2021年石嘴山市第三中学高三英语期末试题及答案解析

2021年石嘴山市第三中学高三英语期末试题及答案解析
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
If you truly want to live, you need to get out and see the world. Traveling and living different adventures may become your favorite lifestyle. Here is a brief introduction about the top three destinations to visit in the world. Paris
First on the list is Paris, France. For some people, this shouldn’t be a surprise. For others, they might consider Paris overrated as it has a reputation for being dirty. Any major city in the world might be thought to be dirty by anyone not living in a city. It comes with the territory. The reason Paris is at the top of this list is not because of its famous attractions but because of its charm. You can spend the day walking around cobblestone streets and enjoy elegant cafes and high-end shopping. When you finish satisfying your appetite, you can relax on the banks of the Seine River.
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park comes in second on the list. It is located in Montana, America. It will be well worth the effort thanks to snow-capped mountains, crystal blue lakes, seventy miles of hiking trails, and thirteen camping areas. If you visit during the summer, you can go swimming or white-water rafting. If you visit during the winter, you can go skiing or snowshoeing. But the real allure (诱惑力) and what you will always remember is the breathtaking scenery and fresh mountain air.
Bora Bora
The reason Bora Bora is the third on this list is that it’s expensive, which could limit your other travel plans. If you do make it to this small island paradise, you will find peaceful beaches, jungles, luxury accommodations, turquoise water, and some of the friendliest people you have ever met.
Other vacation destinations that should be on your list if you’re living the adventurous lifestyle include London, the South Island of New Zealand, Maui, Tahiti, Tokyo, Barcelona and New York City.
1. Tourists can ______ to appreciate the charm of Paris.
A. enjoy crystal blue lakes
B. visit its famous attractions
C. take a walk around cobblestone streets
D. meet the friendliest people you have ever met
2. Which of the following points in Glacier National Park will really attract tourists?
A. peaceful beaches.
B. White-water rafting.
C. Snow-capped mountains.
D. Fresh mountain air.
3. What’s the purpose of this passage?
A. to introduce the top three destinations.
B. to compare the top three destinations.
C. to encourage people to live an adventurous lifestyle.
D. to analyze the good and bad points of the three destinations
B
When I was young, my mother didn't have the money to send me to school, but she thought it was important for me to keep up with education.So she decided to teach me extra lessons herself.But because she had to go to work, the only time she could do it was at 4：30 inthe morning.
We needevery one of you to develop your talents and your skills so that you can help us old folks solve our most difficult problems. If you quit on school—you're not just quitting on yourself, but you're quitting on your country. No one's written your destiny(命运)for you, because you write your own destiny. You make your own future.That's why today I'm calling on each of you to set your own goals for your education and do everything you can to meet them.Your goal can be something as simple as doing all your homework, paying attention in class, or spending some time reading a book.
But whatever you decide to do, I want you to commit to it.I want you to really work at it.I know that sometimes you get that sense from TV that you can be rich and successful without any hard work—that your ticket to success is through rapping or basketball or being a reality TV star.No one's born being good at all things. You become good at things through hard work.You're not a good athlete the first time you play a new sport.You don't hit every note the first time you sing a song.You've got to practise.
4. What can we learn from the first paragraph？
A. The writer's home was very rich.
B. The writer's mother was a teacher.
C. The writer was born in a poor family.
D. The writer didn't like reading books.
5. What does the writer want everyone to do by improving their talents and skills？
A. To quit on their country to earn more money.
B. To help solve the most difficult problems.
C. To write their own new destiny by working as a TV star.
D. To spend some time writing books about their own life.
6. Why does the writer call on everyone to set his/her own goal？
A. Because everyone's future is determined by themselves.
B. Because eyeryone's future is to do simple work.
C. Because everyone should do their homework.
D. Because everyone should pay attention in class.
7. How can people realise their great dreams？
A. By rapping.
B. By playing basketball.
C. By being a reality star.
D. By working hard.
C
Sophie became friends with the gray squirrels during her first week atPennState, after spotting them running around and wondering what they would look like with tiny hats on their heads. Today, everyone at the university knows her as the “Squirrel Girl”.
Sophie tried bringing them food, and gradually they began to trust her. She managed to put a hat on a squirrel and take a picture. Thinking that her colleagues could do with something to lift their spirits, she started posting similar photos on Facebook. The response was greatly positive, and before long Sophie and her squirrels became an Internetsensation.
Growing up in a neighborhood outside ofState College, Sophie was always fond of birds and animals around her home, but she didn't interact with people very much. She was later diagnosed (诊断) with Asperger's syndrome, but the squirrels changed that. “The squirrels help me break the ice, because I'll be sitting here patting a squirrel and other people will come over and well just start like feeding the squirrels together and chatting about them,” she said, “I am a lot more outgoing.”
And in case you're wondering how Sophie is able to get the squirrels to do what she wants for her photos, it
has a lot to do with food. For example, whenever she wants them to hold or play with something, she puts peanut butter on the prop (道具), and they'll grab it. In the beginning, she would throw peanuts up the trees on campus and invite the squirrels to come down and get them, but they hesitated to approach her. She had the patience to earn their trust, though.
This year, Sophie is graduating with a degree in English and wildlife sciences. She wants to be a science writer and educate people on how to preserve the environment. As for her furry friends, Sophie plans to stay in the area and visit them as often as she can.
8. What does the underlined word “sensation” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Event.
B. Hit.
C. Service.
D. Addiction.
9. What can we learn about Sophie according to paragraph 3?
A. She got lots of friends due to squirrels.
B. She used to be a popular girl in her childhood.
C. She lived in the far countryside when young.
D. She was more outgoing than before.
10. How did Mary manage to take photos of squirrels wearing hats?
A. By attracting them with food.
B. By putting them in cages.
C. By playing music to them.
D. By dressing like squirrels.
11. What do you think of Sophie?
A. Tolerant and capable.
B. Sociable and aggressive.
