2021年苏州工业园区一中高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案.pdf

2021 年苏州工业园区一中高三英语上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 Films to watch in March Greta A lonely young waitress finds a handbag on aNew Yorksubway train.Luckily,the address is inside,so she returns it to the piano teacher who left it there.She then discovers that the piano teacher makes a habit of dropping bags around the city on purpose to make new friends.Directed by Neil Jordan,the actors are attractive.Grace Moretz is the waitress and Isabelle Huppert is the one who admires her.Thanks to them,Greta winds up being far more enjoyable than it has any right to be.The Aftermath The Aftermath is one of the few World War-related films.Based on Rhidian Brooks novel,this touching romantic movie is starred by Keira Knightley,who is the wife of a British officer.She hates the Germans because her son was killed in an air raid.But is there a chance that a tall,dark andhandsome man might persuade her to overcome her hate?Captain Marvel It took Marvel Studios a decade to finally make a female superhero.Its also the first Marvel film to be directed by a woman,who has directed Half Nelson and Missisippi Grind.Captain Marvel is set in the 1990s.The Oscar-winning Brie Larson stars as Carol Danvers,a US Air Force fighter pilot,while Samuel L Jackson,as usual,plays Nick Fury.Dumbo Dumbo is a classic Disney cartoon,who has big ears and there have been plenty of those kind of movies in recent years.Burtonalways has inspirations to direct such kind of movies from Edward Scissorhands to Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children.Magical figures have always been his favorite characters.1.What makes Captain Marvel special?A.Winning Oscar.B.Its female director.C.Time setting.D.A woman pilot.2.Which film is better for a 7-year-old kid to watch?A.The Aftermath B.Captain Marvel C.Grete D.Dumbo 3.Where can you most probably read the text?A.Readers Digest B.Nature C.Scientific American D.National Geographic B Six Neanderthals who lived in what is now France were eaten by their fellow Neanderthals some 100,000 years ago,according to fearful evidence of the cannibalistic(食人的)event discovered by scientists in a cave in the 1990s.Now,researchersmay have figured out why the Neanderthals,including two children,became victims of cannibalism:Global warming.While previous studies have examined Neanderthal remains to find proof of cannibalistic behavior,this is the first study to offer clues as to what may have led Neanderthals to become cannibals.Scientists found that rapid changes in local ecosystems as the planet warmed may have wiped out the animal species that Neanderthals ate,forcing them to look elsewhere to fill their stomachs.The researchers examined a layer of sediment(沉积物)in a cave known as Baume Moula-Guercy,in southeastern France.In that layer,charcoal(碳)and animal bones were so well-preserved that scientists could reconstruct an environmental picture representing 120,000 to 130,000 years ago.They discovered that the climate in the area was likely even warmer than it is today,and that the change from a cold,dry climate to a warmer one happened quickly.“Maybe within a few generations”,study co-author Emmanuel said.As the animals that once populated the landscape disappeared,some Neanderthals ate what they could find their neighbors.Cannibalism is by no means unique to Neanderthals,and has been practiced by humans and their s“from the early Palaeolithic to theBronze Age and beyond,”the study authors reported.The behavior adopted by the starving Neanderthals in the Baume Moula-Guercy should therefore not be viewed as“a mark of bestiality(兽性)or sub-humanity”,but as an emergency adaptation to a period of severe environmental stress,according to the study.4.What does the study mainly focus on?A.The social behavior of Neanderthals.B.The reason for cannibalism among Neanderthals.C.The climate change in southeasternFrance.D.The influence of global warming on ancient animals.5.What can possibly be used to describe the climate in southeasternFrance120,000 to 130,000 years ago?A.It was no warmer than it is today.B.It was first warm while later cold and dry.C.Its change was mild and went through quite a long process.D.Its change is a chief factor contributing to cannibalism.6.Which of the following might the study authors agree with?A.Neanderthals cannibalism showed their bestiality.B.Cannibalism was actually a measure the Neanderthals had to adopt to survive.C.Neanderthals cannibalism guaranteed their rule over other tribes.D.Only Neanderthals were found to have cannibalism in human history.7.Where can you most possibly find this passage?A.In a science journal.B.In a travel brochure.C.In a history book.D.In a geography book.C What acts of kindness will make us the happiest,and who tends to benefit the most?A newly-published review of decades of kindness research provides some answers.In this paper,researchers analyzed the results from 