2021年苏州市吴中区东山中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案.pdf

2021 年苏州市吴中区东山中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案 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 Welcome to join our Summer Youth Language Program to improve English language skills,make new friends worldwide.and have a good time here!The program capacity is limited,so if you are interested,you should register as soon as possible.Dates andCosts All programs require a$100 nonrefundable deposit(不退还的押金)to reserve a spot in the program.June 15July 16 5-week program：($1920)July 20August 20 5-week program：($1920)June 15August 20 10-week program：($3620)You can also study with us for shorter periods.4-week programs cost$1580 tuition and 3-week programs cost$1240.Discounts There is a 10%discount for each additional family member!Appropriate Ages Recommended Ages：14 and older Restrictions：Students who are younger than 16 must have a parent or guardian with them.Program Schedule In the morning,you will join the all-aged Intensive English classes from 9：00 am to 2：00 pm,Monday to Thursday,where they can meet other students from worldwide.In the afternoonfrom 2 to 3 pm,we will have fun after-school activities,like soccer in the Park,visit toScienceMuseumand story writing competition.Items Students Should Bring Clothes：Shirts,a jacket,long pants,a swimsuit and comfortable shoes,etc.Other personal items：Camera phone?plug adapter,photos of friends/family.Study materials：Notebooks,pens,and pencils.Airport Safe Items：Dont bring foods and snacks,or theyll be charged before you board the airport.1.How much will be charged if you and your brother join in a 3-week program?A.$1920,B.$2356.C.$3002.D.$3620.2.What will participants do at 2：30 pm on Monday?A.Communicate with foreign students.B.Attend intensive English classes.C.Join in some interesting activities.D.Talk with their parents on the phone.3.Why should students avoid bringing foods and snacks?A.To save space for their luggage.B.To protect the environment.C.To avoid any unwanted fees.D.To follow the rules of the airport.B Paper is one of our oldest,simplest and most important inventions.But it also presents a danger to the world in two important ways.First,the making of paper requires the loss of many millions of trees each year.And worldwide use of paper is expected to double in the next 40 years.Clearly,the planet cannot stand such a high rate of forest loss.The second great problem with paper is what happens once it is no longer useful.A large amount of wastepaper ends up in landfills,where it can produce harmful gases and finally contribute to global climate change.One simple solution can greatly reduce both of these problems:paper recycling.Instead of cutting down trees,recycle existing paper to feed the paper-making process.Paper is mainly made from cellulose(纤维素)，which can be used repeatedly in papermaking.Unfortunately,it also means that paper waste takes a surprisingly long time to break down in landfills.So far,trees are the only source(来源)of cellulose that can fill the great demand for paper products.Therefore,recycling paper is simply one of the best ways to save trees.Thanks to advances in processing,recycled paper need not be the dark-color1 edstuff many of us are familiar with.It now can offer the same print performance as non-recycled paper.Effective recycling requires a continuous effort from everyone at all levels of society.The way to begin is with education and understanding.Once enough people realize the need for recycling,more effective recycling systems can be developed.The need is real.The massive loss of trees affects everybody on earth.Everyone should do their part to recycle paper and encourage government and industry to do the same.The world will be a better place for it!4.What can we infer from the text?A.The use of recycled paper will double in 40 years.B.Recycling paper helps relieve global climate change.C.Wastepaper can easily break down in landfills.D.There are not enough landfills for wastepaper.5.What makes recycled paper more acceptable?A.The great demand of trees.B.The low processing cost.C.Its dark-color1 ed feature.D.Its improved print performance.6.What does the author propose?A.Punishing the act of cutting trees.B.Recycling paper.C.Improving recycling system.D.Promoting paper industry.7.How is the text mainly developed?A.By analyzing causes and effects.B.By offering research plans and data.C.By discussing problems and solutions.D.By comparing strengths and weaknesses.C After years of releasing e-readers that compete directly with Amazons Kindle,Rakuten Kobos latest device offers something totally different:theability to draw and write directly on the screen.With a large 10.3-inch E-ink display,the Kobo Elipsa looks more like an electronic clipboard than the standard paperpack-sized e-reader.Although the ability to write on the screen is no big deal especially given its high price tag of$600 the overall package is impressively functional.In terms of reading,the