2021年苏州市张家港市第二中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案.pdf

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1、2021 年苏州市张家港市第二中学高三英语上学期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 TheBest Placeto Camp in Each State Washington-SecondBeach,Olympic National Park Campers put up their tents right on the sand of thisPacific Northwestbeach.Make a campfire,photograph

2、sunset over the sea and try to absorb this charming spot with your entire being.Alaska-Bartlett Cove Campground,Glacier(冰川)Bay National Park In a state full of natural riches,Glacier Bayis a wonder,home to high peaks,whales,700 miles of coastline,and light blue glaciers that flow directly into the s

3、ea.Set within temperate rainforest along Bartlett Cove,the parks only campground is impressively green and an easy jumping-off point for boat tours.Arizona-Havasupai Campground,Havasupai Reservation Getting to Havasupai is a challenge.Permits are snatched(剥夺)up almost instantly,and even if you get o

4、ne its a 10-mile hike from the border to reach this rural campground that hugs Havasu Creek.Make the journey,however,and youre rewarded with a series of great waterfalls and natural pools.Arkansas-BuffaloNationalRiver Americas first national river travels 135 miles through the Ozark Mountains,windin

5、g its way over rapids,forming peaceful pools and passing rocky cliffs topped by green forest.Plan a float trip and absorb the scenery at a leisurely pace,pausing for hikes to visitLostValleys caves or the 200-foot waterfalls.1.Which state may attract people preferring glaciers?A.Alaska.B.Washington.

6、C.Arizona.D.Arkansas.2.What makesArizonaa popular camp choice among tourists?A.The blue glaciers and green rainforests.B.The winding national river and cliffs.C.The soaring peaks and long coastline.D.The beautiful waterfalls and pools.3.What can you do when camping inArkansas?A.Take a long trip on f

7、oot.B.Visit caves and waterfalls.C.Put up a well-equipped tent.D.Enjoy a view of sunset.B As is commonly known,Antarcticais an icy continent with extreme environment.However,a new study provides evidence that the area had a rainforest in the past.The researchers collected a piece of Earth sediment f

8、rom under the seafloor off the coast ofAntarctica.In the sediment,they discovered forest material that was estimated to be about 90 million years old.At that period,dinosaurs were the ruler animals of the land.Johann Klages,a German geologist,was the lead writer of a study on the findings,published

9、in the journalNature.He said the sediment was collected from a depth of about 30 meters below the ocean floor.Klages said an examination showed that the material didnt form in the ocean.The researchers estimate that the area about 900 kilometers from the South Pole had average yearly temperatures of

10、 about12Cto13C.The soil included fine dirt particles and hard clay,as well as substances linked to at least 65 different kinds of plants,the study found.Although no animal remains were found,Klages said there were likely dinosaurs,flying reptiles and many insects in the environment.The research repr

11、esents new evidence of the major climate changes Earth experienced in the past and is currently undergoing today.The soil in the sediment dates back to the planets warmest period of the past 140 million years,with sea level about 170 meters higher than today.The researchers said that the rainforest

12、environment inAntarcticawas especially surprising because each year,the area experiences a four-month polar night when there is no sunlight to fuel plant life.Klages said no ice sheets were present during the time,but seasonal snowfall was likely.4.What can we learn about the sediment collected?A.It

13、 formed in the age of dinosaurs.B.It was found on theAntarcticaland.C.Ancient forest material was found in it.D.Some dinosaur remains were found in it.5.How did the researchers reach their findings?A.By analyzing the Earth sediment.B.By exploring ice inAntarctica.C.By collecting data on climate.D.By

14、 researching special plants.6.What can be indicated in the last paragraph?A.Seasonal snowfall made the forest disappear.B.Antarctica was much colder 140 million years ago.C.Antarcticas natural environment has changed greatly.D.Polar nights inAntarcticaare getting shorter than before.7.What is the ma

15、in idea of the text?A.Rainforest disappeared fromAntarctica.B.Antarctica had a different history of climate.C.Researchers studied a piece of Earth sediment ofAntarctica.D.Antarcticahad an extreme environment containing ice and snow.C A cheap printed sensor could transmit wildfire warnings.Wildfires

16、have recently destroyed regions across the world,and theirgravityis increasing.Hoping to reduce harm,researchersled by Yapei Wang,a Chinese chemist ofRenminUniversity,say they have developed an inexpensive sensor to detect such fires earlier with less effort.Current detection methods rely heavily on

