叙永一中高2021级高三上期期末考试英语试题
参考答案：
一．听力
1．C 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．B 6．C 7．B 8．B 9．A 10．C 11．A 12．B
13．C 14．A 15．C 16．A 17．A 18．C 19．B 20．B
二．阅读理解
21．B 22．A 23．C 24．A 25．D 26．C 27．B 28．B 29．D 30．C 31．A
32．D 33．B 34．C 35．B 36．B 37．F 38．A 39．E 40．C
三．完形填空
41．D 42．C 43．B 44．A 45．B 46．D 47．D 48．C 49．C 50．B 51．A 52．D 53．B 54．B 55．D 56．A 57．C 58．D 59．A 60．A
四．语法填空
61．varied 62．covered 63．which 64．who/that 65．in 66．particularly 67．a 68．was played 69．diversity 70．to be
五．改错
1.much→more 2.as后加is 3.sharpen→sharpened 4.unless→if 5.it→there
6.that→who 7.去掉school前的the 8.get→got 9.However→Therefore 10.progresses→progress
六:书面表达
72． With the purpose of cultivating students’ creativity and encouraging us to find and appreciate the beauty in our school life, a class uniform design competition was held in May.
The competition caught a great number of students’ and parents’ attention. A total of 40 works were received, all of which were submitted through the Internet. There are various styles of class uniform. Some came from the inspiration of nature, and some were designed to reflect their class mottos. According to online voting, the work comes from Class 6, Senior 1 has gained the most popularity for its unique design.
The activity has become a real hit in our campus and encouraged more students to show their talents bravely.
听力原文
Text1：
W: Today is Saturday. I will return the book next Tuesday.
M: Take your time. You can keep it for three more days.
Text2：
W: What’s the best way to downtown
M: If you’re in a hurry, you should take a taxi. But it’s very expensive.
W: I’m in no particular hurry.
M: Well, take a bus then, it will cost you only about $5.
W: That’s a good idea.
Text3：
M: So what was the cause of the crash Was it due to drink-driving or speeding
W: Neither. A signal failure was being blamed for the crash according to the investigation.
Text4：
W:How do you like your job
M:It’s great. I’m going to study part-time for a Master’s in Business Management. It’ll take a couple of years but I definitely plan on staying with the company.
Text5：
W: Did you say you’re going to take a vacation next week
M: I’m going to San Francisco for a couple of days.
W: I wish I could get away for a while, too.
Text6：
M: I have a question. Could people in Russia marry anyone they wanted
W: Actually in the past, people usually married a person with the same profession. For example, a teacher would marry another teacher; a government worker would marry another government worker. My parents are both musicians.
M: How about you and your husband
W: My husband is a scientist and when I met him I was teaching children in a school.
M: So Russians these days marry people from other professions
W: Yes. And people today marry people with similar interests and backgrounds.
Text7：
M: My parents want me to go to a family party this weekend. I know it’s going to be so boring. It always is.
W: Don’t say that. You should be happy to spend time with your family. My family live across the country, so I don’t get to see them often. It’s a bit depressing.
M: Really I’m sorry to hear that. Do you see them at least once a year, for birthdays or maybe a marriage in the family
W: I saw them on Christmas this past year. That’s usually when we get together. I would love to go more often, but California is far away.
M: I imagine it is a long ride across the country. Plus, you would have to take the time off from school and work.
W: Actually, it’s more of the cost that keeps me from going often.
Text8：
W: Hello, Professor. Could you help me with my entry for the Design Competition
M: OK. Are there any requirements For example, saving energy or producing no noise
W: Actually that was the focus in former competitions. We have to adopt a creative approach to existing technology this year.
M: I see. What is your design
W: A dishwasher. Here is my drawing.
M: There’s a stone at the bottom. Is that for decoration
W: No. Instead of pushing a button to start, you turn the stone.
M: Good, but what makes your design creative
W: My idea is to give pressure to the carbon dioxide so that it becomes a liquid. The liquid is used to clean the dishes.
M: A brilliant idea!
W: Thank you. I have to give a presentation about the design. I’ve got detailed drawings and a 500-word paper on it, but I am not sure what material is suitable for a model of the machine.
M: I see.
Text9：
W: Hi, Harry! What’s that book you’re reading Heroes
M: Hi, Anna. Yes, it’s about the kind of people that teenagers like us think as heroes. I mean, lots of people think a hero nowadays has to be someone like in films — like Superman. But I think there are plenty of ordinary people going around doing great things.
W: Mmm, I guess so. Sometimes it’s about what they encourage you to do, isn’t it Those people can be heroes too.