Elipsa packs just about everything youd expect in a Kobo.You can purchase and download books from the store,read web articles youve saved online via Pocket,and connect to your local library to borrow e-books and magazines.Its known that Kindle basically requires you to buy books from Amazon.Unlike Kindles,Kobos are pretty open with the formats they support;you can connect the Elipsa to a computer and transfer over any PDF books you have bought or downloaded from stores like Booktopia or Google Books.You can fill your virtual notepads with notes using brush and pen types,and export them as PDFs or images to a PC.Theres also an“advanced”notebook that can turn your writing into typed and editable text for exporting to Microsoft Word format.You can also write directly onto documents themselves,with all your word circling and underlining saved as you go to review later.This is especially handy when it comes to PDFs,as changes you make are synced（同步）automatically when you have Wi-Fi,so you can move between your Elipsa,PC and phone and keep your notes.With all that said,we can see it really appealing to e-reader fans who also tend to do a lot of work on paper.If you ever print things out to mark them up,fill notepads with writing or drawing that you later have to transcribe or scan,or just wish you could write all over your library books,this could be the device for you.8.Which of the following best describes the Elipsa?A.Automatic.B.Traditional.C.Useful.D.Standard.9.How is a Kobo different from a Kindle in reading?A.A Kindle has a larger screen.B.A Kindle can support more formats.C.A Kobo supports books from various sources.D.A Kobo should be connected to local libraries.10.What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about Kobos?A Their function in syncing.B.Their function in typing.C.Their function in writing.D.Their function in reading.11.In which section of a newspaper can the text probably be found?A.Education.B.Technology.C.Lifestyle.D.Business.D Peggy Whitsons job demands a daily twohour workout in a gym where weight has no meaning and the view changes at 17,000 miles an hour.Whitson makes it look easy.At 57,she is the oldest woman to fly in space,breaking the record last November,2016,when she began her third longterm stay at the International Space Station.After returning home in September,2017,the NASA astronaut feltmatter-of-factabout the age milestone.“It wasnt a record I was seeking for,”Whitson said.“I was 42 and 48 for my first two space flights.I feel lucky that I was able to get to do another one in my 50s.I dont think people should let age discourage them,even on those jobs that require some amount of physical fitness.The oldest man is John Glenn(at 77),and weve had male astronauts in their 60s before,so its just a matter of time before women start flying in space at this age”.On the earth,she stays fit by weightlifting,biking,playing basketball and water skiing.She shared what its like to live in microgravity:“Its like youre in a swimming pool,but you dont have to worry about breathing.If I push off from one side,Im going to float to the other side.Every direction feels exactly the same,which is really hard for your brain to grasp,but its amazing how fast you adapt.Its a big shock for the body to come back to Eartheverything is so heavy.We spend a lot of time getting used to being back in gravity again.Back pain was really the most dramatic for me this time.For me,coming home is harder than going up into space.”12.How long did Peggy Whitson spend for her third stay in the International Space Station?A.About 300 days.B.About 708 days.C.About 107 days.D.About 57 days.13.What does the underlined word probably mean in the passage?A.Amazing.B.Not surprising.C.Enthusiastic.D.Unbelievable.14.According to the passage,which of the following is true?A.Peggy Whitson likes swimming most.B.Peggy Whitson is the oldest person to fly in space.C.Peggy Whitson had been in space in 2002 and 2008.D.There had been female astronauts over 60s flying in space before.15.Which of the following will Peggy Whitson probably say?A.You can still be successful and do physical things when old.B.I spent quite a lot of time getting used to the life in space.C.The moment we reached the earth,we felt so relaxed.D.I feel lucky that I am physically well after the whole journey.