2021年襄阳五中高三英语下学期期末试题及参考答案

2021年襄阳五中高三英语下学期期末试题及参考答案
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
Best of British：Outdoor Cinemas
Luna Beach Cinema, Brighton
On the beaches of Brighton this summer, you can enjoy the lapping of waves as you take inFinding Dory, Moana and Sharknadoover a month-long residency. This spot boasts the highest definition outdoor LED screen in the country. stretching to an impressive 33 feet!
Moonlight Flicks, Chester
The biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England, Moonlight Flicks will be showing some serious blockbusters（大片）this summer, including A Star Is Born and singalong crowd-pleaser, The Greatest Showman. Cinephiles can gather on the lawn and plug into wireless headphones to ensure perfect sound quality.
Rooftop Film Club, London
Enjoy cult classics and family favorites while looking out on a view of London's skyline with the city's unique Rooftop Film Club. The current programme only runs until June 30 and our top picks include The Breakfast Club, Fargo and a special 65th anniversary showing of Rear Window.
Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North Wales
The 11th-century Chirk Castle was first built under the reign o£ Edward I, but now it's the destination for Silly Walk superfans, as they put on screenings of the cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Has there ever been a more perfect surrounding to enjoy the comedy capers of King Arthur and his dozy squire?
1. What can you enjoy in the biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England?
A.Finding Dory
B.A Star Is Born
C.The Breakfast Club
D.Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
2. Where can you enjoy a special anniversary show?
A. Luna Beach Cinema, Brighton.
B. Moonlight Flicks, Chester.
C. Rooftop Film Club, London.
D. Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North Wales
3. What's the purpose of writing the text?
A. To encourage summer activities.
B. To advertise several cult classics.
C. To recommend some blockbusters.
D. To introduce outdoor cinemas.
B
As every mobile-phone owner knows, after a year or so the battery starts to fade and the beast needs recharging more frequently.That is troublesome, but a phone’s batteries can be replaced fairly cheaply — or the whole device traded in for the latest model. An electric car, though, is a much bigger investment. And batteries are its priciest component, representing around 30% of an average mid-size vehicle.
To provide buyers with some peace of mind, carmakers guarantee their batteries, typically for eight years or around 200,000km. Producers, planning to go much further than that, though, are racing to launch “million mile”
(1.6m kilometers) batteries. Contemporary Amperex Technology, a giant Chinese firm which produces batteries for
a number of carmakers, was said to be ready to start producing batteries which would last for 16 years or 2m kilometres. Elon Musk has suggested that Tesla,a Californian maker of electric vehicles, has a million-mile battery in the works. And over in Detroit,General Motors is in the final stages of developing an advanced battery which it says has similar longevity (寿命)。

