2021年苏州市第五中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 年苏州市第五中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案 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 Sahara Marathon 2021-Around the World The Sahara Marathon is organized by the Saharawi Ministry of Youth and Sports and a group of volunteers from different countries.During the last twe

2、nty years,thousands of runners from all continents have traveled to the Algerian desert to live the experience provided by this race and to bond with refugee families.In this unique edition of 2021,the experience will be different.The race will be held in a virtual way and the donations collected th

3、rough the event will go to the most needy families in the Saharawi Camps of Tindouf.Rules of the 2021 Sahara Marathon Participation All those people over 16 years of age(16 included)may take part in this virtual competition,as long as they are correctly registered,both in time and in form.The regist

4、ered runner must download the Official Sahara Marathon APP to take the race.Distance and Travel The distance options selectable in the APP are:5k,10k,21k and 42k.As it is a virtual test,it is very important to make sure that the chosen route allows good mobile coverage for the correct functioning of

5、 the GPS.Registration Registration has a cost of 15 euros,which includes participation in the race and a donation of 5 euros to refugee families.Participants can,if they choose,purchase the official pack of the test(T-shirt,scar,and bib)for the price of 25 euros.Acceptance Registration is personal a

6、nd non-transferable and implies acceptance of these regulations.Runners who are not registered or run without the APP will not be admitted.1.What can we learn about the 2021 Sahara Marathon?A.It is a big family event.B.It provides a virtual tour.C.It raises money for charity.D.It will be held in the

7、 desert.2.How much should a runner pay if he wants to register for the race?A.15 euros.B.20 euros.C.25 euros.D.40 euros.3.What are runners required to do in the race?A.Choose safe routes.B.Wear casual clothes.C.Run with the official app.D.Transfer registration in time.B A Chinese space mining compan

8、y has designed a robot that can capture waste material left behind by spacecraft in outer space with a big net.The state-run Xinhua news agency recently reported that the robot launched on the governments Long March 6 rocket along with several satellites.The robot will also investigate deep space to

9、 observe small objects in the universe.The 30-kilogram robot,called NEO-01,was developed by Origin Space.Pounded in 2019 and based in the southern Chinese tech hub(技术中心)Shenzhen,Origin Space has been devoted to exploring and using space resources,according to the company.The company says the robot w

10、ill lead the way for future technologies capable of mining on asteroids(小行星).The worlds first asteroid mining company,Planetary Resources,was established in 2009.Since then,more than 12 businesses around the world have entered the industry,including 3D Systems of the United States and Japans Astrosc

11、ale.Astroscales technology uses magnets(磁铁)to gather up space waste.But a report on the Origin Space website says NEO-01 will use a net to capture waste and then bum it.Thousands of satellites have been launched worldwide.As they are used too long,many end up as waste and put other operating satelli

12、tes at risk.Su Meng is the founder of Origin Space.He said the company plans to launch many space telescopes and more spacecraft to begin the first for-profit mining of asteroids by 2045.Su added that NEO-01 will serve as a prototype(雏形)of future space mining robots,which can use rich mineral resour

13、ces on asteroids to support the development of the space industry.The Xinhua news agency reported that China was increasing efforts to land a spacecraft on a near-Earth asteroid to collectmaterials.China is also speeding up a plan to build a defense system against near-Earth asteroids.The country ai

14、ms to follow Russia and the United States in becoming a major space power by 2030.4.Which of the following can correctly describe NEO-01?A.It weighs 60 kilograms.B.It was created by Planetary Resources.C.It will be burnt after finishing its mission.D.It is mainly used to catch space waste.5.What can

15、 be inferred from the text?A.China will be the most powerful in space by 2030.B.Origin Space will open more mines on asteroids.C.It is those useless satellites that make space waste.D.The robot will look into deep space for more waste.6.What does Su Meng think of NEO-01?A.It is promising and rewardi

16、ng.B.It has benefited the space industry.C.Its a long way to produce it.D.Itll help make money for the company.7.What can be the best title for the text?A.NEO-01,A Smart Robot Used in Space B.A Chinese Robot Can Catch Space Waste C.A New Robot Makes China a SpacePower D.NEO-01,the Pioneer of Future

17、Space Robots C Dragon boating is a team sport that has its root in ancient China.The boats are decorated with a dragon head and tail.In recent years cancer survivor groups have got involved in the sport to help make friends and help rebuild their lives.On a recent Saturday morning,a group of 20 wome

