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1、2021 届常州溧阳中学高三英语期末考试试卷及参考答案 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 The Origins of Famous Brands Our lives are full of brand names and trademarked products that we use every day.Although many brand names are simple acronyms(首字母缩略词)or versions of their foun
2、ders names,some of the companies we trust every day actually have fascinating and surprising back stories.Starbucks It seems fitting that the most famous coffee brand in the world would take its name from one of the worlds greatest works of literature.The inspiration for the name of the coffeehouse
3、came from Herman MelvillesMoby Dick.The founders original idea was to name the company after the Captain Ahabs ship,but they eventually decided that Pequot wasnt a great name for coffee,so they chose Ahabs first mate,Starbucks,as the name instead.Google Google was originally called Backrub,for it se
4、arched for links in every corner of the Web.In 1997,when the founders of the company were searching for a new name showing a huge amount of data for their rapidly improving search technology,a friend suggested the word“googol”.When a friend tried to register the new domain(域)name,he misspelled“googo
5、l”as“google”.Nike Originally founded as a distributor for Japanese running shoes,the company was originally named BRS,or Blue Ribbon Sports.In 1971,BRS introduced its own soccer shoe,a model called Nike,which is alsothe name for the Greek goddess of victory.In 1978,the company officially renamed its
6、elf as Nike,Inc.The right name is essential to a companys success,and a great origin story is just as important as a great product.An attractive origin story is one more thing that keeps customers guessing,wondering,and buying its products.1.What is the name of the Captain Ahabs ship?A.Moby Dick.B.S
7、tarbucks.C.Pequot.D.Herman Melville.2.Why did the founders of the Google want to change its name?A.They mistook their name.B.They wanted new customers.C.The companys original name was too long.D.The companys search technology was improving rapidly.3.Where does the importance of the origin story of o
8、ne company lie in?A.It can change the companys image.B.It can add myth to the company.C.It explains the development of the company to customers.D.It makes customers imagine and purchase its goods.B The COVID-19 vaccination（接种疫苗）rate in the US has fallen to newlows in recent weeks,threatening Preside
9、nt Joe Bidens goal of having 70 percent of American adults with at least one shot by July 4.With just less than one month from July 4,the current vaccination rate will put the US at somewhere between 67 percent and 68 percent of the adult population with at least one dose（剂量）by Independence Day.To r
10、each 70 percent by July 4,around 1.6 percent of the population needs to get their first dose per week from now until July 4.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention（CDC）reported last week that 63 percent of adults hadreceived their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.That was up slightly from 62
11、percent from the report a week before.The additional 1 percent of adults completing their first dose is the lowest since the CDC started tracking the vaccination rate in mid-February.On average,fewer than 1 million shots are given out per day,a decline of more than two-thirds from the peak of 3.4 mi
12、llion in April,The Washington Post reported.In South Carolina,about 71,000 residents got a shot in the week leading up to June 3,compared to a high of nearly 300,000 in one week in early April,according to data from the CDC.The slowdown is moreprominentacross the South and Midwest.Twelve states have
13、 seen vaccinations fall to 15 daily shots per 10,000 residents.Less than a quarter of black Americans had received their first COVID-19 shot as of June 7.James Hildreth,CEO of Meharry Medical College,told Politico,“We need to make a stronger effort to bring the vaccine to the communities,rather than
14、 relying on the communities to come to vaccination centers.”The sharp decline in vaccination began in mid-April when federal officials temporarily stopped the use of the JohnsonJohnson vaccine while they investigated rare blood-clotting（凝血）reactions.The“low-hanging fruitthosepeople who ly want to ge
15、t vaccinated without you telling them anything”have already been vaccinated,which has led to the slowdown,Dr Anthony Fauci,director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases,said on a White House-organized call with community leaders last week,according to the Post.4.What can we l
16、earn from the text?A.Dr Anthony Fauci is in charge of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.B.In South Carolina,about 300,000 residents got a shot in the week leading up to June 3 C.In mid-April federal officials temporarily suspended the JohnsonJohnson vaccine.D.Less than one fourth of Ame
