2021湖北省高三上学期部分重点中学期末联考英语试题含答案

湖北省2021届部分重点中学高三上学期期末联考

英 语 试 题

考试时间：2021年2月2日上午8:00~10:00 考试用时：120分钟 全卷满分：150分

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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）

做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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。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. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A. Co-workers.   B. Aunt and nephew. C. Doctor and patient.

2. What are the speakers doing?

A. Jogging.   B. Swimming.  C. Having a drink.

3. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A. At a bookstore.  B. At a library.  C. At a classroom.

4. What does the woman think about the price of the man’s motorcycle?

A. It’s very low.   B. It’s too high.  C. It’s quite reasonable.

5. Why might the man be surprised?

A. The woman was late.

B. The woman arrived early.

C. The woman worked overtime tonight.

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。听完每段对话或独白前，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秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What does the man think of the class time?

A. It’s very early.   B. It’s too late.  C. It’s just right.

7. Why does the man want to practice Spanish?

A. To pass an exam.

B. To prepare for a trip.

C. To communicate with his friends.

听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. What do we know about the restaurant near the woman’s office?

A. The dining environment is ideal.

B. The service is highly praised.

C. The price is unreasonably high.

9. What does the woman suggest the man do?

A. Plant some flowers in the garden.

B. Have the salad and soup with her.

C. Try to make a fantastic soup for himself. 

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. What kind of articles does the man like the most?

A. Sports.   B. Movies.  C. Business.

11. How often does the man get the newspaper?

A. Every day.   B. Every week.  C. Every month.

12. What does the man think is the most popular magazine in his country?

A. Forbes.

B. Reader’s Digest.

C. The New York Times Magazine.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. What’s the relationship between the speakers?

A. Co-workers.               B. Classmates.  C. Teacher and student. 

14. What do students do first when they get to school?

A. Attend their first class.

B. Put their bags away.

C. Go to homeroom.

15. Which subject does the woman teach?

A. Math.   B. Social studies.  C. Science.

16. Where is the math class?

A. On the 1st floor.  B. On the 2nd floor.  C. On the 3rd floor.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What is the best thing about studying abroad according to the speaker?

A. Making many friends.

B. Broadening one’s mind.

C. Studying at the world’s finest schools.

18. When was the University of Melbourne set up?

A. In 1850.   B. In 1853.  C. In 1900.

19. What is very popular at the University of Melbourne?

A. Basketball.   B. Water skiing.  C. Volleyball.

20. What is the talk mainly about?

A. The history of the University of Melbourne.

B. Major sports at the University of Melbourne.

C. A brief introduction of the University of Melbourne.

第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)

第一节(共15小题:每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。

A

Chinese New Year is a celebration marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. This is why decorating with plants, fruits and blooming flowers carries special significance. They represent the earth coming back to life and wishes for new beginnings. Here are some of the most popular and their special meanings:

Oranges

Orange trees are more than decoration; they are a symbol of good fortune and wealth. They make great gifts and you see them many times decorated with red envelopes and messages of good fortune. The fruits are also some of the “lucky” foods, which are a must during the celebrations.

Bamboo

Chinese love their “Lucky Bamboo” plants and you will see them often in their homes and offices. Certainly during the holiday period, this plant is a must. Bamboo plants and stems are used frequently in fengshui and are associated with health, abundance and a happy home. They are easy to care for and make great presents.

Branches of Plum Blossoms(梅花)

The beautiful long branches covered with pink-colored buds(蓓蕾)make fantastic decorations. The plum trees are the first to flower even as snow is melting after a cold winter. They represent the promise of spring and a renewal of life.
Peonies

Peonies represent prosperity and peace and are considered as China’s national flower; they are often a subject of classical paintings. The peony is also known as the “king of flowers” and represents royalty, virtue and honor. Its name in Chinese is literally translated as “most beautiful”.
Narcissus

Narcissus flower right around Chinese New Year and are considered as a symbol of luck and wealth. Their sweet fragrance(芳香) is also highly respected in Chinese culture.

