1、2021北京石景山高三（上）期末英 语学校_姓名_准考证号_考生须知1本试卷共10页，共三道大题，44道小题，满分100分。考试时间90分钟。 2在答题卡上准确填写学校名称、姓名和准考证号。3试题答案一律填涂或书写在答题卡上，选择题请用2B铅笔作答，其他试题请用黑色字迹签字笔作答，在试卷上作答无效。4考试结束，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节 完形填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。On a foggy Sunday morning, Amris
2、ha Vaish was sleeping soundly at home in Arlington, Virginia. The sound that woke him at 7:15 was so loud that he assumed it came from inside his house. As he got up to 1 carefully, he heard another sound, this one coming most definitely from outside. Looking out of his bedroom window, he noticed a
3、tree 2 in smoke about 500 yards away. A car was wrapped by smoke around the trees base, and its engine was on fire.Seeing that, he immediately grabbed buckets of water and ran to the crash site. Up close, the 3 looked worse. The car was split nearly in two, and the tree was where the drivers seat ou
4、ght to have been, as if 4 there. He thought that no one could have survived this crash, and yet there was 15-year-old Quintin Thompson, still 5 with his terrified face pressed against the drivers side window, in visible pain. Vaish tried putting out the fire with his buckets of water yet with no suc
5、cess. When the 6 got into the front seats, he realized he had to get the boy out of there as soon as possible.Instantly, Vaish tried to open the back door, but he failed. He picked up a stone beside the tree and hit the back door. This time, it 7 . The back door was opened and Vaish crawled in. Thom
6、pson was struggling to get free when Vaish noticed how 8 his legs were. Using a pocketknife, Vaish sawed through Thompsons seat belt. Now that Thompson was free of restraints (束缚), Vaish pulled him out of a window, and then dragged him to safety before the car was 9 surrounded by flames. Vaish calle
7、d an ambulance as Thompson suffered severely. Soon, the doctors arrived and Vaish felt 10 .1. A. analyseB. viewC. examineD. question 2. A. envelopedB. chokedC. markedD. rescued3. A. woundB. damageC. engineD. smoke4. A. drawnB. guardedC. sentD. planted5. A. calmB. curiousC. consciousD. confident6. A.
8、 waterB. driverC. passengersD. flames7. A. respondedB. changedC. workedD. failed8. A. dirtyB. badC. uniqueD. normal9. A. slowlyB. entirelyC. simplyD. deadly10. A. relievedB. touchedC. recognizedD. satisfied第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。AMy
9、mother is an ordinary woman, but she always 11 (try) her best to deal with things perfectly. With an optimistic attitude, she always thinks of others first 12 never complains of anything in her life. As a teacher, she has a good sense of humor and makes her students interested in study. She shows gr
10、eat patience to those naughty ones, 13 also give great comments on her in return. BBreaking promises might unintentionally hurt others. A month ago, a classmate asked me to help him move house. I was unwilling 14 (refuse) the request directly, so I promised to assist him. Later, I just didnt bother
11、to turn up to help him because I was absorbed in my studies. When I 15 (run) into him the next day, he told me I had really let him down. Although he forgave me at last, I felt ashamed of 16 (I). CTikTok, which has taken foreign countries by storm in the past three years, is working its magic 17 Chi
12、na, too. It is 18 (especial) popular with teens and young adults. In the annual report of its parent company ByteDance this week, the domestic version of TikTok, 19 (call) Douyin, has accumulated 400 million daily active users. The service lets users create, edit and share short videos, many of whic
13、h are under 15 seconds. It is a great way to spend the leisure time 20 (enjoy) these funny videos.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分）第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASince 1993, Chicken Soup for the Soul has been a socially conscious company that combines storytelling with making th
14、e world a better place. We tell the stories of all people through our efforts, always with an eye to furthering unity and understanding, and an appreciation for our differences.Our ProductsBooks: At Chicken Soup for the Soul, we receive thousands of stories every year for our books. These stories ar
15、e the foundation of everything we do. They have inspired our other products and established the values we run our company by. With these stories, our publisher puts out about a dozen new titles every year. Click here to see our over 250 books.Pet Food: Were also inspired by the thousands of stories
16、we receive about the love between pets and people. These stories show that every moment matters between an owner and a pet. Our wholesome pet foods are meant to help you turn your own moments into stories. To learn more about our pet foods, click here. TV and Movies: Stories can be told in a variety