Regular fast-charging reduces battery life, as do overcharging and deep discharging. Driving in extremely hot or cold weather does not help either. And battery life will diminish even if you just leave the car in the garage. The real point of a million-mile battery is that the technological advances required to make it possible will deal with these things as well.
Battery technology is improving all the time, and by no means are million-mile batteries the limit of engineers’ ambition. The next objective is to replace Li-ions’ liquid electrolytes (电解质) with solid ones. That would allow even longer driving ranges, which could make a two-million-mile battery an achievable objective. If that day comes,the tables would have been turned. From being the first part of a car to fail, its battery will have become the last.
4. The battery problem of mobile phones is mentioned to_____.
A. show electrical devices may have drawbacks
B. stress the disturbing battery problem of cars
C. call for investment in battery development
D. compare the function of battery in devices
5. What do we know about the million-mile battery plan?
A. It is eagerly anticipated by car consumers.
B. It is aimed to save repair cost for customers.
C. It targets the longevity of 8 years and above.
D. It has drawn the interest of many enterprises.
6. What does the author think is the focus of developing the million-mile battery?
A. Exploring new materials to construct batteries.
B. Guiding users on how to maintain the battery.
C. Addressing factors that decrease battery life.
D. Researching the principle of battering aging.
7. What does the author think of the future of car batteries?
A. Promising.
B. Unpredictable.
C. Concerning.
D. Unlimited.
C
A North Atlantic right whale calf(幼崽) was discovered dead on the beach of an island off North Carolina. The male newborn was found on North Core Banks, part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. The reports indicate that the animal died during birth or shortly after, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA). Scientists took DNA to determine the calf’s mother.
This is the beginning of the right whale’s reproduction(繁殖) season, which begins mid-November and runs through mid-April. NOAA called this death a disastrous start to the season. Each new right whale calf brings so much hope for this badly endangered animals, and losses like this have a great impact on their recovery, NOAA said.
The right whale is one of the rarest marine mammals(哺乳动物) in the world, according to NOAA. They will soon be extinct unless something is done to save it, researchers warn. This kind of whale has been experiencing an Unusual Death Event over the past three years, according to NOAA. Since 2017, at least 32 dead and 13 seriously wounded whales have been documented by the organization. “This means more than 10 percent of the remaining population,” according to NOAA.
NOAA posted a piece of news on Monday, the same day they announced the calf’s death, warning boaters to be watchful as the whales are migrating(迁徙) nearly 1,000 miles along the Atlantic Coast. The organization calls for boaters to be watchful, slow down and to give these endangered whales plenty of room. They also ask all fishermen to remove their unused nets from the ocean to help avoid possibledamage.
8. Why did scientists take DNA of the calf?
A. To save its mother.
B. To confirm its identity.
C. To determine the time of its death.
D. To uncover the cause of its death.
9. How many right whales are left according to the passage?
A. About 40.
B. About 50.
C. About 400.
D. About 500.
10. What do we know aboutNorth Atlanticright whales?
A. Their reproduction season usually last about half a year.
B. They are the rarest marine mammals in the world.
C. They are experiencing a high death rate of newborns.
D. Their habitat runs nearly 1,000 miles along the coast.
11. What’s the main purpose of the news posted on Monday?
A. To announce the calf’s unusual death.
B. To remind boaters to watch the whales.
C. To protect the boats against the whales.
D. To assist the whales’ seasonal migration.
D
At first glance, there is nothing unusual about BingoBox’s convenience store–shelves packed with snacks line the walls, attracting passers-by through the glass windows. But upon closer look, BingoBox is no ordinary store. The door unlocks only after customers scan (扫描) aQR code to enter, and there is no cashier — just a lone checkout counter (柜台) in a corner. The Shanghai-based company is one of many unmanned store operators (运营者) opening outlets all over China, hoping to improve slim profit by reducing staff costs.
“Ifstaff costs rise quickly, that puts greater pressure on low-profit businesses like convenience stores and supermarkets,” said Andrew Song, an analyst at Guotai Junan Securities. “InChina, manpower costs have been rising ly quickly.”
However, the future vision of shopping without a check-out person is still a work in progress. A Post reporter who visited a BingoBox store inShanghaiwas briefly locked in when trying to exit without buying anything. Although a sign near the exit stated that empty-handed customers can leave by scanning a QR code, no QR code was to be found. Repeated calls to the customer service hotline went unanswered.
The idea of unmanned stores first caught the world’s attention in December last year. Equipped with
technology such as RFID tags, mobile payment systems and facial and movement recognition, such stores collect large amounts of data that give operators a better idea of consumer preferences and buying habits, which can then be used to optimize (使最优化) operations and make more efficient inventory decisions. For companies like BingoBox, lower operating costs also mean it can afford to expand its reach to areas with less foot traffic or fewer people, according to its founder and chief executive ChenZilin.
12. What makes BingoBox store look like an ordinary convenience store?
A. No cashier to check out.
B. A lone checkout counter.
C. Shelves packed with goods.
D. Entering by scanning a QR code.
13. Why are unmanned stores popular with operators?
A. The customers prefer mobile payment systems.
B. The unmanned stores help improve profit with lower labor costs.
C. The employees focus on consumer preferences and buying habits.
D. The operators care more about operations and inventory decisions.
14. Why is the reporter’s case mentioned in the passage?
A. To show his anger and dissatisfaction.
B. To warn people not to go to a BingoBox store.