21. If you are not good at growing plants, which will you probably choose?

  A. Bamboo.      B. Plum blossoms.       C. Peonies.      D. Narcissus.

22. What is special about Peonies?

  A. Oil painters prefer painting it.

  B. Its plants are usually used in fengshui.

  C. It bears fruits considered as lucky food.

  D. Its Chinese name means “most beautiful”.

23. In which section may this text appear?

  A. Entertainment.    B. Health.      C. Culture.      D. Science.

B

Going to bed in one major city and waking up in another; toasting the landscape as a new country slips past; being rocked to sleep as you rattle across a continent. It's no wonder that the night trains of Europe have been a byword(代名词)for romance.

In fact, over the past decade, much of Europe’s night train network has been cut. For many, it seemed the end of the line was near. But recently there has been a recovery of night trains across Europe. On December 8th 2020, four national rail providers teamed up to announce new routes between 13 European cities.

“You leave work at a usual time, have dinner, make your way to the station, get on the train, and wake up in the place you want to be. There’s no turning up at the airport at a very strange hour, as you do for a budget flight.” says Monisha Rajesh, author of “Around the World in 80 Trains.”

In fact, “flight shaming” has been sweeping across Europe in the past few years. In 2018, domestic flights were down 9% in Sweden.

The Covid-19 pandemic has helped, too. Trains are easier to social-distance on, says Rajesh. And night trains—where you can book an entire compartment(分隔厢)to yourself—are even better.

Europe’s geography also helps the argument for night trains, says Nicolas Forien, a member of Back on Track, who points out that half the flights leaving France are either internal, or going to a neighboring country. “The distance between European capitals is mostly ideal for night trains. The continent could be a night-train paradise.”

24. What does the author say about the night trains of Europe?

   A. They run at a high speed.

   B. They were popular among Europeans.

   C. They experienced a down a century ago.

   D. They bring passengers a sense of romance.

25. What does the underlined word “budget” in paragraph 3 mean?

   A. long.      B. cheap.      C. short.      D. expensive.

26. As for the writer, which of the following has contributed to the recovery of Europe’s night trains?

   ①flight shaming       ②the Covid-19 pandemic       ③the internal budget flight

④Europe’ s geography  ⑤ the tourism boom

A. ①②⑤     B. ②③④      C. ①②④     D. ②④⑤

27. What can be a suitable title for the text?

   A. Why Europeans choose to travel by night trains

B. How Europe’s night trains come back from the dead

C. When Europeans start taking an interest in night trains

   D. Whether the network of Europe’s night train has been cut

C

Next day, Jo wanted to get out of the house, so she picked up her skates and went next door to ask Laurie to take her skating.
　　Amy heard them going. “Jo promised to take me with her next time!” she complained.
　　“It’s hard for her to forgive you, Amy,” said Meg. “Go after them and wait until Jo is enjoying herself, then give her a kiss or do something kind.”
　　It was not far to the river, but Jo and Laurie were already skating when Amy arrived. Jo saw Amy but turned away.
　　Laurie was carefully skating along the edge of the ice and didn’t see the younger girl.
　　Amy put her skates on and stood on the ice.
　　“Keep near the edge. The ice isn’t safe in the middle.” Laurie called to Jo, then he disappeared round the first bend in the river.
　　Jo heard, but Amy did not. Jo realized that Amy probably hadn’t heard, but she said nothing and skated after Laurie. “Let Amy look after herself!” Jo thought.
　　Amy skated out towards the smoother ice in the middle of the river. Jo reached the bend, and for a moment she stood still, a strange feeling in her heart. Something made her turn round—just in time to see Amy throw up her hands and go crashing through the ice into the cold water! Amy gave a cry that made Jo’s heart stop with fear. She tried to call Laurie, but her voice was gone, and for a second she could only stand and stare at the little blue hood(帽子) of Amy’s coat above the black water.
　　Suddenly, Laurie skated past her and shouted, “Bring a piece of wood from the side of the river, quickly!”
　　Wild with fear, Jo fetched some wood and pulled it across the ice, while Laurie held Amy’s head above the water. Together, they got her out.
　　She was more frightened than hurt, and was quickly taken home. They covered her in blankets and tried to calm her, and after a little while she fell asleep in front of the warm fire. Later, when everything was quiet, Jo asked her mother, “Are you sure she is safe ?”
　　“Quite safe, dear. It was sensible to get her home as quickly as you did.”
　　“Laurie did it all,” said Jo. “Mother, if she should die, it will be my fault. I get angry so quickly. Oh, why can’t I be more like you?”
　　“I get angry nearly every day of my life, Jo,” said Mrs March, “but I've learned not to show it. I’ve learned to stop myself saying the angry words that come to my lips, and you must try to do the same, my dear.”

