2021年苏州市第十六中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案.pdf

2021 年苏州市第十六中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案 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 Dive with Big Sharks Our shark dive adventures make use of hookah systems and shark cages.A hookah system is a system of providing air from the surface to divers down below.Cage divers breathe by using a regulator connected to an air hose.Is SharkDiving Dangerous?Yes.You could get sunburnt.You could hit your head on the top bunk getting out of bed.You could fall overboard.As for a shark attack,according to the International Shark Attack File,you are far more likely to be killed by a dog or a deer.Pricing&Details One day Cage Diver Adventure$875 Our expert shark diver team will accompany you to the best viewing areas within the Marine Sanctuary.There,well drop our cage and prepare to provide you with a view youll never forget.No dive experience is necessary.Our cages sit just below the surface.Youll be able to breathe comfortably from your snorkel or air hose while you move about the cage,taking photos and having fun.Top Shark Adventure$375 If you want to see great white sharks but prefer them a little further away,we offer great top-side shark viewing from our observation deck(甲板).Help scan the horizon for fins and watch for sharks attacking their prey(猎物).Important Note Theres No Shark Guarantee Although we go to the best places at the best time of year,we cannot guarantee youll see sharks.Weve been very successful in past shark seasons and expect another incredible year.However,if we see no sharks,there is no refund(退款).1.Which of the following is TRUE about the two adventures?_.A.Top Shark Adventure makes use of hookah systems.B.Cage Diver Adventure offers you a view of the bottom of the sea.C.Cage Diver Adventure is less interesting than the other.D.Top Shark Adventure is suitable for those worried about danger.2.We can learn from the advertisement that there might be a risk that_.A.you fail to achieve your purpose of the trip B.you are out of breath deep down in the sea C.you are hurt by a shark while diving there D.you suffer from lack of skill in shark diving 3.It can be inferred from the advertisement that shark diving is_.A.difficult but exciting B.challenging and tiring C.amazing and enjoyable D.expensive but popular B Scott and Daniel Harry are enjoying everyday tasks like shopping and washing for the first time following their move to an accommodation(住宿)support house in Kurwongbah,north of Brisbane last year.Disability Services Queenslands Strengthening Non-Government Organisations project provided an accommodation support model that would enable residents(居住者)like Daniel and Scott to live more independently.The house is just one of many accommodation support services funded(资助)through the project.The five-bedroom house provides 24-hour care for up to four individuals with complex needs,including medical support.Care and staffing levels are varied and flexible,depending on each residents requirements.Scott and Daniel,who have a severe form of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy,require 24-hour support in all activities of daily living.Before they moved to the house,they lived with their family.Scott says living at home was difficult as it placed a physical and emotional strain(负担)on their parents who had to wake them several times each night to reposition them or place them on breathing machines.“We were heavyhearted,”says Scott,who is planning to write a book about his life experiences.“But our parents now have a lot moretime for themselves.We now manage ourselves on a day-to-day basis.”Daniel is an enthusiastic gardener,taking care of his own vegetable garden.The men share the house with one other young man,and they go to rugby league games,meeting up with friends.Leeding Care Australia provides the care service at Kurwongbah.Manager Lee Garniss says setting up the facilities(设施)has not been without its challenges.“It is an unconventional model of care,”Lee says.“The home is Scott and Daniels home,however it is also a workplace for their support staff.Balancing these two requirements has been a challenge for all.”“We have experienced a bit of a learning phase over the last twelve months.However,by working as a team we try our best to meet the needs of both residents and staff and I think we have achieved the right balance.”4.What do we know about the house Scott and Daniel live in now?A.It was built by their parents.B.It can accommodate four residents.C.It belongs to a governmental project.D.Its located in the center of Brisbane.5.Why did Scott and Daniels parents wake up frequently at night?A.To help them do exercise.B.They were making a lot of noise.C.To check on their breathing.D.They were under emotional pressure.6.How did Scott feel while living with his parents?A.A bit guilty.B.Quite happy.C.Very proud.D.Slightly angry.7.What was a challenge while setting up the facilities?A.Lack of fund.B.No workplace.C.Inexperienced staff members.D.Satisfying both staff and residents needs.C It might have been Jimmy Kimmel,or any other sharp-tongued talk show hosts of late-night TV.In this instance,it was Samantha Bee,stating her opposition to childhood vaccinations humorously.