M: That’s a bit like my granddad, then. He’s done all sorts of things to help other people since he sold his business and gave up work. He’s surely my hero. But those heroes never get to be famous, do they It’s not fair.
W: That’s true. He sounds like one of those quiet heroes you get in story books …
M: Yeah, he is. And a story book’s one place where you do need proper heroes.
W: I’m with you there. I read loads of them which is close to reality and I surely wouldn’t get to the end if they didn’t have heroes in them. Too boring.
M: Great writers can really help you to love reading too. I mean, I wasn’t fond of reading until I found my favorite. Still, it’s unusual to find writers that can do that — for me, anyway.
W: That’s right.
Text10：
W: On September 16th, 2021, a group of “ordinary” people blasted off into space on the first space mission with no professional astronauts. The mission, called Inspiration 4, was the idea of a billionaire Jared Isaacman, who paid the company SpaceX to arrange the flight. He’s a pilot who has flown different kinds of airplanes. Mr. Isaacman decided to use the trip to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Haley Arceneaux, 29, was a cancer patient at St. Jude when she was a child. Ms. Arceneaux works at St. Jude as a physician’s assistant, helping patients and assisting doctors. She is the youngest American to fly into orbit. The capsule has room for four crew members. Mr. Isaacman’s company held a contest to fill one of the spots. The position was won by Dr. Sian Proctor, a college professor who was nearly chosen as a NASA astronaut in 2009. The Inspiration 4 mission orbited 360 miles (575 km) above the Earth. That was about 93 miles higher than the International Space Station.
答案第1页，共2页叙永一中高2021级高三上期期末考试
英语试题
第I卷 选择题（100分）
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．When should the woman return the book according to the man
A．No later than next Tuesday. B．No later than Saturday. C．No later than next Friday.
2．How will the woman go downtown
A．By taxi. B．By car. C．By bus.
3．Why did the accident happen
A．One of the drivers drove after drinking.
B．The traffic signal stopped working.
C．The drivers didn’t keep to the speed limit.
4．What does the man plan to do
A．Get a degree. B．Find a job. C．Leave the company.
5．How does the woman feel about the man
A．Angry. B．Envious. C．Pleased.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段对话，回答以下6-7小题。
6．Whom did people usually marry in Russia in the past
A．Those with the same interests.
B．Those with the same background.
C．Those with the same profession.
7．What did the woman do when she met her husband
A．She was a scientist. B．She was a teacher. C．She was a musician.
听第7段对话，回答以下8-9小题。
8．What do we know about the girl
A．She is always bored. B．She misses her family. C．She is busy this weekend.
9．When did the girl see her family last time
A．On a holiday. B．On her birthday. C．At a relative’s wedding.
听第8段对话，回答以下10-12小题。
10．What is this competition about
A．Saving energy at home. B．Reducing noise pollution. C．Using technology creatively.
11．What is the stone used for
A．Starting the machine. B．Increasing air pressure. C．Producing carbon dioxide.
12．Why does the woman come to the man
A．To discuss the way of writing a paper.
B．To find the right material for a model.
C．To study the approach to detailed drawings.
听第9段对话，回答以下13-16小题。
13．What do the speakers agree on heroes
A．They are like Superman in films.
B．They achieve great success in their work.
C．They are common people making important contributions.
14．Who is the man’s hero
A．His grandfather. B．Great writers. C．Superman.
15．What does the woman think of story books without heroes
A．Unusual. B．Realistic. C．Dull.
16．What does the man mean in the end
A．It’s hard to find great books.
B．It’s great to do some reading.
C．It’s good to help some people.
听下面一段独白，回答以下17-20小题。
17．Why did Jared Isaacman start the Inspiration 4 mission
A．To raise funds. B．To do research. C．To realize his dream.
18．What do we know about Haley Arceneaux
A．She had cancer at 29.
B．She was chosen as a NASA astronaut in 2009.
C．She is the youngest American in space.
19．What does Sian Proctor do
A．He’s a doctor. B．He’s a teacher. C．He’s an astronaut.
20．Where was the orbit of the Inspiration 4 mission
A．93 miles above the Earth. B．360 miles above the Earth. C．575 miles above the Earth.
第二部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
We can all think of times when people didn’t make remembering easy. Directions given at machine-gun speed. New people introduced in a flood of names and handshakes. Whenever information is passed between people, it’s all too easy for it to go in one ear and straight out of the other. Thankfully, the opposite is also true. Look around you, and you’ll see parents who can get their children to remember exactly what they were told; advertisers who know how to imprint their sales messages on our brains.