28. Why did Jo turn away the moment she saw Amy?

   A. She heard Laurie calling her.

   B. She had to adjust her skates.

   C. She would not forgive Amy.

   D. She regretted not keeping her promise.

29. Which of the following happened first?

   A. Laurie and Jo got Amy out of the river.

   B. Laurie warned Jo to keep near the edge.

   C. Jo’s heart stopped with fear hearing Amy’s cry.

D. Amy skated out towards the middle of the river.

30. How did Jo probably feel after knowing Amy was safe and sound?

   A. Relieved.       B. Disappointed.     C. Annoyed.      D. Proud. 

31. Which ending is the writer most likely to add to the story?

   A. Mr. March blamed Jo so hard that she cried.

   B. Laurie thought ill of Jo and broke up with her.

   C. Amy was grateful to learn a lesson from the accident.

   D. Everything was forgiven and forgotten when Amy woke up. 

D

Green skin is common in science fiction, but what if green skin were not just for aliens? If humans had green skin, what if it granted us the ability to perform photosynthesis(光合作用),which plants use to live off of sunlight?

Let’s analyze what science says about it and ask award-winning science-fiction author John Scalzi what he thinks.

Plants can live off of photosynthesis because they grow broad, flat leaves to harvest as much light as possible. They also need less energy because they are far less active than animals.

According to Lindsay Turnbull, a plant ecologist at the University of Oxford, if the skin of a woman were photosynthetic like a leaf, the amount of surface area she had would satisfy only 1% of her daily energy requirements to survive. For a photosynthesizing woman to meet her energy demands, she would need a lot more skin — about a tennis court’s worth, Turnbull estimated.

In addition, photosynthesis requires carbon dioxide. Plants have pores(毛孔)that they use to supply the gas to their cells. If photosynthetic humans had chloroplasts(叶绿体), they might need porous skin to let in carbon dioxide, but such pores might let other things leak in or out — for instance, moisture(水分) — in ways that might prove harmful to the human body.

One might wonder if photosynthetic people might prefer moving to sunny climates. Although such people might receive a small increase from photosynthesis if they moved to a desert area, they would likely have other resource issues to deal with, such as a lack of water, Scalzi said. “There’s always going to be trade-offs(平衡),”he noted.

And would photosynthetic humans prefer little or no clothing, to absorb all those rays? In some photosynthetic societies, clothing might become a symbol of the elite — a sign they get enough energy from food and do not need photosynthesis. You can imagine them saying, “I'm rich, so I can cover up,” Scalzi said.

So, would Scalzi want photosynthetic skin for himself? “Probably not,” he said. “I don't see the benefit from it being so great that I would completely change the way I’d look to benefit from it.”

