2021年苏州市张家港塘桥高级中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及答案.pdf

2021 年苏州市张家港塘桥高级中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及答案 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 My Biggest Challenge As a writer on an adventure sports magazine,Idalways fought shy of doing the adventurous stuff myself,preferring instead to observe the experts from a safe distance and relay their experiences to readers in the form of written language.Thus,when I was challenged to take part in a mountain climb in aid of raising money for charity-and to write about it afterwards-I was unwilling,to say the least.I was lucky enough to have a brilliant climbing coach called Keith,who put me through my paces after my daily work.He gave me knowledge about everything from the importance of building muscle groups to how to avoid tiredness through nutrition.It quickly became apparent that the mechanics of climbing were more complex than I had imagined.There was the equipment and techniques Id never even heard of,all of which would come in handy on the snow-capped peak Id be climbing.Aware of the challenge,Keith made a detailed action plan and I forced myself to stick to it,doing a daily workout at the gym and going on hikes with a heavy pack.I perfected my technique on the climbing wall and even went to climb the mountains to get vital experience.My self-belief increased alongside my muscle power and I became confident about finishing the climb.All too soon I was on a plane to my destination.On that day,when I looked up at the mountain,I thought of abandoning it.But then I remembered all the hard work Id done and how disappointed Keith would be if I gave up at the last minute-not to mention letting down the charity and the sense of failure Id experience myself.With a deep breath I gathered my equipment and headed out into the sunshine to meet the rest of the group.And as I sit here now,tapping away on my laptop,Im amazed at the details in which I can recall every second of the climb:the burning muscles,the tiredness,the minor problems along the way.Could I have been better prepared?Possibly.Would I be back for another go?Thankfully not.The feeling of being excited when I stood on top of the world is a never-to-be-repeated experience but one I will enjoy forever nevertheless.1.At the beginning of the activity,the author revealed his _.A.disappointment in the coming adventure.B.expectation of writing about his experience.C.lack of enthusiasm for the challenge hed been offered.D.curiosity about taking part in the mountain climb for charity.2.What did the author realise during his climb training?A.The knowledge about climbing was really confusing.B.The equipment was the key factor to reach the peak.C.Climbing was much more complicated than expected.D.Hard training was far more important than making plans.3.How did the author feel after he succeeded in climbing the mountain?A.He was relieved that he wouldnt have to do it again.B.He was well satisfied that he had done his best for it.C.He was surprised that he had managed to complete it.D.He was regretful that it wasnt as smooth as imagined.B“My P.E.teacher taught me maths.”It has been a common joke for years but when a P.E.teacher applied for the head-teacher job,many parents worried that“the joke could come true”.Some parents asked,“Does the P.E.teacher know maths and English?If not,how is he supposed to tutor the students?”But there were still parents who believed P.E.teachers had more time to discipline the students since they didnt have many classes.This concern is actually a“subject bias”,that is,choosing a P.E.teacher as the head-teacher is not good for the students grades since he doesnt know Chinese,maths,or English.It is acceptable for Chinese teachers,maths teachers and English teachers to be head-teachers because these subjects are important to entrance exams and scores.Such a concern reflects parents anxiety in the current educational environment,which tends to link the head-teachers responsible subject with the facts whether the school cares about the class and the childrens performances in the subject.Many people care about their kids academic performances only.They dont care about their kids P.E.performance at all.Even if kids have P.E.classes,parents care little.P.E.teachers are in humble position and their classes are often occupied by other teachers.Of course,if students,P.E.performance is related to grades and entrance exams,parents wont mind“a P.E.teacher being the head-teacher”.At the moment,P.E.is gradually included in entrance exams.In terms of high school entrance examination,Guangzhouwill launch a new high school entrance exam which includes P.E.performance and Health examination in 2021,raising the score to 70 points.In terms of the college entrance examination,universities having the right of independent enrollments added P.E.tests to their entrance exams in 2019.This practice is seen as an important signal that the assessment of physical fitness