山東省煙臺(tái)市2021-2022學(xué)年高三上學(xué)期期末考試英語(yǔ)試題

1、20212022學(xué)年度第一學(xué)期期末學(xué)業(yè)水平診斷高三英語(yǔ)注意事項(xiàng)：1. 答卷前，考生務(wù)必將自己的姓名、考生號(hào)等填寫(xiě)在答題卡和試卷指定位置上。2. 回答選擇題時(shí)，選出每小題答案后，用鉛筆把答題卡上對(duì)應(yīng)題目的答案標(biāo)號(hào)涂黑。如需改動(dòng)，用橡皮擦干凈后，再選涂其他答案標(biāo)號(hào)?；卮鸱沁x擇題時(shí)，將答案寫(xiě)在答題卡上，寫(xiě)在本試卷上無(wú)效。3. 考試結(jié)束后，只交答題卡。第一部分 閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）第一節(jié) （共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5 分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。AHere are four beach destinations for you to take

2、 a unique vacation in the sunshine.Zanzibar, TanzaniaWhether youre dining at restaurants directly on the sand or listening to live music, the islands of HYPERLINK /world/africa-and-middle-east/tanzania/places/zanzibar t _blank Zanzibar are rich with culture. The Stone Town features narrow stone stre

3、ets meant for bicycles. Its a great place to buy produce and creative goods while taking in the Arabian architecture. You can sail into the sun on wooden boats, do yoga on the white sand or go diving.Sardinia, Italy HYPERLINK /Tourism-g187879-Sardinia-Vacations.html t _blank Sardiniais well known fo

4、r its natural settings mainly the beaches and the volcanic Monte Urtigu. With boat tours, hidden beaches and valley adventures featuring flowing waterfalls, water activities are everywhere. But the island has plenty of other experiences as well. Go wine tasting, learn to bake bread or take a histori

5、cal tour of local archeological (考古) sites.Bodrum, TurkeyFor a truly unique beach experience, visit Bodrum in Turkey. The ancient city is home to historic baths, hot springs, ancient ruins and underwater archeology museums. This area is also ideal for rafting trips, sea fishing and more. There is al

6、so a lot of wildlife living on the island and in its surrounding waters.Tenerife, Spain HYPERLINK /canary-islands/tenerife/santa-cruz-de-tenerife t _blank Tenerifeis big on water sports and adventures, offering things like jet skiing, sailing and diving with dolphins. This areais home to various mus

7、eums like the Museo Municipal and the local museum of natural history. Dont forget to visit the local temples, ruins and gardens. 1. What makes Zanzibar special? A. Its hot springs.B. Its stone streets. C. Its historical ruins.D. Its open-air concerts. 2. What can a tourist do in Bodrum? A. Visit th

8、e volcano.B. Explore underwater museums. C. Enjoy the local wine.D. Experience valley adventures. 3. If you enjoy diving with sea animals, which is the best choice? A. Zanzibar. B. Sardinia.C. Bodrum.D. Tenerife. BIts a sunny afternoon at the Bronx Zoo, in New York City. Children are excited as a fe

9、male Asian elephant named Happy comes into view. Waving her ears from side to side and wrapping her trunk around the fence leisurely, Happy seems to be living a happy life. The Bronx Zoo is one of about 60 zoos in the U.S. where you can see an elephant. With the number of Asian elephants declining e

10、very year only about 50,000 are left in the wild a zoo might be the only chance any of us will ever get to see one. But the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP), an animal-rights group, says Happy is lonely. A fence separates her from Patty, another elephant. Contact through a fence isnt enough, the NhRP

11、says. Steven is the groups president. “We understand what Happys life means to her,” he says, “which is almost nothing at all.” So the NhRP is taking the Bronx Zoo to court. The group says Happy should be moved to aprotected areawhere she can have space to hang about and interact with other elephant

12、s. The NhRPs case against the Bronx Zoo is the first of its kind in the U.S. The group is relying on a legal order meant for humans. It says a person who has been unlawfully imprisoned must be released. The NhRP will argue in court that Happy should have that same right.Experts say elephants are int

