2021年江西省吉安市第一中学高三英语期末考试试题及参考答案

2021年江西省吉安市第一中学高三英语期末考试试题及参考答案
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
New events and changes of junior golf competition calendar
New events
Notah BegayⅢJunior Golf National Championship
What does a junior golfer aim to pursue? One thing is to be noticed, ideally by a college coach. A remarkable opportunity will be offered by the Notah BegayⅢJunior Golf National Championship to its participants: an event broadcast by Golf Channel. Players aged between eight and 18 can compete in the new event; information about where and when it will be held will be released later.
Barbasol Junior Championship
Beginning the career in the PGA Tour is something that a junior golfer tends to dream of. The Barbasol Junior Championship, which is scheduled to take place between June 29 and July 2 at Keene Trace Golf Club inNicholasville,Kentucky, will provide such an opportunity. Boys under 19 years old will qualify for this new 54-hole event, and the winner will be awarded a spot at the PGA Tour's Barbasol Championship in July.
Changed events
Thunderbird International Junior
The dates of the AJGA's Thunderbird International Junior have to be changed since the NCAA Championships move to Grayhawk Golf Club inScottsdale,Arizona, for the next three years. Generally, the Thunderbird is played at the end of May. However, this year it is scheduled on different dates for the first time, from April 9 to 12, which means, of course, that the finish date is on Masters Sunday.
Gator Invitational
Junior golf intends to prepare for the following college golf. If this is the case, then it is crucial to simulate the higher-level experience as much as possible. Because of that, the Gator Invitational, as a junior boys' event, has made a significant decision on becoming a 54-hole event by adding a round this year. The new version will be played from March 13 to 15 at The Country Club of Jackson inJackson,Mississippi.
1. Which event can be watched on TV?
A. Notah BegayⅢJunior Golf National Championship.
B. Barbasol Junior Championship.
C. Thunderbird International Junior.
D. Gator Invitational.
2. When will the Thunderbird International Junior be played?
A. At the end of May.
B. From April 9 to 12.
C. Between June 29and July 2.
D. From March 13 to 15.
3. What has been changed about the Gator Invitational?
A. The award given to the winner
B. The place where it is played.
C. The required age of the players.
D. The number of rounds it has.
B
There is an old army joke about an officer who asks some soldiers whether any of them are interested in music. When four hands go up, the officer says, “Right, men. You can carry this grand piano down to the officers mess.”
Job recruitment has become more complicated since that story first did the rounds. Today's careers require a lot more than just raw music but that sometimes makes jobs hard to define. An unfortunate result is a form of “adjective inflation” in recruitment ads as employers attempt to make routine tasks sound exciting.
Candidates must sometimes wonder whether they are applying for a 9-to-5-role or to become a member of the Marvel “Avengers”. On Indeed, a job-bunting website, a bar was recently looking for "bartenders who are people focused, quality-driven, and have superhero hospitality powers". The ability to give customers the correct change was not mentioned.
Another British company advertised for “a call-centre ninja, a superhero in people", a Job description which sounds a little over-the top for what was in fact a role at an insurance company in Isleworth. In case you think that ad was not typical. Indeed also had jobs demanding “ninja-like attention to detail". Short of turning up for the interview dressed head-to-toe in black, and then sneaking up behind the managing director at his desk, it is hard to see how candidates could show their ninja qualities.
Not all companies require candidates to possess the qualities of a ninja, of course. Some require applicants to be passionate. The Bluewater shopping mall in southeastEnglandwas looking for “passionate sales-driven brand ambassadors” while “passionate crew members” were needed at a bakery in westLondonfor a wage of just £8. 23 an hour. In fact, passion is pretty hard to keep consistently for 40 hours a week, month after month. Job applicants should find some information from the kind of ads that companies place. If a job ad talks about passion or superheroes, run away faster than a speeding Batmobile. Being a ninja should be reserved for teenage mutant ninja turtles.
4. Why does the author mention the joke in Paragraph 1?
A. To show that officers enjoy playing tricks on soldiers.
B. To introduce the topic of overstated job ads.
C. To explain the origin of complex job ads.
D. To describe soldiers' everyday life.
5. Which of the following offers a job demanding ninja qualities?
A. The bar.
B. The bakery.
C. The insurance company.
D. The Bluewater shopping mall.
6. What does the author say about the ads requiring passion?
A. They are unrealistic.
B. They are typical of want ads.
C. They are appealing to applicants.
D. They are uncommon on Indeed.
7. How does the author sound when talking about today’s job ads?
A. Curious.
B. Hesitant.
C. Humorous.
D. Sympathetic.
C
The air is thin and we have to rest several times on the shore hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we stay here.
Tibetan antelopes live mainly on the plains of Tibet. Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I'm struck by their beauty. I'm also reminded of the danger they are in. They are being hunted illegally for their valuable fur.
My guide is Zhaxi, a villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a safe place for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, protecting the wildlife is a way of life. “We're not trying to save the animals,” he says. “Actually, we're trying to save ourselves.”
In the 1980s and 1990s the population of Tibetan antelopes dropped by more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make money. Their living places were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.
In order to save Tibetan antelopes, the Chinese government placed them under national protection. Zhaxi and volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.
The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope wasremovedfrom the endangered species list. The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection program since the threat to the Tibetan antelope has not yet disappeared. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.
8. What can we learn from Zhaxi's words in paragraph 3?
A. Protecting the animals can make money.
B. Protecting the animals is protecting ourselves.
C. He is not fond of protecting the animals.
D. The reserve is only safe for wild animals.
9. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 4?
A. Why hunters hunt Tibetan antelopes.
B. Why antelopes' living places changed.
C. Why antelopes' number dropped greatly.
D. Why the 1980s and the 1990s are unusual.
10. What does the underlined word “removed” in the last paragraph probably mean?
A. Deleted.
B. Changed.
C. Migrated.
D. Recognized.
11. What might be the future condition of Tibetan antelopes according to the last paragraph?
A. They will be over-populated.
B. They will be a threat to man and other wildlife.
C. They will be on the endangered species list again.
D. They will be in harmony with nature and humans.
D
Slowing down was the last thing on Elaine Schaefer's mind when she turned 70 last year. She'd enjoyed an ambitious travel schedule for the previous decade. She didn't feel too old to travel.
