2021年苏州市振华中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 年苏州市振华中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及参考答案 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 My wife Hilary andI were on the beach,with three of our children,taking pictures of shore birds near our home in Alaska when we saw a bear.The bear was thin and small,moving aimlessly.Ju

2、st a few minutes later,I heard my daughter shouting,“Dad!The bear is right behind us!An aggressive bear will usually rush forward to frighten away its enemy but would suddenly stop at the last minute.This one was silent and its ears pinned back the sign of an animal that is going in for the kill.And

3、 it was a cold April day.Thebear behaved abnormally,probably because of hunger.I held my camera tripod(三脚架)in both hands to form a barrier as the bear rushed into me.Its huge head was level with my chest and shoulders,and the tripod stuck across its mouth.It bit down and I found myself supporting it

4、s weight.I knew 1 would not be able to hold it for long.Even so,this was a fight I had to win:I was all that stood between the bear and my family,who would stand little chance of running faster than a brown bear.The bear hit at the camera,cutting it off the tripod.I raised my left arm to protect my

5、face;the beast held tightly on the tripod and pressed it into my side.My arm could not move,and I sensed that my bones were going to break.Drawing back my free hand,I struck the bear as hard as I could for five to six times.The bear opened its mouth and I grasped its fur,trying to push it away.I was

6、 actually wrestling with the bear at this point.Then,as suddenly as it had begun,the fight ended.The bear moved back towards-the forest,before returning for another attack the first time I felt panic.Obviously satisfied that we caused no further threat,the bear moved off,destroying a fence as it wen

7、t.My arm was injured,but the outcome for us could hardly have been better.Im proud that my family remained clear-headed when panic could have led to a very different outcome.1.How did the writer feel when faced with the brown bear?A.Fearful but confident.B.Nervous but brave.C.Upset but determined.D.

8、Awful but hopeful.2.The bear finally went away after it A.got injured B.felt safe C.found some food D.took away the camera 3.What does the author want to tell us?A.We should keep calm when troubles come B.We should rise to the challenge when faced with difficulties.C.We should not risk ourselves in

9、some dangerous areas.D.We should learn to take advantage of anything at hand when in trouble.B These days,football is one of the most popular sports in the world.Given that Neil Armstrong wanted to take a football to the Moon,we could even say that it is also the most popular sport out of this world

10、!The history of the game goes back over two thousand years to Ancient China.It was then known as cuju(kick ball),a game using a ball of animal skins with hair inside.Goals were hung in the air.Football as we know it today started inGreat Britain,where the game was given new rules.That football is su

11、ch a simple game to play is perhaps the basis of its popularity.It is also a game that is very cheap to play.You dont need expensive equipment;even the ball doesnt have to cost much money.All over the world you can see kids playing to their hearts content with a ball made of plastic bags.Another fac

12、tor behind footballs global popularity is the creativity and excitement on the field.It is fun enough to attract millions of people.You do not have to be a fan to recognize the skill of professional players or to feel the excitement of a game ending with a surprising twist.Whats more,football has be

13、come one of the best ways for people to communicate:it does not require words,but everyone understands it.It breaks down walls and brings people together on and off the field.“Some people believe football is a matter of life and death,.”said Bill Shankly,the famous footballer and manager.“I can tell

14、 you with certainty it is much,much more important than that.”This might sound funny,but one only has to think about the Earth to realize that our planet is shaped like a football.4.What can we know from paragraph one?A.Some people like to play football on the Moon.B.The game called cuju was given n

15、ew rules today.C.Cuju is different from football as we know it today.D.Many people like playing a ball made of plastic bags.5.According to the author,there are _ reasons why football became so popular in the world.A.3 B.4 C.5 D.6 6.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Football is round.B.F

16、ootball is more than just a sport.C.Our planet is shaped like a football.D.What Bill Shankly said sounds funny.7.Whats the authors purpose in writing the passage?A.To talk about the history of football.B.To express his/her love of football.C.To explain why football is such a popular game.D.To prove

17、that he/she is a professional football fan.C Scientists have made great discoveries.But how have they influenced our personal lives?Do kids in your classroom even know when Einstein lived?You may be wondering:but why is it important to teachkids about modern-day scientists?First,stories of scientist