C. To explain unmanned stores still have a long way to go.
D. To complain that QR code service is not convenient at all..
15. What can we infer from the chief executive Chen Zilin?
A. Nowadays all stores should be equipped with advanced technology.
B. The operators collect data about consumer preferences and buying habits.
C. BingoBox made wiser decisions based on the data collected in those unmanned stores.
D. The operators can open unmanned supermarkets in more distant places with low cost.
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
七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
Eating together as a family is a rare thing these days. ___16___.Once I start my own family, I’ll definitely do anything possible to establish a tradition of eating together as a family. Here’s why.
___17___
When you eat together as a family each day, your children will learn to respect both parents. They know you two are busy, but still find time to share meals with them.
Learn good table manners
When you have small kids, eating together as a family is an easy way to show and teach them good table manners, of course, if yours are good. ___18___,how to be on time so that other family members don’t starve, and how to behave at the table. You want to be proud of your grown-up kids, don’t you?
Create wonderful memories
___19___.They will know how important it is to eat together as a family, and will definitely teach their kids to do the same. Your family tradition of sharing meals together as a family will pass down from generation to generation.
There are many benefits of eating together as a family that many of us didn’t even think about. Teach your children to appreciate family time and food, and show them how to behave well at the table. ___20___.
A.Respect both Mom and Dad
B.Your children will learn when it’s best to eat
C.They will thank you down the road
D.Parents are always busy and kids have their own plans
E.When you eat together, you do eat those healthy meals too
F.When your children grow up, they will never forget those funny and precious family mealtimes
G.It’s an excellent opportunity to become a family unit and improve your relationship with kids
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The other day, I truly saw a love at my work place that brought me to tears.
I work as a____21____at a hotel. That night this elderly white and wealthy couple____22____the restaurant My co-worker____23____them. We usually arrange____24____by ourselves, but because we were very____25____that night, we helped each other out. At one point the elderly couple gave me a____26____to come over.
The husband began____27____and started stuttering（结巴）to the degree that I5ve never heard before. It was very clear that he had a____28____disorder. I could tell that the wife had____29____her husband extensively （广泛地）what she wanted as a way for him to_____30_____ordering. It took a while for him to
order._____31_____, she was sitting there and looked so_____32_____although her husband had stuttered.
_____33_____the whole thing just did something to me. It was beautiful and just made me realize that a huge part of love is to accept,_____34_____and support others. She could have made the order and made things a lot_____35_____for her husband and avoid the_____36_____from other tables, but she didn't. Instead she supported him and was proud to see him_____37_____it. Another thing I_____38_____was that life is difficult for all of us. I thought these_____39_____people had everything going for them and I'm sure they do, but it just reminded me that all of us have our own_____40_____.
21. A. maid B. waitress C. manager D. housekeeper
22. A. returned from B. headed for C. walked by D. came into
23. A. seated B. comforted C. suspected D. introduced
24. A. dishes B. tables C. flowers D. rooms
25. A. lazy B. busy C. lonely D. friendly
26. A. command B. detail C. signal D. warning
27. A. ordering B. quarrelling C. apologising D. bargaining
28. A. eating B. hearing C. speech D. eye
29. A. told B. found C. brought D. made
30. A. regret B. escape C. remember D. practise
31. A. Instead B. Besides C. Therefore D. Meanwhile
32. A. upset B. content C. surprised D. determined
33. A. Normally B. Unfortunately C. Honestly D. Strangely
34. A. serve B. reward C. impress D. tolerate
35. A. easier B. worse C. more valuable D. more stupid
36. A. stares B. cheers C. guidance D. influence
37. A. stop B. plan C. continue D. complete
38.A. expected B. suggested C. learned D. imagined
39. A. famous B. rich C. ordinary D. local
40. A. ways B. ideas C. problems D. mistakes
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
China launched the last satellite of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) from the Xichang Satellite
Launch Center in southwest China’s Sichuan Province at 9:43 am BJT (01:43 GMT)____41.____June 23.
The satellite, carried by a long March-3B carrier rocket, is the 30thBDS-3 satellite and the 55thof_____42._____whole BeiDou satellite family. The launch marked the completion of the country’s domestically developed BeiDou constellation. When____43.____(full) developed, the system will offer____44.____(it) users services including high-precision positioning and short message communication.
_____45._____(weigh) over 10,000 pounds, the final BDS satellite is the largest of its kind in the family, and is filled with propellants for the movement in orbit, said deputy chief designer Liu Tanxiong. “The reason_____46._____we launched this one in the final stage is to round out the navigation network,”Liu added. The last satellite, after joining BDS-3 family, will allow the constellation_____47._____(provide) more cost-effective navigation services, which rapidly wins the_____48._____(globe) market.
By 2000, the construction of the BDS-1 was completed, which was mainly used to broadcast positioning and timing____49.____(signal) over China. 12 years later, the construction of BDS-2, designed to provide navigation services over the broader Asia-Pacific region, was completed. Now, the construction of BDS-3, with 24 satellites in medium-Earth orbits, three in inclined geosynchronous satellite orbits and three in geostationary orbits,____50.____(schedule) to provide services worldwide.
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.单句改错（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
每句中有一处错误，每处错误及其修改均仅限一词，改法如下：
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号∧，然后写出正确的单词
删除：把多余的词用斜线＼划掉，
修改：在错词下面划一横线，并在错词下面写出修改后的词。

