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1、南通市2021届高三期中学业质量监测试卷英语考前须知考生在答题前请认真阅读本考前须知及各题答题要求.本试卷共10页，总分值150分，考试时间为120分钟。考试结束后，请将答题卷交回。1 .答题前，请您务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、座位号用0. 5毫米黑色字迹签字笔填写在 答题卷上。2 .请认真核对监考员在答题卡上所粘贴的条形码上的姓名、考试证号与你本人的是否相 符。3 .作答选择题必须用2B铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，请用橡皮擦 干净后，再选涂其它答案。作答非选择题必须用书写黑色字迹的0.5亳米的签字笔写在答 题卷上的指定位置，在其它位置作答一律无效。第一局部：听力（共两节，总

2、分值30分）第一节（共5小题；每题1.5分，总分值7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最正确 选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对 话仅读一遍。1 . What skill does the woman think most useful?A. Making a fire.B.Building a shelter.C.Finding water.2 .Why didnt the woman have the bags delivered?A. The supermarket doesnt offer de

3、livery.B. She is strong enough to carry them.C.The driver doesnt work today.3 . Why does the woman visit the man?A. To ask him to hang a painting for her.B.To borrow a tool from him.C.To tell him to turn down his music.4 .Where are the speakers?This whole thing reminded me that life is 53 for all of

4、 us.I assumed these wealthy people had everything going well for them and Im sure they do, but it just reminded me that all of us have our 54.1 initially took their 55 of wanting to order as being rude,but I think they signaled itbecause he really wanted to get the order right.B. deliveredC. ignored

5、D.seatedB.anxiousC.conscicnccD.cautiousB.appealedC.signaledD.inspectedB.speechC.mentalD.sleepB.assessC.imagineD.considerB .controversialC.contentD.consisientB.realizeC.admitD pensateB .gratitudeC.rewardD.loveB.easierC.clearerD.slowerB. staresC.wishesD.cheersB.protectedC.evaluatedD. urgedB.acceptC pl

6、eteD.obeyB.peacefulC.convenlionalD.toughB.strengthsC. mi stakesD. fearsB .gestureC.opinionD. purpose第二节（共10小题：每题1.5分,总分值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。Many travelers dont know if they should tip or how much they should tip when it comes to 56(tip) on their travels, as they are not aware of loca

7、l customs. The key is to do your research befbrehand,57 will help you to avoid your trip becoming spoiled by any awkwardness.In the USjipping is given: around 15% or more is common for restaurants and taxis, while $1 to $2 is considered sufficient for the hotel room service employee.In Canada,the ti

8、pping situation is very similar to 58 of the US.Japan is a country where things are very different. Here, tipping is incredibly uncomnion,and can even be viewed as rude-especially if money is handed over 59(direct).Tour guides and (our bus drivers.however, should 60(offer) a tip of roughly 5 for a h

9、alf day tour or 10 61 a full day (our.But ensure that this tip is presented in 62 envelope,ratherthan visible cash.Tipping is not expected in China. However,people sometimes give tips to show their 63( appreciate).Even within Europe,tipping64(various)from country to country. The French expect a 15%

10、service charge in restaurants and bars and: 65(round) up your bill is appreciated.In Germany,an extra 5% to 10% on top of the service charge is customary for good service.第四局部写作(共两节，总分值40分)第一节应用文(总分值15分)假如你是李华，在英国一个月的文化体验活动即将结束时，你准备给接待你的Black夫妇 送上你从中国带来的一个有中国文化特色的小才第并附上一张卡片。内容包括：1 .表达对他们的感谢；.对你的小礼物作

11、一个简单说明；2 .邀请Black夫妇到中国来体验中国传统文化。注意：1 .词数80左右;.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；Dear Mr.and Mrs. Black,Yours,Li Hua第二节读后续写(总分值25分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。A friend of mine named Paul received an automobile car from his brother as a Christmas Present.On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office, a lit

12、tle boy,named Jack,was walking around the shiny new car, admiring It. Is this your car,Mister?he asked.Paul nodded. My brother gave il to me for Christmas. Jack was surprised.You mean your brother gave it to you and it didnt cost you anylhing?Boy,I wish.He hesitated.Of course,Paul knew what he was g

13、oing to wish for.He was going to wish he had a brother like that.But what Jack said jarred（使感至怀快）Paul all the way down to his heels.“I wish, Jack went on,that I could be a brother like your brother! Paul looked at him in astonishment,then impulsively he addcd,Would you like to take a ride in my auto

14、mobile?Oh yes,Id love that.After a short ride, Jack turned and with his eyes aglow,said,Mister, would you mind driving in front of my house?Will you stop where those two steps are? Jack asked.注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2.续写局部分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。Paragraph 1: Jack ran up the steps.Paragraph 2: Paul got out and

