2021年苏州市平江中学高三英语下学期期末试题及答案解析.pdf

2021 年苏州市平江中学高三英语下学期期末试题及答案解析 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 LOI EnglishEnglish Conversation Classes Take English conversation classes with native English-speaking teachers from theUnited States,IrelandandAustralia,live,1-on-1.This is by far the best way to improve your real spoken English and listening abilities and get to a level where you can use it in real-life situations.Our teachers mainly carry on conversations about work in different fields,such as business,finance,politics and travel.However,if you like,you can have normal day-to-day conversations about events,weather,etc.If you would like to learn some grammar during conversation,we can do that too!Our English Conversation classes：Your conversations will always be with a native English speaker.You can choose the time,day and teacher for each class.The classes are made for each student individually.They will be at your level,studying what you need and what interests you.Packages 10 Classes Package$229.90 Interested in taking 10,55-minute conversation English classes?Schedule a first free class with LOI English and talk to the teacher about it.After that,you can arrange to take our 10-class conversation English course.20 Classes Package$439,80 Interested in taking 20,55-minute conversation English classes?Schedule a first free class with LOI English and talk to the teacher about it.After that,you can arrange to take our 20-class conversation English course.1.What do the classes mainly focus on?A.Daily conversations.B.Work-related topics.C.Grammar rules.D.Area-based accents.2.Which is NOT offered to the students?A.Native English-speaking teachers.B.Personalized courses.C.Choice of class time and teacher.D.Offline learning materials.3.What should a student do first if he decides on either of the packages?A.Arrange a free class with LOI English.B.Bargain with LOI English for lower fees.C.Choose an experienced LOI English teacher.D.Make a promise to sit through each class.B Some people take their holiday decoration very seriously.And some take it to the next level.The Griffith family in Kenova,West Virginia,is in this camp.They put on a display that shows theyre just filled with Halloween spirit.Each year,this family displays 3,000 pumpkins(南瓜)in front of their home for the Halloween season.Yes,you readthatright.Ric Griffith puts out one jack-o-lantern(南瓜灯)for every person who lives in Kenova.Of course he doesnt do it all on his own.He has a lot of help from his family,and also from members of the community who are super-proud of what has become quite the tourist attraction over the years.More than 30,000 people stop by to see the amazing display,which includes jackolanterns cut to look like the faces of famous people,animals,cartoon characters,and other creative designs.Its certainly a must-see as part of the areas Ceredo-Kenova Autumnfest.To fit in all 3,000 pumpkins,Griffith and his helpers spread them across the homes garden and front porch(门廊),as well as on the roof!Griffith began the tradition back in 1978 with just fivepumpkins and,many years later,its much bigger and better.People cant help but come to the area,walking along the sidewalk outside the house to get that perfect Halloween experience.“Locals take great pride in it,and then there are people from around the country who plan fall trips and include it in their trips so they can see it,”said Tyson Compton,president of the CabellHuntington Convention and Visitors Bureau.“Its really something.”“Its become a tradition for many people in our area,and it feels good to keep that going,”Griffith said.4.What does the underlined word“that”in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.The Griffiths selling 3,000 pumpkins a day.B.Ric Griffith giving 3,000 jack-olanterns to tourists.C.Ric Griffith teaching 3,000 people how to display jack-olanterns.D.The Griffiths decorating their house with 3,000 pumpkins.5.What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A.Ric Griffiths idea has received support from his community.B.There are only two kinds of jack-olanterns.C.Ric Griffith dislikes asking for help from others.D.There are 30,000 people in Kenova.6.What do we know about the tradition?A.It began with 1,978 pumpkins.B.It has lasted more than 40 years.C.It includes five pumpkin competitions.D.It encourages people to do more exercise.7.Whats Tyson Comptons attitude towards the tradition?A.Worried.B.Uncaring.C.Favorable.D.Uncertain.C TOKYOJapanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told the media on Monday if any places hosting events of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics declare a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 epidemic during the games,the events will continue to beheld but without spectators(观众).With one month to go before the games are due to begin on July 23,Suga is again showing his administrations determination to hold the Olympic Games as planned,despite so much pressure from various