2021年苏州市平江中学高三英语上学期期中试题及参考答案.pdf

2021 年苏州市平江中学高三英语上学期期中试题及参考答案 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 Costa Book Awards consistently pick winners that are both of the moment and subsequently endure.Its our pleasure to confirm this years Category Winners.First Novel Award Winner Book:Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine Author:Gail Honeyman Eleanor is 31 years old;work finishes on a Friday and begins again on a Monday.Between,her only company will be two bottles of vodka and her own solitary,unique wit(机智).It is contentment,of a kind,but an unexpected shared experience suddenly opens the door to possibility.Challenging reader expectations with a living,breathing character,Gail Honeymans debut(初次登台、开张)is a funny and moving diamond.Biography Award Winner Book:In the Days of Rain Author:Rebecca Stott The Exclusive Brethren were aclosed community who believed the world is ruled by Satan.Into this is born Rebecca.Her father had been an influential Brethren Minister.As her father lay dying,he begged her to help him write the memoir.He wanted to tell the story of their family who for generations had all been members of a fundamentalist Christian sect.Poetry Award Winner Book:Inside the Wave Author:Helen Dunmore To be alive is to be inside the wave,always travelling until it breaks and is gone.These poems are concerned with the borderline between the living and the dead the underworld and the human living world and the acutely intense being of both.Childrens Award Winner Book:The Explorer Author:Katherine Rundell,Hannah Horn Four children survive their aircraft plunging into the Amazon jungle,but for Fred and his friends its only the beginning of a cruel battle for survival.Brimming with adventure and a real command of character and incident,Rundell has few peers in superb childrens fiction.1.What kind of life does Eleanor lead?A.boring and lonely.B.funny and touching.C.exciting and complex.D.ordinary and happy.2.Why did Rebecca Stott writeIn the Days of Rain?A.To introduce beliefs of the Exclusive Brethren.B.To help her father fulfill his last wish.CTo share the life of fundamentalist Christians.D.To pass on her family traditions.3.For a young adventurous soul,which book seems more appealing?A.Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine B.In the Days of Rain C.Inside the Wave D.The Explorer B Thereare two days that set you on your path in life:the day youre born,and the day you realize why you were born.Growing up south of Chicago in Harvey,Illinois,most people just had their heads down trying to make it from point A to point B.I was the same way,just going with the flow.I played basketball in high school because I was good at it and because other people thought I should until I discovered my talent.I give up basketball and started doing speeches.It wasnt a popular decision but my grandfather told me to do what made me happy.I fell in love with comedy and performing.And when I discovered the passion,I realized why I was born.I knew I had something to offer I knew that not only am I powerful,but I can make a difference.I realized a long time ago that my dream is not to be famous or rich.My talent is to entertain.But its more than that.I have the chance to reach people,to brighten days,to bring laughter and positive energy into lives and inspire.And I am grateful forit.Acting putting myself out there and having doors closed on me time and time again has taught me a lot about myself.I have learned to trust what I have to offer the world over momentary doubt.Ive learned to put my faith over my feelings.And Ive grown a tough skin.More importantly,I have learned there is a long way towards our goals and that when we put our talents and passion to work,we determine our value.Like a lot of places across the country,theres poverty,crime,violence and unemployment in Harvey.And growing up there,a lot of people have tragically low expectations for life.But I know that with the right opportunity and with help along the way,everyone can find their passion and go after it.My life is proof.4.What was the author born to do according to the text?A.Be a basketball player.B.Act and perform.C.Make speeches.D.Teach people.5.What does the underlined word“it”in Paragraph 5 refer to?A.Chance.B.Energy.C.Days.D.Laughter.6.What is the authors purpose of writing this text?A.To help others find their talents.B.To prove his decision was right.C.To inspire people to follow their dreams.D.To encourage people to set a goal.7.What can be the best tile for the text?A.Success Lies in Hard Work.B.How to Achieve the Dream Is Important.C.The Two Important Days in Life.D.The Day I Realized What I Was Born to Do.C With graduation days being celebrated all over the country,a student who has to use a wheelchair honored his mother on his graduation day in a special way.Easley High School graduate,Alex Mays surprised people present when he got up and walked across the stage at Clemsons Littlejohn Coliseum.