烟台市2021－2022学年度第一学期期末学业水平诊断
高三英语
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第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5 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
Here are four beach destinations for you to take a unique vacation in the sunshine.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Whether you’re dining at restaurants directly on the sand or listening to live music, the islands of Zanzibar are rich with culture. The Stone Town features narrow stone streets meant for bicycles. It’s a great place to buy produce and creative goods while taking in the Arabian architecture. You can sail into the sun on wooden boats, do yoga on the white sand or go diving.
Sardinia, Italy
Sardinia is well known for its natural settings — mainly the beaches and the volcanic Monte Urtigu. With boat tours, hidden beaches and valley adventures featuring flowing waterfalls, water activities are everywhere. But the island has plenty of other experiences as well. Go wine tasting, learn to bake bread or take a historical tour of local archeological (考古) sites.
Bodrum, Turkey
For a truly unique beach experience, visit Bodrum in Turkey. The ancient city is home to historic baths, hot springs, ancient ruins and underwater archeology museums. This area is also ideal for rafting trips, sea fishing and more. There is also a lot of wildlife living on the island and in its surrounding waters.
Tenerife, Spain
Tenerife is big on water sports and adventures, offering things like jet skiing, sailing and diving with dolphins. This area is home to various museums like the Museo Municipal and the local museum of natural history. Don’t forget to visit the local temples, ruins and gardens.
1. What makes Zanzibar special
A. Its hot springs. B. Its stone streets.
C. Its historical ruins. D. Its open-air concerts.
2. What can a tourist do in Bodrum
A. Visit the volcano. B. Explore underwater museums.
C. Enjoy the local wine. D. Experience valley adventures.
3. If you enjoy diving with sea animals, which is the best choice
A. Zanzibar. B. Sardinia. C. Bodrum. D. Tenerife.
B
It’s a sunny afternoon at the Bronx Zoo, in New York City. Children are excited as a female Asian elephant named Happy comes into view. Waving her ears from side to side and wrapping her trunk around the fence leisurely, Happy seems to be living a happy life.
The Bronx Zoo is one of about 60 zoos in the U.S. where you can see an elephant. With the number of Asian elephants declining every year — only about 50,000 are left in the wild — a zoo might be the only chance any of us will ever get to see one.
But the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP), an animal-rights group, says Happy is lonely. A fence separates her from Patty, another elephant. Contact through a fence isn’t enough, the NhRP says. Steven is the group’s president. “We understand what Happy’s life means to her,” he says, “which is almost nothing at all.”
So the NhRP is taking the Bronx Zoo to court. The group says Happy should be moved to a protected area where she can have space to hang about and interact with other elephants. The NhRP’s case against the Bronx Zoo is the first of its kind in the U.S. The group is relying on a legal order meant for humans. It says a person who has been unlawfully imprisoned must be released. The NhRP will argue in court that Happy should have that same right.
Experts say elephants are intelligent and thrive (繁荣) when they form social ties in the wild. le studies them in Africa. She thinks keeping elephants in a city is “a recipe for disaster”. “As you can imagine, if you were locked behind bars and lost freedom, would there be much you could do ” she says.
But the Bronx Zoo insists that Happy is well cared for according to animal protection laws. Besides, some people claim removing animals like Happy from zoos would be a mistake because zoos reach more people than any other group involved with conservation. They believe if there’s a time when children can no longer visit zoos to grow up with a connection to the animals, it’ll come at a great cost.
4. What do the first two paragraphs mainly tell us
A. Asian elephants are becoming extinct.
B. Zoos allow people to bond with wild animals.
C. Zoos are the safest shelter for Asian elephants.
D. The elephants in zoos are disturbed by visitors.
5. Why is the NhRP taking the Bronx Zoo to court
A. The zoo breaks animal protection laws.
B. They find Happy is suffering from ill health.
C. They think the zoo restricts Happy’s freedom.
D. The zoo fails to meet the visitors’ requirements.
6. What is Joyce’s attitude to keeping elephants in a city
A. Opposed. B. Uncaring. C. Supportive. D. Cautious.
7. What can we infer from the text
A. The court will stand by the Bronx Zoo.
B. Children will have less access to nature.
C. More wild animals will be released from zoos.
D. It will be challenging for the NhRP to win the case.
C
To fight against the ballooning waistlines among people, several U.S. cities have instituted taxes on drinks with added sugar aiming to reduce consumption, but new research suggests these policies currently have one fundamental flaw.
The study found sugary drink taxes only reduce purchasing if price tags (标签) at stores mention consumers are paying that tax when they buy the drink.