C. Patient and caring.
D. Indifferent and appreciative.
D
Jack was 11 months old in the spring of 2015 when his parents, Erika and Christopher, recognized his development was not progressing as it should. The feeling was familiar to the couple. Just a few months earlier, Jack’s brother Chase, who is 16 months older, had been diagnosed with autism(自闭症) after he did not reach motion and language standards as expected.
Jack’s behaviors were similarly delayed, and his parents moved quickly to seek help. Today, Jack is 5 — he celebrated his birthday on May 13 — and he can speak in full sentences and read. After two years at a preschool that specializes in services for children with developmental disabilities, he will start kindergarten in theSmithtownschool district in September. “Our family’s experience is a good example of the power and
effectiveness of early intervention. The services our boys have received made all the difference,” the parents said.
According to scientists, autism can be detected at 18 months or younger, and by age 2 a diagnosis can be considered “very reliable.” The parents said they were happy with Chase’s success at the learning center, but still had concerns for Jack because he was not speaking. Developing social and communication skills can be among the greatest challenge for individuals with autism, even if they are able to say a few words early on. “We didn’t know if he was ever going to talk,” Erika said. “That was my biggest fear. We just didn’t know.”
Looking ahead, the parents are cautiously optimistic about Jack’s next educational move. He doesn’t handle change well, they said, and he likes to know his routine. Still, they expressed confidence that his time at the learning center has given him the skills he needs to be successful.
12. How did Jack’s parents know he suffered from autism?
A. They found the baby clever.
B. They judged by their experience.
C. They found he didn’t develop.
D. They checked on him in the hospital.
13. What did the parents think of the early intervention?
A. It made no difference to the babies.
B. It benefitted the babies greatly.
C. It got their babies more disabled.
D. It helped their babies speak fluently.
14. What can we learn from the third paragraph?
A. Autism can be confirmed at 18 months old.
B. Jack’s parents were confident about his motor skills.
C. Chase’s parents were doubtful about his development
D. Jack’s parents worried about his language skills most.
15. What is the text mainly talking about?
A. Autism can be curedif parents take actions early.
B. Parents should be confident about their children’s future.
C. Early intervention in autism could improve children’s life.
D. Communication skills should be developed as early as possible.
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 can find the best part of your lives.
• Set up your goals.___17___Get to pick up the goals, whether it's what you're going to finish today, this week, or this month. Try to keep the aims to something that’s manageable and can adapt to emergencies（紧急情况）.
•___18___Again, it's your plan, and you get to choose one that suits 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 to just get things done, but to finish what's 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 you're waiting for an important 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 out 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 was standing in the checkout line behind a young woman. When it was her____21____today, the cashier called her name and asked her how she was going. It looked as if they were____22____with each other.
The woman looked____23____and said, "Not so good. My husband has just____24____his job and has nothing to do at home. My son is up to his old____25____again and often makes trouble at school. I don't know how to____26____the difficult time.” Then she paid for her food.
I was____27____to hear that. I wanted to help but didn't know how. Should I____28____some cash for her or find a job for her husband? The woman left the store before I could do anything.
When I returned to the parking lot, I____29____the woman at a distance, and I remembered something that could help her in a different but hopefully____30____way. Then I said, “Excuse me? I'm so sorry that I heard something____31____you said to the cashier____32____. I'd like to give you something.” I handed her
a(n)____33____.
When she opened it and read the only two____34____in the letter, she began to cry. Then she smiled through____35____,“You have no idea how much this means to me.”
All I could think to____36____was, “Would it be OK to give you a(n)____37____?” She agreed. After we hugged, I walked back to my car and began to____38____too. Do you know the words in the letter? “You Matter.”
I think telling other people that they matter also matters. We starve for____39____but feel more helpless than ever.____40____, we are always needed by each other.
21. A. habit B. turn C. idea D. joy
22. A. familiar B. pleased C. impatient D. satisfied
23. A. powerful B. modest C. sad D. foolish
24. A. determined B. supported C. balanced D. lost
25. A. responsibility B. tricks C. promise D. expectations
26. A. set down B. refer to C. account for D. get through
27. A. relieved B. sorry C. entertained D. curious
28. A. provide B. print C. pick D. pay
29. A. reminded B. appreciated C. rescued D. spotted
30. A. strange B. thankful C. beneficial D. fortunate
31. A. unhappy B. impossible C. sick D. confusing
32. A. in the distance B. by all means C. in fun D. by chance
33. A. device B. medal C. envelope D. advertisement
34. A. stories B. notes C. words D. sentences
35. A. tears B. manners C. signals D. cheers
36. A. apologize B. respond C. defend D. suffer
37. A. lift B. topic C. excuse D. hug
38. A. communicate B. listen C. cry D. work
39. A. connection B. freedom C. fashion D. peace
40. A. Quickly B. Actually C. Accidentally D. Unluckily
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
Want greater____41.____(succeed) in your career and your love life, as well as a____42.____(health) brain
long into old age?
The answer could be to learn another language. Or at least that's the case according to a majority____43.____Americans and Britons involved in a new survey by language app Babbel.
Apparently, 71% of Americans and 61% of Britons believe speaking____44.____than one language makes a person seem more attractive.
Of 3,000 English-speakers____45.____(interview) in the US and the UK, nine out of ten admitted they'd learn a new language in pursuit of love. About half____46.____(say) they'd dreamed about a romance with someone from another country. About one in four Americans and Britons think that speaking only one language has held them back professionally. So it's not surprising____47.____one in eight admitted____48.____(have) exaggerated(夸大) their language skills on a resume.
“Languages not only give you chances____49.____(improve) yourself in terms of perspective and skill-set, but also open doors and let you better understand other____50.____(culture) and peoples,” said Miriam Plieninger, director of didactics at Babbel. “Knowing another language helps break barriers and understand each other on a special level.”
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.文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