15、 lifted Jacks brother to the front seat of his car.A.At home.B. In a park.C. In a shop.5 .What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Whether to get a gift for a wedding.B.How to prepare for a wedding.C.What to get for a wedding.第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，总分值22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选 项中选

16、出最正确选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每题5秒钟；听 完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6 .How much does Judy* s pig weigh?A.l00 pounds.B.200 pounds.C.300 pounds.7 . What will Judy do?A. Pay some money as punishment.B.Spend two months in prison. C.Help her pig lose weight. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8 . Where will the

17、woman probably be at 6:40 tomorrow?A. In a taxi.B.At the hotel.9 .What does the woman ask the man to do in the end?A. Book a taxi for her. B.Inform her of the flight. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10 .What does the man want to do?A. Have his money back.B.Gel a new watch of the same style.C.Exchangc the watch for

18、 a different one.11 .What will the man do next?A. Show his receipt.B.Make a call.12 .What can we learn from the conversation?C.At the airport.C.Give her a wakc-up call.C.Fill in a fonn.A.The man bought the watch a few days ago.8 . This style of watch enjoys great popularity.C.The mans watch is compl

19、etely broken.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.How did the man know the position?A. From the restaurant.B. From his friend.14 . What related experience does the man liave?A. Waiting tables.B. Serving dishes.15 .How long is the trial period?A.About a week.B.About two weeks.16 . What benefit can he gained from the

20、job?A.Free transportation to work. B. Two free meals a day. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17 .How does the departure time differ from the usual?A. Its fifteen minutes later. B. Its fifteen minutes earlier.C.From the newspaper.C.Handling customers.C.About three weeks.C.Three days off a week.C.Its half an hour la

21、ter.18 . What does the speaker say about the ruin?A.It was mentioned during yesterdays tour.B.It was near the ancient theater.C. It is a famous palace now.19 . Which activity is unavailable during the trip?A.Diving.B. Volleyball.C.Sailing.20 .What does the speaker think of taking （he suncream?A. It

22、is safe.B.It is useless.C.It is necessary.第二局部阅读（共两节，总分值50分） 第一节（共15小题，每题2.5分,总分值37.5分） 阅读以下短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最正确选项。AIm not much of a gardener.I love having beautiful flowers-but I dont have a good track record when it conics to making them grow.A few months after our son left for the Middle Ea

23、st, my friend gifted me a box of tulip bulbs （郁金香球茎）o She explained that these bulbs were put into the ground in the fall and lay sleeping all winter. They had all the nutrients they needed inside the bulb and would come out in （he spring.When you see the leaves of the tiny flowers pushing toward th

24、e sun, youll know that its almost time for your son to come home. Theyll give you what you need most. She walked me through the process of planting (hem.It was a long winter-cold and dark. I endured both the weather and the loneliness and fear I felt with my son away.Dead leaves,frost and finally a

25、heavy snow covered the area where Id planted those flowers,and I soon forgot they were there.Finally the weather began io warm. One day, as I walked down my front steps, I noticed an area of green. I bent down (o inspect the situation more clearly and saw that those tulips had begun to grow, their t

26、iny leaves forcing (heir way (o the sun.Day after day,thc time approached when my son would finally be home.Now with spring just around the comer,nothing could keep either of us from inarching toward the light Almost all of those bulbs bloomed.And with each brightly colored flower,! marked off one d

27、ay closer to holding my son in my arms again.21 .Which of the following is true about the author?A. She is a professional gardener.B.Shc never plants flowers at home.C.She is not good at growing flowers.D.Shc often sends friends flowers as gifts.22 .Why did the author forget the tulip bulbs soon?A.S

28、he had no hope fbr beautiful flowers indeed.B.The bitter winter reminded her of her son far away.C.She was discouraged from making another attempt.D.They failed to live through the cold and long winter.23 .What can be a suitable title for (he text?A.A Dark Winter With HopeB.Living a Positive LifeC.A

29、n Area of Green in Spring0.Planting Hope in WinterBAn 80-year-old man and his family may soon get a bill for the cost of his rescue mission. After an all-night search by rescuers,James Clark of Dublin, Ohio, was foundnot moving and exhibiting what appeared to be signs and symptoms on low body temper

30、ature to the point of not being able to speak any clear words,according to a statement.Similarly, in 2015, a family of four received an about 8,500 bill after their daytime hike left them lost in the dark and requiring search and rcscue(SAR). This raises an interesting question:Who pays for the cost

