1、20212022学年高三年级期末试卷(无锡)英语本试卷分四个部分。满分150分,考试用时120分钟。第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。()1. How does the woman think about having online lessons?A. Difficult. B. Helpful. C. Boring()2. How much will th
2、e woman have to pay for the dinner?A. $40. B. $45. C. $90.()3. What will the speakers do next?A. Deliver the speech. B. Check the documents. C. Find another print shop.()4. What is James doing?A. Doing his homework. B. Cleaning the bedroom.C. Doing some research for his paper.()5. What are the two s
3、peakers mainly talking about?A. A movie. B. A character. C. The music.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。()6. When will the meeting be held in the end?A. At 11 am. B. At 9 am.
4、C. At 12 am.()7. How will Steven know the time change?A. From an email. B. From the man. C. From a phone call.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。()8. When did the man lose his job?A. A week ago. B. Three weeks ago. C. A month ago.()9. What did the woman do to help the man?A. She bought him a car. B. She gave him her ol
5、d car.C. She donated money to him.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。()10. What is the man?A. A banker. B. A salesman. C. An operator.()11. What excuse does the woman make to refuse the man at first?A. She is too busy to talk to him. B. She thinks its too expensive.C. Her husband doesnt allow it.()12. How does the wo
6、man probably feel in the end?A. Sorry. B. Annoyed. C. Interested.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。()13. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Friends.()14. What can we know about the woman?A. Shes the only child. B. Shes the youngest child. C. Shes t
7、he eldest child.()15. Whats the main reason why the man wants a second child?A. Reducing the aging population. B. Solving the labor shortage problem.C. Keeping his son company.()16. What worries the mans wife most in having a second child?A. The influence on her career. B. The high cost of childcare
8、 and living.C. The balance between her work and family.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。()17. How many cups of coffee a day are considered healthy?A. Three. B. Five. C. Six.()18. What will it probably cause if we drink too much caffeine a day?A. Difficulty sleeping. B. Good appetite. C. Low heart rate.()19. Who sh
9、ould avoid drinking coffee completely according to the speaker?A. Kids. B. Doctors. C. Women.()20. What does the speaker advise to do when one feels lazy in the morning?A. Drink a cup of green tea. B. Drink a cup of caffeine.C. Drink a glass of water.第二部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文
10、,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AFor those who have never been to Harbin, theres almost an endless list of things to do. Here are several activities that have to be included.Turning water into instant iceOne cant go to the IceSnow World without stopping by the Sun Island Snow Expo. After all, the former
11、is for appreciating illuminated(照亮的) ice at night, and the latter is for checking out snow in the daytime. Tourists from the south might be astonished by the bright sunshine reflected in the snow, so dont forget the sunscreen.This is also a good place to toss water and watch it turn into ice instant
12、ly. Find a safe place with no one nearby, and enjoy the unique phenomenon.Snow tubing(雪地滑轮胎) on the Songhua RiverIn winter, the Songhua River turns into “thousands of miles of ice” and becomes a natural iceskating rink. The frozen river offers opportunities for many different winter activities. But
13、make sure the ice is solid before going stomping(跺脚) in the snow.Speeding down Yabuli Ski ResortOne place you shouldnt miss when visiting Harbin is Yabuli Ski Resort, where you can ski down splendid snowcovered mountains. The snow is thick and moderately hard. There are junior, middle and senior ski
14、 runs. Professional staff are available to improve your skiing ability.()21. Which is a good place to enjoy a night scene?A. The Songhua River. B. The IceSnow World.C. Yabuli Ski Resort. D. The Sun Island Snow Expo.()22. What can visitors do in Harbin?A. Get professional guidance for free while skat
15、ing.B. Choose different routes based on their skiing ability.C. Go down the worlds longest ice slide on Songhua River.D. Toss water and watch it turn into ice wherever you want.()23. In which column of a magazine can we find this article?A. Travel. B. Health. C. Entertainment D. Business.BDry eyea c