“Who are you going to believe?”she asked.“Leading authorities on medical science,or 800 comments on your cousins Facebook page?”Joking about science can have serious effects,according to studies by communication scholars.Accordingly,since 2013,Paul,a psychological professor,has conducted studies of how satire(讥讽)can influence peoples beliefs about science,which have shown that if you want to interest people in science and shape their views on hot-button science issues,satirical humor can work better.Many Americans pay little attention to science.Even people who regularly watch TV news receive only scraps of science information in their media diet,because mainstream media outlets devote so little airtime to the subject.On top of that,some Americans may regard science as inaccessible.Yet satirical humor can reach viewers who would never watch NOVA or read well,National Geographic.Millions of people watch late-night television programs live,and videos of these shows get millions of views on streaming services.In 2016,a vote conducted by the University of Delaware Center indicated that nearly one in 10 said they learned about science from late-night television shows.Late-night hosts may occasionally poke fun at scientists.More often,however,the hosts promote a positive image of science.By making science entertaining to audience with little knowledge of the topic,late-night television could spark science engagement.Furthermore,the researchers concluded that satirical shows had the biggest impact among the least educated viewers,thus helping to narrow a gap in attention to science.Though late-night satirical humor can boost science interest and awareness,it has its limits.Science is complex,and conveying that complexity in a few minutes while telling jokes can be a challenge.8.What does Pauls studies of joking about science indicate?A.It may do serious damage to science.B.It can effectively popularize science.C.It totally changes peoples attitude to science.D.It will shift peoples attention from entertainment to science.9.Why do TV watchers receive a little science information?A.Because they enjoy watching entertainments.B.Because science is not easy to come up with.C.Because they find no interest in science issues.D.Because science is scarcely seen on mainstream media.10.What do we know about the late-night shows involving science?A.The hosts get used to playing tricks on scientists.B.The hosts aim is to build a positive image of science.C.Education gap can be bridged through late-night shows.D.Science participation can be promoted among their viewers.11.Whats the authors attitude towards combining science with satire?A.Critical.B.Objective.C.Positive.D.Negative.D Do you ever listen to the songs that your parents like?Chances are that you dont.You probably think the music that they like is old and boring and that the songs on your playlist are muchcooler.But scientists found that peoples music taste changes as time goes by.So it is likely that your own musical preferences will follow a similar path to your parents,whether you like it or not.We used to think that culture and personality(个性)are the only reasons for different music choices.But researchers at the University of Cambridge noticed that as people enter into different age groups,their social environment changes,and so does their music taste.There are some musical periods that people go through in their life.The first period comes in the teenage years,during which people like strong music such as punk and rock,because teenagers tend to be aggressive or want to be independent.But as people move into early adulthood,their lifestyles change they want to build close relationships with others.As a result,they become fonder of contemporary music,such as pop and R&.B,which is usually uplifting and danceable.When middle age comes,most people have settled down.During this period,people prefer music,such as jazz and classical,as well as music like country,folk and blues.As for old people,they prefer old songs in their childhoods.They generally listen to relaxing music,such as country music and jazz music.But you must be questioning.“Arent there old people who are still interested in or even crazy about rock music?”Of course there are.But their reasons for listening to rock music may have changed.At that age people may listen to remind themselves of their youth.12.What do young people usually think of the songs their parents enjoy?A.They are actually less cool.B.They are worth listening to.C.They are especially serious.D.They are hard to understand.13.How many musical periods are there that people go through in their life?