2021年苏州市第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 年苏州市第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案解析 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 You havent truly visited a city until youve experienced its nightlife.Watching a big city likeLondongradually turn dark and darker into the night is a beautiful journey of time and lig

2、ht.So how about taking a historical evening walk and touchingsome of the nicest areas in centralLondon?Lets get started.6:30 pm The walk starts on theMillenniumBridge.On the bridge,watch the scenic city across the River Thames with the skyscrapers gradually lighting up against the darkening skies.Th

3、eMillenniumBridgehas been featured in many London-based films,includingHarry Potter,and the filmGuardians of the Galaxy.7:30 pm Its getting dark.A fifteen-minute walk northwest fromSt Pauls Cathedral takes you to the historic Borough Market.During the evenings,you find a lot of restaurants around th

4、e market.This is an excellent time to get your dinner.9:00 pm The next stop isLondonBridge.This is about 6 minutes walk from the Borough Market.As you join other onlookers and mentally go through the nursery school rhyme of“LondonBridgeis Falling Down”,you get lost again in history.Why does the song

5、 sayLondonBridgeis falling and who is the fair lady?During theLondoncity fire of 1897,LondonBridgeserved an important role in fire control.It was one of the major structures that prevented the fire from crossing over to the other side ofLondon.11:30 pm Londonnever sleeps;its a few minutes to midnigh

6、t and everywhere is still filled with people moving around.About four minutes away from the Golden Jubilee Bridges isTrafalgar Square,our next stop.12:00 am Its been a beautiful evening,hasnt it?1.Where can you visit aGuardians of the Galaxyfilming location?A.In theSt Pauls Cathedral.B.On theMillenn

7、iumBridge.C.In the Borough Market.D.On the Golden Jubilee Bridges.2.What can be learned about the Borough Market?A.It is far fromLondonBridge.B.It is related to a famous song.C.It is an ideal place for dinner.D.It is a modern open-air market.3.What is the main purpose of the text?A.To showLondons co

8、lor1 ful culture.B.To introduce the scenery inLondon.C.To ask people to do outdoor activities.D.To recommend a night tour inLondon.B Sometimes people make history.George Washington became the first president of theUnited Statesand made history.Sometimes wars make history.The two World Wars are examp

9、les.Sometimes nature even becomes part of history.Shaking earthquakes are recorded in history books.Sixteen years ago,nature caused just such a history-making event.In September 2005,Hurricane Katrina came ashore inNew Orleans,Louisiana.The deadly storm floodedNew Orleans.Before Katrina,no other big

10、 American city had ever flooded in the history of the country.This natural disaster caused great harm and death.New Orleansis located below sea level.This location places it at great risk.Levees were built to protectNew Orleansfrom the ocean.(A levee is like a wall between the city and the ocean.)Wh

11、en Hurricane Katrina came ashore,water moved over the levees into the city.Flooding made it necessary for everyone to leave the city.Before Katrina,Creole food(a special kind of cooking only inLouisiana)filled the air with delicious smells.The sound of jazz music traveled through the streets.Now the

12、 city has to return to its former glory.Before Katrina,theU.S.government had never made everyone leave a city.People inNew Orleanshad to find shelter quickly.Some had to stay at theSuperdomeSportsCenter.Some rode on buses to other towns.Thousands drove their cars to get away from the storm.The roads

13、 and shelters filled up fast.The lesson learned from Katrina was that cities must be better prepared for big storms and other terrible disasters caused by nature.Being prepared might have kept more people safe.Hurricane Katrina is one of the history-making events that will be remembered forever.Toda

14、y,history is still being made that will shape the future.4.What does the author tell us aboutNew Orleans?A.It was built above sea level.B.It had few jazz musicians after Katrina.C.It was the firstU.S.city that had been flooded.D.It created a wholly new way to cook after Katrina.5.What can we say abo

15、ut the levees?A.They were almost useless for fighting Katrina.B.They helped people leaveNew Orleansquickly.C.They made NewOrleansa special American city.D.They should be built to match the size ofNew Orleans.6.What might the author advise city governments to do?A.Put up more shelters in the city.B.B

16、uild more levees around the city.C.Teach people how to avoid floods.D.Try to get ready for natural disasters.7.What is the best title for the text?A.Storms are dangerous B.Katrina makes history C.Floods shapeLouisiana D.History must be remembered C If you could travel back in time,which period of hi

