2021届无锡市江南中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2021 届无锡市江南中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案 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 Thailand is a country with a long and rich history.It is also one of those countries which have many traditions which modern times fortunately have not affected.Thailand is famous for it

2、s unique culture.It is well worth noting that Thai culture hasbeen handed down from one generation to the next.Thai Classical Dance The inspiring culture includes local music and wonderful Thai dances.The dances of course have something to do with its deep-rooted Buddhist religion,fighting arts and

3、beautiful clothing.Thai classical dance performances are generally performed by gracious(高雅的)Thai ladies wearing beautiful Thai local costumes.Most resort(旅游胜地)areas and many hotels frequently offer these Thai culture dance shows for foreign visitors.Thai Greeting The unique Thai gesture of greeting

4、 another person,the wai,is especiallyone of the great aspects of Thai culture.The wai is when a person joins both hands to either head or chest level while bending their head slightly towards his hands.This way of greeting is especially done when a younger person greets an older person and it indica

5、tes a sign of respect to their elders.Employees would also wai their managers even if the manager would be younger than themselves.Bangkok Bangkok is the culture center of Thailand and has been the Thai capital since the end of the eighteenth century.Observing Thai culture in Bangkok can be great ex

6、perience as the combination of modern times and traditions have created a kind of unique atmosphere.Bangkok offers a package of Thai culture which is shown by numerous beautiful Buddhist temples and many examples of modern Thai architecture.Bangkok National Museum Another location in Bangkok where o

7、ne can enjoy and see Thai culture is at the famed Bangkok national museum,which offers tourists an opportunity to view national treasures and unique Thai art pieces with its culture feature dating back as early as the late sixteenth century.1.Thai classical dance is related to _.A.its living level a

8、nd education B.its history and architectural style C.its customs D.its religious belief 2.In Thailand a worker uses the gesture,the wai,to greet_.A.his close friend.B.a young stranger.C.his younger colleagues.D.his young boss.3.What make Thai culture in Bangkok so unique?A.The long history and fine

9、weather of Bangkok.B.The mixture of the modern culture and traditions.C.A number of beautiful Thai Buddhist temples D.Many examples of modern Thai architecture.B Its easy to do easy things,but they dont carry the challenges and rewards of doing something difficult.Scott Kelly said he tried to expres

10、s that view everywhere he went.And he spoke from experience,having spent a career that included the time as a NASA astronaut,US Navy captain,fighter pilot,and engineer.Scott spoke at the University of North Alabama,sharing stories about his experience of spending a year on the International Space St

11、ation(ISS).He said the physical pressure of living in weightlessness for a year was hard to describe and that the fluids(积水)in his head sometimes made him feel like he was standing on his head.It also needed some time to recover when he returned home.“My legs were weak and it would be uncomfortable

12、to sit for a while because my body hadnt had that pressure so long,”Scott said.He discussed life aboard including spending time with Russian astronauts.They came from different cultures.He had managed to get along well with everyone aboard as they lived together,worked together,and had to rely on ea

13、ch other.He thought it was one of the most rewarding things in his life.Though life there was not easy,Scott never regretted being an astronaut and going to space.He also discussed experiences growing up,admitting that he wasnt always the greatest student but was able to overcome that through hard w

14、ork and determination.“Never give up or lower your dreams.If you work for it,all things are possible.There is a zero percent chance of succeeding if you dont even try.And when you succeed after trying hard,youll find it really rewarding,”Scott said in the end.4.Scott mentioned his experience in the

15、ISS mainly to show _.A.he enjoyed making speeches B.he was a responsible astronaut C.his life in space was challenging D.the daily life of an astronaut can be boring 5.What may benefit Scott most when he lived with Russian astronauts?A.He won some awards through teamwork.B.He found the fun of living

16、 in the Space Station.C.He learned to develop close relationships with others.D.He picked up some knowledge of Russian culture.6.Which of the following can best describe Scott?A.Kind and thoughtful.B.Curious and humorous.C.Easygoing and sociable.D.Hardworking and determined.7.What does the author in

17、tend to tell us from Scotts story?A.Its importantto have a dream B.Easy things are also worth doing C.A suitable career leads one to success.D.Difficult things are demanding but rewarding C In 2002,young Elon Musk tried unsuccessfully to buy Russian rockets to help him send mice to Mars and back.Aft