and athletic ability,which are important aspects of a students overall quality,may be included in the college entrance examination in the future.We hope that its a trend for P.E.teachers,music teachers and art teachers to become head-teachers.4.By saying“My P.E.teacher taught me maths”,what does the author intend to show us?A.It is just a joke that seldom happened in reality.B.P.E.teachers hardly assist students in maths.C.P.E.teachers are good at teaching maths.D.Parents doubt the ability of P.E.teacher.5.We can infer from paragraph 2 that a P.E.teacher .A.is of little benefit for students academic performance B.is humbler than Chinese,math or English teachers C.reflects whether the school cares about the class D.gets unfairly judged due to the current educational system 6.Why doesGuangzhouraise proportion of P.E.performance in high school entrance examination?A.To raise students awareness of physical health.B.To call on parents to pay attention to P.E.teachers.C.To test the overall ability of high school students.D.To make P.E.teachers equal with other teachers.7.What opinion does the author hold towards P.E.teachers working as head-teachers?A.Neutral.B.Unexpected.C.Supportive.D.Critical.C I had very good parents.My mother came toAmericafromScotlandby herself when she was 11,and she didnt have much education.My dad was kind of a street kid,and he eventually went into the insurance business,selling nickel policies door to door.One day,my dad asked his boss,“Whats the toughest market to sell?”and the insurance guy replied“Well,black people.They dont buy insurance.”My dad thought,but they have kids;they have families.Why wouldnt they buy insurance?So he said,“Give meHarlem.”When my dad died in 1994,I talked about him onThe Tonight Show.I told the story of how he worked in Harlem and how he always taught us to be open-minded and not to say or think things of racism(种族主义).Then one day,I got a letter from a woman who was about 75 years old.She wrote that when she was a little girl,a man used to come to her house to collect policies.She said this man was the only white person who had ever come to dinner at their house.The man was very kind to her,she said,and his name was Angelowas this my father?The letter made me cry.I called her up and said yes,that was in fact my dad,and she told me how kind he had been to her family.Her whole attitude toward white people was based on that one nice man she met in her childhood,who always treated her with kindness and respect and always gave her a piece of candy.From this experience,I learned a valuable life lesson:never judge people and be open-minded and kind to others.8.What did my father do after knowing what was the toughest market to sell?A.He asked his boss to give him some insurance.B.He went toScotlandto improve his education.C.He specially went to white families with kids.D.He choseHarlemto face the toughest challenge.9.What can we learn from the third paragraph?A.It was rare that a businessman had dinner in his customers house.B.Angelo was the only white person to sell insurance inHarlem.C.The little girl admired Angelo very much.D.Racism was a serious problem inAmericaat that time.10.Which of the following can best describe the authors father?A.Stubborn and generous.B.Patient and intelligent.C.Determined and open-minded.D.Confident and romantic.11.What can be the best title of the passage?A.Memories from a TV Show.B.A Letter from an Old Lady.C.Life Lessons from My Father.D.My Fathers Experience inHarlem.D A 25-year-old American with a university degree can expect to livea decade longer than a peer who dropped out of high school.Although researchers have long known that the rich live longer than the poor,this education gap is less well documented.And although the average Americans expected span(预期寿命)has been smooth in recent yearand,shockingly,even fell between 2015 and 2017that of the one-third with a bachelors degree has continued to lengthen.This gap in life expectancy is growing,according to new research published in the report of the National Academy of Sciences.Anne Case and Angus Deation ofPrincetonUniversityfound that the lifespans of those with and without a bachelors degree started to become different in the 1990s and 2000s.This gap grew even wider in the 2010s.What is the link between schooling and longevity(长寿)?Some argue that better-educated people develop healthier lifestyles:each additional year of study reduces the chances of being a smoker and of being overweight.The better-educated earn more,which in turn is associated with greaterhealth.Ms Case and Mr Deaton argue that changes in labor markets,including the rise of automation and increased demand for highly-educated workers,coupled with the rising costs of employer-provided health care,have decreased the supply of well-paid jobs for those without a degree.This may be contributing to higher rates of alcohol and drug use,suicide and other“deaths of despair”.The authors argued that the educational gap in