1、2021-2022学年度第一学期期末教学质量检查高三英语第一部分阅读理解(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，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ALooking to extend your camping season? Many of our parks are open tor overnight stays in October and November. Pack up and book a trip to one of these late fall camping spots.Bal
2、sam Lake ParkOpen all yearWhether youre tent camping, driving an RV, or staying in the parks luxurious cottage, youll find fall coziness everywhere at Balsam Lake. Hike the Lookout Route for a fantastic view of the fall colours. Longing to tie up your boat? Launch your boat at Balsam Lake and explor
3、e the Waterway.Kingbear ParkOpen until October 31, 2021Kingbear is one of our most visited parks with its miles of rocky shoreline, numerous sand beaches, and beautiful views of windswept trees on rocky islands. And it is even splendid in late fall colors! Make sure to stop by their Visitor Centre w
4、ith interactive exhibits about the park and the surrounding area.Rondeau ParkOpen all yearBirders delight in the word of birds at Rondeau! Youll want to keep your eyes open for the many winged fiends spotted migrating during the fall If birding isnt your thing, hike one of four routes at the park. J
5、ust remember to make it back in time to catch the incredible sunsets. Rainy day? Learn about the parks history at the Art Centre and the Museum.Sandbanks ParkOpen all yearCouldnt get in during the summer? Nows your chance! Stay and explore the campground, from apple and pumpkin picking to beer and w
6、ine tasting and hunting for treasures. Perfect for families, childrens adventure playground and volleyball area offer plenty of activities late into the fall season.Ready to book your trip? Reservations can be made by phone at 1-888-668-7275.1. What makes Balsam Lake Park unique?A. Boating available
7、.B. Hiking routes reachable.C. Fall colors visible.D. Tent camping allowable.2. Which park best suits households with kids?A. Balsam Lake Park.B. Kingbear Park.C. Rondeau Park.D. Sandbanks Park.3. Where is the text most likely from?A. A diary.B. A tour brochure.C. A magazine.D. A travel fiction.BTay
8、lor has a very Forest Gump-ian view of the ocean: “You never know what you re going to find out there beyond the limit of your visibility.” Like Gump and his box of chocolates, Taylor, now 85 years old, holds burning curiosity for our oceans after a lifetime of swimming in them and learning about th
9、e oldest animal to still exist, the shark.Taylor grew up on the coast of New South Wales. She began spear fishing and worked her way up in her early 20s to become one of very few women who were professional spear fishers. But as she spent more time underwaterespecially with the sharks, of which she
10、only ever killed oneshe had a change of heart and decided, along with her late husband and world spear fishing champion, Ron Taylor, to hang up her spear. From that point on, she would only shoot them with her camera. Thus, the Taylors became two of the first underwater photographers and cinematogra
11、phers documenting sharks.As a pioneering shark conservationist, Taylor succeeded in many firsts throughout her lifes work. She was the first person to dive with sharks cageless, and the first person to put on a special suit to test the power of a shark bite. She was also the first to hand-feed a Gre
12、at White and even pet it. Her husband was the first person in the world to film a Great White Shark swimming underwater. Together they filmed all the live-action scenes with sharks, and because the publics reaction to the film was so full of fear, they went on countless PR (public relations) tours t
13、o help correct the malign creatures image.Her research has become the basis for much of what we know about sharks today and she succeeded in becoming the first person to get Grey Nurse sharks protected in a specific area. Theres nothing she wouldnt do to help prove that sharks are not dangerous and
14、man-eating monsters.4. What is the similarity between Taylor and Forest Gump?A. Fond of chocolates.B. Good at swimming.C. Crazy about ocean animals.D. Eager to explore the unknown.5. Why was Taylor successful in being many firsts?A. She gave up spear fishing.B. She shifted her interest to photograph
15、y.C. She devoted much of her life to shark conservation.D. She wanted to become a world spear fishing champion.6. What does the underlined word “malign” mean in Paragraph 3?A. Frightening.B. Tricky.C. Selfish.D. Ugly.7 What is the significance of Taylors research?A. Proving that sharks are endangere
16、d.B. Having changed the false image of sharks.C. Laying fundamental knowledge about sharks.D. Managing to get the Great White sharks protected.CNowadays, in the age of round-the-clock entertainment, its trickier to be bored. If the show youre watching has lost its spark, you can select an instant in
