2021年苏州市张家港塘桥高级中学高三英语三模试卷及答案.pdf
2021 年苏州市张家港塘桥高级中学高三英语三模试卷及答案 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 Theatre reflects the values of the civilization out of which it grows.The following are the types of theatre performances an ancient Roman might have witnessed then.Fescennine Verse Fescennine Verse was a pioneer of Roman comedy.Ironic and improvisational（即兴的）,it was used mainly at festivals or weddings,and as invective.With early native Italian funny dialogues in Latin verse,it was thought to have combined with a tradition of performances by masked dancers and musicians from Etruria.Fabula Atellana Fabula Atellana relied on common characters,masks,direct humor,and simple plots.They were performed by actors improvising.Fabula Atellana came from the Oscan city of Atella.There were 4 main types of characters:the braggart,the greedy blockhead,the clever hunchback and the stupid old man,like modern Punch and Judy shows.Fabula Togata Named for the clothing symbolic of the Roman people Fabula Togata had various subtypes.One was the Fabula Tabernaria,named for the tavern（酒馆）where the comedys preferred characters,lowlifes,might be found.One describing more middle-class types,and continuing the Roman clothing theme,was the Fabula Trabeata.Fabula Praetexta Fabula Praetexta is the name for Roman tragedies on Roman themes,Roman history or current politics.Fabula Praetexta was less popular than tragedies on Greek themes.During the Golden Age of drama in the Middle Republic,there were four great Roman writers of tragedy,Naevius,Ennius,Pacuvius,and Accius.Of their surviving tragedies,90 titles remain.All the performances above began as a translation of Greek forms,even to the extent of their being performed in Greek costume.1.Where might an ancient Roman witness Fescennine Verse?A.At a party.B.At a funeral.C.At a wedding.D.At a concert.2.Which type of performance describes the middle-class life?A.Fabula Atellana.B.Fabula Tabernaria.C.Fabula Trabeata.D.Fabula Praetexta.3.What do the listed types of performances have in common?A.They copy Latin dramas.B.They take on Greek forms.C.They reflect Roman themes.D.They refer to Italian stories.B Hardware in general,and smartphones in particular,have become a huge environmental and health problem in the Global Souths landfill sites(垃圾填埋场).Electronic waste(e-waste)currently takes up 5 percent of all global waste,and it is set to increase rapidly as more of us own more than one smartphone,laptop and power bank They end up in places like Agbogbloshie on theoutskirts of Ghanas capital,Accra.It is the biggest e-waste dump in the world,where 10,000 informal workers walk through tons of abandoned goods as part of an informal recycling process.They risk their health searching for the precious metals that are found in abandoned smartphones.But Agbogbloshie should not exist.The Basel Convention,a 1989 treaty,aims to prevent developed nations from unauthorized dumping of e-waste in less developed countries.The e-waste industry,however,circumventsregulations by exporting e-waste labelled as secondhand goods to poor countries like Ghana,knowing full well hat it is heading for a landfill site.A recent report found Agbogbloshie contained some of the most dangerous chemicals.This is not surprising:smartphones contain chemicals like mercury（水银）,lead and even arsenic(砷).Reportedly,one egg from a free-range chicken in Agbogbloshie contained a certain chemical which can cause cancer and damage the immune system at a level thats about 220 times greater than a limit set by the European Food Safety Authority(EFSA).Most worryingly,these poisonous chemicals are free to pollute the broader soil and water system.This should concern us all,since some ofGhanas top exports are cocoa and nuts.Some governments have started to take responsibility for their consumers waste.For example,Germanyhas started a project that includes a sustainable recycling system at Agbogbloshie,along with a health clinic for workers.However,governments cannot solve the problem alone,as there is an almost limitless consumer demand for hardware,especially when governments green policies are focused on issues like climate change.Only the manufacturers can fix this.A more economically sustainable and politically possible solution is through encouraging hardware manufacturers to make the repair,reuse and recycling of hardware profitable,or at least cost-neutral 4.What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A.Electronic waste requires more landfill sites acrossGhana.B.Electronic waste is too complex to get fully recycle C.Electronic products need to be improved urgently D.Electronic pollution is a burning question in Agbogbloshie 5.What does the underlined word circumventsin Paragraph 3 mean?A.Abolishes B.Tightens C.Brings in D.Gets around 6.What should be the best concern according to the text?A.The thread of polluted food around the world B.The damage of chickens immune system C.The lack of diversity inGhanas exports