2021届吴江市第二高级中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届吴江市第二高级中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案 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 Four Best Cities to Visit in Winter Cold rains,icy sidewalks and gray skies can make winter travel a trial.But here are four cities around the world that make for a great cold-weather de

2、stination:Prague,Czech Republic With its snow-capped spires and winding streets,Pragueis a fairytale city that remains ly tourist-free in winter.The amazing architecture looks even prettier under a sheet of snow,with one of the most beautiful areas being the old town,with its Romanesque vaults.Gas s

3、treet lamps have been placed throughout the city center,adding a romantic color1 to evenings.Cafes here are ideal for escaping the bitter cold.Salzburg,Austria With its Christmas songs and traditional markets,this is a perfect city for a winter break.“Silent Night”was performed for the first time in

4、 thechurchofOberndorfon the border ofSalzburgon Christmas Eve in 1818.The citys main market is held in the shadow ofSalzburgsHohensalzburgCastle,but the one held inMirabell Squareis especially popular with food lovers who come to taste local food such as haluskypieces of dumpling mixed with fried ba

5、con.Tromso,Norway Tromso is widely regarded asNorways most beautiful city and is a base for spoiling the northern lights.There are several attractive museums,including thePolarMuseum,which offers an insight into the history of Arctic expeditions,and theTromsoMuseum,which is famous for its Sami exhib

6、itions.Amsterdam,Netherlands In winter,Amsterdam s museums are much less crowded,making it the time to visit attractions such as Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House.Built originally to house a circus,the Royal Carre Theater is more than 130 years old.Children will love the spectacular performances.1

7、.What can you do inPrague?A.Enjoy the fascinating architecture.B.Taste local food halusky.C.Appreciate Sami exhibitions.D.Watch a circus performance.2.Where was“Silent Night”first performed?A.In thechurchofOberndorf.B.InHohensalzburgCastle.C.InMirabell Square.D.In the Polar Museum.3.Which city will

8、you choose if you want to see the northern lights?A.Prague.B.Salzburg.C.Tromso.D.Amsterdam.B If you think youd like to live on Mars,you may have that possibility by 2023.A Dutch company called Mars One will soon advertise for people interested in colonizing(开拓)Mars.Ifyou have all the necessary skill

9、s,you could be one of the first colonists.Are you ready for the challenge?You wont have to pay for the mission to Mars.Mars One has already received money from some donors and is hoping to get more from TV viewers who will become interested in the show where all applicants have a debate for the rare

10、 chances.The main responsibility of the first colonists is to create an artificial environment on Mars where there is no air to breathe and no land to farm.Scientists know its quite possible because something similar has already been done inAntarctica.Another problem is that space travel to Mars tak

11、es nearly a year to get to Mars and the colonists will live the rest of their lives there.When a human lives in an environment without gravity or with low gravity for a long time,the systems in the body weaken.Luckily,spinning(旋转)the spaceship can create artificial gravity,and artificial gravity can

12、 ease these problems.It will also be difficult for Mars colonists to be far from home,living in small spaces,and seeing the same people over and over.Colonists with depression could put the mission in danger.Fortunately,a few years ago,a joint Russian and European project called the Mars500 Mission

13、studied peoples reactions in a Mars-like environment.It is viewed as a great success because scientists were able to see how people handle emotional and physical stresses.Recent studies show that seven percent of people would want to go on such an adventure.Mars One will soon start accepting its fir

14、st colonists.Are you interested?4.What do we know about the applicants to Mars from the first two paragraphs?A.They will land on Mars in 2023.B.They can get money from donors.C.They will compete in a TV show.D.They do not need special skills.5.What will the first colonists do to solve the basic livi

15、ng problems on Mars?A.Create earth-like conditions.B.Build labs inAntarctica.C.Spin the spaceship.D.Start the Mars500Mission.6.What can the life of the first colonists be like according to the passage?A.Difficult and dangerous.B.Different but adaptable.C.Challenging and unbearable.D.Acceptable but d

16、epressing.7.Whats the best title for the text?A.Mars:our final destination?B.Ready to be Mars colonists?C.Space travel:a thrilling adventure?D.Are you a qualified Mars astronaut?C Jack was 11 months old in the spring of 2015 when his parents,Erika and Christopher,recognized his development was not p

