2021届苏州高新区实验初中高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案

2021届苏州高新区实验初中高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案
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
Design a science holiday to win a science holiday
Is there a scientific holiday,tour,vacation or experience in your list that you dream of making a reality? We might just be able to help with that! We are the crowd sourcing thoughts and suggestions onnew tours,and the winner will receive two free places on their tour when it's launched.
Starting entries 1st May 2020
Deadline 31st August 2020
ENTER NOW
---Write a brief description of your ideal science holiday,tour,vacation or experience.
---No matter how big or small,we are looking for brilliant, unique thoughts.It can be a complex multi-location overseas holiday tour,a weekend away deep-diving,or a simple walking tour(and everything in between).
---Our current tours are mainly individual-focused but we would love to hear ideas for families and schools.
---Creations that have environmentally friendly themes and a low carbon impact are also welcome.
---Your entry can be as simple as a great title but writing more specifies will improve the possibility of walking off with the prize.
---The competition doesn't close by September,2020,so plenty of time to brainstorm your entry.
---We will launch the best idea in late 2020 or at the beginning of 2021. The winner will receive the award once the result is published.
If you want to submit more than 3,999 words,include photos/maps with your entry, or submit multiple entries then send it to tours @ . The competition guidelines and other related information are available at .
1. When will the winner probably be announced?
A. In August,2020.
B. In September,2020.
C. In January,2021.
D. In May,2021.
2. What kind of entries might be more likely to win?
A. Those producing a low carbon impact.
B. Those with a long and unique title.
C. Those providing detailed information.
D. Those for individual-focused tours.
3. What is the purpose of this text?
A. To give guidance on a competition.
B. To advertise a science holiday.
C. To inspire creativity in teenagers.
D. To collect the ideas for tours.
B
Chinese paleontologists (古生物学家) have determined that, about 47 million years ago, subtropical forests once existed on the high-altitude Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
The conclusion, which appears in a paper published on Tuesday, was drawn based on the large number of fossils found in theBaingoinBasinat an altitude of nearly 5,000 meters during the second comprehensive scientific expedition to the plateau.
A joint team from theXishuangbannaTropicalBotanical Gardenconducted the research on the fossils. By combining the findings and models, the team recreated the climate and altitude that existed 47 million years ago, showing that the central plateau had an altitude of just 1,500 meters and an annual average temperature of 19℃, says Su Tao, a researcher from the tropical botanical garden and first author of the paper.
“It was covered by thick forest and was rich in water and grass. It is fair tocall it the ‘ShangriLa’ of ancient times,” Su adds.
The researchers have also found over 70 plant fossils, the majority of which are most closely related to plant life in today's subtropical or tropical regions.
“This is enough to show that the central part of the now high-altitude, freezing Qinghai-Tibet Plateau had flourishing subtropical plants 47 million years ago,” Su says.
The findings provide new evidence for the study of the evolutionary history of biodiversity and the evolution of the plateau's landscape, according to Zhou Zhekun, the paper's corresponding author and a researcher at the tropical botanical garden.
Chinalaunched the second comprehensive scientific expedition to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in June 2017, 40 years after the first. Lasting up to 10 years, the expedition will conduct a series of studies focusing on the plateau's glaciers, its biodiversity and ecological changes, and will also monitor the changes in climate.
4. How did the paper come to the conclusion?
A. Through the observation of the Baingoin basin.
B. Through the fossils found in scientific expedition.
C. Through the drawing of a large number of fossils.
D. Through the adventure on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau.
5. What can be inferred according to Su Tao?
A. The average altitude of the plateau was 1,500 meters.
B. “Shangrila”means a place with abundant water and grass.
C. The flourishing subtropical plants have covered the plateau.
D. The fossils found by researchers are tropical or subtropical plants now.
6. Where might the passage come from?
A. The Times.
B. The Wall Street Journal.
C. Chinese National Geography.
D. The Economist.
7. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To instruct.
B. To educate.
C. To persuade.
D. To inform.
C
A Hug from a Teenage Boy
Fifteen years spent in the field of education have provided Nancy Marra with many treasured moments. One of the most endearing happened when she was teaching second grade.
That year, she decided to plan something special for the children: a Mother’s Day tea. After all the preparations were made for it, each child took home an invitation.Nancywas surprised and relieved to see that every mother was planning to attend. She even invited her own mother.
Finally, the day arrived. That afternoon, each child lined up at the classroom door expecting the arrival of his or her mom. As it got closer to starting time,Nancylooked around and her eyes quickly found Jimmy. His mother hadn’t shown up and he was looking upset.
Nancytook her mother by the hand and walked over to Jimmy. “Jimmy,”Nancysaid, “I have a bit of a problem here and I was wondering if you could help out. Since I’m going to be really busy today, I was wondering if you could keep my mother company.”
Nancy’s mom and Jimmy sat at a table with two other mother-child pairs. Jimmy servedNancy’s mom her
treats, presented her with the giftNancyhad made, and pulled out and pushed in her chair, just as they had practiced the day before. WheneverNancylooked over, her mom and Jimmy were in deep conversation Ten years later,Nancywas at a high school to take a senior class on a field trip, and there was Jimmy. On the way back,Nancyhad the students complete an evaluation form of their trip. She collected and checked the forms one by one.
When she came to Jimmy’s evaluation page, he had written, “Remember our Mother’s Day tea we had in second grade, Mrs. Marra? I do! Thanks for all you did for me, and thank your mother, too.”
As they began unloading at the school, Jimmy made sure he was the last one to go.Nancytold him she really enjoyed what he had written. He looked rather embarrassed, mumbled (咕哝) his own thanks, and then turned to walk away. As the bus driverbegan pulling the bus away, Jimmy ran back and knocked on the bus door. He jumped back on board and gaveNancya big hug. “Thanks again, Mrs. Marra. No one even knew my mom didn’t make it that day!”
She ended her workday with a hug from a teenage boy who had probably stopped hugging teachers years ago.
8. Why was Jimmy paired withNancy’s mother?
A. Nancy was too busy to spend time with her.
B. Jimmy’s mother didn’t come to the event.
C. Nancy wanted Jimmy to get to know her.
D. Jimmy could get along well with her.
9. Where did Jimmy meetNancyten years later?
A. Near Jimmy’s high school.
B. At a Mother’s Day tea.
C. In Nancy’s classroom.
D. On a field trip.
10. How did Jimmy feel about whatNancyhad done for him?
A. Upset.
B. Embarrassed.
C. Grateful.
D. Satisfied.
11. Which of the following best presents the theme of the passage?
A. No act of kindness is ever wasted.
B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C. A mother’s hug lasts long after she lets go.