13、elligent and thrive (繁榮) when they form social ties in the wild. Joyce Poole studies them in Africa. She thinks keeping elephants in a city is “a recipe for disaster”. “As you can imagine, if you were locked behind bars and lost freedom, would there be much you could do?” she says.But the Bronx Zoo

14、insists that Happy is well cared for according to animal protection laws. Besides, some people claim removing animals like Happy from zoos would be a mistake because zoos reach more people than any other group involved withconservation. They believe if theres a time when children can no longer visit

15、 zoos to grow up with a connection to the animals, itll come at a great cost. 4. What do the first two paragraphs mainly tell us? A. Asian elephants are becoming extinct. B. Zoos allow people to bond with wild animals. C. Zoos are the safest shelter for Asian elephants. D. The elephants in zoos are

16、disturbed by visitors. 5. Why is the NhRP taking the Bronx Zoo to court? A. The zoo breaks animal protection laws. B. They find Happy is suffering from ill health. C. They think the zoo restricts Happys freedom. D. The zoo fails to meet the visitors requirements. 6. What is Joyces attitude to keepin

17、g elephants in a city? A. Opposed. B. Uncaring. C. Supportive. D. Cautious. 7. What can we infer from the text? A. The court will stand by the Bronx Zoo. B. Children will have less access to nature. C. More wild animals will be released from zoos. D. It will be challenging for the NhRP to win the ca

18、se. CTo fight against the ballooning waistlines among people, several U.S. cities have instituted taxes on drinks with added sugar aiming to reduce consumption, but new research suggests these policies currently have one fundamental flaw.The study found sugary drink taxes only reduce purchasing if p

19、rice tags (標(biāo)簽) at stores mention consumers are paying that tax when they buy the drink.The research included a field study at two convenience stores in San Francisco, which currently has a tax on sugary drinks of 1 cent per ounce. Researchers varied the price tags placed on the sugary drinks over th

20、e eight-week study: one tag that simply said the price for the 12-ounce drink ($1.52) and one that had the price and the message “Includes SF Sugary Drink Tax”. All non-sugary drinks, which werent subject to the tax, simply had the price of the drink ($1.40).The researchers compared sales of the dri

21、nks during the study period to the two weeks before the study began when the sugary drink tax was in effect but there were no price tags on any drinks. Results showed sales of sugary drinks werent lower during the two weeks, compared to sales before the tax, indicating the tax itself didnt reduce pu

22、rchases of sugary drinks.The researchers then looked at the effects of the two different price tags. Results showed the share of sugary drinks purchased when the tags simply showed the price wasnt significantly different from the two-week period before the study, but did decline slightly when the ta

23、gs mentioned the price included the added tax. In a separate online study, the researchers asked participants to estimate what the tax would be on a can of their favorite drink that cost $1.52. The average estimate was 40 cents much higher than the 12 cents actually demanded in San Francisco. When t

24、old the tax was only 12 cents, they reported theyd still purchase the drink.The findings suggest price tags should mention the tax but not the amount, for consumers tend to overestimate how much the tax is. “If cities want these policies to be effective, they need to regulate how sugary drinks are l

25、abeled at stores and they currently dont do that,” said Donnelly, lead author of the study. 8. Whatdoestheunderlinedword“flaw”mean inthefirstparagraph? A. Weakness. B.Solution.C.Imbalance.D. Evidence. 9. What kind of price tags may discourage customers from buying sugary drinks? A. Price tags bearin

26、g sugar content. B. Price tags with the exact tax on them. C. Price tags saying added tax included. D. Price tags just showing the total price.10. WhichofthefollowingmaybeDonnellyssuggestion? A. Storeslabelsugarydrinksatwill. B. Cancelsugarydrinktaxesatonce. C. Publicizethe impacts of sugarydrinks.

