2021届上海英国学校高三英语下学期期末试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届上海英国学校高三英语下学期期末试卷及参考答案 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 Exciting Adventure Options to Choose From!BIRD WALK(Any time of year)-Join us for a private bird walk through our sanctuary(保护区）。The Bents grasslands,trees and woods provide great habitat

2、(栖息地）for birds moving from one place to another,such as Warblers,Vireos,Indigo Buntings,Thrushes,Orioles,and more.This walk will be made to the members in your party.Suitable for ages 5 and up Program Fee:$150 NATURE HIKE(Any time of year)-Take a private hike with Bent of the River!Your personal gui

3、de will show you notable habitats and wildlife around the center trails.Nature is exciting and always changing,so you never know what we will find along the way!This program is ideal for people who want to enjoy beautiful scenery while hiking.Suitable for ages 8 and up Program Fee:$150 POMPERAUG RIV

4、ER EXPLORATION(June and July only)-Many fascinating creatures live in and around the Pomperaug River!During this recreational(休闲的)program,an Audubon naturalist will share the human and natural history of the river and teach you how to catch fish and animals.The Bent will supply you with necessary to

5、ols,such as nets,containers,and field guides.Once the animals are caught,we will observe and identify(确定身份)them and learn how they can help show the health of the river before we put them back to the wild.Suitable for ages 8 and up Program Fee:$150 OWL PROWL(January and February only)-Enjoy a specia

6、l guided adventure in search of one of the most beloved groups of birds-owls(猫头鹰）！We will be prowling for owls on awalk through the grassland and forests in hopes of seeing one of the three owl species known to live in Connecticut:the Great-horned Owl,Barred Owl,or Eastern Screech-Owl.Evening event

7、Suitable for ages 10 and up Program Fee:$225 1.Which of the programs is suitable for the Browns with a girl of five years old?A.BIRD WALK.B.NATURE HIKE.C.POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION.D.OWL PROWL.2.What will you do with the fish you catch in POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION?A.Find out their health.B.Do a s

8、cientific research.C.Cook them as food on the table.D.Set them free back to the river.3.Whom is this text written for?A.Students.B.Teachers.C.Scientists.D.Adventurers.B Dear Jack,I remember the moment it truly hit me that your autism(自闭症)lasted forever.I had already mentally planned our trips up nor

9、th with the boys.I was going to spend endless hours playing baseball with you like Grandpa did with me.When we said goodbye to kindergarten I knew it was real.I spent some time being sad.Now you are 8.You still have no words.We have never had one of those father-son moments I pictured when you were

10、a baby.But Im learning thats OK.I still have unbelievable things to offer as your dad,even if they werent the things I originally expected.You have taught me to be patient.You have taught me that its OK to be different and to be sad when life doesnt go as planned.You have taught me that it is OK to

11、talk about those feelings and fight for what is right.Stand up and say this is wrong,and encourage others to stand up for you and say the same.My job on this earth is to create a world for you and other kids like you.Be the voice you dont have,and build the kind of community which I want to see you

12、grow up in.I used to shy away from contacting people with disabilities or just not consider them.Before you were born,I was so caught up in my own world that I probably wouldnt have even noticed.Now,I see things differently.I notice.You did that for me.And hope my example will do that for others.You

13、r mom and I have spent 8 years trying to find your voice.And honestly,we dont know if we ever will.I promise you I will spend my life keeping you safe and making this world better for you.4.To whom is the text written?A.The authors son.B.The authors wife.C.The authors father.D.The authors friend.5.W

14、hat can be learned about the author?A.Hes at a loss what to do to help Jack.B.Hes to blame for Jack s present condition.C.He has changed his attitude to the disabled.D.He hasnt accepted the reality up to now.6.How does the author sound in the text?A.Sympathetic.B.Caring.C.Regretful.D.Indifferent.7.I

15、n which section of a magazine may this text appear?A.Science.B.Entertainment.C.Sports.D.Relationship.C In many countries of the world,people can confidently tell youthe meaning of their town or city,but most people who live inManchester,OxfordorBirminghamwould not be able to explain what the name of

16、 their city means.The name of every British town and city,however,has a long history.Two thousand years ago,most people living inBritainwere Celts.Even the word“Britain is Celtic(凯尔特语).Then the Romans arrived and built camps which became cities called“castra.This is why there are so many place names