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 Even if you are really busy,as long as you try,the following suggestions will help you to show your parents that you love them and make them happier._16_ Parents are people who are watching you every step of the way.They will be very happy to talk to and share with about everything in life.And for them,there is no greater gift than understanding you._17_,or you will inadvertently hurt them a lot.Do your best to help your parents and family Help here does not necessarily mean financial help,but sometimes it is just an encouragement,visit or a sincere advice when someone in the familys encounters a difficult situation._18_.Spend time with your family Many people are often engaged in work,with private lives only having experiences with their friends,but forgetting about family,where there are always fathers and mothers waiting for them every day._19_.Simply having a family mean together,going on a picnic somewhere is enough to make parents extremely happy and feel this life is meaningful.Express your gratitude and give your parents meaningful gifts on special days On special days,sending gifts and expressing your love and gratitude will be a great source of spiritual encouragement,helping parents to be happy and proud of their childs filial piety and thoughtfulness._20_,such as a shirt,purse,handbag,belt,pottery,souvenir,etc.A.So,however busy you are,you should arrange proper hours and stay with your family.B.Not relying on your parents,you can decide your own life.C.Your attention and giving a hand to family will make your parents extremely proud.D.Spend time caring,talking and sharing with your parents.E.Sometimes small things are enough to make your parents happy.F.Respect yourparents.G.Never create barriers with your parents.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 完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 21.5 分，满分 30 分)Jenna had graduated from her middle school and was lucky enough to be admitted toWestwoodCollege.She was ready for new _21_at the college and filled with confidence._22_,she didnt expect it that college life was quite _23_.In the first week,Jenna went to tryouts for cheerleaders.She was competing against very talented girls,and she knew it would be _24_for her to be selected.Two hours later,the _25_read a list of the girls for a second tryout.Her heart _26_as the list ended without her name.Feeling _27_,she walked back to her dormitory carrying her schoolbag full of homework.Arriving at the dormitory,she started with _28_.She had always been a good math student,but now she was _29_.She moved on to English and history,and was _30_to find that she didnt have any trouble with those subjects.Feeling better,she decided not to _31_math for the time being.The next day Jenna went to see Mrs.Biden about being on the school_32_.Mrs.Biden wasnt as enthusiastic as Jenna.Im sorry,_33_we have enough _34_for the newspaper already.Come back next year and well talk then.Jenna smiled _35_and left.Why is college so different?she sighed.Later in math class,Jenna devoted herself to figuring out the problems that had given her so much _36_.By the end of the class,she understood how to get them right.As she gathered her books,Jenna decided shed _37_to try to fit in with her new school.She wasnt sure if shed _38_,but she knew she had to try.College was just as her mom had said,You will feel like a small fish in a big pond _39_a big fish in a small pond.The challenge is to become the _40_fish you can be.22.A.decisions B.challenges C.problems D.exercises 23.A.However B.Therefore C.Besides D.Otherwise 24.A.normal B.necessary C.different D.desperate 25.A.simple B.troublesome C.certain D.difficult 26.A.editor B.judge C.boss D.candidate 27.A.stopped B.jumped C.sank D.changed 28.A.awful B.lonely C.happy D.strange 29.A.English B.history C.science D.math 30.A.working B.struggling C.complaining D.improving 31.A.bothered B.ashamed C.pleased D.shocked 32.A.show up B.make for C.give up D.prepare for 33.A.committee B.team C.newspaper D.radio 34.A.and B.so C.or D.but 35.A.writers B.players C.speakers D.readers 36.A.brightly B.weakly C.widely D.happily 37.A.courage B.lack C.hope D.sorrow 38.A.hesitate B.refuse C.continue D.attempt 39.A.succeed B.complete C.agree D.accompany 40.A.in the hope of B.in honor of C.in case of D.instead of 41.A.tallest B.best C.hardest D.gentlest 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 A 63-year-old Chinese grandpas traditional carpentry skills are delighting tens of millions of viewers online as he creates woodwork_41._glue,screws or nails.The Chinese master carpenter,Wang Dewen,_42._(know)as“Grandpa Amu”on YouTube,has been called the modern day Lu Ban,thanks to his vast carpentry knowledge.His_43._(huge)popular video,which shows him making a fantastic wooden arch bridge,becomes a hit online on the platform,_44._(gain)more than 42 million views.Grandpa Amu follows an ancient Chinese mortise and tenon(榫卯)technique,which means that no glue or nails_45._(involve)in the entire process of building the arch bridge.Grandpa Amu has also made several wooden_46._(toy)for his grandson using the same technique.He created a folding stool(凳子),_47._looked like the China pavilion from the 2010 Shanghai Expo.“A block of wood transforms into a stool.Its so_48._(amaze)to see him at work,”a YouTube user named Rey Rey commented under the video.Among all the items,a walking Peppa Pig and a bubble blowing toy are his grandsons favorites.The master carpenter_49._(attract)over 1.18 million subscribers since his video was posted on YouTube.Popular_50._Grandpa Amu is on social medias,he insists that he is not an internet c