2021年苏州市常熟市东张中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案.pdf

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1、2021 年苏州市常熟市东张中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案 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 Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to?Try some of these places.Visit art museums.They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids interest.Many o

2、ffer workshops for making hand-made pieces,traveling exhibits,book signings by childrens favorite writer,and even musical performances and other arts.Head to a natural history museum.This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙)models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky

3、.Also,ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.Go to a Youtheater.Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors.Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover

4、the secret about performing arts Puppet(木偶)making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.Tryhands-on science.Visit one of the many hands-on science museums aroundthe country.These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike.Theyll keep your chil

5、d mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons,experimenting,and building.When everyone is tired,enjoy a fun family science show,commonly found in these museums.1.If a child is interested in the universe,he probably will visit _.A.a Youtheater B.an art museum C.a hands-

6、on science museum D.a natural history museum 2.What does hands-on science mean in the last paragraph?A.Science games designed by kids.B.Learning science by doing things.C.A show of kids science work.D.Reading science books.3.Where does this text probably come from?A.A museum guide.B.A tourist map.C.

7、A science textbook.D.A news report.B In life，once on a path，we tend to follow it，for better or worse.Whats sad is that even if its the latter，we often accept it anyway because we are so used to the way things are that wed dont even recognize that they could be different This is a phenomenon psycholo

8、gist call functional fixedness.This classic experiment will give you an idea of howitworks and a sense of whether you may have fallen into the same trap:People are given a box of tacks(大头钉)and some matches and asked to find a way to attach a candle to a wall so that it burns properly.Typically,the s

9、ubjects try tacking the candle to the wall or lighting it to fix it with melted wax.The psychologists had,of course,arranged it so that neither of these obvious approaches would work.The tacks are too short,and the paraffin(石蜡)doesnt stick to the wall.So how can you complete the task?The successful

10、technique is to use the tack box as a candle-holder.You empty it,tack it to the wall.and stand the candle inside it.To think of that,you have to look beyond the boxs usual role as a receptacle just for tacks and re-imagine it serving an entirely new purpose.That is difficult because we all suffer to

11、 one degree or another from functional fixedness.The inability to think in new ways affects people in every corner of society.The political theorist Hannah Arendt coined the phrase“frozen thoughts”to describe deeply held ideas that we no longer question but should.In Arendts eyes,the self-content re

12、liance on such accepted“truths”also made people blind to ideas that didnt fit their worldview,even when there was plenty of evidence for them.Frozen thinking has nothing to do with intelligence,she said,“It can be found in highly intelligent people.”4.What does the underlined word“it”in paragraph 2

13、refer to?A.The experiment.B.Functional fixedness.C.The path.D.The thinking.5.Which way is hard to think of to complete the task?A.Tacking the candle to the wall.B.Fixing the candle with melted wax.C.Using the tack box as a candle-holder.D.Lighting the candle tostand it.6.Which of the following state

14、ments will Hannah Arendt agree with?A.People should question.B.We should be used to the way things are.C.People shouldnt accept the idea that doesnt fit their worldview.D.The smarter people are，the more open to the new things they are.7.Whats the passage mainly about?A.An interesting experiment B.A

15、psychological phenomenon.C.A theory to be proved.D.The opinion of Hannah Arendt.C As every mobile-phone owner knows,after a year or so the battery starts to fade and the beast needs recharging more frequently.That is troublesome,but a phones batteries can be replaced fairly cheaply or the whole devi

16、ce traded in for the latest model.An electric car,though,is a much bigger investment.And batteries are its priciest component,representing around 30%of an average mid-size vehicle.To provide buyers with some peace of mind,carmakers guarantee their batteries,typically for eight years or around 200,00

17、0km.Producers,planning to go much further than that,though,are racing to launch“million mile”(1.6m kilometers)batteries.Contemporary Amperex Technology,a giant Chinese firm which produces batteries for a number of carmakers,was said to be ready to start producing batteries which would last for 16 ye

18、ars or 2m kilometres.Elon Musk has suggested that Tesla,a Californian maker of electric vehicles,has a million-mile battery in the works.And over in Detroit,General Motors is in the final stages of developing an advanced battery which it says has similar longevity(寿命)。Regular fast-charging reduces b