126 research articles looking at almost 200,000 participants from around the world.The studies they chose measured well-being in various ways,including both mental and physical health.Some were experiments,where people did a kindness practice to observe its effects,while others just surveyed people about how kind and happy they were.As expected,people who were kind tended to have higher well-being.Lead researcher Bryant Hui wasastoundedthat the relationship wasnt stronger than it was,but he was still encouraged by the results.One thing Hui and his colleagues found was that people who performed random,informal acts of kindness,like bringing a meal to a sad friend,tended to be happier than people who performed more formal acts of kindness,like volunteering in a soup kitchen.The researchers also found that people who were kind tended to be higher in eudaimonic happiness(a sense of meaning and purpose in life)more than hedonic happiness(a sense of pleasure and comfort).Perhaps this makes sense,given that being kind takes effort,which reduces comfort but could make people feel better about themselves and their abilities,which would provide a sense of meaning.Being kind came with greater eudaimonic happiness for women than for men,too.According to Hui,this could be because,in many cultures,women are expected to be kinder than men;so,they may have more to gain from it.And younger participants experienced more happiness when they were kind than older participants,perhaps for developmental reasons,he says.Hui isnt sure why acting kind might have these different effects on different groups,but he points to theories put forth by researcher Elizabeth Midlarsky:Being kind may make us feel better about ourselves as a person or about the meaning of our lives,help us forget our own troubles and stresses,or help us be more socially-connected with others.8.What does the data in the second paragraph intend to show?A.The recent paper is worthy of being read.B.The recent paper gives convincing results.C.Kindness is always a hot topic of research.D.Kindness is closely linked to ones well-being.9.What does the underlined word astounded in paragraph 3 mean?A.Afraid.B.Certain.C.Excited.D.Surprised.10.Which of the following acts of kindness can make one feel happier according to paragraph 4?A.Volunteering in a hospital.B.Cleaning a community.C.Returning a lost item to its owner.D.Collecting donations for the poor.11.What do the researchers find from the paper?A.Being kind has different effects on different groups.B.Eudaimonic happiness makes people feel comfort.C.The younger experienced more happiness than the older.D.Female participants are kinder than male ones.D Although computer technology is often necessary today,using a pen or pencil activates more areas of your brain than a keyboard does.You can potentially remember more by handwriting,according to a new study.The potential benefits of handwriting for memory have been debated for some time.The new study set out to answer one question:How does handwriting compare to using a keyboard when it comes to remembering new information?In all,24 participants took part.Researchers asked each of them to write with a pen and then each was also asked to type on a keyboard.While performing these tasks,each volunteer wore a cap that held electrodes next to their head.It looked somewhat like a hair net fitted with 256 sensors.Those sensors recorded the participants brainwaves.The electrodes noted which parts of the brain turned on during each task.And they showed that writing turned on memory areas in the brain while typing didnt.Audrey van der Meer,the new studys leader,says this suggests that when we write by hand,we remember better.“This is because writing involves complex movements that activate more areas of the brain.The increased brain activity gives the brain more hooks to hang your memories on,”she explains.Van der Meer also points out that writing by hand is related to visual notetaking.“Rather than typing blindly,the visual notetaker has to think about what is important to write down.Then,key words can be interlinked by boxes,arrows and small drawings,”she adds.This study does not recommend banning digital devices.In fact,its authors point out,computers and other devices with keyboards have become necessary in modern society.Keyboarding can especially benefit those with certain special needs(such as if they have trouble using their hands)and typing beats writing when it comes to speed,they add.12.Why were participants asked to wear caps in the study?A.To record their brainwaves B.To inform them of their tasks C.To allow them to focus on writing D.To protect their heads like hair nets 13.What does Audrey van der Meer try to explain?A.Why handwriting is more complex than typing B.Why the brain works when it comes to learning C.Why handwriting helps remember information D.Why key words are helpful to visual notetaking 14.What is the studys authors view on typing?A.It relieves peoples hands B.It remains vital and helpful C.It is not worth recommending D.It is more challenging than writing 15.