D. The best teacher must be the best performer.
D
For years video games have been criticised for making people more antisocial, overweight or depressed. Bui now researchers are finding that video games can actually change us for the better and improve both our body and mind.
Games can help to develop physical skills. Pre-school children who played interactive games have been shown to have improved motor skills, for example they can kick, catch and throw a ball better than children who don’t play video games. A study found that those who played video games were 27 percent faster and made 37 percent fewer errors than those who didn't.
Games also benefit a variety of brain functions, including decision-making. People who play action-based games make decisions 25 percent faster than others, according to one study. It was also found that the best gamers can make choices and act on them up to six times a second, four times faster than most people. In another study by researchers from the University of Rochester in New York, experienced gamers were shown to be able to pay attention to more than six things at once without getting confused, compared with the four that most people can normally keep in mind.
There is also evidence that gaming can help with psychological problems. At the University of Auckland in New Zealand, researchers asked 94 young people diagnosed with depression to play a 3D fantasy game called SPARX and in many cases, the game reduced symptoms of depression more than conventional treatment.
12. In what way playing video games benefits very young children?
A. Muscle control.
B. Social interaction.
C. Decision-making.
D. The ability to focus.
13. Which type of video game improves the decision-making speed?
A. Interactive games.
B. Action-based games.
C. 3D fantasy games.
D. Violent games.
14. What is the authors attitude to video games?
A. Indifferent.
B. Objective.
C. Worried.
D. Critical.
15. What is the text mainly about?
A. The effects of different types of video games.
B. The negative effects of playing video games.
C. The beneficial effects of playing video games.
D. The effects of games on people's behavior.
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To further improve your productivity and keep a better balancebetween work and life, you should be aware of how important downtime is. It always enables you to achieve the most ideal work efficiency.___16___ Making the time
For those who are not used to taking time off work and having a rest, the best way is to set a schedule for downtime.___17___Then set your alarm so that you will be reminded when it’s time to have a break, as you can easily ignore the passage of time when you are absorbed in work.
Treating your downtime strictly
___18___Without rules you may easily give up downtime and your attention can be distracted by other things, so you are recommended to set rules that prevent you from crossing the boundaries.
Take using computer as an example.___19___If you are fond of surfing the Internet or playing games during a break, you should include the use of computer in your schedule, yet there needs to be a line between what to do and what not to do with it, and why and why not to use it.
Optimizing your downtime
How long did your last week’s breaks last? Is the duration longer or shorter than the scheduled time? Was your work efficiency affected because you lost control and spent a bit too much time enjoying your breaks? Or did you lack sufficient downtime? Modify your plans based on your situations. Once you find the problem lies in carrying out the plan rather than the plan itself, you’d better crack open a book on self-discipline.
___20___Self-discipline takes a place here, and it’s essential to keep in mind that downtime isn’t equal to a waste of time. Your continued productivity and happiness really depend on it to a great extent.
A. Pay attention to the rules.
B. Have your downtime attached to rules.
C. Below are some tips for planning these breaks.
D. Highlight the needed time in black and white.
E. Following your plan could be difficult at the beginning.
F. You’d better close it if you’re not self-disciplined enough.
G. You can measure whether it is necessary in your downtime.
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
A man was traveling in the mountains and stayed in a hotel for the night. He was a great fighter and spent his
lifetime fighting for freedom. He was___21___that in the hotel there was a beautiful parrot in a golden cage, continually___22___“Freedom!” The man thought, “I have seen many parrots, and I believe they all want___23___, but I have never seen such a parrot whose whole day is spent in___24___its dream.” Suddenly, he had a(n)___25___. In the middle of that night, when the hotel owner was___26___, he got up and opened the door of the cage. He___27___to the parrot, “Now get out.”
Then,he was very___28___. The parrot was clinging (抓住) to the bars of the cage. He said to the bird again and again, “Have you___29___about freedom? Just get out! The door is____30____and your owner is asleep; nobody will ever____31____. You just fly intothe sky; the whole____32____is yours.”
The parrot was clinging so deeply, so____33____that the man said, “What is the matter? Are you____34____?” He tried to take the parrot out with his____35____, but the parrot started pecking (啄) at him, and atthe same time it was still shouting “Freedom!” However, the man was also____36____. He pulled the parrot out and____37____it into the sky. He was very satisfied____38____his hand was hurt.
In the morning, when the man was____39____, he heard the parrot shouting again. He thought perhaps the parrot was sitting on a tree or on a rock, but when he came out, the parrot was sitting in the____40____. The door was open.
21. A. tired B. amazed C. disappointed D. embarrassed
22. A. reading B. writing C. singing D. repeating
23. A. freedom B. sisters C. punishment D. friends
24. A. putting forward B. talking about C. making up D. shouting out
25. A. rest B. seat C. idea D. duty
26. A. asleep B. foolish C. busy D. careless
27. A. cried B. whispered C. called D. screamed
28. A. happy B. relaxed C. sad D. surprised
29. A. worried B. talked C. forgotten D. heard
30. A. new B. open C. locked D. small
31. A. agree B. recognize C. blame D. know
32. A. house B. sky C. roof D. yard
33. A. hard B. fast C. excitedly D. directly
34. A. glad B. crazy C. painful D. upset
35. A. foot B. head C. hand D. back
36. A. brave B. strange C. stubborn D. grateful
37. A. looked B. threw C. carried D. lifted
38. A. therefore B. unless C. since D. although
39. A. showing up B. coming back C. cheering up D. waking up
40. A. cage B. box C. room D. hotel
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
I dream to be___41.___popular teacher in the future because I hope I can bring knowledge and___42.___（happy）to children.
With time passing by, my wonderful middle school life is coming to the end. Just when I___43.___（enter）Sunshine School, I was a childish boy___44.___liked playing computer games. I still remembered my first mid-term exam. I failed many subjects. I even thought about___45.___（give）up. It was MsZhang who encouraged me___46.___（face）the difficulties bravely. With the help of my teacher, I redoubled my efforts. Nowadays, I overcame difficulties and always do well in the school subjects. Thanks___47.___Ms Zhang, I have gained a lot both in my study___48.___in my life. I hope I can be as___49.___（excellently）as my teacher.
All in all, I will learn harder to get____50.____（much）knowledge so as to lay a good foundation for my future.
I will make full use of my every second and make my dream come true. I believe I can succeed!
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。

