2021年苏州工业园区金鸡湖学校高三英语下学期期末试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 年苏州工业园区金鸡湖学校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 Unique Lighthouses August 7 is National Lighthouse Day.Its a day to celebrate the lights that guide us home and the historic importance of lighthouses and their keepers,who not only

2、guided ships into harbor but also played key roles in naval battles across the globe.Check out these fantastic lighthouses across the globe as well as recommendations on the best places to stay near them.Cape Byron Lighthouse,Byron Bay,Australia The Cape Byron Lighthouse in Byron Bay,Australia was b

3、uilt in the early 20th century to help protect the Australian coastline.Today,its a beautiful location to watch the sunrise.Within walking distance is the Watermark,a perfect place to stay and get some much-needed rest and relaxation from daily life.Lighthouse of Chania,Crete,Greece The Lighthouse o

4、f Chania,Crete is one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in the world,dating back to the sixteenth century.Travelers can take a walk along its long pier(码头)during the sunset.Located near the pier to the lighthouse is a hotel from 1890,which offers beautiful views of the bay.Key West Lighthouse,Key

5、West,Florida,USA The Key West Lighthouse was built in 1825 to help guide ships entering the port.Travelers can enjoy climbing up the lighthouse to reach the wonderful sea views and can stay at the Kimpton Lighthouse Hotel,with easy access to the lighthouse and the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.Pi

6、geon Point Lighthouse,Pescadero,California,USA The Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero,California was built in1871 to help ships navigate(导航)the regions dangerous coastline.Today,the lighthouse is a state landmark,and the quarters where the lighthouse keepers lived have been turned into a hostel,ma

7、king it a great home base to explore the outdoors,spot whales and watch the stars.1.Why is National Lighthouse Day celebrated?A.To show the hard life of lighthouse keepers.B.To instruct how to guide ships into harbor.C.To honor lighthouses and their keepers.D.To stress the importance of light.2.Of t

8、he following lighthouses,which is the oldest?A.Cape Byron Lighthouse.B.Lighthouse of Chania.C.Key West Lighthouse.D.Pigeon Point Lighthouse.3.What do the listed lighthouses have in common?A.They are all located in the USA.B.They have becometourist attractions.C.They offer accommodation to visitors.D

9、.They are good spots to watch the sunrise.B Teenagers from low-income families in particular are more likely than their middle-class peers（同龄人）to do less well in schoolwork and to drop out of school.Studies have shown,however,that a positive attitude towards schoolwork and the support and encouragem

10、ent from their parents can help at-risk youngsters to overcome the economic barriersand lack of resources they face.Most of the evidence about the effects of parental involvement（参与）comes from research on mothers.Little is known,however,about how teenagers experience their fathers warmth and the bel

11、iefs and behavior that are most affected by it.This new study is part of a large one focusing on low-income families conducted in four middle schools in the southwestern United States.Researchers asked 183 sixth-graders about how optimistic and motivated they were about their school work,and how the

12、y experienced their fathers warmth.The students maths and language arts grades were also gained.The research team took into account the influence that mothers have on their childrens well-being in their analyses.Their findings show how fathers can support their teenagers in ways that result in great

13、er optimism and higher achievement at school.“Low-income fathers affect their teenagers beliefs about themselves and their future,and these beliefs influence their achievement by increasing their determination to complete school tasks,“says Dr,Marie-Anne.These positive effects extend to both sons an

14、d daughters,although in different ways.Experiencing their fathers warmth first influences daughterssense of optimism,and thenspills overinto their feeling more determined and certain about their academic abilities.This in turn leads to better maths grades.There is a more direct link between their fa

15、thers,love and boys belief in their ability to succeed in academy.4.What is more likely to happen to teenagers from low-income families?A.They will be more determined to struggle.B.They will have fewer happy things to share.C.They will fail in their studies and quit school.D.They will receive less l

16、ove from their parents.5.How is the new research different from the previous ones?A.It only researches families in the north of America.B.It only studies low-education families in the world.C.It combines questionnaire data and students,grades.D.It mainly focuses on the effects of fathers involvement

17、.6.What can we know about fathers warmth?A.It is less effective than that of mothers.B.It affects girls and boys in different ways.C.It mainly applies to girls rather than boys.D.It has a more direct effect on girls thanon boys.7.Which of the following best explains spills over underlined in the las

