2021届临沂市第九中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案.pdf

2021 届临沂市第九中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案 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 On Friday morning when 53-year-old Thong Pham broke into the house through the unlocked back door,he took a steak knife from the kitchen.It was dark,and the family didnt know what Marley was barking(吠)at.Taylor,Amber and their girls Finley,6,and Sadie,4,soon woke up and came downstairs,too.“Well,it was dark so we couldnt see anything,only could hear Marley,”Amber recalled,saying her husband then went for the lights.“And once he turned the hall light on,we realized that the guy was holed up in the corner trying to hide.”“So I think he got to the front door and realized he couldnt get out,and by that point in time,Marleys got him cornered,”Taylorsaid.Pham slashed(砍)both Marley and Taylor,and blood went everywhere.Taylor shared a video summary to his Facebook page,where he said Marley was stabbed(刺)up to six times,mostly around the head and neck area.“And as I pulled back,blood shot out of my arm,”Taylorcontinued.“She got him pretty good and I got him pretty good in the face.”“But it was really hard because I was trying to make sure that my husband wasnt going to die,”Amber explained,adding that she was trying to protect their two girls.“When he realized that the two girls were in the house,thats when he kind of backed up and started running.Taylorexpressed gratitude to everyone for their thoughts and prayers.And the family is thankful for their dog Marley.“Shes our hero,”Amber said.“If it hadnt been for her,that guy could have gone in the.he could have gone to their rooms or something.”Tayloradded,“Yeah,I mean,the story plays out very differently if Marleys not there.”1.Why did the family come downstairs before daybreak?A.To stop a break-in.B.To lock the back door.C.To check on Marley.D.To turn the hall light on.2.What happened during the fight?A.Pham dug a hole in the corner.B.Marley was injured but bit back.C.Taylor had a backup from neighbors.D.Amber fought back to protect her girls.3.What doesTaylormainly express on his Facebook?A.Forgiveness.B.Concern.C.Anger.D.Appreciation.B Jack was 11 months old in the spring of 2015 when his parents,Erika and Christopher,recognized his development was not progressing as it should.The feeling was familiar to the couple.Just a few months earlier,Jacks brother Chase,who is 16 months older,had been diagnosed with autism(自闭症)after he did not reach motion and language standards as expected.Jacks behaviors were similarly delayed,and his parents moved quickly to seek help.Today,Jack is 5 he celebrated his birthday on May 13 and he can speak in full sentences and read.After two years at a preschool that specializes in services for children with developmental disabilities,he will start kindergarten in theSmithtownschool district in September.“Our familys experience is a good example of the power and effectiveness of early intervention.The services our boys have received made all the difference,”the parents said.According to scientists,autism can be detected at 18 months or younger,and by age 2 a diagnosis can be considered“very reliable.”The parents said they were happy with Chases success at the learning center,but still had concerns for Jack because he was not speaking.Developing social and communication skills can be among the greatest challenge for individuals with autism,even if they are able to say a few words early on.“We didnt know if he was ever going to talk,”Erika said.“That was my biggest fear.We just didnt know.”Looking ahead,the parents are cautiously optimistic about Jacks next educational move.He doesnt handle change well,they said,and he likes to know his routine.Still,they expressed confidence that his time at the learning center has given him the skills he needs to be successful.4.How did Jacks parents know he suffered from autism?A.They found the baby clever.B.They judged by their experience.C.They found he didnt develop.D.They checked on him in the hospital.5.What did the parents think of the early intervention?A.It made no difference to the babies.B.It benefitted the babies greatly.C.It got their babies more disabled.D.It helped their babies speak fluently.6.What can we learn from the third paragraph?A.Autism can be confirmed at 18 months old.B.Jacks parents were confident about his motor skills.C.Chases parents were doubtful about his development D.Jacks parents worried about his language skills most.7.What is the text mainly talking about?A.Autism can be curedif parents take actions early.B.Parents should be confident about their childrens future.C.Early intervention in autism could improve childrens life.D.Communication skills should be developed as early as possible.C These days,football is one of the most popular sports in the world.Given that Neil Armstrong wanted to take a football to the Moon,we could even say that it is also the most popular sport out of this world!The