Yet many people are asking that slightly embarrassing question: Can you be too old to travel? The travel industry has already responded. Try renting a car inEurope, for example. InCroatia, Schaefer wouldn't be able to this year, because the maximum age is 70. Insurance companies require higher rates; tour operators limit certain activities. That feels like a " no" for many travelers.
Definitely some folks should think twice before traveling, but not only based on their age. It's their level of fitness, says Kirsten Veldman, a former tour guide who now edits a retirement blog. She recalls a 93-year-old who was disabled and traveling alone on aCaribbeantour. "You can't expect to ask a tour leader to be there for you 24/7 for medical care. " she says. "Tour guides don't have the time, skills, and knowledge for it. So, in this case, my advice is: he shouldn't have traveled with us in this situation. "
But some tour operators serve older travelers. For example, Grand Circle Travel started in 1958 to serve senior
members. “We have travelers into their 80s and even 90s. Some travel as a couple and some alone,” says company spokeswoman Ann Shannon. “We have no age limit.”
If you ask travel experts, they'll tell you that age is just a number. It's a question of physical, and to a certain extent, mental ability. "Many of our travelers are retired, focused on keeping their good health, and are experienced travelers who have a good idea of what to expect, "says Sara Baer-Sinnott, president of Oldways, a food and nutrition nonprofit that operates tours. "Someone in their 40's may struggle more than someone in their 80s. "
12. What is expected if Schaefer travels inCroatiathis year?
A. She can rent a car to go around.
B. She has to pay more insurance fees.
C. She can join in all kinds of activities.
D. She will receive 24/7 medical care.
13. What caused Veldman to disapprove of the 93-year-old's traveling?
A. His old age.
B. His lack of money.
C. His poor health.
D. His in sociable personality.
14. What do we know about Grand Circle Travel?
A. It is a non-profit traveling organization.
B. It offers service to a wide range of travelers.
C. It has a history of more than seven decades.
D. Its main customers are senior travelers.
15. What is the authors altitude towards traveling old?
A. Opposed.
B. Supportive.
C. Tolerant.
D. Objective.
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During the holidays or festivals, most of us get time away from work or university and we all intend to put this time off to good use, but it's not always easy. To help, we've had come up with a few ways to keep up with your courses, as well as the festive activities and celebrations.
___16___When you're in holiday mode, it's easy to lose track of the hours and days. To avoid this, try to plan your schedule beforehand. Mark certain days, or hours, as learning hours and set reminders on your phone or. in your diary so that you can stick to them.___17___This is very important when you want to combine work and pleasure during the holidays.
Think of a goal. What do you want to achieve at the end of the holiday period?___18___You can write your goal out nice and big on a note or a piece of paper and stick it. somewhere you can see it, so you're reminded of what you're working towards.
Take it step by step. A key thing to remember over the holidays is that you can learn something in a few short bursts.___19___If sitting down for a solid hour of learning isn't working for you, just try 10 minutes at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Don't forget to reward yourself. If you're still struggling to keep going with your learning, try making sure you have rewards for when you complete some learning. For instance, if you finish one third of today's lesson, you can have a cup of hot chocolate.___20___
A. Try setting yourself a goal.
B. Create a schedule and follow it.
C. Arrange your plan randomly during the holiday.
D. Learning doesn't have to take over your whole day.
E. Remember to try to get recognition and reward from others.
F.Little rewards can help keep you active if you are struggling.
G. By doing this you can easily balance learning with festive activities.
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My son isn't scared of many things. Sometimes this makes me___21___. When he overcame his fear of dogs，I felt a swell of admiration.
Things get___22___when he proves himself to be braver than I am，forcing me to face the___23___I still carry around as an adult.
My fears since my teen years were big，hairy spiders and talking to___24___both of which were easily___25___at an all-boys' school.
One exception was the___26___. I don't like open water，due to a semi-drowning experience that happened when I was 15. I mistimed（在不适当的时候做）a___27___，swallowed water and ended up being pulled out，pale and limp，and___28___by a pretty lifeguard. The additional horror of talking to a girl___29___my near-death experience.
Since then，being in water fills me with___30___. So clearly，my___31___of the sea is strong. But where does it leave my son，who shows no such fear？
As a much younger child，he hated the sea. To my shame，I was___32___. Here was a companion who could make me feel better about my weakness. This___33___a few weeks ago，when a trip to the___34___showed he'd become every inch the waterbaby I am not. Watching him___35___the waves with his mom，all my___36___suddenly seemed pitiful.
I barely had time to register this before he was___37___my arm. Soon he was doing something my wife had___38___managed，pulling me into the open water. As I held him，I felt that panic I'd denied for all these years，___39___on I went. I was holding him，but he was really holding me，transferring（传递）some small part of his limitless___40___with the grasp of a tiny，guiding hand.
21. A. proud B. confused C. worried D. surprised
22. A. easier B. worse C. more complex D. more interesting
23. A. pains B. doubts C. fears D. shame
24. A. teachers B. girls C. strangers D. classmates
25. A. improved B. predicted C. overcome D. avoided
26. A. river B. lake C. sea D. pool
27. A. walk B. run C. shout D. dive
28. A. rescued B. caught C. criticized D. noticed
29. A. ruined B. worsened C. softened D. created
30. A. power B. regret C. confidence D. panic
31. A. dislike B. need C. understanding D. curiosity
32. A. annoyed B. frustrated C. relieved D. embarrassed
33. A. happened B. disappeared C. remained D. changed
34. A. mountain B. beach C. forest D. park
35. A. enjoy B. share C. control D. draw
36. A. efforts B. excuses C. chances D. plans
37. A. biting B. patting C. washing D. taking
38. A. always B. almost C. never D. also
39. A. so B. but C. and D. since
40. A. bravery B. wisdom C. kindness D. passion
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
Hurricane Katrina has been one of the strongest storms that affect the coast of theUnited Statesduring the last 100 years. Once a hurricane starts it can___41.___(move) around by powerful winds. They vary from class 1 to class 5. Hurricane Katrina has been the___42.___(bad) storm in the past decade in theUS, having reached class 5,___43.___has caused lots of damage.
Some scientists claimed that global warming was___44.___(blame) for the power of Hurricane Katrina due to the fact that it is warming the oceans. Hurricane Katrina had a strong effect on theUScoast. The area___45.___(affect) is almost the size of theUK.New Orleanssuffered___46.___(severe) from damage after the hurricane. Most of the city was___47.___water from flooding, including expressways and bridges. Almost 2 million people lost their power and had to wait several weeks for it to be restored. It was___48.___disaster for the city. Help came from all over theUnited States. Many people went down toNew Orleansto volunteer. Others started charity events to fund the___49.___(reconstruct) of the city. It was because of all people’s efforts____50.____the city began to breathe again.
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、删改或修改。

