1、长春外国语学校2021-2022学年第一学期期初考试高三年级英语试卷 本试卷分第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分。考试结束后,将答题卡交回。注意事项: 1.答题前,考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚,将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。 2.选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂;非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写,字体工整、笔迹清楚。3.请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答,超出答题区域书写的答案无效;在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。4.作图可先使用铅笔画出,确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。5.保持卡面清洁,不要折叠,不要弄破、弄皱,不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。第卷第一部分 阅
2、读理解(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A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。APrague is one of Europes most magical cities with its postcard views. To experience the best of Prague, weve put together a walking guide to help you explore the city. Choosing this self-guided tour means that you can do it at you
3、r own pace.Vrtba GardenOne of Pragues most beautiful and precious gardens. The garden dates back to 1720 with its old school Italian baroque style. This is one of Pragues less-known attractions so you may not find many tourists around, but its well worth the visit and a great way to start your walki
4、ng tour of Prague.Address: Kamelitsks, 373/25, 118 00 Praha 1-Mal Strana, CzechiaSaint Nicholas ChurchThe most famous church in Prague is the Saint Nicholas Church. Three generations of great architects took around 100 years to build this magnificent church. The church remains active to this day, so
5、 why not go and have a close look at the church?Address: Malostransk nm., 118 00 Praha I-Mal Strana, CzechiaPrague CastleSituated on a hill on the left bank of river Vitava, the Prague Castle is roughly the size of seven football fields, which is the largest ancient castle in the world, so theres a
6、lot to see. The Prague Castle has been rebuilt many times through the centuries, so it is an obvious mix of architectural styles.Address: 119 08 Prague 1, CzechiaLennon WallThe wall is not just a memorial for John Lennon and his ideas for peace. It speaks highly of freedom of speech and is a form of
7、 non-violent rebellion of Czech youth who fought against authorities during 1980.Address: Velkopevorsk nmst, 100 00 Praha 1, Czechia1.What is the advantage of the self-guided tour?A. There is no need for tourists to rush.B. It provides a guide to help with the tour.C. It offers tourists a visit to P
8、rague for free.D. There are many beautiful postcards on sale.2.What is said about Vrtba Garden?A. It is the oldest garden in Prague.B. It has already attracted most tourists.C. It is a good choice to begin your tour.D. It is the only one in Italian baroque style.3.What should you do when visiting th
9、e Prague Castle?A. You should have a good time playing football.B. You should allow more time to explore the site.C. You should research the history of the Castle thoroughly.D. You should be careful when crossing the river Vitava.BBeing a young boy, I began to learn what people said was not always w
10、hat they really meant or felt. And I knew it was possible to get others to do what I wanted if I read their real feelings and responded suitably to their needs. At the age of eleven, I sold rubber door-to-door after school and quickly worked out how to tell if someone was likely to buy from me. When
11、 I knocked on a door, if someone told me to go away but their hands were open and they showed their palms (the inside surfaces of their hands), I knew it was safe to continue because they werent angry although they may have a dismissive (不屑的) attitude. If someone told me to go away in a soft voice b
12、ut used a pointed finger or closed hand, I knew it was time to leave.As a teenager, I became a salesperson, and my ability to read people earned me enough money to buy my first house. Selling gave me the chance to meet people and study them close and to know whether they would buy or not.I joined th
13、e life insurance (保险) business at the age of twenty. And I went on to break several sales records for my company, becoming the youngest person to sell over a million dollars worth of business in my first year. This achievement allowed me to become a member of the well-known Million Dollar Round Tabl
14、e (MDRT), which recognizes the worlds top achievers in life insurance. I was lucky that the skills Id learned as a boy in watching body language while selling could be used in this new area, and were directly related to the success I could have in any business closely connected with people.4.What is
15、 the authors main purpose of mentioning the success in life insurance?A. To attract more people to buy his life insurance.B. To simply let readers know about his good luck.C. To prove the magic of his studying body language.D. To show off his unusual insurance-selling achievements.5.Which is the cor
