2021年苏州市张家港市第二中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 年苏州市张家港市第二中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案解析 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 Fine art fairs（艺术博览会）are the trend of the 21st century,with new art and antique（古玩）fairs and festivals springing up in diverse parts of the world.Here is a list of four noteworthy ar

2、t fairs.Art Basel,Basel,Switzerland The granddaddy of art fairs,Art Basel,was established in 1970 by a group of local art gallerists and is the biggest contemporary art fair in the world.Art Basel takes place over a 5-day period each June in Basel,Switzerland.The high cost of renting space for galle

3、ry owners is offset（抵消）by the huge attendance at the fair.For example in 2010,about 60,000 visitors attended Art Basel.Frieze Art Fair,London“Frieze Art Fair was established in 2003 and is one of the few fairs to focus only on contemporary art and living artists.vThefair takes place every October in

4、 Regents Park,London.It features over 170 of the most exciting contemporary art galleries in the world.”In addition to the fair which began in 2003,the fair owners Matthew Slotover and Amanda Sharp publish Frieze,an international art magazine established in 1991 and devoted to contemporary art.TEFAF

5、 Maastricht,the Netherlands Established in 1975 as The Pictura Fine Art Fair,and renamed The European Fine Art Foundation（TEFAF）,Maastricht in 1996,the fair includes 260 of the worlds most famous art and antique dealers from 16 countries.The 24th edition of the TEFAF fair held March 18 27,2011 featu

6、red 260 dealers exhibiting approximately 30,000 artworks and antiques with an overall value of$US 1.4 billion.ARCO,Madrid ARCO Madrid was established in 1982 and is one of Europes leading and popular art fairs.In addition to the exhibiting galleries（in 2011,197 international art galleries participat

7、ed）,a seriesof lectures and specially focused exhibitions take place.1.How does Art Basel cover the expense of renting space?A.By selling tickets.B.By selling expensive exhibits.C.By donation from dealers.D.By support from the government.2.The owners of Frieze Art Fair are also in charge of_.A.170 l

8、iving artists.B.An international art magazine.C.30,000 artworks and antiques.D.A series of lectures.3.Which of the following has the longest history?A.Art Basel B.Frieze Art Fair C.TEFAF D.ARCO B Who is a genius?This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.Lets state clearly:Einstein

9、 was a genius.His face is almost the international symbol for genius.But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself.Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us?And who are they?In the sciences and arts,those praised as geniuses we

10、re most often white men,of European origin.Perhaps this is not a surprise.Its said that history is written by the victors,and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club.When contributions were made by geniuses outside the clubwomen,or people of a different color1 or beliefthey

11、were unacknowledged and rejected by others.A study recently published bySciencefound that as young as age six,girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别)are“really,really smart.”Even worse,the study found thatgirls act on that belief:Around age six they start to avoid act

12、ivities said to be for children who are“really,really smart.”Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up?It doesnt take a genius to know the answer:ly not.Heres the good news.In a wired world with constant global communication,were all positioned to see flashes of

13、 genius wherever they appear.And the more we look,the more we will see that social factors(因素)like gender,race,and class do not determine the appearance of genius.As a writer says,future geniuses come from those with“intelligence,creativity,perseverance(毅力),and simple good fortune,who are able to ch

14、ange the world.”4.What does the author think of victors standards for joining the genius club?A.Theyre unfair.B.Theyre conservative.C.Theyre objective.D.Theyre strict.5.What can we infer about girls from the study inScience?A.They think themselves smart.B.They look up to great thinkers.C.They see ge

15、nder differences earlier than boys.D.They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs 6.Why are more geniuses known to the public?A.Improved global communication.B.Less discrimination against women.C.Acceptance of victors concepts.D.Changes in peoples social positions.7.What is the best title for

16、the text?A.Geniuses Think Alike B.Genius Takes Many Forms C.Genius and Intelligence D.Genius and Luck C Japan has announced emergency Covid measures in Tokyo and three other areas in order to control rising infections(传染病),just three months before the country is set to host the Olympics.The governme

17、nt said the state of emergency set to last for about two weeks would be“short and powerful”.Under the measures,bars will be required to close and big sporting events will be held without audience.The government has insisted that the Olympics will go ahead in July.Prime minister Yoshihide Suga announ