18、t paragraph?A.Spreads.B.Changes.C.Bursts.D.Checks.C It might have been Jimmy Kimmel,or any other sharp-tongued talk show hosts of late-night TV.In this instance,it was Samantha Bee,stating her opposition to childhood vaccinations humorously.“Who are you going to believe?”she asked.“Leading authoriti

19、es on medical science,or 800 comments on your cousins Facebook page?”Joking about science can have serious effects,according to studies by communication scholars.Accordingly,since 2013,Paul,a psychological professor,has conducted studies of how satire(讥讽)can influence peoples beliefs about science,w

20、hich have shown that if you want to interest people in science and shape their views on hot-button science issues,satirical humor can work better.Many Americans pay little attention to science.Even people who regularly watch TV news receive only scraps of science information in their media diet,beca

21、use mainstream media outlets devote so little airtime to the subject.On top of that,some Americans may regard science as inaccessible.Yet satirical humor can reach viewers who would never watch NOVA or read well,National Geographic.Millions of people watch late-night television programs live,and vid

22、eos of these shows get millions of views on streaming services.In 2016,a vote conducted by the University of Delaware Center indicated that nearly one in 10 said they learned about science from late-night television shows.Late-night hosts may occasionally poke fun at scientists.More often,however,th

23、e hosts promote a positive image of science.By making science entertaining to audience with little knowledge of the topic,late-night television could spark science engagement.Furthermore,the researchers concluded that satirical shows had the biggest impact among the least educated viewers,thus helpi

24、ng to narrow a gap in attention to science.Though late-night satirical humor can boost science interest and awareness,it has its limits.Science is complex,and conveying that complexity in a few minutes while telling jokes can be a challenge.8.What does Pauls studies of joking about science indicate?

25、A.It may do serious damage to science.B.It can effectively popularize science.C.It totally changes peoples attitude to science.D.It will shift peoples attention from entertainment to science.9.Why do TV watchers receive a little science information?A.Because they enjoy watching entertainments.B.Beca

26、use science is not easy to come up with.C.Because they find no interest in science issues.D.Because science is scarcely seen on mainstream media.10.What do we know about the late-night shows involving science?A.The hosts get used to playing tricks on scientists.B.The hosts aim is to build a positive

27、 image of science.C.Education gap can be bridged through late-night shows.D.Science participation can be promoted among their viewers.11.Whats the authors attitude towards combining science with satire?A.Critical.B.Objective.C.Positive.D.Negative.D There is an old army joke about an officer who asks

28、 some soldiers whether any of them are interested in music.When four hands go up,the officer says,“Right,men.You can carry this grand piano down to the officers mess.”Job recruitment has become more complicated since that story first did the rounds.Todays careers require a lot more than just raw mus

29、ic but that sometimes makes jobs hard to define.An unfortunate result is a form of“adjective inflation”in recruitment ads as employers attempt to make routine tasks sound exciting.Candidates must sometimes wonder whether they are applying for a 9-to-5-role or to become a member of the Marvel“Avenger

30、s”.On Indeed,a job-bunting website,a bar was recently looking for bartenders who are people focused,quality-driven,and have superhero hospitality powers.The ability to give customers the correct change was not mentioned.Another British company advertised for“a call-centre ninja,a superhero in people

31、,a Job description which sounds a little over-the top for what was in fact a role at an insurance company in Isleworth.In case you think that ad was not typical.Indeed also had jobs demanding“ninja-like attention to detail.Short of turning up for the interview dressed head-to-toe in black,and then s

32、neaking up behind the managing director at his desk,it is hard to see how candidates could show their ninja qualities.Not all companies require candidates to possess the qualities of a ninja,of course.Some require applicants to be passionate.The Bluewater shopping mall in southeastEnglandwas looking

33、 for“passionate sales-driven brand ambassadors”while“passionate crew members”were needed at a bakery in westLondonfor a wage of just 8.23 an hour.In fact,passion is pretty hard to keep consistently for 40 hours a week,month after month.Job applicants should find some information from the kind of ads

34、 that companies place.If a job ad talks about passion or superheroes,run away faster than a speeding Batmobile.Being a ninja should be reserved for teenage mutant ninja turtles.12.Why does the author mention the joke in Paragraph 1?A.To show that officers enjoy playing tricks on soldiers.B.To introd