18、erwards,the youngmillionaire decided to build his own rockets.Musk went to Southern California and started hiring people to help bring his dream to life.In a very short time,and despite some failures,his company SpaceX launched Falcon 1,the first successful privately-built liquid fuel rocket,into Ea

19、rths orbit in 2008.As the first Falcon rocket began testing,development was already underway for the Falcon 9.This much larger rocket,which uses nine engines to lift heavy payloads（有效载荷）into orbit,is engineered to return to Earth,ready to be reused for another flight.For Musk,space is the final dest

20、ination.To help people get there,his company Neuralink is developing devices that will link peoples brains with computers.A similar device has been developed at the University of Utah.It consists of a chip（芯片）with 256 threads（线程）that is placed between a persons skin and brain.The threads attach dire

21、ctly to brain tissue（脑组织）.Patients who have the device are able to use only their minds to communicate with one another through computers.Neuralinks chips will have about 1,000 threads.A robot developed by the company will place up to ten chips under a persons skin.The chips will communicate without

22、 wires but with a tiny device that will be worn behind the persons ear.That device,in turn,will communicate with computers.The primary market for the technology will be for people that,because of injuries or birth defects,cannot control their hands and arms.With Neuralink product,theyll be able to m

23、entally command a computer to type messages for them or carry out other tasks.8.According to this article,what was the first Falcon 1 able to do?A.Launch big satellites.B.Reach distant moons.C.Move around our planet.D.Study the universe.9.What does the article explain about Neuralinks chips?A.How th

24、eyll be set up.B.What safety features theyll have.C.How much money theyll earn.D.Where theyll be produced.10.According to this article,who is Neuralink going to market its product to first?A.Those who own great wealth.B.Those who are physically disabled.C.Those who travel internationally.D.Those who

25、 do research on plants.11.In which publication is this article most likely to appear?A.The Journal of Environmental Studies.B.Advances in Business and Technology.C.Digest of Fashion and Entertainment News,D.Consumers Guide to Outdoor Recreation.D If you travel inAthens,against popular belief,I would

26、 highly recommend saving the Acropolis for your secondday.As attractive as it is to head straight to the most famous building in the city,there are several reasons why you should hold off until later.Sunriseis the best time to see the ruins,and who wants to spend their first day in anew citywaking u

27、p at6 a.m.?On top of that,the Acropolis is going to make every other site inAthensless important in comparison,so I recommend not hitting it on your first day.We got to the southeast gate at 7：30,half an hour before it opened at 8.When the gate opened,we rushed to the hill.Our plan paid off because

28、we had the whole complex to ourselves for five minutes.In this age of overtourism,getting to the greatness of the Acropolis with nobody else around felt special and excited.The Acropolis is the name given to the complex on top of the hill,and its made up of several buildings.Theres theTempleofAthena

29、 Nike,the Parthenon,the Old Temple of Athena,the Legendary Olive Tree of the Pandroseion,the Porch of the Caryatids at the Erechtheion.and on your way down,the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.Something that sounds boring but isnt is theAcropolisMuseum,and I recommend spending a couple of hours there.As som

30、eone who is a museum-avoider,I listened to the recommendations of everyone who had been,and made myself go inside.And I loved it.The museum houses tons of sculptures unearthed from the Acropolis,and it was interesting to check them out.Head toSyntagma Squarenext to watch the changing of the guard.Th

31、is takes place every hour on the hour,so try to time your visit perfectly.The guards wear fun clothes and make for interesting photos.12.The author suggests visiting the Acropolis on the second day so that _.A.it can save visitors a lot of time B.it can save visitors from getting up early C.it can m

32、ake for a better travel experience D.it can give visitors a better understanding ofAthens 13.How did the author feel when he ran to the top of the hill?A.Bored.B.Worried.C.Relaxed.D.Amazed.14.With what may the author agree about theAcropolisMuseum?A.It is so great that it should be visited last.B.It

33、 is enjoyable and worth visiting.C.It wastes a lot of time.D.It should be avoided.15.What is the purpose of the text?A.To provide some advice on visiting the Acropolis.B.To introduce the history of the Acropolis.C.To call on people to protect historic sites.D.To encourage people to travel around.第二节

34、（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 When you think of life skills,youtypically think of things like cooking or fixing broken objects.These sorts of skills help regulate the environment around you._16_In other words,there are skills you can learn to help manage difficult

35、 emotions.Take responsibility When I wasa child,I often accused my brother of making me mad.My mom was quick to correct me.“He cant make you mad,she would say.“He just does things,and you choose how your espond.Although people sometimes try to annoy us,each of us is responsible for our own reaction.