17、ricans had received their first COVID-19 shot by June 7.5.Which of the following can replace the underlined word“prominent”in Para.5?A.Meaningful.B.Obvious.C.Inspiring.D.Complex.6.How can America increase the COVID-19 vaccination rate according to James Hildreth?A.By giving the vaccine shot at the c
18、ommunities.B.By offering the vaccine to the public for free.C.By frequently informing the public of the vaccine.D.By urging the communities to come to vaccination centers.7.What can be the best title for the text?A.Biden wishes to have 70%of adults with one shot by July 4 B.CDC has been trackingthe
19、vaccination rate since mid-February C.Some Americans need to get vaccinated without telling them to D.Bidens July 4th vaccine goal may be missed C My school appeared on the news last week because we had made an important change in our local area.Our class had planted a large garden in what was once
20、only a vacant lot.It was a lot of work but it was all worth it.I got blisters(水泡)from digging,and we all got insect bites,too.I learned a lot about gardening and collaboration(合作),and then I learned about the media.Our teacher telephoned the TV station and informed them of what we had accomplished.S
21、he spoke with the producer.The producer checked with the directors,but they said there were plenty of stories similar to ours.They wanted to know what was special about our particular garden,since many schools plant them.The teacher explained that,after going on the Internet to learn about the prair
22、ie(大草原),we had made a prairie garden.We had gone to a prairie and gotten seeds from the plants,and then we planted them.We did not water the garden,but we did weed it.We decided to let nature water it with rain,since that was how prairies grew in the past.We sent a picture of the garden to the news
23、station.In the picture,the grass was so high that it stood taller than the fourth grade students.As a result,the producer sent a reporter to our school.He interviewed the headmaster and asked him many questions about the garden.After that,they interviewed us,and we explained to them what we had lear
24、ned through this project.That night,we watched the news,and there we were.The news reporter told our story.It was only two minutes long,but it was us.We were famous.All that work,all those blisters,it was worth it.We knewthatwhen we saw the garden every day,but now we knew that the whole city though
25、t so,too.8.What seemed to be the TV directors initial reaction to the garden?A.They were excited.B.They were surprised.C.They were worried.D.They were uninterested.9.What is special about the garden?A.Weeds were allowed to spread naturally.B.The grass grew faster than common grass.C.The seeds came f
26、rom the plants of a prairie.D.Underground water was used for the plants.10.What does the underlined word“that”refer to in the last paragraph?A.We got blisters on our hands.B.Our hard work was worthwhile.C.The garden would be famous.D.The project would be finished.11.How did the author feel about the
27、 project?A.Annoyed.B.Curious.C.Proud.D.Regretful.D Hi,Momis a hit inChina.Since its release in early February the movie has earned more than 5 billion yuan at the box office.It is currently the second-highest-grossing film ever released in the country,and may yet overtakeWolf Worrior2,an action film
28、 from 2017.Written and directed by Jia Ling,the film is adapted from her comedy routine from 2016 which explored her relationship with her mother,who died in an accident when Ms.Jia was 19.At a time when many people have been separated from their families,the themes of grief and filial piety(孝道)inHi
29、,Mombring agreement.The films impressive box office income is also a reminder of the health of the industry inChinacompared withHollywood.In the West cinemas remain closed due to lockdown or operate at limited capacity;inChina,where many restrictions have been lifted,between 50%and 75%of seats are a
30、vailable to book.During the Spring Festival,Chinese cinemas made an estimated$1.5 billion in ticket sales 71%of takings at the American box office in all of 2020.With cinemas shut,film-sales agent stopped bringingHollywoodmovies to market.That has given locally made films a chance to excel.Since 201
31、3,domestic films have taken around 60%of total box office earnings.In 2021,that number may get closer to 100%.12.What can be inferred from the first paragraph aboutHi,Mom?A.It will be a success.B.Wolf Worrior2 will be released after it.C.It is better than Wolf Worrior 2.D.It may be the first-highest
32、-grossing film inChina.13.Which statement is NOT true according to the text?A.The film industry inChinais developing better than that inHollywood.B.The film is based on a real story.C.You cant go to cinema because there are many restrictions.D.Many people cant see their families often nowadays.14.Wh
33、at is the authors attitude towards local films?A.Negative B.Positive C.Indifferent D.Skeptical 15.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Local Movies Arise.B.China Film Industry.C.Comedy Time.D.Hi,Mom-Chinas Latest Hit.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 Manners