18、n were on a boat in the Anacostia River in Washington DC.They moved their paddles(船桨)in rhythm to the call of a coach.The women belong to the dragon boat team GoPink!DC,which trains weekly.It also races against other breast cancer survivor teams in dragon boat festivals.As a result,GoPink!DC won med

19、als in this Washington dragon boat festival.Lydia Collins joined five years ago after finding out she had breast cancer.“I was diagnosed with breast cancer.I was demoralized because of my illness-I lost all interest in life and wouldnt even get out of bed to eat.But now I love the team spirit.I just

20、 love everything about it.It is like a floating support group on the water.”The paddles are breast cancer survivors and their supporters.Annette Rothemel helped establish(建立)the group in 2006.She is a researcher with the National Institutes of Health as well as a breast cancer survivor.“It is sort o

21、f an easy entry sport because on the same boat people at different levels can be doing the same sport.”But Ms Rothemel saysdragon boating can be physically demanding,especially for someone who is sick and getting treatment for cancer.“Its hard but I think you have to challenge yourself in life.This

22、is something I look forward to.I get to be out here with my sisters and supporters that understand what Im going through and help motivate me.So it makes me stronger and it makes me feel better,”another cancer survivor Rhonda Hartzel said.Annette Rothemel says the cancer survivors feel a sense of si

23、sterhood and share good times when they paddle together.She says both feelings are treasured by the team.8.What do the underline wordsdemoralizedIn para.3 probably mean?A.depressed B.anxious C.astonished D.awkward 9.What can we know about Lydia Collims from the text?A.she helps establish Go Pink!DC

24、B.she tries to find a cure for the cancer C.she benefits from the dragon boat race D.she gives up hope because of her illness 10.How can the dragon boat race help the cancer survivors A.forget their tough experiences B.recover physically and mentally C.get rid of the pains of their cancer D.enjoy th

25、eir rest life without sufferings 11.What does the text tell us about Annette Rothemel?A.she is an expert in studying the cause of the cancer B.she helps the cancer survivors in financial difficulties C.she believes there is a healthful result from the dragon boat race D.she thinks it unwise for the

26、patient to join in the dragon boat race D Cuckoos dont bother building their own neststhey just lay eggs that perfectly imitate those of other birds and take over their nests.But other birds are wishing up,evolving some seriously impressive tricks to spot the cuckoo eggs.Cuckoos are often know aspar

27、asites,meaning that they hide their eggs in the nest of other species.To avoid detection,the cuckoos have evolved so that eggs seem reproduction of those of their preferred targets.If the host bird doesnt notice the strange egg in its nest,the little cuckoo will actually take the entire nest for its

28、elf after it comes out,taking the other eggs on its back and dropping them out of the nest.To avoid this unpleasant fate for their young,the other birds have evolved a few smart ways to spot the fakes,which were only now beginning to fully understand.One of the most amazing finds is that birds have

29、an extra colour-sensitive cell in their eyes,which makes them far more sensitive to ultraviolet wavelengths and allows them to see a far greater range of colours than humans can.This allows cautious birds to detect a fake egg which might be exactly the same to our eyes.Fascinatingly,were actually ab

30、le to observe different bird species at very different points in their evolutionary war with the cuckoos.For instance,some cuckoos lay their eggs in the nests of the redstarts.The blue eggs these cuckoos lay are practically alike to those of the redstarts,and yet they are still sometimes rejected.Co

31、mpare that with cuckoos who target dunnocks.While those birds lay perfectly blue eggs,their cuckoo invaders just lay white eggs with brown irregular shaped spots.And yet dunnocks barely ever seem to notice the obvious trick.Biologists suspect these more easily fooled species like the dunnocks are on

32、 the same evolutionary path as the redstarts,but they have a long way to go until they evolve the same levels of suspicion.Whats remarkable is that the dunnocks fakes are so bad and the redstart ones so good,and yet cuckoos are still more successful with the former than the latter.It speaks to just

33、how thoroughly a species behavior can be changed by the pressures of natural selection,or it might just be a bit of strategic cooperation on the part of the dunnocks.Biologists have suggested that these birds are willing to tolerate a parasite every so often because they dont want to risk accidental

34、ly getting rid of one of their own eggs.12.This passage can be most likely found in a _.A.science survey B.nature magazine C.zoo advertisement D.travel journal 13.What does the underlined word“parasite”in paragraph 2 most probably refer to?A.Animals that work together to raise young.B Small harmful