36、We can choose how we interpret the actions of others and whether we will act on how we feel._17_Fear,for example,is a common feeling that can sometimes cause trouble.Learning to do things that were afraid of is an important part of becoming mature._18_.On the other hand,we also dont have direct cont

37、rol over our feelings.If were sad,we cant suddenly decide to be happy and create positive feelings using pure willpower._19_These thoughts and actions will eventually guide our emotions.Choosing to smile even if you dont feel happy can create happy feelings.Concentrating on good things in life works

38、 the same way.Recognize others feelings Another set of skills related to emotions involves recognizing other peoples feelings.Just as other people cant force us to feel things,we also cant control what others feel._20_This involves reading their facial expressions.But its also helpful to think about

39、 how we would feel in the other persons circumstances.If we know how other people feel,we will be better able to help them handle their feelings.Feelings can be difficult to handle,so managing them is an important life skill.A.Guide our feelings B.Concentrate on good things C.And we should learn to

40、control our feelings.D.This also applies to other emotions besides anger.E.But it can be helpful to recognize other peoples emotions.F.Instead,we have to change what we think about and how we act.G.But skills that help regulate whats going on inside of you are equally important.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分

41、）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 I spent many years doing things seemingly“important”to me.I was told that college is great and that all that_21_in life is to get a good job,a partner.These_22_,just like for many of you,were so_23_fixed in my mind from childho

42、od.During one of my summer holidays,I finally realized my_24_.I already studied for a couple of years,and I spent almost no time_25_what I would actually want.I studied throughout weekdays and did things_26_me nowhere at weekends.The last year of my studies was_27_.Something was bound to change in d

43、ifficulty.I had already begun _28_going to the gym to make the_29_that I was after.Doing physical exercise,I can not only_30_my body,get rid of stress,but most importantly,I can_31_my willpower.By having decided to go to the gym 3 times a week,I was already making_32_changes in life.Taking care of m

44、y body also_33_me to look after what I was_34_.I no longer ate fatty and sugary food.To my_35_,I wasnt leading a bad lifestyle anymore.So I was becoming_36_.The best part about it was that I didnt even have to try hard,so I enjoyed the_37_!It might be a paradox(矛盾)to some,but I feel more_38_by doing

45、 intense(剧 烈 的)exercise._39_,exercise keeps me cheerful and I realizeones_40_begins,with physical health.21.A.succeeds B.appears C.counts D.functions 22.A.thoughts B.comments C.introductions D.decisions 23.A.quickly B.quietly C.easily D.heavily 24.A.unconcern B.passivity C.doubt D.uncertainty 25.A.g

46、iving away B.looking at C.worrying about D.putting up 26.A.throwing B.catching C.taking D.pulling 27.A.meaningful B.light C.ordinary D.tough 28.A.suddenly B.occasionally C.actively D.practically 29.A.transformation B.connection C.explanation D.determination 30.A.operate B.strengthen C.adjust D.suppo

47、rt 31.A.consider B.realize C.share D.improve 32.A.significant B.sensitive C.common D.natural 33.A.persuaded B.forced C.motivated D.intended 34.A.seeking B.consuming C.experiencing D.approaching 35.A.annoyance B.disappointment C.confusion D.amazement 36.A.healthy B.independent C.competent D.mature 37

48、.A.result B.benefit C.process D.freedom 38.A.energized B.excited C.satisfied D.stressed 39.A.By chance B.In addition C.By contrast D.In short 40.A.career B.dream C.possession D.happiness 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 Yangko Dance is a traditional Chinese folk da

49、nce_41._(create)by the farmers when they worked in the rice fields_42._(hundred)of years ago.Many Chinese people like the dance and take it_43._an important method of relaxing,no matter when there is the Spring Festival or when there are some special_44._(celebrate).Before the Yangko Dance starts,th

50、e music_45._(perform)and a rhythm to follow.As the dance content comes from special folk legends,men and women performing the dance are dressed in_46._(color1)costumes and necessary props are used.During the dance,the dancers are wagging their body and walking at_47._exaggerated(夸张的)pace to present