The research included a field study at two convenience stores in San Francisco, which currently has a tax on sugary drinks of 1 cent per ounce. Researchers varied the price tags placed on the sugary drinks over the eight-week study: one tag that simply said the price for the 12-ounce drink ($1.52) and one that had the price and the message “Includes SF Sugary Drink Tax”. All non-sugary drinks, which weren’t subject to the tax, simply had the price of the drink ($1.40).
The researchers compared sales of the drinks during the study period to the two weeks before the study began when the sugary drink tax was in effect but there were no price tags on any drinks. Results showed sales of sugary drinks weren’t lower during the two weeks, compared to sales before the tax, indicating the tax itself didn’t reduce purchases of sugary drinks.
The researchers then looked at the effects of the two different price tags. Results showed the share of sugary drinks purchased when the tags simply showed the price wasn’t significantly different from the two-week period before the study, but did decline slightly when the tags mentioned the price included the added tax.
In a separate online study, the researchers asked participants to estimate what the tax would be on a can of their favorite drink that cost $1.52. The average estimate was 40 cents ― much higher than the 12 cents actually demanded in San Francisco. When told the tax was only 12 cents, they reported they’d still purchase the drink.
The findings suggest price tags should mention the tax but not the amount, for consumers tend to overestimate how much the tax is. “If cities want these policies to be effective, they need to regulate how sugary drinks are labeled at stores and they currently don’t do that,” said Donnelly, lead author of the study.
8. What does the underlined word “flaw” mean in the first paragraph
A. Weakness. B. Solution. C. Imbalance. D. Evidence.
9. What kind of price tags may discourage customers from buying sugary drinks
A. Price tags bearing sugar content.
B. Price tags with the exact tax on them.
C. Price tags saying added tax included.
D. Price tags just showing the total price.
10. Which of the following may be Donnelly’s suggestion
A. Stores label sugary drinks at will.
B. Cancel sugary drink taxes at once.
C. Publicize the impacts of sugary drinks.
D. Cities urge stores to use proper price tags.
11. What might be the best title for the text
A. A New Way to Prevent Fatness
B. Eating Habits and Food Consumption
C. Sugary Drink Taxes Aren’t Working Well
D. Non-sugary Drinkers Benefit from New Policies
D
From a young age, many of us learn the benefits of being an extrovert — those individuals who always seem to be the life and soul of the party, often outspoken and able to express their opinions fluently. However, not all of us are wired that way — so is being an extrovert really better
While thinking of an extrovert, we imagine a character who is determined, approachable, cheerful and charming. We are taught to admire these personalities early on. Kids are often encouraged to interact, play and communicate with other children. It seems at times as though children are made to have a more outgoing lifestyle, with some people becoming false extroverts — introverts who copy extrovert behavior. While externally they may seem to enjoy the company of others, or being in the center of public attention, they can still become over-extended in intense social situations.
So, while the positive aspects of being an extrovert are plain to see, what are the benefits of introversion Although extroverts depend on social interaction, introverts are more comfortable with levels of isolation (隔离). According to Dr Berit, a college professor, extreme isolation, such as times like the lockdown, does not affect introverts as much as extroverts. Lack of social contact, something extroverts rely on, can lead to depression, loneliness, and even death.
But it’s not just in an extreme situation that an introvert shines through. These people seem to have more time for deep thought and thus can become more balanced. They also tend to be good listeners and think before they speak, meaning they could become great friends. Finally, introverts are often fantastic observers, as sitting out of the focus can give them more time to watch the behavior of others.
So, whatever your personality, either introvert or extrovert, there are clear advantages to being either, and if you meet an introvert, you might just end up with an amazing friend.
12. What is a distinctive characteristic of an extrovert
A. Intelligent. B. Considerate. C. Sociable. D. Responsible.
13. Which statement is true according to Dr Berit
A. Introverts should learn from extroverts.
B. Extroverts tend to become better friends.
C. Introverts prefer staying cut off from others.
D. Extroverts find it tougher to handle isolation.
14. What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us
A. The influence of introverts.
B. The strengths of being introverts.
C. The causes of introverts’ behavior.
D. The personalities of false introverts.
15. What’s the purpose of the text
A. To state a viewpoint. B. To advocate a lifestyle.
C. To introduce a technique. D. To describe a phenomenon.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Children are naturally curious beings. 16 Teachers and parents often find themselves making use of rewards in the form of stars, promises of high grades and wonderful careers, or threats of punishment. But what if rewards and threats aren’t the answer
Natural curiosity is sometimes referred to as “inner motivation”. 17 And it’s easy to understand why — it’s hard to study something we aren’t actively engaged with, and if we’re passionate about the information we’re digesting, it feels more fulfilling.
