2024年江苏省南通市启东中学创新班英语高三上期末经典试题含解析

2024年江苏省南通市启东中学创新班英语高三上期末经典试题注意事项:

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）

1．Being happy is a skill that can be learned, and one way to ________ ourselves to be happy is to write down the little things that cheer us up each day.

A．convey B．appeal C．train D．attempt

2．—Mr, White, do you have anything ________?

—No, nothing. You can take a rest now.

A．type B．typed C．to type D．to be typed

3．Although Jane agrees with me on most points, there was one on which she was unwilling to ______.

A．give out B．give in

C．give away D．give off

4．Whether the buildings in this area should be pulled down has remained ____；people are still looking for other possible solutions.

A．unchallenged B．relevant

C．controversial D．contradictory

5．_____ is often the case, we have worked out the production plan.

A．Which B．When C．What D．As

6．The event that _________ in my memory happened one morning in 1983 when I was 14 years old. It has never escaped.

A．stood out B．stands out

C．would stand out D．has stood out

7．—Do you think I'm a good surfer?

—Of course! I ________ you earlier．You made it look so easy，graceful even．A．am watching B．was watching

C．have watched D．had watched

8．—— Congratulations on your promotion. Go out for dinner, OK?

—— Good! __________, just you and me.

A．Follow me B．My treat

C．My pleasure D．Allow me

9．____ up early in the morning to have a walk, I am sure, you are likely to feel active all day．

A．Get B．Having got C．Getting D．To get

10．The course about Chinese food attracts over 100 students per year, _______ up to half are from overseas.

A．in which B．of whom

C．with which D．for whom

11．Most of the money for the reconstruction of the quake-stricken town has been allocated by the government, the rest ______ from the coming charity concerts.

A．to be collected B．having been collected

C．being collected D．to have been collected

12．Don’t let yourself be ______ into buying things you don’t really want. A．advocated B．clarified C．flashed D．persuaded

13．—This is the first time I ________ my picture with my own hands.

—It is time that you ________ a picture for me.

A．have taken; took B．took; should take

C．took; will take D．will take; have taken

14．They have leading experts in this field, and that's ____ they've made important progress.

A．where B．why C．whether D．who

15．By the time I saw the angry expression on his face, I ________ exactly what I was having to face.

A．knew B．had known C．would know D．have known

16．Most spending that results in debt is like a drug: a quick hit of pleasure that ______, only to drag you down for years to come.

A．takes off B．wears off C．sets off D．shows off

17．Our English teacher is considerate，helpful，and warm-hearted，but sometimes she________________ be angry at our silly mistakes.

A．should B．must

C．can D．shall

18．The difference in thickness and weight from the earlier version makes the iPad2 more comfortable_______.

A．held B．holding C．be held D．to hold

19．--- Did you watch the final match of China Open yesterday?

---Sure. I it so attentively that I forgot to cook supper.

A．watched B．had watched

C．was watching D．was to watch

20．—What did he do in return for free ________ and food offered by the kind couple? —He helped their son with his lessons.

A．conservation B．admission

C．accommodation D．immigration

第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。

21．（6分）People in Finland were the least likely to believe that people laughing in their presence were making fun of them. Less than ten percent of Finns in the study said they would think that, compared to eighty percent of people in Thailand.

Some people in the study said they felt unsure of themselves in social situations but hid their feelings of insecurity(局促不安)Others said they avoided social situations where they had been laughed at before. The study found that people in Turkmenistan and Cambodia were more likely to be in the first group. They would hide their feelings of insecurity if they were around other people's laughter. But people in Iraq, Egypt and Jordan were more likely to try to avoid such situations if they felt they had been laughed at before.

Shy people often avoid situations that would force them into close contact(联系) with other people. They worry that something they say or do will make other people laugh at them. But some people worry much more than others. They may have an illness called gelotophobia. Gelos is a Greek word. It means laughter. Phobia means fear. This fear of laughter can be truly sad for those who live with it. It can affect how they lead their lives.

In the study, a team from the University of Zurich led more than ninety researchers from around the world. They wanted to understand the difference between normal shyness and true gelotophobia. Another purpose of the study was to compare the levels of fear of being laughed at in different cultures. The researchers surveyed(调查) more than twenty-two thousand people in forty-two different languages. The findings appeared in the scientific magazine Humor.

1、What did the study find?

A．Being laughed at is a common fear.