27、D. Citiesurgestorestouseproperpricetags. 11. What might be the best title for the text?A. A New Way to Prevent Fatness B. Eating Habits and Food Consumption C. Sugary Drink Taxes Arent Working WellD. Non-sugary Drinkers Benefit from New Policies DFrom a young age, many of us learn the benefits of be

28、ing an extrovert those individuals who always seem to be the life and soul of the party, oftenoutspokenand able to express their opinions fluently. However, not all of us are wired that way so is being an extrovert really better? While thinking of an extrovert, we imagine a character who is determin

29、ed, approachable, cheerful and charming. We are taught to admire thesepersonalitiesearly on. Kids are often encouraged tointeract, play andcommunicatewith other children. It seems at times as though children are made to have a moreoutgoinglifestyle, with some people becoming false extroverts introve

30、rts whocopyextrovert behavior. While externally they may seem to enjoy the company of others, or being in the center of public attention, they can still becomeover-extendedin intense social situations. So, while the positive aspects of being an extrovert are plain to see, what are the benefits of in

31、troversion? Although extroverts depend on social interaction, introverts are more comfortable with levels of isolation (隔離). According to Dr Berit, a college professor, extreme isolation, such as times like the lockdown, does not affect introverts as much as extroverts. Lack of social contact, somet

32、hing extroverts rely on, can lead to depression, loneliness, and even death. But its not just in an extreme situation that an introvert shines through. These people seem to have more time fordeep thoughtand thus can become more balanced. They also tend to be good listeners and think before they spea

33、k, meaning they could become great friends. Finally, introverts are often fantastic observers, as sitting out of the focus can give them more time to watch the behavior of others.So, whatever your personality, either introvert or extrovert, there are clear advantages to being either, and if you meet

34、 an introvert, you might just end up with an amazing friend. 12. What is a distinctive characteristic of an extrovert? A. Intelligent. B. Considerate. C. Sociable. D. Responsible.13. Which statement is true according to Dr Berit? A. Introverts should learn from extroverts. B. Extroverts tend to beco

35、me better friends. C. Introverts prefer staying cut off from others. D. Extroverts find ittoughertohandleisolation.14. What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us? A. The influence of introverts. B. The strengths of being introverts. C. The causes of introverts behavior. D. The personalities of false intro

36、verts.15. Whatsthepurposeofthetext? A. Tostateaviewpoint. B. Toadvocatea lifestyle. C. Tointroduce a technique. D. Todescribeaphenomenon. 第二節(jié) （共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。Children are naturallycuriousbeings. 16 Teachers and parents often find themselves making use

37、ofrewards in the form of stars, promises of high grades and wonderful careers, or threats of punishment. But what if rewards and threats arent the answer?Natural curiosity is sometimes referred to as “innermotivation”. 17 And its easy to understand why its hard to study something we arent actively e

38、ngaged with, and if were passionate about theinformationweredigesting, it feels more fulfilling.Externalmotivation, things like rewards and punishment, does have its uses too.Praiseand stimulation based on achieving good grades or fear ofpunishmenthas been acknowledged to motivate older students. 18

39、 So, if its the case that natural curiosity is motivation for better learning, how can we stimulate that interest? 19 Let children see their learning as theirown thing and give them a bit more choice of what and how they learn. For example, if you want to teach children to read, let them choose whic

40、h book they use. Whether its a graphic (連環(huán)畫(huà)) novel, TV guide or classic literature, the aim of stimulating theirappetitefor reading is achieved. Likewise, build a relationship with children as learners and listen to their negative feelings. If they are unwilling to get involved in an activity, dont

41、rush to use threats or rewards. Try to find out why. Perhaps its simply because they feel the activity boring. 20 All in all, the answer to motivating children, especially the young ones, comes from inspiring their inner motivation. Once their inner motivation is generated, the children will be fire

42、d up. A. The key is to allow somedegreeoffreedom.B. Children who see learning as fun are better at it.C. It doesnt have as much effect at an early age, though.D. Then explain its value, even if it doesnt seem appealing.E. Its unapparent whether they lack inner or external motivation.F. Even top stud

43、ents have days when they arent motivated for learning.G. But getting them to study what they arent interested in can be a trickytask. 第二部分 語(yǔ)言運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié) （共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。The COVID-19 distancespeople from each other. However, it also 21 friendships betwe

44、en people who would have otherwise never become friends. In the case of 92-year-old Mary, that friend happens to be her two-year-old neighbor, Ben.Thelockdownin 2020 was particularly 22 for Mary, who has been living 23 . With nobody around her, she had to spend most of her time watching TV. Ben was