So, how do they do Their secrets can be summed up in four simple words: focus, imagery, reasons and engagement.
FOCUS means ensuring that the person you’re talking to can concentrate on learning. Choose your moment carefully. Check that they can properly hear or see the information. Communicate slowly and clearly enough for their memory to cope.
IMAGERY helps information to stick. Do everything your can to make other people “see” the ideas you’re giving them. Add visual details to directions, and illustrate abstract concepts with metaphors.
REASONS to remember help people to put in the mental effort. So, make it clear that your words are important, and be explicit about why. Maybe this information will save them time, protect them from embarrassment, or let them enjoy a particular experience or event.
EMGAGEMENT requires you to ask questions. Point out links between new concepts and things listeners already know. Activate their senses, spark their curiosity, get them doing something physical, or simply make them laugh.
The next time you’ve got an important message to pass on, put some of these techniques to the test. You’ll discover that there are benefits on both sides when you know how to FIRE people’s memories into action.
21．What is the main purpose of the text
A．To report new research. B．To provide some advice.
C．To explain a problem. D．To define some terms.
22．How can you do to help a listener “focus” on what you are saying
A．Select the appropriate time to raise the topic.
B．Do something humorous to get their attention.
C．Make sure the information provided is correct.
D．Speak as slowly and clearly as you possibly can.
23．Explaining to listeners why your information is important is an example of ________.
A．FOCUS B．IMAGERY
C．REASONS D．ENGAGEMENT
B
Najib is an Afghan who grew up in Iran. He led a tough life. When he found his children would be in the same situation, his family initially returned to Afghanistan. But with the country filled with conflicts, they decided to leave for Indonesia.
“When we first came here, we were in a bad situation. Its language, culture and even weather were different. We had moved away from friends and family,” says Najib. “I was in a tough position but I acted strong because there were no other choices.”
Refugees (难民) cannot work in Indonesia and there are limited choices for refugee children to attend local schools. Determined to avoid such a fate, a group of refugees in Puncak took action and scraped together (东拼西凑) their resources to set up a school—the Refugee Learning Center (RLC).
“Our only goal and task is to provide basic education, and prepare the refugee children for their future,” says Abdullah Sarwari. “We’re also trying to provide a normal life as much as possible for them.”
The RLC has also started offering Bahasa Indonesia classes to the refugee community. “Between the refugee and the local community, I feel like there’s a language barrier which stops the refugee from having an honest and open interaction with Indonesians,” says Abdullah.
“If you try your best, to learn the language of a particular place or country, it really helps make things easier,” says Najib. He is among those who signed up for classes, although he admits progress has been slow. But life has improved in some ways for him and his family.
Najib says, “The centre is an opportunity for refugee to show that they are not a burden. If they have the opportunity, they can accomplish big and great things like this.”
24．Why did Najib decide to leave for Indonesia
A．To escape the conflict in Afghanistan. B．To experience Indonesian culture.
C．To help refugees in Indonesia. D．To get equal rights to vote.
25．What’s the main purpose of founding the RLC for refugee children
A．To help them learn English.
B．To make them stay away from bad luck.
C．To provide them with chances to live in Indonesia.
D．To make them have access to receiving basic education.
26．What can we learn about Najib according to the text
A．He is the leader of refugees. B．He founded the RLC himself.
C．He studies Indonesian in the RLC． D．He lives a wealthy life in Indonesia.
27．What’s the best title for this text
A．The Goal of Founding a School B．A School for Refugees by Refugees
C．A Reason for Leaving for Indonesia D．The Benefit of Learning a New Language
C
Most of Earth's freshwater sits underground. Worldwide, about 70 percent of the groundwater drawn to the surface goes for farming. But surface waters-rivers and streams come from groundwater, too. Drawing too much groundwater over a short time can be harmful. Natural waterways can begin to empty. And that car hurt freshwater ecosystems. Scientists consider this a tipping point when small actions can begin making unusually big differences.
A new study has found that 15 to 21 percent of tapped water(自来水)areas have reached this sort of tipping point. Most of those tapped rivers and streams are in dry areas. Farmers in rates these areas use groundwater to water their crops. At present drawing rates, the study predicts that 42 to 79 percent of water areas around the world where groundwater is drawn up for use at the surface will reach tipping points by 2050.
A healthy groundwater aquifer(含水层)protects ecosystems against seasonal ups and downs in the use of water. That provides stability for area plants and animals. But if too much groundwater is drawn up from below, surface waters will begin to flow into the aquifer, which can harm what are living in rivers and streams.
