1、 鞍三中2021届期末考试 第部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分) 第节(共15题;每题2分，满分30分) 阅读下列短，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。 A The following places will give you an unexpected travelling experience. Svalbard If youre a fan of winter activities, but in need of some sun, then perhaps a May trip to Svalbard is in order. Svalbard is locate
2、d about 620 miles south of the North Pole. In late spring, the sun never dips below the horizon, and it means you can take in all the Vitamin D you desire for. Popular activities in the area include hiking and wildlife spotting. Namibia During spring, Namibia is considered as the perfect destination
3、 with reduced travel costs and cooler evenings. National Geographic Travel says that the watering holes start to dry up again in late May, which attracts giraffes and black rhinos from their hiding spots. If youre more of an adventurous explorer, head to the Namib Desert for a spot of sand boarding
4、on the dunes(沙丘). Japan If you want to catch the wonderful cherry blossom season in Japan, National Geographic Travel says you should head there between January and May. Recommended activities include taking a dip in the hot springs in Kawazu and boating downThe Kitakami River to Tenshoch Park where
5、 10,000 cherry trees turn into charming pale pink avenues. Upper Amazon, Peru For travelers looking for a sense of adventure, National Geographic Travel proposes a trip to the upper Amazon in Peru. It notes that by May, the water levels will have increased, allowing for improved navigation and coole
6、r temperatures. 21. Which place is fit for visitors fond of desert adventures? A. Svalbard. B. Namibia C. Japan. D. Upper Amazon, Peru. 22. What can you do when travelling in Tenshochi Park in May? A. Plant cherry trees. B. Swim in the hot springs. C. Enjoy beautiful flowers D. Take a boat on the ri
7、ver. 23. Which month is the best time for people to visit the four places? A. May B. March. C. April D. February B In February of 2005, Phil Belfiore was teaching one of Robert Frosts poems Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. He liked it that he recorded it on his home answering machine， which wou
8、ld lead to one of the most unusual friendships of his life. When Phil returned from Easter vacation, he listened to his voice messages, One gentleman caller apologized for dialing the wrong number. But, he added that hed really enjoyed the poem. Phil just laughed and thought nothing more of ituntil
9、the phone rang a enjoyed the poem few days later. Phil recognized Johns unique voice immediately. John said sorry to bother, but he said the poem was impressive and he was eager to hear it once more. The two men talked. It turned out that Johns brothers phone number was different from Phils by one d
10、igit(数字)thus the wrong number. Before hanging up, Phil 1 told John to call back anytime, whether to hear the poem or just to have a chat. That was years ago. Theyve spoken on the phone a few times a month ever since. It is John who is still the starter of most calls. However, Phil will ring if a lon
11、g while has passed. Not surprisingly, John has been in poor health. And his special voice is just the contribution of some heart trouble. They seem to always connect when there has been a big sports event. The men like to discuss football most, John will also update Phil about his life. Slowly, thei
12、r conversations have grown much more personal. When asked what drew them together. Phil said that they were born to be friends. They planned to meet twice, but circumstances went against them. Their friendship is based on the simple act of picking up the phone. My best friend is someone Ive been in
13、touch only on the phone,” says John. 24. How did Phil react to Johns first voice message? A. He took it seriously. B. He felt bothered by it. C. He cared little about it. D. He appreciated it 25. Why did John call Phil for a second time? A. He planned to make an apology. B. He meant to bring a surpr
14、ise to Phil. C. He failed to call the right number. D. He intended to hear the poem again. 26. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A Special Link Between Two Poets B. A Friendship Starts With a Wrong Call C. Best Friends Share a Beautiful Poem D. A Call Can Bring About Big Changes C Its sa
15、id that at you can choose your friends but not your family. Maybe, But its clear that good friends come with plenty of health benefits, Now research suggests that your friendships may be more important than family relationships when it comes to your health and happiness. Researchers from Michigan St
16、ate University carried out two studies published in PersonalRelationships. They first looked at data from nearly 280,000 people from almost 100 countries worldwide. After comparing peoples friendships and family relationships with their physical and mental health, the team discovered that friendship
17、 was linked to higher scores of well-being(康乐) than family relationships. The second study involved(涉及) almost 7, 500 older adults, and suggested that the quality of friendships had a much bigger influence on health than family relationships. People who reported stressful friendships were much more
