2021年苏州市张家港塘桥高级中学高三英语二模试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 年苏州市张家港塘桥高级中学高三英语二模试卷及答案 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 Obesity(肥胖症)is becoming a problem in our busy society,and almost one in three American adults is now considered to be obese.Children obesity is alsoat an all-time high.Obesity means bein

2、g very overweight.If you are obese,you have too much bodyfat.If you eat more food than your body can use,this will make you put on weight.Food that your body does not need will be stored as fat by your body.The following are the major factors that increase the risk of obesity.What you eat plays a ma

3、jor role in weight gain.Eating a lot of fast food such as hamburgers,sweet drinks,ice creams and other sweet food can increase the risk of becoming obese.If you do not do enough exercise,you will put on weight as the food you eat is not being used to make energy for physical activities.The chances o

4、f you being obese are greater if your parents are obese.There are many psychological factors that cause people to eat too much.People who are worried,unhappy or bored will often eat to make themselves feel better.This is known as comfort eating.Age is another factor,as you tend(趋于)to be less active

5、when you get older.When you get older,you need to eat less,and if you do not eat less,you will put on weight.Obesity can cause many health problems such as heart problems,high blood pressure and many other serious medical conditions.1.The underlined sentence in paragraph 1 means that _.A.obesity doe

6、s not do harm to health.B.there are more obese children than before.C.all the American children are obese.D.there are less obese children in the USA.2.According to the passage,there are _ major factors that increase the risk of obesity.A.three B.four C.five D.six 3.What will the writer most probably

7、 talk about after the last paragraph?A.How to avoid obesity.B.How to live in the busy USA.C.What illnesses are caused by obesity.D.How doctors treat heart problems.B The modern Olympics,which appeared in ancient Greece as many as 3,000 years ago,have become the worlds most important sporting competi

8、tion.From the 8th century B.C.to the 4th century A.D.,the the ancient Olympics were held every four years in Olympia in honor of the god Zeus.The first modern Olympics took place in1896 inAthens,and featured 280 participants from 13 nations,competing in 43 events.Since 1994,the Summer and Winter Oly

9、mpic Games have been held separately every two years.The 2020 Summer Olympics,delayed one year because of the COVID-19,was held in Japan in 2021.The ancient Olympics were held every four years between August 6 and September 19 during a festival honoring Zeus.The Games were named for their location(位

10、置)at Olympia,a place near the western coast in southern Greece.Their influence was so great that ancient historians began to measure time by the Olympic Games held every four years.After the Roman Empire conquered(征服)Greece in the mid-2nd century B.C.,the Games continued,but their standards and qual

11、ity dropped.For example from 67 A.D.,the Emperor Nero entered an Olympic horse race,announcing himself the winner even after he fell off hishorse during the event.In 393 A.D.,Emperor Theodosiusended the ancient Olympic tradition.It was another 1,500 years before the Games rose again,largely thanks t

12、o the efforts of Baron Pierre de Coubertin(1863-1937)of France.Working hard at the development of physical education,the young man became inspired by the idea of creating a modern Olympic Games after visiting the ancient Olympic building.In November 1892,at a meeting of the Union des Sports Athltiqu

13、es in Paris,Coubertin suggested the idea of making the Olympics an international athletic competition held every four years.Two years later,he got the approval(批准)he needed to found the International Olympic Committee(IOC),which would become the governing body of the modern Olympic Games.4.What do w

14、e know about the modern Olympics?A.The modern Olympics became famous in the 18th century.B.The first Winter Olympics was held in 1994.C.The first modern Olympics dates back to 1896.D.The latest Winter Olympics will delay for two years.5.How often were the ancient Olympics held?A.Every year.B.Every o

15、ther year.C.Every three years.D.Every four years.6.When did the ancient Olympics end?A.In 393 A.D.B.In 67 A.D.C.In the mid-2nd century B.C.D.About 1,500 years ago.7.What is the best title of the text?A.The ancient Olympics B.The modern Olympics C.The Olympics developed through years D.The Olympics a

16、re popular in modern time C Imagine the feeling of swinging at a baseball going 100 miles per hourwithout leaving your living room,or being in race car as it roars down the track,while you are sitting on the couch.These are just some of the ways that sports business leaders say virtual reality(VR)wi

17、ll revolutionize how people train for and experience sports.Virtual and augmented（增强的）realities are together known as mixed reality(MR).“American footballers are already using VR to better train their minds andread the field,”Ludden said.“This can allow players to perfect their skills without riskin