De Graaf and the study team set up a computer model. It linked groundwater drawing and water flows within rivers. The model covered fifty years, from 1950 to 2010. Then the researchers used climate forecasts to help the model predict what might happen in future years. Throughout, they kept groundwater drawing rates sustainable. More than half of drawn water areas are likely to cross this ecological tipping point before 2050, the model finds.
"We need to be thinking about this now, not in 10 years," De Graaf says. "Our study shows us where to target more sustainable efforts."
28．What does the "tipping point" in paragraph 1 mean
A．End point. B．Breaking point.
C．Freezing point. D．Boiling point.
29．Which of the following causes the "tipping point"
A．Water pollution. B．Climate change.
C．Increasing population. D．Overusing groundwater.
30．What is the part the groundwater plays in the environment .
A．Clearing surface waters to be drinkable. B．Protecting ecosystems from pollution.
C．Keeping the stability of natural water. D．Providing stability for the local economy.
31．How did the researchers conduct the study
A．They predicted the result based on old data.
B．They happened to work out the result.
C．They measured all the groundwater and surface water.
D．They did questionnaire surveys on the water information.
D
The huge billboard at the side of the highway is no joke; transporting firewood in certain areas is a crime, punishable by a four-thousand-dollar fine. The reason Emerald Ash Borer disease, or EAB disease, a new addition to the long list of dangerous foreign pest infestations（虫害）on American soil. It was in 2002 when the Emerald Ash Borer beetle（甲虫）was first discovered in Michigan. Not long after, the pest was found in Ohio. Originally from Asia, this green beetle probably found its way to North America through a wooden box made of ash wood and immediately settled into a local ash tree. In little time, the species managed to kill millions of ash trees.
To date, much work is underway to stop ash trees ending up in the same group as elm and chestnut trees, which are all dying out in many areas. Ash Borer Infestations are particularly troublesome because they are difficult to identify until the ash tree is heavily infested. In addition, other ash trees in the area surrounding the source will probably also be infested, making control a hard task.
Researchers are working on many issues related to the control and removal of this harmful beetle. For example, it has been discovered that Asian ash trees are not destroyed by this native borer. It may be that, Asian ash trees have developed genes（基因）to protect them from the insect; therein, perhaps, lies the secret to controlling this pest. Insecticide（杀虫剂）treatment is also being explored on several fronts. Research is underway to determine which insecticides are proving to be the most successful. The proper application of the insecticides is being debated.
However, all possible solutions require a great deal of study and research. In the meantime, careful steps must be taken. Methodical identification of infested trees is taking place. Identified trees are being cut down and destroyed to get rid of the beetle colonies（群）. In the end, this puts a huge drain（消耗）on city budgets, as tree removal can be extremely expensive.
Even though it will be expensive to deal with this problem in the short term, the costs of doing nothing could be far higher, since we could lose an entire species of tree.
32．What can we learn about the Emerald Ash Borer beetle
A．It is a newly found species.
B．It can be used to fight foreign pest infestations.
C．It is native to North America.
D．It can cause damaging harm to American ash trees.
33．What is special about Ash Borer infestations
A．They affect Asian ash trees most frequently.
B．They are difficult to identify and get rid of.
C．They break out at certain times every year.
D．They spread slowly in a small area.
34．What method is currently used to control EAB disease
A．Gene activation. B．Insecticide use.
C．Removing infested trees. D．Introducing the beetle’s enemies.
35．Which of the following might the author agree with
A．Healthy trees should be relocated and protected.
B．Protecting the ash tree should be done at any cost.
C．Government budget for tree removal should be cut.
D．Measures that have side effects should be avoided.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Learning to Give Praise to Others
Words of praise, when used right, can have powerful positive effects on others. They are free, but they’re worth so much to the receiving person. 36 Your members didn’t follow you because of salaries but for more altruistic (利他的) reasons. Therefore, it is important that you give them the praise that is due for their efforts.
37 Don’t say, “You look good today.” when you could have said, “You look amazing today!” Don’t say, “Thanks for your effort.” Instead say, “I’m so thankful for your being on this project, we couldn’t have finished it without you!”
Of course, with what I have mentioned above, be sure it’s coming from your heart. 38 Don’t praise if you don’t have a hint of appreciation for the person. Trust me, it will show in your eyes and the other party will feel upset. Insincere praise is flattery (恭维); you attempt to gain something from saying good things about the other person.
Besides, praising in public is rather important. 39 When you praise a partner in public, you lift him up and his conduct for everyone in the room to see. Look for opportunities where you can publicly celebrate the hard work of certain people and make them feel they are great.