19、attery life,as do overcharging and deep discharging.Driving in extremely hot or cold weather does not help either.And battery life will diminish even if you just leave the car in the garage.The real point of a million-mile battery is that the technological advances required to make it possible will

20、deal with these things as well.Battery technology is improving all the time,and by no means are million-mile batteries the limit of engineers ambition.The next objective is to replace Li-ions liquid electrolytes(电解质)with solid ones.That would allow even longer driving ranges,which could make a two-m

21、illion-mile battery an achievable objective.If that day comes,the tables would have been turned.From being the first part of a car to fail,its battery will have become the last.8.The battery problem of mobile phones is mentioned to_.A.show electrical devices may have drawbacks B.stress the disturbin

22、g battery problem of cars C.call for investment in battery development D.compare the function of battery in devices 9.What do we know about the million-mile battery plan?A.It is eagerly anticipated by car consumers.B.It is aimed to save repair cost for customers.C.It targets the longevity of 8 years

23、 and above.D.It has drawn the interest of many enterprises.10.What does the author think is the focus of developing the million-mile battery?A.Exploring new materials to construct batteries.B.Guiding users on how to maintain the battery.C.Addressing factors that decrease battery life.D.Researching t

24、he principle of battering aging.11.What does the author think of the future of car batteries?A.Promising.B.Unpredictable.C.Concerning.D.Unlimited.D I was at my parents dinner table.Before me was a worn journal of thin and discolor1 ed pages.It was my grandfathers journal and now belonged to my fathe

25、r.My grandfather had passed away in the months leading up to my birth.I never got to visit the places he had frequented and the people who had been a part of his lifes journey.I was now about to enter his world,through the words he had left behind.Within minutes,I wascaptivatedby the power of the wr

26、itten words.In the magical script(笔迹)before me,I was transported to another age when food was an everyday art,planned,prepared and enjoyed in the company of others,and a time when people had the heart to pause their own lives to embrace(拥抱)each others struggles.All this was conveyed to me in the bea

27、uty of the words that flowed together to connect with the writers mind and understand the world they lived in.That kind of writing seems to be lost on us today.We have gotten used to writing in bite-sized pieces for a public looking for entertainment,and hungry for information.No wonder,there are ne

28、arly 200 million bloggers on the Internet and a new blog is created somewhere in the world every half a second.Instead of adding to our collective wisdom,most of these writings reflectthe superficiality(肤浅)and impatience of our day and age.This not only robs us of the skill of writing impressive ess

29、ays,it also prevents us from exploring what is indeed important.Writing humbles(使谦卑)us in a way that is vital for our character growth,by reminding us about the limits of the self and our appropriate place in the vast flow of life.Writing frees us by helping us explore the unknown so that we really

30、open up to magic of the world around us.I saw all of this in the writing of my grandfather.And Ive seen it again and again in the writings of the greatest thinkers of humanity.Their writing reflect deep thought on issues of human importance.12.The underlined word“captivated”in the second paragraph c

31、an be replaced by“_”.A.puzzled B.frightened C.attracted D.defeated 13.In the authors grandfathers age,people _.A.lived a hard life B.cared about each other C.were fond of writing D.treated food as an art 14.The author begins the text with her grandfathers journal in order to _.A.show her respect to

32、her grandfather B.present the importance of good writing C.express her interest in reading as well as writing D.raise the problems with todays writing 15.In the last paragraph,the author is trying to _.A.discuss what good writing is like B.express her strong desire to learn writing skills C.stress t

33、he effects of her grandfathers journal on her D.show her admiration for her grandfathers writing 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 How to Avoid Identity Theft Every year,a large quantity of personal information is leaked into the wrong hands.Millions of people suff

34、er the identity theft.Maybe theres spyware on their computer,or a service they use has a security problem,leaving customers at risk of exposure.But there is no need to fear.Its a lot easier than you might think to set up proper defenses._16_ Heres how.Clean your computer and smart-phone _17_before y

35、ou put new security measures into place.This means fixing a good anti-virus program and taking the time to clear out any spyware that may have already infected your system.Ensure your Wi-Fi safety Now that your computer is clean,you should plug any holes in your home network.Its fairly easy for pote

