2021-2022学年广西壮族自治区百色市第四中学高三英语上学期期末试卷含解析

1、2021-2022学年广西壮族自治区百色市第四中学高三英语上学期期末试卷含解析一、 选择题1. Only by seizing every possible_ to practice can you possibly hope to improve your spoken English. Asolution Bopportunity Cexperience Dtouch参考答案：B略2. Its demanded in the new regulation that all the passengers _ before boarding the plane.A. should check

2、B. must be checked C. are checked D. be checked参考答案：D3. The boss said we had only three days to finish the work. Dont worry. We have already two thirds of it. A. got down B. got through C. given in D. given away参考答案：B4. To his surprise, the man found shark fins _ from banquet menu in this restaurant

3、. A. having been removed B. removed C. to be removed D. being removed参考答案：B略5. He got his first book published. It turned out to be a bestseller.When was _?_ was in 2004 when he was still in college.Athat; This Bthis; It Cit; This Dthat; It参考答案：D6. Things have changed quickly over the past decade an

4、d life in the country is much better than _used to be Athat Bwhat Cit Done参考答案：C7. -How about your job-hunting？ -No luckNow，Ive reached the stage_I dont care what I do A. which B where Cwhen D. that参考答案：B8. - How was the weather then?- Hardly _ off the plane when it started to rain. AI had stepped B

5、had I stepped CI stepped Ddid I step参考答案：B9. Why are you so upset? I had my computer repaired yesterday, but it work again.A. doesntB. didntC. wontD. wouldnt参考答案：A【详解】考查动词时态。句意：-你为什么这么沮丧？-我昨天去修了我的电脑，但是它又坏了。根据上文的问句为一般现在时，可知描述的是目前的情况，故“电脑不工作”这件事也属于目前的情况，用一般现在时，且主语为第三人称单数，故助动词用does，选A。10. George is goi

6、ng to talk about the geography of his country, but Id rather he _ more.A. focus B. focused C. would focus D. had focused 参考答案：B11. Everyone in our class was working hard and doing what we could _ a good college.A. enter B. to enter C. entering D. entered参考答案：B12. Come on, Maria! You can also enjoy_

7、you have been dreaming of, if you dont lose heart.A. as a convenient life as B. as convenient a life asC. as a life convenient as D. convenient as a life as参考答案：B13. The 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou from November 12 to November 27,2010 Awas held Bwas holding Cwill be held Dwill be holding参考答案：C14.

8、If people outside China learned a bit about jasmine tea culture, they would realize there_ a lot of enjoyment in it.A. is B. was C. were D. would be参考答案：A【命题立意】考查主谓一致和时态的用法。句意：如果国外的人们学一点关于茉莉花茶的文化，他们将会意识到它里面有许多乐趣。主句和从句都是与现在事实相反的虚拟语气，但realize的宾语从句说的是客观事实，应用一般现在时。故判断选A。15. Lets do something different.

9、_ How about tennis? ASo what? BAll right. CWho cares? DIt depends. 参考答案：B16. Im afraid hes more of a talker than a doer, which is _he never finishes anything.A. thatB. whenC. whereD. why参考答案：D试题分析：句意:恐怕他更多的是一个空谈家，而不是实干家，这就是为什么他从不完成什么。That引导表语从句的时候，不做成分，而且表语从句的意思也是完整的，when“什么时候”，where“哪里”都不符合句意。选D。二、

10、 填空17. True friendships never fail to light up our lives. Their power could get 61 (strong) with age, and even outweigh（超过）family relationships. A research team recently discovered the large role friendships play in our lives. According to the researchers, friendships can “make a world of difference

11、”, and even influence how we respond 62 illness.The research contained two studies. The first one looked at survey data 63 was collected from 270,000 participants of all ages from nearly 100 countries. They 64 (ask) information about their relationships, health and happiness. The results showed that

12、 both family relationships and friendships are 65 (close) linked to better health and happiness. However, as people grow older, friendships become more important than family relationships when it comes to 66 (predict) health and happiness.In the second study, the researchers analyzed data from 67 su

13、rvey of 8,000 adults. The studys aim was 68 (explore) if relationships are related to health problems. It 69 (turn) out that friendships have a big effect on how old adults feel. If you have supportive friends, you are more likely to be happier and free from health 70 (concern).参考答案：61. stronger62.