mortality(致死率)will widenin the wake ofthe covid-19 pandemic.ForAmericas overall life expectancy to start climbing again,improvements will be needed across all social groups,not just among the privileged few.12.When did the lifespans of people with and without a degree vary greatly?A.In the 1990s.B.In the 2020s C.In the 2000s D.In the 2010s 13.According to the article,changes in labor markets reduce jobs for those without a degree.Which change is NOT included?A.The rising spending of employer-provided health care.B.The gap in life expectancy.C.Raised request for better-educated workers.D.The development of automation.14.What does the underlined phrase“in the wake of”probably mean?A.after B.until C.before D.while 15.What is the best title for the text?A.Changes in labor market.B.Quit bad habits by Further study C.Educated Americans live longer.D.Highly-educated people develop healthier lifestyles.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 We all have periods in our lives when everything seems very hard,when theres nobody to talk to and the mood（情绪）is just getting worse and worse._16_There are some things that may help us lift up our mood.Socialize and think positively.Its very hard,because usually when we feel sad we lock ourselves at home and try to think about all the problems we have.But if youll try to force yourself and call a friend for a cup of coffee,the chances for changing your mood into better are very good.Just try to avoid bad thoughts._17_ Do something totally selfish for yourself.This could be something you wanted for a long time:maybe a short trip,a coat,a big meal or anything that could lift up your mood._18_The point of all this is just being good to yourself.Take a walk in a crowded place.Seeing other people,understanding that each of them also has days like this should force you to do something that would change the situation._19_Think of your friends,family,s or even communities,choose one person and give him a gift.It doesnt have to be something expensive nor big.It may be just a little toy to your poor neighbors child.Making another person feel happy will make you feel good in your heart and mind.Be creative!_20_Creating doesnt include only painting or playing an instrument,it also includes cooking,writing,photographing and many other activities.While focusing on creating,you will forget how you have been feeling.Making yourself feel better isnt that hard.Its hard only to start doing something that would lift up your mood.A.Buy some things for others.B.Try to understand other people.C.This doesnthave to be expensive.D.Could you give us some advice?E.Creating things changes our mood.F.But why sit and think how pitiful we are?G.Instead,try to think only about the bright side of your life.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 Cecilia Chiang died on Wednesday at her home inSan Francisco.She was 100.HerSan Franciscorestaurant,the Mandarin,_21_American diners in the 1960s to the richness and_22_of authentic Chinese cuisine.Ms.Chiang was born in a_23_family.When she was little,children were not allowed in the_24_,but she paid close attention on trips to the_25_markets with her mother and listened carefully as_26_instructions were given to the cooks.After her parents died,she_27_the family business in her teens.After the Japanese occupiedBeijingin 1939,she was_28_to join s in Chongqin,where she married Chiang Liang,a professor.Ms.Chiang sailed toSan Franciscoin 1960 to help her sister.There she met two women who wanted to_29_a restaurant that_30_Chinese diets.Later,when the two women_31_ ,Ms.Chiang decided to open a restaurant herself.The early days were_32_But little by little,customers came_33_for hot and sour soup and pan-fried potstickers.One evening,Herb Caen,the popular columnist forThe Chronicle,_34_at the restaurant.In a_35_column,Herb Caen_36_it“a little hole-in-the wall”that was offering“some of the best Chinese food east of the Pacific.”Overnight the_37_filled.The Mandarin was on its way.In 1968,Ms.Chiang moved the restaurant to_38_quarters,where she could_39_300 diners.“I think I_40_what average,people know about Chinese food,”Ms.Chiang toldThe Chroniclein 2007,“They didnt know China was such a big country.”21.A.attached B.introduced C.presented D.opposed 22.A.patent B.trend C.variety D.fashion 23.A.wealthy B.poor C.typical D.powerful 24.A.kitchen B.restaurant C.market D.hotel 25.A.countryside B.food C.talent D.city 26.A.lame B.formal C.valid D.detailed 27.A.handed over B.handed up C.took up D.took over 28.A.forced B.warned C.trapped D.split 29.A.support B.open C.promote D.attain 30.A.ate B.ordered C.served D.learned 31.A.gave out B.broke down C.backed out D.carried on 32.A.difficult B.acute C.explicit D.lucky 33.A.fluently B.regularly C.relevantly D.sincerely 34.A.invested B.explored C.dined D.cooperated 35.A.rebuilding B.foreseeing C.voting D.following 36.A.showed B.told C.allocated D.called 37.A.targets B.bills C.tables D.counters 38.A.smaller B.larger C.tighter D.clea