2021年苏州市常熟市实验中学高三英语月考试卷及参考答案.pdf

2021 年苏州市常熟市实验中学高三英语月考试卷及参考答案 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 Alex Palmer says hell never forget his 13th birthday,not because of a gift or a party,but fire.“It made me realize how valuable life is,”said Alex,a seventh grader atMonroeDemonstrationSchoolinTulsa,Oklahoma.On April 18,Alex and many other kids from his school were riding home on a school bus when they suddenly saw smoke coming from the bus engine.“It was jaw-dropping,”he told reporters.By the time Alex and some other kids made it out the bus back door,the bus was already on fire.And some of their schoolmates were still inside.So he and some of the other older kids took action.“One little kid was slowing everyone down with his big backpack,”eighth grader Destiny Fain said,“so I got it off and threw it to the side and helped to make sure all the little kids werent fighting or pushing.”As that was going on,sixth grader Marketez Doyle-Smith reportedly helped another classmate who had trouble in breathing because of the smoke.“We saw our friend lying on the ground,”he said,“so we took our shirts off and waved them to get him some air to breathe.”Marketez also reportedly stopped a younger kid trying to get back on the bus to search for something hed left behind.“Were all a family,”he told reporters.“So I went back to help the little kid.”Finally everyone made it off safely,thanks to Alex,Destiny,Marketez and several other kids.By later that day,they were already being called heroes.“I really dont see it as being a hero,”Alex said,according to The World.“I see it as the right thing to dohelping others before you help yourself.”1.What happened on Alex s way home?A.The school bus was on fire suddenly.B.There was a party for Alexs birthday.C.He received a gift from his classmate.D.Some classmates quarreled with each other.2.By saying Were all a family.”Marketez probably meant A.Were brothers in the same family.B.Its our duty to help each other.C.Were classmates in the same class.D.The thing left on the bus is mine.3.According to the last paragraph,Alex thought that he A.was not a brave student.B.had the right to do anything.C.had just done what he should do.D.hated to be called a hero by others.B Have you ever imagined that your simple T-shirt could cool you down by up to5on these hot summer days?Thanks to a recent discovery,the possibility is getting closer.While there are many alternatives that manage to keep the body warm,this amazing invention aims to offer real relief for those who are eager to feel comfortable and fresh in the outdoors on extremely hot days.Its inventors,engineers Ma Yaoguang of Zhejiang University and Tao Guangming of Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China,look a completely innovative approach.They designed a special textile dial can absorb body heat and re-emit its energy into space as mid-infrared radiation(MIR).This textile cools both the objects and their surroundings through a technique that is known as radiative cooling,Science reveals.This means that even when it looks like you are wearing a regular shirt,you are actually wearing a device that works like a mirror.Research conducted at Stanford University in 2017 had already managed to cool the wearer by 3,but this previous trial was limited.So researchers still need to test the new approach to determine how effectively the new fabric cools while the wearers are standing or walking,and not directly facing the sky,like in their trials.They also need to examine and measure how well it works when T-shirts are not in close contact with the skin.Inventors Yaoguang and Guangming are now looking out for textile manufacturers and clothing brands that are interested in using their fabric.They estimate that the new material will increase clothing manufacturing costs by just 10 percent.“We can make it with mass production which means everybody can get a T-shirt and the cost is basically the same as theirs,”old Yaoguang said.So if you are an athlete or simply someone that has to deal with the extremely high temperatures,be patient because your days of feeling hot and bothered may be corning to an end!4.What is the purpose of the new invention?A.To warm up peoples body.B.To cool people off in hot weather.C.To detect the wearers temperature.D.To protect clothes from becoming wet.5.How does the special product work?A.By turning sunlight into energy.B.By sending out absorbed heat.C.By keeping heat out completely.D.By using light color1 s to reflect sunlight.6.What is the main idea of paragraph 3?A.The invention needs further testing.B.The previous studies lack evidence.C.The new fabric has a good cooling effect.D.The new fabric applies to various situations.7.The invention of the T-shirt may hean example of _.A.barking up the wrong tree B.robbing Peter to pay Paul C.killing two birds with one stone D.pulling the cart before the horse C Bertha von Suttner received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905she