14、to63. that/which64. were asked65. closely66. predicting67. a68. to explore69. turned70. concerns18. The benefits of being an independent business are truly great. Beyond the rewarding nature of owning something truly unique, small businesses have the edge over their big business counterparts in many

15、 areas. Consider the importance of being independent and how that independence can help drive your business.To some, having fewer customers simply means less cash flow, however, having a smaller base also allows you to focus more on customer satisfaction.Companies are always searching for ways to im

16、prove customer service and have more of their business. Whether through paying special attention to who comes through your door or monitoring your customers through the social network, its less of trouble to make sure your customers needs are being met when theres a smaller sample to deal with. In a

17、ddition, it becomes much easier to create a personal connection with buyers when you have enough time and attention to show them some love.Small businesses have an inherent advantage over their big box competitors in the sense that they can offer something different. People want to see the independe

18、nt businesses that offer unique products and flavor to their communities. Your business can be the difference when it comes to what customers want.Of course, big box companies will almost always beat you down when it comes to price. Consider, however, that if you can offer a truly unique product or

19、experience, price becomes much less of an issue.People like the idea of supporting local independent businesses versus “the big guys”. So, what businesses are booming due to the rise of independence?Craft Beer (精酿啤酒)The craft beer movement in the United States is supported so widely that big breweri

20、es have taken to creating their own competing “craft beer” brands in an attempt to follow the trend. While Anheuser Busch represents nearly half of Americas breweries, craft beer has seen a huge jump in sales in recent years.Video GamesWhether through PCs, traditional consoles or mobile games, indep

21、endent developers are supported by enthusiastic fans and micro-transactions in an industry that was formerly dominated by bigger developers. MusiciansThe modern web offers immense opportunities to musicians, resulting in more economic and artistic freedom. A surprising number of mainstream artists h

22、ave seen great success from their independent releases, such as Macklemores The Heists which has sold over one million copies in the United States alone.Some small businesses dont want to be small businesses forever. Regardless, consider what independence does for you and your company. If you offer

23、something out of the ordinary, you can build an audience that respects your individuality and supports your cause.The necessity of being an independent businessA (71) on customer satisfaction A smaller sample of customers makes it easy to (72) customers needs. With enough time and attention to show

24、customers some love, an independent business person finds it easier to connect with them (73) .An offer of something completely different Small businesses can offer something 74) the ordinary to their communities. Being different can (75) a large number of active consumer groups. A really unique pro

25、duct or experience can make customers (76) price less seriously.An appeal to anindependent business In the USA, craft beer is very popular with people, having (77) well in recent years. Independent game developers gain the support of crazy fans in an industry that (78) to be in the control of bigger

26、 developers. A surprising number of mainstream artists (79) great success to their independent releases.A chance to(80) for somesmall businesses For some small businesses, independence can attract a group of people that respect their individuality and support their development.参考答案：71. focus 72. sat

27、isfy/meet 73. personally 74. beyond 75. attract / mean 76. take 77. competed/sold 78. used 79. owe 80. grow / develop 三、 阅读理解19. Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.While the decline over the past decade is steep for te

28、en readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many childrens lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.According to the reports key findings, “the proportion (比例) who say they hardly ever read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and

29、 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 2-8, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer

30、to a half hour per session.When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel(建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen t

31、ime.The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased fo

32、r them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read.As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.

33、8. What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?A. Childrens after-class activities.B. Quality of childrens books.C. Childrens reading habits.D. Parent-child relationships.9. Where can you find the data that best supports “children are reading a lot less for fun”?A. In paragraph 2.B. In para

34、graph 3.C. In paragraph 4.D. In paragraph 5.10. Why do many parents limit electronic reading?A. E-books are of poor quality.B. It may harm childrens health.C. It could be a waste of time.D. E-readers are expensive.11. How should parents encourage their children to read more?A. Set up reading groups for