2021年西安交通大学苏州附属中学高三英语期末试题及参考答案

2021年西安交通大学苏州附属中学高三英语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
A
Some young people win attention because of their good looks or their singing ability. A much smaller number gain fame because they have done something important and worthwhile with their abilities. Rishab Jain is among the latter. In 2018, 13-year-oldRishab developed a way to use AI technology to help pancreatic(胰腺的) cancer patients and won the3MYoung Scientist Challenge, a nationwide middle-school science competition, and its $25,000 prize.
In the last stage of the contest, Rishab competed againstnine other finalists at the 3M Innovation Center(创新中心) in St.Paul,Minnesota. Leading up to the big meet, each finalist had partnered with a scientist to further develop their inventions.
Rishab explains what led him to create his invention. First,a family friend died of cancer. Then Rishab learned about how deadly pancreatic cancer is, and that its low survival rate is due to how difficult it is to treat. "I'm also into programming, so I was learning about AI technology. I decided to try to solve a real-world problem using it."
His winnings have been put in further research and in his nonprofit Samyak Science Society, which helps poor children enter the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. Rishab is also raising awareness about pancreatic cancer. These efforts make him quite different from teenagers of his age. Considering becoming a biomedical engineer or a doctor一or both, he has also put some money aside to further his own learning. Almost certainly the doors of higher education will open wide to him before he even knocks.
That's an outstanding outlook for one so young. Rashib is committed to helping very sick people in need. He is also providing teenagers of his age with a much-needed model of what kinds of things youth can achieve.
1. What can we learn about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge in 2018?
A. It was intended to solve medical problems.
B. It was a nationwide AI competition for teenagers.
C. It offered the finalists an opportunity to work with scientists.
D. It allowed the finalists to learn AI technology in the 3M center.
2. How did Rishab win the 3M Young Scientist Challenge?
A.He showed excellent programming ability.
B. He figured out the survival rate of pancreatic cancer.
C. He introduced poor children to STEM education.
D. He applied AI technology to treating pancreatic cancer.
3. Which of the following best describes Rishab?
A. Talented and caring.
B. Independent and humorous.
C. Responsible and patient.
D. Polite and inspiring.
B
Alaska—The American city Anchorage is recovering from a powerful earthquake Friday that damaged public buildings, homes and roads.
The 7.0 earthquake caused buildings to slake. But there have been no reports of deaths, serious injuries or damage. Officials say the quake has not affected transportation of food and her supplies. “The ships are coming in on schedule, the supply lines are at this point working well,” the government told reporters Sunday.
The Glenn Highway was probably the road hit hardest by the earthquake. It connects the state's largest city to other parts in the north. Traffic has been heavy and slow—moving since the quake. Drivers are being guided. Groups of workers are trying to rebuild areas where the quake left large holes in the road.
People who are still nervous after the major quake have been more upset by more than 1, 700 aftershocks. “Anything that moves, you feel terrified”said David, whose home suffered structural(结构)damage, including a sunken foundation(地基). Actually, Alaska came up with strict building rules after a 9. 2 earthquake in 1964. That was the second most powerful earthquake on record.
Government officials said a public health center promises that moneyfor medical treatment will continue to come. Mental healthy service(心理健康服务)is also available for people hurt by the disaster.
Earthquake experts say there is a 4 percent chance of another 7. 0 earthquake or greater in the following week. "The chance is very small, but its not impossible, ” said the expert, Paul Caruso.
4. What was the result of the earthquake?
A. Buildings were damaged.
B. Food supply was cut off.
C. Many people were killed
D. The ships could not come in.
5. Why is the traffic slow on the Glenn Highway?
A. Because small quakes hit the city.
B. Because falling rocks are a danger.
C. Because the highway is badly damaged.
D. Because drivers are misled.
6. What can you learn from Paul Caruso?
A. Another greater earthquake is on the way.
B. Chances still exists of another earthquake.
C. It will be safe in the 1th week after the quake.
D. There is no possibility for more quakes.
7. Where can your possibly read the passage?
A. Ina story book.
B. In a travel journal.
C. In a poster.
D. In a newspaper.
C
On March 18, 34-year-old Lance Karlson was walking on the beach and looking for somewhere toswim in Geographe Bay when he saw what he thought was a stingray (黄貂鱼) leap from the water.