45、also 24 at home, unable to play with other kids.Their unusual friendship developed 25 . At first, Mary would 26 at Ben from her window whenever she saw the boy in the yard. Then, she begangoingoutside to 27 him in person. The 28 eventuallyexpandedto daily gatherings by the fence that separated the t

46、wo homes. The pair even invented a socially distanced 29 that Mary called “stick ball”. Ben threw his ball towards the fence and Mary got her walking stick, 30 over the fence and hit the ball back. When the two were unable to meet in the yard in bad weather, Bens mother kept the friendship 31 bycall

47、ing at Marys porch (門廊) with the baby.The bond hasblossomedeven further since Mary got vaccinated (打疫苗) earlier this year. Mary 32 Ben with a colorful toy truck collection that had once belonged to her grandson. The boy returned the 33 with a gift of his own a pile of sand that he carefully carried

48、in his small hands and dropped at her door.Now the pair are often seen high-fiving across the fence or sitting outside Marys house, blowing bubbles (泡泡). What a 34 scene! Friendship really knows no 35 .21. A. draws onB. wears outC. brings backD. results in22. A. dangerousB. hardC. unfairD. strange23

49、. A. wellB. outC. aloneD. nearby24. A. stuckB. lockedC. leftD. deserted25. A. suddenlyB. graduallyC. secretlyD. randomly26. A. stareB. pointC. waveD. shout27. A. hugB. contactC.welcomeD. greet28. A. routineB. traditionC. appointmentD. exercise29. A. deviceB. gameC. ruleD. concept30. A. jumpedB. turn

50、edC. reachedD. knocked31. A. pureB. preciousC. aliveD. formal32. A. giftedB. remindedC. convincedD. guided33. A. trustB. serviceC. companyD. favor34. A. heart-warmingB. bitter-sweetC. familiar-lookingD. hard-won35. A. backgroundsB. boundariesC. strategiesD. consequences第二節(jié) （共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短

51、文，在空白處填入1個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。 The Jiangsu countryside stretching between the cities of Suzhou and Shanghai is home to a lot of small beautiful water towns, many of which 36 (locate) along the Grand Canal, an artificial canal connecting Hangzhou to Beijing with the aim of bringing supplies of goods to

52、the imperial capital.One of these towns is Tongli, which is easily 37 (access)to tourists from the nearby city of Suzhou. 38 (build) in the Song Dynasty, the town offers pleasant views and landscapes of traditional China, characterized by picturesque canals crossed by arch bridges and whitewashed ho

53、uses that overlook the water. Walking along the narrow alleys (巷), you can admire 39 interesting number of well-preserved traditional houses, temples and gardens. The atmosphere is 40 (exceptional) peaceful compared to most popular sites that are ruined by mass tourism and commercialization. Yes, To

54、ngli is home to a great many souvenir shops and local products, but what amazed me was 41 well the town is preserved despite being open to tourism: a good balance 42 commercial activities and local life. So in spite of its 43 (popular), Tongli maintains a quiet, laid-back feeling, making it an ideal

55、 destination for visitors who seek peace and leisure.I 44 (take) scores of pictures while touring Tongli, which I hope may inspire travelers to add this pretty water town to their trips. My impression of Tongli is so positive that Ive been meaning 45 (go) back with my family for their first visit to

56、 China. 第三部分寫(xiě)作（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié) （滿分15分） 假定你是李華，得知你的留學(xué)生朋友Peter準(zhǔn)備寫(xiě)一份中國(guó)鄉(xiāng)村生活報(bào)告。請(qǐng)給他寫(xiě)一封郵件，邀請(qǐng)他寒假到你的家鄉(xiāng)體驗(yàn)生活，內(nèi)容包括： 1. 寫(xiě)信目的； 2. 體驗(yàn)內(nèi)容及意義； 3. 表達(dá)希望。注意：1. 寫(xiě)作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80左右；2. 請(qǐng)按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。Dear Peter,Yours, Li Hua第二節(jié) （滿分25分）閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開(kāi)頭語(yǔ)續(xù)寫(xiě)兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。TALK TO MEMom was having a surgery on her throat. She had lost he