B．Being laughed at is different from culture to culture.

C．Only people in Turkmenistan would hide their feelings of insecurity if they were around other people's laughter.

D．The fear of being laughed at is different around the world.

2、Shy people often avoid situations that would force them into close contact with other people because ________.

A．they have a disorder called gelotophobia

B．It can affect how they lead their lives

C．they worry that something they say or do will be laughed at

D．they worry that all what they say or do will make other people laugh at them

3、The underlined word “it” in Paragraph3 refers to .

A．laughter. B．gelotophobia.

C．fear. D．Phobia.

22．（8分）Home from the Navy, I started school at Greenville College in my hometown of Illinois. I’d been out of high school for four years, but my high school headmaster, Mr. Gardner, invited me to a Vale ntine’s day dance party at school. The thought of seeing my former teachers was exciting. So I agreed.

When Friday came, I cleaned up, dressed up and drove to the high school gym. I chatted with my teachers and approached Mr. Gardner to thank him before leaving. Just then, the band started playing and a young girl stood up to sing. One look at and I was crazy—I had never seen such a beautiful girl!

I asked Mr. Gardner who she was, and he answered, “That’s Marilyn Riley, Cut Riley’s daughter.” I was shocked to say the least. They lived just around the corner from me. I walked across the gym floor to introduce myself, “Hi, I’m Jack Joseph.”

“I know who you are,” was her not-too-friendly response.

“Would you like to dance?” I asked. “No! I’m working,” she shot back.

“Can I call you next week for a movie date?” I asked. “No,” was her response.

For the next month I phoned, trying to set up a date. She always had the same answer: No. then one rainy afternoon in March as I was driving home after basketball practice, I saw Marilyn, walking with no umbrella, no raincoat, no hat. I pulled alongside her and asked if she needed a ride, half expecting her to say no. instead, she stepped over the roadside and sat down on the seat next to me. It was only a few blocks

to her house, but after pulling into her driveway we talked for 45minutes. It was magic from then on.

1、Why did Jack decide to attend the party?

A．The party was hold to welcome him back home

B．Marilyn would be introduced to him at the party

C．He could meet some of his former teachers there

D．They gathered there to celebrate Valentine’s Day

2、What was the author’s attitude towards the party?

A．Casual B．Formal

C．Passive D．worried

3、We can infer from the text that __________.

A．Jack once served in the army after high school

B．it took Jack 45 minutes to drive Marilyn home

C．Jack and Marilyn were familiar with each other

D．it was Marilyn’s cold attitude that interested Jack

4、How would the story most probably develop in the end?

A．Marilyn would fall in love with Jack

B．Jack would make great achievements in college

C．Marilyn would become a famous singer

D．Jack would have frequent conflicts with Marilyn

23．（8分）While the U.S. is still debating about getting rid of the penny, Sweden is rapidly moving towards abolishing currency(货币) altogether. Though this may sound radical(过激的), it is a natural evolution in this digital society.

Sweden, which was the first European country to introduce banknotes in 1661, has just been working harder to convince its residents that digital payments are a safer alternative to carrying cash.

Over the years, the idea has gained popularity with residents, especially the younger generation that is much more comfortable with technology. Today many banks don't even have ATMs and some have stopped handling cash altogether!

Tickets to ride public buses in most Swedish cities can only be purchased via cell phones. Numerous businesses are also moving towards accepting only digital payments. Even the homeless that sell street paper to make ends meet have to start accepting this

mode of payment!

But despite its growing popularity, some people don't like this radical idea. They include the homeless, elderly people as well as those living in rural areas who are still uncomfortable with mobile phones and computers. But the officials are confident that in the very near future, they will be able to convince everyone to move this safe and more cost-effective payment system.

Sweden is not the only country trying to abolish paper currency and coins. The movement is rapidly gaining ground in Denmark and Finland as well. In 2014, Israel announced a three-step plan to go cashless and just last week the vendors(小贩)of a popular street in Sydney declared they would stop accepting currency from customers. Whether this phenomenon spreads remains to be seen. But one thing is for sure—With increasingly advanced payment systems being introduced every day, pulling out cash is rapidly becoming “uncool”.

1、What can we infer from Paragraph 3 and 4?

A．Many banks in Sweden don't have ATMs.

B．Y ou don't have to buy tickets when riding buses.

C．People don't give the homeless money but food.

D．People can just take cell phones when shopping.