“I was really happyit made me feel good,”Alex said.Alex was not given a chance to live right from his birth.He was born at 25 weeks and weighed just 1 pound,10 ounces at birth.When he was very young,he had a disease and lost the ability to walk.After his mothers death in 2013,Alex had several other difficult life changes until he came to live with his grandparents,Dousay and her husband,Dewayne.Dousay said that when Alex came to live with them,they decided to bring him up in the best possible way they could.Last fall,Alex said that he would walk across the stage to get his diploma to honor his late mother.He practiced hard and worked with a physical therapist for 9 months to complete his plan.The only help Alex got was from his moms best friend,Tonya Johnson,who pushed his wheelchair to the stage wearing one of his mothers favorite shirts.“I had support from my family.I couldnt have done it without them,”Alex said.“Alex made everyone in the building feel encouraged that day”Pickens County School District public information specialist John Eby said.“The school teachers knew he was going to get up to get his diploma,but the distance he walked was a surprise,even to them,”Eby said.“Some of lifes most important tests arent given in a classroom;Alex tested himself and passed with flying color1 s,”Eby added.8.In what way did Alex honor his late mother on his graduation day?A.By dressing like her.B.By saying sorry to her.C.By inviting her best friend.D.By walking to get his diploma.9.What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A.Alex was born healthy.B.Alex went through a lot.C.Alex had a purpose in life as a child.D.Alex has lived with his grandparents all the time.10.What did Alex also express on his graduation day?A.His big regret in life.B.His feelings for hisschool.C.His thanks for his family.D.His will to complete his study.11.Which of the following words can best describe Alex?A.Strong-minded.B.Warm-hearted.C.Cool-headed.D.Easy-going.D“One persons trash is another persons treasure.”Thats a common expression,but the next time you throw something away,think about a twist on the old saying.What if your trash could become your own treasure?Many creative,thrifty,and environmentally minded people have come up with a way to makethathappen.Its called upcycling.Our world would be a better place if everyone would begin upcycling.Upcycling is the practice of taking an unwanted item and turning it into something useful.For example,how about that pair of jeans with a hole in one knee?It could become a new pillow for your bedroom.Upcycling is not the same as recycling.Upcycling is actually much better for the environment.Recycling takes an item made of glass,paper,metal,or plastic,breaks it down to its base material,and then uses that material to make another product.This requires a great deal of energy.On the other hand,when you choose to upcycle,the only energy you use is your own.And upcycling not only reduces the amount of trash that goes into our landfills,but it also protects natural resources,such as oil and gas.Recycling is good for the environment,but upcycling is even better.Upcycling also makes a familys budget stretch further.Of course,the idea of reusing items to save money is not new.During the Great Depression in the 1930s,many families lived on a tight budget.People had to use what they already had in order to meet their needs.As responsible citizens,we should all be concerned with protecting our environment and budgeting our resources.Upcycling is a fun and creative way to help.The next time you go to toss something into the trash can,stop and think about what it could become.Chances are,theres a brand-new item in your hand just waiting to be upcycled.12.Why does the author mention an old saying in the first paragraph?A.To arise readers awareness of upcycling.B.To stress the importance of upcycling.C.To lead in the topic of upcycling.D.To show the idea of upcycling.13.Which one below belongs to upcycling?A.An old ladder is transformed into a bookshelf.B.Old tin cans are transported to landfill.C.A broken wooden door is chopped up.D.Old cloth is made into a paper bed.14.What is the difference between recycling and upcycling?A.Upcycling is much more creative.B.Recycling is much easier to achieve.C.Recycling is much more cost-saving.D.Upcycling is much more energy-efficient.15.What can be inferred from the text?A.Upcycling is popular at present.B.Upcycling is replacing recycling.C.Upcycling is worth recommending.D.Upcycling is a tradition in daily life.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 Ways to have a warm autumn Though people have been connecting autumn with misery and loneliness since ancient times,I believe the season is better than spring,Liu Yuxi,a renowned poet from the Tang Dynasty,wrote in his poem._16_Here are some ways.Have a bowl of pear soup With a sweet scent and honey color1,pear soup is the most suitable soup for autumn,which could nourish your body and reduce the dryness in the season.Cut some pears and apples,and boil them with dates,wolfberries and hawthorns in water for about an hour.Add some honey if you want it sweeter.Enjoy!