17、rogressing as it should.The feeling was familiar to the couple.Just a few months earlier,Jacks brother Chase,who is 16 months older,had been diagnosed with autism(自闭症)after he did not reach motion and language standards as expected.Jacks behaviors were similarly delayed,and his parents moved quickly

18、 to seek help.Today,Jack is 5 he celebrated his birthday on May 13 and he can speak in full sentences and read.After two years at a preschool that specializes in services for children with developmental disabilities,he will start kindergarten in theSmithtownschool district in September.“Our familys

19、experience is a good example of the power and effectiveness of early intervention.The services our boys have received made all the difference,”the parents said.According to scientists,autism can be detected at 18 months or younger,and by age 2 a diagnosis can be considered“very reliable.”The parents

20、 said they were happy with Chases success at the learning center,but still had concerns for Jack because he was not speaking.Developing social and communication skills can be among the greatest challenge for individuals with autism,even if they are able to say a few words early on.“We didnt know if

21、he was ever going to talk,”Erika said.“That was my biggest fear.We just didnt know.”Looking ahead,the parents are cautiously optimistic about Jacks next educational move.He doesnt handle change well,they said,and he likes to know his routine.Still,they expressed confidence that his time at the learn

22、ing center has given him the skills he needs to be successful.8.How did Jacks parents know he suffered from autism?A.They found the baby clever.B.They judged by their experience.C.They found he didnt develop.D.They checked on him in the hospital.9.What did the parents think of the early intervention

23、?A.It made no difference to the babies.B.It benefitted the babies greatly.C.It got their babies more disabled.D.It helped their babies speak fluently.10.What can we learn from the third paragraph?A.Autism can be confirmed at 18 months old.B.Jacks parents were confident about his motor skills.C.Chase

24、s parents were doubtful about his development D.Jacks parents worried about his language skills most.11.What is the text mainly talking about?A.Autism can be curedif parents take actions early.B.Parents should be confident about their childrens future.C.Early intervention in autism could improve chi

25、ldrens life.D.Communication skills should be developed as early as possible.D For years,Zach Ault,a father of three,enjoyed being physically active.He was even training for a half-marathon.But in 2017,he took time off to recover from an infection.After recovering,he tried to continue his runs but co

26、uld not complete them.He was not able to spend time with his children.He had to cut back his job.Even sleeping as much as 16 hours a day made no difference in his condition.“His body had literally hijacked him and it wasnt going to allow him to push through,”said Anne Ault,his wife.After months of t

27、esting,doctors announced their result-chronic fatigue syndrome,a disease that makes an individual feel extremely tired.This fatigue lasts more than six months and becomes worse after any kind of physical exertion(费力活动).Patients may have difficulty standing upright.They also may have trouble thinking

28、,often described as a“brain fog”.There are no approvedtreatments,or even tests to help with diagnosis.There is no way to predict who will recover and who will have a severe case that lasts for years.Now the doctors at the National Institutes of Health(NIH)are conducting a unique study to learn more

29、about the condition.Zach Ault is one of the subjects in the study.When Ault rides an exercise bicycle,scientists measure how his leg muscles use oxygen.Afterward,doctors fit a special cap on Aults head to measure electrical activity in his brain.They then send him to spend the night in an air-tight

30、room where air has been removed with pipe for additional study.Scientists measure oxygen and carbon dioxide levels to tell how much energy Ault is using,minute by minute.“Were figuring out how his body adjusts to an exercise load,or a stress load.”“Its hard not knowing if or when Im going to recover

31、,”he said.But Ault says the study did help him learn about the disease.And it gave him ideas about how to save up his energy.12.What was Zach Aults life like before 2017?A.He was fond of exercising.B.He won several half-marathons.C.He spent much time lying in bed.D.He was busy looking after his chil

32、dren.13.How did the infection affect Zach Ault?A.He lost his job.B.He was unable to sleep.C.He became too weak to do sports.D.He was tired of running a half-marathon.14.What can we learn about chronic fatigue syndrome?A.It usually lasts no more than months.B.It is likely to cause thinking disorders.