31、 when you get lost or injured in the great outdoors?The high cost of SAR missions is what prompted states like New Hampshire to pass laws that establish programs like Hike Safe to hold individuals more financially accountable for their rescues. However,some people have called for more strict laws to

32、 shift SAR costs off (axpayers.They say such a move would ultimately make people take more responsibility,but i(s a controversial idea.Society rescues people all the time-auto accident victims, home fire victims- and at far greater cost than wilderness hiker rescues.writes Backpacker.Critics say put

33、ting a price tag on SAR could cause people to hesitate before calling for help in emergency situations.But Heggie says this isnt actually the reason why the National Park Service doesnt charge for SAR.If an agency such as NPS starts charging the public for SAR costs,the agency essentially has lo con

34、duct SAR operations. If something goes wrong during (he SAR operation, someone could lead to a lawsuil(起诉)。”Both Heggie and Kupper say ihe best way people can avoid needing rescue is simply by being prepared,suggesting that people research hikes before they go, pay attention to their surroundings, p

35、ack essential gear and not rely on a cellphone as a survival kit.The best (ime to prevent SAR incidents is when people are still at home,Heggie said.24 .What happened to James when he was rescued?A.He lost his way home.B. He didnt dare to move alone.C.He couldnt express himself.D.He was seriously in

36、jured.25 .What benefit does a price tag on SAR have?A.To pay back the rescuers.B. To make hikers more responsible.C.To reduce outdoor activities.D.To discourage hikers calling for help.26 . What is the reason for NPS to avoid charging for SAR?A. The possibility of being charged.B.The heavy burden of

37、 medical costs.C.The difficulty in doing a SAR operation.D.The fear of doing fewer SAR operations.27 .Whac is (he most effective way to avoid a rescue need according to Heggie?A.Packing necessary things.B. Carrying a survival kit.C.Taking a cellphone everywhere.D.Preparing well in advance.CIsraeli c

38、ompany Watcrgcn has produced an appliance that can generate clcan,drinkable water out of air. The device,cal led GENNY, is small enough to be used in a home or office but can generate up to 30 liters of water a day.GENNY takes air in and passes through a filter（过滤器）to remove dust and dirt. The filte

39、r is powerful enough to work with high air pollution. The air is directed through GENius,a heating and cooling process which causes water in the air to condense（凝结）o This water is then passed through several more filters and minerals are added to improve the flavor of （he waler. Finally, the water i

40、s stored in a tank where it is continually circulated to keep it fresh. Therefore,the water produced by GENNY is often of a higher quality than water running through filtration systems attached to the citys water lines.The technology of GENius is much better than other technologies that generate wat

41、er from air. It produces four to five times more water per kilowatt-hour.Watergen has other products that use this same technology on a larger scale, the largest of which can produce up to 5,000 liters ofwater per day.As an added bonus,during the water generation process, GENNY can emit clean air wh

42、ich is healthier for people to breathe.At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, GENNY was named the Energy Efficient Product of the Year. The award series recognize the worlds top high-tech home products.Last year.Watergens large-scale products were donated to authorities in Brazil,Vietnam and

43、 India. They also assisted rescue and recovery efforts during the 2018 California wildfires and provided clean,safe water for the residents of Texas and Florida in the aftermath of the devastation caused by hurricanes Harvey and Irma.Watergen also seeks to help protect the environment by reducing wa

44、ste generated by plastic water bottles. People are called upon to put the water from GEENY into reusable bottles so that plastic ones dont get used and thrown away.28 .What docs GENNY accomplish by adding minerals to the water?A. It keeps the water fresh.B.It helps kill harmful bacteria.C.It satisfi

45、es local water regulations.D.It makes the water taste better.29 . Which of the following can best describe GENius? A.Energy-efficient. B.Cost-saving. C.Time-saving. D.Environment-friendly.30 .What does the underlined word emit in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Cut down. B.Blow away. C.Give off. D.Use

46、up.31 .What can Watergen do using its large scale products?A.Consumc plastic waste.B.Respond to natural disasters.C.Tcst water quality globally.D.Relieve drought in some countries.DWhen you think of a map, is north on the top or the bottom? Usually, maps are designed with north on top,though when wc

47、 think about it, there s no logical reason for this bias. After alL there is no up or down in space. So what s wrong with south, east or west being on the top of the map? The answer is:nothing at all. In fact, north-up maps only became the norm in the last few hundred years.Ancient Egyptian maps had

48、 south at the top because the Nile River flows downhill from mountains in the south to the Mediterranean Sea in the north. Mecca was to the south of most early Muslim civilizations, and south-up maps were designed so that viewers would look up to see Mecca. Medieval Christian maps had east at the top, as they believed the Garden of Eden was in the east. The only early maps that had north