18、g injury.”Canadian company D-BOX Technologies designs and produces moving seats found in cinema and theme parks.It is now moving into sports,and shows its Formula One(F1)racing simulator（模拟器）.The seats stimulate the force of gravity,speed and every shaking as Fl champion Lewis Hamilton zips around c

19、ity streets.A simulation seat uses pre-programed data now.Someday,though,it could use real-time information sent by the car.“They couldbroadcast live content through a network in pop-up theaters around the world,”Ludden said.Say you want to experience the true stress of a batter being up against maj

20、or-league baseball pitcher.“You can have a heartbeat added to the sensation on the seat and then you can feel it,boom,boom,”Maheu explained.“When he swings and hits the ball,you can have an impact.”One day,fans around the world could physically experience every game from their favorite player in rea

21、l time.Ludden said that current and near-future technology could create“augmented stadiums”for live audiences.Panasonic launched its“Smart Venue”plans which included the overlaying of graphics,advertisements,player statistics and replays on the field of play at a pro football game.“If you are seated

22、 in the cheap seats,you can see this really useful.”“Fans may someday join in stadium wide games,using the field as a virtual gaming platform,”Ludden added.8.What does the underlined phrase“read the field”in paragraph 2 mean?A.Get off the playing field.B.Build up a football court.C.Judge the situati

23、on on the field.D.Ask players to play on the spot.9.What does Maheu think audiences can do in the future baseball game?A.Enjoy live content in any theater.B.Program the simulation seats in advance.C.Control the force and speed of the baseball.D.Experience the real time game with the player.10.What d

24、oes Ludden mainly describe in the last paragraph?A.The origin of VR.B.A future stadium.C.An advertisement platform.D.The expectations of audiences.11.What is the main idea of the text?A.VR can improve players skills for sports.B.VR increases fans joy in the baseball game.C.VR can improve sports expe

25、rience for players and fans.D.VR promises a new future for football players and games.D A PhD student inMichigandefended her paper while wearing a skirt madeof rejection letters she received while studying.29-year-old Caitlin Kirby printed out 17 of her rejection letters from scholarships,academic j

26、ournals,and conferences then folded each one into a fan.She connected them in rows,and by the end she designed the item into a skirt and wore it.She said that the idea behind her unique clothing item came out of a desire to normalize rejection and take pride in overcoming it.The whole process of rev

27、isiting those old letters and making that skirt sort of reminded me that you have to apply to a lot of things to succeed,she said.A natural part of the process is to get rejected along the way.Caitlins adviser,Julie Libarkin,a professor of earth and environmental science atMichiganStateUniversity,al

28、so encourages the acceptance of failure in her students.Libarkin believes its important for students to get into habit of applying for things,and to get used to the feeling of rejection,so she encourages them to chase after any opportunity that comes their way.If a student doesnt get the grant or th

29、e spot in the academic journal,thats okay.Theyll still have learned something in the process.As for Caitlin?Her rejections over the years have led to great things:Since her doctorate,shes won a scholarship to do further research on urban agriculture inGermany.Currently,shes a post-doctoral researche

30、r at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.As for what the future holds?Im prepared to receive a few more rejection letters along the way,she joked heartily,Maybe Ill make a longer skirt.12.What can we learn about Caitlin Kirbys rejection letters?A.She received 17 rejections in total.B.29 of her reject

31、ions were from journals.C.The rejections were connected into a fan.D.She made some rejection letters into a skirt.13.What is Julie Libarkins attitude towards Caitlins action?A.Favorable.B.Ambiguous.C.Skeptical.D.Opposed.14.Which of the following words can best describe Catlin?A.Creative and consider

32、ate.B.Caring and determined.C.Optimistic and humorous.D.Generous and intelligent.15.Which of the following may Caitlin agree with?A.Hard work pays off.B.Education is the entrance to success.C.Self-respect earns more respect.D.One needs to normalize failures.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

33、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 Weight loss is a hard topic.Lots of people arent satisfied with their present weight,but most people arent sure how to change it.You may want to look like the models or actors in magazines or on TV,but those goals might not be healthy or realistic for you._16_So what shoul

34、d you do about your weight control?Being healthy is really about being at a weight that is right for you.The best way to find out if you are at a healthy weight or if you need to lose or gain weight is to talk to a doctor or dietitian._17_If it turns out that you can benefit from weight loss then yo

