2021届昆山市第二中学高三英语期末考试试卷及答案解析

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

Best Online Bachelor's Programs

An online college degree may appeal to those who want to take lasses while working full time. Choosing where to sign up online will likely be challenging, but below you'll find advice and other resources to make your search easier.

•ArizonaStateUniversity

ASU relies upon cutting-edge technology and world-class educators to offer degree programs that fit into any lifestyle. Its courses employ advanced technology, such as our virtual labs, adaptive learning and virtual community, to provide real-world experiences to prepare graduates for their chosen industry.

ADMISSION: 15,321 TUITION: S413 •UniversityofIllinois

UI is a top-ranked, diverse research institution and an approved SARA institution. For UTs degree completion programs, students transfer with an associate degree or 57-60 credits. All of the online classes arc recorded so students can access lecture material at their convenience.

ADMISSION: 385 TUITION: S462 •UniversityofFlorida

UF Online is a fully-online degree pathway giving students access to the same teachers in UF. Courses arc designed and taught by UF's well-known teachers. Students feel connected, frequently communicating with teachers and their fellow students.

ADMISSION: 3,340 TUITION: $500 •OhioStateUniversity

The courses of OSU online bachelor's programs are all related to health science. The online programs are flexible providing students with the knowledge to enter professional medical practice or prepare them for more

advanced roles in their fields.

ADMISSION: 542 TUITION: 5642

1. What's special aboutArizonaStateUniversity? A. It is an approved SARA institution. B. It provides the most expensive programs. C. It offers some technology-assisted courses. D. It admits fewer students than other universities.

2. Which university’s, online programs favor medical students? A.ArizonaStateUniversity. B.UniversityofIllinois. C.UniversityofFlorida. D.OhioStateUniversity. 3. What's the purpose of this passage? A. To advertise free online programs. B. To call on people to sign up online. C. To introduce some best online programs. D. To provide access to the best universities.

B Volunteer Day

What better way is there to enjoy your own hobbies while helping others at the same time? Come to Volunteer Day and choose which activity you’d like to join for the day. See below for a schedule of events on Volunteer Day.

Volunteer Day schedule:

7:30am.: Meet at the Community (社区) Center for juice and bagels. 8:00—8:30 a.m.: Choose which activity you’d like to help with for the day. 8:30 a.m.: Board the bus to your activity site. 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.: Work as a volunteer.

3:30 p.m.: Board the bus that will take you back to the Community Center.

See below for a list of volunteer opportunities for Volunteer Day so you can begin thinking about which activity you might want to join.

A list of volunteer activities:

Paint houses: Do you enjoy making art? If so, this volunteer opportunity might be just right for you! Happy Homes is a local organization that provides home repairs for needy people in the form of painting. For elderly or physically disabled people who cannot do repairs to their homes, Happy Homes provides volunteer painters to repaint old homes; outside or in. Happy Homes also provides painters to create beautiful wall paintings inside schools or community centers.

Plant flowers: Do you enjoy being outside in nature? City Parks Association has many great opportunities for people who love to be outdoors. Help plant flowers and bushes in city parks; help lay paths at Cave Springs Park, or help pick up rubbish around the river banks. These activities are very active, so remember to be prepared with plenty of drinking water!

Read to children: Do you enjoy working with young children? Do you like books? Love and Learning is an organization that provides volunteers to help children with learning disabilities. Read books out loud to groups of children four to six years old, or read one-on-one with struggling readers seven to eight years old.

Play with animals: Do you love animals? Lovely Friends is an organization that visits local animal shelters and provides volunteers to spend time with the animals while their cages are being cleaned. Play with puppies, snuggle with cats, or hand-feed rabbits.

4. At what time do volunteers leave for their activity sites? A. 7:30 a.m.. B. 8:00 a.m. C. 8:30 a.m. D. 9:00 a.m.

5. An outdoor lover probably takes part in ______. A. Plant flowers B. Paint houses C. Read to children D. Play with animals 6. What do Lovely Friends volunteers do?

A. Read books to children. B. Spend time with animals. C. Help plant bushes in parks. D. Pick up garbage along the river. 7. The purpose of the passage is to _________. A. educate children B. attract volunteers C. comfort the elderly D. encourage the disabled

C

A crew（全体成员）of six teenage girls completed a nine-day sailing trip in the US recently, after having seasickness and strong winds.

