2021年苏州第十中学南校区高三英语下学期期末考试试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 年苏州第十中学南校区高三英语下学期期末考试试题及参考答案 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 Bird migration is described as the regular,seasonal movement of bird populations from one place to another and back again.The longer days and rich food of the northern summer provide

2、 greater chances for birds to feed their young.The longer daylight hours and enormous food resources allow birds to lay larger eggs than those of related non-migratory species that remain in the tropics all year round.As the days shorten in autumn and the breeding period is over,the birds return to

3、warmer regions where the available food supply differs little with the seasons changing.The advantages of migration make up for the high stress,physical exertion（消耗）,and other risks of the migration.Day length is the primary environmental factor that encourages birds to prepare for migration.They ha

4、ve an increased appetite which results in weight gaining,giving them the fat reserves that provide energy for their migratory flight.They also show more activity at night,which is when most birds migrate.While the length of day is the primary reason for migration,birds also respond to temperature ch

5、anges.For example,if a spring is late and the temperature is lower than normal,birds delay migration;if a spring is early,birds also begin migration early.The timing of the migratory cycle must allow birds to arrive on the breeding site so that there is time tobuild a breeding place,mate,lay the egg

6、s,and hatch the young before the rich food is available to feed the young in the nest.Similarly,if birds wait until the climate in their northern breeding grounds becomes tolerable(可忍受的),there will be no time togain the necessary weight that provides the energy needed for their southbound migration.

7、1.Why do birds migrate to the north in spring?A The temperature in the south has risen.B.They like traveling and enjoy the journey.C.The summer there is warmer than that in the south.D.The environment there is more suitable for them to feed their baby birds.2.What are the two factors that cause bird

8、s to migrate?A.Day length and food supply.B.Night length and high stress.C.Temperature changes and daylength.D.Food supply and temperature changes.3.Which can be the best title for the text?A.Birds Life B.Birds Migration C.Birds Breeding Habits D.Birds Living Environment B The Jewish(犹太人）family-had-

9、just finished supper and the woman had placed the dishes in the sink.The kitchen was quite damp and even gloomier than in the main room.It was their third apartment since the start of the war,they had abandoned the other two in a hurry.The woman came back into the room and sat down again at the tabl

10、e.The 3-year-old boy sat with his back straight,his eyes fixed on his father,but it was obvious that he was so sleepy that he could barely sit up.The man was smoking a cigarette.His eyes were blood-shot and he kept blinking in a funny way.This blinking had begun soon after they fled the second apart

11、ment.It was late,past ten oclock and they could have gone to sleep,but first they had to play the game that they had been playing every day for two weeks.Even though the man tried his best and he moved very quickly,the fault was his and not the childs.The boy was.marvelous.Seeing his father put out

12、his cigarette,he opened his blue eyes even wider.The woman,who didnt actually take part in the game,stroked the boys hair.“Well play the key game just one more time only today.Isnt that right?she asked her husband.He didnt answer because he was not sure.They were still two or three minutes off.He ar

13、ose and walked towards the bathroom door.Then the woman called out softly,“Ding-dong.At the sound of the bell ringing so musically from his mothers lips,the boy jumped up from his chair and ran to the front door,which was separated from the main room by a narrow corridor.“Whos there?he asked.The wom

14、an,remaining in her chair,shut her eyes tight as if feeling a sudden,sharp pain.“Il1 open up in a minute,Im just looking for the keys,the child called out.Then he ran back to the main room,making a lot of noise with his feet.He ran in circles around the table,pulled out one of the sideboard drawers,

15、and slammed it shut.“Just a minute,I cant find them,I dont know where Mama put them,he yelled,then dragged the chair across the room,climbed onto it,and reached up to the top of the shelf.“I found them!”he shouted triumphantly.Then he got down from the chair,pushed it back to the table,and calmly wa

16、lked to the door and opened it.“Shut the door,darling,the woman said softly.You were perfect.”The child didnt hear what she said.He stood in the middle of the room,staring at the closed bathroom door.“Shut the door,the woman repeated in a tired flat voice.Every evening she repeated the same words,an

17、d every evening he stared at the closed bathroom door.At last it opened.The man was pale and his clothes were streaked with lime and dust.He stood there,eyes blinking in that funny way.“Well?How did it go?asked the woman.“I still need more time.He has to look for them longer.I slip in sideways allri

18、ght,but then.Its so tight in there that when I turn.And hes got to make more noise-he should stamp his feet louder.The child didnt take his eyes off him.“Say something to him,the woman whispered.You did a good job,little one,he said mechanically.“Thats right,”the woman said,“youre really doing a won

19、derful job,darling.You act just like a grown-up.And you do know that if someone should really ring the doorbell when Mama is at work,everything will depend on you?And what will you say when they ask you about your parents?”“Mamas at work.”“And Papa?He was silent.“And Papa?the man screamed in terror.