35、uce the topic of overstated job ads.C.To explain the origin of complex job ads.D.To describe soldiers everyday life.13.Which of the following offers a job demanding ninja qualities?A.The bar.B.The bakery.C.The insurance company.D.The Bluewater shopping mall.14.What does the author say about the ads

36、requiring passion?A.They are unrealistic.B.They are typical of want ads.C.They are appealing to applicants.D.They are uncommon on Indeed.15.How does the author sound when talking about todays job ads?A.Curious.B.Hesitant.C.Humorous.D.Sympathetic.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

37、选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 This Way to Dreamland Daydreaming means people think about something pleasant,especially when this makes them forget what they should be doingDaydreamers have a bad reputation for being unaware of whats happening around themThey can seem forgetful and clumsy_16_They annoy us because t

38、hey seem to be ignoring us and missing the important thingsBut daydreamersare also responsible for some of the greatest ideas and achievements in human history_17_Can you imagine what kind of world we would have without such ideas and inventions?So how can you come up with brilliant daydreams and av

39、oid falling over tree roots or otherwise looking like a fool?First,understand that some opportunities(机会)for daydreaming are better than othersFeeling safe and relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams _18_And if you want to improve your chances of having a creative idea while youre daydreaming,t

40、ry to do it while you are involved in another taskpreferably something simple,like taking a shower or walking,or even making meaningless drawingsIts also important to know how to avoid daydreams for those times when you really need to concerntrate“Mindfulness”,being focused,is a tool that some peopl

41、e use to avoid falling asleep _19_Finally,you never know what wonderful idea might strike while your mind has moved slowly away_20_Always remember that your best ideas might come when your head is actually in the clouds A.Having interesting things to think about also helps B.They stare off into spac

42、e and wander by themselves C.Without wandering minds,we wouldnt have relativity,Coke or Post-it notes D.At one time,daydreaming was thought to be a cause of some mental illnesses E.It involves slow,steady breathing for self-control that helps people stay calm and attentive F.Daydreams are often very

43、 simple and direct,quite unlike sleep dreams,which may be hard to understand G.Therefore,its a good idea to keep a notebook or voice recorder nearby when youre in the daydream zone 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 Four years ago Rita Gavio

44、la was a beggar in a small Philippine town.Now she works as a fashion_21_，starring on TV shows and_22_many Instagram followers.It all started with a(n)_23_photo.Back in 2016,she was_24_on thestreets of Lucban.Her father was a garbage collector and her mother a housewife.The family_25_managed to put

45、food on the table,so Rita often went out to ask for_26_or food donations.One day a photographer Topher Burgos happened to be attracted by her_27_beauty.He changed the girls_28_completely by posting the photos of her on the Internet,optionally with a single_29_click of the upload button.One of the ph

46、otos became a hit immediately,with people praising her_30_of nature.She was nicknamed“Badjao Girl and_31_several Filipino beauty queens,who did their best to help the girl_32_.Then she began to model for various clothing brands and_33_small roles in TV series.All the hype(炒作)around Badjao Girl also

47、helped her_34_an online audience,including_35_from abroad,some of whom helped her family financially.In 2018,Rita_36_a YouTube video showcasing her familys new house and thanking a loyal US fan for_37_the construction.Even though the hype has_38_,she remains very popular on Filipino social media thr

48、ough her own efforts.Rita is seen as proof that Cinderella-like stories are_39_in real-life.In Ritas case,all it took was a photo and her_40_in the right place,at the right time.21.A.seller B.designer C.model D.guide 22.A.gains B.handles C.resembles D.challenges 23.A.old B.random C.big D.special 24.

49、A.running B.singing C.playing D.begging 25.A.barely B.nearly C.finally D.regularly 26.A.attention B.advice C.money D.work 27.A.artificial B.natural C.potential D.classic 28.A.name B.life C.identity D.figure 29.A.cautious B.long C.silent D.light 30.A.love B.virtue C.beauty D.sense 31.A.attracted B.ch

50、eated C.called D.visited 32.A.on the Internet B.out of poverty C.away from home D.with her education 33.A.created B.practiced C.served D.played 34.A.join B.train C.build D.organize 35.A.fans B.stars C.tourists D.bosses 36.A.recorded B.watched C.received D.posted 37.A.starting B.reporting C.protectin