35、u can follow a few of the simple suggestions listed below to get started._18_People who lose weight quickly by crash dieting or other extreme measures usually gain back all of the pounds they lost,because they havent permanently changed their habits.Therefore,the best weight management ways are thos

36、e that you can maintain for a lifetime.Small changes are a lot easier to stick with than large ones.Try reducing the size of what you eat._19_Once you have that done,start gradually introducing healthier foods and exercise into your life._20_ A.Try giving up regular soda for a week.B.Weight manageme

37、nt is about long-term success.C.Try to pay attention as you eat and stop when you re full.D.Besides,no magical diet will make you look like someone else.E.Changing from whole to nonfat or low-fat milk is a better choice.F.Its a good idea to maintain a healthy weight because its just that:healthy.G.T

38、hey will compare your weight with healthy standards and help you set goals.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 Years ago,I had a quarrel with a friend owing to a misunderstanding.It was._21_my fault,but I was afraid to admit that I was wrong,

39、so we didnt speak for a long time.Several years later we came across each other and decided to meet for lunch.It was so_22_that we kept meeting.After two or three meals together,I felt_23_to apologize for my behavior years earlier.My experience is never unique.Many people_24_apologizing because the

40、idea of admitting to wrong behavior makes them_25_uncomfortable.Apologies force us to admit to ourselves that we dont always_26_our own standards.We might also fear that the victim wont_27_our apology.We all like to_28_ourselves as good peopleas kind,honest and considerate.For these_29_,an apology c

41、an be very difficult to give.Given my_30_,there is no doubt that an apology is a vital tool for_31_a relationship to make it functional again.Usually,a(n)_32_apology is called for,but if the victim is angry at the wrong behavior,it may be more_33_to wait,because their_34_may prevent them from accept

42、ing our apologies.Also a delay_35_an apologys effectiveness because it conveys that the offender has time to reflect on his/her_36_.But a heartfelt apology has more powerful effects,which can improve our mental health and repair our_37_personal relationships._38_,expressing regret and acknowledging

43、responsibility are equally vital.Without_39_,its a good reason of your actions;without responsibility,its an excuse.My friend and I had lunch recently,15 years after my belated apology.Admitting that everything had been my fault helped us heal our relationship.Were both_40_to have our friendship tod

44、ay.21.A.hardly B.narrowly C.completely D.usually 22.A.pleasant B.awkward C.ridiculous D.strange.23.A.surprised B.comfortable C.terrible D.forced 24.A.allow B.avoid C.appreciate D.advocate 25.A.regretfully B.easily C.slightly D.terribly 26.A.go back to B.look up to C.give way to D.live up to 27.A.acc

45、ept B.analyze C.exchange D.check 28.A.serve B.view.C.present D.treat 29.A.reasons B.contents C.comments D.examples 30.A.need B.sense C.experience D.character 31.A.developing B.rebuilding C.announcing D.practicing 32.A.frequent B.permanent C.immediate D.formal 33.A.convenient B.effective C.adventurou

46、s D.inspiring 34.A.anxiety B.curiosity C.anger D.worry 35.A.discovers B.records C.supplies D.increases 36.A.misdeeds B.reputations C.questions D.decisions.37.A.damaged B.disturbed C.required D.disabled 38.A.Instead B.Thus C.Meanwhile D.However 39.A.challenge B.regret C.expression D.influence 40.A.to

47、lerant B.cautious C.enthusiastic.D.appreciative 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 A man once had four sons_41._never stopped quarrelling with one another.He was always telling them how much_42._（easy）life would be if they worked together but they took ly no notice of hi

48、m.One day he decided_43._（show）them the message.He called all the sons together and put a_44._（tight）tied bundle of sticks on the floor in front of them.“Can you break that?”he asked a son._45._boy put his knee on the bundle（捆）Although he pressed and pulled with his arms he could not bend the wood.T

49、he father asked each son in turn to try to break the bundle,_46._none of them could do it.Then he untied the string and scattered（分散）the sticks.“Now try,”he said to the young_47._（man）.The sticks in their hands_48._（break）easily.“Do you get what I_49._（mean）just now?”asked the father.“If only you st

50、and together no one can hurt you.If you all disagree the whole time and insist_50._going your separate ways,the first enemy you meet will be able to destroy you.”第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短文改错（满分 10 分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出