Realizing the creature was, in fact, an octopus (章鱼), he started filming it — just in time for the angry octopus to launch itself at him. He immediately felt a sharp pain across his left arm, followed by a second strike across his neck and upper back. His goggles (护目镜) fogged and the water around him turned dark with what he thought might have been octopus ink as he struggled back toward the shore.
"I was confused — it was more of a shock than a fright," said Karlson, "I might have hit on its home." Within a minute, a perfect imprint of an octopus tentacle (触手) appeared on Karlson's neck and back.
A former volunteer lifeguard, Karlson rushed back to his hotelroom to find something acidic to put on the wound. All his family could grab was Coca-Cola, which his wife poured over his back and the pain disappeared.
"The pain went away and more than anything since then, it's been more the physical hit that was painful.... The imprint on my neck is more from the physical hit, and I guess it makes complete sense when you look at the video I took," he said.
Karlson said he'd never seen an octopus that close before and watched Netflix documentary "My Octopus Teacher" after the incident to learn more about the species.
"They are beautiful creatures and I really hope this promotes more interest in octopuses as opposed to fear of them. I think this is a fascinating creature with clearly some very strong emotions just like we do as humans," he added.
8. When did the octopus attack Karlson?
A. When he was swimming in the bay.
B. When he was shooting the octopus.
C. When he was looking for some fish.
D. When he was fighting against the octopus.
9. What plays an essential role in reducing Karlson's pain?
A. The lifeguard's timely help.
B. Karson's wife's quick action.
C. The family members' efforts.
D. Karlson’s knowledge of first aid.
10. What does Karlson learn from his experience?
A. The octopus is dangerous.
B. People should get away from the octopus.
C. People need know more about the octopus.
D. The physical hit from the octopus is painful.
11. Which of the following might be the best title?
A. Pain from Strong Attack
B. First Aid for Octopus' Strike
C. Face to Face with Angry Octopus
D. Under Sea with Dangerous Creature
D
The modern Olympics, which appeared in ancient Greece as many as 3,000 years ago, have become the world’s most important sporting competition. From the 8th century B. C. to the 4th century A. D., the the ancient Olympics were held every four years in Olympia in honor of the god Zeus. The first modern Olympics took place in1896 inAthens, and featured 280 participants from 13 nations, competing in 43 events. Since 1994, the Summer and Winter Olympic Games have been held separately every two years. The 2020 Summer Olympics, delayed one year because of the COVID-19, was held in Japan in 2021.
The ancient Olympics were held every four years between August 6 and September 19 during a festival honoring Zeus. The Games were named for their location (位置) at Olympia, a place near the western coast in southern Greece. Their influence was so great that ancient historians began to measure time by the Olympic Games held every four years.
After the Roman Empire conquered (征服) Greece in the mid-2nd century B.C., the Games continued, but their standards and quality dropped. For example from 67 A. D., the Emperor Nero entered an Olympic horse race, announcing himself the winner even after he fell off hishorse during the event. In 393 A. D., Emperor
TheodosiusⅠended the ancient Olympic tradition.
It was another 1,500 years before the Games rose again, largely thanks to the efforts of Baron Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937) of France. Working hard at the development of physical education, the young man became inspired by the idea of creating a modern Olympic Games after visiting the ancient Olympic building. In November 1892, at a meeting of the Union des Sports Athlétiques in Paris, Coubertin suggested the idea of making the Olympics an international athletic competition held every four years. Two years later, he got the approval (批准) he needed to found the International Olympic Committee ( IOC ), which would become the governing body of the modern Olympic Games.