2、According to the passage, which information is RIGHT?

A．Sweden was the first country to get the idea to abolish currency.

B．The younger generation is opposed to the measures.

C．Bus fare can only be purchased via cell phones in most Swedish cities.

D．Banks in Sweden have stopped dealing with cash completely.

3、Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．An Advanced Country –Sweden

B．A Controversial Government Policy

C．Sweden to Influence the World's Cash Payment

D．Sweden to Become the Cashless Society

4、Which of the following categories does this passage belong to?

A．Education. B．Economy.

C．Travel. D．Insurance.

24．（8分）Saturday，22 April , 2017

We are currently on a camp-site near Calais, on our way to the UK, and it is pouring with rain. As if gods want to prepare us for the UK at all costs. As if we don't know what rain is... Our ferry to the green isles will leave tomorrow at 10.30 and despite the rain, I am really looking forward to it.

It has taken us a while to get here, as we already left El Chorro on 4 April. After rushing through Spain in two days, however, we came to an inevitable slow-down when we entered France. Inevitable, as France has simply too much to offer for us. So as soon as we crossed the Pyrenees, our driving sequence became something like driving a few kilometres, visiting a castle, driving a few kilometres, taking pictures of a nice church, driving a few kilometres, having a quick peek at a fleas market, driving a few kilometres, visiting a museum etc. When we entered Brittany the real sightseeing started, in Vannes, in Lorient, in Brest and then on to Normandy: Le Mont St Michel, Bayeux and finally, finally the D-Day beaches. I always wanted to visit these, for obvious reasons I would say, but my father, realistic as he was, calculated the chances that it would rain a considerable amount of days of a three-week holiday and always decided against it. But a few days ago I finally stepped onto Gold Beach (where the Brits landed) and I was greeted by the Norman sun. A beautiful day.

1、It was _____ when the writer was on his way to the UK.

A．pouring B．foggy

C．snowy D．sunny

2、According to the passage, the Pyrenees must be a place in_____.

A．Spain B．France

C．Netherland D．Normandy

3、Which of the following statement is NOT true?

A．They spent 2 days in Spain traveling.

B．The writer thought France has a lot of places to visit.

C．The writer thought the real sightseeing was in E1 Chorro, and in Brest.

D．The writer’s father was a realistic person.

4、The passage probably comes from _______.

A．a travel journal B．a science fiction

C．a news report D．a film review

25．（10分）As a gesture of friendship, Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo, Japan gave Washington, DC a gift of more than 3,000 Japanese cherry trees on March 17, 1912. Every spring, the cherry trees in Washington, DC take bloom, beginning one of the country’s l oveliest celebrations, the National Cherry Blossom Festival (March 17-April 15). Book your trip now to see this vibrant display of pink and white in this city full of history!

Washington, DC Cherry Blossom In-Depth Tour

Price: $45

Available: Mar 25-Apr 15

Duration: 1 Day

Highlights: Visit Washington, DC; experience the peak period of cherry blossom (April 8-12)

Itinerary: Guests would start to celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival and discover the beauty of cherry blossoms. Next, we will begin our sightseeing city tour including Lincoln Memorial, White House, US Capitol, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Washington Monument and International Spy Museum. Then visit the Jefferson Memorial, the best location to view the cherry blossoms. Finally, guests may board a Potomac River cruise to see the city from the water. Then tour ends.

Price Includes: Ground Transportation

Service fee for the tour guide: $ 10/person

Admission Fees:

Note: If you would like to join in the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.

1、On March 25, tourists can enjoy .

A．the cherry blossoms in full bloom

B．the National Cherry Blossom Festival

C．a discounted tour of a city foil of history

D．the anniversary celebration of the gift of trees

2、The tour covers tourist spots without admission fees.

A．four B．five

C．seven D．eight

3、Tourists are supposed to .

A．pay the service fee for the tour guide

B．take care of the ground transportation

C．show the City Pass at the ticket office

D．choose at least one optional destination

4、It costs for you and your grandpa (aged 67) to go on the tour, with the wax museum included.

A．$156 B．$143

C．$153 D．$108

第三部分语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．26．（30分）完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）

请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的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。

A Woman and a Fork

There was a young woman was diagnosed with a terminal illness and could only

live three months. So as she was getting her things "in order," she36 her Rabbi (法师）and had him come to her house to 37 certain aspects of her final wishes.