I lived abroad last year. Thank to technology, I could create a home away from home. I chatted with my family online and have them with me on my adventures. Their year abroad was an amazing journey. It taught me so much, not only about other cultures and about myself. There is no doubt if language learning is hard but it is worthwhile. At the first, I found listening and speaking German all the time exhausting. Therefore, the more I did, the less tiredly I became. It is the most satisfied feeling to understand and take part in a conversation.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.云南昆明中国茶博会于2021年7月30日至8月2日在昆明召开。

假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Teddy 发来邮件想了解茶博会。

请你给他回封邮件，内容包括：
1.中国茶博会简介；
2.饮茶的好处；
3.邀请他来体验茶文化。

注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.邮件开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：中国茶博会Chinese Tea Expo
Dear Teddy,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. C
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A
12. A 13. B 14. B 15. C
16. C 17. D 18. B 19. G 20. E
21. B 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. D 32.
B 33. A 34. B 35.
C 36. C 37. B 38.
D 39. D 40. A
41. a 42. happiness
43. entered
44. who/that
45. giving 46. to face
47. to 48. and
49. excellent
50. more
51.(1).Thank→Thanks
(2).have→had
(3).Their→My/The/That
(4).and→but
(5).if→that
(6).将the去掉
(7).在listening后面加to
(8).Therefore→However
(9).tiredly→tired
(10).satisfied→satisfying/satisfactory 52.略。