parties urging it tocancel the event.Although the Japanese government regards the Tokyo Olympics as an important opportunity to improve its soft power,the Japanese peoples enthusiasm for the Games has been continuously dented(挫伤)since they were postponed last year.The resurgence(再猖獗)of the novel coronavirus in some places is Japan in recent months has cast a shadow over peoples confidence that the Olympics will not give rise to new clusters(群)of infections,and there are fears that the Games will provide new channels for the virus global transmission.Some torchbearers from Japan have withdrawn from the Olympic torch relay in the country.And the latest survey indicates only 34 percent of Japanese people support holding the games as scheduled.Predictably,the Suga administration will do all it can to try to ensure the games go ahead.But it remains to be seen whether it can stand the tests of the uncertainties related to epidemic prevention and control that might happen during the Games.Since it has not yet got the virus under control at home,the people have reasons to question is ability to deal with the prevention and control work when large numbers of participants will be flocking to Japan from around the world in a short time.It is to be hoped that Japan can draw lessons from the organization of epidemic prevention and control work during the ongoing UEFA European Championship,carry out strict epidemic prevention and control measures,and be prepared for emergencies to guarantee the safety and success of the Olympics at this special time.It should be a common wish of the whole world that the Tokyo Olympics can become a stage showing unity and resolve of human beings in their fight against the virus.That willendowthe games with special meaning beyond sports.8.What is the second paragraph mainly about?A.The virus global transmission.B.People worry about the infections.C.The resurgence of the novel coronavirus.D.The benefit of holding the Tokyo Olympics.9.How do about one third of Japanese people like holding the games as planned?A.Uncertain.B.Negative.C.Approving.D.Indifferent.10.Which of the following words can replace the underlined word“endow”in the last paragraph?A.Compare.B.Equip.C.Provide.D.Charge.11.What can be the best title for the news report?A.Japan can ensure Olympics go ahead B.Olympics big test for Japanese government C.Japanese peoples enthusiasm for the Games D.Japan to carry out strict epidemic prevention during the Games D Over 180 teenage girls from LixianCounty No.1 Middle School in Longnan city,Gansu province,listened carefully to a lecture about neuroscience(神经科学).It was delivered by a director of the experimental surgery department at The Second Affiliated Hospital of the Air Force Medical University in Xian.The students also joined a science class to make paper rockets to launch into the sky.A plastic bottle was connected with a long pipe joined to the end of the rocket,and students stepped heavily on the middle of the bottle so hard that the air pressure shot the rocket upward.The program started in 2016 as a one-week summer camp in Beijing that invited female students to take science courses and to interact with women in science.It aims to stir(激发)an interest in science and technology among female students.“Im excited to take the opportunity because its been my biggest wish to popularize science among students.They can broaden their eyes and hopefully some of them will devote themselves to the field of neuroscience,”the director says.“Its necessary to bring more of these activities on campus.Im willing to communicate with teenagers,some of whom ask deep and thoughtful questions that I would never think of.”The key to science popularization is to imbue(灌输)others with the spirit of science.Some scientific and technological workers have devoted themselves to a job in a certain field and they enjoy the pleasure of scientific research.Female Chinese scientific and technological workers sometimes have to double their efforts to receive the same treatment or recognition as those male scientific workers.However,after years of continued effort,the situation will improve,showing the increasing number of female scientists in China.12.What is the purpose of the program?A.To praise the efforts of women scientists.B.To find out how much girls love science.C.To develop interest in science among girls.D.To show love for students in Western China.13.How does the director think of the program?A.Important.B.Challenging.C.Confusing.D.Serious.14.What is the most important in science popularization?A.Enjoying the fun of scientific research.B.Filling people with the spirit of science.C.Holding more scientific activities on campus.D.Forcing students to choose scientific subjects.15.What can we learn from the text?A.One can go anywhere if he/she learns science well.B.People have a stronger sense of science than before.C.Male scientists are much easily recognized than female ones.D.Thedirector graduated from Lixian County No.1 Middle School.