行了学校篮球赛，你班获得冠军。

请你给英国笔友Alan写一封邮件，介绍篮球赛决赛情况。

邮件内容包括：
1.比赛的经过；
2.你在比赛中担任的角色（如球员、观众等）；
3.你的感受。

注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.结尾已为你写好。

Dear Alan,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. A 9. B 10. D 11. D
12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D
16. D 17. G 18. E 19. A 20. B
21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. A 32.
C 33.
D 34. B 35. C 36. A 37. B 38. D 39. A 40. B
41. length
42. runs 43. which
44. built 45. to complete
46. activities
47. officially
48. how 49. as
50. less
51.(1).notice→noticed
(2).frightened→ frightening
(3).day→ days
(4). was 去掉
(5). sudden→suddenly
(6). them→it
(7). on→ to
(8).In end 之间加the
(9).that→which
(10). rescue→rescuing 52.略。