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A.How Can You Remember New Information?B.Handwriting Benefits Health in the LongRun C.Should Typing Take the Place of Handwriting?D.Handwriting Is Better for Memory Than Typing 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 It can be difficult to start a hobby.You may not know where to begin or you may have come across one that requires costly equipment._16_To find a low-cost hobby,pick something that is interestingto you,doesnt require a lot of materials,and is available to you in your area.Begin a collection.Many different collections can be started with little or no cost._17_Look for rocks,plant leaves and flowers,or insects you can preserve and keep.Another way is to begin to collect an object in your house,such as saving bottle-caps._18_Youtube contains quantities of music you can listen to for free.Besides,you can discover music you like by using online radio stations or services includingPandora and Spotify.By exposing yourself to new music,you can turn music into a relaxing hobby without having to buy albums.Learn a game.Games are similar to sports and often benefit from being shared in the community(团体).Game groups will often supply board games at no cost to you.In addition,libraries and schools may have video game groups for children and adults.You can also play a wide variety of free online games with people around you._19_ If these things fail to attract you,ask experts about how to begin.Find hobbyists and ask those who are experienced in your potential hobby for the minimum cost of materials you need to start._20_Youll be surprised that you dont need as much equipment as you imagined.A.Listen to music.B.One way to do this is to go outside.C.Ask yourself what your favorite music is.D.How and where to find one collection is up to you.E.Use the site to see what groups are in your area.F.The truth is that many hobbies can be started without much money.G.This will help you judge whether or not a hobby fits into your budget.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 I was frustrated at not being entered into the national IT competition Id applied forI sat in the car，lost in_21_，chewing my lip and staring outside I went upstairs，_22_and desperateGrandpas door was open for me as usualThere，he was waiting for my_23_with great excitementI stood silently，forcing a_24_to cover my sadnessHe seemed to_25_me immediately，giving me a_26_I was astonished that such a_27_body was full of so much energy Only then did my emotions start_28_out I told him that all my_29_were for nothing，and that I was feeling discouraged Grandpa smiled at me_30_and said，Dont worry Youre far stronger than you think Then he_31_，Life can be full of ups and downs so what we need do is to still have our hopes and_32_，neglecting the anxiety that makes it easy to give up He_33_me on the shoulder，with a determined look，before saying，Cheer up Im firmly_34_that you have the capability to succeed Grandpas encouragement soon made my sadness_35_ The next day，I thought about all my problems and_36_a planNow，I believe that with a positive attitude towards failure，Ill_37_reach my goals Looking back，I realize that we should share our setbacks and progress in life with our_38_onesAs my grandpa showed，the_39_of our family members will benefit us_40_ 21.A.fear B.despair C.love D.need 22.A.weak B.strong C.sweet D.simple 23.A.suggestion B.comment C.discovery D.arrival 24.A.tear B.sigh C.signal D.smile 25.A.ignore B.inspect C.read D.order 26.A.hug B.pride C.challenge D.wish 27.A.fine B.fit C.thin D.healthy 28.A.dying B.turning C.checking D.pouring 29.A.offers B.efforts C.promises D.profits 30.A.generally B.gently C.suddenly D.freshly 31.A.added B.shared C.helped D.served 32.A.decisions B.respects C.desires D.pains 33.A.patted B.hit C.begged D.picked 34.A.convinced B.believed C.expected D.changed 35.A.arise B.prevent C.continue D.disappear 36.A.turned into B.came across C.cared about D.worked out 37.A.merely B.actually C.eventually D.instantly 38.A.deserved B.beloved C.determined D.excited 39.A.company B.gratitude C.support D.blame 40.A.never B.forever C.however D.wherever 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 If you live in northeastern China,you expect long,cold winters.People_41._(live)in Harbin dont just stand the cold,however;they welcome it.The city is home to the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture(雕塑)Festival,_42._is considered to be the largest ice festival in the world.Even with temperatures usually close to zero,thousands of people head to city parks_43._(see)great ice sculptures,many bathed in color1 ed lights.The festival includes several thousand ice sculptures.Some of these works are the recreations of castles,historic landmarks and famous people,lit up at night in bright color1 s._44._(visitor)can climb ice stairways and go