17、story would you visit?Its a great question to ask your friends,and time travel is the subject of many science fiction films.Of course,sci-fi is familiar to most of us,butwhat is cli-fi?The simple answer is climate fiction which focuses on the subject of climate change.Many of the cli-fi examples we

18、watch tend to be disaster films.It could be solar flares(太阳耀斑),ice ages devastating(摧毁)the planet,extreme flooding swamping the earth with water,or super-storms that threaten life as we know it.While films and novels of this style are often subject to the typical images of a hero or heroine battling

19、 to save the day,what sets it apart from most sci-fi films is that the plots will often draw on apparently reasonable outcomes in the near future.Climate change and the potential threats have long been established.Some believe that the issue of climate change has even led to more fans watching films

20、 to learn more about whats happening to the world seeing it as a form of edutainment.A study conducted by the Yale programme on Climate Change Communication tested the effects that two climate fiction novels can have on its readers and found“significant positive effects”in terms of their attitudes a

21、nd beliefs towards the climate crisis for example,understanding global warming will harm them and future generations.Most climate films are not only extremely popular action films,but also cause our fear of what some see as the approaching end of the world.This sounds bad,but according to a study co

22、nducted on 310 adults in the US,watching such scary films can help us feel more prepared and less alone in situations such as the pandemic(疫情).So,it looks like cli-fi is hereto stay and there seem to be some benefits.Whether its there to educate,entertain or prepare you for a climate crisis,it might

23、 have a role to play.8.Which of the following may be the subject of cli-fi?A.Time travel.B.Global warming.C.Weather forecast.D.Economic climate.9.What can we learn about cli-fi films from paragraph 2?A.They are often about extreme natural disasters.B.They want to show that man can conquer nature.C.T

24、hey usually have similar plots with sci-fi films.D.They can show the true near future of the world.10.Why is the study conducted by the Yale programme mentioned in paragraph 3?A.To prove that climate change has potential threats.B.To show that people like climate fiction novels.C.To tell that cli-fi

25、 novels have positive effects on readers.D.To explain how the climate crisis affect the human being.11.What does the writer mainly want to tell us in the last paragraph?A.Cli-fi films are very popular as action films.B.A study was conducted on 310 adults in theUS.C.The pandemic make people scared an

26、d alone.D.Cli-fi films are useful and will be here to stay.D AnOntarioteen is making waves by turning old fishing gear into new treasures.Since last year,Natalie,15,hasbeen taking lost or thrown away fishing nets and rope and transforming them into bracelets,rope art,mats,baskets and necklaces.Last

27、year,Natalie was working on an assignment for her science,technology,engineering and mathematics(STEM)class.As part of the assignment,she learned about“ghost nets”,which are fishing nets that have been left or lost in the ocean by people who fish.“They have huge effects on our environment.They can k

28、ill coral reefs and many animals,”said Natalie.“46 percent of the Pacific garbage is ghost gear.”The Great Pacific Garbage is a huge collection of trash floating in the Pacific Ocean betweenHawaiiandCalifornia.Natalie told her mom she wanted to do something to help.She got in touch with a handful of

29、 charities,including the Sea Protection Society and Coastal Action.After getting some shipments of ghost nets and rope from those organizations,Natalie,with the help of her family,started turning thediscardedgear into new artworks.“Weve made bracelets,rope art,mats,baskets,and weve made necklaces,wh

30、ich also use beach glass in them,”she said.Natalie then started selling the artworks online,the crafty buying and selling website.She donated all her profits-minus a small sum of change to cover supplies to the charities that donated fishing supplies to her.Shes also been donating all the income fro

31、m her non-profit business,called Nautical Waters,to charity.Natalie said she hoped to continue her passion for ocean life,with plans to study marine biology in university.12.How did Natalie help with ghost nets?A.By turning them into artworks.B.By asking support from her mother.C.By collecting money

32、 from charities.D.By selling ghost nets at a good price.13.What made Natalie decide to do something with ghost nets?A.To collect supplies for the artworks.B.To prepare for her study in university.C.To protect coral reefs and marine animals.D.To complete an assignment for her STEM class.14.What docs

33、the underlined word“discarded in Paragraph5refer to?A.Polluted.B.Rare.C.Waste.D.Discovered.15.What is the best title for the text.A.Ghost Nets Ready forSale B.Charities Make a Big Difference C.Natalies Passion for Ocean Treasures D.TeenTurnsOld Fishing Nets into Artworks 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅

34、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 Do you think youve lost your inspiration?Maybe the ups and downs of life and work have affected you.Yourenot alone.The majority of people across the world are trying newer and easier ways to get inspired._16_They start thinking to themselves that they are no