D.The violation of EFSAs standards 7.What does the author think is the best solution to the e-waste problem?A.Manufacturers developing a sustainable hardware economy B.Governments adjusting their green policies about e-waste.C.Reducing customers demands for electronic products D.Manufacturers urging the government to make effective policies to ensure more profit.C Nextdoor，an online social network for neighbors，says it has attracted$60 million from early backers of technology giants，Google，Amazon and Facebook.The new investment，1ed by venture firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield&Byers and investment firm Tiger Global Management，values Nextdoor at more than$500 million，said a personfamiliar with the matter.Nextdoor members make Facebook-style postings，giving or seeking recommendations for services such as babysitters and yard maintenance or local retailers and restaurants.They also post about community issues such as parking，crimeand safety，or items for sale or loan.The investment sum emphasizes the appeal of businesses that can tap into the growing use of mobile devices，as well as social networking Perhaps the best current example is Twitter，which is preparing for an initial public offering that values the company at up to about$11 billion.“Were all spending more time with our screens，more engaged，but I think data shows were less connected，”said John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins，mentioning his own experience of knowing few of his neighbors.Nextdoor，with its ability to introduce neighbors to each other，helps people regain the sense of connection，he said.Early next year，Nextdoor plans to expand to Canada，followed by Great Britain，Australia，and South Africa，chief executive NiravTolia said.While Nextdoor has not yet have made any profit after two years of operations，Tolia said he is not worried.“If we look at the great companies at this stage，none of them started to monetize this early in their evolution.”Tolia said.“Its all about getting the product right.”Eventually，Nextdoor plans to tap into local advertising，he said.Nextdoor is currently used in 22，527 neighborhoods across the United States，up from 5，694 a year ago.Including the latest funding round，it has raised just over$100 million.8.What attitude do the early backers of technology grant hold towards Nextdoor?A.They doubt its value.B.They think poorly of it.C.They are in favor of it.D.They are worried about it.9.What is mainly discussed about Nextdoor in Paragraph 3?A.Its members.B.Its service.C.Its value.D.Its location.10.What is the authors purpose of mentioning Twitter in Paragraph 4?A.To support his viewpoint.B.To post an advertisement.C.To introduce a network.D.To makea public offer.11.How does Nirav Tolia feel about the future of Nextdoor?A.Curious.B.Upset.C.Cautious.D.Optimistic.D Californias August Complex Fire tore through more than 1,600 square miles of forest last summer,burning nearly every tree in its path.It was the largest wildfire in the states recorded history,breaking the record previously set in 2018.After the fire,land managers must determine where to most efficiently plant new trees.A predictive mapping model called the Postfire Spatial Conifer Restoration Planning Tool recently described in Ecological Applications could inform these decisions,saving time and expense.The tool can“show where young trees are needed most,where the forest isnt going to come back on its own,where we need to intervene（干预）if we want to maintain forests,says lead author Joseph Stewart,an ecologist at the University of California,Davis.To develop the model,Stewart and his colleagues classified data collected from more than 1,200 study plots in 19 areas that burned between 2004 and 2012.They combined these data with information on rainfall,geography,climate,forest composition and bum severity.Theyalso included how many seeds sample conifer trees（针叶树）produced in 216locations over 18 years,assessing whether the trees release different numbers of seeds after a fire.The tools potential benefits are significant,says Kimberley Davis,a conservation scientist at theUniversityofMontana,who was not involved in the study.Those managers will still have to make hard decisions,such as which species to plant in areas that may experience warmer and drier conditions resulting from climate change,but the model provides some research-based guidance to help the forests recover.12.What challenge do land managers face after the wildfire?A.Lack of wood supplies.B.Where to plant new trees best.C.How to save the burned trees.D.Loss of trees and wild animals.13.Whats the main idea of paragraph 2?A.The function of the tool.B.The disadvantages of the tool.C.The improvement of the tool.D.The development of the tool.14.What does the underlined word They refer to?A.The study plots.B.The data.C.Stewart and his colleagues.D.The seeds.15.What isDavis attitude towards the tool?A.Skeptical.B.Ambiguous.C.Tolerant.D.Optimistic.