33、C.Patients with it need to stay in bed all day long.D.Patients with it should avoid any kind of exercise.15.What does Zach Ault think of the study?A.It helped him cure his illness.B.It helped him recover and stay fit.C.It taught him how to enjoy cycling.D.It brought him new ideas about fighting dise

34、ases.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 Do you have an important or favorite memory from the past?Perhaps it was clapping for goals._16_By sharing our memories,we can feel closer to other people and more positive about what weve been through.How does memory work?Sci

35、entists believe there are two levels of memory.One is short-term or working memory,which stays in your brain for only 15-30 seconds.The other level is long-term or permanent memory,which can be stored for days,months or even years._17_Motor-skill memories help you remember how to ride a bike;factual

36、 memories help you to recognize faces.These types of memories can be short or long term.Emotional memories recall how you felt about something and can be strong and powerful.Remembering the sadness of missing your friends during lockdown,and being happy and excited to see them again afterwards,are e

37、motional memories._18_ Why are memories important?Memories tell you the story of yourself.Information such as which school you go to and who your friends are is stored inside your brain,ready for when you need it._19_“If I miss seeing my grandparents,I remember staying with them in Devon.It makes me

38、 feel happy,like when I was there.”Heidi,12,toldThe Week._20_When people think of shared experience,what usually comes to mind is being with close others,such as friends or family,and talking with them.By telling a funny or embarrassing story-perhaps the time the dog stole the Christmas ham-we share

39、 feelings of joy or recognition of difficulties overcome,large or small.By sharing similar or not-so-similar experiences,we empathize with and understand one another better.A.There are many uses for memory.B.Memories can help you own wellbeing.C.Shared memories can connect you to others.D.Time canno

40、t erase his memories of the past.E.Memories can also help you manage feelings.F.Or it was seeing rainbow pictures in the windows.G.They are long term and can sometimes last a lifetime.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 Since childhood Id bee

41、n accustomedto a life where I would be afraid of everything.I saw myself as an insecure and_21_individual.But then,all too suddenly,something_22_,and over a period of 6 months I firmly managed to_23_one of my diets,and lost 30 pounds.This_24_me from overweight straight down to underweight.The_25_tau

42、ght me that I could change myself.I heard about a public speaking_26_going on at my university,and for the first time,I actually managed to_27_the courage to go there.It was_28_.For the first time I shared my story in front of dozens of people_29_judging me,and suddenly all the_30_fears about speaki

43、ng publicly started_31_.This taught me I could get rid of my_32_.My road to change,from that point on,went from a（n）_33_to a neat and orderly highway,and I started changing rapidly.Using the fact that I could get rid of my fears,I started working on them one by one.My fear of_34_strangers,my fear of

44、 asking simple_35_I should“make_36_of bymyself”,my fear of hanging out with people.All of them were gone.And I still continue to_37_to this day without_38_.At the end,my weakness of being socially incompetent for so long became my_39_as it taught me how to change,as I now fight to become far better

45、than the_40_,and the best I can be.21.A.unconfident B.dissatisfied C.surprised D.thoughtful 22.A.missed B.jumped C.polished D.struck 23.A.account for B.apply for C.stick to D.see to 24.A.produced B.brought C.exposed D.introduced 25.A.failure B.adventure C.experience D.connection 26.A.organization B.

46、instruction C.idea D.event 27.A.gather B.observe C.attract D.balance 28.A.offering B.liberating C.blinding D.confusing 29.A.impatiently B.hopefully C.potentially D.cheerfully 30.A.temporary B.comfortable C.limited D.random 31.A.accelerating B.disappearing C.removing D.convincing 32.A.fears B.urges C

47、.appointment D.anger 33.A.chance B.order C.moment D.mess 34.A.treating B.witnessing C.greeting D.remembering 35.A.occasions B.questions C.purposes D.promises 36.A.sense B.notes C.fun D.knowledge 37.A.progress B.promote C.complain D.research 38.A.example B.discovery C.stop D.information 39.A.feeling

48、B.height C.contribution D.strength 40.A.typical B.average C.extra D.precious 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 When you graduate from high school or university,is learning finished?The answer_41._(be)no.In many countries,people continue learning all_42._(they)lives.Why

49、is lifelong learning important?How can it help you?Lifelong learning can be useful in many ways.People_43._want to change jobs often return to study at a university.Some jobs require workers to keep learning new ways_44._(do)things.For example,_45._(doctor)must always learn about new illnesses and t

50、reatments.Lifelong learning can prepare people for unexpected changes,such as,losing your job and having to depend_46._new skills to find work.By continuing to learn,youll more_47._(easy)take advantage of new job opportunities(机会).Lifelong learning can help people stay_48._(health)and independent.Ma