history of the game goes back over two thousand years to Ancient China.It was then known as cuju(kick ball),a game using a ball of animal skins with hair inside.Goals were hung in the air.Football as we know it today started inGreat Britain,where the game was given new rules.That football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the basis of its popularity.It is also a game that is very cheap to play.You dont need expensive equipment;even the ball doesnt have to cost much money.All over the world you can see kids playing to their hearts content with a ball made of plastic bags.Another factor behind footballs global popularity is the creativity and excitement on the field.It is fun enough to attract millions of people.You do not have to be a fan to recognize the skill of professional players or to feel the excitement of a game ending with a surprising twist.Whats more,football has become one of the best ways for people to communicate:it does not require words,but everyone understands it.It breaks down walls and brings people together on and off the field.“Some people believe football is a matter of life and death,.”said Bill Shankly,the famous footballer and manager.“I can tell you with certainty it is much,much more important than that.”This might sound funny,but one only has to think about the Earth to realize that our planet is shaped like a football.8.What can we know from paragraph one?A.Some people like to play football on the Moon.B.The game called cuju was given new rules today.C.Cuju is different from football as we know it today.D.Many people like playing a ball made of plastic bags.9.According to the author,there are _ reasons why football became so popular in the world.A.3 B.4 C.5 D.6 10.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Football is round.B.Football is more than just a sport.C.Our planet is shaped like a football.D.What Bill Shankly said sounds funny.11.Whats the authors purpose in writing the passage?A.To talk about the history of football.B.To express his/her love of football.C.To explain why football is such a popular game.D.To prove that he/she is a professional football fan.D Alex Wong,a junior atMarkKeppelHigh SchoolinAlhambra,California,is working hard on his application to a top college.His resume shows off his nearly straight As in difficult classes,experience at a summer program atStanfordUniversity,Eagle Scout project and time on the soccer team as well as the school choir.But his steady progress stopped unexpectedly this year.Aiming to open access to college-level Advanced Placement(大学预科)courses,his schoolbegan using a computer-based lottery to give out spaces.Alex got shut out of all three of the courses he requested.The new system caused anger among families whose children failed to get into AP courses,which many consider important to develop advanced skills,improve grade-point averages and allow students to earn college credit,saving them and their families tuition dollars.Students and parents wrote to administrators to complain,circulated a petition(请愿)and launched a Facebook group for trading classes.“IM DESPERATE!ILL GIVE YOU FREE FOOD,”one student,Kirk Hum,posted on the 210-member AP Flea Market Facebook group.AP classes have long been held dear by the most talented and ambitious students.But now they are seen as positive for all students who are willing to push themselves and schools are increasingly viewing access to them as a basic educational right.But this change has brought challenges.Miracle Vitangcol,a junior atDowntownMagnetsHigh Schoolwith average grades and test scores,is failing her AP US history class.She said she cant handle the rapid pace and volume of material she needs to remember.But she said she intends to stick it out because the class is teaching her to manage her time,take good notes and work hard.“Im struggling to adjust,”she said.“But I keep telling myself:Its OK.You can do it.Just push yourself.”Some critics worry that the open-access movement is pushing too many unprepared students into AP classes,as shown by higher exam failure rates over the last decade.They also fear that open enrollment(录取)policies are encouraging teachers to weaken courses and give out high grades to students who dont deserve them.