35、animals such as worms or mice.C.Animals that can adapt to changing environments.D.Animals which live on or inside other host animals.14.Which of the following is TRUE about the dunnock according to the passage?A.It is colour-blind and therefore cannot identify foreign eggs in the nest.B.It can easil

36、y remove cuckoo eggs from the nest because fakes are so bad.C.It is a host bird that is more likely to raise a cuckoo chick than the redstart.D.It is unable to evolve and hence accepts cuckoo eggs that appear in the nest.15.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A.Dunnocks may event

37、ually learn to recognise foreign eggs.B.Redstarts seem to be less suspicious compared to dunnocks.C.Cuckoo birds are good at taking responsibility for their own young.D.It is very easy for cuckoos to imitate the colouring of the dunnocks egg.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

38、项中有两项为多余选项 Some people are blessed with a seemingly unshakable positivity,but most of us need to learn how to pull ourselves up through our own efforts._16_Thankfully,here are several science-backed strategies to improve your relationship with the person in the mirror._17_ Realize that negative emot

39、ions arent inherently(天性地)bad-they can be useful.The inner call of anxiety reminds you to focus on it.If you need to deal with an immediate problem-say,strictly control overspending-that call to focus is helpful.Believe that you matter _18_Spend time with loved ones,and remind them you offer a shoul

40、der to cry on.Its nice to know that someone cares,and they in turn can count on you when they need help.Get moving Theres no silver bullet(高招)for overcoming negativity._19_Not only is it good for stress management and general mental health but it also provides a sense of competence and accomplishmen

41、t.Over the years,dozens of studies have indicated that exercise has a significant impact on self-perceptions._20_If going to the gym is not an option or very enjoyable to you,then head outdoors for a run or a nice walk.A.Engage in less negative self-talk.B.Embrace the upside of feeling down.C.But ex

42、ercise is the closest thing we have.D.Staying positive has been tough in pandemic.E.Such interactions can lead to negative emotions.F.The activity you choose matters less than enjoying it and sticking to it.G.Strong personal relationships are the best aids to believing you matter.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45

43、 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 Mom said the unforgettable words,I have cancer,and held me in a tight hug.I could feel her chest shaking as she tried not to cry but_21_.But Mom didnt stay down for long.After the_22_of the breast cancer diagnosis,she_23_hers

44、elf with a purple notebook and pen and a thousand questions for the doctors.She took_24_on white blood cell counts and medications with long names as though she were studying for entrance exams into medical school,The not knowing is the_25_,she smiled.“Cancer can take my hair,my nails,my_26_.even my

45、 very life.But it cant take my_27_,Mom said.Mom learned to_28_her fears with me,and it formed an even_29_bond between us.Yet I am certain there were fears she didnt share because she was still_30_me-and worries she only shared with Dad,or maybe even_31_to give voice to.My mom,who never played sports

46、,was a fighter_32_to defeat breast cancer.Defeat it,and even joked about it.When you look your greatest fear in the eye and laugh at it,you_33_some of its power.Mom was the most_34_patient the cancer center ever had.She made homemade noodles for the medical staff.She chose to be grateful to the hand

47、s that tried to_35_her,instead of angry when extreme_36_kept her from the job and social life she loved.Mom was one of the_37_ones.She did beat her cancer,though not without scars.But I saw a change in Mom._38_afterward seemed to worry her quite as much.She was more patient and_39_.Cancer was her fi

48、re,and it refined her.From her,I learned I may not get to choose what I_40_,but I do get to choose how I face it.21.A.failed B.missed C.succeeded D.hurt 22.A.doubt B.shock C.risk D.dilemma 23.A.provided B.armed C.impressed D.presented 24.A.action B.exercise C.exams D.notes 25.A.best B.easiest C.wors

49、t D.funniest 26.A.family B.happiness C.health D.wealth 27.A.life B.worry C.choice D.smile 28.A.compare B.connect C.change D.share 29.A.clearer B.wider C.deeper D.safer 30.A.protecting B.guiding C.avoiding D.supporting 31.A.offered B.forgot C.managed D.refused 32.A.determined B.thrilled C.convinced D

50、.inspired 33.A.take in B.take away C.come into D.cut off 34.A.elegant B.sociable C.skillful D.responsible 35.A.affect B.heal C.ruin D.surprise 36.A.tiredness B.risk C.desire D.recovery 37.A.lucky B.poor C.serious D.professional 38.A.Something B.Everything C.Nothing D.Anything 39.A.cautious B.curious