was the first woman to receive it,and also the inspiration for the creation of the Nobel Prize.She met Alfred Nobel,a rich millionaire,by answering hisnewspaper ad for a secretary.Although she only worked for him for a few weeks,she remained good friends with Alfred Nobel for the next 20 years.When she became involved in the peace movement inEurope,she promised to keep Nobel informed of its progress.When Alfred Nobel died in 1896,his will included the establishment of a peace prize,thanks to Bertha von Suttners influence.Bertha von Suttner was born in an aristocratic(贵族)military family,but she spent the second half of her life working for peace.She wrote books,attended peace conferences,gave lectures and helped organize peace societies inAustria,GermanyandHungary,as well as the International Peace Bureau inSwitzerland.Her novel Lay Down your Arms,was one of the most influential anti-war books of all time,and helped to make her a leader of the peace movement in Europe.Its end to war theme was both the ambition(抱负)and the most important goal in the life of this great woman.Bertha von Suttner worked so hard for peace because she believed that a terrible war would break out inEuropeif nations didnt work hard to establish lasting peace institutions.She made many major achievements for a more peaceful world,but two months after she died,World War I broke out.A hundred years after she won the Nobel Peace Prize,nations still seem to view war as a choice to work out their problems.But like Bertha von Suttner did,many today are working hard around the world to help strengthen peace institutions and spread the idea that its time to put an end to war.8.Which of the following is true about Bertha von Suttner?A.She worked for Alfred Nobel for 20 years.B.She helped Alfred Nobel draw up his will.C.She persuaded Alfred Nobel to join the peace movement.D.She inspired Alfred Nobel to establish the Nobel Peace Prize.9.Paragraph 3 is mainly about Bertha von Suttners _.A.efforts and contributions to the peace movement.B.family background and work experiences.C.writing career and life experiences.D.ambition and goals in life.10.What do we know aboutLay Doun Your Arms?A.It was based on a true story.B.It recorded Bertha von Suttners daily life.C.It was about an aristocratic military family.D.It showed Bertha von Suttners wish for peace.11.What can we infer about Bertha von Suttner from the last paragraph?A.Her fight for peace is still shared by many.B.She failed to found peace institutions.C.She successfully predicted awar.D.She lost her life in World War I.D Someday soon an emoji(表情符号)might really save lives.Hiroyuki Komatsu is a Google engineer who suggested adding a series of new emojis to the standard emoji library.It could help those with food allergies(过敏)understand what they are eating anywhere inthe world.Emojis should cover characters representing major food causing allergies.They make people understand what are used in foods even in foreign countries and safely select meals.Emojis are universal because they are chosen and developed by the Unicode Consortium,a non-profit company that oversees,develops and maintains how text is represented.This is in regards to all software products and standards.Its thanks to the Unicode Standard that when you text a friend six pizza emojis,theyll see those six pizza pieces on their phone.This is true regardless of whether they use an iPhone or an Android.Because emojis are everywhere and visual(视觉的),they could be helpful for restaurants and food packaging designers.They can communicate whether a product is made with common causing-allergy food.But as Komatsus advice argues,many of the most common causing-allergy foods are missing or poorly represented by the present emoji library.For example,there is an emoji for octopus,but nothing for squid.There is a loaf of bread that could symbolize grain,but a picture of wheat could be clearer.The emojis can be more direct when symbolizing foods.Its not uncommon for the Unicode Consortium to add new emojis to the library:several food-related emojis were put into use last June,including some long-waited food emojis.Apple included support for multiracial emojis in a recent iOS update.An artist even recreated Moby-Dick in emoji characters.Some might be sorry for the continuing death of the written word if Komatsus suggestion is accepted,but look on the bright side:if you ever see that happy poop on a box,youll know to stay away.12.How will emojis save lives according to the text?A.By showing what the food contains visually.B.By telling the safest places in the world.C.By teaching people how to treat allergies.D.By adding standard emojis about safety.13.What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us?A.Emojis have the same meanings around the world.B.The Unicode Consortium is a non-profit company.C.What emojis represent is different in different places.D.Different mobile operating systems have different emojis.14.What can be the reason for Komatsus advice?A.Emojis are easy to mix up.B.Present emojis are not enough.C.Emojis cant interest most users.D.Emojis cant represent foods directly.15.What is the authors attitude to Komatsus suggestion?A.Doubtful.B.Worried.C.Supportive.D.Uninterested.