12. What do we know about the modern Olympics?
A. The modern Olympics became famous in the 18th century.
B. The first Winter Olympics was held in 1994.
C. The first modern Olympics dates back to 1896.
D. The latest Winter Olympics will delay for two years.
13. How often were the ancient Olympics held?
A. Every year.
B. Every other year.
C. Every three years.
D. Every four years.
14. When did the ancient Olympics end?
A. In 393 A. D.
B. In 67 A. D.
C. In the mid-2nd century B. C.
D. About 1,500 years ago.
15. What is the best title of the text?
A. The ancient Olympics
B. The modern Olympics
C. The Olympics developed through years
D. The Olympics are popular in modern time
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In recent years, more Chinese students have been choosing art school as their first choice when applying for universities overseas, according to the Report on Chinese Students’ Overseas Study in 2018. Anyone applying to art school should know that one’s portfolio（资历证明材料）isa crucial part of the xkw application process.____16____
Focus on original, recent work. Admissions officers see so many portfolios on a regular basis, so it’s important to make yourself stand out as an individual.____17____Presenting work that you’ve done within the last one or two years also provides a more relevant and accurate portrayal（描述）of your skills.
____18____You don’t want to spread yourself too thin, but working with a variety of media and different techniques can convey that you are able to express yourself in diverse ways.
Unless the school requires that only finished work beincluded in your portfolio, you should include images that reflect the progress of your work.____19____It gives admissions officers insight into the thought that has gone into the work.
Make sure that your work shows your true talent.____20____Remember never try to make up some merits, which will in turn be a mirror of your dishonesty. However, it is always helpful to look at samples of other art portfolios to see their approach.
A. Prepare your portfolio in different languages.
B. Show a wide range of work in your portfolio.
C. Be proud of what you submit and your own strengths.
D. Why is a good portfolio important to your successful application?
E. This may include images from a workbook behind the finished product.
F. Here are some tips to help you through this process and put your best work out there.
G. It’s more impressive to express your personal opinion rather than copying another’s work.
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 I was a little girl, there was the magic of Mercurochrome (红药水). It was good for cuts, scratches (抓痕), or other___21___. My brother and I___22___and proved the powers of Mercurochrome many years ago.
It was summer and hot. Mama was not feeling well and had become___23___tired. She told us that she was going to___24___ on her bed. Only a few minutes had passed when Ronnie___25___a scratch on his knee that needed immediate___26___. We tiptoed(踮脚走) into Mama’s room and asked her if we could put Mercurochrome on Ronnie’s scratch.___27___on her back, Mama had fallen into a deep sleep and made no answer.
We stole into the bathroom, took the Mercurochrome and___28___Ronnie’s knee. Undoubtedly, he immediately began to feel better.___29___, we tiptoed into Mama’s room to show her that we had taken care of our scratches without___30___her. But she was in sound sleep. Then we whispered that___31___Mama
didn’t feel well, perhaps Mercurochrome would make her feel___32___.
Twenty minutes___33___, we painted every scratch and every freckle(雀斑) of Mama’s skin. She had Mercurochrome___34___her legs, arms and face. At Ronnie’s encouraging, we___35___tried to paint her fingernails and toenails.
When Mama screamed in___36___, we knew that she was awake. With all the___37___, it didn’t seem at first that she was feeling better,___38___she burst into laughter as she stared at her image in the mirror.
We laughed a lot the next few days. If anyone had asked us, we would have___39___that Mama had been cured by the___40___of Mercurochrome.