16、rect order of the authors life events? He bought his first house. He became a member of MDRT. He broke the first sales record for the insurance company. He got the chance to meet people and watch body language.A. B.C. D. 6.What does the underlined words “new area” in the last paragraph refer to?A. T
17、he study of selling products.B. The work for the MDRT.C. The research of body language.D. The life insurance business.7.According to the passage, which of the following can best describe the author?A. Overconfident.B. Open-minded.C. Observant.D. Kind-hearted.CExperts believe that the best time to te
18、ach kids language skills is when they are babies. Most times the task is easily accomplished with parents reading or talking to their babies. However, in some cases that is not possible due to parents busy work schedules or when kids are born deaf. Now, a blue-eyed robot, a human image, and some hig
19、h-tech neuroscience may be able to assist parents with this important developmental task.The Robot AVatar thermal-Enhanced system, or RAVE, is the brainchild of a team of researchers led by Laura-Ann Petitto, an educational neuroscientist. The learning process begins when the robots camera, which is
20、 focused on the babys face, notices tiny changes in his/ her body temperature. This, combined with the babys facial expression, causes the robot to turn its head and guide the babys attention to a computer screen, on which a human image starts to communicate with the baby. For example, if the baby p
21、oints towards the screen, the image might respond, “Are you pointing to me?” and follow that up with a nursery rhyme or fairy tale, all in American Sign Language (ASL). The “conversation” continues until the kid loses interest.The researchers found that babies as young as 6 to 8 months old began to
22、move their hands in a rhythm similar to ASL after communicating with RAVE for just a few minutes. Petitto says natural language, whether communicated through speech or sign, activates (激活) the same parts of the brain and believes the rhythmic motion proves the babies are learning the essential eleme
23、nts of communication.What sets this technique apart from other methods, such as showing educational videos or television shows, is its interactive (互动的) nature and real-time response to the babys actions. The researchers say that while it is too early to determine the systems long-term influence on
24、baby communication, the initial response has been very encouraging. Next, they plan to introduce a robot that can both sign and speak to babies.8.What can the RAVE system help parents do?A. Develop babies language skills.B. Take good care of babies.C. Improve babies health condition.D. Keep company
25、with babies.9.What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. How robots speak to babies.B. How parents educate their babies.C. How babies learn ASL effectively.D. How the RAVE system works.10.What indicates babies are learning with the help of the RAVE system?A. Interest in videos and TV shows.B. Change
26、s in their body temperature.C. Improvement in their natural language.D. Hand movements in a rhythm like ASL.11.What do the researchers think of the RAVE system?A. Perfect.B. Promising.C. Impractical.D. Disappointing.DAfter about two weeks of intense negotiations in Paris, delegates from around the w
27、orld reached an international agreement on Dec. 12 to address climate change. For the first time in history, 195 countries have promised to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to increase these reductions over time.The agreement goes beyond requiring developed countries like the US to take act
28、ions to cut down emissions. Its a universal agreement requiring some form of action from every country, rich or poor.The agreement sets the date for an emissions peak “as soon as possible”. It would also limit warming worldwide to less than 2 above the levels in the 1800s. According to scientific st
29、udies 2 is the point at which climate change will bring destructive consequences to the planet, including rising sea levels, severe droughts, increased flooding, destructive storms, and widespread food and water shortages. The deal also urges wealthy countries to set a non-binding (没有约束力的) goal of p
30、roviding more than $100 billion (650 billion yuan) per year in public and private financing by 2020 for poorer countries to help them invest in clean energy and combat the impact of climate change.The Paris deal asks countries to make voluntary promises based on an analysis of each countrys economy,
31、 politics and technology. However, the deal also includes a series of legally binding requirements. It requires countries to reconvene every five years, starting in 2020, with updated plans that would cut their further emissions. Countries will also be legally required to reconvene every five years
