2021年上海市金汇实验学校高三英语上学期期末试题及参考答案

2021年上海市金汇实验学校高三英语上学期期末试题及参考答案
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
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Alex Wong, a junior atMarkKeppelHigh SchoolinAlhambra,California, is working hard on his application to a top college. His resume shows off his nearly straight A’s in difficult classes, experience at a summer program atStanfordUniversity, Eagle Scout project and time on the soccer team as well as the school choir. But his steady progress stopped unexpectedly this year. Aiming to open access to college-level Advanced Placement (大学预科) courses, his schoolbegan using a computer-based lottery to give out spaces. Alex got shut out of all three of the courses he requested.
The new system caused anger among families whose children failed to get into AP courses, which many consider important to develop advanced skills, improve grade-point averages and allow students to earn college credit, saving them and their families tuition dollars. Students and parents wrote to administrators to complain, circulated a petition (请愿) and launched a Facebook group for trading classes. “I’M DESPERATE! I’LL GIVE YOU FREE FOOD,” one student, Kirk Hum, posted on the 210-member AP Flea Market Facebook group.
AP classes have long been held dear by the most talented and ambitious students.But now they are seen as positive for all students who are willing to push themselves – and schools are increasingly viewing access to them as a basic educational right. But this change has brought challenges.
Miracle Vitangcol, a junior atDowntownMagnetsHigh Schoolwith average grades and test scores, is failing her AP US history class. She said she can’t handle the rapid pace and volume of material she needs to remember. But she said she intends to stick it out because the class is teaching her to manage her time, take good notes and work hard. “I’m struggling to adjust,” she said. “But I keep telling myself: ‘It’s OK. You can do it. Just push yourself’.”
Some critics worry that the open-access movement is pushing too many unprepared students into AP classes, as shown by higher exam failure rates over the last decade. They also fear that open enrollment (录取) policies are encouraging teachers to weaken courses and give out high grades to students who don’t deserve them. “While expanding access is generally a good thing, we need to make sure we’re not watering down the experience for the high achievers,” said Michael Petrilli, executive vice president of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, a Washington-based educational policy organization.
4. The purpose of the new AP courses system at Alex Wong’s school is to ______.
A. make sure all students get access to the AP courses they desire.
B. ensure that students have a fair chance to get access to AP courses.
C. improve the academic performance of students in AP courses.
D. separate high achievers from average students through the new courses.
5. According to the article, the AP Flea Market Facebook group is a place where ______.
A. students’ parents send their complaints to school administrators.
B. students share tips about saving money for college.
C. students offer items to trade for the AP courses they need.
D. students can find support and guidance on their AP study.
6. Which of the following statements would Michael Petrilli agree with?
A. Opening AP courses to all students is a bad idea.
B. School administrators should maintain high academic standards for AP courses.
C. High schools should stop charging students for taking AP courses.
D. Access to AP courses is necessary for students applying for top American colleges.
7. The author used Miracle Vitangcol’s example to show that ______.
A. students need to remember too much in their AP courses.
B.AP courses pose a big challenge to unprepared students.
C. the secret to success in AP courses is to keep pushing yourself.
D. average students don’t deserve their places in AP courses.
C
Ivy League schools are considered to be the most prestigious of all colleges in the United States. These schools are primarily located in the Northeastern part of the country. There are eight total colleges that are considered to be Ivy League. These schools are Brown, Harvard, Cornell, Princeton, Dartmouth, Yale, and Columbia universities and the University of Pennsylvania. Of all institutions of higher learning, these elite schools are considered to be the most outstanding and the most sought-after in terms of acceptance and graduation.
The term “Ivy League” came about in 1954 when the NCAA athletic conference for Division I was formed. At the time, the elitism of these schools was really due to their prestige in the realm of sports like basketball. Although the term “Ivy League” was not created until the 1950s, many of these schools were in existence as far back as 1636, when John Harvard became the first benefactor of Harvard University.