16、ondition that occurs when your eyes dont produce enough tears, the tears dont work correctly, or they evaporate(蒸发) too quicklyis much more than a bother. “The burning can feel like sand is in your eyes, and this can cause eye tiredness, light sensitivity, and blurry vision,” says Angela Bevels, a d
17、octor in Tucson, Arizona.Nearly 16 million Americans may have dry eye, according to the National Eye Institute. Anyone can develop the problem, but its more common in women and people over 50.Sometimes dry eye is a temporary condition caused by a variety of irritants(刺激物). But it can be constant, to
18、o, when caused by immune system diseases. Skin issues on or around the eyelids and diseases of the glands(腺) in the eyelids are also common contributors. People who wear contact lenses(隐形眼镜) or have had eye surgeries are also at a higher risk.Some lifestyle changes can minimize the discomfort. First
19、, take frequent breaks from staring at computer and phone screens, which may cause tears to work overtime, according to Aditya Kanesathasan, MD, an eye doctor at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.Turn off fans or other direct air to your face, as this can increase the evaporative loss of tears
20、as well, he says. Eight to ten glasses of water every day can also play a role in keeping your eyes lubricated(润滑的).Overthecounter eye drops can help ease symptoms. But when these solutions dont provide relief or you find youre using drops more than six times a day, its time to see an eye doctor for
21、 treatments.()24. What do we know about dry eye according to passage?A. It is a temporary condition.B. It is caused by eye weakness.C. It will make you unable to sense light.D. It may be caused by immune system diseases.()25. Which group of people are more likely to have dry eye?A. People under 50.
22、B. People with skin issues. C. People wearing glasses. D. People having done eye surgeries.()26. What should people with dry eye do?A. Use eye drops more often. B. Avoid using phones or computers.C. Drink enough water every day. D. Go to the doctor for eye surgeries.()27. Whats the best title for th
23、e passage?A. Coping with Dry Eye B. Tips for Eye HealthC. Caring for Your Eyes D. Causes of Dry EyeCAs Covid19 spread through the United States in the spring of 2020, previously busy cities fell silent. A new study shows that the dip in noise in the early months of the pandemic(大流行病) led to an incre
24、ased abundance of birds in cities.The flock to cities ranged “from birds like hawks and eagles all the way down to small songbirds and even hummingbirds,” says Michael Schrimpf, study coauthor and postdoctoral fellow at the University of Manitobas Natural Resources Institute.To see if and how birds
25、were using nowquiet cities differently, the team of researchers analyzed more than 4.3 million bird observations of more than 80 bird species recorded on the community science app eBird. They looked at more than three years of observations taken by experienced birders before and through the first fe
26、w months of the pandemic.Scientists found significant changes in birds migration patterns and use of urban habitats(栖息地), like bravely getting closer to usuallynoisy areas like roads and airports. It was also revealed that whitecrowned sparrows adapted their tune when San Francisco streets fell quie
27、t. Bird abundance increased in cities overall, especially during spring and fall migration.North America has lost almost a third of its birds in recent decades due to a combination of factors, including climate change, predation(捕食) by stray cats, and habitat loss, so any information scientists can
28、obtain about how to make urban environments more birdfriendly is significant. The studys authors note that one of the most remarkable findings is that many different birds benefited from a reduction in noise, which doesnt have to be limited to pandemic lockdowns.“There is an opportunity to adjust ho
29、w we live, to slow down,” says Schrimpf. “We hope that it might be a lesson for us that we can take away in a postpandemic world.”()28. What does the underlined word “dip” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Decrease. B. Increase. C. Effect. D. Change.()29. How did the researchers conduct the research?A. By obse
30、rving varieties of birds in nature.B. By doing an experiment on different kinds of birds.C. By analyzing bird observations recorded by birders.D. By studying past researches on bird behavior.()30. What do the findings of the study indicate?A. All birds benefited from the reduction in noise.B. Some b