17、tense alternative or amuse yourself by scrolling (滚动) through social media without even leaving the sofa. But thats not necessarily a good thing. Feeling disengaged from the task in hand does have its benefits, according to researchers.First and foremost, being bored motivates you to search out some
18、thing less boring to do Feeling bored at work, for example, could inspire you to explore a change of career. Or if you decide theres nothing worth watching on TV, you might choose to switch off and make your own entertainment by taking up a new hobby.But what about those times when you have no choic
19、e but to stick to the boring situation? The good news is that the boredom youre felling now could spark your creativity and help you come up with some of your best ideas, says a 2019 study. People whod taken part in a boring bean-sorting task later performed better at coming up with creative ideas t
20、han another group whod been given something more interesting to do first.Without social media to get rid of those feelings of boredom, we may daydream. Letting your thoughts wander can be a useful way to “allow your mind to relax, reduce stress and solve problems”, writes Dr Sandi, a psychologist fr
21、om UK. People who reported more frequent daydreaming scored higher on intellectual and creative ability and had more efficient brains.Ultimately, if we take it for granted that there will always be something close at band to entertain us, we start to lose the ability to entertain others, think creat
22、ively and allow our minds to switch off and relax.8. What will you do if the show is boring according to Paragraph 1?A. Get out of the sofa.B. Choose a flat show.C. Switch off the show.D. Seek other amusement.9. What can we infer from the 2019 study?A. Boring tasks require people of creativity.B. In
23、teresting tasks lead to poor performance.C Interesting people have more creative ideas.D. Feeling bored inspired people to be creative.10. What can we learn about daydreaming?A. It leads to boredom.B. It happens by accident.C. It helps to relieve pressure.D. It develops physical abilities.11. Which
24、of the following might the author agree with?A. Boredom is hard to get rid of.B. Enjoy boredom when felling bored.C. Balance boredom and entertainment.D. Social media contributes to boredom.DCOVID-19 changed how we approach education, travel, leisure activities. and just about every other aspect of
25、our lives. What about the food we eat? Is the pandemic (疫情) influencing consumer desire for plant-based or cultured meat?Shortly after pandemic lockdowns were put in place, interest in meat alternatives was soaring among consumers. On May 15th, Bloomberg News reported that sales of plant-based meat
26、in grocery stores jumped a remarkable 264% in the nine weeks ending May 2nd while at the same time overall consumer spending decreased sharply.What contributed to this sudden sharp increase in sales of meat alternatives? And will it be sustained (可持续) when we start to ease back into our “new normal”
27、? In an interview with Food Navigator, David Brandes, co-founder of cultured meat supplier Peace of Meat. shared his view that the pandemic would drive interest in food solutions that are perceived to be more sustainable, environmentally-friendly and safe.Its clear that the pandemic has driven signi
28、ficant interest in meat alternatives. Combine the desire for sustainability and safer foods with concerns over supply chains and working conditions that may contribute to outbreaks, and you have a recipe for change.But this interest didnt just start with the pandemic. Sales of bean-based meat substi
29、tutes grew by 451% in Europe between 2013 and 2017. And a survey conducted before the pandemic reported that more than 40% of Americans reported having personally tried plant-based meat. And 60% of the people who had tried it said they were either “very” or “somewhat likely” to continue eating meat
30、alternatives.The COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives in countless ways and highlighted new ideas and opportunities for a safer and more sustainable future. Undoubtedly, this global crisis further brightened the spotlight on alternatives to the meat we eat and how it is produced, ensuring that consum
31、ers will experience the benefits for years to come.12. Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph 1?A. To express his doubts.B. To compare different ideas.C. To introduce points for discussion.D. To describe the effects of the pandemic.13. What originally contributes to the increasing in
32、terest in meat alternatives?A. The global pandemic crisis.B. Their sustainability and safety.C. The change of peoples recipe.D. Their low prices and high quality.14. How is Paragraph 5 organized?A By analyzing data.B. By giving examples.C. By stating arguments.D. By making comparisons.15. What can b