17、 human watchfulness,which can delay an effective response.Most wildfires are reported by the general public,and other alerts come from routine foot patrols and watchtower observers.Passing planes and satellites also occasionally spot something,but“the fire first appears on the ground,Wang says.“When

18、 you see the fire from the sky,it is too late.”The team says its new sensor can be placed near tree trunks bases and send a wireless signal to a nearby receiver if there is a dramatic temperature increase.That heat also powers the sensor itself,without replacing batteries.The team printed the substa

19、nces onto ordinary paper to create a sensor for just$0.40.But improving coordination among the different agencies involved in firefighting is even more crucial to address,says Graham Kent,an earthquake expert at theUniversityofNevada,Reno,who was not part of the study.Kentis director of ALERTWildfir

20、e,a network that uses cameras and crowd sourcing to watch for fires inCalifornia,NevadaandOregon.“The whole way that you respond to a fire until its put out is like a ballet,he says.“Youd have to choreograph(设计)it just so,with resources precisely used at the right time and place and in the right ord

21、er from detection to confirmation to assignment to extinguishment(熄灭).Fire detection is just step one.Wang says his teams next steps are to extend the devicessignal range beyond the current 100 meters,which can limit practical use,and to develop a protective shield for it.The transmitters effectiven

22、ess,he notes,will also need to be examined in the field ahead.8.What does the underlined word“gravity”in paragraph 1 probably mean?A.Pull.B.Extinction.C.Popularity.D.Severity.9.What do we know about the sensor?A.Its price remains high.B.Its batteries are replaceable.C.It can detect fires earlier and

23、 easier.D.It can reduce firefighters pain.10.What doesKentmean in paragraph 4?A.Firefighting is easy but crucial.B.Fire detection resources are rich.C.Putting out a fire is an orderly activity.D.Technology is the key to extinguishing a fire.11.Whats the plan for the new sensor according to Wang?A.Im

24、proving and testing it.B.Limiting its use and transmission.C.Examing and reducing its signal range.D.Getting it on the market ahead of time.D Bertha von Suttner received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905she was the first woman to receive it,and also the inspiration for the creation of the Nobel Prize.Sh

25、e met Alfred Nobel,a rich millionaire,by answering hisnewspaper ad for a secretary.Although she only worked for him for a few weeks,she remained good friends with Alfred Nobel for the next 20 years.When she became involved in the peace movement inEurope,she promised to keep Nobel informed of its pro

26、gress.When Alfred Nobel died in 1896,his will included the establishment of a peace prize,thanks to Bertha von Suttners influence.Bertha von Suttner was born in an aristocratic(贵族)military family,but she spent the second half of her life working for peace.She wrote books,attended peace conferences,g

27、ave lectures and helped organize peace societies inAustria,GermanyandHungary,as well as the International Peace Bureau inSwitzerland.Her novel Lay Down your Arms,was one of the most influential anti-war books of all time,and helped to make her a leader of the peace movement in Europe.Its end to war

28、theme was both the ambition(抱负)and the most important goal in the life of this great woman.Bertha von Suttner worked so hard for peace because she believed that a terrible war would break out inEuropeif nations didnt work hard to establish lasting peace institutions.She made many major achievements

29、for a more peaceful world,but two months after she died,World War I broke out.A hundred years after she won the Nobel Peace Prize,nations still seem to view war as a choice to work out their problems.But like Bertha von Suttner did,many today are working hard around the world to help strengthen peac

30、e institutions and spread the idea that its time to put an end to war.12.Which of the following is true about Bertha von Suttner?A.She worked for Alfred Nobel for 20 years.B.She helped Alfred Nobel draw up his will.C.She persuaded Alfred Nobel to join the peace movement.D.She inspired Alfred Nobel t

31、o establish the Nobel Peace Prize.13.Paragraph 3 is mainly about Bertha von Suttners _.A.efforts and contributions to the peace movement.B.family background and work experiences.C.writing career and life experiences.D.ambition and goals in life.14.What do we know aboutLay Doun Your Arms?A.It was bas

32、ed on a true story.B.It recorded Bertha von Suttners daily life.C.It was about an aristocratic military family.D.It showed Bertha von Suttners wish for peace.15.What can we infer about Bertha von Suttner from the last paragraph?A.Her fight for peace is still shared by many.B.She failed to found peac

33、e institutions.C.She successfully predicted awar.D.She lost her life in World War I.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 much physical activity do you do in a week?Are you getting enough exercise?Adults who do exercise for just 150 minutes a week can reduce their

34、risk of serious illness by 50%.Regular exercise reduces the risk of early death by 30%._16_Today,we are much less active than in the past.In fact many adults spend seven hours or more on a chair each day._17_It means that we need to do something extra to burn more calories and use up all our energy.