32、starting in 2023 to publicly report on their progress. The Paris deal alone wont solve global warming. Its effectiveness will depend on whether each country enacts (立法) their promise. But the deal “could be viewed as a signal to global financial and energy markets, triggering a fundamental shift awa
33、y from investment in coal, oil and gas as primary energy sources like wind, solar and nuclear power”, according to The New York Times.12.Which of the following is true about the agreement?A. It can help slow down global warming to some extent.B. It requires only developed countries to cut down emiss
34、ions.C. It requires some form of action from all the countries in the world.D. It would limit warming worldwide to 2 less than the levels in the 1800s.13.The 195 countries have to_.A. do something to fight against climate changeB. invest more in coal, oil and gas as primary energy sourcesC. report o
35、n their progress of reducing their emissions since 2020D. provide more than $100 billion per year in public and private financing14.What does the underlined word “reconvene” in paragraph 5 mean?A. Return.B. Report.C. Meet.D. Promise.15.What is the authors purpose of writing this article?A. To praise
36、 the involvement of the 195 countries.B. To call on people to cut emissions of greenhouse gases.C. To warn the devastating consequences of climate change.D. To inform readers of an international agreement.第二节 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Theres no doubt that when it com
37、es to friendships, you want positive people in your life and not negative ones. 16 Support when you need it. 17 They will be there for you without asking. In most cases, they will go out of their way to help you when youre in trouble.Health benefits of being positive.The more positive friends you ha
38、ve, the more optimistic you will be. As we all know, there are many benefits of being optimistic. 18 Health benefits may include lower rates of depression, a greater ability to throw off colds, and a reduced risk of developing disease.Bring out the best in you.Your positive friends will inspire you
39、to be the best you can be. 19 With positive people in your life, youll be willing to share your goals with your friends because your friends will give you the emotional push you need to go after what you want in life. 20 You naturally attract the kind of friends who are most like you. So if youre a
40、downer, youll probably find that negative people flock to you. The same is true for being positive. The more you are able to maintain a positive attitude, the more like-minded people youll attract in return.A. Attract more positive friends.B. Surround yourself with positive friends.C. Here are some
41、benefits of spending time with positive friends.D. For example, it helps people to deal with stress and illness better.E. Most of the time, you have to ask them to help you when in trouble.F. With positive friends, you dont need to beg for help when you need it.G. This means trying new things, achie
42、ving goals, and having the kind of life you dreamed of for yourself.第二部分语言知识运用(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,从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。One weekend, a woman headed for her hotel room carrying a bucketful of coins she won at a slot machine. As she was about to walk into the
43、21 , she noticed two men already aboard.Both were 22 and one of them was a very, very big figure. She first thought: “They are going to 23 me.” Then she comforted herself: “They look nice. ”But fear seized her. She stood and stared at the two, anxious and ashamed. She hoped they didnt 24 her mind. S
44、urely they realized her hesitation about 25 them. With an effort of will she picked up one foot and 26 the elevator, turning her back to them.Seconds passed. The elevator didnt move. Panic 27 her.“Im about to be robbed!”, her heart 28 .“Hit the floor”, one of them said. Her sweats poured. Without de
45、lay, she threw out her arms and 29 on the carpet, the bucket of coins flying upwards. A 30 of coins rained down on her.“Take my money and 31 me,” she prayed. One of them said 32 : “Maam, if youll just tell us what floor youre going to, well 33 the button.” He couldnt help laughing. 34 , she struggle
46、d to her feet. “I asked my man to hit the button for our floor. I didnt mean for you to hit the floor.” He bit his 35 , having a hard time not laughing.She was too 36 to speak. She wanted to make an apology, but words 37 her.They helped gather up the coins and refill her 38 . When the elevator arriv
47、ed at her floor, she slid to the room, hearing them laughing.The next morning a bunch of roses were delivered to her room. Attached to the roses was a card 39 :“Thanks for the best 40 weve had in years.” It was signed, Eddie Murphy& Michael Jordan.21. A. roomB. hotelC. elevatorD. hall22. A. strong-b