33、e a suitable title for the text?A. Will the pandemic influence our daily life?B. Will meat alternatives become “the new normal”?C. Which is better plant-based meat or cultured meat?D. Why does peoples interest in meat alternatives increase?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纯填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上
34、将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Were faced with so many decisions that its impossible to make a perfect choice every time. But there are many ways to improve our chances-and one particularly effective technique is critical thinking. There are many different ways of approaching critical thinking._16_. Develop your
35、 question. _17_. For example, if you re deciding whether to try out the newest diet, your reasons for doing so may be defeated by other factors. But what is important is to find what you re looking for and decide whether the try really suits your needs.Gather your information. Theres lots of it out
36、there, so having a clear idea of your question will help you determine whats relevant. Information gathering helps you weigh different options._18_ ._19_. This is something you do by asking critical questions. Facing a decision, ask yourself, “What concepts are at work?” “What assumptions exist?” “I
37、s my interpretation of the information logically sound?”Explore other points of view. _20_. However, exploring others viewpoints is good for you to understand the decision from different angles. This will allow you to explore alternatives, evaluate your own choices, and ultimately make better choice
38、s.A. Consider the decisionB. Apply the informationC. In other words, know what you desire forD. You may disagree with everything that others sayE. It moves you closer to a decision that meets your goalF. Every day, a sea of decisions are possible to lie before usG. Below, Samantha explains four tips
39、 to improve your critical thinking第二部分英语知识运用(共两节；满分30分)第一节完形填空(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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。As an athlete, Ive always worked hard to push m myself to my limits. And with that usually come some _21_ and pains. So last year when I started to feel some muscl
40、e soreness (酸痛) after a_22_ physical exercise, at first I didnt think it was a big deal. I was _23_ for a marathon at the time, so over the weekend Id done a 20-kilormete _24_. The following Tuesday I hit my favourite gym to do a workout that _25_ a lot of upper body weight lifting.My _26_ told me t
41、o take it easy on my body, but I _27_Id be fine and powered through it. Afterward, my coach noticed a _28_ swelling in my arm and said he was worried. I tried to brush him off but he _29_ I drink a lot of water and check in with him in a few hours. Sure enough, by that afternoon the swelling had _30
42、_ and I headed to the doctor. I still thought he was making a mountain out of a molehill, but I _31_ my coach so I did it.The doctor took a close look at the swelling and diagnosed me with rhabdomyolysis (横纹肌溶解症), a _32_ condition where muscle overuse causes kidney failure. As they gave me some medi
43、cine to help _33_ the toxins(毒素), my doctor told me that we would have been having this discussion in the emergency room if Id _34_ even another 30 minutes. Things were touch-and-go over the weekend but I made a full _35_. Thankfully I had a great coach I could trust-he saved my life!21. A. sorrowsB
44、. achesC. coughsD. faults22. A. toughB. normalC. harmfulD. limited23. A. workingB. applyingC. searchingD. training24. A. walkB. swimC. runD. drive25. A. recordedB. matchedC. arrangedD. involved26. A. doctorB. coachC. teachersD. colleagues27. A. doubtedB. wonderedC. realizedD. figured28. A. deadlyB.
45、frighteningC. slightD. different29. A. insistedB. beggedC. resolvedD. ordered30. A. flattenedB. emergedC. increasedD. broken31. A. trustedB. refusedC. trickedD. supported32. A. distinguishingB. mind-destroyingC. embarrassingD. life-threatening33. A. put awayB. clear outC. give awayD. bring out ;34.
46、A. sleptB. wanderedC. waitedD. saved35. A. recoveryB. preparationC. contributionD. assessment第二节语法填空(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。Shennongjia is one of the most popular scenic spots in China. It is said to be the place _36_ the Emperor Yan once lived. Some visitors hope that t
47、hey may even encounter the legendary “wild man”. They do not actually see any wild man, _37_ theyre attracted by Shennongjias natural wonders and rich biodiversity. Shennongjias beauty _38_ (vary) over the year as nature takes _39_ (it) course. Tourists can enjoy flower blossoms in spring, be shaded
48、 from the summer heat, appreciate red leaves in autumn and go skiing in winter.Official data showed that tourist _40_ (visit) to Shennongjia Forestry District reached more than 15.5 million last year. And the forest area aims _41_ (increase) that annual figure to over 30 million in the near future. The journey to Shennongjia will take up to five hours from nearby Yi