For the past three years, the Sea Cadet teenagers whoset sail were all male. Roger Noakes, who captained（担任队长）the boat, said this was the first time he’d taken out an all-female crew.

The girls asked for an all-girls trip in August this year. The crew set sail along with three adults, Noakes and two Sea Cadet representatives. The original plan was for the girls to sail 24 hours a day in rotating shifts（轮流换班）along the coast and then return. Things turned out differently, however. “The first night was difficult because the wind was really hard. The waves were going up and down,” said Abby Fairchild,16. “Everybody got seasick.” Noakes gave the girls the choice of just sailing in the bay and not going into open water. “But they decided they were going.”

The teenagers then sailed a long way overnight and slept in shifts. “We’ve learned everything from controlling the boat to putting up the sails while we have rough seas,” said 15-year-old Olivia Wilcox.

The teenagers stopped on land in Massachusetts. They didn’t make it to their original destination（目的地）in Maine, where they were supposed to have a celebratory dinner, due to the weather and winds. They said they weren’t disappointed, however, as they’d learned a lot. “They learned about boating, and above all, they built confidence and character,” said Noakes.

8. What was special about the Sea Cadet trip this year? A. It was the longest sailing trip ever. B. It was the first all-female-crew sailing trip. C. It was the most dangerous sailing trip ever. D. It was the first sailing trip for teenagers.

9. What happened on the crew’s first day of the trip? A. They all felt sick on the boat. B. Some of them were hurt. C. Their boat was out of control. D. They went into open water by mistake.

10. Which of the following best describes these young sailors? A. Strong-minded and having a strong sense of teamwork. B. Hard-working and having great leadership skills. C. Understanding and creative. D. Adventurous and skillful.

11. According to Noakes, what was the sailors’ greatest benefit from the trip?

A. They knew the sea better. B. They made many friends. C. They got excellent sailing skills. D. They developed good personalities.

D

Hundreds of children are being treated for sleep problems in Wales every year. In some cases，babies，infants (婴儿)and teenagers have been admitted to hospital in north Wales alone.

The Children’s Sleep Charity said many children were suffering from lack of sleep mainly because of technology use. Public Health Wales said sleep was as important to a child’s health as healthy eating and exercise，and children with poor sleep patterns were more likely to be fat.

Statistics obtained (获得) under the Freedom of Information Act by BBC Wales found at least 408 children have been admitted to hospitals across Wales suffering from sleep disorders since March 2013.

Children aged between 0 and 4 made up the highest number of inpatients (住院病人)，with some newborns being treated for sleep-related problems from the day of birth.

Vicki Dawson，who set up the Children’s Sleep Charity (CSC)，said sleepless nights were putting both children and parents in anxiety. “Their weight and growth may also be affected as well as their mental health，”she said.

Teachers said children showing signs of sleep shortage and tiredness in class were a concern as they couldn’t concentrate for long periods.

Psychologist Amy McClelland，of Sleep Wales，saida common problem was that children were “over excited”before bed and that families should get back to basics. “Think 1950s family home. Dinner as a family，read，chat，a film maybe，lights off and then bed. ”She added. 12. What’s the mainreason why children are short of sleep？ A. Less exercise. B. Eating habits. C. Technology use. D. Sleep patterns.

13. Who are the majority of the inpatients with sleep-related disorders？ A. Infants. B. Teenagers. C. Teachers. D. Parents.

14. What can we infer from what Amy McClelland said？ A. Chatting and films make children sleep more. B. It is difficult for children to read before bed.

C. Being too excitedis good for sleep habits. D. Relaxation has a bad effect on children. 15. What is the best title forthe text？

A. Ways to Treat Sleep Problems B. Sleep Problems of Welsh Children C. Sleep Habits of Welsh Children D. The Problems of Welsh Children 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

Do you like traveling by bike? Even if you are an expert cyclist, deciding to travel by bike on an adventure will demand thorough preparation and research. Here are some tips for you.

Whether you have the best mountain bike under 300 or the best mountain bike under 200, safety is more important.___16___Confirm your helmet is all set. If you are planning to ride in the night, have a light fixed on your helmet and on your bike. Make sure it’s sharp enough for other cyclists and drivers to clearly see you.___17___This will help you rule out some of the doubts you could be having on safety.