17、 inEnglandwhich end in-chester or“-casterManchester,for example.The Romans never reachedWalesorScotland,and many placenames there are Celtic.For example,Welsh place names that begin with“Llan come from the Celtic word for church.After the Romans leftBritain,it was attacked by the Anglo-Saxons who we

18、re from the area of Europe that is nowGermanyandHolland.The names of their villages often ended in“-ham or“-ton.Some got their names from the leader of the village.SoBirminghamfor example,means Beormunds village”The Anglo-Saxons were farmers and the landscape was very important to them,so we have vi

19、llages called Upton(village on a hill)a good place to build a village and Moreton(“village by a lake”)where floods could make life hard.Place names that end in“-ford(a place where you could cross a river)also describe the location of Anglo-Saxon villages.Finally,in 1066EnglandbecameNormantheNormansg

20、ave us the place name grange,which means farm.And how aboutLondon?Experts cannot agree.The Romans called the city Londinium,but they were not the first inhabitants(居民).People once believed that theUnited Kingdoms capital city got its name from the castle of a King called Lud but this is very unlikel

21、y.Our best guess today is that the name comes from a Celtic word meaning a fast-flowing river.Like a number of British place names,its history is lost in time.8.The origin of British place names is unfamiliar to many local people because of A.the death of local languages B.the long lost history of t

22、he names C.their lack of interest in it D.the frequent changes to the names 9.According to the article,Stratfordis most likely a town .A.on a hill B.near a castle C.beside a river D.with a church 10.Which of the following shows the correct order of the arrival of inhabitants inBritain?A.The CeltsThe

23、 RomansTheNormansThe Anglo Saxons B.The CeltsThe RomansThe Anglo SaxonsTheNormans C.The RomansThe CeltsThe Anglo SaxonsTheNormans D.The RomansThe Anglo SaxonsThe CeltsTheNormans 11.What doesLondonmean in Celtic?A.River B.Londinium C.Lud D.Castle D AnOntarioteen is making waves by turning old fishing

24、 gear into new treasures.Since last year,Natalie,15,hasbeen taking lost or thrown away fishing nets and rope and transforming them into bracelets,rope art,mats,baskets and necklaces.Last year,Natalie was working on an assignment for her science,technology,engineering and mathematics(STEM)class.As pa

25、rt of the assignment,she learned about“ghost nets”,which are fishing nets that have been left or lost in the ocean by people who fish.“They have huge effects on our environment.They can kill coral reefs and many animals,”said Natalie.“46 percent of the Pacific garbage is ghost gear.”The Great Pacifi

26、c Garbage is a huge collection of trash floating in the Pacific Ocean betweenHawaiiandCalifornia.Natalie told her mom she wanted to do something to help.She got in touch with a handful of charities,including the Sea Protection Society and Coastal Action.After getting some shipments of ghost nets and

27、 rope from those organizations,Natalie,with the help of her family,started turning thediscardedgear into new artworks.“Weve made bracelets,rope art,mats,baskets,and weve made necklaces,which also use beach glass in them,”she said.Natalie then started selling the artworks online,the crafty buying and

28、 selling website.She donated all her profits-minus a small sum of change to cover supplies to the charities that donated fishing supplies to her.Shes also been donating all the income from her non-profit business,called Nautical Waters,to charity.Natalie said she hoped to continue her passion for oc

29、ean life,with plans to study marine biology in university.12.How did Natalie help with ghost nets?A.By turning them into artworks.B.By asking support from her mother.C.By collecting money from charities.D.By selling ghost nets at a good price.13.What made Natalie decide to do something with ghost ne

30、ts?A.To collect supplies for the artworks.B.To prepare for her study in university.C.To protect coral reefs and marine animals.D.To complete an assignment for her STEM class.14.What docs the underlined word“discarded in Paragraph5refer to?A.Polluted.B.Rare.C.Waste.D.Discovered.15.What is the best ti

31、tle for the text.A.Ghost Nets Ready forSale B.Charities Make a Big Difference C.Natalies Passion for Ocean Treasures D.TeenTurnsOld Fishing Nets into Artworks 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 Hotels should be as good as their guests think they are.Guest satisfacti

32、on is quite important to any hotel._16_And even in many cases they will haveto go above and beyond to impress the guests._17_ In todays world where everything is available on the Internet,customers tend to get their first information about the hotels online.The guest experience begins long before th

33、ey arrive at the front desk to check in.Know your customers.Customer satisfaction is more than just a smile when you greet them.Knowing the customer base is what matters the most.Connect with your guests before they arrive at the front desk._18_It will help the hotel to add some touches and details