Although this group of elite schools is considered to be part of one big league of the elite, there have been plenty of internal rivalries over the years. The sports that these colleges play were so popular that some teams began playing games in New York City so spectators could come from far away and watch the games. The popularity of both the athletes who played and the college team rivalries brought in a good deal of attention to
the schools as well as revenue from ticket sales. There have also been academic rivalries between schools. Mostly, these rivalries are a matter of opinion in terms of which school has the most honor graduates, which schools offer the most prestigious scholarships, and what famous graduates have come from each school.
Each Ivy League college has its own unique accomplishments that make it important. All carry a certain reputation with them, and each school has programs that excel primarily in the medical and law fields, making them some of the most sought-after schools in the world. Their admission process is very selective, which helps the schools ensure that they only accept the best and brightest. Many famous people have graduated from Ivy League schools, including recent presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. This prestige leads many to believe that these colleges are only for the wealthy and elite. Often, companies look for Ivy League graduates as potential employees, usually preferred by law firms, medical facilities, and large corporations. It has long beencovetedto have earned a degree from an Ivy League school. Today, the Ivy League schools are still excellent in both academia and in sports, and they have left a legacy of higher education with an exceptional track record and reputation to go along with them.
8. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. Ivy League schools were initially famous for their reputation in sports.
B. Ivy League schools didn’t come into existence until the 1950s.
C. Ivy League schools do not compete with each other within the league.
D. Ivy League schools are most popular for their excellence in the medical and law fields.
9. Which of the following aspects is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. The history of the Ivy League
B. The rivalry of the Ivy League
C. The accomplishments and cultural impacts of the Ivy League
D. The future development of the Ivy League
10. Why do many people believe that Ivy League colleges are only for the wealthy and elite?
A. Because they are the most sought-after schools in the world.
B. Because they have selective admission process to help ensure the quality of their students.
C. Because many famous people have graduated from Ivy League schools.
D. Because manycompanies look for Ivy League graduates as potential employees.
11. What does the underlined word “coveted” in the last paragraph probably mean?
A. advocated
B.Desired
C. restricted
D. sponsored
D
There is an old army joke about an officer who asks some soldiers whether any of them are interested in music. When four hands go up, the officer says, “Right, men. You can carry this grand piano down to the officers mess.”
Job recruitment has become more complicated since that story first did the rounds. Today's careers require a lot more than just raw music but that sometimes makes jobs hard to define. An unfortunate result is a form of “adjective inflation” in recruitment ads as employers attempt to make routine tasks sound exciting.
Candidates must sometimes wonder whether they are applying for a 9-to-5-role or to become a member of the Marvel “Avengers”. On Indeed, a job-bunting website, a bar was recently looking for "bartenders who are people focused, quality-driven, and have superhero hospitality powers". The ability to give customers the correct change was not mentioned.
Another British company advertised for “a call-centre ninja, a superhero in people", a Job description which sounds a little over-the top for what was in fact a role at an insurance company in Isleworth. In case you think that ad was not typical. Indeed also had jobs demanding “ninja-like attention to detail". Short of turning up for the interview dressed head-to-toe in black, and then sneaking up behind the managing director at his desk, it is hard to see how candidates could show their ninja qualities.
Not all companies require candidates to possess the qualities of a ninja, of course. Some require applicants to be passionate. The Bluewater shopping mall in southeastEnglandwas looking for “passionate sales-driven brand ambassadors” while “passionate crew members” were needed at a bakery in westLondonfor a wage of just £8. 23 an hour. In fact, passion is pretty hard to keep consistently for 40 hours a week, month after month. Job applicants should find some information from the kind of ads that companies place. If a job ad talks about passion or superheroes, run away faster than a speeding Batmobile. Being a ninja should be reserved for teenage mutant ninja turtles.
