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1、2021 届厦门松柏中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及答案 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 Youre becoming an adult;your friends are changing;school is more challenging;and your life has more ups and downs than it used to.These books are just for you.Say Goodbye to Stressby Dr J
2、eff Brown Kindle Edition$11.79 Paperback$16.95 Many have trouble getting their stress(压力)under control and want help.This new book will encourage stressed-out readers with its stories from people like them about how they resolved or rethought the stress in their lives,learned to let go of anxiety an
3、d worry,and improved their lives by dealing with stress.Find Your Inner Strengthby Amy Newmark Kindle Edition$7.99 Paperback$12.75 This powerful collection of stories will inspire(激励)you and help you find the inner strength to do with the challenges in your own life.We are stronger than we think.whe
4、n we have to be.These brave.courageous people are the role models that show us all what is possible.Random Acts of Kindnessby Amy Newmark Kindle Edition$12.99 Paperback$17.77 Make miracles happen for yourself and others.Its easy.Just think outside the box and look around.There are so many ways that
5、you can helpand it turns out the biggest beneficiary(受益人)may be you!Scientific studies have shown that“doing good”is not only good for others but also for the person doing it,making that person happier and healthier.Be the Best You Can Beby Amy Newmark Kindle Edition$10.99 Paperback$15.67 This colle
6、ction shows kids positive role models to follow in its stories about making good choices,having confidence,and doing the right things.Parents and grandparents will enjoy discussing the stories with children,making it a family event.1.How will you feel after reading Say Goodbye to Stress?A.Anxious.B.
7、Awkward.C.Relaxed.D.Confused.2.What is unique about Find Your Inner Strength?A.It is written by a well-known author.B.It is the cheapest of the four books.C.It has role models for kids to follow.D.It shows one how to do good deeds.3.Which book is suitable for one who has no confidence?A.Say Goodbye
8、to Stress B.Find Your Inner Strength C.Random Acts of Kindness D.Be the Best You Can Be B The headmaster of a primary school showed on television to support her idea that parents should“dress appropriately in daywear”when they drop off and pick up their kids from school.Kate Chisholm,head teacher at
9、SkerneParkAcademyin Darlington,theU.K.,sent a letter home asking parents to set a better example for their children.“I have noticed there has been an increasing tendency for parents to drop off and pick up their kids from school while still wearing their pajamas(睡衣),”Chisholm wrote.“Could I please a
10、sk that when you are sending your children,you take the time to dress appropriately in daywear that is suitable for the weather conditions?”Kate Chisholm wants parents at her school to dress nicer.She appeared on British television station ITV to further explain her decision,saying she had started n
11、oticing the pajama trend had been picked up by“30 or 40”parents at school.Despite her determination to make school a nicer place to be,Chisholm admits that she cant demand that parents dress up-such as Karen Routh,49,who wore pajamas to drop off her 8-ycar-old daughter Holly,because she was running
12、late and didnt feel well.“I imagine there might be some people who keep up wearing pajamas for the next six months to prove a point,”Chisholm said.“I cant force people to get dressed but I will keep sending letters home in the hope that they decide to put on a pair of jeans.”Wearing pajamas in publi
13、c has also become a hot issue for some schools and States in theU.S.In 2015,aFloridaschool board member insisted on a dress rule for parents who showed up in the school in sleepwear.4.The headmaster asks parents to pay attention to _.A.the way they dress B.the relations with teachers C.the way they
14、treat their kids D.the clothes they buy for their kids 5.How does Chisholm try to change this situation?A.Asking kids to set examples.B.Keeping them out of school.C.Sending letters to persuade them.D.Forcing them to change by laws.6.Why did Kate Chisholm appear on ITV?A.She wanted to force Karen to
15、dress properly.B.Parents spent less time on their clothes.C.She wanted to explain her decision about the parents dress.D.She wanted to tell us more and more parents wear pajamas to school.7.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that _.A.strict laws should be passed to stop pajamas B.aFloridasch
16、ool will force parents to wear jeans C.people wearing pajamas in public will be punished D.more and more people are concerned about dressing properly in public C Many of us were delighted to learn that a high school senior Kwasi Enin was accepted to all eight Ivy League universities.To our surprise,