18、likely to suffer poor health compared to those who had positive friendships; the influence on health from good or bad family relationships was small. Friendships are very important to well-being. For one, its easier to drop a bad friendship than it is to cut ties with a family member. Even better, f
19、riends can also provide social support when things get tough with family members, such as going through a divorce or when caring for an aged parent. And long-lasting friendships are less likely to be filled with guilt than a family relationship. Of course, good friendships dont just happenthey requi
20、re time, but time spent on developing good friendships is worth it. “Friendships help us shun loneliness but are often harder to maintain(维持) throughout the life，” explains William Chopik, PHD, assistant professor of psychology.“ If a friendship has survived the test of time, you know it must be a g
21、ood one. It means youve found someone you turn to for help and advice often. 27. What did the two studies focus on? A. Examining the influence of friendships and family relationships on well-being. B. Telling people to pay more attention to friends instead of family members. C. Proving that friendsh
22、ips are the most important part of peoples life. 2 D. Finding out the similarities between friends and family members. 28. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. How family members benefit our well-being. B. What family members are unable to do for us. C. when friendships can play a key part in our li
23、fe. D. Why friendships are key to health and happiness. 29. Which of the following statements does the author agree with? A. Only time can test good friendships. B. Friendships can happen all the time. C. It takes time to gain good friendships. D. We should be patient with our friends. 30. Which of
24、the following best explainsshununderlined in the last paragraph? A. Avoid. B. Predict C.Experience D. Value 第节(共5题; 每题2分，满分10分) 根据短内容，从短后的选项中选出能填空处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 Laughter yoga(瑜伽)is growing in popularity. Besides being easy to do, laughter yoga can bring many benefits._31_You can also practice it
25、 with a partner or a group following some steps. Greet everyone with a laughter exercise. Most laughter yoga sessions(节) with a partner or a group begin with a greeting exercise. _32_ You can start a greeting with a hand shake, where you look into the persons eyes and laugh gently. _33_ Have everyon
26、e sit in a circle side by side and then have one person give the command, “1,2,3”.On three, everyone should start laughing together, trying to match each others laughter. Then, have everyone spread their arms out towards the sky, tilt(倾斜)their head back, raise their chin and laugh heartily. Try an a
27、rgument laughter exercise. This exercise is great for getting the group to communicate with each other through laughter.Divide the group equally on opposite sides of the room. Have the groups look at each other and point at each other. _34_ Continue this or three to four minutes, with each group lau
28、ghing louder and louder at each other. Practice a good job laughter exercise, _35_ Have everyone sit in a circle and make eye contact as they give each other a high fives and laughs. This will show the positive aspects session and function as a way for the group to bond with each other. A. Do a hear
29、ty laughter exercise. B. Laughter yoga can be practiced alone. C. This is a great exercise to end a laughter yoga session. D. It can be practiced on your own or with group members. E. Laugh heartily to put an end to a session of laughter yoga. F. Then, encourage them to laugh at each other with big
30、laughs. G. It helps everyone get used to laughing in front of each other. 第三部分英语知识运(共两节，满分45分) 第节 完形填空(共20题;每题1.5分，满分30分) 阅读下短，从短后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填空处的最佳选项。 Des Monahan, an 84-year old Irishman, took make-up lessons so he could do his wifes make-up after she couldnt see anything. Des said the
31、y_36_ their life. However, Mona has experienced some_37_ problems. Along with shaky hands，Monas eyes _38_. Monas left eye is really bad and she will_39_ from total 3 blindness in the end. But their story is not just about_40_. Shortly after her_41_ began to become worse, the couple had a birthday pa
32、rty to attend. Mona hoped to _42_ her best, but could no longer do her own make-up. The couple went to a department store to get her face_43_ done. Soon after Rosie ODriscoll, the artist did Monas make-up that day, Des _44_ the brush out of her hand and started doing it himself. If you just see the
33、way he _45_ the brushes. Rosie said. “Its quite natural.” The couple often went to see Rosie so that Des could improve his_46_ . The three_47_ became friends and even went to the movie together. Des continued_48_and took lessons for eight months at the department store. At last, a make-up artist for