错误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。

Three years ago, I was addicted for computer games. I played with games day and night on weekends. I lost interesting in my studies and I was often absent from school.
My parents got very worrying about me. They persuaded me to quit play games, but I wouldn’t give up my bad habit. Later my English teacher gave me some advices on how to quit the bad Habit. Listing the disadvantages of playing computer games on a piece of paper, I put them on my bed and tried to remember them. Beside the list were my effective schedule. I followed my schedule strictly and managed to get rid playing games. After that I became active in studying and turn out to be one of the top students in our school.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.请认真阅读下面一封信，并据此信中所述写一封回信。

内容自拟。

Dear Peter,
Recently, troubled by the painful conflict between my parents and me, I’m writing to seek for your advice.
First, they take it for granted that they could read my diary and interfere with（干涉）my social life just to protect me, making it impossible for me to make friends, though. Besides, on my entering senior high, my parents care too much for my study as if I were a robot deprived of（剥夺）any entertainment. Every time I surfed the Internet, they would shoot me angry eyes. I wonder why they are so hard on a teenager and find fault with my behavior.
Your prompt reply would be highly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Li Hua 注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear _________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________
Sincerely,
参考答案
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. B 9. D 10. A 11. C
12. B 13. B 14. D 15. C
16. G 17. F 18. A 19. B 20. E
21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. A 32.
D 33. C 34. C 35. A 36. B 37. D 38. C 39. A 40. B
41. success
42. healthy
43. of 44. more
45. interviewed
46. said 47. that
48. having 49. to improve 50. cultures
51.(1).for→to
(2).played后的with去掉
(3).interesting→interest
(4).worrying→worried
(5).play→playing
(6).advices→advice
(7).them→it
(8).were→was
(9).rid后加of
(10).turn→turned
52.略。