_17_ As two flowers that blossom in autumn,rather than spring,the chrysanthemum and Osmanthus are popular not only for their color1 s and shapes,but also for the food and beverage made from them.Just a sip,and you can taste the beauty of autumn from the tea.Eat white-color1 ed food Traditional Chinese culture always believes that human beings should respect nature and act according to natural changes.Food,beverage and even color1 of clothes should vary with the change of seasons._18_Such series include pears,white turnip,white fungus,Chinese yam and oats.Wear qiuku Qiuku has become a humorous topic among Chinese young people._19_In many youngsters mind,qiuku is a synonym of weak,“old”and“ugly.Yet,your bare legs,shaking on a cold autumn morning,could become a reason to get an illness.Have mercy on them and have a pair of qiuku to be strong before being stylish.Be healthy from the bottom of your feet In the traditional Chinese medical theory,feet are connected with the health of each organ._20_Through massaging the acupoints on feet,many illnesses could be cured.Another convenient way is to use Chinese medical foot patches(足贴).A.Drink some scented tea.B.Smell some beneficial flowers.C.White colours usually keep you from getting dry.D.If our human body was the tree trunk,then they wouldbe the root.E.It might be outdated when most young people try to show off their figures.F.But do you know how to change the cold season into a warm enjoyment?G.As autumn is often connected with dryness,food with white color1 is recommended.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 Surviving Mount Rainier Bad luck and poor timing left Krasnitskiy and three climbers stuck on Mount Rainier for several long days.They faced mountain climbings_21_tests.One man suffered_22_sickness;ice and rockfall_23_down at night;cold nights in a_24_that got torn left them hypothermic(体温过低的).Calm confidence,skill and the courage to continue up the_25_route,despite illness and injury,likely saved their lives.The climbers_26_on a Friday,camping low on the route the first night because they were_27_about rockfall after a climber had recently died in an accident at the routes typical_28_camp.On Saturday,at about 10,500 feet,one of the climbers became sick from the altitude,which began to slow them down.By Sunday evening,the ill climber was_29_,and they had to make an unplanned camp on steep snow.A_30_wind,unexpected and strong,began to break their tent.It was a cold night.On Monday,they called 911.For several_31_,they watched as high winds_32_rangers(护林员)attempts at a helicopter rescue.Their food was_33_and they shared a single bottle of snowmelt(融雪水)each day.Then the icefall_34_their tent platform and squeezed them together.It was impossible to climb down.On Wednesday,they decided to_35_their climb-_36_,carefully,resting when they were weak.Krasnitskiy thought of all the people who loved him,and it really_37_him they must be worried.As he climbed,he just kept yelling out to his_38_,“We have to get there.”However,on Thursday morning,their spirits began to_39_.They started to_40_they could continue.But then the helicopter arrived.They were rescued.21.A.best B.toughest C.simplest D.fairest 22.A.altitude B.car C.radiation D.sleeping 23.A.slowed B.settled C.rained D.burned 24.A.cave B.hut C.village D.tent 25.A.challenging B.long C.beautiful D.southern 26.A.fell down B.gave up C.set out D.got back 27.A.concerned B.crazy C.guilty D.unhappy 28.A.winter B.training C.temporary D.high 29.A.bored B.exhausted C.recovered D.refreshed 30.A.bored B.warm C.favourable D.stiff 31.A.weeks B.minutes C.days D.hours 32.A.rushed B.prevented C.assisted D.protected 33.A.running out B.breaking down C.put away D.left over 34.A.missed B.exposed C.widened D.buried 35.A.make room for B.carry on with C.have a break from D.put a stop to 36.A.slowly B.secretly C.mentally D.casually 37.A.beat B.told C.hit D.taught 38.A.family B.friends C.students D.guides 39.A.lift B.rise C.sink D.harden 40.A.admit B.surprise C.believe D.doubt 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 More than one month ago,a photographer went to Litang,a remote county in Sichuan Province,_41._(take)some pictures and he_42._(accident)shot a video of a 20-year-old Tibetan herdsman,Dingzhen in Mandarin.In the video,Dingzhen_43._(capture)walking in front of his home and smiling shyly towards the camera.After the photographer posted the video on Douyin,_44._soon went viral(迅速走红）,gaining over two million_45._(like)and more than 100,000 comments.Some netizens commented that“the young mans eyes are full of stars and are as pure as the blue sky behind him”,while some described his smile_46._ “purest one in the world”.Dingzhens sudden_47._(popular)also made Litang go viral on Chinas social media platforms._48._number of searches for Litang