20、The child turned pale.“And Papa?”the man repeated more calmly.“Hes dead,”the child answered and threw himself at his father,who was standing right beside him,but already long dead to the people who would really ring the bell.4.What does the underlined sentence in Para.5 mean?A.The family needed to p

21、ractise the game for another 2 or 3 minutes.B.There was still 2 or 3 minutes left before someone knocked at the door.C.They would become too sleepy to play the game 2 or 3 minutes later.D.The father needed 2 or 3 more minutes before the kid opened the door.5.Why did the boy make a lot of noise when

22、he was looking for the key?A.Because he needed to drown out the noise caused by his father.B.Because he was too little and just couldnt control his footsteps.C.Because he was too anxious to find the key to open the door with.D.Because he met many barriers on his way to where the key was.6.In Para.12

23、,why did the mother repeat“shut the door”in a tired,flat voice,instead of the previous soft one?A.She was angry because her son didnt close the door as he had been told to.B She felt anxious because she knew her husband would be annoyed at the boy again.C.She was disappointed because the boys moveme

24、nt betrayed again where her husband was.D.She was impatient because she was asked to repeat these words again and again every evening.7.What is the best title of the passage?A.A Scary Night B.The Key Game C.My Father Is Dead D.An Innocent Boy C Dads comb was jade green.I heard he bought it when he m

25、arried 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 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

26、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 comb 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 starte

27、d 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 already 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 fro

28、m college and got a job.Dads business has got back on track.Things are better now.Yet the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me persisted.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 lik

29、e 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 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 heartwarm

30、ing 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 many years,he still organizes his personal items in the same meticulous way.I guess some things never change.And for that,Im glad.8.What caused the uncomfortable

31、silence between Dad and me?A.Generation gap.B.Dads failure in business.C.My ignorance of Dad.D.Dads absence from the family.9.Which of the following can best describe Dad?A.Gentle but strict.B.Hardworking and caring.C.Cautious and realistic.D.Demanding but patient.10.Why did Dad ask his daughter to

32、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 helpfulness.11.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.D One rainy aftern

33、oon,I was on a crosstown bus when ayoung woman jumped on.She had a child with her who must have been about 3 or 4 years old.The bus was full,bumpy,and it soon got noisy as her kid began crying because he couldnt sit next to his mother.There were a couple of open seats,but they werent together.She wa

34、sflusteredand looked embarrassed.Then another woman,a little older,stood up and moved so that the mother and child could sit together.The mom smiled as a thank-you.And then three words came out of the older womans mouth that elevated the entire energy of that bus ride:“Ive been there”.Simple,undrama

35、tic and honest.In that moment,it seemed to unite people.Why?Because almost all experiences are shared human experiences.We forget that,as we forge(前进)through life,focused onour own troubles and needswhich are actually less unique than we think.How can these three words create more connection in your

36、 life?Ask yourself:“Where am I holding back?One thing I know for sure is this:Healing others helps heal yourself.I noticed this recently with my friend,Tracy,who took a new friend who had suffered a miscarriage under her wing.Tracy had three of them before having her daughter two years ago.Our intel

37、lect needs a doctor to explain the medical side of things,yes.But our souls need human connection to help us along.No one can do that better than someone who has been exactly where you are.Can the essence of these three words help you make a small difference right now?It can be as simple as voluntee

38、ring your seat,sharing some helpful advice or even lightening the mood with a joke when you notice that someones uncomfortablebecause were all in this together.12.The underlined word“flustered”in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _.A.angry B.anxious C.scared D.upset 13.What does the woma

39、n mean by saying“Ive been there”in the third paragraph？A.The woman was on the bus and saw what had happened to the boy.B.The woman got to her destination and was ready to get off the bus.C.The woman once had the similar experience with that mother.D.The woman took the exact seat that the boy was on

40、just now.14.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.Everyone has his or her own unique problem that is difficult to solve.B.Doctors can help us get through when we have mental or physical problems.C.The authors friend Tracy felt better after she was comforted by her new

41、friend.D.One can indeed make a difference to those in need of help by doing simple things.15.The passage isintended to _.A.show a harmonious world by telling some touching stories B.praise those who are willing to help others in emergencies C.appeal to readers to give timely help to those in need D.

42、illustrate some ways of helping others in detail 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 Steps for Taking Control of Your Time Your time is valuable.Managing your work and your life to get everything done without more stress is a big challenge._16_Follow them so that you

43、 can find the best part of your lives.Set up your goals._17_Get to pick up the goals,whether its what youre going to finish today,this week,or this month.Try to keep the aims to something thats manageable and can adapt to emergencies（紧急情况）._18_Again,its your plan,and you get to choose one that suits

44、 your ability.It has to include all your business duties in addition to personal time.The key is having the rules to stick to the plan.Say no when you have to,and if necessary,try to meet new demands for your time.Do the right things right by listing the importance of your activities.The goal is not

45、 to just get things done,but to finish whats most important to you in your work and your life._19_ Improve productivity by sharpening your concentration and focus.Keep yourself away from emails,phone calls,social media,etc.,for periods of time that you arrange._20_Unless youre waiting for an importa

46、nt message or phone call,do not respond during these periods.A.Create and follow a time management plan.B.Figure out how important each of your task is.C.It is important to plan well to achieve your goal.D.Do what you can to improve your work efficiency.E.Keep anything that disturbs your attention o

47、ut of easy reach.F.Know where you are today and where you want to be in the future.G.Here are helpful tips on how to start taking control of your time.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 goton the bus to go to school as normally do.Today,ho

48、wever,was quite_21_.As we approached the next stop,a little girl got on.She_22_into her wallet to find the$2 to pay the driver,but I could_23_by her expression that she didnt have the correct_24_.Therefore,I stood up,took out$2 from my wallet,and paid_25_the girl.Then I walked back and sat down.The

49、girl_26_me,sitting down next to me.She said“thank you”in a sweet little voice and we began to chat.I found out that she was trying to get toState Street.I felt_27_to think about a girl in such a young age_28_around in the city with no money or parent.When my_29_approached,I instructed her to get off

50、 with me and she agreed.As we got to the_30_,the little girl took my hand,and I_31_ her across the street to safety._32_,I had some spare time,so I_33_the girl to State Street,gave her$5,told her how to get home,and said goodbye.As I_34_out my hand to shake,she ran to me and gave me the biggest and_