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 For centuries,generations of clothing designers and garment makers in China havebeen devoted to building the“Garment Kingdom”,making the garments an important component of Chinese culture.Origin of Chinese clothing In primitive society,the Chinese lived in caves.To keep warm,they covered themselves with natural materials likeleaves,grasses and animal furs.About 18,000 years ago,the Chinese invented sewing.Animal skins were cut to fit the human body using sharpened stone and bone tools and then sewn together using bone needles._16_._17_ Chinese rules of etiquette regarding garments and ornaments started taking shape in the Zhou Dynasty.During the Spring and Autumn and the Warring States Period,the idea of fashion reached new heights.Qin Shihuang established many social systems,including that of uniforms to distinguish peoples ranks and social positions.In the Tang dynasty,clothing was more varied than before because the state was more open to the outside world._18_They were allowed to expose their arms and back and wear dresses that absorbed elements from other cultures.They could wear mens riding garments if they liked.Casual wear appeared during the Song Dynasty and during the Yuan Dynasty,the simple and unadorned style of clothing was mainly a combination of Mongolian and Han influences.Dramatic changes took place during the Ming Dynasty.There was no limitation to one style and natural beauty was advocated,_19_.However,during the Qing Dynasty,clothes became elegant and poised(威严的)._20_.There appeared the qipao,Chinese tunic suit,student uniform,Lenin style suit,Russian dress,miniskirt,punk(怪异服装)and T-shirt.Today,some people in China follow world fashion,but individuality has become the main trend.More andmore people can enjoy beautiful fashions with traditional features and the modern chic.A.it influenced peoples lives.B.Development of clothing.C Chinese garments of the 20th century ranged greatly in style.D.thus bringing vigor(活力)and life forceto clothing culture.E.The invention of sewing allowed the early Chinese to make better fitting clothes to protect them from harsh conditions.F.What is worth special mention is that women of the Tang dynasty did not have to abide by the traditional dress code.G.Fashion designers today are finding new ways to combine modern fashion trends with traditional Chinese symbols of good fortune.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 A mouse looked through a hole in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package.He was very frightened that it was a mousetrap._21_to the farm yard,the mouse announced the_22_“There is a mousetrap in the house!There is a mouse trap in the house!Raising her head,the_23_who was looking for food said,“Mr.Mouse,this is a_24_problem for you,but it is of no importance to me;I cannot be bothered by it.”The mouse_25_the pig and told him,“There is a mousetrap in the house.”“I am so_26_,Mr.Mouse,”sympathized the pig,“but there is nothing I can do about it to_27_you.”The mouse turned to the cow,who replied,“Does a mousetrap have_28_to do with me?Am I in great danger?”The mouse was very_29_and then he returned to the house to_30_the mousetrap alone.That very night a sound of the mousetrap_31_its prey was heard._32_the farmers wife rushed to see what was caught,she was_33_by the poisonous snake the trap had caught.In the darkness,she did not see it was a big poisonous snake whose tail the trap had caught.She got a high fever soon,so the farmer killed the chicken to cook_34_chicken soup for her.Her_35_became worse so that friends and neighbors came to_36_with her day and night.To_37_them,the farmer killed the pig.However,the farmers wife did not get well,unfortunately,she_38_and many people came for her funeral so that the farmer had the cow killed to provide_39_for all of them to eat._40_the next time you hear that someone is facing a problem,you should try your best to help him or her because it may concern you in a larger degree.21.A.Traveling B.Leading C.Pointing D.Returning 22.A.idea B.mind C.warning D.story 23.A.cow B.pig C.snake D.chicken 24.A.serious B.different C.strange D.normal 25.A.arrive at B.turned to C.asked for D.moved to 26.A.sorry B.glad C.excited D.honest 27.A.give B.help C.show D.teach 28.A.everything B.anything C.something D.nothing 29.A.tired B.ashamed C.disappointed D.satisfied 30.A.buy B.protect C.hide D.face 31.A.finding B.meeting C.catching D.watching 32.A.Before B.If C.After D.When 33.A.encouraged B.attracted C.bitten D.beaten 34.A.salty B.fresh C.bitter D.sweet 35.A.sickness B.work C.temperature D.problem 36.A.quarrel B.sit C.sleep D.go 37.A.feed B.please C.support D.invite 38.A.died B.escaped C.recovered D.changed 39.A.bone B.bread C.meat D.soup 40.A.But B.And C.For D.So 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 As we all know,the pollution of air,water and soil are the most serious problems.The_41._(pollute)air,which causes diseases and