32. Why can’t humans live off of photosynthesis according to Lindsay Turnbull?

  A. Because we are less active.            B. Because we wear clothes.  

C. Because we don’t have green skin.      D. Because our skin area is not large enough.

33. If photosynthetic humans had pores, what would be the disadvantage?

  A. They would absorb too much CO2.

  B. They would release some useful substances.

  C. They would be too small for human beings.

  D. They would keep gases from entering the human body.

34. What might be the reason why Scalzi says no to photosynthetic skin for himself?

  A. He was too conservative to accept that.

  B. He wouldn’t like to move to sunny climates.

  C. He believed there were more risks than benefits.

  D. He thought clothing was simply a symbol of upper class.

35. How does the author support the theme of the text?

  A. By providing research results.      B. By describing a process.

  C. By making classifications.         D. By following the time order.

第二节(共5小题: 每小题2.5分，满分12.5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选项。

While 2020 was upsetting, we shouldn’t completely ignore the lessons it taught us about how we prefer to work. Here’s what you should focus on to be happy and sustainable(可持续的) professionally in the new year.

         Think big, plan small. It’s fine to think big for what you want to achieve in the new year, but break the goal into smaller steps. Once you take a small step and achieve it, it is a motivator.     36   For instance: lead two new projects, bring in X-number of new clients by the end of the second quarter, take a leadership class and join an employee resource group.

         Find an adviser. An advisor can provide insight, make connections and offer a dose of confidence when things get tough. It doesn’t have to be someone you know.   37  Once you’ve identified the person, invite them to have a conversation where you tell why you chose them, what you are looking for and what work you plan to do in the relationship.

         Learn a new skill.   38  There are many online courses available that can help with career progress, whether it’s learning a hard skill, like enhancing your programming language abilities, or improving a soft skill, like effective communication.

           39  Taking charge is a big part of proving you’re promotion material. But that can be hard to do and when you aren’t in a managerial position. The key to showing leadership is being proactive. You can raise your hand and look for opportunities and ways to make contributions rather than be told what to do. You can also reach out to team members to see what support they need and proactively solve problems.   40 

A. Become a leader.

B. Expand your professional network.

C. And that can quickly lead to professional burnout.

D. Showing your problem-solving skills demonstrates leadership.

E. So if your goal is to get a promotion, plan out your road map to a new title.

F. Learning a new skill can be re-energizing, not to mention a good boost to the resume.

G. Determine what you want to accomplish and think who is the person that has done this.

第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节，满分30分)

第一节(共15小题: 每小题1分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Once there was a man who liked to eat mangoes. One day he decided to get the   41    mango from the very top of the tree. Mangoes which are exposed to the sun the most are the most sweet-flavored.

So he climbed up to the top, where the branches were thin. He   42    to pick a few sweet reddish fruits, but, in an attempt to climb down, he slipped and started falling towards the ground.   43   , he caught the branch as he was falling and remained helplessly hanging on the tree. Then he started to call nearby villagers for help. They immediately came   44   a ladder and sticks, but could do little to help him.

Then after some time one calm and   45    person arrived — a well-known sage (a wise person) who lived in a simple hut nearby. People were very curious to see what he would do,   46    he was famous in solving many people’s problems in the area and sometimes very complicated ones.

He was silent for a minute and then   47    a stone and threw it at the hanging man.

Everybody was surprised. The hanging mango lover started to   48   : “What are you doing? Are you crazy? Do you want me to break my neck?” The sage was silent. Then he took another stone and threw it at the man. The man was very angry: “If I could just come down, I would show you!”

That’s what everybody wanted. Then he was coming down. But how? Now everybody was tense about what would happen next! Some wanted to   49   the sage, but they didn’t. The sage picked another stone and threw it again at the man, even more   50  . Now the man on the tree was even more angry and developed (a) great   51    to come down and take revenge.

He then used all his skill and strength and   52    reached the branches which were safe to start going down. And he   53    it! Everybody was amazed.

However, the rescued man found the sage gone. He stood there,   54    that the man really saved him because he induced (引诱)him to try his best and save himself.

“I should be   55    and not angry.”