She told him which songs she wanted sung at the 38 , what scripturesshe would like read, andwhat outfitshe wanted to be buried in.

Everything was in order and the Rabbi was preparing to leave 39 the young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her.

"There's one more thing," she said 40 . "What' that?" "This is very important, I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand."

The Rabbi stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to say.

“That surprises you, doesn't it?” the young woman asked. "Well, to be honest, I'm 41 by the request," said the Rabbi.

The young woman 42 . “My grandmother once told me this story, and from then on, I have always done so. I have also, always tried to passalong its message to those I love and those who are in need of 43 .

In all my years of attending socials and dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main 44 were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say,'Keep your fork.' It was my favorite part 45 I knew that something better was coming...like velvetychocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie…”

So, I just want people to see me there in that casket（棺材）with a fork in my hand and I want them to 46 "What's with the fork?" 47 I want you totell them: "Keep your fork…the best is yet to come."

The Rabbi's eyes were 48 upwith tears of joy ashe hugged the young woman good-bye. He knew thiswould be one of the last times he would see herbefore her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better grasp of 49 than he did. She had a better grasp of 50 heaven would be like than many people twice her age, with twice as much experience and knowledge.

She knew that something better was coming. At the funeral people were walking by the young woman's casket and they saw the cloakshe was wearing and the fork 51 in her right hand. Over and over, the Rabbi heard the question "What's with the fork?" And over and over he 52 .

During his message, the Rabbi told the people of the 53 he had with the young womanshortlybefore she died. He also told them aboutthe fork and what it symbolized

to 54 . The Rabbi told the people how he could not stopthinking about the 55 and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either.

He was right. So the next time you reach down foryour fork, let it remind you ever so gently, thatthe best is yet to come.

1、. A．contracted B．contacted C．attracted

D．attached

2、A．talk B．identify C．recognize D．discuss

3、A．assembly B．party C．conference

D．service

4、A．before B．as C．when D．then

5、A．excitedly B．regretfully C．angrily

D．breathlessly

6、A．surprised B．astonished C．depressed D．puzzled

7、A．explained B．introduced C．admitted D．hesitated

8、A．praise B．honor C．encouragement

D．comfort

9、A．meal B．course C．food D．cause

10、A．so B．and C．yet D．because

11、A．wonder B．question C．enquire D．say

12、A．Later B．Afterwards C．Finally D．Then

13、A．full B．filled C．fed D．flowed

14、A．life B．funeral C．fork

D．heaven

15、A．how B．where C．what

D．which

16、A．placed B．grasped C．held D．caught

17、A．sobbed B．cried C．smiled D．laughed

18、A．agreement B．conclusion C．argument

D．conversation

19、A．her B．him C．them D．people

20、A．woman B．funeral C．incident D．fork 第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

27．（15分）In recent years many TV shows have become extremely popular among Chinese audience. Those programs, ranging from talent or dating shows to reality shows 1．(receive) both commercial success and public attention.

Their popularity is 2．(main) based on simple facts. First, they care 3．social concerns. Second, without exception, they explore a perfect balance between the international forms and Chinese expressions.

Despite apparent highlights, much room 4．(leave) for improvement. Above all, commercial interests often outweigh 5．（education）purposes, causing many complaints about the 6．(bearable) advertisements. In addition, some sharp remarks, 7．they are eye-catching, may have misleading effects on the youth.

In my opinion, such shows should shoulder more responsibility instead of merely 8．(entertain) the public. 9． is expected, these programs should be positive in their forms as well as functions. Meanwhile, the 10．(medium) should also safeguard the values of our society.

第四部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（满分10分）

28．（10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(Ʌ)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词

注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;

2、只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分

Dear Joes,

I am more than delighted to sincere invite you to be a judge for a speech contest、I

hope you can agree to come、For your reference, I will share with you the details as follow、First of all, this contest focuses on Man and Nature, that is scheduled to start at 2 p、m, and ends at 4 p、m、next week in Classroom 301、Ten players will attend the contest, give their prepared speeches、In my opinion, not only can you provide us with our professional judgment, but also you can enjoy scenery around our school、You will surely have a good time in this beautiful spring day、

I'll be very much grateful if you can accept my invitations、I am looking forward to you arrival、

Yours

Jenny

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

29．（25分）假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Tom对中国古诗（Chinese poetry）很感兴趣。他来信请教有关知识。请给他回信，内容包括：