17、he wasnt excited as expected,but appeared extra calm.He announced that he would revisit the universities to find the best suitable in music or medicine.He also wanted to compare their financial aid packages.Kwasis success story is rare,but his reaction is not.After the admission letters arrive at ho
18、me,students have 30 days to really think about what kind of school would help them grow as a person,which school would best prepare them for the future,and at which school they would be happiest.And they also have to think about whether they can afford the school they choose.But how to answer the qu
19、estions about which school is the best suitable university?Some young people are attracted to large universities with great school spirit and a list of offerings.But besides those advantages,many of these universities focus on graduate work and research,with undergraduates taught mostly by part-time
20、 instructors.Others are attracted to smaller boarding schools with discussion-based classes.But some of these schools will have much limitation for students who want a high-energy city life experience.Many students today seem to think they should pick the university where they will get the diploma t
21、hat will help them get the most highly paid job.This is a sad misunderstanding of what a college education should provide.A good college education should prepare them to overcome any difficulty andthrivein society.It helps them to form the habit of creative mind and spirit that will continue to deve
22、lop far beyond their university years.So when you choose college,you should consider if it is filled with useful learning to help create new spaces for different possibilities of growth.8.What can we know about Kwasi Enin from paragraph 1?A.He was from a very poor family.B.He would choose the top un
23、iversity.C.He was too excited to calm himself at the good news.D.He considered his interests when choosing his university.9.What can you infer from paragraph 2?A.Few students can be admitted to university.B.Many students face the choices like Kwasi.C.Top universities are the first choice for most st
24、udents.D.American students can afford their university by themselves.10.Which of the following can best explain the underlined word“thrive”in paragraph 4?A.Fail B.Succeed C.Research D.Work 11.What should the best university be like according to the text?A.Very large and have good instructors.B.Small
25、 boarding schools with discussion-based classes.C.It will offerthe diploma to get the most highly paid job.D.It will help continue to develop far beyond university years.D After almost an entire year of not going shopping and vacationing,you find the numbers reflected by your bank account meet your
26、heart s desire.Now the most important question comes,what to do with the earnings?Should you fulfill dreams of the present,invest in preserving the future or perhaps keep saving it for a rainy day?Our elders always try to teach us the value of money and its moral weakness.One may be on a winning str
27、eak(连续成功)now,but it will not always be so.One will have days when there will be no sunshine but only rain,and their luck will hide behind those thick grey clouds.Save for those rainy days,they say.Do not spend too much,live within a budget,refrain fromcredit no matter how small and save for the futu
28、re.Since the very first time we earn our own money from a summer job or earning our first salary,the lessons start.In fact,the pocket money that we receive when we are children begins the process of learning how to best manage one s money.People often think like this one day when I have enough money
29、,I will travel the world.Then,once we do earn enough money,tomorrow s plans start shadowing our present ones.However,is it wise to keep living for that future?Will we still enjoy or even be able to backpack in our 50s?How will we ever enjoy our present if we are constantly living for the future?Good
30、 questions,aren t they?I say travel but don t let yourself run dry,treat yourself to some luxuries but also keep enough for your necessities,and enjoy your present but with a plan for the foreseeable future.Life is for the living,so live it sensibly.12.Why do elders teach us to save money?A.Because
31、there are more rainy days in life.B.Because no one can win streak.C.Because good days may end.D.Because money cant buy everything.13.What does the underlined phrase“refrain from”mean in Paragraph 3?A.select from B.hold back C.rely on D.prefer to 14.Which of the following opinions would the author ag
32、ree?A.To enjoy yourself in the right time.B.To wait to travel until we have enough money.C.To go backpacking in our 50s.D.To live for the future.15.What should we do with the earnings according to the author?A.We should save all for rainy days.B.We should fulfill our dreams.C.We should entertain our
33、selves.D.We should live the present wisely.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 Although people value intelligenceunderstanding,reasoning,the ability to learnthey also respect wisdom,or the knowledge and experience that we gain over a lifetime.In some ways,wisdom is l