增加Ⅲ在缺词处加一个漏字符号（A），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除Ⅲ把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改Ⅲ在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意Ⅲ1.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。

The forest of my hometown are beautiful no matter how the season is. I was driving slowly in this morning when I saw a deer live in the woods appear in the middle of the road. I came to a full stop and we stared at each other. His eyes seemed wisely. He had been in this world for some month and I didn’t want to end his life. Finally, I signalled with my hand to him go on. Having seen anything to fear, he jumped across the road. I drive on smiling at the magic of this moment and thanked God that I had been going slowly not to hit a beautiful deer.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假如你是高中生李华，你的交换生朋友Peter回国后，计划创立一个传播中国传统文化的社团。

他写信向你寻求建议。

请根据以下提示给他回信。

1.表示赞同；
2.具体建议；
3.建议依据。

注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Peter,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. C
8. B 9. C 10. A 11. D
12. B 13. C 14. B 15. D
16. B 17. G 18. A 19. D 20. F
21. A 22. C 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. A 32.
C 33.
D 34. B 35. A 36. B 37. D 38. C 39. B 40. A
41. be moved
42. worst 43. which
44. to blame
45. affected
46. severely
47. under/in
48. a 49. reconstruction
50. that
51.(1).are →is
(2).how→what
(3).删掉in
(4).live→living
(5).wisely→wise
(6).month→months
(7).go on前加to
(8).anything→nothing
(9).drive→drove
(10).a→the
52.略。