36、ntial criminals to gain access to your information if theyre able to share your connection._18_.Different routers(路由器)will have different setup pages,so the actual step-by-step will vary,but the end result will be the same.Heres what to do:Enable basic password protection.You also need to change the

37、 password that allows you to access your routers settings to begin with.Then change the original name of your wireless network.Dont use any personal information here._19_ Everything you just finished could be for nothing if a thief has your existing passwords,so you need to change them for every ser

38、vice you use.What youve heard is true:Passwords should use a variety of special characters,numbers,letters,and cases when possible._20_,and there should be a different one for each website you use.Doing this or keeping track of it all is pain,which is why people dont do it and wind up with stolen id

39、entities.Try it,and theres no need to worry about all those problems.A.Dig deep with your passwords B.They should be close to random C.Use the passwords in the same way D.In fact,you can easily do it all in a weekend E.However,it is a challenge to set up a defense F.Make sure your devices are as spo

40、tless as possible G.Thats why you want to be careful when using public Wi-Fi 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 Jennifer works for Platos Closet,the clothing chain that buys and sells used clothing and accessories.When she performed a routin

41、e_21_on a coat that was_22_by a man earlier that day,she_23_$7,000 in$100 bills zipped inside a pocket.No one was_24_;Platos Closet employees check clothes all day long.And_25_,the man who brought the coat didnt_26_where he had left the money.Some people would have_27_the“opportunity”.But not Jennif

42、er.She said,“It wasnt mine,so I didnt get too_28_about that thick pile of cash.”_29_,she safely stored the money until it could be_30_to its rightful owner.Sure,Platos Closet has_31_about sending back personal items found in the clothing,but what Jennifer did_32_her character.It wasnt the result of

43、outside pressure.“Its just about integrity,”She said.“You just have to make sure that youre_33_and that you do the right thing.”Reputation is easy;character is hard.Doing the right thing when others are watching is easy._34_public integrity,resolve or sincerity often results in recognition and prais

44、e.Doing the right thing when no one is watching is hard.Your nonpublic integrity gains no_35_or applause.Doing the right thing is also hard_36_it often runs against our best interests.The true test of_37_is what you do when people arent watching.Maybe_38_is Jennifers main character and maybe its not

45、,but that doesnt_39_.The fact that she_40_to do the right thing is more important.21.A.service B.analysis C.experiment D.inspection 22.A.dropped off B.picked up C.paid for D.tried on 23.A.earned B.donated C.discovered D.spent 24.A.listening B.moving C.speaking D.watching 25.A.obviously B.fortunately

46、 C.hopefully D.consequently 26.A.determine B.remember C.indicate D.wonder 27.A.provided B.deserved C.seized D.confirmed 28.A.annoyed B.excited C.guilty D.confident 29.A.Also B.Otherwise C.Indeed D.Instead 30.A.recommended B.applied C.returned D.linked 31.A.regulations B.remarks C.issues D.reservatio

47、ns 32.A.preserved B.reflected C.developed D.affected 33.A.greedy B.honest C.polite D.curious 34.A.Covering B.Measuring C.Previewing D.Displaying 35.A.admiration B.knowledge C.apology D.cooperation 36.A.if B.while C.since D.unless 37.A.character B.motivation C.education D.relationship 38.A.weakness B

48、.cheerfulness C.carelessness D.selflessness 39.A.occur B.matter C.match D.continue 40.A.expected B.promised C.arranged D.chose 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 In late March,Chinese archaeologists announced major new discoveries at the legendary Sanxingdui Ruins site l

49、ocated on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River,helping shed light on the_41._(culture)origins of the Chinese nation.After sleeping for 3,000 years,the“awakening”of these relics has shocked the world.Archaeologists have found six new sacrificial pits and unearthed more than 500 items_42._(date)back

50、 about 3,000 years at the Sanxingdui Ruins,the National Cultural Heritage Administration announced in Chengdu,Sichuan Province in southwest China.The site of Sanxingdui,located in the city of Guanghan,40 km from Chengdu,is recognized as one of the most important archaeological_43._(site)in the world