34、ikebeauty:we value it,we desire it,and we know it when we see it.However,it is nearly impossible to define such a quality._16_ 17.Work at being social.Studies show that people who stay connected to others show higher levels of wisdom than those who remain alone._18_Next time youre at a party or gath
35、ering,single out someone whos standing alone and strike up a conversation.19.Practice being open-minded.Wisdom involves understanding an issue without letting emotions get in the way._20_During the course of every day,make a note of the issues that bother you,and take a moment to see them from the o
36、ther side.21.Learn how to say“I could be wrong”.A wise person understands that it is impossible to know everything and that life is capable of taking unexpected turns._22_Admitting that there are times when you could be mistaken will go a long way in solidifying your fame.23.Read the news._24_If you
37、 dont already read a daily paper or news online,start by going through a single front-page article from a major respected news source.Almost everyone has the potential to become wiser,particularly if you strengthen these habits.A.Recognizing your errors can lead only to greater wisdom.B.But research
38、ers have tried and heres what theyve found.C.Sharing interesting news can always be a good start of a friendship.D.Make an effort to join a new club,or invite an old friend for coffee.E.You do not have to admit your mistakes if you are really unwilling to.F.You cannot make balanced choices unless yo
39、u understand world circumstances.G.Opening your mind means realizing that there is a life story behind everyones actions.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 If you asked me how I felt about running five years ago,I would have laughed at you.C
40、oupled with my asthma(哮喘)and general lack of motivation,I considered running as one of my_21_enemies.As a pre-teen,the days in gym class always_22_me when the teacher announced that we would be running the mile.I would_23_myself to the starting line,a little behind everyone else,and wait for the whi
41、stle to_24_.After the whistle blew,I started off in step with my classmates,but felt my_25_began to bum,and my legs felt like theyd_26_out any minute.My breath would hitch in my chest as I slowed to a walk,_27_looking up to see my classmates run past.Id constantly_28_myself for walking.I felt like m
42、y lungs_29_me back.If I cant even run a_30_,can I even do anything right?Having those_31_,I decided it would be best to avoid running at all_32_.If I went to the gym,I took gym classes that_33_little to no running,such as yoga.My_34_to avoid running succeeded.Years later,I impulsively(冲动地)decided to
43、 run a 5k.When I_35_the course,I felt the same pit in my stomach.But something_36_happened.Instead of allowing my thoughts to overtake me,I_37_putting one foot in front of the other,and I let myself get caught up in the_38_of my feet hitting the ground.Surprisingly enough,my lungs were able to find
44、a beat with my feet,and I ended up running the entire race without_39_to walk.In hindsight(事后看来),I realize that it was my_40_that got me through the race,I believe in running.21.A.smallest B.worst C.least D.weakest 22.A.surprised B.satisfied C.frightened D.excited 23.A.control B.enjoy C.cast D.drag
45、24.A.blow B.sing C.listen D.perform 25.A.fingers B.ears C.face D.lungs 26.A.stand B.jump C.give D.walk 27.A.quickly B.shamefully C.happily D.eventually 28.A.tell B.order C.persuade D.scold 29.A.beat B.held C.insisted D.went 30.A.step B.trip C.mile D.kilometer 31.A.feelings B.emotions C.competitions
46、D.experiences 32.A.costs B.means C.lines D.styles 33.A.connected B.involved C.explained D.linked 34.A.wishes B.dreams C.effects D.efforts 35.A.finished B.forced C.faced D.accepted 36.A.strange B.important C.impossible D.normal 37.A.went on B.focused on C.struck on D.checked on 38.A.rhythm B.tone C.s
47、tyle D.pattern 39.A.sticking B.thinking C.stopping D.applying 40.A.willpower B.right C.ability D.skill 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 Out of a home bakery(烘焙)in Bowie,Maryland,a young businessman gives one cupcake away to someone in need,for each one he sells.Behind
48、the operation is 14-year-old Michael Platt.He runs a company_41._model is based on another company of charity.Platt recently got_42._ order for a few dozen cupcakes,and as promised,he doubled the order and packed up the extra cupcakes to bring to_43._(home)people on the streets.Now,he focuses _44._
49、his business and charity,hoping to open several grocery_45._ (store)for people who want to shop for affordable things.As if_46._ (run)the bakery and charity is not enough,Platt partners with No Kid Hungry and_47._ (raise)money for the organization which helps children in need of food.On Top of all o
50、f that,Platt recently gave a TED talk on being a young businessman.“Kids can do what they love to do and also be able_48._(help)people,”he said.“If everyone does what they can to end a problem that theyre_49._ (interest)in,then the problem will end.”The audience were_50._(great)inspired by his story