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 Rising through stages to realize ourselves Many modern people have the problem that they dont know who they are and what their purpose is._16_.Once high school seniors graduate,they seem to lose their identity.They once studied hard.But after they stop working,they begin to lose their way.In the theory of theHierarchy of Needs(需求理论),Abraham Maslo,put forward a similar situation,which consists of the five levels of a persons need.The fifth and final level is self-realization,which is where our final achievement lies._17_.I think self-realization has three major aspects.The first stage is acceptance,the second stage is discovery and the last stage is perseverance.Acceptance is the first stage.We should be reminded that we are all born unique,so we all have our own strengths and weaknesses.Only when we understand these,can we pursue them or change them._18_.Once weve accepted ourselves,we can discover what we are interested in and what we want to be._19_but indeed we should live for ourselves.So before we start working towards a purpose,we should ask ourselves“Is this what we truly desire?”and“Is this going to change the situation were in?”The last stage is perseverance._20_.Those who can self-realize are people who focus on the things they want to change.Through the three stages,we could gain recognition of ourselves.And by this point,whatever our lives were like,we would be able to stand tall,confident of ourselves.A.Its nothing to a man of perseverance B.Only by acceptance of the past can we change it C.This is especially common among college students D.Many people tend to go along with social expectations E.Being objective and yet tolerant is the key to acceptance F.It is the process of knowing ourselves and finding a purpose G.Exploring our potential isnt going to be done in a short time 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 first heard about several cases of coronavirus in January,2020.But I did not_21_the outbreak to have such a sudden and powerful effect on the rest of the world.In March,towards the end of winter quarter,it was_22_that we would take all the finals online.It was unexpected,and all university teachers and students were_23_.Due to the coronavirus pandemic,our University of California at San Diego（UCSD）student-run free dental clinics are closed_24_,and most research laboratories are only open for_25_personnel.Thus,I have had a lot more spare time than before,_26_most of the events have been switched to be held online.To_27_time,I learned to follow_28_to make different dishes.The period of quarantine（隔离）has become a time when I can learn some new life_29_.Besides cooking I have been_30_a new hobbyplaying puzzles.At first,solving a puzzle was justa way for me to_31_endurance（忍耐性）and patience.Then I realized that I learned much more than that.When I_32_1,000 pieces of a puzzle on the table,I_33_not buying a simpler one.I suddenly realized how impatient I was that I couldnt even focus on such a simpler task.Electronic devices have been training me to constantly stare at a blinking（闪烁）screen and_34_what I was doing.I decided to solve a puzzle while_35_devices for several hours,and enjoy one simple task like a little child.When I started to look for different pieces to see if they could fit in a larger_36_,I started to look for shortcuts.I tried to collect puzzles with similar patterns or color1 s and_37_their edges.During this time,I slowly forgot all the madness and_38_of quarantine life.Every time I got one piece in the right place,I was_39_awarded by such a small success and motivated to keep on trying.It was surprising and unexpected for me to receive so much_40_from focusing on solving puzzles.21.A.encourage B.expect C.require D.remind 22.A.announced B.promised C.hoped D.discovered 23.A.unhappy B.unfortunate C.uninterested D.unprepared 24.A.occasionally B.formally C.temporarily D.gradually 25.A.devoted B.eager C.excellent D.limited 26.A.unless B.before C.since D.though 27.A.treasure B.kill C.waste D.save 28.A.schedules B.orders C.targets D.recipes 29.A.secrets B.tracks C.skills D.lessons 30.A.exploring B.spreading C.reviewing D.doubting 31.A.support B.practise C.recommend D.appreciate 32.A.broke up B.handed in C.poured out D.put away 33.A.imagined B.permitted C.advised D.regretted 34.A.forget B.guess C.remember D.emphasize 35.A.putting up with B.staying away from C.watching out for D.taking control of 36.A.basket B.poster C.picture D.board 37.A.touch B.remove C.draw D.compare 38.A.danger B.boredom C.excitement D.amazement 39.A.mentally B.physically C.strangely D.passively 40.A.trouble B.joyfulness C.responsibility D.praise 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 My last trip was part of a three-year project photographing whales that focused on their culture and behaviors.Perhaps my favorite observation_41._(take)place in the Canadian Arctic with belugas(白鲸).One aspect of their lives was_42._complete surprise-they play games with little rocks