35、Adults need to do two and a half hours of moderate exercise per week.In addition,you should do exercise to strengthen muscles twice a week._18_Team sports such as football,rugby or cricket can be cheap because all the players share the cost of the pitch.Joining a sports club is usually a cheap way o

36、f getting exercise and can be very sociable,too.Alternatively,if you dont want to spend any money at all,go for a run.The only equipment needed for this is a pair of trainers_19_Go to the park.Try getting a group of friends or family together and have a game of football there.Although adults should

37、do two and a half hours of exercise a week,you dont have to do it all at one time._20_If you do ten minutes before work ten minutes during your lunch break and ten minutes after work,five days a week,youve achieved the target!There are many ways of getting fit and we should all recognize the value o

38、f doing this,because we will live longer and be more healthy.A.Divide the time into ten-minute periods!B.You can do a range of activities to keep fit.C.Exercise can be expensive,but it doesnt have to be.D.This lack of regular physical activity is a big concern.E.It also improves your mood,self-estee

39、m and sleep quality.F.Besides,booking a court at off-peak times saves money too G.Similarly,getting off the bus one stop early and walking the extra distance helps.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 Joella and Joanna are 20-year-old twins.On

40、 April 6,Joella_21_,on Facebook that Joanna was suffering Leukemia,a type of cancer that_22_the blood and bone marrow（髓）.And she_23_shaved her head alongside her twin sister in a moving video,which has since gone viral._24_COVID-19 lockdown（封城）,Joanna was forced to begin her chemotherapy treatments

41、alone in the hospital.Without her family there to_25_her hand and wipe her tears when she needs it,Joella said in the_26_.“The only contact we had with her was through video calls and messages,Joella shared.It is a(n）_27_time for my family but especially for my_28_ When Joanna made the difficult dec

42、ision to shave her head to make her_29_easier,Joella_30_her sister by doing the same.I couldnt let her_31_it alone so I decided well do it together just like everything else weve done together in this_32_ Joella explained.I_33_you so much,my beautiful sister.You are a fighter and well fight this bat

43、tle together.The_34_video,which shows the entire family hugging and wiping away each others tears as both sisters have their heads shaved,has been_35_by 11 million times,plus more than 140.000_36_from well-wishers around the globe.Your sister is strong and beautiful,said one_37_.“She will fight this

44、 and win.Joella later_38_a photo of the two sisters smiling,looking_39_with their newly shaven heads.My first best friend,she_40_the picture.By your side through it all.21.A.landed B.found C.announced D.focused 22.A.absorbs B.affects C.cleans D.thickens 23.A.regretfully B.painfully C.hesitantly D.br

45、avely 24.A.Duc to B.According to C.Regardless of D.Rather than 25.A.lift B.give C.shake D.hold 26.A.letter B.video C.interview D.hospital 27.A.special B.hard C.important D.happy 28.A.head.B.hair C.sister D.mother 29.A.treatments B.achievements C.feelings D.movements 30.A.called B.supported C.promise

46、d D.accompanied 31.A.go through with B.come up with C.get down to D.go in for 32.A.case B.aspect C.life D.campaign 33.A.love B.envy C.pity D.appreciate 34.A.amusing B.exciting C.amazing D.touching 35.A.noticed B.answered C.collected D.viewed 36.A.visits B.suggestions C.presents D.comments 37.A.user

47、B.customer C.patient D.doctor 38.A.sent B.took C.shared D.compared 39.A.nervous B.happy C.shy D.embarrassed 40.A.signed B.mentioned C.captioned D.described 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 Science and Technology Thanks to science and technology,we now live conveniently

48、 in houses_41._(furnish)with modern household appliances;we can travel a long distance in the fraction of a second on planes,trains and cars_42._(comfortable).Science and technology_43._(bring)us too many benefits so far.Take online services for example.We dont have to wait for hours in queue to pay

49、 bills,withdraw money,or book hotels.All of these can be done at home,_44._is really time-saving and labor-saving.A wide range of_45._(product)can also be purchased online and then delivered at your doorstep and_46._is true that our way of living has been revolutionized and the lives of millions of

50、people have been changed due to science and technology._47._,many problems also arise with the_48._(develop)of science and technology.The environment is being polluted,resources are being over-exploited,and people suffer from great psychological pressure due to the fast pace of life.Therefore,scienc