31、irds sang differently in a quieter environment.C. Birds would often go to noisy areas like roads and airport.D. The overall bird population increased worldwide during the pandemic.()31. What message does the author want to convey in this article?A. People should slow down to appreciate birds in natu
32、re.B. People should be banned from any activities harmful to nature.C. People should adjust their lifestyle to stay safe during the pandemic.D. People should reduce noise to create a better environment for birds.DMariam was five years old the first time she heard the word harami.It happened on a Thu
33、rsday. It must have, because Mariam remembered that she had been restless(坐立不安的) that day, the way she was only on Thursdays, the day when Jalil visited her.To pass the time until the moment that she would see him at last, Mariam had climbed a chair and taken down her mothers Chinese tea set. It was
34、 the only thing that Mariams mother, Nana, had of her own mother, who had died when Nana was two. It was this last piece that slipped from Mariams fingers, that fell to the ground and shattered.When Nana saw the bowl, her face flushed red, her upper lip shivered, and her eyes settled on Mariam unbli
35、nkingly. Nana grabbed Mariam by the wrists, pulled her close, and, through gritted teeth, said, “You are a clumsy little harami.”At the time, Mariam didnt know what this word meant. Nor was she old enough to appreciate the injustice, to see that it is the creators of the harami who are guilty, not t
36、he harami, whose only sin(罪过) is being born.It was the way Nana uttered the wordnot so much saying it as spitting it at herthat made Mariam feel the full sting of it. She understood then that a harami was an unwanted thing.Jalil never called Mariam this name.Jalil had three wives and nine children,
37、all of whom were strangers to Mariam. He was one of Herats wealthiest and bestconnected men. He had a cook, a driver, and three housekeepers. Nana had been one of the housekeepers. Until her belly began to swell.When Nana said something bad about Jalil, Mariam never dared tell her how much she disli
38、ked it. But the truth was that around Jalil, Mariam didnt feel at all like a harami. When Jalil came to see her, all smiles and gifts, Mariam felt deserving of all the beauty and bounty that life had to give. For this, Mariam loved Jalil.EVEN IF SHE had to share him.()32. Why did Nana call Mariam a
39、harami?A. Because she met Jalil.B. Because she broke the bowl.C. Because she stole the Chinese tea set from Nana.D. Because she climbed a chair and fell to the ground.()33. What can we know about Mariam according to the passage?A. She liked her mothers Chinese tea set very much.B. She didnt dare to
40、tell Jalil she actually liked him.C. She said something really bad to her mother in her face.D. She was hurt by the way her mother called her harami.()34. How did Nana feel when calling Mariam harami?A. Scared and dissatisfied. B. Embarrassed and hurt.C. Anxious and heartbroken. D. Angry and frustra
41、ted.()35. What can we infer from the last three paragraphs?A. Jalil actually loved Nana more than Mariam.B. Mariam felt loved and content in Jalils presence.C. Mariam often hung out with her brothers and sisters.D. Jalil was the wealthiest and bestconnected man in Herat.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面
42、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。If you are someone who struggles with exam anxiety, know that you arent alone.Some levels of stress are normal, and they do serve a purpose. Stress can improve your work performance, think more quickly and more efficiently. _36_ These high levels of stress and a
43、nxiety have harmful effects on both your mental health and your performance. Fortunately, there are things that you can do to try and relieve this.Simply being aware of what is causing your anxiety can help to lessen the effects. Try to take some time to reflect on what could be causing your anxiety
44、. _37_ In terms of exam anxiety, it could be linked to a few different factors. For example, if youre someone that tends to be a bit of a perfectionist, you might experience higher levels of exam anxiety. _38_Most of the time, the key to reducing exam anxiety is making full preparations. Make an ear