17、 of ways and today were branching out to what we call “visual storytelling.” Our first regular TV show aired weekly beginning October 2015 and our first Chicken Soup for the Soul feature film came out in 2016.Apps: Chicken Soup for the Soul stories have inspired us and were sure they will inspire yo
18、u, too. Our apps allow you to bring stories with you on the go and share them with friends and family.Facts & Figures The Chicken Soup for the Soul book series of over 250 titles has sold more than 110 million copies nationwide. Our books have been translated into 43 languages, have been published i
19、n over 100 countries, and have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide. In 2004, Chicken Soup for the Soul launched Pet Food, Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul, which today can be found in over 5,000 independent pet specialty stores. In 2008, Chicken Soup for the Soul became the best-selling
20、trade paperback series of all time. In 2013 Kerner Entertainment agreed to produce a film based on Chicken Soup for the Soul. 21. From the passage we can know that Pet Food is _.A. a series of stories between pets and peopleB. a sort of value delivered by the pet lovers C. a kind of food sold in pet
21、 specialty storesD. a set of recipe books for pet owners22. The “facts & figures” shows that Chicken Soup for the Soul_.A. has developed into a film companyB. has made the world a better placeC. has achieved worldwide success D. has experienced ups and downs 23. We probably find this passage_.A. in
22、a travelling guide B. in a science report C. on the Internet D. on a poster BWhen Elvis Presley died on August 16th, 1977, radio and television programs all over the world were interrupted to give the news of his death. President Carter declared a day of national mourning. Carter said: “Elvis Presle
23、y changed the face of American popular culture . He was unique and irreplaceable”. Eighty thousand people attended his funeral. The streets were jammed with cars, and Elvis Presley films were shown on television, and his records were played on the radio all day. In the year after his death, one hund
24、red million Presley LPs (密纹唱片) were sold.Elvis Presley was born on January 8th, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi. His parents were very poor and Elvis never had music lessons, but he was surrounded by music from an early age. His parents were very religious, and Elvis regularly sang at church services.
25、In 1948, when he was thirteen, his family moved to Memphis, Tennessee. He left school in 1953 and got a job as a truck driver.In the summer of 1953, Elvis paid four dollars and recorded a song for his mothers birthday at Sam Phillips Sun Records studio. Sam Phillips heard Elvis and asked him to reco
26、rd “Thats All Right.” Twenty thousand copies were sold. He made five more records for Sun. Then in July 1955, he met Colonel Tom Parker, who became his manager in November. On January 10th, 1956, Elvis recorded “Heartbreak Hotel”, and a million copies were sold. In the next fourteen months, he made
27、another fourteen records, and they were all big hits. In 1956, he also made his first film in Hollywood.In March 1958, Elvis had to join the army. He wanted to be an ordinary soldier. When his hair was cut, thousands of women cried. He spent the next two years in Germany, where he met Priscilla Beau
28、lieu, who became his wife eight years later on May 1st, 1967. In 1960, he left the army and went to Hollywood where he made several films during the next few years.By 1968 many people had become tired of Elvis. He hadnt performed live since 1960. But he recorded a new LP “From Elvis in Memphis” and
29、appeared in a special television program. He became popular again, and went to Las Vegas, where he was paid seven hundred fifty thousand dollars for four weeks. In August of 1977, he died from a heart attack. He had been working too hard, and eating and drinking too much for several years. He left a
30、ll his money to his only daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. 24. The first song Elvis recorded was_A. a hit overnight B. played on the radioC. sold well in Las VegasD. a gift for his mothers birthday 25. How did Elvis begin his career? A. By attending church services. B. By meeting Colonel Tom Parker.C. B
31、y recording “Heartbreak Hotel”. D. By getting recognized by Sam Phillips.26. From the passage, we can know that _.A. Elvis learnt music from his fatherB. Elvis once lost his popularity in the 60sC. Elvis became a drinker when he got a job as a truck driverD. Elviss hair was cut in the army because o
32、f his wrongdoings27. Why did Elvis gain great respect after his death?A. He had great musical talent. B. He achieved success in all his records. C. He won unexampled recognition in live performance.D. He contributed to the development of American pop culture.CThe UKs first fully solar-powered home,