External motivation, things like rewards and punishment, does have its uses too. Praise and stimulation based on achieving good grades or fear of punishment has been acknowledged to motivate older students. 18 So, if it’s the case that natural curiosity is motivation for better learning, how can we stimulate that interest
19 Let children see their learning as their own thing and give them a bit more choice of what and how they learn. For example, if you want to teach children to read, let them choose which book they use. Whether it’s a graphic (连环画) novel, TV guide or classic literature, the aim of stimulating their appetite for reading is achieved.
Likewise, build a relationship with children as learners and listen to their negative feelings. If they are unwilling to get involved in an activity, don’t rush to use threats or rewards. Try to find out why. Perhaps it’s simply because they feel the activity boring. 20
All in all, the answer to motivating children, especially the young ones, comes from inspiring their inner motivation. Once their inner motivation is generated, the children will be fired up.
A. The key is to allow some degree of freedom.
B. Children who see learning as fun are better at it.
C. It doesn’t have as much effect at an early age, though.
D. Then explain its value, even if it doesn’t seem appealing.
E. It’s unapparent whether they lack inner or external motivation.
F. Even top students have days when they aren’t motivated for learning.
G. But getting them to study what they aren’t interested in can be a tricky task.
第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。
The COVID-19 distances people from each other. However, it also 21 friendships between people who would have otherwise never become friends. In the case of 92-year-old Mary, that friend happens to be her two-year-old neighbor, Ben.
The lockdown in 2020 was particularly 22 for Mary, who has been living 23 . With nobody around her, she had to spend most of her time watching TV. Ben was also 24
at home, unable to play with other kids.
Their unusual friendship developed 25 . At first, Mary would 26 at Ben from her window whenever she saw the boy in the yard. Then, she began going outside to 27 him in person. The 28 eventually expanded to daily gatherings by the fence that separated the two homes. The pair even invented a socially distanced 29 that Mary called “stick ball”. Ben threw his ball towards the fence and Mary got her walking stick, 30 over the fence and hit the ball back.
When the two were unable to meet in the yard in bad weather, Ben’s mother kept the friendship 31 by calling at Mary’s porch (门廊) with the baby.
The bond has blossomed even further since Mary got vaccinated (打疫苗) earlier this year. Mary 32 Ben with a colorful toy truck collection that had once belonged to her grandson. The boy returned the 33 with a gift of his own — a pile of sand that he carefully carried in his small hands and dropped at her door.
Now the pair are often seen high-fiving across the fence or sitting outside Mary’s house, blowing bubbles (泡泡). What a 34 scene! Friendship really knows no 35 .
21. A. draws on B. wears out C. brings back D. results in
22. A. dangerous B. hard C. unfair D. strange
23. A. well B. out C. alone D. nearby
24. A. stuck B. locked C. left D. deserted
25. A. suddenly B. gradually C. secretly D. randomly
26. A. stare B. point C. wave D. shout
27. A. hug B. contact C. welcome D. greet
28. A. routine B. tradition C. appointment D. exercise
29. A. device B. game C. rule D. concept
30. A. jumped B. turned C. reached D. knocked
31. A. pure B. precious C. alive D. formal
32. A. gifted B. reminded C. convinced D. guided
33. A. trust B. service C. company D. favor
34. A. heart-warming B. bitter-sweet C. familiar-looking D. hard-won
35. A. backgrounds B. boundaries C. strategies D. consequences
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。
The Jiangsu countryside stretching between the cities of Suzhou and Shanghai is home to a lot of small beautiful water towns, many of which 36 (locate) along the Grand Canal, an artificial canal connecting Hangzhou to Beijing with the aim of bringing supplies of goods to the imperial capital.
One of these towns is Tongli, which is easily 37 (access) to tourists from the nearby city of Suzhou. 38 (build) in the Song Dynasty, the town offers pleasant views and landscapes of traditional China, characterized by picturesque canals crossed by arch bridges and whitewashed houses that overlook the water.
Walking along the narrow alleys (巷), you can admire 39 interesting number of well-preserved traditional houses, temples and gardens. The atmosphere is 40 (exceptional) peaceful compared to most popular sites that are ruined by mass tourism and commercialization. Yes, Tongli is home to a great many souvenir shops and local products, but what amazed me was
41 well the town is preserved despite being open to tourism: a good balance 42 commercial activities and local life. So in spite of its 43 (popular), Tongli maintains a quiet, laid-back feeling, making it an ideal destination for visitors who seek peace and leisure.