1.介绍中国古诗；

2.你学习中国古诗经历和感悟；

3.如何推广中国古诗？

注意：1. 词数100 左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯的；

3. 开头语已为你写好。

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参考答案

第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）

1、C

2、D

3、B

4、C

5、D

6、B

7、B

8、B

9、C

10、B

11、A

12、D

13、A

14、B

15、A

16、B

17、C

18、D

19、C

20、C

第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。

21、1、 D

2、 C

3、 B

22、1、C

2、B

3、A

4、A

23、1、D

2、C

3、D

4、B

24、Many scholarships require that you write an essay in order to be considered for the prize money. However, if you are the sort of person that has a headache whenever you have to complete a writing assignment, this may not be the best news. Luckily for you, there is no reason to fear the scholarship essay. The following tips could help you conquer this not-so-easy aspect of the scholarship application process.

You should always outline your essays. This does not just apply to the scholarship essays, either. An outline helps lend focus to your thoughts and helps you create a picture of the “whole” that the essay will become. Judges cannot to stand when your writing is loose, lacks coherence(连贯性)or when you fail to connect your main points together. They want to see that you can support your argument well with clear and brief examples and that these examples do, in fact, relate to the topic at hand.

If you have a choice in the topic you get to write about, always try to select something you are personally interested in. Don't write what you think the judges want to hear. This will only amount in an essay that reads like someone else’s, which is not a great way to make yourself stand out.

If you feel bored with the topic, then your essay will be boring as well. Make sure your idea follow a clear and a logical path. This means they are connected well and the transitions(过渡) easily flow from one idea to the next. Likewise, try to stay away from the obvious or the sad story. Yes, college will be a life-changing experience, but can you think of an interesting reason why this is so? And yes, it is terrible that you lost a family member at a young age, but what does it have to do with winning this scholarship? Judges can smell sad stories from a mile away, so only pull at the heartstrings(动人心弦) if you have a proper reason for doing so.

5、When writing a scholarship essay, an outline is necessary because it helps you_____. A．focus on the details of the essay

B．think more about the scholarship

C．make a picture of the whole essay

D．support your argument well

6、Your essay will be appreciated by judges if it _______.

A．turns out to be loose

B．is short of coherence

C．is unable to connect to the main points

D．supports your argument with brief examples

7、What is the author’s opinion on choosing the topic for a scholarship essay?

A．The essay should include the obvious or the sad story.

B．Y ou must keep your mind clear and logical.

C．You had better try to put an interesting story in it.

D．Try to say as much as you can about your family.

8、The intended readers of the passage are probably________.

A．college students B．judges in colleges

C．essay readers D．company leaders

25、1、B

2、B

3、A

4、C

第三部分语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．26、1、D2．A3．C4．B5．C

6、B7．A8．D9．C10．A

11、B12．D13．B14．D15．B

16、C17．B18．A19．D20．C

第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

27、1．have received

2．mainly

3．about

4．is left

5．educational

6．unbearable

7．though/although/while

8．entertaining

9．As

10．media

第四部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（满分10分）

28、1、sincere→sincerely

2、follow→follows

3、that→which

4、ends→end

5、give→giving

6、our→your/the

7、enjoy后加the

8、第二段最后一句中的in→on

9、much去掉

10、invitations改为invitation

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

29、Dear Tom,

It’s great to hear from you. I’m delighted to know you are interested in Chinese poetry.

The ancient Chinese Poetry is part of our traditional Chinese culture. As an important literary form, it enjoys great popularity at home and abroad. Nowadays, many famous poets in ancient China and their great works are still influential, among whom, Li Bai, Du Fu, and Bai Juyi are my favorite ones.

Appreciating ancient Chinese poems is extremely meaningful. I have been absorbed in studying poems for 10 years. To learn the ancient Chinese poems well, I spare no effort to grasp the meanings first and read them aloud repeatedly. Besides, trying to create some poems of the ancient Chinese style is also an effective way to cherish this literary treasure. With great enthusiasm and consistent effort, it can not only improve my language ability, but also contribute to (=is beneficial to ) my better understanding of the Chinese culture.

To popularize the classics，it is a good idea to organize a poetry Recital Party. And a poetry show is also recommended, combining calligraphy, poetry and painting. With various activities, our awareness of learning Chinese Poetry will be well enhanced.

I sincerely hope the above can be of some help. If you want to learn more, please let me know.

Yours faithfully,

Li Hua