21. A. matters B. worries C. troubles D. wounds
22. A. marked B. tested C. collected D. ignored
23. A. suddenly B. gradually C. hardly D. extremely
24. A. lie down B. settle down C. go down D. look down
25. A. doubted B. learnt C. noticed D. recognized
26. A. service B. attention C. advice D. study
27. A. Round B. Tight C. Wide D. Flat
28. A. painted B. designed C. completed D. decorated
29. A. Politely B. Proudly C. Carelessly D. Properly
30. A. pleasing B. disturbing C. exciting D. worrying
31. A. before B. unless C. until D. since
32. A. better B. rarer C. worse D. stranger
33. A. earlier B. ago C. later D. ahead
34. A. in B. on C. over D. under
35. A. always B. ever C. even D. only
36. A. horror B. shame C.disappointment D. excitement
37. A. laughing B. talking C. screaming D. joking
38. A. so B. although C. because D. but
39. A. pretended B. expected C. insisted D. accepted
40. A. magic B. reality C. secret D. story
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
Global warming could make humans shorter.Scientists claim to have found evidence that it caused the world's first horses____41.____(become) smaller nearly 50 million years ago.In fact，a team from the universities of Florida and Nebraska says,____42.____has found a link between the earth heating up and the size of horses，during the last time the world heated up.The scientists used fossils to follow the evolution of horses from their earliest____43.____(appear)56 million years ago.As temperatures went up，their size went____44.____. The scientists say that the current warming could have the same effect____45.____mammals and could even make humans____46.____(small)．“Horses started out small，about the size of a small dog.What's____47.____(surprise) is that after they first appeared，they then became even smaller and then dramatically increased in size，and that____48.____(exact)corresponds to(符合)the global warming event，followed by cooling.”“It had been known that mammals____49.____(be) small during the last warm time，____50.____we hadn't realised that temperature specifically was driving the evolution of body size，”Dr Bloch said in the Science journal.
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。

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(Ⅰ),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: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
Last week, our teacher gave us a task to write a paper about Old China. I make up a group with another three classmates. We didn’t have much information, but we decided to ask the teacher. After that, we took the trip to visit a famous museum. When we arrived the museum, we saw the statue(雕塑)of Deng Xiaoping. His great image let us to admire him immediately. There were so many statue of great people, who fought brave for New China and made what we are today. When facing with difficult situations, they chose to sacrifice(牺牲) them. Their stories are so touching, who encourage us to cherish the life we have.
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。

Amanda was disheartened when she looked across the table at her three-year-old sister. Li sat on a seat, drinking from her sippy cup. Wondering why Li was still afraid of her, Amanda took a cookie off her plate and held it out to Li, “Want a bite?”
As soon as Li saw Amanda reaching over, her eyes widened. She jumped down from her seat and raced to her room. What an annoyance! Amanda complained to Mom that she had thought being a big sister would be fun.
Mom took Amanda’s hand reminding her that Li was in a new country with a new family and how scared she might be.
“Honey, she is still getting used to you,” Mom added. “It’s only been two weeks.”
Over a year ago, Amanda’s parents said that they were adopting a daughter from China, and Amanda had danced with excitement. She’d dreamed of taking her sister to the park, reading books to her, and teaching her to ride a bicycle. That hadn’t happened, though. In the weeks since their trip to China, Li had only let their mom and dad near her. Amanda had drawn pictures for her, read to her, and made funny faces, but none had worked. Whenever she got close, Li ran away.
“I just wish I knew how to help her,” Amanda said to herself, thinking of Li’s frightened eyes. As she sat onto the couch, she turned on the TV and began to watch a cartoon about a dog and a cat. After a few seconds, Amanda realized that the cartoon was in another language. The show looked funny, but she didn’t understand any of it. Sighing deeply, she remembered the days when they were in China. She had got frustrated when people talked in Mandarin, the language spoken in Li’s province.
注意：
1.续写的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

Paragraph 1:
“That’s it.” Amanda sped to Li’s room.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2:
Mom came to the door and found them sitting side by side.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. B 9. D 10. C 11. C
12. C 13. D 14. A 15. C
16. F 17. G 18. B 19. E 20. C
21. D 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. B 31. D 32.
A 33. C 34.
B 35.
C 36. A 37. C 38.
D 39. C 40. A
41. to become
42. it 43. appearance
44. down 45. on
46. smaller
47. surprising
48. exactly
49. were 50. but
51.(1). make →made
(2). but→so
(3). the →a
(4). arrived与the museum中间加at
(5). let us to admire中的to去掉
(6). statue→statues
(7). brave→bravely
(8). facing→faced或去掉with
(9). hem→themselves
(10). who →which
52.略。