45、ly start on your revision. Starting 6 weeks before the exam is usually recommended. _39_ Take enough time to do yourself justice._40_ Studying constantly will make you worn out, and you may even feel burnt outlong before you even get the chance to sit the exam. Make sure that you have at least one d
46、ay off from revision a week. Take regular breaks for exercise to help keep your brain active. And always remember to eat nutritious, highquality foods and drink enough water.Hopefully, you will be free from exam anxiety in the future.A. In addition, your mental health matters the most.B. Once you ad
47、dress the causes, it puts you in a better position to treat it.C. Also, try not to neglect your selfcare.D. It is completely normal to experience exam anxiety.E. That being said, sometimes stress can turn into anxiety, which is overwhelming.F. This often means you set yourself up for failure or disa
48、ppointment, due to the fear of never feeling “good enough”G. But this can change depending on where you feel you are in your studies and the study level.第三部分语言运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15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。When I was a little boy, I was playing with my friends in the
49、attic(阁楼) of an old, abandoned log house. As I climbed down out of the attic, I _41_ my feet on a window sill(窗台) for a momentand then jumped. I had a ring on my left index finger, and as I jumped, the ring caught on a nailhead and _42_ my finger.I screamed. I was terrified. I was _43_ I was going t
50、o die. But after the hand _44_, I never worried about it for one split second. What would have been the _45_? I accepted the inevitable(必然发生的事).Now I often go for a month at a time without even thinking about the fact that I have only three fingers and a thumb on my left hand.A few years ago, I met
51、a man who was _46_ a freight(货物) elevator in one of the downtown office buildings in New York. I _47_ that his left hand had been cut off at the wrist. I asked him if the _48_ of that hand bothered him. He said, “Oh, no, I _49_ ever think about it. I am not married; the only time I ever think about
52、it is when I try to thread a needle.”It is _50_ how quickly we can accept almost any situationif we have toand _51_ ourselves to it and forget about it.I often think of an inscription(碑文) on the ruins of a fifteenthcentury church in Amsterdam, Holland. “It is so. It cannot be _52_”As you and I _53_
53、across the decades of time, we are going to meet a lot of _54_ situations that are so. We have our choice. We can either accept them as inevitable, or we can ruin our lives with rebellion(反抗) and maybe end up with a nervous _55_()41. A. struggled B. rested C. lay D. squeezed()42. A. took down B. kno
54、cked down C. tore off D. dropped off()43. A. positive B. conscious C. confused D. informed()44. A. suffered B. stretched C. remained D. healed()45. A. case B. use C. bond D. harm()46. A. running B. opening C. handling D. balancing()47. A. examined B. spotted C. clarified D. doubted()48. A. pain B. s
55、hape C. loss D. situation()49. A. hardly B. merely C. really D. nearly()50. A. astonishing B. confusing C. annoying D. worrying()51. A. abandon B. devote C. adjust D. admit()52. A. though B. otherwise C. either D. yet()53. A. jump B. come C. get D. march()54. A. exciting B. fascinating C. unpleasant
56、 D. uncertain()55. A. breakdown B. breakaway C. breakthrough D. outbreak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。Do you know humanwildlife conflict?Humanwildlife conflict, _56_(refer) to direct interactions between humans and wildlife with negative outcomes, costs the _57_(globe) econ
57、omy billions of dollars annually. Worse still, it _58_(threat) human lives and causes many species to die out. These conflicts _59_(large) result from humans and wildlife seeking limited resources in the same landscapes and often have many unexpected consequences. As a matter of fact, both extreme c
58、limate events and climate change have the potential to influence the interactions between humans and wildlife. Serious climate events can bring about rapid changes in resource availability, _60_ may drive strong responses in animals and people. The _61_(compete) between the two grows tougher as a co
59、nsequence. Droughts _62_ particular have caused some of the most visible conflicts. Despite the gravity of these conflicts, climate change is making humanwildlife conflict even _63_(serious). With people and wildlife sharing crowded spaces and limited resources, humanwildlife conflict is rising in f