41. A. biggest  B. sourest C. sweetest D. ripest   
42. A. promised    B. intended C. pretended D. managed
43. A. Hopefully  B. Fortunately C. Consequently D. Eventually
44. A. with        B. after  C. by  D. before
45. A. honest  B. thoughtful C. modest D. courageous
46. A. as if  B. as   C. even though D. though
47. A. picked out  B. took up C. picked up D. took out
48. A. complain  B. beg  C. choke  D. shout
49. A. blame  B. change  C. upset  D. impress
50. A. quickly  B. suddenly C. forcefully D. accurately
51. A. determination B. awareness C. interest D. passion
52. A. anyway  B. somewhat C. anyhow D. somehow
53. A. got  B. made  C. took      D. ended
54. A. wondering  B. estimating C. realizing D. guessing 
55. A. dutiful  B. regretful C. sorrowful D. thankful

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。

In China, a large number of people take the sport of pigeon racing very 56. ________(serious). Many competitors spend big money to get their 57._________ (hand) on top-performing birds.

One such competitor is 57-year-old Yu Yuguang. He says he gets so excited waiting for his pigeons 58. ________(arrive) at the end of a race that his heart starts beating fast. “Those are the most intense and enjoyable moments of a pigeon race.” Yu told Reuters news agency. Recently, his 7-month-old pigeon 59. ________(name) “Little Ancestor” placed first in a Chinese Racing Pigeon Association race. The race started in Langfang, near the Chinese capital Beijing, 60. _________ended in Shanghai. The win earned Yu $760 in prize money. That amount, however, is far 61. _______(little) than the $30,600 he spends on his 500 pigeons each year.

Pigeon racing has a long history in China. It began 62. _______ a sport enjoyed mainly by very rich people. But the country’s economic development over the years 63. __________(permit) the sport to spread beyond 64. ______ wealthy. “Membership in the Chinese Pigeon Association has jumped from tens of thousands in the 1980s to about 400,000 today,”65. ______(say) the group’s vice president, Huang Jian.

第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）

假定你是某国际学校的校英语报记者李华，春节将至，你校学生会于上周日组织了部分志愿者去到当地农村看望因疫情影响而无法与父母团聚的留守儿童。请你就此活动写一篇英文报道，内容包括：

1. 活动目的；

2. 活动过程；

3. 活动反响。

注意：1. 写作词数应为80词左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：留守儿童 left-behind children

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第二节读后续写（满分25分）

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

A sudden call came into Jimmy Gilleece’s bar this past March. A newly married woman who had spent the afternoon at the dive beach bar couldn’t find her wallet. She didn’t care about her ID, credit cards, or $150 in cash, but her wedding ring was just inside.

Gilleece, 42, didn’t like the idea that a theft could have happened at his place, so he spent hours searching 16 different cameras, watching the woman’s every step until she went to sit on a bench outside and left when her ride arrived. Within minutes, a young man in a hoodie (连帽衫) approached the bench, put something in his pocket, and walked off. Gilleece posted a clip on the bar’s Facebook page. “I didn’t want to criticize him,” he said. “I just asked if anybody knew who the guy was.” Within hours, Gilleece got a text message from 17-year-old Rivers Prather, who admitted taking the wallet and said he’d done it because he hadn’t eaten in two days. Thinking the ring was fake, he threw the wallet into the ocean and took the money to buy a sandwich.

Gilleece, unsure whether he believed Prather, told the teenager to meet him at the docks(码头). There, they got to talking, and Prather said that he wasn’t getting along with his family and had been living in the woods for a week. Gilleece, a father of two, took stock of(审视) Prather― his small body, his flushing(涨得通红的) cheeks一and saw him for what he was: more of a kid than a criminal.

However, the police were already on the case and because of the missing ring, Prather could be facing severe charges. Gilleece decided to help. He employed two local divers to search the waters where Prather had thrown the wallet. Meanwhile, the police wanted Gilleece to bring the teen down to the station. Instead, Gilleece called the police and told them, “He’s going to be at the docks with me tomorrow.”

注意：1. 续写词数应为150词左右；

      2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

Paragraph 1:

A crowd had gathered to watch the two divers search in the strong current._________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Paragraph 2:

But it wasn’t over for Gilleece. _____________________________________________________