34、 the Kardashian family heard about the couple and _49_them to attend a master class in London. Des has since made a video_50_how he does Monas make-up. Its very_51_, Mona said. “When hes talking and I dont have to say anything, and I just _52_peacefully.” Des is happy to help Mona feel her best, and
35、 that they share a(n)_53_ belief when it comes to make-up. Des said Mona and he both agreed that less was _54_. “ He thinks Im _55_ as I am, “ Mona said. 36. A. remembered B.replaced C. considered D. enjoyed 37. A. health B.beauty C. appearance D. connection 38. A. fix B. tease C. glare D. weaken 39
36、. A. suffer B. recover C. differ D. learn 40. A. apology B. guilt C. sorrow D. anger 41. A. strength B. spirit C. eyesight D. hand 42. A.touch B. feel C. taste D. smell 43. A. lightly B. professionally C. severely D. partly 44. A. put B. lost C. took D. threw 45. A. holds B. washes C. flies D. excha
37、nges 46. A. reviews B. aims C.grades D. skills 47. A. barely B. eventually C. immediately D. suddenly 48. A. listening B. waving C. hesitating D. practicing 49. A. pushed B. begged C. invited D. ordered 50. A. advising B. showing C. imagining D. clarifying 51. A. relaxing B. thrilling C. embarrassin
38、g D. exciting 52. A. walk B. behave C. sit D. perform 53. A. amusing B. typical C. uncertain D. similar 54. A. quieter B. more C. less D. faster 55. A. lovely B.serious C. talented D. ordinary 第节(共10题;每题1.分，满分15分) 阅读下材料，在空处填当的内容1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Made in Chinais having its moment now and it_56_(be)
39、a big hit over the years. The story of Chinese fashion(时尚) began in 2011 _57_ Feiyue and Huili, both Chinese sneaker(运动鞋）brands, instantly gained international attention. Their products_58_（see）on models all over the world then. Last year, Chinese sportswear brand Li Ning was at the New York Fashion
40、 Week in September with new designs-hoodies and jackets _59_（decorate）with Chinese characters. 4 Shaun Rein, managing director of China Market Research Group, said that_60_ latest Chinese brands are no longer promoting themselves on the basis of their cheapies. He said, They are impressive and ambit
41、ious and can compete_61_ (direct) with foreign brands.”And this ambition may be due to the fact that Chinas young people now have more faith_62_ their own culture. Western culture isnt as _62_(appeal) to the young as it once was. Someone thinks todays young people in China have a _64_(prefer) for Ch
42、inese cultural symbols. They like these elements printed on their clothes. Therefore, many Chinese designers are looking forward to replacing the _65_(word)“Made in China”with “Designed in China”. 第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分) 第节应写作(满分15分) 假定你是李华，英国戏剧家 William Shakespeare的喜剧(威尼斯商)( The Merchant of Venice)将于下周六在
43、国家剧院上映，你想邀请你的留学朋友Nick同前观看。请你给他写封邮件，内容包括:1.写信的; 2.观看的时间和地点;3.期待回复。 注意:1.词数80左右; 2.可以适当增加细节，以使连贯。 参考词汇:国家剧院 National Center for the Performing Arts _ _ _ 第节 读后续写（满分25分） 阅读下短，根据所给情节进续写，使之构成个完整的故事。 “Ouch！” I howled in pain as I dropped the hammer onto my foot. I felt foolish. It was pouring with rain. a
44、nd, lame for a moment, I hopped around to the drivers side. “ No luck? said George. We had a flat tyre(轮胎)and I was trying to change the wheel.But it was stuck firm. We had driven ten hours along the road through the jungle( 丛林)without seeing another soul. In the distance was an ox working in the fi
45、eld. “So what do we do now? How can we find a garage?asked George, as I got back into the car. About fifteen minutes later, the rain stopped. Out of the jungle came an old woman. She walked towards us carrying something long and thin. “Uh, oh, here comes danger! said George. “Shes got a spear” She w
46、as wearing traditional garments, with short sleeves, a colorful necklace and other jewelry. As she got closer, we saw the spear was just a wooden Pole, I got out. “Hello! ” I said, in English. Can you help us? I pointed to the wheel. She stared at it, and then made a gesture to follow her back to th
47、e jungle. George and I looked at each other，and then set off after her. Soon we came to a tent under some trees. It had a firm framework of wooden poles, like the one the woman was carrying, covered with heavy cloth, and fastened with rope made of some kind of loose plant fiber. All round were corn
48、plants. It was harvest time for the grain, and a spade, a fork and other tools were lying on 5 the ground. Nearby were some chicks and a rooster, and a pig tied to a post. The woman folded back a cloth and invited us in. My eyes had to adjust to the darkness inside. The tent was furnished with a few
49、 mats on the floor, and a low table with a teapot. She picked up a photo and showed it to us. Was it her husband? The man in the photo was bare to the waist. He looked much too young. She was probably a widow(寡妇). Maybe her son or her nephew？ Our hostess poured some tea, and watched smiling as we drank. Say something, said George. 注意： 1.所续写短的词数应为150左右； 2.应使5个以上短中标有下划线的关键词语； 3.续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好； 4.续写完成后，请下划线标出你所使的关键词语。 Paragraph 1: I was wondering what to say when I heard the sound of footsteps out of the tent. _ Paragraph 2 We got up and together walked back to the car. _ 6