60、requency. Many people, _64_, still havent really realized how complex and severe the problem is. Therefore, _65_(protect) wildlife and humans alike, it is vital that a wide range of research and institutions should consider the role of a changing climate in shaping the complex dynamics of conflict.第
61、四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假如你是李华,你的好友Sam给你写信说最近在中文学习上遇到了一些困难,心情很沮 丧。请你写一封回信,内容包括:1. 表示理解;2. 提出建议(不少于2点);3. 给予鼓励。注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右;2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。3. 书信格式已给出,不计入总词数。Dear Sam,_Best wishes!Yours,Li Hua第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一个完整的短文。I stood with my friends in a line. My heart was hammer
62、ing like anything, my hands cold and wet, my head buzzing with excitement and nervousness at the same time. I earnestly listened to the names of the house captains(社长) being announced, but in my heart, I wanted it to end because then the head girl would be announced. I so wanted it to be me.I had ma
63、de countless posters, badges and bracelets for the campaigning. Instead of having lunch during the lunch time, I had gone from person to person, asking them to vote for me. I had shouted at the top of my lungs the slogan, “East or West, Maryam is the best! Vote for her and your year will be best.”I
64、had tried my hardest to convince people to vote for me, now all I had left was hope.“Guess who the head girl for the year is?” teased the announcer.A heavy silence fell, one that was full of hope and expectation, of fear and of nervousness.The announcer teased for a minute or two before finally anno
65、uncing the name of the head girl.I felt confused as my friends pushed me out of the line. As I looked at the huge crowd clapping for me, I could not believe that I was the head girl of the school. The head of the council body. The student that was respected and liked by everybody.From then on, I enj
66、oyed the respect I got in and out of school. At home, my family members praised me and at school everyone looked up to me. They thought I was an inspiration as well as someone they could get motivated by. I had power. I could talk to the school principal and convince her to do anything. I could orde
67、r around other council members and ask them to do anything.But as days passed, I realized that with power comes responsibility.注意:1. 续写词数应为150左右;2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。I was given countless responsibilities along with my studies. _The principal listened attentively, her concern clearly written on her face
68、. _20212022学年高三年级期末试卷(无锡)英语参考答案第一部分听力15BBCAA610BACBB1115ABCCC1620AAAAC第二部分阅读第一节2123BBA2427DDCA2831ACBD3235BDDB第二节3640EBFGC第三部分语言运用第一节4145BCADB4650ABCAA5155CBDCA第二节56. referring57. global58. threatens59. largely60. which61. competition62. in63. more serious64. however65. to protect第四部分写作第一节One possib
69、le version:Dear Sam,Im so sorry to hear youve met with some difficulties in learning Chinese. I can totally understand your feelings.In my experience, firstly, you should develop an interest in learning Chinese, for interest is the best teacher. So I strongly recommend that you should watch Chinese
70、TV programs. Besides, a language partner is of equal importance, with whom you can improve your Chinese through daily communication.Cheer up! Im sure youll deal with all the challenges if you find proper ways.Best wishes!Yours,Li Hua第二节One possible version:Iwasgivencountlessresponsibilitiesalongwith
71、mystudies. I had to check students uniform, keep an alert mind for bullies, and maintain order when students queue up for meals. My energy and the excitement drained out of me as I realized that with a position comes burden. As a result, my marks dropped dramatically and I eventually broke down. One
72、 day, I found myself in the principals office, telling her with deep sorrow that I could no longer be the head girl.Theprincipallistenedattentively, herconcernclearlywrittenonherface. She put her hand on my shoulder and expressed her understanding. She suggested I turn to the former head girl and find some assistants. I was doubtful at first, but my doubts vanished as the suggestions proved very helpful. Now I felt I would be able to do this and at the same time ace at my studies. When you ask for power, you should be prepared to accept the responsibilities that come with it too.