35、good.And only a handful of people can stay inspired for life.You can get inspired for life anytime you want.Thats the potential of being human.Alone time is just as important as socializing time.It is important to stay alone for you to understand your thoughts and emotions at a deeper level._17_Its

36、always inside of you,waiting to be used.Do you have goals?If you dont,now is the time to write them down.A person without goals has no direction.And he or she can never know if he or she is making progress or not.Create your life goals and then break them down to yearly goals,monthly goals,weekly go

37、als and daily goals,You can even go deeper to hourly goals._18_ When socializing,listen to the stories of other people,Youll be happy to realize how fortunate you really are.Most of the people around you have gone through things you might never imagine._19_Listen to their stories and how they settle

38、d their problems.You can also read an inspiring book or watch a movie to get the inspiration you need to move forward._20_If youre lost your inspiration,you can put to practice these tips any time.Its time to start living with passion.A.Inspiration comes from inside.B.Inspiration also comes from you

39、r success.C.But they give up along the way gradually.D.And there they are standing in front of you.E.Everyone needs inspiration to succeed in life.F.But they always keep their experiences a secret.G.Having a sense of direction will keep you inspired.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

40、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 This past summer,I applied for my very first job at a small bakery in my neighborhood.I knew thatif I were_21_there,I would learn how to use a cash register,prepare sandwiches,and_22_cake orders.I imagined that my biggest struggle would be_23_demanding New

41、 Yorkers,but I never thought that the act of tying a box would become both my biggest_24_and greatest teacher.On my first day of work in late August,one of the employees quickly explained the_25_.It seemed simple:wrap the string(绳子)around your hand,then wrap it three times around the box both ways,a

42、nd fasten it.I_26_the message in my head,“three times,turn it,three times,_27_it”until it became my habit.After observing several employees,it was_28_that anyone tying the box could complete it in a matter of seconds.For weeks,I_29_endlessly,only to watch the strong and small pieces of my pride unra

43、vel(散开)each time I tried.As I_30_to push half-tied cake boxes into plastic bags withembarrassment,I could not help but_31_what was wrong with me._32_the weeks progressed,my skills slowly began to improve._33_there were days when I just wanted to throw all of the_34_in thetrash and use tape(胶带)instea

44、d;this sense of defeat was never_35_,but remarks like“Oh,you must be_36_”from impatient customers made me angry and determined to try even harder.Gradually I began to realize that I should not be_37_if it takes me longer to learn.I kept on,and I continued to tie boxes every weekend at work.Even thou

45、gh I occasionally fell back into_38_,I always rewrapped the string around my hand and_39_over because I learned that the most satisfying victoriescome from not_40_.21.A.impressed B.hired C.kept D.promoted 22.A.fill B.cancel C.place D.take 23.A.identifying B.memorizing C.guiding D.serving 24.A.friend

46、 B.wish C.challenge D.hobby 25.A.process B.meaning C.puzzle D.theory 26.A.sent B.repeated C.applied D.weighed 27.A.try B.cut C.turn D.tie 28.A.possible B.clear C.funny D.interesting 29.A.prayed B.labored C.explored D.applied 30.A.rushed B.deserved C.offered D.requested 31.A.ask B.wander C.admit D.re

47、cognize 32.A.Until B.As C.Once D.Before 33.A.In general B.In time C.Above all D.Of course 34.A.emotion B.cake C.failure D.string 35.A.wanted B.recognized C.forgiven D.treasured 36.A.young B.lazy C.new D.talented 37.A.sympathetic B.ashamed C.unsatisfied D.relaxed 38.A.desperation B.dependence C.hesit

48、ation D.terror 39.A.handed B.turned C.started D.took 40.A.showing up B.giving up C.bringing up D.taking up 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 the field of sports,there_41._(be)some famous living legends,such as Lang Ping,and Michael Jordan.As a player,Lang Ping brough

49、t not_42._honour but also glory to her country.As a coach,she led the China Womens volleyball team to medals at world championships as well as the Olympic Games.As a person,she_43._(love)by fans at home and abroad.Before the 2015 World Cup,she faced a great_44._(challenge).Two important players had

50、to leave because_45._health problems.However,Lang Ping didnt lose heart and she_46._(lead)her volleyball team to win the championship._47._(know)as“Air Jordan”,Michael Jordan changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps.Jordans skills were_48._(impress),but the mental strength made him uniqu