18、s can encourage kids.Chris Hadfield is a Canadian who went to space,and hes a real,guitar-playing person.He makes singing videos on YouTube!His story can make kids think scientists are also common people.Hearing scientists stories makes kids think“I can do that too!”But not only that,the stories of

19、famous scientists can encourage kids to never give up.Bill Nye was always refused when trying to be an astronaut.But today,hes made a lot of successes in his role as a popular science educator and engineer.Besides,its no secret that scientific discoveries require trying,and trying again.Another way

20、some scientists can encourage kids is through their diversity.Neil deGrasse Tyson,for example,is an African-American,which is not common in his field.Such stories can make kids think anyone can be a scientist.Its important to know that scientists dont need to be“gifted”or“good”at school.Often we con

21、sider a scientist as being an extremely smart kid at school.That doesnt have to be true.They just need to have a great interest in science.Telling students stories of scientists can encourage them to show interest in science.As long as theyre interested,they are likely to become a scientist in the f

22、uture.Modern scientists teach kids that knowledge builds upon the foundation others have laid.This is important no one can do it alone.Scientists stories can encourage todays young scientists to keep trying.Theyll be encouraged not to give up on the dream of making discoveries.Even if they havent ma

23、de important discoveries,their research may help the following scientists.8.What can Chris Hadfields story tell students?A.Scientists are interested in different things.B.Students should have a hobby of their own.C.Scientists can be ordinary like people around us.D.Students should consider scientist

24、s as their models.9.Which of the following would the author agree with?A.African-Americans are more likely to become scientists.B.Scientists are not necessarily very smart at school.C.Not all scientists really show interest in science.D.Scientists are usually good at their schooling.10.The last para

25、graph shows us that _.A.scientists should help each other B.a scientist should never give up trying C.making discoveries is necessary for scientists D.new scientific discoveries may be based on others findings 11.What is the text mainly about?A.Why scientists are important to us.B.Why students shoul

26、d be taught about scientists.C.Why students love stories of scientists.D.Why scientists can encourage students.D If you believe in thermometers(温度计),you should believe in global warming.And if you believe in eating French fries with your hamburger,you should worry more about carbonemission.It wont h

27、appen overnight,but as the planets climate changes,the growth cycles of main crops will all be heavily affected.Here are three of the crops that might not beat the heat.The potato actually needs a great deal of beauty rest to develop properly.“They need a cool nighttime temperature in order to start

28、 growing the tuber,the part that we eat,”Nelson says.Temperature and altitude are two primary concerns in coffee growth,and farmers are stuck between a rock and a hard place.“We know that coffee grows in a certain temperature range,”Nelson says.“Theyve been moving up the mountains,but at some point

29、you run out of mountains to move up.”Higher-grade strains of Arabica coffee in Central American regions are at particular risk due to the need for lower growing temperature,especially since diseases and pests are also becoming more of a factor as temperatures rise.Even if youre looking at the direct

30、 effects of temperature alone,rice is in trouble.“As nighttime temperatures go up,the rice is going to have a problem flowering and wont make as many seeds,”Nelson says.In addition to this direct heat consequence,rising sea levels will flood many rice paddies and destroy water salinity levels,while

31、droughts will lower production,raise prices,and further shame westerners who are clumsy with chopsticks to be able to clear their plates once a new grain is adopted.12.What is the closest meaning to the underlined word“emission”in Paragraph 1?A.Mixture.B.Pollution.C.Giving off.D.Going down.13.What d

32、oes the potatoes development need according to Nelson?A.Cool temperature at night.B.Sudden rise of the temperature.C.Enough water and salt.D.Much sunshine and fresh air.14.The rice is difficult to flower,probably because _.A.sea levels go up suddenly B.many seeds cant be produced C.the temperature r

33、ises at night D.both temperature and altitude rise 15.What is the best title for the text?A.How Does Global Warming Affect Westerners B.How Does the Cool Temperature Affect Rice C.What Is the Real Reason For Crops Growth D.Three Crops That Wont Survive Climate Changes 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅读下面

34、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 Signs You Might Be Dehydrated(脱水的)Dehydration is a big problem in the summer months.Unfortunately,knowing when you begin to dehydrate isnt always easy.So,as summer heats up,here are a few secret signs that you need to drink as soon aspossible.Your breath smells