“While expanding access is generally a good thing,we need to make sure were not watering down the experience for the high achievers,”said Michael Petrilli,executive vice president of the Thomas B.Fordham Institute,a Washington-based educational policy organization.12.The purpose of the new AP courses system at Alex Wongs school is to _.A.make sure all students get access to the AP courses they desire.B.ensure that students have a fair chance to get access to AP courses.C.improve the academic performance of students in AP courses.D.separate high achievers from average students through the new courses.13.According to the article,the AP Flea Market Facebook group is a place where _.A.students parents send their complaints to school administrators.B.students share tips about saving money for college.C.students offer items to trade for the AP courses they need.D.students can find support and guidance on their AP study.14.Which of the following statements would Michael Petrilli agree with?A.Opening AP courses to all students is a bad idea.B.School administrators should maintain high academic standards for AP courses.C.High schools should stop charging students for taking AP courses.D.Access to AP courses is necessary for students applying for top American colleges.15.The author used Miracle Vitangcols example to show that _.A.students need to remember too much in their AP courses.B.AP courses pose a big challenge to unprepared students.C.the secret to success in AP courses is to keep pushing yourself.D.average students dont deserve their places in AP courses.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 Lifestyle Habits to Reduce Stress People have been living in a stormof stress recently,which has had a bad impact on our well-being._16_,but severe or lasting stress can increase the risk for stress-related diseases.Heres how to start making healthy changes to reduce your stress levels.Try meditating(冥想).Tomeditate,simply bring your full attention to your breath,breathing through the nose._17_,come back to your breath without judgment.Meditation can help to lower cortisol(皮质醇)levels,blood pressure and heart rate.Find a hobby you enjoy.That can mean practicing an instrument,painting,cooking or playing with your children._18_.The key is to focus on what you are doing to block out the rest of what is going on._19_Research has discovered many health benefits from being in nature.Getting outside and spending some time in nature can help relieve stress，improve your mood and boost feelings of happiness and well-being.Seek support and connection.Being lonely can cause an increase in cortisol levels._20_It is also through our social connections that we keep our stress levels down.If you cant bewith a friend or loved one in person,a phone call or Zoom meeting can help you stay connected.Building on these behaviors will build your confidence and empower you to create a lifestyle with lower levels of stress and improved health and wellness.A.Enjoy nature B.Live near green spaces C.Humans are meant to be social D.If you dont want to go outside E.When your mind starts to wander F.A little bit of stress is good for survival G.Anything that takes you away from day-to-day concerns is helpful 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 I used to hate running.It seemed too hard,and pushing outside my comfort_21_was not something I was raised to do.In fact,I wouldnt have become a(n)_22_if it werent for my husband Charles He had been a_23_competitive runner for many years.After our marriage,he wouldnt stop talking about how much he_24_it.So he picked it up again,and after about a year,I started to join him at the_25_.Just a few weeks later,Charles signed us both up for a five-kilometer race.I_26_about doing it.It was too soon.But on race day,there I was.The gun went off Thousands of runners_27_.The first kilometer was tough.I was already breathing_28_and painfully aware of the group of runners_29_past me.After another minute I saw the three-kilometer_30_.All I could think of was that I was_31_.I rounded a comer,and saw both sides of the street_32_with people watching the race,all cheering the runners on.I_33_my legs to keep going.Then I looked up and sawthe clock.The_34_ticking away gave me an incentive(助力).I knew that if I had_35_finished this race I would have achieved something So,I_36_up,and kicked it.I had my arms_37_higher when I passed through the finish line.A volunteer put a(n)_38_around my neck.“You did great!Im so proud of you!”Charles was thrilled that Id_39_.“That was amazing!I want to do another race.”I proudly hugged my medal as we started to walk to the post-race festivities.My lungs and my comfort zone both_40_.21.A.block B.line C.emotion D.zone 22.A.wife B.coach C.expert D.runner 23.A.serious B.common C.casual D.sharp 24.A.hated B.missed C.admired D.trained 25.A.race B.department C.track D.ceremony 26.A.hesitated B.puzzled C.cared D.brought 27.A.slipped away B.backed off C.pushed forward D.came over 28.A.mildly B.shallowly C.gently D.heavily 29.A.running B.bending C.reaching D.pacing 30.A.symbol B.mark C.pattern D.campaign 31.A.hopeful B.speechless C.dying D.moving 32.A.stuck B.crowded C.provided D.directed 33.A.sunk B.bent C.shook D.willed 34.A.seconds B.titles C.criteria D.competitors 35.A.also B.actually C.just D.unfortunately 36.A.dressed B.came C.stayed D.straightened 37.A.kept B.crossed C.held D.tied 38.A.rope B.medal C.necklace D.award 39.A.got it B.meant it C.made it D.defeated it 40.A.trembled B.expanded C.ached D.erupted 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 Johann Sebastian Bach was a talented and influential composer and musician._41._(know)as the father of western music for his great works,Bach created over