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 Readingis an interesting and useful activity.You should like it._16_.You will improve your brain power.This shouldnt come as a shock.Studies suggest reading makes you smart.Unlike watching television，which requires no thought process，reading is an active learning experience that will keep your mind sharp（even in old age）._17_Reading more books means you will have more knowledge.The more strategies and resources your brain will store,the more likely you will succeed.You will absorb yourself in a new world._18_At times like this，I like to dive into a good fiction book for an escape into another world，forgetting about my problems.Whether you want to travel to the land of the Hobbits，a galaxy far away or a tropical destination in a romance novel is up to you.Youll come back refreshed after a minivacation to a fresh and exciting place in the world words.You will improve your vocabulary._19_I couldnt imagine how I would write articles like this if I didnt actively aim to expand my vocabulary.You will entertain yourself for a low price.If youre looking for entertainment on a budget，you cant beat books._20_Its never been easier to entertain yourself for hours at a time for the low cost of a few dollars.A.Here are some good reasons for it B.Reading helps you save more money C.You will increase your chances of success D.Youre supposed to learn some practical tips for it E.Electronic reading tools are becoming more popular F.Sometimes our daily life can start to feel dull，dry or depressing G.The more words youre able to use，the better you will be at expressing yourself 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 It was a great shock to me to discover that I had a serious disease.I had never been very well coordinated(协调)physically when I was_21_.But things seemed to change when I went to university,at the age of 17,I started to_22_some sports.In my third year at university,however,I noticed that it seemed to be difficult for me,and I fell over once or twice for no obvious_23_My father took me to the family doctor who led me toagood_24_.Two days later,I went into hospital for examinations.I stayed in the_25_for two weeks,during which I had a wide variety of tests.But after all the_26_,they didnt tell me what I had,except that I was a special case.However,they_27_it to continue to get worse.The doctor felt sorry because he could do_28_except giving me vitamins(维生素),I could see that he didnt_29_the vitaminsto have much effect on my disease.I didnt feel like asking for more details,because the disease was obviously_30_.I realized that I had a(n)_31_disease.It was a bit of a shock.However,while I had been in hospital,I had seen a boy who had leukemia(白血病)and he_32_died of that kind of disease.Clearly there were people who were_33_than me.At least my condition didnt make me feel sick,so whenever I felt_34_,I remembered that boy.The doctors told me to go back to university.I_35_doing the research I had started before going to hospital.My dreams at that time were rather hard to_36_Before my condition had been diagnosed(诊断),I had been very bored with life.But shortly after I came out of hospital,I_37_realized that there were a lot of worthy things I could_38_.I began to make progress in my_39_and I got married to a girl called Jane,whom I had met just about the time my condition was diagnosed.That marriage_40_my life.It gave me something to live for.21.A.strong B.young C.old D.calm 22.A.try B.watch C.record D.destroy 23.A.result B.notice C.reason D.excuse 24.A.doctor B.teacher C.engineer D.patient 25.A.house B.hospital C.park D.street 26.A.discoveries B.examples C.examinations D.inventions 27.A.required B.forecasted C.asked D.wished 28.A.everything B.something C.anything D.nothing 29.A.know B.realize C.fear D.expect 30.A.good B.terrible C.entire D.fantastic 31.A.common B.serious C.incorrect D.important 32.A.finally B.selflessly C.sincerely D.uselessly 33.A.richer B.better C.worse D.luckier 34.A.confident B.cheerful C.discouraged D.satisfied 35.A.turned up B.dug out C.gave up D.went on 36.A.achieve B.ruin C.cancel D.create 37.A.wrongly B.simply C.suddenly D.possibly 38.A.rescue B.attack C.suffer D.do 39.A.research B.mistakes C.preparations D.violence 40.A.bothered B.doubted C.trapped D.changed 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 Drinking coffee could activate the bodys fat-fighting defenses,which is a discovery that could have a potential effect in the battle_41._obesity and diabetes.In a study,researchers said that coffee may help stimulate our brown fat reserves,_42._plays a key role in how quickly we can burn calories.There are two forms of fat cells,brown cells and white cells,and ea