18、ced the measures on Friday,saying they would begin on Sunday and remain in place until 11 May.In addition to to Tokyo,Osaka,Kyoto and Hyogo will be affected.It has marked the third state of emergency in japan since the pandemic began.“I sincerely apologize for causing trouble for many people again,”

19、he said.“It is feared that infection in major cities will spread across the whole country if we take no measures.”Under the rules,major facilities like department stores will close,as well as restaurants,bars,and KTV rooms serving alcohol.Restaurants that do not serve alcohol are being told to close

20、 early,and companies are being asked to make arrangements for people to work remotely.Schools will remain open.Besides,the emergency measurescoincide withthe countrys“Golden Week”holiday,which runs from late April to the first week of May and is the busiest travel period of the year.Tokyo governor Y

21、uriko Koike urged residents to start taking precautions immediately.In an effort to discourage people from going out at night.She said neon signs(霓虹灯)would be turned off.The coronavirus toll in Japan has been much lower than that in many other countries,with about 558,000 cases and fewer than 10,000

22、 deaths,according to figures collected by Johns Hopkins University.But there are concerns over the latest rise in infections,with reports of hospital bed shortages in some areas.Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto said at a news conference on Friday that organizers were not considering canceling th

23、e event.“I hope the coronavirus situation improves with the prevention measures the government,Tokyo,and other regional governments have put into place,”she said.“We,as Tokyo 2020,continue to wish for the swift return to normal and will continue to work closely to make sure a safe and secure Olympic

24、s can happen.”8.According to the passage,what does Japanese government advise people to do?A.To watch a live game.B.To work at home.C.To hang out in the evening.D.To study at home.9.What is the aim of bringing in emergency Covid measures?A.To relieve peoples fear of the the pandemic.B.To settle the

25、problem of hospital bed shortages.C.To test governments management of emergency.D.To ensure the smooth running of the upcoming Olympics.10.Which words can best describe the governments action?A.generous and brilliant.B.costly but useless.C.positive and considerate.D.accidental but efficient.11.What

26、does the underlined phrase“coincide with”in Paragraph 3 mean?A.meet with B.deal with C.make up D.set up D Dads comb was jade green.I heard he bought it when he married Mum,which made the comb two years older than I was.Every night,he wouldsmile,hand me the comb and say,“Be a good girl and help Daddy

27、 clean it,OK?”I was more than happy to do it.At age five this mundane task brought me such joy.I would excitedly turn the tap on,then brush the comb with a used toothbrush as hard as I could.Satisfied that Id done a good job,I would proudly return the comb to Dad.He would smile at me and place the c

28、omb on top of his wallet.About two years later,Dad left his sales job and started his own wholesale business.I started primary school.That was when things started to change.He didnt come home as much as he used to just a couple of times a week.And when he did come home,it was always late and Id alre

29、ady be in bed.I started to get mad.I stopped waiting for him to come home,and stopped going downstairs to check on him.Today,Im no longer a kid.Ive graduated from college and got a job.Dads business has got back on track.Things are better now.Yet the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me persiste

30、d.Two days before my birthday last year,Dad came home early.As usual,I helped him carry his bags into his study.When I turned to leave,he said,“Hey,would you like to help me clean my comb?”I looked at him a while,then took the comb and headed to the sink.I passed the clean comb back to Dad.He looked

31、 at it and smiled.But this time,I noticed something different.My dad has aged.He has wrinkles next to his eyes when he smiles,yet his smile is still as heartwarming as before.The smile of a father who just wants a good life for his family.Dad carefully placed his comb on top of his wallet.After so m

32、any years,he still organizes his personal items in the same meticulous way.I guess some things never change.And for that,Im glad.12.What caused the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me?A.Generation gap.B.Dads failure in business.C.My ignorance of Dad.D.Dads absence from the family.13.Which of th

33、e following can best describe Dad?A.Gentle but strict.B.Hardworking and caring.C.Cautious and realistic.D.Demanding but patient.14.Why did Dad ask his daughter to clean his comb before her birthday?A.To give her a lesson.B.To follow his old habit.C.To fix their relationship.D.To praise her helpfulne

34、ss.15.Which saying concludes the text best?A.Yesterday once more.B.Let bygones be bygones.C.Some things never change.D.Like father,like daughter.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 Endangered species An endangered species is a group of animals that could soon become