12. Why does the author mention the joke in Paragraph 1?
A. To show that officers enjoy playing tricks on soldiers.
B. To introduce the topic of overstated job ads.
C. To explain the origin of complex job ads.
D. To describe soldiers' everyday life.
13. Which of the following offers a job demanding ninja qualities?
A. The bar.
B. The bakery.
C. The insurance company.
D. The Bluewater shopping mall.
14. What does the author say about the ads requiring passion?
A. They are unrealistic.
B. They are typical of want ads.
C. They are appealing to applicants.
D. They are uncommon on Indeed.
15. How does the author sound when talking about today’s job ads?
A. Curious.
B. Hesitant.
C. Humorous.
D. Sympathetic.
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If you don’t have a travel-friendly DVD player, or you want your vacation to be spent away from the screen—bring along these games and ideas for young kids.
___16___
Give the kids a map and a highlighter, and have them follow the route you take. If you want to get a little fancier than a sketch book and colouring pencils, then a laptop color1 ing desk is a great way for kids to keep occupied and make postcards to send to friends and family.
Try a game
20 questions: You think of a person or object, and your opponent(s) asks you 20-yes-or-no questions to try to figure out who or what you're thinking of.
The memory game: “I’m going to the World’s Fair and in my suitcase I packed…”___17___Beginning with A, the first letter of each new item must start with the next letter of the alphabet.
Back seat bingo: Before you leave, draw up a grid for each passenger filling each of the squares with a different sight to cross off.____18____.
Pack plenty of snacks
Try to vary the snacks between healthy, filling choices and less healthy treats.___19___. Sweet snacks provide all important bargaining tools to prevent back seat fights and constant “Are we there yet” barking. Being involved in the creation will make them even more interested in the snacks during the car journey.
Choose a family friendly audio book
Pack a selection of audio books to entertain the whole family through the journey. If you're on a long trip, opt for Harry Potter so you'll never run out of story.
____20____
Kids imitate the noises they hear in places such as home, street, farm, or zoo. After 20 minutes of that, you may want to try the quiet contest—whoever can be the quietest and the longest wins a prize.
If you’re very lucky after this game, you could just have some sleeping children on your hands.
A.Avoid loud noise
B.Hold a sound contest
C.But some healthy treats are enough
D.Bring along plenty of writing materials
E.Players take turns adding a new item to the list.
F.You could even add the motivation for a prize for the winner
G.Try to pack enough that you can disperse them throughout the journey
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When struggling to reach a goal, don’t let limitations define you. Use them as____21____to push beyond your comfort zone. That way you’ll find creative____22____and better understand your inner strengths. And it’s inner strengths that define how you’ll deal with____23____in life.
At the age of 20, Bryan joined the army, One day, he was behind the wheel when a roadside bomb____24____. As a result, Bryan lost his left hand and both legs. Several days later, Bryan____25____up at a medical center with his mother by his side. It was in that____26____ that his mother said the words that defined the____27____for the rest of his life. She said, “You know you have ____28____two choices here, right?” He____29____, “Move on, or roll over and die.” She said, “And you’re going to...” To which he replied, “Move on.”
Bryan noticed that the patients who were making_____30_____were the ones who accepted their_____31_____and worked hard to move forward. From the start, Bryan_____32_____himself. He refused to let his injury_____33_____him from living his life. The process of learning to use his prostheses (假肢) was a_____34_____and difficult journey, but his mother and friends were there to_____35_____him.
Today, Bryan lives a_____36_____life and is a motivational speaker. In his free time, he loves to snowboard, skateboard and enjoy time on his motorcycle. Bryan’s story is a powerful_____37_____that we too can overcome our limitations, We mustn’t let them stop us from moving forward but push ourselves to rise above and_____38_____varieties of possibilities. We all have our_____39_____, but if you believe you can_____40_____them, you will.
