2021-2022学年北京市房山区高三（上）期末英语试卷

第一部分　知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节（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。

• 1．Xing Yifan is a university student who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis（ALS）about six months after birth.
     Due to severe spinal deformity （畸形） caused by the illness，Xing，who weighs only 18 kilograms，has （1）

  in doing routine tasks that most people take for granted.However，armed with a strong will，he worked hard to ensure that the（2）

  would not hold him back.Since his muscles are too（3）

  to support his body，he puts his head on a desk to read.He（4）

  all the difficulties and was admitted to No.1 Middle School in Jilin with the highest test scores in the school's history.
     "I（5）

  everything I've got to jye.ai.You determined early on that while the disease has made me（6）

  the ability to walk and run，it wouldn't make me lose the（7）

  opportunity.You have accompanied me through every class from primary school to high school.I know every day is （8）

  for you，but you never give up." Xing said to his parents.
     In Xing's mind，disease can hurt his body but can't（9）

  his desire for knowledge and his confidence to serve the country.In 2021，Xing went to Beihang University with a score of 645 points in the college entrance examination.
     （10）

  can create miracles.Xing Yifan has shown the power of optimism and strength for people.
  
  

  （1）	A．anxiety	B．interest	C．difficulty	D．confidence
  （2）	A．weight	B．disease	C．pressure	D．prospect
  （3）	A．weak	B．flexible	C．sensitive	D．adaptable
  （4）	A．avoided	B．ignored	C．expected	D．overcame
  （5）	A．owe	B．leave	C．offer	D．contribute
  （6）	A．show	B．reduce	C．lose	D．keep
  （7）	A．job	B．practice	C．education	D．promotion
  （8）	A．exciting	B．surprising	C．frightening	D．challenging
  （9）	A．balance	B．destroy	C．control	D．strengthen
  （10）	A．Bravery	B．Effort	C．Patience	D．Imagination
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第二节（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 个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。

• 2．My father is a carpenter and he has passed that skill on to me.He taught me how to work with wood and make wood do what I wanted it to do.So far my father（1）

  （build）dozens of the most beautiful pieces out of wood.He is making a picture frame（2）

  one of his friends now.He spends hours on the pieces of wood everyday（3）

  （make）it perfect.That is also what my father handed down to me—the attitude （4）

  he has towards his work.
      Now，the loss of nature carries a huge economic cost.If we want to resolve the climate crisis，reduce inequality，maintain the wealth of nations and feed a（5）

  （grow）global population，we must protect，restore，and sustainably manage nature.It is no longer enough for businesses to be "less bad." （6）

  we need is to be good，and we need to make up for the damage or we will put （7）

  （we） in danger.
      A super-sized earth pressure balance shield machine（盾构机）made in China is ready to be put into use.The shield machine，（8）

  （name） "Jinxiu，" rolled off the production line on Saturday.This shield machine is the（9）

  （large）of its kind produced by China.With a total length of 135 meters and a weight of 3，000 tons，the machine（10）

  （use） for the construction of the Jinxiu Tunnel in the future.
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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。

• 3．Looking for a good book？We have the world's largest collection of expert book recommendations.The following are books that have been recommended over and over again，suggesting they are some of the most important books ever written.
     Atomic Habits by James Clear
     Atomic Habits，published in 2018，will reshape the way you think about progress and success，and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits.If you're having trouble changing your habits，the problem is your system.Bad habits repeat themselves again and again because you have the wrong system for change.James Clear will help you get a proven system that can take you to new heights.
     The Looming Tower by Lawrence Wright
     The Looming Tower by Lawrence Wright was published in 2014.The book is the most detailed and thrilling account of the events that led to the destruction of the Twin Towers，based on five years of research and hundreds of interviews.
     Ammonite by Nicola Griffith
     Ammonite，Griffith's first science fiction，which was published in 1992，won the Lambda Award and the James Tiptree Jr Award.It tells us a thrilling story：A human expedition to the planet Jeep is nearly wiped out by a virus that kills all the men and most of the women.Some centuries later，Marghe is sent to test a vaccine on the people there.As she lives and moves among them，Marghe finds herself changed in unexpected ways.
     Walden by Henry David Thoreau
     First published in 1854，Walden details Thoreau's experiences over the course of two years，two months，and two days in a cabin he built near Walden Pond，in woodland owned by his friend Ralph Waldo Emerson，near Concord，Massachusetts.The book compresses the time into a single calendar year and uses passages of four seasons to symbolize human development.
  
  （1）Who wrote the book about the disaster of the Twin Towers？

  
  A．James Clear.
  B．Lawrence Wright.
  C．Nicola Griffith.
  D．Henry David Thoreau.
  （2）Which book is the best choice for the people who love science fictions？

  
  A．Atomic Habits.
  B．The Looming Tower.
  C．Ammonite.
  D．Walden.
  （3）According to the passage，the four books are all

  .
  A．about thrilling stories
  B．recommended by experts
  C．newly published books
  D．helpful in shaping your habits
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第三部分　书面表达（共两节，32 分）第一节（共4 小题；第40、41 题各2 分，第42 题3 分，第43 题5 分，共12 分）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。

• 8．Do you ever wonder why the bakers can't help but smile as they cook tasty treats in your home's kitchen？From pre-heating the oven，mixing the dry and wet ingredients（原料），and up until the satisfying "ding" is heard，the baker can feel the atmosphere lighten up and the mood lifted.
      Baking can be a form of treatment and empowerment.At first glance，grasping how baking makes you calm down and acts as a source of joy can seem a bit far-fetched.But bakers can see and feel more while they're baking.Its process is both a science and art.As they bake，they become more focused and hopeful that the effort they've poured paid off.This is the reason for their smiles.The beauty and satisfaction of baking can be further revealed when it is done.
      Much like any hobby or a creative outlet，baking allows people to express their emotions and creativity.In every part of the world，cooking for someone is considered as a thoughtful gesture–whether you're welcoming someone in a home，showing a kind gesture，or expressing your gratitude.The desire to share your food with others is an excellent way to build a connection，showing selflessness and love.
      It even becomes more heartfelt if you're serving the whole family.Nothing beats the happiness of seeing your loved ones enjoy the baked treats you've worked hard to prepare.
  
  （1）According to the passage，how does the baker feel when the baking is done？

  
  （2）What is the reason for bakers' smiles？

  
  （3）Please decide which part is false in the following statement，then underline it and explain why.
  Baking helps people to express emotions and creativity while serving the whole family is the opposite.

  
  （4）What are some other ways to help build connections with family members？ （In about 40 words）
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第二节（20分）

• 9．假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。在你的英籍好友Jim的指导和帮助下，你校的英文短剧获得了区英语戏剧大赛一等奖。请你给 Jim 写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
  1.告知获奖情况；
  2.表达获奖心情；
  3.表达对他付出的感谢。
  注意：1.词数100左右；
  2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
  Dear Jim，
  ____________
    Yours，
  Li Hua
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