48、uiltB. well-behavedC. bad-temperedD. properly-dressed23. A. robB. grabC. helpD. recognize24. A. changeB. readC. slipD. speak25. A. knowingB. greetingC. judgingD. joining 26. A. dashed intoB. exited fromC. stepped ontoD. headed off27. A. freedB. stoppedC. escapedD. consumed28. A. sankB. brokeC. ached
49、D. bled29. A. rolledB. sleptC. layD. collapsed30. A. bagB. showerC. handfulD. bunch31. A. forgiveB. saveC. spareD. forget32. A. rudelyB. loudlyC. politelyD. madly33. A. settleB. pushC. pullD. untie34. A. ConfusedB. FrightenedC. DepressedD. Concerned35. A. tongueB. teethC. nailD. lip36. A. scaredB. s
50、urprisedC. frustratedD. embarrassed37. A. failedB. hurtC. warmedD. discouraged38. A. pocketB. bucketC. handbagD. wallet39. A. writingB. sayingC. drawnD. posted40. A. apologyB. flowersC. laughD. coins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 was reading a blog the other day when I 41
51、 (find) a list of fundamental skills American kids should learn before graduating from high school. 42 number of skills were included, like how to do the washing and change a tire. Id add to the list that young people should be taught what it takes 43 (get) their food from the farm to the dinner tab
52、le.Agricultural education often gets 44 (drop) from curricula. This leaves a gaping hole (漏洞) in a students education 45 they can learn practical lessons that will benefit them throughout their adult lives. As a result, todays 46 (consume) in our nation is more disconnected from the farm than his or
53、 her parents.Agricultural education isnt 47 (mere) for rural (乡村的) school kids; it should be a requirement in every urban school. Kids should be outside, working 48 hands and learning the meaning of hard work. Besides, agriculture should be included into main subjects like science.Schools are great
54、places to share real stories and create educated individuals. Keeping agriculture in schools, whether they are in rural or urban areas, 49 (strengthen) what our kids are learning and offers experiences outside of the classroom which make teaching main subjects more enjoyable and 50 (easy) for teache
55、rs.第三部分写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)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; 2. 只允许修改 10处, 多者(从第11处起)不计分。To make us live a colour school life and develop our
56、 creativity, our school holds a class uniform design competition last week. The competition caught a lot of students attention. A total of 40 works were received, all of what were submitted through the Internet. There were various style of class uniforms. Some came from the inspiration of nature, an
57、d some were reflected class mottoes. According to online voting, the work presenting by Class Six, Senior One gained the most popularity because its unique design. The activity has become the real hit on campus and inspired more students to show our talents.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华,留学中国的英国好友Jasmin响应抗疫要
58、求,打算在中国接种疫苗。请你写一封邮件,告知其注意事项,内容包括:1. 接种前一天禁止饮酒、喝咖啡和浓茶,保证充足睡眠;2. 接种时携带护照和有效居留许可;3. 接种后留观30分钟,24小时内禁止洗澡;4. 注意:1. 词数100左右;开头结尾已给出,不计入总词数。2. 可以适当增加细节,以使全文连贯。参考词汇:vaccinate 接种疫苗;valid residence permit有效居留许可Dear Jasmin, Yours,Li Hua长春外国语学校2021-2022学年第一学期期初考试高三年级英语 答案第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分3
59、0分)1-3 ACB4-7 CBDC8-11 ADDB12-15 AACD第二节 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)16-20 CFDGA第二部分语言知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节 (共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)21-25 CAABD26-30 CDADB31-35 CCBAD36-40 DABBC第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)41. found 42. A 43. to get 44. dropped 45. where46. consumer 47. merely48. with 49. strengthens 50. easier第三部分写作(共两
60、节,满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)To make us live a colour school life and develop our creativity, our school holds a colo(u)rful heldclass uniform design competition last week. The competition caught a lot of students studentsattention. A total of 40 works were received, all of what were submitted
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62、n. The activity has become the real hit on campus and inspired more students to ashow our talents. their第二节 书面表达(满分25分)Dear Jasmin, Im glad to know that you plan to get vaccinated in China. Im writing to tell you some dos and donts for the vaccination against COVID-19.To begin with, have enough slee
63、p and do not drink alcohol, coffee and strong tea the day before vaccination. Besides, take your passport and valid residence permit with you when you get vaccinated. Whats more, it is required that you should stay for 30 minutes of observation at the vaccination site. You are forbidden to bathe or shower within 24 hours after the vaccination. Finally, dont forget to wear a mask to protect yourself and others when having the injection.I hope the information above can be of some help to you.Yours,Li Hu