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.D.Five.14.People who want to make friends mostly prefer _.A.jazz music B.country music C.rock music D.pop music 15.What is the best title for the text?A.People Have Different Opinions on Music B.People Listen to Music for the Same Reason C.Peoples Taste in Music Changes with Time D.Peoples Lifestyle Can Be Changed by Music 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 Tourism has its benefits,but there are disadvantages as well.While it stimulates(刺激)the local economy and creates jobs,many cities see destructionto landmarks and disruption of citizens daily lives.If youve ever visited a large city or famous site,theres no doubt youve seen the marks left behind by tourists._16_.The attractions vary from theLuxorTempleinEgyptto the Colosseum inRomeand the ancient Buddhist grottoes inChina.Whether its a visitors initials,a date or a phrase,the message is one of disrespect._17_.The litter left behind by visitors can be astonishing.Every year people who visitMountQomolangmaleave behind a trail of plastic bottles and other trash.In theUS,people flock toNew Orleansfor Mardi Gras celebrations,and in their wake,so much garbage is left behind that it takes the city weeks to recover.Even if tourists act responsibly,the number of visitors alone presents a risk._18_.Reefs attractions can be permanently damaged.Other negative effects of tourism may not be as evident.Tourists may visit a popular destination with little or no regard for those who call it home._19_.Visitors who dont respect local traditions and culture only lessen the value of the experience,not to mention cast future tourists in a negative light.Tourism most definitely has its advantages,of course,economic and otherwise.There is nothing greater than experiencing a new place,people or culture firsthand._20_.A.Tourism can cause damage to local environment and culture as well.B.People have defaced(损坏外观)historical sites around the world.C.Some tourists even kill the local wildlife to eat,which badly damage the balance of the natural environment.D.Sometimes they may act rudely to residents or simply not observing community rules.E.Ancient structures suffer increased wear and tear due to large crowds.F.In addition to graffiti(涂鸦),tourism can cause environmental damage.G.But to protect this privilege,we must show that we are respectful and appreciative rather than destructive.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“My neighbor doesnt speak English，but her kindness needs no translation.”Angie Morris，an 81yearold Canadian woman who grew up in wartime Britain and now lives in Vancouver，British Columbia，was41how her nextdoor neighbor，Ms.Wing，a 68yearold Chinese woman，_42cooks meals for her every day.She called it“the ultimate homedelivery_43”Morriss _44firstperson narrative which was published last week by the Canadian newspaper The Globeand Mail，has gone popular，with _4524，000 online reposts.“I know what is inside the paper carrier bag，”she wrote.“A thermos with hot soup and a stainlesssteel _46with a meal of rice，vegetables and either chicken，meat or shrimp，_47with a kind of pancake.This has become an almost daily _48.”Wing started her act of _49when she learned that Morris had to undergo heart surgery.She_50it upon herself to begin feeding her neighbor，_51the two women have no way of communicating verbally.Wing speaks only Mandarin，and Morriss Mandarin is _52to ni hao(hello)“So here we are，two grandmothers a world away from where we were_53，neither of us able to speak the others language，but communicating one way or another(with some help from technology)The _54keeps ringing and there is the _55 brown paper carrier bag，handed _56to me by Wing，”Morris wrote.Readers and netizens around the world have been touched by this _57that crosses national boundaries and focuses on human kindness.“You know that most people in this world just want to live a good life，”one reader commented.“I come from old Ireland，so I can tell you a thing _58two about conflict.The point is,most people are very good with big _59and want their children to grow up _60and in places like this country can offer.”21.A.writing B.describing C.retelling D.explaining 22.A.voluntarily B.helpfully C.readily D.pleasantly 23.A.job B.treat C.attention D.service 24.A.amazing B.moving C.exciting D.interesting 25.A.less than B.other than C.more than D.rather than 26.A.container B.steamer C.package D.luggage 27.A.rarely B.meanwhile C.sometimes D.apparently 28.A.existence B.coincidence C.presence D.occurrence 29.A.generosity B.kindness C.patience D.devotion 30.A.took B.made C.put D.set 31.A.as though B.even though C.now that D.regardless of 32.A.reduced B.admitted C.limited D.applied 33.A.raised B.separated C.located D.sheltered 34.A.telephone B.alarm clock C.doorbell D.wall clock 35.A.common B.similar C.familiar D.precious 36.A.anxiously B.selflessly C.politely D.smilingly 37.A.relationship B.connection C.cooperation D.fellowship 38.A.and B.but C.with D.or 39.A.heads B.minds C.souls D.hearts 40.A.healthy B.happy C.safe D.wealthy 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