35、extinct._16_Many species are nearly extinct and could disappear off the face ofthe earth very soon if we dont do anything to save them.There are many reasons why species become endangered.Habitat destruction is the main reason why animals become endangered and this happens in two ways.When humans mo

36、ve into a new area,the animals habitat is destroyed and there is nowhere for them to live and nothing to eat because humans chop down trees and build houses and farms._17_Chemicals in rivers and poisons on farms cause the destruction of animals homes and food supplies._18_Animals have been brought t

37、o the edge of extinction because they are killed for their highly-valued meat,fur,bones or skin,or just for sport.Overfishing has resulted in many large sea creatures like whales and sharks becoming endangered species._19_We should take care not to pollute natural areas,and farmers or companies who

38、destroy animal habitats should face severe financial penalties.The public can help out by refusing to buy any products made from these animals body parts.Governments can help,too,by making it against the law to hunt,fish or trade in endangered species.They can also provide funding for animal sanctua

39、ries,to protect animals from extinction by breeding more endangered animals,which they later release into the wild._20_ A.Animal habitats are also destroyed because of pollution.B.Endangered species are also the result of hunting and fishing.C.Eventually,all the creatures on Earth will enjoy being t

40、ogether.D.Recent changes,however,have helped to improve the situation.E.So what can individuals and governments do to protect endangered species?F.Extinction happens when the last of the species has died out and there will be no more.G.If we all cooperate and take these steps,we will protect these a

41、nimals for future generations.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 Mom said the unforgettable words,I have cancer,and held me in a tight hug.I could feel her chest shaking as she tried not to cry but_21_.But Mom didnt stay down for long.After

42、the_22_of the breast cancer diagnosis,she_23_herself with a purple notebook and pen and a thousand questions for the doctors.She took_24_on white blood cell counts and medications with long names as though she were studying for entrance exams into medical school,The not knowing is the_25_,she smiled

43、.“Cancer can take my hair,my nails,my_26_.even my very life.But it cant take my_27_,Mom said.Mom learned to_28_her fears with me,and it formed an even_29_bond between us.Yet I am certain there were fears she didnt share because she was still_30_me-and worries she only shared with Dad,or maybe even_3

44、1_to give voice to.My mom,who never played sports,was a fighter_32_to defeat breast cancer.Defeat it,and even joked about it.When you look your greatest fear in the eye and laugh at it,you_33_some of its power.Mom was the most_34_patient the cancer center ever had.She made homemade noodles for the m

45、edical staff.She chose to be grateful to the hands that tried to_35_her,instead of angry when extreme_36_kept her from the job and social life she loved.Mom was one of the_37_ones.She did beat her cancer,though not without scars.But I saw a change in Mom._38_afterward seemed to worry her quite as mu

46、ch.She was more patient and_39_.Cancer was her fire,and it refined her.From her,I learned I may not get to choose what I_40_,but I do get to choose how I face it.21.A.failed B.missed C.succeeded D.hurt 22.A.doubt B.shock C.risk D.dilemma 23.A.provided B.armed C.impressed D.presented 24.A.action B.ex

47、ercise C.exams D.notes 25.A.best B.easiest C.worst D.funniest 26.A.family B.happiness C.health D.wealth 27.A.life B.worry C.choice D.smile 28.A.compare B.connect C.change D.share 29.A.clearer B.wider C.deeper D.safer 30.A.protecting B.guiding C.avoiding D.supporting 31.A.offered B.forgot C.managed D

48、.refused 32.A.determined B.thrilled C.convinced D.inspired 33.A.take in B.take away C.come into D.cut off 34.A.elegant B.sociable C.skillful D.responsible 35.A.affect B.heal C.ruin D.surprise 36.A.tiredness B.risk C.desire D.recovery 37.A.lucky B.poor C.serious D.professional 38.A.Something B.Everyt

49、hing C.Nothing D.Anything 39.A.cautious B.curious C.lively D.academic 40.A.witness B.influence C.predict D.face 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 Ive recently,started working in a unit for people with severe dementia(痴呆).Many have different physical needs as well as com

50、plex behavioral problems_41._a consequence of their dementia.Very few of these patients are able to communicate in any_42._(meaning)way,and most no longer recognize their family.Its_43._(possible)not to be touched by this.A few weeks ago,I sat in a meeting with Mr Radley.His wife_44._(become)a patie