If you are planning to travel with your bike, at least, be sure that you know how to change the tire in case of a flat. Also, you have to know how to adjust your brakes accordingly. Knowing how to replace a slipped chain is just as important.___18___

Most importantly, bring your phone with you, a backup phone battery or portable charger and an ID card. If an accident happens, you might need to contact a friend or family for help.___19___It’s also important to set aside some money for an emergency that you can easily access.

___20___You surely don’t wish to get worn out, so pack healthy snacks to keep you energetic all through. Also don’t forget to carry enough water in case you feel thirsty. Besides, pack appropriate clothing. It helps to check the weather forecast first to know the kind of dress you’ll need. A. Go over your map carefully.

B Take your bike for a long-distance test-ride. C. You need to feel as safe as possible with your bike. D. Push yourself a bit further if you regularly exercise.

E. Remember to bring with your appropriate tools for such problems. F. Cycling demands much energy especially for a long distance. G. And an identification card will help to identify you just in case. 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

Long ago I came to the city near my hometown to find a job. I met all kinds of ___21___and so I used upall my money soon.

One day, I ___22___a bus quietly at dusk when most people got off work. Suddenly, a ___23___cried loudly, “Someone has___24___my money!” I felt___25___, because his money was in my___26___. Some people suggested the bus be ___27___to the police station, but some were against it___28___they were in a hurry to go back home. The whole bus was very ___29___. The driver then ___30___the bus by the road and turned on the lights to ___31___the money. At that time, one passenger said, “Turn off the lights and give the thief a chance to take out the money.” Then the bus got ___32___. When I was still struggling (斗争) in mind whether to take out the money or not, the lights were on again. There was no___33___on the floor. Someone said again, “Give him one more ___34___.” Then the lights were off again. My heart kept beating fast. The lights were on again but they got the ___35___result. The passengers were in heated discussion again. At that time, someone said again, “Give him the ___36___chance!” Suddenly I felt___37___and took out all the money when the lights were off again.

For many years I have felt___38___to the one who gave me three chances to___39___my mistake. When the first and second opportunities come, you may not be prepared well or don’t have enough___40___to act. When the third opportunity comes you should know clearly what you should do.

21. A. difficulties B. strangers C. dangers D. chances 22. A. got on B. waited for C. ran for D. passed by 23. A. thief B. driver C. passenger D. policeman 24. A. borrowed B. received C. paid D. stolen 25. A. sad B. calm C. nervous D. disappointed 26. A. mind B. bank C. house D. hand 27. A. pushed B. driven C. drawn D. carried 28. A. because B. though C. if D. once 29. A. noisy B. dirty C. bright D. empty 30. A. lost B. stopped C. missed D. found

31. A. take out B. give back C. search for D. throw away 32. A. cold B. dark C. clean D. crowded 33. A. money B. water C. paper D. space

34. A. reason B. way C. opportunity D. choice 35. A. strange B. exciting C. second D. same 36. A. last B. only C. fair D. good

37. A. upset B. awakened C. pleased D. interested 38. A. painful B. sorry C. lucky D. grateful 39. A. make B. try C. repeat D. correct 40. A. strength B. skill C. courage D. experience 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.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:在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧)，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.每处错误及修改均仅限一词;

Anne is my best friend in high school. Honest and friendly, she gets along well to other students. She always lend a helping hand until someone needs help. Anne is as old as me but tall than me. Basketball is her favorite sport though she is girl. Because Anne studies very hard, so she often gets high grades in exams. I’m not good at English, so he often helps me with my English after school. With her help, I have made great progresses in English. And I also help her as many as I can. I hope our friendship will last as long as we lived.

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

52.假如你是李华，暑假在英国伦敦学习，得知当地一家美术馆下个月要举办中国书法展，正在招志愿者，请给该美术馆写一封电子邮件，申请志愿者一职。

内容包括：1.写信目的；2.个人优势；3.希望得到回复。 注意：1.词数80左右

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：招募recruit

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参考答案

1. C 2. D 3. C

4. C 5. A 6. B 7. B

8. B 9. A 10. A 11. D

12. C 13. A 14. A 15. B

16. C 17. B 18. E 19. G 20. F

21. A 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D 36. A 37. B 38. D 39. D 40. C

41. a 42. happiness 43. entered 44. who/that

45. giving 46. to face 47. to 48. and 49. excellent 50. more

51.(1).to→with(2).lend→lends(3).until→if(4).tall→taller(5).is后加a(6).删掉so(7).he→she(8).progresses→progress(9).many→much(10).lived→live

52.略