34、 are a set of practices and forms which are followed in a wide variety of situations.If you are a newcomer to a particular culture,learning these rules can be very challenging._16_It is safe to assume that there is a rule in every situation one might encounter._17_Thats why many people study manners
35、 before travelling or entering a new social circle to ensure that they arent considered to be impolite or aggressive._18_For example,the concept of greeting people politely and with respect is common to people of many cultures,although the way in which respect is expressed may vary.In some Asian cou
36、ntries,for example,people may bow or grasp their hands together when greeting someone,while in theUnited States,people often shake hands or hug each other.The consequences of mistakes in manners may vary._19_As a result,the people present at the time of the mistake might form a negative impression o
37、f you.At worst,a mistake could cost a friendship or a job,and in some regions of the world,a serious one could cost you your life.By treating people as respectfully as you can and by using common sense,you will probably avoid most dangerous behavior-related situations._20_It is especially important
38、to learn such guides in the library or on the Internet in advance in case conflicts are caused thoughtlessly.A.The rules of manners govern how people behave.B.Actually even old hands sometimes have a tough time.C.Manners begin when meeting someone for the first time.D.But the good news is that it is
39、 very simple to learn manners.E.At a minimum,you might make others feel slightly awkward.F.And the rules of manners of different cultures can be quite different.G.However,if you are planning to enter an unfamiliar culture,it pays to do research.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
40、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 While getting into Harvard Law School is not easy for anyone,Rehan,a sanitation worker(环卫工人)from Bowie,Maryland,worked hard to achieve it.And he doesnt take all the_21_either he gives most of it to the people around him.Whenhe was 8,his mother left the family a
41、nd his father had to_22_to support it.Rehans grades dropped._23_,his high school grades were so poor that he was_24_by many colleges.So he took a job at Bates Trucking and Trash(垃圾).For many people,getting the job would feel like a low point._25_,for Rehan,it was a really_26_time when his life began
42、 to turn around.“It was the first time in my life that people who werent my father or my brother really just_27_me to feel confident,told me I was_28_.”His coworkers urged him to go back to school,and the company owner,Brent Bates,helped him get_29_inBowieStateUniversity.Rehan earned a 4.0-grade poi
43、nt_30_and was able to go to theUniversityofMarylandfor further_31_.During his junior year atMaryland,his father was ill.To_32_their family,Rehan had to return to work at Bates._33_dropping out of school,he woke each day at 4 a.m.to finish his_34_before class.He scored very well in his LSAT test,and_
44、35_HarvardLawSchool.That school charges a high price.Luckily,the young man found another_36_.Carmie McCook,a communications coach,started a GoFundMe page to help him with the_37_.The goal was$75,000,but it rose to over$185,000 in_38_,which helped make his dream_39_.While most people heading toHarvar
45、dLawSchoolhave the grades and the financial support,Rehan just had his own_40_story to stand on the same story that makes him an inspiration.21.A.view B.credit C.emotion D.strategy 22.A.struggle B.compete C.organize D.suffer 23.A.Curiously B.Luckily C.Actually D.Obviously 24.A.investigated B.refused
46、 C.attracted D.preferred 25.A.Therefore B.Moreover C.However D.Anyway 26.A.amazing B.confusing C.plain D.anxious 27.A.recognized B.reminded C.forgave D.encouraged 28.A.smart B.worthwhile C.responsible D.unusual 29.A.admired B.registered C.promoted D.exchanged 30.A.challenges B.comments C.honor D.ave
47、rage 31.A.experiments B.contents C.studies D.arrangements 32.A.observe B.affect C.improve D.save 33.A.Because of B.Instead of C.Other than D.Rather than 34.A.work B.issue C.lecture D.summary 35.A.adapted to B.contributed to C.applied to D.referred to 36.A.partner B.volunteer C.master D.supporter 37.
48、A.cost B.stress C.limit D.rent 38.A.accommodations B.donations C.sources D.means 39.A.work out B.fall apart C.come true D.give up _ 参考答案 1.C 2.D 3.D 4.A 5.C 6.D 7.B 8.D 9.C 10.B 11.C 12.D 13.C 14.B 15.D 16.B 17.F 18.A 19.E 20.G 21.B 22.A 23.C 24.B 25.C 26.A 27.D 28.A 29.B 30.D 31.C 32.D 33.B 34.A 35
49、.C 36.D 37.A 38.B 39.C 40.D 41.an 42.variety 43.learners 44.began 45.successfully 46.studying 47.which/that 48.in 49.to conduct 50.is saved 51.(1).drawdrawing(2).HoweverTherefore(3).my 前加 in(4).discouragingdiscouraged(5).approachapproached(6).momentmoments(7).删除 of(8).herme(9).thatwhat(10).aan 52.略