I 44 (take) scores of pictures while touring Tongli, which I hope may inspire travelers to add this pretty water town to their trips. My impression of Tongli is so positive that I’ve been meaning 45 (go) back with my family for their first visit to China.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华，得知你的留学生朋友Peter准备写一份中国乡村生活报告。请给他写一封邮件，邀请他寒假到你的家乡体验生活，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 体验内容及意义；
3. 表达希望。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
(
Dear Peter,
Yours,
Li Hua
)
第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
TALK TO ME
Mom was having a surgery on her throat. She had lost her voice four years before. Mom loved writing and was a popular newspaper columnist among the online circles.
“We really believe you’ll get your voice back. The surgery will work. Right, Mom ” I stared into Mom’s eyes, eager for a positive answer. Expressionless, Mom lifted her eyes from her laptop and pulled out one of the post-its (便利贴) that were stuck to the plastic case of the LCD display. It said “Yes”. I pursed my lips.
Her eyes fell back to her laptop. She didn’t smile, and she didn’t even look at me while raising the post-it in front of me as if she didn’t care at all. But I did. I was desperate to hear her speak again. She meant the world to me.
But Mom was not in the least excited about getting her voice back, because it was her third surgery and the last two didn’t work out. She was hopeless.
“Dad will be here soon,” I told Mom. She shrugged (耸肩).
Just then Dr Smith entered the ward. “Relax, Lisa. There’s a good chance that your mom can speak after the surgery,” he comforted me. And I nodded with a forced smile. After two nurses wheeled Mom away to the operating room, I sat outside as the surgery went on. Resting my elbows on my knees, I buried my head in my hands, praying for the surgery to go well.
Mom had developed throat cancer. When she woke up one morning as a mute (哑巴), I cried my eyes out though I was tired of her continually lecturing me about my improper behavior. Being unable to hear her voice was heart-breaking. Worse still, she no longer smiled at Dad and me and stopped giving us those morning hugs I always looked forward to. I couldn’t bear seeing her like this, so helpless, so quiet. All those post-its saying “I love you”, “I miss you”… had lost their meanings. Recalling all this, I couldn’t help weeping.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
(
Then I felt a hand on my shoulder.
Dad and I held Mom’s hand
s
until she woke up.
)2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
英语试题第1页 （共10页）2021－2022学年度第一学期期末学业水平诊断
高三英语参考答案
第一部分 阅读（共 20 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 50 分）
1－5 BBDBC 6－10 ADACD 11－15 CCDBA 16－20 GBCAD
第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 （共 15小题；每小题 1分，满分 15分）
21－25 DBCAB 26－30 CDABC 31－35 CADAB
第二节 （共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分）
36. are located 37. accessible 38. Built 39. an 40. exceptionally
41. how 42. between 43. popularity 44. took 45. to go
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 （满分 15分） (One possible version)
Dear Peter,
Knowing that you are writing a report about Chinese rural life, I sincerely invite you to my
hometown to spend the coming winter vacation.
My hometown is a typical village of northern China, where you can not only be exposed to
the living environment of the villagers but also truly experience their daily life in every aspect.
Meanwhile, you can participate in the colorful activities in celebration of the Spring Festival and
immerge yourself in the authentic Chinese culture. All this will provide rich first-hand materials
for your report.
I believe it will be a rewarding experience. Looking forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分 25分） (One possible version)
Then I felt a hand on my shoulder. Looking up tearfully, I found it was Dad. “Dad!” I got
up and threw myself into his arms. “Mom will be fine,” Dad comforted me, patting my back
gently. “I hope so too,” I whispered. Three hours had passed before Dr Smith came out. Dad and I
sprung up and rushed forward. Dr Smith told us the surgery was a success and that Mom would be
able to speak when she woke up. We were overwhelmed by joy. Before long, Mom was wheeled
back to the ward.
Dad and I held Mom’s hands until she woke up. “Honey, you can speak now,” Dad said
fondly. But we found no sign of pleasure in Mom’s eyes. “Mom, say something,” I encouraged
her. Ignoring me, Mom attempted to pull out a post-it saying “Hi”. “No more post-its! Talk to me!
You can, Mom!” I seized her hand tightly and gazed deep into her eyes, trying to give her courage.
Hesitant, Mom opened her mouth, forcing out a weak “Hi”. Strange as it sounded, it was the
loveliest voice I’d ever heard. We three embraced, tears of happiness streaming down our cheeks.