21. A. behaviors B. occasions C. risks D. opportunities
22. A. explanation B. solutions C. movements D. budget
23. A. differences B. resources C. difficulties D. dreams
24. A. flew away B. jumped out C. turned over D. went off
25. A. grew B. woke C. got D. stayed
26. A. hospital B. army C. battlefield D. playground
27. A. origin B. source C. course D. spot
28. A. basically B. slightly C. briefly D. gradually
29. A. repeated B. recalled C. responded D. reflected
30. A. progress B. sense C. decisions D. discoveries
31. A. donations B. injuries C. stresses D. worries
32. A. dragged B. cheated C. enjoyed D. pushed
33. A. prevent B. save C. excuse D. separate
34. A. outward B. long C. dangerous D. direct
35. A. spoil B. persuade C. force D. encourage
36. A. responsible B. reasonable C. rewarding D. demanding
37. A. comfort B. memory C. reminder D. warning
38. A. experience B. absorb C. suspect D. expect
39. A. directions B. limitations C. examples D. goals
40. A. understand B. replace C. realize D. overcome
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
In the field of sports, there___41.___(be) some famous living legends, such as Lang Ping, and Michael Jordan.
As a player, Lang Ping brought not___42.___honour but also glory to her country. As a coach, she led the China Women’s volleyball team to medals at world championships as well as the Olympic Games. As a person, she___43.___(love) by fans at home and abroad. Before the 2015 World Cup, she faced a great___44.___(challenge).Two important players had to leave because____45.____health problems. However , Lang Ping didn’t lose heart and she___46.___(lead)her volleyball team to win the championship.
____47.____(know) as “Air Jordan”, Michael Jordan changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps.Jordan’s skills were____48.____(impress), but the mental strength made him unique. The
secret____49.____his success is learning from his______50.______(fail). In life,Jordanhas learnt to share his success with others by starting a club to help young.
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；
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

In my opinions, it is useful for people to learn from the past. As result, knowledge can be kept and pass from generation to generation. It brought our life convenience because of people have grasped rich knowledge. At the same time, learning from the past helps us avoid make the same mistakes a second time. People have gone through wars and diseases again and again. Perhaps many of these similarly experiences can be prevented. Therefore, if we look at the patterns of history but learn from our past failure, you will have a more peaceful world. Thus, we believe our world is becoming good than what it is.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.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。

Jack and Rose were sitting face to face. At this moment, the landlord came in and asked, “Are you sure you do not rent the house any more?” He kept silent and she only shook her head. They were going to divorce, so it was obvious that they would not continue renting the house any more.
Then the landlord began examining the house. After looking around,he screamed, “Goddamn! See how you have ruined my house? The walls are full of nails! How could I rent the house to others?"
Jack said,"The room is too small and can hardly accommodate all loads of our stuff. So we could only hang them on the walls."The landlord did not listen to him and turned around up to the floor.
Rose began looking around her familiar room. Four years ago, she became his bride here. On the night of their marriage, he felt deeply guilty to her, saying,“I feel so sorry for you for having you live in this small room. In the future I will earn a lot of money to buy our own house.”
The room was only 13 square meters with two nails on the wall next to the door, one for her to hang her bag and the other for hanging umbrellas. At that time,she threw all her stuff such as her bag and umbrella on the floor
once she entered the room, staring at the whole mess and feeling terribly upset.
There were three nails on the left wall, on which he hung his clothes yesterday. After she lived in the room, he removed all the clothes boxes and bought her a desk in the spared room because he knew she loved writing and drawing.
There were four nails on the right wall that were used to fix their wedding photo frame. But now there were only four nails without the frame. She still remembered he got hurt on his fingers when trying to drive the nails home. It was her who pushed him to receive an injection against tetanus(破伤风)。

注意:1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

The landlord tried to pry(撬动，撬开) the nails out when complaining at the same time.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
They hung all the things back to the wall.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
参考答案
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. A 9. D 10. C 11. B
12. B 13. C 14. A 15. C
16. D 17. E 18. F 19. G 20. B
21. D 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. B 32.
D 33. A 34. B 35. D 36. C 37. C 38. A 39. B 40. D
41. are
42. only 43. is loved
44. challenge
45. of 46. led
47. Known 48. impressive
49. to 50. failure
51.(1). opinions → opinion
(2). 在result前面加a
(3). pass → passed
(4). brought → brings或在brought前面加has
(5). 去掉of
(6). make → making
(7). similarly → similar
(8). but → and
(9). you → we
(10). good → better
52.略。