I believe that as you begin using these communication tips and praising people around you, you’ll see a change in the atmosphere of your work environment. 40 Eventually, you’ll find yourself with a more effective team!
A．So you need to be sincere in praise.
B．This is more so in voluntary organizations.
C．People will become happier and smile more.
D．Words aren’t always necessary in praising others.
E．It is much more effective than praising in private.
F．Remember that measured praise is not praise at all.
G．The best way to give praise is by being an example.
第三部分 语言知识运用(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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When Prime Minister Winston Churchill was young, he attended a public school called Harrow. He was not a 41 student. As a matter of fact, he’d have been thrown out of the school, if he hadn’t been the son of a famous leader. However, he 42 his study at Harrow, went on to the university, and then had a successful 43 in the army. He later was elected Prime Minister and brought great honor to Britain. Toward the end of his period as Prime Minister, he was____4____ to address the young boys at Harrow, his old 44 He gave this short but moving speech: “Young men, never give up. Never give up! Never give up! 45 !”
Many people___7_____ Abraham Lincoln to be the greatest president of all time. Yet it should be 46 how many failures and defeats 47 his early life. He grew up on a small farm. In those early years, his family 48 had a penny and he had only one year of___11_____education. In 1832, he lost his job. In 1833 he 49 in business. In 1835, the woman he loved died. In 1843 he was 50 when he tried to enter the Congress(国会).
In 1856, he was defeated in the___14_____ for vice president. In spite of these, he didn’t 51 , and he was elected President of the US in 1860.
Personal history, education, situation—none of these can 52 a strong spirit. Some of the world’s greatest people have____17____ huge problems and difficulties at some time in their lives, but they’ve gone on to do 53 deeds. Bury him in the snows of Valley Forge, and you have a George Washington. Make a musical genius____19____to hear, and you have a Ludwig van Beethoven. Call him__20______ to learn, and write him off as stupid, and you have an Albert Einstein.
41．A．clever B．lazy C．famous D．good
42．A．abandoned B．supported C．completed D．appreciated
43．A．fight B．career C．speech D．movement
44．A．invited B．ordered C．forced D．informed
45．A．family B．school C．centre D．hometown
46．A．Always B．Sometimes C．Once D．Never
47．A．ignore B．want C．sense D．consider
48．A．forgiven B．forgotten C．remembered D．blamed
49．A．respected B．served C．marked D．spared
50．A．usually B．hardly C．fairly D．merely
51．A．regular B．special C．extra D．royal
52．A．appeared B．opened C．succeeded D．failed
53．A．lost B．defeated C．valued D．cared
54．A．exchange B．election C．entrance D．benefit
55．A．make up B．agree with C．take over D．give up
56．A．hold back B．depend on C．keep up D．apply for
57．A．answered B．controlled C．met D．avoided
58．A．crazy B．small C．new D．great
59．A．unable B．hesitate C．hopeful D．likely
60．A．slow B．wise C．quick D．Strong
第II卷 非选择题（50分）
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。
Simon Wakefield travelled round Yunnan after leaving university. While in Yunnan, he was astonished by how 61 (vary) the landscape is. Down in the south, it’s very tropical, but in the northwest, Lijiang, a half new and half old town is on the side of a mountain, its peak 62 (cover) with snow. Seen from above, the old town is a maze in 63 the tourists get lost.
He went to the village where the Naxi ethnic group live. He found that it is the women 64 run Naxi society. They have the custom of playing cards in the middle of the street. He also found the Naxi language is the only hieroglyphic language still 65 use and that Naxi culture is 66 (particular) famous for its music. Passed from father to son, the music hasn’t changed for centuries. He went to watch 67 performance in an old wooden hall, which 68 (play) by Naxi men, some of whom looked as if they were well over 100 years old.
At last he understood that it is the 69 (diverse) that makes Yunnan attractive. However different people may appear 70 (be) at first, we are all the same, all equal.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
As far as I’m concerned, diligence is much important than intelligence. Firstly, as known to all, a knife will not be sharp if not sharpen regularly. The same is true with studying. In other words, unless you don’t study hard and only depend on your intelligence, perhaps you can get some achievements and stand out in the beginning. But it is no doubt that you will fall behind those that work hard in the end. Secondly, most great people, like Edison, were not smart at the school, but they get lots of achievements through hard work. However, it proves that diligence can help you to make progresses in study and become a great person.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
72．假如你是学校英文报社的小记者李华，请你报道你校五月份开展的“班服设计大赛”。内容包括：1.活动目的 2.活动开展情况。
注意：
1.词数 100 左右
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：班服（class uniform）