35、or your mouth is dry.There is a potential relationship that links dehydration and less than-pleasant breath,When youre dehydrated,you dont produce as much saliva(唾液)._16_So if you notice your breath is a little smelly,it could be a red flag that you need to drink a glass or two of H2O._17_Dehydratio

36、n can actually temporarily shrink brain tissue,and that shrinkage may cau se pain.Such pain is a really common sign of slight to middle dehydration,and it can be either tolerable or serious.Your pee（尿液）is dark.One way health professionals diagnose dehydration is by testing a patients pee to see if i

37、ts too concentrated.But it can also help to do an easy check at home.Simply look at the color1 of your pee.If its pale yellow,youre hydrated.If its a darker yellow,its time for a glass of water._18_ Youre hungry.Thirst and hunger signs always come together._19_So if you find that youre feeling hungr

38、y soon after eating,its worth considering whether the real reason is thirst._20_Staying hydrated is a really key part of maintaining energy throughout the day.Not getting enough water to support the body to do their functions can make you feel like youre dragging.Plus,hydration can have a direct eff

39、ect on sleep quality.A.Youre tired.B.You have a headache.C.You feel like you have a summer“flu”.D.While this isnt a guarantee,it could be a sign.E.They are both produced in the same region of your brain.F.The liquid helps break down food and brings it from your mouth.G.In general,the more you drink,

40、the clearer your liquid waste should be.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 Dale Carnegie rose from the unknown of a Missouri farm to internationalfame because he found a way to fill a universal human need.It was a need that he first_21_back

41、in 1906 when young Dale was a junior at State Teachers College in Warrensburg.To get an_22_,he was struggling against many difficulties.His family was poor.His Dad couldnt afford the_23_ at college,so Dale had to ride horseback 12 miles to attend classes.Study had to be done_24_his farm-work routine

42、s.He withdrew from many school activities_25_he didnt have the time or the_26_.He had only one good suit.He tried_27_the football team.but the coach turned him down for being too_28_.During this period Dale was slowly_29_an inferiority complex(自卑感),which his mother knew could_30_him from achieving h

43、is real potential.She_31_that Dale join the debating team,believing that_32_in speaking could give him the confidence and recognition that he needed.Dale took his mothers advice,tried desperately and after several attempts_33_made it.This proved to be a _34_point in his life.Speaking before groups d

44、id help him gain the_35_he needed.By the time Dale was a senior,he had won every top honor in_36_.Now other students were coming to him for coaching and they._37_,were winning contests.Out of this early struggle to_38_his feelings of inferiority,Dale came to understand that the ability to_39_an idea

45、 to an audience builds a persons confidence.And,_40_it,Dale knew he could do anything he wanted to do-and so could others.21.A.admitted B.filled C.recognized D.supplied 22.A.assignment B.instruction C.advantage D.education 23.A.board B.training C.teaching D.equipment 24.A.during B.between C.over D.t

46、hrough 25.A.while B.once C.though D.because 26.A.permits B.preparation C.clothes D.exploration 27.A.for B.on C.in D.With 28.A.flexible B.light C.Optimistic D.cautious 29.A.gaining B.achieving C.obtaining D.developing 30.A.protect B.prevent C.promote D.predict 31.A.demanded B.suggested C.inspected D.

47、insisted 32.A.practice B.presence C.passion D.potential 33.A.hopefully B.immediately C.naturally D.finally 34.A.key B.breaking C.turning D.basic 35.A.progress B.experience C.confidence D.competence 36.A.speech B.football C.horse-riding D.farming 37.A.in return B.in turn C.in brief D.in fact 38.A.ove

48、rcome B.convey C.approach D.possess 39.A.recommend B.stress C.contribute D.express 40.A.besides B.beyond C.with D.around 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 The loquat(枇杷)is native to southeastern China.The_41._(leaf)of the loquat tree bear a similarity to thepipa,_42._an

49、cient Chinese instrument.Thats_43._it shares the same Chinese pronunciation with that of the instrument.The loquat was first planted by the Chinese people 1,800 years ago and spread abroad later on.When_44._(study)in Japan in 1988,Lin Shunquan,a Chinese professor,found that the scientific name for t

50、he loquat was“Japanese plum“internationally_45._that it was thought to be native to Japan.Since_46._(he)return to China in 1989,Lin Shunquan has been working to correct the name of the loquat.In 1998,his paperLoquat:Botany and Horticulturewas published in a_47._(profession)journal,arguing that the l