33、which removes the need to ever receive a gas or electricity bill again, has gone on sale, but it will cost you 1.2 million.The timber-framed home in Great Glen, Leicestershire, contains a number of “zero-carbon features” including solar electric energy, triple glazing and rainwater storage. It is en
34、tirely heated by underground water-filled tubes that are warmed by solar energy from rooftop panels. The house was designed and built by Caplin Homes and covers two acres of land. The design and construction, down to the materials, were used specifically for their low carbon footprint.The solar pane
35、ls on the roof of the five-bedroom house are called hybrids because they collect both electrical and thermal energy. Solar walls preheat incoming air, and an Earth Energy Bank (EEB) and heat pump can store heat, and get it back for use when temperatures drop. The south-facing triple-glazed windows a
36、re said to also improve the houses energy management during the winter.All the technologies are regulated by a control system, which monitors the inside and outside temperatures, how much energy is being received by the solar panels, and the heat levels in the EEB domestic hot water tank. Due to its
37、 low energy design, the Solar House is expected to only require heat from the EEB for about 10 weeks of the year.For 1.2 million, buyers also get two garages. Estate agent (房地产经纪人) Anthony Fox said the possibility of no utility bills was a big draw for potential owners: the idea is that your bills p
38、retty much disappear and the house is self-sustaining and self-sufficient. That was a big aspect for most of the people who came to have a look around. “We had a lot of interest on the open day. There were some strong considerations to buy there and then. Everyone was very keen to learn how the hous
39、e worked.” He added. 28. Which is true about the UKs first fully solar-powered home? A. It is directly heated by rooftop panels. B. It has a set of heat-storage devices available. C. Its walls can keep cold air from coming in to store heat. D. The triple-glazed windows collect electrical and thermal
40、 energy.29. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 4?A. The monitoring of the temperature.B. The function of the control system.C. The amount of the received energy.D. The significance of the new technologies.30. Whats a big attraction for potential buyers according to Anthony Fox?A. No gas or ele
41、ctricity bill. B. Two additional garages.C. The reasonable price.D. The unique structure. DOver the past half-century, scientists have settled on two reasonable theories related to baby talk. One states that a young childs brain needs time to master language. The second theory states that a childs v
42、ocabulary level is the key factor. According to this theory, some key steps have to occur in a logical sequence before sentence formation occurs. In 2007, researchers at Harvard University, who were studying the two theories, found a clever way to test them. More than 20,000 internationally adopted
43、children enter the U.S. each year. Many of them no longer hear their birth language after they arrive, and they must learn English more or less the same way infants(婴儿) do. International adoptees dont take classes or use a dictionary when they are learning their new tongue. All of these factors make
44、 them an ideal population in which researchers could test these competing theories about how language is learned.Neuroscientists Jesse Snedeker, Joy Geren and Carissa Shafto studied the language development of 27 children adopted from India between the ages of two and five years. These children bega
45、n learning English at an older age than US natives and had more mature brains. Even so, just as American-born infants, their first English sentences consisted of single words. The adoptees then went through the same stages as typical American-born children, though at a faster clip. The adoptees and
46、native children started combining words in sentences when their vocabulary reached the same sizes, further suggesting that what matters is not how old you are or how mature your brain is, but the number of words you know.This findingthat having more mature brains did not help the adoptees avoid the
47、baby talk stagesuggests that babies speak in baby talk not because they have baby brains, but because they have only just started learning and need time to gain enough vocabulary. Before long, the one-word stage will give way to the two-word stage and so on. Learning how to chat like an adult is a g
48、radual process.But this finding also raises an even older and more difficult question. Adult immigrants who learn a second language rarely achieve the same proficiency in a foreign language as the average child raised as a native speaker. Researchers have long suspected there is a “critical period” for language development, after which it cannot proceed with fu