The employee you have been think high of proves dishonest.
His carelessness resulted from the terrible accident.
From now, I will only be working in the morning.
With time went by, the weather got colder.
The city succeeded in host the Olympic Games.
She is satisfied that all her plans have succeeded one by another.
Because the terrible fire, all the valuable things in the museum were destroyed.
The house belong to my aunt, but she doesn’t live here anymore.
There’s some doubt that they can survive the terrible accident.
More than 100 famous films has been shown in the city since July.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假设你是李华，English Weekly文化专栏正在开展主题为“Passion for historic sites”的征文活动。

请你根据所给要点写一篇征文稿：
1.历史遗址参观热；
2.参观历史遗址的意义；
3.你推荐的景点。

注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Passion For Historic Sites
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. D
6. C
7. A
8. B 9. C 10. A 11. D
12. C 13. B 14. C 15. D
16. D 17. A 18. B 19. F 20. G
21. B 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. D 32.
B 33.
C 34.
D 35. A 36. A 37. D 38. C 39. B 40. C
41. on 42. the
43. fully 44. its
45. Weighing
46. why 47. to provide
48. global 49. signals
50. is scheduled
51.(1). high→highly
(2). from→in
(3). now后加on
(4). With→As
(5). host→hosting
(6). by→after
(7). because后加of
(8). belong→belongs
(9). that→whether
(10). has→have
【56题详解】
考查副词。

句意：你一直评价很高的那个雇员被证明不诚实。

结合句意表示“对……高度评价”短语为think highly of。

故high改为highly。

【57题详解】
考查介词。

句意：他的粗心导致了这次可怕的事故。

结合句意表示“导致”可知短语为result in。

故from改为in。

【58题详解】
考查固定短语。

句意：从现在起，我只在早上工作。

结合句意表示“从现在起”可知短语为from now on。

故now后加on。

【59题详解】
考查状语从句。

句意：随着时间的流逝，天气越来越冷。

引导时间状语从句，表示“随着”应用as。

故With 改为As。

【60题详解】
考查非谓语动词。

句意：这个城市成功地举办了奥运会。

表示“成功做某事”短语为succeed in doing sth.，动名词作宾语。

故host改为hosting。

【61题详解】
考查固定短语。

句意：她很满意她所有的计划都一个接一个地成功了。

结合句意表示“一个接一个地”可知短语为one after another。

故by改为after。

【62题详解】
考查固定短语。

句意：由于那场可怕的大火，博物馆里所有有价值的东西都被毁了。

后跟名词作宾语，表示“由于”应用because of；because用于引导原因状语从句，后跟句子。

故because后加of。

【63题详解】
考查主谓一致。

句意：这房子是我姑姑的，但她已不住在这里了。

根据后文“she doesn’t live here anymore.”可知用一般现在时，主语为house，谓语动词用第三人称单数。

故belong改为belongs。

【64题详解】
考查同位语从句。

句意：他们是否能在这次可怕的事故中幸存下来还有些疑问。

doubt后跟同位语从句，解释说明doubt的内容，从句中不缺少成分，表示“是否”应用whether。

故that改为whether。

【65题详解】
考查主谓一致。

句意：自7月以来，已有100多部著名电影在这座城市上映。

本句为现在完成时的被动语态，主语为More than 100 famous films，助动词用have。

故has改为have
52.略。