34、that personalize the guest experience.Train your staff._19_A staff well-trained in dealing with the complaints,but more importantly avoiding them in the first place,will do better overall.Your employees must be friendly,welcoming and approachable.Respond to guest feedback(反馈).The hotel industry can

35、be a tough one with requests and complaints coming in online,by email,phone or in person.So its important to actively respond to guest feedback._20_ A.Use social media to learn more about them.B.A good website improves the customer experience.C.Hotels need to provide the guests experience as promise

36、d.D.Its a must-have service that all guests expect when they arrive.E.Every member of the hotel plays a significant role in the guest experience.F.You cant make each person who stays in the hotel feel like they are at home.G.When you do this,you are showing other travelers that you value the opinion

37、 of your guests.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 Suppose you are offered a job or an opportunity to study in another country.You are going to make_21_foryour big adventure.Preparations for culture shock are_22_things you should_23_.Your vi

38、ews may fight with different_24_,values,and traditions.You may have difficulty in getting used to a new culture,which is not_25_to you.This is culture shock.There are four stages（阶段）to culture shock which you will_26_.In the first stage,you see the new culture in a_27_light.The new country seems_28_

39、.The local habits are interesting and the people you come across are welcoming and_29_.Unfortunately this stage will finally come to a(n)_30_.Usually around three months after arriving at the new_31_,differences between your own culture and the new culture begin to_32_.These differences often create

40、 anxiety.Excitement_33_feelings of stress and anger due to some unfavorable events.Loneliness begins to_34_a sense of disconnection.As much as one year_35_,you become used to the new culture.You begin to see that even though the_36_of the culture are different from your own,it has something that you

41、 can learn to_37_.Then,you are able to participate_38_in the host culture.This stage can be considered as bicultural where you keep many differences.Obviously,culture shock is something you cannot_39_when living in a foreign country.However,when you have completely got used to a new culture you can

42、more fully_40_it.21.A.guesses B.preparations C.rules D.contributions 22.A.important B.silly C.perfect D.impressive 23.A.determine B.admit C.consider D.contrast 24.A.altitudes B.motivations C.approaches D.beliefs 25.A.important B.attractive C.familiar D.special 26.A.survive B.experience C.design D.ar

43、range 27.A.favorable B.natural C.reliable D.unique 28.A.wonderful B.painful C.thankful D.useful 29.A.aggressive B.cautious C.friendly D.modest 30.A.conclusion B.announcement C.start D.end 31.A.position B.place C.decoration D.organization 32.A.replace B.disappear C.exist D.arise 33.A.lives up to B.gi

44、ves way to C.goes back to D.holds on to 34.A.invent B.reduce C.keep D.emphasize 35.A.old B.apart C.ago D.later 36.A.standards B.similarities C.expectations D.distances 37.A.defend B.reject C.combine D.appreciate 38.A.comfortably B.responsibly C.awfully D.terribly 39.A.balance B.avoid C.involve D.for

45、ecast 40.A.promote B.shape C.enjoy D.celebrate 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 Putting your hand in your pocket to reward good service is a personal choice,but it also depends on_41._you are in the world.What is a common practice in one city is not necessarily in anot

46、her.In some places a tip is expected；but in others,good service should be expected and ought to_42._(include)in the price.In the UK,where people tend to be too polite to complain,they might pay the service charge despite quietly_43._(complain)that the service they received was not_44._(satisfy)!_45.

47、_,in the US its still customary to leave a gratuity because tips often make up_46._large part of a servers income.Restaurant owner William Beckett told the BBC that in New York,for example,Theoretically you could just stand up and walk out.You dont.Everybody_47._(tip)20%.”Maybe we should follow Japa

48、ns approach,where tipping under any circumstance may seem rude because good service is standard and expected.Elsewhere,there are_48._(call)for restaurants to replace the tipping system_49._a single payment covering both the meal and the service.This_50._(basic)means,dont tip the price you see on the

49、 menu reflects the full cost of dining.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短文改错（满分 10 分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改句子，请你修改你同桌写的以下句子。每个句子都有一处错误，错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：每处错误及其修改均仅限一词 This is an area to which I have been familiar since childhood.We invi

50、ted her to dinner but she hasnt been turned up.She is the teacher from who I borrowed this dictionary.They wrote a letter and made apology to their neighbors for their noise.Honest speaking,I dont like the way he does things.A lot of people attach great importance to become rich and famous.Wang Peng